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Creative Youth Hub
Every Monday 3pm – 6pm
@ Podboxx, Unit 11, Crate St James Street, Walthamstow E17 7FY
Creative Podcast Sessions, Music Production, PlayStation Games, Board Games, Arts & Craft, 121 Mentoring, Chill Zone and Safe Place + access to more opportunities
Ages – 12 – 25
Free to attend
Info 07950779989
Creative Youth Hub
Every Tuesday 3pm – 5:30pm – until 28th August 24
@ Wood Street Library, 1 Troubridge Square, Wood Street London, E17 3HB
Creative Podcast Sessions, Music Production, PlayStation Games, Board Games, Chill Zone and Safe Place + access to more opportunities
Ages – 16 – 25
Free to attend
Info 07950779989
Creative Youth Hub
Every Tuesday 6:30 – 8:30pm
@ The Seddon Centre, 33 Clyde Place, London E10 5AS
Creative Podcast Sessions, Music Production, PlayStation Games, Board Games, Pool Table, Table Tennis, Chill Zone and Safe Place + access to more opportunities
Ages – 16 – 25
Free to attend
Info 07950779989
Creative Exchange Session
Every Wednesday 2pm – 5pm
@ McDonald’s Leytonstone, 865/873 High Road, Bushwood London E11 1HR
Creative Podcast Sessions, Creative Writing, PlayStation Games, Board Games, Arts & Craft, Mentoring & Support, Chill Zone and Safe Place + access to more opportunities
Ages – 11 – 16
Free to attend
Info 07950779989
Creative Youth Hub
Every Thursday 4:30 – 7:30pm
@ Sidmouth House, 25 Sidmouth Road, Leyton Place, London E10 5QZ
Creative Podcast Sessions, Music Production, PlayStation Games, Board Games, Arts & Craft, 121 Mentoring, Chill Zone and Safe Place + access to more opportunities
Ages – 16 – 25
Free to attend
Info 07950779989
THIS IS US @ The cotch
The Cotch is more than just a physical space; it’s a haven for young people seeking respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment where youth can explore their interests, engage in meaningful activities, and forge lasting friendships.
https://www.lymoregardensfc.com/the-cotch
Free Family Sessions for 5 to 11 years
This Summer we will be running a range of free family activities across the borough between 10am to 12:30pm daily from Monday 29 July to Thursday 22 August 2024.
Chapel End Early Years Centre, Brookscroft Road entrance, E17 4HL
Henry Maynard Primary School, Maynard Path entrance, E17 9LT
Whitehall Primary School, Normanton Park entrance, E4 6ES
George Tomlinson Primary School, Harrington Road entrance, E11 4QN
All sessions are led by Waltham Forest Play Workers, with specialist workshops provided by professionals from a variety of local organisations including circus skills, face painting, slime workshops, nerf games, multisports and many more.
Activities that are provided throughout these sessions are suitable and designed for children aged 5 to 11. Children aged 5 to 7 must be accompanied by an adult throughout the sessions. Children aged 8 to 11 may attend the session independently, however a parent, guardian or care must attend the first sessions to complete the relevant paperwork.
Family sessions are limited and will be offered on a first-come first-served basis.
No booking is required.
Full details of programme can be found in the Summer Family Session Booklet.
Find an Apprenticeship
Apprenticeships are paid programmes that allow you to earn while you learn. It combines working and gaining a formal qualification. This is usually one day a week at a college or training centre, and is a brilliant way to progress your career.
There are currently over 190 career paths available for apprenticeships, in industries including:
- accountancy
- business
- law
- tourism
- retail
- media
- Information technology
The Apprenticeship offer from Waltham Forest Jobs
- For Residents
Access to a wide range of local apprenticeship opportunities - Pre-employment support including CV development, application guidance and interview prep
- Pre-employment and employment mentoring programs to better understand work environments
- Guidance and apprenticeship pathways including future career development
- Support with work based qualifications. This includes functional skills and CSCS cards
- Financial planning, guidance and details on the positive future an apprenticeship can provide.
For Businesses
- Dedicated support and guidance in the recruitment of apprentices or the upskilling of existing employees using apprenticeships
- Links with local apprenticeship providers, training organisations and support schemes
- Guidance to accessing and utilising apprenticeship levy, ethical apprenticeship recruitment, mentoring and industry recognition.
- Access to apprenticeship Account Management through EBS. This includes the promotion of roles, active caseload, screening and selection. It also includes continued in-work support
- Advice and guidance on internal employee development through apprenticeship standards. This includes the option to transfer existing roles into new apprenticeship opportunities.
The Creative Industries Hub
The London borough of Waltham Forest is excited to be leading a new Creative Industries Hub, as part of the Mayor’s Academy programme.
The Creative Industries Hub offers pathways into work in the creative sector for residents of Waltham Forest, Enfield, Haringey, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Redbridge and Havering.
London’s creative industries have always been one of the capital’s key strengths and is a vital source of new jobs. Employment in the UK creative industries is growing at four times the rate of the UK workforce as a whole, according to the latest official statistics from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and, Sport (DCMS).
“The creative economy is estimated to provide one in six jobs in London and the creative industries generate around £47 billion for the London economy”
Mayor of London Website
Film and TV production is growing rapidly across the Upper Lea Valley with major new studios opening in Enfield and Hertfordshire. The British Film Institute (BFI) estimates that 10,000 new jobs will be needed to support current planned productions. The majority of these new jobs being located in London and the South East.
Aria Creative Feature
We want to hear from you if you would like to get involved or submit content to the Aria App – Audio or Video content or perhaps submit an event of news story
Summer activities
Leytonstone
Pastures, 15 Davies Lane, E11 3DR
Thursdays, 4:30pm to 6.30pm, during the term time, and more sessions during holidays.
- Session provider: Lymore Gardens and LB Creative.
- 11 to 25 years.
- Games, food, workshops, trips and mentoring.
Booking is not required, just turn up.
Langthorne Park Pavilion, Birch Grove, E11 4YG
Tuesdays, 5:30pm to 7:30pm, term time and through the holidays.
- Session provider: Worth Unlimited.
- 11 to 18 years old.
- Youth club with a chill space, games, and cooking.
Booking is not required, just turn up.
Leyton
Leyton Manor Park, E10 5AN.
Wednesdays 3:30pm to 5:30pm.
- Session provider: Worth Unlimited mobile youth van.
- 11 to 18 years.
- Basketball with WF Flames and Worth Mobile youth van with games and cooking.
Booking is not required, just turn up.
Seddon Centre, 33 Clyde Place, Beaumont Estate, E10 5AS
Tuesdays, 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
- Session provider: Creative Engagement Services.
- 16 to 25 years.
- Community Safety-funded youth space with career guidance, mentoring and support, as well as creative activities, podcasting, games, music and video production and a chill zone with food.
Booking not required, just turn up.
Seddon Centre, 33 Clyde Place, Beaumont Estate, E10 5AS
Thursdays, 5 pm to 7 pm term-time
- Session provider: Leyton Orient Community Trust Youth
- 11 to 18 years
- Open access youth zone with multi sports, chill space, gaming and food
Booking not required, just turn up
Sidmouth House, 25 Sidmouth Road, E10 5QZ
- Thursdays, 4:30pm to 7:30pmSession provider: Creative engagement services16 to 25 years
- Open access youth space with creative activities and more!Booking not required, just turn up
SCORE Centre, 100 Oliver Road, E10 5LE
- Wednesdays, 4pm to 6pm term-time
- Session provider: Leyton Orient Community Trust Youth
- 8 to 18 years
- Girls only youth zone with multi sports, chill space, gaming and food!
Booking not required, just turn up
SCORE Centre, 100 Oliver Road, E10 5LE
Fridays, 5pm to 7pm term-time
- Session provider: Leyton Orient Community Trust Youth
- 11 to 18 years
- Open access youth zone with multi sports, chill space, gaming and food
Booking not required, just turn up
Feel Good Too (Ive Farm), 1 Pavilion Walk E10 5UE
Fridays, 4:30pm to 6:30pm from 5 July until 16 August
- Session provider: Leyton Orient Community Trust Youth
- 14 to 25 years
- Open-access, community-safety funded youth zone with football sessions as well as mentoring and signposting
Booking not required, just turn up
Walthamstow
The Cotch, Central Parade, Hoe Street E17 4RT.
2 days a week: Mondays and Wednesdays, 4pm to 6pm, term time only.
- Session provider: LB Creative and Lymore Gardens.
- 14 to 25 years.
- This is Us, Partnership Programme, Community Safety and Youth Services. Chill space, PS5, games, internet, mentoring, podcasting, CV writing, and job search support.
- Youth design club: business plans, learn marketing, website design, clothing design and more.
- Homework club, table football, table tennis, board games.
Free drop-in but contact 07874 144599 to let us know you’re coming.
The Cotch, Central Parade, Hoe Street E17 4RT
Saturdays, 12:30pm to 3:30pm.
- Session provider: LB Creative.
- Partnership programme, Community Safety & Youth Services.
- Girls only group 14 to 25 years.
- Chill space, podcasting, health, beauty, free period products, healthy relationships, mentoring, empowerment.
Free drop-in but contact 07874 144599 to let us know you’re coming.
Walthamstow Library, High Street, E17 7JN
Wednesdays, 4:30pm to 6:30pm
- Session provider: Lymore Gardens / LB Creative.
- 11 to 25 years
- Dynamic study group for young people with revision in Maths, English, Sciences and other subjects. The dedicated team will guide you.
Free drop-in
Leyton Family Hub, 215 Queens Road, E17 8PJ
Fridays, 3pm to 6pm.
- Session provider: Lymore Gardens / LB Creative.
- 11 to 18 years.
- Games, food, workshops, and mentoring.
- Trips during holidays.
Booking not required, just turn up.
Leyton Family Hub, 215 Queens Road, E17 8PJ
Wednesdays, 4:15pm to 6:30pm, term time only.
- Session provider: Treasure Me Kids.
- 9 to 12 years.
- Games, crafts, cooking and food, indoor sports, homework club, and mentoring.
Free, but you need to register in advance. Call 020 8496 2442 or email [email protected]
Priory Court Centre, 11 Priory Court, E17 5NB
Mondays, 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
- Session provider: Worth Unlimited & Streetfathers (Gangs Unite).
- 11 to 18 years.
- Weekly youth club with activities, games, cooking, and mentoring.
Booking not required, just turn up.
Troubridge Square, E17 3GN
Tuesdays 3pm to 5pm, term time and during holidays.
- Session provider: Worth Unlimited.
- 11 to 18 years.
- Mobile youth space van with a fun activities, games, cooking and food, career guidance, mentoring and support.
Booking not required, just turn up.
Wood Street Library, 1 Troubridge Square, E17 3HB
Tuesdays 3pm to 5:30pm, term time and during holidays.
- Session provider: Creative Engagement Services
- 16 to 25 years.
- Creative youth hub that includes podcasting sessions, music and video production, PlayStation gaming and VR, mentoring and support and a chill zone.
Booking not required, just turn up.
Walthamstow Family Hub, 313 Billet Road, E17 5PX
Tuesdays 4:15pm to 6:30pm, term time only.
- Session provider: Treasure me Kids.
- 9 to 12 years.
- Games, crafts, cooking and food, indoor sports, homework club, and mentoring.
Free, but you need to register in advance. Call 020 8496 2442 or email [email protected]
YMCA, Forest Road, E17 3EF
Wednedays 6pm to 8pm
- Session provider: YMCA Youth Services
- 11 to 18 years
- An open access youth space with lots of activities and access to the multi-sports, basketball and youth sessions for girls and those transitioning.
No booking is required, just turn up
PODBOXX, Crate, St James Street Station, E17 7FY (Bold)
Mondays, 3pm to 6pm
- Session provider: Creative Engagement Services.
- 13 to 25 years.
- Youth space with career guidance, mentoring and support, as well as creative activities, podcasting, games, music and video production and a chill zone with food.
Booking not required, just turn up
Chingford
Paradox Centre, 3 Ching Way, E4 8YD.
Mondays, 4:30pm to 6:30pm, from 22 April 2024.
- Session provider: Leaders Community.
- 9 to 11 and 12 to 15 years.
- Three rooms with plenty of activities:
- Studio room: Commercial street dance.
- Reception: Chill out zone.
- Hall: Cooking, drama, leadership activities, and food.
Booking not required, just turn up.
Walthamstow Stadium, 63 Parade Gdns, E4 8DF
Wednesdays, 4pm to 6pm, term time only, until 17 July 2024.
- Session provider: Project Zero commissioned by Stadium TRA.
- 11 to 16 years.
- Fun craft activities, games, career guidance, mentoring and support.
Booking not required, just turn up.
The Station Rooms, Highams Park Station, E4 9LA
Thursdays, 3pm to 6pm, until 18 July 2024.
- Session provider: Creative Engagement Services
- 11 to 16 years.
- Outreach and engagement, creative podcast sessions, fun craft activities, games, career guidance, mentoring and support.
Booking not required, just turn up.
St Peter & Paul Parish Hall, The Green Walk, E4 7EN
Wednesdays, 3:30pm to 5:30pm, term time only.
- Session provider: Project Zero
- 11 to 25 years.
- Games, food, PS5, music studio, chill space, camping
Free drop-in
Chingford Family Hub, 5 Oaks Grove, E4 6EY
Fridays 4.15pm to 6.30pm, term time only.
- Session provider: Treasure me Kids.
- 9 to 12 years.
- Games, crafts, cooking and food, indoor sports, homework club, and mentoring.