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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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12-17 Drop In

Access support & advice, themed issue-based activities & information on topics including mental health, friendships, homework & study support.

Location

Youth Enquiry Service, DG1, Dumfries

Date and time

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays

3:30pm to 5:30pm

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A&E P7 Transitions

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

Date and time

Annan Academy - Wednesday 1st April, 1pm to 4:30pm

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

Langholm Academy - Wednesday 8th April, 12pm to 3:30pm

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

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Calm & Create

Calm and Create is a safe space for young people who are studying for exams or college. Meet with youth workers, revise, refuel and take part in creative wellbeing workshops delivered by the Little Art Den! 

Location

Castle Douglas Community Centre Annexe

Date and time

Thursday 2nd and 9th April

1pm - 4.30pm

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Club 180

Come along to Club 180 for our Easter Special! Take part in fun darts themed challenges and games as well as Easter treats and food!

Location

Vibe 75, Newton Stewart

Date and time

Wednesdays at 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Get involved

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

Coding Group

A hands-on Easter STEM session packed with creative challenges, problem-solving, and playful experiments
that get young people exploring how things work. For
ages 11-14

Location 

Youth Enquiry Service, DG1, Dumfries

Date and Time 

Thursdays

6.30pm to 8.30pm

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Come In!

If you're in or around Annan, drop in this Easter to meet youth workers, explore the space, and enjoy activities like gaming, music and arts and crafts.

Location

Session 1 - Victoria Halls, Annan

Session 2 - Lockerbie Academy

Session 3 - Moffat Academy

Date and time

Wednesday 1st April, Thursday 2nd and 9th April

6pm to 7:30pm

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Crafty and Creative

Are you crafty and creative? Why not join our session to restyle and upcycle your favourite shoes, bag, purse or belt. Don't have anything? Don't worry, we can provide them for you.

Location

Victoria Halls, Annan

Date and time

Thursday 2nd and 9th April

3:30pm to 5pm

Get involved

Sign up is required for week 2, use this link.

Easter Activity Evening - Ecclefechan

A bite-sized version of our big annual event, packed with consoles, VR headsets, and plenty of interactive fun. For P6+

Location

Ecclefechan Village Hall

Date and time

Wednesday 8th April

4:30pm to 7:30pm

Get involved

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

Easter Activity Evening - Gretna

Do you live in Gretna? In P6-S6? Looking for something to do during Easter? Why not pop along to our Gretna activity evening! Meet local youth workers, take part in activities with Let's Get Sporty and share your dance moves through a silent disco!

Location

Gretna Primary School

Date and time

Thursday 2nd April

6pm to 8pm

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Easter Picnic In The Park!

Join us for a relaxed Easter Picnic filled with food, games and plenty of laughs. We will have the Scran Van, MyPod and loads of activities to get involved in. Take on the Easter egg hunt, get creative with egg decorating and dive into the chaos of the sumo suits. Whether you want to chill with friends or jump straight into the fun, it is a great chance to enjoy an Easter hangout with the youth groups. For Juniors and Seniors Age Groups.

Location

Hillview Leisure Centre, Kelloholm

Date and time

Wednesday 8th April