Features

Two Green councillors were elected for the first time in Wanstead last month. Sue Whitehead represents Wanstead Village, alongside Milli Richards Clack representing Wanstead Park

Three Labour councillors were re-elected in Wanstead last month. Jo Blackman and Daniel Morgan-Thomas continue to represent Wanstead Village, alongside Emma Shepherd-Mallinson representing Wanstead Park

Afterlives Art Festival will encourage discussions about death, dying and end-of-life choices at Wanstead Library this month. Vision RCL’s Culture and Library Development Manager Samantha Goodey reports

Wanstead Climate Action will host a community screening of People’s Emergency Briefing at Wanstead Library in June to explore what the growing risks of climate change could mean locally. Sunil Kapur reports

As social media use grows, media law is no longer just for the rich and famous. It now touches everyday life, says Alex Cochrane of local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash

In the seventh of a series of articles featuring images by Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society members, Anuraj Theivendram looks at David Tyrrell’s award-winning work

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 fourth instalment of her Big Rail Story

Gardens in Wanstead will open to the public this spring, inviting visitors to explore hidden plots, wildlife havens and tiny terraces while raising funds for charity. Volunteer organiser Teresa Farnham reports

Wanstead should be proud of its connection with former Astronomer Royal James Bradley (1692–1762), says Dr John Fisher in the third of a series of articles celebrating a man of intellectual persistence

Over the past 100 years, Wanstead Central Bowls Club on Nutter Lane has blended tradition with modern spirit, welcoming players of all ages to its renowned green. Colin Foster reflects on the club’s centenary

Wanstead’s May Music Festival returns to St Mary’s, uniting the community with a vibrant mix of concerts, guest performers and a joyful singalong celebration. Festival director Alison Wells reports

In the 54th of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work of Redbridge Music Society and introduces Sandra Porter, John Rogers and Emilie Capulet, who will be performing in Wanstead this month