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Are you feeling like you don't get enough exercise now you are a parent?
Would you like to meet other parents in the local area?
We will be running a new Strengthening Families Group starting end of September on Thursday evenings
First session will be 28th September 2023 at 5pm - 7pm at Byker Sands Family Hub.
This programme is for families with children aged 8-16.
Parents and young people work separately and together focussing on:
Our breastfeeding social groups are for families living in Newcastle and are relaxed, informal and friendly. They are a great way to meet other breastfeeding mums, get handy tips and information and are an opportunity to get support from a member of staff or volunteer.
For more information, send us a message or call us on 07826 531575. You can also pop over to our Breastfeeding Mams Facebook page for lots of ongoing information and support.
Our breastfeeding social groups are for families living in Newcastle and are relaxed, informal and friendly.
They are a great way to meet other breastfeeding mums. You can also get handy tips and information and are an opportunity to get support from a member of staff or volunteer.
For more information, send us a message or call us on 07826 531575.
You can also pop over to our Breastfeeding Mams Facebook page for lots of ongoing information and support.
A parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults. This includes mothers, fathers, childminders or carers.
They all come together in their own community with their children who are under the age of 5.
Parent and toddler groups offer play opportunities for children from birth to 5 year old, as well as an opportunity to mix with others. They also offer support to adults and a break from the normal routines of the day.
Booking maybe required at some groups.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time with your baby. It can help you bond with them. It can also help with colic, teething, snuffles, and circulation.
Come to our friendly 5 week course and find out more!
Do you need some help and support with your child?
We can offer advice during pregnancy and once your baby is born. This includes preparing for birth, caring for your baby and early bonding.
Appointment only.
For more information and to book, please ring or email.
Join our friendly, weekly drop-in sessions in the West End of Newcastle. The perfect place to meet new friends, have fun and get free confidential advice and information.
Every week you we:
- Cook a nutritious meal
- Eat together
- Share how our week has been
- Do fun activities
Age 16 years +
Our vision is that North Benwell will not be considered disadvantaged or deprived. We wish to see the young people of North Benwell enjoy the same possibilities of life as their peers in other areas of Newcastle upon Tyne.
The young people of North Benwell will generate their own hope for the future and be the agents of their own destinies.
These sessions mean that a young person can speak to workers as and when they feel the need of support or advice, or often when a crisis arises.
Please ring before attending.
For Teenagers.
Detached sessions allow the North Benwell Youth Project to engage with potential users and meet young people in the street.
Our vision is that North Benwell will not be considered disadvantaged or deprived. We wish to see the young people of North Benwell enjoy the same possibilities of life as their peers in other areas of Newcastle upon Tyne.
The young people of North Benwell will generate their own hope for the future and be the agents of their own destinies.
Is your baby aged between 6 weeks and 6 months old? Fancy learning a new skill which will strengthen your bond with your baby, but give you tools to help them with discomfort from digestive issues, teething and help aid sleep?
Based within Cowgate community centre, sporting chance offers engaging multi activity sessions for the full community at no cost.
Tuesday 4pm - 5pm
Multi activity group session for children and young people aged 5-16
Under 10s go free.
Please book via the contact details.
Our Hubs have and will always be spaces where children and young people have; a sense of true belonging, safe spaces to make mistakes and grow from them, where they can challenge and motivate each other to achieve their full potential.
For girls aged 11-13.
The group offers opportunities to explore life and relationship issues and practise life-skills such as planning and organising in a safe environment. This will also help to build self-esteem and confidence.
Please ring before attending.
The FAB (Fantastic and Brilliant) Group is a group of young people aged 11 to 25 who have SEND.
Every month, the FAB Group come together to make friends and share experiences. The monthly meet-ups alternate between in-person meetings and online meetings. Learn more on our website.
We believe in the importance of a support network of people who understand.
For dates and to book a place, please contact Louis: 07731 998677 or email: louis.browning@children-ne.org.uk
A group ran by North Benwell Youth Project. NBYP wish to see the young people of North Benwell enjoy the same possibilities of life as their peers in other areas of Newcastle upon Tyne: the young people of North Benwell will generate their own hope for the future and be the agents of their own destinies.
These sessions are led and coordinated by Gem Arts and funded through Youth Music, to support local organisations to offer structured high quality music sessions to young people delivered by professional musicians.
During group clubs, there are opportunities to
- explore life and relationship issues
- practise life-skills such as planning and organising in a safe environment,
- building self esteem and confidence.
Please ring before attending.
A parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults. This includes mothers, fathers, childminders or carers.
They all come together in their own community with their children who are under the age of 5.
Parent and toddler groups offer play opportunities for children from birth to 5 year old, as well as an opportunity to mix with others. They also offer support to adults and a break from the normal routines of the day.
Booking maybe required at some groups.
The Mums group currently meet every Thursday afternoon and has been running for 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.
Babies come along and have fun, explore new ideas for play and help your parents to notice what you are communicating.
Parents come along and get tips on managing your own stress, helping your baby manage their feelings, keeping connected with others and being kind to yourself.
A group for for under 2s, mums and dads.
Booking required
A weekly session for young people to meet, chat and create through art, music and games.
Join us in a space where everyone is welcome. Activities are led by your interests. We offer a safe place to meet new people.
Refreshments and snacks are provided.
Young people can contact Children North East beforehand or just drop by. A consent form needs to be completed on arrival or can be sent out electronically.
For girls aged 14+
Our groups offer opportunities to
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explore life and relationship issues
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practise life-skills such as planning and organising in a safe environment.
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build self-esteem and confidence.
Please ring before attending.
Come and have a frisk, smash the patriarchy and make new friends!
Ages 13 to 19 years
For ages 12-16 years.
Sessions are free. There is no need to book!
The sessions provide the young people with a safe, calm, enriching environment where they can
- socialise,
- stay active,
- take part in many activities,
- learn life skills
- get fed.
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
Run by North Benwell Youth Project.
Our groups offer opportunities to
- explore life and relationship issues
- practise life-skills such as planning and organising in a safe environment
- build self esteem and confidence.
Please ring before attending.