Youth groups

Youth groups give young people a place to meet, the chance to make new friends and take part in fun activities. They also offer a supportive relationship with youth work staff.

Youth groups

Youth groups are open to all young people in East Renfrewshire.

Contact ypsenquiries@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk to find out more.

Youth group timetable

Youth groupLocationDayTime
Barrhead (S1+)The Museum Youth Facility, Main StWednesday7pm to 9pm
Barrhead (P7)The Museum Youth Facility, Main StThursday3.30pm to 5pm
Neilston (S1+)Upper Hall in the Glen Halls, NeilstonThursday7.30pm to 9pm
Barrhead (S1+)The Museum Youth Facility, Main StFriday6:30pm to 8:30pm
Barrhead (S1+)The Museum Youth Facility, Main StSunday2pm to 4pm


LGBTi youth group

LGBTi youth group is open to all young people in East Renfrewshire aged 12 to 25.

LGBTi youth group timetable

GroupLocationDayTime
LGBTi Group BarrheadThe Museum Youth Facility, Main Street, BarrheadMonday7pm to 9pm

 

Young people with additional support needs

Young people need to be referred to the groups. 

Some groups have a waiting list. 

Young people with additional support needs timetable

GroupAgeLocationDayTime
Monday Night Group 112 to 16 yearsThe Edge Youth Facility, Newton MearnsMonday5pm to 6.30pm
Monday Night Group 217 to 25 yearsThe Edge Youth Facility, Newton MearnsMonday6:45pm to 8:15pm
Rule Breakers18 to 25 yearsThe Edge Youth Facility, Newton MearnsThursday6:30pm to 8:15pm
Autism Girls Groups12 to 18 yearsThe Edge Youth Facility, Newton MearnsWednesday3.30pm to 5pm


Young mums 

Baby Love

This weekly group is for parents who are under 26 years old. You can come to this group with your baby from birth until 3 years old.

Young mums timetable

GroupLocationDayTime
Baby LoveThe Museum Youth Facility, Main St, BarrheadWednesday1pm to 3pm
Last modified on 11 April 2023