What's On

Live Music

In aid of Earth Action North Devon

Swimbridge Consort "As the river runs"

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 17 Oct, 7:30pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
Join us for an uplifting evening of beautiful choral works meandering through 1000 years from the spiritual spring of Hildegard von Bingen...
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Workshop

Zarzo Basket Willow Weaving 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 18 Oct, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Jane Welsh This is a one day workshop to make a distinctive and decorative Zarzo basket which makes a beautiful fruit or flower...
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Exhibition

On the Artists' Wall

Ceramics by Eilean Eland / Paintings by Sarah Lockett

Wed 21 Oct to Sat 21 Nov
 (20 dates)
The Plough Arts Centre
Ceramics by Eilean Eland Eilean Hooper-Greenhill Eland is a ceramic sculptor. She studied sculpture initially at Reading University and...
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Live Music

Nerina Pallot - Solo

Wed 21 Oct, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Following her acclaimed Royal Albert Hall performance celebrating 25 years in music, Brit and Ivor Novello-nominated singer-songwriter...
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Workshop

Hand Sewing Workshop

Halloween workshop

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

Fri 23 Oct, 10:00am
The Plough Arts Centre
Create a spooky seasonal embroidery design while exploring decorative stitches, embroidered lettering, padded stitches and simple three-...
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Film

Sense and Sensibility

Fri 23 Oct to Sat 07 Nov
 (3 screenings)
The Plough Arts Centre
From Focus Features and Working Title comes an irresistible new take on Jane Austen's iconic Sense and Sensibility: a charming, witty, and...
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Live Comedy

Paul Sinha: 2 Sinha Lifetime

Priority booking for Supporters only until 17 April 9:00am!

Fri 23 Oct, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Paul Sinha returned to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2025 after a dramatic 2023 that saw him booking a ticket to Edinburgh’s Royal Infirmary half...
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Live Comedy

Live Nation presents

The Comedy Store

Sat 24 Oct to Sat 28 Nov
 (2 performances)
The Plough Arts Centre
The Plough Arts Centre is one of only nine UK venues to be chosen by The Comedy Store, London. With nearly 40 years’ experience in the...
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Haunted History Tour

Witchy & Weird Haunted History Tour

Age advisory 14+

Thu 29 Oct, 7:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
A guided walking tour with Susan Pengelly of 'Haunted History Tours of Devon', hearing true tales of witchcraft, strange deaths, ghosts and...
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Workshop

Hand Sewing Workshop

Bonfire Night workshop

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

Fri 30 Oct, 10:00am
The Plough Arts Centre
Discover how colour, metallic threads, beads and embellishments create sparkle, movement and dramatic light effects. Learn techniques for...
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Workshop

Terracotta Gargoyles for your garden/home

Please note: The event will take place at Bridge Hall, Barnstaple, EX31 1EU, due to essential building works at St Anne's. For wheelchair users, Bridge Hall is wheelchair accessible with level access.

Sat 31 Oct, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: Helen McCormick This pottery workshop is designed to be a relaxed, friendly space where you can meet new people and have the...
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Workshop

Weave a Willow Stag or Deer Head

Please note: The event will take place at Bridge Hall, Barnstaple, EX31 1EU, due to essential building works at St Anne's. For wheelchair users, Bridge Hall is wheelchair accessible with level access.

Sat 31 Oct, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Nearly full
Tutor: Lucy Turner On this full day workshop, you will learn the basic techniques and skills to create a stunning Stag or Deer head. An eye...
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Workshop

Christmas Wreath Pottery Workshop

Please note: The event will take place at Bridge Hall, Barnstaple, EX31 1EU, due to essential building works at St Anne's. For wheelchair users, Bridge Hall is wheelchair accessible with level access.

Sun 01 Nov, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Nearly full
Tutor: Helen McCormick Embrace the magic of the season and join local artist Helen McCormick for a festive, creative day. Hand-build a...
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Workshop

Tumbled Tile and Clay Pendant Workshop

Please note: The event will take place at Bridge Hall, Barnstaple, EX31 1EU, due to essential building works at St Anne's. For wheelchair users, Bridge Hall is wheelchair accessible with level access.

Sun 01 Nov, 1:00pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Susy Dixon Why not spend a relaxing afternoon making a tumbled tile and clay pendant from scratch with no experience needed and you...
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Workshop

No Sew Christmas Decorations

Fabric Christmas Baubles workshop

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

Fri 06 Nov, 1:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Make a beautiful fabric Christmas bauble using simple no-sew techniques. Suitable for all abilities, this relaxed and sociable workshop is...
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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
With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing. Design and create a gorgeous, glowing lantern in your chosen size using pressed...
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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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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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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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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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