Events and Workshops Diary - 12/2025

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Tuesday 2nd Dec
6:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop

Plough Playwright Café

Suitable for all ages 14+.

Join our welcoming monthly meet-up for playwrights and aspiring writers. 
Each session offers fun and stimulating writing exercises, the chance to share your work in table reads, and constructive group feedback. 
Whether you're developing a new script or just starting...
6:45pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Wellbeing

Please note booking information

Moon Circle

A monthly space to connect, reflect and empower your true self at ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing.

A women's circle offers us a place to step out of the pressures of daily life and into a place of connection, reflection and wisdom in the tradition of our ancient ancestors, enabling us to reconnect with the power of the wild feminine...
Wednesday 3rd Dec
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Cake & Craft. Christmas Centrepiece

With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing.

Craft a seasonal centrepiece from natural materials to decorate your Christmas table. 

Our monthly craft and chat sessions offer a friendly, welcoming space to connect with others over a creative activity. Join us and try a new...
6:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Wellbeing

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Crystal Sound Bath Meditation

This wonderful Crystal Sound Bath Meditation combines the soothing energy of Crystals with the healing tones of a Sound Bath to provide the perfect opportunity for you to relax and recharge.

We ask that you arrive at 6:20pm so you are settled for a 6:30pm start, the session ends at 7:...
Thursday 4th Dec
5:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Writing for Performance (8-18 yrs)

This exciting new term of creative writing workshops will be will give young people tools and skill development across a variety of creative and performative writing, such as poetry, songwriting, writing for film, developing narrative, writing comedy, improvisation to script, writing characters...
7:00pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Festive Candle Making Workshop

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

Tutor: Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery and Healing

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

You will learn how to Choose your wick size and centre it

Blending essential oils

Hand pouring

Decorating

All materials will...
7:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Poetry/Spoken Word

Plough Storytelling Circle

First Thursday of every month at ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Since people began to talk they have gathered around fires and listened to stories, and although we cannot provide the fire, we can give you the opportunity to enjoy that very human experience.

The Plough Storytelling Circle is a lively, forum for listening to and telling stories. Folk...
Friday 5th Dec
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

North Devon Arts

A Painting Masterclass with Hester Berry.

Please note booking information.

North Devon Arts are delighted to announce we are organising a masterclass with renowned painter, Hester Berry. 

During this masterclass, Hester will demonstrate her approach to landscape painting.

Participants will have the opportunity to either watch and ask questions, or to...
7:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Haunted History Tour

Barnstaple Bygone Brothel Tour

Age advisory 16+

A walking tour with Susan Pengelly of 'Haunted History Tours of Devon', sharing true stories of Barnstaple's bygone Brothels in all their grubby and gritty glory.

Please be aware the detail, in places, is not spared!

Tours starts at ThePlough@StAnne's, Paternoster Row, Barnstaple...
8:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Music

Voodoo Room: A Night of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream

Celebrating the Legends: Hendrix, Clapton & Cream

Get ready for a night of pure rock power as Voodoo Room returns to blow the roof off The Plough once again! This phenomenal power trio pays electrifying tribute to

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Saturday 6th Dec
10:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Seniors (14-18 years)

START TIME TBC

A new term, new time and new teacher! We welcome new participants, regardless of experience! 

Young people join our Senior Youth Theatre company at around 14 years old, where they will explore experimental theatre, comedic acting, pantomime, new writing, classic theatre, community...
10:30am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop

Plough Writers

Tutor Lizzie Bauer will host these workshops, perfect for those who wish to develop their creative writing skills.

The Plough Writers are into our 2nd year of pen-play! Always keen to welcome newcomers, our monthly-meet-ups draw on literary sources first, before unleashing our

...
11:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Middlies (11-14 yrs)

START TIME TBC

This popular group is excited for its second year of contemporary drama and theatre for young people aged 11-14 ish years! Places go quickly, booking is essential! 

FREE Taster session available to new students.

  • 11-14 years
  • 13 Sep - 13 Dec (No session on 26 Oct
    • ...
12:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

PYT Infants (5-7 years)

START TIME TBC

Fun and friendly weekly workshops and exciting performance opportunities - Plough Youth Theatre is the place to be! Learn new skills, make friends and take to the stage!

FREE Taster session available to new students.

  • Young performers 5 - 7 years
  • 13 Sep - 13 Dec (
    • ...
1:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Juniors (8-11 years)

START TIME TBC

Fun and friendly weekly workshops and exciting performance opportunities - Plough Youth Theatre is the place to be!
Develop your performance skills, make friends, be part of a vibrant community of young people and take to the stage!

These sessions aim to be inclusive,...
3:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Creative Dance (8-16 yrs)

START TIMES TBC

These popular classes give young people the opportunity to express themselves, tell stories and learn performance skills through a variety of dance styles and genres. Relaxed and fun, with exciting performance opportunities.

The participants will also be able to choreograph and devise...
7:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Music - Folk Rock

The Kahunas Autumn / Winter Tour

Indie folk rock duo, The Kahunas bring hypnotic Waa Waa driven violin riffs on top of a driving dance beat. Melodic harmonies and vocals, original lyrical content & digeridoo loops.

The pair have been writing, recording and performing together for nearly 4 years. 

...
8:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Comedy

Andy Parsons: Please #@!$ off to Mars

Life is hard. Come and have a laugh about it. 

 

After his nationwide critical-smash sellout 2023/24 Tour, Andy is back with a brand-new show. As seen on Netflix, Amazon Prime, BBC iPlayer, Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week and his 2025 NextUp standup special. 

 ...
Sunday 7th Dec
5:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Music - Folk Rock

The Kahunas Autumn / Winter Tour

Indie folk rock duo, The Kahunas bring hypnotic Waa Waa driven violin riffs on top of a driving dance beat. Melodic harmonies and vocals, original lyrical content & digeridoo loops.

The pair have been writing, recording and performing together for nearly 4 years. 

...
Wednesday 10th Dec
6:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Wheel of the year seasonal celebration - Yule

With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing.

Honour the longest night and celebrate the return of the Sun with an evening of meditation and reflection, learning about the traditions of Yule and sharing old stories by candlelight. 

Join us every Wednesday and bridge the...
Thursday 11th Dec
2:00pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Other

National Women’s Register

NWR (National Women’s Register) is a registered charity operating throughout Great Britain connecting women through discussions and activities.

National Women’s Register is an organisation for all women.

NWR is a social organisation and our style is informal and relaxed. Local group and online activities offer conversation, friendship and fun.

Our lively minded members are interested in everything and talk about anything...
5:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Writing for Performance (8-18 yrs)

This exciting new term of creative writing workshops will be will give young people tools and skill development across a variety of creative and performative writing, such as poetry, songwriting, writing for film, developing narrative, writing comedy, improvisation to script, writing characters...
Friday 12th Dec
7:00pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Wellbeing

Gong Bath Meditation

Please note booking information

Please contact Karen to book your space at this event as spaces are limited.

Karen would like to invite you to a Gong Bath Meditation at ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple, a beautiful building dating back to the early 14th century with amazing acoustics, perfect for a gong bath...
7:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
PG
Film

The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long!

+ warm up your voice at 7pm with Debbie Kent!

Step up and join us for a fun and festive Singalong Screening of The Greatest Showman.
 
Warm up your vocals beforehand with sensational singer Debbie Kent and sing hits like “This Is Me” and “The Greatest Show” alongside fellow fans. Costumes...
Saturday 13th Dec
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Winter Wonderland in Acrylics

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

Tutor:  John Piper
 
Get into the Christmas spirit with this acrylic painting workshop with Artist John Piper, inspired by the Chronicles of Narnia.  
Full step by step tuition throughout to help you create your own version of this iconic snow scene through...
10:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Seniors (14-18 years)

START TIME TBC

A new term, new time and new teacher! We welcome new participants, regardless of experience! 

Young people join our Senior Youth Theatre company at around 14 years old, where they will explore experimental theatre, comedic acting, pantomime, new writing, classic theatre, community...
11:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Poetry/Spoken Word

North Devon Poetry Stanza

Please note booking information

The North Devon Poetry Stanza is formed in the main of members of the national Poetry Society, of which it is a local chapter.

It is a closed group but if you would like to join please contact the coordinator, Mark Haworth-Booth - markhaworthbooth@gmail.com
11:00am - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Middlies (11-14 yrs)

START TIME TBC

This popular group is excited for its second year of contemporary drama and theatre for young people aged 11-14 ish years! Places go quickly, booking is essential! 

FREE Taster session available to new students.

  • 11-14 years
  • 13 Sep - 13 Dec (No session on 26 Oct
    • ...
12:30pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

PYT Infants (5-7 years)

START TIME TBC

Fun and friendly weekly workshops and exciting performance opportunities - Plough Youth Theatre is the place to be! Learn new skills, make friends and take to the stage!

FREE Taster session available to new students.

  • Young performers 5 - 7 years
  • 13 Sep - 13 Dec (
    • ...
1:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Juniors (8-11 years)

START TIME TBC

Fun and friendly weekly workshops and exciting performance opportunities - Plough Youth Theatre is the place to be!
Develop your performance skills, make friends, be part of a vibrant community of young people and take to the stage!

These sessions aim to be inclusive,...
3:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Creative Dance (8-16 yrs)

START TIMES TBC

These popular classes give young people the opportunity to express themselves, tell stories and learn performance skills through a variety of dance styles and genres. Relaxed and fun, with exciting performance opportunities.

The participants will also be able to choreograph and devise...
4:00pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Christmas Wreath Workshop

Tutor:  Sue Denham

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

You will make a straw based wreath and then cover it with beautiful local foliage to make a stunning wreath for your door.

*Fairy lights are available for an additional £2....
Sunday 14th Dec
10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Weave a Willow Scandi Star

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

Tutor:  Lucy Turner

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

Perfect for the festive season, hang from a ceiling, on a wall, gate, door, or above a fireplace.

Looks lovely decorated at...
1:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Workshop - Visual Arts

Weave a Willow Scandi Star

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

Tutor:  Lucy Turner

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

Perfect for the festive season, hang from a ceiling, on a wall, gate, door, or above a fireplace.

Looks lovely decorated at...
Wednesday 17th Dec
6:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Unspecified

Wellbeing Wednesday

Wellbeing Wednesday: Sacred Drum Circle with Zara Tricconet

A safe space, a link to support, community and spiritual guidance through the use of meditation incorporating sound and drum journeying taking you into unseen realms to meet with guides and spirit helpers.

Song, toning and mantra are brought in to support us as we channel our

...
Thursday 18th Dec
5:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
Workshop - Youth Theatre

Autumn Term 2025

PYT Writing for Performance (8-18 yrs)

This exciting new term of creative writing workshops will be will give young people tools and skill development across a variety of creative and performative writing, such as poetry, songwriting, writing for film, developing narrative, writing comedy, improvisation to script, writing characters...
Friday 19th Dec
2:00pm - The Plough Arts Centre
12A
Film

John Cleese Packs It In

One 85-year-old Man, 5 Countries, 16 Cities, 23 shows, 6 weeks. Will he make it home … or is this the end of the road?

One of the most recognisable figures in British comedy, John Cleese’s career spans six decades - from his early days with the Cambridge...
7:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Music

Small Town Jones + Special guests

Doors open at 7pm.

Join Small Town Jones and band for two cozy evenings of beautiful melodic and mesmerising indie folk soul infused songs from Small Town Jones at ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple.

Returning now for the 5th year, this beautiful event has become a firm favourite in all that

...
Saturday 20th Dec
7:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Music

Small Town Jones + Special guests

Doors open at 7pm.

Join Small Town Jones and band for two cozy evenings of beautiful melodic and mesmerising indie folk soul infused songs from Small Town Jones at ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple.

Returning now for the 5th year, this beautiful event has become a firm favourite in all that

...

December 2025

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