What’s on Elsewhere
- The Conservation Volunteers: Biodiversity Action Team:
Tuesday 10th December 9:00 am-4:30 pmCome and get involved with the BAT team! Our established Biodiversity Action Team helps manage some of Waltham Forest’s most beautiful and vibrant sites for nature conservation. Help improve your local green spaces through a wide range of activities including; woodland management, habitat creation, pond maintenance and some environmental construction. With practical sessions running every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday there are plenty of opportunities to join in, meet new people, learn new skills and discover hidden green spaces while improving your health and stamina.
All training and instruction is given on the day so no previous experience is required.
Venue: 1a Connaught Close, Leyton, E10 7QS. (Opposite Lee Valley Riding Centre)
Tom Nandi, 07917267573, t.nandi@tcv.org.uk - Waltham Forest Green Gym - The Conservation Volunteers:
Tuesday 10th December 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 benefitting your local green spaces. Web address; http://www.btcv.org.uk/cgi-bin/office_opps_ind.cgi?ref=232®ion=lo
Free event.
Venue: This event takes place at Lloyd Park, but from time to time will be at other Parks in the borough, so please contact Gareth to confirm venue. Phone: 02085338022, email: gg-waltham-forest@tcv.org.uk - Waltham Forest Green Gym - The Conservation Volunteers:
Friday 13th December 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 benefitting your local green spaces. Web address; http://www.btcv.org.uk/cgi-bin/office_opps_ind.cgi?ref=232®ion=lo
Free event.
Venue: This event takes place at Lloyd Park, but from time to time will be at other Parks in the borough, so please contact Gareth to confirm venue. Phone: 02085338022, email: gg-waltham-forest@tcv.org.uk - Farm-tastic Santa:
Saturday 14th December 10:00 am-3:00 pmA farm-tastic festive day awaits with huskies, reindeer and christmas arts and crafts. Take your chance to visit Santa's Launch Pad!.
For booking call 08456 770 600 or email info@leevalleypark.org.uk
Aimed at children under 12
Fee: First child £18, additional children £10 - Organiclea/Transition Leytonstone stall:
Saturday 14th December 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.
- Leytonstone Green Drinks:
Sunday 15th December 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 - The Conservation Volunteers: Biodiversity Action Team:
Tuesday 17th December 9:00 am-4:30 pmCome and get involved with the BAT team! Our established Biodiversity Action Team helps manage some of Waltham Forest’s most beautiful and vibrant sites for nature conservation. Help improve your local green spaces through a wide range of activities including; woodland management, habitat creation, pond maintenance and some environmental construction. With practical sessions running every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday there are plenty of opportunities to join in, meet new people, learn new skills and discover hidden green spaces while improving your health and stamina.
All training and instruction is given on the day so no previous experience is required.
Venue: 1a Connaught Close, Leyton, E10 7QS. (Opposite Lee Valley Riding Centre)
Tom Nandi, 07917267573, t.nandi@tcv.org.uk - Waltham Forest Green Gym - The Conservation Volunteers:
Tuesday 17th December 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 benefitting your local green spaces. Web address; http://www.btcv.org.uk/cgi-bin/office_opps_ind.cgi?ref=232®ion=lo
Free event.
Venue: This event takes place at Lloyd Park, but from time to time will be at other Parks in the borough, so please contact Gareth to confirm venue. Phone: 02085338022, email: gg-waltham-forest@tcv.org.uk - Waltham Forest Friends of the Earth:
Tuesday 17th December 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 19th December 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 20th December 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 benefitting your local green spaces. Web address; http://www.btcv.org.uk/cgi-bin/office_opps_ind.cgi?ref=232®ion=lo
Free event.
Venue: This event takes place at Lloyd Park, but from time to time will be at other Parks in the borough, so please contact Gareth to confirm venue. Phone: 02085338022, email: gg-waltham-forest@tcv.org.uk - Family Fun - Nearly Christmas:
Saturday 21st December 10:00 am-1:00 pmMake some eco-Christmas decorations and daffodil bulb pots for presents.
Meeting Place: The Community room in the Aveling Centre, Lloyd Park, E17 4PP
Contact Rachel on 07787193981 or e-mail r.hoyes@tcv.org.uk for more information or to book your place.
These events are free and designed for families to enjoy together so please note parents and carers will be required to stay with their children if under 18, all are welcome to join on the day, but booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.
- Farm-tastic Santa:
Saturday 21st December 10:00 am-3:00 pmA farm-tastic festive day awaits with huskies, reindeer and christmas arts and crafts. Take your chance to visit Santa's Launch Pad!.
For booking call 08456 770 600 or email info@leevalleypark.org.uk
Aimed at children under 12
Fee: First child £18, additional children £10 - Organiclea/Transition Leytonstone stall:
Saturday 21st December 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.
- Waltham Forest Cycling Campaign Monthly Ride:
Sunday 22nd December 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
