The Ecstasy Of Nature The Nature Of Ecstasy MORNING WALK
Saturday 18th October 2025
Walk 11.00-12.45. Meet at St Mary’s Church, Bungay.
Do you want to see the familiar with different eyes? Do you want to deepen your experience of nature, of architecture, of place? Do you want to connect with a view, a butterfly, a historical event? Do you want to express your experience verbally? If so, come and join us on 18th October.
Chris Reeve, formerly in charge of Bungay Museum and dedicated local historian, with many published books to his credit, will take us in the morning to some famous (and infamous) locations in the town that have made a deep impression on him.
(Optional poetry workshop in the afternoon - book separately. Lynne Nesbit, with 50 years of poetry writing behind her, will lead a workshop in the afternoon, exploring the impact of some of the places we will have experienced on the walk and guiding us in ways to create expressive writing about them. No previous experience of poetry is required.)
Being October, bring an umbrella; being a creative day, bring an open mind. Being hungry, if staying for the afternoon poetry workshop, bring a packed lunch or taste Bungay’s delights. Both parts of the day can be purchased separately. £9 for each half day event.
The Ecstasy Of Nature The Nature Of Ecstasy AFTERNOON POETRY WORKSHOP
Afternoon poetry workshop 2-4pm. At the Riverside Centre, Bungay.
Saturday 18th October 2025
Do you want to see the familiar with different eyes? Do you want to deepen your experience of nature, of architecture, of place? Do you want to connect with a view, a butterfly, a historical event? Do you want to express your experience verbally? If so, come and join us on 18th October.
Afternoon Poetry Workshop. Lynne Nesbit, with 50 years of poetry writing behind her, will lead a workshop in the afternoon, exploring the impact of some of the places we will have experienced on the morning walk and guiding us in ways to create expressive writing about them. No previous experience of poetry is required.
The workshop follows a walk in the morning. You can book either the walk or the workshop or both. Chris Reeve, formerly in charge of Bungay Museum and dedicated local historian, with many published books to his credit, will take us in the morning to some famous (and infamous) locations in the town that have made a deep impression on him. Please book the morning walk separately.
Being October, bring an umbrella; being a creative day, bring an open mind. Being hungry, if coming for both events, bring a packed lunch or taste Bungay’s delights. Both parts of the day can be purchased separately. £9 for each half day event.
(Photo credit Carol Lawrence.)
W&BArts: past, present and future A PICNIC
I would be delighted if you could join me and fellow Waveney & Blyth Arts trustees for a summer tea-time picnic in our garden in Halesworth at 4pm on Thursday 14 August.
Our plan is for an informal gathering to celebrate the rich history of W&BA – and to have a look at what its future holds. Simon Raven, who many of you will know, has stepped down as trustee – with us since our launch 15 years ago – and we also want to give him a good send-off.
We will provide drinks – tea/coffee, soft drinks and wine – but bring anything else you might like to drink. Please do bring food for yourself and/or to share - whatever you want to bring is fine - it always works out!
Our main purpose is to celebrate this lovely community, but we will also use this opportunity to have our AGM later in the afternoon. Don’t worry, the formal proceedings will be minimal but we would love to involve those of you who are willing in a conversation about our future, which is looking uncertain past the end of the year.
So that we can get an idea of numbers, please will you book a ticket (no charge). We will send details of the address, parking etc nearer the time to those that book.
We look forward very much to seeing some of you then. And fingers crossed for good weather!
Very best wishes,
Philippa Williams
Creative Beachcombing with Simon Raven
This is a hands-on, fun workshop for singletons, couples and families (young and old).
Location – The hamlet of Covehithe (North Suffolk’s last remaining wild coast access point!)
Cost – Waveney and Blyth Arts members = £6 / Non-members = £8. Under-18s are FREE. Pre-Booked Tickets. Please bring proof of purchase with you.
Parking – Free parking on road-side verges where the 2 access roads converge just before St Andrew’s Church (NR34 7JW)
Trifold Leaflet – Everyone will be given a trifold leaflet featuring beachcombing advice and ideas to take away!
Bring a picnic lunch and something to drink. Wear walking shoes and bring a rucksack or bag for any ‘finds’!
NB. There are no public toilets at Covehithe but this is an isolated part of the Suffolk Coast with plenty of cover if you’re ‘taken short’!
Itinerary
12pm: Meet at the church for a brief introduction to the afternoon’s activities
12.15: a 25/30 minute walk along the cliff-top path to Benacre Nature Reserve
12.45: Picnic and Chat on the beach
1.15 – 2.30: Creative Beachcombing Workshop using pebbles and found detritus
2.30 – 3.00: Return walk to vehicles
Arts & Eats at The Fen - Ideas in Search of an Artist
Arts & Eats at The Fen - Ideas in Search of an Artist
Holton Lodge Barn Exhibition - Cream Tea & Talks by Local Artists
20 artists and artisans, all members of Suffolk Open Studios, are displaying their work.
Three of the artists showing at the exhibition are going to talk about their work and their creative process.
The exhibition and talks are free but cream teas need to be booked ahead for £5.00
Mother and Son Artists
Margaret Mellis was an artist for 77 years, most of them spent in and around the Waveney valley. Her son, Telfer Stokes, will be talking to Nicky Stainton at The Cut in Halesworth. Their conversation will include works from both mother and son artists.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Walberswick Arts & Eats/Walk
Join us for this Spring walk and lunch in Walberswick as we discover a little more about Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
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Orwell in Southwold Walk with author Ronald Binns
Join Ronald Binns on a tour of George Orwell’s Southwold…
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