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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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Wigtownshire P7 Transitions

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

Date and time

Douglas Ewart High School - Wednesday 1st April, 1pm to 4:30pm

Stranraer Academy - Wednesday 8th April, 1pm to 4:30pm

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Sign up is required, use this link.

Young Men's Shed

Hands on opportunity to learn traditional green woodwork skills using techniques including carving, shaping and crafting using simple hand tools in partnership with Whithorn Rebuild.

Location

Session 1: The Discovery Centre, Whithorn

Session 2: The Hut, Newton Stewart

Session 3: Community Reuse Shop, Stranraer

Date and time

Thursday 2nd April - 1pm to 3pm

Tuesday 7th April - 10:30am to 12:30pm and 2pm to 4pm

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Young Women’s Network Sport Session

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

Location

Dalbeattie Town Hall

Date and time

Wednesday 1st and 8th April

3pm to 5pm

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Youth Zone

Are you in S1-S3? Looking for something to do or somewhere to hang out with pals? Come to Youth Zone and try baking, darts, escape rooms, laser tag and much more!

Location

Dalbeattie Town Hall

Date and time

Thursdays

6:30pm to 8:30pm

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YWN Taster Sessions

Monday 30th March - 11am to 12:30pm

Join us for a fun, high-energy girls-only line dancing session led by Ultimate Dance Effect! Whether you're brand new to line dancing or already know a few steps, this is a great chance to learn routines, have a laugh, and enjoy a
relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

Thursday 9th April - 11am to 12:30pm