Rave on the Avon – Workshop & Swim

Join Connecting Threads for a flying fish flag puppet-making workshop, procession & optional community swim in celebration of the River Tweed.

Following the April 24th screening of documentary Rave On for the Avon, we’re delighted to be joined by river bride Meg Avon and artists Grace Morton and Elvey Anna Stedman for a workshop, procession, and swim celebrating the River Tweed!

The Abhabin/Avon workshop begins with a screening of short film AVONA, followed by making flying fish-flag puppets. Once our fish are flying high, we will process with them to the Dookits, Haylodge Park in celebration of the Tweed. Meg will lead a river ceremony, culminating in an optional community wild swim with local swim guide Tweed Valley Wilding.

If you wish to take part in the optional wild swim, please bring appropriate swimwear, towel, and warm layers. The water temperature is cold in May, so please come prepared!

This event is suitable for families with children aged 8+.

Access:

Eastgate Theatre has wheelchair access and accessible toilet facilities.

The procession with fish-flag puppets will follow a walking route of approximately 25-mins, including paved and unpaved paths and steps. If you require transport from the Eastgate Theatre to Haylodge Park, please let us know at the point of booking and we can arrange this.

Accessible paths through Haylodge Park are available for wheelchair and/or mobility aid users.

Visit Rave On for the Avon – Workshop & Swim | Connecting Threads for more detail on the event.