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 adults and older children 14+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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...

Wednesday 3rd Dec

10:00am - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Workshop - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Cake & Craft. Christmas Centrepiece

Moving Meditation

With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing.

Moving meditation is a relaxing session combining gentle movement, breath work and guided meditation followed by a friendly gathering over tea and cake.

Movement helps us prepare for meditation by bringing our focus into our...

6:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Workshop - Wellbeing

Crystal Sound Bath Meditation

Please note booking information

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

7:00pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Workshop

Festive Candle Making Workshop

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

Tutor: Sarah Ward

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 be provided including glass jars...

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

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...

Saturday 6th Dec

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.

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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.

Join us as we acknowledge the turning of the wheel of the year and learn about the traditional ways our ancestors would have celebrated the seasonal festivals followed by tea, chat and seasonal cake.

Join us every Wednesday...

Thursday 11th Dec

2:00pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Unspecified

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...

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...

Saturday 13th Dec

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

Wednesday 17th Dec

6:30pm - ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Workshop - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Bach Flower Remedies for coming up to Christmas

Tutor: Lilias Drummond

It's a great time of the year but it comes with its 'issues'.

There are remedies for overwhelm and the feeling that 'its all too much', for that sense of apprehension and the worry about how much it is all going to cost.

Something to help when you...