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Santa’s Grotto is back by popular demand!

Santa’s Grotto is back by popular demand for its third year on December 14th! Last year’s event was a huge success, with families enjoying the magical atmosphere and festive activities. Once again, the Garden Room at The Wilds will be transformed into a cozy Christmas wonderland, offering an unforgettable experience for children and parents alike. […]

Winter events at Barking Riverside

As the winter season unfolds, Barking Riverside has hosted and a gearing up to more festivities for the community, bringing together creative workshops, parades, live music, and Christmas markets. Here’s a look back at some highlights and a glimpse of what’s still to come in our neighbourhood:   EFG London Jazz Festival Saturday, 16th November […]

Exciting updates regarding the Barking Riverside Estate

This summer, the Barking Riverside Estate is set to undergo several exciting changes that will  have a positive impact.   Introducing your new estate managing agent, Preim From 1st August 2024, Preim (pronounced ‘prime’) will assume responsibility as the new estate managing agent for Barking Riverside. Selected after a competitive tender process involving resident participation, […]

A performing arts centre is coming soon to your neighbourhood!

The Riverside School has embarked on an ambitious feat: to deliver a £6 million performing arts centre right in the heart of the Barking Riverside estate. To be based near the Riverside Campus, the Riverview Performing Arts Centre – as it is being called for now – is a project aimed at building a professional […]

Jus Jammin, the story continues

Jus Jammin has been an amazing journey so far! I created this concept as I am a huge fan of live music, hearty food and amazing art so why not bring it all together in one space?! Barking Riverside is such an amazing place that is growing day by day, but it lacks a place […]

Celebrating growth and welcoming all to our home at SENspired

Our home is feeling cozier and more welcoming than ever as we embrace an ever-growing community. Since we moved into the garden room at The Wilds this past July, SENspired has worked tirelessly to create a space where everyone feels safe, happy, and connected. It’s been a journey filled with dedication, growth, and new beginnings. […]

A year of Eat.Drink.Be!

The event started as a 4-hour trial which was just dedicated to all things beauty to see how that took off. Now it’s more of a wellness festival which has something for everyone. So if you would like to take part in a workshop, we have numerous available, alternating them each time so we can […]

Meet your Safer Neighbourhood Team

Hi, I’m PC Gary Jones, and I’m the Dedicated Ward Officer for Barking Riverside Ward. I have been a DWO in the area for around 6 years. Prior to the new ward boundaries being drawn, Barking Riverside Ward and Thames View Wards were combined in one big ward called Thames Ward. I worked on this […]

Kickstart the festive season at Barking Riverside’s Winter Warm Up

Bringing seasonal cheer to Barking Riverside, BRL will host a Winter Warm Up event on Wednesday 6th December at the brand-new Visitor Centre in Station Square. Taking place between 6pm and 9:30pm, guests will enjoy a medley of festive delights whilst mingling with friends and neighbours. Whether it’s unwinding with a drink courtesy of Meetini, […]

SENspired’s incredible summer journey: fun every day!

SENspired Summer 2023

Our summer program was a month of pure joy, happening from Monday to Sunday. Each day was bursting with excitement, a typical week looked like this: Monday’s Sensory Storytelling: We travelled to far-off lands through stories that tickled our senses. Pirates, fairies, and talking animals made our imaginations dance! Tuesday’s Dribblers and Scribblers and Holiday […]