May 2026

Residents are invited to join a community litter-picking session at Eagle Pond in Snaresbrook on 9 May.

“This is a simple yet powerful way to give back and make a tangible difference… Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Gloves, litter pickers and bags will be supplied,” said a City of London Corporation spokesperson.

The session will run from 10am to 1pm, focusing on clearing rubbish from the water as well as the surrounding forest. Meet at Snaresbrook Road car park.

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A new comedy night will launch in Aldersbrook this month.

“Fat Fish Comedy have teamed up with Aldersbrook Bowls Club to bring a brand new professional comedy club night to the area. Our first show will feature top TV comedian Paul Tonkinson, supported by Harry Pettitt, Pauline Eyre and me,” said event host and Wanstead Fringe regular Graeme Mathews, who reached the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent in 2019.

The event will take place on 8 May from 7.30pm (tickets: £15).

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A rope fence designed to protect the Skylark breeding grounds on Wanstead Flats has been vandalised twice since installation in February.

“On one occasion, a person with a drill was behaving suspiciously and walked away when approached. A video of the person has been sent to the City of London Corporation, which is investigating. The fencing has since been repaired and there are currently many Skylarks singing on the Flats, so we are confident of a successful nesting season,” said Bob Vaughan of the Wren Wildlife Group.