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

"What's on in Waltham Forest" (LBWF website page)

Events in Waltham Forest Libraries

Regular activities in Hale End Library (Castle Ave, Highams Park)

William Morris Gallery - What's on

The Walthamstow Pump House Museum - Events

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. See also their website here: www.forestrecordedmusicsociety.co.uk

The Highams Park Society has a regular programme of activities which is set out in their Newsletter which can be viewed on their website: www.highamsparksociety.co.uk
The Society welcomes new members. See also Clubs & Societies page for more details.

ONE OFF EVENTS (in chronological order)

Thursday 9th February 2012 - Community Ward Forum Meeting - Open meeting for residents
The next Community Ward Forum meeting for Hale End and Highams Park, and Hatch Lane wards will take place as follows:

Thursday 9th February 2012
6.30pm arrival and talk with councillors
7pm-9pm meeting
Longshaw Primary School
18 Longshaw Road
Chingford E4 6LH

This is a public meeting run by ward councillors for all residents of Hale End and Highams Park and Hatch Lane wards. It is an opportunity to talk about your ward with councillors and other residents. Agenda items include:
1. The new road layout at Hatch Lane
2. Refuse collection
3. Neighbourhood Plan
4. Funding feedback
5. Open discussion on topics raised by residents

A representative from the Hale End and Highams Park and Hatch Lane Safer Neighbourhood teams will be available before the meeting to talk to residents.
Full details of the meeting can be found here: CWF Web Pages

Sunday 12th February 2012 - Holocaust Memorial Day Event
On Sunday 12th February there will be an event at the Town Hall in Forest Road to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. At 10.45am in the foyer, lasting for about an hour including refreshments afterwards. A camp survivor (Bergen-Belsen) will be speaking about his memories and experiences before taking questions from those present. If you are able to attend you will be very welcome.

15th to 18th February 2012 - CADOS presents Stepping Out
Chingford Amateur Dramatic & Operatic Society presents "Stepping Out" by Richard Harris. A wonderful, moving comedy for all those who have more than the usual number of left feet.
Venue: Mornington Hall, E4 7EN
Doors 7pm, Performance 7:45pm
Tickets £8.50 and (£7.50 for Seniors on Weds only) from 02085244380 or online at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/cadoschingford

Saturday 25th February 2012 - Highams Park Society Film Club
Highams Park Society Film Club. The Ladykillers. 2.00pm
The Baptist Church, Cavendish Road.

Sunday 4th March 2012 - Highams Park Heritage Plaque Trail
Highams Park has a number of plaques commemorating famous residents, incidents and institutions and they all have a fascinating story to tell. Time to be confirmed. Organised by the Highams Park Society.

Saturday 10th March 2012 - Table Top Sale (Indoor Car Boot Sale)
There will be a Table Top Sale (Indoor Car Boot Sale) at All Saints Church Hall, Church Avenue on Saturday 10th March 1pm-4pm.

Saturday 14th July 2012 - Highams Park Day
A date for the diary. This annual community event (organised by The Highams Park Society) will take place on Vincent Green (at the end of Vincent Road) on Saturday 14th July 2012. There will be stalls, hot and cold food, refreshments and entertainment throughout the day. A timetable of events will be published nearer the time.

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.
Please note: Working Party will not meet during Nov, Dec, Jan, and Feb. Meetings resume in March.

Highams Park Horticultural Society's gardening club - 2nd Tuesday of every month
Meets at Winchester Road Methodist Church 7.30-9.30 pm.
New members of all ages and gardening abilities are very welcome, so do come along. £1.50 per meeting (including refreshments & raffle) and £4.50 annual membership, which gives free entry to RHS gardens, etc. A typical evening is usually a talk/demonstration, discussion and solving any gardening problems.

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.

"Green Drinks at The Rose & Crown" - On the 1st of every month
Walthamstow Green Drinks is a social evening on the first of every month for anyone interested in environmental and community issues in the borough. Anyone can drop in to Green Drinks at the Rose and Crown pub on 53 Hoe St, Walthamstow E17 4SA from 8pm on the 1st of every month.

There is usually a talk from speakers 8.30-9.30 in the back room of the pub and a social continues afterwards in the bar. The Rose and Crown is a really welcoming community pub serving soft drinks as well as alcohol, including tea and coffee. For more information call Sue on 07950 953004 or email suewheat@mac.com