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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.
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.
Free weekly theatre making sessions for children aged 8 - 14 year olds
The sessions includes
Drama, theatre making, movement, creative writing, sound and lighting design, set design and more!
Weekly sessions start:
Monday 14th April
Places limited and must be booked:
call, text or WhatsApp: 0784 2855 761
Email: info@unfoldintgtheatre.co.uk
Are you ready to groove and move to the beat? Our exciting fully funded Street Dance Workshop is the perfect blend of fun, fitness and funky moves
Thursday during selected dates - 4pm - 5pm
For children aged 8 - 16 years old
Booking is essential
Monthly themed fun family session for children 0-8 years and their parents and carers.
The Oratto website is useful free resource for information and guides on immigration matters. You can also call our National Helpline and speak with one of our advisers who will be able to discuss your situation with you in a sympathetic and understanding manner.
Oratto's experienced Immigration solicitors are able to advise and assist on a wide range of immigration matters, including:
Coming to the UK as a visitor,
Coming to the UK as a child visitor,
Student visas,
Business vistors,
Sportsperson visas
For refugees living in the West End of Newcastle Practical help, advice and advocacy are provided through daily drop-in advice sessions, run by WERS’ multi-lingual support worker and trained volunteers.
WERS also offers home visits for those who find it difficult to visit WERS’ offices, a clothing store, where good quality second-hand clothing and household items are offered free of charge and a hardship fund, providing emergency payments to clients in extreme need. Emotional support is offered through the accredited befriending scheme
We are an independent and charitable organisation which exists to meet the needs and promote the interests of asylum seekers and refugees who have arrived or have settled in the North of England.
The service provides confidential advice and support on all matters relating to asylum seekers and refugees, for example, welfare benefits, immigration, housing, education needs and employment skills. Home visits can be arranged if necessary.
Coram Children's Legal Centre
Part of the Coram group, Coram Children's Legal Centre is the UK's leading children's legal charity. We are committed to promoting children's rights in the UK and worldwide. We provide free legal information, advice and representation to children, young people, their families, carers and professionals, as well as training and consultancy on child law and children’s rights.
Mentoring service for young people prioritising asylum seekers & refugees aged 16-25 living in Newcastle & surrounding area. The project offers young people a one-to-one mentoring relationship matched with volunteer mentors, which is managed & supervised by staff. It is free and travel and basic refreshment costs are reimbursed.
Riverside Community Health Project works according to community development principles to improve the health and well-being of disadvantaged communities by acting with others to ensure appropriate service provision.
Programme of centre and outreach activities for parents, including:
Circus classes for those from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.
Class is online - Zoom
Rainbow Home is a charity providing support for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers and refugees in the Northeast of England. Working with people who have fled their countries because of persecution based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Meets 3rd Friday of the month.
Information, advice and guidance on benefits, work, debt and money, housing, family, law and courts, immigration and health.
Information, advice and guidance on benefits, work, debt and money, housing, family, law and courts, immigration and health.
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Are you pregnant or have recently had a baby? English not your first language?
Not sure what support is available to you in the UK? These new videos will help you understand what happens after you’ve had a baby, made by our friends at the charity Involve North East.