DADRA will be holding our first committee meeting of 2020 this week. We have lots on the agenda but if there's anything you would like us to include in our discussions and planning for the year do please let us know. You can comment, send a direct message, email or call.

We have been quiet here on Twitter this year. However, be assured the DADRA Committee has continued working on residents behalf, holding our regular committee meetings and working with councillors and the ward panel remotely, to help keep our neighborhood a great place to live.

Our 'Friday Club' is back in a new 'online' format. Why not join us for good fun, company and conversation from 2-3:30pm on Zoom every second Friday. It's free and open to all. Email or DM us for your invite to this Friday's get together.

Chingford Historical Society are hosting an online and free event on Thursday 10th December screening archive Acorn films of the area from the 50's through to the 70's what a great way to revisit old memories or learn more about the history of our area.

DADRA Newsletters are being delivered to every home in our area. Please pay particular attention to the section on the 'Local Plan' - this consultation closes 14th Dec and proposes 400+ new homes in 10-17 storey blocks on Sewardstone Road - Please get involved and have your say!

Public consultation for the local plan site allocation closes on Monday. Please review the documents at walthamforest.gov.uk/content/consul… and have your say! We are very concerned by the plans for 450+ new homes at Kings Head Hill and Sewardstone Rd in 10-17 storey blocks.

Did you know @Organiclea are running free weekly events to support people's health and wellbeing over the winter months. These include Djembe drumming, yoga for health and guided woodland walks until February 2021. It's free with no commitment - just register online to attend:

It's the final Friday Club of 2020. Why not join us for some good company and conversation and some festive fun this Friday. Get the kettle on, warm that mince pie and we’ll see you on Zoom for some fun and merriment from 2pm. Email [email protected] for your Zoom invite.

We hope you have enjoyed a good festive break. We know the holidays have been very different and not what we all might have hoped or planned for. We hope you managed to enjoy some festivities and thank you for helping keep our community safe and supporting the NHS and key workers

Please be aware of scams related to the Covid-19 vaccine. If in doubt do not enter personally identifiable data and instead contact your GP or healthcare provider.

Please be aware that due to high levels of staff sickness brown bin collection and large item collection is suspended until further notice. More details can be found here:

Good news for a Monday morning - the Waltham Forest Council website states that brown bin collections will resume from today, 22nd February.

Tonight - Wednesday 31st March - 5:30-7pm - There will be an online community engagement event about the plans for the site of Chingford Library and Assembly Hall including the Chingford Hub and high rise residential flats. Please attend if you can. eventbrite.co.uk/e/chingford-hu…

This Sunday (23rd May) @organiclea are opening the gates for their May plant sale including vegetables and companion flowers. The event is from 12-4pm. Please note site tours are all booked up for this Sunday but there will still be lots of lovely plants available on the day.

Don’t forget the plant sale will be on at OrganicLea at the top of Hawkwood Crescent TODAY from 12-4pm. Why not pop along to support a wonderful local initiative and get some veggies and companion flowers to grown on in your own garden, planter or window box

**WEEKLY ZUMBA CLASSES AT ST FRANCIS HALL** Did you know there are weekly Zumba sessions at St Francis Hall: Tuesday evenings 7pm 'til 8. All welcome. £6 per session. Just turn up or contact Sue on 07503 974490

We have been informed that engineers are carrying out an emergency repair in AMESBURY DRIVE E4. You may temporarily have no water/low pressure during this time. They apologise for any inconvenience caused.

The bi-monthly DADRA Committee meeting is being held this week. Do let us know if there is anything you’d like the committee to discuss or consider.

DADRA Community Litter Pick this Sunday (20th March) We are holding two sessions: 11am - meet at junction of Harford Road / Holly Drive - focus on East of Drysdale Ave + forest edge. 2pm - meet at corner of Drysdale Ave / Dells Cl. - focus on West of Drysdale Ave. + park.

Come and join our ‘Queen’s Platinum Jubilee’ Celebrations on Sunday 5th June 1-5pm at the Scout Hall (St Francis Hall) at the top of Hawkwood Crescent. It’s free but donations will be greatly appreciated! We are also looking for volunteers to bake cakes and help out on the day!