Youth Enquiry Service

08/10/2026

Looking for something to do this October holidays?

Join us at Oasis Youth Centre for free activities, creative sessions, drop-ins, music, leadership opportunities, food and more! 🍂✨

📍 Oasis Youth Centre, Dumfries�🆓 Everything is FREE!

08/10/2026

Looking for something fun, creative or different to get involved in this October Holidays?

The Youth Enquiry Service has a range of free activities on offer. Take a look at the programme below and come along!

All activities are free to attend.

07/10/2026

📣✨ Connections 2026 - Youth Volunteer Conference ✨📣

Ready to connect, learn and get inspired?

Join young people from across Dumfries and Galloway for a day packed with activities, workshops, new experiences and opportunities to meet others making a difference in their communities.

🗓️ Thursday 22 October 2026
🏫 Castle Douglas High School
⏰ 10.00am - 3.00pm
🎟️ FREE to attend - breakfast, lunch & transport provided!

Expect:

🌟 Interactive workshops
🤝 Meet new people and make connections
💡 Build confidence and develop new skills
🎯 Fun challenges and activities
🎤 Inspiring speakers and discussions

📌 Open to young people aged 12-25 across Dumfries and Galloway

📧 Workshop choices will be confirmed soon. Everyone who registers will be contacted closer to the event with information on how to select their preferred sessions.

📲 Spaces are limited - register now!

🔗 Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/sp6fe87t
or
📱 Scan the QR code below to register.

30/09/2026

🛡️ Knife Crime Awareness Resources

We've added a collection of resources to support conversations around knife crime, youth violence and criminal exploitation.

Whether you're a parent, carer, educator or youth work professional, you'll find practical guidance, learning materials and support from trusted organisations, including:

✅ Knife crime awareness resources
✅ Guidance for parents and schools
✅ Information on criminal exploitation and youth violence
✅ Research and prevention resources
✅ Support services for young people and families

Explore the full resource hub here: 🔗

If you are in a life-threatening situation call 999 to be put through to the ambulance service. If you or someone else is in danger call 999 for the Police.

29/09/2026

🧏 Deaf Awareness Resources Available

To mark International Week of Deaf People and International Day of Sign Languages, we've gathered a range of resources to help young people, schools, community groups and youth organisations learn more about British Sign Language (BSL) and Deaf awareness.

Resources include:
✅ BSL alphabet charts
✅ Word searches and activities
✅ Fingerspelling tools
✅ Interactive quizzes and learning resources

Explore the full collection here: 🔗

If you are in a life-threatening situation call 999 to be put through to the ambulance service. If you or someone else is in danger call 999 for the Police.

17/09/2026

🎙️ New YES Podcast Episode Out Now!

Recorded during this year's Youth Beatz Festival, Vihas and Josh caught up with special guest Levi Heron to talk about his music journey, career highlights, what inspires him, and the advice he would give to young people looking to follow their passions.

The Youth Enquiry Service Podcast group continues to develop their interviewing and podcasting skills, creating engaging content and providing young people with a platform to connect with inspiring guests and hear their stories.

🎧 Tune in to hear Vihas and Josh's exclusive interview with Levi and gain an insight into his life, music, and experiences.

▶️ Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/d9796z-pCeU

🎵 Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

03/09/2026

📢 Reminder: Young People's Survey Still Open! 📢

A quick reminder that the Young Women's Network survey is still open, and we're keen to hear from more young people aged 12-25 from across Dumfries and Galloway.

👉 Complete the survey here: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/2G4HET/

We've had a fantastic response so far, with lots of young people sharing their views, but we'd love to hear from even more voices before the survey closes.

✅ Open to everyone, not just girls
✅ Ages 12-25
✅ Takes just a few minutes to complete
✅ Helps us understand the experiences and views of young people across the region

We're particularly keen to get responses from a wider range of communities across Dumfries and Galloway to ensure everyone's voice is represented.

The survey closes on 11 September, with the Young Women's Network using the findings to explore the results in more detail the following day.

Please complete the survey and share it with any young people who may be interested. Your views matter and will help shape future work and priorities.

Thank you for your support! 🙌

24/08/2026

🎉 The YES Programme Starts TODAY! 🎉

The wait is over! Our latest programme of FREE activities and opportunities at the Youth Enquiry Service starts today, and we can't wait to welcome you along.

✨ What's on?
Check out the programme in the graphic below to see everything that's on offer.

📍 Join us at the Youth Enquiry Service, Dumfries to connect with others, learn new skills, and access support.

📅 Groups start TODAY, so why not come along and get involved?

For full programme details, see below or visit:
https://www.dumfriesandgalloway.gov.uk/youthwork/find-youth-events-activities-groups

The YES Programme is Here! 🎉

Looking for somewhere to connect, learn new skills and access support? Our latest programme of FREE activities and opportunities is now available through the Youth Enquiry Service in Dumfries.

✨ What's on? From group activities and wellbeing sessions to youth-led projects, workshops and support, there's plenty happening throughout the programme.

📍 Join us at the Youth Enquiry Service in Dumfries and discover what's happening for young people in your area.

📅 For full programme details, see below or visit: https://www.dumfriesandgalloway.gov.uk/youthwork/find-youth-events-activities-groups

19/08/2026

The YES Programme is Here! 🎉

Looking for somewhere to connect, learn new skills and access support? Our latest programme of FREE activities and opportunities is now available through the Youth Enquiry Service in Dumfries.

✨ What's on? From group activities and wellbeing sessions to youth-led projects, workshops and support, there's plenty happening throughout the programme.

📍 Join us at the Youth Enquiry Service in Dumfries and discover what's happening for young people in your area.

📅 For full programme details, see below or visit: https://www.dumfriesandgalloway.gov.uk/youthwork/find-youth-events-activities-groups

13/08/2026

🎙️ Join Chelsay as she sits down with Youth Beatz headliner, Example!

Recorded during this summer's Youth Beatz Festival, Chelsay caught up with Example to talk about his incredible music career, the advice he'd give to his younger self, what inspires him, and why it's so important to support opportunities for young people through events like Youth Beatz.

The Youth Enquiry Service Podcast group worked incredibly hard leading up to the festival, developing their interviewing and podcasting skills and creating brilliant content throughout the weekend. They should be immensely proud of what they achieved.

🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/DDLK751S0Uw