The Gatehouse Bunker – Drive in Movies
2021-05-31 • • Ward 3 - Dee & Glenkens
The drive-in movie event will be an event that will be able to go ahead with all social distancing recommendations in place. Young people will be able to attend with their families at no cost and watch a movie on the big screen in our local park.
Get Lit Book Club
2021-06-07 • • Ward 6 - North West Dumfries
Get Lit is book club for young people where each month we’ll read a different book and get together to talk about it. All books will be decided by the group and our goal is to get people reading without money being a barrier.
Inclusive Play & Nurture Sanquhar Academy
2021-06-07 • • Ward 7 - Mid & Upper Nithsdale
Introduction of a Nurturing space at Sanquhar Academy. We would use this to buy equipment for our young people to use indoor or outdoor when utilising the spaces provided. These activities would allow learners to socialise, learn and thrive in a healthy environment. This would contribute to Covid-19 recovery.
Better Lives Partnership - Bridge to Employment
2021-06-07 • • Ward 9 - Nith
Better Lives Partnership (BLP) aims to develop a range of opportunities for young people with autism and related disabilities. We want to ensure young people in Dumfries & Galloway within this group do not face barriers to fulfilling their potential, are supported and empowered to live meaningful and independent lives.
Young Women Project
2021-06-07 • • Ward 3 - Dee & Glenkens
We want to bring young women together to advocate, mentor & celebrate International Women's Day 2022 through creating a network of young women in every secondary school within Dumfries & Galloway where they will have a role model who has their own unique story to tell. The young people will take part in workshops alongside their role model and peers and will come together in March 2022 to a conference designed by them.
Wigtownshire Stuff – WS Get Partying
2021-06-07 • • Ward 1 - Stranraer & The Rhins
WS Gets Partying - an evening celebration hosted by the young adults of Wigtownshire Stuff for their family, friends and community. An evening of music and other entertainment, food and drinks. A chance to promote the group which is about opportunities for and by all.
Scottish Student Saver
2021-06-07 • • Ward 4 - Castle Douglas & Crocketford
Scottish Student Saver I plan to build, promote, and produce a website and app for Scottish students and young people that can help them save money, obtain financial advice and other information on a whole range of topic including: Help on setting up a bank account, saving for a house for example.
The Attic Youth Group
2021-06-07 • • Ward 6 - North West Dumfries
The Attic Youth Group Project aims to make young people feel safe and supported and offer free accessible activities for young people aged 12-17 living within the North West Dumfries area.
Young Women Project
2021-06-07 • • Ward 7 - Mid & Upper Nithsdale
We want to bring young women together to advocate, mentor & celebrate International Women's Day 2022 through creating a network of young women in every secondary school within Dumfries & Galloway where they will have a role model who has their own unique story to tell. The young people will take part in workshops alongside their role model and peers and will come together in March 2022 to a conference designed by them.
Annan Youth Group Safe Spaces
2021-05-31 • • Ward 10 - Annandale South
Annan Youth Group Safe Spaces (A&E Youth Group) Our group would like to offer a safe space with- in our youth facility for young people to come along on a Friday night as part of the youth group, where they can improve their Mental Health and well -being by providing an opportunity to join a supportive peer group where young people can meet others who have mental health issues, who can help by sharing their experiences. chat to staff trained in Mental Health issues, offer a peer to peer support approach about mental health experiences, or just somewhere to come if they are having a bad day.