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Walthom Forest

The great gardening give-away

The annual Waltham Forest Council bulb and compost giveaway is returning for autumn 2018 – it’s a great chance to start home-growing and community gardening. The council has 25,000 bulbs to give away, including hyacinths, daffodils and crocuses.

The bulbs have been specially chosen because they multiply easily and displays will improve year-on-year. The planting programme will begin with local schools on the Friday, and then continue with other groups over the weekend of 20 and 21 October.

There is also 225 tonnes of compost to collect from the following locations as part of our free compost giveaway, running from Monday 15 to Sunday 21 October. Pick up yours at:
Church Lane car park, E11 4QN, Low Hall sports ground, E17 8AX and Kings Road Reuse and Recycling Centre, Larkshall Road, E4 7HZ.

Community groups, schools and gardening clubs can request bulbs by emailing: environmental.services@walthamforest.gov.uk

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the junction

The Junction opens: Come on down

Think of The Junction as a one-stop-shop to boost your skills, health, earning potential and more – this new opening sees vital council services being brought under a new roof in Leytonstone.

From state of the art classrooms for Adult Learning Services, a refurbished Children and Family Centre onsite, creative skills classes, health clinics and more – the new centre will also be hosting the Harrow Green Community Library. Based on Cathall Road, there will even be a hair salon and ceramics room with a kiln to get creative. 

Drop by and see what The Junction can do for you.

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AFC Leyton sister club

AFC Leyton Football Club scores

Back of the net! AFC Leyton Football club is celebrating after being awarded Arsenal Sister club status. The 100 per cent female Waltham Forest club provides professional coaching for girls aged between 5 and 17 years. 

Arsenal Women deliver the biggest Sister Club Programme in England. From access to tickets, to match day experiences and access to the Arsenal Ladies Sister Club Festival – the Sister Club Programme widens players’ ambitions and inspires a love of the game. 

AFC Leyton is always looking for new young players. Contact them at: info@afcleyton.co.uk.

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Christmas Dinner

FREE festive feast - apply this month!

Do you know an elderly person who would enjoy a free Christmas lunch? Waltham Forest Council is once again hosting three Christmas meals in Chingford (10 Dec), Leyton (11 Dec) and Walthamstow (12 Dec) for residents aged 65 and over. 

Following the success of previous events, places will be now be allocated through a random ballot system to ensure every applicant receives a fair opportunity to attend. Guests will be treated to a tasty Christmas meal and cracking festive entertainment.

The online ballot opens on Monday 15 October and closes on Friday 26 October. All those that have been selected to attend will be notified by Monday 12 November by email so you must supply an email address for confirmation. Apply for yourself or someone you know this month.

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Feel Good Too

Feel Good Too event this Saturday

Feel Good Too an exciting new sports facility hub in Leyton is opening this October. 

Don’t miss our free ‘come and try it’ event this Saturday, 8 October running from 11 to 4pm. 

Visitors and local residents can drop in to try different sports sessions with no need to book – just drop by and get involved. From hockey to beach volleyball and athletics – there’s something for everyone. 

Check out the delicious, locally-sourced food on offer at the Discovery Café too.

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