What other benefits, in addition to rowing can be obtained from Canford’s River Stour? The Bags of Room group were lucky enough to use local rushes from the River Stour to make baskets, mats, hats and even belts!
Once plucked, the rushes had to be sprayed with water in order to keep them damp and prevent the sun from drying them out. This meant that the rushes were pliable and easier to work with. The group of pupils under the instruction of Mrs Parker and helped by Mrs Byde were able to create their own everyday objects out of these rushes.