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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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Kaos Got Talent

Join us for Kaos Got Talent at Wigtown's Summer Show! Come along and learn music, dance, magic and storytelling with the industries finest! Be part of our Summer Showcase! For P6-S6.

Location

Kaos Cafe, Wigtown

Date and time

Monday 27th July & 3rd, 10th August

5.30-7pm

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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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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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New Roots

Join Stewartry Youth Work Steering Group for New Roots, a digital detox night focused on helping YOU get back to basics with NATURE! Try willow weaving, scratch art and more!

Location

Carlingwark Park, Castle Douglas 

Date and time

Mondays 13th July, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm 

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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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Shorts N' Shades Disco

Join us in the New Town Hall for our Shorts n Shade's Disco! Throw on your favourite shorts, coolest shades and get ready to dance the night away. Whether your coming with friends or meeting new people, join us for a night of fun! Refreshments provided. For P6+. 

Location

New Town Hall, Whithorn

Date and time

Thursday 9th July

6-8pm

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