Not Bourne Yesterday Celebrates World Rivers Day Family event

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    Start date28/09/25
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    Start Time10am
    End Time4pm
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    LocationDesborough Recreation Ground, 3 Friars Gardens, High Wycombe HP12 3AN
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    PriceFree

Join Not Bourne Yesterday in celebrating World Rivers Day on Sunday, 28 September at Desborough Recreation Ground:

πŸ•™ 10:00 AM – 4 PM
πŸ“ Desborough Recreation Ground, High Wycombe – High Wycombe, HP12 3AN.

Parking is free or there is a 16-minute bus which goes from High Wycombe Station.

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πŸ†“ Free, family-friendly drop-in event

Join us by the beautiful River Wye for a fun-filled day of river-themed activities celebrating our rare chalk stream!

🦐 Chalk Stream Dipping – Discover fascinating freshwater life like fish, demoiselles, and amazing invertebrates.

πŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈ 2pm Short Guided Walk (under 1km) – Explore the river’s story through heritage, archaeology, and wildlife on a gentle, mostly flat path (may be muddy – wellies or boots recommended).


🎨 Arts & Crafts – Get creative under our gazebo with hands-on river-themed activities.

Join us in celebrating our extraordinary chalk streams on World Rivers Day! See you there!

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Not Bourne Yesterday
Martha Glennon
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