Environment
Rescuing the River Lea from the edge
Mischaracterised as a murky footnote on the city fringes, the river has in fact inspired culture, protest and innovation for hundreds of years
Xmas ’25
issue 19
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The Wick is your local collaborative media platform.
We use print and digital storytelling to unite the creative, business and residential communities in Hackney Wick & Fish Island plus the other neighbourhoods in and around the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Mischaracterised as a murky footnote on the city fringes, the river has in fact inspired culture, protest and innovation for hundreds of years
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
Giving local youth a meaningful voice has been key to the Olympic legacy in East London
How Hackney’s growing textile reuse infrastructure is inspiring the eco-conscious fashion designers of tomorrow
Youth sports, mentoring and community engagement powerhouse, BADU, is a vital locally-grown success story, says proud programme graduate Shannon Latouche
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
A 160-page hardback celebration of resilience, featuring hundreds of photos, stories and memories: 15 years of culture, community and change