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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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Junior Drop In

Week 1 - Choco-Lab! Test your chocolatier skills at the Agnew Park Junior Youth Group! Make Easter themed chocolate treats for you or for your family and friends. For young people P6/7.

Week 2 - Our P6/7 Junior Drop In are having their very own pyjama and self-care night in Agnew Park! Come along in your jammies for some relaxation including face and eye masks, gel nails, as well as activities that promote positive wellbeing such as our yoga taster!

Location

Agnew Park, Stranraer

Junior Youth Group - Castle Douglas

Are you in P6 or P7? If yes, join our Junior Youth Group! Come along to meet new pals, take part in activities and challenges.

Location

Annexe, Castle Douglas Community Centre

Date and time

Tuesday 31st March - 4pm to 5:30pm

Tuesday 7th April - 5pm to 6:30pm

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Kelloholm Youth Group

Join us for a packed night of fun with loads of things to dive into. We will have Nerf battles, zorb games and glow in the dark football for anyone who wants high energy chaos, plus a pamper spa night and a hot chocolate bar if you are in the mood to chill instead. Whether you want action, relaxation or a bit of both, it is a great chance to hang out with friends and enjoy!

Location

Hillview Leisure Centre, Kelloholm

Date and time

Friday 10th April

Juniors (P6/7) - 3:30pm to 5pm

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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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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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 Juniors

Group for P6/P7 with activities such as sports, arts and crafts, cooking, and P7 transitions.

Location

Hillview Leisure Centre

Date and time

Fridays at 3:30pm to 5pm

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

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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