All week, if you have children, why not drop into the living room any time – drawing materials, magazines, jigsaw puzzles available, all kids and adults welcome. Plus Poetry corner – write a poem for the Mill animals – count the animals in the exhibition, pick one you like, and see what you come up […]
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3 August – Get ready for the Carnival of the Animals!
Get ready for The Carnival of the Animals! A celebration of the Wildlife Recycled sculptures Saturday 3rd August 2pm -5pm Come and hear animal poems and songs written by children and adults from Walthamstow or bring your favourite animal poems and songs to share! Ogden Nash and other favourite authors. There will be animal fun […]
What’s On this week at the Mill from 23rd July
This week at the Mill, why not see if you can brush up on some skills: Tuesday: The Get Working team from Community Links is here on from 10-4 to offer support and advice in the meeting room (repeated Thursday) . Wednesday Amanda offers Basic 1-2-1 Computer Skill Training in the Living Room (free). The […]
Star Wars Success at The Mill
Star Wars Day was marked in style at The Mill today, as two hundred local Jedis and Siths joined us to celebrate this Galactic holiday. Over sixty local children made light sabres and completed Jedi training, dozens of faces were painted and cakes consumed. Thank you to everyone who attended and to all our wonderful volunteers! Because […]
The Mill needs LEGO!
The Mill is looking for donations of LEGO to carry out community workshops (and to play with, of course!) Do you have too much of the stuff, or find that stray bricks lurk in the carpet to hurt your feet? We are looking for bricks, figures and any other components you can spare! Please drop your […]
12-20 – this is us!
In the celebratory year of 2012, with the London Olympics and the Diamond Jubilee, The Mill is working on a new project: 12-20 – This is Us! 12-20 is a project for local young people between the ages of 12 and 20, and will run from the middle of June. The Mill is working in […]
Children’s Saturday art workshop: stipple and stencil 16th June
The five week workshop with enable children to create a portfolio of animal prints: crocodiles, lizards, snakes, turtles, star fish and more. Suitable for children aged 8 – 12 (places limited to 8 children) quality materials are supplied and children keep their work. Workshops start on Saturday 16 June, 4 – 5 pm and run […]
Story telling session @The Mill
Come to the Pippi Longstocking Club @The Mill, where we will be reading the adventures of Pippi and her friends to children of all ages. Sessions start on Sunday 27 May at 11am, and then continue at the same time every second Sunday after that. All welcome – remember to bring your favourite sitting cushion! […]
Printmaking workshop for 5-12 year olds
Artist Kirsten Schmidt will be holding a Printmaking Workshop @The Mill, for children aged 5-12 years old, on Thursday 14 June from 3.45pm to 5pm. Parents/guardians are required to stay on site. Booking is advised as places are limited Please book at The Mill reception desk, or phone us on 020 8521 3211. Suggested donation to […]
Easter Children’s Activities @ The Mill
Come to The Mill for Easter holiday activities for the family. The Children’s room is also open whenever we are. Wednesday 4th April 11:00- 12:00 Neighbourly Quilt Kids Embroidery Workshop (there is a suggested fee of £3 for the workshop) Thursday 5th April 11:00- 13:00 Spring and new Life (a drop in art session for […]