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28th July, 29th July and 31st July,
1st Aug, 4th Aug, 5th Aug, 7th Aug, 8th Aug, 11th Aug, 12th Aug, 14th Aug, 15th Aug, 18th Aug, 19th Aug, 21st and 22nd August 2025
Time: 10am - 3pm,
The sessions will include a variety of sports and activities with the children from Football, Rugby, Tennis to coloring and crafts. Lunch will be provided.
To book - call 0191 300 3224
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
St Vincent’s Centre, Newcastle is a community support project run by the St Vincent de Paul Society. It is a community hub which offers Vinnies drop-in each Tuesday, a free 3 course lunch for local guests, with wrap-around services including free haircuts, health checks, and welfare advice. Every Thursday there is a Cost-of-Living Market, and daily Vinnies Community Pantry offers a selection of groceries at reduced prices. St Vincent’s is also home to the Justice & peace Refugee project, supporting people seeking sanctuary in the city.
Week 1: Mon 21 July 10 - 5pm, Wed 23 July 2.15 - 6.15, Fri 25 July 2pm - 6pm.
Week 2: Mon 28 July 11am - 4pm, Wed 30 July 10.30 - 4pm, Fri 01 Aug 11am - 4pm.
Week 3: Mon 04 Aug 11am - 4pm, Wed 06 Aug 2pm - 6pm, Fri 08 Aug 2pm - 6pm.
Week 4: Mon 11 Aug 9.30am - 5pm, Wed 13 Aug 9.30am - 5pm.
Week 5: Mon 18 Aug 11am - 3.30pm, Wed 20 Aug 10.30am - 4pm, Fri 22 Aug 2pm - 6pm.
21st July, 28th July, 4th August, 11th August, 18th August 2025
Holy Spirit U8's (5 - 7 years) : 11:00am - 1:00pm
Holy Spirit O8's (8 - 12 years) : 1:30pm - 3:30pm
We’ve got a brilliant summer planned in Holy Spirit Church.
It’s free, fun, and full of energy. Your child can: •Play games with other children • Get creative with crafts and messy play • Try sports and outdoor fun • Enjoy a tasty, healthy meal.
We create a safe and friendly space. Staff are warm, welcoming, and experienced.
24th July, 31st July, 7th August, 14th August, 21st August, 28th August 2025
URC Juniors (5-12 years): 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Looking for fun, free activities this summer? Our Junior sessions are perfect for ages 5–12. 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 to Thursday 10am-2pm
Stepney Bank Stables is a charity providing opportunities for young people aged 8 to 18 to learn all about how to communicate with and care for horses. Through that they develop key skills including teamwork, perseverance, confidence and responsibility. Please email for a form to book.
21st July, 28th July, 4th August, 11th August, 18th August 2025
Throckley Under 8's (5 - 7 years): 11.00am - 1:00pm
Throckley Over 8's (8 - 11 years): 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Throckley Inters (11 - 16 years): 4pm - 6pm
Looking for something fun for your child this summer?
Walker Central Junior Football Club. Teams from under 7s to seniors.
Next generation coaching every Thursday.
24th July, 31st July, 7th August, 14th August, 21st August, 28th August 2025
CLAREWOOD GIRLS (11 - 16 years): 5pm - 7pm
23rd July, 30th July, 6th August, 13th August, 20th August, 27th August - 3.15pm - 5.15pm
Looking for something active and creative? Join us in Blakelaw for free summer fun. It’s open to anyone aged 8 and over! Here’s what’s on: Football, dodgeball, and team games. Sports challenges and outdoor fun, Arts, crafts, and creative sessions. A healthy, tasty meal every day. There’s something for everyone to enjoy. Try new things, make friends, and have fun.
Active Future has been established to instil a love of movement and increase the likelihood of lifelong participation in being active. The delivery of movement activities must be around the needs of the person and not the needs of those delivering.
Mon - Thurs: 21st -24th July. 28th -31st July. 4th -7th August. 11th-14th August
10am -2pm
The programme is designed for children 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.
Professional and Amateur Boxing Gym in Newcastle. We cater for beginners & experienced boxers, of all ages and fitness
8-11 years old: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 5pm.
12 years and over: Monday, Wednesday Friday 6pm
12 years & over: Tuesday and Thursday 5pm
£3 a session
The following sessions are free,
Tuesday and Thursday
Shout is the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
We launched publicly in May 2019 and we’ve had more than 1.7 million conversations with people who are anxious, stressed, depressed, suicidal or overwhelmed and who need in-the-moment support.
As a digital service, Shout has become increasingly critical since Covid-19, being one of the few mental health support services able to operate as normal at this time.
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. There will be a member of the Health Visiting team present at the clinic. Please bring your child’s red book.
No appointment needed.
A welcoming and friendly group. For parents, carers and their babies. Lots of games and play to help your baby develop.
Multi sports holiday club including Centre functional movements, dodge ball, football, tag games plus many more.
Contact Rhys rhys@allstarsport.co.uk for further information
This is a warm, caring and kind place because:
Monday 21 July, Tuesday 22 July
Monday 28 July, Tuesday 29 July
Monday 4 August, Tuesday 5 August
Monday 11 August, Tuesday 12 August
9.45-1pm daily
Multi-Sport holiday club with additional enrichment workshops of sports leader, healthy eating, hydration and nutrition.
This is a warm, caring and kind place because:
Cooking, Healthy Eating, Fitness & Fun
A range of activities will be on offer these will include cooking, physical activities, enrichment activities such as arts & crafts and fun, engaging ways to learn about food and nutrition.
This is a warm, caring and kind place because:
- We have a quiet/calm space for young people to chill out in.
- Activities can be adapted if needed
- We can offer peer support if required
- Parents/carers can contact staff to discuss individual needs.
Session times: Wednesday 30th July, 6th, 13th and 20th August. 2-5pm
Come along to our CHEFF family sessions where you will enjoy cooking, sports, arts & crafts and nutritional games.
To book: Booking essential. Go to our Facebook/Instagram page and click the link to book.
This is a warm, caring and kind place because:
Come along to our CHEFF family sessions where you will enjoy cooking, sports, arts & crafts and nutritional games.
Thursday 31st July, 7th, 14th & 21st August. 2-5pm
Booking essential. Go to our Facebook/Instagram page and click the link to book
This is a warm, caring and kind place because:
Football club offering free multi sport activities over the holidays
Usually we run a football club which takes pride in offering football for all regardless of ability, gender, religion.
Come and join us for fun creative sessions that include dance and drama, crafts and games and much more.
Wednesday 23rd, 30th July and 6th, 13th August at Benfield School, Benfield Road. NE6 4NU.
Thursdays 24th, 31st July and 7th, 14th August at Byker Sands Family Hub, 19 Raby Cross. NE6 2FF
Sessions are for children aged 6 to 11 and not yet in secondary school. They are friendly and welcoming and include things like;
- sports and games
- cookery
- arts & crafts
- project based work
- socialising with friends
Please contact the project before attending. Your first session is free!
Hi! Do you have children aged 7-16 who are eligible for Free School Meals? At Denton Youth & Community Project we have FREE activities and healthy meals this Summer Holidays. We have a variety of activities to suit all needs and abilities from cinema trips to surfing. Get in touch via email (sara@dycp.org.uk) to get more info on our activities and how to book. See you soon :)
22nd July Cinema Trip (Times TBC)
23rd July Raft Building (12-4pm)
24th July Alnwick Lilidorei (12-4pm)
