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.
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.
James Kenworth is a playwright and creative writing tutor. His work often explores themes of social justice, class, and community, with a strong focus on engaging local audiences and untold stories. James is best known for his Newham Plays series, a critically acclaimed collection of site-specific and politically engaged theatre pieces that bring to life the unique voices and experiences of the Newham borough.
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.
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.
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.
In this interview, Rai shares the magic behind Projekt’s spaces, how creativity is transforming the Royal Docks community and the exciting role that The Pump House is playing in Royal Docks Originals festival.
