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In this edition of Meet the Dockers, we spoke with Mimi Ogunbona, the driving force behind De King’s Catering. Mimi shared her inspiring journey from a career in mental health nursing to launching a thriving Afro-Caribbean and intercontinental catering business in the Royal Docks.

Chris Tulloch has lived in Newham for over 20 years. As the Founder and Director of the non-profit social enterprise Grappling with Life, he uses Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to teach young people resilience and confidence. In this Meet the Dockers interview, Chris shares the story behind the organisation and the journey so far.

October half term is almost here! Check out our guide for fun ideas to keep kids and young people entertained around the Royal Docks.

Royal Albert Wharf, one of the Royal Docks Team’s major developments has been cited as an example of best practice in housing-led regeneration.

The Royal Docks Corridor is embarking on an exciting new chapter as the next phase of improvement works begin.

Make your voice heard in the Big Vote and help decide how People Powered Places funding is spent in your local community.

Tate & Lyle Sugars has announced the launch of the Lyle’s Local Fund 2025. Running since 2017, the Fund has awarded over £250,000 to 107 projects that support safe, prosperous and healthy communities in Newham.

Jackie Rollinson is a straight-talking proud Cockney who has lived in Newham for nearly 65 years, all her life. From her early days growing up in East Ham she is now a Hospitality Assistant at City Hall. Known at the café for her friendly nature, we spoke with Jackie in this Meet the Dockers interview about her memories of Newham, the area she loves.

Valentina Floris and Ben Foot are the founders of SDNA, a creative studio specialising in producing distinctive digital artworks that transform spaces and engage audiences. From delving into themes such as mythology and anthropology to natural history, and climate change their work is rooted in collaboration.

Nestled in the heart of the Royal Victoria Docks, VA Salon has become a trusted haven for clients seeking beauty and wellness treatments in a calm and friendly setting. At the heart of the business is its passionate founder, Anastasia Korabukhina who left her legal career to pursue her vision of self-care, aesthetics, and entrepreneurship.

Join us for a day of art, fashion, performance and community celebration, as the creative residents of Royal Albert Wharf throw open their doors and welcome you in.

In this interview artist Joy Yamusangie talks about her latest project, Docks Open Art Series: The Fish and The Mermaid, a collaborative public artwork created with local communities for Royal Docks Originals.

Helen Tredoux shares insights into the services provided by Community Transport Waltham Forest and discusses her team’s collaboration in creating Charabancs and Cadillacs, a magical time capsule exploring Newham’s transport history, featured as part of Royal Docks Originals.

50+ events, three weeks and hundreds of stories. This special Meet the Dockers series goes behind the scenes of the first edition of Royal Docks Originals and speaks to some of the creatives, community members, and businesses who have brought the festival to life. Read the interviews and discover what makes the Royal Docks truly special:

As Royal Docks Originals draws to a close on Saturday 4 October, the final few days still offer a jam-packed line-up of free cultural events, performances, family fun, creative workshops, and exhibitions celebrating the transformation and journeys of the Royal Docks.