Confluent: River of Words

Stuart Bowditch provides some background information on the audio/visual project, Confluent. I am a sound recordist, artist and musician and my main interests gravitate towards people and place. Through working on socially engaged project The River Runs Through Us with painter Ruth Philo in 2017, I grew to love the Stour Valley and recently moved …

Dedham Vale Easter Boat Trips

Looking for something to do this Easter weekend? Make the most of Constable Country and take to the water for a different perspective! FLATFORD 18-22 April: Half hour return trips from Flatford (opposite Bridge Cottage) to Fen Bridge, departing regularly 11am-4pm. Flatford Fares: Adult (12yrs+) £5, Child (2-11yrs) £3, Babies (0-2yrs) Free, Dogs £1 DEDHAM …

Eggcelent Easter Weekend

Looking for something to do this weekend? How about a boat trip on the River Stour at Sudbury? Half hour return trips from The Granary to Great Cornard depart regularly 11am-4pm. Free chocolate for young passengers (whilst stocks last!) At Sudbury, you can enjoy homemade cake, light lunch and drinks in our riverside Tea Room …

The Constable Trail

The River Stour Trust is considering fresh ideas for its services from Flatford after being given permission to operate a second boat starting from Easter. We are planning to produce a guide to the Constable Trail. At present there are at least 12 of Constable’s best-known paintings on the stretch from Flatford to Stratford St Mary …