Art for all abilities
A new weekly course in Chingford gives people the confidence to create, writes Christine Baker Something arty is happening...
Tag: education
Is Walthamstow changing for better, or for worse?
Two young people return from university to find their hometown a different place Katie Randall, aged 21 Returning...
Conducting the future
The co-founder of a hi-tech music programme arriving in Waltham Forest explains what students can gain from it Young...
Controversial schools plan put on hold
Education trust boss hits out at council over delay to scheme, reports Geoff Ellis Plans for two new schools...
Mentor a child and make a difference
A participant in Chance UK’s Waltham Forest mentoring programme shares her experiences I moved to Walthamstow about five years...
Battle over new schools planned on protected space
Council and government in row over where to build much-needed extra school capacity Campaigners have been joined by Waltham...
Preparing to become parents
A local charity aims to tell young people what it’s like to have children Being a parent is always...
Libraries need our support to survive
Oliver Shykles from Save Highams Park’s Library campaign believes the fight has only just begun Residents and community groups...
Word on the street
Geraldine Grandidier on how a simple book drop can change a child’s life I can still remember my first...
Building our way up
The success of a local self-build housing project has inspired a new group to take on the challenge, writes...