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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

MAKERS UNITE

The Stove Cafe 100 High Street, Dumfries, United Kingdom

On the 9th and 10th of May 2025, our Creative Spacer Sonah, will be hosting an exchange at The Stove Cafe, 100 High Street, Dumfries, from 9am to 5pm. "There, you’ll find me with a selection of jewellery I’ve made over the past month. Each piece is handmade by me and not for sale. Instead, […]

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

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

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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 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!

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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 […]

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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
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