Festival and Arts Trail
It’s the last weekend of Leytonstone Festival and Leytonstone Arts Trail and there’s still a packed programme of Festival events and art appearing all over the area, not just in the 16 venues taking part but also in people’s windows and gardens.
With the sun reckoned to make a much delayed appearance it promises to be a perfect weekend to enjoy these events.
Some of the pictures at Norlington Road Studios — it’s worth a visit as there are many more to see. Entry is free.
Do look at the official programmes on the Leytonstone Festival and Leytonstone Arts Trail websites/Facebook pages, however, to check for any last minute updates to the programmes, in case I have missed anything or where you may have to book in advance or numbers may be limited. If you spot an error, please let me know.
The Stone Space is the headquarters for Leytonstone Arts Trail 2012 and is showing samples from over 70 artists. You can collect a Trail Guide from The Stone Space and find out about the venues taking part in this year’s Arts Trail.
Olympic torch
The Olympic torch arrives in Waltham Forest this Saturday. It’s not coming to Leytonstone, but will be going along parts of Leyton High Road.
- www.walthamforest.gov.uk/2012games
- BBC website Olympic Torch Route in Waltham Forest and for Olympic torch route Saturday 21 July in Waltham Forest with approximate times
- Waltham Forest Guardian will have live coverage Saturday 21 July from 5.30pm
- More information about useful Olympic websites and Facebook sites on this site Olympics 2012
Independent Retailer Month: support your local shops and businesses
July is also Independent Retailer Month, so while you’re out and about in Leytonstone, take the opportunity to support your local shops, cafés and restaurants!
Saturday 21 July
Carlton House Open Day
Aylmer Road
Saturday 21 July
I am Cann Hall, 1948-2012 photography exhibition
The Holly Tree
Saturday 21 July
A leisurely walk around Leytonstone Arts Trail
Meet at Leytonstone Underground (Church Lane side), 11.00am
Saturday 21 July
Leytonstone Calling, live music at The Red Lion
Hip-hop and street art and the London food and ale festival.
Saturday 21 July
The Hot House Quintet
The North Star
Saturday 21 July
Woodhouse Players
The Rivals by Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Welsh Church Hall
Saturday 21 July
Blackhorse and Standard Women’s Morris Dance
St John’s Churchyard
Saturday 21 July
Shaolin Gong Fu City Kung Fu and Tai Chi performances and workshops
The Salvation Army Hall
Sunday 22 July
A celebration of Irish culture, featuring the Jones Boys
The Plough and Harrow
Sunday 22 July
Oh So Funny Comedy Night, starring Mr Alan Davies
The Sheepwalk (ticketed event by email: ohsofunnycomedy@yahoo.co.uk, say how many tickets you want, if tickets are still available)
Sunday 22 July
Woodhouse Players
The Rivals by Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Welsh Church Hall
Sunday 22 July
I am Cann Hall, 1948-2012 photography exhibition
The Holly Tree
Sunday 22 July
What’s Cookin’ Fifth Annual Summer Picnic
The Birkbeck Tavern
Sunday 22 July
The Choice Standards Trio and Marnie
The North Star
Sunday 22 July
Songs of Praise
Cann Hall and Harrow Green Baptist Church
Further afield
The British Film Institute has a Hitchcock Season this summer
Check these pages for more information:
- Leytonstone Festival
- Leytonstone Festival on Facebook
- Leytonstone Festival Programme
- Leytonstone Arts Trail on Facebook (best for updates)
- Leytonstone Arts Trail website
