Wild Waters Festival

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A celebration of Nature and Community.

Wild Waters Festival at Box, Wiltshire

Wednesday 4th June & Saturday 7th June 10:30am
Photography Workshop

The By Brook is a very special place
Imagine if you could see the By Brook through new eyes, make stunning images of what is in front of you or create more artistic views of rivers and water in general. If that sounds good, this photo walk is for you!

In a relaxed, informal group of no more than 15 people, we head out to three great locations on the By Brook. You learn great ideas for how to show the beauty of the scene in front of us.

We will focus on:
Reflections
Movement and flow
Trees, grass and water

This walk is suitable for all levels of photographer and all types of camera, including phone cameras. Matt will help with basic tuition in all areas. However, please note that this is not a technical workshop and Matt may not know all the details of your particular camera!

The details
Please bring your own camera and make sure that it is fully charged.
Meet outside the Selwyn Hall at 10.30. The walk will last for 2.5 hours.
The workshop involves some gentle walking. Please make sure you dress appropriately for the weather.
Access issues: please note that this walk features some areas of rough and muddy ground and is not suitable for wheelchairs.
This workshop is subject to a minimum of four people booking.

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Saturday 7th June
10am-4pm  By Brook River Exhibition at The Pavilion, Valens Terrace, Box

To be opened by Dr Brian Mathew M.P. Member of Parliament for Melksham & Devizes

Free Exhibition celebrating the importance of our By Brook;  its vibrant ecosystem and rich heritage.  Exhibits and displays include art – crafts – photography - poetry – nature – fishing - Wiltshire Wildlife Trust Representative & Information Stand plus works undertaken recently by their Water Team + volunteers.

Contributions from Box Primary School, Box Pre-school, Corsham Primary Broadwood
Supported by Box Parish Council.  Refreshments served.
Parking at the Recreation Ground car park + Regular bus services through the village via https://faresaver.co.uk/

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2pm Three and a Half Mills - Guided Walk along By Brook River
Maximum 4 miles, duration approximately 3 hours

Starts at the Recreation Ground Car Park, Valens Terrace, Box Good bus routes via https://faresaver.co.uk/

Free but limited numbers, booking essential via hazel.parker@boxparishcouncil.gov.uk

Today the Box By Brook is central to leisure activities in today’s village, offering abundant wildlife, riverside rambles and sports activities including trout fishing. It was not always like this. It was once at the heart of Box’s manufacturing industries and local farming innovation. Discover which mills were recorded in the Domesday Book, why the church built a later medieval mill, and why one mill was called “half a mill”.

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Sunday 8th June  
Service in St Thomas a Becket
A service to celebrate and give thanks for our beloved By Brook at St Thomas a Becket Church, Box. 10.30am– Everyone welcome

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Thursday 12th June
Talk at Box Local History Hub in Box Library  “Box By Brook: Flowing Through Time” 
10:30am-12 noon.  To book a seat, please email Boxpeopleandplaces@yahoo.co.uk or contact Box Library.  
Free, and open to all who hold a Wiltshire Library card (which can be arranged on the day.)