Below is a list of upcoming events in Waltham Forest. The list is updated regularly so please check this page for new events. You can also visit places of interest in Waltham Forest. Or look at:
- Events in Waltham Forest libraries
- Events in Waltham Forest parks
- Green Celebrations - green events
- Sports events in Waltham Forest
You can also submit your own event to be listed on this page. Please note that this listing is for one-off events only. It does not include ongoing events.
2012 A year to remember - events calendar
We will be celebrating with our residents throughout the year with a fantastic programme of events with something for everyone. It’s going to be a year to remember.
» Use our calendar of events to help plan your celebrations.
February
Wood Street Indoor Market
Saturday 11 February 2012
On 11 February the Indoor Market will be launching its new tenants, over 20 tenants including vintage clothing, upcycling, jewellery, art and craft practitioners, florist, film market and food. Come along to sample the entertainment and bag yourself a unique valentine gift!
For more information on up and coming events please log on to: http://woodstreetmarket.com
Winter Daze, 13-19 February
Looking for something to do during the Half Term break? Have a look in Winter Daze. It has lots of fun activities and events for children and young people in Waltham Forest.
» Download the Winter Daze guide (2.3MB PDF file)
Witch Hunt Exhibition
Saturday 14 January-Sunday 25 March 2012
10am-5pm Wednesday-Sunday
Vestry House Museum
Vestry Road
Walthamstow
E17 9NH
Disabled access
A new exhibition comes to Vestry House Museum exploring the East Anglian witch-hunt of 1645-47.
No booking required
Price: Free
Art Classes
Thursday 26 January-Saturday 21 April 2012
Thurday 4pm-5.30pm
Saturday 1pm-2.30pm
Tokarska Gallery
163 Forest Rd.
Walthamstow
E17 6HE
No disabled access
Tokarska gallery provides art classes for children who display interest in creativity and drawing in particular.
They will be conducted in the safe and stimulating environment of the gallery with each lesson focusing on different materials, technique and aspects of drawing.
Booking required
Price: £8
There will be an annual "Drawing The Culture" exhibition of children works with the prize/stipend.
Materials are provided, however children are welcome to bring their own sketching books, pads, pencils etc
To book your child's place for Art Classes at Tokarska Gallery, please email info@tokarskagallery.co.uk
Keep Warm, Keep Safe
15 February 2012
11am-3pm
The Greenway
48a Greenway Avenue
Upper Walthamstow E17 3QN
Be ready for the next cold snap this winter or next
An event for older adults and carers on 15 February 2012 at The Greenway, 48a Greenway Avenue, Upper Walthamstow, E17 3QN
Drop in between 11am-3pm for information about fuel poverty, keeping yourself warm and your homes more energy efficient, services available and lots more.
» More information available on Age UK Waltham Forest's web site. Or call 020 8558 5512.
Free dementia training for family carers
Thursday 23 February: 10.30am -12.30pm
Communication skills
Wednesday 28 March: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Dealing with challenging behaviour
Friday 27 April: 10.30am-12.30pm
Continence and dementia
The Morley Centre
313 Billet Road
Walthamstow
E17 5PX
To book a place please phone 020 8496 1754 or email loretta.martin@walthamforest.gov.uk
William Morris: Designer, Craftsman, Local Celebrity
Wednesday 1 February-Wednesday 1 August 2012
10am-5pm Wednesday-Saturday
Leyton Library
High Road
Leyton
E10 5QN
Disabled access
Presented by the William Morris Gallery the exhibition will introduce visitors to William Morris and his work whilst exploring his historical connection to the local area. Visitors will also be able to find out more about the development project and view plans for the new Gallery.
No booking required
Price: Free
Contact details: claire.eliz@talk21.com
Youth Out East
Wednesday 1 February-Wednesday 31 February 2012
Every Wednesday 6pm-9pm
East London Out Project
56-60 Grove Road
Walthamstow
E17 9BN
Disabled access
Youth Out East is a weekly club for young people aged 13 - 21 who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, or questioning. We meet every Wednesday evening at the ELOP centre in Walthamstow.
Our History Month sessions include arts and crafts, a self-defence workshop, and a Valentine’s day special on the joys and stresses of LGBT relationships. We will also have a special History Month edition of our News and Views magazine, produced by LGBT young people for LGBT young people and their friends and allies.
No booking required
Price: Free
Call 020 8509 3898 or email youth@elop.orgContact details
Solely In My Head
Thursday 2 February-Saturday 25 February 2012
12pm-7pm
Tokarska Gallery
163 Forest Road
Walthamstow
London
E17 6HE
Description: Lia Vio show her latest large format photographs from the Series "Reincarnation", "Solely in My Head", "Mining the Silent Evidence" and others. Each photograph is cohesive within its series, both formally and conceptually, evoking a sense of awe, mystery and suspense. No booking required. Free.
Contact Nadiya Pavliv-Tokarska on 07800545550 or email nadiya@tokarskagallery.co.uk
Website: www.tokarskagallery.co.uk
Spill - Della Rees and Alke Schmidt
Thursday 2 February-Sunday 12 February 2012
2pm-6pm Thursday and Friday, 12pm-5pm Saturday, 12pm-4pm Sunday
The Stone Space
6 Church Lane
Leytonstone
London E11 1JX
Disabled access
Private View 3 February from 7pm
The Stone Space is delighted to host "Spill", an exhibition by Walthamstow artists Della Rees and Alke Schmidt. Della and Alke are interested in exploring contemporary social and environmental issues and debates through the subversive nature of art's aesthetic dimension. In the works created for "Spill", the artists have focused on the disastrous impacts caused by oil spills. Inspired by the contrast between the long-lasting nature of such events and the typically short-lived media attention, the artists map and document such "disappeared" disasters using a very different aesthetic language from that used in news coverage. The result is a series of small-scale, intriguing and visually attractive pieces that draw the viewer in and invite reflection on very large-scale events.
Booking required. Free.
The Stone Space, 6 Church Lane, Leytonstone, London E11 1HG
Opening hours Thursday and Friday 2pm-6pm, Saturday 12pm-5pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm
Website: www.thestonsepace.com mail@thestonespace.com
Contact Carne Griffiths on 07881 654657 or email: mail@thestonespace.com
Grand Amateur Boxing Tournament
Saturday 4 February 2012
6pm-10pm
Forest School
Sports Hall
College Place
London
E17 3PY
Disabled access
The Forest School Olympic Committee, in association with the London Amateur Boxing Association and Sports4All, are proud to present a 'Grand Amateur Boxing Tournament' taking place at Forest School on Saturday, 4th February 2012. The event will commence at 6pm and finish at approximately 10pm.
The event will feature champion boxers from London’s top boxing clubs in all categories of Amateur Boxing: Schools, Junior & Senior. There will be between 10-15 bouts during the evening, commencing with Junior bouts (11 year olds) moving up to finish with the Senior bouts. There will even be a ladies boxing bout.
Tickets (entry only) : £15 adult, £5 child.
VIP tickets: £25 adult, £10 child. These exclusive tickets will give you ringside seats and includes access to the VIP area located on the balcony in the sports hall where a buffet and glass of bubbly will be on offer in the interval and an opportunity to mee t the Chairman of the ABA, Keith Walters along with some celebrity boxers.
There will be an auction on the night including a private training/boxing session with Olympic Gold medallist James DeGale and other signed sporting memorabilia.
Beer/wine/food/tuck shop will be available on the night.
Tickets can only be purchased in advance via our website:
http://www.forest-olympic.org.uk/boxing.php
Booking Required
Contact Sandy Nicholls on 020 8509 4985 or email her on olympics@forest.org.uk
Concert by Woodford Symphony Orchestra
Sunday 5 February 2012
4pm-5.30pm
Saint Edmund's Parish Church
Larkswood Road
South Chingford
London E4 9DS (south of the Chingford Mount crossroads)
Disabled access
Concert featuring pieces by Mendelssohn, John Stanley, Quantz, Mozart, and Bach. Booking required. £6 per ticket.
Contact Colin Setchfield on 020 8524 4386 or email church@stedmund.freeserve.co.uk
Website: www.achurchnearyou.com/chingford-st-edmund/
Club Mellow Women's Night
Monday 6 February 2012
7pm-9.30pm
East London Out Project
56 -60 Grove Road
Walthamstow
E17 9BN
Disabled access
Club Mellow Women’s Night is a bi-monthly group for lesbian, bisexual and trans women who have same-sex relationships offering a chance to meet like-minded women, make friends and unwind away from the scene.
With Valentine’s Day coming up, love is in the air here at ELOP where we’ll be making cards to give to the ones we love. And if you’re not of the artistic persuasion, don’t worry! We’ll also be having a chat all about the big L word (the other one… Love).
Price: £2 entry
Call 020 8509 3898 for more info or email info@elop.orgContact details
Meet the Funder: Near Neighbours Fund
Wednesday 8 February 2012
2pm-4pm
Epicentre
41 West Street
Leytonstone
E11 4LJ
Disabled Access
At this event voluntary and community organisations in Waltham Forest have the opportunity to meet a funder face-to-face and to put their questions directly to them.
You cam also meet Voluntary Action Waltham Forest's funding advice officer, Mutmahim Roaf, who can give you advice and support your funding application.
Booking Required
Price: Free
For more information, or to book on to a course, please contact Sangita on 020 8521 0377 x 222 or email her at: sangita@voluntaryaction-wf.org.uk
Crossroads Forget Me Not Cafe
Wednesday 8 February 2012
1.30pm-4.30pm
St Andrew's Centre
St Andrew's Road
Walthamstow
E17 6AR
Disabled access
A place where people with varying forms of memory loss and their carers can visit to support each other. No booking required.
Contact Jill Raines on 020 8373 6210 or email jill@crossroads-leavalley.org.uk
Website: www.crossroads.org.uk/leavalley
By Horse & Trap around Leyton & Leytonstone
Thursday 9 February 2012
7.30pm-9pm
The Hall of Trinity United Reformed Church
58 Orford Road
London E17 9QU (entrance in West Avenue)
Disabled access
In this talk organised by the Walthamstow Historical Society, Leyton and Leytonstone historian David Boote outlines a vintage journey around the neighbouring parish.
No booking required. Free to members of the Walthamstow Historical Society; £1.50 for guests.
Contact Marianne on 07792 750017 or email walthamstowwalks@mz48.myzen.co.uk
Website: www.walthamstowhistoricalsociety.org.uk
Hale End and Highams Park and Hatch Lane Joint Community Ward Forum
Thursday 9 February 2012
7pm-9pm
Longshaw Primary School
18 Longshaw Road
Chingford, E4 6LH
Children's Valentine Party / Disco
Tuesday 10 February 2012
5pm-8pm
Chingford Assembly Hall
Station Road, Chingford, E4 7EN
Entry: Children £5, adults £3
Licensed bar, refreshments, face painting, musical games, children's entertainer, etc
The party has an optional Jungle Book fancy dress theme.
For more information or to book tickets please contact Irene on 020 8559 4500
Valentines Designer Maker Market
Saturday 11th February 2012
11am-4pm
Vestry House Museum
Vestry Road
Walthamstow
Love hand made? Then join us for a very crafty affair at the Vestry
House Museum in the gorgeous Village Quarter of Walthamstow.
Craft Guerrilla have selected the finest designer makers and
illustrators to bring you a selection of original hand made goods.
If you haven't one to call your own fear not as "ETSY" will be one hand
with a very special d.i.y. craft workshop: "Don't have a valentine, make
your own!"
No Booking Required
Price:Free Entry
Tel 020 8496 4391
Email vhm.enquiries@walthamforest.gov.uk
Valentines' Tea Dance
Saturday 11 February 2012
1.30pm-3.30pm
St Edmund's Halls (Ryan Hall)
216 Chingford Mount Road
South Chingford
London E4 8JL (Building is just south of Chingford Mount crossroads)
Disabled access
Event for all ages, no partner required - all dance styles catered for. No booking required. £2.50 admission (refreshments included in price)
Contact Dee Gurfer on 020 8527 1634 or email church@stedmund.freeserve.co.uk
Website: www.achurchnearyou.com/chingford-st-edmund/
Free rugby open day
Sunday 12 February 2012
10.30am- 12 noon
Wanstead RFC
Roding Lane
North Woodford Green
IG8 8JY
Disabled access
Come and learn how to play rugby through to full contact with our CRB/RFU qualified coaches. Bar and kitchen open for refreshments.
No booking required.
Contact Harry Skinner on 0208 527 4469 or email h.skinner07@ntlworld.com
Crossroads Forget Me Not Cafe
Monday 13 February 2012
10.30am-1.30pm
Chingford Assembly Hall
The Green
Station Road
E4 7EN
A place where people with varying forms of memory loss and their carers can visit to support each other. No booking required.
Contact Jill Raines on 0208373 6210 or email jill@crossroads-leavalley.org.uk
Website: www.crossroads.org.uk/leavalley
Half term cycle training courses
The Road Safety Unit will be running a series of cycle training courses throughout the borough for under 16s starting on Monday 13 February for the week. All courses are free. Each cycle training course will also contain an optional Cycle Polo taster session.
Full details of all courses and venues can be obtained from the Road Safety Unit on 020 8496 2618.
» More on cycle training courses
Monthly Gardening club meeting
Tuesday 14 February 2012
7.30pm-9.30pm
Winchester Road Methodist Church Halls
Winchester Road Highams Park
E4 9JP
Disabled Access
Talk by Mr Ramsey Shewell- Cooper about pruning fruit and "Good Gardener"
Topical tips and advice. Back to basics gardening for all the community
No Booking Required
Prices: £1.50 including refreshments and raffle
David Spicer
020 8531 3178
david.spicer@yahoo.co.uk
Half Term Pirate & Princess Childrens Disco
Tuesday 14 February
1.30pm-3.30pm
Chingford Assembly Hall
Station Road,E4 7EN
Thursday 16 February
1.30pm -3.30pm
Score Centre
100 Oliver Road E10 5JY
Theme pirates and princess, prize for best costume. Face painting and treasure hunt with Pirate Bubbles
All children must be accompanied by an adult. No booking required. Admission £1 per child
For more information telephone Arts & Events 020 8496 3587
Stepping Out
Sunday 15 February-Wednesday 18 February 2012
7.45pm-10.30pm
Mornington Hall
The Green Walk
North Chingford
London E4 7EN
Disabled access
Harris' delightful comedy about a tap-dancing class. Our intimate theatre has raked seating and a licensed bar and a warm welcome. Competition in the programme to win back the price of your tickets (max 2).
Booking required.
Tickets £8.50 (Seniors £7.50 Wednesday only)
Janet Norris on 020 8524 4380 or email cadoschingfordbox@hotmail.co.uk
Website: www.ticketsource.co.uk/cadoschingforrd
Wood Street Ward Forum
Tuesday 15 February 2012
St. Gabriel's Church Hall
Havant Road
Walthamstow
E17 3JF
For further information contact the Community Engagement Team on 020 8496 3000 or visit Community Ward Forums
Crossroads Forget Me Not Cafe
Thursday 16 February 2012
11am-2pm
Resource Hub
90 Crownfield Road
Leytonstone
E15 2AJ
Disabled access
A place where people with varying forms of memory loss and their carers can visit to support each other. No booking required.
Contact Jill Raines on 0208373 6210 or email jill@crossroads-leavalley.org.uk
Website: www.crossroads.org.uk/leavalley
The Magical Marvellous Pet Show - Drama and Making for 3-7yrs
Thursday 16 February 2012
1pm and 2pm
The Mill, Coppermill Lane, E17 7HA
Disabled access.
This half term, children visiting The Mill will be able to work with Sarah from Grow Your Own Theatre to make their very own bean bag pet, and give it a name and a story. Parents can enjoy a coffee at the Mill or do some shopping, then come back 45 minutes later to watch the pets show off their tricks in the Magical Marvellous Pet Show. What tricks? You decide!
Grow Your Own Theatre is a new social enterprise set up by Walthamstow resident, mother and ex-teacher Sarah Chase. The company makes shows from scratch with young people – helping even the very young to create and star in their own adventures and stories.
More information at www.growyourowntheatre.co.uk
Booking is required. There are just 10 places for each show. Tickets are £6 and include your bean bag pet to take home. Book now at bookwhen.com/growyourowntheatre or call 07541 082 552.
Contact Sarah Chase on 07541 082 552 or email sarah@growyourowntheatre.co.uk
The second Chingford Green and Endlebury Community Ward Forum
Monday 20 February 2012
7.30pm-9.30pm
(Arrival, refreshments and informal talk with Councillors and Safer Neighbourhood Team from 7pm )
Chingford Assembly Hall
Station Road
Chingford E4 7EN
For further information contact the Community Engagement team on 020 8496 3000 or visit Community Ward Forums
Club Mellow Women's Night
Monday 20 February 2012
7pm-9.30pm
East London Out Project
56 -60 Grove Road
Walthamstow
E17 9BN
Disabled access
Club Mellow Women’s Night is a bi-monthly group for lesbian, bisexual and trans women who have same-sex relationships offering a chance to meet like-minded women, make friends and unwind away from the scene.
With Valentine’s Day coming up, love is in the air here at ELOP where we’ll be making cards to give to the ones we love. And if you’re not of the artistic persuasion, don’t worry! We’ll also be having a chat all about the big L word (the other one… Love).
Price: £2 entry
No booking required
Call 020 8509 3898 for more info or email info@elop.orgContact details
HSE Emergency First Aid at Work
Tuesday 21 February 2012
10am-4pm
Epicentre
41 West Street
Leytonstone E11 4LJ
Disabled access
A Health & Safety Executive (HSE) recommended, non-assessed course. This is the minimum level of First Aid training for the workplace, and also suitable for first aid needs in social and domestic settings.
The certificate is awarded to all candidates who successfully completed the on day course, demonstrated competence, and took an active role in all practical work and discussion. The certificate is nationally recognised and is valid for 3 years.
Booking is required. Costs £55 for members, £85 for not-for-profit organisations.
Contact via email to sangita@voluntaryaction-wf.org.uk
Love & War: The Songs of Howard Goodall
Tuesday 21 February-10 March 2012
Tuesday-Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 3:30pm
Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre
53 Hoe Street
Walthamstow
London, E17 4SA
Following their critically acclaimed 2011 revival of Howard Goodall's musical Girlfriends, All Star Productions opens their 2012 season with a new revue featuring the musical theatre songs of Howard Goodall.
This intimate four hander revue uses Goodall's evocative music to weave a story about what happens to two couples when the men are called off to war, and how they are all changed when the war is over.
Booking required
Prices: Previews 21 Feburary-23 February £7.50
24 February-10 March £15
Contact All Star Productions on 0843 289 2144 or email allstarpro@inbox.com
Website: www.allstarproductions.co.uk
Writing successful applications
Wednesday 22 February 2012
1pm-4pm
The Coach House
Stainforth Road
Walthamstow E17 3AG
Disabled access
This half-day session is filled with lots practical advice, information and discussion on how to write successful funding applications. The day will take you through key areas of writing a successful application; from planning your activities, yours accounts and costs, marketing and research, monitoring and how to meeting funders outcomes. Provided within small a group setting, you'll have plenty of opportunities to meet other service providers and gain access to the wide range of supporting services at Voluntary Action.
Booking is required. Free for members, £15 for other not-for-profit organisations. Suitable for adults.
Witches and Wizards
Sunday 26 February 2012
1pm-4pm
Vestry House Museum
Vestry Road
Walthamstow
E17 9NH
Disabled access
Part of the Magic and Witchcraft series of events.
Learn about the history of magic and witchcraft in a series of events. Find out how it started and how magic is used today! Then create a little 'make believe magic' of your own to take home.
No booking required
Suitable for Children
Waltham Forest Libraries Celebrate LGBT History Month 2012 - An Audience with Catherine Hall
Monday 27 February 2012,
7.45pm-8.45pm
North Chingford Library
The Green
Chingford
E4 7EN
Disabled access
Come and listen to Catherine talking about her new novel 'The Proof of Love' and about her experience of writing LGBT literature. There will also be a question and answer session.
Catherine's first novel 'Days of Grace was selected by Waterstone's as one of their 'New Voices', and by Amazon as one of their 'Rising Stars'. 'The 'Proof of Love' was published in 2011 and won The Green Carnation Prize for LGBT writing.
Everyone is welcome. This is a free event, just come on the day or book a place by phoning North Chingford Library on 020 8496 1070.
Meet The Funder: Community First Grant
Wednesday 29th February 2012
2pm-4pm
Epicentre
41 West Street
Leytonstone
E11 4LJ
Disabled access
At event voluntary and Community organisations in Waltham Forest have the opportunity to meet a funder face-to-face and to put their questions directly to them.
You can also meet Voluntary Action Waltham Forest's funding advice officer, Mutmahim Roaf, Who can give you advice and support with your funding application.
Booking required
Price:Free
Contact details: email Mutmahim at mutmahim@voluntaryaction-wf.org.uk or call 0208-521-0377 x 224 (Tues to Fri).
May
Party on the Pitch, part of The Big 6
Saturday 19 May 2012
5pm-10pm
Leyton Orient Stadium
Brisbane Road
Leyton E10 5NF
Make sure you don’t miss out on the biggest concert the borough has ever seen. Leyton Orient Stadium will be packed to the rafters to see big name acts from the UK Top 40!
You must register to get the chance to apply for tickets for Party on the Pitch.
» For more information and to register visit www.walthamforestbig6.co.uk
July
Urban Symphony, part of The Big 6
Date TBC
Waltham Forest Town Hall Complex, Forest Road, Walthamstow E17 4JF
A live music concert fusing classical and modern sounds appealing to a wide audience.
» For more information visit www.walthamforestbig6.co.uk
August
2012 Festival of Sport, part of The Big 6
Saturday 4 - Sunday 5 August 2012
11am-7pm
Two venues:
1) Waltham Forest Town Hall Complex, Forest Road, Walthamstow E17 4JF
2) Waltham Forest Pool and Track, Chingford Road, Walthamstow E17 5AA
The 2012 Festival of Sport, in partnership with East London Business Alliance (ELBA) and the Olympic lottery distributor, promises to be an exhilarating weekend of sport for all the family. You'll be able to watch the action from the 2012 Games live on our giant screens whilst chatting to sporting professionals and local sports clubs about how to improve your game. Everyone can get involved in the Sports Zone, have a go at Olympic and Paralympic sports such as tennis, rowing, kayaking, wheelchair basketball and fencing, or watch live sport demonstrations.
» For more information visit www.walthamforestbig6.co.uk
Forest Film Fest, part of The Big 6
Friday 31 August 2012
7pm for one showing
Leyton Cricket Ground
High Road Leyton
Leyton E10 6PY
There will be a film for everyone at the Forest Film Fest from Disney blockbusters for the little ones to black and white classics for the older generation. Action, thriller and romantic comedies will all be featured throughout the weekend, as well as a film by local legend, director and producer, Sir Alfred Hitchcock, who was born in Leytonstone. More films will be shown on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 September.
» For more information visit www.walthamforestbig6.co.uk
September
Forest Film Fest, part of The Big 6
Saturday 1 - Sunday 2 September 2012
12noon-9.30pm
Leyton Cricket Ground
High Road Leyton
Leyton E10 6PY
There will be a film for everyone at the Forest Film Fest from Disney blockbusters for the little ones to black and white classics for the older generation. Action, thriller and romantic comedies will all be featured throughout the weekend, as well as a film by local legend, director and producer, Sir Alfred Hitchcock, who was born in Leytonstone.
» For more information visit www.walthamforestbig6.co.uk