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03/12/2025
MIDWINTER FOLK NIGHT
We’re sorry-but-happy to say *THIS IS SOLD OUT!*
if you have a ticket and can’t come please let us know!
And sign up to the folk night mailing list in our bio, or via and for hot off the press folk night announcements in the future.
Bring your instruments, your tankard and your best ballad. Or just come and sit in the corner and listen.
This will be a relaxed evening for sharing folk songs, learning folk songs and listening to others share their traditional music. We welcome whatever traditional means to you!
Music starts at 8PM. There will be food, and the evening is
pay-what-you-can
(or free if ticket prices are out of your reach).
Ticket contributions go directly to The Gleaners, to support the running of a community space and our ‘How To Host A Feast’ program, which offers cooking traineeships to people from migrant and asylum seeker communities in Walthamstow.
We cater for local community events and cook for things we believe in, such as protest encampments opposing genocide. Come! Sing! Support our work!
Brought to you by our musical friends, and
Poster by
17/11/2025
Our local food growers network in Waltham Forest has put together a beautiful object to help growers around the country plan and reflect on their work (and help us raise much needed funds to continue growing our movement locally).
It’s got space for you to jot down plans, reflect on experiments and record the details of new plants you’ve met. Alongside that we have scattered tips and offerings from community food growers across our borough in London throughout, as well as important anniversaries in the history of land rights and our suggestions for ethical suppliers of seeds and seedlings. A lovely winter gift 🎁
Why our friends say you should buy this:
“the WF FGN’s Year Planner is only going to help growers wean themselves off of global agribusiness’s control of food… 1/10” - Bill Gates
LINK IN OUR BIO
at the price that suits you best:
£6 - solidarity price for those on no or low income
£11 - standard price for everyone else
£15 - supporter price for those willing and able to give a bit extra to support the WF FGN
Cover by and monthly illustrations by and Designed credits to & Studio Nopqrst
Featuring contributions from:
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The Natural Gardeners Club
The Welcome Garden
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13/11/2025
LIMITED EDITION GLEANERS T SHIRTS!
We have a few organic cotton Gleaners t shirts left. Printed locally using
They come up small - think baby t (this was our first trial, we’ll size up in future!).
Collectable during our Thursday Community Lunch 11-3, or whilst Gleaners events are on (e.g during a Folk Night or Housing Co-ops workshop).
They are £25! Ideally CASH please!
This is more expensive than our usual pickle products and pay-what-you-can food because we’re fundraising! Profits will go entirely toward paying for extra ingredients and trainee travel expenses for our ‘How To Host A Feast Traineeship’ for migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. We’d love to be able to give everyone cheap t shirts, but maybe we can’t have food justice AND free clothes from the Gleaners cafe.
T-shirt Artwork by
10/11/2025
PERPETUAL STEW 3: We joined and to cook a big stew in September!
Perpetual Stew 3 was a week long series of learning sessions on knowledge and land justice. Each night after a peer-to-peer workshop, talk, skillshare, song or project, everybody gathered to share a bowl of the perpetual stew.
We joined for a workshop held by and and Anti Oppression Circle on Legal Support 101 and Migrant Narratives - solidarity with care and intersectionality.
It was an honour and a hoot to cook up the Finale Perpetual Stew in its last form, with vegetables gleaned and given from allotments and friends across London.
24/10/2025
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE -- ONLY 1 WEEK LEFT TIL OUR FUNDRAISING SUPPER CLUB
On Saturday 1st Nov our chef Inbar will be cooking up some of the best autumn produce into a 3 course dinner to raise money for and 🍂🍂
Get ready for mushrooms, beetroot and pumpkin 🎃🎃🎃 warming soup and all the rich flavours that come with the cooler weather
She'll be whipping up some awesome soft drinks, but BYOB is welcome with an optional £5 corkage donation!
We have pay-what-you-can donation tickets as well - check out our eventbrite 📩
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/halloween-feast-supper-club-tickets-1777986528569?aff=oddtdtcreator
18/10/2025
🎉 Celebrating British Black History Month @ The Gleaners Café
🎬 Film Night: Black Joy (1977)
Join us for a special community screening at The Gleaners Café as part of British Black History Month. Come together for an evening of film, food, and connection in a warm and welcoming space.
We’ll be showing the classic film Black Joy (1977), which follows the story of a young country boy who moves to London and navigates life in the city’s Black community. This powerful film shines a light on the experiences, challenges, and resilience of Black men and women in 1970s Britain.
To keep you fuelled throughout the evening, enjoy vegan Caribbean-inspired snacks and refreshing homemade drinks prepared by The Gleaners Café team.
📌 Event Details
📅 Date: Thursday 30th October 2024
⏰ Time: 6 PM – 9 PM
📍 Location: The Gleaners Café, 458 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, E17 9AH
🎟 Tickets: Available now on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebrating-british-black-history-month-the-gleaners-cafe-tickets-1755231848709?aff=oddtdtcreator%5C
👉 Registration required – spaces are limited!
18/10/2025
Join us for an inspiring evening of real stories, lived experiences, and community connection at The Gleaners Cafe, Walthamstow, on Thursday 23rd October. This free event, hosted by the Waltham Forest Dyslexia Association, celebrates both Dyslexia Awareness Week and Black History Month with thought-provoking talks, a film screening, and delicious vegan refreshments. Hear from Sandra Waldron Rigobert, author and Trustee of WFDA, as she shares her journey of navigating life as a black, neurodivergent woman, and gain insights from Counsellor Sharon Waldron on leadership and community empowerment. Whether you’re dyslexic, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about unlocking creativity and strengths often hidden behind dyslexia, this is a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired. Spaces are limited – book now via Eventbrite or email to secure your place!
15/09/2025
TUESDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 7PM
It’s Autumn! And that’s okay! The Gleaners are holding another Folk night and everyone is, once again, invited.
Bring your instruments, your tankard and your best ballad. Or just come and sit in the corner and listen.
This will be a relaxed evening for sharing folk songs, learning folk songs and listening to others share their traditional music. We welcome whatever traditional means to you!
There will be food, and the evening is
pay-what-you-can
(or free if ticket prices are out of your reach).
Ticket contributions go directly to The Gleaners, to support the running of a community space and our ‘How To Host A Feast’ program, which offers cooking traineeships to people from migrant and asylum seeker communities in Walthamstow.
We cater for local community events and cook for things we believe in, such as protest encampments opposing genocide. Come! Sing! Support our work!
Link to tickets is in our bio!
Brought to you by our musical friends, and
Poster by
22/08/2025
With a generous donation of marrows from a local allotmenteer and courgettes from , we came up with this deliciously moist marrow and poppyseed cake.
We liked it so much we wanted to share the recipe with you!
Come in and try it with a barista coffee this Thursday from 11am ☕
29/07/2025
Banana bread made by our lovely volunteers Aude and Ummi .focus 🌻🌻 for our pay-what-you-can community meal on Thursday.
Delicious, healthy food is a right, not a privilege.
We are a not-for-profit workers cooperative. Our private catering supports our work creating an accessible and affordable space for all ✊
📩 email [email protected] for catering enquiries
Address
458 Hoe Street
London
E17 9AH
Option 1 - Public Transport:
The closest station is Walthamstow Central, served by the Victoria Line and Overground. From the station, walk straight ahead onto Hoe Street for approximately 7 minutes until you reach the café.
Option 2 - Driving/Parking:
From A503, turn onto Hoe Street and continue driving until you reach the café. There are several parking options nearby including on-street parking with pay and display meters, as well as a few car parks in the vicinity such as Arcade Car Park and Lidl Car Park. Please check for parking restrictions and charges before leaving your car.
Opening Hours
| Thursday |
11am - 3pm |
| Friday |
11am - 3pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 3pm |
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What people say
Vegetarian and vegan restaurants are becoming increasingly popular as people become more health-conscious and environmentally aware. The Gleaners, located on Hoe Street in London, is a shining example of a community cafe that offers delicious vegetarian and vegan food.
What sets The Gleaners apart from other vegetarian/vegan restaurants is their commitment to community-minded living. They are not just a restaurant, but also a hub for the local community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they transformed into a community food center to help those in need.
The Gleaners' dedication to sustainability is evident in their menu, which features locally sourced ingredients and seasonal produce. Their dishes are not only healthy but also bursting with flavor. From their hearty breakfasts to their tasty lunch options, there's something for everyone at The Gleaners.
But what really makes The Gleaners special is the sense of community you feel when you walk through the door. They have created a warm and welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels at home. Whether you're grabbing a quick coffee or sitting down for a meal with friends, you'll always leave feeling nourished both physically and emotionally.
If you're looking for a vegetarian/vegan restaurant that goes above and beyond, look no further than The Gleaners on Hoe Street in London.
