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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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Night Strikers

A fun, free football project open to all young people aged P6-S6. It's all about enjoying the game with no pressure. Food and refreshments will be provided. 

Location

The Hut, Newton Stewart

Date and time

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

6-7.30pm

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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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Park Pop Up

Colour Run!

Join us for a Pop Up in the Park! Take part in a colour run around the park and make memories with your pals!

Location 

Colliston Park, Dalbeattie

Date and time Location 

Tuesday 11th August, 6:30-8:30 pm

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Park Pop Up

Join us for a Pop Up in the Park! Take part in Laser Quest, Bubble Football, Dart Throwing and more! P6-S6 

Location 

Coliston Park, Dalbeattie 

Date and Time 

Tuesday 28th July 

6.30 pm to 8.30 pm

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Picnic In The Park

Bring your pals and join us for an afternoon of food and games in the park. Join team challenges, frisbee, and plenty of laughs as we chill, make new mates, and have fun together. P6-S6

Location

King Edward's Field, Lockerbie

Date and time

Monday 3rd August, 1 pm-3 pm 

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Podcasting

Want to be part of our very own Youth Enquiry Podcast? Learn the essential skills including editing, interviewing and equipment. YES podcast interviews guests from different organisations who chat to us about issue based topics that young people care about! For 12-25s. 

Location

Youth Enquiry Service, DG1, Dumfries

Date and time

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

6.30-8.30pm

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Ready Steady Cook

Fancy yourself a culinary genius and creator of all things delicious? Come along to our ready, steady, cook session! Here you are challenged to create the tastiest and most inventive lunch using simple ingredients. P7-S6.

Locations, Date and time

Monday 13th July - Lockerbie Town Hall - 1-2.30pm

Tuesday 14th July - Gretna Primary School - 1-2.30pm

Tuesday 14th July - Victoria Halls, Annan - 3.30-5pm

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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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S1 Youth Group

Youth group for young people in S1 to try new activities, make friends and grow their confidence while building new skills. It's a fun, relaxed space to explore interests, get involved and be part of a supportive group. 

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries

Date and time

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

6.30-8pm

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Self Care

Try out different ways to relax and recharge, from creative activities to calming techniques- find what self-care works best for you! For Age 12-17

Location

Youth Enquiry Service, DG1, Dumfries 

Date and time

Tuesday the 4th August 

6:30-8:30 pm 

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