The Stove Network
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 […]
Part of our Open Hoose Programme and inspired by conservation initiatives across the country, a new group wants to question and explore what exactly a Conservation Trust for the River Nith might look like. This is the ideal opportunity for those passionate about protecting one of our most extraordinary natural assets to get together and […]
Free improvisation is a bold and interactive approach to composition and collaboration. It’s the craft of exploring instrumental forces to create dynamic sound worlds. Make your own rules! No songs, no standards, no structure. Get together with fellow musicians, collaborate and let your instincts take control in this immersive, experimental and pioneering musical form. The […]
Open and accessible drawing workshops. No experience needed, for any age or ability. Only £8 with all materials provided – pay on the door Drawing for Enjoyment returns to The Stove on the High Street in the centre of Dumfries with a focus to getting back to the essence of drawing and enjoying the meditative and […]
The Nettle Dress | Dylan Howitt | 2023 | 68 mins | 12A | UK This month, the Stove’s Reel to Real Cinema programme returns with documentary film, The Nettle […]
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 […]
Welcome to our February WRITE meet-up! Join us at this monthly creative writing workshop with author Karl Drinkwater. WRITE! is all about letting your imagination guide your hand. In each session […]
Get Plucked! Experience Madame Jo Mama like never before in her bold and intimate one-woman show, "Pluck Me Softly." Stripping away the layers, she unveils personal tales and career highlights, accompanied by captivating performances. Featuring hits from Tina Turner, Lady Gaga, Steps, and Scissor Sisters. Join us at The Stove Cafe on February 9th for […]
The Dumfries Women's Signwriting Squad return to the Stove for their monthly meet up, an open space for all women with a love of letters, from the experienced to complete beginners. The monthly meet up is a space for gathering and sharing skills and ideas, and each month one of the team will set a […]
Embark on the screen printing journey with Queer Town's leading t-shirt factory! Discover the craft of screen printing with an array of handcrafted Doonhamer designs to select from. This t-shirt factory kicks off a series of workshops and events that celebrate queer culture, showcasing solidarity, and enhancing queer visibility in Dumfries and beyond! Sign up […]
Open and accessible drawing workshops. No experience needed, for any age or ability. Only £8 with all materials provided – pay on the door Drawing for Enjoyment returns to The Stove on the High Street in the centre of Dumfries with a focus to getting back to the essence of drawing and enjoying the meditative and […]
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! "Food is such an important ingredient in how to make the world a better place" This month, we are hosting a screening of the film 'Rooted: Growing a Local Food […]
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 levian will be provided, but you’ll need to bring some tools from home. These are: A mixing […]
Our AGM, is a very special feature in our yearly calendar and one of our favourites, as it’s the moment when all the parts of The Stove, from our membership and core team to board members and those interested in finding out more, all come together to reflect on the past year and look to […]
Join us in the Stove Cafe where you can engage with Ben Walters (Dr Duckie) current “hope machine” project, Badge Cafe - a crafty utopian hangout where you can relax, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Part of our Open Hoose Programme and inspired by conservation initiatives across the country, a new group wants to question and explore what exactly a Conservation Trust for the River Nith might look like. This is the ideal opportunity for those passionate about protecting one of our most extraordinary natural assets to get together and […]
Free improvisation is a bold and interactive approach to composition and collaboration. It’s the craft of exploring instrumental forces to create dynamic sound worlds. Make your own rules! No songs, no standards, no structure. Get together with fellow musicians, collaborate and let your instincts take control in this immersive, experimental and pioneering musical form. Find […]
Wildfire| Cathy Brady | 2020 | 84 mins | 15 | UK & Ireland This month our film selection marks International Women's Day with a screening of F-rated* film, Wildfire. Directed by […]
This online webinar will launch our programme of digital media sessions taking place in the newly established digital suites of A’ the Airts (Sanquhar) and XL Youth Projects (Langholm) alongside workshops at The Stove (Dumfries). Facilitators and hosts from across this diverse programme will share their work and approach to digital working covering topics from print, radio, film, music production, gaming, […]
Join the Doongamers to play Magic: the Gathering and Blood on the Clocktower! Magic: the gathering 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. […]
Welcome to our March WRITE meet-up! Join us at this monthly creative writing workshop with author Karl Drinkwater. WRITE! is all about letting your imagination guide your hand. In each session […]
Celebrate International Women's Day at the Stove wi' the debut o' 'Mucky Pup' bi Elieen H Irvine, a pamphlet o' poetry. Edited an' pit furth bi Susi Briggs, the Galloway Scots Scriever o' the National Library o' Scotland. Performances an' chats wi Helen Powell. Open mic tae mark the muckle voice o' female poets on […]
The Dumfries Women's Signwriting Squad return to the Stove for their monthly meet up, an open space for all women with a love of letters, from the experienced to complete beginners. The monthly meet up is a space for gathering and sharing skills and ideas, and each month one of the team will set a […]
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! This month we will be making eco-friendly paints using materials found in nature. There will also be a chance to contribute to the new Climate Kitchen logo and website appearance […]
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 […]
Join us for the launch of 'Off The Margin', a micro-fest of print, illustration, journalism and publishing. Artist John Wallace presents a re-staging of his documentary and site-specific video installation, […]