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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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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 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st July & 7th, 14th August

4-5.30pm

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Community Fun Day

Come along to our Community Fun Day in partnership with Newton Stewart Initiative! Suitable for all ages, with activities including inflatables, arts and crafts, sports and much more! 

Location

The Merrick Leisure Centre, Newton Stewart

Date and time

Saturday 15th August

1-4pm

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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 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th July & 5th, 12th August

4-5.30pm

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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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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

Collision Park, Dalbeattie   

Date and time

Thursday 16th July, 6th & 13th August 

4-5:30pm 

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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 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th July & 4th August

4-5.30pm

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Sports Day

A chance for fun and healthy competition as we compete to see who will be the winner of the egg and spoon race, obstacle course, and so much more! With prizes for the winner, a chance to do something different with your friends on Saturday afternoon! P6-S6

Location 

Graintney Sports Field, Gretna 

Date and Times 

Saturday 25th July 

2-4 pm

The Playbill Project

Do you like musicals? Interested in drama, set design or music? Come along to the Playbill Project and help design your own musical.

Location

Annexe, Castle Douglas 

Date and time

Tuesday 28th July, 4th and 11th August

1:00-3:30pm

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Whithorn Youth Group

Looking for somewhere to have fun, make new friends and try new things? Come along to our youth group in Whithorn, a welcoming space where you can take part in fun activities over the summer including chef taster sessions, inflatables, art projects and more! For P6-S3. 

Location

New Town Hall, Whithorn

Date and time

Mondays 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th July & 3rd, 10th August 

3.30-5pm

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Peer Project

Join Peer Project for Summer 2026! Peer Project is a youth group for young people aged 12 - 25 with additional support needs and disabilities. Come along, take part in different activities on offer including music, self-care, arts d crafts, games and lots more!

Location

Annexe, Castle Douglas 

Date and time

Wednesday 15th, 22nd, 29th July, 5th and 12th August 

6:30pm to 8pm

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