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Get your boots on and your pals ready for Annandale & Eskdale's football tournament! Whether you're scoring goals or backing your mates from the sidelines, it's all about fun, fair play, and making great memories together. Transport can be provided for young people from other parts of Annandale & Eskdale- please speak to youth workers for more info! P7-S6

Location

Lockerbie Academy

Date and time

Wednesday 5th August 

11 am to 3 pm

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Enjoy tasty food from the scran van and get involved in a full day of activities. Take on the inflatables, try a range of indoor and outdoor games, or get creative with arts and crafts. Step up to our karaoke or relax in the chill zone with music and beanbags. Come along and get involved. Age 12-17 

Location

Community Centre, Thornhill

Date and time

Tuesday 4th August 

12-1:30pm 

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Do you like gaming? Each week we have different games to try from game competitions to building your own boardgame! Explore sports games, design your own game and take part in gaming competitions! For 12-17s. 

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries

Date and time

Thursdays 30th July, 6th & 13th August

2-4pm

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Are you crafty or creative? Come along to our session, try new materials, make something awesome, and enjoy a chilled, creative time with friends. No experience needed - just bring your ideas and get stuck in! P6-S6.

Location, Date and Time

Tuesday 28th July - Richard Greenhow Centre, Gretna - 1-2:30pm

Tuesday 4th August - Victoria Halls, Annan - 3.30-5pm

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If you are a young woman and want to meet new people and try new things in an environment that is dedicated to girls, come along to our girl group. Including football skills, clay mirror-making, vision board development, and more!

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries

Date and time

Tuesday 28th July, 4th and 11th of August 

2 pm- 4 pm 

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Get creative at our Henna Arts Session, where you'll learn how to design and apply beautiful patterns using henna. Explore traditional and modern styles while building your skills and creating your own unique designs in a fun, relaxed atmosphere! For 12-17s. 

Location

Youth Enquiry Service, DG1, Dumfries

Date and time

Thursday 30th July & 6th August 

3.30-5.30pm

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Step into the past with our Horrible Histories session, where history gets messy, surprising and seriously fun! Explore the weird and wonderful stories from the past, get involved with interactive activities and challenges! P6-S6.

Location, Date and time

Monday 27th July - Lockerbie Town Hall - 1-2.30pm

Tuesday 4th August - Richard Greenhow Centre, Gretna - 1-2.30pm

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Youth Group for P6/7s to try new activities, make friends and build confidence through new skills. 

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries

Date and time

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

3.30-5.30pm

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In P6 or P7? If yes, join our Junior Youth Group! Come along over the summer to make new friends, take part in activities such as gaming, bracelet making, darts and build your confidence!

Location

Annexe, Castle Douglas 

Date and time

Thursday 14th, 28th July and 4th and 11th August 

4-5:30pm 

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In P6 or P7? If yes, join our Junior Youth Group! Come along over the summer to make new friends, take part in activities such as gaming, bracelet making, darts and build your confidence!

Location

Collision Park, Dalbeattie   

Date and time

Thursday 16th July, 6th & 13th August 

4-5:30pm 

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