Nithsdale
See the dates, times and locations of the programmes taking place across Nithsdale.
Nithsdale
Nithsdale covers Dumfries, Thornhill, Sanquhar, Kelloholm, Kirkconnel and the surrounding areas.
For the October Holidays we have special programmes running in each area, click the links below to see the full programmes:
Nithsdale 24 Oct Programme (PDF) [7MB]
Oasis October 2024 Promo (PDF) [27MB]
YES 2024 October Programme (PDF) [20MB]
Below is our free Youth Work programme which is running through the October Holidays 2024:
Oasis Youth Centre (Newall Terrace, Dumfries, DG1 1LW):
Monday 14th & 21st October:
| Super Mondays | A fun and engaging youth group for young people 12 - 25yrs with Additional Support Needs or disabilities. | 6:30-8:30pm |
Tuesday 15th October:
| Young Leader Level 1 Training | Are you new to volunteering with the Youth Work Service and want to learn the skills of what it takes to be a young leader? Just show up on the day and meet your peers! | 12:00-4:00pm |
Tuesday 22nd October:
| Community Cafe | Bring your friends and family to our café for a blether and a bite! | 12:00-4:00pm |
Wednesday 16th & 23rd October:
| Junior Drop In | A youth group for P6/7 to come along, meet new friends, grab food, and take part in fun games, arts & crafts, music, sports, gaming, cooking and much more... | 4:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Tea and Toast | Pop along to a safe warm space for a hot drink and toast. | 7:00-8:30pm |
Thursday 17th October:
| Quiz and Curry | Do you want to win the ultimate Oasis Quiz, take on genres of sport, music and more whilst eating some curry! | 7:00-8:30pm |
Thursday 24th October:
| Board Games Night | Interested in board games and want to challenge your peers and youth workers to decide the winner? Come along to the fun filled night. | 7:00-8:30pm |
Friday 18th October:
Young Leader Level 2 Training | Have you been a young leader for a while? Why not come along to get the next stage? Just show up on the day and meet your peers! | 12:00-4:00pm |
| Open Mic Night | Whether you can sing well or enjoy a karaoke night, pop along for some fun with your friends. | 7:00-8:30pm |
Saturday 19th October:
| Drop in | Come along to dabble in a darts competition, arts and crafts or pool challenges. | 7:00-8:30pm |
Youth Enquiry Service, DGOne (Top Floor), Hoods Loaning, Dumfries:
Monday 14th & 21st October:
| YES Volunteers | Gain volunteering experience and develop cooking skills, help with preloved clothes rail, and develop resources and information. For Ages 15-25yrs | 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
Tuesday 15th & 22nd October:
| 12-17 Drop In | Access support and advice, themed issue based actvities and informaion on topics including mental health, friendships, homework and study support. 12-17yrs | 3:30pm - 5:30pm |
Tuesday 15th October:
| Live N Learn | Learn life skills such as job appliations, washing, cooking, volunteering, and more! Whilst gaining accreditation. For ages 14-25. | 6:30pm - 8:30pm |
Wednesday 16th & 23rd October:
| 12-17 Drop In | Access support and advice, themed issue based actvities and informaion on topics including mental health, friendships, homework and study support. 12-17yrs | 3:30pm - 5:30pm |
| Podcasting | Are you interested in learning how to podcast? We want you to get involved! script writing, learning how to set up, use and take down equipment, plus learning how to edit. For ages 12-25 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm |
Thursday 17th & 24th October:
| Digital Peer Educators | Research relevant topics, and learn creative media skills to co-produce informative youth information pieces to shared with other young people. 12-17yrs | 3:30pm - 5:30pm |
Friday 18th & 25th October:
| 18+ Drop In | Access support & advice, support with CV writing, job applications, get information on relevant topics including mental health, sexual health, drugs & alcohol and more. 18-25yrs | 1:30-2:30pm |
| 12-17 Drop In | Access support and advice, themed issue based actvities and informaion on topics including mental health, friendships, homework and study support. 12-17yrs | 3:30pm - 5:30pm |
| Awareness Arts | Learn about different topics and be creative! Take part in different workshops and different activities such as making stress balls, painting, jewelery making and much more! 12-17yrs | 6:30pm - 8:30pm |
Saturday 19th & 26th October:
| Spectrum | A group for neurodivergent young people, to share experiences and learn new things. For ages 12-25 | 11:00am-1:00pm |
Upper Nithsdale, Hillview Leisure Centre, Kelloholm:
Thursday 17th October:
| Kelloholm Fun Day! | Visit us at the Family Fun and Information Day in Kelloholm, where we will have the MyPod and a Youth Work stall! | 12:00pm - 4:00pm |
Friday 25th October:
| Young Hands | A group for young parents under the age of 25 with baby, bump and toddler to support each other, provide workshops with information they request. | 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
| Juniors Drop In | A group for P6/7 to make new friends, gain new skills and try new, fun opportunities. | 4:00pm - 5:30pm |
| Seniors Drop In | Drop ins are for young people to choose the activity for the night from inflatables, arts and crafts, to darts and pool challenges. 12-17yrs | 7:00pm - 8:30pm |
North West Dumfries, NWCC Sports Ground, Dumfries:
Saturday 26th October:
| Under The Lights | Football group for young people to participate in activities related to football. 12-17yrs | 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
Contact Us:
If you have any questions about the above programme, or Youth Work Service delivery in Nithsdale, please get in touch:
- By Calling 01387 260243
- By E-mailing Youth.Work@dumgal.gov.uk
- By DM'ing Us on Social Media @YOUTHWORKDG on Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook and X
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