Barking Riverside, Scrattons Farm and Thames View

News for residents, by residents

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 […]

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 […]

Nice Bunch: A cosy and warm space for local families

Why did you start Nice Bunch? I have been in Barking and Dagenham for nearly 10 years. My background was working in theatre and education, and I have always wanted to work in the community but didn’t really get involved until I had my son. I initially ran an organisation called the Hug Support Group; […]