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

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Whithorn Youth Group

Looking for somewhere to have fun, make new friends and try new things? Come along to our youth group in Whithorn, a welcoming space where you can take part in fun activities over the summer including chef taster sessions, inflatables, art projects and more! For P6-S3. 

Location

New Town Hall, Whithorn

Date and time

Mondays 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th July & 3rd, 10th August 

3.30-5pm

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Wigtown Golf

Join us at Wigtown and Bladnoch Golf Club to take part in fun, free golf taster sessions! Food and refreshments provided. For P6-S6.

Limited space, please sign up using the link below. 

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Location

Wigtown and Bladnoch Golf Club

Date and time

Tuesdays 14th, 28th July & 4th, 11th August. 

1-3pm

YES Volunteers

Gain Volunteer experience and develop cooking skills, help with preloved clothes rail, and develop resources and information. For Ages 14-25s 

Location

Youth Enquiry Service, DG1, Dumfries 

Date and time

Tuesdays 14th, 21st, 28th July and 4th and 11th August 

12:30 pm- 2:30 pm 

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Young Makers

Are you interested in making and designing? Do you want to see some of your designs and ideas realised? Join the young makers group this summer and work towards building projects for Oasis Youth Centre. Learn new skills, meet new people and even work towards achieving your Dynamic Youth Award. For 14-17s. 

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries

Date and time

Tuesdays 28th July & 4th, 11th August

Thursdays 30th July & 6th, 13th August

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Young Parents

Join our Young Parents Group - a relaxed place to socialise With other young parents and build new skills. Talk about issues that matter to you and build your confidence in a safe, supportive space. Age 14-25

Location

Dalbeattie Town Hall 

Date and time

Wednesday 15th July, 5th & 12th August 

12-2pm 

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Young Volunteers

Are you interested in volunteering? Would you like to work on a project to help benefit Young People in Dumfries? Come along to our Young Volunteer group and meet new friends, learn new skills and have fun with others! For 14-25s.

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries 

Date and time

Thursdays 30th July & 6th, 13th August

4-5.30pm

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Young Woodworkers Project

Get creative and join us for a go at Green Woodworking! Try your hand at making something unique using traditional skills and shape, carve and craft your own piece to take home. Lunch included. P6-S6.

Sign up using the link below! 

Location

Whithorn Rebuild Workshop, Whithorn

Date and time

Wednesday 15th & 29th July

11am-4pm

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Youth Group

Youth group, for ages 12-17, offering a friendly space to try new activities, meet people and build useful skills. 

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries

Date and time

Friday 10th, 17th and 24th of July and 14th of August 

7-8:30pm 

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Youth Group BBQ

Free BBQ = Massive Fun! 

Looking for something to do? Come chill, eat and have a laugh at our Youth Group BBQ Party! Expect epic games & challenges, giant inflatables good vibes and music, tasty BBQ food. Bring your friends, meet new people, and make it a night to remember! For 12-17s. 

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries

Date and time

Friday 7th August

7-8.30pm

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Youth Zone

Are you in S1-S3? Looking for something to do or somewhere to hang out with pals? Come to Youth Zone and try cooking, darts, gaming, table tennis and much more!

Location

Dalbeattie Town Hall

Date and time

Thursday 9th, 16th July, 6th and 13th August 

6:30pm to 8:30pm

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