Children and Families
Welcome to the Children and Families category, your go-to resource for essential support services addressing the unique needs of families and children in North Tyneside. We're dedicated to assisting families in creating nurturing environments for their loved ones. Discover:
Childcare Providers: Explore trusted services ensuring reliable, safe, and nurturing environments for your children.
Early Years Providers: Focus on early childhood development with services equipping young children for thriving formative years.
Family Support Services: Access resources supporting families through challenges and fostering a healthy family dynamic.
Committed to helping North Tyneside families grow, learn, and thrive, this category is your one-stop solution for family wellbeing. Whether seeking quality childcare or family assistance, find the support you need here.
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0-19 Children’s Public Health Service
Support from the 0-19 Children's Public Health Service begins in the antenatal period and supports parents and children across North Tyneside until children reach the age of 19. Teams are there to offer help, guidance, information and support to families as children grow up and progress through school and their teenage years into adulthood. The t… >
Healthy Weight and Nutrition (Public Health)
Maintaining a healthy weight is important for your overall health and wellbeing. A healthy weight is calculated using a body mass index (BMI) score in adults and BMI centiles in children. Gaining weight is often a gradual process and can easily happen as a result of modern-day life and unhealthy habits over the years. Losing weight means eating f… >
ease INTO programme
Children across North Tyneside are invited to take advantage of a free programme of activities, created to help them be healthy and active while off school. ‘ease INTO’ is a programme that’s been created as part of the Holiday Activities and Food programme backed by the Department for Education. Children who are eligible for income based free sc… >
Free Childcare / Early Education for 2 Year Olds
Two year old offer You can claim up to 15 hours of free, flexible early education and childcare if, your family receives one of the following benefits: Your 2-year-old can get free childcare if you live in England and get one of the following benefits: Income Support income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) income-related Employment and Support… >
Children & Youth Social Prescribing
Social Prescribing Service for children and young people aged 6-16. >
Family Hub - Shiremoor Family Hub
Shiremoor Family Hub provides a number of interesting and accessible activities and groups for children from 0-5 Years. Activities include: Healthy Child Clinic, Monday, 10:00-12:00pm, Young Parents Group, Monday, 10:00-12:00pm, After school board games and crafts, Tuesday, 3:30-5:00pm, Childminder drop-in, Thursday, 10:00-11:30am, Brillia… >
Family Hub - Howdon Family Hub
Howdon Family Hub provides many interesting and accessible activities and groups for children from 0-5 Years. Activities include: Creative Stay, Play and Learn (0-5), Monday, 1:30-3:00pm, After school board games and crafts, Monday, 3:30-5:00pm, Brilliant Babies (0-3), Tuesday, 1:30-3:00pm, Young Parents Group, Wednesday, 1:30-3:00pm, Heal… >
Family Hub - Riverside Family Hub
Riverside Family Hub provides a number of interesting and accessible activities and groups for children from 0-5 Years. Activities include: After school board games and crafts, Monday, 3:30–5pm, Creative Stay, Play, and Learn (0–5), Tuesday, 1:30–3:00pm, SEND drop-in coffee morning (0-3), Wednesday, 11:00-11:30am, Brilliant Babies (0–3), We… >
Children and Young People's Support and Preventative Work
The Children and Young People's Support Workers carry out one to one sessions with young people in the community and within schools where counselling is not appropriate or where a different approach will benefit the young person. The focus of this work is safety and healthy relationships, and various fun activities are provided to support the youn… >
Stay and Play 0-5 Years - Wallsend Customer First Centre
Stay and Play 0–5 Years Come along and join in the fun! Activities include arts and crafts, sensory play and generally having fun. Stay and Play Sessions: Fridays 1.30 pm — 3.00 pm @ Wallsend Customer First Centre >
Stay and Play 0-5 Years - Battle Hill Primary School
Stay and Play 0 - 5 Years Come along and join in the fun! Activities include arts and crafts, sensory play and generally having fun. Stay and Play Sessions: Thursdays 9.30 am — 11.00 am @ Battle Hill Primary School >
Stay and Play 0-5 Years - Whitley Bay Customer First Centre
Stay and Play 0–5 Years (Term Time Only) Come along and join in the fun! Activities include arts and crafts, sensory play and generally having fun. Stay and Play Sessions: Wednesdays 1.30pm — 3.00pm @ Whitley Bay Customer First Centre >
Physical Activity (Public Health)
Being active Regular physical activity is essential for good health as it delivers positive physical and mental health benefits. Moving more can also help you get a good night's sleep, which helps your brain to rest and recharge. Being active can reduce the risk of many chronic conditions, including obesity, type 2 diabetes and musculoskeletal c… >
Contours Gym Membership
Contours is a fitness and wellbeing membership package which gives you unlimited access to all North Tyneside Council gyms, exercise classes, spas and swimming pools at- The Parks Sports Centre The Lakeside Centre Tynemouth Pool Waves Hadrian Leisure Centre. That adds up to, 5 gyms, 4 pools, 2 spas and over 190 exerci… >
Teen Gym
Teenagers are already going through so many changes as they approach adulthood, and if weight is a concern Teen Gym offers help and support via a team of friendly experts. Designed to support young people to become more physically active and learn what types of fitness they enjoy, the programme also includes nutritional advice to help young peopl… >
The Lakeside Centre
The Lakeside Centre is a North Tyneside based leisure centre with a Contours gym, swimming pool, sports hall, studio and soft play. The changing area includes single and family changing cubicles, baby changing facilities and a vanity area with hairdryers. More information on facilities, activities, opening times and programmes is available here. >
Waves
Waves is a North Tyneside based leisure centre with a Contours gym, swimming pool, spa area, and studio. The changing area includes single and family changing cubicles, baby changing facilities and a vanity area with hairdryers. More information on facilities, activities, opening times and programmes is available here. >
Tynemouth Pool
Tynemouth Pool is a North Tyneside based leisure centre with a Contours gym, swimming pool, studio and spa area. The changing area includes single and family changing cubicles, baby changing facilities and a vanity area with hairdryers. More information on facilities, activities, opening times and programmes is available here. >
The Parks Leisure Centre
The Parks Sports Centre is a North Tyneside based leisure centre with a Contours gym, sports hall, pitches, a studio and soft play. The changing area includes single and family changing cubicles, baby changing facilities and a vanity area with hairdryers. More information on facilities, activities, opening times and programmes is available here. >
Hadrian Leisure Centre
Hadrian Leisure Centre is a North Tyneside based leisure centre with a Contours gym, swimming pool, sports hall, studio and climbing wall. The changing area includes single and family changing cubicles, baby changing facilities and a vanity area with hairdryers. More information on facilities, activities, opening times and programmes is availabl… >
Family Splash
An opportunity for families to enjoy swimming as a group activity at the weekend. Sessions take place at Hadrian Leisure Centre. Check the pool programmes for more information.Children swim for free, sessions are available term time only. >
Swimming lessons
Adult and children's swimming lessons delivered at North Tyneside's leisure centre pools. >
Body Benefits
Are you worried about your weight? Is it getting you down? Body Benefits is a new approach to weight loss for adults, (18 and over). The free programme includes a 12 week membership to beginners exercise classes or gym and swim and a weekly lifestyle education session to help you make positive changes to support weight loss. More than that, you'l… >
Active Bump, Birth, Baby
Active Bump, Birth, Baby is a schedule of programmes designed specifically for pregnant women and new mams in North Tyneside. Made up of a variety of antenatal and postnatal sessions, led by specialist instructors, all of the programmes are fun, friendly and most importantly sociable! Each of them have been created to support and encourage mams a… >
Club Elevate
Club Elevate aims to improve the lives of young people through physical activity. The programme offers free Contours memberships which include access to the gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes and spa facilities across the five North Tyneside Council leisure centres. Free sporting activities, day trips and residentials, volunteering opportuniti… >
Tennis courts
Recently renovated tennis courts in three locations across North Tyneside. Crawford Park, Monkseaton, NE25 9TR Richardson Dees Park, North Road, Wallsend, NE28 8RH Souter Park, Marine Avenue, Monkseaton, NE26 3NS Court hire is £3 per hour and bookings can be made here: North Tyneside Tennis / North Tyneside Tennis Active North Tyneside of… >
Whitley Bay Mini Golf and Foot Golf
Whitley Bay Mini Golf and Foot Golf A scenic 9- and 18-hole mini golf and footgolf course situated on the Links, Whitley Bay (NE26 1TQ). Open for the 2024 season from 30th March until 1st September. Parking and toilet facilities on site. All equipment including clubs, tees, scorecards, golf balls and footballs are provided free of charge. >
Children and Young People Counselling and Play Therapy
We offer children and young people aged 4-18 who live in North Tyneside an opportunity to share with us any difficulties or problems they are having due to experiences of domestic or sexual abuse. Some like to talk about their feelings and experiences, while others like to use drawing, paint, clay, toys and games to let us know how they feel. At A… >
Family Mental Health and Wellbeing Intervention Programme
Mindstars free family mental health intervention service provides 10 weeks of psychoeducation to children aged 6-11 alongside their parents, carers and guardians. This will assist families to better their mental health and wellbeing – in addition to help relieve the pressures the statutory services in the NHS face. The programme is designed for … >
Family Support Services
Family Gateway is a local charity that provides whole family support to families facing challenging circumstances in their lives. Our aim is to improve life chances for children and to support families to become resilient, confident, employable and secure. We deliver our intensive home-based whole family support using our unique Barefoot Professio… >
North East Autism Society
For over 35 years we've led the way in providing specialist care, education and services for children, young people and adults with autism, across the North-east of England. Recognised for our innovation and excellence, everything we do stems from an unswerving belief in providing bespoke person-centred support. It's at the heart of who we are to … >
North East Autism Society Toddler Groups
This is a FREE service for children aged 5 and under going through the diagnostic process or with a diagnosis of autism. Trained autism practitioners will run sessions that aim to: * Provide a safe place where parents/carers and children can spend time with other families who are in similar situations. * Provide information, advice and signpostin… >
Mini Movers
Toddlers are hard work at times. Mini Movers is designed to get them moving, to run off excess energy and socialise and make friends with other children. The sessions are for children aged 2 to 4 and include some fun physical activities, singing and the chance to make a healthy snack. When: Thursdays, 1.30–2.30pm (term time only) Where: The P… >
Stay and Play
A free session for children aged 1 to 7. Kids can have fun in the soft play and take part in arts and crafts while parents and carers get health eating and physical activity tips! Monday's, 3.45pm-4.30pm at the Lakeside Centre Children must be accompanied by an adult and sessions are only available in term time. >
Free Bedtime Stories
Sooper Books is an online library where you can enjoy a growing collection of free bedtime stories, lovingly crafted by an award-winning husband and wife team. 5-minute bedtime stories: The Princess & The Pea Bedtime Story,Kentucky Fried Children,The Posh Rat - Rhyming Bedtime Story,Candy King - Funny Bedtime Story,The Three Billy Goats Gruff Bed… >
Storytime: Dudley
This is a half-hour storytime suitable for pre-school children. It takes place at Dudley Library on Thursday 10:00 - 10:30am. Sessions are free and there is no need to book. >
Storytime : Whitley Bay Library
This is a half-hour storytime suitable for pre-school children. This takes place at Whitley Bay Library and Customer First Centre on Thursday mornings from 10.00am to 10.30am . The sessions are free and there is no need to book. >
Storytime : Wallsend Library
This is a half hour storytime suitable for pre-school children. It takes place at Wallsend Library and Customer First Centre on Monday afternoons from 2.00pm to 2.30pm and Thursday mornings from 10.00am to 10.30am. The sessions are free and there is no need to book. >
Storytime : North Shields Library
This is a half-hour storytime suitable for pre-school children. It takes place at North Shields Library on Monday 10:00 - 10:30am. Sessions are free and there is no need to book. >
Storytime : Howdon Library
This is a half hour storytime suitable for pre-school children. This takes place at Howdon Library on Thursday morning from 10.00am to 10.30am. The sessions are free and there is no need to book. >
Good Time Childcare at Redesdale
Good Time Childcare at Redesdale is based in the grounds of Redesdale Primary School in Wallsend. We are a private nursery providing childcare to children aged from birth to eleven, all year round apart from two weeks at Christmas when we are closed. We run a breakfast club and after school club for children who attend Redesdale Primary School and… >
Shining Stars
Shining Stars is a private childcare services located within Western Community Primary School. It is open from 7.30am until 6pm Monday to Friday during school term time only. We provide a fun and exciting breakfast and after school club for children up to the age of 11 and a flexible, fun, friendly day nursery for children aged two, three and four… >
Rainbow Childcare
Rainbow Childcare is a private day nursery based in Rockcliffe Hall, Rockcliffe Street, Whitley Bay. We provided fun, friendly, flexible and affordable childcare in a homely environment to children aged from birth to five years. We are open from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday every week except for the week between Christmas and New Year when w… >
Footprints Day Nursery Toddler Group
Runs every Friday 1.30 - 3pm. Healthy snack provided, please bring your own refreshment. Small friendly group. All welcome. Session free of charge. >
Community Activities at Whitley Bay Big Local
We often share our space with other groups and organisations or interesting people come along to share their skills and talents with the community. From crafts and music to food and art, there is a wide range of activities for people of all ages to join in with. Watch out for events coming up. >
Animal Assisted Play and Learning
Whether you are looking for ways to boost your child's speech, language and communication skills, or just seeking an alternative family activity, NAATA is ready to help in a way that is fun and effective. Contact us to book a time slot. >
Birth Registration Service - Shiremoor Family Hub
Birth Declaration Service By Appointment Only! You MUST legally register/ declare your child's birth within 42 days! Registering Your Baby You can register your child's birth at the Shiremoor Family Hub, 9 Bridge Terrace, Shiremoor, NE27 0TA. We will send your baby's details to the right local authority and your baby's birth certificate will b… >
Birth Registration Service - Howdon Family Hub
Birth Declaration Service By Appointment Only! You MUST legally register/ declare your child's birth within 42 days! Registering Your Baby You can register your childs birth at the Howdon Family Hub, 11a Howdon Lane, Wallsend, NE28 0AL. We will send your baby's details to the right local authority and your baby's birth certificate will be sent… >
Well Baby Clinic Wallsend
Well Baby Clinics Please Note: Well Baby Clinics are for Well Babies only! Health Visitors will offer help and advice in relation to a number of issues including Feeding, Sleeping, Behaviour and Development for Children 0 - 5 years. You can also come along to get your baby weighed. General help and advice is also given. You can find informati… >
Well Baby Clinics Howdon
Well Baby Clinics Wednesday 1pm-2.30pm Howdon Family Hub (11A Howdon Lane, NE28 0AL) Please Note; the Well Baby Clinics are for Well Babies only! Health Visitors will offer help and advice in relation to a number of issues including Feeding, Sleeping, Behaviour and Development for Children 0 - 5 years. You can also come along to get your b… >
Well Baby Clinics Riverside
Well Baby Clinics Thursday 1pm-2.30pm Riverside Family Hub (Minton Lane, NE29 6DQ) Please Note; the Well Baby Clinics are for Well Babies only! Health Visitors will offer help and advice in relation to a number of issues including Feeding, Sleeping, Behaviour and Development for Children 0 - 5 years. You can also come along to get your bab… >
Well Baby Clinics Shiremoor
Well Baby Clinics Monday 10am-12pm Shiremoor Family Hub (9 Bridge Terrace, NE27 0TA) Please Note; the Well Baby Clinics are for Well Babies only! Health Visitors will offer help and advice in relation to a number of issues including Feeding, Sleeping, Behaviour and Development for Children 0 - 5 years. You can also come along to get your ba… >
Well Baby Clinics Coast
Well Baby Clinics Please Note: Well Baby Clinics are for Well Babies only! Health Visitors will offer help and advice in relation to a number of issues including Feeding, Sleeping, Behaviour and Development for Children 0 - 5 years. You can also come along to get your baby weighed. General help and advice is also given. You can find informati… >
Shiremoor Adventure Playground
A community-based, inclusive adventure playground, catering for children and young people of all abilities. Facilities and attractions: large wooden play structure multi-use games area tree house basket swing willow tunnel rope swing play huts activity hall pond area fire-pit (used under supervision) allotment area small animal area… >
No Limits Activity Club
'No Limits' is an after-school programme, offering free activities to children and young people aged 8 to 13 during term time. With options to take part in multi-sport activities in sports halls to splashing in the pool, it's a great way to keep kids active after school. Please note, children require a valid easecard to access the programme. … >
Healthy4Life
Healthy4Life is a free programme to support families to live a healthy lifestyle and maintain a healthy weight. The 10-week programme takes place for parents and children after school where the whole family will learn about being physically active (and making it fun), making good food choices, and learning about living a healthy lifestyle (includ… >
Kicks Football
Kicks Football helps young people achieve their goals through football. The aim is to engage young people in constructive activities, increase playing and coaching opportunities, and break down barriers. Football coaching sessions and educational workshops take place twice a week, 48 weeks of the year. More information is available here. >
North Tyneside Council Fostering Service
North Tyneside Council Fostering Service Fostering is one of the most varied, challenging and rewarding jobs you can do. Fostering can be anything from taking a child into your home for one weekend a month, to looking after them on a full-time basis for a few months, or perhaps permanently. Every year, tens of thousands of children across the U… >
After School Crafts: Howdon Library
An opportunity for children to enjoy crafts. This takes place at Howdon Library on Thursdays from 3.30pm to 5.00pm. The sessions are free and there is no need to book. >
Pathways 4 All ~ Tim Lamb Centre
Pathways 4 All / Tim Lamb Centre Pathways 4 All is a parent-led charity, providing leisure services for children and young people with disabilities/ additional needs (0-25 years old). Our primary service is a specialist play and activity provision, the Tim Lamb Centre (in the grounds of the Rising Sun County Park, Benton). Indoor facilities at … >
Supported Living (IDSupport)
ID Support is a domiciliary care agency, which specialises in working with adults and children who have one or more of the following: learning disabilities physical disabilities sensory impairment ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition). We have a wealth of experience working with adults and children with the above conditions. … >
Food Package For Families
Mindstars are delighted to announce we are partnering with the wonderful Feeding Families.Feeding Families are charity based in North East England that offers support, hope and security to those experiencing food poverty.In partnership, we will be providing Feeding Families Emergency Food Boxes from our Star Hub in North Shields to families facing… >
Children's Bereavement Support
Therapeutic Groups for bereaved children (4-12 years). The death of a loved one can be devastating for anyone, but for children in particular, it can be especially difficult to deal with, and as loving Parents/Carers it can be difficult to know where to turn for the right support. We believe all bereaved children should have the opportunity to ac… >
Soup lunch at Holy Saviour's Church
The Church runs a soup lunch group where you can come along for soup, a chat and find friendship and fellowship. Every Wednesday at 12 noon we provide homemade soup with bread, tea, coffee and delicious home made cakes as well. We meet in the Parish Centre adjoining the Church. Come along for a chat and get to know us a bit better. The cost is … >
Mothers' Union at Holy Saviour's Church
We are a social and support group who meet on the first Monday of each month between 2pm and 4pm. All are welcomed, not just mothers, to come along to Holy Saviour's Parish Centre. The group is FREE. For more information contact the parish office on 0191 257 6250 or email: office@holysaviours.org.uk >
Bookstart Rhymetime : Whitley Bay Library and Customer First Centre
Bookstart Rhymetime sessions are 30 minutes of songs and rhymes suitable for babies of 0-18 months. There are several sessions to choose from: Monday mornings from 10.00am to 10.30am, Wednesday afternoons from 2.00pm to 2.30pm and Friday mornings from 10.00am to 10.30am The sessions are free. >
Bookstart Rhymetime: North Shields Library and Customer First Centre
Bookstart Rhymetime sessions are 30 minutes of songs and rhymes suitable for babies from 0-18 months. These are available on Thursday mornings from 10.00am-10.30am at North Shields Library. They are free. >
Bookstart Rhymetime : Wideopen Library
Bookstart Rhymetime sessions are 30 minutes of songs and rhymes suitable for babies and pre-school children from 0-18 months. This takes place at Wideopen Library on Thursday mornings from 9.30am to 10.00am. The sessions are free . >
Bookstart Rhymetime : White Swan Centre, Killingworth
Bookstart Rhymetime sessions are 30 minutes of songs and rhymes suitable for babies from 0-18 months. This takes place at Killingworth Library in the White Swan Centre on Thursday mornings from 9.30am to 10.00am. The sessions are free. >
Bookstart Rhymetime: Wallsend Library and Customer First Centre
Bookstart Rhymetime sessions are 30 minutes of songs and rhymes suitable for babies from 0-18 months. These take place at Wallsend Library on Tuesday afternoons from 2.00pm to 2.30pm, and Friday mornings from 10.00am to 10.30am. The sessions are free. >
Bookstart Rhymetime : Shiremoor Library
Bookstart Rhymetime sessions are 30 minutes of songs and rhymes suitable for babies from 0-18 months. This takes place at Shiremoor Library on Thursday mornings from 9.30am to 10.00am. The sessions are free. >
Bookstart Rhymetime : Longbenton Oxford Centre
Bookstart Rhymetime sessions are 30 minutes of songs and rhymes suitable for babies from 0-18 months. This takes place at the Oxford Centre, Longbenton on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10.00am to 10.30am. The sessions are free. >
Bookstart Rhymetime: Dudley Library
This is a half hour rhymetime session suitable for pre-school children. This takes place at Dudley Library in the John Willie Sams Centre on Tuesdaysmorning from 10.00am to 10.30am. It is free and there is no need to book. >
Bookstart Rhymetime: Cullercoats Library
Bookstart Rhymetime sessions are 30 minutes of songs and rhymes suitable for babies from 0-18 months. This takes place at Cullercoats Library on Tuesdays from 2.30pm to 3.00pm. The session is free but booking is essential. >
Bookstart Rhymetime: Battle Hill Library
Bookstart Rhymetime sessions are 30 minutes of songs and rhyme suitable for babies from 0-18 months. This takes place at Battle Hill Library on Thursday from 10.00am to 10.30am. It is free. >
School Engagement Projects
As part of our engagement programme, the 'Heritologists' can work with schools to combine a little bit of North Shields heritage with a little bit of technology. Our Heritage programme includes topics such as:- *The Wooden Dolly *Shipbuilding and industries of the River Tyne *Local artists such as Victor Noble Rainbird, George Horton & John Ch… >
School Mental Health Resources
We provide primary schools nationwide with digital mental health workshops and printed resources for a full school wellbeing approach. >
Poverty Support Services
We supply families in our community with Feeding FamiliesEmergency Food Parcels which are in high need. With thanks to the CO-OP, we also supply period poverty productsfrom our Hub due to the increase in need. Just pop in to our hub between 10am -3pm Monday to Friday. If you are able to donate any food items, we would also welcome these! >
Connected Kid's Club
OUR AFTER-SCHOOL CLUB FOR 8-13 YEAR OLDS TO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO ACTIVELY TAKE PART IN FUN ACTIVITIES IN A SAFE AND CARING ENVIRONMENT OUR ACTIVITIESThese activities help kids to build social networks with peers and, as individuals, build confidence and self-esteem: Growing their own fruit and vegetables in our community gardens. Crafts and … >
Linskill Nursery
Linskill Nursery Flexible child care and development Linskill Nursery is committed to providing the highest quality childcare and ensuring the promotion and enhancement of each child's development. Our curriculum and ethos include nature-inspired learning, appreciating the environment and being part of the community. Our aim is simply to be the… >
After School Activity Clubs
East End Youth and Community Centre has been in existence since 1964. It was originally a Boys Club and existed primarily to support and train boys in football, boxing and other physical sports. Over the years it has changed greatly into an all encompassing Youth and Community Centre, going from strength to strength. The centre now offers a wide… >
Activities @ Howdon Community Hub
Howdon Community Hub is a public facing centre where we operate a programme of activities and sessions for people of all ages. The Hub also houses a gym, garden, outdoor sports courts and community café: Howdelicious. Howdon Community Hub is a safe space for people to engage with their community and improve and maintain their physical and mental w… >
Sensory Processing Disorder Parent Support Group North East England
Does your child have meltdowns or fidget, lack concentration? Do they have feeding/sleep difficulties? Does your child dislike noises, touch, clothing or even school? Sensory processing difficulties (SPD) is not really recognised in the UK at this time although it is in America. It generally affects children/adults who have Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia… >
Tree Tops Children's Occupational Therapy
We are an established service with an outstanding reputation and Sensory Integration expertise. The Tree Tops team are passionate about making a difference to children's/young adult's lives by working in partnership with families, schools and health professionals. Tree Tops Children's Occupational Therapy team have been assessing and treating chi… >
Play site - Annitsford Welfare
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Play Site - Alexander Scott Park
Outdoor children's play area. Two play spaces contained within a large open park. A fenced area containing equipment suitable for younger children (swings, low level climber with slide, spring toy) and an open space with more challenging equipment for older children (swings, climber with spinner attached, climbing boulder and agility swing board). >
Harbour Support Services
We offer a range of different services to assist those affected by domestic abuse. We work across the North East of England with services in Hartlepool, Stockton, Middlesbrough, County Durham, Darlington and North Tyneside. To find out what services we might offer in your area or for help finding an organisation near to you, call us on 03000 20 25… >
Forest Hall juniors & seniors football club
Forest Hall juniors & seniors football club provide football for all abilities from 5 years to over 40's. >
Southridge Out of School Club
Southridge Out of School Club is located within the grounds of Southridge First School in Whitley Bay. We provide an after school club from 3.15 until 6pm Monday to Friday during school term times. There is suitable disabled access and we have our own outdoor area. A safe and secure environment has been provided to ensure children can relax and en… >
School's Out at Backworth Park
School's Out at Backworth Park provides an after school club for children who attend Backworth Park Primary School. We are located within the school near the main entrance. We are open from 3.15 - 5.30pm Monday to Friday during school term times. We aim to provide a fun, friendly, flexible and affordable childcare service to allow working parents … >
The North Newcastle Food Hub (Families 1st)
We support families and individuals both pre and post-diagnosis with ASD & associated conditions, in counselling, financial guidance, law, SEN home and school crisis, SEN activities, sibling support, and holidays. With our partners in Fareshare and Neighbourly, we strive to help with the reduction of food waste and reducing child poverty in our l… >
Children’s activities
The latest timetable of children’s activities for babies, pre-school and older children all delivered at Linskill is on the website. Please contact reception on 0191 257 8000 to book or for more information. >
Coastal Dog Walkers
Coastal Dog Walkers was established in 2015. We are independently owned and are very proud of the reputation we have built up as a reliable, local dog walking business. Based in North Shields our service areas currently include Tynemouth, North Shields, Cullercoats and Whitley Bay. We pride ourselves on providing you with a friendly and professio… >
Professional Dog Walking Services
All of our walks are pack walks comprise of 3 to 4 compatible dogs and all of our dogs are kept on their leads at all times. Doing this allows us to have full control of the pack and it minimises unwanted behaviour and potential flight risks as well as keeping them as safe and secure as possible around any dogs we may cross paths with when we're o… >
Wedding Ceremonies in St.Mary's Lighthouse
St. Mary’s Lighthouse and Visitor Centre is a licensed venue for marriages and civil ceremonies for up to 46 guests. The ceremonies take place in the conference room upstairs in the visitor centre. The room may also be used for a light drinks reception. The lighthouse does not have facilities for providing catering and so any arrangements need to … >
Garden for private hire
Community Groups, Charities and Businesses can book the garden for their own outdoor events and sessions for their clients and users.Members of the public can book private slots to use the garden for quiet relaxation in the well-stocked patio garden, to meet with family or friends or to host an outdoor event of their own, such as a tea party, tedd… >
Room Hire @ Whitley Bay Big Local
Whitley Bay is a vibrant, warm space for all the community. Not only do we have a welcoming, affordable cafe, connecting people from all around Whitley Bay, but we also offer a range of rooms that can be hired for different purposes. Hiring a room at Whitley Bay Hub helps to support the charity to make a difference to local people. Over three fl… >
Room Hire
Local Room Hire Service Looking for a room to hire for a meeting, a group or anything else, then why not give us a call! Hire rooms from any of the three Family Hubs: Riverside Family Hub Shiremoor Family Hub Howdon Family Hub Choose from an array of layouts, room sizes and media (if required: However please note that media i… >
Carpet and upholstery cleaning
We are delighted to be able to offer a complete upholstery, carpet and rug cleaning service. Our service is fully insured and is carried out by a fully trained technician with many years experience in the carpet cleaning business. We can provide cleaning of whole properties, single rooms, sofa's and armchairs and even mattress cleaning. We have… >
Domestic cleaning
We offer experienced reliable friendly cleaners, fully trained to deal with your personal needs. Our rates are very competitive. We provide weekly or fortnightly regular cleaning and a one-off, end-of-tenancy or Spring cleaning service. We also provide all equipment and cleaning materials too! We are fully insured and pride ourselves in providin… >
Extreme Cleaning
Mel’s Cleaning now offer a complete extreme cleaning service together with a hoard disposal and de-cluttering service. Our fully trained staff provide these services throughout the North and North East. Our fully trained and insured cleaners can tackle almost anything. If you are a landlord and your property has been wrecked, leave it to us to sor… >
Declutter service
Can’t see the sofa? Lost all the work-surfaces to clutter? All the cupboards are full to bursting? Yes, we can help!!! Our cleaners are here to help get you straight and to regain your home. Our fully trained and insured cleaners can tackle almost anything. We can sensitively help hoarders to work through the often painful process of disposing of … >
Commercial cleaning
We provide professional commercial cleaning services for shops, offices, factories, Doctor’s surgeries, dental practices, hotels, restaurants, clubs and pubs. All our cleaners are fully experienced commercial cleaners. We are fully insured and we completely understand what’s required; we tirelessly strive to exceed our customers’ expectations. W… >
End of tenancy cleaning
For End of Tenancy cleaning all we need is 48-hours notice to organise our cleaners for you. If you are moving in or out of rented accommodation why don't you give us a ring and ask for our End-of-Tenancy Cleaning Service. Whether you are a Landlord or tenant - our End of Tenancy Cleaning Service is perfect for you! All Our staff are DBS checked … >
Void Property Cleaning
Our fully trained and insured cleaners can tackle almost anything. If you are a landlord and your property has been wrecked, leave it to us to sort out the mess! Have you had squatters, messy tenants, drug users? Just give us a call and we’ll provide a bespoke and very competitive quote. Our cleaners are also trained to be able to deal with the a… >
Removals
Gibson Removals Ltd are a friendly, family run local, removal and delivery company. We are fully insured with Haulage, Goods In Transit and Public Liability Insurance as well as Employers liability insurance. So our staff are fully covered whilst in your property and you can rest assured your possession's are fully covered from start to finish. A… >
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide
PAPYRUS is a charity organisation dedicated to prevention of young suicide in the UK. Our organisation offers a range of resources and support services aimed at enhancing mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Our Northeast office is located at Newcastle Upon Tyne. We offer support services HOPELINE247 08000684141 for those with thoughts… >
North Tyneside Parent Carer Forum
We are a Community Interest Company, led by and for, parent/carers of children, and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) within North Tyneside aged from 0-25yrs. If you have a child or young person within North Tyneside who has SEND (no diagnosis required), come and join us. We work with relevant providers on a str… >
Family Support Work
We understand that the effects of domestic and sexual abuse do not usually stop after the events but often continue to affect personal and family life. The Family Support Worker can offer practical and emotional support for parents and carers of children and young people who attend Acorns. This may include housing and benefits advice, support to … >
Wiggly Worms: Wallsend Library and Customer First Centre
Wiggly Worms is a stay and play session for children aged 0-5 and their carers. Toys are provided. The session takes place in Wallsend Library and Customer First Centre on Tuesday mornings from 10.30am to 12.00 noon. The sessions are free and there is no need to book. >
Retina UK
Retina UK is the national charity for families living with inherited retinal dystrophies. We fund research and provide information and support to those affected by inherited sight loss and the professionals who support them. We support anyone with the following visual impairments: Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), Rod Cone dystrophy, Cone Rod dystrophy,… >
Junior and Adult Tennis Coaching
We offer a wide range of social and competitive Tennis for players of all abilities and we have an extensive coaching programme which is for juniors and adults. The junior coaching programme is for children aged 2-18 years old. Beverley Park LTC runs a very successful LTA Youth programme which includes LTA Youth Start, LTA Youth Girls, Tots Tenni… >
Birth Registration Service - Riverside Family Hub
Birth Registration Service By Appointment Only! You MUST legally register/ declare your child's birth within 42 days! Registering Your Baby You can register your child's birth at the Riverside Family Hub, Minton Lane, North Shields, NE29 6DQ. We will send your baby's details to the right local authority and your baby's birth certificate will b… >
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity - Family Support
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity supports seriously ill children and their families in the family home and local community. Families who have a child or young person up to the age of 18 with a life threatening or terminal condition (for example cancer, some neurological conditions, babies in neonatal intensive care) are eligible and referrals can … >
Parent & Carer 1-1 Support Sessions
Support sessions for parents & carers delivered by our qualified Family Wellbeing Practitioners. >
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity - Short breaks
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity supports seriously ill children and their families in the family home and local community. Families who have a child or young person up to the age of 18 with a life threatening or terminal condition (for example cancer, some neurological conditions, babies in neonatal intensive care) are eligible and referrals can … >
Independent SEN (Autism) Advice & Support for Parents, Carers and professionals.
We believe in Co-Production, positive empowerment and every parent should have all the facts when it comes to their child/children's schooling and life choices. Having a young adult, child/ or children with Additional needs can magnify the need even more so, not only for the individual with the condition/s, but the siblings and extended family. We… >
Best Start
The North Tyneside Best Start project is led by VODA and supported by the 0 – 19 Children’s’ Public Health Service and Public Health. When deciding whether to breastfeed or are considering stopping, mothers tend to talk over concerns with close friends or family. Unfortunately, due to a culture in the UK where few women breastfeed, social network… >
Things to do
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Baby Fit
Our Baby Fit class is for mother and baby (from 6 weeks postpartum-2yrs). We will support you through each class, regardless of … >
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WinG Outdoor Activities
WinG offers a range of outdoor, well being activities including: Canoeing, Hill Walks and Map Reading, Forest School Bushcraft, … >
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DiscoverMe: Express Yourself
Come along and use our creative arts session as a way to relieve stress and anxiety. Our session provides young people with a saf… >
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DiscoverMe: Sing it Out!
Weekly, on Thursdays 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm @ East End Youth & Community Centre A singing group to express yourself through music! Th… >
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DiscoverMe: Mindful Kitchen in The Base
Discover how to cook healthy meals on a budget while exploring the connection between food and mood. All skill levels are welcome. >