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The Sensory Shuttle is a mobile sensory room. It provides a safe space to regulate - direct to your door!
Every visit includes advice/support for parents and carers.
Why book the Sensory Shuttle?
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Suitable for parties, public events and private hire across North East England
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Wheelchair accessible
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Direct to your door - ideal for those with anxiety
What's inside the Sensory Shuttle?
We are a small team of massage therapists We specialise in massage therapy for individuals with Special Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). We work with all ages 3 years old+.
What do we offer?
Thursday 24th July
FREE! Booking recommended.
Tuesday 29th July
Tuesday 5th August
Families can make a lemon-powered clock.
Tuesday 12th August 2025
In this free family fun event, join us to create machines from Knex and LEGO®.
Family fun creating circuits and a torch to take home.
In these fun family challenges you'll get to make circuits, explore conductors and insulators. Then, you'll test your skills by creating a torch to take home.
A great way for families to investigate electricity together.
Tuesday 19th August.
£2.50 per child, booking recommended
Most suitable for children aged 7+
Sessions at:
19th July - 31st August
Join the Bug Hunt!
Follow the trail to find Lloyd and his friends! Download the augment reality app to shrink down to fly size and see the word through insects' eyes!
Find out more at the website above.
Saturday 5th July
10:30 - 15:00
FREE
Discover nature at Northumberlandia by joining our range of drop-in activities throughout the day including den building, nature crafts, and minibeast hunts.
For more info and booking go to https://nwt.org.uk/events
Saturday 2nd August
10:30am - 3:00pm
FREE
Join us to discover nature in our local area by joining our range of drop-in activities throughout the day, including den building, pond dipping and minibeast hunts.
Although this is a drop-in event, please book a ticket so we know you're coming. For more information and booking: https://nwt.org.uk/events
Tuesday 22nd July, 29th July, 5th August, 12th August, 19th August, 26th August
Times
10.15am - 2.30pm
10.45am - 2.30pm
11.15am - 2.30pm
11.45am - 2.30pm
12.15 - 2.30pm
A new interactive learning experience which takes families on a quest through the museum.
FREE! Booking is essential.
Tuesday 28th October 2025
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9am to 9.45am - explore the museum
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9.45am to 10.20am - Relaxed Mouse Tales session
FREE but booking is required.
Relaxed Mouse Tales is a session aimed at families who may require a quieter environment to enable them to participate. This could include visitors with:
Tuesday 22nd July, 29th July, 5th August, 12th August, 19th August, 26th August 2025
11:00 - 11:45am or 1:00pm - 1:45pm
FREE: Booking required
The session will be most suited to participants who are learning at an age of 5 or under. There will be an interactive story, and songs followed by some simple exploratory play experiences which relate to the story theme. There will also be an opportunity to feel a museum object.
Thursday 31st July
Thursday 7th August
Thursday 14th August
10:00am - 2:00pm
Free, drop in sessions
Create a new species of animal from recycled materials.
Saturday 19 July - Sunday 31 August
Colouring in tables will be located in the Living Planet gallery for the duration of the summer holidays.
During museum hours. FREE.
Colouring in tables will be located in the Living Planet gallery for the duration of the summer holidays for a spot of mindful relaxation.
Monday 22nd - Friday 26th July 2025 - 9.30am-12.30pm
Step into the Spotlight with North East Deaf Youth Theatre Summer Camp!
🎭 Calling all young stars! 🎭
Join us this July for a week-long North East Deaf Youth Theatre Summer Camp. Back for a third year, the Summer Camp offers you the opportunity to explore the world of storytelling, make new friends, and let your imagination soar!
Here’s what you can look forward to:
Join us to be in nature, as we learn outdoor and gardening skills at the community allotment in Byker.
Plans can change at short notice due to the weather.
For people aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.
Look at our monthly Groups Newsletters posted on our Skills for People Facebook Page for more details.
If interested in joining us, please call 0191 281 8737 or email information@skillsforpeople.org.uk.
Arcadea are running fun and creative summer camps. These are for disabled and autistic young people aged 16 to 25
Radio Camp
Come and learn the art of radio!
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Wednesday 30th July 2025 - 10am to 3pm
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Wednesday 6th August 2025 - 10am to 3pm
Art Camp
Develop your art practice!
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Wednesday 13th August 2025 - 10am to 3pm
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Wednesday 20th August 2025 - 10am to 3pm
For children and young people with SEND aged 14 to 24 years old
Join us for an action-packed summer school where there is something new to try each day; sign up and you can enjoy sports, gaming, dance, film, and crafts with dedicated arts professionals to help you learn new skills. The week ends with 'Fun day Friday' featuring a film screening of your choice. We invite you to takeover GCT with your energy and enthusiasm.
Monday 18 - Friday 22 August, 2025. 10am - 3pm
🎉 Summer Holiday Club! 🎉
📍 Where? St Hughs Church, Gosforth, NE3 3HS
📅 When? Every Wednesday 10-1pm during the summer holidays
🍕 What?
Each week is a different fun activity including; cooking, baking, pool table, foosball, video games, board/card games, arts & crafts, balloon modelling and much more.
Our Holiday Clubs are for children aged 7-15 with SEND however a diagnosis is not required and siblings are welcome too! £12 per child.
Sessions will be led by Natalie at Mochii and are supported by the Kings Trust ✨
Join us for a fun and engaging experience at the Youth Group (for ages 6-14, low/medium needs).
Meet new friends, participate in activities, and grow together in a supportive environment. Activities include:
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arts and crafts
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cooking and baking
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board games
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video games
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pool, air hockey and table football
Only £12 for 3 hours of fun and games.
St Hughs Church is wheelchair accessible.
