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News Feature History Column Event Concerns over the fate singer- Author James Diamond The bespoke kitchen Trace your family history of one of borough's songwriter tackles issue explores the history of business that is in an event at Vestry busiest bus routes of domestic violence a quirky local tradition cooking up a storm House Museum P . 3 P . 7 P . 9 P . 11 P . 13 Waste not, want not solar-powered fridge found in a “funky” shelter is helping designed by local spatial designers, residents stop food Made With Volume. The fridge from being wasted. is located next to Café de Mont- A The Leytonstone Community martre and is open 12pm-3pm on Fridge allows people to donate weekdays, enabling residents and unopened packaged food within businesses to share surplus food. its use-by date, as well as raw fruit Diana Korchien, fridge co-ordi- and vegetables, enabling others to nator at Transition Leytonstone, pick it up for free. said: “Beyond simply reducing Environmental campaign group food waste, the fridge will play a Transition Leytonstone has been socially important role in strength- working for over a year to have the ening community ties; Transi- fridge installed in Church Road tion Leytonstone is anticipating and won support from North a steady growth in regular users. Waste Authority to get it “To meet this need, we intend to launched last month. Support also increase our storage capacity by in- comes from environmental charity stalling a second fridge and freezer Hubbub, which runs the nation- powered entirely by solar energy al Community Fridge Network. and have already raised a good Unlike other community fridges proportion of the funds needed.” in London, which are usually To find out more: placed inside community centres, Leytonstone Community Fridge co-ordinator Diana Korchien takes in donations from local people the Leytonstone fridge can be Visit transitionleytonstone.org.uk Demands for inquiry into school transport 'chaos'

taking vulnerable children to and straightforward, very easy,” Vicky was changing. The bus was 35 ensure this will never happen again.” by Russell Hargrave from school. Pupils using special- told the Echo, “but in this new minutes late that first morning And in an email seen by the Echo, ly-adapted buses for school travel term we discovered that we have and late again in the afternoon. sent to parents by Walthamstow ngry parents are de- had previously been collected to go to a pick-up point, which “After half-an-hour I was think- MP Stella Creasy, it was revealed manding that Waltham from their homes, but under the is two streets from where we live, ing: 'Where is my child?'” said that CT Plus received 1,500 calls Forest Council con- new scheme they use a series of and stand on the corner of the Samantha, adding that he'd been in the first week of term. ducts an inquiry into pick-up points in the borough. road and wait for a period of time left “agitated and distressed”. The Echo revealed in August Athe “chaos” of its new school trans- However, some families were not which is unknown. In a letter sent to council leaders that the new contract between port scheme for vulnerable children. told which pick-up points to use “It is just so unpredictable.” and CT Plus executives, dozens of the council and CT Plus targeted At the start of the new school until the last few days before the Vicky explained that her son’s worried parents have demanded savings of £1.2million from the term children with special edu- new term began, and some buses condition means that he strug- the council investigate what has budget over the next four years. cational needs were left on busy turned up late or did not arrive at gles to keep himself warm. “It’s so gone wrong. It says: “This Sep- Waltham Forest Council issued roads without lifts to school and all. One local mum, Vicky Kemp, worrying, they’re just not think- tember saw the school transport a statement on behalf of CT Plus, some have missed classes complete- described how worried she was ing about the children’s health.” system thrown into chaos, causing stating: “We apologise for this ly, in the latest controversy to hit about the effect on her son, who Samantha Halil, who lives in excessive stress to those involved. short notice [to changes] and the the assisted transport programme. uses a wheelchair and has been and whose five-year old “We are asking for an investiga- disruption to services for children The problems arose after picked up from his home by a son needs assisted transport, said tion into what has gone wrong as a but are committed to working changes introduced by CT Plus, minibus for the last ten years. that she got less than 72 hours’ matter of urgency and an ongoing with the council to resolving this the company responsible for The old system was “quite notice that the pick-up system plan of action to be put in place to in a timely and effective manner.” 2 No. 43 OCTOBER 2018 WALTHAM FOREST ECHO COMMENT Hospitals should not be hostile The co-chair of Waltham Forest Save Our NHS speaks out over 'hostile environment' policies FELLOWSHIP IS LIFE gent treatment. It is the Home OCTOBER 2018 – No. 43 Office that has dealt terrible injus- Waltham Forest Echo is an tices to thousands of members of independent community newspaper. the 'Windrush' generation, many We publish monthly and distribute of whom came to build the NHS 12,500 free copies of each issue to libraries, cafés, pubs, and other in the 1950s and 60s. places around Waltham Forest. The impact of the hostile en- Publisher vironment policy is threefold; it David Floyd puts many vulnerable people off seeking healthcare, makes many Editor people delay seeking treatment, and James Cracknell it forces doctors to decide whether Designer someone’s need for care is urgent or Jonathan Duncan not – distracting them from their Manager real job of providing care. Penny Dampier It is time for us all to stand up and call for an NHS which meets Contributors Russell Hargrave, Terry Day, the standards Nye Bevan set for us. Jon Seymour, David O'Driscoll, More than 600 people and 50 or- Sandra Forson, Dave Knight, ganisations recently signed an open Lorena Perez, James Diamond, Helen Bigham, Jo Sealy, letter to Barts Health on this issue. Mark Carroll, Michelle Edwards, The trust has, as a result, taken down Eva Turner, Daniel Edelstyn A protest held last month outside Mile End Hospital, during the annual general meeting of Barts Health NHS Trust threatening posters, which were Members instilling fear and putting people Adam Pike, Chris Lemin, British citizens to carry means an individual being “ordinarily off seeking healthcare. They have Darrel Hunneybell, David Gardiner, by Terry Day of identification everywhere to resident in the UK” such that if stopped asking women seeking ma- David Hamilton, David O'Driscoll, prove that they are not visitors? you moved here to live, work, or ternity care in Newham for their Dexter Coles, Graham Millington, Jean Duggleby, Melanie Strickland, he government has Happily, this is one of those oc- study, you would be entitled to passports. And they've also agreed Michael Grimshaw, Roland Karthaus, relentlessly highlight- casions when generosity and con- free NHS care. to review the information they ask Sanjoy Kumar, Sarah Jones, Keith ed the so-called abuse venience march together.” That changed when Theresa May, patients to provide. Magnum, Renetta Neal, Graham of the National Health Bevan calculated the cost of as Home Secretary, brought in However, Barts Health has not Larkbey, Paul Schneider, Megan Lucero, Andrew Sharp, Deri Jones, ServiceT by “health tourists” to dis- health tourism at the time to be her “hostile environment” policy yet agreed to stop sending patients’ Scott Davies, Abigail Woodman, tract us from chronic under-fund- approximately 0.4 percent of toward migrants in 2014. Hospi- details to the Home Office. While Pat Stannard, Lee Mitchell, Ian ing and under-staffing. the overall NHS budget. Today tals became the frontline for im- they continue to do that, many vul- Cadogan, Madeleine Munday, NHS founder Nye Bevan himself that figure stands at 0.3 percent migration enforcement. nerable people will be scared away Paul Scaife, Irena Souroup addressed the issue of whether – around £300million. Compare Our own local Barts Health NHS – either for fear of debt or for fear The member organisations or not to charge visitors for care. that with the whopping £2billion Trust, which runs of being detained and deported. of WFWellComm CIC are: He wrote: “It would be unwise spent each year in exorbitant in- University Hospital, sends up to Community Transport Waltham 100 patients’ details to the Home Forest, Social Spider CIC, HEET. as well as mean to withhold the terest and repayments thanks to For more information: free service from the visitor to Private Finance Initiatives (PFI). Office every week – their way of Email [email protected] WFWellComm CIC Britain. How do we distinguish Since the 1980s, eligibility for checking if that patient must pay Facebook /SaveWalthamForestNHS Management Board: a visitor from anybody else? Are free NHS care has been based on in advance of receiving any non-ur- David Floyd (Social Spider CIC) Tom Ruxton (HEET) Helen Tredoux (Community Transport WF)

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Advertising Enquiries ello and welcome to new council policies, this one was month, David O'Driscoll talks Contact Ben Cawthra: Issue 43 of Waltham brought in as part of efforts to about out how football is benefit- E [email protected] Forest Echo. This cut costs – within the context of ing men's mental health on Page T 020 3892 0061 edition is the fourth declining government support 6; singer Sandra Forson reveals Htime we have run an article relating for local authorities. While it is how her experience of domestic to Waltham Forest Council's new clear that hard choices must be violence inspired her new song arrangements for school transport made with respect to funding of on Page 7; author and histori- provision for vulnerable children. public services, the impact in this an James Diamond recounts the Unfortunately, the problems with case has fallen upon vulnerable strange local tradition of 'beating The Echo began with Big Lottery funding. the system only seem to be getting schoolchildren and their families. the bounds' on Page 9; and Eva worse, with calls now for an inquiry Surely this is an example of where Turner introduces her new project

Waltham Forest Echo is a member of into what has gone wrong. the council needs to reassess and recording the experiences of IMPRESS: The Independent Monitor of The Press. For more information Russell Hargrave has done an make amends. An inquiry would people involved with a unique on the Echo’s complaints policy and excellent job reporting on this for be a welcome first step. parent-owned nursery on Page 15. how to make a complaint visit: walthamforestecho.co.uk/complaints us over the past year. Like many Elsewhere in the paper this I hope you enjoy the paper! No. 43 OCTOBER 2018 WALTHAM FOREST ECHO 3 Feature Discover the coffee bar run from inside NEWS an audio repair shop P . 5 Fears over future of bus service Borders change he Boundary Commission Transport for London refuses to clarify plans for one of borough's busiest routes has made its final recom- T mendations for revised vices in London were under review, parliamentary constituencies – saying: “We’re currently working rejecting plans to split Waltham- closely with London’s boroughs on stow in half but instead merging a potential set of proposals and they with Stratford. are helping shape our plans.” The review aims to cut the total Paul Dogan, of local campaign number of MPs from 650 to 600 group Save Our Buses, said: and previously recommended split- “Geoff Hobbs should clarify his ting the Walthamstow constituen- comments in light of these latest cy between three others. The move revelations. If the travelling was opposed by MP Stella Creasy, public feel they have been misled however, and the final proposal has then TfL’s credibility will suffer. kept it intact. Instead, John Cryer's “In these circumstances passen- Leyton and Wanstead seat will be gers may well be sceptical about abolished, replaced with a new any forthcoming consultation and Leyton and Stratford constituency. whether it is already a done deal.” If the 48 were axed completely, Paul says it would leave just two Cash for culture routes, the 55 and 56, running along Road between rtists and groups in Leyton and Clapton; Waltham Forest can now cut the level of service along Lea A apply for grants of up to Bridge Road by 27 percent during £10,000 to support their work as morning peaks; reduce Sunday fre- part of the London Borough of quencies by almost a third on Lea Culture 2019 celebrations. Bridge Road; end direct daytime The Fellowship Funding scheme bus links from the borough to Liv- will invest over £500,000 in artists erpool Street Station and the City; and organisations with applications and terminate all direct public now open for ‘make it happen’ transport links between Waltham cultural activity grants and ‘make Forest and London Bridge. it work’ space improvement grants. Paul added: “Buses on route 48 Sam Hunt, creative director of There are often long queues to board the 48 bus to London Bridge from Walthamstow Central are busy, often leaving the first London Borough of Culture 2019, stop at Walthamstow Central said: “We want to use this once-in- (TfL) is looking to either modify into Oxford Circus, which current- packed during peak times. The a-lifetime opportunity as London’s by James Cracknell or axe as part of cost-cutting ly departs from Leyton, would be same is true along Lea Bridge very first Borough of Culture to plans to buses across the capital. extended to Walthamstow Central Road. Axing this important shine a light on the myriad cultures us passengers fear the 48 TfL has refused to clarify the to ensure bus passengers could still service would drive people away that exist on every corner, in every route between Waltham- status of the 48 despite Waltham- travel from the station into central from public transport and en- front room, every school, on every stow and London Bridge stow MP Stella Creasy being London using a single service. courage more people into cars.” street and in sports clubs and places is set to be axed. told that a public consultation Geoff Hobbs, TfL's director of The number of people using the of worship across the borough.” B The service, on which nearly six would begin in September. No public transport service planning, 48 has fallen by around 22 percent To apply visit wfculture19.co.uk million journeys were made last such consultation had been an- had previously denied that there were over the past five years, but it still year, is said to be one of dozens of nounced at time of going to press. plans to ditch or change the 48 route, remains one of the borough's most routes that Transport for London It is understood that the 55 route but has since confirmed that bus ser- popular bus services. Post Office move he Post Office has con- firmed that it will be moving its Walthamstow Support for cancer sufferers CentralT branch from its current location in the town square to an ree coaching sessions for to build a positive life after their survival rate ever recorded for the year after diagnosis. off licence in Hoe Street. people diagnosed with experience. The spaces are facil- borough. Ten years ago, the bor- “It is also encouraging to see A public consultation on the cancer are being offered itated by qualified coaches who ough’s one-year survival rate for that our one-year survival rate move to Fosters Super Market in Waltham Forest. have their own personal experi- those diagnosed with cancer was is now even closer to the nation- was held last year and now Roger F Walthamstow-based initiative ence of cancer treatment. Life just 58 percent. al average, but if we are to main- Gale, network and sales director Life after Cancer brings together after Cancer won a grant from Despite the all-time high, fewer tain the good progress we have for the Post Office, has written people who have finished cancer the Big Lottery Fund to help local people are surviving cancer a seen in recent years, we need to to customers. He said: “This treatment with an aim to increase provide the free programme, year after diagnosis than in many ensure that people with cancer change is being made as part of the their wellbeing via support groups, which began in September and other parts of the country. Dr are diagnosed earlier. continuing modernisation of our individual coaching, a group pro- continues until December. Mayank Shah, clinical lead for “For many cancers, such as cer- network, to achieve commercial gramme, and yoga classes. New figures show that 70 percent cancer at Waltham Forest CCG, vical and bowel, early diagnosis sustainability, and will help us The support cancer sufferers of people in Waltham Forest are said: “It’s good to see that more depends on people using the free provide services that meet customer receive reduces the risk of serious now surviving cancer a year after people in Waltham Forest than ever NHS screening services available needs and safeguard future service mental distress and helps them diagnosis – the highest one-year before are now surviving cancer a in Waltham Forest.” provision in Walthamstow.” 4 No. 43 OCTOBER 2018 WALTHAM FOREST ECHO FEATURES Blackhorse Lane's final furlong James Cracknell examines progress at the borough's biggest building site for new homes was allocated £45million from the Authority (GLA). London's housing zones were soon criticised, however, for missing af- fordability targets. The first three major schemes granted permis- sion at Blackhorse Lane provid- ed an average of just 12 percent of homes designated 'affordable'. The initial target for the housing zone was 24 percent. Then, last year, came an announcement from Mayor of London Sadiq Khan. The GLA had bought Webbs Industrial Estate, a site previously slated by developer Lee Valley Estates to provide just 11 Four residential towers being erected at the former Ferry Lane Industrial Estate will provide 479 percent 'affordable' housing. The new homes once complete Mayor's new proposal, however, would see 330 new homes built there – with all of them sold as shared ownership homes. “This site in Walthamstow shows the benefit of City Hall taking a greater role unlocking and bring- ing forward land for development,” the Mayor proclaimed, “to deliver a scheme that is 100 percent afford- able for Londoners.” This news was swiftly followed by another mayoral announcement; the car park opposite Blackhorse How the view along Forest Road might look if plans for a 21-storey tower opposite are granted planning permission by Waltham Forest Council Credit RMA Architects Road Station, owned by Transport for London, would be developed ower blocks that will Waltham Forest Council as having as part of a joint venture between define the future of a “the potential to be transformed Barratt London and London and once-neglected part of from an area in need of renewal Quadrant (L&Q). The 350 homes Developers are keen to engender a sense of "community" in the new housing zone Walthamstow – and a and modernisation to an area in proposed, in towers up to 21 storeys T'gateway' to Waltham Forest – are which people and businesses choose tall, would provide 50 percent 'af- rapidly rising. to live and invest”. fordable' housing. Blackhorse Lane development sites On the edge of the borough, over- Warehouses and factories domi- Planning permission for these Mandora (Mannequin House) looking the newly-opened Waltham- nated this neighbourhood for over two major schemes is now being 517 student rooms completed in 2017 stow Wetlands nature reserve, four a century, producing buses, light sought, but if granted by the Mandora (Fizzy Living) towers of up to 17 storeys – set to bulbs, mannequins and motoring council would more than double 111 homes (0% 'affordable') completed in 2017 contain 479 homes – are now being components. But with the decline the number of 'affordable' homes built on the site of the former Ferry of London's manufacturing indus- being built in Blackhorse Lane Atelier Place Lane Industrial Estate. tries, and an increasing demand for and take the overall share from 59 homes (100% 'affordable') completed by East Thames Group in 2018 Behind these towers currently housing, the priorities for Black- 20 percent to 37 percent. Ferry Lane (Blackhorse Mills) stand a car park and a row of in- horse Lane were changed. Should all go to plan the last of 479 homes (25% 'affordable') being built by Legal and General in 2019 dustrial units most recently occu- After several years an 'area action the major schemes being built in Mandora (Eclipse) pied by a manufacturer of luxury plan' for the area was created by the the housing zone will be finished 507 homes (12% 'affordable') being built by Taylor Wimpey in 2020 desserts. These two sites repre- council in 2013. Planning applica- by the end of 2020 – providing a Parkdale (Equipment Works) sent the last pieces of the Black- tions for hundreds of new homes quarter of the borough's target of 337 homes (23% 'affordable') to be built by Telford Homes in 2020 horse Lane puzzle – with nearly were submitted and the first dem- 12,000 new homes. The Standard 700 homes planned. olitions of the old abandoned fac- This progress comes despite the 50 homes (0% 'affordable') and a music venue granted planning permission By the time all these developments tories began soon afterwards. GLA's financial support for the have been completed, the charac- In 2015, the burgeoning Black- Blackhorse Lane and Northern Forest Road ter of the area will have changed horse Lane redevelopment plans Olympic Park Housing Zone being 353 student rooms in 17-storey tower granted planning permission forever, with around 3,000 homes were given a significant boost. slashed from the original £45m to Webbs (Blackhorse Yard) built in total. Already, hundreds of Former mayor Boris Johnson de- only £15m – revealed in a council Planning permission sought for 330 homes (100% 'affordable') by university students occupy Manne- clared the area as one of London's report from June 2018. The council Catalyst Housing Association quin House, which last year became first 'housing zones' that would has not explained how this loss Station car park (Blackhorse Point) the first scheme to be completed. benefit from extra funding – along of funding will affect the housing Planning permission sought for 350 homes (50% 'affordable') by It was back in 2006 that Black- with a slice of Leyton dubbed the zone, despite repeated requests Barratt London and L&Q horse Lane was earmarked by 'Northern Olympic Park' – and from the Echo. No. 43 OCTOBER 2018 WALTHAM FOREST ECHO 5 Feature Walthamstow songwriter tackles issue FEATURES of domestic violence P . 7 Moving with the times Shamil Joomun runs a coffee bar from inside his father's audio repair shop – Jon Seymour went along to find out more hen cyclone Carol and audio manufacturer Arm- in a vacated zone. hit Mauritius in strong in 1970. Which brings us to today. 1960, a family’s This was the beginning of Jap- A large green planter extends bakery business anese imports, and the end of a from a new coffee shop like a W– like much of the island – national industry. In ten years, friendly arm – an invitation to step was destroyed. Armstrong Audio moved from inside from a busy road. Twaleb’s It was rebuilt, not with wood Holloway to Walthamstow, as son Shamil offers his hand, reveal- fired ovens as before, but with a the business declined from being ing an inked shape on his forearm, new mechanised baguette system. a manufacturer to offering only Mauritius in outline. He fills me It meant the family's youngest of warranty service repair. In twenty in: “Four years ago I needed a twelve children was free to pursue years, it was put up for sale. break. I spent three months on his future; something he saw when Twaleb's family came togeth- the island collecting data on dol- television arrived. er, bought what was left of the phins for the Marine Conserva- Twaleb Joomun moved to company, and moved the shop to tion Society. I liked working with Shamil's unique coffee shop in Blackhorse Lane uses the same space as his father Twaleb's hi-fi London in 1968; he originally its present location in Blackhorse the local fishermen.” repair business, Armstrong Audio planned to study and then return Lane. All around them, industry Returning to the UK, Shamil home to service and grow the was in decline: Hampton Champi- moved to Brick Lane: “I liked theatre of sound. He built a coffee says Twaleb. On the work table new bakery. But after studying on lift manufacturers, gone; GEC’s walking to work. I liked the com- shop around an open work space, sits a 726 AM-FM stereo receiv- at Kingston Poly, Bayswater, and transformer factory, gone; Marks munity. I liked the new coffee working with local suppliers – er being reconditioned with blue- working by day as a test engineer & Spencer’s slipper factory, gone; places. I didn’t like the City.” the circular economy in the stir- tooth technology; old and new, at Gamages Department Store, Bush, Boake Allen perfumes, gone; At Armstrong Audio, on his ring of a cup. father and son, audio repairs and near Chancery Lane, the young Van Heusen shirts, gone. What father’s shelves, in their wood “You should see their faces when coffee cups coming together at 32a apprentice was taken on by radio was left was a tired old repair shop trims and chrome, Shamil saw a they collect their repaired units,” Blackhorse Lane. Advertisement

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tional Health Service (NHS), where Verdant to help purchase kit. by David O'Driscoll there is a lot of concern, not only We've now played our first 11-a- about male mental health but how side game at Douglas Eyre, had ary Lineker tweeted to engage men in psychological a summer social awards event, after 's dramat- services. There are many reasons and organised a tour game in ic World Cup penalty why NHS bosses are worried; Vienna, no less! shoot-out win over depression in men is often hidden, While the benefits of playing GColombia: “Football. There is while women are diagnosed with football – the sheer joy of it, the nothing like it. Nothing.” depression twice as often. physicality and exercise – are Coppermill Swifts FC play at Douglas Eyre Sports Centre Credit Roy Crawford The Coppermill area of Wal- The problem is for many men clear, I was interested to find that thamstow has a number of their emotions are buried deep, the players reacted enthusiasti- significant connections to football; cut off, and often their 'depres- cally to the link with improved the Douglas Eyre Sports Centre sive symptoms' are misinterpret- mental health. They spoke of is a national centre for FA foot- ed as callous or emotionless. The having an outlet, space away from ball coaching. Legend has it that biggest killer of men under 45 is family and work. Tottenham Hotspur bought some suicide, three times higher than Another aspect is the importance houses in the local area for their for women. Is it because men of ‘play’; as adults, we do not think players in the 1960s. feel that seeking help is seen as about play and its role in our mental It is claimed that Jimmy Greaves a weakness? health. We know that it is import- and Bobby Smith, both England in- I have been one of the organ- ant for children’s learning, working ternationals, lived there and would isers for Coppermill Swifts FC. out their anxieties, fears, humour, often walk to the ground. It has We got together to start a Friday even their darker feelings and rival- been well documented that after night eight-a-side football team, ries. Does this suddenly stop when retiring both players suffered with and it quickly developed to such we become adults? their mental health in middle age. an extent that we now have a While football has changed con- And yet for many men football plays group of around 40 regulars and siderably since Jimmy Greaves a vital role in their mental health. have even obtained sponsorship lived here, it can still be a helpful Coppermill Swifts in action Professionally, I work in the Na- from the craft beer company aid in male mental health. The nursery that broke the mould A new project seeks to record the experiences of the people involved with a unique parent-owned nursery in Walthamstow and shortly after we moved to At the First Neighbourhood ed material in local community Walthamstow. Co-operative Nursery parents centre The Mill, and hold dis- In 1977, childcare was a burning could work in exchange for a cussions and workshops, invit- issue for local parents. A new reduced fee. Parent-members ing local parents and children toddler drop-in was set up at worked together to run the to contribute. Harmony Hall, Truro Road, organisation and employ its staff. An oral history not-for-prof- which gave space for parents to The nursery became an import- it organisation, called On The get together. It wasn’t long before ant feature of the local commu- Record, will train volunteers they formed a parents' co-oper- nity, helping working parents in research, archiving, and ative to establish a nursery for with affordable childcare, while interviewing techniques; before children aged under five. involving them in the education putting together an exhibition They found new premises at of their children and creating and leading group discussions. Verulam Avenue, Walthamstow, deep, lifelong friendships. The project is also being gener- and the nursery was based there Over the next year, the 'Doing ously supported by the Waltham until the late 1980s. It had a it Ourselves' project will be col- Forest Community Ward Fund. strong focus on innovative pre- lecting the memories of parents school educational methods and and staff and children involved Children attending the First Neighbourhood Co-operative Nursery in the 1980s provided training and employ- in the nursery and starting an ment opportunities for local archive, to be held at Bishops- a parent-owned and run nursery parents. Times have changed; gate Institute in Liverpool Street. by Eva Turner If you remember the nursery or in Walthamstow in the 1970s and in the 1970s, places in nurseries The nursery published regular are interested in becoming a 80s needed to be recorded. were few and far between, while newsletters and much other ma- volunteer with the project, or for fter many years of I joined the First Neighbour- today’s parents face a different terial and we are hoping to find further information: thinking about this hood Co-operative Nursery as set of challenges, not least the photographs and films taken at Call 07853 228 023 project, I finally decided a parent in 1987, shortly before struggle to afford the cost of the time. The project will culmi- Email [email protected] Athat the uniqueness of my second daughter was born, childcare. nate in an exhibition of collect- No. 43 OCTOBER 2018 WALTHAM FOREST ECHO 7 History Author James Diamond explores a quirky FEATURES local tradition P . 9 Changing the record The issue of domestic violence is tackled in a new song by Walthamstow songwriter Sandra Forson, known by her singing name Ifá Sáyo I know people currently trying to self-harm, and even suicide. This and what they entail. They don't start afresh. is while also dealing with physi- realise the commitments involved But what about the many who stay cal health issues such as internal and the loss of reality and self- and those who are killed because injuries, permanent scarring, and worth when they are exposed to they are mentally imprisoned by even miscarriages. toxic relationships. their abuser? After writing my final thesis on I remember only learning about I am a survivor, a voice for the silent. domestic violence I realised it was sex education and not about re- Most songs today shy away from more than physical, financial, or lationships that form before the sensitive issues, but at Indigo Records emotional abuse. I wanted to go sexual part. Sometimes bullying I was able to express myself and this beyond writing about myself and in early stages of development as allowed me to uncover a sad chapter victims. I had to try and under- a youth can desensitise an individ- in my life – and other people's. stand the people who commit such ual to a future 'toxic' relationship; I had to embrace the darkness crimes; how they came to exhibit they begin to accept it as the norm. and emptiness I and others felt to such anger and controlling mech- Too many women, men, children, create a positive impact by speak- anisms upon a vulnerable individ- and their families, are affected by ing out about it. Black Sands was ual. I wanted to understand why a this epidemic. It's more than just born when I was reflecting and strong, enthusiastic and outgoing about age, race, religion or sexual decided enough was enough, that person could be transformed into orientation, but about people who I needed to help others and the being timid, isolated, and depen- need a voice and need help. young people of today and tomor- dent – without a voice to speak Society is left with mending these Ifá Sáyo's song Black Sands explores the issue of domestic violence row who are uneducated about about their secret. damaged people, hospitals have to this rising epidemic. There are too many gaps in the clean up the mess, and schools are know what domestic vio- verbal, or even emotional. I had to show myself at my explanations behind domestic vi- not making young people aware. lence is and its 'cycle of de- I know people who lie to them- weakest and most vulnerable in my olence and the ways in which it I decided to flip the switch and struction' to society. selves and loved ones, saying that video, so as to reach out to those is portrayed. Most videos show show that we all have the strength I know people who are everything is okay, when deep consumed by toxic relationships, victims staying, buy not leaving. to leave. Everyone deserves to be permanentlyI scarred on their face down they are screaming for help. those loyal to their situations who I had to change that and try my loved and respected. or body from domestic violence, I know people who walk around see it as a part of their life. best to redirect what has been who find it hard to smile genuine- with bloodshot eyes from the con- Too often people in toxic re- shown for years. Watch the video for Black Sands: ly because of the pain they feel. stant crying and low self-esteem. lationships or surroundings are My focus fell on young people Visit youtube.com/channel/ I know people affected by 'subtle' I know people who have survived exposed to mental health issues who I observed are unaware of UCV41G5LS5TwuZHGAte3y7WA abuse that is not physical but and moved on with their lives. such as depression, anxiety, stress, the implications of relationships Fighting for your rights nerable people have had their bene- UC. The current plan is to move by Dave Knight fits reduced. For example, disabled every benefit claimant, including claimants of Employment Support those working families claim- altham Forest Allowance (ESA) have seen their ing tax credits, to UC next year. Stand Up For special disability premium abol- Working families face on average Your Rights is a ished, leaving them up to £80 per a loss of £50 per month. About local organisation week worse off. 80,000 people in Waltham Forest thatW supports benefits claimants Further benefits are often admin- would be affected. and campaigns on the problems istered incorrectly, as recent offi- Waltham Forest Stand Up For they face. cial reports have highlighted. One Your Rights campaigned against Local benefit claimants and person had appealed in May 2017 the closure of Leytonstone Job- Waltham Forest Stand Up For Your Rights protesting outside Leytonstone Jobcentre Plus others meet every month to against a refusal of ESA. The centre Plus. The closure means provide support and organise group took up the huge delay in Leyton and Leytonstone claim- Monthly meetings are held at claimants to chat in a friendly campaigning activities. The group arranging the appeal and helped ants face extra expense and longer Harmony Hall in Truro Road, environment about your experi- is run by a small committee that at their hearing. They were suc- travel to attend the Walthamstow Walthamstow, at 2pm on the third ences and what you would like includes benefit claimants. cessful and finally awarded close branch. This increases their risk Thursday of every month. to see changed, then why not give Founded in 2016, in its short to £2,000 in 2018 after waiting of being sanctioned if late for ap- All are welcome to come along Waltham Forest Stand Up For Your life to date the group has taken 15 months from the point they pointments. for tea, biscuits, and conversation Rights a go by attending one of up the cases of claimants badly launched their appeal. Our group brings unemployed about issues that affect claimants. our meetings? treated, campaigned against We see that Universal Credit (UC) people together to try and break The group supports claimants unfair changes in the benefits has worsened the lives of many down the isolation many claimants having problems, so part of the system and sanctions against claimants. For instance, sanctions suffer, so they can share their ex- meeting always looks at issues that For more information contact claimants which leave them pen- against unemployed people are periences and knowledge and anyone might have at that time. Julia Poynter: niless and vulnerable. about four times more common become empowered by knowing If you would like the opportu- Email [email protected] Recently some of the most vul- when those claimants come under how best to defend their rights. nity to meet with other benefit 8 No. 43 OCTOBER 2018 WALTHAM FOREST ECHO PHOTOGRAPHY

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Doors of Walthamstow Photographs by Lorena Perez

My name is Lorena Perez and I am stained glass panels and pretty hanging from Spain. I have been living in baskets full of flowers. It’s easy to Walthamstow for the past four years. overlook the beauty of things you see on When I moved to Walthamstow I used a daily basis so I thought I should take to walk and ride my bike very often pictures of the most eye-catching ones around the area, and that’s how the and get them all together on Instagram. houses and the doors of Walthamstow caught my attention. They are colourful Instagram @doors_of_walthamstow and some of them have beautiful Portfolio lorenaperezphotography.com

Send us your photos If you would like to submit your photos for consideration: Email [email protected] No. 43 OCTOBER 2018 WALTHAM FOREST ECHO 9 Column The bespoke kitchen business that is HISTORY cooking up a storm P . 11

Advertisement Living on the edge LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST Author James Diamond explores the history of a quirky local tradition SPECIAL TREATMENT LICENCE hen my girlfriend NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE first moved to Notice is hereby given that Awa-Sabina Pirvuil has Walthamstow, applied to the London Borough of Waltham Forest quite a few years Wago now, she was living on the edge. for the grant of a Special Treatment Licence at: Not in the sense that anything ca- Lea Bridge Style Unisex Ltd lamitous happened to her, she loved the area, but she had happened 566 to move into a terraced house on E10 7DU Boundary Road, which was orig- inally given its name because it The nature of the application is to carry out the was built more or less on one of following treatment(s): Walthamstow’s old borders. Boundary Road was built in • waxing • pedicure • manicure the 1870s along what had been a ‘boundary’ with the neighbour- Anyone wishing to oppose the application must ing parish of Leyton. The long, give notice in writing to the Licensing Officer, straight road was built a decade or so after these Essex parishes had Neighbourhoods & Commercial Services, Licensing for the first time been surveyed Service, Magistrates Building, 1 Farnan Avenue, systematically by the modern Walthamstow E17 4NX, specifying the grounds of mapmakers and cartographers of opposition. the Ordnance Survey. Until then, perhaps the most detailed map Representations must be received no later than 16th of Walthamstow was by John October 2018. Coe, the vestry clerk. Today it’s on display at Schoolchildren 'beat the bounds' outside the Ferry Boat Inn, June 1951 Persons objecting to the grant of a licence must be Credit Vestry House Museum/Waltham Forest Council in . prepared to attend in person before a Committee of The emergence of the Ordnance had small patches of ground on part of Essex. the Council. Survey maps happened more or either side of the river. So, there In the mid-1960s, just as the mu- less as the old way of marking could be confusion between the nicipal borough of Walthamstow the boundaries of Walthamstow communities about their respec- was merged with Chingford and and other parishes died out. For tive boundaries. Leyton to form today’s London LICENSING ACT 2003: many generations, there was a cer- As they perambulated around, the borough of Waltham Forest, there emony carried out called ‘beating processions of locals, churchwar- was another revival of beating APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A the bounds’. It was a folk custom, dens and vestry officials would stop the bounds. Again, in the 1990s, PREMISES LICENCE common in rural areas, in which at each marker and, to a fanfare at a time of heightened envi- locals and parish officials walked of drums, bell-ringing and a ronmental awareness, there was R&A KITCHEN PIZZERIA around the boundaries of the coach horn, they would ‘beat’ the another revival, focusing on pro- Notice of application for the grant of a Premises Licence under parish to remind them of where ground with the willow wands they tecting the old marshlands where the borders lay. The boundar- carried. Walthamstow’s last official Leyton and Walthamstow meet. section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003. ies of where Walthamstow met beating of the bounds is recorded As a Walthamstow resident, I’ve Notice is hereby given that AGNIESZKA LUKOMSKA has applied a neighbouring parish such as as taking place in 1867. By then, always been fascinated to read to the London Borough of Waltham Forest for the grant of a Tottenham or Leyton were often it had become largely ceremonial, about these old rituals, and how Premises Licence at 9 Market Parade Forest Road E17 6DY. The highlighted by crosses painted with plenty of stops along the way they have been revived and rein- nature of the application is as follows: on stonewalls and trees, or were at inns such as the Ferry Boat to terpreted by the generations. It marked by a brook or hedgerow. refuel with bread, cheese and beer. was one of the reasons I started To permit the sale of alcohol / regulated entertainment / late In some places, wooden stakes There had once been a serious to write my own history of the night refreshments: Monday–Saturday, 11am until 11pm, Sunday were hammered into the ground. purpose. The borders mattered in area and its people – A People’s 11am until 10pm. The only problem had been the days when each parish and its History of Walthamstow – tracing that as the parishes had devel- vestry was more or less a self-gov- the history of the area as far back The Licensing register listing full details of the application is kept oped, trees were chopped down, erning unit, in rural Essex, respon- as the written and archaeologi- by the Licensing Service, Magistrates Building, 1 Farnan Avenue, hedges uprooted, and sometimes sible for everything from maintain- cal records would go. I found that London E17 4NX. The application may be viewed Monday to the wooden stakes were moved. ing the roads to relief of the poor. Walthamstow, which is regard- Friday between the hours of 9am–5pm (except Bank Holidays). In some locations, a farm build- But like many folk traditions, the ed by some as a quintessential- Any person wishing to make a representation in respect of the ing was built across the parish custom underwent a revival in the ly modern suburb of north-east above activities may do so in writing to the Licensing Service, boundary. In time, no-one knew 20th Century. One of the rebirths London, has a history anchored where some parishes began and of the tradition was for Waltham- in many old ways. Magistrates Building, 1 Farnan Avenue, London E17 4NX or via the others ended. Walthamstow stow’s celebration of the Festival email: [email protected] always had the historical bound- of Britain in 1951, when a party Representations MUST be received no later than 19/10/2018. ary of the River Lea to mark it of schoolchildren and members of A People’s History of off from Tottenham, except that Walthamstow Antiquarian Society Walthamstow is published It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in by The History Press and is this borderland area was mainly toured around the old boundar- connection with this application. A person is liable to an unlimited If you would like to submit your photos for consideration: available to buy at Waterstones meadowland even into the 19th ies of what was then a municipal in The Mall, Walthamstow fine on conviction should such a false statement be made. Email [email protected] Century, and Walthamstow even borough and administratively a 10 No. 43 OCTOBER 2018 WALTHAM FOREST ECHO LETTERS

The scheme will take at least five sales will go towards the fantas- by the council or contracted to them. A little thanks years to complete, assuming they Looking for tic work the church does for the I too am a chartered surveyor and I Dear Waltham Forest Echo don’t damage the tube lines as they community. We look forward to have the greatest respect for my fellow build four tower blocks over them. young talent hearing from you! professionals. However, my duty as a I just wanted to voice my appre- They expect to take 14 months to councillor is to question the way de- ciation to Caitlin McKiernan build a temporary scaffold roof Dear Waltham Forest Echo Enitan Akinde cisions have been made and the infor- [Issue 41, Page 10]. Her Little over the current entrance to the Wood Street Music at St. Gabriel's mation on which the decisions were Free Library brightened my route shopping centre to protect shop- Wanted – young musicians! The based, especially when there appear home from the High Street. I often pers. But who is going to want to Old Station Yard Café is collabo- to be flaws in that information. browsed the 'bread bin' and occa- shop in a building site? rating with St Gabriel’s Church in For example, according to the cost sionally picked up good reads in- I encourage you to show your Walthamstow to put on a special It's our duty to estimates for its refurbishment in the cluding a mystery or two. Through disgust at how C&R and Mount concert on Saturday 8th Decem- cabinet papers, the current library this I can say I've read Chekov, even Anvil are riding roughshod over ber. We are currently looking for ask questions extends to 900 square metres. The if they were just shorts, and have people’s lives and boycott The talented young musicians up to new one will be 441 square metres. been introduced to a great poem Mall owned by C&R. the age of 21 to take part. Partic- Dear Waltham Forest Echo Yet at the meeting, a council officer about Manchester! Caitlin also ipants can play any instrument, I am disappointed that our council stated that the new library would be used the visible spot to highlight Adrian Stannard but should have achieved at least leader chose to disparage the scrutiny larger than the current one. Some- some great causes. Save Our Square campaign Grade 5 or equivalent. process by suggesting Conservative thing is wrong. Either the cost esti- I was really sorry to see that the Please email oldstationyardcafe@ councillors were “calling into ques- mates are based on a higher figure library was no longer there and gmail.com with a recorded tion the integrity of officers without and are an overestimate, or the offi- so was pleased to see the letter to example of your playing (no longer a shred of evidence” [Issue 42, Page cers have been borrowing Diane Ab- solve the mystery and find the name Don't demonise than ten minutes please) or let 4]. Scrutiny is about questioning of- bott’s calculator again. of the library curator. Thank you us know where we can see you ficers and digging into the detail. It I am making further enquiries on Caitlin for the work you did there car owners perform. If you would prefer to aims to improve the way things are this and I’m taking my chartered sur- and I wish you well in Brettenham come in and meet us in person, done by the council. veyor’s tape measure to the current Road. I'm delighted the bread bin, Dear Waltham Forest Echo please arrange an appointment The decision to close and move library to measure it, just to be sure. bench, and chest of drawers, are all I am truly grateful to Paul Gasson using the email above. Wood Street Library has been made I’ll let you know the result. going to good homes. for his article Evidence racking up This is an exciting opportuni- on the basis of cost estimates and val- for cycle scheme [Issue 42, Page 2]; ty to gain performance practice, uation advice provided by chartered Councillor John Moss Jane Canney it demonstrates very real advan- and all profits raised from ticket surveyors, either directly employed Conservative, Larkswood

Lloyd Road, Walthamstow tages of cycling for many people. Advertisement However, in the interests of balance, I would like to point out some of the disadvantages, not of I can't square cycling itself, but of the council's very one-sided obsession with pro- these plans moting cycling to the exclusion of other modes of transport. Dear Waltham Forest Echo I have a car. I don't use it for work, I have been involved with various because I can go by bus or tube. I town centre developers for decades. don't use it for shopping, unless I Capital and Regional (C&R) and need particularly heavy items (I Mount Anvil, which will build the have a collapsed spine) or if I need approved 29-storey blocks at The to get to a supermarket branch Mall and Walthamstow Town further away. I don't need it to get Square, have unusually ignored res- to my church because it is nearby. idents and kept themselves hidden But there are other people to take away in their offices in Victoria. into consideration; the elderly and The Save Our Square campaign disabled. So I do drive to church, has tried to get a dialogue going but only so that I can give others with them, but have had no re- a lift. My daughter and grandchil- sponse. They will argue the com- dren live in north Lincolnshire, in munity was consulted, but it was a town with no rail link. It would one of the worst consultations – be well nigh impossible to get there they were only interested in minor without a car. I'm sure other Echo issues. They abused their position readers can produce other justifi- by initially only offering 20 percent cations for owning cars. affordable homes and have been The council is blocking off forced by the Greater London many side roads, putting a Authority to increase this to 30 heavy burden on the main roads. percent, even though the London While I welcome the comparative target is 50 percent. What we des- peacefulness of those side roads, perately need is social housing. trying to get from Bakers Arms C&R will fell most of the avenue to Walthamstow Central can of lime trees which are thriving take an absurd length of time, so and have at least another 50 years much so that cabs now routinely of life. How can it be right that go via Whipps Cross. How does A gypsy caravan in an old walled Victorian garden, High Beach, available for mediums one developer can destroy our en- that reduce pollution? and tarot card readings. Also, ideal fashion design modelling and photo shoots marketing. vironment and increase the pol- Donations from £10 per hour to the charity. lution in the town centre? They Mike Grimshaw Call 020 8508 5111 Visit thedonmillercharitabletrust.com must be stopped. Bakers Arms No. 43 OCTOBER 2018 WALTHAM FOREST ECHO 11 Event The Hoe Street Central Bank (HSCB) COLUMNS is about 'debtonate' P . 13 The tail wags the dog In her latest column about life at The Mill community centre, Helen's dog Busta is barking up the wrong tree ast month my Staffy and gangs, but that is only one to spot potential incidents. His Busta won third prize in version of the area. bark is worse than his bite, but it the 'old dog' category at Daily, I experience courtesy, is a ferocious bark, so I put him the Dog generosity, kindness, and warm in the kitchen before opening the LShow – part of the annual Picnic friendships with local people. I’ve front door – relief to any courier! in the Park event. watched beautiful street art ap- What you put into a place or a Finally, I felt vindicated for the pearing on walls and new busi- pet will affect what you get back. last 12 years of owning him! Busta nesses being launched with en- Socrates stated: “The way to gain came with issues and gained a bad thusiasm and energy. I’ve enjoyed a good reputation is to endeavour name, admittedly in the early days being part of the recent St James to be what you desire to appear.” this was not totally undeserved. Street Jumble Trail and the Apple I strive to be the person that He’s still not a fan of high-visi- Day at The Mill; great commu- Busta thinks I am and in return bility jackets, postmen, window nity events that get people out of I’ve been given unconditional cleaners, white vans, red buses, their homes to meet neighbours love. Likewise, watching The Mill and jumbo jets. and get to know each other. Our develop, providing a welcoming However, over the years he has next event is our annual family place for people to feel secure, grown into a devoted pet, and 'Spooktacular Halloween' on shows that community can only even has a fan base of willing Sunday 28th October. grow from within. people to look after him! Busta is part of my family; he’s If you make the effort, what you Labelling Busta as a 'danger- acknowledged, included, and receive can be unlimited. ous dog' got me thinking about valued. I’ve made a commitment where I work. The Mill is based not to give up on him when it in the St James Street ward of would’ve been easier to hand him Waltham Forest. The area has re- back to the rescue centre. Some- For more information: cently featured a lot in the press times it’s hard to enjoy him after Visit themille17.org Busta the third-prize-winning dog Credit Connie Bigham with stories focussing on violence he’s misbehaved, but I’ve learnt Bespoke solutions In her latest business column, Waltham Forest Business Network's Jo Sealy reshuffles her kitchen cabinet this by using units and fittings from where clients could see samples, a well-known Swedish flat-pack chat about their design, discuss "One of the store for all the standard sizes, things such as worktops and making the rest to order, includ- veneers and co-ordination with best decisions ing doors, drawer fronts, special their builder, all things that per- I've made is units and shelving. sonalise the service. “I actually started off in a shared “A three-year lease was signed to keep the workshop at Building Bloqs in Ed- and some expensive machinery business small" monton,” says Duncan. “I was was purchased. With help from able to rent a bench space with my son during weekends and holi- work in the mornings. access to the machinery I needed. days, the workspace was fitted out, “I’m hugely proud that people This meant that I could see if the a showroom and office created, trust me with their hard-earned concept was viable before spend- and a demonstration kitchen fitted. cash to create something for them. ing money on renting and equip- “Lots of work, but enjoyable, and “I’d say to new entrepreneurs ping my own space.” the result was worth it!” to be honest with yourself about Duncan is an artisan at heart Bespokea is not just a business your motivation for doing it and and loves being at the bench but has also become a family affair. what you hope to achieve from it.” making things, which he feels Duncan's wife is in charge of the sets him apart from the compe- accounts and running the office tition. Moving the business from and his son loves making things, For more information about a shared workshop to its current so Duncan gets to teach him Bespokea: leased premises in Blackhorse traditional cabinet making skills. Visit bespokea.london Duncan Strong set up kitchen installation firm Bespokea in 2015 Lane was his next big challenge. “One of the best decisions I’ve “This is when the commitment made is to keep the business small. Do you know a small business chance for a formal- Bespokea was set up by Duncan to the business reached the 'point My view of success is trading in Waltham Forest with a story ly-trained cabinet Strong in 2015 and helps clients of no return' and cemented the locally, passing on enquiries that to tell? maker to test his busi- create their ideal bespoke kitchen decision on which way the busi- don't fit my business model to Email [email protected] ness idea led to a success- with the service to match – but on ness would go. competent friends, supporting Visit walthamforestbusiness.co.uk fulA Walthamstow-based enterprise. a budget. The company achieves “I wanted to offer a showroom my family, and enjoying going to 12 No. 43 OCTOBER 2018 WALTHAM FOREST ECHO LISTINGS Upcoming Ongoing

Extra Sensory Perception Extravaganza Autumn Stamp Fair in Leytonstone Laughter Yoga Friday Children's Yoga in Lloyd Park Royal British Legion in Leytonstone Tuesday 2nd October, 7pm–8.30pm Saturday 13th October, all day Every Wednesday, 6.15pm–8.15pm, Every Friday, 3.45pm–4.15pm Every third Wednesday, 8pm–9.30pm The Mill, Coppermill Lane, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 83 Wigmore Place, Walthamstow E17 6GP The Aveling Centre, Lloyd Park, Winns Leytonstone Fire Station, Walthamstow E17 7LH Pastoral Centre, 51 Cambridge Park, Terrace, Walthamstow E17 5SQ 466 High Road E11 3HN Leytonstone E11 2PR New Laughter Yoga group, every Wednes- The first of a series of three practical day evening. Wear comfortable clothes. Experience spiritual nurturing when The Leytonstone branch of Royal British monthly workshops aimed at practising An exhibition by Leytonstone, Wanstead Come with an open mind and playful spirit! you book Bliss Cubs Children’s Yoga. Legion meet at Leytonstone Fire Station the extra sensory skills we are all born and District Philatelic Society featuring We offer meditation and relaxation in on the third Wednesday of each month with, in a safe and nurturing environment. stamps, postcards, coins and cigarette £15 entry a sacred and secure space. Enjoy nature at 8pm. We welcome men and women cards. Dealers, refreshments, kids’ corner. Call 07562 444 173 walking, storytelling, and games for of all ages, whether they have served in £15 per session Email [email protected] your children. the armed forces or not. Call 07578 506 317 Free entry Visit eventbrite.co.uk/e/laughter-yoga- Email [email protected] Call 020 8989 2885 tickets-49332168845 £4.50-£5.50 entry Free entry Visit freyaingva.com/events Email [email protected] Call 07505 778 409 Email [email protected] Visit lwdps.org Lloyd Park Green Gym Email [email protected] We Mean Business Film Season Fridays, 10.45am–2pm Visit blisscubs.wixsite.com/yoga Waltham Forest Vegan Market Thursday 4th & Sunday 7th October, Shake the High Road Festival Lloyd Park, Forest Road, Every second Sunday, 10.30am–3.30pm 7pm–9.30pm Saturday 13th October, 1pm–2am Walthamstow E17 4PP Women in Business Walthamstow High Street (near St This Time Next Year, 80 Ruckholt Red Lion Pub, 640 High Road Every third Tuesday, 9.30am–11.30am James Street), Walthamstow E17 7PP Road, Leyton E10 5FA Leytonstone E11 3AA The Green Gym enables volunteers to get Heaven’s, 249 physically active while improving the envi- Road, Chingford E4 8LP Waltham Forest Vegan Market is a com- A film season to inspire getting shit done. Shake the High Road returns to Leyton- ronment and their local community. Each munity-run and family-friendly market, We present our favourite flicks from the stone across three venues; the Red Lion, session provides a range of new and inter- A monthly networking meeting. The where vegans and non-vegans alike can executive board meeting room of the Luna Lounge, and Ex-Servicemen’s Club. esting outdoor practical conservation ex- group is aimed at local female business enjoy and discover the richness and diver- 1980s. Expect big shoulder pads, bigger Featuring more than 30 live acts and DJs, periences to improve strength and stamina, owners as well as aspiring female busi- sity of a compassionate, vegan lifestyle. hair and colossal egos. On Thursday we as well as a pop-up record fair, afternoon boost practical skills and give the opportu- ness owners. We have a guest speaker each The market is run by volunteers and all show Working Girl and on Sunday we funk and soul session, local surprises, and nity to meet others with similar interests. month. Topics range from social media, profits made are donated to charity. The show Wall Street. even a pizza party hosted by the one and Tasks include planting wildflowers, build- branding, marketing, pricing and busi- next Waltham Forest Vegan Market is on only Yard Sale Pizza! ing paths, and removing invasive species. ness planning. Sunday the 14th October Free entry Call 020 3848 6840 £15 entry Free entry Free entry for first-timers, Free entry Email [email protected] Call 07815 119 775 Email [email protected] £10 for regulars Email [email protected] Visit thistimenextyear.co.uk/events Email [email protected] Visit tcv.org.uk/london/green-gym- Call 07803 606 072 Facebook /WFVMarket Visit shakethehighroad.co.uk london/waltham-forest-green-gym Email [email protected] Twitter @WFVeganMarket Quiz Night in Chingford Saturday 6th October, 7.30pm–10.30pm Black History Month Comedy Show Advertisement St Edmund’s Halls, 216 Chingford Friday 19th October, 6pm–12am Mount Road, Chingford E4 8JL Walthamstow Assembly Hall, Forest Road, Walthamstow E17 4JF Opportunity to test your knowledge on a range of subjects, with quizmaster Colin The Black History Month Comedy Show Setchfield. Prizes and raffle. Bring your is back! A great family night out of belly own drink. You do not need a team to join laughter, live entertainment, food and in as we can make up teams on the night! drink. Please book.

£5 adults, £3.50 children £18 tickets, £13 concessions Call 020 8524 8729 Call 020 8496 4153 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Visit bhm18.eventbrite.co.uk Kids Art Club at The Mill Thursday 11th October, 4pm–5pm British Dyslexia Association The Mill, 7-11 Coppermill Lane, Saturday 20th October, 1pm–4pm Walthamstow E17 7HA Walthamstow Central Library, High Street, Walthamstow E17 7JN Five fun sessions with David, Jane and Mo exploring forest, trees and animals Waltham Forest Dyslexia Association is through a variety of print work and other pleased to support the British Dyslexia media. It can get messy! For children aged Association (BDA) Pop-up Roadshow, six and over. Booking essential. delivered by BDA chief executive Helen Boden with guest speakers from Micro- £2 per child per session soft, SEN Legal, and John Hicks.This Call 020 8521 3211 event is aimed at parents and carers of Email [email protected] young people with dyslexia and those who have a general interest in finding 'Building Culture' Chit Chat out more about this learning difference with ArchitectsE17 Thursday 11th October, 7.30pm–10pm Free entry but booking required Pillars Brewery, Unit 2 Ravenswood Email [email protected] Industrial Estate, Shernhall Street, Facebook /BDAdyslexia Walthamstow E17 9HQ Twitter @BDAdyslexia Visit bdadyslexia.org.uk Join ArchitectsE17 and guest speakers for an evening of discussion and presen- tations on building culture. This is the Submit your listing fourth in our Chit Chat series of talks. Submit your event via the online form available at walthamstuff.com/echo £2 entry The deadline for November Email [email protected] listings is 15th October No. 43 OCTOBER 2018 WALTHAM FOREST ECHO 13 EVENTS Trace your history altham Forest Century, and displays of materi- Family History al that show what life was like for Society (WFFHS) families living in our area then. is celebrating its The society would also like to 40thW anniversary by holding an trace living descendants of two open day on Saturday 6th October RAF pilot brothers, Jack and James from 11am–4pm at Vestry House Child, who are buried in Chingford Museum. Experienced genealo- Mount Cemetery. Do any readers gists will help you to start research- have any links with the family and ing your family history, with free know their present whereabouts? computer sessions and useful tips. If so, please get in touch. Email There will also be talks on Waltham [email protected], or call Forest in the first half of the 20th 01992 813 014. Communal art o you enjoy art as a about having fun while learning hobby? Or have you new skills. always fancied doing Existing classes run daytime some art but never got on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Daround to it? Well now you can! while new classes are now being The Arts Commune is based in planned. Art teacher Adelaine the Pimp Hall Learning Lodge, Frank has a passion to bring art adjacent to the newly restored to those interested in teasing out historic Grade 2-listed Dovecote their inner creativity. She says: in North Chingford. It's a new “All our classes are well estab- concept in adult creative art, with lished and friendly. Come and courses designed for absolute be- give it a try.” ginners with an easy step-by-step Daniel Edelstyn is no ordinary banker guide to draw, paint, and create. The Arts Commune runs part- To find out more about the Arts time classes over 14 weeks. It’s a Commune at Pimp Hall Learning welcome retreat for artists keen Lodge and to get involved: Rebel with a cause to unleash their inner creativi- Call 020 8935 5962 ty but who need help to find it; Email [email protected] HSCB – Hoe Street Central Bank – is about to 'debtonate' the classes are ‘hands on’ and all debt. In place of the Queen and 2', entails the 'debtonation' of a by Daniel Edelstyn famous figures from British history, cash-in-transit van of debt, its HSCB’s banknotes feature local transformation into commemo- n the UK, as government organisations at the frontline of rative coins then distributed to spending has declined, debt a failed economic system – food- bond holders. has become acute – reach- banks, homeless kitchens, youth Myself along with artist Hilary ing over £1.6trillion last year. projects and primary schools. Powell, the founders of HSCB, I Between 2012 and 2017, unse- These causes get half of the pro- have produced a mischievous cured credit increased 19 percent, ceeds of the notes they grace. Their feature documentary film, Bank car finance doubled, student debt faces have now travelled worldwide Job, bringing together the local doubled to £100billion, and council and are in the collections of V&A, community to examine how tax arrears increased 12 percent. , Bank of money and debt are made in our Dangerously high levels of debt England Museum, and Smithsonian. current economic system and to now affect a variety of age groups Between Thursday 4th and look for alternatives that may and income brackets; although the Friday 19th October the bank work more in the public’s favour. poorest, youngest, ethnic minori- opens for a new phase as the team In the wake of the first 'Big Bang' ties and non-citizens are still dis- print paper bonds in the collec- deregulation of the banks, and proportionately affected. tively-owned and distributed ex- impact of the financial crisis, But it's not all doom and gloom plosion of the £1m payday debt cultural action to challenge the – there is hope – the rebel bankers bought through bank note sales. status quo and provoke under- are here! In early 2018 our team The bonds are being sold to standing and questioning of the of artists took over the former finance the literal, cathartic ex- current system in mainstream Co-operative Bank in Hoe Street, plosion of this debt at the end of discourse and policy is well overdue. Walthamstow, and set up HSCB – 2018, pushing the message of the Hoe Street Central Bank. Through project into public view. Each gilt- To find out more and to buy Bank the sale of the banknotes we have edged bond grants the holder the Job notes: been printing on site, we have raised bond itself as artwork and a share Email [email protected] £40,000 to buy up and destroy in the explosion. Visit www.bankjob.pictures The Dovecote at Pimp Hall in Chingford, painted by Wendy Ford £1million-worth of local payday This explosion, entitled 'Big Bang 14 No. 43 OCTOBER 2018 WALTHAM FOREST ECHO COMMENT Not up to the jobs In her latest column about life on the Marlowe Road Estate in Walthamstow, Michelle Edwards is wide awake very once in a while, between residents and council of- gramme manager, development I make the mistake of ficials. I even found myself de- officer, regeneration (participa- letting my guard down fending her against criticism from tion) officer, two housing officers, when a new member of other residents for heading up and a decant officer, have either Estaff joins the council. And for such an ineffective and burden- quit or been dispensed with. that error of judgement, I pay some team. Countryside, the developers of the price. That relationship changed when the new Marlowe Road Estate, The most memorable misstep I began holding her to account lost their first resident liaison happened back in 2016 when an for the repeated failures of the officer within a year. Her replace- interim estate regeneration pro- regeneration team. The negative ment is currently on long-term gramme manager was appoint- feeling among residents pushed sickness after joining in June. ed. Without knowing who she me to compose a 'resident com- In what I can only describe as was, I passed her on the street plaint form' in order to capture sheer stupidity, I relinquished and complimented her outfit. A the accusations of rudeness and my armour again after meeting Marlowe Road Estate, now being redeveloped short while later, she appeared at incompetence and forward them the new regeneration (partici- the steering group meeting I was to the leader of the council. Per- pation) officer in April this year. agreed to a 'fresh start' and a check I suggest the suits take a look at attending, out of breath, having sonally, I was being driven to While walking home after another of the minutes prior to circula- the 2010 research by management been delayed in the Co-op super- distraction by the appalling set non-productive steering group tion. What a bloody waste of time consultants Knox D’Arcy, which market. Without any exchange of minutes composed after each meeting, she let it be known that that conversation turned out to concluded that junior council of words, we burst into laugh- steering group meeting. she had googled me. Aware of be – she broke every promise. Ac- staff waste 68 percent of their ter, leaving the other attendees Between January 2017 and this column, I guess she figured cording to the next set of minutes, day doing unproductive activi- perplexed. August 2018, the council's head of a grovel was in order. unbeknown to me, I was “strug- ties. This bunch are a nightmare From then on, she afforded me strategic housing and investment, Her claim to have first-hand ex- gling to sleep due to narcotics to deal with and wouldn't last a level of respect normally absent interim estate regeneration pro- perience of regeneration worked. I being taken”. five minutes in the private sector. Advertisement Come and experience howdifferent a school can be!

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