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First Social Investment in the Borough 🎉
Shadene Palmer - Social Media Manager, Carole Pluckrose - CEO & Artistic Director, Carl Blackburn - Chief Operations Officer, Julie Wedge...
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Carole Pluckrose
- May 21
- 2 min
The Boathouse Studios, a natural place for ceremonies
When we first set up the Boathouse Studios 10 years ago, it really was an adventure. For many years before when I was leading Arc Theatre...
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Shadene Palmer
- Mar 28
- 2 min
The Magical Realm of Storytelling [Update]
In January we shared the start of our Storytelling Project across early years and childcare settings in Barking and Dagenham. Now two...
Shadene Palmer
- Feb 27
- 2 min
Yoga Guru Lee shares how Kemetic Yoga became his inspiration
At the age of 33 I retired from professional basketball. The years of high intensity running, jumping and landing took its toll on my...
Carole Pluckrose
- Jan 19
- 3 min
Storyteller Ria Butler Dives into the Magical Realm of Storytelling for the Under-Fives
The first book I remember was a bedtime story read to me by my dad. It was called, ‘The Adventures of Uncle Lubin’. It was quite a dark...
Shadene Palmer
- Dec 21, 2023
- 2 min
Magical Moments: Local Authors’ Book Signing for Children
After a successful year with the Flying Seagulls Project and the generous funding from the Asda Foundation, we wanted to treat our...
Shadene Palmer
- Dec 19, 2023
- 1 min
A Heartfelt Thank You to the ASDA FOUNDATION - Making Our Stay and Play Thursdays Possible
We'd like to say a huge thank you to the ASDA Foundation (Asda Barking) for their generous funding that made our recent Stay and Play...
Carole Pluckrose
- Nov 23, 2023
- 2 min
Embracing Janet's Legacy: The Janet Corcoran Memorial Library Unveiled
Friday, November 17th, was a special evening at the Boathouse studios as we unveiled the Janet Corcoran Memorial Library—a tribute to a...
Carole Pluckrose
- Nov 7, 2023
- 2 min
The launch of the Janet Corcoran Memorial Library at the Boathouse Studios
The Boathouse Studios was launched in 2014 as an exciting, multi-purpose arts and events venue within the Malthouse, a lovingly restored...
Shadene Palmer
- Oct 26, 2023
- 1 min
A Temple to the Imagination
Our founder, CEO and Artistic Director Carole Pluckrose joins Barking & Dagenham Giving - Everyone Included, on their 9 Mile East Podcast...
Shadene Palmer
- Jun 29, 2023
- 1 min
Telling Stories - Having Fun
Ten Top Tips for great story telling in early years settings Stories, how they shape our world ​ The stories we hear as children help to...
Shadene Palmer
- Jun 13, 2023
- 2 min
GROW Fund Grantees’ WINNER!
We are delighted to announce that out of over one hundred applications, we are one of the eight proud winners of the GROW Fund Grant!...
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