Last month my Staffy Busta won third prize in the ‘old dog’ category at the Highams Park Dog Show – part of the annual Picnic in the Park event. Finally, I felt vindicated for the last 12 years of owning him! Busta came with issues and gained a bad name, admittedly in the early days […]
Author: Helen Bigham
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No place or person is perfect, there’s always room for improvement. Earth-shattering news I know! I’ve got the choice to do the best I can to change the things I don’t like about where I live or how I act. That goes hand-in-hand a wider social responsibility in which I have an obligation to act […]
Room to live
Did you know that the British staple, tomato ketchup, came to us via the Cantonese word ‘kher-chap’. Cultural exchanges are a great way to stimulate opportunities to share new skills alongside ways of looking and using everyday objects. My interest in diversity has been inspired by local architect and university lecturer Kristin Trommler and architecture […]
Our story so far: the past, present and future
What do I love about The Mill? Coming in and feeling that I’m visiting the Cheers film set where everybody knows my name! What do I wish for The Mill? I hope we never lose the big glass frontage that shows the world what’s happening inside our building. During July we’re asking these questions. One […]
Who dares wins!
Article featured in June 2018 Waltham Forest Echo Life without risk is life stuck in a rut. Sometimes taking a gamble can stretch and help me grow. On the flip side, fear of failure can be an obstacle that prevents me from taking that first step. I can worry about what will happen, if and […]
Ton up for Don!
The Mill does like to host a good party; exhibition launches, children’s birthdays, Star Wars Day, or my favourite, Apple Day. The list is varied but it is always about getting the community together and having some fun. Plus, there’s the benefit of being home from home without the mess. This month we’re hosting a […]
Chase your dream – Waltham Forest Echo March 2018
Walt Disney once said: “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” Sharing a vision takes bravery because no-one wants to be laughed at or have their brilliant plan diminished. By taking the first step and speaking out aloud, it can lead to collaboration with supportive people who in […]