Luke Gray is a painter and muralist with deep ties to the Royal Docks. In this Meet the Dockers interview, he discusses the inspiration behind his striking mural, Threads of Arrival, which is part of the Royal Docks Originals festival.
James Kaguima has played a key role in shaping inclusive, creative opportunities across the Royal Docks. In this Meet the Dockers interview, we caught up with James to hear more about his journey, his hopes for the area, his work on Docks Factor, and why creativity rooted in community matters.
Ahead of the Compressor House opening events, we caught up with the team behind Hair 4 Newham: Fashion & Finance. In this Meet the Dockers interview, they talk about their event, Compressor House, and joining the Royal Docks creative movement.
Robert de Jong, Director of the Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability at UEL, brings over 20 years’ experience in urban regeneration. In this Meet the Dockers interview, he reflects on his journey and the centre's role in promoting innovation, skills, and community engagement through initiatives like Discovery Day, part of the Royal Docks Originals festival.
Carlton Fontaine-Nowell is a rising producer and creative talent whose passion for production, photography, video editing, and storytelling led him to apply for the Creative Newham Cultural Producers Programme. He is now working as a Trainee Cultural Producer with the Royal Docks Culture and Activation Team.
Royal Docks resident, Denise Evans-Bar is the co-owner and CEO of Custom House Community Bookshop located on Freemasons Road. In this latest Meet the Dockers interview, Denise shares the inspiration behind creating this inclusive and welcoming space and the significant transformation she as seen in the area.
Victoria Bryant is the inspiring owner of Sculpt and Sweat Studio (SASS), a vibrant female-only fitness studio located in Royal Victoria Dock. Victoria shares her journey into the fitness industry and her commitment to empowering women to achieve their goals.
Hakan Elbir is a social entrepreneur and the CEO and Founder of Dialogue Café. We spoke with Hakan about his journey into the food and beverage industry, the inspiration behind Dialogue Café and its significant role in creating inclusive community connections in the Royal Docks.
Women play a vital role in enriching the Royal Docks community and our city, but they’re not always recognised. We’re celebrating some of the inspirational local women who are transforming the area through activism, creativity, and business. Happy International Women’s Day!
