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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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Friday Night Football

Fun, free football project open to all young people P6-S6. Get active, make new mates, and enjoy playing the game. Chat to youth workers and tell us what you would like to see happen in YOUR community!

Location

Dalbeattie High School, MUGA 

Date and time

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

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Fun day Festival

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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Gaming Group

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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Get Crafty!

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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Girls Group

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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Give It A Go!

Ever fancied trying out boxing, or think rugby might be fun? Come along to our Give it a Go Sports Session and have the opportunity to try something new whilst having fun with friends! P6-S6

Location

Victoria Halls, Annan 

Date and time

Thursday 16th July, 3:30-5 pm 

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Glenkens Meets The Commonwealth

Do you live in the Glenkens? In P6-S6? Looking for something to do on a Monday night? Why not pop along to Glenkens Youth Group! Meet local youth workers, take part in a mini Commonwealth Games and make new friends! P6-S4

Location

Dalry Community Centre 

Date and time

Monday 3rd August, 7-8:30 pm

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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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Got Talent!!!

Get ready for a night of laughs, surprises and seriously impressive skills at A&E's Got Talent! Whether you sing, dance, act, juggle, tell jokes, or have a totally unique talent, this is your moment to shine. Bring your energy, bring your friends, and cheer each other on as we celebrate confidence, creativity, and the courage to step on stage. Sign up required for acts (link below). Transport can be provided for young people from other parts of Annandale and Eskdale - please speak to youth workers for more info! P6-S6.

Gretna Youth Group

Think Raydale is just about football? Think again! Come along to Gretna Youth Group to take part in a range of activities including arts and crafts, sports and team games! P6-S6. 

Location

Raydale Community Park

Date and time

Thursdays 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th July & 6th, 13th August

6-7.30pm

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