 Since we launched the crowdfunder earlier this week, 67 contributors have donated a total of £14,595! Thanks so much to everybody who has contributed, and to everyone who supports others in the community.
For those who might have missed it, money raised from the appeal will go towards a Christmas present drive for vulnerable children and to local organisations supporting residents who face homelessness, food poverty, loneliness and vulnerable families.
If your situation allows and you would like to make a donation you can visit the link below.
 With Covid-19 rates extremely high in Waltham Forest, it is vital that if you experience any coronavirus symptoms, you stay at home and order a test.
If you start to experience symptoms, you must self-isolate at home for 10 days from when your symptoms start. You must arrange a test by calling 119 or by booking online, and the test results will tell you how long you need to stay at home.
If you live with someone who has confirmed Covid-19, it's really important that you stay at home for 14 days and only arrange a test if you start experiencing symptoms.
We know self-isolating can be a challenge if you are working or have responsibilities but it is so important that you do. If you need further support to self-isolate, there is financial support available.
 We're pleased to continue to offer free Dr Bike sessions through the winter months, making sure you are cycle-ready over Christmas and into the New Year.
We are supporting Leyton Orient Football Club to encourage their fans to cycle to their first league fixture with fans in attendance on Saturday 12 December by providing temporary cycle parking and a Dr Bike session.
We also have three more Dr Bike sessions coming up including Walthamstow Central Approach on Saturday 12 December, Church Lane Leytonstone on Sunday 13 December and Chingford Green on Saturday 19 December.
Please pre-book your place before attending.
 Since 2015, we have been working to make Forest Road a safer, more accessible place for people to travel along, whether walking, cycling, driving or using public transport. This is all part of our plans for people friendly streets.
In 2017 we asked local people for input on our proposals to improve the Bell Junction. The proposals were well supported at public consultation and detailed design work took place during 2018 to get the plans ready for construction.
Now, with London Streetspace Programme funding from TfL we are planning to introduce new measures for walking and cycling between the William Morris Gallery and Woodford New Road.
If you'd like to read more, or want to leave a comment on this development you can on our website.
 We know that Christmas this year will be a little different – but that doesn’t mean we can’t look for nice gifts for our nearest and dearest to show them we care.
The William Morris Gallery has a fantastic range of gift ideas available to buy online, with something for art fans of all ages young and old!
Highlights this festive season include the Gallery’s new book on the Polish arts and crafts movement and their bestselling William Morris face masks in a variety of designs. And if you live nearby, why not use the Gallery’s free click and collect service?
 Suntrap Forest Centre, the borough’s environmental education centre in Epping Forest is excited to announce that they hope to reopen from Easter 2021.
The government is working with the outdoor learning industry to put a plan in place for the safe reopening of school residentials next year.
Following this guidance Suntrap will provide overnight stays for schools from the beginning of the Summer term 2021.
To support schools there’ll be no financial penalty if visits are cancelled due to Covid-19.
Following current guidance the Suntrap team continue to provide school outreach visits and will offer day visits to the newly refurbished site from March 2021.
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