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Talk

'Notorious' Book Launch/Talk/Q&A with Sue Pengelly

Signed copies available to purchase. Cash Only

Wed 18 Nov, 7:30pm
Barnstaple Guildhall

Hear the true stories of the feisty and ingenious local prostitues.

Warrior women who defied the societal norms, told in the...

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Live Music

Blazin Fiddles

Wed 18 Nov, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre

Nearly full

Take three of the Highlands and Islands' finest fiddle players, add outstanding piano and guitar accompaniment, and stir in...

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Live Music

An evening of immersive sound and experimental performance.

Pattern Recognition Presents: Chimehours & Lichon

No Bar. Bring your own!

Sat 21 Nov, 7:00pm
Barnstaple Guildhall

Pattern Recognition is giddy with excitement to welcome Chimehours to Barnstaple Guildhall. For this exciting evening of Dark Folk/...

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Film

Please note: No person under the age of 15 may be admitted to this screening.

THE LUXTON STORY - The Fold & Recluse

+ post-screening Q&A

Wed 25 Nov, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre

Please note this film has been rated 15 by the local Licensing Authority. No person under the age of 15 may be admitted to this...

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Live Music

3 Daft Monkeys

Fri 27 Nov, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre

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Live Music

James Spencer & Rebecca Balzani Barrow - Live At Barnstaple Guildhall

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple,...

Sat 28 Nov, 7:30pm
Barnstaple Guildhall

A night of original music with North Devon based musicians, James Spencer & Rebecca Balzani Barrow.

At the heart of James’...

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Live Music

The Kahunas Live at Barnstaple Guildhall

Doors 7pm.

Fri 04 Dec to Sat 05 Dec
Barnstaple Guildhall
The Kahunas are a powerhouse Electro Folk Rock duo. A melting pot of drums, violin, synthesizers and original lyrical content
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Live Music

Mad Dog Mcrea - DUSK TILL DAWN

Fri 04 Dec, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre

Mad Dog Mcrea - Dusk Till Dawn Tour

Get ready—Mad Dog Mcrea are back at The Plough Arts Centre, and they’re bringing the party...

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Workshops

Workshop

Autumn in Watercolours Workshop (rescheduled from the 14th November).

Suitable for adults and older children 14+. Under 16’s must be...

Sun 22 Nov, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: John Piper This watercolour workshop with artist John Piper will give you a chance to express your creativity with a loose and...
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Workshop

The industrial past. Cornish Tin Mines in Watercolour Workshop

Suitable for adults and older children 14+. Under 16’s must be...

Sat 28 Nov, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: John Piper

Join artist John Piper for a days watercolour painting capturing the iconic engine houses of the tin mines on the...

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Workshop

Christmas Wreath Workshop

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple,...

Tue 01 Dec to Tue 08 Dec
Barnstaple Guildhall

Tutor: Sue Denham

You are invited to join us on a wonderful winter wreath making workshop.

You will make a straw based...

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Workshop

Seed Pod Garden Ornament Pottery Workshop

Suitable for all ages 14+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a...

Sat 09 Jan, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Tutor: Helen McCormick

Join Helen for a fun and creative session where you can learn to make 3 beautiful garden ornaments...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Slow Stitching, abstract, Embroidery Hoop workshop

Suitable for adults and older children 14+. Under 16’s must be...

Fri 22 Jan, 6:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Tutor: Caron Hone

Come along and create a beautiful Embroidery Hoop.

You don't need to know all the technical stitches,...

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Workshop

Along the Seashore in Watercolours

Suitable for adults and older children 14+. Under 16’s must be...

Sat 23 Jan, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: John Piper Come and join Artist John Piper for a day painting sea creatures in a vibrant, loose and striking style of watercolour...
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Workshop

Junk Journalling for beginners

Suitable for all ages, from ages 8 - 108! Under 16’s must be...

Sat 30 Jan, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Tutor: Fiona, of Fizz Designs Arts and Crafts

Junk journalling can be traced back to the 19 th century when people began...

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Workshop

Wet-felt a Landscape or Seascape Workshop

Suitable for adults and older children 14+. Under 16’s must be...

Sat 06 Feb, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Tutor: Penny Rowland Hill of Penygwyn Designs

Using an assortment of brightly coloured wool fibres, learn the fun technique of...

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Workshops
Get involved! Creative workshops in house or at your local school or organisation
Live Events
Theatre, Comedy, Dance, Poetry, Talks, Folk, Jazz, Blues, Rock and World Music
Films
The best range of mainstream, art house and foreign language films in North Devon
Exhibitions
2 galleries. 24 visual arts exhibitions per year. Local and regional artists.
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Opening times

Box Office
Monday: 7-9pm (during term time)
Friday - Saturday:  10am - 4pm
re-opening 6:30pm - close.

Gallery
Wednesday to Saturday: 10am - 4pm
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The Plough Café Bar BistroKitchen & Bar Opening hours

Bar - Wednesday - Saturday: 10am - 2:30pm

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Friday - Saturday: Bar open 1 hour before events

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01/10/2026

We are very grateful to the following local businesses for their support

The National Lottery
Dafforn and Son
Westcountry Maintenance Services Ltd
Glover Stanbury Chartered Accountants
Resurgence Trust
Atlantic Rest Burial
Rangemoors
Westward IT
Philip J Milton
Pee Wee’s Personal Homecare
ImageFitz
Smytham Manor Holiday Park
Jamaica Press
Together Financial Solutions
S&G Carpets Ltd.
Plymouth City Council
JAG Signs
Pearce Homes
Affinity Devon
Torrington Dental Practice
Fab Funky
Tarka Digital
Dartington Crystal
Viva Violins
Mike Wye Associates
Bond Oxborough Phillips
Norman Family Trust
RHS Rosemoor
Tamar Trading Building Supplies
Arlington Court

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Patrons: Sir Michael Morpurgo O.B.E., Jenny Eclair, Sir Andrew Motion, Alistair McGowan, Show of Hands, Ian McMillan, Richard Digance, Tape Face, Dave Kelly

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The Plough Arts Centre is delighted to acknowledge the financial support of: 
Great Torrington Town Council, Torrington Town and Lands Charities, Devon County Council, Torridge District Council, Arts Council England, The UK Culture Recovery Fund, The National Lottery Community Fund, Boshier Hinton, Barnstaple Town Council, Davie Barnstaple Trust, Garfield Weston 

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The Plough Arts Centre Limited,
9–11 Fore Street,
Great Torrington,
Devon, EX38 8HQ

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