Station link open at last

It may have been a long time

coming with plans going back
to the mid-1990s but at last
Waltham Forest Council has
been able to open the footpath
linking Walthamstows two
mainline stations. A ribbon-
cutting ceremony held on Friday
26 September announced the
ofcial opening of Ray Dudley
Way.
The footpath is named after a
dedicated campaigner who worked
to get the link opened between
the two stations for many years.
Unfortunately Ray, a member of
the Barking-Gospel Oak Rail User
Group (BGORUG), died in April
2005, but was remembered at the
event by having the footpath named
in his honour.
Until now people wishing to walk
between the two stations have had
to follow a rather indirect 700 metre
(0.4 mile) route along Edinburgh
Road, Shrubland Road, Sylvan
Road, Priory Avenue, Hoe Street and
Station Approach. The new station
interchange cuts this distance in half
to 330 metres (0.2 miles) saving
about ve minutes walking time.
Opening of the footpath linking
Walthamstows two mainline
stations honours late rail
campaigner Ray Dudley
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The route has been enhanced
by the broader regeneration of
Walthamstow Central. When
planning consent was given for the
newly completed Travelodge hotel
and residential development at the
station, the Council requested that it
include a new pedestrian footway as
part of the plans. This footway runs
through the car park along Station
Approach to link up with the Ray
Dudley Way footpath.
It has nally been possible to open
the link thanks to the completion
of a new station entrance (via a
wheelchair accessible ramp) at
Walthamstow Queens Road station.
The ramp, equipped with a new
ticket machine, Oyster readers,
lighting, CCTV and signage, was
transferred to Waltham Forest
Council in August 2014.
More info
For more information about the
Councils regeneration programme
and work to improve town centres,
visit www.walthamforest.gov.uk/
betterplace. Free internet access
is available at all libraries in the
borough.
Highams Park Picnic
In brief
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Scores of residents, including two-and-half-year-old Teddy Taylor, enjoyed a picnic
organised by the Friends of Highams Park last month. Turn to p6 for more information
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Revolution Series returns
This autumn the track cycling
season will spin back into
action with the start of the
Revolution Series, and the good
news for residents is that round
one will take place at Lee Valley
VeloPark (Abercrombie Road,
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For more information on the
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Dr John
Samuel
Local GP and mental health clinical lead for NHS Waltham Forest
Clinical Commissioning Group In my opinion
The tragic death of comedian
Robin Williams earlier this year
demonstrates that, no matter
who you are or how successful
you are, mental health issues
such as depression and anxiety
can affect anyone. Friday
10 October is World Mental
Health Day, which gives us the
opportunity to think and talk
about mental health.
Its often hard for people with
mental health issues to talk to
their family, friends or even their
GP about how they are feeling,
and men, in particular, often nd
it hard to express themselves. So I
encourage anyone with high levels
of stress or anxiety, or who is feeling
really down, to take advantage of
talking therapy services in Waltham
Forest. Trained therapists can help
you gain or regain condence,
approach problems differently and
get more out of life.
So far this year, over 800 people
living in the borough have used
talking therapies. The service is
condential, free to access and has
been proven to really help people
work through their issues.
You can also take steps yourself
to prevent stress and anxiety from
getting too much to handle in the
rst place. For example, eating
healthily and getting active not only
helps your physical health, it can
also help your mental wellbeing.
There are also things you can
do to make sure you stay mentally
healthy. These are known as ve
ways to wellbeing:
Connect: talk to the people around
you such as family, friends,
neighbours and colleagues
Be active: exercise makes you feel
good
Take notice: be aware of the
world around you, without
becoming too emotionally involved
Keep learning: try something new
or set a challenge you will enjoy
achieving
Give: do something nice for a
friend or a stranger. Smile!
Like any health issue, its really
important to act early so why not
think about your wellbeing and
make a positive change to your life
now.
To nd out more about
the talking therapies service
phone 0300 555 1271 or email
[email protected].
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Olympic Champion Laura Trott on her way to victory in the Omnium at Lee Valley VeloPark
E20 3AB) in Queen Elizabeth
Olympic Park on Friday 24 and
Saturday 25 October.
Laura Trott and Marianne Vos are
the latest cycling stars to conrm
their places at the event. Olympic
and Commonwealth gold medallist
Trott will be aiming to repeat her
2013 clean sweep of race wins,
ghting it out against World and
Olympic Road Race Champion
Vos.
Created in 2003 by FACE
Partnership and the National
Cycling Centre in Manchester, the
Revolution Series has two aims; to
provide a competitive environment
for Britains most talented track
cyclists and to give fans thrilling,
world-class cycling entertainment.
Following the opening races at
the VeloPark, the event will travel to
Manchester and Glasgow, before
coming back to London ahead of
the nal round in Manchester on
Saturday 14 March 2015.
Tickets for round one at Lee
Valley VeloPark start from 15 per
person.
Win!
To celebrate the Revolution
Series coming to Lee Valley
VeloPark, Waltham Forest News
is offering one lucky resident the
chance to win a pair of tickets for
the event.
To enter, simply email
wfncompetitions@walthamforest.
gov.uk and give us your name,
address including postcode and a
contact phone number. Please use
Revolution Series Competition
as the email title. The competition
will close at 12noon on Monday
13 October and the winner will
be informed by email or phone on
Tuesday 14 October.
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In brief
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Illicit tobacco and
alcohol seized
Hajj and
Umrah
Muslim residents planning a Hajj or
Umrah pilgrimage are being advised
to book using reputable travel agents
after Waltham Forest Councils Trading
Standards service recently visited travel
agents to ensure they were able to
guarantee their customers money would
be protected if things went wrong. Half
were found not to be complying with
the Package Travel, Package Holidays
and Package Tours Regulation 1992,
supplying incorrect documentation and
not being accredited with the Royal
Embassy of Saudi Arabia and registered
with the Ministry of Hajj.
Citizens Advice Consumer Services
on 08454 04 05 06 are available to
provide advice and assistance on
compensation should issues arise
with a tour operator. Residents can
also contact Trading Standards on 020
8496 3000 if they are concerned about
a tour operator.
More info
Any resident that suspects they
have bought fake goods or
alcohol and tobacco on which
the appropriate duty has not
been paid should report the
matter to Waltham Forest Trading
Standards on 020 8496 3000 or
by emailing tradingstandards@
walthamforest.gov.uk.
Film Fund
Applications are open now for the
2014/15 round of the Eastern Edge Film
Fund, with two grants of up to 4,000
available for emerging and experienced
lmmakers living, working or studying
in Waltham Forest and Redbridge.
The scheme also offers professional
support, access to production facilities
and opportunities for public screenings.
Those who wish to apply must submit
a brief synopsis of an original short lm
project they would like to produce by
12noon on Friday 21 November 2014.
The fund is part of London Calling, a
grassroots production scheme run by
Film London and supported by Waltham
Forest Council.
For more information on London
Calling including how to apply visit
www.lmlondon.org.uk/funding/shorts.
Love Your
Borough
Awards
Residents are being asked to name their
community champions for the Councils
Love Your Borough Awards 2015. The
annual awards give the Council the
opportunity to celebrate the work that
residents, groups, businesses, charities
and the Emergency Services do to
improve the physical environment and
quality of life for everyone in Waltham
Forest.
For more information visit www.
walthamforest.gov.uk/love-your-
borough or phone 020 8496 3000.
Senior citizens Christmas
dinners return
Free Christmas celebrations are
being organised for residents
aged 60 and over.
Guests will be treated to a
tasty Christmas dinner and
entertainment at the festive events,
which take place in December.
Hosted by Waltham Forest
Council, places will be offered on a
rst come rst served basis when
registration opens on Monday
20 October.
Last years Christmas get-
togethers saw hundreds of local
residents catching up with old
friends and meeting new people
so anyone wanting to go this
year is encouraged to put the date
in their diary and book a place
as soon as lines open to avoid
disappointment.
This year there will be three
Christmas celebration events
at different venues across the
borough. The rst festive meal is
at Leyton Orient Football Club on
Monday 1 December from 12pm
to 2.30pm, the second takes
place at Walthamstow Assembly
Hall on Tuesday 2 December from
12pm to 2.30pm (lunch) or 6pm to
8.30pm (dinner) and the nal event
is at Chingford Assembly Hall on
On Friday 19 September ofcers
from Waltham Forest Councils
Trading Standards service,
accompanied by ofcers from
Her Majestys Revenue and
Customs and a representative
from the International Federation
of Spirit Producers, carried
out visits to a number of retail
premises in the borough.
The purpose of the exercise was
to determine whether illicit alcohol
and tobacco products were being
offered for sale, and with the
assistance of a trained sniffer dog
called Indie, they found and seized
illicit goods from two premises in
the borough.
Cigarettes subject to tax
evasion, which bore foreign health
warnings, were taken from under
shop counters and in a store room
in one shop. In another premises
12,000 tax evaded mixed branded
cigarettes were found. Alcohol
bearing counterfeit duty stamps
was also found on display for sale
and seized by Trading Standards.
Illicit alcohol and tobacco is
a growing problem and comes
in two forms. Some goods are
counterfeit but made to look
genuine, while others are genuine,
but the appropriate tax has not
been paid.
The UK duty stamp aims to
tackle fraud, indicating that tax
has been paid or is due to be
paid on the products to which this
tax applies. Alcohol duty fraud is
where goods scheduled for sale
abroad are diverted back into UK
shops which results in tax revenue
losses and creates an unfair
trading environment for honest
traders.
Foreign safety warnings, or
no health warnings at all, are
indicators of counterfeit or
illegal cigarettes. All packets of
cigarettes, cigars and hand rolling
tobacco require health warnings in
the form of pictures.
With more operations planned
for later in the year, shopkeepers
harbouring illicit goods are warned
that Council ofcers could be
coming to a premises near you.
More info
To register for a place phone 0161
259 0548 and quote Christmas
Dinners. The lines will open at
10am on Monday 20 October.
Please do not phone before this
date and time, as no one will be
able to take your call.
For more information visit
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/
get-together. Free internet access
is available at all libraries in the
borough.
Older residents enjoyed Christmas lunches in the Walthamstow Assembly Hall and
other venues last year
Wednesday 3 December, also from
12pm to 2.30pm.
Registration opens at 10am on
Monday 20 October, and residents
can reserve a maximum of eight
places by phoning 0161 259 0548
and quoting Christmas Dinners
as the reference.
Please do not call before the lines
open as no bookings can be taken
prior to this date. Phone lines are
open from 10am to 2pm Monday
to Friday and registration closes at
2pm on Friday 31 October.
Once you have registered over
the telephone, a letter will be sent
to you conrming your place.
Priorities
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Keeping our streets safe for
everyone who lives and works
in the borough is one of the
Councils top priorities, and it
is committed to working with
local partners including the
police and voluntary sector
organisations to achieve this.
There are a number of local
schemes and initiatives that
the Council is either leading
on or supporting to help crack
down on criminal and anti-
social behaviour across the
borough.
Day of Action
The latest in a series of ongoing
community safety events,
Walthamstows Day of Action
on Thursday 25 September
saw Council and police ofcers
working together to focus on
a number of areas of concern
including environmental crime,
planning, housing, food safety,
licensing and trading standards
issues. Around 300 separate
enforcement actions were carried
out by ofcers throughout the day
and evening, many of which were
in direct response to concerns
raised by residents and the police.
Police made a total of six arrests
during the day two for alcohol
related disorder, two for the
growing of cannabis, one for theft
and one for persistent y-tipping.
Two dangerous dog warrants
were executed, resulting in the
seizure of two pit-bull type dogs.
Trading Standards ofcers were
also busy throughout the day,
seizing over 40 counterfeit bags
and purses, and removing a large
quantity of cosmetic products
from sale which did not meet EU
labelling requirements. A group of
travellers were also removed from
some nearby playing elds and a
number of notices were given for
household and trade waste related
issues.
This was the fth Day of Action,
and they will take place across
the borough on a monthly basis,
but residents dont need to wait
for them to report crime. You
can report anti-social behaviour,
noise nuisance and environmental
crimes such as littering, y-tipping
and dog fouling to the Council at
any time.
White Ribbon
Campaign
The White Ribbon Campaign is
a global initiative to end violence
against women and girls, and
is symbolised by a white ribbon
which people can wear to show
their support. The campaign
was set up by a group of men in
Canada in 1991, and this year
Waltham Forest Council received
accreditation in recognition of its
work in this area. Pledge boards
During the campaign the police
will carry out a number of patrols
and operations with a focus on
anti-social behaviour, robbery
and burglary, as these are crimes
which tend to increase during
autumn nights. Ofcers from the
Councils Community Safety team
will also be taking part, assisting
the police with their operations
and carrying out their own activity.
have been signed by over 500
local men including Leyton Orient
striker Kevin Lisbie, on behalf of
the club.
Tuesday 25 November is
the International Day for the
Elimination of Violence Against
Women and White Ribbon Day,
which is then followed by 16
Days of Activism Against Gender
Based Violence. The Council
will be organising a number of
activities to mark these events
and raise awareness around the
issue of violence against women
and girls, and Leyton Orient will be
supporting once again.
Operation Autumn
Nights
As the nights draw in and
the weather gets colder police
forces and partners across
London will be taking part in
Operation Autumn Nights, a
seasonal crackdown on crime
and anti-social behaviour. There
will be a particular focus around
Halloween and Bonre Night,
however the campaign will run
from the beginning of October
right the way through to January.
More info
For more information on
community safety visit www.
walthamforest.gov.uk/
community-safety or phone
020 8496 3000.
To report an enviro-crime,
anti-social behaviour and
noise nuisance visit www.
walthamforest.gov.uk/report-it
and ll out the relevant form, or
phone Waltham Forest Direct on
020 8496 3000. You can also
phone the police on 101 for
non-emergency situations and
999 for emergencies. Visit www.
whiteribbon.co.uk for more
information on the White Ribbon
Campaign.
Waltham Forest has four key priorities to help improve the lives of residents. In this edition
we look at what is being done to make our community a safer place
Keeping you and your family safe
As the nights draw in and the weather
gets colder police forces and partners
across London will be taking part in
Operation Autumn Nights, a seasonal
crackdown on crime and anti-social
behaviour.
Leyton Orient star Kevin Lisbie signed the White Ribbon Pledge last November. The
club will once again support White Ribbon day on 25 November
The Council is continuing to work with the police and funding extra police ofcers
for Waltham Forest
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What you say
Residents tell Waltham Forest News what they think about the Councils work to make our
community a safer place
Continue to pay for extra police ofcers
Work with our young people at risk of joining
gangs to make sure they have a positive
alternative
Create an anti-social behaviour task force
to tackle anti-social behaviour throughout
the borough
Target bad landlords and support good ones
Commitment:
Priority: Helping you and your family
Priority: Bringing you better shopping,
streets and leisure
Priority: Keeping our borough clean
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/priorities
Priority: Making our
community a safer place
Kalan Bailey, Walthamstow Village
Waltham Forest is a
very diverse area but this
can sometimes cause
problems. People need
to learn better how
to co-exist people
have different lives and
there needs to be more
respect for this. The
police and the Council
could work better to
make this happen.
Schools need to be
better at giving people
the skills they need to
nd a job so they dont
have to turn to crime.
Vera Webb, Walthamstow
I go to local community
safety meetings so
Im aware of what is
happening locally. The
Council and the police
are good at working
together at crime
prevention theres a lot
of advice that is sent out
which I nd useful. Street
lights are important at
deterring criminal activity
and sometimes they
could be repaired quicker
when they stop working.
Mohammad Shahriar, Walthamstow
Community safety
round here is good.
But more needs to be
done to work with kids
in the schools, and the
Council denitely has a
role to play here. There
should be more activities
for young people in the
evenings, so that they
have something to do
something to keep them
off the streets.
Thomas Dean, Walthamstow
We feel safe in the
area, and partnership
working between the
Council and the police
is a good thing. People
feel safer when there
are more police patrols
and when the police are
more visible. Funding
extra police ofcers is a
good thing as it will help
people to feel safer.
Damyanti Bharadwa, Chingford
There are a lot of
problems near where
I live with anti-social
behaviour from school
children and more
should be done to
tackle problems like this.
There should be more
community police, and
there should be more
work done in schools to
try and stop this type of
behaviour.
Another proposed new
takeaway blocked
n Waltham Forests innovative takeaway policy ensures another outlet
cannot open
n The ght against childhood obesity and protecting town centres continues
The issue of childhood obesity
seems to be rarely out of the
news these days. And if its
not that, its stories about
the so-called death of the
high street. While it can be
argued that both topics are
somewhat sensationalised in
the media, it is fair to say that
Councils have a part to play in
addressing them.
Back in 2009 Waltham Forest
Council introduced a ground
breaking Hot Food Takeaway
(HFT) Planning Policy that
has been so successful other
authorities around the country
have adopted similar approaches.
The aim of the policy is to limit
the number of new takeaway
outlets near schools, parks and
youth-focused facilities like the
YMCA or after-school clubs.
The Policy advises the Councils
Planning Committee to refuse new
takeaways which are less than
400 metres from these facilities
in town centres and retail areas,
or within 10 minutes walking
distance from these facilities in
residential areas.
The policy was introduced to
stop takeaways targeting the
boroughs young people. The
health benets from diverting
children away from a regular
lunchtime diet of chicken and
chips are obvious, but there were
other considerations too.
In addition to helping combat
childhood obesity, the Council
knows that kids who enjoy a
decent nutritious meal at lunchtime
rather than fatty, sugary foods
have better levels of concentration,
energy and attention.
Its not just our childrens
waistlines that a diet of junk food
impacts on, it also plays a part in
holding back their learning and
attainment. Plus the policy also
stops too many shops ruining the
high street, and cuts down on
elements such as noise, smell,
litter and anti-social behaviour.
Last year the Council invested
9million in nine key high streets
areas in the borough, improving
shopfronts and public realm
facilities as part of its commitment
to keeping the boroughs high
streets vital and vibrant.
Since the introduction of the
HFT policy, 45 of the 54 planning
applications for new fast food
outlets in the borough have been
refused thats 83 per cent.
Additionally over that time the
overall number of outlets in the
borough has dropped by 60.
The most recent example
concerned a change of use
application made for a retail unit at
272 Church Road, Leyton that saw
the applicant appeal to the national
Planning Inspectorate.
However, they upheld the
Councils decision to refuse
on Wednesday 17 September,
agreeing that the proposal would
have a materially harmful effect on
the Councils strategy of promoting
healthy lifestyles and would
have an unacceptable harmful
effect on the vitality and viability
of the Markhouse Neighbourhood
Centre.
There is also a need to provide a
viable alternative and the Councils
School Meals Service does just
that, with school meal take-up
rising by eight per cent since the
Councils School Meals Strategy
was introduced three years ago.
Over the summer the Council
made improvements to kitchen
and dining facilities at 19 schools
across the borough, making a
signicant investment in improving
facilities at the same time as
receiving a grant of 620,765
from the governments Education
Funding Agency to provide free
school meals under the Universal
Infant Free Schools Meals scheme.
It means that Waltham Forest
Catering can provide 14,000
freshly cooked meals for children
prepared every day in the
boroughs schools. By giving
children a healthy option in school
the Council can persuade more of
them from the temptation of the
local fast food joint, keeping them
healthier and helping them achieve
at school, while protecting the
boroughs high streets.
Environment
6
Waltham Forests Hot Food Takeaway planning policy has prevented a new takeaway from opening in Leyton
More info
For more information about the
planning process, visit www.
walthamforest.gov.uk/planning.
Free internet access is available at
all libraries in the borough.
Chingford
allotments
An historic allotment site that has been out
of use for over 20 years could potentially
be brought back into use by local people.
The Council is keen to see the site, located
in Mulberry Close, Chingford, restored
by giving the voluntary sector a lease for
three years. During this time the site could
be cleared, the soil prepared and general
remediation of the site could be carried
out prior to handing it back to the Council.
For more information about
allotments phone 020 8496 3000
or email environmental.services@
walthamforest.gov.uk.
Park event
A picnic held by Friends of The Highams
Park (FOHP) last month proved to be a
great success, attracting more than 500
people who enjoyed a jazz band, welly
wanging competition, treasure hunt,
face painting and mural painting. The
rst-time event was funded via Waltham
Forest Councils Community Ward Forum
scheme and prizes came courtesy of
Tesco. Last year FOHP helped clear
up the park and would like to improve
it further with a new caf, toilets and
upgrade of the under 7s play area.
For more info visit www.fohp.org.
Free internet access is available at all
libraries in the borough.
Residents enjoyed a welly wanging
competition at The Highams Park Picnic
Tax discs
Since Wednesday 1 October motorists
no longer need to display a paper tax
disc on their vehicle. If you have a tax
disc with any months left to run after this
date, then it can be removed from the
vehicle and destroyed. This is important
for non-motorists to note when reporting
abandoned vehicles to the Council. The
fact a vehicle is not displaying tax can no
longer be seen as an indicator that the
vehicle has been abandoned. However,
you will be able to check the tax status of
a vehicle online at www.gov.uk/check-
vehicle-tax.
For more information about
reporting an abandoned vehicle visit
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/report-
abandoned-vehicles or phone 020 8496
3000. An ofcer will inspect the vehicle
within 24 hours (excluding weekends).
In brief
n Indian takeaway Spice E4 shut down by health inspectors
n Live and dead cockroaches and lthy conditions discovered
Scary spice shut down
A routine inspection of Indian
takeaway Spice E4 (487 Hale
End Road, Chingford) by
Waltham Forests Environmental
Health Ofcers revealed lthy
conditions, live and dead
cockroaches on the premises,
and the building in a poor state
of repair last month.
When the inspection on Tuesday
16 September was complete the
business was immediately closed,
with ofcers serving a Hygiene
Emergency Prohibition Notice,
citing the fact that an imminent risk
to health had been established.
The inspector noted that live
German cockroaches were found
throughout the business; including
in the kitchen and store room, with
several dead and live cockroaches
found in a cellophane dispenser
which was being used for packing
food such as salad.
Cockroaches could easily access
food preparation worktops, some of
which held open containers of food,
and dead cockroaches were littered
throughout the premises.
Filthy conditions were also found
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Jackie Free
A blue plaque was unveiled on
Thursday 25 September in Pearcroft
Road, Leytonstone for trombone player
Jackie Free. Jackie is a renowned
jazz musician who still plays at the
age of 84 with his band Jackie Frees
Chicagoans. A high spot in his career
occurred in 1956 when he played with
Louis Armstrong. Jackie said, I think
we were probably the rst British band
to play with Louis after World War II.
Playing with him was the greatest
moment of my career!
For further information about
heritage plaques, listed buildings
and conservation areas in Waltham
Forest visit www.walthamforest.gov.
uk/planning-conservation-areas.
Free internet access is available at all
libraries in the borough.
In brief
throughout the business with
oors, walls, units and equipment
encrusted in long term deposits
of grease and food waste. Poor
structural repairs such as holes
in walls and lino ooring coming
away provided easy access and
harbourage to cockroaches.
Cockroaches can carry food
poisoning pathogens such as
Salmonella and E-coli as they can
access waste, toilets and sewers
and then physically distribute germs
onto food or food preparation
surfaces, utensils and equipment.
The Councils Environmental
Health Ofcers attended Stratford
Magistrates Court on Thursday
18 September to gain a Hygiene
Emergency Prohibition Order that
will ensure the business remains
closed until the imminent risk to
health has been removed. At the
hearing the court also ordered the
business to pay Waltham Forest
Council 569 in costs.
Waltham Forest Council
has joined the national food
hygiene rating scheme, which
Live cockroaches can be seen crawling amongst the lth that littered the Spice E4
Indian takeaway kitchen in Chingford
is run in partnership with the
Food Standards Agency
the government department
responsible for food safety.
The scheme can help you choose
where to eat out or shop for food
by giving you information about the
hygiene standards in food premises
at the time they are inspected by
the Councils food safety ofcers.
A business is given a rating
from 5 very good, to 1 major
improvements necessary.
To nd out what ratings the food
businesses in your neighbourhood
have, simply visit www.ratings.
food.gov.uk/authority-search/en-
gb/waltham-forest and enter the
business name or postcode.
As so much of your waste is recyclable, your
green bin is your main bin. Use your main
kitchen bin to store your recyclable waste,
and a smaller container for everything else.
More info
For more information visit
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/
environmental-health or phone
020 8496 3000. Free internet
access is available at all libraries
in the borough.
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Around the UK in 49 days
n Father and son cycle more than 2,000 miles around the
coast of Britain
n Bike ride shows how to enjoy a healthy, low carbon
holiday in the UK
While many of us might have
been inspired to enjoy a bike
ride or two this summer after
the excitement of the Tour
de France raced through our
neighbourhoods, one local father
and son decided to enjoy the
two-wheeled trip of a lifetime.
Dwight Wood, and his 11
year old son Lewis, who live in
Leytonstone, cycled more than
2,000 miles around the coast of
Britain a feat that took them 49
days to complete.
As Chairman of the Friends of
Wanstead Parklands Preservation
Group, Dwight is an eager
campaigner for sustainable
living. He is also the co-founder
of ItDoesTheJob.com a
Leytonstone-based company that
specialises in low-energy lifestyle
products designed to save you
time, energy and money.
The bike ride was planned as a
way to demonstrate how people
can enjoy a healthy, low carbon
holiday within the United Kingdom
and one that can be achieved on a
very tight budget. As Dwight is also
interested in raising awareness of
local areas of natural, sustainable
and historical beauty he wished
to see what other parks around
the country are doing to support
sustainability.
The epic journey began in Exeter
on Saturday 5 July, with the pair
taking a clockwise route around the
coast and nishing at Edinburgh on
Thursday 21 August.
Dwight told Waltham Forest
News: There were so many
places, sights and experiences
and new friends made over the 49
days. Cycling to John OGroats
and Lands End gave us both a
tremendous sense of achievement,
and we saw wonderful attractions
such as Penhryn Castle, The
Cavern Club in Liverpool, Snowden,
Blackpool and Agatha Christies
House.
But I think the thing that really
made the trip was the fantastic
hospitality shown to us en route,
whether it was accommodation,
meals or encouragement given to
both of us.
To help keep the costs of the trip
to a minimum, Dwight and Lewis
spent many nights staying with
people who had offered them a free
bed for the night. In fact they found
such generosity that they only
had to stay in bed and breakfast
accommodation for eight nights out
of 49.
Dwight said: Without the
support of people offering us a
couch surf this trip would not have
been possible. The kindness shown
to both Lewis and I throughout the
UK has been overwhelming
I cant thank people enough.
You can hear more about
the duos summer of cycling by
attending an event they are hosting
on Saturday 22 November. The
evening will take place at Wanstead
and Snaresbrook Cricket Club
(Overton Drive, E11 2LW) from 5.30
to 8pm.
The event is set to be an
entertaining couple of hours that
will include pictures, video clips
and interviews with the hosts and
colourful characters that Dwight
and Lewis met on their journey.
You can also see the bikes and
other gear that the pair used, and
there will also be a question and
answer session. Its free to attend
but places need to be booked in
advance.
It is thought that Lewis has
completed the longest distance
ever cycled by an 11 year old in
the UK in a single trip. However, his
feet seem to have remained rmly
on the ground (or his pedals), as
he commented: We cycled all that
way and we ended up in the same
place!
www.walthamforest.gov.uk
Issue 124 I 6 October 2014
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Leytonstone
Community
Green Drinks
Green and eco-minded residents are
invited to attend Transition Leytonstones
Green Drinks which takes place on
the 15th day of each month. Its held at
The Walnut Tree (857861 High Road
Leytonstone, E11 1HH) from 810.30pm.
Just pop in, look for the table with
the green tablecloth and three Green
tankards sign and join the group for good
company, good conversation and a drink
alcoholic or not!
For more information phone Diana
Korchien on 07747 014 235 or email
[email protected].
In brief
Lewis and Dwight Wood cycled more than 2,000 miles around the
United Kingdoms coastline
More info
To book places at the event
on 22 November, visit www.
eventbrite.co.uk and search
for 2boys2wheels. For
more information on Dwight
and Lewis adventure, visit
www.2boys2wheels.blogspot.
co.uk. Free internet access is
available at all libraries in the
borough.
Little Princess
Trust
A budding young writer from Leytonstone
has donated 10 inches of her hair to
a charity that makes wigs for children
suffering from cancer. Sophia Hussain,
15, donated her hair to the Little Princess
Trust after hearing about the charity
from a friend. Sophia said: I hadnt had
a haircut for ve years, and thought
that there would be someone in the
country who was in need of my hair a lot
more than I am. Sophia has also self-
published a book about boy band Union
J and recently completed a biography
about singer and actress Ariana Grande.
She hopes to publish her own magazine
in the future.
For more information on the
Little Princess Trust, visit www.
littleprincesses.org.uk or email info@
littleprincesses.org.uk. Free internet
access is available at all libraries in
the borough.
Mobile device
workshops
If youve always wanted to nd out how
to get the most from your mobile phone,
tablet or notebook, but didnt know where
to start; then help is at hand. The Waltham
Forest Disability Resource Centre (WFDRC)
is offering six two-hour mobile device
workshops at their centre (90 Crowneld
Road, E15 2BG) to help you learn the
ropes. The sessions take place every
Tuesday from 7 October between 1.30 and
3.30pm and cost 4 each or 20 for all six
sessions. Social media, keeping in touch
via Skype and facetime, shopping and
banking on your mobile device and taking,
uploading and editing photos are just
some of the topics that will be covered.
The workshops are open to all, from total
beginners to more experienced mobile
users. The centre is fully accessible and
particularly welcomes older people and
disabled people.
For more information, or to ask for a
booking form, phone 020 8534 1589 or
email [email protected].
Sports and
tness
Learn Belly Dancing
Tuesdays, 78pm
The Asian Centre, Orford Road, E17 9LN
A great way to help you stay in shape and
allow you to express your own personal
creativity, enjoyed by many people around
the world and for all ages. Enjoy belly
dancing for 5 for an hours lesson. For
more information phone Sarah on
07735 345 635.
Free Karate Classes
for All
Days and times vary
Waltham Forest Pool and Track, Chingford
Leisure Centre and The Peter May Sports
Centre
Join us for a free trial karate class at one of
the three locations listed above. Everyone is
welcome to attend and give this class a try.
For more information visit www.Karate-
London.co.uk or phone 01992 768 664.
Ladies Tap Dancing
Classes
Thursdays, from 12.15pm
St Edmunds Church, Small Hall, Chingford
Mount Road, Chingford E4 8JL
Beginners can join the class at 12.15pm,
while improvers can attend from 12.30pm.
Charge of 4 per class. Classes also
available on Thursday evenings.
For more information phone Mandy on
07976 786 404 or 01992 524 681.
Zumba with Chloe
Tuesdays, 7pm
Walthamstow School for Girls, E17 9RZ
5 drop in, discount for advance payment.
Wear low, supportive trainers and bring a
bottle of water to enjoy this exhilarating
dance tness class in a low pressure
atmosphere. For more information
phone 07903 629 636, email Chloe@
dancechloe.com or visit www.
dancechloe.com.
DanceChloe Circuits
Thursdays, 7pm
St Gabriels Church, Havant Road, E17 3JF
6 drop in. A high impact exercise class
for men and women who want to improve
strength and stamina. Aiding weight loss
and muscle tone in a friendly environment
with variations for all levels. For more
information phone 07903 629 636,
email [email protected] or visit
www.dancechloe.com.
Yoga for Back Health
Saturday 11 October, 24.30pm
Leyton Yoga, 691 High Road Leyton, E10
6RA
Do you have sporadic or chronic back
strain, tightness or weakness? Yoga
can help. Combining yoga, Pilates and
Feldenkrais techniques, this workshop will
explore ways to realign, strengthen and
support the spine to help ease back pain
and encourage freedom of movement. 22.
To register, email Liz at leytonyoga@
gmail.com or visit www.leytonyoga.com.
Dynamic Yoga
Mondays and Wednesdays, 89pm
Leyton Yoga, 691 High Road Leyton,
E10 6RA
Sweat, stretch and strengthen in these
dynamic yoga classes uniting physical
exercises (asana) and breath (pranayama),
leading to deep relaxation. Open to all levels,
with challenging options for advanced
students. All classes are drop-in, with no
need to pre-book. Cash only. 10 or a ten-
class pass for 90. For more information
email Liz at [email protected] or
visitwww.leytonyoga.com.
Restorative Yoga
Mondays, 67pm
The Mill, 711 Coppermill Lane,
Walthamstow, E17 7HA
Gentle healing yoga poses and relaxation
class for health conditions, or limited mobility.
Safe, effective way to increase physical
activity, strength, balance and exibility.
Helps with numerous conditions from high
blood pressure, pain management and back
problems to weight management, depression
and stress.
54 for 6 weeks or 9 drop in. Private
classes available. For more information,
and to book, email Josetta josettayoga@
hotmail.co.uk.
Ashtanga Yoga
Fridays, 9.4510.45am or 9.4511.15am
Quaker Meeting House, 1a Jewel Road,
E17 4QU
Fast owing dynamic yoga class. Great for
all round wellbeing, weight management,
increasing tness, stamina, strength,
exibility, and balance. Please bring your
own mat. Option to stay for 60 or 90
minute class. Term time only. 54 for 6
weeks or 9 drop in, 12 for the 90 min
class. Private classes available. For more
information, and to book, email Josetta
[email protected].
Clubs and
community
Free English Classes
Mondays and Thursdays, 9.30-11am
Christ Church, Francis Road, E10 6PL
Want to improve your English conversation
skills? Then join us for these free sessions,
which are supported by Grove Green Ward.
The classes are suitable for beginners and
improvers. All learning materials are provided
free of charge, just bring a note pad and
pen. New students must register at 9.15am.
Sorry, no crche facilities available. For more
information phone 020 8925 2728.
Stamp Fair
Saturday 11 October, 10am4.30pm
Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 51 Cambridge
Park, E11 2PR
Leytonstone, Wanstead and District Philatelic
Society are hosting a Stamp Fair which
will include stamps, postcards, coins and
cigarette cards and a kids corner. Dealers
will be in attendance, and refreshments are
available. No entrance charge. For more
information visit www.lwdps.org or
phone 020 8989 2885.
Club Mellow 1830s
Mens Group
Second and fourth Tuesday of each
month, 79.30pm
ELOP Centre, 5660 Grove Road, E17 9BN.
Club Mellow 1830 Mens Night is a
space for gay, bisexual or trans* men
aged 1830yrs to meet up with other
guys their age in a friendly, supportive
environment. Admission 2. For more
information phone 020 8509 3898 or
email [email protected].
Club Mellow LGBT
Social Group
Every Thursday, 2.304.30pm
ELOP Centre, 5660 Grove Road, E17 9BN.
Club Mellow LGBT Social Group is a
weekly afternoon social support space for
lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans* people who
want to meet up with others in a friendly,
supportive environment. Admission 2.
For more information phone 020 8509
3898 or email [email protected].
Active Birth Course
Fridays, 10am4pm and Sundays,
10am1pm
29 Forest View Road, E17 4EJ
We will be exploring the birth process
and looking at ways you can help your
partner. Working out crucial tips to
communicate well with your caregivers
and support smooth and gentle labour.
Meet local couples and build friendships.
On the second day we will address the
topic of intervention and how to bring
Active Birth principles into the birthing
space. Maximum 4 couples. Cost is
200. For more information visit www.
arlenedunkley-wood.co.uk or email
[email protected].
Real Ale Festival
Wednesday 12 to Sunday 16 November,
times vary
Waltham Forest Sports and Social Club,
Town Hall, Forest Road, E17 4JF
A celebration of the beers of Wales and its
borders. There will be live music from
The Bikini Beach Band and The Action
Men on Friday evening, and the England
v Slovenia game will be shown on
Saturday, when pints are 2 each during
the game and one hour before. For more
information phone 020 8527 3944 or
email [email protected].
Womens Coffee
Morning
Thursday 30 October, 10.30am12noon
Youth Centre, 453 Lea Bridge Road, E10 7EA.
Join us at our Womens Coffee Morning.
The topic of this month is Family versus
Career. The event is free. Its a great
opportunity to meet women from Waltham
Forest, enjoy a discussion and exchange
ideas on current issues and the topic of the
day. Coffee and tea are offered. For more
information phone 020 8279 1258.
Apple Day at The Mill
Saturday 18 October, 25pm
The Mill, 711 Coppermill Lane, E17 7HA
Freshly made apple juice, family-friendly
apple games, apple cake, and more! For
more information phone 020 8521 3211
or visit www.themill-coppermill.org.
Litter Bugs on Tour
Tuesday 21 October to Saturday 22
November, times vary
The Mill, 711 Coppermill Lane, E17 7HA
A collection of beasties made from recycled
materials by Michelle Reader and local
children. Includes a celebration with music on
Thursday 23 October from 68.30pm. For
more information phone 020 8521 3211
or visit www.themill-coppermill.org.
Mothers Group
Mondays from 13 October, 1011.30am
Salvation Army, Forest Road, E17 4PY
What is it really like to be a mother? Do
you wish you could talk openly without
being judged or being afraid to be seen
as a bad mother? There is often an
assumption that we instinctively know
how to be mothers. So what do you do
when you dont feel like that and youre
embarrassed or ashamed to talk about
it? Here is your chance to talk freely in a
condential, safe and supportive group
with other mums. Group facilitated by
experienced counsellor/psychotherapist
and mother. Weekly sessions for 6 weeks,
with the possibility of extending. 95
for six weeks. Places will be limited, so
please book early. For more information
phone Esme on 07985 220 014, email
[email protected] or visit
www.heartfulnesstherapy.com.
E17 Swedish
Mondays, TBC
Bygga Bo Caf, 18 Chingford Road, E17 4PJ
Language course starting in November.
Learn Swedish in this beginners course.
Relaxed and fun for adults. 54 for a half-
term of six, 60 minute lessons taught in a
small group. For more information phone
Christian on 07958 471 083, email
[email protected] or visit www.
e17swedish.com.
Culture
and crafts
Word Down
Walthamstow
(including Open Mic)
Saturday 11 October, 7.30pm
Ye Olde Rose and Crown, 5355 Hoe
Street, E17 4SA
Featuring host comic poet Neal Zetter, top
stand up stars Dave Green and Elf Lyons, a
madcap mixture of music and comedy from
Jenny Beake, plus banjo-ukulele bashing
bard Nigel Burch. Open mics must arrive
at 7.15pm to sign-up or message WdWs
Facebook page. Full bar. Tickets 5 (all
acts free) on night or in advance. For more
information phone 020 8509 3880.
K2 Community Knitting
Group
Second Wednesday of every month,
11am1pm
Small Hall, North Chingford Methodist
Church, Station Road, E4 7BJ
We welcome people wishing to learn to knit
or crochet and those who are experienced
and enjoy meeting other similar people for
a chat and cup of coffee or tea. Do pop in
and join us. For more information phone
June Tatch on 020 8529 1142.
APPL-ique at Apple
Day
Saturday 11 October, 10am5pm
Vestry House Museum, Vestry Road, E17
9NH
Craft activities and free demonstrations
of applique. For more information visit
www.signicantseams.org.uk.
Neighbourly Knit and
Stitch
Thursdays, 13pm and rst and third
Thursdays evenings, 79pm
Signicant Seams, 131 Wood Street, E17
3LX
Join us every Thursday afternoon or on
the rst and third Thursday evening of
every month. 3 per session. For more
information visit www.signicantseams.
org.uk.
E17 Jazz
Sunday 16 November, 25pm and
Wednesday 26 November, 8.3010.30pm
Orford House Social Club, 73 Orford Road,
E17 9QR
The award winning E17 Jazz Collective
presents concerts on the last Wednesday
of each month featuring local musicians of
national renown plus exciting guest stars
in a relaxed jazz club setting. For more
information visit www.e17jazz.com.
Strung Out Violin
Groups for Adults
Days vary, times TBC
Studio Ofce, Quaker Meeting House, 1a
Jewel Road, E17 4QU
Got a violin in your attic you want to dust
down? Fancy learning a new skill? Our
motto is its never too late! Strung Out is
a fun violin group for adult enthusiasts of
all levels, with a professional musician. All
styles of music welcomed from classical
to traditional. Fun is the key ingredient!
Classes available for absolute beginners,
improvers, easy and intermediates. Classes
are limited, so please book in advance.
Please ask about daytime classes and
private lessons. For more information,
and to reserve a place, email
strungout@shapeshifter-productions.
com or phone 020 7018 2927.
Ukulele Classes for
Adults
Mondays, 8.30pm; Wednesdays, 7.30pm
and Saturdays, 10.30am and 11.30am
Studio Ofce, Quaker Meeting House, 1a
Jewel Road, E17 4QU
Learn the ukulele or improve your
skills with an experienced, professional
musician in a fun and relaxed environment.
Instruments not provided. 8 per class
when paying by the term in advance,
10 per class when paying by the term
on the rst day of class. Beginners can
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Activities for children
under 5
Activities for children
aged 5 to 11
Activities for young
people aged 11 to 19
Activities for all ages
Looking for something to
do during the Half Term break?
Please check the Whats On section of the new and improved Children and
Young People's Directory for events taking place in the borough every day, including
Half Term: www.walthamforest.gov.uk/cypd
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HACKNEY PLAY BUS
0 TO 5 YEARS
Tuesday 28 October 2014
10am to 12pm
The Drive
Walthamstow
E17 3BN
The bus is fully converted for play with space for
arts and crafts, an area for games, toys, a baby
area, puzzles and role play.
FREE
020 8520 4919
FOOTBALL FOR FATHERS
0 TO 5 YEARS
Wednesday 29 October 2014
1pm to 2.45pm
St Gabriels Church
Havant Road
Walthamstow
E17 3JF
Football fun for fathers and male carers. Come
along and play football with your child and a
fully-qualied coach.
1 per child
020 8520 4919
STAY AND PLAY: GET PHYSICAL
0 TO 5 YEARS
Thursday 30 October 2014
9.30am to 11.15am
Barclay Primary School
Canterbury Road
Leyton
E10 6EJ
A play session for physical play including soft
play, football, ball pools, bikes, slides and
trampolines, and much more.
1 per child
020 8518 7015
STAY AND PLAY SESSION FOR
LEYTONSTONE FAMILIES
0 TO 5 YEARS
Monday 27 to Friday 31 October 2014
Harrow Green Library 10am to 12pm and
2pm to 4pm
Langthorne Park 1pm to 3pm
Harrow Green Library
41 West Street
Leytonstone
E11 4LJ
Langthorne Park
Birch Grove
Leytonstone
E11 4YG
Activities for babies and children under 5 and
their siblings. On October 29th, 30th and 31st
Parkside Productions are running Art Workshops
for Leytonstone families in Langthorne Park 1pm
to 3pm.
FREE
Anna Rinaldi 020 8496 2960
[email protected]
www.leytonstonechildrenscentre.org.uk
OCTOBER HALF TERM
PLAYSCHEME
3 TO 8 YEARS
Monday 27 to Friday 31 October 2014
8am to 6pm
Low Hall Nursery School & Childrens Centre
Low Hall Lane
Walthamstow
E17 8BE
Half term playscheme with lots of exciting
activities including painting, clay, music, soft
play, pond dipping and gardening.
We have qualied and DBS checked staff and an
Outstanding Ofsted inspection grade.
25 a day (second child 24)
Mary Hare 020 8520 1689
[email protected]
REDWOOD PRE-SCHOOL
HOLIDAY PLAYSCHEME
2 TO 7 YEARS
Monday 27 to Friday 31 October 2014
8am to 9.30am Breakfast Club
9.30am to 4.30pm All Day Provision
4.30pm to 6pm Teatime Club
Redwood Pre-School
The Bell Centre, 3 Holloway Road
Leytonstone
E11 4LD
Redwood holiday playscheme offers a caring,
fully inclusive and safe environment for all
children with planned daily themes focused on
fun! Places are limited so book NOW to avoid
disappointment.
From 14 per day (3 to 7 years) and 17
per day (2 year olds).
020 8539 8559
[email protected]
www.redwoodpreschool.org.uk
CHURCH HILL HALF TERM
PLAYSCHEME
3 TO 9 YEARS
Monday 27 to Friday 31 October 2014
8am to 5pm
Church Hill Nursery School
47 Woodbury Road
Walthamstow
E17 9SB
Fun activities during the holiday which are
managed by friendly and professional staff.
Children can enjoy the great outdoors in the
large and well equipped garden.
25 per day (24 siblings)
5 extra if breakfast and lunch included
Sarah Tansley or Tasha Johnson
020 8520 4919
[email protected]
MUSIC AND MOVEMENT
18 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS
Monday 27 October 2014
10am to 11am
Wood Street Library
Forest Road
Walthamstow
E17 4AA
Sing, dance and have fun with your child.
FREE
020 8520 4919
Activities for children under 5
Please check the Whats On section of the new and improved Children and Young Peoples Directory
for events taking place in the borough every day, including Half Term:
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/cypd
TOTS WATER WORLD
0 TO 5 YEARS
Wednesday 29 and Friday 31 October 2014
12pm to 12.30pm and 12.30pm to 1pm
Chingford Leisure Centre
Unit 4, Larkswood Leisure Park
New Road
Chingford
E4 9EY
A drop in session for children under 5.
Children are invited in to the pool in an exciting
environment with toys and songs.
4.90 per session for non-members
Chingford Leisure Centre
020 8523 8215
[email protected]
BROOKS FARM ACTIVITIES
0 TO 7 YEARS
Monday 27 to Friday 31 October 2014
10am to 12pm
Brooks Farm and Outdoor Learning Centre
Skeltons Lane Park
Leyton
E10 5BS
27 Oct Pumpkins Lanterns and Potato Art
28 Oct Autumn Art
29 Oct Guy Fawkes Prep
30 Oct Looking After the Farm/Scavenger Hunt
31 Oct Fire Making and Cooking
2 per child, per session
020 8509 4636
[email protected]
MESSY PLAY AT LEYTON
CRICKET GROUND
2 TO 5 YEARS
Wednesday 29 October 2014
9.45am to 11.15am
Leyton Cricket Ground
Crawley Road
Leyton
E10 6PY
(access from Leyton High Road)
Children are able to explore their senses by
engaging in messy activities. A fun way for
children to learn through play.
1 per family
Leyton Childrens Centre
020 8496 2737
[email protected]
STAY AND PLAY AT THE
SEDDON CENTRE
2 TO 5 YEARS
Wednesday 29 to Thursday 30 October 2014
9.45am to 11.15am
The Seddon Centre
Clyde Place
Leyton
E10 5AS
For families with children aged 0-5 years, children
and adults benet from these sessions. The
session allows children to participate in carefully
planned activities which are fun, creative and
stimulating.
1 per family
Leyton Childrens Centre
020 8496 2737
[email protected]
Activities for children under 5
Please check the Whats On section of the new and improved Children and Young Peoples Directory
for events taking place in the borough every day, including Half Term:
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/cypd
Did you know your child could be eligible for 15 hours of
free early education a week? To nd out more contact your
local Childrens Centre or visit the Children & Young Peoples
Directory at www.walthamforest.gov.uk/cypd.
FREE EARLY EDUCATION
FOR 2 YEAR OLDS
BETTER HOLIDAY PLAYSCHEME
5 TO 11 YEARS (MUST BE IN SCHOOL
YEAR 1)
Monday 27 to Friday 31 October 2014
8am to 6pm
Walthamstow Leisure Centre
243 Markhouse Road
Walthamstow
E17 8RN
Our Ofsted registered playscheme runs
throughout the school holidays for 5 to 11 year
olds. Enjoy fun packed days with castle raiders,
pirates, arts and crafts, crazy competitions,
indoor and outdoor sports, face painting,
gymnastics and much more.
12.80 per day and 57.80 per week
10.70 per day and 47.50 per week
(concession)
Additional 1.50 each early drop off or
late pick up
Walthamstow Leisure Centre
020 8520 7464
[email protected]
BROOKS FARM ACTIVITIES
8 TO 11 YEARS
Monday 27 to Friday 31 October 2014
1pm to 3pm
Brooks Farm and Outdoor Learning Centre
Skeltons Lane Park
Leyton
E10 5BS
27th Oct Pumpkin Lanterns and Potato Art
28th Oct Autumn Art
29th Oct Guy Fawkes Prep
30th Oct Looking After the Farm/Scavenger
Hunt
31st Oct Fire Making and Cooking
2 per child, per session
020 8509 4636
[email protected]
CHILDCARE PROVISION CLUB
6 TO 11 YEARS
Monday 27 to Friday 31 October 2014
8am to 6pm
St. Patricks RC Primary School
Longeld Avenue
Walthamstow
E17 7DP
We offer a wide range of activities which includes
sports, art, baking, computer activities, trips and
a movie evening (Fridays only). We also provide
three nutritional meals included in cost.
20 per day
Miss H Allen 020 8509 4321/
07821 991622
[email protected]
OCTOBER HALF TERM
PLAYSCHEME
3 TO 8 YEARS
Monday 27 to Friday 31 October 2014
8am to 6pm
Low Hall Nursery School & Childrens Centre
Low Hall Lane
Walthamstow
E17 8BE
Half term playscheme with lots of exciting
activities including painting, clay, music, soft play,
pond dipping and gardening.
We have qualied and DBS checked staff and an
Outstanding Ofsted inspection grade.
25 a day (second child 24)
Mary 020 8520 1689
[email protected]
AVENUE KIDS CLUB HOLIDAY
PLAYSCHEME
4 TO 12 YEARS
Monday 27 to Friday 31 October 2014
8am to 6.30pm
Nexus Centre
3 Snowberry Close
Leytonstone
E15 2AH
Various activities including cooking, arts, crafts,
football, basketball, table tennis, computer,
games and lots more. There is a secure outside
play area too and we are also planning days out
to bowling, cinema, museums, parks and farms
(some additional costs).
30 per day (8am to 6.30pm)
18 Morning (8am to 1pm)
20 Afternoon (1pm to 6.30pm)
Karen Hodges 07748 271202
Dianne Stephenson 07943 104209
[email protected]
HOLIDAY PLAYSCHEME AT THE
LIMES
5 TO 12 YEARS
Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 October 2014
10am to 3.30pm
The Limes Community and Childrens Centre
William Morris Hall
6 Somers Road
Walthamstow
E17 6RX
The Limes provides a range of fun activities from
gardening, cooking, arts and crafts to trips out to
museums the local park and much more.
The Limes has an outdoor adventure
playground, soft play area, sensory room and
kitchen. All facilities are fully accessible.
Personal care can be provided.
Stafng ratios: 1:1 or 4:1 depending upon the
needs of the individual child.
7.50 and 5.5 short break hours for those
with an allocation
16.50 for non-disabled children
Please get in touch for Direct Payment
options
020 8509 8985
[email protected]
CHURCH HILL HALF TERM
PLAYSCHEME
3 TO 9 YEARS
Monday 27 to Friday 31 October 2014
8am to 5pm
Church Hill Nursery School
47 Woodbury Road
Walthamstow
E17 9SB
Fun activities during the holiday which are
managed by friendly and professional staff.
Children can enjoy the great outdoors in the
large and well equipped garden.
25 per day (24 siblings)
5 extra if breakfast and lunch included
Sarah Tansley or Tasha Johnson
020 8520 4919
[email protected]
Activities for children aged 5 to 11
Please check the Whats On section of the new and improved Children and Young Peoples Directory
for events taking place in the borough every day, including Half Term:
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/cypd
STORIES FROM AFRICA
5 TO 7 YEARS
Monday 27 October 2014
2pm to 3pm
Wood Street Library
Forest Road
Walthamstow
E17 4AA
See the tales How Anansi became King of all
the Stories and How the Zebra got his Stripes
brought vividly to life in this storytelling and
drama workshop.
FREE (go to www.wibraries.eventbrite.
com to reserve your place, or book at the library)
020 8496 3000
[email protected]
E17 PUPPET PROJECT
PRESENTS IN THE SHADOW
OF THE WAR
4 TO 11 YEARS
Friday 17 October 2014 4pm to 6pm (Hale
End Library)
Sunday 9 November 2014 3.30pm to 6pm
(North Chingford Library)
Hale End Library
Castle Avenue
Highams Park
E4 9QD
North Chingford Library
The Green
Chingford
E4 7EN
Play with shadows, and then draw with light. Join
us for a workshop with a difference as we explore
the stories of WW1.
FREE (go to www.wibraries.eventbrite.
com to reserve your place, or book at the library)
020 8496 3000
[email protected]
SUPERSIZE AFRICA
5 TO 11 YEARS
Thursday 30 October 2014
11am to 1pm and 3pm to 5pm
Leyton Library
High Road
Leyton
E10 5QH
Do you or your parents come from Africa or
would you just like to know more about this
beautiful continent? Help us to create a supersize
map of Africa!
FREE (go to www.wibraries.eventbrite.
com to reserve your place, or book at the library)
020 8496 3000
[email protected]
MAGICAL TOY MUSEUM
5 TO 7 YEARS
Thursday 30 October 2014
2pm to 3pm
Lea Bridge Library
Lea Bridge Road
Leyton
E10 7HU
Late in the day, when all the visitors have
gone home, your children enter the Magical
Toy Museum. Using their bodies, voices and
imaginations they will bring toys to life!
FREE (go to www.wibraries.eventbrite.
com to reserve your place, or book at the library)
020 8496 3000
[email protected]
A CARIBBEAN STORY
5 TO 7 YEARS
Monday 27 October 2014
11.30am to 12.30pm
Walthamstow Library
High Street
Walthamstow
E17 7JN
Explore the landscape, culture and traditions of
St Lucia through the delightful story of a child
and her sherman grandfather. Join us for this
wonderful and uplifting storytelling and drama
workshop.
FREE (go to www.wibraries.eventbrite.
com to reserve your place, or book at the library)
020 8496 3000
[email protected]
Activities for children aged 5 to 11
Please check the Whats On section of the new and improved Children and Young Peoples Directory
for events taking place in the borough every day, including Half Term:
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/cypd
Activities for children aged 5 to 11
Please check the Whats On section of the new and improved Children and Young Peoples Directory
for events taking place in the borough every day, including Half Term:
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/cypd
THE OWL WHO WAS AFRAID
OF THE DARK
4 TO 7 YEARS
Thursday 30 October 2014
2pm to 3pm
Higham Hill Library
North Countess Road
Walthamstow
E17 5HS
Help Plop the baby owl overcome his fear of
the dark! Drama and storytelling, based on Jill
Tomlinsons classic childrens book.
FREE (go to www.wibraries.eventbrite.
com to reserve your place, or book at the library)
020 8496 3000
[email protected]
THE PUMPKIN PATCH
4 TO 10 YEARS
Friday 31 October 2014
2pm to 3pm
Higham Hill Library
North Countess Road
Walthamstow
E17 5HS
Spooky spectres and ghostly ghouls it must be
Halloween! Get yourself down to The Pumpkin
Patch to celebrate with festive arts and crafts.
FREE
020 8496 3000
[email protected]
EXPLOREHALLOWEEN
POETRY!
7 TO 11 YEARS
Tuesday 28 October 2014
1pm to 2pm (Wood Street Library)
3.30pm to 4.30pm (North Chingford Library)
Wednesday 29 October 2014
10.30am to 11.30am (Leyton Library)
1pm to 2pm (Hale End Library)
Wood Street Library
Forest Road
Walthamstow
E17 4AA
Leyton Library
High Road
Leyton
E10 5QH
North Chingford Library
The Green
Chingford
E4 7EN
Hale End Library
Castle Avenue
Highams Park
E4 9QD
Are you excited for Halloween? Have you
decided what you will be dressing up as? Come
and get your creative juices owing and create
some spooky Halloween poetry.
FREE (go to www.wibraries.eventbrite.
com to reserve your place, or book at the library)
020 8496 3000
[email protected]
JUNIOR FITNESS SESSIONS
11 TO 15 YEARS
Monday 27 October to Sunday 2 November
2014
Monday to Friday *1pm to 3pm
Saturday and *Sunday 12pm to 1.30pm
*Sessions will be in 1 hour slots and must be
booked prior to attending. A parent/guardian
signature is required
Peter May Sports Centre
135 Wadham Road
Walthamstow
E17 4HR
Enjoy working out to the latest tunes with your
friends. We have a great selection of equipment
to suit all. Fitness instructors are always there to
give you advice.
1 annual membership card
3.30 per session
Peter May Sports Centre
020 8531 9358
[email protected]
HOLIDAY TEENSCHEME
13 TO 17 YEARS
Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 October 2014
10am to 3.30pm
The Limes Community and Childrens Centre
William Morris Hall
6 Somers Road
Walthamstow
E17 6RX
The Limes provides a range of fun activities from
gardening, cooking, arts and crafts to trips out to
museums, music performances and much more.
The Limes has an outdoor adventure playground,
soft play area, sensory room and kitchen as well
the main hall. All facilities are fully accessible.
Personal care can be provided.
Stafng ratios: 1:1 or 4:1 depending upon the
needs of the individual.
7.50 and 5.5 short break hours for those
with an allocation
16.50 for non-disabled young people
Please get in touch for Direct Payment
options
020 8509 8985
[email protected]
POOL INFLATABLE FUN SWIMS
8 TO 16 YEARS
Monday 27 to Friday 31 October 2014
1.30pm to 3pm
Chingford Leisure Centre
Unit 4, Larkswood Leisure Park
New Road
Chingford
E4 9EY
With the huge total wipeout style inatable in
the pool, come and have some fun trying to get
across without falling in.
1 purchases a yearly Free Swim
membership which allows entry free of
charge
Chingford Leisure Centre
020 8523 8215
[email protected]
BROOKS FARM ACTIVITIES
12 TO 14 YEARS
Monday 27 to Friday 31 October 2014
1pm to 3pm
Brooks Farm and Outdoor Learning Centre
Skeltons Lane Park
Leyton
E10 5BS
27 Oct Pumpkin Lanterns and Potato Art
28 Oct Autumn Art
29 Oct Guy Fawkes Prep
30 Oct Looking After the Farm/Scavenger Hunt
31 Oct Fire Making and Cooking
2 per child, per session
020 8509 4636
[email protected]
BROOKS FARM ACTIVITIES
15 TO 16 YEARS
Monday 27 to Friday 31 October 2014
4pm to 6pm
Brooks Farm and Outdoor Learning Centre
Skeltons Lane Park
Leyton
E10 5BS
Farm-based activities and social sessions for
young people.
2 per child, per session
020 8509 4636
[email protected]
Activities for young people aged 11 to 19
Please check the Whats On section of the new and improved Children and Young Peoples Directory
for events taking place in the borough every day, including Half Term:
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/cypd
FUN SWIMS
ALL AGES
Various throughout the week
Leyton Leisure Centre
763 High Road
Leyton
E10 5AB
This is a fun swim for everyone with the Aqua
Play (under 8s area) and the ume in operation.
No swimming lanes operate during this session.
Just come along at the times listed on the
website and enjoy your swim in our pool. Swim
safely rules do apply.
4.30 Adults
3.55 Adult members
FREE Children (0 to 18 years)
Leyton Leisure Centre
020 8558 8858
[email protected]
www.better.org.uk/leyton
YELLOW BIRDS HOLIDAY CLUB
3 TO 13 YEARS
Monday 27 to Friday 31 October 2014
8am to 6pm
South Chingford Methodist Church
3 New Road
Chingford
E4 9EU
Our programmes include trips, sports, drama,
music, dance and cookery. For a full list of all our
planned activities as well as details of our free
play toys, activities and resources please call or
email Ella.
From 23.00 a day (discount for sibling)
10% discount for full week
Ella Parkinson
020 8531 9658 / 07723 332493
[email protected]
CRASH COURSE SWIMMING
LESSONS
3 TO 14 YEARS
Monday 27 to Friday 31 October 2014
8.30am to 10.30am
Sylvestrian Leisure Centre
Forest School, College Place
Walthamstow
E17 3PY
5 day intensive swimming lessons for non-
swimmers (Octopus 1) through to improvers
(Angelsh 1). Each lesson is 30 minutes.
30 for the course
020 8509 6526
[email protected]
EXTREME HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
4 TO 15 YEARS
Monday 20 to Friday 31 October 2014
8am to 6pm
Sylvestrian Leisure Centre, Forest School
College Place
Snaresbrook
E17 3PY
This fun-lled camp will consist of swimming,
inatables, archery, laser tag, roller discos,
arts and crafts, multi sports and much, much
more. We will ensure your childrens safety is
paramount and they be returned to you happy
and exhausted at the end of the day.
32 per day
128 per week
Sylvestrian Leisure Centre Reception
020 8509 6526
FOREST FAMILIES: POND
DIPPING
5 YEARS AND OVER (YOUNGER
SIBLINGS WELCOME)
Tuesday 28 October 2014
2pm to 4pm
Epping Forest Field Centre
Pauls Nursery Road
High Beach
Loughton
IG10 4AF
Discover all the amazing animals that live in our
ponds. Investigate what lives where, watch how
they move and nd out what they eat. Booking is
required and all children must be accompanied
by an adult.
6 (5 to 11 years)
2 (0 to 5 years)
2 (Adults and children over 11)
Epping Forest Field Centre
020 8502 8500
[email protected]
FOREST FAMILIES: MINIBEASTS
5 YEARS AND OVER (YOUNGER
SIBLINGS WELCOME)
Wednesday 29 October 2014
10am to 12pm
Epping Forest Field Centre
Pauls Nursery Road
High Beach
IG10 4AF
Learn how to look more closely for the creepy
crawlies all around us in trees, grasses and
under logs and stones. Booking is required and
all children must be accompanied by an adult.
6 (5 to 11 years)
2 (0 to 5 years)
2 (Adults and children over 11)
Epping Forest Field Centre
020 8502 8500
[email protected]
SHORT COURSE SWIMMING
LESSONS
5 YEARS AND OVER
Monday 27 to Friday 31 October 2014
8am to 8.30am and 8.30am to 9am
Leyton Leisure Centre
763 High Road
Leyton
E10 5AB
Come and join us during for our half term holiday
short course swimming lessons. Available for
Stages 1 and 2 in the mornings throughout half
term.
21.95 for 5 days
Leyton Leisure Centre
020 8558 8858
[email protected]
Activities for all ages
Please check the Whats On section of the new and improved Children and Young Peoples Directory
for events taking place in the borough every day, including Half Term:
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/cypd
join the Monday class, while improvers/
intermediates can join the Wednesday
class. For more information phone
07745 052 525, visit www.banjosmith.
co.uk or email info.banjosmith@gmail.
com.
Five String Banjo for
Adults
Mondays, 6.30pm and 7.30pm and
Wednesdays, 6.30pm
Quaker Meeting House, 1a Jewel Road,
E17 4QU
Improvers can join the Monday 6.30pm
class, while intermediates can join the
7.30pm or Wednesday class. Dick Smith
teaches ve-string Banjo classes in three
nger bluegrass style picking. Start from
scratch or brush up your banjo skills in a
relaxed and fun environment. 10 per class
when paying by term in advance, 12.50
per class when paying by term on rst day
of class or 15 per class otherwise. For
more information phone 07745 052 525,
visit www.banjosmith.co.uk or email
[email protected].
Drama Workshop of
Waltham Forest
Daisy Pulls it Off
Friday 10 to Sunday 12 October, 8pm
The Forest Community Centre, Guildford
Road, E17 4EA
The Drama Workshop of Waltham Forest
presents Denise Deegans hilarious
comedy Daisy Pulls it Off inspired by
the works of Angela Brazil. Tickets cost
8 or 5 for concessions. Tickets must
be purchased in advance. To buy tickets
phone 020 8524 7269 or visit www.
wegottickets.com/WalthamDrama.
Nicholas Martin
Electronic Keyboard
Concert
Wednesday 8 October, 7.50pm (doors
7.15pm)
Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road,
Wanstead, E11 2RQ
Come along and listen to the talented
Nicholas Martin playing a variety of
music from shows, TV, old, new, and
classical to Big Band, in fact a variety of
music to cater for all tastes. There are
refreshments and a rafe in the interval;
entrance cost at the door is 7 for
adults and 1 for under 16s. For more
information phone Derek on 020 8530
3717 or visit www.organfax.co.uk/
clubs/eastlondon.html.
E17 Guitar Club
Saturdays, TBC
Hornbeam Centre, 458 Hoe Street, E17 9AH
Multi-skill groups. Suitable for beginners.
Guitar playing fun for adults of all abilities.
Pay 8 for a taster session, then 48 for a
half-term of six lessons lasting 30 minutes
each. For more information phone
Christian on 07958 471 083, email
[email protected] or visit www.
stunningmusic.com.
Children and
young people
Kidz Klub
Every Sunday, 45pm
Sewardstone Church, Sewardstone Road,
E4 7PA
This is a free club for ve to 11 year olds,
run by members of churches in Chingford
and Walthamstow. Parents are welcome
to accompany their children and younger
children can come along if accompanied
by an adult and they dont disturb the fun
and the talks that we do. We play games,
sing songs, win sweets and prizes and as
Christians we teach you about how much
God loves. We also offer two free buses
to and from Kidz Klub that stop at four
pick up points around Walthamstow and
Chingford. For more information visit
www.kidzklubchingford.co.uk or phone
07973 462 741.
Halloween Party and
Disco
Friday 31 October, 58pm
Chingford Assembly Hall, The Green,
Station Road, E4 7EN
The safe, fun way for your kids to celebrate
Halloween. Family event includes disco,
musical games and childrens entertainer
Sally Squiggle. Primarily for children
aged four to 11 years. Younger children
may attend but will still need a ticket. All
children, or groups of children, must be
accompanied by an adult. On sale will
be food and refreshments, face painting,
glitter tattoos, merry-go-round, lucky dip
and more. Licensed bar for over 18s. Entry
costs 6 for children and 4.50 for adults.
Please book early to avoid disappointment.
For more information, to buy tickets or
to book a stall, phone Irene Bull on 020
8559 4500, email irenebull@hotmail.
co.uk or visit www.chingfordevents.
com.
E17 Junior Guitar Club
Saturdays, times vary
Hornbeam Centre, 458 Hoe Street, E17
9AH
Guitar playing fun for children of all
abilities. Ages 7 and upwards. Pay 8 for
a taster session, then 48 for a half-term
of six lessons 30 minutes each. For more
information phone Christian Karlsson
on 07958 471 083, email chris@
stunningmusic.com or visit www.
stunningmusic.com.
Suntrap Open Day
Saturday 11 October, 15pm
Suntrap Forest Education Centre, Church
Road, High Beach, IG10 4AJ
Suntraps annual open day where you can
meet the animals, pond dip, peer down
microscopes, have a go on the low ropes
course, enjoy some craft activities, stroll
through the forest on a guided walk, look
at our exhibitions or enjoy some light
refreshments. Free entry 3 charge
for parking. Free shuttle bus to and
from Chingford Station. Pick up from the
Please note inclusion cannot be guaranteed,
due to the high volume of requests received.
Please send your listing requests in the
body of an email, formatted as shown on
these pages.
The deadline for Monday 3 November
edition is Friday 17 October
Email your event details to:
[email protected]
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station at 12.50pm, 1.40pm and 2.25pm;
depart from Suntrap 3.15pm, 4.30pm
and 5pm. For more information email
[email protected].
uk, phone 020 8508 0611 or visit www.
suntrapcentre.weebly.com.
Club Mellow Youth
Group
Every Wednesday, 69pm
ELOP Centre, 5660 Grove Road, E17 9BN.
Club Mellow Youth Group is a space for
lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans* young
people aged 1321 who want to meet
up with others in a friendly, supportive
environment away from the scene.
Admission 1. For more information
phone 020 8509 3898 or email
[email protected].
Stories and Sticking
Wednesdays, 10.3011.30am
Signicant Seams, 131 Wood Street, E17
3LX
Stories and sticking for toddlers and their
adults with Kaye. 3 per session. For more
information visit www.signicantseams.
org.uk.
Kids Craft Club
Wednesdays, 4.305.30pm
Signicant Seams, 131 Wood Street, E17
3LX
Join us for good citizenship and creative
making. 5 per session. For more
information visit www.signicantseams.
org.uk.
Acting Bugs
Fridays, 9.5011.30am
The Peterhouse Centre, 122 Forest Rise,
E17 3PW
Acting Bugs and Diddy Bugs are interactive
drama groups for children aged three to
four years and 18 months to three years,
led by local TV actress and mum, Sam
Seager, and childrens author Shirani
Bolle. The sessions introduce pre-school
children to drama in a fun and playful
way, inspiring young imaginations through
storytelling, movement, music, puppets
and bubbles. The sessions will get little
ones imaginations buzzing, help develop
focus and build condence. Parents
stay with children through the session.
Numbers strictly limited, so please email
to book your free taster session. Email
[email protected] or visit www.
actingbugs.co.uk.
Toddler Group
Every Thursday and Friday, 9.30
11.30am
The Limes Community and Childrens
Centre, 6 Somers Road, E17 6RX
A vibrant and interactive session with songs
and story time, sensory room, adventure
playground and soft play area. Its fun for
everyone! Entry costs 2.50 for members
and 50p per sibling. One year membership
is 5. First session free to new members.
Term time only. For more information
phone 020 8509 8985.
Sensory Playtime
Every Tuesday 9.30am11.30am
The Limes Community and Childrens
Centre, 6 Somers Road, E17 6RX
A unique toddler group for children with
special educational needs. Join us and
gain support from other parents, access
our specialist equipment and let your
children play in a supported environment
with our experienced play co-ordinators.
Entry is free for members, siblings are also
welcome. One year membership is 5.
For more information phone 020 8509
8985.
Community
Ward Forums
Cann Hall and Cathall
Tuesday 14 October, 7.309.30pm
Epicentre, 41 West Street, Leytonstone,
E11 4LJ
Hatch Lane and Hale
End and Higham Park
Monday 20 October, 79pm
Thorpe Hall Primary School, Hale End Road,
Walthamstow, E17 4DP
Leytonstone
Wednesday 22 October, 79pm
St. Johns Church Hall, 825 High Road,
Leytonstone, E11 1HH
Chingford Green and
Endlebury
Monday 27 October, 79pm
Chingford Assembly Hall, Station Road,
Chingford, E4 7EN
Community Ward Forums are held
in all 20 wards of the borough. Each
forum meets at least three times a
year. For more information visit www.
walthamforest.gov.uk/community-
ward-forums.
Council
Meetings
Monday 6 October
Gambling Act Sub Committee, 7pm
Tuesday 7 October
Cabinet, 2pm
Planning Committee, 7pm
Wednesday 8 October
Pension Fund Committee
Tuesday 14 October
Budget Scrutiny Committee
Thursday 16 October
Council
All meetings are held at Waltham Forest
Town Hall and start at 7.30pm unless
stated otherwise.
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5 November
Music from the movies
Wednesday 5 November
6.30pm 8.30pm
Gates close 7.45pm
show starts 8pm
Celebrate Bonfire Night at our fantastic fireworks
display choreographed to Music from the movies.
Watch a dazzling display light up the skies of Waltham
Forest while you listen to your favourite theme tunes.
A wide range of tasty food and drink will also be
available to purchase.
Chestnuts field, Waltham Forest Town Hall Complex
Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JF
Entry via gates at Forest Road, Farnan Avenue
and Spruce Hills Road.

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Friday 31 October 2014
Doors open 6.30pm Entertainment starts 7pm
Walthamstow Assembly Hall, Town Hall Complex
Forest Road, Walthamstow E17 4JD
Diwali
Celebration 2014
To celebrate Diwali we have organised a
free event for Waltham Forest residents
at Walthamstow Assembly Hall.
Join us with family and friends for an
evening of music and entertainment,
including a short reworks display and
hot food on sale.
Tickets are available on a rst come, rst served basis
from all libraries in Waltham Forest and the main reception
at Waltham Forest Town Hall. There is a maximum of ve
tickets per household and you will need to show proof of
residency for tickets.
020 8496 3000
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/get-together
facebook.com/walthamforestcouncil
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Dates, times and information may be subject to change or cancellation.
Greater freedom
for disabled people
n Shopmobility helps people with limited mobility
to get out and about
n Volunteer-run charity is celebrating its 15th
anniversary in Waltham Forest
Shopmobility users enjoyed a day trip to Kew Gardens, organised by the charity
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More info
If you would like to nd out
more about Shopmobility and
whether you could benet from
its services or if you would like
to volunteer with the charity
phone 020 8520 3366 or email
[email protected].
Alternatively, you can visit www.
shopmobilitywalthamforest.org.
Fun for
Seniors
Older residents are welcome to pop along
to a new fun and friendly group meeting
weekly in Walthamstow. Fun for Seniors
takes place on Thursday afternoons,
2-4pm at Harmony Hall (10 Truro Road,
E17 7BY). Each week the group will have
a talk from a guest speaker and a game
of bingo. It costs just 1 to attend; which
includes tea, coffee and biscuits.
For more information phone Tommy
Anderson on 07506 733 392.
In brief
Tea Dance
Older residents can show off their twinkle
toes and fancy footwork at a new Tea
Dance taking place every month in Leyton.
Entrance to the dance, which takes place
within the regal grandeur of the Great Hall
(1 Adelaide Road, E10 5NN) costs 5 per
person. The next event will take place on
Tuesday 9 December from 1 to 4pm, and
then on the rst Tuesday of every month
from Tuesday 6 January 2015. No booking
is needed, but places are allocated on a
rst come, rst served basis and will be
limited, so please arrive early to avoid
disappointment.
For more information phone the
Community Engagement team on
020 8496 3000.
Dementia
Friends
With dementia now affecting more people
than ever, Alzheimers Society Waltham
Forest is calling on people to help raise
awareness of the condition and make the
borough more dementia friendly. Working
in partnership with local organisations,
the charity needs volunteers to become
a dementia friend or even a dementia
champion to help dispel some of the
misconceptions about the disease and
encourage more people to think about
how it affects people and their families.
To get involved, all people have to do is
become a Dementia Friend; someone
who attends an information session and
commits to an action that will make the
lives of people living with dementia a
little bit better. People of any age can
be a Dementia Friend and every action
counts from helping someone to nd
the right bus to spreading the word about
dementia on social media. Or you can
become a Dementia Champion. These
are trained volunteers who encourage
their family, friends, colleagues and local
community to understand a little bit more
about dementia, what its like to live with
dementia and then turn that understanding
into action.
For more information visit www.
dementiafriends.org.uk or email
[email protected].
Many of us would not think
twice about popping out to the
shops to pick up the morning
paper or buy food for dinner.
But for residents with limited
mobility, the task is not such a
simple one.
This is where Shopmobility
comes in.
Through the scheme, residents
with mobility problems young
or old can borrow a manual
or powered wheelchair or a
powered scooter to help them go
shopping, make the most of leisure
facilities or socialise. There are
also volunteer helpers available to
support customers.
The service is available to
anyone who needs help getting
around they do not need to be
registered as disabled to be able
to use it.
Shopmobility Waltham Forest,
which is based in The Mall in
Walthamstow (45 Selbourne
Walk, E17 7JR), has been helping
people with limited mobility visit
the boroughs town centres and
cultural attractions since 1999.
Over its 15 years the service has
grown and it offers a much wider
range of services than many
people take for granted.
Its enormously rewarding being
able to provide customers with
means to lead more independent
lives and for many enable them
to have that social contact that is
this year it was extending funding
for the charitys Scootability service
until 2017. This service loans
out mobility scooters for people
to keep at their home, typically
for a week at a time. In addition
to training people how to use
the scooter, the charity can also
help provide things like ramps for
residents to use at their homes
giving them greater independence.
Shopmobility also offers the
short-term loan of wheelchairs
and portable mobility scooters
a service that has been used
by residents going on holiday or
hosting visitors at home.
Shopping trips to Walthamstow
are organised most Tuesdays and
Thursdays and the Dial-a-Ride
transport service is used to collect
people from their homes and
take them to their hired mobility
scooter or wheelchair and/or
volunteer helper. Other activities
include bingo, lunches at local
pubs and restaurants, gentle
exercise classes, a craft club and a
chiropody clinic.
Sheila said: We have a fantastic
community here in Waltham Forest
and we are committed to making
sure that those members who
do have difculty getting out and
about do not miss out on anything.
Shopmobility is proud of how
far its come over the past 15 years
and we certainly hope that the next
15 are just as successful.
Shopmobilitys premises at
Selborne Walk are provided
by The Mall PLC and it has
received nancial assistance from
Walthamstow and Chingford
Almshouse Charity. Shopmobility
charges a small fee for its services
for example a longer-term home
loan of mobility scooter costs
3.50 per week.
We want to make sure that residents
with mobility problems are given help
to make the kind of trips that many
people take for granted.
Shopmobility schemes in other
areas.
More than 2,000 local people
have joined Shopmobility and
about 150 residents use its
services every week.
The charity is run entirely by
volunteers. Walthamstow resident
Sheila Gadson is one of its senior
members. She said: We want
to make sure that residents with
mobility problems are given help to
make the kind of trips that many
so important in our daily routines.
Like many charities we do
rely on things like donations,
volunteers and support from other
local groups and organisations
to carry on the work we do. We
would certainly encourage anyone
who would like to nd out more
about helping Shopmobility to get
in touch.
Waltham Forest Council, in
conjunction with Transport for
London (TfL), announced earlier
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Advertising
Leytonstone
Leytonstone Library
Improvement
works beginning!
The library will be closed from
Monday 20 October 2014 until September 2015
We are investing in the library to:
Modernise the space
Create exible spaces to accommodate
a wide range of activities and events
Upgrade the ICT and provide faster
internet access with high-quality printing
and photocopying facilities
Provide a comprehensive range of
childrens, teenage and adult book
stock which meets local needs
Alternative library:
During the work at Leytonstone Library your
nearest alternative library will be the Leyton
Library Plus, High Road, Leyton E10 5QH.
MondayFriday 9am7pm,
Saturday 9am6pm and Sunday
12pm4pm.
For more information please visit
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/libraries
or call 020 8496 3000
Or visit the Harrow Green Community
Library run by volunteers at the Epicentre,
41West Street E11 4LJ.
Saturday 11am2pm,
Monday 11am4pm
and Thursday 3pm7.30pm see
http://harrowgreenlibrary.wordpress.com/
www.walthamforest.gov.uk
Issue 124 I 6 October 2014
Better Place
Leytonstone Library
to be transformed
n Library refurbishment will provide better facilities and access to more
Council services
n Leytonstone Library Plus is planned to reopen in September 2015
Works to transform Leytonstone
Library into a fantastic new
Library Plus branch will begin in
November, with the building set
to close to residents on Monday
20 October.
The refurbished library will boast
modern IT facilities with superfast
access to the internet, and free wi-,
along with a new childrens library
that includes new shelving and a
storytelling area. There will also be
an improved adult section and a
dedicated space for teenagers, with
books for young adults, a study area
and computers. New books will also
be bought to meet local demand.
More services
As well as creating better facilities,
the new Library Plus will offer
easier access to a range of Council
services. Residents will be able to
pay Council Tax, make pre-booked
appointments to register a birth,
receive advice about benets and
local services and much more.
Because English Heritage has
designated Leytonstone Library as a
Grade II* listed building, the original
listed features such as the terrazzo,
timber panelling, bookcases and
signicant original furniture will be
retained, and there will be no major
alterations made to the external
fabric of the building.
The ground oor will be opened
up to offer a exible cultural and ICT
space which will feature regularly
changing local art exhibitions, as
well as offering the opportunity to
access free wi- and use PCs for
research and study.
The upstairs foyer area will feature
display cabinets, information leaets
about a range of services available
to residents and self-service kiosks
where you can check out or return
books, pay nes for overdue books
and use self-service PCs to pay
Council Tax or apply for parking
permits and housing benet.
A new, improved childrens library
will feature a fun crawl-through
tunnel and white and lime furniture
as used at Leyton Library Plus.
Additional shelving, featuring
quotes from celebrated authors and
literary works, will also be installed
in the adult library and the layout
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An artists impression of part of the new-look adult library
Women of
the Year
Waltham Forest residents Leyla Hussein
and Nimco Ali, who co-founded not-for-
prot organisation Daughters of Eve, have
been named as Red magazines Women of
Year in the community and charity sector.
Daughters of Eve was founded in 2010
to help protect the rights of girls living in
communities that practise female genital
mutilation (FGM). The pair, alongside fellow
resident and anti-FGM campaigner, Hibo
Wardere, were also invited to speak at
Julys Girl Summit, the UKs rst anti-FGM
conference. Home Secretary Theresa May
announced the creation of a 1.4million
National FGM Prevention Programme,
better policing and anonymity for victims.
For more information on Daughters
of Eve visit www.dofeve.org. Free
internet access is available at all
libraries in the borough.
In brief
simplied. New signage throughout
the library will make it quick and
easy to nd the books, reference
materials or IT facilities that you are
looking for.
A special teenage study area will
include a range of new learning
materials, new ICT equipment, white
furniture and tables to study alone or
with classmates.
Nearby facilities
Leytonstone Library will be closed
to the public while the refurbishment
works take place and is expected to
re-open in September 2015. During
this period residents can explore two
other library facilities available nearby.
Leyton Library Plus (High Road
Leyton, E10 5QH), which was fully
refurbished this year, is just over a
mile away so why not take a brisk
walk or a short bus ride and see the
fantastic facilities on offer.
It is open on weekdays from 9am
to 7pm, on Saturdays from 9am to
6pm, and on Sundays from 12noon
to 4pm.
Also nearby is The Harrow Green
Community Library (The Epicentre,
41 West Street, E11 4LJ) which is
run by a dedicated group of local
volunteers. It is open on Mondays
from 11am to 4pm, on Thursdays
from 3 to 7.30pm and on Saturdays
from 11am to 2pm.
Both sites offer a mixture of adult
and childrens books.
Leytonstone Library Plus will
reopen with a special celebration
event in September 2015. Keep an
eye out for more information about
how the works are progressing. A
slideshow about the improvement
works and architects impressions
are also available to view on the
Council website.
More info
For more information about Library
Plus and the works taking place
at Leytonstone Library please
visit www.walthamforest.gov.
uk/libraries or phone the Library
Development team on 020 8496
3000. For more information on
Harrow Green Community Library
visit www.harrowgreenlibrary.
wordpress.com or phone 07460
800 229.
Pop-up shop
A new array of businesses are taking
up residence at the pop-up shop in Hoe
Street, Walthamstow, with a dozen new
start-ups lined up to show off their wares
through until the end of May 2015.
The pop-up shop initiative gives residents
the opportunity to pitch an idea for a
business and apply for temporary rent-
free space in a town centre location
giving them the chance to see how viable
the idea proves to be.
An independent bookshop, a orist
and gift shop, a vinyl record shop, a
renovated and recycled furniture shop
and a vintage fashion outlet have all
successfully applied to use the space.
SPACE a Board Game Community Cafe,
with regular events suitable for adults
and families, will be the next outlet to
open its doors between Tuesday 7 and
Sunday 26 October.
The Council is also considering
applications from prospective business
owners who would like to occupy a
pop-up shop unit at 76 Old Church Road,
Chingford, so if youve got a good idea get
in touch.
For more information about the
businesses that will be featuring at
the Hoe Street shop or to apply for
a slot at the Old Church Road unit,
visit www.walthamforest.gov.uk/
loveyourhighstreet. Free internet
access is available at all libraries in
the borough.
The Hoe Street pop-up shop in
Walthamstow
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Materials
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Jobseekers
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Business and Work Skills
QRI5634-3RN Assertiveness skills Wed 08/10/2014 9.30am 1 5.5 QR 80.00 80.00 0.00 0.00 80.00
QRI5635-3RN Dealing with dissatised/angry customers Wed 15/10/2014 9.30am 1 5.5 QR 80.00 80.00 0.00 0.00 80.00
QRI5637-3RN Time management Wed 22/10/2014 9.30am 1 5.5 QR 80.00 80.00 0.00 0.00 80.00
LLI4944-6RA Exploring your business and enterprise ideas Sat 25/10/2014 9.30am 1 6 LL 60.00 60.00 0.00 15.00 FREE
QRI5638-3RN Professional presentation skills/speaking in public Wed 05/11/2014 9.30am 1 5.5 QR 80.00 80.00 0.00 0.00 80.00
QRI5639-3RN Effective report writing skills Wed 12/11/2014 9.30am 1 5.5 QR 80.00 80.00 0.00 0.00 80.00
LLI4920-6RA Planning for your business Sat 15/11/2014 9.30am 1 6 LL 60.00 60.00 0.00 15.00 FREE
QRI5640-3RN Introduction to conict resolution Wed 19/11/2014 9.30am 1 5.5 QR 80.00 80.00 0.00 0.00 80.00
LLI4927-6RA Money management for your business Sat 29/11/2014 9.30am 1 6 LL 60.00 60.00 0.00 15.00 FREE
QRI5641-3RN Improving your notes and minute taking Wed 10/12/2014 9.30am 1 5.5 QR 80.00 80.00 0.00 0.00 80.00
QRI4907-3RA Bookkeeping and accounts level 2 award Wed 21/01/2015 7pm 10 2.5 QR 250.00 250.00 0.00 30.00 FREE
RSI4911-4RA Bookkeeping and accounts level 1 award Thu 22/01/2015 7.30pm 10 2 RS 200.00 200.00 0.00 30.00 FREE
QRI4913-3RA Bookkeeping and accounts level 1 award Wed 22/04/2015 7.30pm 11 2 QR 200.00 200.00 0.00 30.00 FREE
Computers and ICT
HHK5265-4RA Computers computers and mobile devices Thu 09/10/2014 9.30am 18 2.5 HH 135.00 45.00 5.00 30.00 FREE
LLK5200-4R1 Computers Photoshop intermediate Thu 09/10/2014 6.45pm 9 2.5 LL 108.00 32.40 5.00 0.00 32.40
QRK5626-2RNW PowerPoint introductory/intermediate Tue 14/10/2014 9.30am 1 5.5 QR 80.00 80.00 0.00 0.00 80.00
QRK5198-6R1 Using your digital camera Sat 18/10/2014 9.45am 4 2.5 QR 50.00 15.00 5.00 0.00 15.00
LLK5253-5R1 Computers web design using Dreamweaver Mon 20/10/2014 10am 8 2.5 LL 100.00 30.00 5.00 0.00 30.00
QRK5627-2RNW Word for windows mail merge and tables Tue 21/10/2014 9.30am 1 5.5 QR 80.00 80.00 0.00 0.00 80.00
QRK5269-8RA Computers start-IT Mon 03/11/2014 4pm 13 2.5 QR 144.00 48.00 5.00 30.00 FREE
QRK5616-2RNW Excel intermediate Tue 04/11/2014 1.30pm 1 3 QR 44.00 44.00 0.00 0.00 44.00
QRK5615-2RNW Excel introductory Tue 04/11/2014 9.30am 1 3 QR 44.00 44.00 0.00 0.00 44.00
QRK5093-1R1 Using your digital camera improvers Mon 10/11/2014 10am 5 2 QR 50.00 15.00 5.00 0.00 15.00
QRK5642-2RNW MS Visio introductory Tue 11/11/2014 9.30am 1 5 QR 75.00 75.00 0.00 0.00 75.00
LLK5228-8RA Computer skills for work ITQ level 1 Tue 18/11/2014 9.30am 16 3 LL 237.60 71.28 5.00 65.00 FREE
QRK5629-2RNW MS publisher introductory/intermediate Tue 18/11/2014 9.30am 1 5 QR 75.00 75.00 0.00 0.00 75.00
QRK5621-2RNW Word for windows advanced Tue 25/11/2014 9.30am 1 5.5 QR 80.00 80.00 0.00 0.00 80.00
QRK5620-3RNW MS project introductory Wed 03/12/2014 9.30am 1 5.5 QR 80.00 80.00 0.00 0.00 80.00
QRK5612-2RNW Excel advanced Tue 16/12/2014 9.30am 1 5.5 QR 80.00 80.00 0.00 0.00 80.00
MCK5247-8RA Computer skills for work ITQ level 1 intensive Wed 21/01/2015 9.30am 8 3 MC 237.60 71.28 5.00 65.00 FREE
LLK5205-6RA Computer skills for work ITQ level 2 Sat 28/02/2015 9.30am 20 6 LL 307.20 92.16 5.00 78.00 FREE
First aid, health and safety, social care
QRT5653-4RNW Paediatric rst aid Thu 09/10/2014 9.30am 2 6 QR 100.00 100.00 0.00 10.00 100.00
RST5643-4RNW Paediatric rst aid Thu 09/10/2014 7pm 6 2 RS 100.00 100.00 0.00 10.00 100.00
LLJ5122-4RA Mental health awareness level 1 Thu 06/11/2014 6.30pm 5 3 LL 60.00 18.00 0.00 22.00 FREE
RSH5644-4RNW Food safety level 2 Thu 27/11/2014 6.30pm 2 3 RS 80.00 80.00 0.00 8.50 80.00
QRT5664-4RNW Fire safety re marshal Thu 04/12/2014 9.30am 1 3 QR 44.00 44.00 0.00 0.00 44.00
QRH5671-2RNW Food safety level 2 Tue 09/12/2014 9.30am 1 6 QR 80.00 80.00 0.00 8.50 80.00
QRT5652-4RNW Emergency rst aid Thu 11/12/2014 9.30am 1 6 QR 80.00 80.00 0.00 8.50 80.00
QRJ4980-2RA Playwork level 2 Tue 20/01/2015 9.30am 20 3 QR 204.00 61.20 0.00 84.00 FREE
LLJ4998-5RA Award in parenting level 1 Fri 23/01/2015 9.30am 13 3 LL 114.00 34.20 0.00 24.00 FREE
LLH5016-6RA Food safety in catering for jobseekers level 2 Sat 08/11/2014 9.30am 1 6 LL 24.00 7.20 0.00 30.00 24.00
Creative writing
RST4909-4R1 Creative writing developing a plot/character Thu 13/11/2014 7pm 5 2 RS 50.00 15.00 0.00 0.00 15.00
RST5100-4R1 Creative writing script writing Thu 22/01/2015 7pm 5 2 RS 50.00 15.00 0.00 24.00 15.00
Health and beauty and complementary therapies
LLH5023-3R1 Facial skin care introduction Wed 08/10/2014 9.30am 1 5 LL 25.00 7.50 0.00 0.00 7.50
LLH5024-3R1 Nail art introduction Wed 15/10/2014 9.30am 1 5 LL 25.00 7.50 0.00 0.00 7.50
RSH5021-2R1 Reiki stage 2 Tue 18/11/2014 6.30pm 4 3 RS 60.00 18.00 0.00 0.00 18.00
Art, crafts, oristry and gardening
LLP4861-6R1 Pottery introduction to pottery techniques Sat 11/10/2014 9.30am 2 5 LL 50.00 15.00 5.00 0.00 15.00
HNP5819-2RA Gardening level 1 practical gardening skills Tue 14/10/2014 10am 6 5 HN 114.00 34.20 0.00 0.00 FREE
LLP4946-5R1 Pottery decorating and glazing Fri 07/11/2014 1pm 5 3 LL 75.00 22.50 10.00 0.00 22.50
LLP5057-6R1 Guitar beginners next step Sat 08/11/2014 10am 1 5 LL 25.00 7.50 0.00 0.00 7.50
QRP4976-6RA Interiors French polishing level 1 Sat 08/11/2014 9.30am 5 6 QR 114.00 34.20 0.00 35.00 FREE
QRP4875-8R1 Craft make a felt bag Sat/Sun 15/11/2014 9.30am 1 5 QR 50.00 15.00 0.00 0.00 15.00
LLP4862-6R1 Pottery basic pottery Sat 15/11/2014 9.30am 2 5 LL 50.00 15.00 5.00 0.00 15.00
QRP4949-6R1 Craft felt making make a felt scarf Sat 22/11/2014 9.30am 1 6 QR 30.00 9.00 0.00 0.00 9.00
QRP4948-6R1 Cake decoration ideas for festive cakes Sat 06/12/2014 10am 1 6 QR 30.00 9.00 7.00 0.00 9.00
LLP5059-6R1 Guitar playing on Sat 06/12/2014 10am 1 5 LL 25.00 7.50 0.00 0.00 7.50
QRP4866-6R1 Floristry Christmas arrangements Sat 13/12/2014 9.30am 1 5 QR 25.00 7.50 0.00 0.00 7.50
FREE Family learning courses
Course code Course title Day Start date Time Weeks Hrs/
week
Venue
QRN4991-4R4 Parenting Thu 13/11/2014 12.30pm 5 2 LL
RSN5004-4R4 Family baking* Thu 20/11/2014 6.45pm 3 2 RS
QRN4992-5R4 Parenting Fri 16/01/2015 10am 5 2 QR
Main centres
Venue
LL Leytonstone Learning Link, 23-25 North Birkbeck Road, Leytonstone, E11 4JF. Tel: 020 8496 1061
LN Leyton Neighbourhood Learning Centre, 3 The Square, High Road Leyton, Leyton, E10 5NR. Tel: 020 8496 1131
QR Queens Road Learning Centre, 97 Queens Road, Walthamstow, E17 8QR. Tel: 020 8496 2974
Community venues
Venue
HH Harmony Hall, Truro Road, Walthamstow, E17 7BY
HN Hawkwood Plant Nursery, 115 Hawkwood Crescent, Chingford, E4 7UH
MC South Chingford Methodist Church, 3 New Road, E4 9EU
RS Rush Croft Foundation, 57 Rushcroft Road, E4 8SG
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Our parenting courses give you the opportunity
to think about how you communicate with your
children and how you can support them to
become responsible adults. Parents who have
attended these courses have told us that they
have seen a signicant change for the better
in their childrens behaviour. These courses are
suitable for all parents, including prospective
parents.
*Family baking is free for children over four years
of age, parents and carers. No unaccompanied
children. No unaccompanied adults! If you wish to
take part you must enrol on the course in advance.
The person who enrols must be the person who
attends. Maximum two children per participating
adult. Please bring a bag to take your work home
with you. There is a small 5 charge to cover the
cost of the materials used.
Note: All information is
correct at the time of print.
Sometimes course details,
fees, dates or times have
to change for reasons
that Waltham Forest Adult
Learning Service has no
control over. Our staff
will be able to conrm all
details for you when you
book your course.
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Business and Work Skills
QRI5634-3RN Assertiveness skills Wed 08/10/2014 9.30am 1 5.5 QR 80.00 80.00 0.00 0.00 80.00
QRI5635-3RN Dealing with dissatised/angry customers Wed 15/10/2014 9.30am 1 5.5 QR 80.00 80.00 0.00 0.00 80.00
QRI5637-3RN Time management Wed 22/10/2014 9.30am 1 5.5 QR 80.00 80.00 0.00 0.00 80.00
LLI4944-6RA Exploring your business and enterprise ideas Sat 25/10/2014 9.30am 1 6 LL 60.00 60.00 0.00 15.00 FREE
QRI5638-3RN Professional presentation skills/speaking in public Wed 05/11/2014 9.30am 1 5.5 QR 80.00 80.00 0.00 0.00 80.00
QRI5639-3RN Effective report writing skills Wed 12/11/2014 9.30am 1 5.5 QR 80.00 80.00 0.00 0.00 80.00
LLI4920-6RA Planning for your business Sat 15/11/2014 9.30am 1 6 LL 60.00 60.00 0.00 15.00 FREE
QRI5640-3RN Introduction to conict resolution Wed 19/11/2014 9.30am 1 5.5 QR 80.00 80.00 0.00 0.00 80.00
LLI4927-6RA Money management for your business Sat 29/11/2014 9.30am 1 6 LL 60.00 60.00 0.00 15.00 FREE
QRI5641-3RN Improving your notes and minute taking Wed 10/12/2014 9.30am 1 5.5 QR 80.00 80.00 0.00 0.00 80.00
QRI4907-3RA Bookkeeping and accounts level 2 award Wed 21/01/2015 7pm 10 2.5 QR 250.00 250.00 0.00 30.00 FREE
RSI4911-4RA Bookkeeping and accounts level 1 award Thu 22/01/2015 7.30pm 10 2 RS 200.00 200.00 0.00 30.00 FREE
QRI4913-3RA Bookkeeping and accounts level 1 award Wed 22/04/2015 7.30pm 11 2 QR 200.00 200.00 0.00 30.00 FREE
Computers and ICT
HHK5265-4RA Computers computers and mobile devices Thu 09/10/2014 9.30am 18 2.5 HH 135.00 45.00 5.00 30.00 FREE
LLK5200-4R1 Computers Photoshop intermediate Thu 09/10/2014 6.45pm 9 2.5 LL 108.00 32.40 5.00 0.00 32.40
QRK5626-2RNW PowerPoint introductory/intermediate Tue 14/10/2014 9.30am 1 5.5 QR 80.00 80.00 0.00 0.00 80.00
QRK5198-6R1 Using your digital camera Sat 18/10/2014 9.45am 4 2.5 QR 50.00 15.00 5.00 0.00 15.00
LLK5253-5R1 Computers web design using Dreamweaver Mon 20/10/2014 10am 8 2.5 LL 100.00 30.00 5.00 0.00 30.00
QRK5627-2RNW Word for windows mail merge and tables Tue 21/10/2014 9.30am 1 5.5 QR 80.00 80.00 0.00 0.00 80.00
QRK5269-8RA Computers start-IT Mon 03/11/2014 4pm 13 2.5 QR 144.00 48.00 5.00 30.00 FREE
QRK5616-2RNW Excel intermediate Tue 04/11/2014 1.30pm 1 3 QR 44.00 44.00 0.00 0.00 44.00
QRK5615-2RNW Excel introductory Tue 04/11/2014 9.30am 1 3 QR 44.00 44.00 0.00 0.00 44.00
QRK5093-1R1 Using your digital camera improvers Mon 10/11/2014 10am 5 2 QR 50.00 15.00 5.00 0.00 15.00
QRK5642-2RNW MS Visio introductory Tue 11/11/2014 9.30am 1 5 QR 75.00 75.00 0.00 0.00 75.00
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Highways
18
Public notices
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM
FOREST
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
SECTIONS 6, 45 and 23 HIGHWAYS
ACT 1980 SECTIONS 90A AND 90C
PALMERSTON ROAD CORRIDOR
PROPOSED INTRODUCTION OF RAISED
ZEBRA CROSSINGS, TRAFFIC CALMING
AND MINOR PARKING AND WAITING
AND LOADING AMENDMENTS
THE WALTHAM FOREST (HOE STREET
CPZ) (PARKING PLACES) (AMENDMENT
NO. *) TRAFFIC ORDER 2014
THE WALTHAM FOREST (WAITING AND
LOADING RESTRICTION) (AMENDMENT
NO. *) ORDER 2014
THE WALTHAM FOREST (PRESCRIBED
ROUTES) (NO. *) TRAFFIC ORDER 2014
THE WALTHAM FOREST (CASHLESS
PARKING PLACES) (AMENDMENT NO. *)
TRAFFIC ORDER 2014 (T24)
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
Council of the London Borough of Waltham
Forest (the Council) under section 23 of
the Road Trafc Regulation Act 1984,
Sections 90A and 90C of the Highways
Act 1980 and the Highways (Road Humps)
Regulations 1999 proposes to:-
(a) convert an existing zebra pedestrian
crossing to a raised zebra pedestrian
crossing in Palmerston Road outside Nos.
120 and 122; and
(b) provide a new raised zebra
pedestrian crossing in Palmerston
Road, so that the centre of the crossing
is situated 8.5 metres west of the western
kerb-line of Northcote Road. Associated
zig-zag markings, on which vehicles would
be prohibited from stopping at all times, will
be placed on the carriageway either side of
the crossing (extending up to a maximum
of 17 metres westwards and eastwards to
the junction of Northcote Road).
The elevated section of the zebra
pedestrian crossings will extend across the
full width of the carriageway with sinusoidal
ramps measuring 2 metres in length with a
plateau 6 metres in length on the crossing.
2. FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that the
Council proposes to make the above-
mentioned Orders under sections 6, 45
and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to
the Road Trafc Regulation Act 1984, as
amended and the GLC General Powers
Act 1974. The general effect of the Orders
to coincide with new bus stop, Zebra and
cycle improvements would be to :-
(a) exempt pedal cycles from the following
one-way roads and allow the following
movements: Elmsdale Road and Somers
Road north-eastbound, between their
junctions with Palmerston Road and
Erskine Road; and
(b) on Palmerston Road E17, to reduce
approximately 8.6 metres of shared-use
part footway parking space outside Nos.
182 and 180 (and extend the existing
double yellow lines and loading restrictions
outside the Lord Palmerston public house
by the same distance to accommodate
a relocated bus stop) and reduce
approximately 7.3 metres of 12-hour free
part-footway parking space and existing
single yellow line waiting restriction
between No. 79 and 83 (to accommodate
the extension of an existing bus stop); and
(c) provide a HS permit and short-term
cashless (pay by phone) parking place
(shared-use) operating between 8 a.m.
and 6.30 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays in
Canning Road and a cashless parking
place in Melbourne Road and Walpole
Road both operating between 10 a.m. and
4 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays, all within the
Hoe Street CPZ section of these roads;
Nb. The cashless parking places mentioned
in (c) above would operate with 15 minutes
free parking, or paid-for parking with a
maximum stay of 2 hours and no return
within 2 hours (the charges for cashless
parking (pay by phone) are 80 pence for 30
minutes, 1.30 per hour, 2.00 for 1hr and
30 minutes and 2.60 for 2 hours).
3. FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that the
Council, in accordance with Sections 90A
and 90C of the Highways Act 1980 and the
Highways (Road Humps) Regulations 1999,
proposes to introduce entry treatments at
the following locations:
(a) Canning Road E17, Melbourne
Road E17, Northcote Road and Walpole
Road E17, at their respective junctions
with Palmerston Road with ramps
measuring 1.2 metres in length;
(b) Somers Road E17, north of its
respective junction with Palmerston Road
with ramps measuring 1.2 metres in
length.
The entry treatments with sinusoidal ramps
would be elevated sections of carriageway
approximately 100 millimetres (+/- 5mm)
higher than the surrounding carriageway,
extending across the full width of the
carriageway measuring between 7 and 9
metres in length, including the gradients.
4. Plans of the proposed measures can
be inspected during normal ofce hours
on Mondays to Fridays inclusive until
a period of 21 days from the date on
which this Notice is published, at (a) The
Information Desk, Town Hall, Forest Road,
Walthamstow, E17; and (b) The Reception
Desk, The London Borough of Waltham
Forest, Low Hall, Argall Avenue, London,
E10 7AS.
5. Any person desiring to object to
the proposals or to make any other
representation should send a statement
in writing of either their objection and the
grounds thereof or of their representation to
Trafc Orders, Engineering Design, Low Hall,
Argall Avenue, London, E10 7AS quoting
reference T24 by the end of a period of 21
days from the date on which this Notice is
published. All objections must specify the
grounds on which they are made.
For more information please telephone
020 8496 3000 quoting reference Trafc
Orders T24
Dated 6th October 2014
Mr. K. Valavan, Head of Highways and
Infrastructure, Public Realm, Low Hall,
Argall Avenue, London, E10 7AS
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM
FOREST
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
SECTION 14(1)
THE WALTHAM FOREST (VARIOUS
ROADS, WALTHAMSTOW AREA
E17) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF
TRAFFIC, RESTRICTION ON WAITING
AND LOADING AND SUSPENSION OF
ONE-WAY WORKING) (NO. 3) ORDER
2014
TT47(b)
1. The Council of the London Borough of
Waltham Forest HEREBY GIVES NOTICE
that it intends to make an Order to enable
construction works to be carried out in a
safe and efcient manner in certain roads,
the general effect of which would be,
only at such times and to such extent
as regulatory signs are displayed to
temporarily prohibit trafc (except works
vehicles), restrict waiting and loading
by vehicles (except works vehicles) and
temporarily suspend one-way operation in
certain roads.
2. Whilst the works are being carried
out, no person shall:
(a) cause or permit any vehicle to wait
or load for any purpose, at any time, in
Palmerston Road E17 (section between
its junctions with Mission Grove and
Forest Road); or
(b) cause or permit any vehicle to enter or
proceed for any purpose, at any time, on
Palmerston Road E17 within 40 metres
of its junction with any road adjoining
Palmerston Road E17 (section between
its junction with Mission Grove and Forest
Road); and
(c) cause or permit any vehicle to enter,
proceed wait or load for any purpose, at
any time in any road, adjoining Palmerston
Road E17 (section between its junctions
with Mission Grove and Forest Road)
within 40 metres of its respective junction
with Palmerston Road E17.
3. Whilst the works are being carried
out the one-way operation for trafc is
temporarily suspended in Coleridge Road
E17, Elmsdale Road E17, Gainsford Road
E17, Manseld Road E17 and Somers
Road E17.
4. Whilst the prohibitions referred to
in paragraph 2 above remain in force,
alternative routes for trafc would be
indicated by trafc signs.
5. Vehicles waiting or loading in
disregard of this Order would be removed.
6. The restrictions mentioned above
would not apply in relation to any vehicle
being used -
(a) in connection with the said works; or
(b) for ambulance, re brigade or police
purposes in an emergency.
7. The Order would come into operation
on 20th October 2014 and would
be valid for a maximum period of 18
months or until the works are completed,
whichever is the sooner.
NOTE: These works would not be carried
out simultaneously in all roads but in a
sequence as directed by the Council.
Leaets would be distributed and signage
placed in advance of any works in the
above mentioned roads which would give
more specic details on the exact dates of
the prohibitions, effects of any temporary
trafc management and diversion routes
as necessary.
Dated 6th October 2014
Mr. K. Valavan, Head of Highways and
Infrastructure, Public Realm, Low
Hall, Argall Avenue, London, E10 7AS
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM
FOREST
ESSENTIAL USER PERMIT
HOLDER EXCLUSION ZONES AND
RETROSPECTIVE INCLUSION OF
PARKING EXEMPTION FOR ESSENTIAL
USER PERMIT HOLDERS (OFF STREET)
AND HOURS OF OPERATION (FREE
SHORT STAY)
The Waltham Forest (Parking Places)
(Amendment No. 2) Order 2014
The Waltham Forest (Free Parking
Places) (Short Stay) (Amendment No.
17) Order 2014
The Waltham Forest (Cashless Parking
Places) (Amendment No. 9) Order 2014
The Waltham Forest (Off-Street
Parking Places) (Amendment No. 5)
Order 2014
(T13 2014)
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
Council of the London Borough of Waltham
Forest (therein after called the Council)
on 3rd October 2014 made the above-
mentioned Orders under sections 32,
35, 45, 46, 49 and 124 of and Part IV of
Schedule 9 to the Road Trafc Regulation
Act 1984, as amended.
2. The general effect of the Orders will
be to exclude Council workers (either
employed or contracted) issued essential
user permit holders (euph) under the
category ESC-C from parking registered
euph vehicles in various parking places
situated in an exclusion zone (roads and
Council operated car-parks located in close
proximity of Council ofces in or outside of
controlled parking zones).
3. Euph vehicles mentioned in paragraph
2 above will not be permitted to park in off-
street car parks and on-street cashless
pay by phone (free of charge), permit
holders only (during controlled hours) or
free short stay parking places (longer than
the designated free period during hours
of control) located in roads or parts of
road listed on a register maintained by the
Council (the exclusion zones).
4. Existing euph will be notied in writing,
and new essential user permit applicants
informed during the application process of
the current list of roads forming the various
exclusion zones.
5. Advisory signs will be placed at all
parking places located in car parks, roads
or parts of road within the exclusion zones.
6. The Councils Chief Authorising Ofcer
or its authorised agent may, by notice in
writing served on the euph withdraw an
essential users permit for non-compliance
of the above restrictions.
7. The Council also made a retrospective
modication to:
(a) its Off-Street Trafc Order to allow
free parking provision for categories
ES-D, ES-X, ES-H, ES-P, ES-F
and ES-C euph (excluding ES-C euph
in car-parks which are in the exclusion
zone) in designated parking places whilst
on duty (this will bring the Order in line
with arrangements which already exist in
off-street car-parks for these categories of
euph); and
(b) its free short stay parking places parent
Order to add the times of operation for all
free short stay parking places mentioned in
The Waltham Forest (Free Parking Places)
(Short Stay) (Amendment No. 1) Trafc
Order 2013 (there will be no change to the
way these parking places currently operate
on-street).
8. The Council have also added
category ES-X to its existing group of
essential user permits. This category of
essential user permit will be issued under
specic criteria as stated in the Councils
application for such permit.
9. Copies of the Orders, which will come
into operation on 6th October 2014 and
other relevant documents can be inspected
during normal ofce hours on Mondays
to Fridays inclusive until the expiration of
a period of 6 weeks from that date, at: (a)
The Information Desk, Town Hall, Forest
Road, Walthamstow, E17; and (b) Low Hall,
Argall Avenue, London, E10 7AS.
10. Any person desiring to question the
validity of any of the Orders or of any
provision contained therein on the grounds
that it is not within the relevant powers
of the Road Trafc Regulation Act 1984,
or that any of the relevant requirements
thereof or of any relevant regulations made
thereunder has not been complied with
in relation to the Orders may, within six
weeks of the making of the Orders, make
application for the purpose to the High
Court.
Dated 6th October 2014
Mr. K. Valavan, Head of Highways and
Infrastructure, Public Realm, Low Hall,
Argall Avenue, London, E10 7AS
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM
FOREST
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
SECTION 14(1)
THE WALTHAM FOREST (WOOD STREET
(NORTH & SOUTH) CPZ EXTENSION)
(TEMPORARY RESTRICTION ON
WAITING AND LOADING) (NO. 1) ORDER
2014
TT53
1. The Council of the London Borough of
Waltham Forest HEREBY GIVES NOTICE
that it intends to make an Order to enable
construction works to be carried out in a
safe and efcient manner in certain roads,
the general effect of which will be, only at
such times and to such extent as regulatory
signs are displayed, to restrict waiting and
loading by vehicles (except works vehicles)
in certain roads.
2. Whilst the works are being carried out
no person shall cause or permit any vehicle
to wait or load for any purpose, at any time,
in the roads listed in the Schedule to this
Notice.
N.B. These works will not be carried
out simultaneously in all roads but in a
sequence as directed by the Council.
3. Vehicles waiting or loading in disregard
of this Order will be removed.
4. The restrictions mentioned above will
not apply in relation to any vehicle being
used:
(a) in connection with the said works; or
(b) for ambulance, re brigade or police
purposes in an emergency, if the works
allow.
5. The Order would come into operation
on 20th October 2014 and will be valid for
a maximum period of 3 months.
Dated 6th October 2014
Mr. K. Valavan, Head of Highways and
Infrastructure, Public Realm, Low Hall,
Argall Avenue, London, E10 7AS
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LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM
FOREST
TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING
(DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
PROCEDURE) (ENGLAND) ORDER 2010
NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE 13
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
following application for planning
permission has been made to the Council
for which additional publicity is required.
APPL.NO 2014/1909
APPLICANT Mr Sidney Yanney
ADDRESS Car park adjacent to
Wood Street Library, 750 Forest Road,
Walthamstow, E17 4AA
PROPOSAL Construction of 2 buildings
(3 to 4 storey) to provide 22 residential
units. (9x1 bed, 6x 2 bed, 2x3 bed, 2x3
bed mews houses and 3x4 bed mews
houses) Provision of 10 car parking space,
cycle store and refuse collection area.
The application is open to inspection
by the Public at the ofces of the
Development Management, Sycamore
House, Town Hall Complex, Forest Road,
London E17 4JF between the hours of
9.00a.m. 5.00p.m. Monday to Friday.
Any representations relating to the
application should be made in writing to
the Planning Division within 21 days of the
date of this Notice.
Dated 6th October 2014
David Scoureld Development
Management on Behalf of London
Borough of Waltham Forest
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM
FOREST
PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND
CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990
SECTION 67
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
following application affecting a Listed
Building has been made to the Council.
APPL.NO 2014/1981/LB
APPLICANT Mr Stephen Bullen
ADDRESS Higham Villa, 3 High Elms,
Woodford Green, Essex , IG8 0UP
PROPOSAL An application for listed
Planning
building consent Replacement of
windows with 2 georgian style windows
at rear.
The application is open to inspection
by the Public at the ofces of the
Development Management, Sycamore
House, Town Hall Complex, Forest Road,
London E17 4JF between the hours of
9.00a.m. 5.00p.m. Monday to Friday.
Any representations relating to the
application should be made in writing to
the Planning Division within 21 days of the
date of this Notice.
Dated 6th October 2014
David Scoureld Development
Management on Behalf of London
Borough of Waltham Forest
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM
FOREST
PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND
CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990
SECTION 67
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
following application affecting a Listed
Building has been made to the Council.
APPL.NO 2014/1913/LB
APPLICANT Ms Laurence Kauffmann
ADDRESS Waltham Forest Town, Hall
Complex, Forest Road, London, E17 4JF
PROPOSAL An application for listed
building consent. Internal alteration and
refurbishment involving new oor
coverings. Alterations to electrical power
system and data within room 104, 105 &
110, one card readers to be installed to
room 104, 107,108,109,110 (x2) & 119,
upgrading of re alarm system & smoke
detection system to all oors and re door
improvements.
The application is open to inspection
by the Public at the ofces of the
Development Management, Sycamore
House, Town Hall Complex, Forest Road,
London E17 4JF between the hours of
9.00a.m. 5.00p.m. Monday to Friday.
Any representations relating to the
application should be made in writing to
the Planning Division within 21 days of the
date of this Notice.
Dated 6th October 2014
David Scoureld Development
Management on Behalf of London
Borough of Waltham Forest
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM
FOREST
PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND
CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990
SECTION 67
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
following application for a building within
a Conservation Area has been made to
this Authority.
APPL.NO 2014/1932
APPLICANT Mr Gani Morina
ADDRESS 62 Ropers Avenue,
Chingford, E4 9EQ
PROPOSAL Single storey side and rear
extension. Loft conversion with a rear
dormer window.
The application is open to inspection
by the Public at the ofces of the
Development Management, Sycamore
House, Town Hall Complex, Forest Road,
London E17 4JF between the hours of
9.00a.m. 5.00p.m. Monday to Friday.
Any representations relating to the
application should be made in writing to
the Planning Division within 21 days of the
date of this Notice.
Dated 6th October 2014
David Scoureld Development
Management on Behalf of London
Borough of Waltham Forest
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM
FOREST
TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING
(DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
PROCEDURE) (ENGLAND) ORDER 2010
NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE 13
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
following application for planning
permission has been made to the Council
for which additional publicity is required.
APPL.NO 2014/1933/LA
APPLICANT LBWF
ADDRESS Mayville Primary School,
85 Lincoln Street, Leytonstone, London,
E11 4PZ
PROPOSAL Two storey building for extra
classroom, studio and ofce and single
storey extension to existing school hall.
The application is open to inspection
by the Public at the ofces of the
Development Management, Sycamore
House, Town Hall Complex, Forest Road,
London E17 4JF between the hours of
9.00a.m. 5.00p.m. Monday to Friday.
Any representations relating to the
application should be made in writing to
the Planning Division within 21 days of the
date of this Notice.
Dated 6th October 2014
David Scoureld Development
Management on Behalf of London
Borough of Waltham Forest
Schedule
Barrett Road E17,
Brooke Road E17,
Brookeld Avenue E17,
Butterelds E17,
Chestnut Avenue South E17,
Elm Road E17,
Eastern Road E17,
Evelyn Road E17,
Ferndale Avenue E17,
Greenacre Gardens E17,
Greville Road E17,
Oliver Road E17,
Raglan Road E17,
Rosslyn Road E17,
Shernhall Street E17 (between the south-
eastern wall of the Lord Brooke public
house and its junction with Lea Bridge
Road),
Vallentin Road E17,
Wood Street E17 (between the south-
eastern wall of No. 171 Wood Street and
its junction with Lea Bridge Road) and
Western Road E17
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM
FOREST
TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING
(DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
PROCEDURE) (ENGLAND) ORDER 2010
NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE 13
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
following application for planning
permission has been made to the Council
for which additional publicity is required.
APPL.NO 2014/1936/LA
APPLICANT London Borough of Waltham
Forest
ADDRESS Chingford Hall Primary,
School, 4 Burnside Avenue, Chingford,
London, E4 8YJ
PROPOSAL Erection of two storey
teaching building at eastern end of
existing playing eld, single storey
extensions to existing school hall,
relocation of existing cycle store and
erection of new cycle store Alterations
to muga including reduction in surface
levels and resurfacing with porous all
weather surface and replacement fencing
up to 3.6m high.
The application is open to inspection
by the Public at the ofces of the
Development Management, Sycamore
House, Town Hall Complex, Forest Road,
London E17 4JF between the hours of
9.00a.m. 5.00p.m. Monday to Friday.
Any representations relating to the
application should be made in writing to
the Planning Division within 21 days of the
date of this Notice.
Dated 6th October 2014
David Scoureld Development
Management on Behalf of London
Borough of Waltham Forest

Waltham Forest residents aged 60 and
over are invited to join us for a traditional
two-course meal with entertainment.
FREE
EVENTs
NO TICKET
REQUIRED
GET TOGETHER TO ENJOY ANOTHER
BRILLIANT YEAR IN WALTHAM FOREST
Monday 1 December
12noon2.30pm
Leyton Orient Football Club
Oliver Road
E10 5LG
Tuesday 2 December
12noon2.30pm and 6pm8.30pm
Walthamstow Assembly Hall
Town Hall Complex, Forest Road
E17 4JD
Wednesday 3 December
12 noon2.30pm
Chingford Assembly Hall
The Green
E4 7EN
Call 0161 259 0548 and ask for Christmas Dinners (lines open Monday 20 October)
For more information visit www.walthamforest.gov.uk/get-together
Join us for a lovely Christmas meal. These events are free, but you must register before
2pm on Friday 31 October 2014.