Wednesday 12th December
Walthamstow in Perspective
Exhibition of 50 Photographs by Duncan Holmes – exploring details of old and new buildings which make Walthamstow the unique and characterful place it is. A celebration of local urban architecture.
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.
12:30 – 17:30 Waltham Forest Advice Surgery
This is an opportunity for residents to access Waltham Forest Direct services at The Mill. A generalist advisor will be available to: – Guide customer to make their own application for Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit and Free School Meals using the Council internet e-claim forms as well as reporting a Change in Circumstance using the e-form. – Provide general information about all these benefits and guide customers to use the Council website to get further information on benefits including estimates on benefit entitlement using the Benefit Calculator. – Advise customers on the information that needs to be provided to support their benefit claim. – Photocopy evidence to support claim already made and verify documents. – Council Tax enquiries, logging street service requests and giving general information about Council services Appointments will also be offered with a specialist advisor from 12th December and will be made by the generalist advisor as required. Appointments will be made for residents who: Have already submitted a New claim for HB/CTB and/or Free School meals or have already submitted a Change in Circumstance (e.g. there is a change of address).
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)
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 13th Dec
Walthamstow in Perspective
Exhibition of 50 Photographs by Duncan Holmes – exploring details of old and new buildings which make Walthamstow the unique and characterful place it is. A celebration of local urban architecture.
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
16:15 – 17:15 Mamenoki Bunko (Japanese Children Book)
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!
ARTS AWARD CEREMONY for all Libby’s Bronze group. The KCW session will now take place in January due to Arts Award ceremony. Animation 3 (3 of 4) with Eddy 5.00 – 5.40 Blogging 3 (3 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 now 3 topics – which alternate 2 per week. {Music Theory -Emma; (cancelled- sorry for any inconvenience).} 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 session. please leave your details at the Mill – 020 8521 3211.
Exhibition of 50 Photographs by Duncan Holmes – exploring details of old and new buildings which make Walthamstow the unique and characterful place it is. A celebration of local urban architecture.12:00 Knitting Group
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.
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.
50 Photographs by Duncan Holmes – exploring details of old and new buildings which make Walthamstow the unique and characterful place it is. A celebration of local urban architecture
Chase away the Winter blues – meet family and friends at The Mill for a ‘cuppa’ or some hot spicy fruit punch. Enjoy festive music from our local community choir. Craft activities for kids and a chance to meet some puppets. Be entertained by the youngsters in GYOT. Last minute inexpensive gifts on sale and a raffle. Last chance to bid for one of the hand knitted animals and dolls.
Sunday 16th DecWalthamstow in Perspective
50 Photographs by Duncan Holmes – exploring details of old and new buildings which make Walthamstow the unique and characterful place it is. A celebration of local urban architecture
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