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Writer Zoe Palmer and musician Sam Glazer will be resident in Thames View and Riverside this summer as part of 'Creative Barking & Dagenham'.

The Creative Barking & Dagenham programme is bringing together artists and local communities for exciting creative workshops and collaborative projects that aim to leave a lasting positive legacy in the area. 

'Tales from Thames View' is part of the Neighbourhood Commissions strand, which sees artists co-create activities, projects and events in landmarks, neighbourhoods and parks across Barking & Dagenham.

We are starting by meeting different groups, talking to local residents, listening to their stories and capturing creative ideas to develop through music, singing and spoken word during the course of the residency. 

Once we've heard what it is you want, we'll start holding some regular sessions through July and August - along with our workshops there will be all sorts of other fun, exciting and creative activities (tea, barbecues, parties, fetes...) so keep checking back as we update dates!
By the end of the summer we will be ready to start recording our adventures - we think this could be a CD or podcast but are keen to hear your ideas.

The programme is generously funded by the Arts Council's 'Creative People and Places' fund and Barking & Dagenham Council.