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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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Moffat Youth Group

Looking for a place where you can have fun, make friends and try out new activities? Moffat After School Youth Group is a welcoming environment where you can explore exciting topics, develop new skills and take part in lots of fun activities. For 12-18s.

Location

Moffat Academy

Date and time

Tuesdays at 3:30pm to 5:30pm 

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Mood & Music

Discover how music can help you explore moods and
emotions through a blend of workshops, listening sessions, and creative music-making! For 12-17 Years

Location

Youth Enquiry Service, DG1, Dumfries

Date and time

Wednesday 1st and 8th April

6:30pm to 8:30pm

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Movie Afternoon

An opportunity to relax and watch a film on the inflatable big screen in the comfort of the youth space. Aimed at P6+, it is anticipated this will be accessed by mostly junior young people.

Location

Lockerbie Town Hall

Victoria Halls, Annan

Date and time

Wednesday 1st and 8th April

12pm to 2:30pm

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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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Night Strikers

Our weekly football group continues for Easter at the Merrick Leisure Centre! Take part in fun training drills, challenges and games.

Location

Merrick Leisure Centre, Newton Stewart

Date and time

Tuesdays at 7pm - 8pm

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If you have any questions, get in touch with our Youth Work Team.

Night Strikers - Football Social

Night Strikers are having a Fitba Social! Come along for the usual drills, challenges and games, with the addition of a wee do after the football including food and refreshments!

Location

Merrick Leisure Centre, Newton Stewart 

The Hut, Newton Stewart

Date and time

Tuesday 7th April

MLC - 7pm to 8pm

TH - 8pm to 9pm

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Nithsdale Juniors

Group for P6/P7 with activities such as sports, arts and crafts, cooking, and P7 transitions.

Location

Hillview Leisure Centre

Date and time

Fridays at 3:30pm to 5pm

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If you have any questions, get in touch with our Youth Work Team.

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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Nithsdale Seniors

Drop in group for young people including activities such as sports, arts and crats, cooking, awareness days and bitesize youth info sessions.

Location

Hillview Leisure Centre

Date and time

Fridays at 6:30pm to 8pm

Get involved

If you have any questions, get in touch with our Youth Work Team.

P7 Transition

Free activity sessions for P7s moving up to High School, featuring team-building games, confidence-boosting activities, friendship and relationship sessions, and more.

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries

Date and time

Saturdays at 3:30pm to 5:30pm

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