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Free youth work programmes running August to October 2026 for young people aged 12 to 25 years across Dumfries and Galloway.

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Lunchtime Drop In

Do you attend Dalbeattie High School? Interested in finding out more about Youth Work in your town? Pop by the Pod in Heughan Hall and visit your Youth Workers. Take part in themed activities each week and get information on a range of topics!

Date and time

Fridays

Dalbeattie High School Heughan Hall

1.05-1.50 pm

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Night Strikers

A fun, free football project open to all young people aged P6-S6. It's all about enjoying the game with no pressure. Food and refreshments will be provided. 

Location

Penninghame Primary School

Date and time

Tuesdays

5.30-7.00pm

From 15 September

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Oche Club

A fun space for young people to learn, play and compete in darts! Step up to the oche to sharpen your skills and enjoy the thrill of the game!

Location

The Merse, Wigtown

Date and Time

Fridays

5.30-7.00 pm

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Peer Project

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

6.00-7.30pm

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S2-17 Drop In

Youth group for ages S2–17, offering a friendly space to try new activities, meet people, and build useful skills.

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries

Date and time

Fridays

6.30-8.00 pm

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Super Mondays Juniors

Get involved in youth work designed for YOU! Accessible, Inclusive Youth Groups designed to help you try new activities, make new friends and gain skills! Across Dumfries and Galloway we have a range of youth groups designed to support young people who identify as having an additional support need or disability. 

Each group is designed by and for young people, to help create safe spaces, where they can meet new people, get involved in different activities such as art, gaming, science, self-care, achieve youth awards and chat to youth workers.

Super Mondays Seniors

Get involved in youth work designed for YOU! Accessible, Inclusive Youth Groups designed to help you try new activities, make new friends and gain skills! Across Dumfries and Galloway we have a range of youth groups designed to support young people who identify as having an additional support need or disability. 

Each group is designed by and for young people, to help create safe spaces, where they can meet new people, get involved in different activities such as art, gaming, science, self-care, achieve youth awards and chat to youth workers.

Welcoming Hands

A British Sign Language (BSL) group to learn, connect and belong! Join Castle Douglas Development Forum and volunteers Poppy and Freya to learn BSL in a safe, supportive space for young women. 

Location

Crannog, Castle Douglas

Date and time

Mondays

6.00-7.00 pm

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Whithorn After School

Looking for something fun after school? Join our Whithorn after school group to make friends, try new activities and explore exciting topics in a welcoming space.

Location

Whithorn Primary School

Date and time

Mondays

3.00-4.15 pm

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Youth Fridge

Come along and check out what’s on our Youth Fridge menu! Pasta, Toasties, Wraps, Soup and lots more! Free food, refreshments and somewhere to hang out with your friends after school.

 Location

McMillan Hall, Newton Stewart

Date and time

Fridays

3.30-5.00 pm

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