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 […]
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 […]
Council tax vs service charge
Many residents when moving to a managed or serviced neighbourhood sometimes get confused or unclear about the purpose of paying service charge on top of council tax. Put simply, council tax is a form of local taxation in the UK, serving as essential source of revenue for local authorities to fund public services and infrastructure. […]
Riverside ecology hunt
The Resident Events Panel hosted its most recent family friendly event, the “Riverside Ecology Hunt”. Now a well-established resident-led group creating popular events in the Barking Riverside calendar, the Resident Events Panel (REP) have organised a variety of community activities to date funded by Barking Riverside Limited including the “Wilds Fiesta” and the much-loved Barking Summer […]
A performing arts centre is on the horizon!
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 […]
