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What do you foresee for Waltham Forest in 2026?
Posted on 10:15am Friday 22nd January 2010
The council have released their Preferred Options Core Strategy, a public consultation which runs until 19 February.
Claire Hack »
The new era continues...
Posted on 11:03am Monday 18th January 2010
As my first full week on the Wanstead and Woodford Guardian draws to a close and the second begins, there are two things I have found particularly striking about the area.
Daniel Binns »
Sound Advice: It's a family affair with the Wilsons
Posted on 10:39am Monday 18th January 2010
Singing relatives The Wilson Family take to the stage on Sunday (January 24) at Walthamstow Folk Club's weekly night at the Plough Inn on Wood Street.
Janet Wright »
Snow joke, skidding on ice
Posted on 8:53am Monday 11th January 2010
I’ve just discovered a form of exercise that makes you look good as well as feeling good: shovelling snow from in front of your house. It’s surprising how long the pavement stays clear once you’ve done it. And it promotes that elusive benefit, community spirit.
Claire Hack »
The end of one era, and the heralding of another
Posted on 4:01pm Tuesday 5th January 2010
A new era has dawned for Waltham Forest's erstwhile 'newbie in the newsroom'.
Daniel Binns »
Sound Advice: Lovely xmas nights a go-go this week
Posted on 3:41pm Tuesday 8th December 2009
THERE'S a big night at the Standard Music Venue in Walthamstow this Friday (December 11) with a Christmas performance from Guardian favourites Ken Dodd's Dad's Dog's Dead.
Daniel Binns »
Sound Advice: A week of ukulele trios, hamsters and Mr Happy Chainsaw
Posted on 3:39pm Tuesday 1st December 2009
At the Plough Inn this Friday (December 4) in Walthamstow, up-and-coming rock chick Amy Wyke takes to the stage for a headline set.
Janet Wright »
Going to the Dogs
Posted on 9:55am Friday 27th November 2009
Race off to Vestry House Museum this weekend, for your last chance to see Katherine Green’s photo exhibition about Walthamstow greyhound stadium. Our much-loved dog track is, like so many local treasures, standing sad and empty now. “Going to the Dogs” is a wonderfully evocative look at the closing days of a venue that defined Walthamstow for more than 70 years.
Daniel Binns »
Sound Advice: The Sheepwalk's Cookin' tunes live another day
Posted on 6:10pm Tuesday 24th November 2009
THAT musical hotbed otherwise known as the Sheepwalk in Leytonstone is very much back in business this week (well, it never really went away) after winning a reprieve from the local authorities who had threatened to shut it down earlier this year.
Daniel Binns »
Sound Advice: A woody evening at the Plough
Posted on 11:58am Tuesday 17th November 2009
The Plough Inn, Walthamstow, presents a unique Woody Guthrie night on Sunday (November 22) organised by Walthamstow Folk Club.
Janet Wright »
Independents for Waltham Forest!
Posted on 12:06pm Friday 13th November 2009
If you’re sick of this council’s shenanigans and ready to vote for a change, come to a meeting this Sunday afternoon. Local residents have? been thinking about standing as independent candidates in next year’s council elections, and your views will count.
Daniel Binns »
Sound Advice: Don't marry them, have me Beautiful South!
Posted on 3:54pm Tuesday 10th November 2009
CALLING all unsigned bands! Yes, you over there!
Daniel Binns »
Sound Advice: Juicy tunes in Leytonstone
Posted on 11:28am Monday 2nd November 2009
This Saturday (November 7) at the Sheepwalk pub in Leytonstone, promoters What's Cookin' present another juicy night of country goodness.
Daniel Binns »
Sound Advice: Check out these lovely conmen
Posted on 5:26pm Tuesday 27th October 2009
CONMEN are rarely celebrated by society.
Daniel Binns »
Sound Advice: Ken Dodd's Dad's Dog's Dead is the best name ever - after Terry's Boo Boo
Posted on 5:20pm Tuesday 20th October 2009
WHAT'S in a name?
Janet Wright »
Chrisbo, get your notebook ready
Posted on 9:56am Monday 19th October 2009
Could the financial disasters of Waltham Forest council be about to make the big time? They’re really too fascinating to keep to ourselves.
Daniel Binns »
Sound Advice: A delicious week of music
Posted on 5:35pm Monday 12th October 2009
A GLORIOUS melting pot of music, comedy and other cool stuff takes place this Saturday (October 17) at Ye Olde Rose and Crown pub in Walthamstow.
Janet Wright »
Councillors, is it worth risking your seat?
Posted on 4:39pm Thursday 1st October 2009
Waltham Forest councillors, be warned: selling off St James Street Library could cost you your seat. More than 2,000 people signed a petition to get the library reopened, while no councillor in Waltham Forest got more than 1500 votes in the last election. And with a group of independents now looking at standing in next year’s elections, voters at last will have a real choice.
Daniel Binns »
Sound Advice: Weekly gig round-up
Posted on 9:54am Wednesday 30th September 2009
Leytonstone's East Side Jazz club hosts Benn Clatworthy on Tuesday (October 6) at the Lord Rookwood on Cann Hall Road.
Daniel Binns »
Sound Advice: Lots of jazz
Posted on 5:04pm Tuesday 22nd September 2009
IT'S a good week for those of you who like live jazz, with a series of cracking smooth shows across East London over the next few days. Nice (hoho!).
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