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October
Watch Your Waste Week 4 - 12 October 2008
Watch Your Waste Week is a brand new initiative being launched across North London and will run from 4 – 12 October 2008. It is the first week of its kind to be run in London and one of very few to be run across the UK. There will be Give and Take days run by Forest Recycling Project across Waltham Forest during the week on:
Tuesday 7 October 2008
11am - 3pm
Asda Leyton, Marshall Road, Leyton E10 5NH
» More on watch your waste week
Bridge for beginners
Wednesday 8 October
2.30pm-4.30pm
Horsley Road
Chingford E4 7HX
An ideal social card game for all ages and good exercise for the brain. I specialise in teaching beginners and those who have never played any card game. Please phone Ray on 020 8281 8376 for full details. Two-hour class with tea and biscuit break £10 per person.
It’s Not Unusual
Wednesday 8 October
6pm-8.30pm
Kelmscott School
Markhouse Road
Walthamstow E17 8DN
Back by popular demand, Redbridge and Waltham Forest Learning Disability Partnership present “It’s Not Unusual.” Come along and enjoy the songs, dances and comedy as Dr Who ventures into the Land of Oz and follows the yellow brick road. Tickets are £5.00 (£3.00 for service users) and are available from 020 8509 0434.
Walthamstow Amateur Film Club annual film show
Thursday 9 October
7.30pm
Stafford Hall (next to St Barnabas Church)
St Barnabas Road
Walthamstow E17 8JZ
Walthamstow Amateur Film Club’s annual film show. Doors open at 7.30pm for an 8pm start. Tickets £3.00, including refreshments. Call 020 8520 3463 or 0208 926 3943 for more information.
JobClub drop-in
Thursday 9 October
9am-12noon
Chapel End Children’s Centre
Brookscroft Road
Walthamstow E17 4LH
Come in and talk to your local WorkNet officer and JobCentreplus 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.
Free lunchtime concert
Thursday 9 October
1pm
St John’s Church
Leytonstone High Road
Leytonstone E11
Free lunchtime concert with Maud Hodson (Cello) and Alan Blackwell (Piano).
Stamp fair
Saturday 11 October
10am-4.30pm
United Reform Church Hall
Grosvenor Road (off Wanstead High Street)
Wanstead
Stamp fair, also featuring coins, postcards and cigarette cards. Free admission. For more information call 020 8989 2885.
Table top sale and coffee morning
Saturday 11 October
11am
Shernhall Methodist Church
Shernhall Street
Walthamstow E17
Free admission. Tables £5. Call 020 8531 4922 for more details.
Suntrap open day
Saturday 11 October
12pm-4pm
Suntrap Forest Education Centre
Church Road
High Beach
Loughton IG10 4AJ
Activities include meeting the Suntrap animals (including snakes, stick insects and giant African snails), clay modelling, guided forest walks, pond and the chance to test your strength and balance on our new low ropes course. Limited car parking (£2) will be available at the Centre, but a shuttle bus will be provided from Chingford Railway station at 11.45am, 12.30pm, and 1.15pm for those who prefer to use public transport. For more information call 020 8508 0611 or email suntrap.centre@walthamforest.gov.uk
Apple Day
Saturday 11 October
11am-4pm
Vestry House Museum
Vestry Road
Walthamstow E17 9NH
Everything to do with apples will be available at the ever-popular Apple Day celebration, including freshly-pressed apple juice, delicious organic cakes and pies, tasting sessions, apple bobbing, able bonsai and the chance to buy – and get advice on how to look after – your very own apple tree.
Crime prevention awareness
Saturday 11 October
10am-4pm
Sainsbury's car park
Walthamstow Avenue
Chingford E4
Come long for free crime prevention awareness advice and activities.
Nearly new sale
Saturday 11 October
10am-11.30am
Cameron Athan Hall
119-121 Grove Road
Walthamstow E17 9BU
The Waltham Forest Branch of the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) is holding a nearly new sale of children’s and baby items, including children’s, baby and maternity clothes and equipment, bedding, footwear and toys. Entry £2.
Honouring the legends – The Bob Marley lectures
Sunday 12 October
4pm-7pm
The Epi Centre
West Street
Leytonstone E11 4LJ
A viewing of the 'Marley: My Own Story' documentary. Free admission. Contact info.newmoon@btinternet.com for more details.
London in the 1880s
Tuesday 14 October
8pm-10pm
Spruce Hill Baptist Church Hall
Brookscroft Road
Walthamstow E17
Waltham Forest Family History Society presents a talk by Jeff Page on London in the 1880s. Free entry, refreshments available for a small fee. Call Barrie on 07914 893125 for more details.
Victorian Artists in Photographs
Wednesday 15 October
7.30pm
William Morris Gallery
Lloyd Park
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17
An illustrated talk about the Watts Gallery's Rob Dickins' collection of photographs of the Victorian art and cultural world, by curator Dr Desna Greenhow. Tickets must be booked in advance, they are priced at £6.50 or £5 for the Friends of the William Morris Gallery. To book please contact the Gallery on 0208 527 3782.
Table top sale
Saturday 18 October
10.30am-1.30pm
Handworth Primary School
Handsworth Avenue
Highams Park E4
Table top sale. 50p adults, children free.
Best of Black Comedy
Saturday 18 October
8pm -12midnight
Walthamstow Assembly Hall
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17
Comedy show.
Barn dance
Saturday 18 October
7pm-10pm
All Saints Church Hall
Church Avenue
Highams Park E4
Back by popular demand and to raise church funds. Adults £5, children aged 5-14 £2.50. For advance tickets call 020 8527 1842 or 020 8923 1348.
Quiz night
Saturday 18 October
7.30pm
St Andrews Church Hall
Colworth Road
Leytonstone E11
Fun and prizes to be had. £7.50 including fish and chip supper, children and concessions £4.50. Contact Peter Leighton on 020 8989 3582 for tickets.
Royal National Lifeboat Institution quiz night
Saturday 18 October
7.30pm
Vestry Hall (beside the Parish Church)
Chingford E4
£8 with fish and chip supper, as well as Christmas gifts and raffle. Admission only by advanced-purchase ticket, available from 020 8529 1256.
Pet chipping session
Saturday 18 October
1pm-5pm
Chingford Pet Centre
54 Old Church Road
Chingford E4
Cat and dog owners are being given the opportunity to have their pets microchipped by the the Council’s Animal Warden. It’s quick, painless and permanent and means that if your pet goes missing or is stolen it can be identified and returned with the minimum of fuss. The cost is only £15 per pet and no appointment is necessary – just turn up. For more information contact the Council’s Animal Warden on 020 8496 3000.
Pet chipping session
Sunday 19 October
11am-3pm
Leytonstone Aquatic and Pet Centre
625 High Road
Leytonstone E11
Cat and dog owners are being given the opportunity to have their pets microchipped by the the Council’s Animal Warden. It’s quick, painless and permanent and means that if your pet goes missing or is stolen it can be identified and returned with the minimum of fuss. The cost is only £15 per pet and no appointment is necessary – just turn up. For more information contact the Council’s Animal Warden on 020 8496 3000.
JobClub drop-in
Thursday 23 October
9am-12noon
Chapel End Infant School
Brookscroft Road
Walthamstow E17 4LN
Come in and talk to your local WorkNet officer and JobCentreplus 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.
Walthamstow Floral Art Group demonstration
Thursday 23 October
7.30pm
Greenleaf Road Baptist
Church
Greenleaf Road
Walthamstow, E17
Walthamstow Floral Art Group presents a demonstration by Jan Law. New members always welcome. Visit www.walthamstowfloralart.co.uk for more details.
Presenting…Ma Kelly’s doorstep
Saturday 25 October
4 -7pm
The Epicentre
Leytonstone E11
A free entertainment evening highlighting the issues of distraction burglary. on. Places are limited so book now
More on Ma Kelly’s doorstep
The Drama Workshop of Waltham Forest present Volpone by Ben Jonson
Friday 31 October – Sunday 2 November
8pm
The Forest Community Centre
Guildford Road
Walthamstow E17
The drama displays the trickery and deceit Volpone and his assistant adopt to fleece their clients. Chaos ensues – will their devious schemes succeed? Tickets £6, Concessions £4. Call 020 8524 7269.
November
Winter's Festivals
Saturday 1 November
2pm-4.30pm
Christ Church Hall
Wanstead Place
Wanstead E11
Members of the Leyton and Wanstead Flower Arranging Club will be exhibiting flower arrangements with titles such as ‘Gather Autumn Leaves and Berries’, ‘Whizz, Bang, Whoosh’ and many more. The show will have been judged and you can read the comments and choose your own best in show. There will be sales Tables, raffle tombola and refreshments. Entry just 50p. Contact Pam Ford on 020 85246526 / billpamford@care4free.net or visit www.flowerslondonandoverseas.org.uk for more details.
Mayor's charity bazaar
Saturday 1 November
10am-1pm
Shern Hall Methodist Church (corner of Shernhall St and Oliver Rd)
Walthamstow E17
The Mayor’s charity bazaar, in aid if Branches (a local homelessness project) and MS Action, featuring stalls, raffle, and refreshments. Admission 50p, accompanied children 20p.
Child car seat checking event.
Saturday 1 November
10am-3pm
Sainsbury's Low Hall store
Chingford E4.
Officers from the Accident Prevention Unit will be available to offer advice on suitable car seats for children and will be offering to check that seats are correctly fitted and suitable for the children that are using them. The service is offered free of charge. No booking necessary, just turn up.
Flower arranging demonstration
Tuesday 4 November
7.15pm
Cambridge Park Methodist Church Hall
Chapel Path
Wanstead E11
Area Demonstrator Jo Bromwhich will be arranging flowers and talking about plant material and tips on flower arranging. We have a short break for a cup of tea and chat and raffle the flowers at the end of the evening. Entry just £3. Contact Pam Ford on 020 85246526 / billpamford@care4free.net or visit www.flowerslondonandoverseas.org.uk for more details.
Fireworks Night
Wednesday 5 November
4.30pm-10pm
Behind the Town Hall in Chestnut Fields
Walthamstow E17
Fireworks display plus funfair.
JobClub drop-in
Thursday 6 November
9am-12noon
Chapel End Children’s Centre
Brookscroft Road
Walthamstow E17 4LH
Come in and talk to your local WorkNet officer and JobCentreplus 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.
Christ Church autumn fayre
Saturday 8 November
11am-3pm
Christ Church Leyton
Francis Road
Leyton E10
Featuring café, stalls, cakes, second hand books, face painting, children’s activities, homemade cards and much more. There will also be activities for children.
Walthamstow Christmas lights switch-on
Saturday 8 November
2pm-5pm
Walthamstow Town Centre
Walthamstow E17
Lots of artists on stage leading up to the big switch-on.
Diwali celebrations tbc
Saturday 15 or 22 November
Walthamstow Assembly Hall
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17
Type of function-Asian religious event with social entertainment.
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 JobCentreplus 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.
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.
Leytonstone Christmas lights switch-on
Thursday 27 November
2pm-6pm
Outside Leytonstone tube station E11
Lots of children’s entertainment with ice rink
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.
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 JobCentreplus 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.
Elderly peoples Christmas show
Wednesday 10 December
2pm-4pm
Waltham forest theatre
Lloyd Park
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17
Christmas sing-a-long concert.
Leyton Christmas lights switch-on
Thursday 11 December
2pm-5pm
Inside the Asda complex
Leyton E10
Lots of children’s entertainment with ice rink.
EID celebrations tbc
Saturday 13 and 20 December
6pm-11pm
Walthamstow Assembly Hall
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17
Asian religious event with social entertainment.
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 JobCentreplus 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.
