River & Roots: Explore The Natural Dye Garden
Saturday 17 May 2025
11am – 3pm
Event Location: T100 Community Garden, High House Production Park
How can the river provide for us?
Immerse yourself in a day of creativity and nature at the T100 Community Garden where we nurture plants for natural dyes. Bring the whole family and a packed lunch for a hands-on experience as we weave fish from willow, scavenge for plants in the garden, and forage on a scenic walk to the nearby Willow Tree. You’ll also create a beautiful solar dye jar to take home, infused with the vibrant hues of the garden.
Walk Information:
- Duration: 1.5hr
- Distance: 2.4 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Walk Team: Lesley Robinson & Stephen Green
Workshop Information:
- 1.30pm – 2pm: Weaving Willow
- 2 – 3pm: Making Solar Dye Jars
- Artist: Lesley Robinson
At T100 we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint at every level and would like to encourage all people attending our events and walks to use public transport if they are able to. If you need to drive, please let us know if you would consider car-pooling or car sharing.
By train: The T100 Community Garden is 20 minute walk from Purfleet Station
By bus: 44 bus to Lockyer Road, 5 mins walk from the T100 Community Garden
By car: Free parking is available on-site
The walk from High House Production Park isn’t accessible for wheelchairs or large pushchairs due to the mixture of made and unmade paths, uneven surfaces and steps and slopes.
The end-point where we’ll continue with a workshop and sit to enjoy tea and chats is step-free but with rough terrain including woodchip therefore wheelchair and pushchair users must consider this before entering the space.
T100 walks are of different lengths and on varying terrain. Some are mainly on footpaths, and others mainly on footpaths where ground may be uneven. We have designed our programme with accessibility in mind so we hope that there is something for everyone to enjoy. If you would like to discuss this please contact hello@t100festival.co.uk
Everyone needs to choose walks within their capabilities. The walk leaders are experienced but must take people’s word that they will be ok undertaking the walk they have chosen to join.
Due care has been exercised in organising the walks, however Kinetika, the funders and associated partners of the project cannot accept liability for loss, accident or injury caused to any person following the routes, especially unsupervised. Participants under the age of 16 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
Please ensure that you are properly equipped for all walks. The weather can be unpredictable so bring waterproof clothing, sun hats and sun cream – it’s best to be prepared for all weather.
Walking boots/shoes are recommended, but if you don’t have these please wear suitable and comfortable footwear – best to leave open-toe sandals or high heels at home. Make sure you bring snacks and a packed lunch with you, if necessary, and plenty to drink.
Toilet facilities are available on site at High House Production Park.
We will be taking photographs and video of this event to promote and celebrate the project in print and online. If you do not give consent to be photographed or filmed, that’s absolutely fine. Please let a member of the T100 team know on the day.
