This page is quite sparse at present but it will hopefully grow with time. Local organisations are encouraged to submit events to be displayed here. Please email them to us via the Contact us link at the top of the page.

LINKS

Libraries - What's on

William Morris Gallery - What's on

Vestry House Museum - What's on

Forest Recorded Music Society (click here for current programme)
Forest Recorded Music Society holds regular meetings in Highams Park and welcomes new members. See Clubs & Societies page for more details. Their latest programme can be seen via the above link.

HPS Newsletter & programme of events (click here)
The Highams Park Society has a regular programme of activities which is set out in their Newsletter which can be viewed via the above link. The Society welcomes new members. See Clubs & Societies page for more details. See also their website here: www.highamsparksociety.co.uk

ONE OFF EVENTS

Friday 3rd September 2010 - The Forest Recorded Music Society starts its 54th Season
The Forest Recorded Music Society starts its 54th Season Friday 3rd September. The Society meets every fortnight and we present programmes of classical / light classical music on records. The evenings are sociable and relaxed affairs so if you enjoy listening to music in the company of like minded people I am sure you would enjoy it and you would be most welcome. You don't have to know anything about music to enjoy our evenings.

Entry is FREE and if you decided to join yearly membership is only £10.
We meet at: All Saints Church Hall, Church Avenue, Highams Park

Sunday 5th September 2010 - Forest Festival 2010 - Chingford Plain
The annual Forest Festival event is being held on Chingford Plain on Sunday 5 September (11am - 4pm) where there will be fun for all the family. Entry is free but if you are coming by car, there is a £3 parking fee.

The star attraction for this year is Horses Impossible's Chariot Racing plus much more.

Tuesday 19th October 2010 - Planning evening for Highams Park Day 2011
Highams Park Day 2010, organised by The Highams Park Society, was considered to be a great success. However it was felt that we should start planning next year's event at an early stage and discuss what could be improved upon. There will be a meeting on the evening of Tuesday 19th October 2010. If you are interested in contributing to the organisation of HP Day 2011 please email Andrew Golds on andrewgolds48@hotmail.co.uk and he will give you full details of the meeting.

Friday 26th and Saturday 27th November 2010 - "A Gilbert and Sullivan Christmas Carol"
The Chapel End Savoy Players present "A Gilbert and Sullivan Christmas Carol". An imaginative reworking of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" using the best loved tunes of Gilbert and Sullivan. Libretto by Gayden Wren.
Friday 26th and Saturday 27th November 2010, at 19:45. St. John's Church, Chingford Road (corner of Brookscroft Road), Walthamstow, London, E17 5AL. The venue has disabled facilities.

This will be a semi-staged production. The tickets which are not numbered are £8 each. 10% discount for 10 tickets or more. Tickets are also available at the door on the night. For tickets, please call the Box Office on 020 8529 3143, or e-mail m.offord100@btopenworld.com
We need more chorus members for these performances. If you would like to join us, please call Jackie on 07852 928287.
Website: www.cesp.org.uk

REGULAR EVENTS

Highams Park Society - Gardening Working Party - 2nd Saturday of every month
The society has a small band of volunteers who tidy the flower beds in the station and the Station Car Park and they would welcome anyone else who could help. Meet on the Station Garden on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 10.00am to midday. Your help would be much appreciated and this really is a worthwhile venture.

Highams Park Gardening Club - 2nd Tuesday of every month
Highams Park Gardening Club meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7.30pm-9.30pm, Winchester Road Methodist Church, Highams Park. E.4 £1 per meeting, £3 annual membership

Baby Signing: Friday 10am-12. Once a month workshop: £15
Willows Complementary Centre 020 8523 2669
Teaching your baby Sign Language is a great way to improve communication between you and your child. Classes are fun, friendly and educational, providing an opportunity to meet new people and babies in a relaxed atmosphere. Refreshments provided along with baby signing starter pack. Suitable from 6 months - 18 months.

Music Classes: Fridays 12.45 - 2.30pm. 45 minute sessions: £4.25 per session
Willows Complementary Centre 020 8523 2669
Jo Jingles gives young children a fun introduction to music, singing and movement. Percussion instruments and nursery rhymes, action songs, and well known children's songs, rhythm games. Educational, creative and fun.