What’s on Elsewhere
- Waltham Forest Green Gym - The Conservation Volunteers:
Friday 14th March 11:00 am-2:00 pmWant to improve your health and well-being but not too keen on running machines or lycra?
Then why not take a look at our award-winning alternative... You could be helping the environment as well as yourself! We all know we should try to be healthier and fitter. We are increasingly aware of the importance of our natural resources and environment. Green Gym ticks all the boxes!
The Conservation Volunteers Green Gym® is a scheme which inspires you to improve both your health and the environment at the same time. Experienced leaders guide you through a range of practical projects, giving you the opportunity to tackle physical jobs in the outdoors - improving your strength and stamina, boosting your practical skills and confidence and benefiting your local green spaces. Web address; http://www.btcv.org.uk/cgi-bin/office_opps_ind.cgi?ref=232®ion=lo
Free event.
Venue: Lloyd Park. Please contact Gareth for more info and to book your place. Phone: 02085338022, email: gg-waltham-forest@tcv.org.uk - Revolution Series Finale:
Friday 14th March 7:00 pm-8:00 pmThe Lee Valley Velodrome hosts the finale to the world's premier elite cycling league as international cyclists battle for the Revolution title and all important UCI points.
For tickets and more information visit cyclingrevolution.com or call 08456 770 600
Price: £15-£45
Venue: Lee Valley VeloPark. - Organiclea/Transition Leytonstone stall:
Saturday 15th March 10:30 am-3:00 pmThe Transition Leytonstone/OrganicLea stall sells organic and ultra-local sustainably grown fruit and vegetables, plus homemade bread, jams and preserves from outside Matalan, 829-837 High Road Leytonstone, E11 1HH.
- Revolution Series Finale:
Saturday 15th March 1:00 pm-2:00 pmThe Lee Valley Velodrome hosts the finale to the world's premier elite cycling league as international cyclists battle for the Revolution title and all important UCI points.
For tickets and more information visit cyclingrevolution.com or call 08456 770 600
Price: £15-£45
Venue: Lee Valley VeloPark. - Revolution Series Finale:
Saturday 15th March 7:00 pm-8:00 pmThe Lee Valley Velodrome hosts the finale to the world's premier elite cycling league as international cyclists battle for the Revolution title and all important UCI points.
For tickets and more information visit cyclingrevolution.com or call 08456 770 600
Price: £15-£45
Venue: Lee Valley VeloPark. - Leytonstone Green Drinks:
Saturday 15th March 8:00 pm-A monthly friendly get-together for the green and eco-minded, organised by Transition Leytonstone at 8pm on 15th of each month.
Newcomers always welcome.
The Walnut Tree, 857-861 High Road, Leytonstone, E11 1HH
Tube: Leytonstone, Bus W14, 257, W15, W16, W19
Contact Ros 0208 556 0885, info@transitionleytonstone.org.uk - Introduction to Photography – Spring’s Little and Large:
Sunday 16th March 2:00 pm-4:00 pmAnother chance to learn photography skills with Amanda Eatwell, this time focusing on composing photos. We will be using different lenses/focal lengths to show how the same subjects can look dramatically different depending on your approach. Please note we cannot focus on how to work each model of camera, this workshop will focus on techniques. No experience necessary. There will be plenty of time after for hot drinks and questions.
Meeting Place :Lloyd Park, Forest Road, E17 4PP, meeting 2pm at the Bowls Pavilion
Contact Rachel on 07787193981 or e-mail r.hoyes@tcv.org.uk for more information or to book your place.
This free event is designed for adults, booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.
- Low Cost Living Event for over-50s:
Monday 17th March 10:00 am-2:00 pmDo you find it a struggle to live on your income? Want to eat better for less money? Find it hard to meet your transport costs? Worrying about rising energy costs?
Do you want to waste less and save money?
This day is devoted to managing your money better, and how this can lead to looking after the environment, and improvements to your health and wellbeing.The Mill, 7-11 Coppermill Lane, London E17 7HA
- Waltham Forest Friends of the Earth:
Tuesday 18th March 8:00 pm-9:00 pmWe’re a local volunteer group that meets once a month to help highlight environmental issues. We're always looking for like-minded people to get involved.
Price: Free. Address: Le Delice café, 117 Hoe Street, E17 4QR.
Contact : foe.walthamforest@gmail.com Helen 07712 654632. - Lloyd Park Volunteer Gardening:
Thursday 20th March 10:00 am-1:00 pm1st, 3rd Thursday of every month
Help keep the new William Morris Garden looking lovely with Lloyd Park’s Head Gardener.
Meet at the William Morris Garden (near the Forest Road gate).
Contact 020 8496 3000 or email ellie.mortimer@walthamforest.gov.uk
- Waltham Forest Green Gym - The Conservation Volunteers:
Friday 21st March 11:00 am-2:00 pmWant to improve your health and well-being but not too keen on running machines or lycra?
Then why not take a look at our award-winning alternative... You could be helping the environment as well as yourself! We all know we should try to be healthier and fitter. We are increasingly aware of the importance of our natural resources and environment. Green Gym ticks all the boxes!
The Conservation Volunteers Green Gym® is a scheme which inspires you to improve both your health and the environment at the same time. Experienced leaders guide you through a range of practical projects, giving you the opportunity to tackle physical jobs in the outdoors - improving your strength and stamina, boosting your practical skills and confidence and benefiting your local green spaces. Web address; http://www.btcv.org.uk/cgi-bin/office_opps_ind.cgi?ref=232®ion=lo
Free event.
Venue: Lloyd Park. Please contact Gareth for more info and to book your place. Phone: 02085338022, email: gg-waltham-forest@tcv.org.uk - Organiclea/Transition Leytonstone stall:
Saturday 22nd March 10:30 am-3:00 pmThe Transition Leytonstone/OrganicLea stall sells organic and ultra-local sustainably grown fruit and vegetables, plus homemade bread, jams and preserves from outside Matalan, 829-837 High Road Leytonstone, E11 1HH.
- Walthamstow Village 12th Annual Spring Clean:
Saturday 22nd March 10:30 am-1:00 pmWear old clothes with long sleeves and sturdy shoes/boots; all equipment will be provided.
Please meet at the square at the Eden Road/Orford Road junction to paint street furniture, clear rubbish and litter and generally spuce up the area.
There will be a free picnic lunch for all volunteers at 12.30 on the green by Vestry House Museum.
For more details contact Helen Lerner on 0781 404 2499 or helen@walthamstowvillage.net - Spring Herbs & Cleanse workshop with Hedge Herbs & Wholistic Medicine:
Saturday 22nd March 12:00 pm-4:00 pmJoin us to experience the freshness and new life of the season with a day of supportive herbs, tasting, infusing & juicing, good green foods, discussion, and sharing of ideas for sustaining and strengthening our bodies as we move into spring and feel the rising energy.
£40 (includes £5 discount for Spring Herb Walk the following Saturday)
Please contact Rasheeqa on 07784 506 494 or email rasheeqa@hedgeherbs.org.uk to book a place (limited numbers)Garden Room at The Mill, 7-11 Coppermill Lane, Walthamstow, London E17 7HA
- Waltham Forest Cycling Campaign Monthly Ride:
Sunday 23rd March 10:00 am-3:00 pmWe meet every fourth Sunday of the month at 10am at Walthamstow Library for a 10:15am start.
We have a few routes lined up and usually decide distance and destination on the day according to what people prefer. We ride leisurely suited to the wishes of participants. We usually stay within 30 miles and sometimes considerably shorter. We tend to be back by 3pm and always have a snack stop somewhere.
Contact Robert Robert@wfcycling.org.uk
