Oaktrees offers a fully supported and structured, 12 step intensive programme for people wanting to become sober. The programme lasts around 12 weeks with good links to a range of fellowship and recovery groups in the city. To access Oaktrees, you should have had a specialist assessment or support plan from NTaR, but you can call the service for more information.

Lemington Girls (10 - 13 years): 2pm - 4pm 24th, 31st July, 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th August

Lemington under 8's (5-7 years): 3:30pm - 5:30pm 22nd July, 29th July, 5th August, 12th August, 19th August 2025

Lemington over 8's (8 -10 years): 5:45pm - 7:45pm 22nd July, 29th July, 5th August, 12th August, 19th August 2025

Looking for something fun for your child this summer? 

Week 1 21st & 22nd July 12-3pm 

Thereafter every Tuesday and Thursday during the 6 weeks holiday

We have another amazing summer offer during the six weeks holiday. Two FREE sessions where your children will learn the principles of boxing in a fun environment. The sessions are tailored at all levels and are delivered by England Boxing Coaches who all have DBS clearance, first aid certificates and are trained in safeguarding and first aid.

To book: please message

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

We provide both free and affordable legal advice on things like; 

• Family law
• Welfare and benefits
• education law
• employment law
• immigration and asylum law

We have a free family law advice line on Mondays from 11am to 2pm. If you have children and you need legal advice about a separation give us call on 019 230 4777. 

Please note this service provides advice only. We do not offer representation in this area.  

Fun messy activities for children 0-5 years old, including 

• gloop
• playdough
• painting
• pasta play and more!

Come along and get Messy. Activities can include gloop, paint, playdough and more! For children 0-5

SportNE Activity Camps is an Ofsted Registered Childcare whic

Are you a creative builder? Come and join one of our free Lego Clubs at your local library.

No need to book, all materials are provided. Suitable for ages 4+.

Children must be supervised by a parent or carer. 

A weekly get together of making pies from scratch, good chat and the chance to meet new mates. Book at www.menspieclub.co.uk

Everyone Welcome

Soft play and toast/fruit snack - suitable for under 4yrs.

• Healthy snack
• Baby area
• Physical activity
• A small fee applies

Are you 21 or under and a new parent or parent-to-be?

Meet other parents for support with:

• Labour and birth

• Responsive feeding

• Bathing baby

• Safe sleeping

• Exciting play

• Helpful freebies

  No need to book. 

The Streetwise Project Workers offer young people who attend the Hub a chance to have their say.  

Each week, they will ask those who attend to choose what they would like to eat. The young people then shop for healthy ingredients.  After that they prepare the food to cook for themselves and their peers. 

There are also engaging and fun activities including board games and a Playstation 5.

A parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults. This group is for women only.

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.

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 British Society for Paediatric Dentistry has launched a set of infographics with the Top 3 tips for preventing tooth decay aimed at improving oral health which have now been translated into the five languages.  

The aim is that the infographics will be widely used by both dental and non-dental healthcare professionals to support conversations about good oral health behaviours and become a key tool for in-surgery preventive advice. BSPD’s Top 3 tips for preventing tooth decay is now available in the following languages:

1. Punjabi

James’ Place saves the lives of men in suicidal crisis.

We are a charity offering free, life-saving treatment to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London and Newcastle.

We stop men dying by suicide. Our professional therapists get quickly to the heart of a man’s suicidal crisis and help him solve it.

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: 

Newcastle United Foundation have recently established a Careers Hub based inside the Metrocentre, (upper Green Mall) where they offer a range of services, including career advice drop-in appointments, key employment skill development, job search assistance, interview prep, CV building, and connections to local employers available to anyone 16+. 

Mon 21st - Fri 25th July

11am - 3pm each day

We provide children who are on means tested FSM a place to come and enjoy 4 hours of sports and activities. They will also receive a meal and snack whilstattending. The sports and activities include fencing, archery, axe throwing, dodgeball, football, gymnastics and much more. We deliver some enrichmentsessions as well based around leading a healthy lifestyle, including making a meal from scratch, smoothie making and more.

Sessions will run : 10:00am - 2:00pm

28th July - 1st August 2025 

Holiday camp with various activities including:

• Football
• Basketball
• Dodgeball
• Gymnastics
• dance
• lego
• arts and crafts and much more. 

You can choose the same activity all day or pick different ones. 

23rd July, 30th July, 6th August, 13th August, 20th August, 27th August 2025

Nucastle Juniors(5-11 years): 11:00am - 2:00pm

Looking for fun, free activities this summer? Our Junior sessions are perfect for ages 5–11. Every day is packed with things to enjoy! Here’s what your child can look forward to: • Sports, games, and outdoor play • Arts, crafts, and creative fun • Music, dancing, and drama • A free, healthy meal every day.

We create a safe and friendly space. Children can make friends, try new things, and have fun.

Monday 28 July - Friday 22 August 2025

Open 10am to 2pm

We offer a wide range of activities both including crafts, cookery and multi sports and games. We also take our groups out on trips to local parks and farms.

To book: please email or give us a call.

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

BalletLORENT offers a range of feel good classes each week at our studio at John Marley Centre.

Yoga

Monday 10:00 - 11:00am

£5

Dance Creative

Monday 1:00 - 2:00pm

Age 40+

£5

Creative Studio

Monday 6:00 - 7:15pm

Make a Change is a free programme for anyone over 18 in Newcastle who is concerned that they might be hurting, scaring or trying to control their partner, and wants help to change their behaviour.

People can join our group programme (or in some cases work with us one-to-one) to work on understanding behaviour in relationships, and get support to make positive changes for you, your partner or ex-partner, and your children (if you have any). 

Monday - Open 5pm - 6pm @ Kenton School 3G

Wednesday - Open 5pm - 6pm Kenton Sports Centre

How to book:

Consent form must be filled out by parents, this can be done over phone, email or on the day prior to the session beginning.