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Poetry/Spoken Word

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North Devon Poetry Stanza

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Sat 10 Jan, 11:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
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...
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Haunted History Tour

Barnstaple Town Centre: Southgate End Haunted History Tour

Age advisory 14+

Thu 15 Jan to Thu 20 Aug
 (4 walks)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Stories of murder, betrayal, prison tales, ghosts and much more. This tour is comprised of the High Street, Litchdon Street and Boutport...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Owl Mosaic Workshop

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

Sat 17 Jan, 2:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: Juliette Hayward Come along and enjoy an afternoon of mosaic. Make a beautiful owl from upcycled, broken crockery. (If you've just...
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Haunted History Tour

Bideford Town Haunted History Tour

Age advisory 14+

Wed 21 Jan to Wed 14 Oct
 (4 walks)
Bideford Town Hall
Walking Haunted History Tour of old Bideford with Susan Pengelly of 'Haunted History Tours of Devon', sharing true tales of the ghosts that...
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Comedy

Janet Street-Porter Is Off the Leash

Priority booking for Supporters until 3 July!

Fri 23 Jan, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Supporters: Log in before selecting "Book Online" to access priority booking! From a bolshy child with a Welsh-speaking budgie to National...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Bird Bath Pottery Workshop

All ages welcome (14 yrs & under must be accompanied by an adult).

Sat 24 Jan, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: Helen McCormick Come and join Helen for a fun day learning how to create your own bird bath for your garden from clay. No experience...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Sea Urchin Pottery Workshop

All ages welcome (14 yrs & under must be accompanied by an adult).

Sun 25 Jan, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: Helen McCormick Come join Helen for a relaxed, creative pottery workshop where you’ll make your very own sea urchin bud vase. Helen...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Spring Bird Garden Ornament Pottery Workshop

All ages welcome (14 yrs & under must be accompanied by an adult).

Sun 25 Jan, 2:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: Helen McCormick Celebrate the season of new beginnings with a relaxed, creative workshop where you’ll sculpt your very own spring...
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Haunted History Tour

Northgate End Haunted History Tour

Age advisory 14+

Thu 29 Jan to Thu 17 Sep
 (4 walks)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
An enlightening tour sharing tales of the rogues, ghostly goings on, murder, death customs, strange events and more. This tour is comprised...
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Workshop - Wellbeing

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Crystal Sound Bath Meditation

Fri 30 Jan, 6:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
This wonderful Crystal Sound Bath Meditation combines the soothing energy of Crystals with the healing tones of a Sound Bath to provide the...
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Haunted History Tour

We are thrilled to have been granted exclusive access to this beautiful home.

Hall 'Upstairs Downstairs' Haunted History Tour

Age advisory 14+

Fri 30 Jan to Fri 24 Apr
 (3 walks)
Hall, Bishops Tawton
A fascinating tour of the beautiful Hall house, a family home for generations, rich in historical elegance. Stories of their eccentric and...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Introduction to Watercolours 3 week course

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

Sat 31 Jan, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: John Piper This three week course (Saturdays 31st Jan-14th Feb, 10am-4pm) will take you through the basics of watercolour painting...
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Poetry/Spoken Word

North Devon Poetry Stanza

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Sat 31 Jan, 11:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
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...
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Workshop - Wellbeing

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Moon Circle

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

Mon 02 Feb, 6:45pm
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...
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Workshop

Spring Soap Making Workshop

Suitable for adults and older children 13+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Thu 05 Feb, 7:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: Sarah Ward of Hedwitch Soapery Do you love natural skincare products, want to reduce plastic waste in your home or start a new hobby...
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Workshop - Wellbeing

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Gong Bath Meditation

Fri 06 Feb, 7:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
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...
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Workshop

Wassail with Rosa Rebecka

Sat 07 Feb, 1:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Explore apple-tree wassails with Rosa Rebecka. Learn wassail songs old and new to sing at sunset on Torrington Commons. Beginners welcome...
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Comedy

Live Nation presents

The Comedy Store

Sat 07 Feb to Sat 28 Nov
 (4 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

Barnstaple Bygone Brothel Tour

Age advisory 16+

Thu 12 Feb to Thu 03 Dec
 (5 walks)
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
A walking tour with Susan Pengelly of 'Haunted History Tours of Devon', sharing true stories of Barnstaple's bygone Brothels in all their...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Seed Pod Garden Ornament Pottery Workshop

All ages welcome (14 yrs & under must be accompanied by an adult).

Sat 14 Feb, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: Helen McCormick Join Helen for a fun and creative session where you can learn to make 3 beautiful garden ornaments inspired by...
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Poetry/Spoken Word

North Devon Poetry Stanza

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Sat 14 Feb, 4:15pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
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...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Fox Mosaic Workshop

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

Sun 15 Feb, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: Juliette Hayward Come along and enjoy an afternoon of mosaic. Make a beautiful fox from upcycled, broken crockery. (If you've just...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Moon Gazing Hare Terracotta Sculpture Workshop

All ages welcome (14 yrs & under must be accompanied by an adult).

Sun 15 Feb, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: Helen McCormick Come and join Helen for a fun day learning how to create a moon gazing hare terracotta sculpture for your garden or...
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Theatre

Fringe Extra Barnstaple

Amanita Grove: Deep Beneath The Canopy

Suitable for all ages.

Thu 19 Feb, 6:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Amanita Grove presents a journey through the woods, uncovering the secrets of trees and hidden life within the forest through sound,...
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Theatre

Fringe Extra Barnstaple

The Bard of Windmill Hill: Brick by Brick

Suitable for ages 14+.

Thu 19 Feb, 7:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
The Bard of Windmill Hill is an award-winning poet, lyrical comedian and stand-up philosopher who has performed at theatres and festivals...
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Theatre

Fringe Extra Barnstaple

lost for words: Tube tops and tribulations of a falling woman

Suitable for ages 16+.

Thu 19 Feb, 8:15pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Sally is furious, she's lost her cherry, and now she's losing the plot. She's almost on the wagon, she's on the verge of breakdown, and she...
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Workshop

Circus Workshops with CIRCUSBERZERCUS

Fri 20 Feb
 (2 sessions)
The Plough Arts Centre
The circus is coming to Torrington! Get stuck in with Circusberzercus and learn *essential* circus skills! Morning workshop for Ages 4-9,...
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Theatre

Fringe Extra Barnstaple

North Devon and Torridge Trades Union Council: The Tables Turned, a Socialist Interlude

Suitable for all ages.

Fri 20 Feb, 5:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
We are the North Devon and Torridge Trade Union Council, representing all local branches and members of unions. We are bringing many...
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Comedy

Simon Evans - Staring at the Sun

Sat 21 Feb, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Simon Evans is Staring at the Sun Simon Evans is Back! Waaaay back… With growing evidence that we are living in a Computer Simulation – and...
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Theatre

Fringe Extra Barnstaple

The Fabulist: We’re all Storytellers

Suitable for all ages.

Sun 22 Feb, 1:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
The Fabulist (Samantha Remnant) has worked in Devon for 11 years and has been a professional actor, dancer and teller of tales for most of...
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The Plough Arts Centre is delighted to acknowledge the financial support of: 
Great Torrington Town Council, Torrington Town and Lands Charities, Devon County Council, Torridge District Council, Arts Council England, The UK Culture Recovery Fund, The National Lottery Community Fund, Boshier Hinton, Barnstaple Town Council, Davie Barnstaple Trust, Garfield Weston 

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