Support Us

The Gaze

RBC Film Theatre Mill Rd, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom

 Anna Murray - Personal Project Exhibition ‘The Gaze’ is a short film and accompanying song focusing on the impact the male gaze has on the daily lives of women and non-binary people. It explores ways in which we view ourselves in the third person in order to fit into a standard of being that doesn’t […]

Free

An Introduction to Riso

The Print House (The Standard - Midsteeple Quarter) 35-139 High Street, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom

Join Kirsty Geddes, from the Stove Network, for an introduction to all things Riso Printing! Information to be announced. This workshop is for people aged 16-30. This event is part of our Creative Spaces Showcase Micro Festival. If you are aged 16-30, interested in the Creative Sector and are based in Dumfries & Galloway, make […]

Free

Everything is Rubbish and All Rubbish is Wonderful – Drop In

The Coach and Horses 66 White Sands, Dumfries DG1 2RS, Dumfries and Galloway

James Gough - Personal Project Exhibition: ‘Everything is rubbish and all rubbish is wonderful’. This debut exhibition will be a celebration of the unserious, and an opportunity to delve into the lost artist within us all. James draws inspiration from his own life experience and his works act as a light hearted social commentary. He […]

Free

 A Young Person’s Crash Course in Creative Placemaking

The Stove Network 100 High Street, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, United Kingdom

Join Project Coordinator Wren Winters to delve into the world of Creative Placemaking, what it means for young people and the impact it has, including real life examples of ongoing work locally, regionally and nationally. Followed by a discussion on young people’s place in Creative Placemaking. This event is part of our Creative Spaces Showcase […]

Free

Digital Music Making with DMC

Hopper Records 127 Queensberry St, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom

With the help and guidance from one of Dumfries Music Collective's super talented and experienced tutors, young people (aged 15-25) are invited to pop-in to Hopper Records (Dumfries) and get hand’s on in creating short and simple music tracks. No music experience required!

Free

Place as Practice: A Town Walk

Suspension Bridge Dockhead / A781, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom

Join Martin O’Neill, Artistic Director of The Stove Network, for a Doonhame Walk Aboot! Together, we’ll ask: how can our environments—and the people we live alongside—inspire bold, imaginative futures for our towns? How can socially engaged arts challenge the cultural, economic, and emotional futures of the places we call home? Open to creatives of all […]

Free

Sonic Youth at The Stove Cafe

The Stove Cafe 100 High Street, Dumfries, United Kingdom

DMC presents Dave Bass’ under 18 acoustic afternoon. Showcasing even more of the incredible young & talented musicians from across the region. Enjoy a chilled afternoon with good food, great coffee and live entertainment in the heart of Dumfries High Street. Are you under 18 and would like to perform? Sign up now via Eventbrite […]

Free

Doongamers – Magic: The Gathering & Blood on the Clocktower

The Stove Network 100 High Street, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, United Kingdom

Doongamers are a friendly, inclusive community of Doonhamer gamers with a passion for geek culture from Magic to D&D, Digimon to collectables! Hosting regular gaming sessions at the Stove Cafe, the community is always on the look-out for new members. With a community both in-person and online, Doongamers is fun-first, competition second. Oh, and milkshakes. […]

£5

WRITE at The Stove Cafe

The Stove Network 100 High Street, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, United Kingdom

Welcome to WRITE! Join us at our monthly creative writing workshop with author Karl Drinkwater. WRITE! is all about letting your imagination guide your hand. In each session we’ll chat about a writing-related topic, then provide prompts and a theme. Then attendees are given the opportunity to write based on the inspiration. It might be a […]

Free

WRITE! The Anthology 2025

The Stove Network 100 High Street, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, United Kingdom

Come along to find out about the exciting WRITE! Anthology project. This session will give you information about what we're doing, along with an opportunity to take part, and possibly have your creative writing included. The session will include a tour of the Print House and the risograph technology that will be used to print […]

Free

Reel to Real: lo Capitano

The Stove Cafe 100 High Street, Dumfries, United Kingdom

lo Capitano | Matteo Garrone |2024 | Drama | 122 mins | France | French | 15 Io Capitano tells the story of Seydou and Moussa, two Senegalese teenagers who leave Dakar to travel to Europe where they believe opportunities await. On a journey neither could have imagined, the boys face the dangers of the […]

Free

Fate of A Magician

The Stove Cafe 100 High Street, Dumfries, United Kingdom

From performing at quaint dinner parties, to a haunted castle: Ryan's journey as a magician has been nothing but varied! Now, Ryan takes his immersive, contemplative brand of magic to The Stove. Enjoy an evening of mysterious marvels with Ryan, as he shares strange tales, unique feats, and even shows off his new favourite sunhat. […]

£5.00

Doongamers – Magic: The Gathering

The Stove Cafe 100 High Street, Dumfries, United Kingdom

Magic: the Gathering is a collectable trading card game dating back to 1993. Players use their decks, containing lands, spells, and creatures, to battle against their opponent using a variety of tactics and strategies until one player emerges victorious. Magic comes in many formats, each with its own list of cards that are allowed to […]

Free

Doughlicious

The Stove Cafe 100 High Street, Dumfries, United Kingdom

For amateur bakers and bread enthusiasts alike. Doughlicious is a bread club with a twist. Share recipes and techniques in a relaxed atmosphere and get practical with some hands-on activity. Open to all! Discover more about Doughlicious here. The levain will be provided, but you’ll need to bring some tools from home. These are: A mixing […]

Free

Dumfries Climate Kitchen

The Stove Cafe 100 High Street, Dumfries, United Kingdom

The Climate Kitchen, run by local community members, is a space for learning, sharing, contributing and working together to do something positive for the climate! ⭐ Dumfries Climate Kitchen is free to attend but we will be accepting CASH DONATIONS on the night to help fund our future events. Climate Kitchen is open to anyone […]

Guid Nychburris 2025: How Dae Ye Neighbour?

The Stove Cafe 100 High Street, Dumfries, United Kingdom

Join us this Guid Nychburris Day for a series of hands-on creative activities that explore what it truly means to be a neighbour. Get stuck in with screen printing, badge making, gift-giving and more – all contributing to a new café-style installation capturing stories, memories, and everyday acts of neighbourliness. From the smallest encounter or […]

Free

Doongamers – Digimon

The Stove Network 100 High Street, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, United Kingdom

You’re invited to join a friendly and welcoming community in the Doongamers group, with live gaming meet-ups taking place at The Stove. Digimon is about creatures which inhabit a “Digital World”, a parallel universe that originated from Earth’s various communication networks. Starter deck provided for new players £5 entrance fee, provides 1 booster pack from […]

Sonic Labs

The Stove Cafe 100 High Street, Dumfries, United Kingdom

This month's Sonic Labs will be taking place at the earlier date of the 14th of May. Our June session will resume at the regular time on the last Wednesday of each month. Welcome to Sonic Labs (formerly known as Free Improvisation!), a hub where noise and sound collide in a whirlwind of creativity. Crafted […]

Free
Skip to content