Working with contemporary composer and sound artist Nye Parry, a unique sound installation positioned at the entrance to The Mall on the High Street is launching this weekend.
The sounds, collected with the help of local volunteers earlier this year, drew inspiration from the immediate natural environment of Walthamstow Wetlands and Epping Forest.
The composition aims to celebrate the role of the High Street as a connector between those key local natural assets and celebrate public life on the High Street.
Join us on Saturday 7 December at 3.30pm to be the first to hear the sound piece and talk to us about your experience of the High Street.
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On the evening of Small Business Saturday 7 December 2019 local artists, musicians, poets, writers, dancers and community groups are coming together to help residents and visitors celebrate, explore and enjoy the many cultures represented on Walthamstow’s vibrant and diverse High Street.
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The event will be launched in the Town Square at 4pm with an “al fresco dining room” and the opportunity to sample food from local restaurants and cafes.
There are 41 events taking place run by 29 different businesses.
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Free events along and around the High Street will include a West African Fanal Lantern procession, Origami workshops, a Giant Hopscotch, a heritage walking tour, cartoon workshop, printing of your own gift wrap with South Asian motifs, live music from around the world and much more.
You can see the full programme, including the timing of each workshoop, event or taster session, online.
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Colby Lodge has won the Sunday Times Best Community Living Award 2019, its second award in 12 months.
Developed by Walthamstow and Chingford Almshouses, in partnership with Waltham Forest Council, the sheltered housing scheme has already won The Mayor of London’s Award in the Housing Design Awards 2019.
The £7 million scheme, in The Drive, Walthamstow, was officially opened in September 2018 and includes 20 fully accessible flats built for people over the age of 55, who have lived in Walthamstow or Chingford for at least five consecutive years.
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On the second Sunday of every month the Friends of Cheney Row Park (FoCRP) holds a litter pick.
Recently there’s been a lot of young people coming along to join in, so they asked them why.
Here’s what some of them said:
“I like it! It’s fun!” says Jessie, aged six. “It’s like a treasure hunt or an Easter egg hunt but it also makes me feel happy for the world.”
Bella, aged 12, agrees that it is a great thing to do. “At first, I didn’t think it would be as fun as it is,” she said. “I’m not usually outside, so it’s nice to get out in the sun and help the environment. Plus I found 51p!”
Come and join them on Sunday 8 November, 11am – 1.30pm.
You can keep up to date with what’s happening through the Cheney Row Park email newsletter.
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Celebrate the festive season in Lloyd Park at the annual sing-a-long, behind the William Morris Gallery in Lloyd Park.
This year it’s on Sunday 15 December 2019, 2 – 4pm.
Natural Voices choir will be helping us get in the mood for Christmas with some fabulous singing.
So come and warm your vocal chords and your tummies with mulled wine and other festive goodies.
All welcome.
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Twenty-five years after its first release, a brand-new recording of the classic East 17 Christmas No1, Stay Another Day, is out now.
The new version features the 100-strong Waltham Forest Youth Choir accompanied by East London Brass, with East 17 founding member Tony Mortimer on keyboards.
Despite its position as one of the country's favourite Christmas No 1s, Stay Another Day was actually written by Tony for his brother, who committed suicide.
Watch, stream, download or preorder the CD single
25 per cent of the proceeds generated from all sales of the single will be donated to Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), the charity leading a movement against suicide.
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Our markets offer a range of festive gifts as well as food to make your Christmas extra special.
Additional markets include:
- Friday 6 December, 6 - 10pm, Blackhorse Workshops is holding a Christmas Market
- Sunday 8 December, 12noon - 5pm, Hoe Street market at the Trades Hall and in its car park next to Yard Sale Pizza.
- Saturday 14 December, 12 noon to 4pm, Leyton and Stone Designers Pop-up Christmas Market at Welcome To The Forest Bar, 186A Hoe Street, Walthamstow
- Saturday 14 December 2019, 12 noon - 4pm, Waltham Forest Community Hub and Wood Street First have joined forces to hold a Christmas Market at Waltham Forest Community Hub, 18A Orford Road, Walthamstow, E17 9LN. As well as street food and Christmas gifts there will be live music, Santa's Grotto and a pantomime performed at 3pm called Scrooge, an E17 Christmas Carol.
- Monday 23 December, 10am to 5pm, extra day's opening at Walthamstow High Street Market
You can keep up to date with what's happening through our Markets email newsletter delivered straight to your inbox.
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During 2020 we will be having the second phase of engagement on the Draft Local Plan.
We particularly want to meet representatives of groups working in the community so if you are involved in a residents’ association, faith group or other community organisation interested in taking part in a workshop on the Draft Local Plan please email us your details and which group you represent.
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