Age UK Waltham Forest

One of our regular customers, @emmamal98 just popped in to grab a kaftan ready for her holiday this morning.. we’ve got sooo many great beach cover ups and a great selection of swimwear in store! #charityshopsummer #holidaywardrobe

☀️ HOT WEATHER TOP TIPS ☀️

As temperatures rise, it’s important to take extra care and keep cool — especially for older adults and anyone with health conditions.

Here are some simple ways to stay safe in the heat:

💧 Drink plenty of water throughout the day, even if you don’t feel thirsty
🏠 Keep curtains or blinds closed during the hottest part of the day
👒 Wear light clothing and a hat if going outside
🌳 Stay in the shade and avoid being outdoors in peak afternoon heat
🍓 Eat light meals and keep snacks fresh and cool
📞 Check in on friends, neighbours and loved ones who may need support
💊 Keep medications stored correctly and speak to your pharmacist if unsure
🧊 Use a cool damp cloth on your neck or wrists to help cool down

If you feel dizzy, unwell, unusually tired or short of breath, seek advice and try to cool down immediately.

Let’s all look after ourselves and one another this summer 💙

Photo: Helen & Helen staying cool in the Hub Garden.

🎉 ONLY THREE TABLES LEFT! 🎉

Join us for a fantastic Quiz Night fundraiser in support of our veterans group — and help us sell out the room!

Whether you come on your own, with friends, family, neighbours or work colleagues, you’ll be warmly welcomed for a brilliant evening of fun, laughter and community spirit.

🗓 Friday 5 June
🕕 Doors open at 6.00pm
📍 The Hub, 58 Hall Lane, E4 8EU
🍽 Fish & Chip Supper included
🎟 Tickets just £15

Come ready to test your knowledge, meet new people and support an important local cause helping veterans in our community.

⚠️ ONLY 3 TABLES REMAINING — don’t miss out!

📧 [email protected]
📞 020 8558 5512
🎫 Or drop into The Hub to buy your tickets

Please share with friends and help us spread the word! 💙

🎉 BINGO NIGHT REMINDER 🎉

Have you reserved your seat yet? 👀

Join us this Wednesday 27 May at The Royal Oak, Highams Park IG8 9LN for a fantastic evening of bingo, laughter and fundraising. 💜

🕗 Eyes down at 8.00pm sharp
📍 The Royal Oak, IG8 9LN
🎟️ Bingo books are £25, with £5 from every book supporting our charity work across Waltham Forest.

This is always a very popular event and seats go quickly, so make sure you reserve your seat!

✨ Raffle prizes to be won
✨ Chance to win big money prizes
✨ Support local older people while having fun

A huge thank you to the local businesses who have already donated raffle prizes. If you would like to donate a prize, please email:
📧 [email protected]

Your support helps us provide information and advice, independent living services, befriending support and over 30 weekly activities across the borough for older people.

🧶☕ Join Our Big Knitathon! ☕🧶

Come along for an afternoon of knitting, chatting, tea, cake, and community spirit as we make adorable little woolly hats for Innocent Smoothie bottles! 🥤💛

For every hat knitted, 30p is donated to support older people in the borough, so every stitch really does make a difference.

✨ No knitting experience needed
✨ Friendly support available — we can teach you!
✨ Wool & needles provided
✨ Tea, cake & good company included

Whether you pop in for a quick cuppa and a few stitches or stay for the whole afternoon, everyone is welcome!

📍 The Hub, 58 Hall Lane, E4 8EU
📅 25 June Thursday
🕑 2:00pm – 4:30pm

Bring a friend, meet new people, learn a new skill, and help us knit for a great cause 💕🧶

We are starting a weekly repair cafe starting this Friday. Bring a mending project and learn how to do simple repairs. Every Friday from 2-4pm gold coin donations are more than welcome #ageukwf #charityshop #ageukwalthamforest #mending

🚴‍♀️ FREE 6-Week Cycling Course for Over 60s 🚴‍♂️

Would you like to learn to ride a bike or feel more confident cycling? Join our friendly beginner cycling sessions for adults aged 60+ in Waltham Forest!

✅ Complete beginners welcome
✅ Build confidence cycling safely
✅ Led by British Cycling trained coaches
✅ Bikes available to borrow for free during the session

📍 Lloyd Park, E17 4PP
🕙 10:00–11:00am
🕚 11:00am–12:00pm

📍 Hawkswood Primary School, E4 7RT
⏰ Time TBC

📅 Every Monday starting 1 June
📍 Sessions in Walthamstow & Chingford

To book your place, contact:
📧 [email protected]
📞 020 8558 5512

It wasn’t just any Tuesday in the shop today.. today was our 1st birthday ! So we had to have cake🎂! Thankyou to everyone that has shopped with us in our first year and to all that stopped by to wish us a Happy Birthday 🙌🙌🙌💜💜 #leyton #ageukwf #bakersarms #charityshop #birthday

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came along and supported our stall at the Highams Park Fayre! 💜

It was such a wonderful community event and we loved meeting so many local people throughout the day. Events like this help us continue supporting older people across Waltham Forest.

🎉 NEXT EVENT 🎉
Join us for the very popular Big Money Wins Bingo Night at The Royal Oak, Highams Park on Wednesday 27 May!

🕗 Bingo starts at 8.00pm sharp
📍 Seats fill up quickly, so please reserve yours early!
🎟️ Bingo books are £25, with £5 from every book going directly towards our charity work.

We’re also incredibly grateful to the local businesses who have already donated raffle prizes. If you or your business would like to donate a raffle prize, please get in touch at:
📧 [email protected]

As an independent local charity affiliated with Age UK but self-funded we provide:
💜 Information and advice services
💜 Independent living support
💜 Befriending services
💜 Over 30 weekly activities across the borough

📸 Special thanks to John Murray of PNJ Photography for the photo.

✨ *NEW* WEEKLY REPAIR CAFE ✨

🧵 Every Friday | 2–4pm
📅 Starting Friday 22nd May
📍 Age UK Waltham Forest Shop, 857 High Road, Leyton E10 7AA

No booking needed — just drop in!

Got torn, worn or well-loved clothes that need a little care? Bring them along and learn how to give them a new life 💛

From simple fixes to handy repair skills, we’ll help you stitch, patch and mend in a friendly and relaxed space. Whether you’re a complete beginner or already love sewing, everyone is welcome!

♻️ Learn new skills
🪡 Repair and reuse
☕ Meet others in the community
😊 No experience needed — just curiosity and something to repair!

Plus, as an independent charity shop every purchase and donation made in our store helps support older people across the borough — all money raised goes straight back into local services and support 💙

We can’t wait to see you there!
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