News on Coppermill Proposals

Thank you to everyone who took part in the Coppermill consultation over the summer. We have been busy analysing the feedback received during the consultation and investigating some of the ideas, suggestions and comments made by those who took part. A scheme update letter will be sent to all properties within the scheme boundary in January 2020 which will include a summary of the consultation feedback received, an outline of the proposals that we intend to take forward, and the next steps for the project. If you have any specific questions about the scheme please email us at enjoy@walthamforest.gov.uk

Exhibition ‘Mexico’ by Whitefield Academy Trust Date: Fri 20 December, 2019 All Day

Location: The Mill @ Coppermill Lane, 7-11 Coppermill Lane, Walthamstow, E17 7HA

An explosion of colour from pupils at the Whitefield Academy Trust with their new exhibition “Mexico!” featuring works created while studying all aspects of Mexican culture.

Students from Whitefields have exhibited regularly at The Mill for the last few years, and their colourful and energetic work always brightens up the Living Room. We’re delighted to welcome them back.

Please do come along to enjoy an exhibition which will brighten up your day during the last month of 2019 and first two months of 2020.

The exhibition can be viewed from Tuesday 10 December 2019 to Friday 7 February 2020 – on:

· Tuesdays to Fridays from 9.30am to 6pm

· Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-2pm

But – with apologies, please note, the following date you will not be able to view the exhibition

· Sat 21 Dec 2019 to Fri 3 Jan 2020 – The Mill will be closed for the Christmas/New Year break.

Price: Free

Organiser's website: themille17.org

Contact Phone number: 020 8521 3211

Contact Email: artworks@themille17.org

Storytelling and Festive Trail with Santa Claus

Dates: 7th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th December 10am, 12pm, 2pm

Location: Walthamstow Wetlands, 2 Forest Road, London N17 9NH

Santa Claus will be visiting Walthamstow Wetlands again this Christmas! Come and meet him in the festive Grotto where he will be reading stories and handing out gifts. Storytelling will be followed by a winter-themed trail through the site where children can explore nature, discover beasts great and small and learn about the birds that call Walthamstow Wetlands home. Santa will also be making an appearance on the trail so make sure you keep your eyes open for him!

Duration: Allow 45 minutes for storytelling with Santa Claus, gift and photo opportunity; activity sheets can then be collected from the front desk to enjoy at own pace with parent(s) (allow approximately 30 minutes/1 hour)

Price: £10 per child to include one gift per child. Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite or purchased directly from the Engine House shop.

Age: 2 years +

Tickets can be booked via Eventbrite

Holiday Activity: Fire

Dates: Tuesday 31st December, 10am-12pm; 1-3pm

Location: Walthamstow Wetlands, 2 Forest Road, London N17 9NH

Come for an afternoon all about homes at Walthamstow Wetlands. Join London Wildlife Trust for storytelling, outdoor activities and arts & crafts. Create animal homes-inspired art, look for different homes around site and enjoy sensory play.

Drop-in - all are welcome to this event. Children will need to be accompanied.

Price: Free

No need to register