THE popular Ramsey Young People's Project drop-in centre The Shed has been repainted and refurbished courtesy of Heritage Homes.

The drop-in centre has been at the old tram shed at the Manx Electric Railway Station in Ramsey for nearly a decade.  

It is a charity funded by donations, participation in local events and funds from the centre tuck shop.

Ramsey Young People's Project spokesperson Cath Christian said: "The involvement by Heritage Homes has been a real boost and has enabled a complete repaint of both the outside and inside.

"This total facelift has made the centre more pleasant to come to and be part of.

"The colours have been matched to those of the Manx Electric Railway to make it part of the larger Station area and improve the general appearance for visitors into Ramsey on the electric trams."

Heritage Homes spokesman Joe McLoughlin said: "We are delighted to have been of assistance to what is a very successful drop-in youth centre.

"The dedication of the project committee is admirable and deserves to be fully supported."

A large number of tub chairs have been provided by Ramsey Golf Club to replace much of the original seating.

Project chairman Juan Clague said: "The Shed provides much needed youth activity for the teenagers of the North and gives them the opportunity to meet friends and chat or make use of a range of entertainment equipment if they wish. 

"It also provides advice and help in a non-judgemental way by Cath Christian and her trained team.

"There has been nothing really similar in the Island with the centre's innovative approach and relaxed environment."

The centre is open on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

Left to right  - Heritage Homes' Joe McLoughlin, Ramsey Young People's Project spokesperson Cath Christian, Heritage Homes' Mark Patton and Ramsey Young People's Project chairman Juan Clague