Members of the first group to be awarded Walkers are Welcome status are encouraging ramblers, artists scientists and photographers to take part in a unique 500 mile trek of discovery, encompassing the stunning Shotley peninsula.

Beach of Dreams is an epic journey to discover the hidden gems of the east coast of England, inviting collaboration from peninsula communities and artists and others in Suffolk and Essex.

Kinetika's Artistic Director, Ali Pretty, and journalist Kevin Rushby are walking the entire route, joined by artists, writers, scientists, and local residents.

Geraint Pugh and Gary Richen who set up the Shotley Open Spaces group, and hold health walks open to everyone, are taking part in some of the legs from Ipswich marina to Shotley marina, and then on to Dedham, or across on the ferry for a leg from Harwch to Wrabness.

Together, guided by strong environmental themes and the challenges of our current time, all participants will consider the question "How can we creatively reimagine our future?"

The organisers would love you, your family and friends, local groups to join the journey and get involved by signing up to one or more of the 500 miles as the walk travels through Suffolk.

Everyone is invited to choose a mile to walk, submit an image of the landscape, a drawing and a few words about your connection to it and your dream for its future. All words and photos sent in will contribute to a new digital story map of the coastal path, reflecting and recording the narrative of the walk as it unfolds

You can sign up and download the beautiful activity pack which contains clear guidelines and lots of wonderful resources.

To sign up for a mile go to the walks page, select the day where your mile is and follow instructions.

Home: https://kinetika.co.uk/beach-of-dreams

Activity Pack/page: https://kinetika.co.uk/beach-of-dreams-activity-pack

Credits: https://kinetika.co.uk/beach-of-dreams-credits

Images submitted by April 9 2021 will be used as inspiration for the design of 500 silk pennants illustrating the beautiful coastal landscape and its challenges.

These pennants will be hand painted using natural dyes by the Kinetika Design Studio and form spectacular installations during the event.

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