 We know that many families across Waltham Forest enjoy the tradition of going out trick or treating on Halloween, but it's important your safety comes first this year.
If you decide to go trick or treating, please make sure you only visit households that you know are participating, so you don't add further risk to yourselves anybody who is shielding or self-isolating.
Remember, that you should only be mixing outdoors in groups of six and you should still be keeping two metres from anyone you do not live with.
If you do not want trick or treaters knocking this year, why not download and print our window poster so families know not to visit?
 We spoke to Dr Orestes Couppis, Primary Care Lead for Diabetes and Respiratory in Waltham Forest to learn more about the flu jab, he said: "With the challenges that lay ahead regarding Covid-19, and the difficulty health care providers and patients will have in differentiating symptoms of differing viruses, knowing patients are protected against the deadly flu virus, will help us to risk stratify our patients and their symptoms, and keep them as safe as possible.
"All vaccines have a variability in efficacy, some people may have mild side effects but they only last for a day or so following the vaccine, but thousands of vulnerable people still lose their lives from flu each year, and this year more than ever, vaccination will provide a degree of protection against flu we could only wish for the covid-19 viral pandemic we face.
"Please vaccinate against seasonal flu, please keep you and your family safe.”
 This week, Walthamstow Wetlands has turned three and over these years we have seen more than a million visits to this special local space.
Just 15 minutes from the heart of London, the reserve is free to visit and provides home and shelter to a wide range of wildlife, from rare waterfowl to birds of prey.
We all need to make sure we get outdoors, even throughout winter, so if you're looking for somewhere to visit, make sure the Wetlands is on your list.
 2020 has made us change our routines in many ways, and we want to hear from you about how it has affected the way you travel. Whether you now travel more by foot, and feel less likely to take public transport, or you’re now more likely to jump on the tube – we want to hear from you.
At the end of the survey, you’ll have the opportunity to enter into our prize draw to win one of 10 £20 Love2Shop vouchers.
This survey will close on 31 October 2020.
 As we spend more time at home and the weather is getting colder, it’s a good time to catch up on some odd jobs around the house or garden. Waltham Forest Service Store is here to help!
Service Store’s trustworthy handyman service can help you to tackle a wide range of jobs, including painting and decorating, fencing, plastering, tiling, fitting shelves, assembling furniture and much more. All workers are covid secure and will bring their own tools to help you get through your to-do list. Book here.
If you’re struggling with rats, mice, bed bugs or another pest problem at your home or business, get in touch with Service Store’s pest control team for a reliable solution. To find out more about prices and how to prepare your property, click here.
Service Store offers these services and many more.
 Keep the kids entertained during October half-term 2020 with a range of fun nature activities put together by Suntrap Forest Centre.
Suntrap, is currently closed for major refurbishment reopening Spring 2021 but the council-owned environmental education centre in Epping Forest has been busy putting together a checklist of inspirational ideas.
This is a half-term like no other but, just because you need to stay safe and socially distanced, doesn't mean that this October can't be fun for the kids too. Just follow the safety measures, get out and enjoy yourself in Epping Forest.
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