This week sees the start of a new art exhibition – Fabrications – which opens on Tuesday 4 July. Continuing the ‘soft’ tradition at The Mill the exhibition explores the possibility of using textiles and other more unconventional soft materials in all sorts of imaginative, amazing and traditional ways. There will be a ‘meet the artists’ event on Saturday 8 July together with Soft Sale where, having been inspired by the exhibition, you can buy fabrics, yarns and haberdashery items for your own projects.
And there are, of course, other activities taking place this week which are open to newcomers as well as regulars.
So – read on for to find out more about what’s happening this week. Details given include 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)
The first week of our new art exhibition – Fabrications – which will be open to view in the living room from 4 July to 16 September. The exhibition explores the possibility of using textiles and other more unconventional soft materials in all sorts of imaginative, amazing and traditional ways.
There will be a ‘meet the artists’ event on Saturday 8 July together with Soft Sale where, having been inspired by the exhibition, you can buy fabrics, yarns and haberdashery items for your own projects.
Monday 3 July
The Mill is closed on Mondays except for those who have booked to join:
6pm-7pm – Gentle Yoga.
To find our more and book a place email to Josetta.
7pm-8.30pm – Ashtanga Yoga
To find our more and book a place email to Josetta.
Tuesday 4 July
10am-12pm – Real Coffee @ The Mill
Call in for the best (and cheapest) coffee in Walthamstow. Just £1 a cup + free home-made cantucci (almond biscotti).
4pm-7pm – Community Acupuncture Clinic –
For full details of this low-cost acupuncture clinic click here. Booking is essential.
7pm-9pm – Mill Book Club
Meets on the first Tuesday of each month. Newcomers welcome. For more information email
Wednesday 5 July
10am-12.00pm – The New Parents Social Drop In
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.
2pm-5pm – Carers First
If you are aged 18+ and provide support for a relative or friend and would like to find out more about support for you as carer come along to this session at The Mill. For full information including how to join in call Carers FIRST on 0300 303 1555 or visit www.carersfirst.org.uk.
4pm-5.30pm – French and Spanish for children 5-7 years.
Arno Meyong will be teaching the well-recognized language programme ‘La Jolie Ronde’. 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 6 July
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.
12pm-2pm Asian Women’s Support Group
A group for Asian women to socialise and learn skills. For more information email Amarjit
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. Donation (to The Mill) of £2 per child. Spaces are limited so booking is essential – in person by visiting The Mill, or ring 020 521 3211
Friday 7 July
10am-1pm – 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. Booking essential. For full details click here.
5pm-6pm – English Conversation Club
Come and practice speaking English for free at a club supported by Waltham Forest Adult Learning Services. For more information ring 020 8496 1130 or email.
Saturday 8 July
11.00am-12pm – High Street Ward Councillor Surgery. On the second Saturday of each month one of the three High Street Ward Councillors holds a surgery at The Mill. Contact one of the councillors if you would like to attend:
Liaquat Ali: cllr.liaquat.ali@walthamforest.gov.uk
Raja Anwar: cllr.raja.anwar@walthamforest.gov.uk
Clare Coghill: cllr.clare.coghill@walthamforest.gov.uk
11am-2pm – Fabrications ‘Meet the artists’ and ‘Soft Sale’
Drop-in to enjoy refreshments while viewing the Fabrications exhibition, meeting the artists, and browsing the ‘Soft Sale’ to buy fabrics, yarn and haberdashery items at knockdown prices …
Sunday 9 July
10.30am-11.30am – Stay, Play and Protest
An informal drop-in for parents and their children with a twist – we’ll be talking about things that make our lives difficult and how as a group we can make them better. The group is open to anyone with children under 18, although you don’t have to bring the kids along to attend. For full details click here.
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