Youth Facilities
The Pillar Space is a referral-based drop-in space at St Wins Church in Totton, The New Forest. Our service is for young people aged 11-18 who are struggling with their mental health. The Pillar Space drop-in is open on a Thursday 3pm-6pm and is based on the NHS 5 steps to wellbeing- there are mindful activities, sports, a quiet hang out area, book corner, computer games and crafts. Milkshakes, toasties, and light snacks are also available.
The Space is led by registered nurses and volunteers, all are DBS checked. We take referrals from GP's, Social prescribers, CAMHS, Youth workers, Teachers and other Health and Social care professionals. Our referral form is on our website, please do email us if you are struggling to refer to us or would like more information.
Website: https://stwins.org/thepillar
The Garage Youth Centre
Eling Recreation Ground, Off Totton by pass A35 Eling, Totton
Please note the Town Council Garage Youth Centre is now operated by Youth Options. https://youthoptions.org.uk/what-we-do/prevention/
Youth Employment Hub click here
Youth & Families Matter
Testwood Baptist Church, 283a Salisbury Road, Totton
A local Community Project in Totton.
For more information:
Tel: 023 8086 0320
Website: www.youthandfamiliesmatter.org.uk
2498 Totton Squadron Air Cadet
ATC Building, Cheam Way Recreation Park, Sutton Road, Totton SO40 3PL
Air Cadets aged 13 to 18 years are given the chance by our team of staff and adult volunteers to learn to fly aerobatics, learn skills to expeditions, tour foreign countries, become target shooting marksmen, join a band, learn about aviation and aerospace - only a small list of the many activities and opportunities for an enviable social life with many new friends.
Parade nights
Tuesday and Thursday
7pm - 9.30 pm
Officer Commanding: Flight Lieutenant Jamie Roan RAFAC.
For more information:
Tel: 023 8086 5882
Email: OC.2498@aircadets.org
Website: www.facebook.com/2498atc
The Scouts
The Scouts is all about giving young people skills for life, giving back to our community and having a great time while doing it. Open to boys and girls the Scouts have sections for all ages from six to twenty five years. Run by volunteers, there are a number of groups that serve the Totton area.
For general information:
Tel: 023 8084 7847 (Hampshire Scouts)
Website: www.newforestscouts.org.uk
4th Eling Sea Scouts
Scout HQ, Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve, Brunel Road, Calmore Industrial Estate, SO40 3YD
Section nights
Beaver Scouts – Tuesday evenings
Cub Scouts – Wednesday and Thursday evenings
Scouts – Monday and Friday evenings
Explorer Scouts – Tuesday evenings
Group Scout Leader: Donna Ovenden
For more information:
Email: gsl@elingseascouts.org.uk
Website: elingseascouts.org.uk
Facebook: facebook.com/4thNFNseascouts
5th Testwood Scouts
Garland Lodge, Blackwater Drive, Calmore SO40 2QJ
Section nights
Beaver Scouts – Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
Cub Scouts – Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
Scouts – Thursday evenings
Explorer Scouts – Monday evenings
Group Scout Leader: Julie Mair
For more information:
Email: hello@5thtestwoodscouts.co.uk
Website: 5thtestwoodscouts.co.uk
Facebook: facebook.com/5thTestwoodScouts
Twitter: @5thTestwood
Other nearby groups that serve areas of Totton and Eling include:
3rd Ashurst and Colbury Scouts
Scout HQ, Hunter’s Hill, Colbury SO40 7EJ
Section nights
Beaver Scouts – Thursday evenings
Cub Scouts – Monday evenings
Scouts – Wednesday evenings
Group Scout Leader: Tara Paul
For more information:
Email: gsl@3rdnfnscouts.org.uk
6th Netley Marsh Scouts
St. Matthews Church Hall, Ringwood Road, Netley Marsh SO40 7GY
Section nights
Beaver Scouts – Tuesday evenings
Cub Scouts – Monday evenings
Scouts – Friday evenings
Group Scout Leader: Ian Sims
For more information:
Email: netleymarshscoutsandguides@gmail.com
Website: www.netleymarshscoutsandguides.org.uk