In the 56th of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work of Redbridge Music Society and introduces local flautist Daniel Swani, who will perform with pianist Cathy Davies in Wanstead this month A central aim of Redbridge Music Society is to promote and support new generations of talented young musicians, and in Wanstead this month, outstanding local flautist Daniel Swani, accompanied by local pianist Cathy Davies, will demonstrate the flute’s versatility with an exciting and wide-ranging programme of music. Daniel started woodwind lessons at age 10 and whilst attending Woodbridge High School studied at Redbridge Music School. He studied at the Purcell School and the Junior Royal Academy of Music, winning the senior woodwind prize at both institutions, and also played in the National Youth and London Schools’ Symphony Orchestras. Daniel studied flute, recorder and baroque flute at the Royal Academy of Music,...
Three Remembrance services will take place across Wanstead and South Woodford this month. The first will take place on 7 November at the Woodford War Memorial, outside St Mary’s Church in South Woodford (arrive by 8.40am). This will be followed by a gathering at the Wanstead War Memorial on the High Street on 8 November (arrive by 12.15pm). A final service will take place on Armistice Day at the Snaresbrook Garden of Remembrance, off Snaresbrook Road, opposite Eagle Pond (arrive by 10.45am)....
A Wanstead mum has raised over £4,000 for the baby heart charity Tiny Tickers.
Singer and former Aldersbrook resident Caitlin Downie will be bringing her national tour of A Celtic Christmas to Redbridge Drama Centre in South Woodford next month.
Work on Wanstead High School’s long-delayed redevelopment is moving forward after a new contractor took possession of the site last month.
In the eighth of a series of articles charting the Christ Church kneelers project, Susan Allison presents two Remembrance-themed examples which have powerful stories to tell
Planning permission has been granted to develop the site of the former Ark Fish Restaurant on Hermon Hill following a series of Planning Committee votes.
A snail survey has produced a new discovery for Wanstead Park.
Cup of Art returns this month, giving local artists and residents a chance to connect. Laura Skye and Elsie Drew report
One writer, one Interrail pass and a wildly over-ambitious, 37-stop journey to test railway accessibility in Europe. Wanstead-based travel writer Carole Edrich presents the ninth instalment of her Big Rail Story
A survey by Wanstead Climate Action has revealed how this summer’s heatwaves affected local businesses. The group says better preparation is needed as extreme heat becomes more common. Sunil Kapur reports
Paola Noto reports on a new home for the Haven House Santa’s Grotto and a magical Christmas trail through the charity’s Woodford Green woodland, raising vital funds to help seriously ill children