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The Stove Network Podcast
The Stove Network is an arts and community organisation in the heart of Dumfries High Street. We’re a cafe, a meeting place and an arts & events venue with a diverse programme stretching across music and literature, visual and public art, film and theatre, to town planning, architecture and design.We use arts and creativity to encourage, to gather, learn and bring life back to our town centre. We see the arts not as something solely for an ‘arts audience’ but rather as a vital contribution to society on all fronts.At the heart of everything we do is a love for our town and wider region. As the only arts-led development trust in Scotland, we work alongside our local authority, community organisations, local businesses and charities to create a vision for the future of Dumfries High Street. We’re aiming to create a place where culture, community and enterprise work hand-in-hand to support a new vision of the High Street. Our podcast features exclusive content, interviews, news and more. Stay updated by hitting 'follow' or 'subscribe'.
The Stove Network Podcast
Episode 3: Spotlight with A' the Airts | What We Do Now
Yvonne Barber, Centre Manager at A’ the Airts, speaks about her work leading one of Dumfries and Galloway’s most vibrant community arts centres. A’ the Airts has become a cultural hub for the area, offering a rich programme of arts, crafts, events, and activities for all ages.
Set in a town renowned for its traditional knitted textiles, the centre celebrates and revitalises Sanquhar’s creative heritage. Under Yvonne’s leadership, A’ the Airts has played a key role in making Sanquhar a must-visit destination, driving both artistic innovation and community pride.
What We Do Now (WWDN) is a creative placemaking network based in Dumfries & Galloway. We bring together artists and community organizations to co-create projects, shape local plans, share knowledge, and foster enterprise, driving positive change through collaboration.
Find out more here: https://whatwedonow.scot/