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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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Super Mondays

If you have additional support needs or disabilities, this group is for you. Join us to meet people your age, make friends and take part in fun, confidence-building activities. We are a friendly, inclusive space where you can try new things, be yourself and feel part of a supportive community. Ages 12-25 

Location

Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries 

Date and time

Mondays at 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm 

13th July - Wellbeing Night 

20th July- Games Night 

27th July- Sports Mash-up 

Laser Tag Competition

Get ready for our laser tag competition- fast, fun, and full of friendly rivalry. Team up, dodge the beams, and battle it out for bragging rights. Bring your energy and your crew for an unforgettable night.

Location

Date and time

Johnstone Bridge Community Centre- Friday 31st July 6-8 pm 

Moffat Academy- Monday 3rd August 5-7pm 

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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

3.30-5.30pm

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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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Blank Space

Help us turn our BLANK SPACE into YOUR SPACE! Join Stewartry Youth Work Steering Group in designing a mural in the Youth Room and creating somewhere you want to be!

Location

Annexe, Castle Douglas 

Date and time

Friday 17th, 31st July & 7th August 

12-4pm 

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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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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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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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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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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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