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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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Spectrum

Youth group for young people who identify as neurodiverse and enjoy calmer spaces. Pop in, make friends and try new activities such as arts and crafts, gaming and music.

Location

Lockerbie Town Hall

Date and time

Tuesday 31st March and 7th April

1:30pm to 3pm

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Sports Taster Sessions

Looking to try something new? Then this could be the opportunity for you! Come along to Victoria Halls, meet with other young women and try your hand at different sports and crafts!

Location

Victoria Halls, Annan

Date and time

Tuesday 31st March

3pm to 5pm

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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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Stronger Together

Delivered in partnership with Independent Living Support, take part in low intensity workouts designed to improve fitness and wellbeing!

Location

Stranraer Library (upstairs)

Date and time

Thursdays at 4:00pm to 5:00pm

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Study Skills

Join Study Skills - a supportive space for 15-18 year olds to strengthen their study techniques, learn practical relaxation methods, and build confidence in managing exam pressure.

Location 

Youth Enquiry Service, DG1, Dumfries

Date and Time 

Tuesdays

6.30pm to 8.30pm

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The Hut Junior Drop In

Tennis Session - Serve up some fun and come along to our tennis session as part of The Hut Junior Youth Group! Take part in fun challenges and games, and make a racket with us!

Location

The Hut, Newton Stewart

Date and time

Thursday 9th April

5:30pm to 6:45pm

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The Hut Seniors

Challenge Night - Join us for a high-energy Challenge Night packed with games, team tasks and head-to-head
competitions! Whether you're out to beat the clock, test your skills or just have a laugh with friends, this is your chance to take on something new.

Location

McMillan Hall, Newton Stewart

Date and time

Thursday 9th April

7pm 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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Whithorn Youth Café

Pop up youth café for young people, pop in for free food, chill space to hang out with friends, games, music & activities.

Location

Whithorn Trust

Date and time

Mondays at 4pm to 5:30pm

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