Past Events

Moving Souls Dance has commissioned artists, a composer, singers and craft designers to create and animate voices from the River Avon to celebrate the birth [...]

As part of 'The gathering: for water and Nature' final day of celebration, performance poet Meg will share the story of her marriage to the [...]

As part of our final day celebrating water, rivers and Nature  in "The Gathering: for water and Nature", Professor Veronica Strang will talk about book [...]

On Sunday 15 March, the final day of "The Gathering: for water and nature", we will screen two award-winning films revealing the unseen worlds of [...]

What would the river say if it could speak? What might the soil, the trees, or the creatures that call this ecosystem home want us [...]

All are welcome to participate in a community event on the International Day of Action for Rivers to remember the key role of water in [...]

This is a community-led free event to mark the International Day of Action for Rivers. Everyone is welcome to Shipston beside the River Stour. Join [...]

"Jo in the Water" is a powerful, emotional feature-length documentary film. It is not just about water pollution; it is about connection - to nature, [...]

Part of River Hope’s The Gathering: For Water and Nature 6–15 March 2026, this full day event explores how we live with water, rivers and their [...]

UPDATE: tickets (free) are now open to all Register here:  https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/thegathering/t-jxzedvd This two-hour evening workshop will provide an orientation to the Rights of Nature movement [...]

As part of “The Gathering: for water and Nature” (March 6-15, 2026), River Hope has curated a collection of four artistic, poetic and thought-provoking films. [...]

In a special event organised by the Stratford Literary Festival, in partnership with River Hope, the celebrated writer, academic and performer Robert Macfarlane comes to [...]

Fun Palaces supports local people to co-create their own cultural and community events, across the UK and worldwide, sharing and celebrating the genius in everyone. [...]

Join us to hear about nature writer and Cambridge Professor Robert Macfarlane's latest book “Is a River Alive?". This book was published in May 2025 [...]

This water-themed series of six creative writing workshops will explore our feelings, memories and experiences of the different states of water and water bodies near [...]

The Big Picture Film Festival 2025 comes to Stratford-Upon-Avon between 28-31 August.  Along with the Live and Local team, @netzerostratford and Welcome Here: Stratford-upon-Avon, River Hope [...]

This year's Big Picture Film Festival in Stratford-Upon-Avon opens with a screening of 'Ocean', with David Attenborough. Join us for this stunning documentary exploring the [...]

Join the local community on the banks of the River Stour below the bridge in Shipston-on-Stour to celebrate the water and Nature of the area. [...]

Join a family friendly, traffic-free leisure bicycle ride of 5 miles along the new Warwick Road walking and cycling route and Nature Reserve at Fisherman's [...]

Come along on Saturday 14 June to interact with the local photographers and film makers who created the photo and film installation (that runs from [...]

Get your creativity flowing as we consider the different states of water, how they appear in Shakespeare’s work and then explore our emotional responses using [...]

Join us to hear about nature writer and Cambridge Professor Robert Macfarlane's book “Is a River Alive?". Come with questions or just to listen in [...]

Join us to hear about marine biologist and conservationist Wallace J. Nichol’s book “Blue Mind: the surprising science that shows how being near, in, on, [...]

Enjoy a morning of craftivism to discover how we can look after our waterways and wildlife and get creative as part of Great Big Green Week [...]

Enjoy watching a short film created by River Hope photographers, providing a visual language for the River Avon and its tributaries, wildlife, and our human [...]

River Hope is pleased to support THE BIG AVON CLEAN UP, organised by Stratford-Upon-Avon Rubbish Friends. Join our land-based community litter pick, starting from Stratford [...]

Stratford-on-Avon District is participating in the national programme for Great Big Green Week. River Hope will have a stall at the opening event in New [...]

Imagine, co-create and organise activities to amplify River Hope’s three themes. Everyone welcome. Please email to confirm attendance: info@riverhope.org.uk Topics: final arrangements for Great Big [...]

Imagine, co-create and organise activities to amplify River Hope’s three themes. Everyone welcome. Please email to confirm your attendance: info@riverhope.org.uk Topics: final arrangements for Great [...]

River Hope welcomes everyone to gather - as the ancient peoples of this area would have done - by our water bodies at key seasonal [...]

Imagine, co-create and organise activities to amplify River Hope’s three themes.

Imagine, co-create and organise activities to amplify River Hope’s three themes.

Imagine, co-create and organise activities to amplify River Hope’s three themes.

Imagine, co-create and organise activities to amplify River Hope’s three themes.