r/walthamstow

greens will defo be giving stella a run for her money next general election

A lot of discussions seem focused on commuting into central London, but I’m curious how the area feels if you mostly work remotely or locally. Does it still feel like a good place to base yourself if you’re not using the Tube every day?

Planning on moving to W with a large dog - coming from Hackney, bit hesitant that there are not too many large or enclosed green spaces for my large dog. Am I mistaking? Where do you take your dog out? Any fav parks? Would love to know from dog owners (medium to large) experiences

There’s a petition going around to build a skate park in Low Hall. Not sure what the plan is exactly but given how under utilised the area is in its probably worth support.

“Hi, my name is  Stanley and I'm 11 years old. I love scooting and skating but the closest skate park is in Lloyd Park, which means we often have to drive there which burns fossil fuels. Wouldn't it be amazing if we had a skate park right here in St James Park?”

I'm looking at moving into Essex Brewery or similar new builds around Walthamstow and am wondering how you all have found the summers to be heatwise?

Looking for an affordable and reliable (or maybe just good value) place to bring in my bicycle.

Not a massive fan of the venue tbh but just noticed they no longer have “in house” beers and it’s all the Camden slop! (To be honest the big penny beers might have been brewed by them anyway!!) anyone know what’s happened?
Altho doesn’t really matter as the options minutes away are fantastic!

In case anyone has missed the news it looks like Waltham Forest Council have missed 35 years worth of council tax on boats moored in the marina.

In case anyone here has lived there as it’s nearby you might want to keep on top of the story as councils are notorious for being able to chase debts.

Started in Walthamstow, now in Hackney too. Kept missing things at local venues. Found out on Monday morning, every time.

Follow your favourite local venues and get notified when something’s on. Gigs, quiz nights, comedy, sports, whatever. MOTH Club, Grow, EartH, Shacklewell Arms and more already on there. Don’t see your local? Add it and it’ll pull in their events too.

Still early so would genuinely love feedback. What’s missing, what’s broken.

myhaunt.app

Walked past a few times and there’s tradesmen doing a new fit out of the empty retail space next to Blackhorse Lane co op. I was nosey and saw they have some counters in the middle with wooden panelling, but no signage about what it is.

Anyone know what’s opening there?

I think it used to be advertised that some sort of restaurant was eventually going to be opening, but I don’t know if that ever got off the ground. I was rather hoping for a restaurant as we don’t have many options round here.

Looking to move to highams park, any idea what its like? Travellin to work in the city so need a reliable line, also whats the area like in general? Is it as rough as leyton or stow?

And lastly, what happens if the weaver line is out of action? Seems awkward to get anywhere else like woodford or stow? Or am i missing something?

they have Murphy’s now but it’s just not the same.

I love Mini Hiba and want them to keep on being delicious and do well as a business. They've been closed for refurbishment for a few months now. Does anyone know any details? Will they be back?