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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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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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Girls Only Darts Session

Dumfries and Galloway Young Women's Network are running a girls only darts session down at Vibe 75! Come along and step up to the oche. All equipment is provided, come and play darts in a relaxed and informal setting!

Location

Vibe 75, Newton Stewart

Date and time

Wednesday 8th April at 6pm to 7:30pm

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Glow Up Pamper Session

Come along and have a self-care night hosted by Dumfries and Galloway's Young Womens Network. Take part in relaxing activities focused on health and wellbeing as well as self-care to make you feel good inside and out.

Location

Week 1 - McMillan Hall, Newton Stewart

Week 2 - Whithorn Trust, Whithorn

Date and time

Week 1 - Wednesday 1st April, 6pm to 7:30pm

Week 2 - Wednesday 8th April, 6pm to 8pm

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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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Home Ed Youth Group

A youth group for young people aged 12-18 who are home educated. Come along to socialize, gain qualifications, learn about different topics and take part in fun activities.

Location

Youth Enquiry Service, DG1, Dumfries

Date and time

Mondays

1:00pm to 3:00pm

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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 Drop In

Week 1 - Choco-Lab! Test your chocolatier skills at the Agnew Park Junior Youth Group! Make Easter themed chocolate treats for you or for your family and friends. For young people P6/7.

Week 2 - Our P6/7 Junior Drop In are having their very own pyjama and self-care night in Agnew Park! Come along in your jammies for some relaxation including face and eye masks, gel nails, as well as activities that promote positive wellbeing such as our yoga taster!

Location

Agnew Park, Stranraer

Junior Youth Group - Castle Douglas

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

Annexe, Castle Douglas Community Centre

Date and time

Tuesday 31st March - 4pm to 5:30pm

Tuesday 7th April - 5pm to 6:30pm

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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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