SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

12pm to 4.30pm
Chingford Assembly Hall, The Green, Station Road, London E4 7EN

Visit Waltham Forest Archives and Local Studies Library to see fascinating photographs, maps and documents from North Chingford’s history.

The Archives team and local history experts will give tours of the Search room and introduce you to sources for local history and family history research.

Timed sessions available. Pre-book here:
ticketsource.co.uk/walthamforestculture

Anyone aged 16 or below should be accompanied by parent or guardian.

12.30pm to 5pm
Mornington Hall, The Green Walk, Chingford, E4 7ER

12:30pm: Windrush Adventures
Family friendly show for children aged 3-7, with both original and traditional song, rhyme and movement (35 minutes). Followed by a unique Windrush inspired craft activity.

Book your free tickets: WindrushAdventures.eventbrite.co.uk

2.30pm - 3.15pm: Bollywood Beats
Get ready to move, groove, and sparkle! This is your chance to dive into the vibrant world of Bollywood dance and to learn more about its history—where high-energy moves meet rich traditions from Indian classical and folk styles. Whether you’re a total beginner or a dance floor regular, join us for 45 minutes of fun that celebrates rhythm, culture. Free session. No experience necessary.

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3.20pm: Official Festival Launch
Join us for a few words and free refreshments, to celebrate the launch of the 1st North Chingford Heritage Festival.
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3.40pm: Songs from CADOS
Join the Chingford Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society for an hour of fun songs from the last century. With something for everyone, this really is one not to be missed.

Refreshments including homemade cakes available throughout the day, alongside heritage stalls and festival information.

All ages

2pm to 4pm
Meet outside Chingford Library, The Green, E4 7EN

Outdoor art session open to all and hosted by artist Christine Loze of the Love North Chingford Art Group.

• Free: just drop-by

• Bring your own materials

All ages

1pm to 4pm
Pimp Hall Nature Reserve, off Kings Road, Chingford, E4 7HR

Come and enjoy an afternoon of history brought back to life at one of Chingford’s hidden gems. Look inside the historic Dovecote, one of the area’s oldest buildings, and meet both famous and everyday characters from Chingford’s past. Discover the farming history and natural heritage of this beautiful nature reserve.

Free entry.

Family-friendly activities:

• Art and crafts

• Wood whittling

• Pond dipping

• Heritage trail

• Refreshments available.

pimphallpark.com
All ages

3pm to 5pm
North Chingford Methodist Church: 49 Station Rd, London E4 7BU

Join the House of La Touche choir and historian Peter Ashan for this unique Windrush Day partnership, pairing song and discussion.

Peter will be presenting a Windrush talk plus Q&A, bookended by songs from the wonderful House of La Touche choir, including gospel, RnB, pop and contemporary classics.

Peter Ashan, educator, historian and author, will be talking about his experiences of growing up in Waltham Forest as a child of Windrush parents and about his book Freedom Walk: The Roots of Diversity in Waltham Forest which looks at the development of Waltham Forest into the multi-ethnic multi-faith community it is today. Peter will be also signing copies of his book ‘Freedom Walk The Roots of Diversity in Waltham Forest’.

Free event open to the whole community.

All ages

2.30pm to 4.30pm
St Peter & St Paul’s parish church, The Green Walk, London E4 7EN

Open House Tour of St Peter and St Paul’s Church followed by an insightful talk about Chingford’s rich heritage, led by historian Gary Colourstone (chair of Chingford Historical Society),

2:.30pm: Church tour
3.30 to 4.30pm: The changing face of North Chingford: a talk by Gary Stone

All ages

7.30pm to 10pm
Mornington Hall, The Green Walk, Chingford, E4 7ER

Novelist Nicola Raynor will be joining Jacky Logan BEM to discuss her latest Novel ‘The Paris Dancer’. A heart-wrenching and unforgettable story of courage, friendship and resistance, inspired by the incredible true story of a Jewish ballroom dancer in Paris during WWII. Jo’s bookshop will be selling signed copies.

There will also be archive footage and a display to celebrate 25 years since the ‘UK GAY SPORTS FESTIVAL’ was held in Waltham Forest to mark the millennium. The UK same sex dance championships were held in the Lloyd Park Theatre, and over 20 different sports were represented all across the borough with gay participants from across the world. Come and find out more!

Licensed bar and snacks available.
Donations welcome for the upkeep of Mornington Hall.

Call 07715421349 to book a place, or email [email protected]

1.30pm to 2.15pm
Our Lady of Grace and St Teresa: 1 King’s Road, Chingford, London, E4 7HP

Open house tour of Our Lady of Grace and St Teresa of Avila, which is a Grade II listed Roman Catholic church, built in 1930 by a local builder George W. Martyn who was also the co-designer of the church. Unique heritage facts and insights about the church will be revealed on this tour, including the unique story of how it was first developed.

The meeting point for the tour is at the side entrance of the church on Kings Road.

All ages

From 2pm
Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting lodge and surrounds: 8 Ranger’s Rd, London E4 7QH

Join the fabulous Rose and Crown Singers Performing a range of summer inspired songs

All ages

4pm to 7pm
Mornington Hall, The Green Walk, Chingford, E4 7ER

CADOS film evening

Join CADOS for early evening film and song within the wonderful heritage building of Mornington Hall.

Cados will show their own award-winning 100 year anniversary film which celebrates the history and current use of Mornington Hall, plus a nostalgic look back at the local area with 5 decades of rare archive film made by Acorn Films and songs of the same era performed by the fabulous Music Makers!

Refreshments will be available.

All ages

11.30am to 3.30pm
The Royal Forest Hotel 4 Ranger’s Rd, London, E4 7QH

It was a destination, an up-market meeting place and a starting point for tours of Epping Forest. The Victorians threw all they had into the design. Hear about the Royal Forest Hotel from its opening in 1880 to its reopening as part of the Heartwood Collection. With the publication of Chingford Historical Society’s book on the history of the hotel, David Boote will lead you round the outside talking about the building’s rich past.

First tour at 11.30am then every hour. Last tour at 3.30pm

No booking required. Turn up and meet David outside the front of the hotel.
16+

11am to 1pm
Starting Point Entrance of Mornington Hall The Green Walk, Chingford, E4 7ER

Join Peter Ashan, educator, historian and author of Freedom Walk: The Roots of Diversity in Waltham Forest on a walk through North Chingford, as he reveals the story of the Windrush Generation and Chingford. There will be an opportunity during the walk to buy signed copies of Peter book ‘Freedom Walk The Roots of Diversity in Waltham Forest’.

Starting Point: Entrance of Mornington Hall
Finishing Point Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge.

All ages

2.30 to 3.30pm
Chingford Assembly Hall, The Green, Station Road, London E4 7EN

Talk by Gary Heales, former Assistant Curator at Vestry House Museum and William Morris Gallery. Gary will speak about local people’s experience of the home front during World War Two. Meet Gary afterwards at a book signing session for his work The Home Front in Chingford 1939-1945 (published by Chingford Historical Society in association with Vestry House Museum, 2018).

Pre-book your free tickets at: ticketsource.co.uk/walthamforestculture

All ages, anyone aged 16 or below should be accompanied by parent or guardian.

11am and again at 2pm
Outside Chingford Station, Station Approach, London E4 6AL

These walks celebrates the rich heritage that can be found in North Chingford through its historic buildings and the people that shaped the area. Starting outside Chingford Station, the walk follows a route down to Chingford Green.

This walk is approx 2/3 mile on pavement and includes road crossings. This walk takes place at both 11am and 2pm and lasts one hour.

Please book your free tickets at
CHSTrailWalk.eventbrite.co.uk
12+