What’s on
At the Hornbeam, we run regular projects to uplift and empower our community.
We are proud to share our space with other local organisations and individuals who share the same goals.
Do you have a project in mind? Or are you an organisation looking for a regular venue?
We have regular slots available in the cafe; evenings, Fridays and Saturdays. We love to share our space with creative and caring projects and organisations. Tell us about your project by filling out the Expression of Interest form below. We can’t wait to hear what you have in mind!
Wellbeing Cafe
Our Wellbeing Cafe, ‘Friendly Food’ is back in July 2024.
Join us for wellbeing, connection and finding joy through food. Make and taste simple recipes, learn how to cook, shop and eat in ways that are good for you, the planet and your pocket.
Referral only, fill out the form using the button below.
Migrant food project
Every Monday between 11:00AM - 5:00PM
On Mondays we support asylum seekers who are temporarily housed around the corner from us with free groceries and access to our kitchen for cooking. If you’d like to volunteer to help us with this work, please be in touch on volunteering@hornbeam.org.uk
People’s kitchen
Every Tuesday 10:00AM - 2:00PM*
Our People’s Kitchen is a day dedicated to volunteers which aims to bring people together, connecting through cooking and sharing a FREE meal. We want this project to be as inclusive as possible – it is open to all! No need to sign up, just show up at the Hornbeam Centre.
*Volunteer from 10AM or just join us for a FREE lunch at 1PM
The Gleaners Café Community Living Room
In partnership with London Borough of Waltham Forest
Thursdays 11am to 3pm, throughout Winter 24-25
Come and enjoy a free hot vegan meal, relax in a warm space, access local services, get creative or just chill out with a book.
For other Community Living Rooms in Waltham Forest -
Climate Fresk
Returning in the New Year (2025!)
Play a game, eat some food, learn about climate! Free!
Climate Fresk is a collaborative card game, played as a group. Working together to find the direct cause and effect links between cards, we collectively build a 'big picture' overview of the climate system and how human activities are impacting it. (Fresk = fresco = big picture)
Based on the IPCC reports (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), it has been played by over 1 million people worldwide, and anyone who has played the game is welcome to become a trained facilitator.
Grasping the scale and complexity of climate change, and the possibilities of our responses both as individuals and communities, can be difficult. Through utilising our collective intelligence, in a fun, friendly and warm space (with food!), we can work together to understand the science, and share ways that we can respond, with a strong focus on local action.
The workshop lasts 3 hours, starting at 6pm, and there will be a short break with food. Please arrive around 10 minutes before the starting time in order to get settled, make a drink, to get the best out of the workshop as joining in the middle will be very disruptive.
A light meal will served in the middle, courtesy of the Peoples Kitchen (a free community meal that runs every Tuesday at the Hornbeam from 10-2).
Book your free space at via eventbrite so we know how many to cater for!
There are no upcoming events at this time.