V17 Walthamstow

 

Re-formed in 2003 from a smaller association, the Walthamstow Village Residents’ Association (WVRA) is a local community group, drawn primarily, but not exclusively, from residents of the two Conservation Areas making up Walthamstow Village – The Village and Orford Road Conservation Areas.

 

What is our aim?

  

To make a safe and enjoyable community environment for people living in and visiting Walthamstow Village.

What we are currently involved in

  

ü  Social events throughout the year including an annual curry supper quiz (120 people) and carol singing with brass band, mulled wine and mince pies (350 people)

 

ü  Community events throughout the year including annual Spring Cleans and Clean-ups, Plant, Seed and Produce Swaps, Front Gardens & Beautiful Premises Challenges, Children’s Planting Workshops

 

ü  Walthamstow Village in Bloom – UK finalists in RHS Britain in Bloom 2010, 2011 & 2016 (Silver-Gilt). Five times Gold award winners and six times winners of Best London Village in London in Bloom

 

ü  Adoption and maintenance of twenty planters, many tree-pits, a community orchard at Chalmers House, plus Vestry Green and Village Square flowerbeds

 

ü  Running the Village Veg, Community Allotment outside 1 Beulah Road

 

ü  Running a Monthly Gardening Club

 

ü  Liaising with WF to install seasonal lights and hanging baskets on lampposts in Orford Road.

 

ü  Producing newsletters (2000 copies per issue) and providing regular emails to members

 

ü  Liaising with local businesses and requesting sponsorship and goods for events, raffles

 

ü  Working to get the Post Office reinstated in Orford Road

 

ü  Community safety, info and liaison with Met Police and Hoe Street SNT officers

 

ü  Maintaining and developing WVRA website and local email facility

 

ü  Compiling an information leaflet outlining responsibilities and restrictions on building works, TV receivers, windows etc for residents/landlords for properties in a Conservation Area.

 

ü  Supporting local Community Groups and campaigning re relevant issues

 

ü  Liason with WF Council to remove litter, dumped rubbish and graffiti from area

 

ü  Monitoring intrusion of uPVC windows/doors in the conservation areas

 

ü  Assisting in the development of the Vestry House Museum and its gardens

 

ü  Monthly WVRA committee meetings

 

ü  Open public meetings for the whole community

 

ü  Attending Council Meetings regarding Planning and Public Realm issues including Street Watchers