https://www.creativehertfordshire.com/listings/events/?archive=1&letter=x&view=rss Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/trestletheatre/cracking-slate-tiny-giants-workshop/ Thursday 9 April, 10am - 3pm For ages 5 - 11 Cost: £40pp Tiny Giants is a playful, hands-on puppetry workshop for children aged 5–11 that brings everyday, overlooked materials to life through imagination, making an... Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/hardyngechoir/60th-anniversary-concert-mozart-requiem/ The Hardynge Choir celebrate their 60th anniversary with a concert of three famous Classical works in St Nicholas Church, Harpenden, on Saturday 28 March 2026 at 730pm Requiem in D minor, K. 626, is a Requiem Mass by ... Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/uharts/opening-reception-enchanted-alchemies-17-00-18-30/ Join us for the opening of Enchanted Alchemies – a group exhibition exploring magic, mystery and folklore drawn from the University of Hertfordshire Art Collection! Celebrate the launch of the exhibition with an eveni... Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/hertford-museum-2/itsspring/ Tuesday 31st March – Thursday 2nd April and Tuesday 7th – Thursday 9th April 2026. 10am – 1pm Come and join us for crafts during the Easter holidays. Different crafts are available each week. £4 per child, DROP IN *F... Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/lea-singers-1/into-the-light-lea-singers/ This programme draws together three of the 20th century’s most profoundly spiritual choral works, each offering a distinct meditation on faith, reverence and mortality. Benjamin Britten’s Rejoice in the Lamb sets Christo... Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/ware-poets/ware-poets-open-mic-poetry-evening-stuart-handysides/ Ware Poets host monthly poetry evenings, open to all, to enjoy a wide range of poems in a relaxed and friendly environment. Our evenings usually feature an open mic session followed by a reading from a guest poet. Everyo... Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/bushey-museum-and-art-gallery/book-and-jigsaw-swap-with-coffee-and-cakes/ We are holding one of our very popular events this month a jigsaw and book swap. There will be a pop up café with delicious homemade cakes and tea and coffee . We hope you will come along , the idea in case you have not ... Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/uharts/finissage/ Celebrate the past, present and future of St Albans School of Art at a special closing event for 'Firm Foundations Part II' – and your last chance to see the exhibition before it closes! Join us for an evening of crea... Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/tracy-lawrence/madonna-in-concert/ Madonna will be performing at Wembly Stadium on the 16th September 2008 - don't miss it! Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/bex/creative-torbay-to-launch-soon/ the long awaited creative torbay site is nearing completion - watch this space! Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/chelstongallery/wildlife-in-watercolour/ David Barlow moved from Essex via Milton Keynes to Torquay 25 years ago and is a self-taught painter/artist specialising in watercolour studies of elephants and apes and most recently, commission based portraits of horse... Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/chelstongallery/coastal-power-a-photography-exhibition/ Local photogrpaher, Kim Aldis will have a collection of his work on display here at Chelston Gallery for the next four weeks. Come along on Friday 10th from 6pm - 8:30pm to meet him and to view his stunning pictures. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/chelstongallery/exhibition-by-gillian-toft/ The latest exhibition at Chelston Gallery features artist Gillian Toft. Gillian is a very versatile artist and enjoys expressing her creativity through a wide range of media and styles. She studied at Exeter University a... Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/chelstongallery/exhibition-uncharted-waters-by-sara-and-graham-gilbert/ “Uncharted Waters” showcases the work of Sara & Graham Gilbert. Their shared love of the natural world, especially the sea & coast, forms the theme for this exhibition of contemporary paintings and photographic art. Gra... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativetorbay.com/chelstongallery/exhibition-by-geoff-powell/ Geoff Powell was born in Bridgend, South Wales. Resident in London in the 60s/70s the events of which triggered his painting career, he has lived and worked in South Devon for the last 28 years. Being a self-taught pain... Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/chelstongallery/cherry-lyons-and-louise-bougourd-exhibition/ The first formal exhibition of the year at Chelston Gallery is a joint one by Cherry Lyons and Louise Bougourd. Cherry is an experimental watercolour, mixed media and pastel artist. Her paintings capture evocative light... Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/chelstongallery/louise-bougourd-and-cherry-lyons-exhibition/ The first formal exhibition of the year at Chelston Gallery is a joint one by Louise Bougourd and Cherry Lyons. Louise draws inspiration from local scenery predominantly. She enjoys watching the paint move and transform... Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/chelstongallery/exhibition-by-kate-davies/ Born into a working-class Midlands family, Kate started scribbling on pieces of scrap paper as soon as she could hold a pencil. She started school at the age of four and was allowed to write her own name (partly backward... Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/chelstongallery/exhibition-by-fred-gray/ Many people will be aware of Fred's work, even if they haven't heard of him. Most of the backgrounds for Wallace and Gromit's films 'Curse of the Were-Rabbit' and 'A Matter of Loaf and Death' were painted by Fred. In thi... Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/chelstongallery/exhibition-by-ron-dodd/ Ronald Dodd was born in 1931. He moved to Torquay with his wife and three children in 1972. He studied art at South Devon College on a part-time basis for four years. He is a member of the Torquay Guild of Artists and th... Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/chelstongallery/devon-open-studios-venue-1/ This year Chelston Gallery is playing host to 10 artists. David Norman is the main featured artist - his watercolours are very highly regarded and to have a collection of his work as part of DOS is great news. The other ... Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/chelstongallery/david-cowell-exhibition/ David Cowell, a retired teacher, has a background in the use of traditional painting media and started creating his unique digital paintings on a computer screen over 20 yrs ago. The completed painting is transferred thr... Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativetorbay.com/chelstongallery/mouldings-sale/ Sadly I have had to make the decision to close Chelston Gallery. In these times of financial uncertainty the art and picture framing sector has seen a decline in spending. If it were just up to job satisfaction then I'd ... Sat, 18 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativetorbay.com/chelstongallery/goodbye-pies-and-mulled-wine/ Thanks to all those who have been customers of Chelston Gallery over the last 8 1/2 years. It has been a privilege to contribute to the look of your homes by framing your treasured artworks. And thanks also to the many a... Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/firsteye-productions/film-coming-soon/ Currently in pre-production for the 40 minute monologue MOVING ASIDE in which Jeff Pirie plays Ken Jarvis struggling to gain the respect of his peers and to face up to his own alcohol abuse. Shooting will take place in a... Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/andrew-lucas/the-artists-impression-exhibition/ The Princess theatre, Torquay. Sat 6th Sep 2008 - Sat 20th Sep 2008 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/andrew-lucas/sea/ Exhibition organisers " Russian Touch " present an exhibition of original paintings. Work includes seascapes and other subject matter. The exhibition will be held at T.A.A.G in Teignmouth, Devon. I will be showing origin... Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/emma-carter/inside-out-aesthetic-conceptualism-1/ Inside Out Three established Southwest artists - Emma Carter, Phil Dixon and Christine Sweetman are due to launch an exciting and stimulating new touring show entitled ‘Inside Out’ at Torre Abbey in September 2009. Torr... Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/emma-carter/english-eccentrics-greenway/ ‘English Eccentrics’ 23rd June 2012 Join us for an exclusive evening with 24 selected guests to savour ‘English Eccentricity’ on the banks of the glorious River Dart at Agatha Christie’s house Greenway. With a them... Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativetorbay.com/emma-carter/english-eccentrics-vintage-tea/ Join us for an afternoon of vintage tea, eccentricity and delightful musical and theatrical performances at the amazing Greys Tearoom in Totnes on 18th march 2.30 -5pm £15. A perfect way to spend a mothering Sunday after... Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/emma-carter/dick-bixby-high-cross-house-dartington/ Dick Bixby FALLING IN..... ‘Paintings and drawings from one of the most important artists of the late 20th century.’ R. C. Kennedy It is with great pleasure that we present this extraordinary and diverse collect... Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/emma-carter/secret-meaning-flowers/ 'The Secret Meaning of Flowers' exhibtion will be on at Greewnay until July 30th 2012 showing an unsual collection of Emma photographs .This exhibition is in collabration with fine art illustartor Lotte Hobbs and Amina R... Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/emma-carter/island-artist-show-torquay/ Emma Carter - Island Artist Show - painting and limited edition prints of locally inspired scenes from award winning artist most know for her atmospheric and expressionist oils of Burgh Island and Torbay, The river Dart ... Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/emma-carter/great-create-festival-arts/ The Great Create 1 August – 2 September 2012 The Great Create Festival of the Arts at Greenway The award winning Great Create Festival of the Arts, now in its sixth year, showcases exceptional contemporary art... Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativetorbay.com/emma-carter/legacy-high-cross-house-dartington/ HIGH CROSS HOUSE As well as celebrating the significance of one of the most important modernist houses in Britain, we support and promote talented artists, craftspeople and designer-makers from all backgrounds throug... Sat, 18 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/emma-carter/english-eccentrics-ball-lupton-house-brixham/ The English Eccentrics Ball Lupton House In aid of Luton House Charity Savour English Eccentricity 18 October Lord and Lady Lupton invite you to join them at the stunning Lupton House Estate for an e... Tue, 01 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/emma-carter/emma-carter-island-artist-solo-show-cockington-kitchen-gallery/ COCKINGTON KITCHEN GALLERY, COCKINGTON TORQUAY TQ2 6XA 1 - 11 April 10 - 5pm everyday. Free admission. Limited editions and originals from 2014 collection www.emmacarter.com 07786 810277 With thanks to Torbay Ac... Tue, 19 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/emma-carter/island-artist-emma-carter-harbour-house-show/ Island Artist Emma Carter - Solo show of 2014 collection ... HARBOUR HOUSE GALLERY, KINGSBRIDGE TQ7 1JD 19 - 31 AUGUST A large display of new originals and limited editions will be on exhibit in the beautiful Geo... Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativetorbay.com/frank-tout/new-book-available-by-frank-tout-the-book-of-lonely-yesterdays-1/ A new book "The Book of Lonely Yesterdays" is available NOW!!!! anyone interested, get in touch. Its available for just £3.95, and contains two short stories in prose, or you can get in in an ebook .(pdf format ) sent v... Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativetorbay.com/frank-tout/a-book-of-50-new-poems-now-available/ A Book of 50 new poems is now available here:- http://stores.lulu.com/store.php?fAcctID=3439522 !!!!!!!LATEST: YOU CAN NOW GET THIS IN .PDF FORMAT for £4.95... JUST GET IN TOUCH....!!!!! Its a mix of passion and feelin... Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/creative-torbay/art---english-riviera/ Exhibition Opens Friday 22nd July Art on the English Riviera at Cockington has 4 stands Mike Fletcher’s Hazel Cloud - this major piece of Land Art needs YOU to help create it! for details of how you can help 22-2... Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/creative-torbay/british-art-show-7-plymouth/ The British Art Show, which is widely recognised as the most ambitious and influential exhibition of contemporary British art, is coming to Plymouth it one of only four cities to host the exhibition which is held in five... Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativetorbay.com/creative-torbay/byng-ballads-radio-4/ Written by Friend of creativetorbay.com and member of the GeoTrio Tony 'Uncle' Lidington this radio play should be rather great.....on Radio 4 Sunday 20th at 7.45pm - or listen agian. ''Julian Clary plays camp cabar... Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativetorbay.com/creative-torbay/carols-park---friends-victoria-park/ Coem along and join in with Carol singing in Victoria Park 6.30pm Wednesday 14th December 2011....next to the Christmas Tree at Parkside Children Centre, by the Tennis Courts. Stretch your singing voice and get into t... Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativetorbay.com/creative-torbay/paignton-cinema-consultation-meeting/ Anyone interested in the future of the Paignton Picture House? If you can't make the meeting you cna view the presentation by clicking this link: http://creativetorbay.com/networks/creative-torbay/documents/paignto... Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/creative-torbay/redball-uk-english-riviera/ Torbay – Plymouth – Exeter – Weymouth – London Did you miss it in Torbay and Plymouth? Come and find it in Exeter...... Exeter 15 June: The Guildhall, High Street 16 June: St Catherine’s Almshouse, P... Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/creative-torbay/paignton-s-geopark-playground-opens/ This weekend pop down to the new Geopark Playground in Paignton. Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/creative-torbay/brixham-pirate-festival-2012/ The Brixham Pirate Festival 2012 for a weekend bursting with entertainment for young and old! Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th May 2012 Around the harbour, Brixham Saturday 5th May 10.30am Festival Opens All Day Wooden... Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/creative-torbay/wonderful-news-arctic-island-visit-torquay/ There Island and its embassey will be moored off the pier by living coasts! A call has gone out for Pirates! If you like dressing up and fancy some pirate fun meet in Torquay Habour on Monday 6th at 3.00pm - meeting... Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativetorbay.com/creative-torbay/redballuk-returns-devon-1-day/ RedBall UK visits Dartington on Tuesday 3 July as the final stop on its tour of London and the South West. This will be a last chance to catch RedBall in the UK – in a surprise location at Dartington – and to hear from t...