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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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Peer Project

Peer Project Youth Group is a welcoming and inclusive space for young people with additional support needs and disabilities aged 11-17. Take part in fun, summer activities that help build confidence, friendships, and independence, while giving young people a safe place to be themselves! 

Location

McMillan Hall, Newton Stewart

Date and Time

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

6-7.30pm

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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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Ready Steady Cook

Fancy yourself a culinary genius and creator of all things delicious? Come along to our ready, steady, cook session! Here you are challenged to create the tastiest and most inventive lunch using simple ingredients. P7-S6.

Locations, Date and time

Monday 13th July - Lockerbie Town Hall - 1-2.30pm

Tuesday 14th July - Gretna Primary School - 1-2.30pm

Tuesday 14th July - Victoria Halls, Annan - 3.30-5pm

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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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Wigtown Golf

Join us at Wigtown and Bladnoch Golf Club to take part in fun, free golf taster sessions! Food and refreshments provided. For P6-S6.

Limited space, please sign up using the link below. 

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Location

Wigtown and Bladnoch Golf Club

Date and time

Tuesdays 14th, 28th July & 4th, 11th August. 

1-3pm

Young Parents

Join our Young Parents Group - a relaxed place to socialise With other young parents and build new skills. Talk about issues that matter to you and build your confidence in a safe, supportive space. Age 14-25

Location

Dalbeattie Town Hall 

Date and time

Wednesday 15th July, 5th & 12th August 

12-2pm 

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Young Woodworkers Project

Get creative and join us for a go at Green Woodworking! Try your hand at making something unique using traditional skills and shape, carve and craft your own piece to take home. Lunch included. P6-S6.

Sign up using the link below! 

Location

Whithorn Rebuild Workshop, Whithorn

Date and time

Wednesday 15th & 29th July

11am-4pm

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