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Find youth events, activities and groups

Free youth work programmes running July & August 2026 for young people aged 12 to 25 years across Dumfries and Galloway.

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If you have any queries, contact the Youth Work Team

Goal +

Competitive? Like Football? Join Youth Work DG and Kirkcudbright Youth Project for Goal + an afternoon of friendly football matches between Stewartry Towns and Youth Groups!

Location

St Cuthbert's Football Pitch, Kirkcudbright

Date and time

Thursday 30th July 

1:30-5pm 

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Nature, Nature, Nature

Keen to explore nature? Want to do a digital detox night focussed on helping YOU get back to basics with nature? Pop along and try lots of different activities exploring all things nature! P6-S6.

Location, Date and time

Thursday 16th July - Lockerbie Town Hall - 3 - 4.30pm

Monday 10th August - Moffat Academy - 5.30 - 7pm

Tuesday 11th August - Richard Greenhow Centre, Gretna - 1-2.30pm

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Gretna Youth Group

Think Raydale is just about football? Think again! Come along to Gretna Youth Group to take part in a range of activities including arts and crafts, sports and team games! P6-S6. 

Location

Raydale Community Park

Date and time

Thursdays 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th July & 6th, 13th August

6-7.30pm

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The Hut Youth Project

A space for young people to hang out, make new friends and try fun activities - including bake offs, water fights, sports, crafts and more! 

Location

The Hut, Newton Stewart

Date and time

Thursdays 9th,16th, 23rd, 30th July & 6th, 13th August

P6/7 - 5.30-6.45pm

S1-S6 - 7-8.30pm

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Give It A Go!

Ever fancied trying out boxing, or think rugby might be fun? Come along to our Give it a Go Sports Session and have the opportunity to try something new whilst having fun with friends! P6-S6

Location

Victoria Halls, Annan 

Date and time

Thursday 16th July, 3:30-5 pm 

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Pamper Night

Come along to relax and refresh at our Pamper Night! Enjoy being pampered with face masks, skincare, nail painting, hair tinsel, wellbeing activities and more! Put on your comfy clothes and unwind with us! P6+.

Location

New Town Hall, Whithorn

Date and Time

Thursday 16th July

6-7.30pm

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Shorts N' Shades Disco

Join us in the New Town Hall for our Shorts n Shade's Disco! Throw on your favourite shorts, coolest shades and get ready to dance the night away. Whether your coming with friends or meeting new people, join us for a night of fun! Refreshments provided. For P6+. 

Location

New Town Hall, Whithorn

Date and time

Thursday 9th July

6-8pm

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