Remembering victims of war
This weekend I, like many of you, will be remembering and honouring people who have lost their lives as a result of war.
This year's marking of Armistice Day on Saturday 11 November, and Remembrance Sunday the following day, will have added poignancy. With wars continuing to be fought on different continents, and daily images of suffering and destruction on our screens, many people here in Waltham Forest are fearful for loved ones caught up in conflict across the globe.
There are events across Waltham Forest to remember the people who've served and died during wartime:
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Chingford: Sunday 12 November, from 10am
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Highams Park: Saturday 11 November, from 10.45am
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Leyton: Sunday 12 November, from 10.25am
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Leytonstone: Sunday 12 November, from 9.30am
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Walthamstow: Sunday 12 November, from 10am at the William Morris Gallery walking to Fellowship Square for 10.25am
These services are a chance for Waltham Forest to honour the sacrifices of the past, and stand together as a community today. Please do join us.
This Sunday will also see people across the world celebrating Diwali. Have a very happy time to everyone celebrating here.
Grace
Cllr Grace Williams, Leader of Waltham Forest Council
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Members of the British Legion and local community groups at last year's Remembrance Sunday service at Fellowship Square
Applications are now open to create your very own parklet. Parklets are where a parking space is re-purposed for community use – providing place for people to rest or socialise, to let greenery thrive, children play, or lots of other purposes.
You can get support and a grant towards creating a parklet. Find out more about the process and apply below.
This month, we are very excited to welcome Stow Film Lounge for its first residency at Fellowship Square.
On Friday 17 and Saturday 18 November, catch some classic films in the beautiful surroundings of our Grade II listed Town Hall:
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A Matter of Life and Death (Cert U): Friday 17 November, The Foyer. Doors 7pm; film 7.45pm
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Marcel The Shell With Shoes On (Cert PG): Saturday 18 November, The Foyer. Doors 10am; film 11am. With arts and craft activities for children
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Hidden Figures (Cert PG): Saturday 18 November, Council Chambers. Doors 6.45pm; film 7.50pm. The event includes an introduction and post-film Q&A session by Maths Professor and author, Dr Sarah Hart
And later in the month:
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Die Hard (Cert 18): Saturday 25 November. Doors 6.45pm; film 7.30pm.
Tickets range from £4 to £12. Concessionary and children prices available.
The community society CADOS needs your help to uncover the history of Mornington Hall in Chingford as it gets ready to celebrate its 100th birthday next year. The building was a restaurant during the Second World War, was once a school, and is currently home to amateur theatre.
CADOS wants to hear stories about the building from the community. If you know anything about Mornington Hall’s past, or have used or visited the building, get in touch and let them know at morningtonstories@gmail.com.
This week around 10,000 households across the borough will be getting a letter (like the one pictured) asking if they would be interested in joining our new Citizens’ Assembly.
If you're one of them, and you apply, you could be one of 50 people chosen at random to take part and attend three meetings early next year to discuss the Future of Neighbourhood Policing. In return, you will receive £460 for your time. So, if you want to take part, please follow the instructions and respond by Sunday 26 November.
Tree-planting season got underway in our borough with the arrival of two elms in Linear Park, Leytonstone on Thursday 2 November. Over the coming months, we'll be planting around 1,200 trees in ten parks and green spaces across the borough – the most in more than half a decade. We've secured around £800,000 for the planting – all to help enhance green spaces and canopy cover in the areas that need them most. Watch our video on X/Twitter.
Danalogue image by Anna Mitchell
Join us for a free day of live music and learning on Sunday 26 November, in a collaboration between Route and local businesses Filly Brook and Dream House Records.
Brush up on your DJ skills with Arnie Wrong, then in the evening the Filly Brook bar in Grove Green, Leytonstone plays host to a live set from Danalogue (Comet Is Coming) and drummer Richard Spaven, featuring Tendayi.
It's World Occupational Therapy Week, and we are celebrating the impact it can make on local people's lives.
Sharon Heenan recently benefitted from the help of Raylene Winter, one of our occupational therapists, who suggested installing a kitchen trolley, raised toilet seat, and handrails on Sharon's stairs.
Sharon now lives a more independent life and said, “I can't remember how I functioned without her help. It's changed my life drastically.”
You can self-refer for an occupational therapy assessment if you are over the age of 18. Call 020 8496 3000.
Love gardening? Want to find out more about the Levelling Up Fund improvements in Walthamstow?
Come along to Cairo Place, opposite Soho Theatre Walthamstow, on Saturday 11 November from 12pm to 2pm for a community planting day. During the session you can help put the finishing touches on the planters at Cairo Place and celebrate this new public space with neighbours.
To take part, just turn up on the day. If you register via Eventbrite in the link below, you can receive a free hot drink on the day. Gardening volunteers can also pick up some free seasonal plant seeds donated by The Everyspace.
We know lots of you have enjoyed Stowaway, the local interactive game that's been taking place around the Higham Hill and Blackhorse Road area. As its run comes to an end, join The Social Cinema for an exciting closing event with a packed programme of workshops, screenings in collaboration with Big Creative Education, and complimentary herbal teas locally grown by Community Apothecary.
When: Saturday 18 November, 4.30pm to 7.30pm
Where: Switchboard Studios in Uplands Business Park
Cost: £5
Nominations open for the Waltham Forest Design Awards 2024
Passionate about local architecture and design? Nominate a project for a Waltham Forest Design Award.
We want to hear about brilliant buildings and amazing spaces that look great and meet the needs of people who use them. To enter, read the criteria and submit a nomination for a project worthy of a Waltham Forest Design Award on the Let’s Talk website by Friday 5 January 2024. It's free to enter.
Are you a private fosterer without knowing it?
Are you looking after a child or young person, aged 16 or under, who is not your grandchild, sibling, niece or nephew? If you are, you could be what's known as private fostering. If so, you have a duty to notify the council to make sure that you and the child are receiving all the support you need. Please call the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub on 0208 496 2310 for more information.
Apply to the National Graduate Development Programme
The NGDP is a two-year scheme for graduates looking to pursue a career in local government, with a starting salary of £30k. Each year the selected graduates will work across different Council departments such as Housing, Regeneration and Strategy. They can broaden their skillset and work towards a Level 7 postgraduate certificate in Leadership and Management. While the scheme is open to candidates from across the country, we’re especially passionate about recruiting locally and supporting those with a connection to the borough. Local people know our borough best, so we want to ensure they are represented in our workforce.
Current council vacancies and other local jobs
We regularly update the vacancies and local jobs listing on our Waltham Forest Jobs website. Explore available job opportunities and apply for roles that suit you.
You can find the latest Waltham Forest Council jobs online on our website, and check out our LinkedIn.
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