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We love story times at Newcastle Libraries. These sessions
- encourage language development,
- help foster a love of books,
- are really, really fun!
Enjoy stories in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends. Listen to stories that will encourage young children to develop a life-long love of books from an early age. These sessions do not need to be pre-booked, please feel free to drop in.
Tuesday 24th June 10:00 - 15:00
The Great Run Company deliver some of the finest sporting events in existence across the UK. Alongside the event arm of the business, additional product lines include Film Nova, a UK based film production arm operating globally with partners including BBC Sport, FIFA and international athletic competitions. We will gain insight into the size and scale of the firm and talk to staff before taking part in a hands on activity on the quayside. Lunch will be provided.
Suitable for students:
Thursday 26th June & Friday 27th June 09:30-12.00
We are seeking a cohort of 12 students who are seriously considering committing to a future career in law as we take them into two very different and very well regarded Newcastle based law firms. Taking place across two consecutive mornings, students will join Jacksons Law on day one and Womble Bond Dickinson on day two and explore family, personal, commercial, employment, regulatory, banking, tax and property law.
If you would like to attend any of our NE1 CAN events, please follow the steps below:
One2one Support, Monday afternoons from 1pm
(Booking slots available) Metrocentre Hub
Family Support Club, Monday afternoons from 1pm
(Bookings slots available) Metrocentre Hub
Peer Support Club, Wednesday nights from 6pm
(Drop in) Newcastle West road
Parent Support Club Thursday nights from 5pm
(Drop in)
Sensory Drop-in Wednesday nights from 6pm
Newcastle West Road (Drop in)
After School Club, Wednesday nights from 6pm
Newcastle West Road (Drop in)
Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for you and your baby. Quitting is most successful with the right advice and support. So pop in for a chat and find out what the best options are for you.
Baby led play to support bonding and attachment. Advice and support given.
For parents and carers of children aged 0 - 2. No booking required.
For 16-19 years old. Are you unsure of what you want to do for a career? Come along to one of our drop in sessions and chat to the team about what options are available.
Please call to book a place.
Fun and friendly soft play at Galafield Family Hub.
There are two areas in our soft play. One is for younger children 0-2 years old. The other area is for 2-6 year olds.
A fun, weekly girls youth session. This is a youth led group.
Does your child have a special educational need or disability?
Come to our support group. It’s a friendly place for parents and carers to chat and get advice.
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Get advice from professionals.
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Talk to other parents and carers.
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Share ideas.
This group meets on the first Monday of every month.
No need to book - just turn up.
A parent and toddler group for all parents and babies / toddlers.
We provide free tea & coffee with biscuits & juice. We also offer free surplus food for those who need it. 
As part of the SEND Celebration Events in June 2024, 'Skills for People' organised two Pamper Days for Newcastle Parent/Carers of children and young people with additional needs.
Parents/carers came along for a free morning of pampering, relaxation, a tasty lunch and a chat with other parent/carers.
Take a look at some of the photos from the days.
Monthly themed fun family session for children 0-8 years and their parents and carers.
Our group is welcoming, friendly and an inclusive mainstream session. We are open to every child under 5. This is a music session.
We offer:
- a safe and stimulating baby area
- Physical activity
Calling all dads and male carers. Join us, with the children you look after, for a fun filled play session.
This is a drop in session - no need to book.
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.
East End Pool has inclusive swimming sessions. These are for people with sensory needs or disabilities.
There is a Disability changing room/shower and also a pool hoist for easy access into the pool. We also offer changing facilities for young people with continence issues.
To find dates and times for these sessions, you can use the Better UK app or check the timetable on the website Pool Timetable at East End Pool | Better.
Our Summer Family Fundays are for the whole family There’s plenty of activities to suit all ages:
• Arts & Crafts sessions
• Bouncy Castle
• Face Painting
•Sports coach leading games and activities
• Children’s Entertainers
• Home-made cakes, quiches and pies for sale*
• Hot and cold, food and drinks from our community Café*
• Free healthy snack for every child
• Tombola stall*
It’s a great atmosphere, and the event is free to attend
Free Family Festivals at Hodgkin Park!
Wednesday 30th July 11.00am to 3.00pm, Wednesday 20th August 11.00am to 3.00pm
No booking required!
Register your Childs additional needs at the designated registration point to get a queue jump pass for all amenities from 2.00pm till 3.00pm
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
Walker Outdoor Week
Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd July at Stott's Park (East End football club) from 12-3pm.
Wednesday 23rd, Thursday 24th and Friday 25th July at Walker park (Scrogg Road) from 12-3pm.
Our annual Walker outdoor week consist of 5 days of fun, fitness and friendly activities free of charge to children and young people. The program will be on offer across 2 parks in the East end of the city.
We are Olympic-style wrestling club located in East End Pool in Byker. We will be having mini wrestling camps for kids and teens this summer on Fridays including lots of games, activities, and healthy food options after from the poolside café.
Every Friday during the summer break (1:30pm-3:30pm kids; 3:30pm-5:30pm teens)
Call, text or WhatsApp 07763 571798 to book
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
28th - 31st July. 4th - 7th August. 11th - 14th August. 18th -21st August 2025. Monday - Thursday 10am-2pm
The programme is designed for children with Special Educational Needs that are in receipt of benefit related free school meals (FSM) and is part of Street Games' HAF programme which is their implementation of the Holiday Activities and Food programme funded by the DfE.
Holiday camp with various activities including arts, crafts, drawing , football, dodgeball, Fun and Games , parachute games, and much more.
10:00am - 2:00pm on the following dates:
5th August 2025 - 8th August 2025
11th August 2025 - 15th August 2025
19th August 2025 - 22nd August 2025
To book: https://sportfin.io/simplified/activity/activity-1492-excelsior-summer-…
