YMCA Drop In Centre and Charity Shop

The Gatehouse of Fleet YMCA Drop In Centre
5 Digby St. Gatehouse

A welcome awaits you at the Gatehouse of Fleet Drop In Centre.

The Drop In Centre in Digby Street © Tom Myers

This new purpose built Centre opened in April 2002 provides a place where local young people (Academy age to 25 years) can meet regularly with their friends in an informal, safe environment.
We also welcome young people who are visiting or on holiday in Gatehouse of Fleet.

The Drop In Centre is managed by a Youth Worker and is assisted by a team of local volunteers. The Management Board and Drop In Centre Charity Shop are all run by volunteers. We are always looking for more willing helpers to assist in a variety of ways

....do YOU have any spare time?

If you would like to make a financial donation, please visit the Drop In Centre or call at the Charity Shop. UK taxpayers may also make donations under the Gift Aid Scheme. Forms are available at the Drop In Centre or Charity Shop.

The Drop In Centre is a Registered Charity No: SC026879.

Tel/Fax
01557 814704

email
ymcagatehouse@supanet.com

© Tom Myers

New Part Time Youth Worker

Josephine King is the new part time youth worker at the Centre and is full of enthusiasm for her new role. Trips out from the Centre are being considered, including skating at Dumfries Ice Bowl, Go Karting, and climbing. Other activities for the summer including BBQs and camping are also on the cards.

Facilities available

Pool Table
Disco Music System
Computers with Internet
X Box Game Machine
Play Station
Tuck Shop
Comfortable Sitting Area

Leisure trips are regularly offered, along with other events during the year

drop in centre, playing pool
Playing pool © Tom Myers

Opening Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings 7pm - 9pm

Open during school holidays.

The Charity Shop
49 High St. Gatehouse
Open: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 10am - 12 noon
(subject to seasonal change)

The Charity Shop © Tom Myers

The YMCA Drop In Centre Charity Shop is run by a team of friendly volunteers. All profits are used to keep the Drop In Centre running. Donations of items can be made during opening hours. If you are passing the Charity Shop, take a minute to step in and browse....you never know what you might find! Funds raised from the Charity Shop are significant and are a much valued source of income to our project. Other fund raising activities are always being organised - just watch the notice boards!

Drop In centre, computer access
PCs and Internet acess © Tom Myers

Adult Users Welcome

At other times of the week the facilities are available to ALL RESIDENTS in and around Gatehouse of Fleet. We also welcome holiday makers dropping in.

Make use of the computers to research your family history, search for a job or college course - everything is on the web! Just phone and book or drop in.

Photocopying facilities are also available. We just ask for a nominal donation.

(Coaching on how to use a computer is also offered in exchange for a donation to the Centre).

The Drop In Centre also offers full disabled access and facilities.

Opening Hours for Adults

Sessions for individuals or groups by arrangement. Bookings can be made by letter, telephone, email or personally at the Centre.
(during term time - subject to supervisory availability)

The Club Room

The Drop in Centre Club Room is also available for hire for private functions; the Bingo Club and Sharewatch Club regularly use the room.

The Club Room is ideal for children's birthday parties - family gatherings - informal meetings. A well equipped kitchen is available for refreshments. Sorry, we impose a 'no alcohol' policy.

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