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Coronavirus (COVID-19) ADVICE FOR RIVER USERS Following updated government guidance on outdoor activities, some restrictions on the recreational use of the River Stour (and other Waterways in England) are eased. Please follow the Government’s advice on Coronavirus/Covid-19 to keep you and others safe.  From Monday 1 June 2020, some further restrictions have been lifted on …

Coronavirus (COVID-19) ADVICE FOR RIVER USERS Following updated government guidance on outdoor activities, some restrictions on the recreational use of the River Stour (and other Waterways in England) are eased. Please follow the Government’s advice on Coronavirus/Covid-19 to keep you and others safe.  UNPOWERED CRAFT –  from 13 May 2020, private use canoeists, rowers, kayakers, …

In these uncertain times of the Covid-19 coronavirus, the River Stour Trust is having to make difficult decisions and think about how we can continue to operate in the future. The future of the River Stour Trust depends to a great extent on when we can resume our operations. At all times the safety of …

[Updated 25.03.20] In light of Government guidance regarding Coronavirus, the River Stour Trust is discussing the best course of action. We need to consider our responsibility with everyone’s health of the utmost priority. Please keep yourselves safe and rest assured we will keep you informed as soon as we know more. Office The office is …

If you want to canoe on many rivers and canals you will need a ‘licence’ to do so. The navigation authority for the Suffolk/Essex River Stour is the Environment Agency. Below are the ways in which you can ensure that you are contributing to the upkeep and maintenance of our beautiful river. You can become …

Got a New Year’s resolution to look after your mind, body and/or spirit? Check out the range of classes held at our beautiful riverside venue at Sudbury – The Granary, Quay Lane. We are the venue for Qigong, Zumba, Meditation, Yoga & a Film Club so hopefully we’ve got you covered! Perhaps you are even …

We have started to take bookings for this year’s Santa Boat Rides. Last year was our first outing for Santa and his elves and we are delighted to offer 3 dates this year. BOOK ONLINE AT: https://bookwhen.com/riverstourtrust

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 …

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 …