It is with the greatest sadness that the WVRA must inform you that the President of the Association, Ray Swingler, has died after a short illness. Ray had been a leading member of the Association since it was formed in … Continue reading →The post WVRA President Ray Swingler: 8 October 1933 – 20 July 2015 appeared first on Walthamstow Village Residents' Association.

By Teresa Deacon   An unexpected reward for writing a local history piece for the Village newsletter is to receive readers’ responses with fascinating new information. Pat’s Stores One such response was from the daughter-in-law of Pearl and Victor Twomey … Continue reading →The post Beulah Road lives appeared first on Walthamstow Village Residents' Association.

For many people, the Village in 2015 represents a new start. Families settling into their first homes, new businesses opening their doors, and lots of talk about how Walthamstow is the next big thing (until the next ‘next big thing’ … Continue reading →The post Farewell to Eden Road appeared first on Walthamstow Village Residents' Association.

Walthamstow Village Residents’ Association is holding its annual Christmas carols on the square on Tuesday 15th December, aided by East London Brass and led by Philip Creasy. Bring your children, wooly hats and candlelit lanterns, and gather around the tree … Continue reading →The post Christmas carols on the Square: Tuesday 15th December appeared first on Walthamstow Village Residents' Association.

Come and join family and friends of Ray Swingler at a fantastic free concert at 7.30pm on Thursday 8th October to celebrate his life and to help raise funds for the St. Mary’s Church Bells’ Restoration, a cause close to … Continue reading →The post Celebration Concert in memory of Ray Swingler Thursday 8th October appeared first on Walthamstow Village Residents' Association.

Join us for a day of good old-fashioned community fun in the original heart of Walthamstow. A free festival of music, arts and crafts, street food and attractions for all ages. The Village Festival will take place in Walthamstow Village … Continue reading →The post Walthamstow Village Festival: Saturday 19th September 2015 appeared first on Walthamstow Village Residents' Association.

Do you know how many countries are in the Commonwealth? Or what vegetable is called rutabaga in North American? If you do then not only is your brain a repository for obscure bits of information, but you’ll also love the … Continue reading →The post Calling All Clever Curry Lovers: Annual Curry Supper Quiz set for March 2016 appeared first on Walthamstow Village Residents' Association.

By Helen Lerner It’s been another highly successful horticultural year in the Village; we’ve done so well that we have a big surprise for you for 2016! Despite the disruption of the Mini-Holland works, we were rewarded not only by … Continue reading →The post Walthamstow Village in Bloom appeared first on Walthamstow Village Residents' Association.