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See the dates, times and locations of the programmes taking place across Nithsdale.

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Oasis Youth Centre

Group

Time

Days

What is it?

Lunch Club

1-2pm

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Stop in for food, a game of pool or air hockey, listen to music, hang out or play games.

Junior Youth Group

4-6pm

Monday, Wednesday

A youth group for young people in primary 6 and 7 - lots of fun activities from cooking & baking, quizzes, gaming, drama, music, art, sports and lots more. Meet people from other schools and have fun!

Super Mondays

6.30-8.30pm

Monday

A youth group for young people with additional support needs and disabilities - lots of fun activities from cooking & baking, quizzes, gaming, drama, music, art, sports and lots more. 

Art Group

4-6pm

Tuesday

Get creative at our art group by trying out a range of arts and crafts techniques, and work on a range of projects.

Gaming Group

4-6pm

Tuesday

Come along and play PS5, Xbox, use the gaming PCs or VR headsets, and let your competitive side out with board games.

DofE Open Centre

7-9pm

Tuesday

For young people aged 14-25 who want to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award - learn new skills, volunteer, plan and prepare for expeditions

Bouncin Bairns

12-2pm

Wednesday

A group for parents ages 26 and under and their children. Come along, learn new skills, socialise with other parents, access support and information and take part in fun activities

Drop In

7-9pm

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

A drop-in session for young people aged 12-17.  Hang out with friends, grab a cuppa & something to eat and take part in different activities, games & competitions.

Cooking Group

4-6pm

Thursday

A youth group for young people wanting to improve their kitchen skills and learn how to make sweet and savoury dishes! Enjoy your makes with the group or take it home.

Events Team

5.30-6.30pm

Thursday

A group where you can learn everything you need to know about running your own events, and get involved in local and national events-based opportunities!

Global Education

4-6pm

Friday

Workshops and projects looking at global issues that matter to young people

Junior Nithsdale Challenge

4-6pm

Friday

Take part in a 10 week programme of community activities. Must attend all sessions. Sign up information coming soon!

Music Night

7-9pm

Thursday

A drop-in session for young people aged 12-17.  Hang out with friends, grab a cuppa & something to eat and take part in music workshops, open mic nights and just dance. You can also use out music room to play instruments!

Dungeons and Dragons

12-4pm

Saturday

Come and play the fantasy game with mythical creatures and medieval myth! Play your own character and create a story line to play with other young people

Makers Camp

1-2pm

Saturdays

Interested in making and creating unique art pieces for Youth Beatz festival?

Youth Cafe

4-6pm

Saturday

A drop-in session for young people aged 12-17.  Hang out with friends, grab a cuppa & something to eat and take part in different activities, games & competitions.

Youth Enquiry Service

Group

Time

Days

What is it?

Drop In

(12-17)

3:30-5:30pm          

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Connect - Chat - Chill - Create - Challenge.

Cooking Group

(15-25)

1-3pm

Mondays

Learn practical cooking skills and recipies all within a small budget.

Drop In 

(18-25)

4-5pm

Mondays

Connect - Chat - Chill - Create - Challenge.

Happy Feet

(12-25)

6:30-8:30pm

Mondays

A health and well-being group looking at all aspects of health with workshops, cooking and physical activities.

The Toon

(14-25)

6:30-8:30pm

Tuesdays

Are you interested in Performance & Production?

Toon is the place for you.

Peer Educators 

(12-25)

6:30-8:30pm

Wednesdays

Take part in training, learn new skills and volunteer to

train and support other young people!

Stressheadz

(15-18)

6:30-8:30pm

Thursdays

Struggling with revision? Feeling stressed about upcoming exams? Come along for tips to effectively deal with exam stess and anxiety.

Awareness Arts

(12-25)

6:30-8:30pm

Fridays

Explore issues that matter through creative arts.

Spectrum 

(12-25)

11:00-1:00pm

Saturdays

Group for young people identify as Neurodivergent, have Autism or / ADHD. Come along, meet like minded people and take part activities!

Saturday Sesh 

(12-17)

1:30-3:30pm

Saturdays

Team Building - Creative Arts - Challenges

Upper Nithsdale

Group

Time

Days

What is it?

Young Hands -

Young Parents Group

1:00-3:00pm          

Fridays

Are you a young parent or soon to be parent?

Join Young Hands today! Offering a safe space to meet other young parents and their children.

Miners Hall, Kirkconnel

Junior Youth Group

4-5:30pm

Fridays

Youth Group for young people open to all P6/P7s in Sanquhar/Kirkconnel/Kelloholm.

FRIENDS - ACTIVITIES - GAMES - SUPPORT

Hillview Leisure Centre, Kelloholm

Youth Group

6:30-8:30pm

Fridays

Youth Group for young people open to 12-25 yrs in Sanquhar/Kirkconnel/Kelloholm.

FRIENDS - ACTIVITIES - GAMES - SUPPORT

Hillview Leisure Centre, Kelloholm

The Attic

Group

Time

Days

What is it?

The Attic  

6:30-8:30pm          

Tuesdays  

Youth Drop In for 12-18 year olds.Sports, Music, Activities, Quizzes, Food, Arts & Crafts and much more!

North West Community Campus

Under The Lights 6:30-8:00pm   Saturdays

Come along for a game of football

or have a blether with the Youth Work team!

North West Community Campus