Festive activities

In the last few years the locals of Rivermouth and Bectan Sands have started to revive the ancient festival of the the two villages.

In previous years the two villages would spend one Sunday in August competing against each other in many events. The steeplechase event (run from the shadow of the largest yew tree in the churchyard at Bectan Sands, to the shadow of the steeple of the church in Rivermouth) was a popular race, as well as the two villages tug of war contest.

Along with the vegetable contest, tree felling contest and childrens fun and games it is a very popular day with the villagers, as well as vistors from Forest Town and beyond.

Written by Southwold Primary