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This is a reading class for those from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds. All abilities welcome.
For those from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.
This is an online Zoom session.
To refer or register please contact: Bridget at nest.union@newcastle.ac.uk
For those children aged 7-18, from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.
To refer or register please contact: Bridget at nest.union@newcastle.ac.uk
An intermediate English class for those from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.
To refer or register please contact: Bridget at nest.union@newcastle.ac.uk
Conversation class for those from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.
Art class for those from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.
For more information, or to refer or register please contact: Bridget at nest.union@newcastle.ac.uk
Beginners English class for those from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.
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.
For young people in years 6 and 7.
A parent and toddler group is a welcoming and friendly group of adults, mothers, fathers, childminders or carers that come together with their children who are under the age of 5 in their own community. They offer play opportunities for children from birth to 5 year old, as well as an opportunity to mix with others. They offer support to adults and a break from the normal routines of the day. Booking maybe required at some group.
All pre school aged children and their parents/carers are welcome. All activities including snacks for kids and grown ups are free.
A welcoming and friendly group. For parents, carers and their babies. Lots of games and play to help your baby develop.
For more info please call 0191 234 7844 or contact via messenger https://www.facebook.com/john.boste/ You must fill in a membership form before attending.<
Come and get stuck in at our Creativity Club.
It’s the perfect free after-school club for children aged 5- 12.
The club provides children with the opportunity to explore and investigate
- Science,
- Technology,
- Engineering,
- Art
- Mathematics (STEAM) challenges.
Expect plenty of hands-on, practical and explorative activities.
Our FREE junior sessions are a safe space for children aged between 5-11 years 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.
Our FREE inters sessions are a safe space for young people aged between 11-13 years to come and socialise, 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 young people, they choose what they would like to do in their youth clubs and plan their activities. Snacks and drinks are available in all sessions.
A registration form must be filled in for each young person.
This is to support ages 16-25 year olds. For North Benwell Families only.
Staff are on hand to offer advice and guidance, help with C.V.’s, applying for online courses, applying to college, applying for benefits and settled status applications too. There are laptops and P.C.'s and printers available to use.
We can also support young people with housing issues, apostils, document identity, opening bank accounts, and navigating the universal credit system.
Please ring for an appointment before attending.
An interactive music and song sessions are led by an early years music specialist – help your little ones continue to develop their speech and language skills.
Admission is £5 (for one adult and one child), and £1 for additional children with the same adult. No need to book, just turn up on the day!
We run a number of arts groups in Newcastle - these include visual art, dance, aerial, photography and music making.
Our groups are for disabled children/young people alongside their non disabled peers. If you have a different art interest e.g. circus, drama, pottery, poetry - we can meet up and try to find a group that suits you.
We can meet anywhere - home/school/an arts venue to discuss arts activities and groups AND we run regular inclusive sessions at The Laing (art), Dance City (aerial and dance) the library (family photo club) and music making online.
Welcome to Circus Central, Newcastle's finest Circus Arts hub! We bring people of all ages and abilities together to have fun, develop skills, perform, and gain qualifications. At Circus Central, you become part of a thriving community. We offer something for everyone from the curious beginner to the die-hard professional! We also offer provision for schools, community organisations and events.
We're a circus school! You can learn to fly in the air on a trapeze, silks or aerial hoops, do acrobatics, walk on stilts, ride a unicycle, juggle, hula hoop, and more.
Founded in 2005 through a partnership between The FA and UEFA Hat-Trick delivers around 70 sessions each week to people in Newcastle upon Tyne and now in Gateshead.
We support the young people to reach their full potential by providing opportunities to participate in positive activities that offer training, qualifications & leadership. We work across the city of Newcastle and borough of Gateshead in areas of high deprivation, the top 10 percent of most deprived neighbourhoods across the country.
Couch to 2k – is our new pilot project improving young people’s fitness, health and well-being. Referrals come via Paediatricians at The Great North Children’s Hospital. Our Youth Workers then support young people to run 3 times per week in Leazes Park Newcastle, building up to a timed 2K at the end of 4 weeks. To encourage participation and remove barriers for young people to get involved, each young person receives an e- voucher to purchase sports clothes, trainers etc. and they also receive a basic fit-bit watch and Children’s Foundation water bottle.
Following on from a successful 2020 summer scheme we now offer a weekly kids surf club suitable for 8-16 year old’s at various times throughout the year. This is in partnership with South Shields Surf School with an emphasis on fun and fitness in a friendly environment. Instructor lead sessions provide children with an opportunity to try something new, meet new people, engage in a physical activity and learn new skills.
We provide after school support for Primary aged students which revolve around different degree subjects students may not of had the chance to learn about before (e.g chemistry, Ancient Civilisations) This also covers maths and English support. For Secondary school students, we provide 1-1 support, as well as free access to chromebooks, free printing, and resources such as revision guides. We have a team of staff and volunteers with different subject specialties.