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We're sad to announce that The Plough Arts Centre will be closed from 1 January to 31 March,

and The Plough @ St Anne's in Barnstaple is now also closed until April 2021.

See our press release for full details. 

Arts Centre video goes viral

18 December 2020

A short video produced for The Plough Arts Centre in Great Torrington to explain to customers its covid safety measures has already reached nearly 14,000 people on Facebook alone, after just over a week online.

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The Plough Arts Centre supports local artists and businesses with Christmas programme

14 December 2020

The Plough Arts Centre in Great Torrington has launched an ambitious programme of Christmas events in a bid to draw more people to the historic North Devon town, and support local artists and performers.

The Plough's traditional Christmas Craft Fair returns on 15-17 December with loads of handmade gifts, cards and decorations, beautifully hand-made by local artists and makers.

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Ploughcappella celebrates 20 Years of Harmony - United in Song!

17 November 2020

PRESS INFORMATION:  Tues 17 Nov 2020

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The 5th of November - in retrospect - not the best day to reopen The Plough.......

6 November 2020

3 Nov 2020                         Press Information for immediate use

The Plough Arts Centre Re-Closes!

After planning to reopen with a bang on Bonfire Night with a flurry of national comedians, films, music, exhibitions, and workshops The Plough Arts Centre in Great Torrington, Devon is now making plans to remain closed at least until 10 Dec.

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The Plough Arts Centre Reopens!

29 October 2020

After being closed for almost eight months and being forced to implement extensive redundancies, The Plough Arts Centre in Great Torrington is about to reopen with a bang on Bonfire Night, with a busy but socially-distanced programme of live events, film screenings, exhibitions and workshops.

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The Plough reveals some rare good news and a plea for volunteers

1 October 2020

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The Plough Arts Centre Confirms Redundancies But Plans To Reopen ASAP

5 September 2020

The Plough Arts Centre’s Chair, John Eeles has just announced “Following a consultation period during the summer, it is with deep regret that trustees of the Registered Charity have been left with no choice but to make 15 highly valued members of staff redundant, as the only course of action likely to give the organisation a fair chance of survival in the medium term. Many of the staff have been long serving and through no fault of their own have now lost their jobs which is distressing for all concerned.”

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Plough Warns of Likely Redundancies

20 July 2020

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The Plough Arts Centre’s Chair, John Eeles has just announced “It is with real sadness and regret that the trustees of The Plough Arts Centre, which is a Registered Charity, have today been forced to issue 'warning of redundancy' notices to our loyal staff.”

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‘Power The Plough’ fundraising and new grants provide much needed good news for all who value the arts in North Devon!

"We'll be back!" posters in front of the Plough
26 March 2020

Back on the first of February 2020, The Plough Arts Centre announced that it was facing financial difficulties due to a gradual rise in core costs and a long term decline in its core income. Although audiences had risen by 55% in five years, it was facing an uncertain future and running a deficit, which threatened to close the much loved venue in Great Torrington.

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Plough Arts Centre sets sights on becoming accessible for ALL performers

31 October 2017

 Press Release 31 October 2017

Plough Arts Centre sets sights on becoming accessible for ALL performers

Steph Hurley has Cerebral Palsy but that doesn’t stop the 22 year old from performing on stage at her favourite space, The Plough Arts Centre.

Recently she was also a bit of a film star appearing alongside John Cooper Clarke and dancers from the Candoco Dance Company in a video to support The Plough’s bid for funding to help them become accessible for ALL performers.

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9–11 Fore Street,
Great Torrington,
Devon, EX38 8HQ

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