Life on the Deben is a documentary film that was made in association with Woodbridge Riverside Trust and first released in December 2017.
Presented by author and journalist John McCarthy, the film explores the Deben’s incredible history, geography, environment and the influence it has had over the people who have lived by its banks.
The film traces the entire length of the Deben, from the secret upper reaches near Debenham to the boatyards of Woodbridge and down to the sea at Bawdsey and Felixstowe Ferry. The film was shot over 2 years by Director and Cameraman Tim Curtis (Video East), Produced by Malcolm Hodd.
The film will screen alongside a rare 1965 film entitled "The Deben Valley" with broadcaster Robert Dougall venturing around Suffolk with his wife, tracing the pathway of the River Deben. He visits Ufford, Debenham, Woodbridge and Ramsholt along the way.
The Deben Valley runs for 29mins and is from the collection of James Cecil of JCB Films.
Following the screenings there will be an on stage discussion with James Cecil, Tim Curtis and our manager, Neil.
