What's On

Workshop

Winter Themed Pressed Flower Lanterns

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's.

Sat 07 Nov
 (2 sessions)
Barnstaple Guildhall
Sold out
With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing. Design and create a gorgeous, glowing lantern in your chosen size using pressed...
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Other

National Women’s Register

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

Thu 12 Nov to Thu 10 Jun
 (8 sessions)
Barnstaple Guildhall
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
National Women’s Register is an organisation for all women. NWR is a social organisation and our style is informal and relaxed. Local group...
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Workshop

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

Wet-felting Introductory workshop

Thu 12 Nov, 6:00pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Penny Rowland Hill of Penygwyn Designs Come and create your very own piece of fabric, using an assortment of brightly coloured wool...
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Workshop

Hand Sewing Workshop

Gold and Bead work Embroidery workshop

Please note a £10 materials cost is payable to the tutor on the day

Fri 13 Nov, 10:00am
The Plough Arts Centre
Learn how to create richly embellished embroidery using beads, metallic threads and introductory bead and goldwork techniques, including...
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Workshop

No Sew Christmas Decorations

Fabric Christmas Wreaths workshop

Please note a £15 materials cost is payable to the tutor on the day

Fri 13 Nov, 1:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Create a colourful no-sew Christmas wreath inspired by traditional rag rugging. Showing you how to reuse recycled fabrics and festive...
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Talk

Pete Newell - Artist

Part of Signposts and Departures exhibition by Pete Newell in the gallery

Fri 13 Nov, 6:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Pete’s talk will explore the themes and ideas behind the work exhibited. There will be particular emphasis on the role direct drawing has...
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Workshop

Autumn in Watercolours Workshop

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's. For wheelchair users, the Guildhall is wheelchair accessible through a side entrance with level access.

Sat 14 Nov, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: John Piper This watercolour workshop with artist John Piper will give you a chance to express your creativity with a loose and...
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Live Music

Emily Slade

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's. For wheelchair users, the Guildhall is wheelchair accessible through a side entrance with level access.

Sat 14 Nov, 7:30pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
Emily Slade is one of Britain's foremost fingerstyle guitarists. Emily took up the acoustic guitar at the age of nine, making her stage...
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Workshop

Christmas Rag Wreath Workshop

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's. For wheelchair users, the Guildhall is wheelchair accessible through a side entrance with level access.

Sun 15 Nov, 12:00pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Caron Hone Come along and make a beautiful " Rag Wreath for life". Made using, recycled materials, and incorporated onto a metal...
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Live Music

Amanita Grove Collective - Sounds of Peace and Joy

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's. For wheelchair users, the Guildhall is wheelchair accessible through a side entrance with level access.

Sun 15 Nov, 6:00pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
In these challenging times when much of the world is in flux with uncertainty and significant shifts, music can be a unifying and positive...
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Exhibition

In the gallery

Colin Porter

Wed 18 Nov to Tue 24 Nov
 (6 dates)
The Plough Arts Centre
Colin’s art practice explores in a broader, eclectic way our connections with nature. Performance, word, music are all part of the...
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Live Music

Blazin Fiddles

Wed 18 Nov, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Take three of the Highlands and Islands' finest fiddle players, add outstanding piano and guitar accompaniment, and stir in more than 25...
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Workshop

Hand Sewing Workshop

Working with Wool Felt workshop

Please note a £10 materials cost is payable to the tutor on the day

Fri 20 Nov, 10:00am
The Plough Arts Centre
Discover the versatility of wool felt through appliqué, layering and decorative stitching. Learn techniques for creating crisp shapes,...
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Workshop

No Sew Christmas Decorations

Fabric Christmas Trees workshop

Please note a £6 materials cost is payable to the tutor on the day

Fri 20 Nov, 1:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Spend a festive afternoon creating a charming fabric Christmas tree using a selection of seasonal fabrics and decorative embellishments...
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Live Theatre

Theatre Workhouse Scratch Nights

Fri 09 Oct to Wed 16 Dec
 (3 performances)
Barnstaple Guildhall
Come and see new theatre as it develops. A range of local companies, sharing works in progress. If you are interested in sharing work at...
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Workshop

Christmas Tree and Angel Mosaic Workshop

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

Sat 21 Nov, 1:00pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Juliette Hayward Come along and enjoy an afternoon of mosaic. Make your very own Christmas Tree & Angel from upcycled, broken...
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Live Dance

Inspire Dance Festival

Sat 21 Nov, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Dance companies, schools, organisations, and individuals of all ages and abilities share their passion for dance in a jam packed evening of...
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12A
Film

Doctor Who: The Satan Pit

Mon 23 Nov, 7:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Celebrate Doctor Who Day with an exclusive big-screen event marking 20 years of the Tenth Doctor and Rose Tyler. For the first time ever in...
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Exhibition

On the Artists' Wall

DOVES - Rosie Burns

Wed 25 Nov to Sat 02 Jan
 (20 dates)
The Plough Arts Centre
Rosie Burns is a painter, printmaker, illustrator and teacher. Her work is a vibrant exploration of light, life, and the interplay between...
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Workshop

Hand Sewing Workshop

Christmas Redwork workshop

Please note a £5 materials cost is payable to the tutor on the day

Fri 27 Nov, 10:00am
The Plough Arts Centre
Explore the timeless elegance of festive redwork embroidery while refining line work, composition and decorative stitch techniques. Ideal...
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Workshop

No Sew Christmas Decorations

Hanging Christmas Decorations workshop

Please note a £10 materials cost is payable to the tutor on the day

Fri 27 Nov, 1:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Create personalised Christmas decorations while learning a variety of simple hand-sewing and decorative embroidery stitches. Using festive...
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Live Music

3 Daft Monkeys

Fri 27 Nov, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
3 Daft Monkeys 25th anniversary double set show Based in Cornwall but reaching across continents, 3 Daft Monkeys are a genre-defying folk-...
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Workshop

The industrial past. Cornish Tin Mines in Watercolour Workshop

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's. For wheelchair users, the Guildhall is wheelchair accessible through a side entrance with level access.

Sat 28 Nov, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: John Piper Join artist John Piper for a days watercolour painting capturing the iconic engine houses of the tin mines on the Cornish...
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Live Music

James Spencer & Rebecca Balzani Barrow - Live At Barnstaple Guildhall

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's. For wheelchair users, the Guildhall is wheelchair accessible through a side entrance with level access.

Sat 28 Nov, 7:30pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
A night of original music with North Devon based musicians, James Spencer & Rebecca Balzani Barrow. At the heart of James’ songs are...
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Workshop

Christmas Wreath Workshop

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's. For wheelchair users, the Guildhall is wheelchair accessible through a side entrance with level access.

Tue 01 Dec to Tue 08 Dec
 (2 sessions)
Barnstaple Guildhall
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...
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Exhibition

In the gallery

Plough Christmas Makers Market

Every Weds - Sat 10am - 4pm and before evening events

Wed 02 Dec to Sat 19 Dec
 (13 dates)
The Plough Arts Centre
The Gallery will be showcasing tempting hand made art and crafts from local makers and artists. In addition to the opportunity to buy some...
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Live Music

The Kahunas Live at Barnstaple Guildhall

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's. For wheelchair users, the Guildhall is wheelchair accessible through a side entrance with level access.

Fri 04 Dec to Sat 05 Dec
 (2 performances)
Barnstaple Guildhall
The Kahunas are a powerhouse Electro Folk Rock duo. A melting pot of drums, violin, synthesizers and original lyrical content Blending...
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Live Music

Will Varley

Sat 05 Dec, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Singer-songwriter Will Varley embarks on a UK winter tour this November, bringing his remarkable songwriting and captivating live show to...
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Workshop

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

Wet-felted Bottle/Gift Bag Workshop

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's. For wheelchair users, the Guildhall is wheelchair accessible through a side entrance with level access.

Thu 10 Dec, 6:00pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Penny Rowland Hill of Penygwyn Designs Come and create your very own piece of fabric, using an assortment of brightly coloured wool...
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Live Music

Folk - Rock - Political protest songs for the modern day

Beans on Toast

Fri 11 Dec, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Celebrated folk troubadour Beans on Toast heads out on his annual winter tour. Part concert, part gathering, every Beans on Toast show is a...
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Workshop

Weave a Willow Festive Star and Reindeer Decoration

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's. For wheelchair users, the Guildhall is wheelchair accessible through a side entrance with level access.

Sat 12 Dec
 (2 sessions)
Barnstaple Guildhall
Sold out
Tutor: Lucy Turner On this 3-hour workshop, you will learn the basic technique and skills to weave a five-pointed star and a reindeer...
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Workshop

Winter Solstice Goddess Pottery Sculpture Workshop

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's. For wheelchair users, the Guildhall is wheelchair accessible through a side entrance with level access.

Sun 13 Dec, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Nearly full
Tutor: Helen McCormick To celebrate the Winter Solstice, this workshop invites you to create your own Winter Goddess sculpture from...
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Live Theatre

David Mynne (founder member of Kneehigh Theatre) present: A Christmas Carol

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's. For wheelchair users, the Guildhall is wheelchair accessible through a side entrance with level access.

Sun 13 Dec, 7:30pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
Joy to all mankind... Bah! Spend an evening in the company of a mean, tight-fisted, squeezing, grasping, clutching old miser. Bah! Watch...
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Live Music

Small Town Jones + Special guests

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple, due to essential building works at St Anne's. For wheelchair users, the Guildhall is wheelchair accessible through a side entrance with level access.

Fri 18 Dec to Sat 19 Dec
 (2 performances)
Barnstaple Guildhall
Join Small Town Jones and band for a cozy evening of beautiful melodic and mesmerising indie folk soul infused songs from Small Town Jones...
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