St Anne's Arts & Community Centre

02/10/2025

SUITCASE A one-day Festival of Stories

An exciting one day festival of oral tradition storytelling, bringing the best of local and national talent to North Devon.

Workshops and performances for the beginner, the expert, the old and the young and everyone in between, including a heart-stopping headline performance by world renowned storyteller, Daniel Morden supported by Suited Storytellers

So wherever you are on your storytelling journey - teller or listener - there’ll be something in this SUITCASE for you.

Full details of all workshops and performances here: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/whats-on/search?keys=suitcase

We are at that exciting part of rehearsals, where you have been working with a story for a while and you suddenly realise the story is about something else entirely. I love those moments when you go 'Oh yes! Of course' and then have to change about a third of what you've created!!
Come and see the final results on 15th November. We will be supporting the wonderful Daniel Morden as part of SUITCASE, one day storytelling festival at St Anne's Art and Community Centre, Barnstaple. Funded by the Arts Council, England.

02/10/2025

Rosa Rebecka
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple.
Saturday 4th October.
4.30pm 'Finding your Voice Singing Workshop' with Rosa (with a chance to perform later as part of Rebecka’s gig at 7.30pm, to be booked separately).
£10.00 Full price / £8.00 Plough Supporter

Live Music - Rosa Rebecka
7.30pm
Drawing on the strands of her mixed heritage and the traditions of her adopted land, Devon-based Swedish singer/songwriter Rosa Rebecka weaves together an evening of songs and stories of love and hope from the different cultures that intertwine to form the background to her own musical landscape. Expect an intimate evening of joyful and uplifting acoustic music in the evocative surroundings of our Grade One listed 700 year old building.
£12.00 Full price / £10.00 Plough Supporter

Full details and booking information here: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/rosa-rebecka-3

02/10/2025

🌿Wellbeing Wednesday: Sacred Drum Circle with Zara Tricconet🌿
Step into a powerful evening of connection, healing and community. Join Zara for a Sacred Drum Circle, where meditation, sound, mantra and drumming create a safe and nurturing space to connect with your inner self and spirit guides.
Wednesday 8th October 2025
6:30pm – 8:30pm
£15.00
📍 ThePlough@StAnne’s, Barnstaple
✨Journey through sound and rhythm
✨Experience deep meditation and drum healing
✨Share song, toning and mantra
✨Bring your own shamanic drum (if you have one!)
This is more than just a workshop – it's a sonic hug from a supportive community. After the session, stay for a warm drink, cake and good conversation as we continue to build connection and wellbeing together.
All are welcome.
Book online:
https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/wellbeing-wednesday-sacred-drum-circle-zara-tricconet
Or call: 01805 624624 (press option 3 to leave a message for St Anne's).
Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing
Images credits: Zara Tricconet
Drum image: Tamas Sandor

30/09/2025

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✨Wellbeing Wednesday - Cacao with Annabelle ✨
Join Annabelle Jardine, a cacaoista and shamanic ceremonialist from the South West, for an evening of heart-opening connection with Mama Cacao. 🌺🍫
✨Wednesday, 1st October 2025
✨6:30 PM | 1hr 30min session
✨£15.00
✨St Anne’s, Barnstaple
Discover the heart opening plant wisdom of Mama Cacao + our native Hawthorn tree, with Annabelle Jardine, a cacaoista + shamanic ceremonialist from North Cornwall.

In this evening circle we shall explore the seasonal wisdom of autumn by connecting with the spirit of the Hawthorn tree + Cacao. Through shamanic journeying + intuitive painting with these plant allies, we shall receive insight + guidance upon our path into the winter months ahead.

Both of these beautiful plants are connected to the heart, enabling us to access emotional support, uplift our energy and gently traverse our current experience in a more heart centred way of being. A wonderful way to nourish + prepare our vessels for winter.
🔸 Origins & stories of cacao + hawthorn
🔸 Cacao ceremony
🔸 Hawthorn meditation connection (hawthorn will not be consumed at this event)
🔸Shamanic drum journey with *cacao + hawthorn - connecting to the spirit of the plants
🔸 Creative expression - painting the journey
🔸Optional circle share
🔸Grounding fruit and treats to share
🔸 Wellbeing Wednesday: Refreshments & connection space

What to bring
Journal and pen
Yoga mat or cushion to sit on (chairs also available if required).
Blanket for cosiness
Eye covering - sleep mask, scarf or even a sock (helps with journey work).
Water bottle
Any offerings/objects you wish to place on our autumnal alter (to be returned on close of circle)

Please read - In preparation for receiving cacao, please do not consume any caffeine, stimulants or plant medicines past 11am on the day of this event. It’s best to have your last meal (something light and fresh) 2 hours prior to consuming cacao to aid in connection to the spirit of cacao.

*Cacao is a delicious, raw chocolate drink associated with the divine feminine and known as ‘the food of the gods’ with ceremonial origins dating back thousands of years in south and Central America. Tales are told of her being sent out to the western world to open the hearts of the people so that we may listen to earth and embody love.

Cacao can support us in tending to our heart space, ground our energy and activate bliss and love within ourselves. She gently shows us the portal to our heart, to our truth and helps facilitate emotional healing.

*She is a beautiful and gentle plant medicine suitable for most people but at this event is unsuitable for those currently

taking SSRI/antidepressant medication, those with conditions of the heart and those who are pregnant.

By attending this event, you agree you have read the above and are able to consume cacao and take full responsibility for your health, safety and wellbeing at all times.

If you have any questions regarding this event, you are welcome to email facilitator Annabelle via email - [email protected]

This event is part of Wellbeing Wednesday at St Anne’s – a space to pause, nourish, and reconnect. 💛
Spaces are limited! Book now to join this beautiful journey with cacao.
https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/autumn-cacao-circle
Box Office 01805 624624

30/09/2025

Join Lucy Turner on this full day workshop, you will learn the basic techniques and skills to create a magnificent willow bird (chicken/duck/pheasant or heron).
No home or garden is complete without one!
There will be a selection of locally grown natural willow colours to choose from to create your individual bird.
All materials and tools supplied.
Suitable for all levels.
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Saturday 18th October, 10am-5pm.
Full details and booking information here: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/willow-bird-sculpture-workshop-chickenduckpheasantheron

30/09/2025

Come along and paint your favourite seaside town in this popular “Naive art” genre.
North Devon artist John Piper Art will guide you through the steps required to produce your own unique watercolour painting in this fun style.
Everything included and suitable for all levels and ages.
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple.
Saturday 18th October, 10am-4pm.
Full details and booking information here: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/whats-on/search?keys=john+piper

29/09/2025

Barnstaple Bygone Brothel Tour
Thursday 2nd October, with Sue Pengelly-Haunted History Tours of Devon.
Victorian Barnstaple as you’ve never seen it before! Join us for an evocative walking tour through the town’s secret past.
•Trace the forgotten footsteps of Barnstaple’s infamous brothels.
•Hear gripping stories of the women who lived, loved, and rebelled.
•Explore notorious crimes and scandals that once shook the town.
After the Walk
•Enjoy complimentary refreshments on return.
•Examine photos and artefacts connected to Barnstaple’s vibrant hidden history.
Places are limited for this immersive journey into Barnstaple’s underbelly. Book now and step into a world of forgotten voices, scandalous secrets, and untold stories waiting to be revealed.
Meet at St Anne’s Chapel EX31 1SX 7.30pm
£14.50 Including refreshments.
Full details and booking information here: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/whats-on/live/talks-tours/haunted-history-tour

29/09/2025

✨Wellbeing Wednesday - Cacao with Annabelle ✨
Join Annabelle Jardine, a cacaoista and shamanic ceremonialist from the South West, for an evening of heart-opening connection with Mama Cacao. 🌺🍫
✨Wednesday, 1st October 2025
✨6:30 PM | 1hr 30min session
✨£15.00
✨St Anne’s, Barnstaple
Discover the heart opening plant wisdom of Mama Cacao + our native Hawthorn tree, with Annabelle Jardine, a cacaoista + shamanic ceremonialist from North Cornwall.

In this evening circle we shall explore the seasonal wisdom of autumn by connecting with the spirit of the Hawthorn tree + Cacao. Through shamanic journeying + intuitive painting with these plant allies, we shall receive insight + guidance upon our path into the winter months ahead.

Both of these beautiful plants are connected to the heart, enabling us to access emotional support, uplift our energy and gently traverse our current experience in a more heart centred way of being. A wonderful way to nourish + prepare our vessels for winter.
🔸 Origins & stories of cacao + hawthorn
🔸 Cacao ceremony
🔸 Hawthorn meditation connection (hawthorn will not be consumed at this event)
🔸Shamanic drum journey with *cacao + hawthorn - connecting to the spirit of the plants
🔸 Creative expression - painting the journey
🔸Optional circle share
🔸Grounding fruit and treats to share
🔸 Wellbeing Wednesday: Refreshments & connection space

What to bring
Journal and pen
Yoga mat or cushion to sit on (chairs also available if required).
Blanket for cosiness
Eye covering - sleep mask, scarf or even a sock (helps with journey work).
Water bottle
Any offerings/objects you wish to place on our autumnal alter (to be returned on close of circle)

Please read - In preparation for receiving cacao, please do not consume any caffeine, stimulants or plant medicines past 11am on the day of this event. It’s best to have your last meal (something light and fresh) 2 hours prior to consuming cacao to aid in connection to the spirit of cacao.

*Cacao is a delicious, raw chocolate drink associated with the divine feminine and known as ‘the food of the gods’ with ceremonial origins dating back thousands of years in south and Central America. Tales are told of her being sent out to the western world to open the hearts of the people so that we may listen to earth and embody love.

Cacao can support us in tending to our heart space, ground our energy and activate bliss and love within ourselves. She gently shows us the portal to our heart, to our truth and helps facilitate emotional healing.

*She is a beautiful and gentle plant medicine suitable for most people but at this event is unsuitable for those currently

taking SSRI/antidepressant medication, those with conditions of the heart and those who are pregnant.

By attending this event, you agree you have read the above and are able to consume cacao and take full responsibility for your health, safety and wellbeing at all times.

If you have any questions regarding this event, you are welcome to email facilitator Annabelle via email - [email protected]

This event is part of Wellbeing Wednesday at St Anne’s – a space to pause, nourish, and reconnect. 💛
Spaces are limited! Book now to join this beautiful journey with cacao.
https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/autumn-cacao-circle
Box Office 01805 624624