Forthcoming Events

WITCHES AND WIZARDS!
Vestry House Museum, 26th February 13.00 to 16.00. Part of the Magic and Witchcraft series of events. Learn about the history of magic and witchcraft in a series of events. Find out how it started and how magic is used today! Then create a little ‘make believe magic’ of your own to take home.
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WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
Friday 2nd March. This year’s service will be held at 2 p.m. at SS. PETER & PAUL, C of E CHURCH, Chingford Green. The theme is “Let justice prevail”, and the service has been written by the Christian women of Malaysia. The women of Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church look forward to seeing many of you at this annual united service. All are welcome, men, women and young people.

CAR BOOT SALE
The Whipps Cross hospital League of Friends commence their monthly car boot sales on Saturday 3rd March from 7am to 12 noon on the staff car park in the hospital grounds and will continue on the first Saturday of each month through to 3rd November. Bookings only through Mrs. B. Fone 020 8556 3492 between 5pm and 9pm.

CHELSEA PHYSIC GARDEN
Talk by Christine Hodgson, Buckhurst Hill Horticultural Society, Monday 5 March 7.30pm – 9.30pm. St James’ Church, Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill IG9. Admission £1 including refreshments. All welcome.

BRITISH WOODCARVERS ASSOC.
REGION NORTH EAST LONDON & WEST ESSEX
We meet once a month on the SECOND Saturday at Emerson Park, Hornchurch, from 10-30am.til 2-30pm. We are a group of sociable men & ladies. We will give plenty of guidance to help people carve. Why not come & visit us and see what we achieve other than chatting; NEXT meeting 10th March or 14th April. INFORMATION:- Please ring Martin on 020 8590 1824.

QUIZ NIGHT
Saturday 10th March, doors open 7:00 for 7:30 start. £9.00 incl. Fish & Chip supper. bring your own drinks & nibbles, concessions for children. Contact: Richard on 020 8529 1591. Danemead Scout Campsite. Registered Charity No 1069693, at 23rd Chingford Scout Group HQ. Bailey Lodge, 20 Bailey Close, top of Normanshire Drive.

SPRING ART AND CRAFT FAIR
Saturday 10th March, United Reformed Church Halls, Buxton Road, off Station Road, Chingford, E4. 10am to 3.30pm with free entry. A lovely Spring event in two halls with gorgeous goodies to buy and demonstrations by some of our craftspeople. New members for 2012 and and a hint of vintage!

ST PATRICK’S DAY EVENING IN THE PARLOUR
With Malcolm Boulter. Friday 16th March at 7.30PM. An entertaining evening of songs and humour. Admission: £7.00 donation  which includes refreshment. At South Chingford Congregational Church, 161 Chingford Mount Road, London E4 8LT.

WOODFORD CONCERT SOCIETY
Friday 16 March at 7.30pm at Forest School, Snaresbrook, E17. Jill Kemp, recorder, Aleks Szram, piano. Recently hailed in the press as one of the top recorder players in the world. Come and hear the instrument as you’ve never heard it before! Tickets available by telephoning Michael on 020 8529 3571 or woodfordconcertsociety.co.uk.

MAGICAL SPELLS!
Vestry House Museum, 17th March 13.00 to 16.00. Part of the Magic and Witchcraft series of events. Learn about the history of magic and witchcraft in a series of events. Find out how it started and how magic is used today! Then create a little ‘make believe magic’ of your own to take home.
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LONDON FOREST CHOIR
Directed by Jonathan Rathbone
A Programme of English Music with Gavin Roberts, Organ and Mark Williams, Baritone Saturday 17th March at 7.30 p.m. Church of St Michael & All Angels, Palmerston Road, Walthamstow, E17 6PQ. Works include:
Festival Te Deum (Britten)
Blest Pair of Sirens and I Was Glad (Parry)
Lo, the Full, Final Sacrifice (Finzi)
Five Mystical Songs (Vaughan Williams)
Tickets (price £10, concessions £8, students £5) available online at www.londonforestchoir.org
from the ticket secretary 0208 531 4837 or on the door.

QUIZ NIGHT
Use it or lose it – your grey matter that is! Why not sharpen your wits at a quiz night run by the Chingford Branch RNLI (Lifeboats) ?. Hurry – tickets selling fast – call 8529 3962. Tables of 8 or individual tickets. £9 includes fish/chip supper (or chicken or a veggie burger) – bring own drinks. Saturday March 24th at T.S. Acorn at Pimp Hall (by recycling Centre King’s Road North Chingford.) 7 for 7.30pm start. Excellent raffle, too, on the night.

QUIZ NIGHT
organised by St Annes Womens Evening Fellowship in aid of The Rose Walton Centre for Children with Cerebral Palsy. To be held at St Annes Church and Community Centre Larkshall Rd Chingford, on Saturday 24th March at 7-30pm. Cost £8-50p includes Fish or Chicken and Chips, bring your own drinks. Contact:020 8527 4317 for tickets.

DRUMBEAT AFRICA
Saturday 24th March, 7.30pm at Loughton Methodist Church, IG10 1RB. The Chigwell Choir joined by Theydon Bois Primary School Choir presents an evening of music with an African Theme. The concert which is part of the 2012 Loughton Festival will be conducted by Alexander Campkin and comprises the following works: Zimbe – Alex L’Estrange, Mass for Life – Alexander Campkin, Spirituals – Michael Tippett, The Lion King – medley of songs.
There will be a retiring collection in support of Haven House Children’s Hospice.
Ticket On the door, in advance from 020 8504 8443 or on line from www.wegottickets.com/event/144425
£12 Adults, £8 Concessions, £5 under 16.  www.chigwellchoir.org

CRAFT FAIR
Saturday 31st March. Chingford British Legion Club Back Hall, Hall Lane, Chingford E4 8HW. Buyers 20p Entrance fee open 12 – 4pm. Refreshments available. Proceeds to the Chingford Poppy Appeal. For more details please contact Emma on 07958 479 305.
SORRY SOLD OUT OF STALLS

MALCOLM BOULTER CONDUCTS
A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE
Stainer’s “CRUCIFICTION” and excerpts from Handel’s” MESSIAH” given by TIPTREE CHORAL SOCIETY. Saturday 31st March 7PM~Admission £7.00 donation. At South Chingford Congregational Church, 161 Chingford Mount Road, London E4 8LT.

SUPER SHOE-SHINING EXPERIENCE
where? by the bus terminus Albert Crescent, South Chingford
when? Thursday April 5th from 2pm
how much? absolutely free
by whom? please come along and see!
why? to commemorate someone who washed the feet of all his friends during their last meal together.

 

 

Ongoing Events

AIKIDO CLUB
Training Times: Thursday 8:00pm to 10:00pm (Minimum Age 16). You do not need to be fit to start Aikido but in learning this martial art you will soon begin to improve your fitness, We have both men and women from the ages of 18 to 70+ training and enjoying ourselves at this friendly local club. Price: £8 per session. Chingford & Woodford Green Aikido Club, Woodford County High Schools for Girls, High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 9LA.
Contact: Stephen Billett, 020 8523 9196/07860 963691. Email: sbillett@aikido-development-society.org

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS
for friends and families of alcoholics. Al-Anon Family Groups offer understanding and support to anyone whose life is, or has been deeply affected by someone else’s drinking whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not, whether you are living with the alcoholic or not. You need not be alone. To speak to someone who understands and for details of an Al-Anon meeting near you, ring the confidential helpline on: 020 7403 0888 (10 am-10pm). w: www.al-anonuk.org.uk e: enquiries@al-anonuk.org.uk
Family Groups Ltd., Registered Charity

ALATEEN
meeting in CHINGFORD. Are YOU a teenager (12-17) with a relative or friend whose drinking gives YOU a problem? ALATEEN is there for YOU. For details of this and other meetings phone 020 7403 0888 (10am-10pm).

ART COURSE
Every Monday at 7.30 p.m. Are you interested in learning about English Painting and Sculpture in the 20th Century? Chingford WEA group is meets every Monday at 7.30 p.m. at Heathcote School, Normanton Park, Chingford E4 6ES. All are welcome. Phone Monica Frost on 020 8524 5465 for further information.

ARTHRITIS CARE WOODFORD BRANCH
Monthly meetings plus regular coach outings. We would like you to come and join us, usually we meet the 1st Wednesday in the month at The Becket Centre, High Road, Woodford Green IG8 0RB. Everyone is welcome with or without Arthritis. If you are interested give either Chris Davis 020 8524 8916 or George Pearson 020 8520 9312 a call to find out more. Charity No 206563

BADMINTON CLUB
Welcomes new members. No complete beginners. No league games. Every Wednesday 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Trinity School, Woodford Green, Parking available. Please ring Joan on 020 8527 0299 for details before attending.

BADMINTON CLUB
We are a friendly badminton club that would like to invite new members to our club on a Monday evening 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Trinity School, Mornington Rd, Woodford Green.  Further details are available from Della on 020 8529 6020 or Michael on 0794 147 9485.

BADMINTON SESSION
Every Wednesday, 9.30am to 11.30am. The Peter May Sports Centre, Wadham Road, Walthamstow E17 4HR. All ages and standards welcome and equipment provided if needed. Just turn up and join in.
For more details and information please contact Dave or Nikki. Email:- nchesters@hotmail.com or phone 020 8529 1710.

BEGINNERS WALK/RUN SESSIONS OFFERED BY LOCAL RUNNING CLUB
Orion Harriers, Chingford’s local running club, is pleased to announce that following the success of the pilot new beginners walk/run sessions launched in September 2010 it is planning to launch a new series of sessions.
Sessions are aimed at beginners, with initial empasis on improving walking techniques then hopefully progressing on to running.  For those of you who already run a little bit and want to improve please come along too as we can accommodate you also.  Sessions will be run by qualified UKA coaches/Leaders in Running Fitness. Cost will be £3 per session. For more information please contact either Chris Finney on 07748 236422 or Elaine Barrett on 07813 608589.

BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST SWIMMING CLUB
Come and be part of a family friendly swimming club, based at Waltham Forest Pool & Track E17, & Larkswood Leisure Centre E4. Qualified instructors catering for all abilities and ages from 5 years upwards.
Don’t delay, phone or email for further details: Pearl Bright 020 8505 9801, email
pearlbright@btinternet.com

BOTANICAL ART CLASS
we meet every Thursday morning from 10.a.m.until 1.p.m. in the club house of the bowling club in The Memorial Park, South Chingford. All abilities welcome in a relaxed and friendly group.
For details please contact Eileen on 0208 524 5542

BRIDGE PRACTICE WITH TUITION
If you have played or been taught bridge for 6 months or more these practice sessions could be for you. Card play followed by discussion on how the bidding and play could be improved. Small friendly group with a break for tea/ coffee and biscuits.
Wednesdays 2.30-4.30pm and Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm. Tution given by fully qualified Bridge Instructor at Horsley Road, Chingford E4 7HX. www.eastlondonbridge.co.uk. or phone Ray Green 020 8281 8376.

BRITISH CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY
Meet the second Friday of each month at the Chingford Horticultural Hall, Larkshall Road, Chingford E4 (opposite Dale View Crescent). Commence at 7:30pm, the meeting fee is £1.50, which includes refreshments and a raffle. Talks are primarily concerned with cacti and succulents, but cover a wide range of subjects. Visitors will also have an opportunity to purchase small plants to start or increase a collection.
Please contact 020 8529 5518.

BRITISH WOODCARVERS ASSOC.
REGION NORTH EAST LONDON & WEST ESSEX
We meet once a month on the SECOND Saturday at Emerson Park, Hornchurch, from 10-30am.til 2-30pm. We are a group of sociable men & ladies. We will give plenty of guidance to help people carve. Why not come & visit us and see what we achieve other than chatting. INFORMATION:- Please ring Martin on 020 8590 1824.

CADOS  (CHINGFORD AMATEUR DRAMATIC AND OPERATIC SOCIETY)
This friendly drama group rehearses at Mornington Hall, The Green Walk, North Chingford, E4 7EN. We put on three productions a year and welcome those without experience as well as those with. Why not come and watch a rehearsal and meet us?. For more details please email cadoschingfordbox@hotmail.co.uk or ring Janet Norris (Publicity Officer)  020 8524 4380.

CAN YOU HELP?
We need donations of unwanted gifts as well as Bric-a-Brac. We are a small self funding Therapy Centre for people with Multiple Sclerosis. Ms Action, Unit 17, Waltham Park Way, Billet Road, Walthamstow, E17 5DU. Phone No: 020 8531 9216.
Reg charity No. 803187

CHAPEL END SAVOY PLAYERS
We are a friendly local operatic and dramatic group based in Walthamstow, specialising in the works of Gilbert and Sullivan, rehearsing on Tuesdays 8-10pm (all) and Wednesdays (principals) at St. John’s Church, Chingford Road, Walthamstow, E17 4LH.
We perform one opera annually in May in Snaresbrook and a number of other concerts throughout the year, including an annual winter concert, often featuring semi-staged performances of a variety of shows.  We also participate regularly in the fringe events of the annual International G&S Festival held in Buxton, Derbyshire.  We are always interested in hearing from potential new members, and are currently recruiting for our next show The Sorcerer in May 2011. All voices and levels of expertise are welcome. Membership is subject to a short informal audition.
We are also available for hire to perform Gilbert and Sullivan, Olde Tyme Music Hall and songs from popular musicals.
Please phone Jackie on 07852 928 287, e-mail chairman@cesp.org.uk or visit www.cesp.org.uk

CHA WALKING
Established in 1912 and still going strong. Why not join us on one of our Sunday walks which vary from 5 – 8 miles? A day in the forest, the countryside around London or even in London itself. We are a friendly group but for more information contact 020 8926 4593 or e-mail jhhfz@hotmail.com.

CHESS
Chingford Chess Club is 50 years old this year and has recently moved. We now meet 7.15pm Monday evenings at the Tom Oakham Centre, 6A Weale Rd, Chingford, which is just behind Friday Hill House. We welcome players of all ability levels for friendly games and match play in the local leagues.
Please contact Brian Spear for details at 020 8504 8972 or brian_spear31@hotmail.com

CHINGFORD CALLIGRAPHY CIRCLE
We meet September to July, every 2nd Thursday of the month at 7.30 p.m. in the front hall at Chingford United Reformed Church, Buxton Road, North Chingford. All levels of ability, occasional Saturday workshops, ongoing project on The Seasons. Tuition always available, Patrick and Gill Harison.
Come and see what we do, or for further details please phone Pam 020 8529 3094.

CHINGFORD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Reg Charity No. 303263 Tom Oakman Centre, 6a Weale Road (off Friday Hill West), Friday Hill, North Chingford, E4 6JL. The Chingford Community Association (CCA) was established in 1940 and exists to provide facilities for the benefit of the residents of Chingford and neighbours and to establish, manage and maintain a Community Centre to further that objective. We are currently looking for new clubs and classes to join us. We have several rooms for hire at attractive rates. The Tom Oakman Centre is warm, well lit, has access for wheelchairs, and its own car park. The nearest bus routes are 212 and 397. Activities using the Tom Oakman Centre at the moment are: Silverthorn Radio Club, Arts Club, Scribes and Artists, Handicrafts Club, Chingford and Walthamstow Chess Club, Forest Sequence Dance Club, Chingford Photographic Society, Beekeeping, Yoga Classes. All the above groups are run by individual members and would welcome new members.
If you need meeting space for a club, new or existing, or would like further information on present activities, please contact Peter on 020 8531 8098.

CHINGFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Evening meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month from October to April at the Chingford Foundation School, Nevin Drive. Guest speakers give talks on a wide variety of historical subjects. Three coach trips to places of historical interest are organised each summer. There is a tea interval with a selection of books on local history for sale. Membership costs £7.00 (guests £1.50).
For further details please ring 020 8504 6340 or email filmview@talktalk.net.

CHINGFORD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Larkshall Rd (opp Dale View Crescent) FOUNDED 1889 Open to all residents of Chingford and surrounding areas. Aim – to further interest in horticulture. Membership to our society is £4 per year. This gives discounted purchases on garden accessories at the Horticultural Hall — open on Sunday mornings 9.30am to 12.00 noon.
To join, visit the Horticultural Hall or contact membership secretary; -Mrs S. Kilmartin 020 8524 0969.

CHINGFORD & DISTRICT MODEL ENGINEERING CLUB
meets every Wednesday evening, May to September 1900hrs till dusk at the Track in Ridgeway Park, Peel Close, Old Church Road, E4. From September to the end of April between 1900hrs and 2130hrs we meet at St Edmonds Hall, Larkswood Road, E4. Also EVERY Sunday morning we meet at the track in Ridgeway Park to carry out maintains. The Miniature Railway runs every Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays from April to September 1400hrs to 1730hrs.

CHINGFORD CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH
82 Woodland Road (opp. Parish Church), North Chingford E4 7EU. Tel: 020 8524 0754. Established in 1930 we are a small but happy church. Visitors would be very welcome to our Sunday service of hymns, prayers and a sermon of readings from the Bible and the Christian Science textbook. Wednesday evening meetings are fairly informal with some readings, hymns and then members of the congregation tell how prayer brought healing of illness, relationships and other problems encountered in daily life. Sunday Service 11am – 1 hour, Sunday School 11am, Wednesday meeting 8pm – 1 hour. We also have a bookshop and a room for quiet thought and study open Monday 10.30-12.00 am and Friday 3.00-4.30pm.

CHINGFORD FOLK DANCE CLUB
Country Dancing for all tastes; beginners welcome. Meets every Tuesday 8:00pm – 10:00pm at Mornington Hall, Green Walk, E4.
For full details phone Arnold on 020 8529 6730.

CHINGFORD KARATE CLUB
We have classes every Sunday at Larkswood Leisure Centre in New Rd at 12.00 to 1.00pm. Classes also every Tuesday at the Peter May Sports Centre in Wadham Rd starting at 6.30pm to 7.30pm. We welcome adults, families and children over the age of 6. There is a FREE introductory lesson for all new beginners. www.karate-london.co.uk
Tel. 0845 4303 007

CHINGFORD LADIES GOLF CLUB
New members will be very warmly welcomed. We are a friendly club with a busy golf and social programme. Five day membership is available on one of the prettiest golf courses in Essex.
Lady golfers interested please ring Sally for a chat on 01371 878304 or Vivien on 020 8529 1342. Chingford Ladies Golf Club, 18A Beresford Road, Chingford E4.

CHINGFORD OLD CHURCH
Top of Chingford Mount. Why not come and look around one of Chingford’s oldest churches which actually dates back to the 12th Century? The church will be open every Saturday morning throughout the year from 10 am to 12 noon. There will be someone on hand to show you around if you wish or you can browse on your own or just rest!

CHINGFORD PET RESCUE
We are a local voluntary pet rescue charity that is in desperate need of support. We need pet accessories, bric ‘a’ brac, blankets, towels and food donations to help us deal with the volume of animals that are being handed in to us. We are also looking for people to assist in fostering animals when they come to us. If you are thinking about buying a pet please phone us first as we have dogs and cats that are abandoned and need loving homes. We can collect any donations or you can drop them off to a local address.
Phone Maria and Ruth: 07955 010 695, 07902 542 952, 020 8524 8894. Email little_darlings_rescue@hotmail.com.

CHINGFORD PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Established in 1950, we meet each Monday evening at 8pm at the Horticultural Society’s Hall in Larkshall Road (opposite Dale View Crescent). The aim of the society is to promote an interest in photography in all its aspects. We are interested in both film and digital photography, transparencies and prints. Evenings are varied with talks, demonstrations, lectures and competitions. All that is required to become a member is an interest in photography. Everyone is welcome from a complete beginner to those who are more experienced. The room is situated at ground level and is accessible to all. Subscriptions are £60 per year which can be paid quarterly. Just come along for two or three nights without commitment or charge to see if you want to join like minded people. The club has its own web site: www.tinyurl.com/3fjdt2
For more information contact John Killingback 020 8599 5643,  john.killingback@btinternet.com

CHINGFORD RUGBY CLUB
1st XV are Essex’s & North London’s most successful amateur Rugby Club & over the last 3 seasons Chingford have come third in London North 2, narrowly missing promotion on each occasion. Chingford run 3 Senior teams on a regular basis, and occasionally put out a 4th XV. Our Senior teams train every Tuesday & Thursday evening starting at 7.30pm, and play games on Saturday afternoons. For more details contact Phil Howell 1st XV Manager tel 07768 236 913, e-mail ph@cdlfm.com or call into Chingford Rugby Club in Lea Valley Playing Fields, Waltham Way, Chingford, E4 8AQ. We have a very strong Junior Section with teams running from Under 7′s through to Under 19′s, with last years Under 16′s being Essex Cup Winners. Training days vary between each age group, with teams training on Sunday mornings and all matches are also played on Sunday mornings.
For more details contact Aidan Little Junior Section Chairman 07949 038 060, e-mail aidan.little@ntlworld.com or call in to the club on a Sunday morning. www.chingfordrugby.co.uk

CHINGFORD TORA SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB
We are a family run karate club and are part of the Karate Union of Great Britain (KUGB). The instructors are all 2nd, 3rd and 4th dans with many years teaching experience. Our members are all ages and abilities from beginners to black belts and we have many family groups. If you would like to get fit, improve your confidence, make new friends and are aged 6 or over why not come along for a free lesson, just wear comfortable clothes and arrive a few minutes before the class starts. We are based at Walthamstow Academy in Billet Road, Walthamstow E17 5DP and our beginners class is 7.30 – 8.30. on Wednesday evenings.
For more information contact Barbara on 07949 228 401

CHINGFORD URC, BUXTON ROAD E4 7DP
Meet new and old friends at Coffee and Chat 9.30 a.m. – 12 noon, every Friday. Midday lunches at reasonable prices at our Lunch Club 12 noon on the last Wednesday of each month.
Call 020 8524 2491 for further information.
Halls to ‘Let’ (no children’s parties) phone 020 8529 6141.

CHINGFORD WINE CIRCLE
Now in it’s 49th year. Chingford Wine Circle meets on a monthly basis to enjoy social evenings, often with guest speakers talking on a variety of subjects. We have wine tastings, quizzes, themed supper evenings, local history talks, an annual home made liqueur competition, organised theatre trips and even a week-end away. Meetings are on the second Friday of the month, at Chingford Old Church Hall, (All Saints), at the top of Chingford Mount from 8:00 pm until 10:30 pm. Membership is £20 per annum. Visitors are always welcome, small charge involved.
For further details please contact Brian Nightingale (Chairman) telephone 020 8529 5015 or e-mail: bwnightingale@msn.com

CIRCLE & SWING SQUARE DANCE CLUB
Learn to Square Dance! Beginners Course (1st.night free). Thurs 8-10pm, St. Andrew’s Church Hall, St. Andrews Road, Walthamstow, E17 6AR.
For further details phone Tel: 020 8524 3111

CIRCLE DANCING IN WALTHAMSTOW
First Thursday of the month 2.00 – 4.00pm, at Quaker meeting House, 1a Jewel Rd, E17 4QU [off Hoe St]. £4 per session, refreshments included. No need for a partner, just turn up, beginners welcome. For more information phone Pat on 020 8556 3508 or e-mail jean.duggleby@virgin.net.

COFFEE AND CHAT
United Reformed Church, Buxton Road, Chingford.
Come and join us every Friday
from 9.45 a.m. to 12 noon.

COFFEE MORNING
Every third Tuesday of the month, free hospitality event, 10.30am-12.00noon (please arrive before 10.30am thank you) at Sanjos, 164 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BD. Tel: 020 8505 5775. www.sanjotheexperience.com.

COLLEGE AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY
are a friendly musical society based at Waltham Forest College. We are looking for new members to take part in our 7th – 9th July production of ‘Bugsy Malone’ at the Kenneth More Theatre, Ilford. Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7.30 to 10 pm. If you enjoy singing and/or dancing, please contact Doreen on 020 8539 9474, e-mail damedoreen@yahoo.co.uk for full details or visit www.collegeoperatic.co.uk.

COMMUNITY CHOIR
Join our Community Choir and perform at Concerts and Events for fun time.  We meet at the Priory Court Community Centre in Walthamstow, every Wednesday, from: 7.00 pm To: 8.30 pm. For more information, please phone 020 8524 5213, or 07950 385 141 or email Vision2Kreate@googlemail.com.
REGISTERED CHARITY

COULD YOU SAVE SOMEONE’S LIFE AT SEA?
No? but you could help to raise funds in Chingford to support the wonderful work of the R.N.L.I. (Royal National Lifeboat Institution). How? by offering to collect for an hour or two, once or twice a year, outside local supermarkets. Please ring : (020) 8529 3962 for more details. Thank you.

CRAFT + CARD MAKING CLUB
Meets alternate Thursdays 7-9pm in Church Hall Highams Park. New members welcome.
For more information phone Heather: 020 8531-4572 (eves)

CREATIVE CRAFT CAFE
is a friendly craft group for adults that meets on 2nd and 4th Sunday at 1.00 pm at the Hornbean Centre, 458 Hoe Street, Walthamstow. E.17 9AH, for card making, papercrafts etc.
For more info phone: 07956 904 923

FOREST ART & CRAFTS
We have been in existence for over 40 years and are looking for new members as well as visitors to our exhibitions and sales. Our artists exhibit on The Green, North Chingford, the first Saturday of each month through the summer months. We also hold indoor shows at the United Reformed Church Halls, Buxton Road, North Chingford.
For further information please contact Leigh Clothier on 020 8524 7934.

FOREST MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS
(www.forestmusical.co.uk) We are a friendly musical theatre group who are looking for new members to join our forthcoming production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel.  Winners of the NODA London Region Kathleen Oyler Trophy for Best Chorus, we rehearse in Loughton on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and perform two large scale productions each year at the Kenneth More Theatre and other locations. If you are interested in musical theatre, singing, dancing and acting or if you love costumes making props or working behind the scenes contact lauren@forestmusical.co.uk for more details.

FREE KIDZ KLUB
every Sunday during term time 4-5pm Sewardstone Church E4 7PA (opposite Epping Way). All workers are police checked. Bus pick up from stops around Chingford (see website for locations).
Children play games, win sweets and prizes and learn about God.
Call Nick for further information/queries 07973 462 741, website www.kidzklubchingford.co.uk or find Kidz Klub Chingford on Facebook.

FRIENDLY BRIDGE CLUB
On Wednesdays from 1.00pm To 3.00pm, at The Chingford Horticultural Society Hall in Larkshall Rd E4 For more details please phone Sheila Tyrrell on 8529 3411.

FRIENDS OF AINSLIE & LARKS WOODS
A conservation group which meets every 2nd Sunday of each month at 11.00a.m. at Larkswood Playing Field (Normanshire Drive entrance).
Ring Pam on 8524 5794 for more information.

HALL FOR HIRE
Mornington Hall in North Chingford. For some daytime hire. Ideal for keep fit or educational classes or similar. Contact Steve, 020 8524 1488.

HANDSWORTH PRE-SCHOOL
Where Children Learn through Play Is your child two and a half to five years old? If they are, they can attend our pre-school in Malvern Avenue, Highams Park. Sessions are free for children between 3 to 5 years and £7.50 for those who are younger. There is also an optional lunch club each day for a £2.00 fee (you provide lunch). Good Ofsted Report. To find out more or to be placed on the waiting list please call 020 8527 7657 or 07932 154133. www.handsworthpreschool.co.uk (Reg Charity no. 1023514)

HELP ON CALL
020 8524 4777, between 8am and 11pm, MON to FRIDAY Transport to hospital, clinics etc, home help, shopping, DIY, etc, befriending, listening, and supporting, plus other services. Help on Call is a community service that fills a gap in local borough services. If you would like assistance, please call us. If you can volunteer time or expertise, please let us know. Our service is entirely non-denominational. Everyone is welcome.
CHINGFORD CHRISTIAN CARE Chingford Christian Care has been offering assistance to local people since 1978.

HIGHAM HILL BOWLS CLUB
EST.1912. Worcester Road, Higham Hill, Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow E17. New and experienced members required. Keep fit and active and find a new social life to enjoy. 7 days a week from noon to dusk. For new bowlers we will provide tuition and equipment.
For more info: JOHN EDLER on 020 8529 6637.

ILFORD & DISTRICT DIABETIC CLUB
Our Club night is held on the first Tuesday of each month at Valentines Mansion, Emerson Road Ilford from 7.45 to 9.45 p.m. Entrance is £1.50 which includes light refreshments.  We have a varied programme of speakers which is either medical or of general interest together with fundraising events throughout the year. If you or your partner is diabetic and would like to meet other people for support, please come along where you are assured of a warm welcome.  Our website is:  www.ilford-and-district.diabetesukgroup.org
and if you would like further information, please phone Joan on 020 8500 9721.

KING GEORGE SAILING CLUB
located in Lee Valley Road, at the bottom of Kings Head Hill. The club opens every weekend 10 am until 4pm. In the summer same times plus Tuesday and Thursday evening May – Sept 6pm until sunset. Sailing and windsurfing take place on the reservoir. Courses are available, and all ages are catered for. You’re never to old or young to start sailing or windsurfing. Our membership age ranges from 8 years to 78 years. Club address: Lea Valley Road, Chingford, E4 7PX. www.kgsc.org.uk
Tel: 020 8529 4250

LA LECHE LEAGUE WALTHAM FOREST
Come and meet other pregnant and breastfeeding mums! La Leche League Waltham Forest meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month at Coney Burrows Community Centre, Friday Hill, E4 from 10-12.30. Contact Elizabeth 020 8527 6625 for more details

LEA VALLEY FRIENDS
(part of the Ramblers’ Association, but with the emphasis on short walks of approximately 4 miles) consists of people who enjoy walking in the countryside, forest, country parks, canal and river towpaths and London, with other like-minded people. We welcome anyone of any age, providing they are able to walk four miles and negotiate stiles etc. Children are welcome, but must be accompanied by a responsible adult. (Not suitable for buggies.) Sorry – dogs are not welcome.
For further details Tel : 020 8529 1602 or 020 8529 7328. For more details of forthcoming walks in please visit our website: www.leavalleyfriends.org.uk

LINE DANCE CLASS
We meet at Highams Park URC, Malvern Ave (off Hale End Rd), Highams Park, E4 on Tuesdays from 7pm to 8pm. Cost per lesson £4.50. This is an established class but all levels are welcome, for more details call Mandy on 01992 524 681 or 07976 786 404.

LITTLE CONG’S DROP IN AND PLAY
For under fives on Thursdays 10.30 -12.00, cost of £2.00 at South Chingford Congregational Church, 161 Chingford Mount Road, E4 8LT. For further information contact 07919 430 043.

LIVING WITH BEREAVEMENT
Have you lost someone special? Do you feel the need to get out and meet with others? At 2pm on every first and third Tuesday in the month, Saint Edmund’s Parish Church, Larkswood Road, South Chingford, is open for an hour, serving teas and coffees, and providing a space for those living with bereavement. We are not offering counselling or easy answers, but just an opportunity for you to chat with others or to be quiet with your thoughts and memories. Open to all, irrespective of background, belief or lifestyle.
Contact number 8524 4386.

LOUGHTON WOODCARVING GROUP
We meet every Tuesday at the Roding Valley High School in Loughton, from 7.30 till 9.30. We are a sociable group of men and ladies, and new members are always welcome, including beginners. (We do not have facilities for juniors unless accompanied by a parent.) Plenty of guidance is available if needed. If you are artistic, this is a good way to extend your capabilities into a new field.
Further information from Colin on 020 8257 0388.

LOVE 2 WALK
Starts Tue 29th Mar – Sun 2nd Oct. For people that are focused on losing weight & staying healthy! Light Stretch, Slow and Normal Pace Sessions, Gym work in the Park and a Cool Down, Tue Normal 10-11am, Thurs Slow 10-11am, Sun Slow 10-11am & Normal 11:30am – 12:30pm. Meet in Ridgeway Park Gym area, off Peel Close E4 6XU (weather permitting). Wear comfortable clothing and trainers. For more info call Dawn 07957 171 341. blacnblanc@live.co.uk. www.blacnblanco.co.uk.

MIDWEEK COMMUNION
every Wednesday between 10.00am- 10.45am. All are welcome. South Chingford Congregational Church, 161 Chingford Mount Rd., E4 8LT

MINI MARKET
at St. Annes Church Centre, 200 Larkshall Road, Chingford, E4 6NP. First Saturday every month (from January to October), 10am to 11.30am. All proceeds to charities – Mildmay Mission, The Margaret Centre, Haven House.

MORRIS DANCING FOR BEGINNERS
Blackhorse and Standard Women’s Morris dancers invite you to join our beginners evenings. A fun and friendly way of keeping fit whilst learning traditional English Morris dancing. No experience necessary, just come along and have a go. Musicians (male or female) also welcome. First term free to new members.
Wednesdays 8pm – 10pm at St Gabriel’s Family Centre, Havant Road (off Wood Street) Walthamstow E17 3JF
Ring 020 8527 2926 for more details or see www.blackhorseandstandard.org.uk

MS SOCIETY WALTHAM FOREST BRANCH
Multiple Sclerosis is the most common disabling neurological condition affecting young adults. Branch Club Nights are the last Wednesday in the month (except January, July and December) 7.30 pm onwards in St. Edmund’s small hall, corner of Larkswood Road and Chingford Mount Road, E4. New members and supporters welcome. Outings during the year. We are in particular need of VOLUNTEER DRIVERS who can drive a minibus to help members attend Club Nights but more importantly outings.
For more information, contact John Short on 8524 3954 or Barbara Fox at barbara.fox@sky.com

PARKINSON’S UK WALTHAM FOREST BRANCH
Parkinson’s UK, celebrating 40 years into research for improved medication and ultimately a cure. The Waltham Forest Branch works to help people with Parkinson’s and their carers in today’s community. Just by joining your contribution will help many people. Our branch meets once a month at the South Chingford Congregational Church on the 3rd THURSDAY evening of every month, providing guest speakers and a social chat. An information support worker attends to give a variety of advice and help. Monthly outings are organized with transport provided.
TREASURER URGENTLY NEEDED. We can’t function without one so is there a retired accountant out there to help us???
For further information about joining or about the position of Treasurer please call Hon. Sec. Margaret Blower on 020 8923 6161 or email jeanleff@yahoo.co.uk

PRANAWALK
breathing walking meditation in Epping Forest. Using special yogic breath techniques, silent sounds to soothe/calm direct the mind. Rhythm/movement we will meditate, walking. Great for people who lack energy. Grief, depression, stress, self esteem, concentration…. become more peaceful and “keep your head when all around are losing theirs”!!
Come breathe with us, SAT 9am-10.15am approx, from Chingford Plain. £5. m. 07890 909 928

PYROGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS AND IMPROVERS
Pyrography is the art or technique of decorating wood or leather by burning a design on the surface with a heated metallic point. Workshop for BEGINNERS and IMPROVERS one Saturday morning each month 9.45am – 1.00pm at the Chingford Horticultural Society Hall, Larkshall Road, Chingford, E4 6PE. You can try just one Saturday or choose to come along every month – advance booking is essential as there is a maximum of 9 places per class. For further information and to book your place please contact Janet or Graham on 020 8559 4424 or email: info@thewoodcrafter.co.uk

SCOUTING
If you’re looking for a Challenge try Scouting! Fun, games, camping, learning new skills and team building are among many activities available to girls and boys aged 6 – 18 years and to adults who are looking for a challenge. If this could be you, and you’d like details of your local group contact The Scout Association at Gilwell Park, Chingford on 0845 300 1818 or email information@scout.org.uk.

SCUBA DIVING IN CHINGFORD
Learn to Scuba Dive with The British Sub-Aqua Club. Wednesday evenings 8-9pm at Larkswood Leisure Centre. Tel 07794 177 030, or visit www.dive365.co.uk for details.
Novices and trained divers welcome

SHARE AT ‘THE CONG’
Are you lonely, in need of a chat or want somewhere to find friendship over a cup or coffee? Why not try SHARE at ‘The Cong’ on Monday and Tuesday between 10.30am and 12 noon. South Chingford Congregational Church, 161 Chingford Mt Rd, E4 8LT (corner of Hampton Rd).
020 8524 6753. www.thecong.org.uk

ST FRANCIS PRESCHOOL
113 Hawkswood Crescent Chingford E4 7UH Where children learn in a happy, safe, carefree environment. Fully qualified staff, good Ofsted report, PSLA Accredited. Places available for children from 2yrs to rising 5s’. 3-5yr olds free! Children under 3 £7 per session. Lunch club available £3 (you provide lunch).
For more information telephone: 020 8529 3252 or 07828 413874. Registered charity number 1026889.

THE CHINGFORD ASSOCIATION FOR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
We are looking for new members and helpers to come along. We are a friendly group which meets fortnightly on Monday evenings at The Methodist Church in New Road, Chingford. Speakers, members evenings and trips out in our vehicles.
Phone Brenda on 020 8524 3938 for more information.

THE FOREST RECORDED MUSIC SOCIETY
presents evenings of Classical and Light Classical music on disc. Programmes are presented by the members themselves. Evenings are relaxed and informal occasions. We are not an elitist Society and you do not have to be very knowledgeable about music to enjoy the evenings. Entry is FREE and membership of the Society is just £5 for the season (First season only – £15 a year thereafter). Why not come for an evening for free and see if you enjoy it? We meet every Friday Fortnight at All Saints Church Hall, Church Avenue, Highams Park, E4. Meetings start at 7.30 prompt and finish at around 9.45. For further details call Andrew Golds on 8531 2938 or Judi Cooper on 8531 7418.

THE LONDON FOREST CHOIR
was established nearly 60 years ago in Walthamstow. We perform concerts locally in Waltham Forest, and also in some prestigious venues in London, including St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden. We rehearse every Monday from 7.30 p.m. until 9.45 p.m. at the Cornerstone Church, 149 Canterbury Road, Leyton (the corner of Essex Road and Canterbury Road).
Please contact our Membership Secretary on 020 8989 8365 for more information. All new members get the first term free. www.londonforestchoir.org

THE ROTARY CLUB OF CHINGFORD
If you are interested in finding out more about the clubs aims and activities please contact our secretary, Mr Leslie Stowe: 020 8524 5434.

TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILDS
LADIES! Are you looking for New friends… New interests… New challenges? Then the Townswomen’s Guilds is for you! NORTH CHINGFORD (AFTERNOON) T.W.G. We meet 3 Mondays a month, also have bus-pass outings once a month and a pub-lunch once a month, both held on a Friday. Ring June: 020 8529 5269.

WADHAM FC
is a Charter Standard Youth Family Football Club based at Wadham Lodge, Kitchener Road, Walthamstow, London E17 4JP.  We are just off the Billet Roundabout.  We have teams from Under 7 to Under 16 and play in Sunday Leagues.  We offer football training sessions on Wednesday evenings.  We welcome both boys and girls of all abilities.  Wadham is a non-profit making club and all our coaches are FA qualified and CRB checked.  For more details see our website www.clubwebsite.co.uk/wadham   or contact Paula 07980 347772.

WALKING CLUB
based in and around Epping Forest. Epping Forest HF Group are a group of walkers of all ages (from 18 to 80+) who get together most Sundays and public holidays to explore different parts of Epping Forest, the surrounding countryside, Central and Greater London. Join us for a few walks first and consider membership at £4 per year. Walks are of between six and eight miles in length. See our library poster for details or view our website at www.efhfg.org.uk. Email info2009@efhfg.org.uk.

WALTHAM FOREST BRIDGE CLUB
Monday and Thursday evenings, 7.30pm. Quaker Hall, 1a Jewell Road, Walthamstow E17. New players always welcome. We are a friendly club with free tea and coffee. Bridge classes available for beginners and intermediate.
For details please contact John on 07973 880 080, or email jstimson30@yahoo.com

WALTHAM FOREST DOLLS HOUSE CLUB
Are you a fan, a collector or a Miniaturist? Join our bi-monthly afternoon meetings. 2.30 to 4.30pm on the 2nd and the last Friday of the month at 15 Westward Rd, South Chingford, E4 8LZ. Contacts Norma Pollington 020 8531 7371, Kate Bundock 020 8524 5416.

WALTHAM FOREST DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION
Every Monday between 4pm and 8pm Literacy classes for primary and secondary dyslexic students. Touch Typing Classes for children and adults with writing and/or spelling difficulties.
VENUE: Walthamstow School for Girls, Church Hill, Walthamstow, E17
For further information please call Debbie Marshall on 07852 232 509 or email debbie.m@wfda.org.uk

WALTHAM FOREST GATORS SWIMMING CLUB
Held at Waltham Forest Pool and Track, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6-8pm. Learn to Swim from 4-5, Competitive training and  Maters Swimming. Fully qualified coaches, ASA affiliated. If you would like to join please contact the membership security to arrange your free assessment session.
Tel: 07535 207 977.
Email: swimming@bwfsc-gators.org.uk. Web: www.bwfsc-gators.org.uk

WALTHAM FOREST PROBUS CLUB
The Waltham Forest Probus Club is just one of the many Probus Clubs that are established in 23 countries around the World from Argentina to Zimbabwe. There are nearly 1,700 Clubs in the U.K. and the basic purpose of a Probus Club is to provide regular gatherings of persons who, in retirement, appreciate and value meeting others in similar circumstances and of a similar level of interest. We meet every third Monday of the month for lunch 12.20 for 1 o’clock lunch at the Royal Forest Hotel in Chingford. An interesting speaker is usually present at each luncheon. The club also arranges visits to interesting places now and then.
Please contact Allen Vickery on 020 8527 4654 or arthur.vickery2@ntlworld.com

WALTHAM FOREST SEA AND ROYAL MARINE CADET UNIT
in Chingford. We are a uniformed youth organisation that take on the traditions of the Royal Navy and the Royal Marines giving new skills, life skills and opportunities to young people between the ages of 10-18 years of age male and female. We parade on a Tuesday and Thursday at 48 Kings Road, Chingford. The times that we parade are 7.15pm-9.30pm. Contact phone number (020) 8529 7743 between the hours of 7.30pm-9.30pm on a Tuesday and Thursday.

WALTHAM FOREST TABLE TENNIS LEAGUE
Fun for all the family. League standard welcome. Heathcote T.T. Club, St Edmunds Church Hall, E4 (coaching for young players) Red Triangle T.T. Club, YMCA Sports Hall, E17 (coaching for young players) Forest Community Centre T.T. Club, Guildford Rd, E17 Leyhall Sports T.T. Club, Cannhall Methodist Church Hall, E11.
Please contact Membership Officer Ray Massey 020 8524 4289.

WALTHAMSTOW AMATEUR CINE VIDEO CLUB
Friendly club welcomes new members for film making, set building etc. Give it a try you’ll probably get hooked!
For more information call Pat Smith 020 8926 3943 or e-mail loftustowers@aol.co.uk

WALTHAMSTOW HANDICRAFT CLUB
meets on 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10am – 1pm, at the Rose & Crown pub, Walthamstow, cost £4, to book a place phone/txt: 07950 411 740

WELLINGTON COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL
(Reg Charity No 10312235) The Ridgeway Park Children’s Centre, 82 Peel Close, Chingford E4. Qualified experienced staff offer fun and learning for 2 – 5 yr olds in a safe purpose built environment with an excellent garden. Good Ofsted report. Open 9.15 – 11.45am daily during term times. £7.75 per session for under 3s.
To visit or be placed on the waiting list call Debbie on 07904 060 338.

WEST ESSEX RAMBLING GROUP
Every Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday Organised walks of various lengths from different locations including coach rambles and occasional walking holidays.
For sample programme contact John or Pat on (020) 8502 1628. www.westessexramblers.org.uk

WINGROVE SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB
Every Tuesday 9.30 am – 12.30 pm, Scout Hall, end of Beech Hall Road, Highams Park.E.4. All Standards including beginners welcome. Flat shoes must be worn. £2.00 per session.
Enquiries 020 8529 8865.

YOGA & MEDITATION
“Learn to ride the waves of Life” with yoga and meditation. Powerful detoxifying yoga. Gain strength and excellent all round fitness – Gain! grace and peace in mind. Using movement, sound, breath and relaxation. Learn to master yourself. THURS 6.45pm-8.15pm. North Chingford [rail 3mins]. 6 week sessions pre book £48/drop in. if spaces.
Sat Kartar m. 07890 909 928.

YOGA FOR PREGNANCY AND BIRTH IN CHINGFORD
BABY MASSAGE IN CHINGFORD
Yoga 4 birth offers: Yoga for pregnancy & birth, Baby Massage, Doula support, Yoga for small groups, Birth Preparation for couples 2-1 sessions.
www.yoga4birth.co.uk
info@yoga4birth.co.uk
07976 903 003
Craniosacral Therapist working in Chingford. Has 6 years experience of specialist work with pregnant women and babies. Contact Arlene 07976903003.