Waltham Forest News, Issue 196, January 8, 2018

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by  Waltham Forest London Borough Council

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Issue 196 8 January 2018
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Get ready for fun, fitness,
health and wellbeing in one
The Feel Good Festival is here and it’s running all through January. A
celebration of all things good for you, there are going to be loads of great
activities, classes workshops and all sorts of sports for you to get
involved with. From kids classes to rowing and bike rides as well as much
more, there’s something from everyone.
So it doesn’t matter who you are, you can come and join in. It could be the
start of a healthier, happier you!
Get involved at www.walthamforest.gov.uk
To find out more [email protected]
Phone [phone] or email Jason 11.30-1.30pm
[email protected] Ages – Adults - children accompanied
Phone Kat Fisher on 020 8509 4600

Ext 4668
LOT All is Well club County Boxing Club

Walking football Gentle exercise for 50+ Boxing
Score Centre 100 Oliver Road E10 5JY Lea Rowing Club fusion of dance & boxing Leyton Sports Ground E10 6PY
Dunatyils 1 &2 T Dimeces – Tues, Thurs & Fri weekly Row to fitness Score Centre 100 Oliver Road E10 5JY D6.a3y0s- 7&.3 T0impmes – Mon/Wed/Fri Walking Group
Phone [phone] LHeilal, RE5o w9BinLg Club, the Boathouse, Spring DAgaye s& – T Aimduelst s– a Tllu aebsidliatiyess 1-3pm Ages – Junior & adults YMCA Café, 642 Forest Road,
Phone Geoff or Finbar on 020 8558 1969 Walthamstow E17
Day & Time – Thursdays 7am Phone Linda on 020 8529 8474 or email Day & Times – Every Monday from
Ages – Adults [email protected] 8 Jan 2018 1.30-3.30pm/4pm
Phone [phone] or email Ages – Adults - children accompanied
[email protected]
Phone Kat Fisher on 020 8509 4600
Coping through football Ext 4668
Football - BMBA

mental health recovery Feel Good Walks Boxing
Score Centre 100 Oliver Road E10 5JY Short walks Leyton Sports Ground E10 6PY
Days & Times – Various Leaders Community Dance The Tennis Hub - Ridgway Park E4 Day & Times – 3.30-4.30pm
Phone [phone] Academy KukooLaLa Café Leyton Jubilee Park E10 Ages – 11+ Kid Boxing session
Dance Log Cabin Whipps Cross Email [email protected] YMCA Café, 642 Forest Road,
Days & Times – Tues, Wed & Thurs Walthamstow E17
Big Creative Education, Clifton Avenue 11-11.45am Day & Times – Tuesdays 4.30-6.30pm
E17 6HL
Ages – Over 50’s (term time only)
Day & Times – Saturdays 2-5.30pm
Ages – 7-10yrs, 11-13yrs, over 14-18yrs Email ralph.robinson@walthamforest. Ages – 5-11yrs
gov.uk or visit www.walkingforhealth. Phone Darren Johnson on 020
Walthamstow Cricket, Tennis & Dance org.uk/walkfinder/London Sports Development 8509 4622, email ddjohnson@
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Leyton Sports Ground E10 6PY ymca-walthamstow/health-wellbeing-
48a Greenway Avenue London E17 3QN Dance Day & Times – Mondays 3.30-4.30pm, overview
Day & Times – Tuesdays 10-11am,
Fridays 6.30-9pm
11am-12noon Higham Hill Park, Hecham Close E17
All ages Day & Times – Wednesdays LOASS FC Ages – Boys & girls
Email [email protected]
Phone Vickey te Velde on Phone [phone] or email Development football for
07538 574058 or visit www. [email protected] Youth disability cricket &
boys & girls
walthamstowsportsclub.co.uk sports Sessions Zumba Class
Douglas Eyre, Coppermill Lane E17 7HE
Day & Times – Mondays 6.15-7pm Day & Times – Saturdays 9.30-11.30am Leyton Sports Ground E10 6PY YMCA Café, 642 Forest Road,
Phone Vickey Smart on 07538 574058 Ages – Boys & girls aged 6-14yrs Day & Times – Mondays 3.45pm-5pm Walthamstow E17
Day & Times – Wednesdays 11am-12 noon
or visit www.walthamstowsportsclub. Development football Email [email protected] Ages – 16+ adults
co.uk Walthamforest Diving Club including goalkeeper £6.95 per person.
Learn to dive development Phone Darren Johnson on 020
Feel Good Centre, 170 Chingford Road 8509 4622, email ddjohnson@
Walthamstow E17 5AA Peter May Wadham Lodge E17 4HR ymcaeastlondon.org.uk or visit www.
Days & Times – 6-7pm Tuesday 16 Jan & Day & Times – Mondays 5.30-7pm ymcalsw.org/home/our-centres/
Thursday 18 Jan 2018 Ages – Boys & girls all ages Eastside Rangers Community ymca-walthamstow/health-wellbeing-
Our Parks Age – Kids Email Murat Yakup, Football Club overview
Bootcamp [email protected] Football

Langthorne Park E11 4YG Buxton Secondary School sports hall,
Day & Time – Sundays 10am
Terling Close, Leytonstone E11 3NT
Ages – 18-65
Day & Times – Sunday 10–11.30am
Skip fit Ages – 5-11yrs Sexual Health Drop in
Walthamstow Family Bike Club
Phone John Mensah on 07939 366992
Leyton Jubilee Park E10 7BL Cycling GLL (Greenwich Leisure Ltd) or email Eastsiderangers.sports@ YMCA Café, 642 Forest Road,
Day & Times – Thursdays 11am Walthamstow E17
Swimming hotmail.co.uk
Ages – 18-65 Meet Walthamstow village square junction Day & Times – Starting 12 Jan 2018
General exercise classes of Eden Road and Orford Road E17 9JS Leyton Leisure Centre, 763 High Road, Fridays 3.30-5.30pm
Day & Time – 2pm Sunday 21 Jan 2018 Leyton E10 5AB Ages – Under 25’s, young people,
in parks offered all year Age – Families, less confident cyclist Day & Times – 23 Jan 2018 7-9am young adults
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Jubilee Park E10 7BL Day & Times – 1pm Sunday 14 Jan 2018 for two hours, prize for the person who Waltham Forest Falls org.uk or visit www.ymcalsw.org
Days & Times – Various, check website Ages – Families, less confident cyclist swims the furthest. Prevention Service
Ages – 18-65 Phone [phone] or email Phone Angela Riley on 020 8558 8858,
[email protected] email [email protected] The Falls prevention service, now part
Buggy exercise of the Waltham Forest adult community
Spinathon
Lloyd Park E17 4PP, Ridgeway Park E4 health service, provides specialised
6RS, Langthorne Park E11 4YG, Leyton Leyton Leisure Centre, 763 High Road, assessment and treatment for people in Diva Zone Hair & beauty
Jubilee Park E10 7BL Leyton E10 5AB the community who have had falls, have session
Day & Time – Thursdays 9.30am Day & Times – 16 Jan 2018 a fear of falling or poor balance / mobility
Ages – 18-65 Ages – Adults or who are considered to be at risk of falls. YMCA Café, 642 Forest Road,
Chingford School of Tennis 2 hours spinathon in the spin studio. We provide an accessible service that Walthamstow E17
Soccercise Two hour tennis class Phone Angela Riley on 020 8558 8858, helps to reduce the risk of falls, trips and Day & Times – Starting 15 Jan 2018
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intermediate Swimming Walthamstow, London, E17 3HP
Phone [phone], email Phone Poonam on 020 8509 4620,
[email protected] or visit Rolls Sports Ground, Hickman Avenue, Leytonstone Leisure Centre, Cathall Road, Tel: [phone] email youthteam@ymcaeastlondon.
www.ourparks.org.uk/waltham-forest Higham’s Park, E4 9JG Leytonstone E11 4LA Email: [email protected] org.uk or visit www.ymcalsw.org
Day & Times – 9 Jan 2018 Days & Times – 27 & 28 Jan 2018 The service is available Monday to Friday
Ages – Over 30’s 5-7pm from 9-5pm
Ages – All ages
Email [email protected] Families of all ages are welcome to try out
the pool for just £1.
Phone Billy Jones on 020 8539 8343 or Basketball
Power Up community Fitness visit www.better.org/leytonstone
YMCA Café, 642 Forest Road,
Workout sessions at
Various Sports Walthamstow Shotokan Karate club Walthamstow E17
Cathall Outdoor gym Boogie Bounce - Ryan Guthrie Walthamstow Leisure Centre, 243 Karate DTuaeys &d aTyim 1e1s-1 –5 Sytrasr, tFinrigd a1y5s J 1a6n- 21yrs
Cathall Green, corner of Cathall Road & Exercise to music using Markhouse Road E17 8RN Walthamforest Feel Good Centre 170 Ages – Young people aged 11-21yrs
Hollydown Way, Leytonstone E11 Days & Times – 13 & 14 Jan 2018 Chingford Road, E17 5AA
Day & Times – Every Saturday 2-4pm mini trampoline 5-7pm Days & Times – Mon & Fri 6-7pm Phone Poonam on 020 8509 4620,
All ages Leyton Sports Ground E10 6PY Ages – Adults Ages – 6+ all ages welcome email youthteam@ymcaeastlondon.
org.uk or visit www.ymcalsw.org
Phone Basil on 07824 650506 Days & Times – Tue 7-8pm, Sunday Phone Scott Ayres on 020 8520 7464 or You are welcome to try a free class - strictly
10.15-11.15am visit www.better.org/walthamstow no children under 6 years.
Ages – Adults all abilities Phone [phone] or email info@
Open weekend
Phone [phone], email karate-london.co.uk
[email protected] or Feel Good Centre, 170 Chingford Road,
visit www. bookwhen.com/Leyton boogie Walthamstow E17 5AA Youth Gym
Days & Times – 13 & 14 Jan 2018
Salisbury Active Community
5-7pm YMCA Café, 642 Forest Road,
Football Ages – 16+ Walthamstow E17
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Day & Times – Fridays 6.30-8.30pm Conversation café Ages – Young people aged 11-15yrs
Ages – 11-18yrs YMCA Café, 642 Forest Road, Pemhoanile y Poouothntaemam o@n 0ym20c 8ae5a0s9t l4o6n2d0o,n .
Walthamstow E17 org.uk or visit www.ymcalsw.org
Day & Times – From Monday 8 Jan 2018
What’s on
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Your guide to activities, clubs and events 8 & 9
in the borough
Your Council keeping residents informed
Issue 196 8 January 2018
www.walthamforest.gov.uk @wfcouncil
Praise for our OAP boxers
from world champion
The class has even been praised
Other classes for over 60s take
by former world champion boxer
Barry McGuigan himself. He says: place at Better Leisure Centres
“It is so important for people to get
across Waltham Forest and include:
out and have fun, no matter what
their age. Older people need to
be physically active for as long as
Chingford, New Road E4 9EY: Tuesday 9.45am – 10.45am aerobics,
possible and the boxing techniques
10.45am – 11.45am circuits, 11.30am – 12.30pm swim
in this class will give them strength
and confidence.” Peter May, Wadham Road E17 4HR: Wednesday 10 – 11am circuits
Other members of the All is
Well class agree it’s uplifting both Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre, Chingford Road E17 5AA:
physically and mentally, throwing Wednesday and Friday 10.30am – 1.30pm club activities
themselves into the routines. Angela
Leyton, High Road E10 5AB: Tuesday 9.30am – 11am swim, sauna and
Ayemoba’s grandchildren have even
steam; Wednesday 11am – 12noon aerobics; Friday 11am – 12noon club
had to tell her “easy Grandma!” but
aerobics
she says: “When you put your mind
to it, you can do it!” Leytonstone, Cathall Road E11 4LA: Monday 10.30am – 12noon swim;
There aren’t many 92-year-old Her instructor is Sylvester Mittee, a 70-year-old Margaret Amoako, Wednesday 1.30pm – 3pm swim; Friday 9.30am – 11am swim
great grandmothers who can list retired professional boxer who is now who now goes shopping with Evelyn
boxing among their hobbies. But a coach with the Barry McGuigan after the class, says the activity Walthamstow, Markhouse Road E17 8RN: Monday 10am – 11am club
Evelyn Wright has been building Boxing Academy. Sylvester has been has helped her, despite having aerobics and 4.45pm – 5.45pm club circuits; Friday 11.45am – 12.45pm
up her biceps in the All is Well teaching the class to music with osteoarthritis: “The exercise, the club circuits
class for over 60s at the Score dance instructor, Louise Adams. atmosphere, the people – when I
sports centre in Leyton for the Evelyn says it’s given her self- think of them, I feel so happy!”
last four months. assurance and improved her fitness. Daphne Bogle, 77, joined the
More info
Evelyn’s great-grandchildren are so Sylvester says: “I use boxing class after having a stroke. She says:
proud of her that they have posted techniques and Louise has “I did not think I would be doing a The All is Well class takes place from 1 – 3pm on Tuesdays at Score, run by
videos of her with her boxing gloves incorporated these into dance class like this at my age – but I feel Waltham Forest Council, at 100 Oliver Road, Leyton E10 5JY. As well as chair
on YouTube. Evelyn says: “My uncle moves to give it a fluidity. It’s a nice rejuvenated. Everyone wants to talk based boxing set to music, the class also includes chair based tennis and
Joe Conn was a lightweight boxer – combination – exercise to music to you and make you feel at home.” refreshments. It costs £2 to come along and there’s no need to book – just turn
so I have this in my blood!” makes it more fun.” up – or call Linda Magill at Score on 0208 539 8474.
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Pedal power helps keep
In brief
Waltham Forest clean and
Trumpington
Road
green in 2018
Consultation
A consultation on the future of respite and
all around the borough for just successfully trialled in 2016 – rolled residential care for adults with learning
disabilities and autism has been extended
50p per half hour. There’s even a out across the borough in October.
till 5pm on Friday 12 January following
special offer at the moment – £1 Run by Outspoken! Delivery, the
carers’ requests.
for a year’s membership with ZED service uses cargo bikes and
A further drop-in consultation event will
five free rides thrown in. electric vans to provide a reliable
take place on Wednesday 10 January from
The scheme was launched and affordable delivery service to
3pm–5pm at The Markhouse Centre, 247
less than two months ago and local businesses, organisations and
Markhouse Road, Walthamstow E17 8DW.
it’s already proved very popular – residents. Residents can even have
The Council is seeking your views on the
already Urbo can boast of more the service deliver and return their
future provision of these services, which
than 1,000 registered users and library books. Your local library will
are currently offered at its Trumpington
over 35,000 minutes in the saddle. have more information.
Road facility.
To keep up with demand, the So far ZED has made more than
Waltham Forest’s support for people with
number of Urbo bikes available has 750 deliveries, covering a total of
learning disabilities and autism is focused
already been increased. 564 miles and saving an impressive on maximising people’s independence,
Cllr Clyde Loakes, Deputy 259kg in CO2 emissions. choice and control whenever possible and
Leader, said: “Our Urbo bike Cllr Loakes added: “The ZED meeting their needs as often as possible
scheme is a real success story. If service is already making a in the community.
you haven’t taken one for a spin difference on our roads by reducing To view the proposals and respond
yet, why not? They’re cheap to the number of delivery vans. It’s go to: www.walthamforest.gov.uk/
If your new year’s resolution was Urbo to offer an extensive and use and healthy for you – and for really pleasing these fantastic trumpington
to do more exercise, then why affordable dockless hire scheme Waltham Forest.” schemes that encourage people to For a paper copy please email
not get on a bike? Last year, across Waltham Forest. Users Another success story saw get on their bikes are having such [email protected]
Waltham Forest Council teamed can jump on and drop off a Waltham Forest’s Zero Emission a positive impact in our community or call 020 8496 3000 and ask for John
up with bike-hire pioneers decent bike from pick-up points Delivery (ZED) scheme – which was and on our environment.” Giffney (Interim Head of Provision and
Independence).
From the Leader
Cllr Clare Coghill
Hello – and a very Happy New Year to everyone…
I hope you all had a wonderful our good work to deliver high quality However, without more funds, it provision in Waltham Forest is at
Christmas and are looking housing for our residents. promises to increase demand but the centre of the Council’s mission
forward to 2018. Looking at figures is a stark, not supply – and all the while the to improve the quality of people’s
In the last edition of Waltham but effective, way to understand Government continues to reduce lives and, this year, we will be
Forest News, I highlighted our the challenge we face. Waltham all councils’ central funding. That setting out our future plans in a
ambition to ensure everyone has a Forest currently has more than said, we certainly aren’t waiting for new Housing Strategy.
safe roof over their heads – and our 2,300 families in temporary a solution to be handed to us on a Most importantly in 2018, I want
borough has a good story to tell. accommodation and around 8,600 plate. It’s why we set up Waltham us to remember it’s not our story
Producing an average of 47 per cent people on the housing list. Forest Developments – our own that matters. It’s our residents’
affordable homes over the last three In April, the Homelessness housing company – with the aim stories. This isn’t about statistics.
years (the highest level in London) is Reduction Act will come into force, to develop more modern, quality It’s about people – real people –
certainly an achievement. In 2018, enabling councils to get involved homes, over the next 10 years. and whether they have a safe roof
I am passionate about continuing earlier in the ‘homeless cycle’. Transforming our housing over their heads.
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New year off to a flyer at
the Walthamstow Wetlands
very special species – the world’s Children’s art and craft activities
fastest animal, the Peregrine have resumed after a festive break
Falcon, and the Goldcrest, Britain’s and the next one will take place on
smallest bird. Wednesday 10 January.
In addition, Grey Herons could be Walthamstow Wetlands is open
seen busily refurbishing their nests every day between 9.30am and
at Reservoir 1, and Great Crested 4pm.
Grebes were spotted at Reservoir’s
2 and 3 showing off some of the Birds to watch out for at the
most amazing courtship displays of
any British bird. Wetlands:
Cllr Clare Coghill, Leader of
the Council, said: “Walthamstow
Kingfishers – best viewed at the south end of Lockwood and the
Wetlands is a fantastic urban oasis
Coppermill Stream
worth visiting all year round as
the seasons change. At this time Peregrines – the fastest creature on the planet is often spotted on
of year, as we all start thinking pylons
of getting fit, it is such a tranquil Long Tailed Tits – can include Goldcrests, Britain’s smallest bird
place to do some exercise, be
Blue and Great Tits and a Great Spotted Woodpecker
that walking, jogging or cycling.
Grey Herons – can be seen refurbishing their nests at reservoir No1
I encourage all of you to visit this
very special part of our borough Great Crested Grebes – have been displaying on reservoirs No2 and No3
and experience the wonderful Gadwall, Teal and Shoveler ducks – these can be spotted in pairs at
wildlife the Wetlands offers.” East Warwick, No1 and High Maynard reservoirs
Walthamstow Wetlands is beginner birdwatching sessions Other festive events at the
Rare tufted ducks – these include the Goldeneye and Scaup
proving to be a popular retreat on New Year’s Day. People from Wetlands included several story
for people wishing to spot across London took part led by telling sessions with Santa, which
wildlife while they walk off the an expert guide, who helped them proved a hit with families. There
More info
excesses of Christmas and get spot species including Kingfishers, was also a carol concert and festive
fit. the Greater Spotted Woodpecker arts and crafts for families, including To find out more about activities for children and adults, including
In a bid to get visitors to embark and Long Tailed Tits. wreath making, creating snow wildlife photography workshops, at the Wetlands go to https://
on another new hobby for the New There was also the opportunity globes and cosy winter homes for walthamstowwetlands.com. There are also volunteering opportunities at the
Year, the Wetlands hosted three for the sharp eyed to see two other animals. Wetlands – please email Nadia Ward at [email protected]
The tail of Bearnadette: abandoned
dog has a happy New Year
A neglected German Shepherd under the Animal Welfare Act and “Thankfully, our animal welfare Can you provide everything
dog, who was found abandoned taken to a vet who treated her for officers have done a fabulous job they need? Be sure you have
and starving, is now enjoying dehydration, malnourishment, and and found Bearnadette a new home enough space for your new pet to
a much rosier 2018 thanks to fleas. with a family who will now give her enjoy a healthy and happy life.
Waltham Forest Council officers However, this sad story has a the love and care she deserves.”
and her loving new owners. happy ending as officers found The RSPCA offer this advice to
Named Bearnadette by kennel Bearnadette a new home with a anyone thinking of getting a new pet
More info
staff, the nine-month-old bitch loving family in the week before – be it a cat, a dog, or any animal:
had been left chained to a fence Christmas. Her new owners decided Can you afford it? Think in the If you are concerned about the
for several days without food or to keep her new name because it long term and calculate all the costs. welfare of an animal in Waltham
water. After her owners moved on suited her so well. The average lifetime cost of owning Forest, you can call the council
without her, concerned neighbours Cllr Clyde Loakes, Deputy Leader a dog is £16,900, and for a cat on 020 8496 3000 who will
contacted the RSPCA who alerted and Cabinet Member for the £17,200. record necessary details and alert
the council’s enforcement officers. Environment, said: “It’s sickening Do you have the time? Dogs animal welfare officers. If you
She hadn’t been micro-chipped so that this defenceless animal can get lonely, depressed or upset need to report a stray dog, or get
her owner could not be traced. was abandoned by her owners, if they are left alone for longer than information about microchipping
All looked rather bleak for presumably because she didn’t fit in four hours a day. your animal, visit bit.ly/WF_
Bearnadette when she was seized with their lifestyle anymore.” animalwelfare
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2018 Who’s your unsung hero or heroine?
12 noon
Waltham Forest Council is on the lookout for your community stars
for the Love Your Borough Awards in March 2018.
These annual awards are for the people and • Arts and Culture Award
organisations that help put the spirit back into their • Safeguarding Award
community and promote pride in the borough. • Nurse of the Year
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Tackling extremism
In brief
through adult education Blood testing
service
An improved community blood testing
service is now available in Waltham
Help Division is now launching a Delivered at various Adult Learning
Forest.
new education project specifically for Service venues across the borough,
People referred for a blood test by their
adults. the course includes the following
GP can now book appointments online.
Recent trends show an increased modules and is available for all
The new-look service was developed
reliance on the internet for residents: by NHS Waltham Forest Clinical
recruitment to both far right and 1. Introduction to Prevent & Commissioning Group in response to
extreme Islamist causes. Online vulnerability to extremism – the feedback from patients, with opening
material, designed to appeal to background to the strategy and hours extended and check-in kiosks
vulnerable people, appears both how it’s implemented in Waltham introduced to cut waiting times.
professional and persuasive. The Forest To improve the service and provide more
new courses will seek to safeguard 2. Critical thinking and online appointments overall, tests are now
adult learners, their friends and their awareness – exploring the available at three sites instead of six:
families from extremist and terrorist influence of online material and • Silverthorn Medical Centre, 2 Friars
propaganda, however it’s spread. the skills required for critical Close, Chingford
Cllr Sharon Waldron, Waltham analysis • St James Health Centre, 47 St James
Forest Council Cabinet member for 3. Extremism – its various definitions Street, Walthamstow
• Langthorne Health Centre, 13
Community Safety and Cohesion, and the different groups residents
Langthorne Road, Leytonstone
said: “We need to be on guard may encounter
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For several years now, the of society. The Waltham Forest Early community.”
How to
change
It’s a wrap! Christmas trees leave
our housing
The borough’s first community-led
housing workshop took place last week.
lasting legacy as festive season ends
Residents, local groups and Waltham
Forest Council workers explored how
community led housing can meet the
need for affordable homes in Waltham
Forest. The workshop helped the council
Getting rid of your Christmas and – hey Christmas presto – you right thing. We hope our residents
to find out what residents ambitions for
tree in January isn’t nearly have high-quality, natural compost will start 2018 with a recycling bang
community-led housing are. After the
as much fun as buying one that’s full of the nutrients any by taking this opportunity to recycle
productive discussions with more than
in December! For artificial garden, allotment or window-box their Christmas trees.”
40 residents, the housing team can
trees, it’s simple: shake off the will love. It’s this compost that Helen Jackson, of the Cleveland start shaping the findings into an offer
decorations and shove it back supplies Waltham Forest Council’s Park Residents’ Association who that works for both residents and the
in the cupboard for another popular free ‘Compost Giveaways’ regularly enter London in Bloom, council. The workshop is first of many
year. A real tree can present twice a year in March and said: “Every year we have several and the start of a collaborative working
more problems – but never fear, September. huge deliveries of compost from the relationship.
Waltham Forest Council will Cllr Clyde Loakes, Deputy council which we use to improve The council has also launched its biggest
help. Leader & Cabinet Member for the the soil in our tree pits and other conversation to date on housing and
Any tree below six feet can be Environment, said: “It is fantastic communal planters. It supports housing services in Waltham Forest. We
left alongside wheeled bins on your to know what good use our the growth of plants and bulbs want to hear your views which we will use
food and garden waste collection Christmas trees can continue to be throughout the year and, best of all, to help shape our Housing Strategy and
day. Bigger trees can be chopped for our natural environment once it’s free.“ services for the future.
up or taken along to one of our the festive season is over. Unlike Because of the high demand on To view the plan and leave comments,
three reuse and recycling centres. many councils we will collect your this service please be patient with visit: www.walthamforest.gov.uk/
content/housing-big-conversation
They are then taken to a facility in real Christmas trees free of charge the collection crews – it may take
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and placed into huge containers, one of the many distinct recycling clearing everyone’s trees.
along with food leftovers. The services that Waltham Forest
material is then heated up, left to Council provides to help make it
breakdown for eight to 12 weeks simple for our residents to do the
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Issue 196 I 8 January 2018 7
www.walthamforest.gov.uk
We’re working hard to improve
In brief
Walthamstow town centre Dementia
services:
the future
along with improving general traffic
The care and support provided for
flow.
residents with dementia is being reviewed
The works are part of our
to make sure everyone gets the best
wider town centre improvement
support possible.
programme that will make the town
The Council wants to offer comprehensive
centre a more pleasant, accessible
support for residents, their families and
and safe place for all users. This is carers through each phase of the dementia
particularly important as we strive process.
for better air quality in the borough. A consultation opened on Tue 2 Jan 2018
Later in 2018 we will be asking and will close on Tue 13 Feb 2018.
local residents, businesses and Attend one of our drop-in events on:
road users to help us decide on the • Saturday 13 January 2018 11.30
final look and feel of the public area – 13.30 @ Markhouse Centre, 247
Residents and road users working closely with Transport gyratory area to traffic can be that the project will create. Markhouse Road E17 8DW
travelling through Walthamstow for London and Network Rail avoided. • Tuesday 23 January 2018 18.00
town centre will have noticed to install a new traffic bridge A temporary layout will be – 20.00 @ the Chantry, 2–8 The
More info
significant changes taking that will replace the existing introduced in the coming weeks Ridgeway, Chingford E4 6QL
place around Walthamstow Victorian-era structure. for north and south-bound traffic. You can get more information about • Thursday 8 February 2018 18.00 –
Central bus and train station, Completing the project now This will enable us to assess the the Walthamstow town centre 20.00 @ Clifton House, 4 Beachcroft
on the junction of Hoe Street means that costly future performance of the new bridge gyratory project on the council Road, E11 3PN
website: walthamforest.gov.uk/ To take part go to: www.walthamforest.
and Selborne Road. Waltham maintenance work that would and its impact on improving bus
e17roadworks gov.uk/dementia-consultation
Forest Council has been require total closure of the efficiency on a number of routes,
Or email consultation@walthamforest.
gov.uk or call 020 8496 3000 and ask to
speak to John Giffney (Interim Head of
Provision and Independence).
Disgusting discovery for
Let’s develop
Lea Bridge
food hygiene inspectors
The views of residents, local businesses,
and community groups are being sought
on proposals for three Lea Bridge Station
sites.
The proposals are on display at Lea
Bridge Library until Weds 17 Jan, during
Waltham Forest’s food safety He added, “Our teams inspect opening hours. Council officers will be
inspectors are used to finding premises all year round and will available on the following dates at the
library to answer questions: Wed 10 Jan
some pretty unsavoury things on always act quickly and forcefully to
10am–8pm and Wed 17 Jan 10am–
the menu – but what they found protect trusting customers.”
6.30pm, followed by the Community
at Chick Point left them lost for Indeed, Chick Point was not
Ward Forum from 6.30pm–8.30pm.
words. the only restaurant to be closed
Site visits have been arranged for
Put simply, the takeaway’s because of cockroaches. In a
Saturday 13 January, meeting outside
kitchen was filthy. It was coated separate case, FES Restaurant, on
Lea Bridge Station at 11am. If you are
with grease and, worse still, infested Old Church Road in Chingford, was
interested in attending please contact
with cockroaches. When the food closed after inspectors discovered
[email protected].
team visited the takeaway, 301 cockroaches in its dirty kitchen.
The council is in the early stages of
Hoe Street, Walthamstow, in late Neither eatery would be able to
development proposals for these sites
November, they shut it immediately open up again until their owners
and want to understand local residents’
and have now secured a full closure carry out specific improvements and businesses’ views. The process of
order from Thames Magistrates’ and, of course, dealt with their pest consultation will be ongoing with further
Court. problems. FES Restaurant made opportunities for the local community
Cllr Clyde Loakes, Deputy Leader the required improvements and had to engage prior to the formal planning
and Cabinet Member for the reopened at the time of writing. consultation, expected during the
Environment, said: “The pictures Diners can always check the Food summer of 2019.
speak for themselves. No-one Standard Agency’s Food Hygiene For details of proposals, visit: www.
would let their kitchen at home get Rating Scheme for a clear guide walthamforest.gov.uk/content/town-
to this state and yet the owners of to any restaurant or takeaway’s centres#leavalley. If you have any
this takeaway were happy to charge hygiene rating. That way we can eat questions, contact: Mark.Adams@
people for the privilege.” with peace of mind. walthamforest.gov.uk
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encourage relaxation. Pilates Foundation the class is open to women of any or no
1950s Jive Classes Guitar and drum
Sports and member teacher with 17 years’ experience faith. Expect a slow and steady Yin style yoga
and Social Dance lessons for all ages
of studio and mat work. Absolute beginners class where you’ll spend longer in each pose
fitness Every Tuesday 7.45–10.30pm East London Mini Music Studio, near
and newcomers contact me first please. thereby exercising patience and endurance
The Plough and Harrow, 419 Leytonstone Queen’s Road, E11 1BB
[email protected]/ https://www. with your bodies. Ummah is the Arabic word
High Road, E11 4JU Budget recording/ practice/ teaching space
abpilates.co.uk/ for community; bringing people together.
Zumba Fitness Class Come and join us for beginners 1950s run by Sam Thomas, a composer, recording
It’s a safe place, free of judgment and full
Saturdays 12pm–1pm Starts January Beginners/ Jive classes. It’s a fun way to exercise and artist and session player. Sam offers guitar
of support and compassion to practice with
13 2018 intermediate Pilates your fellow sisters. enjoy yourself, while gaining the confidence and drum lessons for all ages as well as
All Saints Church, 47 Melbourne Road, to get out and dance. Our classes are for renting out his well-equipped garden studio
St Gabriel’s Havant Road E17 3JF £10, no need to pre-book. Visit www.
Leyton E10 7HF beginners, so no dance background or for recording/ production purposes. Lessons
Mondays 6.15pm edeneast.co.uk, phone [phone] or
Want to start getting fit this year? Instead of experience is needed. The classes will run are £15 for half an hour (£25 per hour).
St Anne’s Larkshall Road E4 6NP email [email protected].
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Wednesdays & Thursdays 7.30pm
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These relaxed and positive classes are
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Friendship 8 January 22 January focus highly on self-defence and real life intermediate & conversation courses
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from January 10, 2018 E17 6PQ E4 8YE levels within karate. £2 for beginners and adults. Pay £110 for a term of ten 60
YMCA East London, Forest Road, A friendly, local class, open to all. James is Looking for a workout that’s different, come £5 for our advanced students. For children minute lessons in a small group (beginners).
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020 8509 4622 or T. Mac on 020 8503 Tuesday 7pm–8pm Monday 10am–12.30pm Operatic Society Tuesday to Friday 3pm–9pm
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Aikido beginner’s classes suitable for both £5 per class, concessions for students, first [email protected] ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’ taking nibbles available. £10 per session. £8 for
men and women start on Tuesdays from lesson free. For more information, email place at the Kenneth More Theatre, Ilford. advance bookings.
the 9th January. Join us for health, fitness [email protected] or phone Jason Wake up and Stretch Rehearsals start late January/ early February Call Paul: 07432 019 327 or e-mail:
and self defence. Cost £10 per class or £30 on 07905 132 595. Sundays 9.30am & 11am and take place at Waltham Forest College [email protected]
per month. For more info go to http:// Aveling Park Bowls Club, Lloyd Park, E17 throughout.
The Rose and Crown
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Singers
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Free Karate Class for Ye Olde Rose and Crown, 53, Hoe Street,
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Adults Walthamstow
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Saturdays 11.30am–12.30pm E17 9QL drop in). Email [email protected] friendly and welcoming society (www. New singers – especially tenors – welcome
Peterhouse Centre, 122 Forest Rise, Upper at our weekly rehearsals, in the back room
Yoga has so many benefits from releasing or visit www.yogamehappy.co.uk collegeoperatic.co.uk)
Walthamstow E17 3PW of the pub. No experience needed and no
stress and tension in the body, building
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young people aged 13 and over, and adults. relax and promote deeper sleep. Find a style Down Beginners Course and try us out! We sing unaccompanied
First lesson free! For more information, to suit you at these friendly, mixed levels Thursdays, 7–8.15pm and have a varied repertoire chosen by
3rd February 2018 10.30am–12.30pm
phone/text 07956 961 563, email info@ class with an experienced teacher where Quaker Meeting House, 1a Jewel Rd, members. Traditional, folk, Georgian, world
for 10 weeks
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Walthamstow Academy, Billet Road,
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information contact Sarah on 07815 120 Hatha yoga for all abilities. This post-work
Walthamstow London E17 5DP
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General level Pilates 10 week beginner computer course covering
muscles, working through the joints, so
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East of Eden Yoga & Pilates, Studio 1, 14 [email protected] or visit www. The Music Room at O’Neills on Leytonstone
available – buy 10 and get one class free). to book, phone Age UK Waltham Forest
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