An emerging grassroots movement in Stratford-on-Avon District
Nurturing relationships with local water ecosystems through creativity, ceremony and action
About River Hope
River Hope is an emerging grassroots movement focused on the water catchments of the rivers Avon, Arrow and Stour in South Warwickshire. Through a community-led participatory process, it brings people together to explore creativity, reflection and celebration, and to better protect local water bodies and all their biodiversity. Join us as we weave love, memory and stewardship for thriving ecosystems and sustainable communities.
Here’s how you can get involved in River Hope activities and events across Stratford-on-Avon District in 2025.
First Ripple sessions
First conceived in October 2024, River Hope is a community participatory process in an embryonic state of emergence. So far it receives no funding, is not an established organisation and …
Our emerging groups: photography
Photographing water is more than just capturing it as part of the landscape. Whether streaming from a spring, collecting in pools, or flowing in rivers, water is ancient and elemental. …
Explore River Hope’s stories, insights, and reflections on our local water bodies, wildlife and ecosystems.
A river comes alive in Stratford Library
Last Saturday, 4 October, nearly 200 people of all ages visited Stratford-Upon-Avon Library as part of the national Fun Palaces community programme. In a creative collaboration between River Hope and …
A river summer
A long, dry summer has had an impact on the rivers and on the environment generally, highlighting the importance of water as plants and animals adopt different strategies in order …
River stewardship using citizen science
Citizen science is the public participation in scientific research, collecting data and information for scientific purposes, with methods that can be used by professional scientists and volunteers alike. Citizen science …
See what is making ripples beyond South Warwickshire, from other UK initiatives to global movements.
Voice of water
On 6th September 2025, River Hope’s convenor attended an inspiring event “Voice of Water” at the Tate Modern in London. This was a transnational conversation on the rights of rivers …
Did you know – it’s World Water Week?
No better time to think about love, memory and stewardship for all water bodies – near and far – and the web of life in their ecosystems. World Water Week …
River Rescue Kit
RiverActionUK recently published its River Rescue Kit. Using a clear and easy-to-follow format, the River Rescue Kit: Several informative videos are available, including those below on: Have a look, use …
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