Below is a list of upcoming and ongoing events in Waltham Forest. The list is updated regularly so please check this page for new events. You can also visit places of interest in Waltham Forest. Or see events and activities in Waltham Forest libraries.
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June
ParkLives
Thursday 22 May-Sunday 17 August
William Morris Gallery
Lloyd Park
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17
ParkLives is a photographic exhibition documenting a year in the life of the people who use Lloyd and Aveling Park. Created by a group of local residents, the exhibition combines portrait, landscape and abstract photography to capture and celebrate the vibrancy of the park and the diversity of the local community that use it.
Please note that this exhibition will be closed from 15-29 July for the 'Fellowship Festival 2008' in Lloyd Park.
Walthamstow Town Square summer programme
Starting on 7 June and ending 23 August
2pm-4pm
Walthamstow Town Square
Walthamstow E17
12 small shows every Saturday.
Walthamstow Toy Library carnival workshops
Until Sunday 13 July
2pm-2.30pm
Walthamstow Toy Library
Comely Bank Clinic
46 Ravenswood Road
London E17 9LY
Series of singing, dancing and costume-making workshops to prepare for Young Person's Caribbean Carnival on 13 July. For more information email scribbleandsmudge@ukf.net or visit www.scribbleandsmudge.com
Free art exhibition
Monday 30 June - Sunday 6 July
10am-4pm
Changing Room Gallery
Lloyd Park
Walthamstow E17
Waltham Forest Friends of the Earth are holding a free exhibition on the theme of Climate Change. Local artists will show paintings, photos and prints on the effect climate change will have on people and places, including economic changes, immigration and flooding but also the responses people have to climate change, politically and personally. There will be a children’s art competition. Entries, no bigger than postcard size, should be sent to Friends of the Earth, c/o Hornbeam Centre 458 Hoe Street, London E17, by 27 June.
July
Leytonstone Summer Programme tbc
Starting in July and ending August
2-4pm
10 small shows every Saturday outside Leytonstone tube station.
Concert by the Chingford Singers, the girls and men of Chingford Parish
Saturday 5 July
7.30pm
Chingford Parish Church
The Green
Chingford E4
Music includes Vivaldi's 'Gloria', Purcell's 'Come Ye Sons Of Art' and a Handel organ concerto. Programmes available at the door £8, concessions £5, under 15s £2.
Music in the forest
Saturday 5 July
1pm-4pm
Peterhouse Centre
144 Forest Rise
Walthamstow E17 3PW
Waltham Forest Music and the Peterhouse Centre present an afternoon of acoustic music, featuring BBQ and prize draw alongside excellent music from Waltham Forest schools and the Music School. Admission £2.00 (family/group ticket). For more details and map visit the Music Service web pages
St Mary’s summer fayre
Saturday 5 July
11am-2pm
St Mary's RC School
Station Road
Chingford E4 7BJ
Activities for all the family, including bouncy castle, BBQ, score-a-goal, wet-a-friend, coconut shy and more. Entrance 50p.
Gwyn Jones Primary School summer fair
Saturday 5 July
11am-3pm
Gwyn Jones Primary School
Hainault Road
Leytonstone E11 1EU
Fun-filled day for all the family featuring gladiator duelling, bouncy castle, face painting, teas, cakes, refreshments, fantastic raffle and much more. External stalls welcome. Onterested sellers please contact the school on 020 8556 7904 and leave details FAO Kate or Jo of the PTA.
Whittingham Gardening Club roots and shoots annual flower show
Saturday 5 July
2pm-4.30pm
Whittingham Community School
Higham Hill Road
Walthamstow E17
Various stalls, plant sales and refreshments. Entry 50p. For further information call 020 8531 6083 or 020 8539 1286.
Walthamstow School For Girls alumnae annual reunion
Saturday 5 July
11am-4pm
Walthamstow School For Girls
Church Hill
Walthamstow E 17
Reunion open to all previous staff and pupils, includes a buffet lunch and entertainment by current students. This will be the last opportunity to see the school in its current form before the extensive refurbishment takes place. Contact Lesley Winter at the school on 020 8509 9446 for more details.
Jumble sale
Saturday 5 July
10.30am
55 Wallwood Road
Leytonstone E11 1Ay
Proceeds in aid of Leytonstone Youth Cafe and Mat-2-Fore. Admission 20p. Call 020 8518 7725 for more information.
The London Forest Choir present the glories of Gilbert & Sullivan
Saturday 5 July
7.30pm
The Deaton Theatre
Forest School
College Place
Snaresbrook E17 3PY
Tickets £12 and £10 (concessions £10 and £8). Strawberries and Pimms will be available. Call 020 8531 4837 for tickets.
Summer fair
Saturday 5 July
10am-1pm
Low Hall Nursery School
Low Hall Lane
Walthamstow E17 8BE
Lots of activities, including barbecue and a bouncy castle. Come and join in the fun.
Oakhill Primary School fun day
Saturday 5 July
12noon-3pm.
Oakhill Primary School
Alders Avenue
Woodford Green
IG8 9PY.
Come along and enjoy this fun afternoon for all the family. Including bouncy castle, stalls, games, refreshments, grand raffle, face painting and lots, lots more. Adults 50p, children go free. For more information please contact the School on 020 8527 3309.
Stories in the Gallery: 'Why Tortoise Does Not Fly'
Sunday 6 July
12noon-4pm
William Morris Gallery
Lloyd Park
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17
Stories in the Gallery: 'Why Tortoise Does Not Fly'.
Hoxton Manor Allotments open day
Sunday 6 July
11am-5pm
Hoxton Manor Allotments
Chingford Road E4 8SA
All are welcome to an open day and party at our allotments. Take a tour, have a look around, enjoy a variety of food made with plotholders' produce, including rice and peas, curry, Turkish dishes and salads. Buy jam, allotment honey, plants & produce, look at a photo display about the allotments, pick up free gardening information, and lots more. Your children will enjoy the treasure hunt, face painting and other activities. Free entry, donations for food and drink. For more details contact Imogen on 020 8986 7710 / imogen@pcs.org.uk or visit www.hoxtonmanorallotments.org.uk
Why Tortoise Does Not Fly
Sunday 6 July
12noon-4pm
William Morris Gallery
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17
Meet Sba Shaikh and find out ‘Why Tortoise Does Not Fly’, a Caribbean tale. Get involved by making shadow puppets and playing musical instruments. Free drop in for all ages.
Parent Partnership exclusion awareness training
Tuesday 8 July
9.30am-12.30pm
The Education Centre
97 Queens Road
Walthamstow E17 8QS
Is your child at risk of exclusion or have they been excluded? Does your child have special educational needs? A Disability? Emotional and / or behaviour difficulties? Learning Difficulties that affect their behaviour? Would you like more information on what happens before, during and after exclusion? If so, come along to an information session and we will try to answer these questions and any others you may have. The event is free to parents / carers residing in Waltham Forest. We regret that we are unable to offer crèche facilities. Please book your place by calling Parent Partnership on 020 8520 6829.
Save The Flats! A debate re-enactment
Wednesday 9 July
7.30pm
St John’s Church Hall
Leytonstone High Road
Leytonstone E11 1HH
Eastside Community Heritage and Leyton and Leytonstone Historical Society re-enact the 1947 debate that saved the Wanstead Flats from housing development. Free admission.
Free lunchtime concert
Thursday 10 July
1pm
St John’s Church
Leytonstone High Road
Leytonstone E11 1HH
As part of Leytonstone Festival Catherine Jennaway (soprano) and Hilary Cater-Smith (piano) present a programme drawing from the works of Haydn, Schubert, Puccini and Sondheim. Admission free.
Fellowship Art Challenge Exhibition
Thursday 10 - Sunday 27 July
Waltham Forest Theatre
Lloyd Park
Winns Terrace
Walthamstow E17
Over 85 exhibitors from schools and community groups in Waltham Forest and beyond.
'Girls Night In' evening
Friday 11 July
7pm
All Saints Church Hall
Church Avenue
Highams Park
Chingford E4
Come and enjoy a relaxing social pamper evening with facials, massages, manicures, Virgin Vie cosmetics, cards and jewellery. Tickets are £5, which includes wine and strawberries. Call 020 8527 1842 for more information.
Walthamstow Forest street festival
Friday 11 and Saturday 12 July
1pm-7pm
Walthamstow town centre
The High Street
Walthamstow E17
Friday Night (dance film event) Saturday (Global Dance)
Vision Community Opera performance
Friday 11 July
7.30pm
Wanstead United Reform Church
Nightingale Lane
Wanstead E11
A concert performance with extracts from Cavelleria Rusticana, Te Deum and Carmen. Tickets are £10.00 (£7.00 Concessions). For tickets and further information contact 07940 384 785 / visionopera@aol.com or visit www.visionopera.org
The big pride dance party
Friday 11 July
From 6.30pm
Celsius Bar
166 Hoe Street
Walthamstow E17
Live music and bags of fun to be had
Tomorrow's Musicians concert
Friday 11 July
7.30pm-8.30pm
MOR Church Hall
Green Pond Road
Walthamstow E17 6EJ
Come along and support the young musicians and singers of Waltham Forest. A wonderful event for all the family. Tickets £1 on the door, refreshments afterwards. For more information contact Verona on 020 8527 0381, 07810 886122 or enquiries@tomorrowsmusicians.com
Teddy bear’s picnic and family fun day
Saturday 12 July
12noon-4pm
Redwood Pre-School
The Bell Centre
3 Holloway Road
Leytonstone E11 4LD
Charity fundraising event in aid of Redwood Pre-School, featuring fun and games with children's entertainers Mr and Mrs Bubbles, Bubbles the Bear and storytelling for kids and their teddies. Other activities include tombola, raffle, art activities, teddy bear treasure hunt, bakesale and refreshments, art and craft shop, face painting and bouncy castle. Free Admission
A summer concert
Saturday 12 July
7.30pm
St John’s Church
Leytonstone High Road
Leytonstone E11 1HH
As part of Leytonstone Festival we present a concert by Lorraine Tyler (clarinet), Neil Buick (piano) and the Serenata Clarinet Quartet. Tickets are £10 or £7 concessions, including strawberries, wine, soft drink, tea and coffee. Call 020 8257 2792 to book.
Table top sale and coffee morning
Saturday 12 July
11am
Shern Hall Methodist Church
Shernhall Street
Walthamstow E17
Admission free, tables £5 call 020 8531 4922 for more information.
Wild West fun at Handsworth School fair
Saturday 12 July
11am-2pm
Handsworth Primary School
Handsworth Avenue
Highams Park E4
Fun for all the family at Handsworth School's Wild West fair. Ride the bucking bronco, pan for gold or soak the sheriff. Refreshments available and there are lots of prizes to be won.
Thorpe Hall School summer fete
Saturday 12 July
1.30pm-4.30pm
Thorpe Hall School
Hale End Road
Walthamstow E17
The Friends of Thorpe Hall invite you to an afternoon of fun which includes bouncy slide, face painting, cakes, beat the goalie, darts and an auction of various items including a signed Arsenal photo.
Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas
Saturday 12 July
8pm
Welsh Church Hall
879 Leytonstone High Road
Leytonstone E11
A rehearsed reading of the classic Welsh radio play. Part of the Leytonstone Festival. Tickets £3.00. For more information or to book please contact 020 8504 3872 / tickets@woodhouseplayers.co.uk or visit www.woodhouseplayers.co.uk
Summer gospel explosion
Saturday 12 July
7pm
Leytonstone Methodist Church
Lister Road (off Leytonstone High Road)
Leytonstone E11 3DA
Join us from 7pm on. Adults £7, children £3.50. Under 5s go free.
Day trip to France
Saturday July 12
6am-11pm
Coach leaves from the Greene Man Pub
Old Church Road
Chingford E4
Wellington, Walmer and Peel Residents' Association (WWPRA) presents a daytrip to Le Touquet. We will be going by ferry to Calais then on to Le Touquet, where you will be able to go to the seaside, do some shopping, have lunch with friends and take in the sights in this classic and quaint area. To find out more about Le Touquet visit www.letouquet.com or call 0845 833 5464. Tickets are £29p/p. Valid passport is a must.
South West Essex Choir present ‘The Dream of Gerontius’ by Elgar
Saturday 12 July
7.45pm
Walthamstow Assembly Hall
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17 4JD
The South West Essex Choir present ‘The Dream of Gerontius’ by Elgar. Tickets: stalls £12 (£10 conc), balcony £15 (£12 conc), under 16s £1. Box Office: 01277 219853 (07850 597899 concert day only). Tickets also available on the door.
Wild West fun at Handsworth School fair
Saturday 12 July
11am-2pm
Handsworth Primary School
Handsworth Avenue
Highams Park E4
Fun for all the family at Handsworth School's Wild West fair. Ride the bucking bronco, pan for gold or soak the sherrif. Refreshments available and there are lots of prizes to be won. 50p entry, children free.
Big Dance Day
Big Dance Day
Saturday 12 July
From 2pm
Walthamstow Town Centre
Will feature performance styles from around the world and hundreds of dancers. The McGuffins Open Air Cinema will also be showing the classic film On the Town at a specially erected outdoor screen. The event will commence with a live appearence by the John Garfield Swing Band.
Open air theatre production of ‘Spring 1600' by Emlyn Williams
Sunday 13 July
3pm
Capel Manor Gardens
Bullsmoor Lane
Enfield EN1 4RQ
The award-winning Wadham Players present a comedy recounting the adventures of Essex country girl Ann Byrd with the famous ‘ Lord Chamberlain's Men' theatre company, at a time when women were forbidden to "tread the boards". Ann disguises herself as a man in order to join the company with hilarious results. Tickets £10, concs / children £6. For more information call 08456 122122, email rsgray49@msn.com or visit www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk
Young peoples Caribbean carnival
Sunday 13 July
11.30am-6pm
Walthamstow Town Centre
The High Street
Walthamstow E17
Caribbean Street Festival route-Starting at Lloyd Park and finishing in Walthamstow Town Square with funfair, bouncy castle, climbing wall, live stage entertainment and food stalls.
Walthamstow Village garden party
Sunday 13 July
12noon-4pm
Vestry House Museum Garden
Vestry Road
Walthamstow E17 9NH
With music, stalls, cakes and children's activities for all, courtesy of the Residents Association.
Bremer car run
Sunday 13 July
11am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm)
Pump House Museum
South Access Road
Walthamstow E17 8AX
Historic and classic Vehicle run from Waltham Forest Town Hall to the Pump House Museum in commemoration of Frederick Bremer's car, the first with a combustion engine in this country. Vehicle owners ring or e-mail to enter. All types of road vehicle welcome. For more information visit www.leavalleyexperience.co.uk, email cavid-craig@btconnect.com or call 020 8521 1766 / 020 8923 5831.
Circle dance
Tuesday 15 July
1.30pm-3pm
Red Onion Studios
Hatherley Mews
Walthamstow E17
Come along and enjoy dancing to world music - no need for a partner, beginners welcome. Just £4 per session. Contact Pat or Jean on 020 8556 3508 or email jean.duggleby@virgin.net for more details.
Green fair and the Fellowship Symphony - free
Sunday 20 July
1pm-7pm
Lloyd and Aveling Park
Entrance via Winns Terrace
Walthamstow E17
Waltham Forest Council’s annual environmental event, providing information on Council services, environmental issues, children’s activities and entertainment including arts and crafts, produce and flower shows, and exhibitions on renewable energy.
» More information on the Green Fair
Summer photography workshop
Monday 21 July
Horticultural Hall
Larkswood Road
Chingford E4
Do you own a camera? Would you like the opportunity to learn how to use it better? Chingford Photographic Society is offering you the chance to hone your craft with a six-evening course. The cost is just £50 in advance and £60 if you pay on the first session. For further details please contact John on 07778 497402 or visit www.chingfordphotographic.com
E17 Jazz at The Rose and Crown
Thursday 24 July
8.30pm-10.30pm
55 Hoe Street
Walthamstow E17 4SA
E17 Jazz presents the Dave Manington Quartet. Tickets £4. Visit www.myspace.com/e17jazz for more information.
Walthamstow Floral Art Group BBQ
Thursday 24 July
7.30pm
Greenleaf Road Baptist Church
Greenleaf
Road
Walthamstow, E17
Walthamstow Floral Art Group BBQ. New members always welcome. Visit www.walthamstowfloralart.co.uk for more details.
DJ and MC skills workshop for 9-13 year olds
Saturday 26 July
10am-12noon
Harrow Green Library
Cathall Road
Leytonstone E11 4LF
Celebrate Youth Week by trying your hand at DJ-ing and mixing with Point Blank Music College. Collect a ticket from Harrow Green Library or contact Rachel Boothby on 020 8496 3000 / rachel.boothby@walthamforest.gov.uk for more details.
East London Craft Guerrilla 4th edition
Saturday 26 July
10am-5.30pm
Beautiful Interiors shop garden
34 Orford Road
Walthamstow E17 9NJ
Come join us at the East London Craft Guerrilla 4th edition, a monthly craft market in the heart of Walthamstow. Buy quality hand made goods direct from the makers, including children's clothing, fashion accessories, soft furnishings, toys, jewellery, hand made cosmetics, pampering kits and more. For more information visit www.craftguerrilla.com or contact Deborah Daniel at mail@craftguerrilla.com
Mela Festival
Sunday 27 July
1pm-7pm
Lloyd Park
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17
Asian Festival with food and Arts festival and craft stalls, live stage entertainment.
Summer playscheme for children aged 3-8 years
Monday 28 July-Friday 29 August
10am-3pm
Busy Bees Preschool
20 Bailey Close
Chingford E4 9HG
Send your child with a packed lunch, pay £10 and we will do the rest. All staff fully trained and CRB checked, registered with OFSTED. We provide a wide range of activities, including: arts and crafts, computer games, bouncy castle (two days per week), children’s entertainer (twice over the month) and much more. For more information or to book call 020 8559 4473.
Yellow Birds Holiday Club
Monday 28 July - Friday 29 August
8:30am – 6pm
South Chingford Methodist Church
3 New Road
Chingford E4 9HG
Holiday Playscheme for children aged four to twelve. For more details contact Ella Parkinson on 07723 332493 or yellowbirdsinfo@aol.com
E17 Jazz presents the Nick Tomalin Trio
Thursday 31 July
8.30pm-10.30pm
The Plough
173 Wood Street
Walthamstow E17 3NU
The trio play a mixture of originals and arrangements of standards, combining melodic themes with contemporary grooves and even elements of free jazz. Influences include Andrew Hill, Keith Jarrett and Kenny Wheeler. Visit www.myspace.com/e17jazz for more details.
August
Children’s Summer Discos
Every Tuesday in August
2pm-4pm
Waltham Forest Theatre
Lloyd Park
Forest Road E17
Classic car meet
Tuesday 5 August
7pm-9.30pm
Pump House Museum
South Access Road
Walthamstow E17 8AX
Free to vehicle owners and pedestians. For more information visit www.leavalleyexperience.co.uk, email cavid-craig@btconnect.com or call 020 8521 1766 / 020 8923 5831.
Summer holiday cycle training courses
Tuesday 5, Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 August
Aveling Park
Winns Avenue
Walthamstow E17
Tuesday 12, Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 August
Davies Lane Primary School
Davies Lane
Leytonstone E11 3DR
Tuesday 19, Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 August
Ridgeway Park,
Chingford E4
The cycle training courses are for 9 to 14 year old's. This year we intend to offer a variety of courses depending on the child's experience and ability. For further details and to book a place please contact the Accident Prevention Unit on 020 8496 2603.
Floral art demonstration and talk by Davis Thompson
Tuesday 5 August
7.45pm-9.45pm
Cambridge Park Methodist Church Hall
Chapel Path
Wanstead E11
Leyton and Wanstead Flower Club present a floral Art Demonstration and talk by Davis Thompson entitled ‘Kaleidoscope’. The arrangements will be raffled at the end of the meeting. Tickets £3.50. Contact Pam Ford on 020 8524 6526 or billpamford@care4free.net for more details.
Teddy bears picnic
Wednesday 6, 13 and 20 August
2pm-4pm
Chingford (Ridgeway park)
Leyton (coronation gardens)
Leytonstone (TBC)
Open air theatre - Alice in Wonderland
Thursday 7 August
2.30pm-5pm
WaterWorks Nature Reserve
Lammas Road (off Lea Bridge Road)
Leyton E10 7NU
Chapterhouse Theatre Company present the wonderfully eccentric and lyrical, 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', A show for children of all ages. Bring a picnic, a rug or low back seating. Adults £11.00, children and concessions £7.00. For more details contact us on 020 8988 7566 or info@leevalleypark.org.uk or visit www.leevalleypark.org.uk
Chingford Day festival
Sunday 10 August
1pm-7pm
Ridgeway Park
Chingford E4
Family fun day with live entertainment, funfair, bouncy castles, lots of children’s entertainment.
A Freddy Boy rock n' roll dance
Saturday 16 August
7.30pm-12midnight
Orford House Social Club
Orford Road
Walthamstow E17 9QR
A Freddy Boy Rock 'n' Roll Dance Celebrating 31 years to the day that Elvis passed away with the Jailhouse Cats, plus Jimbo Spinning the wax, bar, dance floor and raffle. Entrance £12.00 in advance. Contact Freddy Boy Humphries on 07930 544312, 020 8556 6226 or ronwm@onetel.com for more details.
e17 jazz present Josh Kemp / Tim Lapthorn Quartet
Thursday 21 August
8.30pm-10.30pm
The Rose and Crown
55 Hoe Street
Walthamstow, London E17 4SA
Josh Kemp /and the Tim Lapthorn Quartet play material from their 2007 CD Animus, released by 33 Records. Entry £4. Visit www.myspace.com/e17jazz for more information.
Global voices day - Olympic handover event
Sunday 24 August
1pm-6pm
Walthamstow town centre
Olympic hand over celebration when London becomes the official host city of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Headliners include London Gospel Community Choir and Katherine Tickell.
CADOS summer theatre course
Tuesday 26 August -Saturday 30 August
9.30am-12.30pm for 7-11 year olds
1.30pm-4.30pm for 12-16 year olds
Mornington Hall
The Green Walk
Chingford E4 7EN
CADOS Theatre Group will be running five days of rehearsals, culminating in a spectacular variety show performance on the Saturday night. The show will consist of songs and dances from a variety of West End and Broadway shows. Cost is £50 for the week. For more details contact Amie Slade on 020 8529 2123 or amieslade@hotmail.co.uk
Walthamstow Floral Art Group quiz
Thursday 28 August
7.30pm
Greenleaf Road Baptist Church
Greenleaf
Road
Walthamstow, E17
Walthamstow Floral Art Group quiz. New members always welcome. Visit www.walthamstowfloralart.co.uk for more details.
e17 jazz present Centre Line
Thursday 28 August
8.30pm-10.30pm
The Plough
173 Wood Street
Walthamstow E17 3NU
Centre-Line are a fresh, vibrant and creative jazz group based in London that prides itself on the spontaneity, creativity and empathy among its musicians. Entry £4. Visit www.myspace.com/e17jazz for more information.
September
Classic car meet
Tuesday 2 September
7pm-9.30pm
Pump House Museum
South Access Road
Walthamstow E17 8AX
Free to vehicle owners and pedestians. For more information visit www.leavalleyexperience.co.uk, email cavid-craig@btconnect.com or call 020 8521 1766 / 020 8923 5831.
Table top sale and coffee morning
Saturday 13 September
11am
Shernhall Methodist Church
Shernhall Street
Walthamstow E17
Free admission. Tables £5. Call 020 8531 4922 for more details.
Leyton Day festival
Sunday 14 September (changed from 13 September)
12noon-6pm
Leyton County Cricket Ground
Leyton E10
African market with entertainment, family fun day with bouncy castle, Mr and Mrs Bubble’s show and live bands.
e17 jazz present the Sam Bullard Quartet
Thursday 18 September
8.30pm-10:30pm
The Rose and Crown
55 Hoe Street
Walthamstow, London E17 4SA
Sam recently formed this ensemble to explore and perform his original compositions, usually inspired by people or places. The output draws on a variety of styles from American West Coast swing to European ECM sounds, rigid marching bands to free improvisation. Entry £4. Visit www.myspace.com/e17jazz for more information.
Car Free Day
Sunday 21 September
1pm-7pm
Outside Leytonstone tube station
and in the surrounding area E11
All roads in The Town Centre closed to traffic, family fun day on the streets of Leytonstone with a French market
Walthamstow Floral Art Group demonstration
Thursday 25 September
7.30pm
Greenleaf Road Baptist
Church
Greenleaf Road
Walthamstow, E17
Walthamstow Floral Art Group presents a demonstration by Pam Saggars, entitled ‘Autumn Rhapsody.’ New members always welcome. Visit www.walthamstowfloralart.co.uk for more details.
Performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's 'lost' opera Thespis
Friday 26 and Saturday 27 September
St.Johns Church
Chingford Road
Walthamstow
London E17 5AL
We are currently looking for new chorus members of all voices. If you are interested please contact Marjorie on 020 8529 3143 or e-mail m.offord100@btopenworld.com Alternatively, you can visit www.cesp.org.uk
Light Up
Saturday 27 September
Langthorne Park Leytonstone E11
Waltham Forest celebrates the start of the Cultural Olympics.
October
Table top sale and coffee morning
Saturday 11 October
11am
Shernhall Methodist Church
Shernhall Street
Walthamstow E17
Free admission. Tables £5. Call 020 8531 4922 for more details.
Best of Black Comedy
Saturday 18 October
8pm -12midnight
Walthamstow Assembly Hall
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17
Comedy show.
Walthamstow Floral Art Group demonstration
Thursday 23 October
7.30pm
Greenleaf Road Baptist
Church
Greenleaf Road
Walthamstow, E17
Walthamstow Floral Art Group presents a demonstration by Jan Law. New members always welcome. Visit www.walthamstowfloralart.co.uk for more details.
November
Fireworks Night
Wednesday 5 November
4.30pm-10pm
Behind the Town Hall in Chestnut Fields
Walthamstow E17
Fireworks display plus funfair.
Walthamstow Christmas lights switch-on
Saturday 8 November
2pm-5pm
Walthamstow Town Centre
Walthamstow E17
Lots of artists on stage leading up to the big switch-on
Diwali celebrations tbc
Saturday 15 or 22 November
Walthamstow Assembly Hall
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17
Type of function-Asian religious event with social entertainment.
Leytonstone Christmas lights switch-on
Thursday 27 November
2pm-6pm
Outside Leytonstone tube station E11
Lots of children’s entertainment with ice rink
Walthamstow Floral Art Group demonstration
Thursday 27 November
7.30pm
Greenleaf Road Baptist
Church
Greenleaf Road
Walthamstow, E17
Walthamstow Floral Art Group presents a demonstration by Lisa Morgan, entitled ‘Christmas Time.’ New members always welcome. Visit www.walthamstowfloralart.co.uk for more details.
December
Elderly peoples Christmas show
Wednesday 10 December
2pm-4pm
Waltham forest theatre
Lloyd Park
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17
Christmas sing-a-long concert.
Leyton Christmas lights switch-on
Thursday 11 December
2pm-5pm
Inside the Asda complex
Leyton E10
Lots of children’s entertainment with ice rink.
EID celebrations tbc
Saturday 13 and 20 December
6pm-11pm
Walthamstow Assembly Hall
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17
Asian religious event with social entertainment.
