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All sessions are being held at Gosforth Library from 6-8pm and run by Newcastle City Learning.
20 September - Come and Sing that Swing!
No need to read music or have singing experience - just come and have fun - all you need to bring is enthusiasm!
27 September - A taste of Sculpture
Monday, 11.30am - 12.30pm: Badminton
Tuesday, 3pm - 4pm: Rooftop pitch football
Wednesday, 2.15pm - 2.45pm: Studio cycling
Thursday, 11.30am - 12.30pm: Badminton
Friday, 3pm - 4pm Rooftop pitch football
To Book: Visit nufoundation.org.uk/nucastle
'What's On - Multi-Sports Sessions'
‘Springbank Pavilion’ - is a free nature-inspired arts and wellbeing programme and is part of a brand-new partnership between Urban Green Newcastle and The Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and kindly supported by Newcastle Hospitals Charity, LGA Foundation, the Community Foundation and Green Recovery Challenge Fund.
Various activities such as:
- Arts and crafts
- Outdoor games
- Board games
- Junk music
- Wire works
- Science buddies
- Dance City.
Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult, over 8s can attend without an adult. Families welcome!
We currently provide activities during the school holidays only.
You can expect to find activities like;
- basketball
- tennis
- cricket,
- football
- dodgeball
- handball
- archery
- crafts
- cookie decorating
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
Holiday Activities only.
This is a sports camp. We provide various activities including football, dodgeball, basketball, dance, mini trampoline, gymnastics.
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
- we offer small group work activities
- we offer peer support like a buddy or mentoring system
- parents/carers can contact staff to discuss individual needs
- parents/carers or young people can pre-visit/watch a walk through video
We offer a football themed fun day. Different games and various elements of coaching. The most important thing to us is a fun approach and helping people make new friends.
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
- we have a quiet/calm space for young people to chill out in
- we offer small group work activities
- parents/carers can contact staff to discuss individual needs
- parents/carers or young people can pre-visit/watch a walk through video
Learning, leisure and social opportunities in our community centre.
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
- we have a quiet/calm space for young people to chill out in
- we offer small group work activities
- we offer peer support like a buddy or mentoring system
- parents/carers can contact staff to discuss individual needs
- parents/carers or young people can pre-visit/watch a walk through video
- we have changing facilities for young people with continence issues
Your local community hub, leisure and activity centre.
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
Northbourne Youth Initiative was set up in 2000. We are based in an end terrace house on the estate we have always had a presence in the local community and are embedded in the local area. We are a local charity working with those who need us most. Many are from the estate, but we are targeting a wider remit now, as we grow and are able to offer more services for young people.
Our FREE junior sessions are a safe space for children aged between 5-16 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.
All welcome, no need to book.
Newburn Activity Centre is a registered non profit charity, ran by a local community trust. The centre is located on the outskirts of Newcastle about 6 miles from the city centre. We aim to provide a wide variety of activities at an affordable price to the community.
The Bostey is a well-connected project in Walker and an established member of the Walker Workers group. They play a leading role in planning and developing collaborative projects with other partners in the East End of the City. Their services are aimed at local families, children, and young people. The team deliver youth sessions over 5 days per week as the demand for our services have increased.
For ages 16+. To book a space, visit the website: https://www.nufoundation.org.uk/nucastle
Tuesday
Gaming for ages 8 – 11 | 4pm – 5pm
Thursday
Girls’ only gaming for ages 8 | 14, 4pm – 5pm
Gaming for ages 12 – 14 | 6pm – 7.30pm
Every Friday
Gaming for ages 8 – 11 | 4pm – 5pm
Every Saturday
Gaming for ages 8 – 11 | 10am – 11am
To book a space, visit the website: https://www.nufoundation.org.uk/nucastle
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.
Under 5's.
Join us for a drop in session to read your favourite books, or read some new material and make new friends!
Newcastle Libraries welcomes you to be a part of our Knit and Natter network
- Volunteer to lead a library knitting group. Share your skills and get people chatting as we knit items for charity. Email: information@newcastle.gov.uk if you'd like to help.
- Donate yarn and needles to a good cause. Drop-off at any Newcastle Libraries branch.
- Join a knit and natter group. Everyone is welcome and we have supplies you can use
Children welcome!
Did you know we have a children's Craft Club at Kenton Library? Come and join us from 11am every Saturday morning and create something exciting to take home!
The Craft Club is free, with no need to book in advance. There are new crafts to enjoy every week and all materials are provided.
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.
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.
Under 5's.
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.
We love story times at Newcastle Libraries - they encourage language development, help foster a love of books, and most importantly, they're really, really fun!
Enjoy stories in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, explore what the library has to offer, make friends and 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.
Under 5's.
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.
Under 5's.