Tuesday 13th Nov
A Year at the Mill
A chance to be reminded of the exhibitions and activities that have taken place in the Mill’s first year. What a lot of talent in Walthamstow and what a lot we packed in!
11:15 – 13:45 Young Start Up
This is a seven week, part time, free course for young people 27 years or younger and who are unemployed and resident of Waltham Forest.This course will motivate you to not just talk about your brilliant business idea but give you the information, tools and support to get started. It is practical – getting you to take the first steps between sessions. The subject of business will be covered from different angles in an interactive and fun way.The workshops will be taking place at the Mill from October. Please do get in touch if you want to enrol or find out more – contact Nicky on 07938 734871.
16:00 – 19:00 Grow Your Own Theatre
16:00 to 17:15 (Theatremakers) 9-11 years
17:30 to 19:00(Youth Theatre) 11-15 years
For more info T: 07541 082552 E: sarah@growyouro
17:00 – 19:00 Waltham Forest Youth Film Board Needs You!
Are you? 16-24 living in Walthamstow and passionate about film? Then the Waltham Forest Youth Film Board Needs You! Please come and join us so that we can create the things YOU want to do in film and pass on details to all the young people you know who would be interested in doing something active around film in our neighbourhood..
19:15 – 20:45 Yoga
Open levels. £10 per session / £54 for 6 sessions please book in advance as space is limited to make a booking or for more details please contact Sam Syer on 07783 658883 or email : sam_73@ntlworld.com
Wednesday 14th October
A Year at the Mill
A chance to be reminded of the exhibitions and activities that have taken place in the Mill’s first year. What a lot of talent in Walthamstow and what a lot we packed in!
10:00 – 11:15 Parent and Baby Yoga
Babies 6 weeks – 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 Sam Syer on 07783 658883 or email : sam_73@ntlworld.com
10:30 – 12:30 Basic 1-2-1 Computer Skill Training
Book your session at reception. Call 0208 521 3211 for more details.
12:00 – 13:30 English Conversation Group
Improve your spoken English with Adele. All nationalities and abilities welcome, working together in a small group . For more information or to book a place leave your details at reception.
13:00 – 15:00 Carers Bookmaking Craft Group
This is a workshop for any carer in Waltham Forest, or anyone who cares for someone in Waltham Forest. This is a creative support group for carers, providing a sympathetic environment in which life’s problems and joys can be shared through bookmaking. We will be making books about who we are, our interests and things we enjoy. We will share skills in storytelling, photography, knitting, diary writing and so on. The main purpose of making a book is to gain a sense of achievement and recognition of who you are. To register your interest in joining this group, please phone Waltham Forest Carers Association on 020 8531 9652. (www.walthamforestcarers.com)
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
Open levels. £10 per session / £54 for 6 sessions please book in advance as space is limited to make a booking or for more details please contact Sam Syer on 07783 658883 or email : sam_73@ntlworld.com
20:00 – 21:00 English Conversation Group
Improve your spoken English with Adele. All nationalities and abilities welcome, working together in a small group . For more information or to book a place leave your details at reception.
Thursday 15th Nov
A Year at the Mill
A chance to be reminded of the exhibitions and activities that have taken place in the Mill’s first year. What a lot of talent in Walthamstow and what a lot we packed in!
10:30 – 12:30 Art Therapy Session
Drawing on your natural creative processes with the guidance of the Art Therapist, you produce a piece of work in each session. With the support of other group members, you can find helpful meanings in what you make. Teresa Webb, M.Ed The Arts in Therapy and Education and qualified Counsellor with 20 years experience
10:30 – 12:30 Young Start Up
This is a seven week, part time, free course for young people 27 years or younger and who are unemployed and resident of Waltham Forest.This course will motivate you to not just talk about your brilliant business idea but give you the information, tools and support to get started. It is practical – getting you to take the first steps between sessions. The idea of business will be covered from different angles in an interactive and fun way.The workshops will be taking place at the Mill from October. Please do get in touch if you want to enrol or find out more – contact Nicky on 07938 734871
12:00 – 14:00 Asian Womens Support Group
Come in and make some friends and learn a skill or two!!
16:15 – 17:15 Mamenoki Bunko (Japanese Children Book Club)
Parent/Carer and child. 1 years + learning Japanese through looking at childrens books.
Every Thursday starting 15th November, 3.30pm to 4.45pm, suggested donation £2 towards materials and The Mill, reduced rate for siblings. Session will consist of collage, card making and general art activities, come and have fun!
Every Thursday starting 15th November, 3.30pm to 4.45pm, suggested donation £2 towards materials and The Mill, reduced rate for siblings. Session will consist of collage, card making and general art activities, come and have fun!17:00 – 18:30 Kids` Creative Workshop
Animation session 1 (1st of 4) with Eddy 5 – 5.40. Blogging session 1 (1st of 4) with ZAin 5.50 – 6.30. The Kid’s Creative Workshop is for kids 10 – 14 and is run by a group of 12 – 14 year olds. There are 4 topics – which alternate 2 per week. Music Theory -Emma; Drama-Hollie Blogging – Zain; Animation – Edwyn You can do all 4 topics or just pick one. There are very limited spaces – of 4 kids per topic per session. Please leave your details at the Mill – 020 8521 3211.
A chance to be reminded of the exhibitions and activities that have taken place in the Mill’s first year. What a lot of talent in Walthamstow and what a lot we packed in!10:00 – 12:00 Knitting Group
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.Wriggly Rhythms : start time 10:15
Wriggly Rhythms is a group for babies and toddlers who want to sing with their parents and carers. During a 45 minute session, they will get the opportunity to sing songs, shake shakers, meet puppets, dance, listen and, of course, sing. A variety of songs from traditional nursery rhymes and counting songs to less familiar songs around themes that change every half term. Lots of repetition provides familiarity and a good foundation for learning while, for parents, it’s the opportunity to learn new songs to sing at home of dust off your memories to keep the traditional rhymes alive. Call Ailsa on 07882 409370. £3.50 per session.12:00 – 14:00 Herbal Medicine Workshop
Come learn about the magic of herbs: · Herblore, plant recognition & gathering; our local herbs and their seasons and habitats · Simple home remedies and how to use medicinal plants to support your health and wellbeing · Making your own herbal preparations – practical sessions · The place of herbs in our lives! To find out more/book a place, contact Rasheeqa on 07784 506 494 or email hedgeherbs@gmail.com. £5 per session or £20 for whole course if booked in advance Workshops are run by qualified medical herbalist Rasheeqa Ahmad, Hedge Herbs – www.hedgeherbs.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/HedgeHerbs
10:30 – 13:30 Used Toys Sale
sale of good quality preloved toys by local parents. Get here early to grab a bargain!
Saturday 17th NovA Year at the Mill
A chance to be reminded of the exhibitions and activities that have taken place in the Mill’s first year. What a lot of talent in Walthamstow and what a lot we packed in!
10:00 – 10:35 Creative Dance Workshops for 3-5 year olds
Children will explore how the body can move, building physical confidence and creativity. Using music, rhymes, props and objects children will explore moving in different ways. How might you move with wellington boots, brightly coloured feathers or a large elastic ring? a fun and stimulating workshop where children can learn some movement ‘building blocks’ such as body parts, leading and following and musical shapes while also developing their own ideas. 35 minutes sessions : 10:00-10:35am £3.50 per session Spaces limited : Book at Mill Reception.
10:30 – 13:30 Used Toys Sale
Sale of good quality preloved toys by local parents. Get here early to grab a bargain.
Teenage Yoga Taster Session
11:00 – 12:00 For Girls
12:00 -13:00 For Boys and Girls
Exercise, relax and unwind with these classes especially for teenagers! Yoga provides a non-competitive and positive activity which can help teenagers gain knowledge of their bodies and build confidence and self-esteem. Physically yoga improves muscle tone, balance and coordination. It helps improve concentration and focus! Yoga is also a great support in times of anxiety and stress, such as during exams and throughout every- day life. All welcome. Learn coping mechanisms to help you feel more able to deal with the many changes taking place as a teenager.
14:00 – 15:00 Spanish for you
Spanish is a fun and easy language to learn. This course is aimed at beginners and improvers (of any age) and you will learn how to ask for information, get around, order food and drink and start basic conversations. The class will run on Saturdays 2-4pm. I am a native Spanish speaker, with a teaching qualification from the UK, so why not enrol! The cost is £10 per session (term payable in advance). If you are not sure you are welcome to come along to a class and try it out. For more information or to enrol please contact: Roxana The Mill Phone: 07709937543 7-11 Coppermill Lane, Walthamstow E17 7HA e-mail: roxanaspanish@yahoo.co.uk Phone: 020 8521 3211 e-mail: info@themill-coppermill.org.
Sunday 18th Nov
A Year at The Mill
A chance to be reminded of the exhibitions and activities that have taken place in the Mill’s first year. What a lot of talent in Walthamstow and what a lot we packed in !
11:00 – 13:00 Chess at The Mill
Who is it aimed at? Beginners and improvers – Everyone is welcome! Aged from 11 years upwards When? Every Sunday from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm. Starts: 1 April 2012 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 – 12:00 Homework Club for young people
The Homework Club forms a part of the Salaam Peace Positive Routes Waltham Forest Project funded by the WF Youth Offer. The aim of the homework club is to provide a safe and appropriate environment for local Young People to use. A tutor is provided and access to lap-tops. Young People turn up with any homework and are given support to develop their skills and knowledge. For more information on this and to join the homework club email sab@salaampeace.org
12:00 – 13:00 Guitar Lessons : Beginners
Sevan Peace is a friendly approachable tutor with four years teaching experience,offering a unique ability to play with other guitarists of a similar level. Classes are organised into abillity and cost £10 per session. You’ll need a guitar, other useful yet not compulsory accesories would include a tuner, metronome, and picks. For further details contact Sevan on 07827 404740 or email him at sevanpeace@btinternet.com
13:00 – 14:00 Guitar Lessons : Intermediate
Sevan Peace is a friendly approachable tutor with four years teaching experience,offering a unique ability to play with other guitarists of a similar level. Classes are organised into abillity and cost £10 per session. You’ll need a guitar, other useful yet not compulsory accesories would include a tuner, metronome, and picks. For further details contact Sevan on 07827 404740 or email him at sevanpeace@btinternet.com