Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Self Defence for Women
Is an introductory, Four hour workshop across two days from 10am till 12pm. Designed to support women in developing personal safety awareness, self-confidence and practical self-defence skills in a safe and supportive environment.
Across the course, participants will explore de-escalation techniques, basic self defence awareness, posture and movement, simple defensive techniques and an understanding of UK legal rights around self defence. Sessions combine discussion, demonstration and gentle, guided practice with strong emphasis on choice, consent and wellbeing.
The course is suitable for beginners and for women seeing and inclusive, supportive space to build confidence, learn new skills and share experiences with others. No prior experience or fitness level is required.
What will you learn?
During this 2-day course, learners will:
Day 1 – Foundation of Personal safety & Confidence
○ Getting to know the group and creating a safe supportive learning environment
○ Introduction to self-defence principles and personal safety awareness
○ Understanding when self defence is legal in the UK
○ Mindset of self defence and de-escalation techniques
○ Body language, posture and walking with confidence
○ Distance management and awareness
○ Basic stance, movement and simple defensive techniques
○ Introduction to basic strikes and simple escape techniques.
Day 2 – Apply Skills & Real Life
○ Review of core techniques and confidence gained in Day 1
○ Progression to more advanced strikes and defensive movements
○ Scenario based training focused on real life situations
○ Responding to different types of threats in a safe, controlled way
○ Managing space and using the environment (e.g. walls, exits_
○ Decision making under pressure and stress awareness
○ Legal recap and understanding appropriate responses
○ Reflection, confidence building and next steps for personal practice.
Menopause & Women's Health Cafe - Leabridge Road Library
We want the whole of Waltham Forest talking about the menopause and women's and Women's Health.
At a Menopause & Women's Health Café women, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss menopause and women's health.
We want the whole world talking about the menopause and women's health.
Our Menopause & Women's Health Cafés are offered:
In an accessible, respectful and confidential space
Open for all, women
On a not for profit basis
Alongside refreshing drinks and cake!
Arrive at 10.45am to get yourself a drink and settled before we start at 11am.
Every month there will be a theme - previous we've discused Menopause & Blood Sugar management, pelvic health
Our session in January session
Title Pelvic Health
This month we will have Melissa Gaul who is a Holistic Core Restore ® coach, Hypopressives coach and massage therapist with nearly two decades of experience supporting women through all stages of life. Her work focuses on whole-body pelvic health, combining functional movement, breathwork, hands-on therapy, and education to help women feel strong, confident, and connected to their bodies. Melissa has a particular passion for supporting women through perimenopause and menopause, helping them navigate physical changes with clarity, compassion, and practical tools that fit into real life.
Pelvic Health in Midlife – Perimenopause & Menopause
This workshop explores how pelvic health changes during perimenopause and menopause and why a whole-body approach is essential during this stage of life. As hormones fluctuate, many women experience symptoms such as bladder changes, pelvic floor weakness or tension, prolapse symptoms, painful sex, low back or hip pain, and a loss of confidence in movement — yet these issues are rarely spoken about openly.
In this session, we will cover:
How hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause affect the pelvic floor, connective tissue, and nervous system
Common pelvic health symptoms in midlife (and why they are common but not inevitable)
The importance of breath, posture, and daily movement habits for pelvic health
Understanding pelvic floor strength and relaxation — moving beyond “just doing Kegels”
How stress, holding patterns, and lifestyle factors impact pelvic health in midlife
Practical, gentle strategies to support bladder control and core function
Building body awareness, confidence, and trust in movement during this transitional phase
The workshop aims to educate, empower, and normalise conversations around pelvic health, offering women simple, realistic tools to support their bodies through midlife and beyond.
Let’s make sure it’s the first one. Come join us for a relaxed, informative session that could genuinely change how you feel in your own body.
We look forward to welcoming you to our next cafe on 25th january 2026 from 11am - 1pm at Leabridge Rd Library
The sessions are usually be held on a monthly basis and we hope to have it locally at a local Library in Waltham Forest Click the link to book in and share across your networks. Bring you library card to get discounts at the cafe. Light refreshment will be available
Click here to book
Menopause & Women's Health Cafe - Chingford
About Menopause & Women's Health Cafe (Chingford)
At a Menopause & Women's Health Café people, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss menopause and women's health.
The cafe is offered in collaboration with Waltham Forest Women's Network
We want the whole world talking about the menopause and women's health.
At a Menopause & Women's Health Café women, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss menopause and women's health.
Our Menopause & Women's Health Cafés are offered:
In an accessible, respectful and confidential space
Open for all, women of all ages
On a not for profit basis
Alongside refreshing drinks and cake!
Arrive at 6.30pm to get yourself a drink and settled before we start at 6.45pm.
Our next session will have the following:
Esther Freeman is an EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Level 2 trained tapping practitioner. She discovered tapping after many failed attempts to find a therapeutic modality that worked for her own mental health, and now uses it regularly for both herself and her 11 year old daughter with complex needs and disabilities. The results have been so life changing that she undertook training and joined EFT International so she can teach it to others.
Tapping is a form of talk therapy combined with the ancient Chinese traditional of acupuncture. Instead of needles we use our fingers, and tap on various part of the body while reciting various statements. During the session you will learn the various tapping points and have a go together as a group. There will also be the opportunity for some people to work 1:1 with Esther to go deeper into their issues and get bigger results.
Tapping can be used for a wide range of emotional difficulties, including managing symptoms of menopause. This includes:
- Anxiety and depression
- Weight management
- Clearer thinking
Tapping is a complimentary therapy, so should only be used alongside treatments recommended by your GP or menopause consultant. It is not intended to replace conventional medicine.
Flower Power - 4 Week Flower arranging for Beginners
About Flower Power - 4 week Flower arranging (Beginners)
Join Our 4-Week FlowerPower Flower Arranging Series!
Create something beautiful each week as Nadire guides you through four hands-on floral projects:
Week 1: Round Table Posy
Week 2: Floral Arrangement in a Gift Bag
Week 3: Floral Design in a Lantern
Week 4: Handheld Wedding-Style Bouquet
This is a progressive programme where each session builds your skills so please only sign up if you can attend all four weeks.
Spaces are limited and these workshops always fill quickly. Come relax, get creative, and take home something stunning every week!
Book here - https://ticketlab.co.uk/event/id/36453#/
Menopause & Women's Health Cafe
At a Menopause & Women's Health Café people, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss menopause and women's health.
The cafe is offered in collaboration with Waltham Forest Women's Network
These sessions will be open to all Women of all ages
We want the whole world talking about the menopause and women's health.
At a Menopause & Women's Health Café women, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss menopause and women's health.
Our Menopause & Women's Health Cafés are offered:
In an accessible, respectful and confidential space
Open for all, women
On a not for profit basis
Alongside refreshing drinks and cake!
Arrive at 10.45am to get yourself a drink and settled before we start at 11am.
Every last Sunday of the month (excluding August & December) there will be a theme - previous we've discussed Menopause & Blood Sugar management, pelvic health and so much more
Book - here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/menopause-womens-health-cafe-waltham-forest-london-uk-tickets-219131186277?aff=oddtdtcreator
Funded by National Lottery Community Fund
Cake & Create
Unleash your inner artist and indulge your sweet tooth at our Cake & Create session in collaboration with Entwine.Join a supportive group of women for fun and inspirting 3 - hours canvas painting.
All equipment provided and you'll leave with your own unique masterpiece to take home. Perfect for beginners and experience artists alike, this is a wondrfull opporuntity to relax get creative and connect with other amazing women
(NEW) Menopause & Women's Health Cafe (Chingford)
We’re Launching Our New Menopause & Women’s Health Café in Chingford!
Join us for our launch evening on Wednesday 12th November, from 6–8pm at Wake Up Café, 52–54 Station Road, Chingford.
This first session is all about you — we’d love to hear what topics, workshops, and support you’d like to see as part of the café.
Come along, grab a drink, connect with like-minded women, and be part of shaping something truly special for our community.
Menopause & Women's Health Cafe
At a Menopause & Women's Health Café people, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss menopause and women's health.
The cafe is offered in collaboration with Waltham Forest Women's Network
These sessions will be open to all Women of all ages
We want the whole world talking about the menopause and women's health.
At a Menopause & Women's Health Café women, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss menopause and women's health.
Our Menopause & Women's Health Cafés are offered:
In an accessible, respectful and confidential space
Open for all, women
On a not for profit basis
Alongside refreshing drinks and cake!
Arrive at 10.45am to get yourself a drink and settled before we start at 11am.
Every last Sunday of the month (excluding August & December) there will be a theme - previously we've discussed Menopause & Blood Sugar management, pelvic health, HRT and so much more
Book - here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/menopause-womens-health-cafe-waltham-forest-london-uk-tickets-219131186277?aff=oddtdtcreator
Funded by National Lottery Community Fund
Menopause & Women's Health Cafe
At a Menopause & Women's Health Café people, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss menopause and women's health.
The cafe is offered in collaboration with Waltham Forest Women's Network
These sessions will be open to all Women of all ages
We want the whole world talking about the menopause and women's health.
At a Menopause & Women's Health Café women, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss menopause and women's health.
Our Menopause & Women's Health Cafés are offered:
In an accessible, respectful and confidential space
Open for all, women
On a not for profit basis
Alongside refreshing drinks and cake!
Arrive at 10.45am to get yourself a drink and settled before we start at 11am.
Every month the last Sunday of the month there will be a theme - previous we've discussed Menopause & Blood Sugar management, pelvic health and so much more (excluding August & December)
Book - here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/menopause-womens-health-cafe-waltham-forest-london-uk-tickets-219131186277?aff=oddtdtcreator
Funded by National Lottery
Cake and Create
🎨✨ Cake and Create – Sunday 3rd August ✨🎨
📍 Lea Bridge Road Library
🕛 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
💷 £15 and £10 options available (including booking fee)
Come and join us for an afternoon of cake, creativity, and community at our Cake and Create session! Enjoy delicious cake while you relax and get creative with art and design in a friendly, welcoming space.
You'll be guided by an artist from the Waltham Forest Women’s Network, with all equipment and materials provided. Try new techniques, share ideas, and take home your very own masterpiece at the end of the day.
Everyone is welcome from complete beginners to experienced artists. Come along, have some cake, and let your creativity flow!
Menopause & Women's Health Café
At a Menopause & Women's Health Café people, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss menopause and women's health.
The cafe is offered in collaboration with Waltham Forest Women's Network
These sessions will be open to all Women of all ages
Wellness Walk at Kew Gardens
Partnered with LBS Peace CIC for their Wellness Walks at Kew Gardens on 26th July, if you'd like to attend make sure you book in tomorrow at 12 noon as there are limited tickets - Wellness Walk at Kew Gardens... with Friends!
Menopause & Women's Health Cafe - Waltham Forest - London UK
Our next Menopause & Women's Health Cafe will have a member guest session
Sarah has been an integral part of the Menopause & Women’s Health Cafe community for over two years, so it’s especially meaningful to welcome a familiar face to share her expertise.