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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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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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Gear Up!

Do you like to Cycle? Keen to learn how to maintain your bike? Want to practice at the Skate Part? Pop along to the Crannog, meet with Youth Workers, learn about bike maintenance and take part in challenges!

Location

The Crannog, Lochside Park

Date and time

Saturday 11th April

1pm to 4pm

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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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Hub Club

Youth group for young people with additional support needs & disabilities. Come along for an Easter Egg-stravaganza with an Easter egg hunt, egg drop challenge, chocolate egg making, easter arts and crafts. For Ages 12-25

Location

Lockerbie Town Hall

Date and time

Thursday 2nd and 9th April

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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Junior Youth Group - Dalbeattie

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

Dalbeattie Town Hall

Date and time

Thursday 2nd April - 4pm to 5:30pm

Thursday 9th April - 4pm to 5:30pm

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Juniors Easter Fun Day

A fun Easter Fun Day for P6/7s with a disco, scavenger hunt, games, great food and huge inflatables - a brilliant chance to have fun, make friends and try something new.

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries

Date and time

Saturday 11th April at 2:30pm to 4:30pm

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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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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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