Throughout 2024, the Stranraer Youth Development Team has been actively working hard to ensure that the young people of Stranraer continue to have their voices heard. The continuation of the weekly youth group meetings held at the Gateway to Galloway Hub has been entertaining and rewarding for all who attend, providing an inclusive and accessible space for creativity and engagement. In addition to these sessions, the Team has been attending twice-weekly lunch sessions throughout the year at the local Academy to host sessions with the students on topics that are important to them. As well as alerting the young people of Stranraer as to how they can get involved with local issues and also how to access volunteering opportunities at events such as the Trust’s annual Oyster Festival.
The Team has also been actively delivering fun crafting sessions at local events and festive times to ensure that the young people of Stranraer have fun, free, and creative activities to get involved with.
