Words on Water: A wildlife poetry workshop

Join local writer and talker Lynn Whitehead at West Stow Country Park to create little haikus dedicated to the River Lark.

Adults and children alike will find beauty, intrigue and some ancient history down by the river at West Stow.

You are invited to join Lynn and transform what you find by the water’s edge into ephemeral haiku poems. Very simple to learn and infinite in possibility, we’ll scribe our little verses onto leaves and let Nature read them before she whisks them away. Why not bring a picnic and make a day of it?

In September you’ll be invited to bring your family and friends back to our free Poetry Picnic to hear some of the poems read by professional actors or turned to songs and sung by a choir!

Further information

• The café on site is open serving a range of hot and cold food and drinks.
• Suitable for ages 10+.
• Children aged 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult
• Bring a brolly if the weather looks grim.
• Materials will be provided.
• Meet at the West Stow visitor centre.
• Part of this workshop is outdoors, so please wear appropriate clothing.
• Please note there is a variety of terrain within the Country Park.
• Parking fee: £3.00 for all day
• Excludes admission to the Anglo-Saxon Village
• Please do not bring dogs

The cost of this event is heavily subsidised due to the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, who support the Brecks Fen Edge and Rivers Landscape partnership scheme to facilitate inclusive engagement opportunities).

Date: Sat 19 Aug
Times: 11am-12.45pm
Tickets: £3
Booking: Essential. Use the 'Book now' buttons or call 01284 758000
Venue: West Stow Country Park (Meet at the Visitor Centre)

This event is promoted by West Suffolk Council & Brecks Fen Edge and Rivers Landscape Partnership