Coombe Bissett Down Story Quest

Karen Wimhurst, a South West based clarinettist and composer, has created a series of 8 short musical pieces inspired by the Salisbury River Park and the neighbouring Avon Valley Nature Reserve. Initial ideas for these compositions began on a wet dawn walk, recording on site, as well as underwater recordings made by Adrian Newton in the River Park. These varied tracks feature a number of musicians; Ed Bersey - percussion; Julia Blinko - soprano; Emily Burridge - cello; Paul Hutchinson - accordion; Ricky Romain - sitar; Robin Walter - guitar; Karen Wimhurst - vocals, clarinets, piano. A musical representation of this unique part of Salisbury, this music is a wonderful way to experience life on, in and around the River Avon Thanks to Amy-Jane Beer ‘the Flow’; Will Scott, Andy Wallis, Keri Jones. Recorded and mastered at Sylvafield Studios

A sound walk celebrating the River Allen, Dorset, and the wildlife that lives there. Developed in association with Wimborne Community Theatre as part of their river project, 'Our rivers run through us'. www.wimbornecommunitytheatre.co.uk Extracts from 'Liquid gold' by Hugh Miles reproduced with kind permission. Nemeton digital arts: nemeton.org.uk electricbackroom STUDIO: electricbackroom.org.uk

Listening to poetry is incredibly therapeutic and has the potential to unlock emotions and memories that have been long hidden. Take a walk through our historic garden and enjoy recitals by local poets along the way.

First song

Chalk rivers are recognised throughout the world as an important habitat for many plants and animals, including otters, kingfishers and fish. Yet many river species are difficult to see, because they live under the water surface. Might we be able to hear them instead? We have been fishing for sounds in the River Stour, by placing special microphones (called hydrophones) in the water, suspended from fishing rods. This enables us to listen to the sounds being made by creatures living underwater. This soundwalk presents some recordings that we've made using this approach. These reveal a strange and complex soundscape, full of chirrups, churring, clicks and pops. Very little is known about the sounds made by the species that live in rivers, but we know that water beetles and caddis flies both produce sounds. Some fish are known to vocalise too. And on these recordings, you can also hear the sound of water plants photosynthesizing. We hope that this soundwalk will help you to appreciate the River Stour in a different way - as a place teeming with life, much of which is hidden from view.

In this story we follow a man called Will Trodd who has just woken up in the middle of a field with a terrible headache. he doesn't know who he is, where he is or what has happened. As he stumbles around the local area he begins to realise something isn't quite right, no one is paying attention to him. The area has just experienced a terrible murder case but you still have no idea what is going on. You meet various characters along the way, and there is a narration to point you in the right direction. You eventually reach the cemetery where there is a characters who recognises you and you find out who Will really is.

Rayleigh’s relationship with their mother was never easy, growing up she felt as though she couldn’t speak to her about anything. Despite their hardships, they still love each other very much. Join Rayleigh and Jordan as they take a walk down memory lane.

Based on the very real medieval ruins which frame Central Southampton to this very day, this tour teaches you a few of the most interesting stories surrounding these remains... fact or fiction, it's up to you to decide. The audio-tour is brought to you by charming tour-guide Jess, whose personality shines through to make it feel as though she's right there walking beside you. Starting at the Bargate in central Southampton, this tour will lead you through the mystery surrounding the statue of John Le Fleming, along the scenic walls, and all the way to the pier-view which stands in stark contrast to what it looked like in days gone by.