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What’s On Spring/Summer 2018

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Leyton Carnival Sun 8 July, 1-7pm

The borough’s biggest street party fills the streets of Leyton with Caribbean colours, music and flavours. A parade will wind its way towards Leyton Cricket Ground where you can enjoy family fun, food and drink.

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Walthamstow Garden Party

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Sat 14 July, 12-9pm Sun 15 July, 12-8pm

The fifth Walthamstow Garden Party hosts the best talent from around the globe and Waltham Forest’s thriving creative and cultural communities.

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In partnership with the Barbican and Create.

Mela Sun 5 August, 2-8pm

Enjoy the sights, sounds and spicy aromas of South Asia with a showcase of traditional and modern music, dance, Asian-style street theatre, circus acts and a range of arts and crafts.

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Chingfest

Leytonstone Street Fest Sun 2 September, 12-6pm

walthamforest.gov.uk/ get-together #wfgettogether

Lake of Stars London

Sat 11 August, 1-8pm

Chingford’s Ridgeway Park hosts another great day of free live music for all the family with performances from some of the best classic Soul and RnB tribute bands from around the world, featuring a fun fair and an array of food and drink stalls. 26

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The streets of Leytonstone will be filled with delectable food and drink, live music from local bands and lots of activities for all the family.

Museums & Galleries

Sat 10 March, 10am-2am

Malawi’s no. 1 international arts and music festival Lake of Stars is coming to E17! LOS London is a one day multi-venue arts festival packed full of new music, poetry, film, theatre, and art from Africa and the UK. The festival will be family friendly with free daytime activities followed by an evening concert at WAH17 with Scottish indierockers Frightened Rabbit, hip hop from M.anifest (Ghana) and afrosoul from Faith Mussa (Malawi), plus acts from Zambia, South Africa and Tanzania. For more information and to book go to lakeofstars.org

Gayle Chong Kwan: The People’s Forest

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Sat 3 March–Sun 20 May

Epping Forest is the inspiration for Gayle Chong Kwan’s most ambitious project to date, the result of a twoyear investigation into the history, politics, and people of London’s ancient woodland. Through installation, photography and sculpture, Chong Kwan explores the forest as a liminal site of conflict between capital and common, private and public, rural and urban.

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Weaving New Worlds: Contemporary Tapestry Now Fri 15 June-Thu 13 September

An exhibition showcasing innovative approaches to the art of weaving. Bringing together the work of UK and International contemporary makers to present utopian and dystopian views of the world.

In 2018 the venue launches a new arts and music programme WAH17, with events including Hackney Singers, Forest Philharmonic, WAH17 Comedy Nights, Pop Up Vintage Fairs and LOS London.

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Another brilliant Comedy Night Sun 27 May, 6pm-12pm

Get ready for another brilliant comedy night at WAH17 with a fantastic line up of young talented comedians including Kevin J, White Yardie, Judi Love, Aurie Styla, Axiel Blake, Kae Kurd. Hosted by Thanyia Moore with a performance from Pantonic Steel Orchestra. Book early to avoid disappointment. #WAHHAHA

The In-between: An Ode to Epping Forest Wed 28 March-Sun 2 September 2018

An exhibition by the artist Rachel Lillie, revealing the history of Epping Forest and the hidden stories that have shaped its landscape. Based on walks through the Forest, Lillie’s drawings and hand carved ‘artefacts’ explore the space between knowing and unknowing, the past and the present, and image and artefact. 22

Film Bites March-September 2018

A film and food experience in unique settings, with regular events at Vestry House Museum. Bringing an eclectic programme of classic cinema to the local community, each screening will be accompanied by locally sourced food and drink inspired by the film. View the programme at filmbites.co.uk

Funded by Arts Council with support from Estates 17.

Welcome to your must-have guide to our jam-packed arts & culture programme taking place across Waltham Forest. As spring breathes fresh life into the great outdoors what better time to get out and explore the beautiful green spaces of our borough. Artists will be working on site at the Walthamstow Wetlands, developing a programme of installations and performance, as well as an ongoing programme of activities and events. The theme of nature continues with two brand-new exhibitions drawing inspiration from Epping Forest. We will also be marking International Women’s Day with a celebration of the life of local artist Madge Gill.

Find out more Sign up to our mailing list to hear about all the great events we’ve got planned this season. Just send an email with the subject Mailing List to culture@ walthamforest.gov.uk.

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To book go to wahcomedy.eventbrite.co.uk

Nisha Duggal will be the first artist in residence at the Wetlands from February— April 2018. Duggal’s residency will explore the concept of migration at Wetlands— of people, plants and wildlife. She will initiate a series of workshops and events, whilst researching and creating new work for an exhibition in Spring 2018.

There is a great deal more including visual arts, music, film, dance and theatre funded through our grants programmes — keep an eye on our website for all the latest updates. — Cllr Clare Coghill, Leader of Waltham Forest Council

walthamforest.gov.uk/ updates @wfcouncil /walthamforestcouncil 020 8496 3000

All information correct at time of print.

Creative Connections

Wetlands Contemporary

Artist Jacques Nimki launches our 2018 contemporary art and events programme at the newly opened Walthamstow Wetlands with Wetlands Florilegium, a series of detailed installations within the Engine House which examine our sense of place. Nimki works from within the urban landscape, using weeds to examine ideas that challenge our everyday perceptions of how we view our surroundings.

And as the days get longer, our parks in Leyton, Leytonstone, Chingford and Walthamstow play host to our much-loved free summer festivals — enjoy world-class artists and the best of local talent on your doorstep. 2018 also sees the launch of WAH17, the borough’s new arts and live music programme.

Tickets £15-18

Our Venues

© Gayle Chong Kwan

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Walthamstow Assembly Hall is a Grade II listed arts, recording and live music venue in the heart of Walthamstow with world-renowned acoustics and an impressive history of music recordings and performances.

© Things to Make and Do, video still, 2011 Nishal Duggal

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WAH17

The second artist in residence will be the choreographer and dance artist Fearghus Ó Conchúir who will be on site from May to October 2018. Walthamstow Wetlands also features a year-long calendar of weekly activities and seasonal events, including Wildlife Photography Workshops with Iain Green, Birdwatching Courses with the Urban Birder as well as Astronomy Walks & Talks with Stow Stargazers.

© Carmel King, Makers of Waltham Forest

Waltham Forest Culture

Supporting local talent

Creative Connections: Culture for All

We know that Waltham Forest has an incredible wealth of creative talent living and working right across our borough. If you are a local creative practitioner, run a creative business or work on arts & culture projects within the community we would love to hear from you.

In 2017 Waltham Forest was awarded £1.36 million from the Great Place Scheme supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and the Heritage Lottery Fund, to put arts, culture and heritage at the heart of our community over the next three years.

We can help nurture and support you through a range of opportunities; including grants to help you turn your ideas into reality, masterclasses to help you grow your creative practice or business and oneto-one guidance.

The funding will support a number of pilot projects aimed at supporting new culture led partnerships, developing a long term cultural vision and building new opportunities for shared learning.

Sign up to our Arts & Culture Network to be kept up-to-date with everything going on — just email [email protected]

Our programme, called Creative Connections, kicks off with a series of ‘cultural conversations’ and networking events for residents and local businesses. Look out for updates on our website.

For events, workshops and activities visit walthamstowwetlands.com Information about the artists can be found at: nishaduggal.co.uk fearghus.net

walthamforest.gov.uk/ creative-connections #wfcreativeconnections

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The Music Halls project March–September 2018

stmarysmusichall.co.uk @livewaltham Funded by LBWF Arts Grants

Dance

This summer a brand new music venue will be coming to St John’s, Leytonstone as part of SoundThread’s Music Halls project. Building on the success of their gigs programme at St Mary’s there will be an eclectic mix of performance from both local and visiting musicians.

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E11 Moves on Skates Sat 4 & Sun 5 August, 6pm

andreapelaez.com/ e11movesonskates @PelaezAndrea #E11MovesOnSkates Funded by LBWF Arts Grants

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Hawkwood spring music, story-telling and puppetry trail Sun 27 May & Sun 29 July, 12-3pm

organiclea.org.uk @organiclea Funded by LBWF Arts Grants

Join us for a spring and summer arts trail around Organiclea’s beautiful 12 acre food growing site in Chingford. Can you find all the performers and discover the amazing range of fruit and vegetables growing along the way? Something for all ages; come ready for the outdoors.

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Chingford Tea Dance Last Wed of every month, 1-4pm

Tickets: £6 including refreshments, free for carers. Pay cash on the door or book online

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Celebrating the life of Madge Gill Thu 8 March, 4pm

worksby-madgegill.co @wb_madgegill #IWD2018

Hear about the life and work of past Walthamstow resident Madge Gill as we unveil a blue plaque in her honour this International Women’s Day. Raised at 71 High Street, she was a prolific artist who produced thousands of intricate ink drawings and embroideries. This marks the beginning of a series of events and exhibitions about her life.

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The Bank Job Tue 6-Mon 26 March

bankjob.pictures Funded by LBWF Arts Grants

Last Frame Club April–November 2018

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lastframeclub.com @lastframeclub Funded by Creative Connections

Where I Work: Makers of Waltham Forest June - September 2018

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carmelking.com Funded by LBWF Arts Grants

Choreographer Andrea Pelaez has been working with skaters and urban dancers from across the borough to create a dramatic new show on skates. See the premier at the annual Let’s Roll Roller Disco in Langthorne Park. Young skaters aged 5-10 can get tips from the professionals at workshops led by the stars of the show.

Supported by Waltham Forest Culture and led by Akademi, these popular monthly tea dances in Chingford attract a friendly crowd who enjoy a cup of tea and a twirl around the dance floor. Never been to a tea dances before? Professional dancers will be on hand every three months to show you the steps — with DJ Mr Wonderful providing the music.

For our full event programme see walthamforest.gov.uk/events

Theatre

Artists and printmakers are producing an ‘art-based currency’ celebrating diverse local communities, which will be used to purchase local payday debt. The site will also be a meeting place of debate and will form part of a feature documentary The Bank Job that calls for a fairer economic system.

From the team behind Cheap Cuts Documentary Film Festival, Last Frame Club promises to bring independent films, debate and creativity to the borough. There will be screenings shining a light on current social issues, audience favourites and new releases; as well as workshops, led by well-known filmmakers. A multimedia project showcasing the creative community within Waltham Forest. Local photographer Carmel King has been documenting artists, designers and makers in their workshops and studios — look out for the images displayed across the borough.

© Beartuza Theatre Company

© Dan Edelstyn. Miranda Moore, Bank Job supporter

Visual Art and Film

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CADOS: Made in Dagenham Acting and Singing Workshops April - May 2018

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cados.biz @cadoschingford Funded by LBWF Arts Grants

This is a Blizzard June 2018

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flocktheatre.co.uk @FlockEnsemble Funded by Creative Connections

From the Forest Thu 21 June–Sun 1 July

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ftffestival.com @ftf_festival Funded by Creative Connections

Chingford Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society’s next show will be hit musical, Made in Dagenham. If you are a budding actor interested in taking part, don’t miss the chance to fine tune your acting and singing skills at performance workshops held throughout April before audition time in May.

Flock Theatre Ensemble premiers their riotous new show This Is A Blizzard. Flock’s playfully dark and fantastical tale will deliver a truthful sucker punch in the wake of the #metoo campaign. Venue to be confirmed.

A brand new Theatre and Arts Festival, celebrating local venues and artists. Produced by Walthamstow based Beartuza Theatre Company, the festival will feature performances and workshops for all ages across multiple venues including Centre 17, Mirth, Marvel & Maud and Ye Olde Rose & Crown.

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Hawkwood Nursery E4 7UH

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Mornington Hall E4 7EN

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Chingford Assembly Hall E4 7EN

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North Chingford Library E4 7EN

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Ridgeway Park E4 6RS

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Hale End Library E4 9QD

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Bury Road Kings Head Hill

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The Ridgeway

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Higham Hill Library E17 5HS

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Winns Gallery/Artists’ Studios E17 5JW

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Lloyd Park E17 4PP

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William Morris Gallery E17 4PP

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Chestnuts Field E17 3ED

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Walthamstow Assembly Hall E17 4JF

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Wood Street Library E17 4AA

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Walthamstow Wetlands N17 9NH

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Ye Olde Rose & Crown E17 4SA

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The Duke E17 3HX

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Mirth, Marvel and Maud E17 4QH

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CentrE17 E17 3AB

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Empire Cinema E17 7FD

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Walthamstow Library E17 7JN

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Indycube Walthamstow E17 3AN

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Vestry House Museum E17 9AH

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71 High Street, Walthamstow E17 7DB

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Lea Bridge Library E10 7HU

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Leyton Sports Ground E10 6PY

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Leytonstone Town Centre E11 1HE

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St John’s Leytonstone E11 1HH

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Leytonstone Library E11 1HG

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Leyton Library E10 5QH

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Langthorne Park E11 4YG

Chingford

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Waltham Way

CHINGFORD

Whitehall Road

New Road

HIGHAMS PARK Chingford Road

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North Circular Road

Winchester Road

Billet Road

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HIGHAM HILL

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Blackhorse Lane

Forest Road

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WALTHAMSTOW 15 17 19 18 20 21

Blackhorse Road

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Woodford New Road Wood Street

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Walthamstow Central Walthamstow Queens Road St James Street

Whipps Cross Road

Markhouse Road River Lea

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High Road Leyton

24 Lea Bridge Road

LEYTON

Leytonstone

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Lea Bridge

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LEYTONSTONE Leytonstone High Road

Orient Way

29 30 Leyton Station A12

STRATFORD

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William Morris Gallery wmgallery.org.uk @WMGallery

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Vestry House Museum vestryhousemuseum.org.uk @VestryHouse

In addition to the exhibition programme don’t miss the Gallery’s ever-popular Family Days on the last Saturday of the month, 1pm-4pm, and Creative Kids sessions for under 5s on the second Thursday of the month, 10am-11.30am & 1pm-2.30pm.

Waltham Forest Libraries

The borough’s local history museum has lots of events including free family activities on the second Sunday of the month, 1.30pm-4pm. No need to book, just drop in!

Forest Venues

walthamforestlibraries. eventbrite.com

forestvenues.london @forestvenues 020 8496 8018

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Walthamstow Wetlands walthamstowwetlands.com @E17wetlands

Walthamstow Wetlands is a 211 hectare nature reserve on your doorstep. Whether you wish to enjoy the hospitality of the Engine House including Visitor Centre and Cafe, observe wildlife, cycle, run, walk, birdwatch or fish, there is something for everyone. Open daily, admission is free.

There’s a lot going on in all our libraries across the borough — check online for the latest listings or pop into your nearest library to find out more.

We have a beautiful variety of Grade II listed, heritage buildings for you to hire for your event. Offering character, style and elegance for every possible occasion, our collection of spaces will cater for 20-1000 people.