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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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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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Join us in the New Town Hall for our Shorts n Shade's Disco! Throw on your favourite shorts, coolest shades and get ready to dance the night away. Whether your coming with friends or meeting new people, join us for a night of fun! Refreshments provided. For P6+. 

Location

New Town Hall, Whithorn

Date and time

Thursday 9th July

6-8pm

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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

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 

A space for young people to hang out, make new friends and try fun activities - including bake offs, water fights, sports, crafts and more! 

Location

The Hut, Newton Stewart

Date and time

Thursdays 9th,16th, 23rd, 30th July & 6th, 13th August

P6/7 - 5.30-6.45pm

S1-S6 - 7-8.30pm

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Looking for somewhere to have fun, make new friends and try new things? Come along to our youth group in Whithorn, a welcoming space where you can take part in fun activities over the summer including chef taster sessions, inflatables, art projects and more! For P6-S3. 

Location

New Town Hall, Whithorn

Date and time

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

3.30-5pm

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Are you interested in making and designing? Do you want to see some of your designs and ideas realised? Join the young makers group this summer and work towards building projects for Oasis Youth Centre. Learn new skills, meet new people and even work towards achieving your Dynamic Youth Award. For 14-17s. 

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries

Date and time

Tuesdays 28th July & 4th, 11th August

Thursdays 30th July & 6th, 13th August

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