We are still collecting used postage stamps so please cut any off your letters with a margin and bring them to the meeting, and hand them in when you register. Some libraries are collecting used blister packs from medications as they can now be recycled. If you can't get into one of the libraries that collect, you can bring them to a monthly meeting, and one of our members will do it for you.
Why not join the English Folk dance group which meets every Tuesday from 8 - 10 pm at Mornington Hall E4 7EP. All dances are called and walked through. It doesn't matter if you go wrong, as you won't be alone. Sessions cost £3. Come alone or bring a friend. More details from Valerie, v457gay@gmail.com
WEA Course - "Inheriting the Curse" Studies of works by Sophocles, Ibsen and T.S.Eliot. At Greenleaf Centre, Greenleaf Road. E17 6QP. 24th Feb - 12th May. 10 - 12 noon. Cost if £160, but concessions are available for those on benefits. Course Ref Q000325426. ring 0300 303 3464 for further details.
A self help lip reading group meets at Winchester Road on Tuesdays from 10:30 am to 12:30pm. No-one is an expert, but it is fun and enjoyable, and helps us overcome problems caused by hearing loss. We also discuss hearing problems and hearing aids. If you would like to give it a try contact Susan Kochs telephone number in August newsletter.
Read Easy Waltham Forest can assist those who struggle to read. Being illiterate makes life so difficult and people are often ashamed to admit they can't read. If you know someone who needs help, or would like to offer to assist contact Marion Smith details in August newsletter.
A new banking hub is open in Chingford. It can be found at 62 Station Road E4 7BA. This is welcome news for anyone whose own bank no longer has a branch to attend. You can withdraw and deposit cash, pay bills and make enquiries.
London IVC is a not-for-profit club which one of our members belongs to and which organises various social activities in London. Locally there is a monthly pub social at a chosen venue and occasional additional events at places like the Trades Hall. If you would like to know more about what is on offer, talk to Nina at the monthly meeting or click on the link here https://www.londonivc.com to find out more.
Keen gardeners might be interested to know that Walthamstow has its own gardening club based in the Higham Hill area. Click here for more information https://whittinghamgardeningclub.blogspot.com
Several of our members attend a very good seated exercise class run by Walter Browne on Mondays at Higham Hill Hub, Higham Hill Park, 313 Billet Road, E17 5PX or via Hecham Close, E17 5QT at 10.00 to 11.00 a.m. This is an excellent way to strengthen your muscles, flex your joints and have good fun at the same time. He also runs a class at the Langthorne Hub, Langthorne Park, Birch Grove, Leytonstone, E11 4YG on Fridays from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. £6.00 for each session. Only permit parking is available at these venues but bus routes pass by. Text Walter Browne on 07956 552748 to enquire or speak to Chris, Stephanie or Barbara
A U3a Radio Podcast is published monthly and can be accessed via the U3a website and/or YouTube. It was established over lockdown with a small team, and when in 2024, one of its founders decided to bow out, I applied to be its editor, as it seemed to link in with my own activities with our local radio station: Highams Park Radio[hSpark], as the audio software [Audacity] was something that I had been using. After 3 months I was asked to move on to interviewing people, and that's what I do now. If you have an interesting story to tell, I'd love to hear it so contact me on 0794 648 1209 or email me at martinlevin@hotmail.co.uk
Fed up with the programmes on T.V. Why not give Forest Radio a try? This is a free local podcast station for Waltham Forest. Listen on or watch videos of interesting conversations, talks and events for writers, musicians, artists and many more. Website: http://forest radio.co.uk