The Stove NetworkCan 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 […]
This month, we are screening Silence, a film by Pat Collins with Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhríde. Silence | Pat Collins |2012 | 87 mins | Ireland | English | PG A sound-recordist, leaves Berlin and returns to his native Donegal to record landscapes free from man-made noise. But throughout his journey, he is drawn into […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
