Summer Cinema Soiree and party in Walthamstow to celebrate cinema developments

In celebration of Waltham Forest council rejecting the UCKG's third attempt to convert Walthamstow's EMD cinema into a church, the McGuffin Film Society has organised a summer cinema soiree and post-planning committee party.

The soiree and party will take place on Friday 22 July from 8.30pm at Orford House Ballroom, 73 Orford Road, Walthamstow Village E17, a short walk away from Walthamstow Central station.

There will be live music, dancing and a fully licensed bar with all drinks at reduced prices until midnight.

Speakers will be there from Waltham Forest Cinema Trust, Waltham Forest Council and Stella Creasy MP.

There are less than 40 tickets left at time of blogging, and demand is expected to be high. It is recommended you book as soon as possible.

Buy your ticket here.

The event will coincide with the first public screening of a new British film starring Paul McGann.

Partly filmed on location in Walthamstow, this anarchic comedy follows the adventures of a group of young would-be filmmakers as they battle against bureaucracy, police and Section 44 anti-terrorist legislation in their quest for cinematic perfection.

Picture Show in Walthamstow:

This weekend, an exhibition of film-inspired artworks from over 20 East London artists, designers and photographers will premiere at E17 Art House Gallery, 6-10 Church Hill (entrance in Stainforth Road, a very short walk from Walthamstow Central), London E17.

This special launch event will feature the first public viewing of the exhibition, an opportunity to meet the artists and a live performance by jazz group The Jazzaholics in the gallery's courtyard.

Admission is free and refreshments will be provided. All are welcome.

More information.