Waltham Forest Women's Network (WFWN), 52 Station Road, Chingford., London (2026)

06/10/2026

Join us for our next Menopause and Women's Health Cafe in Chingford

Ayurveda & the Menopause Journey with Kirit

At this month's Menopause & Women's Health Café, we're joined by Kirit, a qualified Ayurvedic Health & Wellbeing Practitioner and Nurse Practitioner. Kirit brings 15 years of experience in healthcare, combining clinical knowledge with the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda.

In this friendly, relaxed session, we'll explore:

- What Ayurveda is and where this traditional system of health comes from

- The stages of the menstrual cycle, and how our bodies change through them

- Perimenopause and menopause symptoms, explained through both Ayurveda and modern science

- Simple, natural ways to support yourself through these changes

Whether you're just noticing changes or are well into your menopause journey, come along and leave with fresh ideas you can use straight away.

📅 14th October ⏰ 6.30pm📍 Ouna Community cafe

☕ Free — refreshments provided

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16/09/2026

Menopause and Women's Health Cafe - Leyton

Sunday, September 27, 2026

11:00 AM 1:00 PM

Our Next Menopause & Women's Health Cafe: Sleep, Longevity & Nutrition in Peri/Menopause

I'm delighted to welcome Laura Semmens, a naturopathic nutrition therapist and health coach specialising in sleep support and gut health, with a particular focus on chronic conditions, autoimmunity, and longevity. Before moving into nutrition and health, Laura spent 10 years working in education with young children and families an experience that shines through in how she communicates and engages with the people she works with.

Alongside her private online clinic, Laura works with charities and larger organisations on wellness projects, including a two-year Healthy Eating project supporting people with learning disabilities work that earned her two nominations for the British Nutrition Foundation Community Award. She's a passionate advocate for better nutrition and a natural educator who loves bringing communities and individuals together in pursuit of better health.

Come along for an honest, informative morning with coffee, conversation, and practical takeaways you can start using straight away.

📍 Leabridge Road Library
🗓️ Sunday 27th September, 11am – 1pm

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01/09/2026

Join us for our next Menopause and Women's Health Cafe in Chingford

What no-body tells you about s*x after Menopause with Melanie Knight Somatic S*x Educator and S*xlogical body worker

Most of us arrive at menopause being handed a story: that this part of life is winding down. Desire feels further away s*x can become uncomfortable and it is rarely something we talk about, even with the people closest.

In this hour with Melanie looks at what actually changes and what does not. Not only does desire stop arriving the way it used to but that what we want changes as well and why the version of s*x most of us were taught stops fitting out body that is no longer in any hurry.

Alongside the talk there will be one short practice sitting in your chair fully clothed with nothing to say out loud. No experience need and you are welcome to sit out any part of it.

Melanie is a certified s*xological body worker and somatic s*x educator based in north london and faculty S*xology school. last year she ran her own study with a group of women exactly this territory and she will share what they found including the parts that suprised her.

Menopause & Women's Health Cafe (Chingford) | Wednesday 9th September 2026, 6:30pm | Get Tickets | Ticketlab

01/09/2026

💜 September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month 💜

Five cancers fall under this umbrella: ovarian, womb (endometrial), cervical, vaginal, and vulval.

Together they affect thousands of women in the UK every year yet awareness of the symptoms remains low.

Know the signs. Don't ignore them, and don't be embarrassed to get checked:

🔹 Bleeding between periods, after s*x, or after menopause
🔹 Persistent bloating that doesn't come and go
🔹 Pelvic or abdominal pain
🔹 Changes in vulval skin itching, soreness, lumps, or colour changes
🔹 Feeling full quickly or loss of appetite
🔹 Unexplained fatigue or weight loss

None of these automatically mean cancer but they're your body's way of asking for attention. If something feels "off" or doesn't go away, please see your GP.

This is especially close to my heart working with women through perimenopause and beyond so many symptoms get brushed off as "just menopause."

Trust yourself.

You know your body. Advocate for it. 💜

Tag a woman who needs to see this. Let's normalise these conversations.

31/08/2026

Join us for our next Menopause and Women's Health Cafe in Chingford

What no-body tells you about s*x after Menopause with Melanie Knight Somatic S*x Educator and S*xlogical body worker

Most of us arrive at menopause being handed a story: that this part of life is winding down. Desire feels further away s*x can become uncomfortable and it is rarely something we talk about, even with the people closest.

In this hour with Melanie looks at what actually changes and what does not. Not only does desire stop arriving the way it used to but that what we want changes as well and why the version of s*x most of us were taught stops fitting out body that is no longer in any hurry.

Alongside the talk there will be one short practice sitting in your chair fully clothed with nothing to say out loud. No experience need and you are welcome to sit out any part of it.

Melanie is a certified s*xological body worker and somatic s*x educator based in north london and faculty S*xology school. last year she ran her own study with a group of women exactly this territory and she will share what they found including the parts that suprised her.

Menopause & Women's Health Cafe (Chingford) | Wednesday 9th September 2026, 6:30pm | Get Tickets | Ticketlab https://share.google/u8nP7aAymOl19fo1w

04/08/2026

Join us for our next Menopause and Women's Health Café, (FREE Event) Chingford this time with a special guest Eleonora from Re-Set Pause, leading us through a Re-Set Self-Massage session.

This isn't about perfecting technique or fixing discomfort. It's an invitation to slow down, reconnect with your body, and listen inward. Through simple, intuitive massage, we'll explore gentle touch as a way of accepting what's present and softening into relaxation creating space to nurture ourselves, restore balance, and deepen our sense of presence.

About Eleonora
Eleonora is the founder of Re-Set Pause and a qualified yoga and massage therapist offering office yoga across East London. After 10 years working in architecture, she left the industry to choose a slower lifestyle, refocus on her own wellbeing, and support others in reconnecting with their bodies and minds on a deeper level. Massage therapy and yoga taught her to slow down and relate to people differently and she now shares that same sense of presence with others.

Come along for an evening of connection, community, and a little time just for you.

📍 Ouna Café, Chingford
🕡 6:30pm, Wednesday 12th August

All women welcome — bring a friend!

Book here - https://ticketlab.app/event/39326-Menopause-Womens-Health-Cafe-Chingford-tickets #/

02/07/2026

We're so excited to share that we're bringing the spa to you next week! To our Chingford Menopause and Women's Health Cafe✨

We'll be joined by Lou, who'll be hosting a gorgeous, relaxing guided group facial everyone pampered together, side by side ❤️ She'll be using her vegan, Mediterranean-inspired skincare, specially formulated to support women through the stages of menopause.

A few details:
🔹 The session runs about 1 hour, with a 30-minute setup beforehand
🔹 Please let us know any skin allergy info in advance, so Lou can tailor the products to everyone in the room
🔹 Lou will also be bringing her pop-up shop along, so you can treat yourself to something extra afterwards!

Book here for this free session - https://ticketlab.co.uk/event/id/39069 #/

We can't wait to pamper you all 🌿

28/05/2026

Today is one of my favourite days in the calendar. 💚

May 28 — International Day of Action for Women's Health & Menstrual Hygiene Day.

Two reminders, one powerful message: women's health is essential, not optional.

Whether it's hormonal health, reproductive wellbeing, or simply being able to manage your cycle with dignity and without stigma every woman deserves access to knowledge, care, and support.

This year's theme says it all: Essential, Not Optional. Because in a world of competing priorities and pressures, women's health too often gets pushed to the bottom of the list by systems, and sometimes by ourselves.

So today I want to ask you: when did you last put your own health first?

Not as a luxury. Not as something to get to "when things calm down. But as a non-negotiable.

You are worth that investment. Always. 💚

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21/03/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we’ve had to cancel our Women’s History Month event this March.

And honestly this wasn’t an easy decision.

International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month mean so much to us as an organisation. Celebrating women, uplifting women, creating space for women that’s at the core of everything we do.

But we also recognise that March is a deeply important time for many in our community, with Ramadan and Eid. And we never want to create something that unintentionally excludes or limits who can be part of it.

Because for us, it’s about all women.

So instead we’re going bigger

Within the next couple of months, we’ll be hosting a Women’s Health & Stories AGM a powerful space for connection, conversation, and community.

A space where:
Women’s voices are heard
Stories are shared
Knowledge is exchanged
And real connection is built

Because your story matters. Women’s stories matter.

And every woman deserves to feel: Safe. Supported. Empowered. Connected.

So when tickets are released, please do book early it really helps us shape something meaningful for you and our wider Waltham Forest community ❤️

This is more than an event.
It’s about bringing women together with understanding, compassion, and love.

And that is something worth waiting for.

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