Drop-ins & Activities
Drop-ins
Open-access youth work sessions providing a safe, welcoming space where young people can socialise, participate in activities, access food and build trusted relationships with youth workers.
- Who
- P7–S6 for evening and Friday afternoon sessions
P6 / P7 for Tuesday afternoon - When
- Tuesday P6 / P7 Drop-in: 4pm – 5:30pm
Monday–Thursday: 6pm – 8:30pm
Friday: 2pm – 4pm and 6pm – 9:30pm
Fortnightly Saturday: 11am – 1pm
What to expect
Spend time with friends, enjoy activities and food, or talk with a youth worker. You can join in at your own pace and help shape what happens in the sessions.
Taking part
Drop-ins are open-access sessions at TD1 Youth Hub, 47a Ladhope Vale, Galashiels. Come along during the times above, or contact the team for first-visit information. A youth worker can explain registration and any consent arrangements.
Ask about Drop-insP6 / P7 Drop-in
Tuesday, 4pm – 5:30pm · TD1 Youth Hub
An open-access drop-in for young people in P6 and P7, delivered through TD1 Belong. Contact the team for first-visit information and registration arrangements.
Saturday drop-in
Delivered through TD1 CashBack Extra, our fortnightly Saturday drop-in runs from 11am – 1pm at TD1 Youth Hub. Contact the team to check which Saturdays it runs and ask about the age group and joining arrangements.
Relationships. Opportunities. Progress.
An open door, week after week
A place to meet friends, share food and get to know youth workers.
young people attending drop-ins
2026
young people per session, on average
2025 Impact Report
drop-in sessions delivered
2025 Impact Report
meals served through drop-ins
2025 Impact Report
The 2026 reach figure is TD1’s latest update. Session, average attendance and meal figures come from the 2025 Impact Report.
Feeling safe and supported
You can talk to a youth worker if something worries you or makes it difficult to take part. We listen and take concerns seriously. We cannot promise to keep information secret if sharing it is needed to help keep someone safe.
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If someone is in immediate danger, call 999.