Parent/carer toddler group
Monday and Wednesday mornings
From 5 March 2007-1 March 2008 at 10am-12noon
St Georges Court
Wood street
Walthamstow E17
Disabled access. Booking is required. Prices £2 per parent/carer. Contact Michelle Mulcare on 0208 223 1198 or email Michele.mulcare@aschmehomes.org.uk
Pilates classes
Every Wednesday and Thursday from 6.30pm-7.30pm and 7.45pm-8.45pm,
also Saturdays 12noon-1pm
The Nags Head
Orford Road
Walthamstow E17
Pilates classes-all levels, from beginners to advanced. Booking is required. For further information please call Pilates Plus on 07748 654124, or go to www.pilatesplus.zoomshare.com
Post natal yoga for new mothers
Saturdays
12.05pm-1.15pm
Wanstead Quaker Meeting House
Bush Road
Wanstead E11
For full details visit www.yoga4birth.co.uk or contact Arlene on 020 8923 6452.
Prams With Pace
Every Tuesday
10am-11.15am
Ridgeway Park Children's Centre
82 Peel Close
Chingford E4 6XQ
Join us for a free invigorating weekly walk in the park before a snack at the café. For more details call 020 8529 3885 or visit www.ridgewayparkchildrentre.org.uk
Printmaking workshops and open access
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Inky Cuttlefish Studios
Lower Ground Floor
5 Blackhorse Lane
Walthamstow E17 6DS
An artist-led professional printmaking studio offering etching and screenprinting workshops (Tuesdays, 7pm-9pm); open access to the printmaking studio (Wednesdays and Saturdays) and public access to the studio (Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 11am-4pm). Visit www.inky-cuttlefish.co.uk to find out more.
Pyrography classes
Wednesday
7.30pm-9.30pm
Chingford Horticultural Society Hall
Larkshall Road
Chingford E4
Learn how to create your own pictures using pyrography on wood or leather. For more information and application form please call 020 8529 0312 or email roper.roper@tiscali.co.uk
Qalb Centre - Asian women's centre
Every Thursday
1.30pm-4.40pm
Ferguson Centre
Low Hall Lane
Walthamstow E17 8BY
Friendly weekly women's social gathering, with light refreshments and social activities. New Members welcome free of charge. Please contact Azra on 0208 539 8442 for more details.
Quiz night in aid of Haven House Children's Hospice
Every Sunday at 8pm
The Plough Inn
173 Wood Street
Walthamstow E17
An informal general knowledge quiz night with cash prizes and free bar. Admission £1. Snacks for participating teams. All funds raised donated to Haven House Children's Hospice. For further information, please call 020 8 503 7419.
Rhyme Time
Friday mornings
11.30am-12.30pm
The Woodside Children's Centre
Wood Street
Walthamstow
E17 3JX
Help your child's talking through songs and rhymes with speech and language therapists. Free entry. Call 020 8509 4375 for more details.
Ridgeway toddler time
Every Wednesday (term time only)
10am-11.30am
Ridgeway Church (opposite Fire Station)
39 The Ridgeway
Chingford E4
A friendly parent / toddler group offering weekly crafts events and activities. Call Kirsten on 020 82791825 for more details.
Roller skating and skateboarding
Every Saturday
10am-12noon
Thomas Gamuel Park
Colchester Road
Walthamstow E17.
50p per person. For further information call 020 8496 4589 .
Roots and Shoots Garden
The first Friday of every month
8pm-10pm.
Unity Hall Bramley Close
off Higham Hill Road
Walthamstow E17
Guest speakers each month, free plants in June, garden sundries at reduced prices, annual show, coach trips and much more. For more information phone 8531 4920 or just turn up on the night.
Royal British Legion Leyton
Second Tuesday of the month
George Mitchell House
31 Dunton Road
Leyton E10 7AF
The Royal British Legion welcomes new members, come along on the second Tuesday of the month to see the clubhouse and sign up. Annual membership just £11.00. Functions include licensed bar, dances, tai chi, bingo, line dancing, quiz nights and much more. Call 020 8558 0402 for more details.
Sahaja Yoga meditation meetings
Every Tuesday and Thursday evening
Tuesday 7.30pm
Friends Meeting House
1a Jewel Road
Walthamstow E17 (off Hoe Street, near The Bell)
Thursday 7.30pm
Leytonstone Library
Church Lane
Leytonstone E11
For further details 020 8520 7383 - Kate Chandran or Mike McInerney 020 8281 6007. Sahaja Yoga is a registered charity - Sahaja Yoga Teachings are free of charge. All are welcome.
St Andrews Church playgroup
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
9.30am-12.30pm
St Andrews Church
Colworth Road
Leytonstone E11
For children over 18 months up to nursery age – great fun for the kids. For more details contact Rosemarie on playgroup@standrewsleytonstone.org
Samurai kenjutsu and other martial arts
Private lessons
Monday – Friday
Dedicated students wanted to learn the ancient ways of the samurai. Learn techniques dating back to the 16th Century. Contact Ken Holt on 020 8539 8147 for more details.
Seniors Club
Mondays, 1pm-4pm
St Andrews Church
Colworth Road
Leytonstone E11
A meeting place for seniors to have a cup of coffee, meet with old friends and even learn to use the computer. A great facility for older citizens. Contact Thelma on seniors.club@standrewsleytonstone.org
Sequence Tea Dance Club
Thursday afternoons
1pm-3.30pm
Leyton Parish Hall
Lindley Road
Leyton E10 6QT
Afternoon sequence tea dances with tuition. £2.50 per person, tea and biscuits included. Call 020 8524 0384 or email cmudd60@yahoo.co.uk for more information.
Saturday school sessions for children with Sickle Cell Anaemia or Thalassaemia
Every Saturday (except during school holidays)
10am-1pm
471 High Road
Leyton E10 5EL
Regular Saturday school sessions for children, organised by Waltham Forest Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Support Group teaching mainly KS1-4 English and Maths. Please contact Juliet Otteng on 020 8988 1703 to enrol.
Shaolin gongfu / chen-style tai chi training for parents and children
Every Saturday
10am-12noon
St Gabriel's Family Centre
Havant Road
Walthamstow E17 3JF
Getting bored of dropping the kids off for activities while you have to wait? Here’s an excellent opportunity for you to train, get fit and have fun together. £5.00 per class/hour. For more information, please contact Aileen on 07713 152999 / taichiwf@hotmail.co.uk
Shotakan karate
Every Wednesday
5pm-6.30pm
St Francis Hall
Hawkwood Crescent
Chingford E4
Keep fit and learn to defend yourself at our friendly fun club. Parents welcome to train with children aged four and upwards. Classes for beginners and more advanced levels, so don't be shy - come along and try. For more information call Jacqueline on 07812 562113.
Sing-along group for singers and musicians
Mondays
8pm-10pm
Venues in Walthamstow / Leyton / Leytonstone
Join our informal singing group with varied styles, including traditional and modern folk, blues, pop, gospel and plenty more. We have guitar players and occasionally other string instruments, plus percussion. Musicians are especially welcome. Call Hilary on 07950 076202 for more details.
The Singing Room E17
Thursdays
7.30pm-9pm
St Gabriels Family Centre
Havant Road
Walthamstow E17
Come along and enjoy the benefits of singing - it’s sociable and fun, produces endorphins that make you feel great, helps to build confidence and even improves breathing, cardiovascular activity and increases blood flow and lung capacity. Everyone welcome, no experience necessary. £5 per session. Contact Anna on 07931 372996 or email anna@music-makers.info for more information.
Slimming World Leyton
Every Thursday
7.00pm
All Saints Church
Melbourne Road (off Capworth Street)
Leyton E10 7HF
Experience a world of support that makes a world of difference. Discover Food Optimising - the no-diet secret of weight loss without hunger. Contact consultant Chané on 020 8558 9927 / 07905 927 172 / slimwithchane@yahoo.co.uk for details or just come along. www.slimmingworld.com
Songwriters' Showcase
Every Tuesday evening
8.30pm
The Plough Inn
173 Wood Street
Walthamstow E17
The Virtually Acoustic Club present the best of London’s new and established song writing talent. Featured artist every week. Open mic spots available. Admission free. Contact: 07885 600 165 or visit www.thevac.co.uk
Square dancing circle and swing
Meet every Thursdays
8pm
St Andrews Church Hall
Church Road
St Andrews Road
Walthamstow E17
For further information call Eddie James on 020 8529 1048 or email bettyjune@raisig.demon.co.uk
Starlighter Musical Theatre
Every Thursday
8.00pm-10.30 pm
School of Drama and Music
Orford Road
Walthamstow E17
We are a small amateur group always looking for new members. No experience necessary. For information call Don on 020 8520 0700.
STAY youth club
Thursdays
6pm-7.45pm
St Andrews Church
Colworth Road
Leytonstone E11
A great venture for youngsters aged 11-14. Contact Rosemarie on stay@standrewsleytonstone.org for more details.
Stretch and grow
Friday mornings
The Woodside Children's Centre
Wood Street
Walthamstow
E17 3JX
Exercise and activities for children aged six months to five years. 9.30am – 10.15am for children 18 months – 3 years and 10.15am – 11.00am for children 3 – 5 years. £1.00 per family. For more details call 020 8509 4375.
Striveyouths Saturday school
Every Saturday, 10am-2pm
Mission Grove primary school and Children's Centre
Mission Road
Walthamstow E17 7EJ
Offering arts, crafts, sports, English and numeracy lessons for children aged 5-14. £16 per month. Contact Meshak Taylor on 07939 241798 for more details.
Sunday night jazz
Every Sunday
7.30pm
Luna Lounge
7 Church Lane
Leytonstone E11 1HG
Modern jazz with band plus floorspots. Free admission. Call Paul on 07949 627336 for more details or visit www.jazzleytonstone.com
Swimming lessons with Forest Swim School and coached sessions with Walthamstow Tritons
Various sessions
Waltham Forest College
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17 4JF
Junior courses cost £52 and adult courses cost from £65 for a 13-week term, competitive coaching from £16 per month. For information on Forest Swim School or Walthamstow Tritons contact Karen on 020 85217192, email info@forestswimschool.co.uk or come along to the pool at 4pm on a Sunday.
Tai Chi classes for beginners
Every Tuesday
7.15pm-8.45pm
Frederic St Community Centre
Frederic St
Walthamstow E17
Practice Tai Chi for health and relaxation, all ages and abilities welcome. First class free, £4 (£2 concessions) thereafter. Call 020 8223 0238 for more information. The Taoist Tai Chi Society is an international organisation and in GB we are registered as a charity. Should you need more information please have a look at www.taoist.org/content/standard.asp? or www.taoist.org.uk
Tai Chi / Gongfu training
Every Saturday
10am-1pm
Quaker House
1a Jewel Road
Walthamstow E17 4QU
An excellent opportunity for people of all ages to train and get fit together. £5 per class. For more information please contact Aileen on 07713 152 999 or email taichiwf@hotmail.co.uk
Tang Soo Do – Korean Martial Art)
Every Saturday
1.30pm–2.30pm
Larkswood Leisure Centre
New Road
Chingford E4
Male and female 6 years and over £4 per lesson. For further information contact Master Griffiths on 020 8556 5020.
Tea Club for the over 60s
Last Wednesday of each month
2pm-4pm
The Forest Centre
33 Clyde Place
Leyton E10 5AS
Offers a range of activities, including bingo. Free entry.
Tennis
Every Saturday
Walthamstow Tennis Club
48A Greenway Avenue
Walthamstow E17 3QN
Keep fit – play tennis. Join us from 9am for tots, junior and adult tennis coaching or adult social play from 2pm-4pm. First lesson free - Contact Mark on 07877 564 919 for more details.
Total Body Toning
Tuesdays
7.30pm-8.30pm
Thursdays 7pm-8pm
North Chingford Methodist Church
Station Road
Chingford E4
An uplifting full body resistance workout to tone, strengthen and burn calories. Includes a warm-up, use of weights, bars, floor work and a final stretch, taught to motivating music. Call Lucilla on 07956 695077 for details.
