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Students make the grade
The class of 2014 can now enjoy
whats left of the summer after
4,500 local students collected
their GCSE, A-level and BTEC
results over the last fortnight.
And while the numbers were
still being crunched at the time of
Waltham Forest News going to print,
provisional figures show that 99 per
cent of A-level students achieved apass, while nationally this dropped
slightly to 98 per cent.
Early indications show that the
boroughs GCSE results will be in
line with 2013s figures, despite a
number of reforms being brought
in this year which changed exam
processes for students and teaching
staff.
Cllr Mark Rusling, Cabinet Member
for Children and Young People, said:
Our students and teaching staff
have done a sterling job to improve
education in Waltham Forest over
the past few years, and that shows
in the ambitions of our students as
more and more set off for sixth form
Hard work pays off as
students look forward tofurther and higher education
or starting out in the world
of work
Your Council keeping residents informed
www.walthamforest.gov.uk25 August 2014Issue 121
and university.
But it wasnt just teenagers who
had a reason to celebrate, as the
Waltham Forest Adult Learning
Service also pulled in fantastic
GCSE results. 91 per cent of the
34 adult students who sat Maths
achieved an A* to C grade, while
84 per cent of the 43 students who
took English achieved the samegrades.
Final GCSE and A-level results will
be released by the Department for
Education in January 2015.
More infoTo read more about students
achievements turn to our special
exams feature on pages 1213.
For more information about schools
and colleges in Waltham Forest
visit www.walthamforest.gov.
uk/schools-collegesor phone
020 8496 3000. To find out about
adult learning courses visit www.
walthamforest.gov.uk/adult-
learning.
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Don't
misswww.walthamforest.gov.uk/get-together
GET TOGETHER TO ENJOY ANOTHER
BRILLIANT YEAR IN WALTHAM FOREST
Saturday 6 September, 1pm5pm
Arts and entertainment for
all the family
Cathall Green E11 4DD
Sunday 7 September, 1pm6pm
Annual car-free day headlined
by Geno Washington
Church Lane E11 1HG
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Oswald Addo has high hopes of becoming a professional singer after achieving a 3 Distinction* gradein his Performing Arts BTEC the highest grade possible. He will now study Musical Theatre at theUniversity of West London
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A big weekend of fun
Thousands of people turned out
to see some of musics biggest
stars perform at the Chingford
Big Weekender on Saturday 9
August.
SatwantSingh
Clinical Lead, Waltham Forest Improving Access to PsTherapies (IAPT)In my opinion
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Editor:Jenny England
Waltham Forest News wants to
hear from people in the local
community. If you have a story
that youd like us to cover, email
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@walthamforest.gov.ukor phone
020 8496 3000.
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Waltham Forest Improving
Access to Psychological
Therapies more commonlyknown as Waltham Forest
IAPT is a primary care
psychological therapy service.
This is a free, confidential
therapy service provided by the
North East London Foundation
Trust (NELFT).
The service provides therapies
recommended by the National
Institute for Health and Care
Excellence (NICE) for those
suffering from mild to moderate
depression and anxiety disorders.
Anxiety disorders cover a
wide range of conditions such
as panic disorder, health anxiety,
phobias, social phobia, obsessive
compulsive disorder (OCD), bodydysmorphic disorder and post-
traumatic stress disorder. Recently,
the service has started offering
therapy to those suffering from
long term conditions and medically
unexplained symptoms to help with
their depression and anxiety.
The service operates from
three main hubs in the borough
Chingford, Walthamstow,
Leytonstone, various GP surgeries
and some community settings. Our
operating hours are Monday to
Thursday, 8am to 8pm and Friday
from 8am to 5pm. The services
accept referrals from any resident
of the borough aged 18 and above
who is registered with a local GP.Our aim is to make our service
accessible to people living in
Waltham Forest. The NICE
guidelines for depression and
anxiety disorders recommend
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
(CBT) in the treatment of these
conditions. CBT is the main
treatment that we offer. However,
we also offer interpersonal
psychotherapy, dynamic
interpersonal therapy and
behavioural couples therapy.
The service is based on the step
care model and the type of therapy
you receive will depend on your
problems. Therapy is offered at
different levels, depending on yourparticular needs. The service offers
both individual and group based
therapies.
Following an assessment your
therapist will discuss with you the
choice of therapy that could best
help you with your problems. The
waiting time within this service is
low. In addition to
employment supp
are engaged in treservice.
If you need furt
you can discuss i
health care profes
can self-refer you
by phoning 0300
email walthamfo
nhs.uk.
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residents getting together having a ball
n Visitors enjoy performancemusic superstars as well afamily activities
If you live or work in Waltham Forest, have something you
your chest, and can do it in around 300 words; Waltham Fo
to hear from you. Email the Editor at: walthamforestnews@
gov.uk and tell us what youd like to write about.
Want to have your say?
More infFor more inform
www.waltham
togetheror ph
Sister Sledge got the crowd dancing at Chingford Big Weekender with their energetic performance
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weekends festivit
cancelled. But the
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on the Saturday.
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on Saturday 6 and
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more information.
The event, held at Ridgeway Park
(Peel Close, E4 6XU), was part of
the Councils Get Together series of
free events which has seen fun filled
weekends of music, carnivals and
art across the borough this summer.
Saturdays event saw stellar
performances from Sister Sledge,
Soul II Soul and Gwen Dickey
(Rose Royce), alongside DJ Daddy
Ernie. Soul II Soul were last-minute
replacements for Alexander ONeal.
The veteran performer had been
due to appear, but had to pull out
of the event after suffering a fall.
Waltham Forests own soul diva
Tina T appeared with band Do
You Wanna Funk? and there was
a performance from street dance
group Cerebro and members of theirChingford-based dance school.
Unfortunately, Sundays family fun
day could not go ahead as planned,
due to heavy rain and wind, which
made ground conditions unsuitable
for a large crowd. It was, with
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Council Tax SupportScheme consultation
Eid celeb
Leytonsto
Big Week
AntiquesRoadshowNow is your last chance to
family heirlooms, and find
painting lurking in the atti
masterpiece or something
exciting. Antiques Roadsh
Waltham Forest Town Hal
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popular show will visit thefilm on Sunday 31 August
at 9.30am and close at 4.
free. Some of Britains lea
and fine arts specialists w
offer free advice and valua
People who have large ite
details and photographs o
to the show in advance, as
possible to organise trans
venue.
For more information
www.bbc.co.uk/antique
People with large items
antiques.roadshow@bbc
Lest we forget
It was one of the most
significant wars the world has
ever seen and on the 100th
anniversary of its outbreak,
Monday 4 August 2014, people
across the country gathered to
honour the lives of those who
served in and were affected by
World War I.
In Waltham Forest, over 800
people filled Walthamstow
Assembly Hall that evening to
reflect on the sacrifices made by
men and women in a war which,
from 1914 to 1918, took around
one million British lives alone.
Tributes to the fallen took a
range of forms, with musical
performances from the London
Forest Choir, Stow Caledonian
Pipe Band, Warrant Officer Choir,
vocalist and pianist Amy Young
and violinist Lucia Smith. A number
of WWI poems were also read
on the night, including Thomas
Hardys Channel Firing, which
was read by Karishma Mahomed,
Young Mayoress of Waltham
Forest.
Exhibits from World War I artists
were also on show, including
Bruges-born painter and illustrator
Frank Brangywn, whose work is
Hundreds of local people attended an event to mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of WWI.
The Assembly Hall lights were extinguished at 10pm as part of the British Legions Lights Out campaign
Thousands of families across the
borough could be affected by
proposed changes to Waltham
Forests Council Tax Support
Scheme (CTS), and the Council
is urging anyone who may be
affected to have their say.
The CTS helps people of working
age who are on low incomes and
need help paying their Council Tax
bill. The scheme began after wide-
ranging changes to the benefits
system were introduced by central
government and Council Tax
Benefit was scrapped.
Hundreds of residents gat
a celebration to mark Eid-
Walthamstow Assembly HE17 4JD) on Friday 1 Augu
is a special day for Muslim
the end of Ramadan. Atte
a fantastic evening of ent
including a performance b
live music and dancers. T
which was open to all res
part of Waltham Forests G
programme of events whi
festivals, music and plent
friendly fun throughout the
For more information v
walthamforest.gov.uk/g
Throughout the summer t
of you have been enjoying
Forests series of free eve
seen weekends crammed
sport, films and carnivals.
Leytonstone Big Weekend
6 and Sunday 7 Septembe
event at Cathall Green (off
E11 4DD) features fun act
arts and crafts workshops
wall, garden games, crazy
Sunday sees the return of
car-free day celebrations o
(E11 1HG) with a street pa
cycling-themed activities,
food market, live music an
performance by blues andGeno Washington.
For more information o
events visit www.waltha
uk/get-together.
More infoFor more information visit
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/
CTSconsultation. To request a
paper copy of the consultation
phone 020 8496 3000.
Currently, working age people
who are receiving support through
the CTS scheme are required to
pay at least 15 per cent of their
Council Tax bill. The actual amount
a household pays depends on
individual circumstances.
The funding that Waltham Forest
receives for CTS from central
government is decreasing. Between
1 April 2015 and 31 March 2017
the Council needs to reduce the
cost of the scheme by almost
4.5million.
The Council is proposing that
from 1 April 2015 all working age
residents eligible for CTS will be
required to pay at least 23 per cent
of their bill, and from 1 April 2016 it
is proposed to increase to at least
32 per cent.
An online consultation is open
now, and will close on Monday
20 October. The Council urges
residents who may be affected to
participate and have their say.
More information, including a
list of FAQs and examples of how
individuals, couples and families
with children could be affected, is
available on the Councils website.
Residents who are struggling to
pay their Council Tax, or who have
fallen into arrears, should phone the
Council to discuss an alternative
payment plan or to make a claim
for CTS if eligible.
currently on display at the William
Morris Gallery as part of the Help
is Better than Sympathy exhibition.
Every city, town and village was
touched by the First World War,
including Waltham Forest. At St
Margarets Church in Leytonstone,
you can still see a war shrine which
was erected to honour 32 local
men who departed for the war, five
of whom died during service. The
Chingford Aerodrome, which is
now the William Girling Reservoir,
hosted the Ching Fliers pilots of
the Royal Naval Air Service and
was a training base for 1,000 pilotsfrom 1915 to 1919.
At 10pm, the lights were
extinguished in the Assembly
Hall and candles were lit to mark
the British Legions Lights Out
campaign, which encouraged
people all over the UK to turn
their lights off as a symbolic act of
reflection and hope.
Rob Richier, Chairman of the
British Legion Greater London
District, said: The Royal British
Legion salutes any remaining
Veterans of WWI and subsequent
wars and conflicts. We are proud
to still have four branches in
Waltham Forest; Chingford, Leyton,Leytonstone and Walthamstow,
who serve veterans of all conflicts,
and their families.
More infoThe British Legion run a helpline
which anyone can call for
information about service pensions
and legal advice among other
things. Call 0808 802 8080seven
days a week, 8am to 8pm (free
from landlines and main mobile
networks).
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Priorities4
More infFor more inform
on a range of h
www.waltham
housingor pho
Direct on 020 8
Lately, it seems that whenever
you open a newspaper, or start
a conversation around the
office water cooler, the subject
of housing and rising property
prices is never too far from
peoples minds.
The need for more homes in
London is well-documented and
local authorities have an important
role to play in encouraging
sustainable home-building in their
boroughs.
Last month, Waltham Forest
launched a four year housingpartnership plan, which identified
the Councils Preferred Housing
Providers for 2014-18. The eight
organisations that make up the
partnership are CBHA/Peabody,
Circle Housing Group, East Thames,
Family Mosaic, Home Group, North
River Alliance, Lovell and Swan
Housing Group.
Funding to build Councilhomes
The good news is that Waltham
Forest Council has recently
been successful in bidding for a
9.7million grant from the Greater
London Authority (GLA) to build new
homes for the borough. The Council
can also borrow an additional
7million, if required.
This funding will allow up to 435
much-needed new Council homes
to be built in the borough. Theadditional borrowing power will also
allow the Council to carry out major
regeneration and renewal work on
some of its existing estates over the
next three years.
With only 300million extra
borrowing available for the whole
country, Waltham Forest was
allocated the second largest sum
of any London borough. The news
is particularly welcome as the last
time the Council was able to build
new homes was in 2011, when 22
council homes were constructed in
Walthamstow.
Cllr Khevyn Limbajee, Cabinet
Member for Housing, told Waltham
Forest News: This is great news
as its the first time Waltham Forest
has received such a large amount
of money for new Council homes. It
shows the confidence that the GLA
has in us as a borough, and wehope its the start of a much larger
programme of house building in
Waltham Forest.
Like other London boroughs,
there is a serious shortage of social
housing in Waltham Forest with over
16,000 households currently on the
housing register.
Houses in MultipleOccupation (HMO)
The Council wants all residents to
enjoy high quality homes, regardless
of whether they are living in social
number of HMOs
areas by giving a
feeling of people c
and going, as we
incidences of anti
noise nuisance an
such as fly-tipping
The introduction
Direction will give g
where new HMOs
and how local neig
develop and grow
Cllr Limbajee ad
important to note
of private landlordForest are law ab
the rights of their t
together with the
introduce Selectiv
the borough, we a
message that the
rogue landlords h
housing or renting privately. As
well as improving and building new
Council homes, Waltham Forest is
also committed to clamping down
on rogue landlords.
One initiative that is being
introduced is an Article Four
Direction regarding Houses in
Multiple Occupation (HMOs), which
will come into effect on Tuesday 16
September.
A HMO is where three or more
unrelated people live together,
usually in separate rooms within the
house. Current government planningrules give residents the right to
change a house (C3 use class) into
a HMO (C4 use class) without the
need to obtain planning permission
first.
When the Article Four Direction
comes into effect, if a resident or
landlord wants to make this change
they will need planning permission
from Waltham Forest Council.
The change in policy has been
brought in following concerns
raised by residents and councillors.
It is thought that the growth in the
Waltham Forest Council has four key priorities to improve the lives of residents. In t
edition we look at what is being done to help you and your family by improving housin the borough
A place to call home
These houses, built in Walthamstow in 2011, were the last Council homes to be built in the borough
This is great news. We hope its the start ofa much larger programme of house buildingin Waltham Forest.
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Issue 121 I25 August 2014
What you sayResidents tell Waltham Forest News what they think about the Councils work to imp
housing in the borough
Not raise council tax and will continue to fund
the freedom pass
Make sure you have access to training and
education that helps you get a job whatever
your age
Support schools so that they can deliver a high
quality education for our young people in decent
buildings
Work with the community to keep vulnerable
adults and children safe
Commitment:
Priority:Making our community a s
place
Priority:Bringing you better shoppi
streets and leisure
Priority:Keeping our borough clean
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/priorities
Priority:Helping you andyour family
Katia Beltrame, Blackhorse Road
I am in the process ofmoving into a Warner flat.I love it for the characterfeatures and I think newhomes should also havecharacter and be muchmore environmentallyfriendly too.
Lucy Unwin, Walthamstow
I currently rent andwould like to buy in theborough. The need foraffordable homes isobvious, but I would liketo see more houses thanflats built, and for them tohave safe green spacesfor children to play.
Bob Lahner, Wood Street
I have noticed in thelast five years that morelandlords are gettingaway with poor qualityconversions and soI think the Council isright to look at licensingand particularly aroundHouses in MultipleOccupation (HMOs).
Frank Lores, Walthamstow
Obviously house priceshave gone up quite a bitrecently and I do worrythat what you might callnormal people will be indanger of getting pricedout of the borough ifmore affordable housingis not built.
Ken Trower, Leyton
There is certainto build more afhomes in the boalso think that lashould be prevefrom splitting hointo flats where appropriate, sucterraced proper
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Knot in my back yardn Is Japanese Knotweed causing havoc in your garden?
n Residents asked to help in the fight against this damaging and invas
Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia
Japonica), while once
appreciated as an ornamental
plant, is now known to cause
severe damage to property,reduce land value and be
expensive to remove.
This perennial and extremely
invasive plant has the ability to
grow through tarmac and concrete
and damage the foundations of
buildings. Even the smallest piece
can re-grow and spread both
by natural means and human
intervention.
Causing the spread of Japanese
Knotweed is an offence under
the Wildlife and Countryside Act
1981 and it is the responsibility of
the landowner on which the plant
grows to ensure it is managed
safely.Although it may take years
to totally eradicate, there are a
number of measures that can be
taken to avoid the spread and
damage to land and property that
this plant can cause.
You can start by identifying
whether you have Japanese
Knotweed in your garden. In early
spring red/purple shoots appear
from the ground and grow rapidly
to form canes. As the canes grow
the leaves gradually unfurl and turn
green.
The plants are fully grown by
early summer and mature canes
are hollow with a distinctive purple
speckle and form dense stands
up to three metres high.The plant flowers in late summer
and produces clusters of spiky
stems covered in tiny creamy-white
flowers.
Look out for the stem of the
plant having a bamboo like
appearance, the shovel shaped
leaves and the fact it can grow by
10cm a day.There are various approaches
you can take to control the spread
of Japanese Knotweed and
primarily these involve spraying the
plant with herbicide that contains
glyphosate. Check the ingredients
on the bottle or ask for advice
at your nearest garden centre
or stockist. You can also cut the
plant back and a combination of
both measures can be even more
effective.
It is very important that you
do not mow or strim Japanese
Knotweed as this could cause
it to spread. Cutting with sharp
hooks, slashers or hand pulling
is recommended to avoid any
spreading.You should also avoid
chipping Japanese Knotweed
as mechanical chippers dont kill
the plant and if you spread the
chipped material on soil it could
regrow.
The persistence of Japanese
Knotweed rhizomes (underground
stems) makes the plant hard toeradicate. As a result, treating
Japanese Knotweed can take a
number of years, even though you
may think it looks like it has been
killed after the first treatment.
If Japanese Knotweed is
regularly pulled up or cut the plant
is weakened and over a number of
years will begin to die off. A good
way of disposing of the plant once
pulled or cut is to thoroughly burn
it on site in a controlled manner,
such as in a metal bin.
While you can dispose of
Japanese Knotw
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arrangement, it m
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Clothes reuse charity TRAID is offering
Waltham Forest residents a free home
collection service for their unwanted
clothes and shoes. The service can be
booked online, by phone or by email,
giving a hassle-free way to donate good
quality textiles and shoes to charity,
rather than sending them to landfill or
having to go to a charity shop. Collections
take place at agreed times so that
donations are not left outside where they
are vulnerable to theft or bad weather. A
scheduled pick up is also great news for
those who may find it difficult to carry
donations to a textile bank or charity
shop. All the charity asks is that people
using this service have a minimum
donation of at least one large bin liner
sized bag.
For more information visit www.traid.
org.uk/collections, phone 020 8733
2580 or email recycling@traid.org.uk.
In brief
A bee-autifulsightA wildflower meadow planted in Kitchener
Road Park, Walthamstow to help Britains
dwindling bee population, was in full
bloom last month. The 600 square
metre meadow, which was organised
by Waltham Forest Friends of the Earth(WFFoE), and funded through Waltham
Forest Councils Community Ward Forum
scheme, includes poppies, daisies,
borage, cornflowers and dill to provide
vital food for pollinating insects such as
bees and butterflies. The meadow is part
of WFFoEs Bee Cause campaign, which
seeks to reverse the decline in the UKs
bee populations. A second meadow was
planted at Lloyd Park, and is now also in
bloom. WFFoE Coordinator, Nat Harding,
said: Its so exciting to see the place
bursting with these beautiful wildflowers.
The area is absolutely brimming with
bees, and everyone who helped plant the
meadow should be proud.
For more information visit www.foe.
co.uk and search Bee Worlds. To findout more about joining Waltham
Forest Friends of the Earth email
foe.walthamforest@gmail.com.
Charity clothescollections
Although it may take years to totallyeradicate, there are a number of measures
that can be taken to reduce the spread ofJapanese Knotweed.
The wildflower meadow at Kitchener RoadPark, Walthamstow
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n Leytonstone to get another betting shop in spite of local opposition
n Council cant justify spending tens of thousands on fight it cannot win
A high stakes game
Despite Waltham Forest Council
refusing a Licensing Application,and despite a significant
amount of local opposition
from residents, businesses
and Councillors, Leytonstone
will have yet another new
betting shop after bookmakers
William Hill won an appeal at a
Magistrates Court.
The decision by Waltham Forest
Council to refuse an application for
another betting shop in Leytonstone
was made on Thursday 12
December 2013, when the
matter went through the CouncilsLicensing Sub-Committee.
The refusal took into account
letters of representation opposing
the application for the new betting
shop licence in Church Lane from
140 local residents. Many also
attended the hearing to voice their
concerns.
However, despite residents
convincing the Council of their
concerns, William Hill appealed the
matter to Magistrates and had the
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NarrowehousedemolishThe infamous Leyton prop
by the national press as
narrowest house has bee
to its original condition af
took action. The owner, M
Akhlaq, 53, of Zim Proper
High Road Leytonstone, c
garage/workshop at the s
Manor Road into a reside
without obtaining plannin
He was subsequently ord
the property to its origina
Waltham Forest Council a
Planning Inspectorate.
For more information
planning permission for
alterations to your prop
www.walthamforest.go
or phone 020 8496 3000
In brie
decision overturned and the licence
granted.
Waltham Forests Legal Team and
Counsel advised that the Council
would lose if it proceeded further.
At an estimated cost of around
40,000 or more, financially the
Council couldnt justify taking this
matter any further.
The Council knows from
experience that others have tried
and failed and unfortunately had to
accept that it had done everything
possible. It is disappointing for
Leytonstone and is not helpful in
Waltham Forests quest to make
the most of the boroughs towncentres and high streets.
Waltham Forest has been one of
the most vocal opponents of the
power of the betting industry in
opening new outlets where there
is already plenty of provision. The
clustering and general proliferation
of betting shops on the high street
can have a detrimental effect on
neighbourhoods and the residents
that live in those communities.
On this occasion the Council
William Hill will open a new branch in Church Lane,Leytonstone despite protests from the Council and residents
sought to use the powers it has
at its disposal via the Licensing
Committee, but in other instances
the Councils Planning Committee
has similarly fought applications
made by bookmakers.
Just as the Council lost out on
its licensing decision in this most
recent example, so earlier this year
the national Planning Inspectorate
overturned decisions made to
refuse permission for Paddy Power
to open two new betting shops in
the borough, allowing a change of
use and dismissing the Councils
arguments around associated crime
and the proliferation and clusteringof betting shops.
More infoThe Councils Creating a
better place to live campaign
is committed to doing more to
improve the boroughs streets, and
attract better shops and leisure
facilities. For more information visit
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/
betterplace
WalthamForest
LONDON
Chingford
Walthamstow
Leytonstone
Leyton
E4
FOR ME, ITS ABOUT SPACE TO BREATHEMore green space than any other borough north of the Thames
WALTHAM FOREST IS GREENLONDON
www.walthamforestlondon.co.uk
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LOCAL COUNCIL TAXSUPPORT SCHEME
CONSULTATIONHave your say on proposed changes to the
Local Council Tax Support schemeFrom Monday 11 August 2014 to Monday 20 October 20wed like to hear your thoughts on proposals to change how tcurrent Local Council Tax Support scheme works.
Why are these changes taking place?The funding the Council receives from Government to cover the cost of the Local Co
Tax Support scheme is decreasing. Between 1 April 2015 and 31 March 2017, the C
needs to reduce the cost of the scheme by nearly 4.5million. The Council can make
saving by reducing the amount of Council Tax support available and requiring all wor
age residents eligible to receive Council Tax Support to pay more of their Council Tax
Currently, working age residents receiving Council Tax support are required to pay at
15% of their Council Tax. Under the new scheme, the percentage to be paid will incr
There are two options for how the new scheme may look and how this increase cou
implemented.
To find out more and have your say, complete the survey online at
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/CTSconsultation
To request a printed copy of the survey, or if you have any queries, please cal
020 8496 3000
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Music takes over WalthamstownPopular four-day music festival returns to
Walthamstow in September
nStow Festival will include over 100 differentperformers
Preparations for the fourthannual Stow Festival
Walthamstows award-winning
community-led music festival
are well underway, with the
event set to return to E17 from
Thursday 11 to Sunday 14
September.
With more than 100 performers
taking part in 35 events, there is
sure to be something to suit all
musical tastes.
And while most summer festival-
goers have to contend with both
blazing sunshine and the traditional
festival mud bath, Stow Festival
visitors need do no more than find
their nearest participating venue,safe in the knowledge that they
can enjoy quality music in their
neighbourhoods, and with not a
chemical toilet in sight!
Stow Festival is a not-for-profit
organisation, managed by a
committee of five volunteers. The
committee works closely with
local partners such as musical
organisations, venues, businesses
and the Council.
Emma Betts, Co-Chair of Stow
Festival, told Waltham Forest News:
This years Stow Festival will be the
biggest and most varied we haveever put on. We have something for
everyone, from classical and electro
beats to rock and country, and
everything in between. It should be
a thoroughly enjoyable four days!
The festival begins with an
evening of musical comedy
featuring veteran writer and
comedian Barry Cryer. Barry, a
panellist on BBC Radio 4s Im
Sorry I Havent a Clue, will appear
at the Red Imp Comedy Club, at Ye
Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub
(Hoe Street, E17 4SA) on Thursday
11 September.
Other headliners include maverick
singer-songwriter John Otway, whowill perform at Ye Olde Rose and
Crown with local favourites Steve
White and the Protest Family on
Friday 12 September. Meanwhile,
The November Five and Thee
Faction will join forces with Northern
Soul night Walls of Heartache for a
floor-filling Saturday night Rock n
Soul Revue.
Two historically significant venues
are participating for the first time.
Vestry House Museum (Vestry
Road, E17 9NH) will host a musical
tribute to the fallen of the Great War
on Sunday 14 September, while theWilliam Morris Gallery (Forest Road,
E17 4PP) hosts electro collective
Innoversions for an evening of video
projections and electronic music on
Friday 12 September.
And, as with previous years, local
musicians and performers will be
well-represented. Earlier this year,
the committee encouraged local
bands, singers, musicians and DJs
to apply to play.
Stow Festival Co-Chair, Nick
Bason, said: We had a tremendous
response to our call for musicians,
with more than 150 people sending
us samples of their work.
The Buxton Experience whowon a schools battle of the bands
event, will perform at Walthamstow
Town Square (High Street, E17 7JN)
on Saturday 13 September. There
will also be a showcase of teenage
singer/songwriters at Arubar
Lounge (524 Forest Road, E17
4NB) on Friday 12 September.
Getting young people involved is
something thats very important to
us, and has been in the committees
constitution since the festival began.
I think its great to give younger
musicians the chance to perform
to a crowd, which is perhaps
something that theyve not done
before.
Nick added: Lots of people
have been telling us that theyre
really looking forward to this years
event. Many people have said they
first heard a favourite band at Stow
Festival, and its great to think that
people could discover somethingnew right here in our home
borough.
The organisers are also on the
lookout for potential volunteers.
Nick said: We are looking for local
people to lend a hand. This could
be anything from taking tickets
and directing people to helping
set up equipment. We will provide
training and a festival t-shirt for
all volunteers. And of course we
will try to make sure they see the
gigs they want to when theyre not
volunteering!
To help visitors plan which gigs
they want to see, 5,000 copies
of the Stow Festival programmewill be available to pick up from
participating venues around
Walthamstow from today (Monday
25 August). You can also see the
full schedule on the festival website,
or download the new Smartphone
app.
www.walthamforest.gov.u
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Community
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Walthamstows past, wh
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the site of the former AEBlackhorse Lane, where
in 1914. One of only fou
B-type London buses, No
restored as part of Londo
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commemorations. During
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their civilian drivers and
were taken to the Weste
buses were used to tran
as ambulances and even
carrier pigeons. In Septe
will be given a war-time
painting it khaki and boa
windows. It will then tou
of Northern France and B
commemorate the sacrifi
so many, including transduring the war.
For more information
www.ltmuseum.co.uk.
In brie
The Drink, whose music is influenced by American, English and Irish folk songs,will perform at Stow Festival on Friday 12 September. Photo by Michael Wood
More infoFor more information visit
www.stowfestival.com,
www.facebook.com/
TheStowFestivalor follow on
Twitter @TheStowFestival.
Growing goldLast month Walthamstow
Residents Association (W
preparations for a judges
of the annual London in B
The judge, Mark Jones, e
presentation which highli
round work WVRA Bloom
does to keep the area loo
before taking a two-hour
the neighbourhood. Since
the competition in 2009,
scooped many awards, a
Londons Best Village in 2
Bloom Committee is hop
a Gold award again in Se
WVRA were also finalists
Horticultural Societys Bri
competition in 2010 and
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walthamstowvillage.ne
on 07814 042 499 or em
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Sports andfitness
Womens MorrisDancing for Beginners
Wednesday 3 September, 810pmSt Gabriels Family Centre, Havant Road,
E17 3JF
Blackhorse and Standard Womens Morris
Dancers invite you to join our beginners
evening. A fun and friendly way of keeping
fit while learning traditional English Morris
Dancing. No experience necessary, just
come along and have a go. Musicians (male
or female) also welcome. First term free
to new members. For more information
phone 020 8527 2926 or visit www.
blackhorseandstandard.org.uk
Yoga for Pregnancyand BirthMondays, 6.458.15pm
Quaker Meeting House, Bush Road,
E11 3AU
Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9.3011am
29 Forest View Road, E17 4EJ
For more information visit www.
arlenedunkley-wood.co.uk, email info@
arlenedunkley-wood.co.uk or phone
07976 903 003.
Lea Valley FriendsWalking GroupSaturdays and Sundays
Join this friendly group for one of our many
short walks every Saturday or Sunday.
You can also find out about our other
activities. For more information, or to
request a free programme of events,
visit www.leavalleyfriends.org.uk, email
lvfwalkers2001@hotmail.com or phone020 8529 1602.
Mixed Ability Yoga Beginners WelcomeWednesdays, 7.309.30pm and
Thursdays, 7.309.30pm
Friends Meeting House, Bush Road,
E11 3AU
Fridays, 78.30pm and 8.4010.10pm
Mondays, 13pm
Peterhouse Centre, Forest Rise, E17 3PW
Down-to-earth Hatha Yoga. Help for
anxiety and depression as well as physical
problems. Sleep better, feel better. Fully
qualified teacher since 1984 (British Wheel
of Yoga). 8 for 90 minute classes and
8.50 for two hours. For more information
phone Kay on 020 8554 7168 or email
kay_russell_yoga@hotmail.com
Low Cost Yoga FlowClassEvery Wednesday, 11am12pm
Leyton Yoga, 691 High Road Leyton,
E10 6RA
A slow-flowing, dynamic practice uniting
physical exercises (asana) and breath
(pranayama), leading to deep relaxation.
Open to all levels, these classes will safely
challenge and deepen your practice,
encouraging you to feel more open, aware
and alive both on and off the mat. All classes
are drop-in, with no need to pre-book. Cash
only, 6 per session. For more information
email Liz at leytonyoga@gmail.com or
visit www.leytonyoga.com.
Pregnancy Yoga ClassEvery Sunday, 9am10am
Leyton Yoga, 691 High Road Leyton,
E10 6RAPrepare for birth and motherhood in this
gently flowing pre-natal class, focused on
the breath. Open to women of all levels
of experience in their second and third
trimester. All classes are drop-in, with
no need to pre-book. Cash only, 10 per
session. For more information email Liz
at leytonyoga@gmail.com or visit www.
leytonyoga.com.
Weekend Yoga FlowEvery Saturday and Sunday, 10.30am
12pm
Leyton Yoga, 691 High Road Leyton,
E10 6RA
Dynamic yoga classes uniting physical
exercises (asana) and breath (pranayama),
leading to deep relaxation. Open to alllevels, these classes will safely challenge
and deepen your practice, encouraging
you to feel more open, aware and alive
both on and off the mat. All classes are
drop-in, with no need to pre-book. Cash
only, 12 per session or 90 for a ten class
pass. For more information email Liz at
leytonyoga@gmail.com or visit www.
leytonyoga.com.
Learn Belly DancingEvery Tuesday, 78pm
The Asian Centre, Orford Road, E17 9LN
A great way to help you stay in shape and
allow you to express your own personal
creativity, enjoyed by many people around
the world and for all ages. Enjoy an hour-
long lesson for 5.For more informationphone Sarah on 07735 345 635.
Free Karate Classesfor AllClasses available seven days a week
Waltham Forest Pool and Track, Larkswood
Leisure Centre, The Peter May Sports Centre
and Wanstead Leisure Centre
Join us for a free trial karate class at one of
the leisure centres listed above. For more
information visit www.Karate-London.
co.uk or phone 01992 768 664.
Zumba Fitness withChloeTuesdays, 7pm
Walthamstow School for Girls, Church Hill,
E17 9RZ
Wear low tread supportive trainers and
bring a bottle of water to enjoy this
exhilarating dance fitness class in a low
pressure atmosphere! 5 drop in, discounts
available for advance payment. For more
information phone Chloe on 07903 629
636, email chloe@dancechloe.com or
visit www.DanceChloe.com.
Circuit Training withChloeThursdays, 7pm
St Gabriels Family Centre, Havant Road,
E17 3JF
A high impact exercise class for men and
women who want to improve strength and
stamina. Aiding weight loss and muscle tone
in a friendly environment with variations for
all levels. 6 drop in, discounts available for
advance payment. For more information
phone Chloe on 07903 629 636, email
chloe@dancechloe.com or visit www.
DanceChloe.com.
Free Tai Chi forWomenFridays from 19 September,
1011.30am
Aveling Centre Community Room, Lloyd
Park, Forest Road, E17 5EH
Six free tai chi sessions for Asian and
Muslim women. Sessions take place
indoors with a female teacher. Gentle
movements to improve your fitness and
calm your mind. Enjoy exercising with other
women from your community. All abilities
welcome. Free childcare available (places
limited, 20 deposit required).To find out
more, or to book a place, email info@
daolu.co.uk or phone 07713 152 999.
Blindfold RunSunday 2 November, 10am
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20 2ST
Join the UKs first ever Blindfolded 10km
run, coming to Londons Queen Elizabeth
Park. One things for sure youve never
run like this before. This unique event
works with runners working in pairs. One
person is blindfolded and tethered to a
sighted runner, who narrates the twists
and turns of the track to make it round
the 10k course. We also offer a 5k route.
Registration is open now. Please book
early to avoid disappointment. For more
information visit www.rlsb.org.uk.
Chi Kung TasterSessionSunday 31 August, 56pm
St Saviours Hall, Verulam Avenue, E17 8ER
Chi Kung (also known as Qigong or Chi
Gung) is the practice of aligning body,
breath and mind for health, meditation
and martial arts training. Come along and
pay 3 for this taster session. For more
information phone 07905 502 183,
email heikeck@hotmail.com or visit
www.heikechikung.co.uk.
National ParalympicDaySaturday 30 August
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20 2ST
Cheer on Paralympics GB medallists asthey take to the water at the iconic London
Aquatics Centre for the first international
swimming competition in the venue since
the London 2012 Paral ympic Games. Youll
also have the chance to watch athletes
compete in boccia, goalball and wheelchair
basketball and even get the chance to
meet the stars of London 2012. Tickets
cost just 5 per person. Plenty of free,
family activities including the chance to try
wheelchair basketball, inclusive cycling,
tennis and boccia. The Mayor of Londons
Liberty Festival which also showcase the
best deaf and disabled artists.Visit www.
queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk.
Clubs andcommunity
Active Birth CourseSaturday 30 and Sunday 31 August,
10am4pm and 10am1pm29 Forest View Road, E17 4EJ
Prepare for your babys birth. We will be
exploring the birth process and looking
at ways you can help your partner. Work
out crucial tips to communicate with your
caregivers to support smooth and gentle
labour. Meet local couples and build
friendships. On the second day, wise
woman day, we will address the topic
of intervention and how to bring Active
Birth principles into the birthing space,
even when everything doesnt go quite to
plan. Maximum of four couples, cost is
200. Private sessions are also available.
For more information visit www.
arlenedunkley-wood.co.uk or email
info@arlenedunkley-wood.co.uk.
MindfulnessMeditation CourseBegins Friday 12 September, 6.308pm
The Health Works, 111a Hoe Street,
E17 4RX
Do you feel stressed and anxious or
irritable? Do you find it difficult to switch
off? Do you have trouble sleeping? Do
you struggle with difficult emotions? Do
you suffer with depression/anxiety? If
the answer to any of the above is yes,
then Mindfulness Meditation can help you
in changing that. This six week course
costs 150. Spaces are limited, so please
book early to avoid disappointment. For
more information, or to book, phone
Catherine on 07535 477 191, phone
Healthworks on 020 8503 7794 or
email info@catherineayensu-cbt.co.uk.
Table Top SaleSaturday 13 September, 11am4pm
807 High Road Leyton, E10 7AA
Infinite Oasis Care is hosting a table top
sale with lots of stalls, selling vintage and
new clothing etc. There is also a BBQ
specialising in Jerk Chicken!
Mindfulness-BasedStress ReductionCourseMondays from 29 September,
6.309pmUnited Reformed Church, 58 Orford Road,
E17 9QU
Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction
(MBSR) is a well-researched course
that incorporates techniques such as
meditation, gentle yoga and mind-body
exercises to help you cope with stress.
It gives you a greater clarity on what is
happening in your life, improving problem-
solving and boosting concentration.
For more information email info@
holisticeducation.co.uk, or to book visit
www.holisticeducation.co.uk/mbsr.
Talking ShoSaturdays, 9am
Lloyd Park caf, Fore
Weekly meeting to di
local issues with othe
coffee. A bit like LBC
Time, but in real life!
just turn up. Entry i
information Tweet @
Open HousSaturday 20 and Su
11am3pm
Leyton Sports Ground
Grounds, Crawley Ro
An opportunity to visi
of Essex County Crick
and to learn its vital c
current sports provid
introduce their partic
baseball, boxing, rolle
dancing, karate, mar
more. For more info
Doreen Harding on
email damedoreen@
AffordablePsychotherEnglish andAppointments avail
Friday, 9am to 8pm
Near Blackhorse Roa
Short and long term
individuals and coupl
fees, meaning that ev
psychotherapy. Conc
unwaged and retired
information phone V
588, email vb.psych
or visit www.valeria
Family HistTuesday 9 Septemb
Spruce Hills Baptist CBrookscroft Road, E1
The women I have m
how everyones life e
recorded. Richard Se
of births, marriages a
will tell us about his f
some of the amusing
has experienced over
information phone
020 8530 4755, em
waitrose.com or vis
Womens CMorningThursday 28 August
Active Change Found
Road, E10 7EA
All women are welco
morning, which is a g
meet new people and
in a friendly environm
we will be talking abo
marriage. For more
020 8279 1258.
Summer FeGrand RafflSaturday 6 Septem
Albany Nursing Home
E10 7EL
Activities and stalls in
BBQ, cake sale, gam
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lots more. Entry is free and all donations
go to our Nursing Home residents fund.
Everyone welcome!
Free English ClassesMondays and Thursdays, 9.3011am
Christ Church, Francis Road, E10 6PL
Want to improve your English conversation?
Then join us on Mondays and Thursdays,starting from Monday 15 September. All
learning materials are provided; just bring
a pen and notebook. New students should
register from 9.15am. Sorry, no crche
facilities available.For more information
phone 020 8925 2728.
Countryside LiveSaturday 27 and Sunday 28 September,
10am5pm
Walthamstow Marshes, Lea Bridge Road,
E10 7QL
This family-friendly event, bringing the
countryside into London, has something
for all ages. The weekend is packed full of
displays, falconry, sheep dogs and ferret
racing and the infamous dancing sheep
show. Theres also a range of traditional
countryside activities to try including willow
weaving, corn dolly making, wood turning
and apple pressing and demonstrations by
blacksmiths. There are animals galore too,
from farm animals to rabbits and tortoises
and bats and otters. Entry costs 5 per
day or 7 for a two day pass. Children go
free. For more information visit www.
visitleevalley.org.uk
Super SeptemberStreet PartySaturday 6 September, 26pm
Cairo Road, E17 3BB
Get to know your neighbours and have
a great time at the EMQ Residents
Associations September Street Partyin Cairo Road (off Church Hill). Theres
something for everyone, especially the
children, from bouncy castles to a visiting
fire engine, a mighty bake off to tug o war,
live music, delicious food, raffles and much,
much more. All welcome at this fun-filled
afternoon in the heart of your community!
For more information please email wood.
gloria@gmail.com.
Beginners ComputerCourses for over FiftiesStarting September
A ten-week beginners computer course,
covering all aspects of getting started with
using a computer, the internet, email and
basic word processing. Group courses cost
39.90. Alternatively if you have a computer
and internet connection at home, one-to-one
courses cost 99. Places are limited and
allocated on a first-come, first served basis.
For further information, please phone
Age UK Waltham Forest on 020 8558
5512.
Chingford Wine Circleand Social MeetingSecond Friday of every month, 7.45pm
Chingford Mount Baptist Church, Old Church
Road, E4 8AT
We meet every second Friday of the month
and have speakers, themed evenings etc.
The average age of members is 60+. Our
title is a misfit really as wine discussion has
been lost in the mist of time and it generally
is used really for older people to meet new
friends etc. For more information phone
Brian Nightingale on 020 8529 5015.
Acupuncture
AwarenessAcupuncture has been used in the Eastfor over 2000 years to treat a wide range
of physical and emotional problems. It is a
holistic therapy which aims to help the body
to regain balance in the fight against illness.
In the West it has continued to grow in
popularity and acceptance as an alternative
or complement to conventional treatments. If
you would like to find out how Acupuncture
could help you, we are offering free
consultations at our Clinic in Leytonstone.
Our therapists include fully qualified
members of the British Acupuncture Council.
To book a free consultation phone 07943
672 696 or email on bushwoodacu@aol.
com.
Table Top SaleSaturday 30 August, 10am3pmLeytonstone High Road Methodist Church,
E11 3DA
The table top sale will take place in the car
park, weather permitting. In case of bad
weather the sale will take place in Lister
Hall. Featuring nearly new goods, household
goods, books, CDs, DVDs, toys, refreshments
and much more. Tables available at 6 per
table. For more information phone 020
8539 7487.
Miniature Steam andElectric Train RidesEvery Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday
until 5 October, 25.30pm
Ridgeway Park, Peel Close, E4 6XU
Miniature steam and electric train ridesat Ridgeway Park Chingford are great fun
for children and adults alike. During the
school summer holidays, train rides are
also available on Wednesday afternoons
from 14pm. Train rides are available at
60p or 1.20 depending on the train track
in use. Kids under three go free with an
adult. For more information visit www.
chingford-model-engineering.com or
email chairman@chingford-model-
engineering.com.
Cultureand crafts
Sing at The WarrantOfficerMondays, 7.309pm
The Warrant Officer, 318 Higham Hill Road,
E17 5RG
Join our fast-growing community choir at
The Warrant Officer pub. Absolutely no
auditions, all abilities welcome. Raise your
voice and lift your spirits as part of an adult
choir where you call the tunes. Inclusive,
informal and fun. 6 per session.
For more information email
singattheWO@gmail.com, phone Laura
on 07813 686 980 or just come along.
Learn MandarinMonday to Sunday, 9am to 8.30pm
LCB Education Centre, Suite 12 Gateland
Business Centre, 210 Church Road,
E10 7JG
Develop your Mandarin language and
cultural skills. Discover the fun steps to
speaking, reading, writing and thinking
in a new language. A range of courses,
including: beginners, intermediate and
advanced conversational Mandarin, Chinese
calligraphy, business Chinese and Mandarin
for kids. For more info please phone Mr
Jianhui Cai on 07412 485 813 or email
crossculturebilingualeducation@yahoo.
co.uk.
Jewellery MakingWorkshopsWednesdays and Saturdays
124 Farnan Avenue, Walthamstow
E17 4NH
Enjoy our holiday workshops for adults and
children aged 12 and over. Learn to make
jewellery and ornaments including a beach
bling charm bracelet, suncatcher, wirecrochet necklace and more. No experience
necessary. Classes last two and a half hours.
Adults 20, children 15. Classes are small
and friendly, booking is essential. For more
information visit www.beyondbeading.
co.uk or phone Birgit on 07910 251 629.
North by NorthwestOpen Air ScreeningFriday 5 September, 7pm for 8pm start
WaterWorks Centre Nature Reserve,
Lammas Road, E10 7QB
Part of Hitchcocks East End season. This
outdoor showing of North by Northwest,
features one of cinemas most iconic action
sequences. This classic thriller stars Cary
Grant as an advertising executive who finds
himself swept up in a terrifying chase acrossAmerica. Waltham Forest residents can
purchase reduced-price tickets by phone
(020 7638 8891) or in person with proof
of address. Limited tickets are available
on the door, first come first served. This is
an outdoor screening and seating will not
be provided so we recommend you bring
cushions, blankets and warm clothing.
Refreshments will be on sale. Entry costs
12 or 8.50 for Waltham Forest residents,
plus booking fee. To buy tickets phone 020
7638 8891 or visit www.barbican.org.uk
and search Hitchcock.
Strung Out ViolinGroups for AdultsRecruiting now for September
The Quaker Meeting House, 1a Jewel Road,
E17 4QU
Strung Out is a fun violin group for adult
enthusiasts of all levels, led by a professional
musician. All styles of music welcomed
from classical to traditional. Classes are
limited, so please book in advance. If you
are interested in a day class, please enquire.
Evening classes for absolute beginners,
improvers, easy and intermediates.
Recruiting now for September. For more
information, and to reserve a place, email
strungout@shapeshifter-productions.
com, phone 020 7018 2927 or visit
www.shapeshifter-productions.com.
Five String BanjoClasses for AdultsMondays, 6.30pm and 7.30pm and
Wednesdays, 7.30pm
Studio Office, Quaker Meeting House,
1a Jewel Road, E17 4QU
Recruiting now for new classes starting
Monday 8 September. Improvers can
join the Monday 6.30pm class, while
intermediates can join the Monday 7.30pm
or Wednesday class. Dick Smith teaches
five-string Banjo classes in three finger
bluegrass style picking. Start from scratch
or brush up your banjo skills in a relaxed
and fun environment. Private lessons are
also available. 10 per class when paying
by the term in advance, 12.50 per class
when paying by the term on the first day of
class or 15 per class otherwise.For more
information phone 07745 052 525, visit
www.banjosmith.co.uk or email
info.banjosmith@gmail.com
Ukulele Classes foradults
Wednesdays, 7.30pm and Saturdays,10.30am and 11.30am
Studio Office, Quaker Meeting House,
1a Jewel Road, E17 4QU
Recruiting now for classes starting Saturday
6 September. Learn the ukulele or improve
your skills with an experienced, professional
musician in a fun and relaxed environment.
Instruments not provided. 8 per class when
paying by the term in advance, 10 per
class when paying by the term on the first
day of class or 12.50 per class otherwise.
For more information phone 07745 052
525, visit www.banjosmith.co.uk or
email info.banjosmith@gmail.com
Children andyoung people
London CountySaturday YouthFootball LeagueBy the end of August
Local youth and under 21s Football Clubs
that wish to enter their teams in the London
County Saturday Youth Football League
(LCSYFL) are being encoura
so by the end of this month
information email lcsyfl@
before September.
E17 Junior GuSaturdays, times vary
Hornbeam Centre, 458 Hoe
Guitar playing fun for childrabilities. Ages 7 and upwar
a taster session, then 48 f
of six lessons 30 minutes e
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n Waltham Forest students collect their A-level, BTEC and GCSE results
n Good grades pave the way for sixth form, college and university places
Shrieks, tears and laughter
were the order of the day on
Thursday 14 and Thursday
21 August, when students
discovered whether their hard
work had led to the A-level and
GCSE results they needed.
Sarah Abu-Amero, Ray Sims, Ella McDonald, Laura Bowles, Varsiha
Sothilingham, Ciara Bridget Amas and Mia Johnson-Hall jump for joy at
their GCSE results at Walthamstow School for Girls
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With university and sixth form
places hanging in the balance,
for most students opening their
results envelope was a daunting
experience that could potentially
open up a world of opportunity and
pave the way to their dream career.
Some were joined by their
parents, while others huddled with
their friends urging each other to
do the dreaded envelope opening
first.
On both days, teaching staff
were on hand to help the students
celebrate and, where necessary,
make important calls to universities
and UCAS the body through
which students apply for university
places to help them secure
places if their results were better or
worse than predicted.
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Waltham ForestSports Awards 2014
The annual Waltham Forest Sports Awardsevening will be held in November at
Walthamstow Assembly Hall.
The awards recognise individuals, teams and
sports clubs that have made an outstanding
contribution to sport and physical activity in
Waltham Forest. Nominees must live, attend a
school or represent a club in Waltham Forest.
Join us in celebrating this wealth of local talent
by nominating!
The Categories are:
Club of The Year
Coach of the Year
Junior Team of the Year U11
Junior Team of the Year U18
Outstanding Individual Contribution
London Youth Games 2014
Volunteer of the Year
Young Sports Leader/Volunteer ofthe Year U16
Adult Team of the Year
Inclusive Sports Award
Physical Activity and Health Proje
Award
Sports Person of the Year U16
Outstanding Services to Sport
Sports Person of the Year
Outstanding Team Contribution
London Youth Games 2014
For information and how to nominate, go to
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/sportsawards
The nomination deadline is Friday 12th
September 2014.
If you have any queries please contact the Sp
and Leisure Team on 020 8496 3694or emaisports.dev@walthamforest.gov.uk
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Highways
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM
FOREST
ESSENTIAL USER PERMIT
HOLDER EXCLUSION ZONES AND
RETROSPECTIVE OFF-STREET PARKING
PROVISION FOR ESSENTIAL USER
PERMIT HOLDERS
The Waltham Forest (Parking Places)
(Amendment No. *) Order 2014
The Waltham Forest (Free Parking
Places) (Short Stay) (Amendment No. *)
Order 2014
The Waltham Forest (Cashless Parking
Places) (Amendment No. *) Order 2014
The Waltham Forest (Off-Street Parking
Places) (Amendment No. *) Order 2014
(T13 2014)
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat the
Council of the London Borough of Waltham
Forest (therein after called the Council)
proposes to make the above-mentioned
Orders under sections 32, 35, 45, 46, 49
and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to
the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as
amended.
2. The general effect of the Orders would
be to exclude Council workers (either
16 Public notices
Planning
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM
FOREST
TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING
(DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
PROCEDURE) (ENGLAND)ORDER 2010 NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE
13
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following
application for planning permission has
been made to the Council for which
additional publicity is required.
APPL.NO 2014/1570
APPLICANT Mr Simcha Green
ADDRESS 859 859A Lea Bridge,
Road
Walthamstow, London, E17 9DS
PROPOSAL Demolition of existing building
and construction of five storey building to
form 22 self contained flats (6 x 1 bed, 8 x
2 bed,6 x 3 bed, 2 x 4 bed). Provision of 12
Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM
FORESTDESIGNATION OF AN AREA FOR
SELECTIVE LICENSING
Section 80, Housing Act 2004
Notice is hereby given that the London
Borough of Waltham Forest in exercise
of its powers under section 80 of the
Housing Act 2004 (the Act) has on the
24th day of June 2014 designated for
selective licensing the area of the London
Borough of Waltham Forest as delineated
and edged red on the Map at Annex A.
The designation shall be known as the
London Borough of Waltham Forest
Designation of an Area for Selective
Licensing 2014. The designation applies
to any privately rented property subject to
any statutory exceptions set out below.
The designation falls within a description
of designations for which the Secretary of
State has issued a General Approval under
section 82 of Housing Act 2004: Licensing
of Houses in Multiple Occupation and
Selective Licensing of Other Residential
Accommodati on (England ) General
Approval 2010 dated 30th March 2010.
Therefore the designation need not be
confirmed and will come into force on 1st
April 2015 and unless pre viously re voked,
this designation shall cease to have effect
on 31st March 2020.
This designation applies to any house
which is let or occupied under a tenancy
or licence within the area shown at Annex
A unless:
1. The house is a house in multiple
occupation and is required to be
licensed under Part 2 of the Act; or
2. The house is subject to a temporary
exemption under section 86 of the Act;
or
3. The house is subject to an Interim
or Final Management Order under
Chapter 1 or 2 of Part 4 of the Act;4. The tenancy or licence of the house
has been granted by a body which is
registered as a social landlord under
Part 1 of the Housing Act 1996;
5. The house is occupied under a tenancy
or licence which is exempt under the
Act or the o ccupation i s of a buil ding
or part of a building so exempt as
defined in The Selective Licensing
of Houses (Specified Exemptions)
(England) Order 2006 SI 370/2006
Upon the Designation coming into force on
1st April 2015 any person who operates
a licensable property without a licence
shall be guilty of an offence under Section
95(1) of the Act, and shall be liable to
prosecution and upon summary conviction
liable to a fine not exceeding 20,000.
A person who breaches a condition o f a
licence is liable to prosecution and upon
summary conviction liable to a fine not
exceeding 5,000.
If you are a landlord, managing agent,
or a tenant, and wish to inspect this
designation, apply for a licence or require
further information, this is available from:
The Private Sector Housing Team
Waltham Forest Town Hall
Sycamore House
Forest Road London E17 4JF
Telephone 020 8496 3000 or e-mail
selective.licensing@walthamforest.
gov.uk
Annex A
THE MARRIAGES AND CIVIL
PARTNERSHIPS (APPROVED PREMISES)
REGULATIONS 2005
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PREMISES
TO BE APPROVED AS A VENUE
FOR CIVIL MARRIAGES AND CIVIL
PARTNERSHIPS
I Anna Mason of Vestry House Museum,
Vestry Road, Walthamstow, London E179NH
HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that I have made
application to the Council of the London
Borough of Waltham Forest under the
provisions of the Marriages and Civil
Partnerships (Approved Premises)
Regulations 2005 for the premises known
as Vestry House Museumto be approved
for the solemnization of marriages in
pursuance of Section 26(1)(bb) of the
Marriage Act 1949 and the registration of
civil partnerships in pursuance of section
6(3A)(a) of the Civil Partnership Act 2004.
1. The Marriages and Civil Partnerships
(Approved Premises) Regulations 2005
state that premises can be approved by the
Council if, in their opinion, and amongst
other things:
i) They are seemly, dignified and regularly
available for civil marriages and civil
partnerships;
ii) They have adequate fire precautions
and other appropriate safety precautions;
and,
iii) They are not used solely or mainly
for religious purposes and have no recent
or continuing use for religious purposes,
which is incompatible with the use of the
premises as a venue for civil marriages and
civil partnerships.
2. Full details of the conditions and a
copy of the Application and plan of the
premises may be inspected at the offices of
the Superintendent Registrar, at 106 Grove
Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4BY
during normal office hours.
3. Any person wishing to object to thegrant of approval may do so by giving notice
in writing, with reasons for the objection to
the Superintendent Registrar at 106 Grove
Road, Walthamstow, London E17 4BY and
which must be received within twenty one
days of the date of this publication.
car parking spaces at basement level.
The application is open to inspection by the
Public at the offices of the Development
Management,
Sycamore House, Town Hall Complex,
Forest Road, London E17 4JF between the
hours of 9.00a.m.
5.00p.m. Monday to Friday. Any
representations relating to the application
should be made in writing to thePlanning Division within 21 days of the date
of this Notice.
Dated this day 25th August 2014
David Scourfield Head of
Development Management on Behalf
of London Borough of Waltham Forest
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM
FOREST
PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND
CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990
SECTION 67
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following
application for a building within a
Conservation Area has been made to this
Authority.
APPL.NO 2014/1666
APPLICANTMr Vincent Barlett
ADDRESS Buxton House, Buxton Drive,
Leytonstone, E11 1PH
PROPOSAL Installation of vehicular/
pedestrian gate to main entrance and
pedestrian gate to rear entrance.
The application is open to inspection by the
Public at the offices of the Development
Management, Sycamore House, Town Hall
Complex, Forest Road, London E17 4JF
between the hours of 9.00a.m. 5.00p.m.
Monday to Friday. Any representations
relating to the application should be made
in writing to the Planning Division within 21
days of the date of this Notice.
Dated 25th August 2014
David Scourfield Head of Development
Management on Behalf of London
Borough of Waltham Forest
employed or contract
user permit holders (e
category ESC-C from
euph vehicles in vario
situated in an exclusi
Council operated car-
proximity of Council o
controlled parking zon
3. Euph vehicles me
2 above will not be peoff-street car parks a
pay by phone (free of
holders only (during
free short stay parki
the designated free p
of control) located in
road listed on a regist
Council (the exclusio
4. Existing euph wil
and new essential us
informed during the a
the current list of road
exclusion zones.
5. Advisory signs w
parking places locate
or parts of road within
6. The Councils Ch
or its authorised agen
writing served on the
essential users perm
of the above restrictio
7. The Council will
retrospective modific
street traffic Order wh
parking provision for c
ES-X, ES-H, ES-
in designated parking
duty (this will bring th
arrangements which
off-street car-parks fo
euph).
8. The Council prop
its existing category o
holders. These permi
specific criteria as sta
application for such p
9. A copy of the Ordstatement of reasons
the Orders can be ins
office hours can be in
office hours on Mond
until a period of 21 da
which this Notice is p
Information Desk, Tow
Walthamstow, E17; a
Desk, The London Bo
Forest, Low Hall, Arga
E10 7AS.
10. Any person desir
proposed Orders or to
representation should
in writing of either the
grounds thereof or of
Traffic Orders, Engine
Argall Avenue, Londo
reference (T13), by th
21 days from the date
is published. All objec
grounds on which the
Dated: 25th August
Mr. K. Valavan, Hea
Infrastructure, Pub
Argall Avenue, Lon
LONDON BOROUGH
FOREST
TOWN AND COUNTR
1990
THE COUNCIL OF TH
BOROUGH OF WALT
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www.walthamforest.gov.u
Issue 121 I25 August 2014
gives notice that it has made an order
under section 247 of the above Act entitled
the London Borough of Waltham Forest
(Stopping Up of Highways) (No. 4) Order
2014 to authorise the stopping up of the
following areas of public highway showed
hatched red on the plan attached to the
order:
(a) The area of public highway known as
Forest Road, E17 (part of) and is formedof one rectangular shaped area measuring
a distance of 4.5 metres and a width of 3
metres. The area is adjacent to 287 Forest
Road, E17 6HD
THE ORDER IS MADE, to enable the
development described in the Schedule to
this notice to be carried out in accordance
with the planning permission granted to Dr
Jaswant Singh by the Council of the London
Borough of Waltham Forest on 27 October
2008 under reference 2008/1543.
COPIES OF THE ORDER AND THE
RELEVANT PLANS MAY BE INSPECTED
during normal office hours at (a) The
Information Desk, Town Hall, Forest Road,
Walthamstow, E17; and (b) Low Hall, Argall
Avenue, London, E10 7AS free of charge.
ANY PERSONaggrieved by the Order and
desiring to question the validity thereof,
or of any provision contained therein, on
the ground that it is not within the powers
of the above Act or that any requirement
of that Act or of any regulation made
thereunder has not been complied with in
relation to the Order may, within 6 weeks
ie. by 22 September 2014, apply to the
High Court for the suspension or quashing
of the Order or of any provision contained
therein.
Dated: 25 August 2014
MR. K. VALAVAN, Head of Highways
and Infrastructure, Low Hall, Argall
Avenue, London, E10 7AS
THE SCHEDULE
Erection of 2 storey building comprising
ground floor shop and 1x1 bed self-
containment over
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM
FOREST
PROPOSED WAITING AND LOADING,
PARKING AMENDMENTS AND
PROHIBITION OF STOPPING OUSTIDE
SCHOOL
The Waltham Forest (Waiting and
Loading Restriction) (Amendment No.
*) Order 2014
The Waltham Forest (Leyton South
CPZ) (Parking Places) (Amendment No.
2) Order 2014
The Waltham Forest (North Chingford
CPZ) (Parking Places) (Amendment No.
1) Order 2014
The Waltham Forest (Queens Road/
Boundary Road CPZ) (Parking Places)
(Amendment No. 1) Order 2014
The Waltham Forest (Leytonstone East
CPZ) (Amendment No. *) Order 2014
The Waltham Forest (Prohibition
of Stopping Outside Schools)
(Amendment No. *) Traffic Order 2014
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1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
Council of the London Borough of Waltham
Forest propose to make the above-
mentioned Orders under sections 6, 45,
46, 49 and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule
9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984,
as amended.
2. The general effect of the Orders would
be to:
(a) introduce double yellow line at any
time waiting restrictions in the roads and
lengths of road specified in Schedule 1 of
this Notice;
(b) extend the existing double yellow line
at any time waiting restrictions in the
roads and lengths of road specified in
Schedule 2 of this Notice;
(c) reduce the existing double yellow lineat any time waiting restrictions in the
roads and lengths of road specified in
Schedule 3 of this Notice
(d) convert existing single yellow line
waiting restrictions to double yellow line at
any time waiting restrictions in the roads
and lengths of road specified in Schedule 4
of this Notice;
(e) extend the existing single yellow line
waiting restrictions in the roads and lengths
of road specified in Schedule 5 of this
Notice;
(f) convert existing single yellow line
waiting restrictions to permit parking
space outside No. 42 Bushwood, No. 63
Devonshire Road E17and opposite Nos.
26 and 28 Stanmore Road E11;
(g) convert existing permit parking place
on the south-east side of Westdown Road
E15between the common boundaries
of Nos. 14 and 16 and Nos. 22 and 24
Westdown Road to double yellow line at
any time waiting restrictions;
(h) create new School Keep Clear
markings in Dawlish Road E10between
and opposite Nos. 16 and 36 Dawlish Road
operating between the hours of 8 a.m. and
9.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Mondays to Fridays inclusive; and
(i) make minor corrections to existing
order definitions for a parking place
outside No. 24 Stanley Road and at any
time waiting restrictions outside No.
65 Dale View Avenue and Higham Hill
Road opposite St. Andrews Road so that
it accurately reflect markings already
on-street (there will be no changes to waythese restrictions currently operate).
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