Community feast ends half-term activities

Published by Judi Samuels for Ascham Homes in Housing and also in Communities

Over 40 children attended the October half-term activities at St Mary’s School in Walthamstow. Ascham Homes, The Well London Project, Groundwork, The London Sustainability Exchange, Better Neighbourhood Initiative (BNI) and All Sports for Schools worked in partnership to deliver activities for children living in the Hoe Street area. This part of Waltham Forest has been identified as a particularly deprived area. Through consultation with local residents we know that this was a much needed and appreciated project.

The activities included dance, drama, art and sports activities, as well as a visit to the Duxford air museum. The week ended with presentations, performance by the children and a community feast.

All the children did very well, learning lines and remembering their dance routines, parents and carers were enthralled by their children’s enthusiasm. One parent said: My two, didn’t want to come, but they absolutely loved it and coming home really tired. We are looking forward to the next one.”

Parents and residents from the area were invited to attend a Community Feast and Well London gave tips on healthy eating and free blood pressure checks. Groundwork gave away free Daffodil, Tulip and Crocus bulbs to children and visitors to encourage them to get planting in their gardens or local green spaces.

Tracey Chandler, Community Development Officer said, “This was a highly successful event and provided a great opportunity for residents to come together and enjoy healthy eating and benefit from a real community event. Ascham Homes are looking forward to working in partnership to provide more events for local residents.”