Are you struggling to find the practical help you need? We have put together a list of some local resources that may be able to assist.
We will continue to add contact details, so check back regularly.
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Here at The Limes Community and Children's Centre, we provide a fully inclusive, safe space for children and young people – with or without disabilities – to play, learn, develop and achieve.
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Job: HR & Facilities Manager
Due to current circumstances, we are extending the application period until Friday 4 May, 6pm.
Existing applicants: Thank you for your applications, we appreciate your patience at this difficult time.
New applicants: Please go to thelimes.org.uk/jobs
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As you navigate life during lockdown, we want you to know that you are not alone.
You can contact us between 11am-3pm, Mon-Fri and we will do our best to help you with any queries or concerns you may have.
Click 'more' to find out how to contact us...
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Are you struggling to find the practical help you need? We have put together a list of some local resources that may be able to assist.
We will continue to add contact details, so check back regularly.
#TogetherWeAreStronger #Covid19 #Coronavirus
Our services
Tuesday/Thursday/Friday
(term-time): 9.30am to 11.30am
Come and meet other local parents, enjoy our fabulous facilities, planned play experiences, sensory sessions and interactive singing and story time.
First Saturday of the month:
9:30am-11:30am
Saturday morning play for all the family. Scoot around our adventure playground, make a mess at our arts and crafts table or chill out in our sensory room.
Wednesdays (term time): 3:30- 5:30pm
Come and join us for arts, dance, drama and music making.
Schools holidays and weekends:
Contact us for details
Holiday and weekend scheme for children aged 6-12 years with Special Educational Needs, Disability or Autism.
Contact us to discuss options
Our Play! Schools Sessions provide fun play time for SEND and non-disabled children from local primary schools. The sessions are facilitated by qualified and experienced members of The Limes Play team.
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday
(term time): 4-6.30pm
The Club is a free, open access drop-in session for local young people aged 10-17.
Friday (term time):
6:30pm-8:30pm
Join our Go For It youth club and you could enjoy going on trips out around London, seeing the sights or catching a film.
School holidays & weekends:
Contact us for details
Activities include trips out, bowling, boating, trampoline centres, events and museums in central London – as well as cooking, outdoor games, survival skills and Nintendo WII tournaments.
Wednesday (term time):
6:30pm-8:30pm
Join our youth club and you could be going on trips to central London, bowling, trying out activities such as cooking, playing on the Wii or watching films?
By arrangement
Tailored outreach support service, providing one-to-one support for children with SEND.
Activities are led by each child’s preference, with the necessary extra support & guidance.
16 week programme.
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Zest Kitchen is part of our Creative Journeys project and offers a 16 week programme during which you will be taught barista skills, baking skills and how to run front of house.
16 week programme.
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Over the 16 weeks you will learn about growing seasons and what to grow for Zest Kitchen, how to market your produce and other important gardening skills.
16 week programme.
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Over the course of this creative programme you will learn a number of different skills used by artisans such as screen printing and carpentry, as well as other important workplace skills.
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An individually tailored plan gives you the opportunity to develop a plan that centres around your needs.
Indivdual dates – to be advised
The Limes has always been shaped by the children we serve, their input and ideas are invaluable. Our Makers and Shapers sessions are divided into groups, by age – under 12’s and 13+.
Individual dates - to be advised
Each term we meet to discuss and plan next steps, consult on new services and offer support on a variety of issues faced by parents of disabled children.
Read what children and young people think about The Limes.
The Limes has shown me what I can do and never said I can’t do anything.
I have been supported to make choices and tell others about my needs. The Limes worked with the people that are important to me to help me make choices.
I had such a great time, I loved it. I want to say a special thanks to Elen and Maria for that day.
Qasim
Our mission
More about us
We are a small community and children's centre in Walthamstow. We provide opportunities to play and participate for disabled children and young people. Our team of Trustees, Volunteers and Staff work together to support disabled children and young people, along with their able-bodied peers. Through a range of services and activities, as well as special projects we enable children and young people to reach their full potential socially, emotionally and educationally.
Our staff
Liz Fraser
CEO
Liz Fraser
CEO
With over 25 years working in the 'Third' sector, I am passionate about inclusion. ! seek to ensure that the voice of the child or young person is always heard and is genuinely at the heart of everything we do.
The team and I work tirelessly to ensure that real and positive changes are made, that people are listened to and that the services we provide are creative, inclusive and fun!
Beatrice Pickles
Deputy Dog…
Barry Day
Caretaker/ facilities maintenance
Barry Day
Caretaker/ facilities maintenance
I am proud to be the caretaker for The Limes. My job involves general maintenance and gardening.
I love the people that I work with here. I’ve never met a nicer group of people – everyone is smiling all the time!
Pareezah Dowlut
Reception/Administration
Pareezah Dowlut
Reception/Administration
I am responsible for administration and reception and am happy to answer any queries about our services. I can also help if you are looking to book a party or hire a room, whether it's for a social event or a business meeting – we have lots to offer.
Feroza Dhuman
Reception/Administration
Feroza Dhuman
Reception/Administration
As receptionist and administrator here at The Limes I can provide information on the services we offer. I can also help if you are looking to book a social event or hire a room for a business meeting, we have plenty of options available.
James Lambert
Finance Officer
James Lambert
Finance Officer
I work in collaboration with other staff to process the sales, purchases and financial information, as well as assisting the Finance and Facilities Manager.
I also work as a Community Support Worker, which gives me the opportunity to work directly with those that attend the Limes. It’s the experience of supporting and encouraging the Young People that makes it such a rewarding and enjoyable job.
Nadin Sajakow
Impact & Engagement manager
Nadin Sajakow
Impact & Engagement manager
Getting our young people’s views heard and involving them in decision-making is the best part of my job. I also promote our services to the community and partners, fundraise and develop learning and evidence from our projects. Being around our kids is such great fun and the staff are just amazing.
Elena Christodoulou
Creative Journeys Enterprise Manager
Elena Christodoulou
Creative Journeys Enterprise Manager
I am responsible for The Creative Journeys Enterprise programme, as well as our Sunday markets – where our young people sell the products they make and grow. Before I started in this role I was a stay at home mother, a retail manager and a trainee Early Years teacher. I love The Limes because of the way it supports our community and gives a voice to the young people in East London.
Kate Rolison
Make & Create Co-ordinator
Kate Rolison
Make & Create Co-ordinator
I am coordinator for Make & Create, part of the Creative Journeys programme, teaching a variety of arts and craft techniques to young people with disabilities. I support participants to sell their wares at our monthly Sunday Market and link them with local creative organisations and practitioners, which develops their entrepreneurship.
Zahrah Vawda
Edible Forest Garden Coordinator
Zahrah Vawda
Edible Forest Garden Coordinator
I’m the coordinator for the Edible Forest Garden strand of our Creative Journey’s programme. Coming from an environmental engagement background, I create programmes that get our young people outside and engaging with nature. They learn to grow fresh foods and produce that can be used in the Zest Kitchen and sold at our monthly markets. Working at The Limes is great because you’re always surrounded by positive energy!
Stacey-Ann McNelis
Zest Kitchen Coordinator
Stacey-Ann McNelis
Zest Kitchen Coordinator
Having worked with children and adults with learning disabilities for 15 years, I am excited to be working within my local community and to lead the Zest Kitchen programme. Our aim is to support people to develop and achieve their goals while gaining valuable life skills and experience, that we hope will lead them to employment. Creating and tasting some yummy food along the way is also a bonus!