What's the best gluten free brunch / lunch spot in Walthamstow ❤️😊

Hey all - moved to the area a few weeks ago after 10 years living in the French Alps (originally from the UK though!) I'm 34, male.

I'm into running, biking (road/mountain), skiing obviously after my previously life, rugby (watching, maybe playing tag rugby?), golf, beer, coffee, good food, gigs etc. Pretty much the same as everyone but just after a few weeks, starting to wonder how I start to meet likeminded people.

I've got a run club I've been to once, and need to start going more often, work has just got in the way. But any suggestions or people around this area, Leyton, Clapton etc. Just message!

Hi, I'm 23F and looking to pick up a new hobby/sport. I was wondering if there were are martial art classes (any type) in the area. I don't mind a mixed group, but I would prefer females only. Also something that is weekly, where I can learn and progress through the stages ideally (long-term). Thank you!

I’m giving this sofa bed away if anyone is interested please DM me. It’s in good condition we just needed one that opens front rather sideways.

Mixed bill! All London/Kent bands. Hardcore, emo, sludge & crust on a Friday night 4th of December!

Groups for adults 18+, but where you have fun, not just a boring group, also could be where you learn maths in a fun way if I struggle with that at a 6 year old level. Thanks, I’m 29

We had a heat pump installed as part of a renovation last winter. Its not been a great experience so far because I think it wasnt set up well. Rather than turn myself into a heating engineer trying to work out the whole system, I'm looking for an expert to come and get it set up properly. The kind of person that can have a good look around and has enough experience with heating and heats pumps so they just know what to do.

Do you know anyone who would fit this bill?

There’s a time and place for an authentic Italian sour dough or a NY slice. Even the London style that’s recently appeared. There is also a role for the boss man pizza which tomato is basically puree, it’s ridiculously cheesy it comes in like 8 sizes.
Where’s the best bossman pizza that won’t come somewhere covered in rat droppings or hygiene score you’d wince at?

This livery https://www.alamy.com/national-grid-blue-and-white-helicopter-in-flight-against-a-blue-sky-image180667561.html

Any idea why?

Just being curious/nosey

I'm excited and wanted to share a proposal for a new community sauna in Highams Park. Please share your views and opinions.

Text lifted from the Highams Park Planning Group

As you may be aware, the City of London Corporation (COL) owns the old boathouse site at Highams Park Lake.

In March this year the COL put out a tender for the site to be leased for community uses. After reviewing all the bids the COL decided that the best proposal for the site was from Community Sauna Baths & Kindling Sauna who are proposing a community sauna for the site.  Representatives from Community Sauna Baths & Kindling Sauna attended the Annual General Meeting of the  Highams Park Planning Group on 8th October to present their proposal.

They would like to hear the views of local residents before proceeding and have prepared a questionnaire to gather your views.

You can find out more about Community Sauna Baths and Kindling Sauna and complete their questionnaire by clicking on the link below:

Click here to find out more:  https://highamspark.london/community/news/consultation-hp-community-sauna/

Haven't seen many Eastern European wine at all in the neighbourhood wineshops apart from Austria, some Georgia, This is an interesting theme they pick, anyone been to this popup?

I’m moving out of a flat. Any recommendations for cleaners for the end of tenancy? Also carpet cleaning and upholstery cleaning. Might also need to get the new place cleaned. Need them to bring their own equipment and materials. Thanks

Hi all, if anyone here is into independent music and art/illustration, come along to Wood Street Bear on Wednesday 28th October from 7pm.
Over the last two years, I’ve live illustrated around 200 gigs, from open mics in Walthamstow to sketching during soundchecks for arena shows for very well known bands.
I’m having a launch party for an exhibition of some of my favourite drawings, and I’ll have my original sketchbooks out for perusal too, as well as having prints and originals for sale.
Will post an event link in the comments - no ticket needed but an RSVP helps with numbers.

I had a peek through the window and it looks as if it’s almost ready to reopen. They have done a nice job inside - couldn’t see any cask ales though (might also be wrong!). Strange that there’s been nothing online about the pub reopening. Anyone heard anything?

Hi! So Walthamstow has an incredibly creative community, and I'd love to connect and hang out with people... just to feel connected with people in those spaces. Whether you're working in creative roles or just exploring hobbies, where are the artists hanging out?!

Thanks in advance!

Hi all!

This Thursday 15th October, we're running a Traitors Quiz at 40FT Blackhorse Road, followed by a watch-along of Thursday's episode.

The quiz will start at 7:30pm, we'll play until 9:30pm, and then we'll all watch the episode together.

Tickets are £3 per person, you can either book and pay at the venue or book in advance here: https://www.outsavvy.com/event/39576/rorys-quiz-traitors-quiz

(Don't worry, you won't be expected to remember a bunch of names of Traitors contestants - it's mostly questions about iconic moments throughout the UK and Celebrity editions).

1st Place Prize: £50 Bar Tab
Free drinks and Traitors-themed spot prizes throughout the night!

Looking forward to seeing some of you there!

Rory x

We have a leak : particularly after prolonged heavy rain : any recommendations for a local firm ?

Big crew set up near the High Street mall entrance by the old Starbucks.

Working on a small project to hear experiences of AI in GP Surgeries. We are aware it's also being used in other areas of the NHS but for now the focus is just on WF GP Surgeries.

If your GP surgery is using it please can you comment on this thread so we can ensure we get the views from the practices as well as from the patients on how it's being used as we move forward with the project.

At this stage we only want to gather a list of surgeries and not individual experiences. We will be sharing a survey shortly, it's currently going through an ethics approval as we are keen to do things properly.

We are just looking for GP Practice Name, and then as an example, whether your practice uses a digital AI assistant when you call, or whether you have to use an AI driven web assistant to book an appointment.

We're TEBEO and a new organisation forming in the borough to understand the needs, and wants, of the communities from a bottom up point of view. Our community services should be being driven by those who have or are experiencing the issues our borough faces rather than from a top-down approach which is what we are seeing currently across sectors.

Last week I posted here asking for feedback on an idea for a new Walthamstow newsletter, and got some really helpful responses.

Well, I've finally published the first issue of The Stowdown!

I've covered the concerns around the proposed development next to Trades Hall, spoken to the people behind a couple of new local venues and put together a roundup of things happening in E17 in the next week or so.

I also want to make it clear that I took on board the feedback about making sure it isn't just going to be another guide to all the most expensive places in the area. This first edition is admittedly quite food, drink and music-heavy just due to how it's worked out this time, but I've got much broader plans as discussed before going forward.

Would genuinely love to hear what you think, and what you'd like to see covered in issues to come.

https://thestowdown.substack.com/p/welcome-to-the-stowdown-issue-1

Email is: [thestowdown@gmail.com](mailto:thestowdown@gmail.com)

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thestowdown/

What is your favourite and least favourite thing about living in Walthamstow?

32F: I’ve just signed on to a house in Walthamstow. I’ve never lived so far out of London but I fell in love with the house and the people and the rent is so cheap so thought it was worth sacrificing on location. It’s on the side that’s very close to the train station and the long market which I’ve heard is the not nice bit, but Walthamstow Village is only about a 10 min walk away.

Ive only ever been there once to view the property and the road I got off the bus at wasn’t the nicest, it was a bit scrappy? If that’s the right word?… But the road the house was on seemed a bit nicer / more of a village feel. I’ve heard very mixed things about it. Some say it’s “yummy mummy” others say it’s a bit rough. I know it won best area of London to live in or something last year, but then other people pull a face when I say I’ll be living there.

I don’t know the area at all so would appreciate some insight from people that live there! Does it feel safe? Is there a community feel? What kind of people live there, what kind of age? Does it feel up and coming? What is there to do there? I love places with character and British pubs and nice cafes and restaurants and green space but not that bothered about night life at all (I can come into London for that and stay with my boyfriend in Mile End) and much more interested in living in a nice safe peaceful place with character :)

Hi everyone! I'm moving to Walthamstow in a couple of weeks after 5 years in Camden and one thing I'm going to really miss about where we currently are is that there's an amazing family run arts and craft shop (Ultimate Fabrics & Craft) on Camden High Street. I'm an artist and am always having to pop in there for bits and it's one of those real gems that has everything - oil paint, canvases, painting mediums, fabrics, tassels, fake moss(?!), polystyrene balls, sewing machine bits, knitting stuff, buttons, scissors, craft knives and blades, beads, kids activities, sketch pads - literally everything you could possibly need.

I'm looking for something similar in Walthamstow/Leyton or nearby, has anyone come across anywhere similar?

Me, the wife and 1 year old baby going out for an early bird dinner - what's everyone's favourite dining spots at the moment?

Ideally would drive and get a pint before hand. thinking either classic Etles, arza in leyton or Burger at the Duke in Wood Street.

Would love reasonable price turkish or labenese - but might just check out the pubs with new owners like or maybe the bell or lord palmerston

Thoughts welcome please!

Just came out of Blackhorse Road overground and they were evacuating the whole station. Apparently there’s a fire alert. There are fire engines outside the station. Anybody know what happened?

I’m looking to get a speaker/stereo fabric recovered as it’s taken a beating over the years. Anyone know where I can get this done locally as it’s quite large. Thanks!