Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!

Whether you want to try a new board game, help create a book display,or have some company while you do your homework, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy.

Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!

Whether you want to try a new board game, help create a book display,or have some company while you do your homework, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy.

Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!

Whether you want to try a new board game, help create a book display,or have some company while you do your homework, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy.

Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!

Whether you want to try a new board game, help create a book display,or have some company while you do your homework, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy.

Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!

Whether you want to try a new board game, help create a book display,or have some company while you do your homework, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy.

Free, confidential, impartial advice from our friendly teams for 13 - 25 year olds. We offer a safe space where you can ask questions about sexual health, relationships or just have a chat!

Second Wednesday of the month

Free, confidential, impartial advice from our friendly teams for 13 - 25 year olds. We offer a safe space where you can ask questions about sexual health, relationships or just have a chat!

First Wednesday of the month

We have a community street cricket session which runs every Monday from 4pm - 6pm. This is open to age 8 -15 year olds.

These sessions run throughout the school holidays and in term time.

Please contact Calum Bickerton on  0797 912 1321 for more details.

For parent and carers we host a weekly Coffee Morning every Thursday between 9.30 – 11.30am, (term-time only).  Our coffee mornings provide an opportunity for parents to chat to other families and mutually support each other.  

Coffee Morning refreshments are provided free of charge.

Families with pre-school or home educated children are welcome to bring your child(ren) with you, but please be aware they remain your responsibility at all times.

These football sessions are for children and young people with special needs. They help you learn football, get fit, and feel good. The sessions are friendly and supportive, so everyone can join in and have fun.

There are many types of football sessions in Newcastle. They are for people with different needs like:

The Thursday Club is for people over 18 years old with disabilities. It helps people make friends. Each week, there is a fun activity to learn new skills and feel good.

The club is very popular so there is now a waiting list. If you want to join or find more about it, please email: hannah@smileforlife.org.uk.

Home Education Days have been designed for home educated children to benefit from our curriculum-linked workshops, which reflect current and relevant STEM themes and topics.  

Children experience working like scientists in a lab setting which they would not have access to at home. Families can also explore the science centre at leisure rather than having a ‘school style’ schedule to follow.

Each session has a different theme, so workshops will change each time you visit. Keep scrolling for details of upcoming sessions. 

Join us for a range of sports, games and activities. A welcoming and friendly session for children to engage in activities, or have space to do their own thing. 

All needs & abilities are catered for. Siblings are welcome too. For children and young people 8-19 year olds.

Each session costs £3

To book, click here: What’s On – Smile Through Sport

For more information, please call or email.  

Come along and try a range of adapted bikes. Learn to cycle and ride in a safe environment both indoor and outdoor.

Each session costs £3 

To book, click here: What’s On – Smile Through Sport

For more information, please call or email.  

Fun sport and friendly boccia session for SEND/disabled children and adults. Our boccia session is suitable for beginners to experienced players. A great opportunity to learn the game, improve your skills as well as meeting new people and socialise.

Each session costs £3 

To book click here: What’s On – Smile Through Sport

For more information, please call or email.  

A fun sport and social activity session for adults with a disability and additional needs.

Each session costs £3

To book click here: What’s On – Smile Through Sport

For more information, please call or email.  

For parents/carers of children who are on the diagnostic pathway or post diagnosis of Autism. Children must be living in Newcastle.

Supporting your autistic child workshop

These sessions will cover:

• worries and action planning

• common misconceptions

• differences in autistic children

• practical strategies to use in everyday life

We have the following dates available:

Drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm on the dates listed.

Each month there is a focus on a particular topic. However, you can talk with us about any other sexual health and relationships topics.

There is no cost.  Free Condoms and sexually transmitted infection (STI) test kits are available at all sessions!

For more information, please get in touch via email or phone.  

These workshops cover a wide range of topics.  Come along if you would like to learn more about sex and relationships.

Family activities for children 0-5, (0-8 in the holidays). Come and join in healthy cooking activities and explore a range of play opportunities.

Watch our clip to see what is involved! Cook Play and Learn

Join us for family activities for children 0-8.

Once per month – first Saturday of the month. 

Family activities for children 0-5, (0-8 in the holidays). Come and join in healthy cooking activities and explore a range of play opportunities.

Watch our clip to see what is involved! Cook Play and Learn

Our FREE junior sessions are a safe space for children aged between 5-11 years (please note different times for different age groups) to come and socialise, play freely, learn about the world around them and take part in activities like;

• arts and crafts
• cooking
• gardening
• group games
• sports

The sessions are led by the children, they choose what they would like to do in their youth clubs and plan their activities. Snacks and drinks are available in all sessions.