May 20, 2008 @ 7:56 am
BAG Fun Day
The Blackhorse Action Group Fun Day was a huge hit last Saturday (17th May). Children of all ages enjoyed learning juggling skills, painting flowerpots, making badges and origami, having a go on the ‘energy bike’, and having their face painted by Big Brother’s Carol Vincent.
Meanwhile their parents had the chance to find out what else they could get involved with in in the local area, from community gardening and ‘time banking’ (a kind of skill swap) to saving energy at home and campaigning against unsuitable tower block proposals. Â They could also watch a film about Walthamstow market, try their hand in the raffle or quiz (prizes donated by local businesses), or just sit back, relax, and chat to their neighbours over a cup of tea and a cake or some delicious home-cooked Indian food. Â
Here’s a short version of the Walthamstow Market film:
Finally many went home from the event, which was held in the Douglas Eyre Sports Pavilion, proudly clutching books and toys from the ‘give and take’ and St James Library Campaign stalls, or even free paint or free kid’s bicycles, kindly supplied by the Forest Recycling Project.
Irina Hoss, of BAG’s Entertainment Working Group, said “We are delighted with how well the day went - I overheard quite a few kids saying stubbornly ‘I don’t want to go home!’. Â The point of our residents association is to work together to improve the quality of life in our area, and events like this are so important - we hope to have a street party in September to build on our success, as well as a range of other events.”
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