Catherine – The Usual Place

Lewis’s Journey to Employment 2024

05/05/2025

Lewis tells the story of his journey through The Usual Place and into to successful employment. Lewis is an SVQ trainee at The Usual Place in Dumfries where he has trained and gained experience in customer service and professional cookery....

Our Journey

Fundraise for The Usual Place

24/03/2025

Espresso Yourself! Keep the coffees flowing and the futures growing at The Usual Place Our unique cafe & skills academy provides vital training, education and employability skills for young people with additional support needs. Without us, many face isolation and...

Current News

Exhibition: Bob Seagull and Friends from 17th March 2025

18/03/2025

Introducing a new exhibition that’s as colourful and engaging as our cafe! An ‘unusual’ and talented artist has flown in to Dumfries and brought with him a series of portraits of… well, his friends! And who are his friends? His...

What's on

30th March 2025 Balliol Singers at The Usual Place

24/02/2025

The Balliol Singers and Director Katharine Durran present On the wild side: a musical glimpse of the natural world Sunday 30th March 2025 at 3pm The Usual Place, Academy Street Dumfries DG1 1BZ In aid of The Usual Place Tickets...

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Statement from The Trustees of Inspired Community Enterprise Trust (The Usual Place)

07/02/2025

Statement on Our Future Sustainability and Continued Commitment to Young People with Additional Support Needs 7th February 2025 The Usual Place will celebrate its 10th Anniversary in June 2025 and has been at the heart of our community in Dumfries...

Current News

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Volunteer Recruitment Day Thu 27.02.2025 at The Usual Place

16/01/2025

Volunteer Recruitment Day Thur 27 Feb 2025 from 10am - 2pm at The Usual Place

Past Events

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Good Connections On The Move Walks, January 2025

30/12/2024

Good Connections Walks are are an informal way of connecting into the local community

Past Events

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Good Connections Pop Up Event in the Community January 2025

30/12/2024

Good Connections: Pop up Event in the Community In Partnership with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Date in January 2025 to be confirmed Contact us Anyone who would like to find out more about Good Connections for Autistic Adults...