This round was inspired by the 2000 year old yew trees at Kingley Vale near Chichester. Yew trees have large canopies that may have served as meeting places in the  Bronze Age. I imagined people gathering to chat, sing, tell stories and weave and this song was born.

We Gather Now Beneath The Bough

Site-specific soundtrack by Graham Dowdall incorporating field recordings and electronic music. This was created especially for 'WonderDusk' in 2023. This magical event took place at Box Hill in Surrey at dusk and involved a woodland walk with poetry, installation and performance with a continuous soundtrack by Graham Dowdall. This WonderDance track was the backing for a dance performance by young people in the woods.

WONDERDANCE

Paul Sowen from the Surrey Industrial History Group explores the remnants of historical sand mining in Reigate Caves with artist Amanda Loomes. This is part of Amanda's research for her 'Unearthed' project. www.surreyunearthed.org

WONDERDANCE

Surrey Hills Arts

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