Here are details of all events and/or activities which are open to all. Details given include whether you need to book or can just drop-in and links so you contact organisers for more information, including details of cost (if any).
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 art exhibition – Fabrications – is open to view in the living room. The exhibition explores the possibility of using textiles and other more unconventional soft materials in all sorts of imaginative, amazing and traditional ways.
Monday 10 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 11 July
10am-1pm – Sociable Sewing – Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or an experienced sewer, all are welcome and an experienced sewer, Hilary, will be on hand for help and advice. £1 donation + small costs for materials. For more information, please email.
Wednesday 12 July
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 13 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 14 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
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 15 July
No particular events or activities – but we’ll be open 10am-2pm for you to drop-in to look at the Fabrications exhibition … and make use of the tea & coffee making facilities, the honesty library and the children’s playroom.
Sunday 16 July
10am-1pm – Mill Radio – Mill Radio is a small group that meets at the Mill to make recorded programmes for podcast (distribution on the Internet) and distribution by means of free CDs at the Mill reception desk. Our aim is to explore issues that matter to local people, give a platform to local creative talent and engage in informal chat about all our lives, interests and opinions. Please check out our past programmes here – and join us on the third Sunday of each month between 10am and 1pm to make new ones.
10.30am-11.30am – Get cycle confident – Have you ever thought about cycling with your kids but felt daunted by the idea? Or maybe you used to be a cyclist but have fallen out of the habit? JoyRiders, a women and family cycling group in Walthamstow will be sharing tips, resources and personal experiences to help you and your family get cycle confident. The session is hosted in the lounge by Stay, Play & Protest, a family friendly campaigning collective. Feel free to bring your children – toys, books and colouring in will be available to keep them busy. For more information, click to contact JoyRiders or Stay Play & Protest.
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