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Current and former beneficiaries of this educational support initiative for East Londoners describe just what it means to them and their families
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Current and former beneficiaries of this educational support initiative for East Londoners describe just what it means to them and their families
A digest including loads of things to do, local announcements, special offers on #WickWednesdays, gossip and other info from the neighbourhood
The Wick presents a guide to the many opportunities that now exist in East London if you’re looking for work or training in the creative sector
London’s creative industry ambassador reveals why here and now is the best time to be pursuing a career in this exciting sector
Andrea Stark of Creative UK and a veteran of many other culture sector roles tells us how she managed to make it – and how you can too
Breaking into an arts and culture role can seem like a closed shop if you don’t know where to start, so here’s our guide to what’s out there
No less than six world class universities have now gravitated to establish campuses on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, offering an inspiring range of courses
How to make the most of London’s most exciting neighbourhood – without breaking the bank…
Impressive debut for this all-day celebration of today’s grassroots British jazz
The twist and turns of post-Olympics decision-making that brought 250,000 objects to Here East
Mischaracterised as a murky footnote on the city fringes, the river has in fact inspired culture, protest and innovation for hundreds of years
Why East London’s rivers are so special, and continue to be so over decades of change
The CEO of London Legacy Development Corporation is The Wick’s latest guest editor
How to make the most of London’s most exciting neighbourhood – without breaking the bank…
A brilliantly realised menu, drawing upon many local producers, elevates this sunny all-day hangout to an essential dining destination, too
The new sushi restaurant now at the iconic skyscraper’s 7th floor and terrace
How one local visionary kickstarted a roller-skating revolution in East London
Exploring the health advantages of belonging to something bigger than ourselves
When an area changes as rapidly as Hackney Wick today, it can place a range of stresses on our wellbeing. But help is close at hand
Current and former beneficiaries of this educational support initiative for East Londoners describe just what it means to them and their families
What’s it like diving into a course to learn a brand new skill at Stratford’s adult learning hub?
Giving local youth a meaningful voice has been key to the Olympic legacy in East London
The big summer music events in Victoria Park
It’s the place to find out how you can get involved in the big summer festival activity in Victoria Park