Tuesday, 12 March 2019

The Mill Newsletter

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March 2019 News

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Welcome to our March 2019 newsletter. 
Share your favourite jokes and take part in our next exhibition, part of the Borough of Culture! And don't forget to view Best in Show, cats and dogs have taken over The Mill. Read on to find out about our new Friday afternoon after school Chill Out Zone for 11 - 16 year olds.

The Jokes on Us!

Take part in our new participatory exhibitionThe Joke’s On Us, centring on Joke Stack by Peter Liversidge, part of the Government Art Collection, for Waltham Forest Borough of Culture 2019. You can take home jokes originally written by British comedians… and leave your jokes for our walls! The exhibition will be on display from 11 April 2019.

Please send us your jokes on FacebookTwitter and Instagram, using the hashtag #TheJokesOnUs, email info@themillE17.org or post them in our Jokebox at The Mill.

Find our more>>>

Best in Show

They've taken over the internet, and now they've taken over The Mill!
Walthamstow artists and makers of all ages and abilities have covered the walls of the Mill with drawings, photographs, paintings and collages of our feline friends or canine companions.

Who will be the best in show – Fido or Felix?

Best in Show! will be on display until 6 April 2019

Find out more>>>

The Chillout Zone

The Chillout Zone is a new youth space popping up at The Mill this spring. Thanks to funding from St James Big Local, young people aged 11-16 will have a new place to hang out, play games, learn new skills, be creative and chill out after school every Friday from 3-6pm. Sessions are run by Waltham Forest Arts in Education Network (WFAEN) and take place on Fridays during term time until the end of the summer term.

Find out more>>>

What's on:

A few of the things coming up at The Mill. View our online calendar for lots more!

Music and Special Needs

Tuesday afternoons, 3-30pm
£100 for 8 week programme
Music for Children with Special Needs up to 5 years old with a trained Music Therapist. Singing, Instrument Play, Musical Games, Dance and Movement and Relaxation through Music. 

The Limes Souper Wednesdays

Every Wednesday 12 noon-1:30pm
£3
The Limes Community and Children’s Centre will be making fresh, seasonal soup with a chunk of bread, made with love by young people with disabilities at The Limes. Enjoy a nice bowl of soup and support two fantastic charities in Walthamstow.

Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hate crime reporting surgery

Second Thursday of every month from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Tell MAMA (Measuring Anti-Muslim Attacks) is hosting regular hate crime reporting surgeries in Waltham Forest. Members of the public can drop in for advice with no appointment necessary. 
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Volunteers Week

Volunteers Week

North London Waste Authority


North London Waste Plan



Proposed Submission North London Waste Plan
Regulation 19, The Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012

I am writing to invite representations on the proposed submission North London Waste Plan (NLWP). The NLWP is being prepared by the London Boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, Islington and Waltham Forest. The proposed submission NLWP is being published for a six week period from 1 March to 12 April 2019. Representations on the proposed submission NLWP should be received by 12 April 2019.

The proposed submission NLWP is accompanied by a number of background documents. All of the documents can all be found on the NLWP website www.nlwp.net. Paper copies of the documents can be inspected in the main planning offices and libraries of the boroughs. Details are given in the Statement of Representations.

Please submit representations electronically using one of these methods:
Alternatively, you can post your representation to North London Waste Plan , Planning and Regeneration, Camden Town Hall, Judd Street WC1H 9JE

Representations should address a particular part of the NLWP, consider whether it is sound (that is, whether it has been positively prepared, is justified, effective, and consistent with national policy), and legally compliant, and suggest any changes required to make it sound.  

The boroughs consulted on a draft NLWP in 2015 and the proposed submission NLWP takes into account the comments received then. Following the period of representation, the boroughs will submit the NLWP to the Secretary of State, together with the representations received, and there will be a public examination of the plan.

For more information about the consultation on the North London Waste Plan, please visit the websitehttp://www.nlwp.net . If you cannot find the information there, email feedback@nlwp.net or phone 020 7974 5916.

Archie Onslow
Programme Manager
North London Waste Plan

National Park City Festival

National Park City Festival



BGORUG AGM

Please take note of the preliminary details of the 2019 Annual General Meeting. Only paid up members will be able to attend Part Two of the meeting.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
AT
BARKING TOWN HALL
ON
THURSDAY, 25TH APRIL, 2019
AT
18:00 HOURS IN COMMITTEE ROOM 2

PRELIMINARY
AGENDA

PART ONE
Open meeting 18:00 – 18:30

PART TWO Members only

1.            WELCOME BY CHAIR

2.            ATTENDANCE AND APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

3.                   MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF 25TH APRIL 2018
(i)            Approval of the Minutes    
(ii)           Matters Arising from the Minutes   

4.            REPORT OF THE TREASURER
(i)            Financial Report                        
(ii)           2018 Accounts                

5.            REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

6.            ELECTION OF OFFICERS & ORDINARY MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR 2019/20     

7.            SIGNATORIES TO GROUP BANK ACCOUNT
No changes proposed, but dependent upon the current signatories (Graham Larkbey, Jeffery Harvey & Jerry Gold) being re-elected to Executive Committee

8.            AFFILIATIONS

9.            RESOLUTIONS

10.         ANY OTHER BUSINESS

11.         CLOSURE OF MEETING BY CHAIR

Glenn Wallis
Secretary
22 February 2019

Hackney Singers

Hackney Singers at the Southbank

Borough of Culture update



Waltham Forest London Borough of Culture 2019 Presents
Africa Express: The Circus
  • AFRICA EXPRESS – THE COLLECTIVE OF AFRICAN AND WESTERN MUSICIANS – WILL PLAY A ONE-OFF HEADLINE SHOW ‘AFRICA EXPRESS: THE CIRCUS’ ON FRIDAY 29 MARCH 
     
  • FIRST ARTISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED AS PART OF GIG LINE-UP INCLUDE BATIDA, DAMON ALBARN, DJANGO DJANGO, ELLIE ROWSELL (WOLF ALICE), GRUFF RHYS, IMARHAN, JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN, MISTA SILVA, MOONCHILD SANELLY, MORENA LERABA, MUZI, ONIPA, ROKIA TRAORÉ, SIBOT,  THE GOOD THE BAD & THE QUEEN
     
  • TICKETS FROM £16.50 GO ON PRE-SALE FOR WALTHAM FOREST RESIDENTS ON FRIDAY 15 FEBRUARY AT 10AM, AND ON PUBLIC SALE ON MONDAY 18 FEBRUARY AT 10AM
     
  • SUPPORTED BY THE MAYOR OF LONDON, THE SHOW WILL DEMONSTRATE TO THE WORLD ‘LONDON IS OPEN’
“…a timely reminder of the power and joy of music.” – NME
“…the mood onstage …one of collective euphoria and unstoppable celebration.” – THE TIMES
Following acclaimed outings in Africa, Europe and across Britain, Africa Express: The Circus will see musical legends, emerging new artists, vocalists, DJs and producers from Africa, the West and Waltham Forest come together on 29th March for a celebratory cross-cultural collaboration in Leytonstone, where Africa Express co-founder Damon Albarn grew up, as part of London Borough of Culture 2019.
A big top circus tent will be erected on Wanstead Flats, the southernmost part of Epping Forest in Leytonstone, with rehearsals for the event taking place in nearby Leytonstone where participating artists including Batida, Damon Albarn, Django Django, Ellie Rowsell (Wolf Alice), Gruff Rhys, Imarhan, Joan As Police Woman, Mista Silva, Moonchild Sanelly, Morena Leraba, Muzi , Onipa, Rokia Traoré, Sibot and The Good, The Bad & The Queen will unite for a process of discovery, collaboration and music-making, culminating in a joyous, one-off live performance in the heart of Waltham Forest.
Waltham Forest will be working to ensure that local residents are able to access this highlight of the year-long London Borough of Culture programme, with targeted and priority ticketing plans.
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, said: “Despite London’s position as an international culture capital, too many young Londoners do not have access to our city’s exceptional cultural institutions and feel unable to get involved. London Borough of Culture is a real gamechanger – it puts culture at the heart of local communities and ensures young Londoners can access the transformative power of art and music. Africa Express: The Circus will be a spectacular show, bringing together artists from across the world in Waltham Forest.”
And speaking ahead of what promises to be a very special show, a number of participating artists added:
“I am excited for the next Africa Express show in Waltham Forest. I am always elated by these extraordinary and unique adventures, which also happen to be an opportunity for me to spend time with artists that I love and I do not often get to see.  To be headlining the first London Borough of Culture is a wonderful bonus."  Rokia Traoré
“Growing up in a multi-racial community like Leytonstone had a profound effect on me as a boy, being so near to magical places such as Epping Forest… The Wanstead Flats helped define who I am, so this is a great honour personally.” – Damon Albarn
“I’ve been waiting a decade to play in London and it’s gonna be LIT to play in Leytonstone, it sounds cool and diverse AF.  I’m bringing the GQOM to the Forest!”  Moonchild Sanelly
“Really excited to be involved in Africa Express again, I have a lot of amazing memories from the last project. The North and East of London in general have been my stomping ground for some time now, so it’s exciting to bring something to my own back yard, as it were. Looking forward to getting involved and meeting a load of new people.” – Dave Maclean (Django Django)
“Our home studio is in Leyton, Waltham Forest. It's an inspiring place to make music as it has the calmness of the marshes, Epping Forest and the River Lea but is still a diverse, multicultural hub with the energy of the city. It's a real honour to be involved with the Africa Express show. Me and K.O.G (Kweku of Ghana) are extremely grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with so many world class musicians on home turf!”  Tom Excell (Onipa)
"We can’t wait to bring our remodelled sounds of Lesotho to this vibrant part of London. Collaborating with other artists to reach international audiences has always been at the core of what we do."  Morena Leraba 
Cllr Clare Coghill, Leader of Waltham Forest Council, said: “We are so excited to be hosting the world renowned Africa Express in Waltham Forest. To see Damon Albarn’s personal connection to Leytonstone manifest in an event of global magnitude, featuring an unbelievably talented and diverse collective, is a real coup. Africa Express explores the concept of boundaries and celebrates the power of music to unite. It brings together communities and cultures to create an incredible experience, which is what London Borough of Culture 2019 is all about. Africa Express: The Circus will be truly unforgettable.”
Hailed as the most revolutionary force in popular music for two decades, Africa Express brings together musicians from different cultures, genres and generations to break boundaries and offer a new perspective on Africa and its music. Each event is unique, based upon on-the-spot collaboration and filled with unique moments of magic.
For programme updates and to book tickets visit: wfculture19.co.uk/africaexpress
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Listings:
Waltham Forest London Borough of Culture 2019 presents
Africa Express: The Circus
The Big Top, Wanstead Flats (next to The Greenman Roundabout),
Bush Rd, Leytonstone, London E11 3AE
Performance Time:
Doors open 4pm 29th March 2019, show ends 11pm
Waltham Forest residents 72 hour pre-sale opens 10am Friday 15 February 2019
General tickets on sale 10am Monday 18 February 2019
Tickets Price: Full price £22 (incl. £2 SEE Tickets booking fee), Concessions £16.50 (incl. £1.50 SEE Tickets booking fee). Transaction fees apply.
Anyone aged 16 and under must be accompanied by a full paying adult
The event site will be busy, loud and flashing lights will be used