Greenfinch Close Bird Trail Test

This sound walk is an exploration of how the soundscape of the Suffolk village of Holbrook has changed over the last century. I have been working with members of the current community to explore their favourite village sounds, to question why some sounds disappear and to think about about what the village might sound like in the future. Using archive material and the biography of local man Warrenton Page, I have discovered that the working sounds of the village have all but disappeared. These unique sounds including the blacksmith, couriers, cobblers and field workers have been replaced with the drones of mechanised machinery and the internal combustion engine. Using OS Explorer map 197, the village has been split into 8 sections that correspond to the OS grid squares, and a composition written for each section that mixes village sounds past and present. Lost sounds have been recreated by me, and current sounds have been captured in field recordings gathered during 2024. Sounds have been manipulated, sliced, looped and blended to make a sonic portrait of the village over time. The putta-putta noise of the gas engine at the mill now floats in and around the sound of chainsaws and Apache helicopters. The rooks of Clench road scream to be heard above the drones of combine harvesters and irrigation systems. The creaking leather of the cobbler loops around a self service machine at the supermarket. The ultrasonic rumbles of an oil boiler drift under the clicks of a semi-frozen heat-source pump. Each geolocated area uses a a graphic score for its arrangement; contour lines, footpath routes, locations of water and of woodland inform each piece. By clicking through to the individual tracks, listeners can discover which historical and modern sounds are represented. The soundwalk is a work in progress. Five compositions representing five OS grid squares are available now, and three more will appear over time until the whole village has been mapped sonically.

Riparian Relaxation

This Walking Companion will creatively guide you through Brandon Country Park, following the Red Walk. The walk is led by artist Genevieve Rudd, recorded and edited by David Johnson of DMJ Imagery Ltd, and supported by Creative People & Places Market Place, Brandon Creative Forum and Brandon Country Park.

A free GPS sensitive, audio guide to some of the historical sites in Haverhill. Generally aimed at children aged 9-12 but hopefully with some interest for older and younger residents. Produced by the Haverhill and District Local History Group. this version contains 18 points of interest and includes the High Street and beyond; from the Gasworks in Withersfield Road to Anne of Cleaves house. Camps Road and Burton End as far as the waterworks and three stops along the railway walk at either end of Tesco's and one just over the footbridge towards Sainsburys. All feedback please to haverhillhistuk@gmail.com Written by Paul Bond and narrated by Nicola Gambin Version 1 - May 2020

Sound Systems explores our very own individual theme tunes; the songs our nervous systems crave and sing. Produced by Roxanne Matthews and the BBC Voices team. You can discover the Young Norfolk Arts Collective’s own Sound Systems throughout Norfolk as part of the trail.

When Norwich was bombed: our city's untold stories from the WWII Baedeker Raids. To fully enjoy the experience, please walk slowly to allow time for the recording to finish before you leave the zone.

Norwich is a city of strangers. The YNA Collective want to unveil a city that is quite literally built on diversity and community by creating a unique audio tour of the city. 'Queer Norfolk Stories'is a Young Norfolk Arts project that celebrates the wonderful, extraordinary lives of local LGBTQ+ people, created by Sára Lapinova and Ellie Robson. We would like to say thanks to all those involved in helping to make this happen, including Deb, Nell, Tiah-Paige, Stevie and Shell, Sára and finally E.