So much happening in Waltham Forest for young and old
Easter is just around the corner and I know many of you will be making plans for the holidays already. I want to tell you about some of the activities we've got coming up in the next few weeks to enjoy across the borough.
Our Space4All programme in multiple locations around Waltham Forest offers free sessions for children and young people aged between 11 and 25. They're a great way to make friends, learn skills and hang out in a safe environment. We also have holiday sessions for younger children. These include free meals for eligible children as well as great sports and craft activities. Again, they take place at different locations around Waltham Forest.
We are lucky to have lots of amazing creative and hospitality businesses based in our borough. As someone who's lived here for many years, I love to see how much is going on now, no matter your age. There's an innovative family interactive experience at 228 Chingford Mount, the brilliant new Art Without Heroes Mingei exhibition at William Morris Gallery, and lots of exciting things planned in Leytonstone as part of Spring in The Stone.
We try to feature as many events as we can each week in Residents’ News so please do let us know if you are promoting an event, particularly if it’s free.
Grace
Cllr Grace Williams, Leader of Waltham Forest Council
Click the postcode nearest you to find events coming up around the borough.
 This Easter holiday explore how taking the jump to a more sustainable way of living not only helps protect nature, but also helps us lead fuller and more joyous lives. This fun, immersive event will explore the six small behavioural shifts we can all make to protect our Earth. There's lots to look at, play with, learn about and be inspired by, plus special workshops run by local community groups. Pop-in for a party with a difference from Tuesday 9 to Saturday 13 April, between noon and 6pm every day.
 You can spot lots of local people and landmarks in our new video promoting Mission Waltham Forest.
Hear how we're working towards a more equal borough for everyone, and find out about our six ‘borough missions’ to tackle the issues and challenges residents face.
 We're happy to say that the largest ever exhibition in the UK dedicated to Mingei, the hugely influential Japanese folk-craft movement, has opened at William Morris Gallery.
With works including ceramics, woodwork, paper, toys, textiles, photography and film, the exhibition incorporates unseen pieces from significant private collections in the UK and Japan, along with museum loans and historic footage from the Mingei Film Archive.
The exhibition is free and open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm until Sunday, 22 September 2024.
 Local brewery Signature Brew is holding a fundraiser event for Leytonstone music venue, Luna. All proceeds will go towards helping the under-threat venue stay open.
The event takes place at Signature Brew, Blackhorse Road, on Saturday 30/Sunday 31 March from 5.30pm to 2am (last entry 10.30pm.) Tickets are £11.25, including booking fee.
 Paula (right) and pal outside the Pre-Loved Pop Up Shop
Come to an exclusive meet and greet at Paula’s Pre-Loved Pop Up Shop at 228 Chingford Mount with the fabulous Heather Small, former singer with the legendary M People.
Mingle with a music icon while browsing through Paula’s curated collection of pre-loved treasures. Heather has donated clothing items to the shop, and all proceeds will go towards supporting community-driven initiatives. Join us tomorrow, Wednesday 27 March, from 2pm to 4pm.
228 Chingford Mount is a council-run space that allows us to support local groups and businesses to provide exciting activities for the community.
 Please join us at the Garden Room in Vestry House Museum for a drop-in session about the revitalisation of the museum. It's an opportunity to find out what's happening, meet the team and contribute to design decisions surrounding the collection, gardens and more.
- Monday 15 April from 6pm to 8pm
Drop in any time during the time slot. If you’d like to keep up to date with Vestry House Museum’s revitalisation project sign up to the newsletter here.
For more information or questions, email vestryhouseengagement@gmail.com and please RSVP to attend a session at the link below.
 If you're aged between 54 and 74 years old in England, you should receive a free NHS bowel cancer screening kit every two years until you turn 75.
It's a way of testing to see if you show early signs of bowel cancer, when treatment has the best chance of working. If you get a bowel screening kit, it’s really important to complete it as soon as possible, even if you feel fit and healthy.
Completing a screening is really easy, just collect a small poo sample and send it back in the packaging provided. The results could be lifesaving.
Always see a GP if you have symptoms of bowel cancer at any age, even if you have recently completed a bowel screening test kit.
 We're developing design proposals to transform the area between Walthamstow Central station and the High Street, known as Rosebank Villas. The plan is to create a vibrant, accessible, and green environment to welcome residents and visitors to the borough. It's part of the wider Levelling Up Fund work to establish Walthamstow town centre as a cultural destination.
Share your comments on the Let's Talk Walthamstow website until Thursday 28 March.
 It’s World Theatre Day tomorrow, Wednesday 27 March, and the Soho Theatre Walthamstow team will be at Wood Street Library for an In Conversation event between award-winning writer and comedian Fran Bushe and Soho Theatre Creative Associate Pooja Sivaraman.
They’ll be chatting about how to turn real world events and autobiographical experiences into scripts for live performance. It’s free and runs from 5.30pm to 6.30pm.
Free careers guidance for NEET young people
Do you have a 16 or 17-year-old child not in employment, education, or training (also known as NEET)? Career guidance appointments are available at Leyton Library, every Thursday from 10.30am to 4pm. To book, email participationservice@walthamforest.gov.uk
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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