Here is a list – in date and time order – of this week’s events and/or activities which are open to all. Details given include whether you need to book or can just drop-in and contact details for organisers so you can find out more.
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 soft materials in all sorts of imaginative, amazing and traditional and undtraditional ways.
Monday 31 July
9.30-11.30 – Montessori Play Group North London
Two consecutive 1 hour sessions, run by a qualified Montessori teacher. The first hour is a baby group (pregnancy to 15 months) and the second is for Toddlers (15 months to 4 years). Cost is £8 – additional siblings £4. For more information click here. There will be more sessions on 17, 14 and 21 August.
2pm-4pm – Project Runway: Fashion Design Day Camp for 14-19 year olds
The first day of 5 during the week. Booking essential; for full details click here.
Tuesday 1 August
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).
2pm-4pm – Project Runway: Fashion Design Day Camp for 14-19 year olds
The second day of 5 during the week. Booking essential; for full details click here
4pm-7pm – Community Acupuncture Clinic –
Patients receive treatments in small groups in comfortable 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. For full details click here. Booking is essential.
Wednesday 2 August
10am-11.30pm – French for children 5-7 years.
Arno Meyong will be teaching the well-recognized language programme ‘La Jolie Ronde’. For more information and to book a place click here.
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-4pm – Project Runway: Fashion Design Day Camp for 14-19 year olds
The third day of 5 during the week. Booking essential; for full details click here.
4pm-8pm – Public Consultation on Dagenham Brook Flood Alleviation Scheme. For full details of this drop-in event, 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 3 August
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.
2pm-4pm – Project Runway: Fashion Design Day Camp for 14-19 year olds
The fourth day of 5 during the week. Booking essential; for full details click here.
2pm-4.30pm – Holiday Art for Children aged 6+ – hand-make paper and produce a book. This workshop is fully booked – to go on the waiting list ring 020 8521 3211 or call in to The Mill.
Friday 4 August
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.
2pm-4pm – Project Runway: Fashion Design Day Camp for 14-19 year olds
The final day of 5 during the week. 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 5 August
11.00am-1pm – Mill Gardening Group
Call in to join the team of volunteers who tend The Mill’s “Secret Garden”. To find out more email.
Sunday 6 August
11am-1pm Mill Bike Group
A gentle 2-hour cycle paced well for all ages and abilities to join, exploring the River Lea and surroundings and stopping for a cup of tea. Meet at 11am in front of The Mill, 7-11 Coppermill Lane for departure at 11.15am. For more information contact Katja by email: or ring her on 07799 411 587