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March
Faith and the environment
Faith and the environment is a programme of free training for faith leaders and members of all faiths interested to learn about working within their faith to save energy and tackle climate change running in Waltham Forest in March.
Any faith leader or project worker is welcome to attend one of three sessions (in the afternoons and evening). These discussion workshops will offer advice on how to:
- Take practical steps to save money through saving energy (the aim is to save 10% in the first year) in faith buildings
- Link environmental issues with the key beliefs of your faith
- Work with your congregations to help them make savings and improve their environment
There will also be a separate session aimed at faith building managers.
All participants get a free information pack. If you would be interested in joining one of these sessions, please email Karen at projects@capacity.org.uk, call 020 3117 0102, join the Faiths and environment team on Twitter (http://twitter.com/faithandenviro) or go to the website http://www.capacity.org.uk/communityprojects/faithandenvironment.html for more information.
Training dates
Training for leaders
- Wednesday 17 March, 1pm for 1.30pm–4.30pm
- Wednesday 24 March, 1pm for 1.30pm–4.30pm
Training for ‘champions’
- Thursday 18 March, 6pm–8.30pm
- Wednesday 24 March, 6pm–8.30pm
Buildings and energy (for building managers)
- Tuesday 30 March, 6pm–8.30pm
Health and Fitness
Tuesday 9 March-Tuesday 4 April
7pm-9pm
Trifle Cafe
684 High Road
Leytonstone
E11 3AA
This 5 week programme is geared towards educating young people on the benefits of health and fitness. Exploring it in broader terms then just physical, as aspects such as mental, social, emotional health will also be discussed. Explaining how these components merge to form a mroe holistic view. For further information call Daniel Steele on 07969671644
Afro-caribbean Elders Association Presents International Women's Day Celebration
Tuesday 16 March
7.30pm-9.30pm
William Morris Community Centre
6-8 Greenleaf Road
London E17 6QQ
An evening of entertainment and celebration - singing, poems and looking at the achievements of five influential women. For more information please contact Mrs Rhooms on 020 8509 0067
Exhibition: Tudors
13 March - 23 May
Vestry House Museum
London E17 9NH
The Tudor and early Stuart age was a period of great change and development, not only in religion, but also in the arts, sciences, politics and fashion. This exhibition explores the aspects of this legacy by featuring a number of important local history connections such as the magnificent houses of Hill Hall and Copped Hall, as well as telling the histories of a number of influential individuals, like Elizabeth I courtier, Sir Thomas Heneage, and Protestant Martyr, John Foxe
Tuesday at Waltham Forest Festival of Theatre 2010
16 March-20 March
Chingford Assembly Hall Theatre
Station Road
London E4 7EN
In partnership with London Borough of Waltham Forest, Waltham Forest Festival of Theatre 2010 takes place all week. Theatre companies from Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Essex and Herts each perform shows at the newly refurbished Theatre in Chingford. Tuesday there is a new play 'Remember Dear' about a family struggling with Alzheimers followed by 'Rabbit' by David Foxton. Tickets on the door or from www.walthamforestfestivaloftheatre.co.uk for further details contact Mitchell on 0795221660
Wednesday at Waltham Forest Festival of Theatre 2010
17 March-20 March
Chingford Assembly Hall Theatre
Station Road
London E4 7EN
Two plays performed by Youth Theatre Schools. 'The Perfect Pumpkin' is a crazy new play by Alexander Owen about a good fairy a bad fairy a mad scientist and some lost tourists. This is followed by 'Unlikely Lad' performed by Theatreskook from Hertfordshire about the strange goings on in a village shop. For further details visit www.walthamforestfestivaloftheatre.co.uk or call Michael on 0750 416 2331
Voluntary Action Waltham Forest Training - Emergency First Aid at Work
Wednesday 17 March
9.30am-5pm
The Outset Centre
Frederic Street
Walthamstow
E17 8AH
This is a certified accredited course by the Health & Safety Executive and is valid for three years. The course is for those who will have the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out emergency first aid only. £30 members and £60 non members. For further enquiries call 020 8521 0377 or visit www.voluntaryaction-wf.org.uk/training
Thursday at Waltham Forest Festival of Theatre 2010
18 March-20 March
Chingford Assembly Hall Theatre
Station Road
London E4 7EN
Blind Date Inc sees various couples in blind date scenes in a hilarious adaption guaranteed to entertain you. 'Waiting For Gordon' sees three liberated women take on a DIY metal work class and 'Cliff's Edge' by Paul Beard has a failed actor, a manically depressed pub landlord and a schizophrenic passer by all meet on a cliff edge in the blackest of black comedies. For further details visit www.walthamforestfestivaloftheatre.co.uk or call Michael on 0750 416 2331
Friday at Waltham Forest Festival of Theatre 2010
19 March-20 March
Chingford Assembly Hall Theatre
Station Road
London E4 7EN
Parcel by David Campton sees an old parcel being passed around a group of busy people, except that this is a parcel with a twist. Followed by 'No Exit' John Paul Sartre's classic existentialist torture drama. Full details of the are on our website. www.walthamforestfestivaloftheatre.co.uk or call Michael on 0750 416 2331
Birth of the Talkies an evening of song and dance hosted by the Mayor of Waltham Forest.
Saturday 20 March
7.45pm-10.30pm
Waltham Forest Social Club
Town Hall Complex
Forest Road
London
E17 4JF
The Mayor invites you to an evening of song and dance in aid of her Charity Appeal. The Chingford Amateur Dramatic & Operatic Society presents music from the early days of Hollywood. £20 per person including a fish and chip supper (vegetarian option available). There will be a cash bar. Profits will go to the Mayor's Charity which is supporting the Whipps Cross Big Push Appeal and Special Baby Unit. For further details contact Steve Myhill on 020 8496 4399 or email steve.myhill@walthamforest.gov.uk
Noel Coward and Harold Pinter at Waltham Forest Festival of Theatre 2010
Saturday 20 March
7.30pm
Chingford Assembly Hall Theatre
Station Road
London E4 7EN
On Saturday 20th March there is a treat in Chingford as plays by both Noel Coward and Harold Pinter are performed for you. 'Still Life' is the play the classic film 'Brief Encounter' is taken from, written by Noel Coward. This is followed by 'Dumb Waiter' - a classic comedy of menace and suspense written by Nobel Prize winner Harold Pinter.
Cann Hall CAN Spring Festival
Saturday 20 March
11am-3pm
Cann Hall and Harrow Green Baptist Church
Cann Hall Road
E11 3NN
Give and take event and seed planting. Give and take provides the opportunity for yu to get rid of unwanted items which other people might want and pick up something that you need instead. For more information about items accepted please visit www.frponline.org.uk/html/give_or_take.html
Music Quiz
Saturday 20 March
8pm-10.30pm
Frederick Bremer Secondary School
Siddeley Road
London E17 4EY
Bring your own refreshments, glasses and nibbles. Tables of 8-10 players. For further details contact Roy Childs on 07956498324
Past and Present Antiques and Crafts Fair
Saturday 20 March
10am-4.30pm
Christchurch Hall
Wanstead Place
E11 2SW
Jewellery, Collectables, antiques, vintage clothes and other items, perfumes and handbags, household items, curios, home made preserves, plants, greeting cards, and lots more. For further details contact Susie on 07958 695801 or by email dotcomsusie@gmail.com
Cultural Evening to celebrate Pakistan Day
Saturday 20 March
7pm-10pm
119-121 Grove Road
Walthamstow E17
Cultural program will include songs and music speeches and rereshments. For further information contact Rashid Akhtar on 07786 012012 or email pakculturalsociety@live.co.uk or visit www.pakculturalsociety.co.uk
Exhibition: Quiet Hands
20 March - 6 June
William Morris Gallery
London E17 4PP
A first exhibition of Nicholas Hobbs, contemporary maker in the arts and crafts tradition. Since 1993 Nicholas Hobbs has been creating unique and individual commissioned furniture of exceptional quality for private clients and more recently churches. This exhibition illustrates the results of a working life out of the limelight and highlights the relationship he builds with his clients www.walthamforest.gov.uk/william-morris
Family Activity: Plague Masks!
Sunday 21 March
Session times: 1pm-1.45pm, 2pm-2.45pm, 3.15pm-4.30pm
Vestry House Museum
Lonon E17 9NH
London suffered through six significant outbreaks of the plague in Tudor times. Come along and join Brenda Coyle in creating your very own 'plague mask' to protect you from the Great Plague and find out more about the different kinds of medicines and how they were used in Tudor times. Free, but sessions to be booked in advance, please contact the museum. www.walthamforest.gov.uk/vestry-house
Worknet recruitment day
Friday 26 March 2010
12noon-2pm
» See Worknet recruitment day (265KB PDF file)
Family Play Day - Saturday 27 March
Come along to this FREE family event at Kitchener Road Park, Walthamstow, E17
» More information on the Family Play Day
The Mornington Trust presents Voices of Youth
Monday 22 March
7pm
Walthamstow Assembly Hall
Forest Road
London E17 4JF
A musical extravaganza celebrating Waltham Forest. Exciting public performance with pupils and teachers from six local schools assisted by professional musicians from local ensemble Lontano. Entrance is free and all are welcome. For more information telephone 020 8521 8075.
Waltham Forest parent Partnership Behaviour - ideas to support parenting
Wednesday 24 March
9.45am-12pm
Epicentre
41 West Street
Leytonstone
E11 4LJ
Behaviour ideas to support parenting for primary age children. It is difficult bringing up children. Come along and hear about some behaviour strategies to try. You will have a change to speak to other parent/carers too
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For further information contact Sara on 020 8496 5230
East London Inventors Club
Thursday 25 March
6.30pm-9pm
The University of East London
Knowledge Dock Building
Docklands Campus
4 University Way
London E16 2RD
For further information visit www.eastlondoninventorsclub.com
Craft Fair
Saturday 27 March
12pm-4pm
Chingford British Legion
Hall Lane
Chingford
E4 8HW
Sellers £5 in advance or £7 on the day for a table set up from 11am. 20p entrance fee. Refreshments available. For further details call Emma on 07958479305
Prison
Saturday 27 March
7pm
Leytonstone United Free Church,
55 Wallwood Road,
Leytonstone,
E11 1AY
This is a true story creatively told using a variety of theatrical devices. for more information contact Liza Moon 020 8989 0219 Email Liza@aclearmind.com
Easter Eggs-travaganza
Saturday 27 March
10.30am-12.30pm
Church Hill Baptist Church
corner of Church Hill and Cairo Road
Walthamstow
E17
Easter Eggs-travaganza fun for children 4 years and over with cookery, craft, competitions and prizes.
Improvizone
Wednesday 31 March
the Plough
173 Wood Street
Walthamstow
E17 3NU
An electronic ambient chillout live instrumental music evening that has been running in London since Feb 2007. Improvizone use effects technology, and increasingly their own software, to create an evening of beautiful and totally unusual music. At The Plough, Improvizone feature their own semi-abstract video projections throughout the evening, while the dimly lit band build up their beats and soundscapes below. Free admission, wander in and out as you like. For further information contact Andrew Booker at contact@improvizone.com
April
Freddy Boys Buddy Holly Nite Rock n Roll Dance
Saturday 3 April
7.30pm-11.45pm
Orford Road Social Club
3 Orford Road
Walthamstow
E17 9QR
A Freddy Boy Buddy Holly Nite Rock n Roll dance with Mike Berry and The Outlaws adn RnR DJ Hound dog Jim spinning the decks. Advance booking recommended as this will be a sellout. Call Freddy on 07930544312
Family Activity: Easter Fun at the Gallery
Sunday 4 April
1pm-4.30pm
William Morris Gallery
London E17 4PP
Make your own Easter card, using coloured paper, scraps and felt- tipped pens.
While in the museum look for the hidden clues to solve the Easter quiz and win a chocolate egg www.walthamforest.gov.uk/william-morris
Half Term Family Activity: Make Kinetic Toys
Wednesday 7 April,
1pm-4.30pm.
William Morris Gallery
London E17 4PP
Decorate and make pin wheels. Paper fold kites and paper planes with artist Julian Beere. Free drop in for all ages www.walthamforest.gov.uk/vestry-house
The Really Wild Club
Wednesday 7 April - Saturday 10 April
9.45am-12.30pm
Christ Church
73 Francis Road
Leyton
Free Easter holiday club for children aged 5-11. Come and be a jungle explorer' games, craft, drama. For further information email holidayclub@christchurchleyton.org.uk or call Joel Edwards on 020 85583476
Table Top Sale
Saturday 10 April
11am-1pm
Shernhall Methodist church
Shernhall Street
London E17 9HX
Indoor table top sale and coffee morning featuring lots of stalls.Bric-a-brac, clothes, jewellery, cards, toys, cakes, books, Fair Trade items and lots more. A great place to find a bargain special gift or just pop in for coffee. For further information contact Susie on 07958 695801. Hot and cold food and refreshments available.
Family Activity Week
12-16 April
2pm-4pm
Lloyd and Aveling Park
(off Forest Road, Walthamstow)
Free fun activities including story telling, kungfu, nature walks and crafts.For full details visit www.walthamforest.gov.uk/lloydavelingpark
Oh What a Lovely War
14 April-17 April
7.45pm Matinee 2.30pm
Mornington Hall
The Green Walk
Chingford
E4 7EN
Ground breaking musical with comedy and pathos about the First World War by Joan Littlewood's Theatre Workshop. For further information contact Tina Slade on 020 85292123
Half term activity: Slithery Felt Snakes
Wednesday 14 April
1pm-4.30pm
Vestry House Museum
London E17 9NH
Create your own brightly coloured slithery snake by rolling felted wool with Artist Carolyn Abbott. www.walthamforest.gov.uk/vestry-house
The Lendvai String Trio
Thursday 15 April
7.30pm-9.30pm
St Mary's Church
Church End
Walthamstow
E17 9RJ
Chamber Music by Sibelius for further details contact Philip Herlihy on 07931546660
Dream of Gerontius - Forest Philharmonic
Saturday 17 April
7.30pm
St John at Hackney
Lower Clapton Road
Hackney
E5 0PD
Forest Philharmonic and the Hackney Signers plus soloists will perform Elgar's Dream of Gerontius. Booking required £13 £8 concessions for further information contact Andy Brown on 07930940522 or visit www.hackneysingers.org.uk/concerts.htm
Quiz Night
Saturday 17 April
7.30pm
St Edmunds Church Hall
Chingford Mount Road
E4 9DS
Fundraising Quiz Night in aid of Breast Cancer Care. Price £7.50 includes Ploughmans Supper please bring your own drink. For further details call Dorothea Gleeson on 07834871672.
Family Activity: Tudor Puppets!
Sunday 18 April
1pm-4.30pm
Vestry House Museum
London E17 9NH
Come along and make a puppet of a famous Tudor. A chance to explore costume and drama.
There will also been an opportunity to make and take home a scented pomander. Free drop in for all ages www.walthamforest.gov.uk/vestry-house
Improvizone
Wednesday 21 April
the Plough
173 Wood Street
Walthamstow
E17 3NU
An electronic ambient chillout live instrumental music evening that has been running in London since Feb 2007. Improvizone use effects technology, and increasingly their own software, to create an evening of beautiful and totally unusual music. At The Plough, Improvizone feature their own semi-abstract video projections throughout the evening, while the dimly lit band build up their beats and soundscapes below. Free admission, wander in and out as you like. For further information contact Andrew Booker at contact@improvizone.com
The World malaria Family Funday
Saturday 24 April
2pm-6pm
Queens Road Community Centre
215 Queens Road
Walthamstow
E17 8PJ
Family bazaar bric a brac food for sale bouncy castle stalls selling scarves books toys. Also facepainting for children and henna painting all proceeds go to www.malarianomore.org.uk. For further information call Nosheena Javaid on 0798443228
Voluntary Action Waltham Forest Training - The Tendering and Commissioning Process
Tuesday 27 April-Tuesday 11 May
9.30am-4pm
VAWF
Upper Ground church Hill Business Centre
6 Church Hill
E17 3RY
This training is accredited by the NOCN. At the end of the course learners will be able to understand the nature of grants, service agreements and contracts and the difference between them. For more information contact Sangita Zeline on 0208 521 0377 or visit www.voluntaryaction-wf.org.uk/training
Talk: In the making
Thursday 29 April
7pm
William Morris Gallery
London E17 4PP
Meet Nicholas Hobbs whose furniture is on display in the Quiet Hands exhibition at the William Morris Gallery. In this illustrated talk he will explore his approach to furniture making, working relationships and life www.walthamforest.gov.uk/william-morris
May
Gilwell Park Open Day
Friday 7 May
2pm-5pm
Gilwell Park
Chingford
E4 7QW
Drop in and sample our famous hospitality! As well as giving you a tour of the facilities. Please come along and sample our food and beverages.Gilwell Park is owned by The Scout Association and offers the perfect venue for conferences, meetings, weddings and other events, as well as 41 en-suite bedrooms and team building activity equipment. Suitable for both local businesses and members of the public. Contact Sara Cracknell/Katherine Smith 0208 498 5300 gilwell.conferences@scout.org.uk www.scouts.org.uk/conferencecentre
Table Top Sale
Saturday 8 May
11am-1pm
Shernhall Methodist church
Shernhall Street
London E17 9HX
Indoor table top sale and coffee morning featuring lots of stalls.Bric-a-brac, clothes, jewellery, cards, toys, cakes, books, Fair Trade items and lots more. A great place to find a bargain special gift or just pop in for coffee. For further information contact Susie on 07958 695801. Hot and cold food and refreshments available.
Local History Day
Saturday 15 May
12noon-4pm
Vestry House Museum
London E17 9NH
Join us for Local History Day at Vestry House Museum, in conjunction with Waltham Forest Local History Societies. The day will include a fascinating programme of talks and walks, as well as stalls from various local history societies. This is a great opportunity to talk to our local history experts www.walthamforest.gov.uk/vestry-house
Chapel End Savoy Players present Gilbert and Sullivan's 'Iolanthe'
Wednesday 19 May to Saturday 22 May
7.45pm
The Deaton Theatre
Forest School
Snaresbrook
London E17 3PY
The show will start each evening at 7.45pm, and the Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. All tickets for Wednesday night, which is a Preview Performance, are £5. Tickets for all other nights are £10 and for the Saturday matinee are £8. 10% discount for 10 tickets or more. Tickets are also available at the door on the night. Full costumed production with orchestra.The venue has disabled facilities. For tickets, please call the Box Office on 020 8527 0215 or 020 8529 3143, or e-mail boxoffice@cesp.org.uk Website www.cesp.org.uk
Exhibition: Eleni Leoussi Photography
29 May - 27 June
Vestry House Museum
London E17 9NH
Eleni Leoussi is best known for her highly original photographs of contemporary dance, commissioned by some of the leading performers and dance companies in the UK. A selection of these are exhibited alongside more personal work, documenting a 40 year exploration in photography www.walthamforest.gov.uk/vestry-house
June
Family Activity: Colour Printing
Wednesday 2 June
1pm-4.30pm
Vestry House Museum
London E17 9NH
Using images and symbols from different cultures make repeating pattern artwork to take home.
Be prepared as this could get messy! Free drop in for all ages. www.walthamforest.gov.uk/vestry-house
Family Activity: Dolly Clothes-Peg
Sunday 6 June
1pm-4.30pm
William Morris Gallery
London E17 4PP
Be inspired by the furniture in the Gallery and learn how to make your own doll's house furniture, using lolly sticks and dolls from clothes pegs. Free drop in for all ages. www.walthamforest.gov.uk/william-morris
Children’s Tap Dancing
Sun 27 June
1pm-4.30pm
Vestry House Museum
London E17 9NH
Join us for a tap dancing workshop in celebration of our latest exhibition of dance photography.
Learn how to turn your existing footwear into tap shoes. www.walthamforest.gov.uk/vestry-house
July
Exhibition: London is London, England is England
3 July-1 August 2010
Vestry House Museum
London E17 9NH
In his new exhibition of mixed media work, Jonathan O'Dea explores the physical and psychological connections between rural England and urban London. As an artist living in Waltham Forest, Jonathan uses the Borough as a means to create abstract work that looks at the connections between landscape and cultural identity. Supported by Arts Council England. www.walthamforest.gov.uk/vestry-house
Family Activity: Draw, Sketch, Paint!
Sunday 18 July
1pm-4.30pm
Vestry House Museum
London E17 9NH
Try your hand at different drawing and painting techniques with artist Jonathan O’Dea. Be inspired by the things you see in the Museum and create your own artwork.
August
Exhibition: Shades of Green
7-29 August
Vestry House Museum
London E17 9NH
A luxurious decorative feast or forests, and visions of idyllic gardens and summer in Waltham Forest. The wide variety of art works is created by MENCAP in collaboration with artists from Inky Cuttlefish Studios, and will be growing whilst on display. Join in one of the exhibition workshops and help create a mural celebrating everything green. www.walthamforest.gov.uk/vestry-house
