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Everything is Rubbish and All Rubbish is Wonderful

May 1 @ 5:30 pm 9:30 pm

‘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 the fat over a cold one and scran some canopies whilst we ogle at James’ pictures

AND @mirren___ will be supplying the sounds for the night with a live DJ set between 6:30pm – 9:30pm 🪩

If you can’t make it on the 1st, James will be hanging around at The Coach until Sunday the 4th so please come and say hi.

The exhibition will run until the 30th of May so you can still go and have a nosey of the artworks during The Coaches opening hours until then.

See you all soon :——)))

Free
66 White Sands
Dumfries DG1 2RS, Dumfries and Galloway DG1 2RS

Doughlicious

May 21 @ 6:45 pm 9:00 pm

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 bowl, a cloth or cover for your bowl and a jam jar.

We also have a small ‘Bread Book’ reference library for you to look through to get inspired and learn new techniques.

Free In-person donations welcome to go towards materials for the event.
100 High Street
Dumfries, DG1 2BJ United Kingdom
01387 252435
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Accessibility Information 

Access to the Building:

  • Level Access is available at the rear of the building through the adjacent close located to the left-hand side of the Café (when facing the front of the building). 

Hearing Loop:

  • We have a hearing loop system installed in the café to support individuals using hearing aids or cochlear implants.

Personalised Assistance:

  • If you have any specific access needs, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate. You can reach Sal at [email protected] or call us at 01387 252435 to speak with a member of our team.

Additional Support Available:

  • Walk-throughs of the building can be arranged prior to your visit so you can familiarise yourself with the space.
  • Reserved Seating can be arranged to ensure comfort and accessibility; please let us know if you would like seating assigned before arrival.

We’re committed to making your experience as enjoyable and accessible as possible. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions or specific requirements.

Dumfries Climate Kitchen

May 16 @ 6:00 pm 8:00 pm

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 our future events.

Climate Kitchen is open to anyone and everyone!

100 High Street
Dumfries, DG1 2BJ United Kingdom
01387 252435
View Venue Website
Accessibility Information 

Access to the Building:

  • Level Access is available at the rear of the building through the adjacent close located to the left-hand side of the Café (when facing the front of the building). 

Hearing Loop:

  • We have a hearing loop system installed in the café to support individuals using hearing aids or cochlear implants.

Personalised Assistance:

  • If you have any specific access needs, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate. You can reach Sal at [email protected] or call us at 01387 252435 to speak with a member of our team.

Additional Support Available:

  • Walk-throughs of the building can be arranged prior to your visit so you can familiarise yourself with the space.
  • Reserved Seating can be arranged to ensure comfort and accessibility; please let us know if you would like seating assigned before arrival.

We’re committed to making your experience as enjoyable and accessible as possible. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions or specific requirements.

Sonic Labs

May 14 @ 7:00 pm 9:00 pm

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 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 composition, making music-making accessible to all. Rooted in teamwork, spontaneity, and sharing, our evenings blend structured techniques with free expression, inviting you to explore the magic of musical creation.

At Sonic Labs, we embrace diverse styles and skills to create vibrant soundscapes, compositions, and immersive experiences. Our sessions are full of surprises – expect the unexpected, from unconventional experiments to moments of pure beauty, and even thrilling chaos. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the world of musical improvisation!

So, bring along your instrument (it can be whatever you like, including your voice!) and start playing.

Free
100 High Street
Dumfries, DG1 2BJ United Kingdom
01387 252435
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Access Information:
 Level Access in rear of building through adjacent close to left-hand side of the Cafe (facing the front of the building). 
To ensure your experience with us is as best as it can be, please do let us know if you have any specific access requirements and we’d be happy to help. Please email Kevin or Sal on: [email protected] or phone 01387 252435 and speak with one of our team. 
We are able to provide walk-throughs of the building before attending our events as well as assign seating before your arrival. 

WRITE at The Stove Cafe

May 7 @ 7:00 pm 9:00 pm

Write poster, with a colourful horizontal stipe through the middle of a beige background

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 character sketch, or a piece of description or dialogue. The key thing is that it will be your words. They’d never have been born if you’d stayed at home that night.

The short piece you write could be practice or a creative outlet. However, it could become the seed of a short story or part of a longer work. We end each friendly and informal session. With the opportunity for some people to read out what they wrote, as a celebration of the new words.

Sessions are expertly guided by thought-provoking prompts, offering dedicated time for free-flowing expression. Afterward, participants have the opportunity to share their creations within supportive groups. They can receive valuable tips to enhance their writing skills and boost confidence. Whether you’re rediscovering the joy of the creative process or seeking inspiration for your existing project, Write fosters a collaborative and experimental environment. Fuel your next big project with the friendly encouragement and creative energy that defines Write.

Open to: everyone! It doesn’t matter whether you’ve never written anything before, or if you’re an established author looking for a brief shot of espresso creativity. It’s not a course, so you can attend any or all sessions, as you wish.

So come along. We’ll provide the inspiration and a supportive group of new friends. All you need to do is bring your pen*, engage your heid, and write!

(* Of course it’s fine to bring a laptop or gadget instead of a pen and paper. Words are words, whatever the medium!)

The Stove Cafe will be serving drinks and nibbles from 6.30pm – 7pm

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: As WRITE! is a very popular event, you must pre-book via Eventbrite to secure a place at this workshop.

Free
100 High Street
Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway DG1 2BJ United Kingdom
01387 252435
View Venue Website
Accessibility Information 
Access to the Building:
  • Level Access is available at the rear of the building through the adjacent close located to the left-hand side of the Café (when facing the front of the building). 
Hearing Loop:
  • We have a hearing loop system installed in the café to support individuals using hearing aids or cochlear implants.
Personalised Assistance:
  • If you have any specific access needs, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate. You can reach Sal at [email protected] or call us at 01387 252435 to speak with a member of our team.
Additional Support Available:
  • Walk-throughs of the building can be arranged prior to your visit so you can familiarise yourself with the space.
  • Reserved Seating can be arranged to ensure comfort and accessibility; please let us know if you would like seating assigned before arrival.

We’re committed to making your experience as enjoyable and accessible as possible. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions or specific requirements.

Open Hoose: Climate Kitchen

April 18 @ 6:00 pm 8:00 pm

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 and everyone!

April’s theme: Growing Season: Foraging, Listening & Planting Together

Jump into Spring with a brilliant gathering of speakers from local organisations involved with growing, gardening and connecting with the plant kingdom. Come along to get a taste for what is going on near you and learn how to get involved this growing season. 

Old Mill Arts will be talking about foraging, what different plants can be used for and Freya Skinner will be bringing a basket of wild finds for folk to see (and taste) for themselves.

There are many community gardens flourishing in the region, and Propagate will be coming along to spread the word and talk about how to get more involved.

Learn about Plant Listening with Tamara Colchester sharing her work connecting people to the natural world around them through walks, foraging and community events.


Finally, we’ll have space for a seed swap. So, come along with any surplus seeds you have and/or have the opportunity to take some seeds back home and get planting!

The speakers will be starting at 6pm. The event will finish around 8pm. Dumfries Climate Kitchen is free to attend, but we will accept CASH DONATIONS on the night to help fund our future events.

100 High Street
Dumfries, DG1 2BJ United Kingdom
01387 252435
View Venue Website
Accessibility Information 

Access to the Building:

  • Level Access is available at the rear of the building through the adjacent close located to the left-hand side of the Café (when facing the front of the building). 

Hearing Loop:

  • We have a hearing loop system installed in the café to support individuals using hearing aids or cochlear implants.

Personalised Assistance:

  • If you have any specific access needs, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate. You can reach Sal at [email protected] or call us at 01387 252435 to speak with a member of our team.

Additional Support Available:

  • Walk-throughs of the building can be arranged prior to your visit so you can familiarise yourself with the space.
  • Reserved Seating can be arranged to ensure comfort and accessibility; please let us know if you would like seating assigned before arrival.

We’re committed to making your experience as enjoyable and accessible as possible. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions or specific requirements.

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