7th Jan7.30pmFilm: AkenfieldThe Quay Theatre, Sudbury 4 / £5

24th Jan10.00amHealth Walk by the RiverNayland / FREE

6th Feb7pmCharles Holland: A House For Essex and Other StoriesFirstsite, Colchester / FREE

2nd Mar – 4th MarAlma Beer & Mussel FestivalThe Alma Inn, Harwich

6th Mar 2pmConstable’s Skies before & after the Haywain, TalkThe Boat House Gallery, National Trust, Flatford 10 / £8

18th Mar11amHealth Walk by the RiverShotley / FREE

21st Mar10am – 12noonSpring Equinox Walk, Essex Wildlife TrustFlatford Mill, Flatford 11

27th Apr10.30am Health Walk by the River Brantham / FREE

28th Apr10am – 12.30pm Wildlife Walk Flatford / £8

4th May12noonHealth Walk by the River Sudbury / FREE

12th May – 3rd JuneSuffolk Walking Festivalsuffolkwalkingfestival.co.uk

12th May River Stour Trust Lock OpeningRiver Stour Trust, Stratford St Mary / FREE

22nd May1.30pm Outstanding Landscapes and a DragonNayland Village Hall, Sudbury / £5

1st Jun11am – 4pmWild in the Stour Valley, an outdoor activity dayMill Acre, Sudbury 5 / FREE

8th – 16th Jun Meadowlark Week 50th Anniversary Kedington Community Centre, Kedington 1 / FREE

15th June9.30am – 1pmDedham Vale AONB and Stour Valley Forum Conference Venue TBC / FREE

15th June10.30amHealth Walk by the River Flatford / FREE

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21st Jun10am – 12noon Summer Solstice Walk, Essex Wildlife TrustDedham Mill, Dedham 9

22nd JunSolstice SwimDedham Mill, Dedham 9

21st Jun – 1st JulHarwich FestivalVarious venues in Harwich

23rd Jun Electric Boat GatheringRiver Stour Trust, Bures Recreation Ground

30th Jun 5.30pmEast Country Talk, Jules Pretty Constable Hall / FREE

30th Jun 7pmFilm: The River Runs Through Us exhibition opening reception and film showingBoat House Gallery, National Trust, Flatford11 / FREE

4th Jul – 8th Jul Bures Music FestivalBures Recreation Ground, Bures

7th Jul8pmFilm: The River Runs Through Us Barnadiston Arms, Kedington / FREE

7th JulParty in the ParkClare Castle Country Park, Clare2 / FREE

8th Jul8pmFilm: The River Runs Through Us Henny Swan, Great Henny

14th JulWater Frolics, River Stour TrustDedham

14th Jul7.30pmBlack Sandal Poetry Reading with music from the ColumbinesNorth House Gallery, Manningtree 13 / £5

14th – 15th JulThe Priory Craft FairClare Priory, Clare / £4

14th – 15th JulManningtree RegattaStour Sailing Club, Manningtree / FREE

20th – 21st JulManningtree Beer & Sausage FestivalManningtree

21st JulClare Horticultural Summer ShowClare Town Hall, Clare

21st Jul6pm – 8pmBlack Sandal Poetry Reading with music from the ColumbinesSea Pictures Gallery, Clare 3 / £5

21st Jul8pmFilm: The River Runs Through Us North House Gallery, Manningtree 13 / FREE

28th – 29th JulKedington Steam and Vintage Show Kedington Community Centre and Great Meadow, Kedington 1 / FREE

28th Jul8pmFilm: The River Runs Through Us The Anchor, Nayland / FREE

29th Jul8pmFilm: The River Runs Through Us The Swan Inn, Stratford St Mary / FREE

4th AugCoracle RegattaRiver Stour Trust, Bures / FREE

4th AugAll Day Sudbury Regatta, Friars MeadowSudbury Rowing Club, Sudbury / FREE

10th Aug – 12th AugTrail Boat EventRiver Stour Trust, Sudbury 7

11th Aug2pmFilm: The River Runs Through Us The Alma Inn, Harwich 14 / FREE

12th Aug9amMill2Mill SwimDedham Mill Pond, Dedham / £8

16th Aug1pm – 5pmMeadowlark Week 50th AnniversaryKedington Community Centre,Kedington 1 / FREE

16th – 17th AugGig RacingStour Sailing Club, Manningtree / FREE

1st Sep1pm – 11.30pmBobstock Live Music & Beer FestivalKedington Community Centre, Kedington 1 / FREE

15th – 16th SepSudbury to the SeaRiver Stour Trust, Sudbury 7

18th Sep2pm – 5pmOutstanding Landscapes around Clare WalkClare Country Park, Clare / £9.50

21st SepClare Castle Country Park: Guided Walk Clare Country Park, Clare

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21st – 22nd Sep“Spirit of the Stour” Plein Air Painting CompetitionThe Munnings Art Museum, Dedham 8 / £25 + 25% Commission

3rd OctMunnings Birthday LectureThe Munnings Art Museum, Dedham 8

5th – 7th OctHarwich International Sea Shanty FestivalMultiple Venues, Harwich

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18th Nov – 18th Feb 10am – 5pmGrayson Perry Exhibition – u The Life of Julie CopeFirstsite, Colchester / FREE

17th Mar – 24th Mar10am – 5pmPatrick George Retrospective, Cobbold & JuddMinories Art Gallery, Colchester 10 / FREE

30th Mar – 30 Oct2pm – 5pm Munnings and the RiverThe Munnings Art Museum, Dedham 8 / £6

30th Jun – 26th Aug The River Runs Through Us ExhibitionBoat House Gallery, National Trust, Flatford 10 / FREE

15th June – 13th Aug10am – 5pmUp River ExhibitionSea Pictures Gallery, Clare 3 / FREE

30th Jun – 25 Aug 10am – 5pmEstuary ExhibitionNorth House Gallery, Manningtree 13 / FREESaturdays and by appointment

Please note Events are subject to change so please refer to our website before booking.

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The River Stour Festival celebrates the river, its culture, com

munities and

surrounding landscape throughout 2018

The River Stour Festival celebrates the river, it’s culture, communities and surrounding landscape throughout 2018

Events in 2018: Art / Music / Poetry / Literature / Exploration History / Walks / Swims / Boating / Exhibitions & Festivals

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River Stour Trust 50th Anniversary Stour Valley Path Guide

Explore the river by boat

From the grand lock opening to the Coracle Regatta and the 24 mile Sudbury to the Sea trip, with over 300 craft. Visit the River Stour Trust’s website for a full list of events.

Enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of the Stour Valley countryside and explore its rich historical associations with this guide to the sixty mile Stour Valley Path

Join a scheduled trip, hire a rowing boat or make a leisurely journey by canoe. For a navigation guide or list of businesses who operate in the area visit the Dedham Vale AONB website

www.riverstourtrust.org/news-events www.dedhamvalestourvalley.org/ stour-valley-path

www.dedhamvalestourvalley.org/ enjoying-the-area

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