The Mill is open – Come on in
Join an activity or just pop in, make yourself a cuppa & read the papers in our big “living room”. We offer a friendly space whether you want to stop by to chat, catch up on some homework or to see what events are coming up.
The children’s room is proving very popular, parents and children love it.
E17 Art Trail @ The Mill
Help us promote our Art Trail events by printing out a poster & putting it in your window. Jesse Richards did the fabulous illustration for us. – DOWNLOAD POSTER HERE
I’m thrilled at the response to our call for art works. I’ve received submissions from artists from 7 – 70, the work is really varied and of an amazing standard.
There are a lot of very talented people in this area!
Over 40 artworks are now on display for our exhibition of local art “Making Our Mark”.
It’ll be on the walls from the 3rd – 23rd September.
Films @ The Mill
Sat 3rd, Thur 8th, and Sat 10th September
The Mill will be hosting the Walthamstow International Film Festival with 145 short films by international & local video makers.
Sat 3 and Sun 4 September
A People’s History of The EMD / Granada cinema
Record your memories of the cinema, & enjoy pictures, stories & a 30 minute film featuring the recollections of local people.
Our Gala Opening Night
Thursday the 8th of September is our official launch celebration with family friendly activities from 3.30 – 6.30pm and a chance to see the festival films & more til 9pm.
Community Grants
Do you have an idea to improve the neighbourhood?
The Mill, as part of the funding it’s received from NESTA, wants to help small community groups & individuals in our local area. We’ll be awarding small grants so that you can do some of the things you may have always wanted to do, but not had the money to try out.
We are looking for people and groups that work with or are made up of:
Older people
Families with children
People living with illness
People who are not currently working
People who are vulnerable
We are particularly keen on funding people & groups that have never applied for grants before – now is your chance to experiment and try things!
If you need any help or advice on the grants programme please contact john@themill-coppermill.org or come to The Mill.
We would also like to fund groups working with lots of our different local nationalities & faiths as well as those working on environmental issues.
Under the terms of our grant we can only fund groups or people that work in the Blackhorse Action Group residents’ association area or that will make a real difference to people living in this area.
Grants are between £250 and a maximum of £1,000.
You will need community match, which means pledges of volunteer time or money towards your project.
To apply you need a grants pack.
Download it HERE along with an application form.
Alternatively email info@themill-coppermill or pick one up at the building.
The deadline for applications is September the 16th, and grant money needs to be spent by Feb 2012.
We hope to do another grants round later in the year.
Activities to try at The Mill
Are you over 60? Would you like to become part of the Coppermill Recycled Teens? Join this very lively group every Tuesday.
Do you want to learn to draw? Join Sergio Fabio Ferrari’s workshops for adults this month.
You can also use our Honesty Library – take a book out and bring one back.
Are you a book lover? Be part of our monthly book group. Tuesday 13th Sept 7pm – To Kill a Mocking Bird.
Drama session for young people on Sat 24th September
Mad about poetry? Join Dave Hall’s group & read a favourite poem or one of your own from 8pm Wed 7th September.
There’s sewing workshops on Wednesday mornings, knitting on Fridays & patchwork sessions with Jennie of Cheeky Handmades, Thursdays 10-12.
Try Chi Kung 13th September at 10am.
Coming soon – safer cycling; one to one sessions on computers for older users.
Ideas are coming in thick and fast for all sorts of activities.Please check our website or The Mill itself for the latest.
Mo (happenings@themill-coppermill.org)
In October
Anyone who’s been amazed at the way our building has been transformed through the inspirational work of RARA, community volunteers and our team of architect/design interns – may be interested in the exhibition and week of talks about the future of architecture (26th Sept – 1st October)
For Black History Month in October we’ll be showcasing Islamic, Black and Asian women artists.
A huge thank you to everyone that’s helped
Last but not least we’d like to say thanks to everyone who’s turned up, painted, sanded, varnished & transformed the building over the last few weeks.