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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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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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Lockerbie Youth Group

Live in Lockerbie or the surrounding areas? Looking for something to do over the holidays? Why not pop along to Lockerbie Youth Group! A space to spend time with pals, relax and chat to youth workers. For 12-17s. 

Location

Lockerbie Town Hall

Date and time

Tuesdays 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th July & 4th August

7-8.30pm

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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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Retro Dance

Funky creative dance workshop to learn a hip hop and commercial dance routine, gain confidence, get creative and have fun. Age 12-17

Location

Hillview Leisure Centre, Kelloholm 

Date and time

Friday 24th July 3:30 pm-5 pm

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Sports Mash Up

Sports mash-up camp where no two games are the same! We are bringing together a mix of multi-sports, team games and friendly competitions- all in one high-energy session supported by Active Schools. P6-S6

Location

Hillview Leisure Centre, Kelloholm 

Date and time

Wednesday 29th July 2-4 pm 

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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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Spa Session

Skincare, self-care, and wellbeing - join us for a relaxing and restorative spa experience designed to support your well-being and boost your confidence in caring for your skin.

Includes: skincare guidance, guided mini facials using Tropics products, and personalised skincare guidance. A chance to unwind learn about your skin, and enjoy a calm, supportive space. p6-s6 

Location

Hillview Leisure Centre, Kelloholm 

Date and time

Friday 24th July, 1-2:30 pm

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Drop In

Are you aged 12-17? Looking for something to do on a Friday Night? Want a safe space to meet with pals, access free food and chat? Pop into Drop In. Speak with Youth Workers, take part in themed activities each week and much more!

Location

Annexe, Castle Douglas 

Date and time

Wednesday 8th July

Friday 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st July, 7th & 14th August 

6:30-8:30pm 

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Annan Junior Youth Group

Are you in P6 or P7? If so, join our Junior Youth Group! Take part in activities like cooking, arts and crafts, listen to music and even play laser tag with your friends! 

Location

Victoria Halls, Annan

Date and time

Fridays 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st July & 7th, 14th August

4-5.30pm

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Ecclefechan Youth Group

Live in Ecclefechan or the surrounding areas? Looking for something to do over the holidays? Why not pop along to Ecclefechan youth group! Take part in activities like cooking, arts and crafts, listen to music and even play laser tag with your friends! P6-S6.

Location

Ecclefechan Village Hall

Date and time

Wednesdays 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th July & 5th, 12th August

4-5.30pm

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