This is our final week in 2016 – so do read on for all you can do @ The Mill before we close for the Christmas 2016 / New Year 2017 break. Our holiday closure dates are at the end of this article …
All week (except Monday)
You can call in to look at the latest art exhibition on the walls of the living-room – “Can you see what I see?” An intrepid group of photographers from our Thursday afternoon Junior Art Club went exploring at Halloween – the results are beautiful, funny and unexpected. They were accompanied by Bobby, The Mill’s 10 year old Photo Journalist. The photographs take you on a journey along Coppermill Lane from the market to the marshes– the results are beautiful, funny and unexpected. We are very grateful to Waltham Forest Council for funds through the High Streeet. Community Ward Forum.
Monday 12 December
6pm-7pm – Gentle Yoga – Learn some gentle healing poses and relaxation techniques, which you can also do safely at home. For more information and to book your place send an email to Josetta.
7pm-8.30pm – Ashtanga Yoga – This class is also led by Josetta who specialises in teaching beginners this dynamic style of yoga, but all levels are catered for.. For more information and to book your place send an email to Josetta.
Tuesday 13 December
10am-1pm – Sociable Sewing – Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or an experienced sewer, all are welcome. You can bring your own sewing, patchwork, darning or mending. Learn a new skill, have fun with fabric or just sew in company. An experienced sewer, Hilary, will be on hand for help and advice, and we have sewing machines available if you need them. £1 donation + small costs for materials. For more information, please email
4pm-7pm – Community Acupuncture Clinic – This community clinic offers low cost, professional acupuncture treatments making treatments affordable to everyone . Patients receive treatments in small groups in reclining chairs or on massage tables distributed in the same room. You decide what you can afford on a sliding scale between £20-£40. No income verification or questions asked. Bookings are by appointment only and there are limited spaces, so to book visit the website or ring 07809211013.
7pm-9pm – English for Beginners and Improvers – General English classes for beginners and elementary level, working towards IELTS and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. The groups are small and students participate as much as possible, working on their own, in groups and as a whole class. The majority of the students are Bulgarians but any other nationality is more than welcome. The classes are a maximum of 10 students and there is a fee. For more information – including details of the cost – email or ring 0778603876.
7pm-9pm -The Mill Book Club – will be at The Queen’s Arms in Walthamstow village – on the corner of Orford Road and East Avenue, on the same side as Eat17. You do not need to register just come along at 7pm. We shall be discussing Status Anxiety by Alain de Botton. For more information about this – and future meetings in 2017 – email.
7.30pm-8.30pm – Yoga for Cyclists – This yoga course is geared toward the cyclist continues. The 1 hour classes are recommended as a course, though drop ins are also welcome (space dependent). To find out more email Vicky.
Wednesday 14 December
10am-12.00pm – The New Parents Social Drop In is an informal coffee morning for parents of pre-crawling babies to get to know others who are also welcoming a new little person into their family. . Email Jo for further information.
10am-2pm – Community Voices – A programme of ESOL, aimed at migrant women of all backgrounds who want to integrate into their community, train as a volunteer, run local community events and gain an ESOL speaking qualification. The level is intermediate, Entry 3/Level 1. For more details please contact Hilary on 0207 2756750
12pm-2pm – Laughter Club – Meets weekly and is for people to socialise and make new friends and enjoy pleasant company. Set up originally for people who are on employment support allowance on the work programme with SEETEC, but others are welcome. For more information email.
6.30pm-8pm – Knitting Drop-In – Suitable for experienced knitters or the complete beginner. Support and teaching where required. Everyone welcome for £1 donation. For more information email – or just come along.
Thursday 15 December
12pm-1.30pm – Words, Conversation and Scrabble group – Come along to gain confidence in spoken English, or simply if you enjoy a good game of Scrabble to help improve your vocabulary. All nationalities welcome. For more information contact Adele Tinman: tinman.adele@yahoo.com
2pm-3.15pm – Rhythm, Rhyme and Drumming Stories for Babies and Toddlers. Weekly music and storytelling sessions for parents, babies and toddlers, including nursery rhymes and stories. A relaxing and fun environment for parents and small children to interact together and engage musically with song and stories. Cost: drop-in £7 per session (reduction available for multiple session booking). For more information, email Amie McBye: or ring 07751 717120
7pm-9pm – English for Beginners and Improvers – see above – Tuesday 13 December – for details.
Friday 16 December
10.00am-1pm – Knitting Group – Suitable for experienced knitters or the complete beginner. Support and teaching where required. Everyone welcome for £1 donation. For more information email – or just come along.
10am-2pm – Community Voices – see above – Wednesday 14 December – for details.
1.30pm-2.30pm – Learn Urdu – Asima Baig is a qualified experienced Pakistani Urdu teacher. £1 donation to The Mill. For more information email: asima76baig@yahoo.co.uk or ring 07450 282735
Saturday 17 December and Sunday 18 December
No particular activities, but we will be open as usual – 10am-2pm – so do drop-in.
Holiday closure
2016 has been a great year for The Mill and we’re looking forward to another great year in 2017 – but before that we’re going to take some time out so … The Mill will be closed over the 2016 Christmas and 2017 New Year period – ie:
Monday 19 December 2016 to Monday 2 January 2017 inclusive.
Meanwhile – Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at The Mill and looking forward to seeing you again in 2017 from 3 January onwards!