“Autumn Leaves have left me, frozen tears have gone, everytime the sun shines, May begins to show! …”
The month of May is finally here and this week you have a chance to show off your poems at The Mill. Yes, every first Wednesday evening of the month we hold a poetry session for those who have a passion for poems. Whether you write your own poems or you would like to read out poems from your favourite poem book, you can do it all here at The Mill, the choice is yours.
UPDATE: We’ve only just been told that Poetry is not taking place at The Mill this week, but off site email for more info
There are so many other interesting things going on here at The Mill such as “Grow your own theatre”. For more details please see below or call us on 020 8521 3211.
Pssst…Registered charity “Sprout There” are back on the 4th of May to raise funds for supporting adults with learning difficulties. Join them in the Cake, Craft`s and Plant sale.
Tuesday 1st May
Photography Exhibition: Welcome to the ‘Stow! Showing until 12th May
Exhibition celebrating 125 years of East End tradition and Walthamstow’s historic mile long market. Photographs of the market traders by Chris Dransfield and Jon Stephenson.
12:00 – 13:30 English conversation with Cllr Clare
Gain confidence in spoken English with Cllr. Clare Coghill and Adele Tinman. All nationalities welcome.
13:30 – 15:30 ‘Coppermill Recycled Teenagers’ (local senior citizens group meeting)
The senior citizens group “The Coppermill `Recycled Teenagers” and their leader Sue Clarke meet, they devise a variety of activities and discussions. They have room for more members. Small donation is welcomed.
17:30 – 19:30 Grow Your Own Theatre – Youth Theatre 11-15yrs
Youth theatre starts again on 1st May at The Mill Community Centre. Grow Your Own Theatre is a social enterprise set up by local resident and drama teacher Sarah Chase to provide affordable, inclusive and creative drama classes in Walthamstow. Sarah says ‘The youth theatre members have shown such commitment and inventiveness. I am looking forward to showing E17 audiences what our young people are really made of!’
More details go to www.growyourowntheatre.co.ukor call Sarah on 07541 082 552.
Wednesday 2nd May
Photography Exhibition: Welcome to the ‘Stow! Showing until 12th May
Exhibition celebrating 125 years of East End tradition and Walthamstow’s historic mile long market. Photographs of the market traders by Chris Dransfield and Jon Stephenson.
10:00 – 11:15 Baby Yoga
For babies of 6 weeks to 1 year. £8 per session or £42 for 6 classes. Please book in advance as space is limited. To make a booking or for more details please contact The Mill on 020 8521 3211 or email info@themill-coppermill.org<
10:30 – 12:30 Basic 1-2-1 Computer Skill Training
Book your session at reception. Call 0208 521 3211 for more details.
10:30 – 12:30 Mixed media beginners art for adults
Join Rosie for 2 hours of stimulating art workshops. Suitable for everyone including beginners and children welcome. Small donation for materials.
12:00 – 14:00 Asian Womens Support Group
Informal support group for Asian women where you can learn things and also make new friends! Call 020 8521 3211 to find out more.
18:30 – 20:00 Knitting Drop-in Session Do you enjoy knitting or do you want to learn how to knit? Join us and have fun!! Call
020 8521 3211 for more details.
19:15 – 20:45 Yoga
£10 per session or £54 for 6 sessions. Please book in advance as space is limited to make a booking. For more details please contact The Mill on 020 8521 3211 or email info@themill-co
19:30 – 21:00 Poetry
UPDATE: NOT AT THE MILL email for details
Do you like poetry? Do you like to hear poetry read aloud? If so come along to our poetry reading group at the Mill. We meet @The Mill on the first Wednesday of every month at 7.30-9pm. Bring along a poem to read aloud. This can be an old favourite, a new favourite, or one that you have written yourself.All forms of poems are acceptable – rhyming, scanning or not – just read out something which isn’t TOO long. For more information click here.
Thursday 3rd
Photography Exhibition: Welcome to the ‘Stow! Showing until 12th May
Exhibition celebrating 125 years of East End tradition and Walthamstow’s historic mile long market. Photographs of the market traders by Chris Dransfield and Jon Stephenson.
11:00 – 12:00 Neighbourly Quilt – Applique
A workshop for The Neighbourly Quilt project. Come and learn about applique. For more details call us on 020 8521 3211.
17:00 – 20:00 E17 Art Trail Social
For more information call us on 020 8521 3211.
Friday 4th
Photography Exhibition: Welcome to the ‘Stow! Showing until 12th May
Exhibition celebrating 125 years of East End tradition and Walthamstow’s historic mile long market. Photographs of the market traders by Chris Dransfield and Jon Stephenson.
10:00 – 18:00 Charity ‘Sprout There’ are here!!
Come in and show your support. Home made treats, knitted clothes as well as plants are up for sale all in the aid of charity.
10:00 – 12:00 Knitting Session
The Mill Community space knitting group meets every Friday from 10am to 12 noon. For experienced knitters or the complete novice. Support and teaching where required. Everyone welcome.
13:30 – 14:30 Little Yogis (parent and child yoga)
For 1-4 year olds. £5 per session / £24 for 6 classes. Please please book in advance as space is limited. To make a booking or for more details please contact The Mill on 020 85213211 or email info@themill-coppermill.
Saturday 5th
Photography Exhibition: Welcome to the ‘Stow! Showing until 12th May
Exhibition celebrating 125 years of East End tradition and Walthamstow’s historic mile long market. Photographs of the market traders by Chris Dransfield and Jon Stephenson.
14:00 – 16:00 Spanish for beginners
Want to find out more? Call us on 020 8521 3211 or click here.
Sunday 6th
Photography Exhibition: Welcome to the ‘Stow! Showing until 12th May
Exhibition celebrating 125 years of East End tradition and Walthamstow’s historic mile long market. Photographs of the market traders by Chris Dransfield and Jon Stephenson.
11:00 – 13:00 Chess at The Mill
Who is it aimed at? Beginners and improver’s – Everyone is welcome! Aged from 11 years upwards. What to pay? Minimum donation £2 towards The Mill. What to bring? A few chess sets would be available, but please bring your own set – if you have one! See you there!
11:00 – 11:45 Children’s creative dance workshop
Maximum 8 children. £3.50 per session. Spaces limited, some bookings already taken. Please call The Mill on 020 8521 3211 to book.
11:00 – 12:00 Positive Routes Homework Club
Homework club for referrals only. Please contact sab@salaampeace.org for more info.