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Find youth events, activities and groups

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

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Get updates on groups and activities

Go to our Facebook page.

If you have any queries, contact the Youth Work Team

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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What Now?

Keen to learn your driving theory, build your CV or gain practical skills? What Now is the group for you! Designed by and for 16-25 year olds, our new Youth Group will help you prepare for the next phase of your life. 

Location

Annexe, Castle Douglas 

Date and time

Tuesdays

7.00-8.30 pm

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Youth Fridge

Come along and check out what’s on our Youth Fridge menu! Pasta, Toasties, Wraps, Soup and lots more! Free food, refreshments and somewhere to hang out with your friends after school.

 Location

McMillan Hall, Newton Stewart

Date and time

Fridays

3.30-5.00 pm

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Youth Zone

Are you in S1-S3? Looking for something to do or somewhere to hang out with pals? Come to Youth Zone and try cooking, darts, gaming, table tennis and much more!

Location

Dalbeattie Town Hall

Date and time

Thursdays

7.30 - 9.00 pm

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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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Hen’s Shed

Can you change a tyre, or rewire a plug? Know different ways to look after your mental wellbeing? Nah? Let's learn together! Hen's Shed is a project created by young women for young women S3 and above, empowering you with the life skills and information you need but don’t always hear.

Location, Date and time

Wednesdays

7.00-8.15pm

Victoria Halls, Annan

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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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Lockerbie 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

Lockerbie Town Hall, Lockerbie 

Date and time

Tuesdays

4.00-5.30pm

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Lunchtime Drop In

Do you attend Castle Douglas High School? Interested in finding out more about Youth Work in your town? Pop by the canteen and visit your Youth Workers. Take part in themed activities each week and get information on a range of topics!

Location

Castle Douglas High School Cafeteria

Date and time

Wednesdays

1.05-1.50 pm

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