Join us to Celebrate International Picnic Day at Cody Dock

Saturday 19th June, 11am – 5pm

Join us for a Picnic at Cody Dock, it will be a day of fun, activities and entertainment and we can enjoy the weather together! Bring your friends, family, and neighbours down to Cody Dock; to say hello or, stay and take part in easy, enjoyable workshops, and get crafty and creative with Abi our Cody Maker!

Find out more about Cody Makers!

Picnic Day flyer

Cake Sale

If you like homemade cake you must try our volunteer’s bakes, there will be vegan and gluten free options!

Bring your own food or get something delicious from the Café – there is nothing like having a lovely meal with friends & family, and it’s even better to enjoy this by the River Lea!

Plants for sale

Still not sure what to grow in your garden or on your balcony? Check out our “Plant Sale”- you may find some inspiration there and you are welcome to make a donation for anything you take!

Foraging walk

What about a River Forging Walk? There will be a guided walk along the river at 3pm. You will be surprised how many edible and medicinal plants you can find in London!

Live music & sounds

Our amazing guest and neighbour Robert Clarke of Arch 1 will be playing live so you can tune into a little bit of Jazz and Blues! Check it out

Check out ARCH1’s Website

Art & culture

Check out the Line’s new installation on the bridge at Cody Dock, part of their public art walk! It’s magnificent! There are also various exhibits to discover around Cody Dock and along the river Lea if you are up for the challenge!

Have you seen our Your River Lea photo exhibition? This is the perfect time to see it. Get some inspiration, take some pictures during the Picnic Day and join the competition this year. Next year you may be a part of the exhibition! Find out how to sign-up here!

What Else is On?

Are you a little bit curious about recent changes, current and upcoming projects? Great! Our volunteers will be there ready to tell you all about our ongoing projects and show you how to sign up to volunteer! Join us for a Dock Restoration tour and find out about this project, find out about Dockland heritage and history through the regeneration process this project is part of! Find out more about our Community Gardening club and get some information about our Citizen Science and Conservation project! 

Is there anything else? Yes, there is plenty, but we will leave it to be discovered by you! We can’t tell you everything!