Culture, Arts, Performance

Young Woman’s Wellness Day This event is open to young people who identify as female and will take place at Castle Douglas Town Hall. It will focus on positive mental health and wellness activities. Activities will include candle making, jewellery craft, an introduction to yoga and mindfulness workshops. Food will be provided and participants will be able to take a wellness bag on completion of workshops.

Wellness Afternoon This event will take place at Dalbeattie Town Hall that focusses on positive mental health and wellness activities. Activities will include candle making, pottery painting, an introduction to Yoga and mindfulness workshops. Food will be provided and participants will be able to take a wellness bag on completion of workshops.

Skate Park Project This event will take place at Castle Douglas Skate Park, focussing on improving the appearance of the park through graffiti art and conservational activities. Youth Workers will be on hand to provide free food and music for the event and will guide young people through DIY and gardening skills.

Skate Park Project This event will take place at Kirkcudbright Skate Park, focussing on improving the appearance of the park through graffiti art and conservational activities. Youth Workers will be on hand to provide free food and music for the event and will guide young people through DIY and gardening skills.

End of Summer Party A celebration of the end of summer! Come and celebrate with us with free food, music and games. Youth workers will be testing your abilities and teamwork capabilities with team challenges and inflatable obstacle courses. Sign up with your team for a chance to win!

Dungeons and Dragons An online group aimed to provide support and connectivity to young people living across rural Stewartry. If you’re a beginner at Dungeons and Dragons or an avid fan we will be meeting Fridays between 21st July – 18th August online starting with a beginner basics the first week.

Boys Football Club Football and sport related activities for young people who identify as men at Colliston Park Dalbeattie. Food will be provided and youth workers will be available to discuss mental health issues and deliver issue based workshops at the event.

ASN Mabie Farm Park Trip For young people who have additional support needs, we will be facilitating a trip to Mabie Farm Park. The steering group will be able to provide transport from Kirkcudbright, Castle Douglas or Dalbeattie, we will also cover the cost of entry and provide a lunch. A permission form is required before a young person can attend which will be sent in an email after sign up.

A visit to Galloway Activity Centre to give families and young people with disabilities the opportunity to form friendships, learn new skills and have fun!

The Mid & Upper Nithsdale Youth Forum are delighted to be running free events over the summer for young people in Sanquhar, Kirkconnel & Kelloholm! These activities include Bubble Football / Self Care Day / BBQ’s / Get Ready for School and much more! There will be a programme for the NEW P6’s & P7’s as well as free activities for NEW S1’s plus! Keep and eye out on social media for our activities over the summertime.