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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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Lockerbie Juniors

Are you in P6 or P7? If so, join our Junior Youth Group!
Come along for an Easter Egg-stravaganza with an Easter egg hunt, egg drop challenge, chocolate egg making, easter arts and crafts.

Location

Lockerbie Youth Room, Lockerbie Town Hall

Date and time

Tuesdays

4:00pm - 5:30pm 

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Lockerbie Seniors

Live in Lockerbie or the surrounding areas? Looking for something to do over Easter? Why not pop along to Lockerbie youth group for a darts tournament! Compete against your pals and see who will be champion of champions! For S1+

Location

Lockerbie Youth Room, Lockerbie Town Hall

Date and time

Tuesdays

7:00pm - 8:30pm 

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Makers Zone

Like arts and crafts? Come along to our Makers Zone in Stranraer to paint some pottery, create artistic journals, and turn a pair of Crocs into something sparkly!

Location

Week 1: Agnew Park, Stranraer

Week 2: McMillan Hall, Newton Stewart

Date and time

Thursday 2nd and 9th April

Session 1 - Pottery Painting - 11am to 12pm

Session 2 - Journaling/Collaging - 12:30pm to 1:30pm

Session 3 - Glitter Kicks (Bedazzle Shoes) - 2pm to 3pm

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Moffat Youth Group

Looking for a place where you can have fun, make friends and try out new activities? Moffat After School Youth Group is a welcoming environment where you can explore exciting topics, develop new skills and take part in lots of fun activities. For 12-18s.

Location

Moffat Academy

Date and time

Tuesdays at 3:30pm to 5:30pm 

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Music Night

If you're interested in music, come along and get ready to perform - whether you love singing, playing an instrument, or just want to build your confidence on stage, it's a great chance to express yourself, try something new, and have fun with others who enjoy making music too.

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries

Date and time

Thursdays at 7pm to 8:30pm

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Night Strikers

Our weekly football group continues for Easter at the Merrick Leisure Centre! Take part in fun training drills, challenges and games.

Location

Merrick Leisure Centre, Newton Stewart

Date and time

Tuesdays at 7pm - 8pm

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If you have any questions, get in touch with our Youth Work Team.

Night Strikers - Football Social

Night Strikers are having a Fitba Social! Come along for the usual drills, challenges and games, with the addition of a wee do after the football including food and refreshments!

Location

Merrick Leisure Centre, Newton Stewart 

The Hut, Newton Stewart

Date and time

Tuesday 7th April

MLC - 7pm to 8pm

TH - 8pm to 9pm

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Nithsdale P7 Transitions

Free Activity Sessions for young people who are moving up to High School after the Summer Holidays!

Date and time

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

Wallace Hall Academy - Tuesday 31st March, 1pm to 4:30pm

Sanquhar Academy - Thursday 2nd April, 1pm to 4:30pm

North West Community Campus - Tuesday 7th April, 1pm to 4:30pm

Dumfries Academy - Thursday 9th April, 1pm to 4:30pm

St Joseph's College - Friday 10th April, 1pm to 4:30pm

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Pyjamas & Pamper

A chilled wellbeing space where young people can unwind in their comfiest PJs, enjoy simple self-care activities, and connect with others in a relaxed setting. For 12-17 Years

Location

Youth Enquiry Service, DG1, Dumfries

Date and time

Thursday 2nd April

3:30pm to 5:30pm

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