Below is a list of upcoming and ongoing 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 see events and activities in Waltham Forest libraries.

May

Contemporary art exhibition

Thursday 1 May-Saturday 31 May
Penny Fielding Beautiful Interiors
34 Orford Road
Walthamstow E17 9NJ

Introducing our second bimonthly art show for 2008 with an exploration of contemporary non-figurative painting with Chris Winter and Denise Hickey. For more information / opening hours please contact Denise on 020 8509 0039 or email pennyfielding@btconnect.com or visit www.pennyfielding.com / www.pennyfieldingbeautifulinteriors.blogspot.com

Chapel End Savoy Players present "Ruddygore" by Gilbert and Sullivan

Wednesday 14-Saturday 17 May
2.30pm Saturday matinee
7.45pm all evening performances
The Deaton Theatre
Forest School
Oakhurst Gardens
Snaresbrook
London E17 3PY
(Disabled access)

Tickets for Wednesday evening and Saturday matinee are £7.50, while tickets for all other performances are £9. Children under 17 can see any performance for £5. Tickets are available from the Box Office on 020 8527 0215 or 020 8529 3143, as well as at the door on the night. There is a 10% discount for groups of 10 or more. For more details, visit Chapel End's website at www.cesp.org.uk

Launch of Waltham Forest Literature Festival

Friday 16 May
7pm
Leytonstone Library
6 Church Lane
Leytonstone E11 1HG

Dreda Say Mitchell, winner of the 2005 Crime Writers’ Association John Creasy award for ‘Running Scared’ will talk about this and her latest work, ‘Killer Tune’. Dreda is a judge of the CWA’s New Blood Dagger Award.

E17 Designers spring event

Friday 16 May
7pm-10pm
Asian Centre
18a Orford Road
Walthamstow E17 9LN

E17 Designers are a group of designer-makers selling a wide array of high-quality gifts to suit all pockets, occasions and tastes, including cakes, cards, art, bags, kids tees and jewellery. Our spring event features new designers, and we’ll have entertainment from the Shellac Sisters on their wind up gramophone and live music from the E17Jazz Collective. For more info call 07904 546294 / 07791 797295, email info.e17designersmarket@yahoo.co.uk or visit e17designers.blogspot.com

African showcase market

Friday 16 May - Saturday 17 May
12noon-6pm
Walthamstow Town Square
Walthamstow High Street
Walthamstow E17

25 stalls selling african arts and crafts, music with live DJ, face painting, bead making and lots of other activites. For further information please call Ola Mustapha on 0800 731 7460 or visit www.africanshowcasemarket.com

Tango Argentino

Saturday 17 May
11am-1pm
Modern College of Music and Drama
22 Orford Road
Walthamstow E17 9NJ

Lessons in the most sophisticated couple dance, with workshops for all skill levels. £15pp or £25 per couple. For bookings and more information call 020 8520 2726 or 07748 648322.

Leytonstone Lip

Saturday 17 May
8pm-10pm
Leytonstone Library
6 Church Lane
Leytonstone E11 1HG

An evening of spoken word, verse, rhyme and wit with the cream of young spoken word and poetic talent from across the country. Hosted by local performance poet, Neal Zetter.

Model railway exhibition

Saturday 17 May
10.30am-5pm
Leytonstone Methodist Curch
High Road
Leytonstone E11 3DA

Roding Valley Model Railway Group presents an enthralling model railway exhibition. Aldults £3.50, children / concs £2.00 or £7.50 for a family of four. For more details contact Andy Neil on 020 8530 7379 / neilblaxell@btopenworld.com or visit www.rodingvalleymrg.co.uk

King George Sailing Club open day

Saturday 17 May
11am-4pm
King John Sailing Club
Lea Valley Road
Chingford E4 7PX

Sailing is a sport that can be enjoyed by all ages and it's a sport the family can enjoy together! Demonstrations on day (conditions permitting) include a windsurfing simulator; dinghy sailing exhibition race and the chance to try a ‘trial sail.’ Email admin@kgsc.org.uk or visit www.kgsc.org.uk for more details.   

Friends of Lloyd Park family fun day

Sunday 18 May
12noon-4pm
Lloyd and Aveling Park
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17

Fun for all the family, including a children’s Maypole, prizes for the best fancy dress costumes, face painting, bouncy castle and animals from Skelton Lane Farm.

Pump House Museum fun day

Sunday 18 May
11am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm)
Pump House Museum
South Access Road
Walthamstow E17 8AX

Free day of family fun including bouncy castle, birds of prey, children’s party, face painting as well as the Museum’s astounding collection of vintage vehicles. For more information visit www.leavalleyexperience.co.uk, email cavid-craig@btconnect.com or call 020 8521 1766 / 020 8923 5831.

Storytelling in the Gallery

Sunday 18 May
William Morris Gallery
Lloyd Park in Forest Road
Walthamstow E17

The start of a series of storytelling events from around the world. Contact the William Morris Gallery for times and details on 020 8496 3000.   

The Hound of The Baskervilles

Monday 19 May
7pm
Leytonstone Library
6 Church Lane
Leytonstone E11 1HG

A special performance of Conan Doyle’s classic ‘Hound of the Baskervilles’ by the Leytonstone Play Readers group. This much-loved local institution will be celebrating their 70th anniversary, having started in 1938. Alumni include the group’s current patron, Derek Jacobi.

Mayor's charity dinner

Monday 19 May
7pm for 7.30pm start
Walthamstow Assembly Hall
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17 4JF

The evening include dinner and entertainment.  The dress code is 'dress to impress, or cultural equivalent'.  Tickets are £45 each or £400 for a table of ten.  Cheques should be made payable to ‘The Mayor’s Charity’.

As the Mayoral year comes to an end, the evening will be the last major fund-raiser for the Mayor’s Charity Appeal, which this year is supporting people in Waltham Forest with diabetes.  During the dinner, there will be an auction and other opportunities to make donations to the appeal.

Places for this special occasion are limited, so please confirm your attendance (and any dietary requirements) as soon as possible - and by Wednesday 7 May at the latest - by contacting Steve Myhill on 0208 496 4399 or email steve.myhill@walthamforest.gov.uk  

Fostering information sessions

Tuesday 20 May
10am-12noon and 6.30-8.30pm
Room 3
Waltham Forest Town Hall
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17 4JF

Find out more about becoming a foster parent by coming along to one of our information sessions.

Call the Fostering Assessment Team on 020 8496 2479, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

Tokyopop Recon Manga event

Tuesday 20 May
6pm-8pm
Walthamstow Library
High Street
Walthamstow E17 7JN

Tokyopop are the UK’s leading publishers of Japanese manga comics, they describe a Recon as a manga / anime / gaming event with free gifts, cosplay, art competitions, quizzes, prizes and the chance to play the latest Nintendo titles.

Poetry workshop

Tuesday 20 May
7pm-9pm
North Chingford Library
The Green
Chingford E4 7EN

A workshop for all aspiring poets, run by acclaimed local poet and writer Jacqueline Gabbitas. As well as having her work published in various magazines and anthologies, Jaqueline is a poetry judge for the Koestler competition and a site expert for the Writewords website.

Legend Press ‘Meet the Authors’ evening

Wednesday 21 May
7pm-9pm
North Chingford Library
The Green
Chingford E4 7EN

Established in 2005, Legend Press is the UK’s youngest-run mainstream publisher of fiction, specialising in cutting-edge contemporary work. Meet authors William Coles, Nick Griffiths, Lee Henshaw and Mark Liam Piggott.

Walthamstow Floral Art Group workshop / bring-and-buy

Thursday 22 May
7.30pm
Greenleaf Road Baptist Church
Greenleaf Road
Walthamstow, E17

Walthamstow Floral Art Group workshop and bring-and-buy sale. New members always welcome. Visit  www.walthamstowfloralart.co.uk or email wmstow.floralart@btinternet.com for more details.

E17 Jazz at The Rose and Crown

Thursday 22 May
8.30pm-10.30pm
55 Hoe Street
Walthamstow E17 4SA

E17 Jazz presents the Adam Bishop Quartet, touring to promote their debut album ‘Sanctuary’ which received four stars in Jazzwise Magazine. Entry £4, for more info visit www.myspace.com/e17jazz

Writing workshop with Sade Adeniran

Thursday 22 May
7pm
Leytonstone Library
6 Church Lane
Leytonstone E11 1HG

Sade has recently won the award of Best First Book in the 2008 Commonwealth Writers’ Prize with her novel ‘Imagine This’, about a girl, Lola Ogunwole who is taken from London to live in Nigeria. Sade will give advice on how to get published and developing your writing skills.

Poetry evening

Friday 23 May
7pm
Vestry House Museum
Vestry Road
Walthamstow E17 9NH

Come along and enjoy poetry readings by leading contemporary poets. This event will be held in the museum hall looking out onto the beautiful museum gardens.

Fencing competition and taster session

Saturday 24 May
9am- 5pm
Kelmscott Leisure Centre
243 Markhouse Road
Walthamstow E17 8RN

Watch the action or, from 1.30pm – 3.30pm, try it out for yourself!

A Freddy Boy rock n' roll dance

Saturday 24 May
7.30pm-12.00am
Orford House Social Club
Orford Road
Walthamstow E17 9QR

A Freddy Boy Rock 'n' Roll Dance with the Kingcats, plus Jimbo spinning the wax, bar, dance floor and raffle. Entrance £12.00 in advance. Contact Freddy Boy Humphries on 07930 544312, 020 8556 6226 or ronwm@onetel.com for more details.

‘Scouting for boys’

Sunday 25 May
2pm
Vestry House Museum
Vestry Road
Walthamstow E17 9NH

An illustrated talk on Baden-Powell’s book - which started the Scouting movement - by Peter Ford of Scouting Past and Present Archives. Includes refreshments and a chance to visit the ‘The Art of Scouting’ exhibition at the museum. Places are limited, so please book in advance on 020 8509 1917.

Fostering information sessions

Tuesday 27 May
10am-12noon and 6.30pm-8.30pm
The Epicentre
100 West Street
Leytonstone E11 4LJ

Find out more about becoming a foster parent by coming along to one of our information sessions. Call the Fostering Assessment Team on 020 8496 2479, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

Yellow Birds holiday club

Tuesday 27 May

8.30am-5.30pm
South Chingford Methodist Church
3 New Road
Chingford E4 9HG

Holiday play scheme for children aged 4 – 12. For more information please contact Ella on 020 8531 9658 / 07504 194514 or yellowbirdsinfo@aol.com

Holiday play scheme

Tuesday 27 May-Friday 30 May
8am-6pm
College Gardens Nursery School
82 Peel Close
Chingford E4 6XQ

Holiday Play Scheme for primary school kids aged 3-11. The cost per day from 8am-6pm is £22.50. For more details contact Elaine Hamilton on 020 8529 3885 / elaine.hamilton@sch.walthamforest.gov.uk or visit www.ridgewayparkchildrencentre.org.uk

E17 Jazz at The Plough

Thursday 29 May
8.30pm-10.30pm
173 Wood Street
Walthamstow E17 3NU

E17 Jazz presents Naadia Sheriff Quartet, a piano-led quartet playing sharply crafted compositions and featuring award winning clarinettist Richie Howard. The Times described Naadia as "a dazzling pianist”. Entry £4, for more info visit www.myspace.com/e17jazz

Woodhouse Players present Digby Diehard's Dilemma

Thursday 29 May-Saturday 31 May
8pm-10.15pm
Welsh Church Hall
879 Leytonstone High Road
Leytonstone E11

Laugh, gasp and hiss at this Victorian melodrama. Suitable for all the family. Prices: £6/£3 (concs). Contact Jackie Withnall on 020 8518 8479 or email jcwithnall@btinternet.com or visit www.woodhouseplayers.co.uk for more details.

The House of Bernarda Alba by Fredrico Garcia Lorca

Friday 30 May-Saturday 31 May
8pm
The Forest Community Centre
Guildford Road (off Hale End Road)
Walthamstow E17

The Waltham Forest Drama Workshop present the House of Bernarda Alba by Fredrico Garcia Lorca, a powerful and passionate play with an extremely strong cast. Tickets £6.00, Cons. £4.00. Call 020 8524 7269 for more details.

East London Craft Guerrilla 2nd edition

Saturday 31 May
10am-5.30pm
34 Orford Road
Walthamstow E17 9NJ
Looking for something unusual, interesting and different from the high street? This group of local and London-based artists, crafts people, designers and makers of fine handmade goods have set up residency in the Beautiful Interiors shop garden. Free entry!

Plant and table top sale

Saturday 31 May - Sunday 1 June
11am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm)
Pump House Museum
South Access Road
Walthamstow E17 8AX

Bargains galore for the home and garden. Sellers £5 per table, ring to book or for more details. Admission is adults £2 seniors/concs £1, accompanied children (under 16) free. For more information visit www.leavalleyexperience.co.uk email cavid-craig@btconnect.com or call 020 8521 1766 / 020 8923 5831.

June

Stories and Arts with Sba Shaikh

Sunday 1 June
12pm-4pm
William Morris Gallery
Lloyd Park
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17 4PP

Help artist Sba Shaikh to tell the story of 'The Man Who Loved Himself', make music and shadow puppets and give a final performance of this Ancient Greek legend. Free drop in!

Classic car meet

Tuesday 3 June
7pm-9.30pm
Pump House Museum
South Access Road
Walthamstow E17 8AX

Free to vehicle owners and pedestians. For more information visit www.leavalleyexperience.co.uk, email cavid-craig@btconnect.com or call 020 8521 1766 / 020 8923 5831.

Walthamstow Town Square summer programme

Starting on 7 June and ending 23 August
2pm-4pm
12 small shows every Saturday
Walthamstow Town Square
Walthamstow E17

The Village Pre-School summer party

Saturday 7 June
11.30am-2.30pm
St. Mary's Welcome Centre
8 Church End
Walthamstow E17

Featuring fire engine, bouncy castle, cakes and balloons, stalls, games, face painting and refreshments, as well as a chance to win 'Mamma Mia' tickets and ‘Lazy Town' show merchandise.

Plant and produce sale

Saturday 7 June
10am-12pm
Heathcote School
Normanton Park
Chingford E4 6ES

Offering a great selection of plants and locally grown produce will be on sale. This event has been organised by Heathcote School PTA.

Stories and arts with Sba Shaikh

Sunday 8 June
12pm-4pm
William Morris Gallery
Lloyd Park
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17 4PP

Artist Sba Shaikh will tell the story of 'The First Harp', join in with making music and shadow puppets to bring the story to life in a final performance. Free drop in.

Plant fair

Sunday 8 June
10am-2pm
Walthamstow Town Square
Walthamstow E17

UK-grown garden plants and cut flowers sold by the nurseries that grew them, with growers on hand to offer advice. Some nurseries are organic. Visit www.lfm.org.uk for more details.

Waltham Forest Courthouse open day

Saturday 14 June
10am-4pm
Waltham Forest Magistrates’ Court
1 Farnan Avenue
Walthamstow E17 4NX

Waltham Forest Courthouse opens its doors, offering a lively programme of activities that includes behind-the-scenes tours, mock hearings, and a chance to meet the magistrates and police dogs. Free entry, no booking required.

Chingford Horticultural Society early summer show

Saturday 14 June
2pm-4.45pm
Nornington Hall
The Green
Station Road
Chingford E4

Chingford Horticultural Society present their early summer show.

Tango Argentino

Saturday 14 June
11am-1pm
Modern college of Music and Drama
22 Orford Road
Walthamstow E17 9NJ

Lessons in the most sophisticated couple dance, with workshops for all skill levels. £15pp or £25 per couple. For bookings and more information call 020 8520 2726 or 07748 648322.

Royal National Lifeboat Institution coffee morning

Saturday 14 June
10am-12noon
Chingford United Reform Church
Buxton Road
Chingford E4

Come and support the RNLI by picking up some plants, homebakes, preserves, bric-a-brac, DVDs and much more. Also featuring a raffle, refreshments and our fabulous bacon butties.

Circle dance

Tuesday 17 June
1.30pm-3pm
Red Onion Studios
Hatherley Mews
Walthamstow E17

Come along and enjoy dancing to world music - no need for a partner, beginners welcome. Just £4 per session. Contact Pat or Jean on 020 8556 3508 or email jean.duggleby@virgin.net for more details.

Music in the village

Thursday 19 June
7.30pm
St Mary's Church
Church End
Walthamstow E17

A series of classical concerts with world-class performers in Walthamstow's friendly and historic church. Tickets £9 on the door (concessions), includes interval glass of wine or soft drink. Details at www.walthamsoft.com/villagemusic or ring 020 8223 0772.

E17 Jazz

Thursday 19 June
8.30pm-10.30pm
The Rose and Crown
55 Hoe Street
Walthamstow E17 4SA

E17 Jazz presents Blink, a trio featuring pianist Alcyona, saxophonist / clarinettist Robin Fincker and percussionist/drummer Paul Clarvis. The trio plays mostly original combining influences from various sources of swing, 20th century classical, rock, free improvisation and world music. Tickets £4.

Summer fair

Saturday 21 June
12noon-4pm
1 Shernhall Street
Walthamstow E17

The Friends of the Holy Family Technology College invite you to their summer fair, promising  lots of fun activities, including a driving school, BBQ, cake, plant and bric-a-brac stalls. Pop in for a wonderful afternoon.

Summertime fun

Saturday 21 June
10.30am-4.30pm
All Saints Church
Church Avenue
Highams Park
Chingford E4

Summertime fun for all the family, with donkey rides, bouncy castle, morris dancers, face painting, stalls, crafts, flower festival, refreshments and lots, lots more.

Poetry and music concert

Saturday 21 June
7.30pm
All Saints Church
Church Avenue
Highams Park
Chingford E4

Poetry and music fundraiser for All Saints Church. Tickets £5. Call 020 8531 3502 for more information.

Flower festival

Sunday 22 June
11.30am-5pm
All Saints Church
Church Avenue
Highams Park
Chingford E4

Come along and see some beautiful blooms.

Tour de Waltham Forest

Sunday 22 June
11am-5pm
Walthamstow town centre
Walthamstow E17

To promote cycling in Waltham forest for active living, recreation and sport. Two led bike rides around the borough will start and finish in Walthamstow town centre. Also lots of bikes demos plus kids entertainment

Walthamstow Floral Art Group demonstration

Thursday 26 June
7.30pm
Greenleaf Road Baptist Church
Greenleaf Road
Walthamstow, E17

Walthamstow Floral Art Group presents a demonstration by Shamima Hassan, entitled ‘From My Garden.’ New members always welcome. Visit  www.walthamstowfloralart.co.uk or email wmstow.floralart@btinternet.com for more details.

E17 Jazz

Thursday 26 June
8.30pm-10.30pm
The Plough
173 Wood Street
Walthamstow E17 3NU

E17 Jazz presents Compassionate Dictatorship, described by Avant Music Magazine as "one of the most exciting groups in recent years this group excels with a controlled but intelligent energy, sophisticated but not lacking in spirit.” Visit www.compassionatedictatorship.co.uk for more information. Tickets £4.

Family Funday for adoptive families

Saturday 28 June  
11.00am-4.00pm

Waltham Forest Children and Young People Services invites all adoptive families living in the borough, to a fun-filled family day Please call the Post Adoption Support Services Team on 020 8496 1591 for more details and initial registration.

Craft fair

Saturday 28 June
12pm-4pm
Chingford Royal British Legion
Hall Lane
Chingford E4

20p Entrance fee. Refreshments available. Stall holders £5 in advance, £7 on the day. For more details please call Emma on 07958 479305.

Basic photography course

Monday June 30
Greenleaf Road
Walthamstow E17

For the fourteenth year, Walthamstow & District Photographic Society will be running their annual eight-week course in Basic Photography. Full details of the fees, syllabus and an enrolment form are available from Wally Kilmartin on 020 8524 0969 or by visiting www.wdps.org

July

Leytonstone Summer Programme tbc

Starting in July and ending August
2-4pm

10 small shows every Saturday outside Leytonstone tube station.

Classic car meet

Tuesday 1 July
7pm-9.30pm
Pump House Museum
South Access Road
Walthamstow E17 8AX

Free to vehicle owners and pedestians. For more information visit www.leavalleyexperience.co.uk, email cavid-craig@btconnect.com or call 020 8521 1766 / 020 8923 5831.

Concert by the Chingford Singers, the girls and men of Chingford Parish

Saturday 5 July
7.30pm
Chingford Parish Church
The Green
Chingford E4

Music includes Vivaldi's 'Gloria', Purcell's 'Come Ye Sons Of Art' and a Handel organ concerto. Programmes available at the door £8, concessions £5, under 15s £2.

Open air theatre production of ‘Spring 1600' by Emlyn Williams

Sunday 6 July
5pm
Capel Manor Gardens
Bullsmoor Lane
Enfield EN1 4RQ

The award-winning Wadham Players present a comedy recounting the adventures of Essex country girl Ann Byrd with the famous ‘ Lord Chamberlain's Men' theatre company, at a time when women were forbidden to "tread the boards". Ann disguises herself as a man in order to join the company with hilarious results. Tickets £10, concs / children £6. For more information call 08456 122122, email rsgray49@msn.com or visit www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk

'Girls Night In' evening

Friday 11 July
7pm
All Saints Church Hall
Church Avenue
Highams Park
Chingford E4

Come and enjoy a relaxing social pamper evening with facials, massages, manicures, Virgin Vie cosmetics, cards and jewellery. Tickets are £5, which includes wine and strawberries. Call 020 8527 1842 for more information.

Walthamstow Forest street festival

Friday 11 and Saturday 12 July
1-7pm
Walthamstow town centre

Friday Night (dance film event) Saturday (Global Dance)

Open air theatre production of ‘Spring 1600' by Emlyn Williams

Sunday 13 July
3pm
Capel Manor Gardens
Bullsmoor Lane
Enfield EN1 4RQ

The award-winning Wadham Players present a comedy recounting the adventures of Essex country girl Ann Byrd with the famous ‘ Lord Chamberlain's Men' theatre company, at a time when women were forbidden to "tread the boards". Ann disguises herself as a man in order to join the company with hilarious results. Tickets £10, concs / children £6. For more information call 08456 122122, email rsgray49@msn.com or visit www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk

Young peoples Caribbean carnival

Sunday 13 July
11-30am to 6pm  
Walthamstow Town Centre

Caribbean Street Festival route-Starting at Lloyd Park and finishing in Walthamstow Town Square with:

  • funfair
  • bouncy castle
  • climbing wall
  • live stage entertainment
  • food stalls

Bremer car run

Sunday 13 July
11am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm)
Pump House Museum
South Access Road
Walthamstow E17 8AX

Historic and classic Vehicle run from Waltham Forest Town Hall to the Pump House Museum in commemoration of Frederick Bremer's car, the first with a combustion engine in this country. Vehicle owners ring or e-mail to enter. All types of road vehicle welcome. For more information visit www.leavalleyexperience.co.uk, email cavid-craig@btconnect.com or call 020 8521 1766 / 020 8923 5831.

Circle dance

Tuesday 15 July
1.30pm-3pm
Red Onion Studios
Hatherley Mews
Walthamstow E17

Come along and enjoy dancing to world music - no need for a partner, beginners welcome. Just £4 per session. Contact Pat or Jean on 020 8556 3508 or email jean.duggleby@virgin.net for more details.

Green fair and the Fellowship Symphony - free

Sunday 20 July
1pm - 7pm
Lloyd and Aveling Park
Entrance via Winns Terrace, E17

Waltham Forest Council’s annual environmental event, providing information on Council services, environmental issues, children’s activities and entertainment including arts and crafts, produce and flower shows, and exhibitions on renewable energy.

» More information on the Green Fair

Summer photography workshop

Monday 21 July
Horticultural Hall
Larkswood Road
Chingford E4

Do you own a camera? Would you like the opportunity to learn how to use it better? Chingford Photographic Society is offering you the chance to hone your craft with a six-evening course. The cost is just £50 in advance and £60 if you pay on the first session. For further details please contact John on 07778 497402 / cpsinfo@ntlworld.com or visit www.chingfordphotographic.com

Walthamstow Floral Art Group BBQ

Thursday 24 July
7.30pm
Greenleaf Road Baptist Church
Greenleaf Road
Walthamstow, E17

Walthamstow Floral Art Group BBQ. New members always welcome. Visit  www.walthamstowfloralart.co.uk or email wmstow.floralart@btinternet.com for more details.

Mela Festival

Sunday 27 July
1-7pm
Lloyd Park Forest Road E17

Asian Festival with food and Arts festival and craft stalls, live stage entertainment

August

Children’s Summer Discos

Date -Every Tuesday in August
2-4pm

Waltham forest theatre Lloyd Park Forest Road E17

Teddy bears picnic

Wednesday 6, 13 and 20 August
2- 4pm
Chingford (Ridgeway park)
Leyton (coronation gardens)
Leytonstone (TBC)

Classic car meet

Tuesday 5 August
7pm-9.30pm
Pump House Museum
South Access Road
Walthamstow E17 8AX

Free to vehicle owners and pedestians. For more information visit www.leavalleyexperience.co.uk, email cavid-craig@btconnect.com or call 020 8521 1766 / 020 8923 5831.

Chingford day festival

Sunday 10 August  
1-7pm   
Ridgeway Park
Chingford E4

Family fun day with live entertainment – funfair- bouncy castles –lots of children’s entertainmen

A Freddy Boy rock n' roll dance

Saturday 16 August
7.30pm- 12.00am
Orford House Social Club
Orford Road
Walthamstow E17 9QR

A Freddy Boy Rock 'n' Roll Dance Celebrating 31 years to the day that Elvis passed away with the Jailhouse Cats, plus Jimbo Spinning the wax, bar, dance floor and raffle. Entrance £12.00 in advance. Contact Freddy Boy Humphries on 07930 544312, 020 8556 6226 or ronwm@onetel.com for more details.

Olympic handover event

Sunday 24 August
Walthamstow Town centre

Olympic hand over celebration -big screen-live singers global voices theme

Walthamstow Floral Art Group quiz

Thursday 28 August
7.30pm
Greenleaf Road Baptist Church
Greenleaf Road
Walthamstow, E17

Walthamstow Floral Art Group quiz. New members always welcome. Visit  www.walthamstowfloralart.co.uk or email wmstow.floralart@btinternet.com for more details.

September

Classic car meet

Tuesday 2 September
7pm-9.30pm
Pump House Museum
South Access Road
Walthamstow E17 8AX

Free to vehicle owners and pedestians. For more information visit www.leavalleyexperience.co.uk, email cavid-craig@btconnect.com or call 020 8521 1766 / 020 8923 5831.

Leyton Day Festival

Saturday 13 September
12 -6pm
Leyton County Cricket Ground
Leyton E10

African market with entertainment, family fun day with

  • bouncy castle
  • Mr & Mrs Bubble’s show
  • live bands

Car Free Day

Sunday 21 September
1-7pm
Outside Leytonstone tube station
and in the surrounding area E11

All roads in The Town Centre closed to traffic, family fun day on the streets of Leytonstone with a French market

Walthamstow Floral Art Group demonstration

Thursday 25 September
7.30pm
Greenleaf Road Baptist Church
Greenleaf Road
Walthamstow, E17

Walthamstow Floral Art Group presents a demonstration by Pam Saggars, entitled ‘Autumn Rhapsody.’ New members always welcome. Visit  www.walthamstowfloralart.co.uk or email wmstow.floralart@btinternet.com for more details.

October

Best of Black Comedy

Saturday 18 October
8pm -12am Midnight
Walthamstow Assembly Hall E17

Comedy show.

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 or email wmstow.floralart@btinternet.com for more details.

November

Fireworks Night

Wednesday 5 November   
4.30-10pm
Behind the Town Hall in Chestnut Fields
Walthamstow E17

Fireworks display plus funfair.

Walthamstow Christmas lights switch-on

Saturday 8 November
2-5pm
Walthamstow Town Centre E17  

Lots of artists on stage leading up to the big switch-on    

Diwali celebrations tbc

Saturday 15 or 22 November
Walthamstow Assembly Hall

Type of function-Asian religious event with social entertainment.

Leytonstone Christmas lights switch-on

Thursday 27 November
2-6pm
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 or email wmstow.floralart@btinternet.com for more details.

December

Elderly peoples Christmas show

Wednesday 10 December
2-4pm
Waltham forest theatre Lloyd Park Forest Road E17

Christmas sing a long concert.

Leyton Christmas lights switch-on

Thursday 11 December
2- 5pm
Inside the Asda complex Leyton E10

Lots of children’s entertainment with ice rink

EID Celebrations tbc

Saturday 13 and 20 December 2008
6pm to 11pm
Walthamstow Assembly Hall
Walthamstow E17

Asian religious event with social entertainment.