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Join us for a Pop Up in the Park! Take part in Laser Quest, Bubble Football, Dart Throwing and more! P6-S6 

Location 

Coliston Park, Dalbeattie 

Date and Time 

Tuesday 28th July 

6.30 pm to 8.30 pm

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Peer Project Youth Group is a welcoming and inclusive space for young people with additional support needs and disabilities aged 11-17. Take part in fun, summer activities that help build confidence, friendships, and independence, while giving young people a safe place to be themselves! 

Location

McMillan Hall, Newton Stewart

Date and Time

Mondays 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th July & 3rd, 10th August

6-7.30pm

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Bring your pals and join us for an afternoon of food and games in the park. Join team challenges, frisbee, and plenty of laughs as we chill, make new mates, and have fun together. P6-S6

Location

King Edward's Field, Lockerbie

Date and time

Monday 3rd August, 1 pm-3 pm 

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Fancy yourself a culinary genius and creator of all things delicious? Come along to our ready, steady, cook session! Here you are challenged to create the tastiest and most inventive lunch using simple ingredients. P7-S6.

Locations, Date and time

Monday 13th July - Lockerbie Town Hall - 1-2.30pm

Tuesday 14th July - Gretna Primary School - 1-2.30pm

Tuesday 14th July - Victoria Halls, Annan - 3.30-5pm

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Try out different ways to relax and recharge, from creative activities to calming techniques- find what self-care works best for you! For Age 12-17

Location

Youth Enquiry Service, DG1, Dumfries 

Date and time

Tuesday the 4th August 

6:30-8:30 pm 

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Come along to our SFX Makeup Workshop where you'll learn the skills to create bold, eye-catching looks! From bruises and cuts to dramatic transformations, you'll explore special effects techniques and bring your imagination to life. 

Location

Youth Enquiry Service, DG1, Dumfries 

Date and time

Monday 27th July 

3:30-5:30 pm 

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Take time to pause and reflect at our Spiritual Mindfulness Session, a calm and welcoming space to explore your inner self. Through gentle activities like relaxation, reflection, and creative expression, you'll learn ways to manage stress, build awareness, and feel more grounded. It's all about finding what helps you feel balanced, connected, and positive in a supportive environment. For 12-17s. 

Location

Youth Enquiry Service, DG1, Dumfries

Date and time

Monday 10th August

3.30-5.30pm

Learn simple tips to keep yourself and your friends safe at events, festivals, and out in the community this summer through our hands-on interactive Summer Survival Session. For 12-17s. 

Location

Youth Enquiry Service, DG1, Dumfries

Date and time

Tuesday 21st July

6.30-8.30pm

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If you have additional support needs or disabilities, this group is for you. Join us to meet people your age, make friends and take part in fun, confidence-building activities. We are a friendly, inclusive space where you can try new things, be yourself and feel part of a supportive community. Ages 12-25 

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries 

Date and time

Mondays at 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm 

13th July - Wellbeing Night 

20th July- Games Night 

27th July- Sports Mash-up 

Do you like musicals? Interested in drama, set design or music? Come along to the Playbill Project and help design your own musical.

Location

Annexe, Castle Douglas 

Date and time

Tuesday 28th July, 4th and 11th August

1:00-3:30pm

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