Welcome to Circus Central, Newcastle's finest Circus Arts hub! We bring people of all ages and abilities together to have fun, develop skills, perform, and gain qualifications. At Circus Central, you become part of a thriving community. We offer something for everyone from the curious beginner to the die-hard professional! We also offer provision for schools, community organisations and events.

We're a circus school! You can learn to fly in the air on a trapeze, silks or aerial hoops, do acrobatics, walk on stilts, ride a unicycle, juggle, hula hoop, and more.

Tyneside Outdoors (TO) provides out-of-doors fun activities in and around Tyneside for young people aged 11 - 16 years old.  We meet each week in local parks, playing a range of games and activities and also take part in regular trips and activities at other local places, such as the beach or other countryside spaces.  We also provide bike activities such as BMX, Mountain Biking and bike repair activities.

Please check out the website for further details.

All children aged 8+ and parents are welcome

No need to book, just turn up!

Every Wednesday 5pm – 6pm

For more information, please contact James Morgan.

As the impacts of climate change intensify every year, more and more young people are joining the movement to take action and raise awareness to protect our planet and wildlife.

Eco Influencers provides opportunities for young people aged 10-18 to design and deliver their own environmental social action projects that really make a difference. From outdoor eco classrooms to mindfulness wildlife gardens and recycling campaigns, young people across the region are leading the way. 

How the project works: 

Eco Influencers is a six-month program for young people aged 16-17, offering them the chance to make an impact on their local environment through eco-conscious projects and social action.

Key Details:

The National Saturday Club, 10am - 1pm programme is FREE and has no exams. It offers 13–16-year-olds a unique opportunity to build their skills, develop their confidence, and discover pathways to further study and future careers.     

Geordie Mums is a self-advocacy, social and supportive group for Mums with a learning disability and autistic Mums.

The group meets once a month, on a Wednesday morning.

The group always welcomes new members. To find out more, or to talk about joining the group, please get in touch by phone or email. 

The Mums group currently meet every Thursday afternoon and has been running for over 4 years now.

It is a relaxed space where young women can meet with or without their children. They can have a coffee and chat, share information and advice, support each other when life seems tough, which can help to reduce feelings of isolation. Importantly the group always manage to have a laugh together.

We know being a parent can be difficult at times. So, the aim of this course is to provide down to earth, straight talking parenting advice, tips and tools to support you in your parenting role.

Topics covered are:

• Looking after yourself as a parent

• Why children behave the way they do

Advice for parents and carers of children aged 5-19 

We can help with all kinds of things like...

- emotional health and wellbeing 

- bullying

- sleep

- bedwetting

- nutrition

- keeping healthy and safe

Send a message and chat with a school nurse - Find @newcastleparentscarers at chathealth.nhs.uk

Appointment needed.

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions.  There will be a member of the Health Visiting team present at the clinic.  Please bring your child’s red book.

To book an appointment please ring your Health Visiting team on 0191 282 3319.

Need help choosing or fitting a sling? Qualified sling fitters will help you find the right sling for you to hire. 

The sling library is on the second Monday of the month at City Library, 11-12pm and is a drop in service. 

You can find out more by visiting https://oneofthosebabycarriers.com/ or facebook.com/1ofthosebabycarriers

The team can be reached via their Central Line: 07826 531575 (Mon - Fri 9am to 4pm)

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding and live in Newcastle, we can offer you information and support.

Start for Life combines the Antenatal and Breastfeeding Support projects. We are a team of practitioners and volunteers working alongside midwives and health visitors to offer additional support to families in Newcastle.

An 8 week programme for parents/carers of babies 0-6 months  to support you and your baby.

This group supports parents/carers to:

A safe space for parents and carers to come together and support each other.

Who’s it for?

Parents and carers of children with SEND – no diagnosis needed. No referral needed, you can just drop in. There is no cost to attend.

Where and when is it?

Galafield Family Hub on the 2^nd & last Friday of the month, 9:30-11:30am