We are really pleased to introduce the Grow Your Idea 2 competition winners, who will all be organising activities at The Mill over the next few months. Rasheeqa and Yanire: The Herbalistic Journal Project A creative collaboration between an artist and a herbalist in Walthamstow, our project seeks to connect our wild green spaces with […]
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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 […]
Help us win £450 for I ♥ Small Charities Day – 18 June 2018!
Small Charity Week 2018 will kick off with I ♥ Small Charities Day on 18th June. This is a day to raise awareness of the work of all small charities across the UK. Getting involved is easy and The Mill has the chance to win up to £450! Take a photo of yourself holding up […]
The Mill is deeply saddened by the loss of Mr Mensah
Everyone at The Mill was deeply saddened to hear that our friend and neighbour Mr Mensah passed away recently. Neil Meads, former Mill Trustee and member of the St James Street Library Campaign, has shared his memories with us: “When The Mill first opened its doors in September 2011, hundreds of people from the local […]
Help us create The Mill of the future!
Want to shape the future of The Mill? We’re looking for new Trustees. The Mill is a welcoming, positive, accessible and inclusive space in the heart of Walthamstow – we work with the local community to make things happen – and a registered charity. By becoming a Trustee of The Mill, you can help us […]
Thirsty? Refill at The Mill!
We’ve always offered free tap water, and hot drinks for a small donation of 50p, and you can now find us on the Refill app! Refill is a national, practical tap water campaign that aims to make refilling your bottle as easy, convenient and cheap as possible by introducing refill points on every street. If […]
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 […]
The Mall Charity Cares Thank You!
A big thank you to The Mall, Walthamstow for their support in 2017! We were delighted to be the Mall Cares Charity Partner in 2017. As well as raising over £4000 for our work, The Mall also gave us donations of much-needed equipment, publicity support, raffle prizes, and a new home for The Mill elephant. […]
We’re celebrating Book Giving Day!
14 February 2018 10am – 6pm FREE Celebrate reading with us! We will be giving away free children’s books for younger children on Book Giving Day, 14 February 2018. First come, first served. Thank you to the kind donation of books from our friends Child’s Play Books and Tidy Books!