Walthamstow Scene ran from November 2010 to December 2012. Although the site will remain as a resource, it is no longer being updated, and therefore we will not be featuring any new content.
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Forest Poets and Darren Hayman at the Rose & Crown
The Forest Poets are presenting a night of music and poetry at the Rose & Crown on Friday 30 November. The night features performances from a range of poets and artists, and is headlined by singer/songwriter, formerly of the band Hefner, Darren Hayman.
Continue Reading →Do the Boundary Commission changes to Walthamstow matter?
The Boundary Commission for England have proposed breaking up the current Walthamstow parliamentary constituency, to merge the north of the area with Chingford and the south with Leyton. So what?
Continue Reading →Opening night for The Bell
After a substantial period of refurbishment, and quite a bit of speculation and expectation, The Bell opened the doors last night for what felt like an opening party.
Continue Reading →Chequers, Cock and Bell: Walthamstow pubs re-born?
In the nearly two years that I’ve been running this site, I’m not sure any topic has generated as much discussion as that of pubs in Walthamstow. Over the past few weeks, the renovation of three Walthamstow pubs has renewed chatter about the local drinking establishments.
Continue Reading →The Stow Festival line-up is announced
The line-up for The Stow Festival has been announced. The November Five, Moses, Maggie Ronson and Russel Swallow & The Wolf will be joined by a host of others at the four-day music extravaganza.
Continue Reading →Age of East17 at Tokarska Gallery
Tokarska Gallery are holding an exhibition called ‘Age of East17′ as part of the E17 Art Trail 2012. The show features a number of local photographers and runs from Saturday 1 September until Sunday 16 September.
Continue Reading →Cheesecloth play the Hare and Hounds
Cheesecloth are playing a free gig at the Hare and Hounds on Lea Bridge Road on Saturday 30 June. It will be their last show before the Autumn.
Continue Reading →Wriggly Rhythms, by Ailsa Betts
Guest post from Ailsa Betts on Wriggly Rhythms, the musical group for babies and toddlers in Walthamstow.
Continue Reading →Review: ‘Sunrise Mountain’ by Russell Swallow and the Wolf
Russell Swallow and the Wolf released their debut album, ‘Sunrise Mountain’ on 26 June 2012. The trio have developed and honed their dreamy acoustic sound for the six-track album, which is out now.
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