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November
Islam Awareness Week 2008 - 17 to 23 November
Islam Awareness Week (IAW) is a national initiative to raise awareness and remove any misconceptions surrounding Britain’s second largest religion. This year is entitled ‘Celebrating the Best of Britain - promoting shared values’
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Enterprise Week 2008
Enterprise Week takes place from 17 to 23 November 2008. In Waltham Forest our partner organisations including Waltham Forest Business Board, BID Companies and GLE are planning a number of events.
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Timothy Victor's Folk Orchestra / The Henry Brothers
Wednesday 19 November
8.30pm
The Sheepwalk
692 High Road
Leytonstone E11
Broken Family Band contributor Timothy Victor’s ensemble draw influence from Hank Williams and bluegrass to klezmer and European folk, via Camper Van Beethoven, The Violent Femmes and The Tigerlillies. The Henry Brothers are an olde time act singing songs about death and murder by such storied folk as the Louvins, Stanley Bros and Bill Monroe. Visit www.whatscookin.co.uk for more details.
Waltham Forest Dyslexia Association AGM and talk
Wednesday 19 November
7pm-9.30pm
Quaker Meeting House
1a Jewel Road
Walthamstow E17 4QU
An opportunity to find out more about dyslexia, this local organisation and, technology available to support people with dyslexia with a talk from Sharon Buttress of iANSYST. Contact 020 8531 3322 / admin@wfda.org.uk or visit www.wfda.org.uk for more details.
JobClub drop-in
Thursday 20 November
9am-12noon
Chapel End Infant School
Brookscroft Road
Walthamstow E17 4LN
Come in and talk to your local WorkNet officer and Jobcentre Plus advisor to get one-to-one advice on how to update your employment skills, find training and apply for the Childcare Affordability Programme (CAP) while you train, look for work, or return to work. Call Kenni on 07969 726976 for more details.
Bazaar
Thursday 20 November
2pm-6pm
St Anne’s Parish Church
Larkshall Road
Chingford E4
Lots of fun for the family, including Father Christmas, games and lots of stalls selling wonderful gifts.
The Wadham Players present ‘Tiptoe Through The Tombstones’
Friday 21 – Saturday 22 November
8pm
Forest Community Theatre
Guildford Road
Walthamstow E17 4EA
Murder and mayhem as The Wadham Players present Norman Robbins’ comedy thriller. Tickets £6.00 (concs £3.50) in advance only from www.wadhamplayers.co.uk or 020 8527 6456.
Leytonstone School tabletop sale
Saturday 22 November
11am-3pm
Leytonstone School
Colworth Road
Leytonstone E11
Organised by the Friends of Leytonstone School and featuring crafts, gifts, cards, photographs and books, this is the perfect event to buy something for yourself or a gift for family or friends.
Bazaar
Saturday 22 November
10am-4.30pm
St Anne’s Parish Church
Larkshall Road
Chingford E4
Lots of fun for the family, including Father Christmas, games, lots of stalls selling wonderful gifts and a free show by professional children’s entertainer, Mr Marble, at 2pm.
A concert by the London Forest Choir and the Helios Orchestra
Saturday 22 November 22
7.30pm
Chingford Parish Church
The Green
Chingford E4
Works include ‘Magnificat’ by Pergolesi, ‘Gloria’ by Vivaldi and Mozart’s ‘Requiem’. Tickets available on the door (£12.00, £10.00 concessions, £6.00 students £6 or in advance from 020 8531 4837.
Christmas bazaar
Saturday 22 November
11am-3pm
St Andrew’s Church Hall
St Andrew’s Road
Walthamstow E17
Come along for St Andrew’s Christmas bazaar. Entry just 20p. Contact George on 020 8529 8565 / george.papworth@ntlworld.com for more details.
Organ recital
Saturday 22 November
8pm
Church of Our Lady of Grace and St Teresa of Avila (corner of Station Road and Kings Road)
Chingford E4.
The return of organist James Devor, including works by Bach, Widor and Paul Hindemith. Admission £5.00, with all proceeds going to charity. Call Vic on 020 8529 6879 for more details.
Quiz night and Christmas buffet
Saturday 22 November
7.30pm-10.30pm
Mornington Hill
The Green Walk
Chingford E4
Quiz night and Christmas buffet. Tickets £8.50.
"Winter Wonderland" Christmas bazaar
Saturday 22 November
10am-4pm
All Saints Church Hall
Church Avenue
Highams Park E4
Featuring lots of stalls, children’s games, refreshments and an appearance from Father Christmas.
East London Craft Guerrilla market
Saturday 22 November
1pm-6pm
Grove Hall
Wanstead United Reform Church
Grosvenor Road E11
Why go into town to do your Christmas shopping? Beat the crowds and buy quality hand made goodies at the East London Craft Guerrilla Designer Craft Market. A selection of gifts, accessories, art, craft and more by London based designer makers. Email craftguerrilla@yahoo.com or visit www.craftguerrilla.com for more details.
Christmas craft fair
Saturday 22 November
10.30am-2.30pm
The Welcome Centre
St. Mary's Church
Church Hill
Walthamstow E17
Featuring a variety of crafts and traidcraft goods for sale. Refreshments available. Free entry.
Whipps Cross Hospital League Of Friends coffee morning
Morning Saturday 22 November
10am-12noon
Methodist Church Hall
Station Road
Chingford E4
With cakes, preserves, nearly new stall, tombola, books, CDs and bric-a-brac. Entry just 50p, including tea or coffee.
Forest Art & Crafts Christmas fair
Saturday 22 November
10am-3.30pm
United Reformed Church Halls
Buxton Road
Chingford E4
Arts and craft sale and exhibition of our members’ work. Contact Leigh Clothier on 020 8524 7934 / leigh.clothier@btopenworld.com for more details.
Georgia comes to Walthamstow
Saturday 22 November
Workshop 5pm-6.30pm, concert 8pm
St Mary's Church
Church Hill
Walthamstow E17 9RJ
Discover the traditional songs of Georgia, a beautiful country in the Caucasus. Tickets for the workshop are £5.00 while entry to the concert is £7.00/£5.00. A combined ticket is available for £10.00. For more information call Lucy on 07764 335840.
Mad Hatter's disco
Saturday 22 November
6pm-9pm
Shernhall Pre-School
St George’s Hall
136 Sherhall Street
Walthamstow E17 9HU
Friends and family are welcome to this fun fund raising event. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at the pre-school. Call 020 8520 6756 for more details.
Grand Christmas bazaar
Saturday 22 November
10am-3.30pm
Winchester Road Methodist Church
Highams Park
Chingford E4
Lots of stalls, refreshments served all day. Admission just 25p, children free.
The Lloyd Park Centre winter fayre
Sunday 23 November
11am-2.30pm
Lloyd Park Centre
Winns Avenue Entrance
Lloyd Park
Walthamstow E17
Lot's of fun for the family, including Father Christmas, games and lots of stalls selling wonderful gifts. Call 020 8531 9522 for more details.
Festival card making
Sunday 23 November
12noon-4pm
William Morris Gallery
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17 4PP
Come and find out about the varied celebrations and festivals that will take place in Waltham Forest this winter and make your own festival card to take home. With Alison Reader.
Christopher Rees Band / Eric Brace & Peter Cooper / Halfway
Wednesday 26 November
8.30pm
The Sheepwalk
692 High Road
Leytonstone E11
Compelling and chilling country blues from Welshman Christopher Rees as well as acclaimed Nashville country tunes and a short acoustic set from Halfway. Visit www.whatscookin.co.uk for more details.
Archaeology On The Olympic Park
Wednesday 26 November
7pm-8.30pm
Vestry House Museum
Vestry Road
Walthamstow E17 9NH
The Olympic Delivery Authority and the Museum Of London invite you to attend an event about the archaeological finds on the Olympic Park. A talk will be given on these exciting historical discoveries, including the remains of skeletons, houses and everyday life from prehistoric settlements to more recent times. Some of the artefacts unearthed from the Park site will also be on display. Entry is free but space is limited, so please call 0203 2012 235 to confirm your place.
Put the needle on the record - Christmas edition
Wednesday 26 November
8pm
The Castle Pub
Grosvenor Rise East / Eden Road
Walthamstow E17
Join us for the third edition of the East London Craft Guerrilla DIY craft night where we’ll we'll be offering all you lovely creative folks the chance to make your own gifts, cards and decorations for your loved ones. There’ll be guest DJs, craft projects, in-house tutors and lots of great projects to make, inspire and take away with you. Visit www.craftguerrilla.com for more details.
Walthamstow Floral Art Group demonstration
Thursday 27 November
7.30pm
Greenleaf Road Baptist
Church
Greenleaf Road
Walthamstow, E17
Walthamstow Floral Art Group presents a demonstration by Lisa Morgan, entitled ‘Christmas Time.’ New members always welcome. Visit www.walthamstowfloralart.co.uk for more details.
E17 Jazz presents the Dave Manington Quartet
Thursday 27 November
8.30pm-10.30pm
The Plough
173 Wood Street
Walthamstow E17 3NU
E17 Jazz presents the Dave Manington Quartet. Tickets £5.00. Visit www.myspace.com/e17jazz for more details.
Women Together - Learn to be an Active Citizen
Friday 28 November 7pm-9pm
The Mallinson Suite, Waltham Forest College
Walthamstow, E17 4JB
The Women Together programme will recognise and develop the leadership potential of women, and encourage active citizenship and community cohesion between different groups. Each month of the programme will include at least one theme and a range of activities or events. This month’s programme encourages women to be active citizens. The Individual Profile for Active Citizenship programme allows women to benefit from the guidance of highly trained mentors and resources of London South Bank University?
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Annual Christmas bazaar
Friday 28 - Saturday 29 November
Parish Hall
132 Shernhall Street
Walthamstow E17
Visit our annual Christmas bazaar with many new stalls, and, on Saturday, Father Christmas from 1pm-2.30pm. Opens Friday 7pm-9.30pn and Saturday 1pm-4pm.
E17 Designers Market
Friday 28 November
7pm-10pm
Asian Centre
18a Orford Road
Walthamstow E17 9LN
Join the E17 designers in a celebration of things designed, crafted and cooked, with cupcakes, clothes, scarves, earrings, bags and plenty more besides. Entry £1.00 for a Christmas drink and entry to the raffle for a surprise Xmas goody or two. Contact 07904 546294 / e17designersmarket@yahoo.co.uk or visit www.E17designersmarkets.blogspot.com for more details.
Christmas bazaar
Friday 28 November
2pm-5.30pm
St Edmund's Centre
216 Chingford Mount Road
Chingford E4 8JL
Fundraising and community event run by the parish church of South Chingford;, featuring Father Christmas, raffle, tombola, bric-a-brac, crafts, cakes and refreshments. Free entry. For more information contact Colin on 020 8524 4386 / church@stedmund.org.uk or visit www.stedmund.org.uk
Winter fayre
Friday 28 November
9.00am-3.30pm
Ridgeway Park Children Centre
82 Peel Close
Chingford E4 6XQ
An opportunity for local families to see what Ridgeway Park Children Centre is all about. Join us throughout the day for a festive menu, a range of stalls including new and used toys, arts and craft activities for the children, face painting and raffle. Call 020 8529 3885 for details or visit www.ridgewayparkchildrencentre.org.uk
Leyton Christmas lights switch-on
Saturday 29 November
2pm-5pm
Asda Complex
Leyton Mills
Leyton E10
Featuring the Mrand Mrs Bubbles children’s show, face painting, hot chestnuts, Chinese lion dancing, ice rink and Sponge Bob walkabout.
St Andrew’s Christmas bazaar
Saturday 29 November
11am-2pm
St Andrew's Church
Colworth Road
Leytonstone E11
Featuring tombola, cake stalls, bric-a-brac and plenty of games for the children. Father Christmas will be visiting will at 1pm and refreshments will be available throughout.
Mixed media artworks with the Jackdaws
Saturday 29 November – Saturday 13 December
The Red Room
Ye Olde Rose & Crown Theatre Pub
55 Hoe Street
Walthamstow E17 4SA
New art group the Jackdaws will be displaying mixed media art works until December 13.
Christmas bazaar
Saturday 29 November
12noon-3pm
Oakhill Primary School
Alders Avenue
Woodford Green
Essex IG8
Visit Santa's Grotto and many other exciting stalls. Entry just 50p. For more info contact Julie on 020 8527 3309 / friendsofoakhill@hotmail.com
Local charities table top sale
Saturday 29 November
2pm-4.30pm
United Reform Church
Grosvenor Road
Wanstead E11
Come along and support hard-working local charities. Entry and raffle 50p.
Model planes
Sunday 30 November
12noon-4pm
Vestry House Museum
Vestry Road
Walthamstow E17 9NH
Find out about the various countries involved in the First World War and use this knowledge to decorate model aeroplanes. With Josephine Regis.
December
Flower arranging demonstration
Tuesday 2 December
7.15pm
Cambridge Park Methodist Church Hall
Chapel Path
Wanstead E11
‘The Magic of Christmas’ is the title for national demonstrator Susan Phillips’ Christmas demonstration. This will be a magical evening and by the end the stage will be filled with flowers. There will be a chance to win one of the arrangements and have a cup of tea and a mince pie. Entry just £5. Contact Pam Ford on 020 85246526 / billpamford@care4free.net or visit www.flowerslondonandoverseas.org.uk for more details.
JobClub drop-in
Thursday 4 December
9am-12noon
Chapel End Children’s Centre
Brookscroft Road
Walthamstow E17 4LH
Come in and talk to your local WorkNet officer and Jobcentre Plus advisor to get one-to-one advice on how to update your employment skills, find training and apply for the Childcare Affordability Programme (CAP) while you train, look for work, or return to work. Call Kenni on 07969 726976 for more details.
Adoption open evening/information session
Thursday 4 December 2008
Waltham Forest Town Hall
Committee Room 6
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17 4JF
(6.30-8.30pm)
» More information on adoption or contact the Adoption Team on 020 8496 1588
Leytonstone Christmas tree and light switch on
Thursday 4 December
3pm-6pm
St Johns Churchyard
Church Lane
Leytonstone E11
Childrens entertainment, 2 week Christmas market, tallest Christmas tree in Waltham Forest and entertainement provided by local schools and church choirs. For more information contact the E11BID Company christmas@e11bid.co.uk
Lighting of the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree
Thursday 4 December
6pm
Trafalgar Square, London
For many people the lighting of the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree signifies the start of the festive season. The traditional Christmas Tree, provided by the people of Oslo, will be lit by the Lord Mayor of Westminster and the Mayor of Oslo on Thursday 4 December. All are welcome to attend this ceremony, which starts at 6pm and will include carol-singing led by the Choir of St Martin-in-the-Fields.
Winns Primary School Christmas fair
Friday 5 December
3.30pm-5pm
Winns Primary School
Fleeming Road
Walthamstow E17 5ET
School Xmas fair with grotto and seasonal stalls. Small entry fee.
Bazaar
Saturday 6 December
10am-3pm
South Chingford Methodist Church
New Road
Chingford E4
All the stalls and refreshments you'd expect to find plus a few surprises
Christmas bazaar
Saturday 6 December
10.30am-1pm
Royal British Legion
67 Hall Lane
Chingford E4 8HW
Featuring raffles, tombola, bric-a-brac, cake stall and tables with all new items for sale. Teas and coffees available. All proceeds go to ex-servicemen and families in need. Entrance just 30p.
Chingford Christmas lights show
Saturday 6 December
2pm-5pm
Chingford Mount
Chingford E4
With children's entertainment.
Shop West End VIP day
Saturday 6 - Sunday 7 December
Regent Street and Oxford Street
London
Saturday 6 December will be the world’s biggest traffic-free Christmas shopping day, with both Oxford Street and Regent Street cleared of traffic and left free for shoppers to enjoy, along with entertainment and special offers. Sunday will be family-focused and full of fun for kids of all ages. For more information visit www.westendvip.com
Higham Hill Day Care winter fayre
Sunday 7 December
11am-2pm
Higham Hill Day Care
313 Billet Road
Walthamstow E17 5PX
Lot's of fun for all the family, including Father Christmas, games and lots of stalls selling wonderful gifts. Call 020 8527 1737 for more details.
Charity jumble and nearly new sale
Sunday 7 December
12.15pm
The Tom Oakman Centre
Weale Road
Chingford E4 6QW
With nearly new goods, raffle, tombola, cakes and refreshments, all proceeds going to Whipps Cross special baby care unit. Entrance 20p for adults, kids go free.
Older people's Christmas show
Wednesday 10 December
Waltham Forest Theatre Lloyd Park E17
Doors open 1pm, show time 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Come and join us for a couple of hours and be entertained by comedian / compere Tim Pope and two lovely young ladies Drop Dead Divas who will be singing songs from West End Musicals.
Light refreshments of mince pies, tea and coffee will also be served.
Tickets are available to anyone who is 60 or over and living in the borough. Please call Zahra on 020 8496 3588 if you would like a ticket.
A Maiden Most Gentle
Thursday 11 December
Walthamstow Assembly Hall
7pm-8.30pm
Doors open at 6.30pm
Civic carol concert. Everyone welcome. Tickets are £4 available from the Mayor's Office.
Musical theatre karaoke
Friday 12 December
8pm
Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub
53 Hoe Street
Walthamstow E17 4SA Sing your favourite show tunes, accompanied by live piano. Choose from a list of over 100 well-known musical theatre songs by composers like Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jason Robert Brown, Cy Coleman, Rodgers and Hammerstein and more. Contact 020 8509 3880 / yeolderoseandcrowntheatrepub@inbox.com or visit www.yeolderoseandcrowntheatrepub.co.uk for more details.
Eid celebrations
Saturday 13 December
Walthamstow Assembly Hall, Forest Road, Walthamstow E17 4JF
Doors open 6.30pm, show time 7pm
Tickets can be obtained free of charge (maximum four per family) from Waltham Forest Town Hall reception, Silver Birch House reception and Waltham Forest Direct shops in Walthamstow, Leyton, Leytonstone and Chingford.
Alcohol free bar
Saturday 13 December
10am-3.30pm
Sainsbury's
Low Hall, E4
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JobClub drop-in
Thursday 18 December
9am-12noon
Chapel End Infant School
Brookscroft Road
Walthamstow E17 4LN
Come in and talk to your local WorkNet officer and Jobcentre Plus advisor to get one-to-one advice on how to update your employment skills, find training and apply for the Childcare Affordability Programme (CAP) while you train, look for work, or return to work. Call Kenni on 07969 726976 for more details.
A Christmas Carol
Saturday 20 December
7pm
The Nazarene Church
59 Churchill Road
Walthamstow E17
The Nazarene Church Walthamstow is presenting a Christmas Carol and would like to invite everyone to share this special evening with us. Please contact Ingram on 07528828121/ 07757216073 or ingramerasmus@yahoo.co.uk for more details.
Christingle service
Sunday 21 December
6pm
Emmanuel Church
Lea Bridge Road
Leyton E10
Experience a great community and seasonal event, including songs and oranges full of sweets. All proceeds will go to the Children's Society. For more details please call Julie on 07908 679367.
