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The
River Stour Trust (RST)
is a registered charity, led by volunteers who are dedicated to the
restoration and conservation of the River Stour Navigation for the benefit
and enjoyment of the public. Made famous by the painter John
Constable, this beautiful river has a long history which the Trust hopes you
will help us preserve. Since its formation, RST has undertaken many restoration projects
including three locks at Flatford, Dedham and Great Cornard. We are currently restoring
Stratford St Mary Lock and hope to restore more
structures along the length of the river, to
maintain the right of navigation for everybody to enjoy the river for all
time.
Our registered office is the
Granary in Sudbury
and we run a
Visitor and Education Centre
in Great Cornard. RST owns two electric powered
launches which give public trips.
Stour Trusty II
is based at Flatford whilst
Rosette
is based at Sudbury. There are also two further boats based at Sudbury
kindly on loan from RST members.
Francis J is a disabled access pontoon boat
whilst
Elsie Mary is another electric launch. RST
volunteers organise annual river based events along the length of the river
not only to raise funds but to increase awareness and enjoyment of the
river.
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Join
Griff - salute the River Stour Trust!
RST Vice President, Griff Rhys Jones says,
"The River Stour is a great example of why rivers should be open to
people...I salute the River Stour Trust for opening the locks...it is
supposed to be a river that traffic travels on."
Why not put volunteering for the River Stour
Trust at the top of your 'To Do List'? Follow this link:
How can I Help?
Click on the right-hand image to read an interview with Griff in the Dedham
Vale & Stour Valley News.
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2010 |
Regular Events/Activities |
| Wednesdays |
Working parties at Sudbury or Great Cornard
Further details |
| Thursdays
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River Stour Trust Management Group Meetings
Further details & dates |
| 3rd Thursday
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River Stour Trust Council Meetings
Attendance by Trust members only
Member's Forum: 6.45pm-7.15pm.
Further details &
dates |
| 2nd Friday |
RST Members' Social Evenings
Further details |
| 2nd & 4th Saturday
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O.A.R.
- Older Age Rowers
Further details
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Commencing Easter 2010 |
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Every Sunday |
Boat Trips
at Flatford & Sudbury, 11am-5pm (last trip departs
at 4.30pm) |
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Tea Room
at
The Granary, Quay Lane, Sudbury (11am-5pm) |
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Barratt Room Gallery
at The Granary, Quay Lane, Sudbury (Midday-5pm)
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Contact Us
Registered Charity Number 257806 | A non-profit distributing
Company limited by guarantee number 938670 | VAT
Registration No. GB 688 5912 71 |
