Events

FOR ALL AGES

Activities for adults

Activities at the museum

The Epping Forest District Museum works regularly with the district’s many active local history societies.

You can visit the following websites to learn more about all the brilliant work they do –

Community Cafe

The community café is a place to enjoy some light refreshments and an opportunity to chat and meet new friends in a relaxed, warm and welcoming environment.

Funded and supported by Epping Forest District Council’s Community and Wellbeing Team.

This café is dementia friendly. All welcome. In The Space at the Museum.

For enquiries, contact the museum at 01992 716882 or enquiries@efdmuseum.org.uk.

When

Every Wednesday 12 noon to 1.45pm

Where

Epping Forest District Museum Trust, The Space, 39-41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EL

Cost

Free

Chair Yoga with Sarah Shine

Every Wednesday from 10am, call or message Sarah on 07955918111 to book a space or just turn up!

Museum Movers

Museum Movers is for the more mature dancer – ideally 55+. The sessions aim to help participants get back to activity, maintain flexibility and make new friends. Health and wellbeing are more important than ever right now and keeping mind and body active can be key to a healthy life.

It has a real social element and from the very beginning has helped create friendships and support networks and tackle social isolation. Every session ends with a chat over a cup of tea.

When

Fridays 10:30am – 12 noon during Term Time

Cost

£7.00 per person

For enquiries, contact Rachel at 07768 382794.

Waltham Abbey Stitchers

Join a friendly community group, welcoming anyone who likes to knit, crochet or stitch.

When

Fridays 13.15 -15.15 pm

Cost

£4.00 per person. To book, contact Diana at diana@thecrochetchain.co.uk

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