Throughout this September there will be a month long programme of local events, activities, workshops and engagements taking place at the 228 Chingford Mount Road Pop-Up shop.
Don’t miss all of the exciting opportunities to get involved in your community.
Schedule:
Every Tuesday: 10am-1pm & Every Thursday: 3-6pm
Local Regeneration Projects Pop-Ups
Drop in to chat to your local Regeneration team about the exciting projects taking place in and around Chingford Mount, including park and public realm improvement projects.
Friday 6th September:
Adult Learning Workshop: Create and Use Sensory Activities for Children
11am - 1pm
Join us for a fantastic family workshop where you'll learn how to make sensory play resources at home mostly using things you already have in your cupboards! This workshop is for parents/guardians and their young children aged 3+ years old. Sensory play is so important for children’s development and so much fun too. We will learn how to make playdough, moon sand and other sensory materials together and let the children explore the textures and colours of our creations. Warning: it may get a bit messy so dress accordingly!
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September:
EcoPoopka & Kidventiv Drop-in
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
An informative and practical pop-up shop with cloth nappies and handmade kids' clothing hosted by EcoPoopka & Kidventiv. Learn about the environmental impact of disposable nappies and how switching to cloth can benefit your baby and the planet. Find out why handmade clothing is a sustainable choice.
- Explore the adorable collection of handmade kids' wear
- Discover the benefits of cloth diapering
- Learn how to wrap and care for cloth nappies properly
- Gain tips on reducing household waste
Facebook event page - https://fb.me/e/6ra7uHbMp
Wednesday 11th September
Tai Chi Taster Session: 3pm
There are so many benefits of regular Tai Chi practice - better balance, improved coordination and sharper mental focus are just a few.
If you're itching to try, come to this 30-45 minute taster session and experience tai chi walking, become more conscious of shifting your weight from one foot/leg to another as you engage your core muscles. Learn Waving Hands Like Clouds and Grasp the Peacock's Tail, just a few of the tai chi moves we will go through in our time together. Learn about your Qi (pronounced 'chee') and find out more about the health benefits of tai chi, according to the constantly increasing volumes of medical research.
The session is open to all beginners, regardless of age, your ability, and can be done seated for those with mobility problems.
The session will be delivered by Belinda Calaguas, a qualified instructor of Dao Lu CIC. Suggested donation: £1.
Thursday 12th and Thursday 19th September
3.30-6pm
Free after-school children’s funfest activities including free face painting and craft.
Just drop in.
Friday 20th - Sunday 22nd September
Some Chingford Walls: Exhibition & Workshops 20 - 22 September
Some Chingford Walls is a community research project led by local illustrator Rachel Lillie, about everyday heritage and the value we place on seemingly mundane things.
The focus of the project is on a particular type of residential wall familiar to Chingford. Known as ‘burr’ walls, they are made of re-used ‘waster’ bricks from the many brickworks that were once a common part of the landscape. The walls are an important part of our local heritage and a facinating detail of our streets.
We’re inviting residents of all ages to share their thoughts, stories, and any historical information about the walls.
Contribute to a growing visual archive about the walls by taking part in discussions, creative writing & monoprinting sessions or simply drop in to explore or chat.
There'll be a changing display of research and the work made across the three days. Join in to celebrate everyday heritage & the ‘burr’ walls of Chingford. Sign up to a workshop or drop in daily 11-5pm to explore the exhibition or say hello
Find out more about the project: www.somechingfordwalls.org
Scroll down for marketing poster and workshop details.
Monday 23rd September
African Textiles Printing Workshops
Join Baitaaridesign for this day of exclusive and engaging African Textile workshops.
Further details coming soon (watch this space)
Wednesday 25th & Friday 27th September
Community Apothecary Waltham Forest pop-up @ 228 Chingford Mount
Our herbal community apothecary returns to 228 for 2 days in September to share our locally-grown and collectively-crafted plant medicines and offer knowledge-sharing practical sessions around herbal healthcare and medicine making. We will have dried herbs and tea blends, balms and seasonal tonics for sale, herbal teas to drink and workshops in preparing remedies together. Come join us on Wednesday 25th September and Friday 27th September between 11am and 6pm for chats, sharing & healing.Session times and info to be shared from September.
You can also find out about how to get involved with our community herb gardens including our beautiful allotment site at Mulberry Close up the road by Ridgeway Park.
https://www.communityapothecarywf.org/ and updates on https://www.instagram.com/communityapothecary.wf/
Thursday 26th September
Chingford Mount Health Awareness Event
3.30-7pm
Come along to this engaging health focused event to learn more about your personal health, receive a free health check and chat to health professionals about healthy & impactful lifestyle changes.
Organisations attending include:
Diabetes UK
Smoking Cessation
Kooth (youth mental health)
Coping Through Football
Change Grow Live
Whipps Cross Hospital Outreach
Bowel Cancer UK
Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th September
London Film Foundation Workshops
Join the London Film Foundation for a series of industry related workshops, focusing on idea development, camera skills, presenting to camera and editing.
To discuss further and book your space please contact us at: londonfilmfoundation@gmail.com , call 077860144599, or WhatsApp message 020814411996
September Marketing and Visuals
