November 23rd, 2010 by Mark Rusling

Last night, residents and councillors agreed the Community Council funding for groups in Hoe Street. Three community groups applied, and all were awarded funding for their projects.

The Friends of Wingfield Park bid for funds to renovate sections of the park, including the under-7s play area. They were awarded £5,850.

Walthamstow Village Residents Association are looking to renovate the Town Square on the corner of Eden Road and Orford Road and were awarded £2,862 to re-plant the flower beds.

The Asian Centre Waltham Forest asked for funds to continue their highly successful youth club in the ward and were awarded £3,100.

Congratulations to all three organisations, which work so hard to make our community a better place to live. We look forward to working with them over the next year to deliver their projects.

July 26th, 2010 by Mark Rusling

A number of residents have been in touch with us about the current poor state of Wingfield Park. We have asked officers to clear up the park, and there is also a small amount of capital funding available to improve the area. When we find out about this funding, we will contact residents to listen to their views. We are also working with the local police team to put a stop to anti-social behaviour in the park.

We would like to invite all residents to come to a community meeting on the future of the park. This is taking place on Tuesday 3 August at 6.30pm in the Asian Centre, 18A Orford Road. If you can’t make the meeting, get in touch with one of us beforehand and we can make sure that your views are heard.

June 14th, 2010 by Mark Rusling

Come along to the Youth Club Open Day, hosted by the Orford Road Asian Centre! The day is taking place from 11am until 2pm and is supported by Waltham Forest Council. There will be arts, games and workshops for all young people in the ward – and it’s all free.

The Asian Centre hosts the Village Youth Club from 5.30pm until 7pm every Monday and Wednesday, with sports, games, and CV and homework support. The Centre also hosts a girls’ youth club, every Saturday from 10.30am until 1pm.

All the activities are open to all young people, so do come along. For more information, email info@theasiancentrewf.org.uk or check our their website.

February 20th, 2010 by Mark Rusling

Today Mark joined Labour parliamentary candidate Stella Creasy to help out at the NCT nearly new baby clothes sale at the Asian Centre on Orford Road. Hundreds of parents attended the event, raising money for sellers, the National Childbirth Trust and charities. The NCT is a real lifeline for many new parents, and we were proud to support this event in our ward.

February 15th, 2010 by Mark Rusling

We will be volunteering at the nearly new sale, taking place at the Asian Centre on Orford Road, from 10am until 11.30am on Saturday 20th February. Come along and say hello! There will be plenty of bargains and cake….

If you would like to volunteer, get in touch.