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Free youth work programmes running September to December 2025 for young people aged 12 to 25 years across Dumfries and Galloway.

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Ready Steady Cook!

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.

Location

Victoria Halls, Annan - Monday 30th March

Town Hall, Lockerbie - Thursday 9th April

Time

1pm to 2:30pm

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Self Care Group

Need a break from the hustle and bustle? Join us at Self Care to chill out & de-stress, take part in creative workshops and enjoy healthy snacks and smoothies!

Location

Agnew Park Pavilion, Stranraer

Date and time

Fridays at 6:30pm to 8:30pm

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Senior Drop In

A relaxed space for older teens to hangout, get support and explore new opportunities. Drop in for a cuppa, advice, activities or just to chill out with your friends. For S1-S6

Location

McMillan Hall, Newton Stewart

Date and time

Fridays at 6pm to 8pm

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Senior Hangout

A space for young people aged S3+ to hang out, make friends, and explore new activities! Tell us what you would like to see happen in YOUR youth club, and we can help make it happen!

Location

Agnew Park, Stranraer

Date and time

Mondays at 6:30pm to 8:30pm

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Stewartry P7 Transitions

Free Activity Sessions for young people who are moving up to High School after the Summer Holidays! Sessions will include Team Building Games, Relationships, Confidence Building and much much more!

Date and time

Dalbeattie High School - Monday 30th March, 1pm to 4:30pm

Castle Douglas High School - Tuesday 31st March, 12pm to 3:30pm

Kirkcudbright Primary School - Tuesday 7th April, 1:30pm to 4pm

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Super Mondays Easter Fun Night

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. Open to ages 12-25, we offer a friendly, inclusive space where you can try new things, be yourself, and feel part of a supportive community.

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries

Date and time

Monday 30th March at 6:30pm to 8:30pm

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Toon Camp

This interactive, issue based, drama and production camp for young people aged 14 - 25 will give you all the skills you need to perform as part of the cast at this years YOUTH BEATZ FESTIVAL!

Location

Youth Enquiry Service, DG1, Dumfries

Date and time

Week 1 - Monday 30th March to Thursday 2nd April

Week 2 - Tuesday 7th April to Friday 10th April

10:00am to 3:00pm

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Young Leader Training

Interested in volunteering? Aged 12-17? Looking to build your skills? Sign up to attend our Young Leader Training and take part in teambuilding, build your confidence and give back to your community!

Location

Castle Douglas Community Centre Annexe 

Date and time

Friday 10th April at 11am to 3pm

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Young Leaders Group

A space for young people aged 15+ to hang out, make friends, and explore new activities! Tell us what you would like to see happen in YOUR youth club, and we can help make it happen!

Location

Agnew Park Pavilion, Stranraer

Date and time

Fridays at 5pm to 6:15pm

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