
DG Cheer
2020-10-06 • • Ward 8 - Lochar
This 16 week informal education programme offers young people the opportunity to become leaders in the sport of cheerleading and their local community. They will look into issues like mental health, body image, bullying and developing interpersonal skills for the future including communication and self confidence through group work and team building.

Youth Council Mental Health Project
2020-10-07 • • Ward 5 - Abbey
Our project is all about making mental health resources available and accessible to young people to ensure that they have help and support when they need it the most. Our mental health packs aim to support young people’s mental wellbeing.

Bouncin' Bairns
2020-10-06 • • Ward 9 - Nith
Bouncin’ Bairns is a free group for any young parents 25 and under. it offers a safe space to come and meet other young parents and children, in an informal setting. We have different activities each week, hot drinks and food and have had relevant guest speakers in.

Wigtownshire Stuff Friday Group
2020-10-07 • • Ward 1 - Stranraer and The Rhins
Wigtownshire Stuff, which is led by and for young adults with support needs, is about developing real opportunities for all. In doing so, it aims to help young adults with a wide range of support needs fulfil their potential as valuable, active citizens making a positive contribution to their community.

Jericho Fly Fishing Club
2020-10-06 • • Ward 8 - Lochar
We are working together with #LIFT Lochside and we have came up with a programme where the kids/young adults will be coming to Jericho Loch for catch to cook weekends, where they will camp, learn to fly fish, catch fish and also cook them. It's Fun!

Youth Council Mental Health Project
2020-10-07 • • Ward 10 - Annandale South
Our project is all about making mental health resources available and accessible to young people to ensure that they have help and support when they need it the most. Our mental health packs aim to support young people’s mental wellbeing.

Wigtown YA Magazine - Wigtown Festival Company
2020-10-06 • • Ward 2 - Mid Galloway & Wigtown West
A young people’s literature, art and culture magazine designed and produced by young people looking for a career in the sector. We aim to develop young peoples career prospects in the sector through training workshops and real-life experience. This free magazine will be distributed to D&G high-schools, libraries and online.

Youth Council Mental Health Project
2020-10-07 • • Ward 4 - Castle Douglas & Crocketford
Our project is all about making mental health resources available and accessible to young people to ensure that they have help and support when they need it the most. Our mental health packs aim to support young people’s mental wellbeing.

DG Youth Council-Climate Change & Environment Group
2020-10-07 • • Ward 11 - Annandale North
We are the Environment & Climate Change Action Group for Dumfries & Galloway Youth Council and we’re applying for funding to cover the costs of training and team-building opportunities that’ll help us be effective in our role. Young people across D&G are worried about their future and the future of our area, country, and planet. The mental and physical well-being of young people and the issues facing our environment are linked and we are applying for funding for training that’ll help us support young people in our communities.

HIIT for Health Wigtown
2020-10-06 • • Ward 2 - Mid Galloway & Wigtown West
HIIT for Health will be a free group for young people to take part in High Intensity Interval Training aiming to improve their levels of physical and mental health. Evidence shows that exercise can have a profoundly positive impact on mental health, including anxiety, depression and ADHD. The fitness class will be followed by a health based workshop and nutritious meal, offering a holistic programme to improve the mind, body and soul.