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, X-Box and Wii games consoles, 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 using the contact details provided below.
Battle of the Bands
Battle of the Bands (BOTB) is a council run project benefiting young people and young adults in the art of event management and performance. All are welcome to get involved in Marketing, Publicity, Designing Posters, Writing articles, Photography as well as song writing, singing and performing in a group or solo. It's all inclusive regardless of genre and ability and its primary objective is to help participants gain confidence and social skills by being involved in any way they are comfortable with.
BOTB currently runs from Pointers during Friday afternoons, term time only, as part of the Drop In from 1.30pm-4.30pm. Along with this, we host two showcases, one in December and one in February, and a Grand Final in March. For more information please PM us on Facebook (Opens in a new window or downloads a file) or text / call 07554459197.
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 please contact us using the contact details provided below.
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 please contact us using the contact details provided below.
Opening Times
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday – Young Mums Group | 10.30am – 12pm |
| Tuesday – Young carers Group | 3.45pm – 6pm |
| Friday afternoon drop in | 1.30pm – 4.30pm |
| Friday night drop in | 8.00pm – 11.00pm |
Contact Details
Tel: 01851 822 713
Mob: 07920 722 198
Mail: Pointers Drop in Centre, 14-16 North Beach Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2XJ
e-mail: pointers@cne-siar.gov.uk
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