Bombing of The Shrubbery in Grosvenor Road in September 1940
©Geoff Wilkinson
Air Raid Wardens, Herongate Road, Aldersbrook
By Elena-Stefania Grigoriu (aged 6),
from South WoodfordThe Wanstead Village Directory and the South Woodford Village Gazette have joined forces to continue publishing.
These are extraordinary times, but we can all be thankful we are part of a community that cares.
Local councillors across Wanstead and South Woodford are hosting advice surgeries online
A mobile testing unit is in Redbridge on Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 May.
Nicola CainThe leader of the Wanstead and Woodford Rock Choir will take part in a 24-hour fundraising event tomorrow (19 May) in aid of Mental Health Awareness Week.
Mersea Oyster Shed by Julia BrettArtists have always sought isolation to find their muse – but it is very different when isolation is thrust upon you! Woodford Arts Group was set up to keep local
Residents with any dental concerns during lockdown are invited to contact Dr Amjad Malik for advice.
Chigwell Road Recycling and Reuse Centre will also reopen.
The Crabtree family are creating raised vegetable beds in their garden on Overton DriveGrowing your own fruit and vegetables is good for the environment and, during these times of isolation, it’s good for the soul as well, says Jennifer Hawkes of Wanstead Climate
The emergency action taken to combat coronavirus needs to be applied to other areas, like climate change and biodiversity destruction, says Councillor Paul Donovan (Wanstead Village, Labour)
Nine-year-old Riku Fryderyk Borowczyk has signed a book deal with Pegasus.
Wanstead artist Brenda Coyle invites residents of all ages to take part in her online art classes during lockdown.