The BIG event this week is the Great Millish Bake Off on Saturday 24 June. If you are feeling competitive you can submit a cake. If you are just feeling hungry, you can come along to sample the cakes (!) and enjoy lots of family/child friendly activities. For more information, click here.
Below are details of all other activities taking place this week which are open to newcomers as well as regulars. So – read on for to find out more about these, including details of cost (if any), whether you need to book or can just drop-in and who to contact for more information.
But … you don’t have to join an activity to call in. Everyone is welcome at The Mill whenever we are open . You can borrow a book from the honesty library, bring your little ones to enjoy all the toys in the playroom, make a cuppa and have a chat – and browse leaflets, flyers and posters on display to find out what else is going on throughout Waltham Forest. There’s always someone on reception to welcome you and give more information.
All week (Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun)
Our latest exhibition of artworks by local artists is part of the E17 Art Trail 2017. The exhibition has the theme of ‘Wonder’ so drop-in to view works in all media by local creatives showing what they find ‘curious and awe-inspiring’.
Monday 19 June
The Mill is closed.
Tuesday 20 June
4pm-7pm – Community Acupuncture Clinic – For full details of this low-cost acupuncture clinic click here . Booking is essential.
Wednesday 21 June
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. You can just drop-in to join in and find out more.
1.30pm-2.30pm – Urdu Conversation – Asima Baig is a qualified experienced Pakistani Urdu teacher. £1 donation to The Mill. For more information email Asima or ring 07450 282735
4pm-5.30pm – French and Spanish for children 5-7 years.
For more information click here.
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 22 June
10am-2pm – Community Voices – A programme of ESOL, aimed at migrant women of all backgrounds. For more information, please contact Hilary by email or ring 0207 2756750
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 email Adele Tinman.
4pm-5pm – Junior Arts Club – For children of 6+. Each week of five sessions there will be a new approach. It’s best if you can make all sessions but we try to accommodate drop-ins and a few younger children. Children under 8 must be accompanied. Remember – being creative can sometimes be messy! Donation (to The Mill) of £2 per child. Spaces are limited so please book – in person by visiting The Mill, or ring 020 521 3211
Friday 23 June
10.00am-1pm – Knitting Group – 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.
10am-2pm – Community Voices – A programme of ESOL, aimed at migrant women of all backgrounds. For more information, please contact Hilary by email or ring 0207 2756750
2pm-4.15pm – Bongalong – Fun music sessions for under 5s and their carers together. For full details click here.
Saturday 24 June
2pm-5pm – The Great Mill’ish Bake Off.
This week’s BIG event. For full details click here.
Sunday 25 June
10am-2pm – Our latest exhibition of artworks by local artists was part of the E17 Art Trail 2017 but continues for a bit longer. The exhibition has the theme of ‘Wonder’ so drop-in to view works in all media by local creatives showing what they find ‘curious and awe-inspiring’ …