African aerobics class (new in Walthamstow)
Tuesdays
8-9pm
Peterhouse Centre
Bored by circuit training, step aerobics and legs, bums and tums? Why not try an aerobics class with a difference. Taught by experienced African dance artist, Ernest Kwame Obeng, this class on Tuesday evenings is all about fitness and fun. Combining African rhythms and moves with classic aerobic exercises, the class is now in its sixth week. Attendees of all ages and standards are finding they can build stamina, lose weight, increase flexibility and leave their stress at the door and go home feeling happy and relaxed.Cost is £5 per class
The tutor is a former dancer with the Ghana National Dance Ensemble and Adzido Pan African Dance Ensemble (London). He took part in BBC1's Strictly African Dancing (2005) and is a regular teacher in schools, festivals and community settings across London and the South East.
For more information contact Ernest on 07952 224149
Allan Kardec Study Group
Every Monday
7.30-8.45pm
Friends Meeting House
1a Jewel Road, E17
Contact 020 8923 5073
Talks on spiritual philosophy, study and healing
Alzheimer's Café
Third Monday of the month
10.30am-12.30pm
St Andrews Church
Church Road (off St Andrews Road)
Walthamstow E17 6AR
The Alzheimer’s Society, working in partnership with Waltham Forest Carers Association and LBWF Dementia Support Services, have now provided a place where we people living with any type of dementia, their family members and carers can meet to share their experiences. This will be a relaxed and friendly time, where all can enjoy each others company and participate in quizzes, listen to music and more.
Ante natal yoga for pregnancy
Mondays
6.45pm- 8.45pm
Saturdays 10am-12pm
Wanstead Quaker Meeting House
Bush Road
Wanstead E11
For full details visit www.yoga4birth.co.uk or contact Arlene on 020 8923 6452.
Astanga Vinyasa Yoga
Every Sunday
12pm and 2.15pm
Every Wednesday
6.45pm and 8pm
Red Onion Studios
25 Hiltongrove
Hatherley Mews, Walthamstow E17
Beginners and intermediate courses. Classes and One-to-One sessions available. Need to be pre-booked in advance. For further information contact Andria Bunting on 07813838664.
Baby singing and signing classes with TinyTalk
Every Friday during term time
10-11am
North Chingford Methodists Church,
Station Rd, Chingford E4.
Suitable for babies up to 18months old. For more information about these exciting new classes call Caroline 020 8508 8096.
Badminton sessions
Every Friday
8pm-10pm
Forest School
College Place
Snaresbrook E17
Have fun and keep healthy by playing badminton. Just turn up and play. £4 per person. Call 07714 141171 for more details.
Bees Knees women's quilt making
Tuesdays
12noon-2pm
Priory Court Community Centre
11 Priory Court
South Countess Road
Walthamstow E17 5NB
As part of Active8 London, Circle 33 Housing Trust is running the Bees Knees Project. You will learn how to design and make quilts by working together on different cultural themes and experimenting with quilting effects using both hand and machine techniques. Beginners are welcome. These sessions are free. For more information email gulsun.faik@circleanglia.org or call 020 8531 9990.
Being Sound voice workshop
Every Friday evening during term time from
1 Jan 2007 - 31 Dec 2007
7.30-9.30pm
Friends Meeting House
Bush Road
Leytonstone, E11 with disabled access.
Discover new ways of using your voice to increase your well-being: Toning, Overtones, Chanting, Singing, Free expression, Healing, Meditation. You will feel more relaxed and energised, more vibrant and confident.No Booking Required suitable for: adults. Contact Jasmine Dawson 020 8556 8363 or email: jas@beingsound.com
Beginners’ keep fit classes
Every Tuesday
8pm-9pm
United Reform Church, off Station Road
Keep fit classes aimed at helping residents lose weight and tone up. Classes are £5 with no joining fee. Please call Tosi on 07944 204271 for more information.
Belly dancing classes
Ongoing sessions
7pm-8.30pm
Nags Head
Orford Road
Walthamstow E17
Egyptian dance classes £10 drop-in or £45 for six weeks. For more information visit www.serafinadance.com or contact Terri on 07930 988022 or terri.serafinadance@gmail.com
Billy Chong Blues Revue
Third Thursday of the month
9pm
The Plough Inn
173 Wood Street, E17.
Regular monthly performance by veteran American bluesman and his six piece band. Admission free. For information visit www.theploughinnE17.co.uk or call 020 8503 7419
Blackhorse and Standard Women’s Morris Dancers
Every Wednesday (Termtime only)
8-10pm
St Gabriel’s Family Centre
Havant Road (off Wood Street)
Walthamstow, E17
Learn traditional Morris dancing new members welcome no experience necessary. First term free to new members. For further information call 020 8527 2926
Blues Jam
Every Wednesday
8.30-11pm
Heathcote Arms
Grove Green Road
Leytonstone E11
Upstairs bar hosts a live blues jam featuring guest, regular and house band musicians. Entrance: £2 listeners £1 musicians. Now in its fourth year. Visit www.heathcotebluesjam.co.uk or tel Vera on 0208 502 0351
Blues Night
Every Monday
9pm
The Plough Inn, 173 Wood Street E17
Informal evening of the blues with resident band and guest players. Admission is free to the public and performers are always welcome.
Bridge Club
Every Wednesday
1pm-3pm
Chingford Horticultural Society Hall
Larkshall Road
Chingford E4
Friendly bridge club, every Wednesday. For more information please call Sheila Tyrrell on 8529 3411.
British Cactus and Succulent Society
Meet the second Friday of each month
7pm
Chingford Horticultural Hall,
Larkshall Road,
Chingford E4 (opposite Dale View Crescent).
The meeting fee is £1, which includes refreshments and a raffle. Talks are primarily concerned with cacti and succulents, but cover a wide range of subjects. Visitors will also have an opportunity to purchase small plants to start or increase a collection. New Skate Park at Cann Hall Park Every day opens park hours Cann Hall Park, Cann Hall Road, E11. Free.
Please contact 020 8529 5518.
BTCV volunteers
Every Thursday
BCTV Volunteers are undertaking projects in your local area and would like you to be involved. Projects focus on managing conservation sites to improve wildlife. No experience necessary just come along and take part. Contact 020 8986 7173 Mark Blaxall.
Capoeira Classes at Red Onion Studio
Every Wednesday
7pm
26 - 28 Hatherley Mews
Walthamstow E17 4Q
Capoeira game is taught, movements and sequences of attack and defence, also music, ritual, songs and acrobatics. Open to all, lessons £5. Contact Will Ouriço on 07852 201014 or email missionchild@mac.com with any queries or visit www.senzalaourico.com.
Celsius Bar
Every Saturday
8pm till late Free entry
166 Hoe Street
Walthamstow E17
DJs playing electro and rock n roll with special guests from bands and alternative djs every week. For further information contact soundtrackclub@hotmail.co.uk
Chapel End Savoy Players
Every Tuesday from
8pm - 10pm
St Johns Church
Walthamstow E17
We are a friendly local operatic group based in Chingford / Walthamstow, specialising in the works of Gilbert and Sullivan, especially the comic operas known as the Savoy Operas. We perform one opera annually in May at The Deaton Theatre, Snaresbrook, as well as an annual Autumn Concert.
For further information phone Jackie on 0785 2928287 or email Rowena at secretary.cesp@virgin.net or visit Chapel End Savoy Players
Chingford Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society
Every Monday
Mornington Hall,
Green Walk
Chingford E4 7EN
CADOS is a friendly drama group that is open to all ages and abilities. We put on four productions a year (two musicals and two plays) involving singing, dancing and acting. For further information please contact Clive Jeal, Membership Secretary on 07757 630151 or visit www.cados.org.uk
Chingford Photographic Society
Every Monday Evening
8-10pm
Chingford Horticultural Society Hall
Larkshall Road
Chingford E4
Disabled access
Photographic Club.Talks, photographic contests. all potential members are welcome. Booking is required admission free to see if you like us then a small annual subscription
Chingford and Walthamstow Chess Club
Every Monday
7.15pm
Tom Oakham Centre
6A Weale Road
Chingford E4
For further details phone Tony on 02085240827 or email brian_spear31@hotmail.com
Children's Creative Drama Classes
Friday afternoons
3.45-4.30pm - 5 - 6 years
4.30-5.30pm - 7 - 9 years -
5.30 - 6.30pm - 10 - 14 years
Quaker Meeting House
1a Jewel Road, Walthamstow
Contact: Shenagh Govan - 8521 9771
Coffee Mornings 50+
From Tuesday 6 March 2007 - 1 March 2008
10am - 12noon
St Georges Courts
Wood Street,
London E17
Disabled access
Tuesday and Friday coffee morning for 50+. Opportunity to socialise and meet new friends. Friday sessions include keep fit and health checks.Booking is required and price are £2 per person. Suitable for: Senior Citizens contact Michelle Mulcare on 0208 223 1198 or email: Michelle.mulcare@aschamhomes.org.uk
College Operatic Society
Every Thursday
7.30pm
Your local musical society meet at Waltham Forest College. New members welcome. Contact 020 8539 9474 or email damedoreen@yahoo.co.uk
Coping Through Football
Tuesdays 2pm–4pm
Peter May Sports Centre
Wadham Road
Chingford E4
Thursdays 2pm–4pm
The Score Centre
Oliver Road
Leyton E10
An innovative project aimed at adults living in Waltham Forest who have mental health problems, providing an opportunity to get fit, improve physical and mental health, meet people and improve football skills. Sessions are run by coaches from Leyton Orient Community Sports program.
The project can also assist people to take FA level 1 coaching courses and has opportunities for volunteers to assist in the project as well as a range of social activities such as watching Leyton Orient matches and 5-a-side tournaments. For more information contact Matthew Howard-Jones 0844 600 1268 / 07825 527170 or email matthew.howard-jones@nelmht.nhs.uk
Creative Pastimes Arts and Crafts
Every Monday
9.30am-12.30pm
Unity Hall. Bramley Close
off Higham Road. E17. .
Mainly set up for Senior Citizens (Sorry no children).
Disabled Dedicated Dodgers Sports Club
Every Thursday
7pm
Low Hall Sports Ground
South Access Road,
Walthamstow, E17
New members always welcome. Contact 020 8496 2607
Drop in Drama
Every Friday afternoon
5 - 6 year olds - 4.00pm
7 - 9 year olds - 5.00pm
10 - 15 year olds - 6.00pm
Quaker Meeting House
1a Jewel Road, E17. |
Contact 020 8521 9771 Shenagh Govan.
Dykenight at ELOP
Every Tuesday Evening
7-10pm
Weekly lesbian social group offering a quarterly programme of events and activities for all ages. Contact 020 8509 3898
East London and Essex Organ Society
Every Second Wednesday of the month
Doors open 7.15pm
Churchill Room
Wanstead Library
Spratt Hall Road, E11
Live concerts of all types of music from classical, show tunes and oldies through to current types. Concert starts 8.00pm Admission £5 Contact: 020 8530 3717 or email dgfarr@talk21.com
Epping Forest Outdoor Group
Every Thursday
8pm - 10pm
ROVSCO Hall
Hollybush Hill E11 (opp. Snaresbrook Station approach)
Offering a weekly social programme to help you enjoy a varied and active social life. Walking or cycling activities most weekends. All welcome, free membership for trial period. Contact Ken for more information on 020 8524 3960 or ken.kennedy@btinternet.com or visit www.communigate.co.uk/london/efog
Exercise Classes on offer
Nexus Centre
3 Snowberry Close
Leytonstone, E15 2AH
Tuesdays and Thursdays
5-6pm
Children's Karate Class 7years and above
Kick-boxercise Class -
8-9pm
Light exercise, stretching and relaxation with music
Wednesdays
Little Ninjas Karate Class - 4-6years
5-5.45pm
Karate Class for men & women - Beginners
6-7pm
Contact: Kim Singh - 07956 961 563/karatekim206@yahoo.co.uk
