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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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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 - 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 Silent Disco

Join us down in Vibe75 for a dance at our Silent Disco. All equipment is provided and music requests welcome!

Location

Vibe 75, Newton Stewart

Date and time

Thursday 2nd April - 1pm to 3pm

Get involved

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

Gamin' Group

Do you like gaming? Each week we have different games to try from PS5 competitions to building your own boardgame! Keep an eye on our socials for what each weeks theme is!

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries

Date and time

Thursdays at 3:30pm to 5pm

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Gaming Group

Do you like gaming? For Easter, we're hosting a special Easter Gaming Competition alongside our usual weekly mix of activities, from PS5 challenges to creating your own board game, so there's always something new to jump into.

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries

Date and time

Thursday 2nd and 9th April at 3:30pm to 5pm

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Gretna Youth Group

Aged 12-17 and looking for something fun to do on a Thursday night? Swing by our Drop-In for activities, games, something to eat, and a chance to chat with our Youth Workers. It's a relaxed space to hang out, and get involved!

Location

Gretna Primary School

Date and time

Thursday 9th April at 6:00pm - 7:30pm 

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Jewellery Making

A creative, welcoming group for ages 12-17 to design
and make their own jewellery, express their style, and take home something unique.

Location

Youth Enquiry Service, DG1, Dumfries

Date and time

Thursday 9th April

3:30pm to 5:30pm

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Makers Zone

Like arts and crafts? Come along to our Makers Zone in Stranraer to paint some pottery, create artistic journals, and turn a pair of Crocs into something sparkly!

Location

Week 1: Agnew Park, Stranraer

Week 2: McMillan Hall, Newton Stewart

Date and time

Thursday 2nd and 9th April

Session 1 - Pottery Painting - 11am to 12pm

Session 2 - Journaling/Collaging - 12:30pm to 1:30pm

Session 3 - Glitter Kicks (Bedazzle Shoes) - 2pm to 3pm

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Music Night

If you're interested in music, come along and get ready to perform - whether you love singing, playing an instrument, or just want to build your confidence on stage, it's a great chance to express yourself, try something new, and have fun with others who enjoy making music too.

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries

Date and time

Thursdays at 7pm to 8:30pm

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