Walterton and Elgin Community Homes

Walterton and Elgin Community Homes Walterton and Elgin Community Homes (WECH) is a successful resident controlled housing association in Westminster. Housing Association

We emerged from the struggle of residents against the sale of their homes to private developers.

A special mention to those hardy green-fingered perennial members of the WECH Gardening Club.We commend your tireless en...
19/08/2026

A special mention to those hardy green-fingered perennial members of the WECH Gardening Club.

We commend your tireless endeavours in all weathers come rain and shine, making sure your labours of love do not wither on the vine.

The beds of flowers and herbs in the Potager beds, remain lush and abundant, enticing pollinators to venture into the heart of the city and making Watson Gardens a green oasis, where people visit and frequent.

Now all that’s missing is a sign that reads…

“Untamed dandelions - DO NOT FEED”

13/08/2026

FREE WORK OUT SESSIONS AT THE SELBOURNE CENTRE EVERY TUESDAY 💪

Meet Fitness Instructor, Alvin.

He’ll help you renew your energy levels, enhance your core strength, and set you up for the day ahead

Pop down to the Selbourne Centre on Tuesday mornings for FREE curated sessions designed specifically for where you are in your fitness journey.

🗓️ WHEN: Every Tuesday

🕒 10.30 - 11.30AM | Over-50s Keep Fit Class:

🕒 11.30 - 12.30PM | Adult Exercise Session:

See you there 🫡

Call General Business Manager Heather on 07496 805 753 for more information.

The Woodfield Hall is a hidden gem just off the Harrow Road.Although it’s next to one of London busiest roads, once you ...
11/08/2026

The Woodfield Hall is a hidden gem just off the Harrow Road.

Although it’s next to one of London busiest roads, once you step inside this beautiful renovated premises the noise disappears and oasis of calm springs forth.

Currently home to our ongoing free to join projects such as “Grow 2 Eat” (Mondays: 10.30am-1pm) and the “Summer Art Workshop” (Mondays: 2pm-4.30pm; Aug 17 /24)… it’s a very versatile space and can be utilised in a number of different ways.

Whether that’s for creative workshops, group tutoring, exercise classes or film clubs, the Woodfield Hall ambience is a great place for people to come together and be inspired.

If you’re interested in booking the Woodfield Hall give General Business Manager Heather a call on 07496 805 753 for further information.

06/08/2026

The last time we visited Deena at the “Grow to Eat” project on a drizzly morning back in April, the green shoots were already on an upward trajectory.

But we wanted to find out how things were holding up after the baking heatwave we’ve had over the last few months.

In partnership with our friends at Meanwhile Gardens and Learning Disability Network London the ongoing “Grow to Eat” project, run by Deena Joy Kestenbaum at our serene Woodfield Road space, has become a key element in our vision of establishing a ‘green corrridor’ in one of the busiest areas in West London.

By building additional food cultivation infrastructure, including sustainable greenhouse facilities and ‘potager style’ beds, we hope to provide the opportunity and inspiration to grow more food for use by the community - as part of the ongoing Greening Westminster programme.

As Deena explained…

“There’s a lot of personal investment in this, and I’m fairly convinced that the time and effort spent adds to the flavour and appreciation of anything that is harvested by one’s self, cooked, put on a plate and eaten.”

Grow to Eat:
Mondays
10.30am - 1pm

Location:
Annex 2,
5 Woodfield Road
W9 2BA

“Life has its ups and downs… we call them squats.” 💪Looking to boost your energy, build strength, and rediscover your mo...
05/08/2026

“Life has its ups and downs… we call them squats.” 💪

Looking to boost your energy, build strength, and rediscover your mojo?

Well there’s no better way to charge up your batteries than popping down to the Selbourne Centre on Tuesday mornings for FREE curated sessions designed specifically for where you are in your fitness journey.

🗓️ WHEN: Every Tuesday

🕒 10.30 - 11.30AM | Over-50s Keep Fit Class:

Low impact, high-reward movement. We focus on joint mobility, balance, and sustainable functional strength. Perfect for staying active, energised, and independent in a welcoming, friendly group!

🕒 11.30 - 12.30PM | Adult Exercise Session:

Time to turn up the tempo? This hour is all about building cardiovascular fitness, functional strength, and burning stress. Expect a high-energy workout tailored to push your limits at your own pace.

See you there 🫡

05/08/2026

You can tell when a business partner is dedicated to the cause when you bump into the two directors at the WECH Annual Summer Festival

Luke and Lewis, from BB Contracting Services, travelled down from their Hertfordshire base to spend a Sunday in Tamplin Mews Gardens in W9, soaking up the WECH vibe, meeting with residents, while always on the look out for new operatives to join the team.

04/08/2026

Frequent collaborators and friends of WECH, The Regarm Projects, is a London-based community textile rescue and upcycling initiative that collects pre-loved clothing ("garms") to divert items from landfill, offering free clothing giveaways, creative upcycling workshops, and material resources for local organisations.

We invited Regarm Projects Director, Fergus, to set up ‘shop’ at our recent summer festival to help spread the word on sustainability and the ways that people can get involved and help reimagine the way we deal with clothing we no longer need.

03/08/2026

If you’re looking for a creative outlet outside in the sunshine this August, then we may have just the ticket you’ve been looking for.

Artist in residence, Tamar Davies, will be running FREE hourly taster sessions in Watson Gardens on Thursday mornings between 10am-11am, throughout the month.

“Sketch Club” is open to everyone and you can even bring the kids down too for a quick tutorial in colours, materials and having fun while drawing.

We are very happy to announce a FREE Summer Art Workshop that will take place every Monday in August (except Bank Holida...
31/07/2026

We are very happy to announce a FREE Summer Art Workshop that will take place every Monday in August (except Bank Holiday Monday) in partnership with our lovely friends at Meanwhile Gardens

The workshop is open to all ages, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Address

Selbourne House 36A Elgin Avenue
London
W93AZ

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 1pm

Telephone

+442072663347

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