Cody Dock, 11C South Crescent, Cody Road, Canning Town, London E16 4TL
NEWSLETTER Issue 7 March 2019
GASWORKS DOCK PARTNERSHIP GDP is proud to be a Leaway strategic delivery partner Cody Dock, 11c South Crescent, Canning Town London E16 4TL Office: 020 74 73 04 29 Charity Registration No. 1141523 Company Registration No. 7135282 www.codydock.org.uk _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Marcus McKenzie – Chair David Asuni – Treasurer Bianca Mawani – Trustee, HR Lead Pat Fitzsimons – Trustee Martin Torres – Trustee Abigail Dean – Trustee Tim Vaughan – Trustee COMMITTEES & SPECIALIST ADVISORS Tom Randel-Page – Architect and Planning Committee PUP Architects – Masterplan Architects Tibbalds Planning and Urban Design – Planning Consultant ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Simon Stone – Trustee, Company Secretary, Legal and Property Lead 2009-2015 Steve Rattray – Trustee, Treasurer 2009-2014 Clive Dutton – Trustee, Regeneration and Planning Lead 2011-2015 Chris Westwood – Vice Chair 2009-2016 Peter Ellis – Chair 2009-2016 Suzanne Rankin – Trustee, 2015-2017 Julia Briscoe – Trustee, Engagement Lead 2009-2016 Simon Myers – Founder, former Trustee 2008–2015 and current CEO EMAIL US contact@codydock.org.uk
GDP would like to thank the following organisations for their support
WELCOME TO CODY DOCK Tim Vaughan, GDP Trustee On a cold Winter morning at the start of 2018, I made my first visit to Cody Dock. It was to meet Simon Myers, the chief executive, and Marcus Mackenzie, who chairs the Board of Trustees. I was there for an informal interview, after I had applied to become a trustee. I remember the discussion ranging over many aspects of the plans for Cody Dock, as well as my experience for the role. Soon afterwards, Marcus contacted me to ask if I would be willing to join the Board. From what I had by then learned of GDP, I was keen to accept and I completed the formalities to be appointed that Spring. I had first found out about GDP in late 2017 at an event called Board Match, hosted by the East London Business Alliance. For the preceding two years, I had worked with ELBA on a voluntary basis in schools around east London. By the end of 2017, I had decided I wanted to commit more to the voluntary sector and take on a more long-term responsibility with a charity. Cody Dock seemed a very good fit for my aims and my experience - it was just moving on from a mostly developmental period to one of project delivery. Since qualifying as a chartered accountant with one of the "Big 4" firms, I have worked at several banks, including Goldman Sachs and Nomura, as an auditor. For the last 15 years, I also held management roles. However, since deciding to become more involved with the voluntary sector, I have switched to working on a part-time contract basis. Alongside that, I am now a trustee at four charities based in east London, at one as a company secretary and another as treasurer.
Joining Cody Dock attracted me particularly because of the opportunity it gave me to contribute to the project during a critical period as it seeks fund raising and begins to implement its plans, which have now received planning permission. More fundamentally I see the Gasworks Dock Partnership as a vital initiative to create a social hub for the local community with an innovative mix of space for living, working, learning and entertainment. I expect there will be challenges along the way, but I feel confident and enthusiastic that in a few years’ time we will have transformed the dock and it will be making an important, lasting contribution to the surrounding community.
CEO’S ROUND-UP Simon Myers, CEO Gasworks Dock Partnership
As our Inspiring Communities program approaches the milestone of its fourth year, it is a great time to quickly look back and reflect on some of our achievements before we run headlong into what is shaping up to be our busiest year so far.
In just three years since receiving core funding from the Big Lottery Community Fund’s ‘Reaching Communities’ grant we have gone from being an ad-hoc project on a derelict plot of land with no permanent staff to creating a much loved resource, with a 999 year lease at the heart of the community providing employment to a team of 8 staff, working tirelessly alongside an army of volunteers. This dedicated office, engagement and project management team have co-produced over 30 public events attended by over 6000 people, delivered over 500 volunteer days for upwards of 3000 volunteers, built a gallery, office and studios, restored and relaunched our community boat service, created gardens and riverside paths for some 30,000 visitors and won three environmental awards for its work with local businesses and schools on improving the surrounding area. On behalf of everyone at Cody Dock I would like to thank the Big Lottery and everyone who has worked and volunteered at Cody Dock so far. 2019 got off to a great start with the return of our community ceilidh Burns night which sold out in record time. Cody Dock welcomed its first round of young apprentices from Thames Water and engineering trainees from Newham College for work experience and record numbers of people are now signed up to volunteer on this year’s projects.
This year’s events calendar is already shaping up to be our best yet, alongside our regular big seasonal Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter events and regular visits from Natural Crafts, Cody Dock is partnering up with Capital Grow to host a series of horticultural workshops and master classes throughout the year. Our licensed bar is now always open on Friday evenings and as the days get longer and the sun comes out, we will be opening the bar during the day time on Saturdays and Sundays so people can enjoy a drink beside the river. With the Gallery and now the River Princess fully open, look out for an increasing number of one off and regular events, these will be listed on our website www.codydock.org.uk.
The number of ways to get involved in this exciting project are going to mushroom as we embark on delivering our 5 year master plan to bring back boats to the Lower Lea and reactivate Cody Dock, build a new purpose made visitor centre and community hub, construct toilets, water sports facilities, classroom, studios and a pavilion dedicated to the Lower Lea’s rich heritage. So whether you fancy having a go at volunteering, contributing to the development of the project, donating or getting involved in one of our events or producing your own, please get in touch either by email at contact@codydock.org.uk. Fill in the form on our website (https://codydock.org.uk/contact/), call us on 0207 473 0429 or drop by our office and introduce yourself to one of our team.
THINGS TO DO AT CODY DOCK Community Volunteering Join our team of local volunteers to help with the ongoing transformation of the dock. We can offer a range of tasks and flexible volunteering times to suit your interests and needs. For more info, email contact@codydock.org.uk Gardening Club The Cody Dock Community Gardening Club meets every Wednesday 11.30 am3pm to sow, plant, dig, prune, water, weed while learning about gardening from each other and guest horticultural specialists. All ages warmly welcome. No prior experience needed. Tea, biscuits and good company provided.
Nadia’s Café Open 7 days a week serving fresh coffee, as well as healthy and delicious food, bustling with flavour. The Café is also open for extended hours during events and can cater for walking groups and local businesses on request. For more info, please contact codydockcafe@mail.com Newham Natural Crafts Second Saturday of every month, 12-3pm. Organised by a group of parents, these sessions are for children and their families to spend time together outdoors in ALL weathers making, experimenting and playing amongst nature. For more info see facebook.com/newhamnaturalcrafts or contact newhamnaturalcrafts@gmail.com
Cody Dock Bar Our fully licensed bar is now open to the public! Come by for a drink on board of the River Princess every Friday, between 5.30pm – 10pm, or join us for a drink from our shipping container on shore on Saturdays and Sundays if the sun is shining! We’ll be serving a fantastic selection of locally produced ales and a good range of wines and ciders. You can also book the bar for groups and celebrations. Contact us by email for further information or to make a booking: contact@codydock.org.uk.
Events Please visit our new website for more information about upcoming events at www.codydock.org.uk
Make a donation! Are you able to support the essential work we’re doing here at Cody Dock? We rely on the donations of generous funders, businesses and individuals to make our vision of Cody Dock as a thriving community and creative quarter a reality. Donations are essential to cover day-to-day running costs, as well as specific projects within our environmental and heritage work, bridge fund and educational boat trips. Donations can be made via our website by clicking on the ‘Donate’ button at the top of the page or you can speak to one of our team (0207 473 0429). Thank you!
WORK EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Belle Tidswell We have recently welcomed students from Newham College to gain valuable work experience opportunities at Cody Dock. Our first group of level 2 engineering students have just completed 2 weeks work experience. They have developed skills around construction, design of outdoor spaces and carpentry skills on our Community Boat the River Princess. They have developed their understanding of employability and have grown in confidence around communication, team work and health & safety on site. We have enjoyed having them here and their involvement really meets the objectives of Cody Dock as being a great resource for people's development, well-being and sense of belonging to their community. We would like to continue to build on this success and will be supporting students throughout the academic year. We are also looking into the possibility of some young apprenticeships as the work at Cody Dock is diverse and community driven. If you would like to know more about this idea please contact belle@codydock.org.uk
CODY DOCK COMMUNITY GARDENING CLUB Green fingers galore Sally Ramsden Why not come to Cody Dock on a Wednesday and join our lively community garden club? Get stuck in making our gardens a place for families to come and enjoy the beautiful space by the riverside. All are welcome in — our youngest members are 10! Anyone can have a go, it’s more than just about gardening, get out in the fresh air while meeting new people in a unique riverside green space. The group is busy designing a new gravel garden area featuring a rowing boat as a giant planter along with an old fashioned red British telephone box. They are also growing all sorts of seasonal vegetables and herbs which will be used in the delicious food served at our onsite café, which is well worth a visit in its own right. The gravel garden demonstrate how gardening can be low maintenance and climate friendly adding an intriguing seaside flavour to the river banks with its reclaimed timbers and succulents, complimenting the Cody Dock permaculture area, the edible food entrance, the sensory garden and the more decorative containers. There are plans afoot too for a larger shed the group can use as their own space, with some seating as well as storage, providing a focal point for the club. Thanks to support from Newham Council for “gardening for the over 55’s”, this group is thriving with the introduction of weekly horticultural training sessions. More mature members have brought with them valuable experience of food growing on allotments and rose cultivation for example. Those who have rarely gardened bring with them fresh energy, curiosity and a wish to learn.
Huseyin: I’m loving growing things and making new friends. I feel useful here with everyone working together outside. Benedict: I’ve been researching ideas for flowers and plants for the gravel garden and learning all sorts of things like pruning, sowing, planting and propagating. Anna: I’m so enjoying being in the fresh air and sharing ideas about gardening. And I’m being much more effective in my own garden now I know more. Farah: First time pruning mindfully now I actually know what I am doing. Neonila: We come as a family, and love it here, whether we’re bird feeding and watering, composting or learning about pests and diseases.
The Cody Dock Community Gardening Club offers an inclusive, grow your green fingers, hands on meet up in the heart of urban East London. Wednesdays 11:30 am – 3 pm For more info contact sally@codydock.org.uk
MEET THE DOCKERS THE LINE The Line is London’s first dedicated contemporary art walk. It was unveiled in 2015 by gallerist Megan Piper and the late ur ban r eg ener ati on exp er t Cl ive Dutton OBE, whose life's work was rooted in a commitment to improving the quality of life for people in urban environments. ‘Book-ended’ by The O2 at Greenwich Peninsula and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the route broadly follows the Greenwich Meridian along East London’s waterways. Spanning three London boroughs over the course of three hours, the route runs along the River Lea and its tributaries via the historic Royal Docks, and then links the north and south sides of the River Thames by means of the Emirates Airline cable car with its spectacular views. There are currently nine artworks on display, including Antony Gormley’s Quantum Cloud, Damien Hirst’s Sensation and Abigail Fallis’s DNA DL90 (a monumental DNA double helix made entirely of shopping trolleys). The Line is not just an outdoor gallery: it is a walking adventure, shining a light on East London’s remarkable regeneration, wildlife and history, whilst encouraging people to engage with museum-quality art.
Opposite page top: Damien Hirst, Sensation. Damien Hirst and Science Ltd. All rights reserved, DACS 2016 Bottom: Abigail Fallis, DNA. Alex Chinneck, A Bullet from a Shooting Star. This page, left to right: Thomas J. Price, Network. Richard Wilson, A Slice of Reality. All photos ©Vassilis Skopelitis, except Damien Hirst, Sensation
With the immeasurable support and vision of the Cody Dock team, The Line has drawn tens of thousands of visitors through the Lower Lea Valley and to this lesser-known part of the city, engaging locals, Londoners, cyclists, runners, school groups and tourists alike. Cody Dock is a very welcome stop, and not just for its delicious refreshments and unique location. Its approach to social, environmental and sustainable enterprise, and the various displays and activities at Cody Dock, encourage The Line’s visitors to take their time exploring this unique site. The Line looks forward to continued collaboration with Cody Dock in the future. The Line will be celebrating its fourth birthday in May! Listen out for a series of announcements – of installations and events along the route – over the coming months. Keep up to date with The Line by signing up to the mailing list at info@the-line.org and by following on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. www.the-line.org | #TheLineLondon | @TheLineLondon
CORPORATE VOLUNTEERING Corporate partnerships are vital to our development and success. They have already played a key role in restoration work on our community boat, the River Princess and on our award-winning ‘Wild About the Crescent’ project. WHY VOLUNTEER AND WHO BENEFITS? ֎ Individuals gain new learning about Newham's rich industrial heritage and develop skills, opportunities and networks. ֎ Cody Dock and our charity (GDP) develop relationships as well as site improvements for all to enjoy. ֎ Businesses have increased visibility and social capital in the community. ֎ Increased staff morale, skills, motivation, commitment, performance and a fresh perspectives to bring to the workplace. ֎ Stronger relationships with partner companies when joining forces for a joint volunteering venture. ֎ Volunteers get to see their contribution to positive change and importantly being part of something that leaves behind an East London Legacy.
E-MAIL contact@codydock.org.uk “Our volunteering experience at Cody Dock was very positive. Whilst monetary donations are great for these sorts of community projects, the real benefit for us was working together as a team to achieve something for our local community. We really felt that we were making a difference and we even learnt a few new skills along the way! All in all, a great opportunity to be involved in something that will be of fantastic benefit for the wider community.”
OPPORTUNITIES DOCK RESTORATION
Built in 1871 it is one of London’s only remaining brick lined docks. It had its peak of activity during the industrial revolution, becoming derelict for 25 years until 2013 when Thames Water donated it to GDP. This is a chance to learn valuable masonry skills, restore historic infrastructure and be part of an east London legacy and help reactivate this once thriving Dock.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: CITIZEN SCIENCE AND CODY WILDS
The rare and native reed beds, river banks, dock and surrounding area are rich in wildlife, flora and fauna. There is a data gap which includes this stretch of the River Lea. Volunteers will observe, monitor and map the ecosystems here as the area changes rapidly, informing national data sets, influencing future planning and protecting the natural environment.
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES AND SITE MAINTENANCE
Volunteers can help with construction activities such as new seating, shelters, a new footpath and also with regular maintenance work indoors and out.
LANDSCAPING
We are developing new environmental spaces and vital habitats, and transforming the whole area into a haven of wild planting, habitat creation with benches, hanging baskets and signage showing what plants and animals are here.
ON THE DAY Typically, on any one day, opportunities include: construction and maintenance work, environmental and conservation work, gardening and site preparation. All tasks are fully risk assessed and supervised and are suitable for all levels of ability, with full public liability insurance. GROUP SIZE: Recommended minimum of 10 people, maximum 40. Please enquire about groups of any size, we are able to accommodate larger groups one off projects. COSTS: £40 per head, including materials, equipment, personal protection equipment (gloves, etc.), project planning, site visits, risk assessment and supervision throughout the day. REFRESHMENTS: Free, unlimited tea, coffee and water in our volunteer hub. Optional home-cooked, hearty lunch from our on-site café. Bar available where everyone can relax together after work.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Schools, youth, further & higher education round-up Sally Ramsden We’re fortunate to be able to provide a unique combination of extracurricular learning facilities here at the Dock for local schools and other educational institutions. The renovated River Princess community boat offers a floating classroom suitable for all kinds of learning from early years to university; the outdoor classroom with fire pit lends itself to Forest school activities, practical skills and nature education; the indoor Gallery serves as a larger exhibitions and meetings space.
Recent activity highlights ○ Hosting two visits from Keir Hardie Primary School, one involving 70 six year olds roving the site in search of specimins to colour in on their tree and plant identification worksheets; the other a small group of older pupils in their last year carrying out geography field work; ○ Recently arrived Rokeby Secondary pupils new to the school and London taking part in the annual RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch spotting migratory birds from different continents; ○ Field visits and research projects from final year University of Portsmouth architecture students and Royal Academy of Arts students; ○ Ecology of the River Lea presentation and curriculum planning meeting with senior teachers from East Lea Secondary School; ○ Special briefing for University of the Arts lecturers, development and facilities managers as their new campus takes shape just up the river at Stratford; ○ Training placements for Newham College work experience, planning some creative planters with Building Crafts College, Stratford; ○ Hands-on natural crafts mini-taster sessions for members of the quarterly Cody Dock Education & Youth Working Group, including our local police community neighbourhood officer.
We’re especially proud to announce that neighbouring Star Lane Primary School pupils have named the 2 new school chickens Belle and Sally in honour of times spent with our two Cody Dock Engagement Officers, Sally Ramsden and Belle Tidswell! If you’re an educator and would like to know more about the Cody Dock Education & Youth Working Group please contact sally@codydock.org.uk
CITIZEN SCIENCE Updates and achievements Benjamin Bishop Halloween’s Bat Box Workshop With support and Donation from Union Roasted Coffee, children of all ages old from from across London took part in our ‘build a bat box’ workshop. The bat boxes were designed and prepared on site following the Kent specifications. Children and parents found it easy to follow the instructions and was great fun using the traditional hammer and nail to secure the panels in place. Groups constructed 15 boxes in total whilst learning about their local bats.
Importance of urban bats Bats are protected internationally, this includes all species of urban bats. They have faced decline due to loss of habitat, insects to feed on and flight disturbance. Bats can be indicator species and are important for pest control, pollination and reforestation. London is home to 18 different species of Bat and at least 4 species have been sighted in our local area. The local environment and habitat features provide potential for at least a further 2 species if not more. These include 3 varieties of Pipistrelle, Daubenton's, Noctule, and Brown long-eared bats. Location and monitoring bat populations Bat boxes have been designated sites throughout the industrial estate at heights of up to 5m. Positioning the boxes as high as possible provide a higher chance of roosting during the summer months. Each box is tagged to track activity. Throughout the year boxes we will be checking for signs of clawing and droppings to indicate use. Between late spring and throughout summer bat walks will be conducted providing opportunities to see bats leaving the roosts to forage. There will be chances to use detectors to identify species. Working towards closer monitoring of these vital urban residents.
Winter Bird Monitoring This winter volunteers have been monitoring the local bird populations along the Tidal Lea and onsite at Cody Dock. It is astonishing how populations have increased and changed over the last few years. Last year there were few sightings of: Long tailed tit, Greenfinch and Pied wagtail onsite. These species have returned to feed and some species have began looking for nesting sites. Last year with the help of volunteers from the community and corporations we installed bird boxes. Increases have also been seen in large fishing birds like Cormorant, Egret and Heron along the river stretch, with feeding congregations regularly occurring at low tide. There has been an increase in the winter migratory shelduck, in previous years only two have been sighted each winter, this year that figure tripled. New sightings include the Great black backed gull, the UK’s largest gull, predominantly a sea bird they have been spotted flying in pairs upstream. Sightings of wading birds has increased, the population of Redshank has risen and are now sighted more frequently with their distinct feeding habits and flight patterns. There have been other sightings of waders not matching our most common resident, with yet unconfirmed sightings of ringed plover and turnstone. These species are often more unlikely inland but can visit in passing, so volunteers are keeping a close eye on the shingle for further sightings.
Little Egret at low tide beside Cody Dock
RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch Members of the community and local schools took part in our annual event hosting the RSPB big garden birdwatch. We offer our site to those without gardens and individuals who want to learn and participate in citizen science activities. Many individuals sighted species they had never seen before including the Little Egret, Kingfisher and Grey Wagtail, a species facing decline. Plant Workshop Keir Hardie Sixty children from Keir Hardie along with 10 supervisors and teachers came to Cody Dock to learn different ways to identify plants and trees. They started the day by telling us what they already knew about plants. Learning about deciduous and evergreen trees, and different plant groups such as Shrubs, grasses, trees and Ferns. They took part in two workshops which involved getting outside, encouraging immersive learning and nature appreciation. The first workshop involved looking at the features of the deciduous and evergreen trees in wintertime; finding signs of the emergent seasonal cycle of deciduous trees, like searching for buds and discovering catkins. Finding the evergreen varieties and learning about the year round benefits including: shelter, food and protection. The second workshop involved touch and visual learning. Children worked in teams to identify different plant varieties, including deciduous trees, flowering bulbs, evergreen shrubs, perennial herbs and ferns. Using the guide they found clues of the distinct features of each plant, and the environment which they can be found. Using these details to complete and colour the plant identification treasure hunt. Giving the children an immersive outdoor lesson as part of their schools science week; providing practical experience of plants, the features of different groups and their overall benefits to animals and the environment. For more information on taking part and contributing towards Citizen Science and outdoor learning at Cody Dock, contact ben@codydock.org.uk
PREVIOUS EVENTS Belle Tidswell Frost Fair: bringing in the shorter days and longer nights At the close of 2018 we held our third Frost Fair. Our gallery space was transformed by elves from the Good Gym and residents, volunteers and local charities were invited to have a stall at the indoor market, which was definitely our best yet. We were joined by the fabulous Star Lane School choir. Our cafÊ and bar served winter treats beside an outdoor fire and the German Deli brought a continental feel to the occasion. All creating a warm and grounding experience to remind us what’s important about the forthcoming winter holidays as well as an opportunity to support local crafters and get some real individual and bespoke gifts at bargain prices. This years Frost Fair will be on 30th November. Do get in touch if you would like a stall or to get involved.
Co-op supports our Citizen’s Science Big thanks to our local Co-op store on Barking Road for s upporting Citizen’s Science wildlife monitoring and enabling 5 local schools to take part in the RSPB Big Bird Watch here at the dock. Manager Michael Pearn and shop assistant Ana Maria Mihaiu presented our Environmental lead Ben Bishop with a giant cheque this January enabling more than 100 people to take part in nature awareness and conservation activities. Burn’s Night The famous Scottish poet Robert Burns was once again remembered and honoured at our community ceilidh dance on 25th January 2019. We learnt the sets and danced along to live music from the Brixton Tatterjacks. Ceilidh dances are a fantastic way for people to come together and connect in a really inclusive and fun way. The interest in the event was fantastic and as our capacity was limited to 80 people the tickets were snapped up fast. The ticket price included a light haggis supper vegetarian and meat options were available. To keep to tradition, we had poetry readings an including addressing the haggis. The highlight was when the haggis was piped in by Karina one of our regular volunteers who actually made her very effective bagpipes from, plumbing fixtures, pea shooters and a rubber glove! True Cody Dock style! Our Community Ceilidh’s is a great fundraising event for Cody Dock. Please get in touch if you would like to get involved or sponsor our 2010 event.
UPCOMING EVENTS 2019 CALENDAR PHOTO EXHIBITION 30 March – 28 April Cody Dock Gallery – Fri, Sat, and Mon, 10am-5pm | Sun, 2pm-5pm This exhibition focuses on the River Lea tapestry and is made up of the winning entries from our last year’s calendar photo competition. YOUR RIVER LEA CODY DOCK PHOTO COMPETITION Deadline for entries: 30 August This photo competition is dedicated to all things Lea: heritage, community, waterways and wildlife. For further information on terms and conditions and how to apply, please go to www.codydock.org.uk. SPRING FORWARD 30 March, 11am-4pm Join us and have a go at a Foraging Walk, try Natural Crafts, Gardening, Candle Making, Outdoor Games, check out the Lea River Photo Competition Exhibition in the Gallery, contribute to our Heritage Exhibition & Tea'n'Talk on board the River Princess, meet our gardeners, find out how to get involved, or simply come and sample the delights of our Cody Dock Café and Bar. BIG LUNCH SUMMER EVENT 15 June, 12pm-6pm Share a meal with your neighbours as part of this national event. Featuring live music, games and activities. Bring a dish to share! LONDON ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL 1 – 30 June We will have a rolling program of activities over the month to celebrate London’s Architecture Festival: open studios, workshops and exhibitions. More in www.londonfestivalofarchitecture.org OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND 21 and 22 September, 10am-5pm (guided tours each day) Join our guided heritage tour (1.5 hours) of Cody Dock and Imperial Gasworks. One of London's most exciting creative spaces, Cody Dock provides a gateway to the Lea River Park and is home to a gallery, gardens, cafe & bar that make this the perfect pit stop for exploring The Line Sculpture trail and Lower Lea River (in Open House website). More in www.openhouselondon.open-city.org.uk YOUR RIVER LEA CODY DOCK PHOTO EXHIBITION 20 September – 26 October Cody Dock Gallery – Fri, Sat, and Mon, 10am-5pm | Sun, 2pm-5pm An opportunity to see the 12 winning entries to our photo competition which will also be reproduced in our calendar.
HALLOWEEN 26 October, 5pm-9pm A family event and a spooky destination of fun with a big fire, visuals, yummy food, live music, face painting, walkabout, trickery, workshops, entertainment and prizes for the best home-made costume and for those who bring the best carved pumpkin! Dress up and be there! FROST FAIR 30 November, 2pm-6pm Join us in our winter fair and discover our festive stalls. There will be food and drink, music, outdoor games and activities for all ages. If you're interested in applying for a stall, please send us an email to contact@codydock.org.uk
YOUR RIVER LEA CODY DOCK PHOTO COMPETITION
Gasworks Dock Partnership - charity registration no. 1141523 2019 calendar winning entry by AL CREE
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For further information on terms and conditions and how to apply, please go to www.codydock.org.uk
This photo competition is dedicated to all things Lea and focuses on any aspect of the Lea River’s rich tapestry, providing an annual archive that captures its history during this current period of rapid change. The 12 winning entries will be reproduced in our 2020 Cody Dock Calendar. The winners will receive a small cash prize and also feature in our Autumn exhibition from 20 September till 26 October.
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