Up-stage! performing arts school (E17)
Thursdays
5-7pm
Dance, drama and singing. All 5-16 year olds welcome.£4.50 per week (£3.50 for siblings). Contact Nicola Barlow 07958 537 773 or email up-stage@hotmail.co.uk
Wadham Player Theatre Group
Every Thursday 7.30pm-10pm
Adult amateur drama production group always welcomes new members.
Meets at Forest Community Centre,
Guildford Road,
Walthamstow E17.
Contact 020 8527 4690
Walking group for people with children
Every couple of months
A group of local parents get together every couple of months to go on a walk outside London with their children. Nice walk followed by a pub lunch. For further information contact Pat on 020 8539 7503.
Walks with the West Essex Ramblers
The West Essex Ramblers cover a large area, including Waltham Forest. We have at least four walks a week starting from a wide range of locations. New people are welcome to try out our walks for free. Sorry, no dogs allowed. For more information call Pat or John on 020 8502 1628 or visit www.westessexramblers.org.uk
Waltham Forest Bilingual Group
First Saturday of every month
3.30pm-5.30pm
The Limes Children’s and Community Centre
Somers Road
Walthamstow E17
A small voluntary group set up by parents who wanted to share their experiences of raising children bilingually and support each other. Talk to other parents in multilingual families while your children play. For more details call Claire on 020 8531 6448.
Waltham Forest Blind Association
Every Tuesday 1pm-4pm
Frederic Street Community Center
Frederic Street
Walthamstow E17 8AD
Drop-in centre includes social outings, one-to-one advice, mobility training, recreational activities and home visits.
Waltham Forest Brass Band
Every Monday
7.30pm-9pm
St Edmond's Church
Chingford E4
Waltham Forest Brass Band is looking for keen adult players, Grade 5+. For more details contact Kate at katie_e_simpson@hotmail.co.uk
Waltham Forest Bridge Club
Monday and Thursday evenings, 7.30pm
Quaker Hall, 1a Jewell Road, Walthamstow E17
New players always welcome. For details please contact John on 07973 880080, or Basil on 202 8527 7479 or email basil.carpenter@ntlworld.com
Waltham Forest Dyslexia Association
Every Monday
4pm-8pm
Walthamstow School for Girls
Church Hill
Walthamstow E17
Literacy Support, Numeracy Support, and Handwriting classes for children. Touch typing for anyone from primary school age to adults. For more details contact Debbie on 07852 232509 / debbie.m@wfda.org.uk or check our website www.wfda.org.uk
Waltham Forest Football Club
Wednesdays
7pm
Wadham Lodge
Kitchener Road
Walthamstow E17
Free trials / training sessions. We are looking for new players to join our existing Under 13s squad (current school Year 7s). Call Lorraine on 07932 459245 for more details.
Waltham Forest Fuchsia and Pelargonium Society
Last Monday of every month
8pm – 10pm
Conservative Club
Church Lane
Walthamstow E17
Offering social evenings, quiz nights, guest speakers and coach trips, comfortable surroundings and a licensed bar. For more details call Mick Allsop on 020 8509 0657.
Waltham Forest Swimming Club
Monday and Friday evenings at Waltham Forest Pool and Track, E17
Wednesday evenings at Larkshall Leisure Centre, E4
Learn to swim, keep fit, compete or have fun. For more details call Esther on 07931 592453 or email hillshousehold@btinternet.com
Waltham Forest Youth Theatre
Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Drama activities for 5 to 16 year olds. Sessions include games, performance technique, improvisation, speech training working towards productions and examinations.
For further information phone or email 020 8527 4690 mep@bclick.com
Walthamstow Amateur CineVideo Club
Every Thursday evening 8pm
Stafford Hall, St Barnabas Road, E17
Production showing of movies by club and individuals. For further information contact Sid Abrahams on 020 8527 8580
Walthamstow and District Photographic Society
Every Monday evening at 8pm - 10pm
St Luke's Church Hall, Greenleaf Road (off Hoe Street), Walthamstow E17.
Admission free, potential members welcome and refreshments available.
Contact Secretary - Wally Kilmartin 020 8524 0969
Walthamstow Floral Art Society
Meet on the 4th Thursday of every month 7.30pm
Greenleaf Road Baptist Church, Walthamstow
Further information can be found at www.walthamstowfloralart.co.uk
Walthamstow Toy Library and Play Centre
Comely Bank Community Clinic
46 Ravenswood Road
London E17 9LY
Mon 10am-12noon
Tue 10am-12noon and 1.30-3.30pm (under 18 months)
Wed 10am-12noon (messy play) and 1.30pm-3.30pm (music and movement)
Thu 10am-12noon (physical play) and 3pm-3.30pm (physical play for under 18 months)
Fri 10am-12noon
For further information call 020 8509 3401.
West Essex Rambling Group
Every Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
Organised walks of various lengths from different locations including coach rambles and occasional walking holidays. For sample programme contact 020 8502 1628
WFCC ride of the month
Last Sunday of every month
10am
Walthamstow Library
Town Square
Walthamstow E17
Leisurely bicycle rides starting from Walthamstow Library to a range of interesting destinations. Usual time is 10am but may vary. Please ring Gerhard on 020 8521 1893 or visit www.wfcycling.org.uk for information on individual rides.
What’s Cookin’ Country Music Club
Every Wednesday evening at 8.30pm
The Plough Inn, 173 Wood Street E17.
Weekly club devoted to the country, bluegrass, western swing, cajun, rockabilly, hillbilly and alt-country scene.
Admission free. Contact: 07904 210218 or visit www.theploughinnE17.co.uk
Whipps Cross Hospital League of Friends boot sales
First Saturday of the month until October 2009
7am-12noon
Whipps Cross Hospital car park
Whipps Cross Road
Leytonstone E11 1NR
Come along and pick up a bargain or sell your unwanted items. No food or drink sellers, phone bookings only between 5pm-9pm on 020 8556 3492.
Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust Volunteers Service
Ongoing
Whipps Cross Hospital
Whipps Cross Road
Leytonstone E11 1NR
If you’ve got untapped skills and knowledge and fancy meeting new people then the volunteer team at Whipps Cross Hospital could be for you. You could be helping with admin work, running our mobile library service, serving coffee and sandwiches, visiting wards, transporting patients or any number of important tasks. No previous experience is necessary – all that’s required is enthusiasm, patience, reliability and your time. For more information contact Chandra Vansadia on 020 8535 6772 / chandra.vansadia@whippsx.nhs.uk weekdays from 9am-5pm
White Heather Scottish Dance Club
Every Wednesday
8pm-10pm
Methodist Church Hall
82 Winchester Road
Highams Park
Chingford E4 9JP
A gentle Scottish country dancing club, open to all. Contact Ron or Margaret 020 8989 7815 for more information.
Whittingham Gardening Club, Roots and Shoots
First Friday of the month
8pm-10pm
Unity Hall
Bramley Close
Higham Hill
Walthamstow E17.
Excellent Speakers every month on various garden topics, along with free plants, helpful advice and a very warm welcome. £1.00 per meeting, membership £5.00 per year. Contact June Norkett 020 8527 2689 / Gwen Williams 020 8539 1286 for more information.
Who let the dads in?
Saturdays
10am-12noon
Ridgeway Park Children Centre
82 Peel Close
Chingford E4 6XQ
Time together for dads and their children with a range of activities available. £1.50 per family. Ring 020 8529 3885 or visit www.ridgewayparkchildrencentre.org.uk for more information.
Wingrove Short Mat Bowls Club
Tuesdays
9.30am-12.30pm and 7.00pm-9.30pm
Scout Hall
End of Beech Hall Road
Highams Park
Chingford E4
All standards including beginners welcome. Flat shoes must be worn. £2.00 per session. For more details call 020 8529 8865.
Yoga classes
Every Monday, 1-3pm and Friday 7-8.30pm and 8.40-10.10pm
The Peterhouse Centre, 122 Forest Rise, Walthamstow E17 3PW (near Whipps Cross roundabout)
Every Wednesday, 7.30-9.30pm and Thursdays, 7.30-8.00 and 8.40-10.10 pm
The Quaker Meeting House, Bush Road, Wanstead, near Green Man Roundabout,
Mixed ability classes, beginners welcome – you don’t have to be flexible or strong to start. £60 for 10 weeks. Why not try just one class? Call Kay Russell on 020 8554 7168 for further information or to book.
Mondays 5.30-7.30pm and Wednesdays 7-9pm
The Brotherhood Hall, Larkswood Road, Chingford E4 9DY
All welcome. Charge is £25 for 6 weeks. Ring Helena Read remedial and deep yoga teacher on 020 8523 2071 for more information and to book a place.
Yoga Classes for children
Every Tuesday
Under 18 months 1.45pm-2.15pm, 18 months and over 2.15pm-2.45pm
Low Hall Children’s Centre
215 Queens Road
Walthamstow E17 8PJ
Imaginative and fun yoga for babies and children. First child £1.00, Siblings 50p. For more details contact Naimah on 07967 966 892 / naimah@yogabugs.com
Kundalini yoga and meditation
Thursdays
6.45pm-8pm
Shakti Studio
Stanley Road
Chingford E4
Free yourself from anxiety, stress and fatigue while improving balance and strength. Contact 07890 909928 / satkartar10@talktalk.net for more details.
Yoga classes - stretch and relax
Wednesday and Thursday evenings 7.30pm-8.45pm
Community Hall, Cann Hall and Harrow Green Baptist Church, Cann Hall Road, London E11
Iyengar Method yoga classes. Beginners (men and women) are welcome. Yoga mats and other equipment provided. For more info please contact Angie on 07963 777682.
Yoga Classes
Every Monday, 8pm
Every Saturday, 10am
Willows Complementary Centre
Highams Park
Chingford E4
Yoga classes for adults. For more information please contact Michelle on 020 8523 2669.
Yoga inspired classes for children
Thursday afternoons at 2pm
Red Onion Studios, Walthamstow
Yoga Fun for toddlers aged 18 months to 5 years. Designed to explore physical awareness and increase confidence using music, storytelling and role play. Come along and try the first class for half price. Contact 8521 3733 / 8523 4189 or log onto www.tattybumpkin.com
Yoga/Pilates fusion
Every Wednesday
7pm-8pm
Red Onion Studios
25 Hiltongrove
Hatherley Mews
Walthamstow E17
Suitable for beginners and intermediate levels, need to pre book in advance, for further information contact Dionne on 020 8531 1977 or visit www.papayahealthandbody.com
Yoga for pregnancy
Sundays 9.30am-10.30am
Walthamstow Toy Library
For more details and to book a place, please contact Helen on 07939 607853 or walthamstowvillageyoga@hotmail.co.uk
Yoga in Walthamstow Village
Mondays and Thursdays 8.15am-9.30pm
Asian Centre, off Orford Road
Sundays 12noon-1.30pm
Nags Head, off Orford Road
With British Wheel of Yoga Qualified Teacher. Yoga for health, fitness and well-being. Beginners to intermediate level. For more details and to book a place, please contact Helen on 07939 607853 or email walthamstowvillageyoga@hotmail.co.uk
Youth computer club / study support group
Thursdays
5.30pm-7.30pm (term time)
Priory Court Community Centre
11 Priory Court
South Countess Road
Walthamstow E17 5NB
Circle 33 Housing Trust and Waltham Forest Youth Services present a free supervised club for young people young people aged 13 - 19 for help with homework, projects etc. For more information email gulsun.faik@circleanglia.org or call 020 8531 9990.
Youth football sessions
Mondays
4pm-5pm (8-11yrs) and 5pm-6pm (12-16yrs)
Priory Court Community Centre
11 Priory Court
South Countess Road
Walthamstow E17 5NB
Circle 33 Housing Trust has teamed up with Leyton Orient Community Sports to put on free football sessions for young boys and girls. Just turn up and play. For more information email gulsun.faik@circleanglia.org or call 020 8531 9990.
