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because I work in costume, I’m often around sewing machines, but I’d never learned to use one properly before. “So during lockdown, I took a sewing machine and actually made myself some masks, and then started to learn how to reverse on a sewing machine, how to use different stitches and how to make proper garments.” He applied for The Great British Sewing Bee on a whim, “just for fun” he says, while watching series six. “I was watching it, and some of my friends were like: ‘Oh my God, you should totally go for it.’ Eventually I sent my appli- cation and went through the whole process… I never thought about the consequences or what it could potentially be!” His application was successful – and he was soon whisked away for Covid-testing and shooting the show in September/October 2020. “It’s funny because when I went to the show, and we went to the hotel [where contestants stay], I said goodbye to my partner and Raph on series seven of The Great British my housemate, who said: ‘How Sewing Bee Credit BBC Picture Publicity do you feel, like you’re going to be on national TV?’ – I don’t think I realised how big it would be. For me, I just did it for fun. ’s sewing star Continued on Page-17

The Echo is free for everyone. As a not-for-profit, we need your support Local resident Raph reveals all about his time on the to stay that way. If you would like to support our publisher WFWellComm with a one-off donation scan this QR recent series of BBC One’s The Great British Sewing Bee code with your PayPal app: by Elizabeth Atkin one of Waltham Forest’s own! that’s quite strong – and [it’s] explains, to do with “dyeing vid watchers of The Before his brush with TV fame, quite eclectic. It’s so near the and printing the fabrics, before Great British Sewing 34-year-old Raph, originally from forest, as well.” they are made into costumes”. Bee’s seventh series, on France, made the move from bus- He worked (and still works) So, he wasn’t completely unfamil- BBC One, will recog- tling Whitechapel to leafy - behind the scenes on Hollywood iar with a sewing machine when niseA Raphaël, aka Raph. stone with his partner in 2018. films such as Assassin’s Creed, he decided to brush up his skills But they may not know that “We absolutely fell in love with Annihilation and Jurassic World during the first lockdown in 2020. the self-described queer textile the area,” he tells the Echo in a 2, as part of the costume depart- “People tend to think I’ve artist, who more than earned chat. “It feels like a village with ment. His undeniably-cool never touched a sewing machine his place in the final three, is the shops, a sense of community role of textile artist is, he before [Sewing Bee], but I have… 2 No. 76 JULY 2021 WALTHAM FOREST ECHO NEWS South Asian communities FELLOWSHIP IS LIFE urged to take Covid tests JULY 2021 No. 76 Numerous community groups join council campaign Waltham Forest Echo is the borough's free community to highlight the importance of regular testing newspaper. We publish monthly altham Forest Volunteers from various community and produce results in 30 minutes. and distribute 17,500 free copies of each issue – and we Council is urg- groups joined them to hand out free Yusuf Hansa, Noor ul Islam’s will continue to do so during the ing all residents rapid test kits to passersby – while chairman, said: “During Rama- ongoing public health crisis – particularly sharing information and advice. dan [April to May], we have been thoseW from diverse backgrounds Residents are encouraged to advising our congregation on the Publisher and South Asian communities – take the free rapid (lateral flow) importance of testing, how to use David Floyd to get regular Covid-19 tests. test twice a week, particularly as the lateral flow test and what to Editor A council-run community out- ’s lockdown measures do if this comes up as positive. Elizabeth Atkin reach event, which took place in continue to relax in summer. “With the council’s support, we in early June, was Tests can be taken at home, or have been able to put in place a Designer supported by charity Noor ul Islam. at one of the borough’s test sites, really great offer to help keep our Jonathan Duncan Head of Advertising “By working together of public health, Joe McDon- Klaudia Kiss nell, stressed: “I urge everyone with key partners to get a free test at least twice a Head of Operations in the South Asian week if you feel fine. Paige Ballmi “If you have any of the Covid community on this symptoms – a persistent cough, Engagement Manager campaign, we will a high temperature or a loss or Penny Dampier be able to reach over change of smell or taste – you Sales Representative 100,000 people” should self-isolate immediately Xavier Duchen and get a PCR test. “By working together with Contributors local community safe as we con- key partners in the South Asian Victoria Munro, Bella Saltiel, tinue to move out of lockdown.” community on this campaign, we Michelle Edwards, Penny Other local groups – includ- will be able to reach over 100,000 Rutterford, Caro Jones, ing radio station Nu Sound, the people from Asian and ethnic Charlotte Flint, Sebastian Salek, online group Muslim Mamas, minority backgrounds within our Jim Blakemore, CRATE St Waltham Forest Women’s Net- borough and beyond who may be James Street, Scott Rodgerson, work and Muslim Aid Charity at risk from the virus.” Sally and Jean Medcalf – are also supporting the push To find out how to get tested for The member organisations for regular testing. Covid, visit walthamforest.gov.uk/ Credit Waltham Forest Council of WFWellComm CIC are: And Waltham Forest’s director content/covid-19-testing Community Transport Waltham Forest, Social Spider CIC, HEET. WFWellComm CIC Board: Labour wins in and Grove Green David Floyd, Social Spider CIC Tom Ruxton, HEET Helen Tredoux, Both wards elected Labour councillors in their June by-election Community Transport WF by Victoria Munro, Local Democracy can parents, and an NHS worker ond place with 541 votes. Green lived in Grove Green Ward for 23 Reporter & Elizabeth Atkin for 32 years. Mark Dawes received 205 votes. years, is a teacher and researcher Contact She is a member of the Queens Conservative Shahamima Khan who describes herself as “pas- Call 020 8521 7956 abour won comfort- Boundary Community, Friends came in fourth with 142 votes. sionate about improving the Email [email protected] Post The Mill, 7 –11 Coppermill ably in June’s coun- of Queens Road Cemetery and Trade Unionist and Social- lives of young people”. Lane, Walthamstow E17 7HA cil by-elections in Lea Friends of Lea Marsh. ist Coalition candidate Kevin Pre-election, she promised: Bridge and Grove She said prior to her election: Parslow received 40 votes. “I will build on the legacy of LGreen wards. “I promise to bring my expe- Cllr Uzma Rasool, who has much-missed Cllr Chris Rob- Advertising In Lea Bridge, Labour’s Jen- rience as a community activist bins CBE – doing everything I Call 07732 000 430 Email [email protected] nifer Whilby received 1,176 and will always stand up for Lea can to help improve our area. votes. Local campaigner and Bridge residents. “I am proud that our vibrant Independent Claire Weiss won “My priorities would be to community is my home. I have 441 votes, beating Conservative make our streets safer, support also worked with local community Sazimet Imre by five votes for a new Whipps Cross, tackle the groups and the council to stand second place. Green RoseMary climate emergency, invest in our against abuse, hatred and harass- Warrington received 181 votes, libraries and support local busi- ment and make our area safer.” while Lib Dem Naomi McCa- nesses post-Covid.” She intends to focus on sup-

Waltham Forest Echo is a member of rthy came last, with 116 votes. Over in Leyton ward Grove port for renters and businesses, IMPRESS: The Independent Monitor The new councillor, Jennifer Green: Labour’s Uzma Rasool community safety, improving of The Press. For more information on the Echo’s complaints policy and Whilby, is a life-long Waltham won 1,301 votes, with Lib Dem public services and the area’s how to make a complaint visit: Cllrs Jennifer Whilby and Uzma Rasool walthamforestecho.co.uk/complaints Forest resident, born to Jamai- candidate Arran Angus in sec- Credit Waltham Forest Labour Party environmental footprint. No. 76 JULY 2021 WALTHAM FOREST ECHO 3 NEWS Council leader Clare Report highlights Coghill stands down ethnicity pay gap Waltham Forest Council’s first female leader at town hall steps aside after “fulfilling the ambitions” she Waltham Forest Council’s pay gap is five times larger set when she became leader in 2017 than UK average Cllr Clare Coghill to represent High Street Ward in Walthamstow – which she by Victoria Munro, heritage make up half of the Local Democracy Reporter says “was the start of the most council’s entire staff but less rewarding, fulfilling, and exciting ine out of ten black than a fifth of its chief officers. journey of my life”. Waltham Forest Four-fifths of employees of She was elected leader in 2017, Council employees colour who responded to a and increased the council’s do not feel promo- council survey said they were Labour majority in the 2018 local Ntions “generally go to the best not “given the same progres- election. She oversaw the Mayor qualified employees”. sion opportunities” as their of ’s first ever Borough of The council is currently white colleagues. Culture in 2019 – and the same grappling with an “ethnicity Furthermore, almost three- year the council was titled Local pay gap” around five times quarters of staff – both Authority of the Year by The MJ. larger than the UK average, white and non-white – felt In her goodbye statement to caused by non-white staff “mixing with the right peo- residents, Clare highlighted the being underrepresented in ple” was an “unspoken rule ongoing Whipps Cross Hospital more senior roles. for getting ahead”. redevelopment, expressing her The average white woman In an effort to fix its pay gap, pride in achieving “the long-held at the council earns £2.78 council officers have suggested ambition of getting the govern- more an hour than the aver- piloting a programme “to ment to see the desperate need for age woman of colour, while develop our future managers”, a new hospital at Whipps Cross”. the average gap between white specifically for staff of colour. “At long last,” she added, “the won- men and men of colour is It also aims to increase the derful staff that have been even more £1.82 an hour. “transparency and accessibil- heroic during the pandemic will get The Waltham Forest branch ity” of development oppor- to care for the people of our borough of the Unite union suggests this tunities for staff and develop in state-of-the-art facilities.” is because women of colour “bystander intervention train- She praised those who work at the council are more likely ing” to stop workplace racial in youth services, the borough’s to have jobs where promotion discrimination. social workers and the council’s “barely exists, if at all”. In a statement, deputy coun- response to Covid. Branch secretary Kevin cil leader Clyde Loakes said: “The Covid-19 pandemic has Parslow said: “The call centre “Waltham Forest Council’s shown how effective local is populated by BAME [black, own analysis in our Ethnicity authorities are in making huge Asian and minority ethnic] Pay Gap Strategy 2021 has differences to the lives of resi- workers who want to help the told us that we have an eth- dents,” she said. public but find themselves at nic pay gap of 11.72%, which “Council officers have been self- the sharp end of client criti- is below the London average less on the frontline making sure cism and with no possibility (23.8%) but higher than the our most vulnerable residents are of progression in the service. UK average (2.3%). kept safe, that children continue “For many of these workers, “While staff are paid equally to learn, and that our businesses their biggest rise isn’t through for doing the same work at the by Elizabeth Atkin and high streets are well placed pay progression up the scales council, our analysis shows we “I am absolutely to recover economically…” – many have been at the top must address underrepresenta- llr Clare Coghill is step- “I am absolutely confident of pay scales for years.” tion at senior levels. ping down from her role confident that, that, even as I depart, improve- However, he argued the pol- “We have listened to employ- as council leader, after ments will continue and that the icies suggested to fix this pay ees, encouraging people from four years in the job. even as I depart... council will build on its status as gap, put to the council’s lead- diverse and ethnic minority CIn a lengthy statement posted the council will one of the most progressive, for- ership in late June, are unlikely backgrounds to help inform on Friday 18th June, she said: ward-thinking, and bravest local to be effective “while wages our Ethnicity Pay Gap Strat- “To be made the first-ever build on its status authorities in the UK.” are still relatively low”. egy, which sets out what we female leader of Waltham Forest as one of the A response on Waltham Forest The report prepared for a will do to make the council Council in May 2017 and see the Council’s Twitter account read: cabinet meeting on Wednes- more diverse at senior levels borough achieve as much as it most progressive, “We know that residents will day 23rd June emphasises that and more inclusive. has fills me with pride. forward-thinking, join council staff in thanking the pay gap is not caused by “Everyone, no matter their “But after fulfilling the ambitions Clare for her dedicated service unequal pay for the same background or ethnicity, I set when I became leader, now is and bravest local to #WalthamForest and its resi- jobs, but by a concentration should be able to fulfil their the time to stand aside and I will not dents, and we wish Clare all the of white staff in more well- potential at work. Address- be seeking re-election next year.” authorities in very best for the future.” paid roles. ing inequalities, wherever Clare first became a councillor the UK” To read the full statement, visit Staff who have African, they may exist, is one of our in 2010, when she was selected newsroom.walthamforest.gov.uk Caribbean, Asian or mixed main priorities.” 4 No. 76 JULY 2021 WALTHAM FOREST ECHO NEWS Pet owner told to take down missing dog posters by council Officers call pictures of beloved pooch an ‘eyesore’, reports Victoria Munro, Local Democracy Reporter

altham Forest want any more trouble, we have up in other areas that much. family’s loss of their pet dog Council has started to comply. “We just wanted to work Tina. Our dog team has spo- been criticised “It’s quite a heartless thing something out but everything ken with the family and offered for asking a to have to look at her face on we tried to throw at [the council] advice and support. familyW whose dog was stolen that poster and rip it off, it’s they completely rejected, they “We urge anyone with infor- to take down posters offering not a request I would have weren’t interested in any kind mation to contact the owners a reward for her return. made personally. of compromise at all.” who have offered a reward for French bulldog Tina was sto- “We do feel quite targeted, len from a locked van parked at there’s posters up everywhere “It’s quite a heartless thing to have to Morrisons shortly [of other missing pets], why French bulldog Tina was stolen from before 4pm on 7th May, while outside Chingford Morrisons on 7th May have they decided to take look at her face on that poster and rip her owners shopped inside. (Photo provided by family) action with Tina?” it off, it’s not a request I would have Devastated owner Patrycja were an “eyesore” and must While she has “not really Kowalczyk says the family and be taken down. kept records of exactly how made personally” volunteers put up thousands A council spokesperson said many” posters went up in the of posters near Morrisons, the council is “sorry to hear borough, she estimates around She claimed the family was the dog’s safe return. We will around the borough and fur- of the family’s loss” and will 8,500 went up in total across threatened with an unspecified continue to engage with the ther afield in a desperate bid “continue to engage” with south-east England. fine, plus the cost of removing family on this matter.” to find her. them, urging anyone with She added: “We definitely did the posters, but not given an However, on 24th May, they information to get in touch. put a lot up around the Morri- exact deadline of when this A Facebook group dedicated claim they received an “aggres- Patrycja, 21, said: “It did feel sons but I think that’s quite rea- should be done. to finding Tina currently has more than 1,000 members. sive” phone call from a coun- like we were being kicked in sonable given it’s where she was A council spokesperson said: Find it here: facebook.com/ cil officer, insisting the posters the face but we really don’t stolen from. We didn’t put them “We are sorry to hear of the groups/805323607056678/

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This decision seems to ensure we get a hospital that’s fit equate and will detrimentally be a step backwards, not afford- for our future,” a statement said. impact both staff and patients” – ing families the privacy and peace “1,941 local residents signed the adding that “500 parking spaces they require as their loved one letter; over 5,000 signed a petition for the hospital is inadequate for nears the end of their life.” increased diagnostic and day case “We recognise that the Margaret handed in to Matt Hancock in 2020. staff, visitors, elderly patients or Redevelopment director capacity and significantly more Centre’s role in the delivery of care “Constituents are as concerned those with mobility issues.” Alastair Finney wrote a public single inpatient rooms, improv- and its future generates consider- as our MPs that the hospital It also questioned the extent reply to the letter addressing the ing patient experience, privacy able interest among local people. should have more beds and that to which the proposed plans MPs’ queries on 26th May. and dignity.” “That is why we are undertak- there should be no loss of services, for Whipps Cross relied on Of the proposed bed cuts, he And added of the much-dis- ing a clinically-led review of the like the Margaret Centre.” “increased community facilities” wrote: “The proposed new hos- cussed Margaret Centre: “The model of care, including how we To see the full letter from Waltham when community provision had pital will have more clinical space new hospital will continue to organise the provision of spe- Forest’s MPs, visit bit.ly/3gyPf6r already been “drastically cut” than the current hospital, with deliver high quality specialist pal- cialist palliative care and end- To read Alastair’s full response, visit – and highlighted constituent brand new clinical departments, liative and end-of-life care. of-life care in the new Whipps bit.ly/3wSv88O Walthamstow GP surgery placed in special measures kept under review and if needed the building. vider” for a few months, meaning Gaps in staff training cited by could be escalated to urgent However, while some problems patients were sometimes unable enforcement action. had been fixed, others had not to call them. inspector as The Firs Medical Centre “Where necessary, another been raised with the landlord, It was in the process of changing is given six months to improve inspection will be conducted and an oxygen cylinder was still providers at the time of the inspec- within a further six months, and being stored near the lift’s motor, tion, which it expected to take by Victoria Munro, Chief inspector Dr Rosie Ben- if there is not enough improve- despite the fire risk. about four months, and hoped Local Democracy Reporter neyworth visited the practice in ment we will move to close the Some staff were also missing this “would be an improvement May and found some staff were service. Special measures will basic life support training, infec- for patients and staff”. Walthamstow GP missing vital training and that give people who use the service tion control training and safe- When contacted by the Local surgery with more fire safety risks in the building the reassurance that the care they guarding training. Democracy Reporting Ser- than 7,800 patients had not been addressed. get should improve.” When Dr Benneyworth asked vice, a senior partner at The is in special measures She wrote that the surgery’s During the inspection last to see the practice’s risk assess- Firs said they had received the afterA an inspector found it “had failure to act on issues raised month, Dr Benneyworth found ment, she was presented with reports and were “considering not acted” on safety concerns. at its last inspection in October some staff had not completed what “appeared to be a risk the comments and recommen- The Firs Medical Centre on 2019 meant leaders “could not fire safety training and that the register” and then told staff dations made”. Stephenson Road, Waltham- demonstrate that they had the practice’s fire wardens had not had “misunderstood what a They said: “We will be look- stow, now has six months capacity and skills to deliver completed it since 2019. health and safety risk assess- ing at how we can address the to improve before the Care high-quality sustainable care”. In March, an external fire ment was”. points raised by the inspectors. Quality Commission takes Dr Benneyworth wrote: “I am safety company had deemed She was also told the practice We are fully committed to pro- action, which could mean placing this service in special there was a “moderate” risk to had “been experiencing some viding the highest quality of shutting it down. measures. The service will be life from fire caused by issues in issues with their telephone pro- care to our patients.” 6 No. 76 JULY 2021 WALTHAM FOREST ECHO

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Previous Magic Me Walthamstow flies in the face of the coun- Village, Leyton, E10 7QP. The nature of the of the former Ross Wyld Care projects include the two-year cil’s supposed commitment application is as follows: Home on Forest Road. Quality Street, which brought to climate change and air • To permit the sale of alcohol to online customers, 00:00-23:59, 7 days per week for Local residents have never together three generations of Save our pollution. Their destruction consumption off the premises. sought to stop the develop- Leyton residents through arts will also result in a negative The Licensing register listing full details of the application is kept by the Licensing Service, 3 The ment of affordable housing on festivals and activities. impact on the many wildlife Square, Leyton, London E10 5NR. The application this site – but we have pointed This is also the primary pur- borough’s that rely on these majestic liv- may be viewed Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am–5pm (except Bank Holidays). out that, despite claims to the pose of my own arts organ- ing beauties that have existed Any person wishing to make a representation contrary by Pocket Living and isation, Friends of Alfred, soul here for decades. in respect of the above activities may do so in writing to the Licensing Service, 3 The Square, Waltham Forest Council, these which aims to educate peo- Dear Waltham Forest Echo I hope that you can publicise Leyton, London E10 5NR or via email: tiny flats will be affordable only ple about the local legacy of this travesty and encourage [email protected]. Representations must be received no later to the most privileged amongst Leytonstone filmmaker Sir I am writing with the hope the council and Pocket Liv- than 12th July 2021. us. Cutting down mature trees Alfred Hitchcock. that you can bring attention ing to rethink their plans and It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with this application. (at the edge of the site) rep- Finally, I am an artist myself, to the ongoing destruction of make the right decision for A person is liable to an unlimited fine on conviction resents a victory for develop- and a member of the local art- our borough, Waltham Forest. the environment, nature and should such a false statement be made.” ers over clean air, irreplaceable ist group, Creative Bloc. I am There seems to be a pas- our local community. habitat and local residents’ exhibiting my own work for sion to fill every empty space mental well being. the first time at Fill The Gap with new housing and to chop Paul Dugmore Walthamstow LICENSING ACT 2003 Our protests have secured a Gallery, just outside Leyton- down trees. This seems to be Notice Of Application stay of execution during nest- stone tube station, as part of happening without the real for a Premises Licence ing season for the beautiful Leytonstone Arts Trail. My consultation of the commu- LICENSING ACT 2003 Notice is hereby given that Manola Di Battista horse chestnut at the corner work will be on show from nity, and also making a lot of Notice Of Application has applied to the London borough of Waltham Forest for the grant of a premises Licence at The of Gaywood Road and Forest 3rd to 11th July. I hope many money for some people. This for a Premises Licence Italian Bakery (Sarduzzo Ltd), Unit 4 Crate Road. I’m sure many read- people will take the time to is very sad. 35 St James Street E17 7FY. The nature of the Notice is hereby given that Elvin Els has applied application is as follows: ers and their children have visit the exhibition. For example, note Gaywood to the London Borough of Waltham Forest for the • To permit the sale of alcohol/regulated grant of a premises licence at enjoyed collecting the plenti- Visit leytonstoneartstrail.org Road in E17, which has new Canal Boat Ewe of entertainment /late night refreshments from Springfield Marina, , Spring Hill Wednesday to Sunday, from 9am to 10pm ful conkers that scatter on the for more information, or find property being developed. This London E5 9BL. The nature of the application is as follows: The licensing register listing full details of the street, and have admired the me on Instagram: @rebecca_ street has two large beautiful application is kept by the Licensing Service, 3 The birds and insects that live and sabena_asghar trees, home to birdlife, at the • To permit the sale of alcohol and Square, Leyton, London E10 5NR. The application regulated entertainment Monday to Sunday, may be viewed Monday to Friday between the nest in its branches. end of the road: a horse chest- 11:00am–10:00pm hours of 9am – 5pm (expect Bank Holidays). Becca Asghar Can I ask that those who nut and a cherry tree. Other Any person wishing to make a representation Leytonstone The Licensing register listing full details of the wish to see it receive a sym- trees in the area were cut down application is kept by the Licensing Service, in respect of the above activities may do so in 3 The Square, Leyton, London E10 5NR. The writing to the Licensing Service, 3 The Square, pathetic cutback rather than in June by developers Pocket application may be viewed Monday to Friday Leyton, E10 5NR or via email Licensing@ between the hours of 9am – 5pm (except walthamforest.gov.uk a brutal felling, please contact Living. But I see no good rea- Bank Holidays). Representations must be received no later than Pocket Living and Waltham Bring back son why they can’t leave these Any person wishing to make a representation 05/07/2021 It is an offence under Section in respect of the above activities may do so 158 of the Licensing Act 2003 to knowingly or Forest Council now to make last two old trees – they’ve in writing to the Licensing Service, 3 The recklessly make a false statement in connection their views known? We only been here longer than we have. Square, Leyton, London E10 5NR or via email: with an application. A person is liable to an [email protected]. unlimited fine on conviction should such a false have a small window to save our bench We as a community are trying statement be made. Representations must be received no later than what little greenery is left, Dear Waltham Forest Echo to save them from greedy hous- 15th July 2021. It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection and to halt the endless march I wanted to share with you our ing developers. Please help us. with this application. A person is liable to an towards ecological oblivion in fundraiser to rebuild the Table unlimited fine on conviction should such a false LICENSING ACT 2003 Laura Cockburn statement be made. the name of profit. on the Marsh, a large community Walthamstow Notice Of Application table on . for a Premises Licence Anne Shurlock It can be found here: crowd Gaywood Road Notice is hereby given that SlowBurn, 114b funder.co.uk/fundraising- LICENSING ACT 2003 Blackhorse lane, E17 6AA, have applied for for-the-rebuild-of-table- Notice Of Application a premises licence. The proposed licensable A travesty for a Premises Licence activities are:

on-the-marsh • Opening hours: 12.00 to 22.00, Thursday My personal If you’ve seen the table on Notice is hereby given that Patchworks Group to Sunday and the sale of alcohol for for nature Ltd has applied to the London Borough of consumption on the promises Thursday/ Walthamstow Marshes recently, Waltham Forest for the grant of a Premises Friday from 17:00 to 22:00 and Saturday/ you’ll know it’s in a bad way, after Dear Waltham Forest Echo Licence at 258 Church Lane, Leyton, E10 Sunday from 12.00 to 22.00 hours. mission 7JQ. The nature of the application is as follows: years of celebrations and some I write in the hope that you can Anyone who wishes to make representations • To permit the sale of alcohol / regulated regarding this application must write to licenslng@ Dear Waltham Forest Echo severe barbecue burns. We are do something to draw atten- entertainment / late night refreshments walthamforest.gov.uk or post to: Licensing Service, Monday– Sunday 8am–11pm Environmental Health & Trading Standards, London My name is Becca Asghar, and aiming to raise £7,000 to entirely tion to the senseless, needless Borough Of Waltham Forest, Sycamore House, The Licensing register listing full details of the Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4SU. I was born and raised in Ley- rebuild the table to ensure it will decision to destroy a host of application is kept by the Licensing Service, 3 The tonstone. be there in future years. mature trees in the Gaywood Square, Leyton, London E10 5NR. The application Representations must be received no later than may be viewed Monday to Friday between the 13th July 2021. The application and register may I’ve decided to enter the Miss The newly-rebuilt table will Road redevelopment project. hours of 9am–5pm (except Bank Holidays). be viewed at: www.walthamforest.gov.uk. Diamond pageant this year (to be built in a way to make it As well as the obvious loss Any person wishing to make a representation It is an offence under Section 158 of the Licensing Act in respect of the above activities may do so 2003, to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement be held in Stockport in August simpler for Lee Valley Park to of natural beauty and their in writing to the Licensing Service, 3 The in connection with an application and the maximum fine for which a person is liable summary conviction offence Square, Leyton, London E10 5NR or via email: 2021) in the Classic Diamond repair more often, easily and many environmental bene- is up to Level 5 on the standard scale. [email protected]. category for over 45s, when independently. We are hoping fits, the removal of such trees Representations must be received no later than I hit my 50th birthday, with to raise the money in a month during the middle of a climate 8th July 2021 the aim of challenging peo- so that the table will be rebuilt emergency makes me question It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly For licensing enquiries: make a false statement in connection with this ple’s perceptions of pageantry. this summer. the priorities of Pocket Living application. A person is liable to an unlimited Email xavier@ fine on conviction should such a false statement Also, being from parents that As a thank you, everyone who and Waltham Forest Council be made. socialspider.com migrated to London from has donated will be invited for in approving planning for this 10 No. 76 JULY 2021 WALTHAM FOREST ECHO COMMENT

I’d like to address one Echo reader named Mary who reached out to me. Her Life on the estate email stood out because she asked what she could do to help – which really moved me. And also had me scratching my head for days for an answer. What have I come The remaining residents of Marlowe Road Estate up with? Continue to support the Echo. Without it, I have no voice. face temporary accommodation, plus the aftermath Share what you learn with others, too. Be active and make your voice of ‘bathgate’. Michelle Edwards writes heard locally. Councils, including Waltham Forest’s, publish agendas, t was rather moving to see young property. The Black African family of reports and minutes of their meetings children playing on the equipment four had to be out and moved into their including cabinet, committee and in the new park and Multi Use new temporary accommodation by sub-committee on their website – and Games Area (MUGA) a few yards the next day. A Sunday. I had no idea constituents often won’t read them Iaway from the revamped Co-op in Wood that tenancy agreements commenced at until it is too late. Apathy allows Street on June’s hottest days. weekends. Why the flipping rush? them to push their agenda through, Children have so many wonderfully Across one week, I witnessed four without you having your say. innocent or naive traits. They believe properties being sealed up by Clearway, True to form, the work on my new bath in Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy. the private contractor tasked with secur- by Morgan Sindall – who incidentally Shove food everywhere except their ing empty properties. I’m aware of two have been the subject of discussions by mouths. Are easily excitable at random other households likely to be next. Both the council’s Scrutiny Committee – was, things. And, for the most part, have want to remain in the area and report in my opinion, substandard. no real awareness of danger and still that the uncertainty of their possible Bath panels were not replaced as per a trust adults. whereabouts is taking its toll. job of this type, and were reinstalled the To be blissfully unaware that their Last month’s column about ‘bathgate’ wrong way around. Cracked tiles were parents and guardians are catching a had you pretty shook. No, not the tradi- concealed with some type of sealant, short period of rest from their pending tional town in West Lothian, Scotland. and I was left to get friendly with a large The Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) nearby to Marlowe evictions from Marlowe Road Estate I’m talking about the published picture Road Estate Credit Michelle Edwards hole on the side. is as it should be. Turfing out remain- of the discoloured bath I’ve been forced When questioned, Morgan Sindall’s ing temporary residents has sped up to live with for decades. My diplomatic of the Echo, but because a third party con- operations manager said: “The team somewhat, despite the November 2021 majesty has eroded. I think you should tractor had determined that it was likely will arrange an appointment for replace- deadline for vacant possession. see and read it all now – and I owe you the cause of persistent blockage in my ment of bath panels and fill the gap at One Saturday evening, I returned from the update you’ve asked for. sink unit and should be removed. Unbe- the end. The operatives probably took an ASDA supermarket shop to find fur- Well, I can report that a new bath was knownst to me, the contractor had made my instruction as change bath only and niture being loaded into the back of installed on 11th May 2021. Not as a three such recommendations to the coun- not complete replacement of all, and the a white removal van from a top floor response to the exposure in May’s edition cil, which I discovered purely by accident. gap at the end an oversight.”

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Follow the light Photographs by Caro Jones

The photo series Follow the Light: A Year in and Hollow Ponds explores the ancient woodland throughout the changing of the seasons. Catch the exhibition at Orford House (E17 9QZ) from 26th July to 26th September 2021. Follow @carolucyjones on Instagram

We want your photos! Send your images, on any theme, to [email protected]. For our next theme, we’re looking for photos that highlight Community Spirit by 15th July. 12 No. 76 JULY 2021 WALTHAM FOREST ECHO ARTS & CULTURE

These images were commissioned for the E17 Art Trail ‘Meet The Artists’ project Sba Shaikh Credit Jane Sharp

Jim Jack Credit Jane Sharp Art for all in E17 faith spaces, studios, shops, cafés and photography documenting our lockdown restaurants. In fact, in places all across lives, a forest flash mob, art and wellbeing Lloyd Ramos Credit Jane Sharp the E17 postcode. workshops, an evolving woven celebration The E17 Art Trail is produced by Artil- of our green spaces, and much more. lery, where I work, and our aim has always Laura Kerry and Morag McGuire, co-di- been to create lasting, shared memories rectors of Artillery, said: “We were unsure among neighbours by creating projects what to expect this year – but wow! Hun- and events together. dreds upon hundreds of artists and makers It provides work opportunities and paid are taking part, either as individuals, in commissions for artists and freelancers, groups or as part of collectives of all ages so that our local creative sector can sur- and from across the local community. vive and thrive. We are also committed to bringing creativity and audiences back “We know from experience to our struggling high streets. that art, creativity and play But it’s the collective endeavour of so many people who work or volunteer are hugely important for our with us that makes Walthamstow’s very health and wellbeing – and own biennale come to life – and indeed the community, who came together to maybe that has never been support a crowdfunding campaign last more needed than now” year to keep us going. Donors told us just how important the “We know from experience that art, cre- E17 Art Trail was to them. One said: “I ativity and play are hugely important for our was drawn to live in Walthamstow due health and wellbeing – and maybe that has to the amazing art trail... and remain in never been more needed than now, whether we love with the borough and its artists.” are still shielding at home or taking tentative Another added: “The Art Trail has always steps outside. And everybody’s welcome.” been a highlight of our E17 year. We’ve dis- This year’s E17 Art Trail kicks off with an covered many wonderful local artists and online Art Fair, Grand Opening and Pre- our kids have grown up with a love of art.” view Night, sponsored by Stow Brothers. With donations and other financial sup- Grab a printed Trail Guide from borough port in place – including receipt of funding venues, libraries or from the E17 Art Trail from the Arts Council Cultural Recov- hub at Gnome House on Blackhorse Lane, here were times over the last ery Fund – we have been able to provide where you’ll also be able to see a group show The 2021 E17 Art Trail year when it seemed like an opportunities for artists to get together curated by Lauren Little of Dark Yellow Dot. has finally arrived – but impossible dream for us all to online, with Creative Climate panel talks Then get reading your guide – and enjoy come together to celebrate our and virtual Artists Open Houses. weeks of incredible exhibits. what a journey it was to own creative corner of London Some of what you will see on the 2021 trail with a festival. is a direct result of some of those digital meet- get here, writes columnist T E17 Art Trail: Possible Futures is on from 1st But it’s here, and it’s happening – on the ings and conversations. Expect to see magical to 18th July. For more info: Penny Rutterford street, in homes, gardens, community and creations from recycled rubbish, painting and Visit e17arttrail.co.uk No. 76 JULY 2021 WALTHAM FOREST ECHO 13 ARTS & CULTURE Exploring the art of going out

emember when we used to Living room disco Pat Richmond of Raising the Funking Our engagement party like it was 2019? Bar, and Neel Mookherjee will be play- In the good old days, I was ing. I’ll be projecting a slideshow of over manager and resident regularly taking photos pro- 600 images from previous parties, live Rfessionally at parties, live gigs and events music gigs and festivals too. photographer, Penny – often sweaty, crowded affairs with plenty Our venue is the fantastic Signature Dampier, previews her of atmosphere. Brew brewery, just off Blackhorse Lane. The pandemic has certainly changed Signature Brew are known for their col- E17 Art Trail exhibit things, but the theme of this year’s E17 laborations with musicians and festi- Art Trail is Possible Futures. So, I thought vals. They’ve brewed beers with brands it was interesting to explore the possible such as Idles and Slaves! future of partying. Is staying in really the But they’re also part of the Blackhorse new going out? Beer Mile, a local collab of bars and Lockdown has changed the way our breweries which runs from Blackhorse social lives work, especially for those who Road to Walthamstow Central tube sta- live alone. Do endless video calls produce tions, including Truman’s Social Club, Zoom fatigue? And will mask-wearing Exale Brewery Taproom, Wildcard and social distancing remain the norm, Brewery Taproom, Pillar’s Untraditional beyond the government restrictions? Pub and The Collab. Ironically, I had to wait until various It’s the perfect location to exhibit my restrictions had been lifted before I could party-themed photographs. Festival for one go and photograph people in their own P.S. I’m sharing the space with Helen homes. I had to recreate and reimagine Alongside this new work, I’ll be show- Weighell, who is showing photographs their lockdown experience. ing some of my images from live gigs of local landscapes. You don’t need to I’ve explored some familiar themes – and parties, with a particular focus on a be a party animal to drop by... the living room disco, the Zoom party, couple of local bands. ‘The Art Of Going Out’ is venue no. 4 on the the bedroom DJ, a festival for one, On the night of Thursday 15th July, Blackhorse Trail in this year’s E17 Art Trail, ‘masking up’, and that feeling of being there’ll be a ‘party night’ – we’ll be sat which runs from 1st to 18th July all dressed up with nowhere to go. It’s a down as per current Covid-19 guidelines, To learn more, visit pennydampier.com, snapshot into the experiences of a few and you’ll need to book in advance, but signaturebrew.co.uk and @wheelhelen on All dressed up and nowhere to go friends in local places or at home. local DJs Dom Mandrell of Soul Picnic, Instagram The daring young girl on the flying trapeze discrimination she has faced, the day-to- A powerful film about day details of living with a progressive disability, and how she has always adapted local artist Nancy so that she can make and share her art, which is featured throughout the film. Willis will be screened Nancy says: “In those [early] days, I was not disabled – we used to run around play- at the E17 Art Trail ing together. Nina was studying for an MA by Penny Rutterford in Film at Goldsmiths, and made me the subject of her graduate film. It was the ancy Willis is an artist who perfect chance to show people what art has lived in the borough for making has meant to me in my life.” the whole of her adult life. Made in 2019, the film has been An award-winning short film screened at film festivals around the Nabout her life and work, The Daring world, receiving many plaudits, includ- Young Girl On The Flying Trapeze, will ing the Best Short Film award at Hebden be screened during the E17 Art Trail. Bridge Film Festival. is a wonderful depiction of your rela- As a child, Nancy dreamed of becom- This will be the fourth year that Nancy tionship with life and love of its won- ing an explorer, or joining the circus as has been involved in the E17 Art Trail. She ders… you express what it is like to be a trapeze artist. She also had a passion says she is looking forward to showing quite frail but at the same time draw- for art, but a diagnosis of Muscular the film locally, and for her friends and ing upon strength from within, which Dystrophy when she was still a child in Images courtesy of Nancy Willis the wider community in Walthamstow chimes with my own experience.” the early 1960s meant that she needed might take off your shoes and socks and to see it for the first time. The film will be shown at Truman’s immense determination to get into art run through a meadow. For me to paint The Daring Young Girl On The Flying Social Club, as part of the Walthamstow school, when there were few facilities and get my hands in the painting, it’s like Trapeze will feature a pre-recorded intro- International Film Festival, on Saturday for those who were disabled. that – it’s a very physical thing.” duction by Baroness Jane Campbell, a 10th July at 3.30pm. Afterwards, there Now in her 60s, Nancy was not The film is an intimate and tender por- friend of Nancy’s who is a veteran disabil- will be a short Q&A with Nancy. The expected to live beyond her teens or trait, made by filmmaker Nina Ross, the ity rights campaigner and has a similar film is subtitled, and there will be BSL 20s. The film celebrates her resilience, daughter of Nancy’s close childhood progressive disability. signing for the Q&A. determination and talent. friend Judy. Baroness Campbell wrote of her Places are free but should be booked in She says: “For an able-bodied person, you It’s a documentary about the societal impression of the film: “The whole film advance by visiting e17arttrail.co.uk 14 No. 76 JULY 2021 WALTHAM FOREST ECHO

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Jean on her 90th birthday in May 2021 On the Moomin trail Credit Sally and Jean Medcalf Finland’s famous cartoon – and an exhibit about its fascinating creator – journeys to Walthamstow, writes Elizabeth Atkin s far back as my The Woman Who Fell In Love are tastefully done – the cura- memories go, the With An Island is, first and tors of the exhibit, Mhairi Moomins are there. foremost, about Tove Jansson Muncaster and Alison Williams I often watched herself. As Moomin-mania of Acaill & Skye, tell us it is to theA distinctive, hippo-like car- grew during her lifetime, she respect the reserve’s wildlife. toon creatures on their adven- began searching for seclusion Another bonus? An audio tures through the whimsical – and was said to be happiest guide to the trail: a rare reading Finnish landscape of the fic- spending time on her remote of Tove’s essay The Island by tional Moominvalley on video private island, Klovharun. her niece Sophia Jansson, and a as a child. Inside the Wetlands’ stunning composition by Erland Cooper. And as an adult, I started Engine House building, we get There’s a small fee for the guide, collecting the books, and a sense of Tove’s life there. Dis- which benefits the Wetlands. my nostalgic interest quickly plays of personal photographs Mhairi and Alison are also grew into admiration for their – including of the wooden hut preparing a Moomin-related A lifetime of poetry fascinating creator: the late she built – are real highlights, exhibit at the William Morris artist, author and illustrator as is a film subtitled in English, Gallery – delayed until 2022 90-year-old Jean Medcalf’s passion Tove Jansson. displayed on a projector that is due to the pandemic – which My love of all things Moomin shaped like a sail. will show artworks by Tove’s for poems began in Leytonstone reached a fever pitch several This part is for grown-ups. partner, Tuulikki Pietilä, in ean Medcalf has loved in the Wanstead Village Direc- years ago, on a trip to Fin- Little ones will prefer the the UK for the first time. poetry since she was a tory and appearing in numerous land. Arriving in Helsinki, Moomin trail: a walk through The Woman Who Fell In small child. local magazines and antholo- suddenly there were Moom- the scenic beauty of Waltham- Love With An Island is booked The 90-year-old, who gies, Jean published her own ins everywhere. A café. Shops. stow Wetlands, peppered with up for now, due to its limited Jwas born in Leytonstone book – To Everything There Is Museum exhibits! surprise characters to spot timed slots. But as coronavirus in 1931, attended A Season – when she was 81. But plans for a second visit hidden amongst the nature. restrictions ease further, more Primary School (now Jenny Described as “uplifting” and were and remain squashed by A beautifully-designed map slots should become available Hammond Primary School) on “lyrical”, the book features ongoing travel restrictions. So, will guide them along. before the exhibit ends in Sep- Elsham Road – where a reading poems dating as far back as the imagine my delight to learn There’s a clear connection tember. For fellow Moomin of the Walter de la Mare poem 1950s. It can now be borrowed an exhibition devoted to Tove between pristinely-kept Finnish fans, it will be worth the wait. Silver sparked a journey that has from Walthamstow, Leyton and and the Moomins was landing countryside and the protected lasted her lifetime. Leytonstone libraries. A true To find out more and for ticket on our doorstep at Waltham- Wetlands, in that both are an alerts, visit thewomanwhofellin In a chat with the Echo, Jean ‘full circle’ moment. stow Wetlands. oasis. The Moomin additions lovewithanisland.co.uk also fondly remembers becoming Today, Jean lives in Wanstead – a member of Leytonstone Library which she says has changed far on Church Lane as a schoolgirl. less than her native Leytonstone “When I was seven years old, over the decades. if the headmaster thought you Here, she often admires the were good enough at reading, nature around her – and hopes you [would] go to him and get a that future generations are more letter to say that you could read, inclined to protect it. and then you could belong to the “With all this lockdown we’ve library, which I did,” Jean tells had to put up with, people real- the Echo on the phone. ise that trees and nature are far She grew up during the Sec- more important than [they] used ond World War and as a teen- to realise,” she says. “They’re ager, wrote avidly in her diaries. taking it more seriously.” She enjoyed countryside walks A special place in her heart throughout her 20s as part of a remains for her old primary school. local Youth Hostelling group, She recently made a donation – and has been writing poetry including books, which will hope- about the beauty of nature, and fully inspire a few future poets. the cycle of life, ever since. “I thought it would be fun to tell Her accomplishments include them about why I like poetry,” coming second out of over Jean concludes. “Because it all 50,000 entries at Forward Prize started at Cann Hall school. It’s Top 100 Poets Competition in good for children to grow up 2003, with a poem entitled Seen knowing about poetry.” From A Train. It was inspired by a glimpse of a funeral taking With thanks to Sally Medcalf who provided a lot of place in the winter at St Patrick’s biographical information Cemetery in Leyton. In addition to reading at the To buy Jean’s poetry book, search Credit Penny Dampier Jean Medcalf on Amazon, or visit: Leytonstone Festival, featuring amzn.to/3zOMYeI 16 No. 76 JULY 2021 WALTHAM FOREST ECHO ARTS & CULTURE ‘No plans’ to replace David Bowie mural The popular Walthamstow artwork was scrubbed off last year as it was deemed to be in a conservation area

by Victoria Munro, would like to see in their glad it went. I loved it – it was beautiful Local Democracy Reporter neighbourhoods, and we are and fun, but not in the right place. investigating potential projects in “That spot is one of the only here are no plans to replace several locations for new artworks places in London with a view of two a much-loved David across the borough in the future.” medieval buildings and the artwork Bowie mural washed off a Following the removal of the mural, Walthamstow bridge last year, local artist Dominic Mandrell created a “More than half a Taccording to Waltham Forest Council. petition calling for its reinstatement. In October, the council publicly He argued that, despite its location year on – and with The Heroes mural in apologised for removing hand-painted Walthamstow Village within a conservation area, “the artwork no sign of the mural lyrics from Bowie’s song Heroes from was on an ugly old wall overlooking a the railway bridge in Orford Road. the council has a statutory requirement railway”, adding: “If anything, it cheered returning – a council The mural was removed because it to preserve. up the place and gave many people a spokesperson said was deemed to be in a conservation “As the bridge is owned by Network much needed boost.” area but its erasure sparked outrage, Rail, the council would need to consult One signatory, Lydia Kivenen, wrote: there is ‘currently no with almost 1,000 residents signing a all parties concerned, including local “This piece of art has cheered me planning application petition calling for it to be reinstated. residents and artists, if an application up so much during this unusual and At the time, deputy council leader were submitted before any replacement difficult year. I felt like I got an energy submitted’ for a Clyde Loakes apologised, adding that could be created in this location. boost every time I walked past it. replacement” the council was “looking at how [it] “We recognise the vital importance “Also, as a lifelong Bowie fan, I’ve can put this right as soon as possible”. of street art for our residents. been proud that we have this homage didn’t suit it. Somewhere else please!” More than half a year on – and We are proud to work with artists in our neighbourhood.” Conservation areas exist to protect with no sign of the mural returning and communities across the borough However, others publicly supported places with special architectural or – a council spokesperson said there to help create engaging and inspiring the council’s decision to remove the historic interest by preventing the loss is “currently no planning application pieces that brighten residents’ mural, including arts organisation or alteration of buildings. There are 14 submitted” for a replacement. lives and are in keeping with the group Wood Street Walls itself, which conservation areas in Waltham Forest. They said: “The David Bowie mural… surrounding area. painted the lyrics on the bridge. Residents who want to suggest street art did not have planning permission and “We would be pleased to listen to Local resident Thomas Ableman in their area can contact the council by was located in a conservation area that any suggestions for artwork residents tweeted: “I may be an outlier but I’m emailing [email protected]. The life of Madge Gill Late Walthamstow-based artist is featured in a new Barbican exhibit by Charlotte Flint, assistant curator ducing work after she was discharged. at Barbican Centre Often rejecting authorship of her works, Gill attributed them to a spirit guide called he artist Madge Gill was born Myrninerest: “Sometimes, at his dictation, in Walthamstow in 1882. Aged I write for hours covering hundreds of four, she was signed into the postcards with a strange script.” care of Dr Barnardo’s Girls’ After her death in 1961, hundreds of TVillage Home, when her family were works were found in her home, piled up declared unfit to care for her. in cupboards and hidden beneath the bed. On 30th July 1896, Gill and 253 other In 1968, British art dealer Victor children were transported to Canada Musgrave wrote to French painter A blue plaque dedicated to Madge Gill in 2018, by Barnardo’s to find work. Anxious to located in Waltham Forest Jean Dubuffet, offering his Madge Gill return home, Gill came back to Lon- Credit Wikicommons/Spudgun67 artworks to his Art Brut collection. don in 1900 and started working as a paper and calico, pages of writing and Dubuffet replied swiftly, delighted with nurse at Whipps Cross Hospital. numerous textiles. the offer. She married in 1907 and gave birth The trauma of her son’s death – paired The acquisition of Gill’s artworks was to three sons: Laurie, Reggie and Bob. with Gill’s severe health problems and one of the most significant in Dubuf- While her husband, Tom, was serving the birth of a stillborn daughter in fet’s second phase of collecting Art in the Royal Air Force during the First 1921 – led to her being admitted to Brut. As he wrote to Musgrave in 1969: World War, Reggie died from Spanish the Lady Chichester Hospital in Hove, “Those different pieces of work greatly flu-related pneumonia aged eight, a East Sussex. Her husband was quoted amazed me… I’m very happy to see loss that left Gill devastated. describing her as “queer in her mind” them integrated into our collection.” A work of art by Walthamstow’s Madge Gill, on In early 1920, she experienced her at the time. Some of Madge Gill’s work can display at the Barbican in 2021 first vision and an overwhelming need Run by the progressive doctor Helen be seen at the Jean Dubuffet: Brutal to make art, which prompted an out- Boyle, the hospital encouraged Gill in Beauty exhibit at Barbican Art Gallery, Visit barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2021/ pouring of work: ink drawings on her art making, and she continued pro- until Sunday 22nd August 2021. event/jean-dubuffet-brutal-beauty No. 76 JULY 2021 WALTHAM FOREST ECHO 17 COMMENT Happiness granted? Sebastian Salek was one of 20 residents to take part in a local pandemic experiment – in which he was gifted £363 by a stranger. Here’s what went down f a stranger offered to send send-off. So when Experiments cations, and awarded 20 grants you several hundred pounds, in Joy and Care asked how I’d of £363 each. The total of £7,260 what would you do? spend the money, the answer seems like an odd amount, but That was the question I seemed obvious. What transpired convert it into dollars and it Ifaced when I discovered a secre- was arguably the world’s first starts to make sense. They were tive organisation called Experi- grant-funded hen and stag do. giving away $10,000 USD. ments in Joy and Care, operating The women partied in the I’ve since learnt it’s the work in Walthamstow, offering just park, the men hit the Black- of one generous local resident, that. A few weeks after filling horse breweries. Neither bride Sarah Drinkwater, who moved out their online form, I heard nor groom knew anything back to Walthamstow last my phone ping. A £363 grant about the other’s event, before year from the United States. was sitting in my account. But both groups were reunited in She was so impressed by our there was only one condition: I our gardens. community spirit during the had to spend it on someone else. The money allowed us to pandemic that she decided to In the preceding months, I’d make the occasion extra spe- fund, as she told me, “people grown increasingly close with cial. We settled on a Mexican that make the world go round my neighbours. It started with theme, and a huge banner was who often get overlooked.” socially-distanced street drinks painted. We also paid homage But there’s a twist. She, too, had to cope with the roaring monot- to the couple’s native Stock- been chosen to take part in an ony of lockdown. Soon, we ton-on-Tees, making parmos experiment after filling out an coalesced into a ragtag group and serving them in boxes online form, receiving $10,000 of twelve or so, all of different designed to match Jamie’s from the TED Foundation (of ages and backgrounds. Local residents Kirsty and Jamie, whose hen and stag favourite takeaway. TED Talks fame). Their biggest dos were partly-funded by the Experiments in Joy and Care At the heart of the group are grant Credit Sebastian Salek So, who was our mysterious demand? Keep it a secret. Kirsty and Jamie, an illustra- benefactor, and what was their With the mystery solved, the tor and a scaffolder, who met affair, on a clifftop on the Isle of planned wedding days came and motive? It turns out our humble two experiments prove one at school in the North East over Skye, attended only by parents went, until finally they were able hen and stag dos were part of thing I know to be true about 20 years ago. They’d decided to and their Boston terrier, George. to go ahead. something much bigger. Walthamstow: we have a sense get married just before the pan- But lockdown after lockdown After all that, it felt fitting to Experiments in Joy and Care of community, and often self- demic. It would be an intimate dashed their hopes. Three give Kirsty and Jamie a proper received more than 1,200 appli- lessness, to be proud of.

Continued from Page-1 Though Sewing Bee makes for “There’s that one scene where Raph soared to the final three – story,” he says humbly. “She started lighthearted reality-competition he’s wearing a polystyrene head alongside runner-up Rebecca and sewing when she was younger… “Honestly, I thought if I go TV, it wasn’t always fun and on top of his head, and a cloak eventual winner Serena. Watching this has been part of her life for a through the first week ade- games on set. Challenges, under around [his body], and he’s pre- her winning moment, the entire long time. I thought she deserved quately – whatever happens is tight time pressure, meant there tending to be Gary Barlow. I did room appears elated, genuinely it. It made sense to me.” a bonus on top.” were some stressful days. not see that coming at all. It happy for Serena – and Raph “I never expected anything back Each Sewing Bee episode fol- “There was one week I didn’t was quite nice in a way, it takes shows no sign of disappointment from it,” he shares, speaking lows a set format. On day one, do well at all. I think it was men’s you away from the stress, makes with his placement on the series. about the whole experience. “I there’s a pattern challenge: week,” Raph admits. “I think you laugh a bit, and then go “In my head, I wanted Serena think that’s why I come across as contestants are given up to some of the people on the show back into it.” to win, because she’s got a good relaxed and happy to be there.” four-and-a-half hours to follow who have been sewing for many Now the finale has aired, it instructions for creating a gar- years, with quite a big experience seems Raph’s enjoying post- ment, choosing their own fabrics. behind them, still find it stressful Sewing Bee life. He’s racked up On day two, they take on a mainly because of the time, but over 28,000 Instagram fans – and transformation challenge, requir- also various techniques. is back to work as a textile artist, ing them to create something new “The show is all about trying to now managing a small team on a and inspiring out of old clothing challenge people. You eventually Marvel movie. and materials in just 90 minutes. come across something... and you And he wants to encourage Then the judges – don’t know how to make it.” everyone to give sewing a go – for and Esme Young – offer their But there was some light relief in its sustainability benefits as well feedback. It was often “support- the middle of filming – from come- as the personal ones. ive”, according to Raph – adding dian and show host . “It’s something very easy to do, a “wholesome” feel to the show. “It’s often awkward,” Raph that you can learn and that’s so His favourite pattern challenge, laughs, describing Joe’s humour. good for your mental health,” he he says, was to make a baker boy “He wants to catch you out says. “It’s what helped me cope cap. “It was nice and unusual to and make you wonder: ‘Is this through lockdown last year.” make something that was more funny or is not?’ You never know Raph with fellow runner-up Rebecca (left) and series winner Serena Follow Raph on Instagram: of an accessory.” what’s coming. Credit BBC Picture Publicity @raph_sew_and_so 18 No. 76 JULY 2021 WALTHAM FOREST ECHO

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altham Forest is in the top As part of our inclusive cycling activities, or trying out a different type of cycle. mised. A woman with a learning disabil- 20% most deprived areas which are targeted at people experiencing Other initiatives include our Ride Side- ity has her life expectancy reduced by in England, according to ill-health and who have mental health needs, By-Side programme, a cycle taxi service 20 years, according to data from Men- Public Health England, we have provided free-to-access inclusive for older people experiencing isolation. cap. And residents who live in the more soW access to affordable exercise is a big cycling at our All-Ability Club to over 100 We had a 92-year-old lady join us recently affluent areas of Waltham Forest live on issue for low-income households. residents at Lloyd Park, Walthamstow this for a trip to the shops! average six years longer than those in the The Covid-19 pandemic over the past year. The people we meet tell us they have As many of us know, health inequal- most deprived. 18 months has exacerbated this even fur- been over- ities exist Surely, this can’t be acceptable? As we ther – especially in a world where disabil- looked and “The people we meet tell us across soci- emerge into a new normal, things must ity, ethnicity and economic status means excluded ety. The change. Our aspiration for the borough you are more likely to face exclusion from from exercise they have been overlooked and pandemic – and all of East London – is to help many opportunities afforded to others. because they excluded from exercise because has only people live healthier lives, regardless of During this turbulent time, Bikeworks, an are disabled, exposed personal circumstance. We will aim to East London community social enterprise or a carer. they are disabled, or a carer” this: people support the hundreds of often-forgot- which has a fleet of over 300 adapted cycles, We also offer who have ten people who live locally, to reconnect has been supporting residents of Waltham professional advice for local people more power, money or other resources with outdoor activity. Cycling should Forest to reconnect with outdoor activity. with personal challenges, who need live longer, healthier lives. be accessible to all. Many have been living in isolation for months assistance when purchasing an adaptive To put this into context, people with a because of lockdown restrictions – and we cycle. For example, swapping where the learning disability will have their physical For more information or to get involved with know that loneliness poses great health risks. brakes and grip handlebars are placed, and mental health significantly compro- Bikeworks, visit bikeworks.org.uk 20 No. 76 JULY 2021 WALTHAM FOREST ECHO Support independent local journalism

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