E4 Area Guide

If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Chingford?' then why not join your local Rock Choir. Your local Chingford choir is run by singer/pianist Sally Creedon. We are the local community choir with the national reputation - join the Chingford Rock Choir and experience the singing phenomenon that Will Smith described as 'Fantastic'. Whilst retaining our community spirit, we come together en masse for national and regional events, giving our members unrivalled performance opportunities and experiences beyond compare, ranging from trips to perform at Eurodisney to our local music, food and fireworks festivals! With no audition process, no need to read music and no pressure to sing live or perform until you're ready, Sally's expert tuition will guide you through our unique arrangements of your favorite pop, Motown and rock hits from the last few decades. Whether you're joining to make new friends, find some time for yourself or even find the courage to sing on a stage, the fun and relaxed atmosphere at our rehearsals will really boost your spirits and leave you with a natural high! Book your FREE trial session at www.rockchoir.com. Here is a quote about our choir - 'Rock Choir and the people in it have made me feel Happy, Energised, Accepted, Confident, Supported and Liked. It has also re-kindled my love of music and singing.' - Fe (Rock Choir member) Rock Choir is a winner of the Red Ribbon 'Big Heart' Award [https://rockchoir.com/awards-achievements/]. and holds 1 former and 2 current Guinness World Records. The choir is also credited with single handedly starting the contemporary choir movement.

Calling all Lego builders! Join us this half-term to show off your building skills and build something truly awesome! This is a busy session with limited spaces. Drop-in: first come, first served

Dagenham, 1968: Rita's a busy mum, loving wife and hard-working Ford factory employee. But something's very wrong. Rita and her female colleagues find themselves working long hours sewing car seats for far less money than the men. And they've had enough! Made in Dagenham is a sensational musical that will have you laughing, crying and cheering all in one unforgettable night! Based on the true story of the 1968 Ford sewing machinists strike, Made in Dagenham is an emotional roller-coaster of a show that celebrates courage, unity and justice & its not to be missed!

Hop into our Easter Eggstravaganza Make the most of your bank holiday weekend at Capel Manor Gardens. Children can use the activity sheet provided and take part in our Easter adventure across our 30-acre Gardens in beautiful spring bloom. Unscramble the clues to receive an Easter chocolate treat! Along the way, you can visit highlights including our mini zoo, maze and fairy forest. Enjoy a range of egg-citing activities included with your entry ticket. For a sneak peek at the fun in store, check out our 2024 Easter blog. Activities to enjoy include: • Entertainment throughout the day • Meet the Easter Bunny • Easter crafts and activity trails • Animal talks, handling and petting in our mini zoo • Planting activity • Fun hop around area You can also enjoy the following optional extras, not included with your admission ticket: • Face painting • Bouncy castles • Hot food, sweet and snack stalls • Refreshments from our Café

Holly Carter is a singer-songwriter and multi-award-winning instrumentalist who won the Instrumentalist of the Year at the UK Americana Awards in 2023 and 2024. She has established a reputation as a leading fingerstyle guitarist and is one of the UK's very few professional female pedal steel players. Drawing inspiration from a varied musical upbringing, her musicality entwines aspects of folk, roots and Americana to create a mix that echoes everything from the likes of Gillian Welch to Chet Atkins. Harnessing an approach to music as a powerful tool for education and change, her songs weave joyously catchy melodies with thought-provoking lyrics that pay homage to a diverse collection of musical and personal heroes.

Wall-to-wall Power Ballads and arms aloft anthems. Produced by a founding member of UltimatePower, Power Ballads Plus is dedicated to becoming the most inclusive, celebratory, singalong party in the community. Promoting a playlist containing the broadest church possible of Power Ballads, the majority of songs featured will feel instantly familiar to fans of the genre, but sprinkled throughout will be a fresh layer of glitter from more contemporary artists. Expect everything from longstanding legends Cher, Whitney, Tina and Freddie side by side with more recent balladeers such as Taylor, Beyonce, Dua and Billie - heads all thrown back in pure emotional ecstasy!