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Your cultural life in and around Walthamstow No.20 • October 2014
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narchy! OK now I’ve got your attention, it’s not a word many people would link with Walthamstow’s most famous son William Morris but as Neil Houghton highlighted in last month’s E List Local Hero, Victorian Walthamstow was a veritable hotbed of radical and socialist thought, and even though Morris did not spend much of his life here, he has gone on to become the poster boy of a legion of British free thinkers of the period. These men and women and their followers were keen to challenge every aspect of conventional thought whether it was regarding design, art, politics or sexuality. The effects of their radicalism echoed well into the 20th century and on page 14 we look at the new exhibition at the National Gallery, Anarchy & Beauty: William Morris and His Legacy, 1860-1960. Morris’s influence endures today with the tremendous success of the William Morris Gallery attracting visitors from all over the world. It is interesting that also this month we feature two artists who have continued his ethos to explore two very different themes, one political and one aesthetic. Alke Schmidt uses her exhibition, Tangled Yarns, to question the ongoing ethical questions of the world’s drive for cheaper and cheaper clothes on the high street. The human cost of production was a key issue that concerned William Morris in his day too. Then in a second exhibition at the gallery, photographer Deborah Baker reinterprets several of the methods and visual aesthetics Morris used in the creation of his iconic designs, to digitally create her beautiful garden images for her show, In Paradiso. Finally let’s move to music. If, like me you were fan of the strange techno, electronica infused psychadelia of Death In Vegas in the 90s and noughties you might be interested to know that their guitarist Ian Button is bringing his new band Papernut Cambridge to launch their new album at one of Walthamstow’s hidden gems, the Pumphouse Museum. The venue will see them perform new songs in a 1968 Victoria Line tube train! See the listing on Saturday 18th for details. Paul Lindt, Editor editor@theelist.co.uk
James of James Lane, a poem by Lorna O’Connell Waltham Forest FC are back at home in Walthamstow Walthamstow Village’s The Orford Saloon, From Morris to Conran, a new exhibition opens at the National Gallery Park Life – Xylonite Arts Deborah Baker: In Paradiso Frightening Fun At The Mall Wilcumstowe Times - Lloyd Park Local Hero - Carolyn Abbott of E17 Designers Walthamstow Diary Spotted Walthamstow
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Alke Schmidt Beautiful fabric-based art works with powerful themes drawn from the turbulent history of the textile industry and cotton trade feature in Alke Schmidt’s latest exhibition - coming to the William Morris Gallery this month. Here Amy Wevill meets the artist. We are increasingly aware that a trip to the local high street to buy new clothes can be fraught with ethical dilemmas. The conditions of workers that produce clothes sold in the UK and disasters caused by a disregard for their safety have been headline news, but the problems persist. Walthamstow-based artist Alke Schmidt has taken these issues as a starting point in her latest exhibition, ‘Tangled Yarns’. As a child, Alke watched her mother make all her own clothes and they spent lots of time looking around textile shops together, admiring the patterns and materials that filled them. She later began to sew herself. Alke knows what it takes to produce clothes, so was concerned when she saw items for sale at incredibly cheap prices. A passion for workers’ rights drove her to look more deeply into the conditions faced by those producing these clothes and this provides the backdrop
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Cover picture: Ghosts (detail). This page top: Memorial (detail). This page bottom: Alke in her studio. Facing page: Aftermath (detail).
for Alke’s latest works. Her pieces are not, however, simply reports or representations of disturbing conditions or disasters that have occurred. There are enough shocking images of these things, she claims. Instead, her art works encourage contemplation, give space for people to develop their own thoughts and are beautiful, delicately crafted objects. In ‘Tangled Yarns’ Alke selects moments from the history of the textile industry and cotton trade and develops each of these into an art work. The stories chosen range from the contemporary, such as the collapse of the Bangladeshi Rana Plaza clothing factory in 2013, right back to the 18th century. Fabric forms not only the subject matter, but the material on which each piece is based – chosen for its visual appeal and intrigue as well as its associations. The backdrop for one piece showing Gandhi being welcomed by factory workers in Lancashire is a piece of fabric from the 1930s which combines the paisley motif still popular across Asia with more traditionally English floral designs. The William Morris Gallery is a fitting location for this exhibition. Morris was devoted to campaigning for ‘useful work’ with decent wages and working conditions. Yet, in Victorian Britain, he would have struggled to ensure that the plain cotton cloth he used for his famous prints was sourced from factories that offered such conditions - the Lancashire factories which produced the cloth were known to have appalling working conditions. Alke points out that as a small business owner, he would have had little influence over the practices of his suppliers and so, she concludes, he did what he could by campaigning and looking after those in his own workshops, which provided working conditions well above the Victorian norm. A piece in the exhibition ‘Morris’s Dilemma’ relates to this struggle.
‘Tangled Yarns’ will allow visitors to marvel at beautiful design, colour, fabric and painting while also perhaps planting the seed for their own consideration of the issues raised.
Visit Alke’s exhibition blog: www.a-n.co.uk/blogs/tangled-yarns
www.alkeschmidt.com
Tangled Yarns 15 October 2014 to 25 Jan 2015 The William Morris Gallery There will be a series of events relating to the exhibition and aimed at all ages starting in November so please check www.wmgallery.org.uk for details.
Is fashion still to die for? (panel discussion) Wednesday 12 November 2014, from 7pm FREE, Booking essential www.wmgallery.org.uk Eighteen months after the Rana Plaza collapse, what has changed in the way fashion is produced and sold? And what can industry, governments, campaigners and consumers do to help improve working conditions? Panel includes representatives from Labour Behind the Label, Source and the Ethical Fashion Forum.
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This month in town
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Open Mic Ye Olde Rose & Crown, 53 Hoe Street E17 4SA This popular open mic attracts performers of all descriptions. A great night out with a variety of talent from music to comedy. 7.30pm. FREE. andy@mirror-mic.com 07940 260558
WVRA Monthly Gardening Day Meet at Village Square on corner of Orford and Eden Roads Please bring gloves and shears and wear sturdy shoes/boots. All other equipment will be provided. 10.30am1.30pm. FREE. Helen Lerner 0781 404 2499 or helen@walthamstowvillage.net
Red Imp Comedy Club presents Paul Tonkinson Ye Olde Rose & Crown Theatre Pub, 53 Hoe St E17 4SA Michael McIntyre’s favourite live support act Paul Tonkinson. With Jeff Innocent in support. Doors 8.30pm, show 9pm. £10. http://www.wegottickets.com/ event/290420
Thursday 2 National Poetry Day The Hornbeam Café, 458 Hoe Street E17 9AH Celebrate National Poetry Day in style with Raw poets, Forest poets, E11 Eco Poets, open mic and much more! Free buffet afterwards. 7-11.30pm. FREE. andy@mirror-mic.com 07940 260558 Poetry & Music night Bygga Bo, 8 Chingford Rd E17 4PJ Celebrate National Poetry Day with some fabulous local poets and musicians including Deryl Walsh, Emma Hammond, Sean Urquhart, Andy Green and The Cat’s Knickers. 7.30-9.30pm. £2. Jazz and Soul in Highams Park Upstairs at The County Arms, 420 Hale End Road, Highams Park E4 9PB Shelley T and The MPG’S play classic jazz, soul and Motown. 9-11pm. £5. Shelley 07903271877 shelley@alphabeck.co.uk
Friday 3 Bumps and Babies Ye Olde Rose & Crown, 53 Hoe Street E17 4SA A monthly meet up for new mums and mums to be. A great chance to make new friends whilst eating cake! 10.3012.30pm. FREE. Sue Lopez 07947455370 Susana.lopez@cancer.org.uk Walthamstow Musician’s Jam The Warrant Officer, 318 Higham Hill Road E17 5RG Bring an instrument, chat with fellow musos, put together an ad hoc collaboration and take the stage. 8-11pm. FREE. events@the-wo.co.uk Events marked
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Blackhorse Market Blackhorse Workshop, 1-2 Sutherland Road Path, E17 6BX A monthly street food and makers’ market with design and craft and great activities for kids. 10-4pm. FREE. Harriet Warden 02085311612 info@blackhorseworkshop.co.uk http://www.blackhorseworkshop.co.uk/ market Fun Palace! The Mill, 7-11 Coppermill Lane E17 7HA At The Mill we believe everyone’s creative. We invite one and all to get involved. Make, draw, share and sing! 11am-4pm FREE. 020 85213211 info@themill-coppermill.org http://www.themill-coppermill.org Talk: London’s Lea Valley and the Great War Vestry House Museum, Vestry Road E17 9NH Join local historian Dr Jim Lewis to find out how the industries of the Lea Valley contributed to the war effort during WWI. There will also be a slide show using original WWI lantern slides. 3-4.30pm. FREE but call to reserve your place. 020 8496 4391 vhm.enquiries@walthamforest.gov.uk Waltham Forest FC vs Sawbridgeworth Town Wadham Lodge Sports Ground, Kitchener Road, E17 4JP Home game. Kick-off 3pm. £8/£4 (conc) Under 16s FREE. www.walthamforest-fc.co.uk Mcguffin’s Film & TV Quiz Upstairs at Ye Olde Rose & Crown, 53 Hoe Street E17 4SA There will be six rounds of questions and teams may consist of up to six players. First prize £50 cash, £20 for second plus raffle. All welcome. 8.30pm. Price £1.50 per person. http://mcguffinfilmsociety.wordpress. com
DANCE/FITNESS ConcerTinies Baptist Church, 4 Greenleaf Road E17 6QQ Family concerts of classical and world music and dance. Spanish Spice - a fusion of Spanish Baroque & Flamenco music with flamenco dancer Mayte Beltrán. Stimulating audiences of all ages and backgrounds both aurally and visually. 4.30-5.30pm. £10, under 14s FREE. hello@milunamusic.com http://milunamusic.com/ Silver Saturday Significant Seams 131 Wood St E17 3LX A special free event celebrating older people in our community and working to breakdown isolation. Older residents are encouraged to visit. 1-3pm. FREE. admin@significantseams.org.uk http://www.significantseams.org.uk Support for Parents with Adult Children Overseas Quaker Meeting House, 1a Jewel Road E17 4QU New local group. Do you have adult children living overseas? Come for a chat and cup of tea to meet others in a similar situation. Just turn up. 7-9pm. jean.duggleby@virgin.net Krix Panx The Warrant Officer, 318 Higham Hill Road E17 5RG The Mexican loop station maestro and WO favourite returns to deliver more of his amazing virtuoso skills and powerful, emotive vocals. Don’t miss it! 9-11pm. FREE. events@the-wo.co.uk http://www.the-wo.co.uk Jazz and Soul in Highams Park Upstairs at The County Arms, 420 Hale End Road, Highams Park E4 9PB Shelley T and The MPG’S play classic jazz, soul and Motown. 9-11pm. £5. Shelley 07903271877 shelley@alphabeck.co.uk
Sunday 5 Fun Palace! The Mill, 7-11 Coppermill Lane E17 7HA See Saturday 4 for details. Note change of times 11am-1pm.
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Musical Aquarium Ye Olde Rose & Crown Theatre Pub, 53 Hoe Street E17 4SA Come and join Jerome and Lindsay who will be diving into the tank, and playing their own eclectic brand of music for your Sunday lunchtime listening pleasure! 1-4pm. FREE. Jerome Anderson 07931507760 jerome@jeromelanderson.com http://www.jeromelanderson.com/ Queen’s Boundary area Harvest Fair Foster Hall, Wellesley Road E17 8JZ An afternoon of apples, food and entertainment to celebrate harvest and promote our community gardening schemes, including the regeneration of Queen’s Road Cemetery. Plus plant and seed exchange, apple pressing, children’s activities, tea, coffee, cakes and raffle. Proceeds to community gardening scheme and donations of non-perishable food encouraged for the Eat or Heat foodbank. 1-5pm. FREE. Poems & Stories for Black History Month Vestry House Museum, Vestry Road E17 9NH Taking inspiration from the contributions of Black and Asian servicemen to World War I, listen to Adiza the Verbalizer tell stories of heroes and warriors across the ages and create your own poem. 1.30-4pm. FREE, just drop in. 020 8496 4391 vhm.enquiries@walthamforest.gov.uk Dana & Susan Robinson at Walthamstow Folk Ye Olde Rose & Crown, 53 Hoe Street E17 4SA Dana and Susan play guitar, banjo, fiddle, and sing in harmony. Their unique blend of contemporary songwriting and traditional Appalachian music brings a deep understanding of American musical heritage. 7.30-10.30pm. £7/£5 (conc). 07746 612 607 info@walthamstowfolk.co.uk http://www.walthamstowfolk.co.uk
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Psychic Sense Holistic Therapies Orford House Social Club, 73 Orford Road E17 9QR Medium’s tarot and angel card readings, palmistry, reiki and astrology. Stalls selling crystals, books, arts, crafts, food and drinks. 12-5.30pm. £3 (£2 conc). Keith 07961 952 031
East London Lesbians Meet Up Group The Castle Pub, 15 Grosvenor Rise East E17 9LB Month lesbian meet up group; relaxed, friendly and sociable. 7-10pm. FREE. Molly ell.molly@aol.co.uk www.meetup.com/East-London-Lesbians
E17 Designers Autumn Market The Asian Centre, 18a Orford Road E17 9LN Offering a wide choice of diverse, high quality products – including music from local band The Stowicks, cakes from Suzie and Forest Wines behind the bar. Entry includes free drink & chance to win a goody bag! 2-6pm. £2. contact@e17designers http://www.e17designers.co.uk/
Club Mellow 30+ Men’s Group ELOP Centre, 56-60 Grove Road Walthamstow E17 9BN A social outing as part of Club Mellow’s group for gay, bisexual or trans men who have sex with men aged 30 yrs & over who want to meet up with others in a friendly, supportive environment away from the scene. 7-9.30pm. £2. 020 8509 3898 or info@elop.org
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Club Mellow 50+ Women’s Supper Club for lesbian, bisexual and trans women ELOP Centre, 56-60 Grove Road Walthamstow E17 9BN Come and have supper at ELOP and take the opportunity to meet new people. Tasty hot food and a tasty treat provided. 7-9pm. £2. 02085093898 or e-mail info@elop.org
Wednesday 8 Waltham Forest Cycling Campaign The Hornbeam Café, 458 Hoe Street E17 9AH Join us for a discussion on cycling issues, opportunities, and upcoming events. Everyone is welcome and we appreciate all contributions. We usually go to a nearby pub after the meeting. 8-9.15pm. http://wfcycling.wordpress.com/ Butchery Craft Course Smithfield Unit, School of Catering & Hospitality, Waltham Forest College, Forest Road E17 4JB A six week course designed for those who wish to develop their practical skills associated with meat preparation to include boning, seaming, trimming, tying and presenting various cuts of meat in preparation for cooking. It should be of special interest to chefs, butchery enthusiasts and other foodtrade personnel. ian.wood@waltham.ac.uk 020 8501 8226 www.waltham.ac.uk Popup Board Game Cafe Hoe St Central, Unit 3, Central Parade, Hoe Street E17 4RT Grand opening with extended hours for the latest Central Parade three week popup. Today’s your chance to meet the designers, makers, teachers and artists involved. Promises 194 board games to play with plus art and classes alongside a Colombian cafe. See website for more details. 10am-8pm. FREE. www.e17Space.weebly.com Hatful of Rain / Ben Hall What’s Cookin’ @ Leytonstone Ex-servicemens Club, 2 Harvey Road E11 3DB Hatful of Rain are a UK folk/Americana roots band, combining powerful songwriting with musical virtuosity and a traditional feel. 8.30-11pm. FREE with a collection. Stephen Ferguson 07904 210218 ramblinsteve@whatscookin.co.uk http://whatscookin.co.uk
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Thursday 9 Club Mellow Baby & Toddler Group ELOP Centre, 56-60 Grove Road Walthamstow E17 9BN A welcoming, inclusive drop-in on 2nd & 4th Thursdays for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans parents and carers and their babies and toddlers offering opportunity to network and socialise with other LGBT families in a safe, friendly setting. 11am-1pm. £2.50 & kids FREE! 020 8509 3898 or info@elop.org Creative Kids: Black History Month William Morris Gallery, Forest Road E17 4PP To mark Black History Month, weave a web of folk tales featuring Anansi the spider. 10-11.30am, repeated 1pm 2.30pm. FREE for under-5s and their parents or carers. Booking essential. 020 8496 4390 wmg.bookings@walthamforest.gov.uk http://www.wmgallery.org.uk
Vintage E17 Fair raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support
St Mary’s Welcome Centre Church End (The Village) E17 9RJ Saturday 11 October 11am - 6pm Wow! A century of authentic head-to-toe vintage for ladies, gents and juniors. Vintage Tea Room. Vintage Entertainment. Entry Fee £2.
www.vintageE17.uk
Friday 10 Open Mic Night The Hornbeam Café, 458 Hoe Street E17 9AH Experience a compelling mix of local & talented performers, warmly supportive audience, healthy organic ales, ciders & wines, and mouthwatering snacks. Singers, musicians, poets, comedians and magicians are all welcome to grace our intimate stage. And this is the best venue for first time performers as we are the most friendly and encouraging venue this side of the river. Doors 7.30pm, 8.15pm start. FREE. andy@mirror-mic.com 07940 260558
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Chapel End Savoy Players present Let’s do it! St John’s Church, Chingford Road E17 5AD Music from some of the greats from the 20s, 30s and 40s. 7.30-10pm. £9/£7 (conc). C Merriman 020 8527 0215 cdmerriman@btinternet.com Daisy Pulls It Off Forest Community Theatre, Guilford Road E17 4EA The Drama Workshop presents Denise Deegan’s hilarious comedy Daisy Pulls It Off. 8-10.30pm. £8/£4 (conc). Sean or Melissa 020 8524 7269 dramaworkshopwf@gmail.com http://www.wegottickets.com/ walthamdrama
Saturday 11 Jewellery Making Taster for Beginners Beyond Beading, 124 Farnan Avenue E17 4NH Learn basic wire and bead techniques (adults and over 12s) and use this creative new skill to make your own fabulous earrings or pendant in this first session. Materials included. 10-11am. £10. Birgit 07910251629 beyondbeading@outlook.com http://www.beyondbeading.co.uk
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Vintage Fair St Mary’s Welcome Centre, 8 Church End E17 9RJ 35 stalls selling mainly head-to-toe vintage clothing and accessories for men and women. There will also be a juniors stall, some homewares, a vintage tea room and vintage entertainment. A donation from the proceeds will go to Macmillan Cancer Support. 11am-6pm. Adults £2. vintage4macmillan@gmail.com Apple Day Vestry House Museum, Vestry Road E17 9NH If it involves apples, then you will find it at Apple Day! Apple tasting, juicing, recipes, trees for sale, even appleinspired arts and crafts! 11am-4pm. FREE but suggested donation £1. 020 8496 4391 vhm.enquiries@walthamforest.gov.uk
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Thursday 16
Life drawing Hornbeam Centre, 458 Hoe Street E17 9AH Wonderful opportunity to make original art in front of a life model. You only have to bring yourself as all materials will be provided. These classes will be taught by Jonathan Ellis, an experienced, enthusiastic and encouraging teacher. Every class starts with a short slideshow to introduce that week’s theme, followed by drawing exercises in a variety of media. Advance booking essential. 3-5pm. jonathan.ellis@mac.com or text 07980 713819
New Lammas Lands Defence Committee The Hornbeam Café, 458 Hoe Street E17 9AH Meeting on the third Thursday of each month. Our aim is to defend the former Lammas Lands of Leyton and Walthamstow Marshes, so that they remain public open space in perpetuity. 8-10pm. Annual subscription, currently £12/£6 (conc) www.lammaslands.org.uk nlldc@rocketmail.com
Daisy Pulls It Off Forest Community Theatre, Guilford Road E17 4EA See Friday 10 for details. Rory McLeod at Walthamstow Folk Ye Olde Rose & Crown, 53 Hoe Street E17 4SA Rory Mcleod, ex-circus clown and fire eater, is a one man soulband, poet and storyteller, singing his own unique upbeat dance stories. 7.30-10.30pm. £10/£8 (conc) Walthamstow Folk 07746 612 607 info@walthamstowfolk.co.uk http://www.walthamstowfolk.co.uk
Waltham Forest Bilingual Group The Limes Community and Children’s Centre, 6 Somers Rd E17 6RX Workshop and drop-in advice and play session for parents raising their children bilingually. Join our “First stages” workshop (0-4 years) discussing language choices and strategies, or just pop in for a coffee & chat. 3.305.30pm. FREE. Claire Thomas 07770 860038 info@wfbilingual.org.uk http://www.wfbilingual.org.uk
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Higher On Maiden (Iron Maiden tribute band) Waltham Forest Social Club, Town Hall Complex, Forest Road E17 4JF ‘Friends of the Standard’ music venue presents this popular tribute band. Doors open 8pm. Price £10. Call Wolf 07877 612548 for tickets. zincalloy02@outlook.com Daisy Pulls It Off Forest Community Theatre, Guilford Road E17 4EA See Friday 10 for details. Black*Scarr The Warrant Officer, 318 Higham Hill Road E17 5RG This month’s Higham Hill Country Club features country songwriting of the highest order from Johnny Black & Emma Scarr. 9-11pm. FREE. events@the-wo.co.uk http://www.the-wo.co.uk Events marked
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The Most Ugly Child / Thin Wire Fence / Mr Plow What’s Cookin’ @ Leytonstone Ex-servicemens Club, 2 Harvey Road E11 3DB Country, Bluegrass, Murderbilly, Gothic Country, and Americana Noir triple bill. 8.30-11.30pm. FREE with a collection. Stephen Ferguson 07904 210218 ramblinsteve@whatscookin.co.uk http://whatscookin.co.uk
Chapel End Savoy Players present Let’s do it! St John’s Church, Chingford Road E17 5AD See Friday 10 for details.
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Stowtellers – The Walthamstow Storytelling Club St Mary’s Welcome Centre, 8 Church End E17 9RJ This month we will have a Storyround, come and tell a tale, share a song or a ballad. Relaxed and informal setting for sharing traditional stories. All welcome, to listen or tell. 7.30-9.30pm. £3/£2. 07891 724 771 stowtellers@yahoo.co.uk
Tuesday 14 Club Mellow 18–30 Men’s Group ELOP Centre, 56-60 Grove Road Walthamstow E17 9BN A space for gay, bisexual or trans men who have sex with men aged 18-30yrs to meet up with other guys their age in a friendly, supportive environment. 7-9.30pm. £2. 020 8509 3898 or info@elop.org
Wednesday 15 The Incredibly Strange Film Band What’s Cookin’ @ Leytonstone Ex-servicemens Club, 2 Harvey Road E11 3DB The Incredibly Strange Film Band are the UK’s premier soundtrack band. A 10-piece band exclusively playing film and TV themes from the 1960spresent day. 8.30-11pm. FREE with a collection. Stephen Ferguson 07904 210218 ramblinsteve@whatscookin.co.uk http://whatscookin.co.uk
Friday 17 Stow Baby Film Lounge presents The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014, Cert 15) Orford House Social Club, 73 Orford Road E17 9QR The adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. Doors open: 11.15am, Film 11.45am, Close 1.45pm Tickets: £6.50/£5 (conc) Tickets: www.stowfilmlounge.com or on the door if not sold out. 07910 643987 Stow Film Lounge presents Under the Skin (2013, Cert 15) Orford House Social Club, 73 Orford Road E17 9QR A mysterious woman in the form of an alien (Scarlett Johansson) seduces lonely men in the evening hours in Scotland. Events lead her to begin a process of self-discovery. Doors open: 7.45pm, Film 8.30pm, Late Bar, Close 12am. Tickets: £8.50/£6.50 (conc), ticket + pizza from £14 (pre-book only) Tickets: www.stowfilmlounge.com or on the door if not sold out. 07910 643987
Saturday 18 Papernut Cambridge: Album Launch Pumphouse Museum, 10 South Access Road E17 8AX Papernut Cambridge release their new album There’s No Underground with a launch event at The Pumphouse Museum. The band will perform two sets of songs from the album inside a 1968 Victoria Line tube carriage. 1-7pm. Two separate shows 1.30pm and 4.30pm. £10. Darren Hayman 07723 092222 http://www.wegottickets.com/ event/287905 Apple Day The Mill, 7-11 Coppermill Lane E17 7HA Freshly made apple juice, familyfriendly apple games, apple cake, and more! 2-5pm. FREE. 020 8521 3211 info@themill-coppermill.org http://www.themill-coppermill.org
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Stow Kids Film Lounge presents Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014, Cert U) Orford House Social Club, 73 Orford Road E17 9QR The time-travelling adventures of an advanced canine and his adopted son, as they endeavour to fix a time rift they created. Doors open: 10.30am, Activity Session, Film 11am, Close 1pm. Tickets: £5.50 child, £4 acc adult, under 2’s free Tickets: www.stowfilmlounge.com or on the door if not sold out. 07910 643987 Waltham Forest FC vs Enfield 1893 Wadham Lodge Sports Ground, Kitchener Road, E17 4JP Home game. Kick-off 3pm. £8/£4 (conc) Under 16s FREE. www.walthamforest-fc.co.uk The Bikini Beach Band / The Action Men What’s Cookin’ @ Leytonstone Ex-servicemens Club, 2 Harvey Road E11 3DB The UK’s Kings of Surf-Noir instrumentals are purely & simply the best band you can get for a party! Flamboyant surf guitar instrumentalists twanging their way through original retro classics and contemporary hits. 8.30-11.30pm. FREE with a collection. Stephen Ferguson 07904 210218 ramblinsteve@whatscookin.co.uk http://whatscookin.co.uk Nigel Burch & The Flea-Pit Orchestra The Warrant Officer, 318 Higham Hill Road E17 5RG Twisted skiffle & Cockney-Brechtian folk-punk cabaret from Burch, the banjulele-bashing bard and his musical misfits. They wowed the WO at Stowfest - definitely an act you will not want to miss. 9-11pm. FREE. events@the-wo.co.uk http://www.the-wo.co.uk
Sunday 19 Fungi Walk Meet at Community Bowls Pavilion, Lloyd Park E17 4PP Join Andy Overall AKA a fun-gi to be with and leader of the London Fungus Group, for a fascinating adventure into the park’s fungi. 2.30pm. FREE. Contact Rachel Hoyes at The Conservation Volunteers on 07787 193 981 or e-mail r.hoyes@tcv.org.uk Family Sundays ELOP Centre, 56-60 Grove Road Walthamstow E17 9BN A welcoming, inclusive drop-in on 2nd & 4th Thursdays for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans parents and carers and their babies and toddlers offering opportunity to network and socialise with other LGBT families in a safe, friendly setting. Contact for times. £2 adults, £1 children. 020 8509 3898 or info@elop.org
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Tom Lewis at Walthamstow Folk Ye Olde Rose & Crown, 53 Hoe Street E17 4SA Former submariner Tom covers a wide range of nautical topics, from life on board ship, through the loneliness and lure of the sea, to traditional shanties and classic nautical poetry. 7.3010.30pm. £7/£5 (conc) Walthamstow Folk 07746 612 607 info@walthamstowfolk.co.uk http://www.walthamstowfolk.co.uk
Tuesday 21 Club Mellow 30+ Men’s Group ELOP Centre, 56-60 Grove Road Walthamstow E17 9BN Details as Tuesday 7 but based at ELOP.
Wednesday 22 The Alan Tyler Show What’s Cookin’ @ Leytonstone Exservicemens Club, 2 Harvey Road E11 3DB Rockingbirds frontman and one of the UK’s best country songwriters takes over What’s Cookin’ for the night with The Alan Tyler Show. 8.30-11pm. FREE with a collection. Stephen Ferguson 07904 210218 ramblinsteve@whatscookin.co.uk http://whatscookin.co.uk
Thursday 23 Club Mellow Baby & Toddler Group ELOP Centre, 56-60 Grove Road Walthamstow E17 9BN Details as Thursday 9 Litter Bugs on Tour The Mill, 7-11 Coppermill Lane E17 7HA A collection of beasties made from recycled materials by Michelle Reader and local children. A celebration with music. 6-8.30pm. FREE. See Whole Month section for full exhibition opening times. 020 8521 3211 info@themill-coppermill.org http://www.themill-coppermill.org Walthamstow Murders and Deadly Incidents Trinity United Reform Church Hall 58 Orford Road E17 9QL Talk at the Walthamstow Historical Society where bestselling local novelist and historian of crime, Linda Stratman takes us on a journey through local tales of murder and mystery. No booking required. 7.30-9pm. £1.50. walthamstowwalks@mz48.myzen.co.uk www.walthamstowhistoricalsociety.org.uk Los Otros at The Vic The Victoria, 188 Hoe Street E17 4QH Enjoy the mellow sounds of jazz standards or get up and dance to the Bossa Nova beats with the everchanging line-up of lovely musicians who comprise ‘Los Otros’ (The Others). 9-11.30pm. FREE. http://www.losotros.co.uk Events marked
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Panic Brothers Reunion Tour at Walthamstow Folk Ye Olde Rose & Crown, 53 Hoe Street E17 4SA Close-harmony singing duo, Panic Brothers, Reg Meuross and Rich Morton are reuniting. They have lost none of the musical and lyrical edge which established them as a formidable live act. 7.30-10.30pm. £7/£5 (conc) Walthamstow Folk 07746 612 607 info@walthamstowfolk.co.uk http://www.walthamstowfolk.co.uk
Curatorial tour: Rossetti’s Obsession: Images of Jane Morris William Morris Gallery, Forest Road E17 4PP Join curator Jill Iredale for a unique insight into the making of the exhibition and find out more about Rossetti’s depictions of Jane Morris. No need to book. 3-4pm. FREE. http://www.wmgallery.org.uk/
The Bevvy Of Blues Jam The Warrant Officer, 318 Higham Hill Road E17 5RG The WO’s monthly blues jam returns with house band The Bluetone Groovers providing the platform for a host of special guests. Pick up that harp and come on down. 8-11pm. FREE. events@the-wo.co.uk http://www.the-wo.co.uk
Stow Film Lounge presents Blue Ruin (2013, Cert 15) Orford House Social Club, 73 Orford Road E17 9QR A mysterious outsider’s quiet life is turned upside down when he returns to his childhood home to carry out an act of vengeance. Proving himself an amateur assassin, he winds up in a brutal fight to protect his estranged family. Doors open: 7.45pm, Film 8.30pm, Late Bar, Close 12am. Tickets: £8.50/£6.50 (conc), ticket + pizza from £14 (pre-book only) Tickets: www.stowfilmlounge.com or on the door if not sold out. 07910 643987
Tuesday 28 African Drumming - Black History Month Community Room behind cafe, Lloyd Park, Forest Road E17 4PP To celebrate Black History Month, come and learn about African Drumming. Two sessions, 10am and 11am. FREE for families but booking essential. Contact Rachel Hoyes at The Conservation Volunteers on 07787 193 981 or e-mail r.hoyes@tcv.org.uk Club Mellow 18–30 Men’s Group ELOP Centre, 56-60 Grove Road Walthamstow E17 9BN Details as Tuesday 14
Wednesday 29 E17 Jazz presents the Tom Hewson Quintet Orford Road Social Club, Orford Road E17 A new project for 2014, this quintet plays music full of invention and variation, with characterful melodies and high energy grooves. ‘Emerging piano virtuoso… one to watch’ Time Out 8.30-10.30pm. £10/£7 (conc). 07930 544 312 www.e17jazz.com/whatson/
Thursday 30 Halloween Pumpkin Carving Community Room behind cafe, Lloyd Park, Forest Road E17 4PP Come and carve a spooky Halloween pumpkin. Activity best suited to over 5s. 10am-1pm. FREE for families, first come first served basis as pumpkins are limited. Contact Rachel Hoyes at The Conservation Volunteers on 07787 193 981 or e-mail r.hoyes@tcv.org.uk
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Bakers Arms Book Group The Hornbeam Café, 458 Hoe Street E17 9AH We are an informal and friendly group (sometimes some of us haven’t even read the book!). This month’s book is Trespass by Rose Tremain. Tea, coffee, wine available. New members welcome, just turn up. 7.30pm. www.hornbeam.org.uk
Every week/Whole month Until Sunday 5 October The House of Hoop Pop-Up Shop Hoe St Central, Unit 3, Central Parade, Hoe Street E17 4RT Local hoop maker brings a pop-up hoop shop & studio to E17. Come and try hula-hooping, buy a hoop or enjoy a workshop. For adults & kids, for fitness & fun. We’ll have big hoops, mediumsized hoops and super-skinny-spin super-fast hoops. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm (closed Tuesdays). Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm. FREE. Contact Jodhi jodhid@live.com http://www.thehouseofhoop.com From Mon 27 Oct until 1 Nov Half term fun at the Toy Library Walthamstow Toy Library, 46 Ravenswood Rd E17 9LY Daily activities during the holidays from messy play, cooking, art workshops, music time and Halloween parties. 10am-12pm. £2.50 (session prices will vary). Helen Crockford 020 8509 3401 E17toylibrarymanager@gmail.com http://www.walthamstowtoylibrary.org
DANCE/FITNESS 8-29 October Popup Board Game Cafe Hoe St Central, Unit 3, Central Parade, Hoe Street E17 4RT Promises 194 board games to play with plus art and classes alongside a Colombian cafe. Will have a number of events suitable for families during the 3 week popup eg sushi classes and baby yoga. See website for details. 10am5pm. FREE. www.e17Space.weebly.com Saturdays (term time) Dads R Us Walthamstow West Children’s Centre, 215 Queens Road E17 8PJ Give Mum a break and enjoy quality fun time with your child/ren. Choice of structured & unstructured play, indoor and outdoor including music, arts and crafts, woodwork & more. Just drop-in. 10.30-12.30pm. £2 per family. 020 8496 2442 or 07794758864 Until 12 October Links: a Black History Month Exhibition Winns Gallery, Aveling Centre, Lloyd Park E17 5EQ Link exhibition and workshop will raise awareness of Adinkra Symbols a Traditional highly developed art form of West Africa, one of the places used to transport slaves as part of the Triangular Trade. Open daily 11am4pm. Print workshops on Saturday 11 Oct at 11-1pm and 2-4pm. FREE. Sharon 07904226281 aliciadeanartworks@yahoo.com http://www.aliciadean-artworks.co.uk Until 25 January Tangled Yarns William Morris Gallery, Forest Road E17 4PP Artist (and this month’s cover star) Alke Schmidt explores the politics and morality of the textile industry, from the 18th century to the present day, in this exhibition of new work. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm. FREE. 020 8496 4390 wmg.enquiries@walthamforest.gov.uk http://www.wmgallery.org.uk/ 19 October until 22 November Litter Bugs on Tour The Mill, 7-11 Coppermill Lane E17 7HA A collection of beasties made from recycled materials by Michelle Reader and local children. Tues-Thurs 10am7pm. Fri-Sat 10am-6pm. Sun 11am2pm. FREE. 020 8521 3211 info@themill-coppermill.org http://www.themill-coppermill.org Wednesdays Club Mellow Youth Group ELOP Centre, 56-60 Grove Road Walthamstow E17 9BN A space for lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans young people aged 13-21yrs who want to meet up with others in a friendly, supportive environment away from the scene. 6-9pm. £1. 02085093898 or e-mail youth@elop.org
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4 October until 4 January Rossetti’s Obsession: Images of Jane Morris William Morris Gallery, Forest Road E17 4PP Jane Morris was the favoured model of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, founder of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Rossetti drew Jane obsessively; this exhibition brings together a selection of his iconic drawings, photographs and pastel studies. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm. FREE. 020 8496 4390 wmg.enquiries@walthamforest.gov.uk http://www.wmgallery.org.uk/ 27 Oct until 1 Nov Annual Photography Exhibition St Mary’s Welcome Centre, 8 Church End E17 9RJ Images taken by Walthamstow & District Photographic Society. Inter-club competitions Tuesday and Wednesday. Presentation by Walthamstow cine/ video club on Thursday 30 Oct 8pm. . 7-10pm. FREE. Andy Charles 0208 521 6958 http://www.wdps.org Mondays Club Mellow Women’s Group ELOP Centre, 56-60 Grove Road Walthamstow E17 9BN Club Mellow Women’s Group is a space for lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans women who have sex with women who want to meet up with others in a friendly, supportive environment away from the scene. 7-9.30pm. £2. 020 8509 3898 or info@elop.org Thursdays Club Mellow LGBT Social Group ELOP Centre, 56-60 Grove Road Walthamstow E17 9BN A weekly afternoon social support space for lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans people who want to meet up with others in a friendly, supportive environment. 2.30-4.30pm. £2. 02085093898 or info@elop.org Thursdays until 23 Oct Memory Catchers The Mill, 7-11 Coppermill Lane E17 7HA Many older people never talk to anyone for months at a time. Learn how to be a Memory Catcher. On 2 October Vestry House Museum will talk us through the photographs and memorabilia that will be available for the Fun Palace Weekend, see 4 & 5 October. Mo Gallaccio 020 85213211 http://www.themill-coppermill.org Sundays The Jazz Roast The Warrant Officer, 318 Higham Hill Road E17 5RG Every Sunday Los Otros invite fellow jazzmeisters to sit in on their laid back vibe. The perfect accompaniment to The WO’s excellent Sunday roasts. 1-6pm. FREE. Roast optional, from £7. events@the-wo.co.uk http://www.the-wo.co.uk
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Thursdays Tiny Tempo Hornbeam Centre, 458 Hoe Street E17 9AH Join The Tiny Tempo Team for a fun introduction to musical concepts-using singing, instrument playing, listening and dancing! With guitars, ukuleles, and a lot of energy, fun is had by all. 9.30-11.30am. A 9.30 start for under 18 months, 10.30 start for 18 months and older. £5 for one child, £8 for two. www.hornbeam.org.uk
Sundays Walthamstow Farmers’ Market Top of the High St by town square Fresh vegetables & salads, fruit in season, unpasteurised milk, cheese & dairy, artisan bread & cakes, juice, free range eggs, meat & poultry, herbs, locally made preserves & honey, plants and lots more. 10am-2pm www.lfm.org.uk
Thursdays Neighbourly Knit and Stitch Significant Seams 131 Wood St E17 3LX Bring your sewing, knitting or craft project along and join in. 1-3pm and/or 7-9pm. £3. admin@significantseams.org.uk http://www.significantseams.org.uk
Mondays until 13 Oct Crafty Concoctions: 5 Week Course Higham Hill Library, North Countess Road E17 5HS No experience needed, just enthusiasm to have fun and meet new people! Week 4: Autumn beaded felt brooch Week 5: Juicy Jewellery. 2.30-4.30pm. FREE. Book your place on: www.wflibraries. eventbrite.com or Waltham Forest Libraries 020 8496 3000
Thursdays Acoustic Showcase at The Village The Village Pub, 31 Orford Road E17 9NL Come and enjoy performances from London-based musicians playing acoustic sets of original music and covers in the warm and friendly atmosphere of the Village Pub. FREE. 7.45pm. gabriel4music@gmail.com for details or if interested in performing a set! Mondays Sing at the WO The Warrant Officer, 318 Higham Hill Road E17 5RG Join our fast growing community choir at The Warrant Officer pub. No auditions, all abilities welcome. Raise your voice and lift your spirits as part of an adult choir where you call the tunes. Inclusive, informal and fun. 7.30-9pm. £6. Laura 07813686980 singattheWO@gmail.com http://www.the-wo.co.uk/ Wednesdays Farmdrop E17 The Chequers, 145 High Street E17 7BX Click and collect online farmers market bringing together local independent producers for the good people of E17. A weekly ‘drop’ for your pre-ordered groceries and artisan produce, collected from the hands that made it. 6.30-8.30pm. Sian 07813240730 farmdrope17@gmail.com http://www.farmdrop.co.uk Saturdays OrganicLea market stall The Hornbeam Café, 458 Hoe Street E17 9AH The market stall sells organic and local sustainably grown fruit and vegetables, homemade bread, jams and preserves. Healthy Start vouchers can be used. 10am-3pm. www.hornbeam.org.uk Events marked
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Tuesdays (term time) until 24 Oct Puppet Making The Mill, 7-11 Coppermill Lane E17 7HA Children of ages 5-12 will learn how to make rod or other types of puppets. The sessions will have different themes. When the puppets are finished the sessions will end with a short show. Only 12 places available each session so it’s advisable to book ahead. 4-5.30pm. Price £6.50 or £24 for 4 sessions. 07973 519 117 orangemonkeypuppets@gmail.com Tuesdays (term time) Sew and Tell: ESL with Zelda Significant Seams 131 Wood St E17 3LX Come along and learn English (and sew!) in a friendly environment. 10am1pm. £3. admin@significantseams.org.uk http://www.significantseams.org.uk Tuesdays and Thursdays Strung out violin groups for adults Quaker Meeting House, 1a Jewel Road E17 4QU Got a violin in your attic you want to dust down? Fancy learning a new skill? Our motto is “it’s never too late!” Strung Out is a fun violin group for adult enthusiasts of all levels, with a professional musician whose work spans from the West End to Womad. All styles of music welcomed from classical to traditional. Fun is the key ingredient! Evening classes are limited, so please book in advance. Tuesdays (until 21 Oct) 6.30–7.30pm (Elementary–Easy) and 7.30–8.30pm (Beginners) Thursdays (until 23 Oct) 7–8pm (Easy–Intermediates) Alison Jones 020 7018 2927 www.shapeshifter-productions.com
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Mondays Life drawing Upstairs in Madam La Zongas at The Nag’s Head, 9 Orford Road E17 9LP This class is unique because drawing is encouraged and not taught. This way, participants can develop and learn at their own pace and choose their own forms of expression. We have a different model each week. 7.30-10pm. £8.50. walthamstowlifedrawing@googlemail. com Wednesdays Bell ringing for beginners St Mary’s Church, Church Hill, E17 9RJ Learn the ancient art of bell ringing at St Mary’s Church, Walthamstow Village - 10 years or older welcome. Practice night every Wednesday evening; come along and have a go! 7-8pm. FREE. David Baker 020 85215202 davidmbaker@hotmail.com Tuesdays Hola Chicos – Spanish for babies and toddlers The Mill, 7-11 Coppermill Lane E17 7HA Spanish sessions introducing babies and toddlers to Spanish through songs, games and stories. 10.15-11am. £5, additional siblings £2.50. Alex Brandon 07528 385986 alexjanebrandon@gmail.com
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Saturdays until 25 October Ukulele Classes Quaker Meeting House, 1a Jewel Road E17 4QU Classes for all levels. Learn the ukulele or improve your skills with an experienced, professional musician in a fun and relaxed environment. Instruments not provided! 20% discount when booking term in advance. 10.30-11.30am. £10. Dick Smith 07903 419691 info.banjosmith@gmail.com http://www.banjosmith.co.uk
Fridays until 19 December Atty’s Musical Steps - Baby & Toddler Troupe Baptist Church, 4 Greenleaf Road E17 6QQ Fun-packed, educational and innovative musical games, movement and sensory props for 0-4s and their carers. Help your child develop their listening and communication skills. Booking essential. Termly booking, trial class available. 10-10.40am. £4.50 Atty Cronin 07939 123 860 atty.cronin@musicalsteps.co.uk
Saturdays E17 Junior Guitar Club Hornbeam Centre, 458 Hoe Street E17 9AH Guitar playing fun for children of all abilities. Ages 7 and upwards. Different levels & times. Pay £8 for a taster session, then £48 for a half-term of six lessons 30 minutes each. Christian Karlsson 07958 471 083, chris@stunningmusic.com www.stunningmusic.com
Saturdays Toddler Spanish Class Mission Grove School, Buxton Road E17 7EJ Learning Spanish in a fun and relaxed environment. Singing and games. Suitable for 3-6 year olds. Half hour class. Taught by a native Spanish speaking tutor. 10.30am. £65 per term for ten week course. £5 registration fee. Priority bookings Rachel 07568 157028 rachelbettelley@hotmail.com
Tuesdays and Thursdays Magic Box: Interactive storytelling sessions Mothers Hub, 133 Wood Street, E17 3LX What’s inside the Magic Box today? Join a host of different characters, from Dahlia the Dinosaur to Captain Wonkynose, as they lead you on exciting and interactive storytelling adventures...! Coffee and cake included. Drop-in for 2ish- to 5-year olds. Tues 4-5pm, Thurs 10-11am. £4 or £6 for 2 kids Lottie magicboxe17@gmail.com Tuesdays Baby Massage The Mill, 7-11 Coppermill Lane E17 7HA Stimulate and relax your baby with developmental baby massage. 11.15am-12.15pm. £8, or £40 for six week course. Alex Brandon 07528 385986 alexjanebrandon@gmail.com Saturdays Piano for Children Mission Grove School, Buxton Road E17 7EJ Learning Music & piano in a fun and relaxed environment. Music theory, timing rhythm and keyboard. Suitable 4-9year olds. Half hour class. Taught by experienced music teacher. 11.30am. £75 per term for ten week course. £5 registration fee. Priority bookings Rachel 07568 157028 rachelbettelley@hotmail.com Mondays Clare’s Dance Class United Reformed Church Hall, 58 Orford Road E17 9QL A fun dance class for ladies in the Stow! Learn different dance styles & iconic routines from musicals & pop videos such as Thriller! Beginners welcome. 8.30-9.45pm. £8 drop-in/£6 term rate. Clare Farow 07939 125014 Events marked
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Saturdays French For Toddlers Mission Grove School, Buxton Road E17 7EJ Learning French in a fun and relaxed environment. Games, dance, Cooking. Suitable for 4-6 year olds. Half hour class. Taught by a native French speaking tutor. 11.30am. £65 per term for ten week course. £5 registration fee. Priority bookings Rachel 07568 157028 rachelbettelley@hotmail.com Saturdays French For Children Mission Grove School, Buxton Road E17 7EJ Learning French in a fun and relaxed environment. Games, dance, Cooking. Suitable for 6-8 year olds. One hour class. Taught by a native French speaking tutor. 12.15pm. £70 per term for ten week course. £5 registration fee. Priority bookings Rachel 07568 157028 rachelbettelley@hotmail.com
Saturdays Spanish For Children Mission Grove School, Buxton Road E17 7EJ Learning Spanish in a fun and relaxed environment. Suitable for 5-8 year olds. One hour class. Taught by a native Spanish speaking tutor. 11am. £70 per term for ten week course. £5 registration fee. Priority bookings Rachel 07568 157028 rachelbettelley@hotmail.com
Mondays Yogi J Yoga St Michael & All Angels Church Hall, Northcote Road, E17 6PQ An open level class drawing on a variety of styles, offering accessible movement with options to intensify your practice. Focus is on movement breath and relaxation. Release physical tension and mental stress. Bring a mat or email James to buy one. 7-8pm. £9, or 6 classes for £45. Email James jjcassidy123@aol.com
Thursdays Yoga Me Happy – Walthamstow Wind Down Quaker Meeting House, 1a, Jewel Rd E17 4QU Hatha yoga for all. This post-work wind down will stretch and tone the muscles, working through the joints to help you feel flexible and fantastic, before a deep relaxation to re-energise you for the weekend. I have mats, so no need to bring anything but yourself. 6.30-8pm. £9. Pick up a loyalty card at your first class and you’ll get your 10th lesson absolutely FREE! www.yogamehappy.co.uk Eliza Moore 07710 621 268
Every day East London Boxing Club East London Boxing Club, 25A St James Street E17 7PJ Classes at a friendly boxing gym. No experience needed. Other classes include kids sessions, woman and amateurs. We also offer personal training. Session prices: members (non-members) Adults £7.50 (£13), Juniors £5 (£10). Sessions 12-1.30pm daily and 7.30-9pm Mon-Fri. Sedat Sag 07947426099 www.eastlondonboxing.co.uk
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Mondays Hatha Yoga Drop-In Community Room, Aveling Centre, Lloyd Park E17 4PP Creative and inspiring class. All levels including beginners. Newcomers always very welcome. 8-9.30pm. £7. Please pay at Centre reception. YogaRos 07711042883 yogaros@yahoo.co.uk http://www.yogaros.co.uk Thursdays Healthworks in conjunction with DanceChloe – Circuit Training St Gabriel’s Family Centre, Havant Road E17 3JF A high impact exercise class for men and women who want to improve strength and stamina. Aiding weight loss and muscle tone in a friendly environment with variations for all levels. 7-8pm. £6. Discount for block booking. Chloe Redmond 07903 629 636 Chloe@dancechloe.com http://www.DanceChloe.com Mondays until 27 October Jive and Lindy Hop Course for Beginners The Trades Hall, 17 Hoe Street, E17 4SB (entrance in Tower Hamlets Road) Learn the basic moves to dance 6 count jive to the music of the 1940’s and 50’s. 7.30-8.30pm. £11.50 or £55 for a six week course. Jerome Anderson 07931 507760 jerome@jeromelanderson.com http://www.jeromelanderson.com/ Mondays until 10 November More Than Beginners – 4 Week Dance Practice The Trades Hall, 17 Hoe Street, E17 4SB (entrance in Tower Hamlets Road) Do you have some 6 count partner dancing experience, and would like to develop your skills so you can use them on a social dance floor? Then this is the course for you! 8.30-9.30pm. £11.50. Jerome Anderson 07931 507760 jerome@jeromelanderson.com http://www.jeromelanderson.com/
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MUSIC SHOPPING COMEDY Tuesdays Zumba® Fitness with Chloe! Walthamstow School For Girls, Church Hill E17 9RZ An exhilarating dance fitness class in a low pressure atmosphere. Wear low tread supportive trainers and a bring a bottle of water. 7-8pm. £5. Discount for block booking. Chloe Redmond 07903 629 636 Chloe@dancechloe.com www.DanceChloe.com Tuesdays Pilates and Yoga at the Blitz Factory The Blitz Factory, Ravenswood Industrial Estate, Shernhall Street E17 9HQ Breathe, flow, smile and sweat. All levels welcome. Fun flowy fun! Pilates class 6.45pm, yoga class 8-9pm. £12 dropin. £66 for 6 classes or £100 for 10. Sophia Pym 07500339399 sophia@sophiapym.com http://www.sophiapym.com Tuesdays Tai Chi Principles / Qi Gong / Meditation / Martial Arts St. Stephen’s Church Hall, 1 Copeland Road, E17 9DB For people who want to cultivate/ improve physical health, mental well-being, energy(qi) and awareness through the mindfulness practice of I Liq Chuan using Tai Qi and Zen principles. Training consists of Qi Gong, moving/ static-meditation, self-defense, single person/partner training. 7-8.30pm. £8. First class free. Please contact before attending, thank you. Mark 07983 338 523 m.watan@iliqchuan.com http://www.iliqchuan.com Wednesdays Low Cost Yoga Class Leyton Yoga, 691 High Road Leyton, First Floor (above USSR) E10 6RA A slow-flowing, dynamic yoga class, leading to deep relaxation. Open to all levels. All classes are drop in; no need to pre-book. 11am-12pm. £6. leytonyoga@gmail.com http://www.leytonyoga.com Saturdays Dynamic Yoga Drop-in Quaker Meeting House, 1a, Jewel Rd E17 4QU Start your weekend with Sun Salutations and sequential yoga! Energise your body and gain clarity of mind while developing your yoga practice. Not a complete beginners class. 8-9pm. £8. YogaRos 07711042883 yogaros@yahoo.co.uk http://www.yogaros.co.uk
James of James Lane a poem by Lorna O’Connell of Forest Poets That way lies the forest And that (behind the burger van) Is London. Of course this was all forest one time. Trees from here to Lea Bridge and grey wolves lolloping, lolloping Where the bus turns round, right here in James Lane. Can you see the brass line? It points to the South Pole, Dad said. Over it with magic feet We’d jump from East to West and back From one year to the next and back My Dad and me. James Lane. It was only a hop and a skip over the woods from Mass To Sunday lunch and in our pockets we had offerings for the goat. The big white goat of James Lane. My Dad would lift me up on this fence The goat was as big as a bull but I wasn’t scared. He’d stare at me with his yellow eyes and lick the fudge from my hand. We had an understanding. If you keep walking on and don’t stop, you can get to the river, Said my Dad (James of James Lane). We tried it once but I had little legs and needed ice cream So we stopped by the River Lea to pretend It was the Big River, the River of London, the River of the World. Lorna O’Connell was born and half-brought up near James Lane in Leytonstone. Her father was called James and there was a goat. Find Forest Poets on Facebook and Twitter @ForestPoets
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As I get older I find that some things I found ridiculous as a young man have now crept stealthily into my everyday life; such as willingly listening to Bruce Springsteen, liking real ale and now a slow but inevitable shift from the glitz of premiership football to the grit of non-league. Whilst I still hold an emotional stake in my boyhood team, Arsenal…and I can be found fairly regularly at Leyton Orient…I am beginning to think that I should be looking even closer to home for my football fix, which in my case is VERY close to home, as I live opposite Wadham Lodge…home to the small but friendly Waltham Forest FC. The club began in 1964 and have had a complicated and up and down past. Originally named Pennant FC, they adopted the Walthamstow prefix in 1988 after the more famous Walthamstow Avenue had been swallowed up by Dagenham and Redbridge. However the 1995 season saw neighbours Leyton FC move to Wadham Lodge, and incorporate Walthamstow Pennant into the newly named Leyton Pennant. The name change didn’t result in an upturn in fortunes however as, in 10
amusingly honest words of the club’s own website, “2000-01 saw great inconsistency in results, accompanied by one of the poorest disciplinary records in the whole of English football and the club were called before the FA to explain themselves.” One can only wonder at the brutality of such a team… In 2003, under a new chairman, the team decided another name change was needed to herald the new era, and Waltham Forest FC was born. What follows over the next few years is a lengthy catalogue of managerial comings and goings which are best summed up, for those of a curious nature, on the history section of the club’s website www. walthamforest-fc.co.uk. A word of warning though, it slightly resembles the ‘And Jacob begat Isaac, who begat Solomon who begat Saul etc’ section of the Old Testament. More seriously, in 2008, the club also found themselves homeless due to a rent increase and were forced to move out of Waltham Forest and share a ground with Ilford FC. Just weeks before the start of the 201314 season, the club, after years of negotiations, finally arrived back home at Wadham Lodge. Whilst this hasn’t
yet brought a change in their on-field fortunes, the club look to be putting down roots for hopefully a long stay back in the borough. As well as the first team, the club has youth and veteran teams as they look to both the future and to the past. Their website is excellent and they have adopted the social media savvy of much bigger clubs with regular Twitter, Facebook and Youtube missives. Though my advice would be to invest in some road signs as being a Kitchener Road resident, I am forever being asked by lost footballers where the sportsground is! This year sees them line up in the Essex Senior league, where they face such appetizing fixtures against the exotically named likes of Greenhouse London, Sporting Bengal United FC and FC Romania as well as local big guns Harringey Borough and Clapton FC. So far results this season have been mixed, so perhaps it’s time a few more of us took a trip down to Wadham Lodge to get behind our local team. Adults £8/£4 concs. Under 16’s free. www.walthamforest-fc.co.uk
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After a few name changes over the years and even a spell sharing a ground with Ilford FC, last season saw Waltham Forest FC return to Wadham Lodge in the borough after which they are named. So if you’re looking for a truly local team to support and not the one beginning with O, Chris Evans assesses the STAGs.
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The Orford Saloon This ever popular tapas bar is renowned the quality of its food, and even though the owners might have changed, after eight years head chef Jorge Santander is still at its heart providing the passion and flavours. Here he and new owner Jane Harper talk to Rachel McCormack. Photography by Goodwin Photography.
“We didn’t want it to change dramatically,” says new owner Jane Harper, “we loved the way that it was. So we bought it, and kept all the staff.” Having come over from Spain originally for six months, head chef Jorge Santander, has been running the kitchen in the Orford Saloon for eight years. Originally trained as front of house, Jorge worked all over Spain in various 5 star restaurants and hotels before deciding to move into the kitchen. Over a coffee at the restaurant he tells me “I always liked cooking. When I was about 16 I had to go and stay for a while in a pensión and I used to go down and stand outside the kitchen and just watch. I was fascinated by the whole process of cooking in a professional kitchen and would spend hours there. One time, the head chef was so fed up of seeing me hang around he yelled at me to either go away or come inside the kitchen, obviously I went in and ended up spending that summer cooking.” 12
When I ask Jorge why he didn’t just take up cooking right there and then he just shrugs and laughs. “I already had it fixed in my head that I wanted to be front of house, so that’s what I did for ten years. Then, after being all over Spain I went back down to Malaga, where I’m from, and decided that I wanted to settle and work there all year round, not just the summer season The best way to do that was to work in a kitchen, so at 27 I decided to go and work in there.” In this country almost no one would do front of house professionally for a decade and then become a chef, or vice versa but Spain has a very strong Fonda tradition of small family run provincial restaurants where you can find yourself doing any and every kind of job, so Jorge’s move won’t have been seen as unusual there as it would be here. However as anyone who has worked in the hospitality industry would know, there is a dramatic difference between being in a kitchen in a closed room with artificial lighting and seeing the same few faces day in day out than working serving food and taking care of customers moving around a much bigger space and constantly seeing new people. So, how does he find it?
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When the word got about the village that the Orford Saloon, the popular local tapas bar, was up for sale there were mutterings of concern. What would happen to it? Would it be closed down? Would it be another kebab place?
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“Being a chef is a hard job, you don’t have many people to talk to, you are stuck in a kitchen all day but you can make the best of it. You have to be a team and joke and laugh with each other during prep and enjoy yourselves. Then when service is on you have to pull it all together and cover each other’s backs and make sure everything is done to the best of your abilities. My sous chef Xanty really cares about the food that she makes and wants to cook it to a high standard which is really important in this job.” The food at the Orford Saloon is proper old fashioned home style food and this is very deliberate. “People need to have enough to eat to enjoy themselves and feel full,” continues Jorge.”I hate going to a place where they serve me a big huge plate and a tiny portion that is lost in the middle of an empty plate. There have been a lot of good things come out of the new style of Spanish cooking but tiny portions where you only get a taste of what you have ordered isn’t one of them.” Talking about Spanish cooking in Spain, what does he eat when he goes home. “A big plate of tiny fried fish. It’s the speciality of Malaga and there is nowhere in the world you can eat it as well. Whenever I go home it’s the first thing that I eat while sitting in the sun with a glass of wine. I think the sun and the wine help,” he smiles.
Jane is a graphic designer, so how does she find running a restaurant? “I’ve had to learn a massive amount very quickly,” she admits, “but I have a great team of staff and our partners in the business have a lot of experience in catering including Mark (her partner) who runs the Soho Theatre and Bar. It’s great, it’s really varied, there are a million details you need to take care of when running a restaurant that I couldn’t even have begun to imagine before taking on the Orford Saloon and there is always something unexpected that happens. At the same time it is quite an addictive industry to be in.” The first change that Jane has made is extending the opening hours to a Monday night and she is also hoping to start opening at lunchtimes during the week in the very near future. She is also going to be running, with me, Rachel McCormack involved as well, some special events including Spanish quiz nights, wine tastings and some calçotades. The village tapas bar is in safe hands with both Jane and Jorge in charge. Orford Saloon Tapas, 32 Orford Road, London E17 9NJ Reservations: 020 8503 6542 www.orfordsaloon.co.uk
Continuing with Jorge’s popular style of cooking was something that new ownerJane was very keen to do, “we would like to try out some new things and have more variety in the specials but we were really happy that Jorge decided to stay as we love his cooking as do the regular customers. What we are focusing on right now is developing and expanding the wine list. Spain has such a fabulous range of new wines from all kinds of different regions that, while we are keeping the wine at the same price points, we want to showcase more of the best of Spain with wines of the month and new wines on the menu.”
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From Morris to Conran From the Pre-Raphaelites to Terence Conran, the first exhibition devoted to William Morris and his influence on twentieth-century life opens this month at the National Portrait Gallery.
The new exhibition Anarchy & Beauty: William Morris and His Legacy, 1860-1960 opens 16 October and focuses on Morris’s far-reaching politics, thought and design. With portraits, furniture, books, banners, textiles and jewellery, the exhibition includes many extraordinary loans that are being brought together in London for the first time. Starting with late Victorian and Edwardian Britain, the exhibition and accompanying book explores the ‘art for the people’ movement initiated by William Morris and the artists of the PreRaphaelite Brotherhood. It then displays the work of Arts and Crafts practitioners inspired by Morris and ‘simple life’ philosophers such as Edward Carpenter and Eric Gill, before showing how Morris’s radical ideals developed through to the Garden City movement and from the Festival of Britain onwards to young post-war designers such as Terence Conran, who took up Morris’s original campaign for making good design available to everyone.
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Key exhibits include William Morris’s own handwritten Socialist Diary from the British Library, his gold-tooled handbound copy of Karl Marx’s Le Capital, lent from the Wormsley Library and BurneJones’s spectacular handpainted Prioresses Tale wardrobe coming from the Ashmolean in Oxford (pictured below).
Showing how Morris was associated with the Russian anarchists Prince Peter Kropotkin and Sergey Stepniak, visitors will be able to see a strong link between ‘art for the people’, women’s education and the suffrage movement - one of Morris’s closest female associates was Eleanor Marx.
C R Ashbee’s Peacock brooch from the V&A will be joined by Eric Gill’s erotic garden roller, Adam and Eve, from Leeds City Art Gallery and Edward Carpenter’s sandals from Sheffield Archive – the sandals that began the sandal-wearing craze amongst the English left-wing intelligentsia.
The exhibition extends beyond Morris’s own death in 1896 to show how his radical ideals developed through the Edwardian decade, highlighting Patrick Geddes, Raymond Unwin and the Garden City movement and the way in which ‘good design’ became available to a wider market through such pioneering home furnishing shops as Ambrose Heal’s.
Curator Fiona MacCarthy says: Morris’s visions of ‘art for the people’ ‘Now in the 21st century our art It explores the ruralist revival and design culture is widespread. of the 1920s and 1930s when were realised in the early post war But its global sophistication brings leading craft practitioners – the period with the Festival of Britain and new anxieties. We find ourselves potters Bernard Leach and Michael returning to many of Morris’s Cardew, the weaver Ethel Mairet, the government supported Council of preoccupations with craft skills the hand-blocked textile printers Industrial Design. and the environment, with local Phyllis Barron and Dorothy Larcher sourcing, with vernacular traditions, – evolved their own alternative with art as a vital force within society, binding together people of ways of life and work in an increasingly materialistic age. varying backgrounds and nationalities. This exhibition, as I see Morris’s visions of ‘art for the people’ were realised in the early it, will not only explore what William Morris’s vision was but will post war period with the Festival of Britain and the government suggest ways in which his radical thinking still affects the way we supported Council of Industrial Design. Anarchy & Beauty: William live our lives’. Morris and His Legacy, 1860-1960 shows how the young designers Starting with the sometimes violent state of flux of late Victorian at this time channelled Morris’s idealism into a concern to bring and Edwardian Britain as a group of brilliantly radical artists, high standards of design within reach of everyone. craftsmen, architects, town planners, sexual and social reformers set out to remake their world, the exhibition introduces us to Morris, a craftsman and designer of extraordinary talent who MacCarthy believes still needs to be recognised as the truly revolutionary figure that he was. The exhibition shows how the ‘art for the people’ movement had its roots in the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood’s challenge to accepted attitudes to art and also in John Ruskin’s politically radical perception that every human being has inherent creative talent and that handwork was not inferior to brainwork. On display is the work by the artists and craftsmen of Morris’s inner circle: his lifelong collaborator Edward Burne-Jones; the potter William De Morgan; the radical architect Philip Webb; the furniture makers Ernest Gimson and the Barnsley brothers. A number of important female artists and craftswomen also feature in the exhibition since this was a circle in which women were accepted as co-practitioners with men. Arts and Crafts idealists who set up their own working communities, often in defiance of sexual norms, will be included, such as the openly homosexual Edward Carpenter at Millthorpe; C R Ashbee and his Guild of Handicraft in Chipping Campden and the controversial Catholic artist-craftsman Eric Gill in Ditchling. Anarchy & Beauty: William Morris and His Legacy, 1860-1960 highlights the element of anarchy within the ‘art for the people’ movement which demanded a total overturning of accepted values.
Images: Opposite clockwise from top left Terence Conran and His Cone Chair by Ray Williams 1950s © Estate of Ray Williams; La Belle Iseult by William Morris, 1858 © Tate 2014; William Morris by Frederick Hollyer, 1884 © National Portrait Gallery, London. This page Prioress’s Tale wardrobe by Edward Burne-Jones, 1859 © The Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
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Park Life – Fundraising exhibition for Xylonite Arts, a new Highams Park pop-up art space Your chance to grab postcard art from an international artist for just £20! Annabel Colley finds out more. With queues to visit the restored Highams Park signal box (London Open House Weekend) plus hundreds turning out for the recent Picnic in the Park, September has been heart–warming. So what’s planned for October in Highams Park?
The opening post card exhibition comprises 70+ A5 works that have been created by local, national and international artists. Each work will be sold anonymously for a very affordable £20 each. Only after purchase will the artist be revealed... so who knows who you will be taking home! The works will be on display until Sunday 5 October at 4pm - unless they all sell out at the launch!
Local artist and curator Lili Spain is to open pop-up arts space Xylonite Arts on Winchester Road. The name is a nod to the former Halex Factory and will open on October 1st with a fundraising postcard exhibition which is kindly supported by local cookshop Grace and Albert. The arts space will host small-scale temporary exhibitions, with a permanent backdrop of beautiful vintage, crafts, artists’ editions and prints. It will also host small-scale workshops and taster sessions, talks and performances and will be open every day except Monday.
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Deborah Baker: In Paradiso Artist Deborah Baker brings her experience from working in 1970s New York to bear on a new series of Morris-like nature photography. The E List sent Ellie Broughton to find out more. The garden seen in Deborah Baker’s new series, In Paradiso, is a long way from the urban buzz of 1970s New York where she began her career as a photographer and artist. Established as an assistant to Ralph Gibson, Mary Ellen Mark and Robert Mapplethorpe, she’s now showing her nature photography at the William Morris Gallery. Like Morris’s ‘Chrysanthemum’ wallpaper designs from 1877, Baker’s artwork layers several images to produce results that are packed with intense detail. But unlike Morris’s hand-drawn illustrations for his wallpaper, In Paradiso uses digital editing to create the final piece. Curator Laura Noble points out that the piece called ‘Prunusky’ features a display underneath which reveals its composite parts. This allows visitors to see the
individual layers that have been edited together to create the final piece. Baker also uses traditional photographic techniques (namely daguerreotypes and glass plate negatives) that ‘decay’ the photographic images to show plants decaying and dying. Having first seen Morris’s designs when she was an art student at Nottingham Trent in the ‘70s, Baker recalls that she was attracted to the pattern, repetition and details that characterise his work. Her own has become more layered in its aesthetic and application as her career has progressed. She says that working with Mapplethorpe informed her work as a photographer, but as an artist she was influenced by French impressionist painters like Monet and Seurat, aas well as the abstract impressionist artists.
Baker planted her garden in ‘deepest, darkest Cornwall’ eight years ago. She shares the pre-Raphaelite belief that developing a close connection to nature is good for mental health and wellbeing. She says she feels a strong link to Walthamstow for a number of reasons: ‘I am a regular visitor to the borough as my gallerist Laura Noble is based here and I always try to visit the E17 Art Trail, which is an amazing celebration of the creativity in the town. I’m always fascinated by the breadth of work I see. The William Morris Gallery and Lloyd Park are also on my list whenever I visit.’ The exhibition is already on, and runs until 2 November. William Morris Gallery Discovery Lounge, London
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Frightening Fun At The Mall Looking for ways to keep the children entertained this half term? Families are invited to enjoy some spooky fun at The Mall Walthamstow this month… Cast a spell this Halloween with some frightening fun for kids at The Mall Walthamstow. Keep the children entertained this October half term with the FREE spooky goings on at the Mall. Enter the Mall’s spooky haunted graveyard scene if you dare! Wicked wizards and witches are all welcome to join in the Halloween activities taking place every day from Monday 27th October till Friday 31st October. Dress up in your most ghoulish gear and frightening fancy dress to receive your special treat at The Mall. There will be ghostly goings on with lots of colouring and art activities to take part in plus appearances by the Mall Monster. For more information about what’s happening at The Mall this Autumn pick up your free copy of the new Mall magazine. The new glossy magazine, which is out now, showcases all the latest news from the Mall which is undergoing a major makeover. The Mall magazine also features the latest fashion trends and looks available at the Mall plus competitions and exclusive offers from retailers. Alasdair Currie, General Manager at The Mall, said: “We are delighted to launch our own Mall magazine. “There are so many exciting developments here at the Mall we wanted to share the news with our customers and the Walthamstow community.” Pick up your copy for free from the Ask Me Point at The Mall and from retailers including O2 and Costa plus pick up points in Walthamstow including the library, market offices, William Morris Gallery and Vestry House Museum. 18
Architectural historian, Karen Averby uncovers curiosities and stories from Walthamstow’s rich and varied past
Lloyd park Lloyd Park has been a popular recreational destination for the folk of Walthamstow for over a hundred years, but it was originally privately owned and only became open to the public through an act of extreme generosity. The park originally formed the grounds to the Georgian house fronting Forest Road which is now the William Morris Gallery, and was part of an extensive estate scattered throughout the borough. William Morris (1834-1896) had lived here as a boy and after his family moved from the house in 1856 it was occupied by wealthy pioneering newspaper owner and publisher Edward Lloyd (1815-1890). In 1898 his family unexpectedly gave the house and grounds to Walthamstow Urban District Council to create a public park for the people of Walthamstow. The 9½ acres included formal gardens near to the house, large oak trees with rustic wooden shelters beneath, an ornamental lake, a cricket ground, pavilion and childrens’ playground with a gym. It was originally proposed that the adjoining house would ultimately be converted into a museum or technical institute, but the immediate plan was to use the largest rooms for a refreshment room, a branch library and a reading room. Plans to convert the house to a gallery dedicated to William Morris were first mooted in 1914, although it did not open as such until 1950. When the park opened it was unnamed, although suggestions included “The Winns,” a former name of the house, “Lloyd Park” after the Lloyd family, or the option favoured by the Lloyd family, “The William Morris Park” after its most famous former resident. The park was formally opened to the public on 28 July 1900 by MP Sam Woods who arrived with a procession leading from Hoe Street Station (now Walthamstow Central), stopping en route at the High Street to open the newly erected public swimming baths. The procession then moved to the park’s cricket ground for the opening ceremony where Woods praised the Lloyd family for their
generous donation, a testament to chivalry, philanthropy and generosity, and stated his hope that hardworking people might find rest and recreation in the park. Edward Lloyd’s son Frank spoke of his family’s delight at giving the house and grounds, which they had enjoyed for many years, to the people of Walthamstow which he hoped they would regard as a keepsake. It was a momentous occasion, and that evening the whole park was illuminated, attracting “nearly all of Walthamstow.” Lloyd Park has since been used for the usual park recreational pursuits and for a host of community and fundraising events, including a fete and gala in 1904 which included clown cricket and ‘Hightalian’ opera, the London Cup tennis finals in 1922, marching bands festivals in the 1920s and 1930s and more recently, the May Day Fair and Soul Picnic and this summer, the Walthamstow Garden Party. www.archangelheritage.co.uk
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Carolyn Abbott Sometimes as you walk the streets of Walthamstow you’ll come across a long queue of people waiting patiently outside a building. This is frequently a sign that you’ve stumbled across a pop-up venue for E17 Designers. Here Paul Lindt talks to Carolyn about providing an outlet for E17’s burgeoning creative community. A Londoner perchance? We moved from Mitcham and in fact I grew up in a village called Gamlingay, near Cambridge, but my family are from London. My Mum and Dad both grew up in Streatham. They met in the Emmanuel Primary School nativity play: my mum was an angel and my dad was the baby Jesus. Grandad was a black cab driver as were his three sons (my uncles) so obviously I know London like the back of my hand. Funnily enough, my grandmother who was Swiss and lived here during the war – well, her two sisters worked in houses on Chingford Mount.
On which point it seems a good time to mention the brilliant E17 Designers markets. How did they come about? E17 Designers started when I met Ali Reader in 2006. We both had textile design degrees but hadn’t put them to use for a while. Very soon word got round and about eight of us did the first market on the village square on the corner of Eden Road on a very windy June day. We didn’t have many visitors – it was very cold and Orford Road didn’t have the footfall it has now. Soon after we put our heads together and decided to find an indoor 20
venue, sharing the costs of hire and making sure that we had to publicise it well to get any one to come. Our first Christmas event was at the Grove Café. It grew really quickly and I’d soon stopped selling my own work to concentrate on organizing things. You’ve done an amazing job and it’s certainly grown over the years, do you think there’s any particular reason for this? It was new. Back then, apart from Penny Fielding’s Beautiful Interiors, there wasn’t much like it – one-off events showcasing talented local makers with a wide variety of work. We invited lots of friends to be customers and asked them to spread the word. We’ve always wanted it to be a social as well as a shopping event. So everyone who comes is offered a free drink and we have local musicians and a raffle. The fairs are also really good for designers. It’s as much about networking and getting a response as selling. It gives designers an outlet to show and sell work that they didn’t otherwise have. I began to do a lot of press and got us into Time Out and the Evening Standard. I built a big mailing list – all this was before social media took off. Social media is now really
important to us in terms of promoting the event but I’ve never minded getting on my bike and putting up posters up and down Hoe Street. I’ve always enjoyed meeting people and connecting up what there is locally. Clare at Little Mashers used to design all our posters, more recently Anja Jane does them. We bought wine from the Village Stores and our print from Abbey Litho and we got local sponsors on board too – Eat17, Tidy Books, Wild Card Brewery and Stow Brothers amongst others. You’ve got a fair coming up this month, what else have you got planned? Our next event is our annual Autumn Fair, at the Asian Centre, Sunday 5 October, 2-6pm. Keeping with the local theme, we’ve the Stowicks ceilidh band playing the music and Forest Wines are behind the bar. Our Christmas weekend is Sat 29-Sun 30 Nov. Unexpectedly we’ll be in the pop-up shop at Hoe St Central, Wed 3-Sun 8 December. It’s hugely daunting but a great opportunity for some of our designers to sell their work in a retail setting rather than at a one-off event. I’m sure we’ll pull together as usual to make it work. We always get lovely feedback and hope by being on Hoe Street, opposite the new
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What brought you to Walthamstow? I stayed in Walthamstow in the late 80s because my boyfriend lived here for a while. I remember the Granada cinema, the Nag’s Head being full of leather-jacketed bikers and being stared at for being a woman in the Goose & Granite. And getting the N73 back from clubs in the West End. We came back to Walthamstow from Dalston in 1999 with a one-year-old to buy our first house. We sat in Lloyd Park on a nice, sunny day and decided it was the place for us. I liked Walthamstow anyway – I used to come and buy fabric on the market, and creep round the Handweavers Gallery & Studio, run back then by the rather formidable Nancy Lee Child, which sold all sorts of speciality yarns (I’d trained as a weaver…)
Are there any new designers locally that you are particularly excited about? I can’t name names – it wouldn’t be fair! But over the past couple of years it’s been so exciting to see how many more professional designermakers have set up studios here. You don’t have to go out of Walthamstow – increasingly there’s everything here. You’ve mentioned that you studied textiles, but tell us more about your own creative background. I’ve a CSE Grade One in Art which involved painting clouds on fabrics and making a soft teapot. Quite how I got from there to Chelsea College of Art & Design and a degree in textile design I don’t know. My main interest is constructed textiles – weaving and feltmaking are what I like to do. I do some teaching in adult education and occasional weaving workshops at the William Morris Gallery. It’s great to have a connection with a Gallery that I’ve been visiting for the past 25 years. What else do you get up to locally? I work part-time at The Mill community centre on Coppermill Lane and I’m also on the board at the Blackhorse Workshop. Tell us about one thing in Walthamstow
that not enough people know about but really should? What I really like about Walthamstow is when you visit a friend’s garden and find you are looking over at a building you’ve never seen before. As well as the grand Georgian buildings like Chestnuts House or the Clock House, Walthamstow has all these industrial and residential buildings tucked away, behind one another. You see that Walthamstow has always been a busy little town, full of people making and working. What would you like to see happen here in the future? I think Walthamstow is great at the moment – lots of new cafes and pubs are opening but the original cafes and shops that I like to visit remain. I can’t wait for the new cinema and for Soho Theatre to take over the old EMD and re-open it as a multi-arts venue. I’ll enjoy going to them and so will my teenage daughter and other young people like her, who could do with having more facilities locally. As a keen cyclist, I’m also excited about the mini-Holland scheme to create cycle-ways across the borough. e17designers.co.uk @E17Designers facebook.com/E17Designers
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Between forest and marsh lies the glorious Stow. These are the tales and meanderings of a proud resident of E17 Don’t tell anyone I told you this, but I rather like Walthamstow Village. I say don’t tell anyone because liking the Village doesn’t seem to be the done thing these days. In fact, I would go so far to say that sometimes, there is a bit of reverse snobbery pointed in the general direction of Orford Road. When I first moved to Walthamstow, people would declare with a sense of pride “I live in the Village”. Now people declare with equal ferocity “Oh no, we don’t live there, not in the Village” The recent episode of Location, Location, Location filmed in Walthamstow whipped up a frenzy. Why were these people only being taken to see property in the Village? How can they even afford to buy in the Village? Don’t they know that there is more to Walthamstow than this one place, tut tut, grumble grumble, etcetera, etcetera. And yes, of course there’s a lot more to Walthamstow than this one area, but that doesn’t make the Village a bad place does it? In a voice as loud as a lion’s roar I declare now that I don’t live in The Village. I live near the Lighthouse Church and I love the corner of E17 that I live in. Since moving to Walthamstow I have always lived around the St James/Markhouse area. I wouldn’t want to move to another part of the glorious Stow because the bit I live in works for me. But that doesn’t mean I don’t like the other areas. I think it’s great that we have all these different areas, including the Village. Each one offers something slightly different to its surrounding neighbours, each small part is a vital ingredient in the vibrant cake mix that is Walthamstow. Yes, I like the Village with its pubs, restaurants and timber framed house. I also like Wood Street and Chapel End, the market, marsh and Markhouse. I like Walthamstow because all of its areas mean it can be quaint, gritty, village-like and urban all at the same time. Now I have that off my chest, I think I need a cuppa. www.walthamstowdiary.com
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Spotted Walthamstow Wish you’d said something at the time but now it’s too late?? Message thanks, rants and questions to the Spotted Walthamstow Facebook page and we’ll repost. 100%anonymous. Here are some edited highlights from the past few weeks. ‘Massive Life size Dalek spotted in Highams Park village last night - just mins after Malcolm Tucker (oops I mean Dr Who) was on telly shrinking to fit inside one - what does it all mean?’ Neil: Im more curious as to where Highams Park ‘village’ is? Michelle: It’s been re-named ‘Tesco Village’ after the socking great neon signs that now loom over it Marcia: Exterminate 9 18 ‘A wonderful Musical Tour of Walthamstow today, as part of The Stow Festival. Who’d have thought so many illustrious bands have graced our fair Walthamstow shores. And not forgetting the Sex Pistols at the Assembly Hall.’ Chalcedony: If my memory is correct it was actually next door at the Art College back then. I do remember going to the concert. Loads of good gigs at the college back then - including Pink Floyd. Chris: I saw the Supremes there. Most bands played Leyton Baths and Coronation Gardens too - just for people to dance to! Adrian: I have a “Love” album which says that one of the tracks was recorded at Walthamstow Town Hall., 1971. 9 81
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Nicolas: Barry Cryer! I suppose we should be thankful there is at least one British celebrity active during the 1970s who has not been investigated by Operation Yewtree....! Daisy: I sat opposite him on the tube once. Our knees touched lol 18 126
‘Spotted on Forest Road at the junction with St Johns Road.’ ed-TIGGER Haydn: Ahhh poor tigger lost his bounce Maria: ...and his stripes. . 54 28
‘Seen some interesting vacancies on WF council website. I like the sound of ‘Peripatetic Music Teacher’, ‘Furniture and Equipment Consultant’ and ‘Joint Dog Enforcement Officer’! ’ David: That’s the first time I’ve heard the role of a music teacher who travels between schools given an air of mystery. Well done! Philip: Dogs shouldn’t smoke joints anyway, it’s bad for them.
Mike: Yep enforcing joints on dogs when the money could be better spent funding a Mattress Czar just don’t make sense at this time in the morning. Jessica: I once sat through a test at the Job Centre to see what positions I was suited for. Among the results were ‘Astronomer in Charge’ and “Frogman” 11 15 ‘We’ve been hearing these green parakeets on a regular basis now, a flock of them squawking overhead. Do you think they’ve moved in?;)’ Jay: They’re not parakeets they’re just gentrified pigeons Steph: They come at sunrise and sunset.. always cheer me up when I hear or see them. Peter: They have been here for years! Probably moved in from Stokey! ... };{D} Dave: They’ve stripped all the horse chestnut blossom off several trees in Highams Park for a couple of years. A few is ok but too many might drive out other species. Caro: There was a study recently which showed they’re not driving out other species. Love them! Peter: An air rifle and good eyesight should cull this bad influx of cuckoos. 6 69 ‘Paid £1 for a Faberge egg at Whipps Cross car boot sale? Antiques Roadshow’s in town’ Daniel: I’ve got some old episodes of ‘You Bet’ recorded onto VHS I might take down there. Steph: Jesus, we really HAVE arrived! Michael: I had a lovely bit of Wedgwood. Richard: Is this why the council fixed the fountain? 15 85
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Howard Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 3 bedroom terraced house for sale Guide Price £600,000 - £625,000 A Wonderful Property In A Great Location. This great property has a host of original features, bursts with character and has a stylish interior living space. Located a short distance from central Walthamstow for shops, the new scene development, excellent schools and good transport links. The bay fronted lounge has a magnificent cast iron fireplace, high ceilings and stripped floorboards. The adjacent dining room also has a bay window, original fireplace and a door to the conservatory that overlooks the paved rear garden. The modern well equipped kitchen also opens onto the garden. The original features and charm continues upstairs in the single and two double bedrooms, all with excellent storage and a fantastic family bathroom. A great home with tremendous character.
Orford Road, London, E17 3 bedroom terraced house for sale Guide Price £750,000 - £800,000 A charming family home with bright airy rooms in a lovely quiet area. Ideally located in the heart of Walthamstow Village.
Priory Avenue, London, E17 3 bedroom terraced house for sale Guide Price £700,000 - £725,000 This great Victorian property has fabulous contemporary decor yet retains many original features and all the charm of a period home.
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Priory Avenue, London, E17 4 bedroom terraced house for sale Guide Price £600,000 This four bedroom Victorian residence is presented in fantastic order with a huge kitchen diner, a first floor bathroom, and a dormer loft conversion.
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Albert Road, London, E17 3 bedroom terraced house for sale Guide Price £575,000 - £625,000 With a large contemporary kitchen/ diner which has tremendous space for entertaining or family use.
Grove Road, London, E17 4 bedroom terraced house for sale Guide Price £550,000 This sizable four bedroom home is perfect for a growing family or those looking to share.
Ritchings Avenue, London, E17 2 bedroom terraced house for sale Offers in Excess of £460,000 Delightful home with a host of original features, beautifully decorated throughout.
Maynard Road, London, E17 1 bedroom cottage for sale Guide Price £450,000 This fantastic home is full of quirky charm and is packed with features both new and old.
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Browns Road, London, E17 2 bedroom cottage for sale Offers in Excess of £450,000 Detached properties are rare and this one packs plenty of charm plus a lovely downstairs open plan living space.
Northbank Road, London, E17 3 bedroom terraced house for sale Guide Price £425,000 - £450,000 The bay fronted lounge has plenty of space and with the adjacent dining room overlooking the garden.
Woodville Road, London, E17 2 bedroom terraced house for sale Guide Price £400,000 - £425,000 This great home has been lovingly cared for by the current owner and in an ideal location.
Wetherden Street, London, E17 2 bedroom flat for sale Guide Price £325,000 - £350,000 This lovely Warner Flat is beautifully presented, with high ceilings and wooden floors.
Markhouse Road, London, E17 2 bedroom flat for sale Guide Price £325,000 - £350,000 The heart of the delightful Warner flat is a large lounge/diner with an original cast iron fireplace.
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Northbank Road, London, E17 3 bedroom town house for sale Guide Price £450,000 This delightful home was completely refurbished a couple of years ago to an extremely high standard.
Clacton Road, London, E17 2 bedroom terraced house for sale Guide Price £400,000 - £425,000 This property is well presented, offering a large through lounge, Good size kitchen and private rear garden.
Leucha Road, London, E17 2 bedroom flat for sale Guide Price £325,000 - £350,000 This great Warner Flat has been well decorated and retains some original features with the benefits of other modern additions.
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