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Youth Fitba’ Tournament Young people living in Stewartry and Wigtownshire are invited along to take part in our first ever Youth Fitba’ Tournament – designed for young people who just enjoy casual football and a kickabout! No commitment needed! Everyone is welcome to join! We guarantee a fun, friendly and safe environment without the fuss! If footballs not your thing, why not come along & show your support from the sidelines! Free Food & Refreshments for everyone, 7-a-side round robins, and tricks & skills competitions!

Kirkconnel and Kelloholm Development Trust in partnership with Kello Rovers Football Club, UN Community Food Sharing Group and D&G Council’s Lifelong Learning Service is planning a range of activities for children and young people of all ages during the school summer holidays – from Arts and Crafts/Games sessions, a Football Camp and Community Cinema to an End of Summer Fun Day with Fairground Rides, Inflatables and much more. All sessions will be free and children and young people will be given lunch and/or snacks at all activities. Funding to support our Summer Programme has been provided by D&G Council’s Amazing Summer Fund; National Lottery Community Fund and Upper Nithsdale Community Trust. Check the Kirkconnel and Kelloholm Development Trust Facebook page for updates

Super Mondays- a group for young people with additional support needs and disabilities. The group provides a safe space for young people to socialise, develop skills and try new things. Over the summer holidays, young people will be exploring a range of activities such as a festival night, Blue Light Night, art night and celebrating the end of summer with a BBQ.

Junior Youth Group- are you p6 or p7? Come along for some summer fun, including a water fight, nerf wars, sports competitions, BBQ and craft activities. Meet young people from other primary schools and have fun taking part inn new activities!

Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries and Kirkcudbright Galleries are delighted to offer a programme of art and craft activities for teenagers (13-16) keen on art as a hobby or studies. Happening at both venues on Fridays (and one Tuesday), the workshops include: ceramics, jewellery, printmaking, stained glass, textile eco-dying and mixed-media inspired by the current exhibitions. Led by professional artists and makers in a relaxed and friendly environment, chat and learn and take all your creations home (ceramics fired for collection) contact the gallery for the full details. We’ll provide snacks and lunch, travel subsidy is available. We’ll take some detailed information when you book, and this must be completed to secure your free place.

Under the Lights Football Tournament- Join us for a night of friendly competition when you and your friends play other teams from across Dumfries! Create your 5-a-side team and battle it out to see who will be crowned champion!

Cooking Skills- work on your cooking skills over the holidays and work towards your basic food hygiene award! Cook sweet and savoury dishes, as you learn how to safely prepare, cook and store food.

The Attic Youth Group- a group for young people to participate in a range of activities including sports, crafts, and team building activites. Join us for a festival night, fakeaway nights and a night of giant games, plus much more!

Our Art programme will be a structured programme created by Diana Hamilton from AccessibleArt. This programme will focus on teaching young people basic artistic skills while promoting self-expression which enhances confidence and reduces anxiety. Young people will be giving the opportunity to increase their team building skills, increase their confidence all whilst having fun.

Our Big Breakfast Arts Club begins each morning with a Big Breakfast - a healthy, hearty breakfast served by at The Whithorn Trust on George Street. This will be followed by the chance to try a new art form each day. Young people will participate in drama, music, movement video and craft sessions each day celebrating everything about Whithorn and Summer. You do not have to come every day if you can’t, but anyone who can will be encouraged to join us every day for food and arts.