St Anne's Arts & Community Centre

08/11/2024

Saturday 9th November, 8pm.
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple.
Richard Malfait and friends, playing home grown songs about all sorts of folk and all sorts of stuff.
Stories from the beaches, river banks, fairgrounds and moors of North Devon, about wherrymen, old Victorians, artists and their muses, fiddlers and the woodman’s daughter.
Some beautiful soloing from Ania Job on flute, Ant Parker on bass, guest friend tbc and hopefully a bit of company.
£10 per ticket.
Tickets available on the door.
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At ThePlough@StAnne's Barnstaple An evening with ... Rich Malfait and friends, playing home grown songs about all sorts of folk and all sorts of stuff. Stories from the beaches, river banks, fairgrounds and moors of North Devon, about wherrymen, old Victorians, artists and their muses, fiddlers and....

07/11/2024

New for 2025...
Wellbeing Wednesdays with Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing.
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With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery. Join us every Wednesday morning and bridge the week with relaxation, connection and wellbeing. Each week we will share space for breathwork, gentle movement, wellbeing support and most importantly a chat, a cuppa and cake.

07/11/2024

Very much looking forward to this one. 😍 See here for all upcoming Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing at St Anne's, Barnstaple: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/whats-on/search?keys=hedgewitch

Perfumes & Potions

New for 2025, full day workshops!

Join me for a day of scent creation and natural skincare crafting.

Learn about the key benefits of natural ingredients and which ones are most suitable for your skin type, explore how we can use herbs and botanicals in our skincare and be guided through the traditional techniques used to create high quality products that work for you.

The day begins with the power of scent and how perfumers create the perfect blend, exploring the fragrance notes and essential oils to create a signature fragrance for your perfume oil, soap and body butter.

Using the finest quality plant based ingredients, botanicals and your signature scent you will learn the techniques of traditional cold soap making and take home a loaf of soap which will cut into approximately eight bars of loveliness.

In the afternoon we explore how we can use herbs and botanicals in our skincare, and the methods used to extract plant medicine for our products, crafting a skin repair salve and a light and deeply moisturising body butter incorporating your signature scent with a range of luxurious natural butters and oils to keep your skin super soft.

All raw materials, equipment and a workbook of recipes and notes for you to takeaway are supplied.

Dates available at

St Anne’s Art & Community Centre, Barnstaple
Abbey House, Glastonbury

07/11/2024

The Kahunas Christmas Party.
Saturday 7th December.
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple.
Doors open 7.30pm. Music starts at 8pm.
Tickets include free pre-festive nibbles!
Full details and booking information here: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/kahunas-0

✨️Here is where you can catch us playing live over the festive season ✨️

Here is the 🎟🎟 link for our Christmas Party on the 7th December:
https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/kahunas-0

📸 Curtis Carter Photography 📸

The King Arthur
St Anne's Arts & Community Centre
The Plough Arts Centre
Quarrymans Rest
The Wellington Arms, Ilfracombe
The Bush Inn Morwenstow

06/11/2024

Quick...
Last few spaces available for the Festive Candle Making Workshop with Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing
Thursday 7th November, 7-9.30pm.
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple.
Full details and booking information here: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/festive-candle-making-workshop-0

04/11/2024

Give the gift of live music, comedy, film, tours, open air theatre
and workshops to learn new creative skills.
Plough Gift Vouchers are the perfect present, and are available for £5, £10, £20 and £50.
https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/gift-vouchers

04/11/2024

We are looking forward to welcoming 'Richard Malfait and Friends' back to ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple.
Sat 09 Nov 2024, 8:00pm

Feedback from Rich's previous gig:
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We hugely enjoyed this group of talented musicians!
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A very friendly and informal group. Rich is a great song writer with a strong folky voice and was supported with excellent playing from Ant on bass guitar, Ania on flute and Rebecca on fiddle. It was a really fun evening and worth every penny of the ticket price. Only one disappointment on that bright summer evening, there wasn't a full house. I'm looking forward to the group's next visit to St. Anne's when I'm sure there'll be a full house!
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A totally mesmerizing performance from Richard, Ant, Ania and Rebecca, in the beautiful surrounding of St Anne's Chapel. Four extremely talented musicians in their own right, but put them together and their sound is simply breath taking.
Rich's lyrics are evocative of times gone by, of people and of places, and his delivery is always spot on, with Ant, Ania and Rebecca weaving strands of colour and texture into the overall sound. Every song was a delight to listen to.

Full details and booking information here: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/richard-malfait-rich-friends

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Te_qWFEIk8o

04/11/2024

Join Sue for a truly enlightening evening.
Barnstaple Bygone Brothel Tour.
Friday 8th November, 7.30pm.
ThePlough@ St Anne's Arts & Community Centre, Barnstaple.

A few (of many) feedbacks from a previous attendees:
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Wonderful, factual, informative and at times funny walking tour. It’s like Susan is telling the stories for the first time. Cannot wait to take part in more of her walks!
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Excellent evening. Atmospheric venue. Wonderful welcome. Really wonderful evening.
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Very interesting and amusing tour. Guide was very knowledgeable about the subject. Will definitely book for other tours.
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Sue is just fabulous. This is our 3 or 4th tour now - loosing count and Sue never fails to deliver. Thank you, as ever, for a great night.
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An absolute delight! Sue was a brilliant guide! Articulate, interesting, funny…we were so impressed with the tour, we booked another one as soon as we got home!
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Thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the tour, we will be attending more of these.

Full details of all tours and booking information here: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/whats-on/live/talks-tours/haunted-history-tour

02/11/2024

November's Creative Workshops at ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple.

Thurs 7 Nov, 7pm-9.30pm.
Festive Candle Making Workshop with Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing

Sun 10 Nov, 10am-4pm.
Create your own Christmas Cards in Watercolour with John Piper Art

Sun 10 November, 10am-4pm.
Christmas Pottery Workshop with Helen McCormick Ceramics SOLD OUT

Sat 16 Nov, 2pm-4pm.
Boxes of Delight & Scrolls of Wonder. Workshop

Sat 23 Nov, 10am-4.30pm
Square Work Willow Weaving Workshop with Jane Welsh Basketry & Courses SOLD OUT

Sat 23 Nov, 10am-4pm.
Along the Shoreline Watercolours Workshop with John Piper Art

Sat 30 Nov, 10am-4.30pm.
Bread Basket Willow Weaving Workshop with Jane Welsh Basketry & Courses

Sat 30 Nov, 10.30am-4pm.
No Press Printing Workshop with Rosie Burns

Full details and booking information for all events here: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/whats-on/venue/ThePlough%40StAnne%27s%2C%20Barnstaple

02/11/2024

What's on at ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple.
Week beginning Monday 4th November.
Mon 4th, 7pm.
Moon Circle with Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing

Tues 5th, 6.30pm.
KAP Open Class with KAP By Juliet

Thurs 7th, 7pm.
Festive Candle Making Workshop with Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing

Thurs 7th, 7.30pm.
Plough Storytelling Circle

Fri 8th, 7.30pm.
Barnstaple Bygone Brothel Tour with Sue Pengelly-Haunted History Tours of Devon

Sat 9th, 8pm.
Live Music: Richard Malfait and Friends

Sun10th, 10am-4pm.
Create your own Christmas Cards in Watercolour with John Piper Art

Sun 10th, 10am-4pm.
Christmas Pottery Workshop with Helen McCormick Ceramics SOLD OUT

Full details and booking information for all events here: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/whats-on/venue/ThePlough%40StAnne%27s%2C%20Barnstaple

02/11/2024

TONIGHT. Saturday 2nd November, 7.30pm.
Swimbridge Consort: Through the night.
£10.00
£5: Under 18's
Proceeds to The North Devon Hospice.
Book online here: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/swimbridge-consort-through-night
Tickets also available on the door.

Join dynamic vocal quartet, Swimbridge Consort for an evening of exciting choral music.
Journey from the mellow evening through to a radiant dawn with modern choral works , folk settings and close harmony.

31/10/2024

See here for dates and details of all upcoming Haunted History Tours: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/whats-on/live/talks-tours/haunted-history-tour

30/10/2024

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...

30/10/2024

Great fun with a great group of kids.
Bookings are now open for:
Saturday 21 December.
Play in a Day -The Snow Queen (8-16 yrs)
Just £5 with thanks to funding from The Davie-Barnstaple Trust

The Battle of Cable Street - Play in a Week (11 -18 yrs)
Mon 17th, Tues 18th, Wed 19th Feb, 11am - 5pm to develop and produce the play.
Fri the 21st Feb, 1pm - 5pm, with a public performance at 4pm as part of Fringe Extra.
£25.00 with thanks to funding by a Flourishing Culture grant from North Devon Council.

Full details and booking information here: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/whats-on/venue/ThePlough%40StAnne%27s%2C%20Barnstaple

A day of organised chaos, improvisation, team work, fun, imagination and crazy good performances!

‘The House with a Clock in its Walls’ done in 20 minutes by 17 incredible kids at the beautiful St Anne's Arts & Community Centre!

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