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What's going on up there?? - Gallery Roof Renovations

We're making improvements to our Gallery space to replace the roof and fix the leaks.

The Gallery will be closed from 3 November 2025 for these works to take place. The rest of the building will be open as usual. Keep an eye on our socials for more exciting updates!

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Talk

Rave New World Live!

Thu 20 Nov, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre

Take a strobe down memory lane for a euphoric hit of rave nostalgia mixing spoken word, big screen visuals. satirical panel shows, song...

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Film

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

Fri 21 Nov, 2:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE, the cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter...
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Music - Folk

Nex'T'Nothin

Bar available. Cash preferred.

Fri 21 Nov, 7:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Formed in 1987, Nex’T’Nothin have been writing and performing original songs for over 37 years.

Writing in a mixture of styles...

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Music

An evening of immersive sound and experimental performance, where ritual, raw electronics, and nature-inspired improvisation converge.

Pattern Recognition presents: Keith Seatman & Bellprover with SHIN and The Burning Trestle

Doors open at 7pm. Bar available. Cash preferred.

Sat 22 Nov, 7:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Pattern Recognition returns to ThePlough@StAnne's for another night of experimental electronics, spoken word, and improvised sound. Four...

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Music

Bottled Blondie

Sat 22 Nov, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre

Get ready to relive the glitter, grit, and glamour of one of the most...

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Workshop - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Cake & Craft. Christmas Crackers

Wed 26 Nov, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing.

Create personalised crackers for the Christmas table. We’ll be crafting...

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Workshop - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Reiki Nidra

Wed 26 Nov, 6:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing.

You will begin the session with gentle breathwork to connect with the body...

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Film

NT Live: The Fifth Step

Fri 28 Nov
The Plough Arts Centre
by David Ireland
directed by Finn den Hertog
Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and...
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Workshops

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Bags of Fun! Wet Felting Workshop

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

Sat 29 Nov to Sat 17 Jan
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: Penny Rowland Hill of Penygwyn Designs Using wet felting techniques, you will learn the principles of how to create a 3D form in...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Festive Candle Making Workshop

Suitable for ages 13+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a...

Thu 04 Dec, 7:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Nearly full

Tutor: Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery and Healing

In this workshop you’ll be creating two natural, essential oil candles....

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Festive Workshop @ THE PLOUGH

Cheerful Christmas Wreath Making!

Tutor Jane Davies

Sun 07 Dec, 1:00pm
The Gallery at The Plough Arts Centre

Nearly full

Come and join experienced guide Jane Davies and select from an array of festive foliage to create a stunning and unique Christmas Wreath...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Winter Wonderland in Acrylics

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

Sat 13 Dec, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: John Piper Get into the Christmas spirit with this acrylic painting workshop with Artist John Piper, inspired by the Chronicles of...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Christmas Wreath Workshop

Sat 13 Dec, 4:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Nearly full

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 - Visual Arts

Weave a Willow Scandi Star

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

Sun 14 Dec
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Tutor: Lucy Turner

On this 2.5 hour workshop, you will learn the basic techniques and skills to create a large stylish...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Introduction to Acrylics 3 week course

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

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

Tutor: John Piper

This 3 week course (Saturdays 10-24 January, 10am-4pm) will take you through the basics of painting in...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Owl Mosaic Workshop

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

Sat 17 Jan, 2:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Tutor: Juliette Hayward

Come along and enjoy an afternoon of mosaic.

Make a beautiful owl from upcycled, broken crockery...

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Monday: 7-9pm (during term time)
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re-opening 6:30pm - close.

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EXHIBITION OPENING: DIALOGUES - Sculptural Works by members of CAMP
26/09/2025

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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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