Introducing the new ThamesView Residents Association
Thames View is a wonderfully diverse community with very reasonable evolving needs, and with the largest development in Europe being built across the road (Barking Riverside) this isn’t going to change any time soon. With great change will always come, great challenges therefore, as the new chair I’m pleased to introduce you to the new […]
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. […]
Chaiiwala at Barking, Thames View
Located centrally along Bastable Avenue, Thames View Parade has seen the opening of our first Café style Chaiiwala. This convenient shopping area includes essential services like the post office, GP, pharmacy, launderette, and various fast-food options. These amenities have become an essential part of our daily lives, providing much-needed access to essentials. Now, with the […]
Footpath 47 Community & Wildlife Connection
On Saturday 26th October, Roding Rubbish and Barking Riverside Neighbourhood Watch, brought together the local community for an event celebrating the Footpath 47 and raising awareness of its unique wildlife and its importance to be kept. Hosted at the Exchange London (near Barking Riverside Pier), theday began with a presentation onFootpath 47 by Kevin Hudson, […]
Dig In! Community planting event on Handley Page Road
In July, Barking Riverside Limited (BRL) hosted a community event with the Barking Food Forest, a project by Thames Life, to celebrate the completion of improvement works on Handley Page Road, which has made the area safer and more welcoming for residents. As part of these works, new planters have sprouted up, creating more greenery […]
New gardening beds now available
The Community Garden, a much loved local space for cultivating fresh produce and bringing community spirit is excited to announce the availability of new garden beds. Previously limited to 12 gardening beds due to financial constraints and limited garden space, we are excited to offer new opportunities for local residents to engage in gardening. Growing […]
Riverside School’s outstanding achievements
As summer comes to a close, a new school year is about to start at Riverside School. There will be a staggered start to autumn term to allow Year 7’s induction on the first day. Only Year 7 students starts school on Tuesday 3rd September 2024, while Years 8-13 students start school on Wednesday 4th […]
artFix managing The Wilds: building communities through creativity
From the 1st of August The Wilds is being managed by artFix. artFix is a social enterprise that builds communities through the power of creativity. The spaces run by artfix operate as one-stop platforms, empowering everyone to share their creative ideas with the world. From conception to execution, artFix is the combination of a café, […]
A community-led vision
Barking Riverside and Thames View are two wards within the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (LBBD). Both wards are included in the London Riverside Opportunity Area, designated by the London Plan in 2004. It still appears in the London Plan 2021 with targets of 44,000 homes and 29,000 jobs by 2041. Within Barking […]
Don’t be a tosser!
Sometimes a walk through the streets can leave you feeling deflated. It’s easy to come across discarded litter; wrappers, tissues, plastic bags, and fag-ends. Not quite sure why people carelessly toss litter on our streets. It is a mystery to most of us; litter bins are everywhere, and it’s as if the actions of a […]
