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Haunted History Tour

Barnstaple Town & Workhouse Haunted History Tour

Age advisory 14+

Thu 18 Sep, 7:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Walking Haunted History Tour of old Barnstaple with Susan Pengelly. True stories of how people lived a wretched existance in the...

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Music - Cabaret

Where It All Began: A Musical Homecoming with Debbie Kent, John Bangham & friends

Cabaret + balcony seating

Fri 19 Sep, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre

For one night only - Join Debbie Kent, John Bangham and friends for an unforgettable evening of original music and eclectic covers as...

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Film

Touching the Void

Sat 20 Sep, 4:45pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Don't miss the chance to meet Simon Yates of Touching the Void on 20 September 8pm and get 30% off your film ticket* ! Kevin MacDonald's ('...
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Talk

Simon Yates of Touching the Void – My Mountain Life

Sat 20 Sep, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre

A fascinating and humorous evening, acclaimed by both regular theatre patrons and outdoor enthusiasts alike!


On the...

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Workshop - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Cake & Craft. Leaf Dishes

Wed 24 Sep, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing.

Create seasonal leaf shaped trinket dishes.

Embracing the charm of...

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Music

Rakes Adrift

Fri 26 Sep, 7:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Featuring fiddle, melodeon, banjo, guitar, whistle and bodhran, ‘Rakes Adrift’ combine traditional and contemporary music and song to...
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Music - Acoustic

Swimbridge Consort “Love, lute and longing”

Sat 27 Sep, 7:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Welcome to 1600s London as we share music inspired by the blazing passionate words of John Donne. Celebrate the astonishment of life and...
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Music

Rosa Rebecka

Sat 04 Oct, 7:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Drawing on the strands of her mixed heritage and the traditions of her adopted land, Devon-based Swedish singer/songwriter Rosa Rebecka...

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Workshops

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Wet-felting Introductory workshop

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

Wed 17 Sep, 6:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Tutor: Penny Rowland Hill of Pengwyn Designs

Come and create your very own piece of fabric, using an assortment of brightly...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Bread Basket Willow Weaving Workshop

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

Sat 20 Sep, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Tutor: Jane Welsh

On this workshop you will make a useful round basket suitable for bread or fruit.

There will be a...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Harvest festival Still Life in Watercolours

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

Sat 20 Sep, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Tutor: John Piper

Join Artist John Piper for a day’s watercolour painting.

A chance to sketch and paint a still life...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Hedgehog Mosaic Workshop

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

Sat 27 Sep, 2:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Tutor: Juliette Hayward

Come along and enjoy an afternoon of mosaic.

Make a beautiful hedgehog from upcycled, broken...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

AUTUMN WORKSHOP SERIES @The Plough

Mindful Macrame & Contemporary Fibre Art Workshop

Lead by Contemporary Artist and Tutor Lorna Green

Fri 03 Oct, 10:00am
The Plough Arts Centre
The Plough's Autumn creative workshop programme opens with an un missable session with contemporary artist and tutor Lorna Green of Maud...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Tataki zome printed neck scarf/fabric gift wrap

Sat 04 Oct, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Tutor: Annabel Hill of Appledore Print Studio.

Come and get messy printing your own scarf from pounding actual leaves and...

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Workshop

Find Your Voice Singing Workshop with Rosa Rebecka

Sat 04 Oct, 4:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Find Your Voice Singing Workshop with Rosa Rebecka (with a chance to perform later as part of Rebecka’s gig at 7.30pm).

Release...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY - Special workshop

Hand Made Sketchbook Workshop with Inky Play!

Lead by Artist and Illustrator Emma Johnson

Fri 10 Oct, 10:00am
The Plough Arts Centre
The Plough's Autumn workshop series features a special workshop lead by Artist and Illustrator Emma Johnson. Come and made a delighful Hand...
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Workshops
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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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