Mudwalk along Leigh Creek and Two Tree Island

Multi-arts festival shining a spotlight on the Thames Estuary region.

Estuary Festival

Through different activities, this gathering invites people on a guided mudwalk along Leigh Creek and Two Tree Island

Belton Way Small Craft Club

Join us for a mudwalk before 'Changing Tides' aboard the historic Sailing Barge Rebel at 7pm [<a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/changing-tides-benfleet-tickets-1332170079569?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/changing-tides-benfleet-tickets-1332170079569?aff=oddtdtcreator">link</a>] IntroFrom mud to water, from water to mud, the intertidal zone of the Thames Estuary constantly transforms due to its tides. The ebbing and flooding of the tides, flow with sediments and silt, fresh and salt water, forming life and shaping the estuary's material existence. Exploring the intertidal zone requires different efforts and practices. Walking along the mudflats at low tide, for instance, differs significantly from walking on dry land; the mud is irregular, slippery, and soft, necessitating specific wellies and a stick. When the waters flood, a boat is necessary. Thus, engaging with the intertidal zone involves a strict coupling with technical objects, but most importantly, one needs to think with the tides that dictate the rhythms and patterns of the estuary.The day will be complemented with different activities that will give the time to pay attention, listen, notice things, and, most importantly...get muddy. To do so, the Creek Crawling Collective will have the pleasure of being joined for the second time by the brilliant art and ecology collective called the Walking Trees ;Since 2022, the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fwalking_trees_collective%2F&is_from_rle" title="https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fwalking_trees_collective%2F&is_from_rle" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Walking Trees Collective</a> have been facilitating community-based events (or ‘wander-wonders’ as they like to call them) to explore green spaces and waterways of London (and beyond). Their walks engage with the historical, social and ecological aspects of each space. Using a range of guided prompts, including meditation, drawing, poetry, journaling and movement, people are invited to form deeper attentive connections with all that’s growing and flowing around them.And if this sounds like something up your street, below are more details about the mudwalk; Location &amp; PathThe meeting point will be at Belton Way Small Craft Club in Leigh On Sea, which is a 5-minute walk from Leigh On Sea train station.What to bring1. Clothes that you are ok with getting muddy- you might also want to bring a change of clothes2. Clothing suitable for the weather conditions including sun protection3. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT - Wellies or waders that have a bit of a heel and that are tight on the foot. Avoid a flat soul if not you risk slipping. Here is a reference image: <a href="https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/mp/dunlop/protomastor-safety-wellingtons-green/_/R-p-d1b7177f-17b7-4b92-8b35-0c0c03c168fe" title="https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/mp/dunlop/protomastor-safety-wellingtons-green/_/R-p-d1b7177f-17b7-4b92-8b35-0c0c03c168fe" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">link</a>4. Hand sanitiser and your own bottle of water, suns cream and a hatNOTE: It is quite a physical activity, so food and drinks will be provided throughout the day - but please bring along anything that makes you happy.Weather UnpredictabilityIn case of bad weather, the workshop will be postponed to another date.TransportFrom London – C2C rail service from Fenchurch Street OR Liverpool Street to Leigh On Sea – then it’s a 5-minute walk to the ClubAddressesTrain Station: Belton Way E, Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 2ETBelton Way Small Craft Club: High St, Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 2EJ Looking forward to it! Cover Image Credits: Dominique Savitri Bonarjee along Benfleet Creek

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