Dover Youth Festival - River Stories on Air

Event Date: 31/10/2024 12:30 - 15:30

Join Barry O'Brien from Dover Community Radio for an exciting and immersive storytelling workshop running as part of the Dover Youth Festival. 

Uncover the legend of the mysterious river spirit and let your imagination flow as you create your own unique story inspired by its magic.

In this hands-on workshop, participants will not only craft their own stories but will also bring them to life by turning them into a radio production! Learn the art of creative storytelling and gain practical media skills as you transform your ideas into captivating audio pieces, guided by a seasoned radio professional.

Perfect for aspiring storytellers, nature enthusiasts, and anyone ready to explore the magic of the River Dour in a whole new way!

Open to anyone aged 11-19 years. No experience necessary. 

This event is part of the Dover Youth Festival 2024, led by Future Foundry in collaboration with over 40 partners from Dover and its surrounding areas. Funding provided through the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme from Defra and the Kent Downs National Landscape (Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).

Event Location - River Dour

The River Dour is a chalk stream which flows from Kearsney to Dover docks. The chalk stream habitat of the Dour is globally rare and the crystal-clear waters support an abundance of wildlife.

The river is easily accessible from Dover town centre and is a ten-minute walk from Dover Priory train station. The four mile signposted ‘River Dour Greenway’ trail follows the river from sea to source as it passes through the town of Dover and ends at the village of Temple Ewell. The river can also be easily accessed while visiting Pencester Gardens in Dover and Kearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens in Kearsney.

Find out more about our Heritage Lottery funded project Our Finest Dour, which set out to raise awareness of the importance of the River Dour. An overview of the project is here.

The Kent Downs National Landscape funded Dour to Downs project is now underway, continuing on the work from Our Finest Dour but adding new elements. To find out more please email riverdour@dover.gov.uk