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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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10 Hour Dart Marathon

Get ready for a marathon like no other! Our darts league players are taking on a full 10-hour Dart Marathon, staying at the oche from start to finish to raise vital funds for their group. Sponsored players will throw nonstop darts, test their stamina and keep the scores flying all day long. Support their efforts, cheer them on and help us hit our fundraising target-one dart at a time!

Location

Vibe 75, Newton Stewart

Date and time

Friday 10th April at 10am to 8pm

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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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Annan Youth Group

The Junior Youth Group, open to all young people in P6 & P7, and the Senior Youth Group, open to all young people aged 12 - 18, provide welcoming environments where you can have fun, make friends, and try out new activities. Both groups offer opportunities to explore exciting topics, develop new skills, and get involved in a range of activities and opportunities in your local community and across the region.

Location

Victoria Halls, Annan

Date and time

Fridays 

Juniors - 3:30pm to 5:30pm

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.

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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Drop In - Castle Douglas

Are you 12-17? Looking for something to do on a Friday Night? Drop In, take part in activities, access something hot for tea and speak to Youth Workers!

Location

Annexe, Castle Douglas Community Centre

Date and time

Friday 10th April from 6.30-8.30pm

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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 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

Ecclefechan Youth Group

The Junior Youth Group, open to all young people in P6 & P7, and the Senior Youth Group, open to all young people aged 12 - 18, provide welcoming environments where you can have fun, make friends, and try out new activities. Both groups offer opportunities to explore exciting topics, develop new skills, and get involved in a range of activities and opportunities in your local community and across the region.

Location

Ecclefechan Village Hall

Date and time

Wednesdays 

Juniors - 4pm to 5:30pm