What We Do

TD1 Youth Hub

What We Do

TD1 Youth Hub delivers a range of youth work programmes supporting young people aged 0–26 across Galashiels and the Eildon West area of the Scottish Borders. Our work is relationship-based, youth-led, and responsive to the needs of young people and families.

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Shared experiences with TD1

Your week with us

At a glance at TD1

Find a session, check the time and follow the link for more details.

TD1 Youth Hub: 47a Ladhope Vale, Galashiels, TD1 1BW.

Ask the team about fortnightly Saturday dates or anything that would help you take part. Individual support through TD1 Belong and TD1 Pathways is arranged with the team. Ask about current Youth Ambassadors meeting arrangements.

Consent to take part: If you are under 16, a parent or carer must complete the consent form for you. If you are aged 16 or over, you can complete it yourself.

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Drop-ins & Activities ↓Support That Fits ↓In Your Community ↓

Drop-ins & Activities

Activities, creative spaces and opportunities to spend time with other young people. Find a session that fits your interests and the way you like to take part.

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.

P6 / P7: Tuesday 4pm – 5:30pm · P7–S6: Monday–Thursday 6pm – 8:30pm, Friday 2pm – 4pm and 6pm – 9:30pm

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Drop-ins & Activities

Chromonauts

Youth-led art, creative exploration and community projects for ages 11–18. A welcoming space for self-expression, friendship and belonging, particularly for LGBTQI+ young people and allies.

Ages 11–18 · Friday 1:45pm – 4:15pm · TD1 Youth Hub, first floor

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Drop-ins & Activities

Groupwork

Group opportunities designed around young people’s needs and interests, including the P6 / P7 Drop-in, Club Connect, RESET and Amplify.

P6 / P7 Drop-in: Tuesday 4pm – 5:30pm · Club Connect: Wednesday 4pm – 5pm (term time) · RESET: Thursday 4pm – 5:30pm · Amplify: Friday 7pm – 9pm, P7–S6

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Drop-ins & Activities

Youth Ambassadors

A group for young people to have their say, share ideas and take an active role in TD1 Youth Hub.

Youth voice and participation · Ask about current meeting arrangements

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Support That Fits

Relationships, time to talk and support shaped around you. Explore support with wellbeing, belonging, family life, school transitions and next steps into learning or work.

Support That Fits

One-to-One Work (Stepping Stones)

Flexible one-to-one and tailored small-group youth work for young people aged 10–18, supporting emotional wellbeing, confidence and everyday challenges through trusted relationships.

Ages 10–18 · Personalised youth work support · Referrals and enquiries

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Support That Fits

Early Steps

Welcoming parent-led groups for young parents under 26 and parents of any age with babies and toddlers. Activities include play, creativity, food, peer support and opportunities to build confidence.

Young parents under 26, and parents of any age with babies and toddlers · Tuesday 11am – 2pm • Wednesday 10am – 12pm • Thursday 11am – 12pm

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Support That Fits

Engage

Supporting young people through the transition from primary to secondary school, helping build confidence, friendships, emotional wellbeing and a sense of belonging.

Primary to secondary transition · Mentoring and groupwork

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Support That Fits

TD1 Belong

One-to-one support to help young people feel accepted, understood and connected. Belong also delivers the P6 / P7 Drop-in and RESET.

One-to-one by arrangement · P6 / P7 Drop-in: Tuesday 4pm – 5:30pm · RESET: Thursday 4pm – 5:30pm

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Support That Fits

TD1 Pathways

One-to-one employability support for young people aged 16–26, helping build confidence, overcome barriers and take next steps towards learning, training or work.

Ages 16–26 · One-to-one mentoring · Practical support and accredited learning

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In Your Community

Youth work in local communities and schools, bringing trusted relationships and opportunities closer to where young people are.

In Your Community

Detached Streetwork & Outreach

Detached and outreach youth workers meet young people where they spend time, building trusted relationships, offering early help and connecting them with activities, individual support and specialist services when needed.

Ages 11+ · Wednesday and Friday, 6pm – 9pm · Galashiels area

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In Your Community

School-Based Youth Work

Two full-time youth workers based at Galashiels Academy support Broad General Education and Senior Phase pupils through individual support, groupwork, classroom activities, attendance support and accredited learning.

Galashiels Academy · BGE and Senior Phase · Individual support, groupwork and accredited learning

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In Your Community

Village Youth Clubs

Weekly youth clubs in Tweedbank and Stow, providing activities, friendship and trusted youth work locally for young people who face transport barriers.

Tweedbank: Monday 5pm – 6:30pm (term time), P5–S2 · Stow: Wednesday 6pm – 7:30pm, P6–S3

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In Your Community

Langlee Youth Café

A local session for young people in P6–P7 at Langlee Community Centre, delivered through TD1 CashBack Extra.

Friday 12:30pm – 2pm · Term time · P6–P7

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In Your Community

TD1 CashBack Extra

Activities, outreach and one-to-one support to build confidence, trusted relationships and positive opportunities. Includes the fortnightly Saturday Drop-in and Langlee Youth Café.

Saturday fortnightly 11am – 1pm · Langlee Friday 12:30pm – 2pm, term time

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Not sure where to start?

Tell us a little about what you are looking for and a youth worker will help you explore the options.

Contact TD1

You can also call 01896 752442.

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