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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...
Carole Pluckrose
Jan 19, 20243 min read


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 21, 20232 min read


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...

Shadene Palmer
Dec 19, 20231 min read


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 23, 20232 min read


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...
Carole Pluckrose
Nov 7, 20232 min read


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
Oct 25, 20231 min read


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 28, 20231 min read


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!...

Shadene Palmer
Jun 12, 20232 min read
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