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!
Dumfries and Galloway Hard of Hearing Group
2020-10-05 • • Ward 7 - Mid & Upper Nithsdale
We are seeking funding to undertake a consultation with young people with a hear loss. We specifically want to gether views, experiences and any concerns arising from Covid-19 which may have had an impact on their mental health or wellbeing. This will help identify immediate, short term and longer-term support needs.
The Hub Club - Annan
2020-10-07 • • Ward 10 - Annandale South
The Hub Club is a weekly youth Group in Annan for young people ages 12 – 25 years with extra support needs and disabilities who take part in a variety of activities and projects. We would like to take our young people away on an opportunity of a lifetime. We would like to take them to Calvert Lakes Disability Outdoor Centre in Keswick for a 2 night stay in October 2012.
Opportunities for Marginalised Young People in Stewartry
2020-10-05 • • Ward 5 - Abbey
Our proposal is particularly aimed at marginalised groups such as young people with additional support needs and disabilities, LGBT young people and care experienced young people who experience poverty, discrimination and are the most excluded from opportunities. We want to work with existing youth group to provide additional help with offering free nutritious food, to create new experiences and offer opportunities to improve life skills, increase levels of engagement and ultimately lead to volunteering roles within peer groups.
The Gatehouse Bunker - Drive in Movie
2020-10-05 • • 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. The event planning, preparation and delivery will be done by a team made up of volunteers and young leaders who are aged 12 - 25.
Kirkcudbright Development Trust - Kirkcudbright Youth Project
2020-10-05 • • Ward 3 - Dee & Glenkens
Kirkcudbright Youth Project will soon be setting up in our new permanent youth space in the newly renovated Johnston Centre. From here we will continue to provide a safe space for young people as well as providing structured evening sessions focusing on fun, laughter and provision in line with the needs of the young people. We also hope that partner organisations like issue-based youth groups currently operating will be able to share the new facilities and make best use of resources if this application is successful.
Youth Council Mental Health Project
2020-10-07 • • Ward 8 - Lochar
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 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.
DG Youth Council-Climate Change & Environment Group
2020-10-07 • • Ward 7 - Mid & Upper Nithsdale
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.
Dumfries YMCA - Sexual Health Drop In
2020-10-05 • • Ward 6 - North West Dumfries
We will be facilitating drop in sessions providing information on sexual health, relationships and STI testing and find out what their options are when it comes to contraception. Young people will have input for upcoming YMCA Sexual Health Information Hub within North West Dumfries.