Did you know that City Hall is open to the public? See inside the cutting-edge architecture, attend a public debate in the Chamber, or simply enjoy a delicious lunch in London’s Kitchen Café.
Jackie Rollinson is a straight-talking proud Cockney who has lived in Newham for nearly 65 years, all her life. From her early days growing up in East Ham she is now a Hospitality Assistant at City Hall. Known at the café for her friendly nature, we spoke with Jackie in this Meet the Dockers interview about her memories of Newham, the area she loves.
Nestled in the heart of the Royal Victoria Docks, VA Salon has become a trusted haven for clients seeking beauty and wellness treatments in a calm and friendly setting. At the heart of the business is its passionate founder, Anastasia Korabukhina who left her legal career to pursue her vision of self-care, aesthetics, and entrepreneurship.
Newham Heritage Centre is gathering memories and stories of Canning Town Old Library for an exhibition planned for the centre when it opens next year.
James Kenworth is a playwright and creative writing tutor. His work often explores themes of social justice, class, and community, with a strong focus on engaging local audiences and untold stories. James is best known for his Newham Plays series, a critically acclaimed collection of site-specific and politically engaged theatre pieces that bring to life the unique voices and experiences of the Newham borough.
In this interview artist Joy Yamusangie talks about her latest project, Docks Open Art Series: The Fish and The Mermaid, a collaborative public artwork created with local communities for Royal Docks Originals.
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Valentina Floris and Ben Foot are the founders of SDNA, a creative studio specialising in producing distinctive digital artworks that transform spaces and engage audiences. From delving into themes such as mythology and anthropology to natural history, and climate change their work is rooted in collaboration.
As Royal Docks Originals draws to a close on Saturday 4 October, the final few days still offer a jam-packed line-up of free cultural events, performances, family fun, creative workshops, and exhibitions celebrating the transformation and journeys of the Royal Docks.
50+ events, three weeks and hundreds of stories. This special Meet the Dockers series goes behind the scenes of the first edition of Royal Docks Originals and speaks to some of the creatives, community members, and businesses who have brought the festival to life.
Helen Tredoux shares insights into the services provided by Community Transport Waltham Forest and discusses her team’s collaboration in creating Charabancs and Cadillacs, a magical time capsule exploring Newham’s transport history, featured as part of Royal Docks Originals.
Get ready for a day of art, fashion, performance and fun. Open to all ages!
In this interview, Rai shares the magic behind Projekt’s spaces, how creativity is transforming the Royal Docks community and the exciting role that The Pump House is playing in Royal Docks Originals festival.
