Introducing Riverside Primary’s Newly-Formed PTA
The Riverside Primary Parents and Teachers Association (RPPTA) represents a diverse, aspirational group of local Barking Riverside parents who value the importance of Riverside Primary School within our new and evolving development. The RPPTA was established this year and we are a group of volunteer parents and teachers who are working together to bridge the […]
Youth call for Performing Arts Centre: building community, fostering talent
The RiverView Performing Arts Centre is an ongoing project to provide the community and Riverside students with a theatre in which they can practise and view a myriad of artistic and expressive productions such as fashion shows held by sixth form students and theatrical performances conducted by drama students, as well as a room that […]
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: a review
It was a great pleasure to have been recently invited as a VIP to the gala night for the production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child performed by Riverside Secondary School students. The evening kicked off with drinks and canapés among a sea of local people including parents, members of various community groups, sixth […]
Reviving the Ripple Nature Reserve
Barking Riverside, our vibrant community, thrives with lively people and bustling activity. But amidst the hustle and bustle, there’s a noticeable absence: wild nature. It’s scarce, and what little remains is often closed off. Yet, as a community, why haven’t we come together to change this? Why not begin with the Ripple Nature Reserve? The […]
Residents are at the heart of the BRL CIC
The Barking Riverside Limited Community Interest Company, or BRL CIC for short, is a bespoke, not-for-profit organisation responsible for holding, managing and maintaining the Barking Riverside estate. It is responsible for outdoor spaces including roads, bicycle routes, parks, green spaces and areas of hard landscaping like public squares. This also means that it is responsible […]
A Summer of events at Barking Riverside
With warmer days just around the corner, Barking Riverside’s summer event programme is about to kick off. The new season will offer a variety of dates for your diary, with highlight events set to deliver fun and excitement for all ages. The neighbourhood’s newest riverside venue, The Exchange, will open from Thursday through to Sunday […]
GP drop-in clinics – meet the dream team
I had the pleasure of sitting down with the brains behind the GP drop-in clinics: Lucy Lee, local resident and health outreach officer for Thames Life, Zoinul Abidin, head of universal services at LBBD and GP Dr. Jagan John from Aurora Medcare. I got to find out more about who they are, what made them […]
Boujee in Barking: experience luxury at Empress Hair & Beauty
Introducing Erica, a passionate community researcher turned entrepreneur, with deep roots in Barking spanning 18 years. Erica’s journey began with the establishment of Empress Juicery in 2020, where her commitment to serving the community flourished. Empress Juicery isn’t just a business; it’s a wellness oasis born from Erica’s passion for promoting health and vitality within […]
Landmark new park planned for Barking Riverside
Barking Riverside Limited (BRL) has recently submitted a planning application for an exciting new park in the Circus and Boulevard along the Northgate neighbourhood. Set to become a new landmark here in Barking Riverside, the 500m park will stretch from the District Centre near the station to the Circus. It will include large open green […]
Renew that stroll along the river
It’s no secret…this is the way to go if you fancy a stroll along the riverfront at Barking Riverside. Dozens of local people turned up at Public Footpath along the shoreline, to do a bit of birdwatching at the wildlife haven, as part of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) national Birdwatch […]
