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Rolling on

Over the past 100 years, Wanstead Central Bowls Club on Nutter Lane has blended tradition with modern spirit, welcoming players ...

May we sing

Wanstead’s May Music Festival returns to St Mary’s, uniting the community with a vibrant mix of concerts, guest performers and ...

Listen and learn

In the 54th of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work of Redbridge Music Society and introduces Sandra Porter, ...

Our History

From Winston Churchill to Wanstead Flats, Jane Skelding and other local historians will host an evening of historical insights to ...

A local star

Wanstead should be proud of its connection with former Astronomer Royal James Bradley (1692–1762), says Dr John Fisher in the ...

Photo and story

In the sixth of a series of articles featuring images by Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society members, Anuraj Theivendram compliments Bente ...

Stitches in time

In the second of a series of articles, Susan Allison reflects on the community project which created nearly 50 kneelers ...

Mind your head

Head injuries affect more than a million people each year. While many recover fully, others face lasting physical and emotional ...

Park life

In the 15th of a series of articles featuring wildlife images from Wanstead Park and Wanstead Flats, Diane Dalli presents ...

Listen and learn

In the 53rd of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work of Redbridge Music Society and introduces Jelena Makarova ...