Karate lessons
Tuesday 7.00pm
Friday 6.15pm
Priory Court Activity Centre
Priory Court,
Walthamstow E17
£5 for one hour lesson robertfresco@tiscali.co.uk
Laughing Horse Comedy Club
Every Thursday, 8.30pm
The Plough Inn Theatre
173 Wood Street
Walthamstow E17 3NU
Laughing Horse currently operate a range of successful comedy clubs in Holborn, Soho, Moorgate, Camden, Wimbledon and Richmond alongside venues across Europe including Nice and Monte Carlo. The Walthamstow club brings a wide range of leading performers from the international comedy circuit to a local audience every week.
Lea Valley Cycle Club
Every Monday 7pm
Low Hall Sports Ground
Walthamstow E17
Members of all ages and abilities welcome. For more information call 020 8496 2607.
Lea Valley Friends
Every Saturday or Sunday
A group of people who enjoy walking in the company of like minded people. Short walk with a stop half way. For further information call 020 8529 1602 or email regandmargaret@hotmail.com
Lea Valley Model Flying Club
Various times
Low Hall Sports Ground,
South Access Rd
Walthamstow E17
Call 020 8496 2607 for more information.
Leyton and Wanstead Floral Art Club
1st Tuesday in the month February to December at 7.15pm for 7.45 start
Cambridge Park Methodist Church Hall
Chapel Path Wanstead
Parking woodbine road with disabled access
Floral Art demonstration cup of tea and chat social events organised and outings to flower events Booking not required
Visitors £3.50 members £20 for ten demonstrations. Contact Pam Ford 020 85246526 or email billpamford@care4free.net
Leytonstone and District Ex-Servicemen’s Club
All day, every day
2 Harvey Road
Leytonstone E11
Friendly club for ex-servicepeople – a great place to meet and have a chat, with regular social events. Our upstairs venue is also available for hire at very modest rates. Call 020 8539 2954 for more details or membership enquiries.
Leytonstone, Wanstead and District Philatelic Society
Second Saturday and fourth Monday of the month
Wanstead House
The Green
Wanstead E11
Offering displays by members and invited speakers as well as competitions, quizzes and two yearly stamp fairs. Ideal for anyone with an interest in stamps and postal history. Contact Mr R. G. Bates on 020 8989 2885 for more details.
Leyton Orient Community Sports Programme
Every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
Football Sessions for ages 10 - 15+
Call for timetable
Contact 020 8556 5973
Leytonstone Towns Women’s Guild
The fourth Tuesday of every month, 2pm-4pm
St Johns Church Hall
Church Lane
Leytonstone E11
New members very welcome. For more details please call 020 89897631 / 020 8989 1845.
Likemindz at ELOP
Every Wednesday afternoon 1.30pm-4pm
A mixed lesbian and gay weekly daytime social support, drop in group.
Free. Contact 020 8509 3898
Line dance classes
Every Friday
8pm-11pm
The Chandos Centre
Colegrave Road
Stratford E15 1DZ.
Beginner to advanced learners welcome. Great social evening, bar available. Entrance is £5.00 for dancers, and £1.50 for spectators. All enquiries please ring Lisa on 01440 760 821.
Line dancing in Waltham Forest
Beginners - Sunday
7pm-8.30pm
Imp/Int. 8.30-10.30pm
United Services Club
Chingford E4
Intermediate - Tuesday
8-11pm
Improvers
Thursday
8-10.30pm
Walthamstow Trades Hall E17
For more information call Lesley 07968 036373 or visit www.timezonelinedance.com
Little Bread, BIG JAM...
Every Wednesday
8.30 pm
Loaded Dog
485 Leytonstone High Road (opposite Homebase)
Leytonstone E11
An opportunity for jazz instrumentalists and singers to join Joanne Pooley and Phil Mead - come and play, sing or just listen.
Live piano
Every Sunday, 2pm-5pm
Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub
53 Hoe Street
Walthamstow E17 4SA
Resident pianist Aaron Clingham will keep you entertained with a number of relaxing piano favourites. Guest pianists and singers also perform from time to time, so please keep an eye on our web site for more details: www.yeolderoseandcrowntheatrepub.co.uk
The London Forest Choir
Every Monday during school term-time
7.30pm – 9.45pm
The Cornerstone Church
149 Canterbury Road
Leyton E10 6EH
Currently under directed by Jonathan Rathbone, the London Forest Choir was established in Walthamstow in 1950 and has been performing choral pieces old and new ever since. New singers in all voice parts always welcome. Call Joyce Giles on 020 8989 8365 or visit www.londonforestchoir.org for more information.
Loosends social club (Est 1986)
First Friday of every month
From 9pm
Royal Oak Public House
Kings Head Hill
Chingford E4
Club for 38-60 age group looking for a new social life. Activities include meals out, discos, pub nights, walks, 10-pin bowling, badminton and more. For details phone Greg on 020 8524 0291 or Val 020 8559 4585.
Loughton woodcarving group
Every Tuesday
7.30pm-9.30pm
Roding Valley High School
New members welcome. No experience necessary. Guidance and advice given.
Contact Colin on 0208257 0388 for further details."
Low Hall Youth Club
Every Friday, 7pm onwards
Low Hall Sports Ground
South Access Road
Walthamstow E17 8AX
Youth club for 5 to 7 years and 10 to 12 years old. Bring along your favourite music.
Admission 50p. For more information call 020 8496 4589
Low Hall Beavers Tennis Club
Various Dates, 7pm onwards (by arrangement)
Low Hall Sports Ground, South Access Road Walthamstow E17 8AX
For all abilities. For more information call 020 8496 4589.
The Lung Club
Last Tuesday of every month (except December)
1pm-3.30pm
The Jubilee Centre
Cathall Road
Leytonstone E11
The Lung Club is a friendly support group for those with lung conditions (COPD, Emphysema etc.), providing emotional and practical support as well as hosting speakers, entertainment and fundraising events. Come along for a chat, tea and biscuit, all for just £1.50.
Makaton signing for babies
Monday mornings
St Stephen's Church
Copeland Road
Walthamstow E17
Six-week courses run on a Monday mornings. For more details and to book a place please call Amy on 07919 336532 or email amyduck99@yahoo.co.uk
McGuffins film and TV quiz night
First Saturday of every month at 8pm
The Rose and Crown
55 Hoe Street
WalthamstowE17
Test your knowledge of the film and TV greats at this popular quiz night held in aid of campaigning local film society. Admission £1. Visit www.mcguffin.info
Menzlink at ELOP
Every Thursday Evening
7.30pm-10pm
Weekly gay men's social group offering a quarterly programme of events and activities for all ages. Contact 020 8509 389 for more information.
Messy Mites mother and toddler group
Mondays, 10.30am-12noon
St Andrews Church
Colworth Road
Leytonstone E11
Fun for youngsters and a great opportunity to meet other young mums – why not come along? Contact Dean’na on messy.mites@standrewsleytonstone.org
Mini Movers
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Fun play sessions for children under 5 at various locations in Waltham Forest . For further information call 020 8496 4603.
Mini tennis lessons for children
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, various times
Whitehall Tennis Club
Highams Park
Chingford E4
Tennis lessons for children aged 3-9. Fun and friendly qualified coaches to help your children learn tennis skills. For more information please email abatandaball@hotmail.co.uk or call 07786 646 378.
Miss Miranda's music time
Fridays
10.15am and 11.15am
Peterhouse Centre
122 Forest Rise
Walthamstow E17 3PW
Offering music and fun for babies from 6 months to under 5s, led by a fully qualified Music and Drama teacher. £5.00 on the day, with cheaper course option available. Call Emma on 07956 211861 for more details.
The Monday Fellowship Luncheon Club
First Monday of every month
1pm-3.30pm
Leytonstone Methodist Church
High Road Leytonstone
Leytonstone E11 3DA
Join us for food, games and a chat – an enjoyable time assured. Meals just £3.00.
Moon cycle - Hatha yoga
Tuesdays
6.30pm-8pm
The Methodist Church
New Road
Chingford E4
Moon cycle classes are based on a variety of both dynamic and static postures and include attuning, gentle limbering with emphasis on freeing the spine, dynamic flowing sequences, soft or dynamic back bends, forward bends and twists to counter pose, inversions, pranayama, meditation, relaxation and yoga nidra. For more information call Andrea on 07980 567408 or visit www.infin8space.com
More4Core yoga, pilates and core stability studio
Various morning, afternoon and evening classes
The Connaught Club
Rangers Road
Chingford E4 7QH
Classes for all abilities, beautiful studio in woodland surroundings. Drop-in sessions available or save money by paying upfront. For timetable and prices visit www.more4core.co.uk
New reading group for women
Wednesdays, 7.30pm-9.30pm
A new reading group for women is commencing in Waltham Forest on Wednesday 8 April. It will meet monthly in our own homes and is open to a maximum of 4 keen participants. No experience of other reading groups is required. This will be a relaxed group for women who have an interest in reading and sharing their views. The first book to be discussed will be ‘Second Glance’ by Jodi Picoult. Contact Sarah on saraholiver4@aol.com for further details.
New skate park at Cann Hall Park
Every day opens park hours
Cann Hall Park
Cann Hall Road E11.
Free.
Nextstep Information careers advice and guidance service
Every Monday
10am-12noon
Chestnut House
Unit 39
398a Hoe Street
Walthamstow E17 9AA
If you’re 20+ and need free careers advice then come along to our drop-in sessions. We give advice on CV preparation, job search, interview techniques, help in filling out application forms and much more. Come in and talk to your friendly local Nextstep advisers or call 0800 1697002 for more details.
NinaLaZina drama classes
Every Tuesday
4.30pm-6pm
Leyton Youth Centre
Crawley Road
Leyton E10
Relaxed learning and exceptional teaching for children aged 7-12. Classes include drama, games, special guests and visits to the theatre and BBC studios. Places are limited, so call 020 8988 7887 / 07531 744050 to reserve. Visit www.ninalazina.com for more details.
NinaLaZina street theatre plus
Saturdays
The Pavillion
The Score Centre
Church Road
Leyton E10
Classes for kids aged 11-16 who want to learn to act, dance or sing. Call 020 8988 7887 / 07531 744050 or email info@ninalazina.com for more details.
Olympic freestyle wrestling
Sundays 10am - 12pm (Adults)
Sunday 12.15pm - 1.45pm (children under 14)
Leytonstone School Sports Centre
James Lane
Leytonstone E11
Come and train in an Olympic Sport in a fun and friendly environment! No experience necessary. Adults £4, children under 14 £3. Contact Imran on 07958 251945 or Amir on 07940 588196 or visit www.teamusb.co.uk for more information.
Open mic nights
Every second and fourth Thursday of the month, 8pm-11pm
Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub
53 Hoe Street
Walthamstow E17 4SA
An open mic night for singers, actors, poets, comedians and musicians. Turn up early and get your name down to perform or simply come along to be entertained.
Open swim sessions with Friends of the Waltham Forest College Pool
Various sessions
Waltham Forest College
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17 4JF
Friends of the Pool (FOTP) offer you the chance to swim in this quiet, hassle-free environment. Visit http://www.waltham.ac.uk/wfc07/AuPool.html to download a membership form and swim timetable. Email friendsofthepool@hotmail.co.uk for more information.
Plough Inn regular nights out
Second Thursday of the month - Jazz Club
8.30pm
The Plough Inn
173 Wood Street
Walthamstow E17
Monthly jazz club led by the Josh Kemp Quartet and the Ruth Applin Quintet with guest performers and vocalists. Each night features an open jam session where all local jazz musicians are invited to perform. Admission £3. For information visit www.theploughinnE17.co.uk
