Join Our Community
Empowering William Morris residents to improve their area
Inspired by the community achievements of William Morris Big Local over the last 12 years, as that programme finishes in 2024, we will be here to continue its legacy of positive change.
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We are William Morris Community Threads, a community organisation based in the William Morris area of Walthamstow. We bring people together and work alongside you to weave stronger connections in our community.
Free Community Living Room
The Community Living Room at Priory Court Community Centre is a warm and welcoming space where people can relax, play, socialise or simply sit by oneself in comfort. This space is run by William Morris Community Threads and funded by Waltham Forest council funding.​The following activities, facilities and support will be on offer:
Comfortable seating in a relaxed space. Tea, coffee, cake, biscuits, fruit.
Quiet solo activities: Books, newspapers, jigsaws, word searches etc.
Creative activities: knitting, sewing, drawing, painting.
Social activities such as board games and cards.
​Opening times: Every Monday 11am - 4pm and Thursday 12pm – 5pm*​
Location: Priory Court Community Centre, 11 Priory Court, E17 5NB
(* from 30th October, Thursday 11:30am - 4:30pm)
Free Youth Club
A free weekly youth club for 10-15 year olds taking place every Thursday during term-time from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.​Just some of what we get up to:
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Football/Basketball
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Board Games
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Dodgeball
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Games consoles
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Arts n Crafts
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Hanging out
Unfortunately, we have been unable to restart sessions at BCA for the school year 2025 - 2026. We hope to relaunch at a new location after Christmas.
Opening times: Thursdays 17:30-19:30
Location: new location to be confirmed...
Community Courtyard
There is at least one future project we’re working on, and we’re looking for more ideas:
Community Courtyard, at the William Morris Close and Holmes Avenue corner. We are cleaning the space and preparing it to host planting and sports equipment storage
Volunteering Opportunities
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Of course, we are keen to add to the pool of enthusiastic volunteers who run the Community Living Room and Youth Club!
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For people who would like cleaner streets, there is a monthly litter pick organised by local residents
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and for people who love plants, there is a monthly gardening session at the triangle garden where South Countess Road meets Forest Road.
