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Promising to combine French patisserie techniques with Japanese flavours, Cafe Seek is all set to open its doors.Bakers ...
01/10/2025

Promising to combine French patisserie techniques with Japanese flavours, Cafe Seek is all set to open its doors.
Bakers Pinky Chan and Emily Leung will officially launch their bakery and cafe on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 8 Harbord Square.
Customers can expect imported matcha and a wide range of sweet and savoury treats freshly made on the premises.
The opening is part of Canary Wharf Group's collaboration with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets to offer affordable commercial space to independent businesses.
As a result, over the past few months Wood Wharf has welcomed the likes of The Flower Club, Wayne Hairdresser Salon, Signorelli, Ong Lai Kopitaim, Pawsome Pet Grooming And Spa and The Island Stuido.
You can find out more about Cafe seek via Wharf Life's interview with Pinky and Emily here:
https://wharf-life.com/interviews/cafe-seek-a-new-japanese-bakery-is-set-to-open-at-wood-wharf/
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London is a diverse city, its multitude of neighbourhoods all offering something different.For buyer, Devesh Sodha, Kew ...
24/09/2025

London is a diverse city, its multitude of neighbourhoods all offering something different.
For buyer, Devesh Sodha, Kew Bridge Rise delivered on views, amenities and connectivity – a compelling proposition for his relocation from Leicester.
Hill Group UK's west London scheme is located close to Gunnersbury Station, meaning residents not only get the benefits of the local area, but easy journeys to destinations across the capital.
You can find out more via Wharf Life's piece here:
https://wharf-life.com/interviews/kew-bridge-rise-offers-highly-connected-homes-in-a-vibrant-area/
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Developer Ballymore has long worked hard to forge community into its Leamouth residential quarter.It's a project that's ...
22/09/2025

Developer Ballymore has long worked hard to forge community into its Leamouth residential quarter.
It's a project that's seen the area become home to many businesses and organisations, not least the English National Ballet, as it becomes an ever more attractive place to live.
Each year The Islander Festival aims to showcase the attractions of Goodluck Hope and London City Island and there's still time to catch some of the remaining events as a visitor or prospective buyer.
Find out more via Wharf Life's piece here:
https://wharf-life.com/interviews/the-islander-festival-celebrates-leamouth-with-final-events/
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For those seeking a place to live in east London, Hyde New Homes is currently offering a collection of shared ownership ...
19/09/2025

For those seeking a place to live in east London, Hyde New Homes is currently offering a collection of shared ownership apartments in North Woolwich.
Well located to take advantage of a swathe of investment that's transforming Royal Docks, Stories Wharf is situated close to the Woolwich Ferry.
You can find out more about the scheme via Wharf Life's piece here:
https://wharf-life.com/interviews/stories-wharf-to-launch-shared-ownership-homes-in-royal-docks/
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For the past 20 years, BGC Group's annual Charity Day has seen celebrities answer the call on behalf of good causes to h...
18/09/2025

For the past 20 years, BGC Group's annual Charity Day has seen celebrities answer the call on behalf of good causes to honour the firm's colleagues lost in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York.
BGC’s parent company Cantor Fitzgerald lost 719 people when planes were flown into the World Trade Centre.
As a fitting tribute, the firm donates all proceeds of the day's trading to good causes, with $234million raised so far including a record-breaking $14million this year.
Celebrity ambassadors from charities are invited to participate on the trading floor at Canary Wharf to help generate awareness and as much cash as possible for their organisations.
You can find out more, including a spotlight on Magic Breakfast UK which works to eradicate child morning hunger in east London and beyond, via Wharf Life's interview with Sean Windeatt here:
https://wharf-life.com/interviews/bgc-group-charity-day-raises-record-sum-for-good-causes/
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Images by Dave Benett/Getty Images for BGC Group / James Perrin

We make absolutely no apologies for mentioning Christmas parties in September.It's a fact that the earlier you book, the...
17/09/2025

We make absolutely no apologies for mentioning Christmas parties in September.
It's a fact that the earlier you book, the better your chances of getting the slot you want.
To help organisers, Wharf Life has put together the first of our festive celebration pull-outs featuring offerings from Feels Like June, Phantom Peak, Boisdale Of Canary Wharf, The Fox At Excel, Squid Game: The Experience, The Gun, Magazine London, Feels Like June and London Museum Docklands.
There's everything from competitive socialising and shared parties to full venue hire and bespoke team dinners at establishments offering some of the best spaces in east London.
Follow this link to the e-edition of our Party Season supplement for more information and contact details:
https://issuu.com/home/docs/2saguouf224
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This is artist Zhiyan Cai who, together with local youngsters, has created Cody Dock's second Cabinet Of Curiosity.The w...
17/09/2025

This is artist Zhiyan Cai who, together with local youngsters, has created Cody Dock's second Cabinet Of Curiosity.
The work will be unveiled on Saturday, September 20, as part of the ecological regeneration project's Lighting Up The Lea event.
This free celebration of the river (11am-6pm) features workshops, food, drink, performances and tours of the multitude of projects taking place at Cody Dock including work to create its Heritage Pavilion.
For her piece, Zhiyan took inspiration from the pre-industrial history of the Lea, looking at the importance of the area to Vikings and monks, creating a portal to the past.
Find out more via Wharf Life's interview with her here:
https://wharf-life.com/interviews/cody-dock-set-to-host-lighting-up-the-lea-event-this-september/
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Those in east London may know Anton Lesser best for striding through Canary Wharf as The Empire's Major Lio Partagaz in ...
10/09/2025

Those in east London may know Anton Lesser best for striding through Canary Wharf as The Empire's Major Lio Partagaz in Star Wars Andor.
Others may recognise him as Qyburn in Game Of Thrones.
But while his greatest successes on the small screen see him playing sinister characters, the man himself is altogether less scary.
And through Hambletts Productions he's returning to this part of London for a pair of shows at Wilton's Music Hall in Wapping this month (September 2025).
Both combine actors and musicians as they seek illuminate the lives and characters of Laurie Lee and Thomas Hardy.
You can find out more via Wharf Life's interview with Anton here:
https://wharf-life.com/interviews/anton-lesser-set-to-appear-in-two-shows-at-wiltons-music-hall/
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With plans for a floating lido and on-shore facilities in the pipeline, Canary Wharf Group and Sea Lanes are seeking fee...
10/09/2025

With plans for a floating lido and on-shore facilities in the pipeline, Canary Wharf Group and Sea Lanes are seeking feedback on their proposals.
The scheme, which includes provision for food and drink offering, a sauna, changing facilities and a clubhouse on vacant land next to Eden Dock, is expected to come to fruition next summer.
Those wishing to comment can find relevant links via Wharf Life's article here:
https://wharf-life.com/interviews/sea-lanes-canary-wharf-set-to-provide-floating-lido-at-eden-dock/
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Regeneration is about more than just homes. British Land's project to transform a sizeable chunk of south-east London ha...
09/09/2025

Regeneration is about more than just homes.
British Land's project to transform a sizeable chunk of south-east London has resulted in the creation of Canada Water Leisure Centre.
This new facility is, in turn, now home to regular sessions hosted by charity WeSwim which supports disabled people into swimming.
The club is currently looking for volunteers to help out in the pool on Tuesday evenings at the newly minted centre.
Incidentally the building is also set to welcome an urban winery by Vagabond Wines in the not too distant future.
You can find out more via Wharf Life's interview with WeSwim's Rosie Farrer here:
https://wharf-life.com/interviews/weswim-seeks-volunteers-for-canada-water-leisure-centre-club/
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Boisdale Of Canary Wharf has long been an insurgent cultural force on the estate – a place to encounter the unexpected a...
08/09/2025

Boisdale Of Canary Wharf has long been an insurgent cultural force on the estate – a place to encounter the unexpected and remarkable.
Leee John, lead singer of Imagination, is set to perform an intimate gig at the venue to mark the 20th anniversary of his album Feel My Soul.
The performer will bring his jazz quartet to the Cabot Place venue on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, to perform the mix of standards and self-penned works on the record.
You can find out more via Wharf Life interview with Leee – including an appearance from his his cat, Skippy – here:
https://wharf-life.com/interviews/leee-john-to-celebrate-feel-my-soul-at-boisdale-of-canary-wharf/
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This is a replica Viking longship, which sailed up the Thames on course for the Classic Boat Festival at St Katherine Do...
07/09/2025

This is a replica Viking longship, which sailed up the Thames on course for the Classic Boat Festival at St Katherine Docks, which is on today (Sept 7, 2025).
Today it's a curiosity, but many years ago this part of London played a major role in the ongoing struggle for control of what has since become England.
In 894, the official boundary between the Scandinavian-held Danelaw and the Kingdom Of Wessex was the River Lea.
But following the death of warlord and later peacemaker Guthrum, a group of Vikings from Essex decided to test this border and sailed up the waterway to establish a fortress.
The locals rose up and fought them before King Alfred arrived and blocked the Lea, later chasing the Vikings all the way to Shropshire after they abandoned their now useless ships.
It's thought the captured craft were the inspiration for a fleet that essentially became the first English navy.
Cody Dock is developing a Heritage Pavilion on the banks of the river dedicated preserving the Lea's remarkable stories.
Find out more via Wharf Life's piece here:
https://wharf-life.com/interviews/river-lea-pre-industrial-history-to-be-celebrated-at-cody-dock/
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