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Find youth events, activities and groups

Free youth work programmes running August to October 2026 for young people aged 12 to 25 years across Dumfries and Galloway.

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If you have any queries, contact the Youth Work Team

Agnew Park Junior Drop In

A fun, activity-packed youth group for P6 and P7 - lots of activities including bake offs, water fights, sports, crafts and more! 

Location

Agnew Park, Stranraer

Date and time

Tuesdays

6.00-7.30pm

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Annan Junior Youth Group

Are you in P6 or P7? If so, join our Junior Youth Group! Take part in activities like cooking, arts and crafts, listen to music and even play laser tag with your friends! 

Location

Victoria Halls, Annan

Date and time

Fridays

4.00-5.30pm

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Ecclefechan Youth Group

Live in Ecclefechan or the surrounding areas? Looking for something to do over the holidays? Why not pop along to Ecclefechan youth group! Take part in activities like cooking, arts and crafts, listen to music and even play laser tag with your friends! P6-S6.

Location

Ecclefechan Village Hall

Date and time

Wednesdays

6-7.30pm

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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 

7.00-8.30 pm

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Junior Youth Group

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

Tuesdays

4.00-5.30 pm

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Junior Youth Group

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

Dalbeattie Town Hall

Date and time

Thursdays

5.30-7.00 pm

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Kaos Cafe Juniors

Come along to Kaos Cafe to take part in fun activities, challenges and themed nights! Make friends, try out new things and a safe space to chill out with your friends. 

Location

Kaos Cafe, Wigtown

Date and time

Mondays

Juniors (P6/7) - 6.00-7.15pm

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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

Merrick Leisure Centre

Date and time

Tuesdays

7.00-8.00pm

From 27 October

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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

6.00-7.30pm

From 25 August

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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

Penninghame Primary School

Date and time

Tuesdays

5.30-7.00pm

From 15 September

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