The Stove NetworkWelcome to Sonic Labs (formerly known as Free Improvisation!), a hub where noise and sound collide in a whirlwind of creativity. Crafted by a group of local music lovers and innovators, Sonic Labs warmly welcomes everyone to join in the joy of making music together. Our sessions follow an open-style approach that mixes improvisation with […]
Step inside the world of Scotland’s fairs and the Showpeople who make them happen. First released in 2014, this powerful documentary by artist and Showman Mitch Miller offers an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at life in the fairs, which are run by the Showmen’s Guild. Through stunning archive footage spanning every decade since 1908—including never-before-seen home […]
Roll up, roll up! Back by popular demand and now in its 5th year—join us for a unique walking tour through the March Fair! Step into the rich history of Dumfries’ fairs and meet the Showpeople who travel from across Scotland to bring them to life. Many Showfamilies have worked along the banks of the […]
Join artist Mitch Miller for an engaging workshop and discussion exploring the deep-rooted relationship between Dumfries and its fairs. Part of the Atchin Tans & Tobers project, this session invites townspeople to share their thoughts, feelings, and memories of the Dumfries fairs—past, present, and future. Through facilitated group discussion, participants will reflect on: The session […]
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. […]
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 […]
Óshlíð (River Mouth \\ Slope) | Sarah Thomas + Jon Randall |2018 | 28 mins | UK | English and Icelandic I am Time | MahDe Hasan | 2016 | 10 mins | Bangla A Boring Film | Mahde Hasan | 2020 | 16 mins This month we are joined by two filmmakers based in […]
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 […]
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 […]
House of Gloss | Mark Lyken | 2024 | 78 mins | Scotland | English For this special Reel to Real evening, we will be heading across to our friends at the RBC Film Theatre on the Mill Green for a screening of HOUSE OF GLOSS. House of Gloss is an intimate and affectionate portrait […]
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 […]
Can Dumfries’ print and journalistic heritage inspire a new era of storytelling? Dumfries has a rich and radical history of print and journalism. Once a printing powerhouse — home to five newspapers on the High Street and major presses like Dinwiddie Greaves — the town fostered a vibrant culture of storytelling, activism, and working-class solidarity. […]
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 […]
‘Everything Is Rubbish And All Rubbish Is Wonderful’ is a celebration of the unserious and an opportunity to delve into the lost artist within us all 😀👍 xxx Join James Gough, one of this year's Creative Spacers, for the grand opening on Thursday 1st of May at The Coach and Horses Inn where we can chew […]
This month we share debut feature from Irish documentarist Pat Collins, taking the form of a trip through the West of Ireland as a sound-recordist returning from Berlin seeks to capture the sound of silence, but after meeting the local inhabitants is drawn back to his own roots on Tory Island off the coast of […]
Brought to you by Up Yer Airts The prestigious Loud Poets Slam Series returns for its third year! Watch Dumfries and Galloway’s top poets compete in one of 10 heats taking place across Scotland and England for the biggest prize in UK slam poetry. The winner will take home £200 and qualify for the 2025 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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! ⏰. 5:30pm for complimentary light supper, event runs 6:00-8:00pm ⭐ Dumfries Climate Kitchen is free to attend but we will be accepting CASH DONATIONS on the night to help fund […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
Calling all of Dumfries & Galloway's young creatives! Join the Creative Spaces team for an evening of networking and reflection this May!You are invited to the Creative Spaces Showcase 2025! 🎉🥳 Creative Spaces is a collective of Dumfries-based young creatives, working with and advocating for our region’s young artists. Join us at our Showcase for […]
