In early July, a band of intrepid adventurers gathered at Hele Bay for a sea-bound experience unlike any other.

Guided by two mysterious sisters, swimmers stepped into the waves and ventured out from the shore to retrieve ancient runes hidden in the water. These runes held fragments of forgotten stories, waiting to be reawakened by imagination, salt, and sea air.

What followed was a co-creation of myth and memory: tales woven on the beach, inspired by the sea, and shaped by the courage and creativity of all who took part.

Here are the stories that emerged from the depths...

 

Glimpses from the Shoreline…

Photographs by Theo Moye

Image inspired by Swim from The Wild Shore by Florence from Park Community School during her work experience placement with Beaford. Acrylic on paper.

 

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