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Towards a happy, healthy and resilient Walthamstow


Bringing Transition Walthamstow back to life
A small group of interested people got together to discuss reigniting the currently on hiatus Transition Walthamstow. Here’s what...
Rebecca Armstrong
Jun 25, 20222 min read
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Transition Walthamstow Reignition Meeting
What kind of world do you want to live in? Do you dream of a fairer, healthier, greener future? Would you like to take part in shaping...
Rebecca Armstrong
Mar 12, 20221 min read
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Hornbeam is recruiting
Hornbeam is seeking Hornbeam Coordinator (Paid) Hornbeam Coordinating Team Volunteers (Voluntary – similar to a Trustee) Volunteer Photo...
Rebecca Armstrong
May 1, 20171 min read
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OrganicLea workers’ cooperative job opportunity
Do you share a passion for developing and delivering a sustainable community food enterprise? Can you combine strategic development with...
Rebecca Armstrong
Feb 23, 20171 min read
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Traineeships and Training opportunities with Organiclea & other friends
Forthcoming training opportunities are below – this includes: Work-based traineeship opportunities with Organiclea – starting April 2017...
Rebecca Armstrong
Feb 10, 20175 min read
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New Year learning opportunities with Organiclea
Training placements with the Hawkwood horticultural team: Salad starters: two enterprise start up placements – Tuesdays & Wednesdays...
Rebecca Armstrong
Jan 12, 20172 min read
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Waltham Forest Food Rescue: opportunities for volunteers & pop-up food stalls
Are you passionate about reducing food waste? Spread the word to the public and local food retailers that it is not illegal to sell food...
Rebecca Armstrong
Jan 10, 20172 min read
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Apple Day: Saturday 8th October 2016
Lots of Arts and Crafts for all the family to get involved in too, and music from the delectable Auntie Maureen, Walthamstow’s finest...
Rebecca Armstrong
Sep 20, 20161 min read
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Organiclea accredited gardening courses & workshops
UPCOMING ACCREDITED COURSES Food Growing, Level 1 Award (starting Friday 30 September for 7 weeks at Hawkwood, Chingford, E4) Garden...
Rebecca Armstrong
Aug 31, 20165 min read
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Local Economy events in London – 14 & 17 September
The Economics of Happiness: Creating a More Equitable World 14th September 2016, 10am-5.30pm 24 Greencoat Place, London SW1P 1RD...
Rebecca Armstrong
Aug 11, 20161 min read
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Hornbeam is recruiting
Do you know the Hornbeam and like what they do? Please be part of it! They have one paid, and a number of volunteer roles: Apple Day...
Rebecca Armstrong
Jul 29, 20162 min read
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Vegan/vegetarian chef at Hornbeam Cafe
Description We are a vegan/vegetarian cafe/restaurant based in the Hornbeam Environmental Center in Walthamstow, North East London,...
Rebecca Armstrong
May 24, 20161 min read
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Job opportunity: Energy Efficiency Installer
HEET is recruiting a new energy efficiency installer; this role is part time (3 days per week). HEET is a not for profit organisation...
Rebecca Armstrong
May 16, 20161 min read
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People care in community gardening: Organiclea Buddy Scheme
In its fourth year, Organiclea’s Buddy Scheme trains volunteers to support others to participate in volunteering at Hawkwood Community...
Rebecca Armstrong
Mar 12, 20162 min read
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Could you work with Hornbeam?
Community Coordinator: E4 There are two Community Coordinator roles at the Hornbeam. The roles are about: Maintaining two community...
Rebecca Armstrong
Mar 2, 20162 min read
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Job opportunity with Organiclea’s Distribution Team
A strategic role in Organiclea’s Distribution Can you combine strategic development with day to day operational delivery? Are you excited...
Rebecca Armstrong
Mar 1, 20163 min read
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OrganicLea Trainee roles for 2016
Each role will take on a specific area of responsibility and develop specific skills and experience in community food growing, local food...
Rebecca Armstrong
Feb 10, 20162 min read
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Salad Starter: Two Enterprise Start-Up Placements at Organiclea
We believe that more food should be grown organically and locally, and yet we cannot meet the demand, notably for salad. As part of our...
Rebecca Armstrong
Jan 20, 20162 min read
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Community Food Grower & Sessional Garden Worker job opportunities
At Forest Farm Peace Garden we are seeking an experienced organic food grower with a permaculture interest or experience, to take the...
Rebecca Armstrong
Dec 16, 20153 min read
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Mini Holland: Waltham Forest Councillors need to hear from you – right now!
In March 2014 Waltham Forest Council was one of 3 London boroughs to receive £30m ‘Mini Holland’ funding from Transport for London (TfL)....
Rebecca Armstrong
Oct 20, 20156 min read
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