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Youth Work

The Youth Work Service works with young people aged 12 to 25 to provide a range of universal and targeted youth work opportunities across Dumfries and Galloway for young people to get involved in.
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Help is available to stay warm this winter

If you are struggling with bills or worrying about turning your heating on this winter, help is available from organisations across Dumfries and Galloway. 

Access advice and guidance on managing debt, fuel bills and how to stay warm.

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News
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Spring 2025 holiday food payments  

Families across Dumfries and Galloway who receive free school meals will get extra support during the school holidays though a one-off payment.

20 March 2025
Summer of Play Fund 2025

Summer of Play Fund 2025

We are seeking local, third sector organisations to deliver free activities during the summer school holidays (Friday 4 July to Wednesday 20 August 2025) for children and young people aged 5 to 16.

19 March 2025
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Final Call for Wild Winter as Event Programme Nears Sell-Out

The Solway Coast and Marine Project (SCAMP) is inviting local people to book their places in the final events of its highly successful Wild Winter programme, which has so far seen more than 400 people across Dumfries and Galloway enjoy public events and school activities connected with the region's unique coastal environments.

19 March 2025
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