Community Education Service
Pointers Drop-In Centre
About Us
Pointers Drop-in-Centre is a purpose built youth centre for 12 – 25 year olds funded by the Western Isles Council. The new centre was designed in consultation with local young people who had a say in how it was refurbished. Pointers Drop-in-Centre was opened in 2000 and since then has attracted a growing number of young people to take part in its activities and benefit from the services we offer.
Young people and parents are more than welcome to come along to the centre and have a look around.
Where We Are
Pointers Drop-in-Centre is located at 14-16 North Beach Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis right beside the Royal Bank.
Facilities
Youth Café
Our youth café is staffed by youth workers who are available to offer information and advice to young people.
We provide free internet access to young people using the café. Other facilities we have on offer in the café include a pool table, the use of PS2 and Wii games consoles, juke box, TV, board games and more!
We also provide a range of snacks and have our own coffee machine.
Outback
We have the Outback room which is designed as a chill out room for over 15’s. This is a space where young people can relax listen to music, watch TV or just have a chat without being disturbed.
Pointers Youth Committee
Pointers is a facility for young people run in conjunction with young people. We have our own Youth Committee made up of 8- 10 young people who meet monthly and represent the views of their peers.
Pointers Youth Committee have recently been working towards gaining Youth Achievement Awards for their work in helping redecorate the youth café.
If you are interested in joining the Youth Committee please contact us.
Volunteering
Aged 12 – 18?
Are you motivated, reliable and interested in working with other young people?
If the answer in yes Pointers are always looking for youth volunteers to help out in the youth café.
For more information on this contact us.
Aged 18+?
Are you motivated, reliable and interested in working with young people?
If the answer is yes, Pointers are always looking for new volunteers to help out in our youth café.
For more information on this contact us.
Opening Times
We are currently open at the following times:
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday – Girls Group | 7pm – 9pm |
| Thursday - Boys Group | 7pm – 9pm |
| Friday | 8.00pm – 11.00pm |
| Saturday | 2.00pm – 5.00pm 8.00pm – 11.00pm |
Contact Details
You can contact us in the following ways:
Telephone: 01851 822713
Mail: Pointers Drop-in-Centre, 14-16 North Beach Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2XQ
e-mail: pointers@cne-siar.gov.uk
Or alternatively please contact:
Sharon Reid
Community Education Officer
St Lennans
22-24 Point Street
Stornoway
Isle of Lewis
HS1 1XF
Tel: 01851 822714
e-mail: sharon.reid@cne-siar.gov.uk
