Colne Rising Story Walk

 

The year is 2067. Climate change has become climate chaos, and even 75 miles inland is not safe from the sea. A series of short spoken-word performances will submerge you in this new world with its own history, populated by seemingly familiar people, places and stories. But as with all future scenarios nothing is certain…

 

Lyrical, engaging and ultimately reinforcing the importance of ecologies, this walk will transform every landlubber to hypothetical seafarer.

 

by Sarah Hymas  sarahhymas.net

 

With thanks to Dr Jenny Brown at the National Oceanography Centre for information on coastal modelling and to Alan Schofield of the National Trust for his contributions on local history

 

There is a limited edition handstitched artist booklet of the narrative available, using illustrations from Talya Baldwin’s map.

Please contact Sarah through her website http://sarahhymas.net/about/ for details

 

 

Tips for your safety and comfort

• There is always an element of risk in any type of outdoor activity. You undertake this self-guided walking route wholly at your own risk.

• There are sections with steps, cobbles and a grassy slope. All of which can be slippy after and during wet weather. You are advised to wear shoes or boots with good grip.

• Have your mobile device tucked in a pocket, so you can keep your hands free.

• Beware of traffic – you cross a couple of roads during the walk.

 

What you need to know about the walk

• Make sure you’ve got your headphones and your device is charged up.

• Access this webpage at the beginning of your walk to access the map and sound pieces.

• You can always pause to the pieces and listen again if necessary.

• It takes approximately two hours, with each leg roughly fifteen to twenty minutes long and each stop five minutes.

 

Enjoy yourself!