St Anne's Arts & Community Centre

07/12/2023

Due to some last minute spaces becoming available for our retreat day in Barnstaple this Sunday, we have decided to offer these up at supported prices - £45 instead of £60 (you can choose which amount you would like or are able to exchange) ✨

Often the pressures of this time of year can mean we hold back from nourishing ourselves as we give so much to others, so this one beautiful souls is just for you.

Held within the beautiful surrounds of St Anne’s Arts centre - a 14th century former chantry Chapel with ties to the Magdalene line, we shall gather in circle to rest, reflect + celebrate.

Your day will include -

Altar Candle crafting + solstice ritual, cacao + fire ceremonies, reiki healing experience, meditation, shamanic journeying and more. A delicious and warming lunch and yummy festive treats are also provided.

DM or email [email protected] to join us x

Ticket sales close on Saturday at 12pm

06/12/2023

This months Crystal Meditation Sound Bath will be held on the 14th December, this will be the last one of the year.

St Anne's Community Arts Centre is looking lovely with its Christmas decorations up.

Bookings have been taken from before last month's Crystal Meditation and at present spaces are over a quarter full*, so please get in touch if you would like to book your space.

6:20pm for a 6:30pm start.
St Anne's Community Arts Centre
£15pp

We look forward to celebrating Yule Season with you with a Crystal Meditation Bath.

*(this is a scheduled post written last month please be aware further bookings may have been taken since writing this.)

05/12/2023

Thursday 14 December, 7.30pm.
Murder & Macabre Tour, Barnstaple, with Sue Pengelly.
Strange but fascinating customs and rituals of our ancestors days. True local Murder stories and Ghosts still seen and heard in various buildings and more....refreshments, photos and artefacts to see on return. £14.50. www.theploughartscentre.org.uk to book.

04/12/2023

Weddings and Civil Ceremonies at ThePlough@StAnne’s, Barnstaple.
From as little as £250!
See here for more information: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/weddings-and-civil-ceremonies-theploughstannes-barnstaple

03/12/2023

Excellent work everyone. 😍
The prints were certainly rolling off the press.
See here for future workshops with Rosie Burns https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/whats-on/search?keys=Rosie+burns

02/12/2023

Fantastic work from all participants today. Thank you again John for this workshop.
For all future workshops with John Piper Art please see here: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/whats-on/search?keys=John+piper

01/12/2023

01/12/2023

Barnstaple Town, Rail & River Haunted History Tour
Saturday 2 December, 7.30pm.
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple.
Well behaved dogs on leads welcome.
Full details and booking information: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/barnstaple-town-rail-river-haunted-history-tour-0

Ghost on the riverbank.
Bill who kept a boat moored on the banks of the river Taw was having a cigarette on deck when he saw an old tramp coming along the path, it was a summers night, around nine o'clock, he could see him clearly. The old chap wore what looked like an old army greatcoat tied around the middle, heavy boots and wore a cap, he was carrying what looked like an old rolled up blanket.
Bill shouted 'evening' no response from the tramp. Not to be put off and thinking the old chap may be deaf, Bill went round to the gangplank to go an offer the old fella a pint of homemade beer but he was nowhere to be seen. Bill scanned the path, there was nowhere for the old chap to have gone so quickly.
Bill said he went back on deck and thought he must have seen his first ghost.
I asked if that had unnerved him. He replied; No, I've been with a few women who were alive who left me colder than he did'

Many years ago a man had been found dead in the Lime kilns near Ashford, Tramps would sleep in there at night to keep warm but would sadly roast to death.

Barnstaple Rail & River Tour Sat 2nd Dec 7.30pm www.theploughartscentre.org.uk

28/11/2023

Very much looking forward to welcoming Small town Jones back to ThePlough@StAnne's.
The wine will be 'Mulling' and the beers will be cooling...

Having played since the very first lockdown back in March 2020 the fireside sessions have built a decent following in both the UK and further afield. BBC Sou...

28/11/2023

Thank you to those who came to tonight's Crystal Meditation Sound Bath, as a thank you for your continued support for these special sessions, you have all gone home with a £5 gift voucher to use towards a Crystal Therapy session.

Next months Crystal Meditation Sound Bath is on the 14th December and we are taking bookings, and if there are still vouchers left they will be given out then too.

Thank you also to Zara for joining us tonight and providing your soulful Sound Bath in Zita's absence, I hope you'll join me in sending Zita well wishes on a speedy recovery.

Pictured are the dates for next year's Crystal Meditation Sound Baths.

28/11/2023

One space remaining...
Saturday 2 December 10.30am-4.30pm.
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple.
Join Rosie Burns for a relaxed informative day, exploring Japanese woodcut tools and ply, printmaking process and technique, a printing press and colour embellishing.
Leave with a pack of handmade cards to send to loved ones.
Full details and booking information here: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/woodcut-christmas-card-workshop

25/11/2023

If an event that you'd like to attend is fully booked, please call The Box Office (01805 624624) to be added to the waiting list, you might be lucky!
This also helps us ascertain the demand for particular events when programming.

24/11/2023

Limited spaces available for this workshop at The Plough Arts Centre, Torrington.
Full details and booking information here: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/play-day-boy-mole-fox-and-horse-11-14-yrs

As our workshop at St Anne's Arts & Community Centre sold out in 48 hours, we have added a second workshop at The Plough Arts Centre in Torrington!

Join Katherine for a creative drama workshop exploring Charlie Mackesy's wonderful story of 'The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse', as we explore the themes of friendship, compassion, courage and kindness through fun and creative drama improvisation, and character development.

We will work on putting together a short informal performance that reflects the themes and story in this popular book and film.

£2.50 thanks The National Lottery.

Limited spaces so booking is essential.

https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/play-day-boy-mole-fox-and-horse-11-14-yrs-0

24/11/2023

Wellness sessions at ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple:

Gentle Yoga with Aimee Hill Massage Therapy and Yoga
Mondays 10.15am.
https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/gentle-yoga

Crystal Sound Baths Amethyst Beauty, Massage and Holistics
Monday 27 November & Tuesday 14 December.
https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/crystal-sound-bath-meditation-0

Introduction to Energy Medicine with JH Devi Integrated Therapies.
Sunday 2 December, 11am.
https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/introduction-energy-medicine-workshop

Moon Circle with Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing
Monday 4 December, 6.45pm
https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/moon-circle

KAP Open Class by KAP By Juliet
Tuesday 5 December, 7pm
https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/kap-open-class-juliet

Gong Bath Meditation with Littlebirds
Friday 8 December, 7pm
https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/gong-bath-meditation-0

Midwinter Magick - Day Retreat with Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing
Sunday 10 December, 10.30am.
https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/midwinter-magick-day-retreat

24/11/2023

Only 4 tickets remaining for tonight's (Friday 24 November) Bygone Brothel Tour with Susan Pengelly of Haunted History Tours of Devon.
Full details and booking information here: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/barnstaple-bygone-brothel-tour-0

23/11/2023

Thank you The Magick of the Viking Runes for a wonderfully insightful evening. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

23/11/2023

Thank you Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing for a wonderfully smelly 'messy play' session creating Natural Cleaning Products last night.
We are looking forward to seeing you again soon. 😀
For all future events with Hedgewitch see here: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/whats-on/search?keys=Hedgewitch+

Last night was messy play for grown ups on the Natural cleaning product workshop. Glass cleaner was such a popular make we had to run out for more vodka😂

Next date will be live for booking very soon!

21/11/2023

21/11/2023

Crystal Meditaion Sound Bath is next week.

Over half the spaces are now booked, please get in touch if you would like to book your space.

27th November

6:20pm - 8pm

£5 deposit then £10 to pay on the night.

Please bring with you pillows and blankets so you are nice and comfortable, chairs also available.

We look forward to welcoming you

21/11/2023

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.
Available to purchase here:
https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/gift-vouchers


Everyone

20/11/2023

Absolutely can’t wait for this!

We have a few spaces remaining in this fabulous day full of ceremony and ritual interspersed with space to rest and reflect, feast and connect.

Cohosted by Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing and Wild Sedona in our favourite space St Anne's Arts & Community Centre, Barnstaple.

Exchange £60 pp, includes nourishing plant based lunch. DM Hedgewitch Healing to claim your space or head to the website for full details and online booking

We return to celebrate the wheel of the year turning again as we head towards Yule and the longest night. Join Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch healing and Annabelle Jardine of in the cosy St Anne’s chapel for our Midwinter immersion, and prepare for the reflectiveness and rest of the winter m...

18/11/2023

It’s Fringe AGM time and you are invited!

The Annual General Meeting for Fringe is Tuesday 21 November 2023 at 7pm (until 8pm) at St Anne's Arts Centre in Barnstaple (or on teams). We would love to see you there.

The AGM is where we vote in next year's festival committee. It’s short and sweet and we provide tea, coffee and snacks. It’s a great chance to meet up, find out who does what and what the overall plan for next year will be.

Please let us know if you can join us, email [email protected].

There will be a committee meeting directly following the AGM. All Fringe TheatreFest members are invited to stay if they would like to.

18/11/2023

‼️Final call for the last few spaces for Christmas Gonk and Decorations Pottery Workshop.
Sunday 19 November, 10am-4pm.
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple.
Full details and booking here: https://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/christmas-gonk-decorations-pottery-workshop

Tutor: Helen McCormick This pottery workshop is designed to be a relaxed, friendly space where you can meet new people and have the opportunity to create, learn and have fun. The day will be broken up into two parts. Throughout the morning Helen will teach you how to make a Gonk sculpture using trad...