Young Women Project
2021-06-07 • • Ward 2 - Mid Galloway & Wigtown West
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.
Upper Nithsdale RDA – It’s what you can do that counts
2021-05-31 • • Ward 7 - Mid & Upper Nithsdale
To encourage more young people to take part or volunteer in RDA sessions. We know that the lockdowns have had a massive effect on our young people’s mental health by coming to take part or volunteer this will improve their outlook on life.
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.
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.
Young Women Project
2021-06-07 • • Ward 12 - Annandale East & Eskdale
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.
Young Women Project
2021-06-07 • • Ward 1 - Stranraer & The Rhins
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.
Wallacehall Academy – WHApples Wellbeing
2021-05-31 • • Ward 7 - Mid & Upper Nithsdale
Wallace Hall Academy WHApples group are developing a wellbeing garden within our orchard. With the help of funding, the area will provide a stimulating, relaxing and enjoyable space for our young people and the wider community to interact with nature and enjoy the wellbeing benefits of the outdoors. The area will be developed with the help of our local young people and our wider community.
Young Chefs
2021-05-31 • • Ward 12 - Annandale East & Eskdale
Young Chefs (A&E Youth Group) The Young Chefs group will teach young people aged 12-17 to cook budget friendly meals from around the world. This group will run over 6 weeks and will help young people to learn about different countries and cultures along with learning about safety and hygiene in the kitchen.
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.
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.