June 2024

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Aldersbrook residents invited to join annual jumble trail

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The annual Aldersbrook Jumble Trail will return on 15 June (11am to 5pm), with residents selling pre-loved items from their front gardens and raising funds for Aldersbrook Primary School.

“This is the perfect way to sell your unwanted things whilst meeting your community and raising money for our children. Buyers will be able to find bargains on a range of items, including books, toys and clothes,” said a spokesperson.

All registered stallholders (£7) will be added to the online trail map.

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Wanstead resident’s flamingo charity walk from London to Bristol

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Wanstead resident Elsa Arnold walked from London to Bristol whilst dressed as a ballerina flamingo last month to raise money for the charity Flamingo Chicks.

“This challenge was a million times harder than I ever imagined it would be, with loads of tears, blisters and nettles every day! But I was so proud to be able to highlight the work of Flamingo Chicks, a charity that gives disabled children the opportunity to explore dance and movement,” said Elsa, who completed the 120-mile journey over seven days.

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High hopes for high-flying Skylarks on Wanstead Flats

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Hopes are high for another successful Skylark breeding season on Wanstead Flats.

“There appears to be a minimum of seven birds and at least three singing males. Assuming these males pair up, we are hopeful that the females will lay eggs and that these will successfully hatch, with the young going on to join the local population,” said Tim Harris of the Wren Wildlife Group.

Last year, three pairs of Skylarks raised four young on the Flats, which has been partially roped off to help reduce disturbance to the ground-nesting birds.

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Warning for Blue Badge holders using Redbridge Council car parks

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Redbridge Council is warning Blue Badge holders who use council car parks to be alert following a series of incidents.

“Individuals may be posing as Parking Enforcement Officers in some of the borough’s car parks. These impostors falsely claim to be council employees to convince Blue Badge holders to hand over money for parking… It’s important to remember Blue Badge holders do not need to pay to park in Redbridge Council-operated car parks,” said a spokesperson.

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Chimes restored: what happened to the hour strike at St Mary’s?

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Repairs were made to St Mary’s last month to restore the church bell chimes.

“The link rods that connect the bell hammers under the cupola had corroded, and this caused the hour strike to fall silent. All of the links were replaced, and the chimes and hour strike were restored,” said a spokesperson for the Parish of Wanstead.

Located on Overton Drive, St Mary’s Church was built in 1790 without any clock in the tower. In 1899, a new clock and four bells were installed by Smith of Derby, who still maintain it to this day.