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Tackle the Tags

The rising blight of graffiti tags in Wanstead can be seen on our streets, subways and shopfronts, but with your help, we can report it, remove it and restore pride in our neighbourhood, says Katriye Ibrahim

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Drawn to birds

Artist Jaquie Feldman has a long-standing connection with Wanstead. In more recent years, she has developed an artistic obsession with birds

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Away from home

In the sixth of a series of articles charting the experiences of a Wanstead-based travel writer, Carole Edrich recalls how cold Canada’s Hudson Bay was whilst swimming with Beluga whales

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Goes without saying

The loss of a loved one is always a difficult time, which can be further exacerbated by the absence of a will, says Asya Erol from local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash

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Walking in history

Ahead of this year’s Epping Forest Centenary Walk, West Essex Ramblers’ David Evans explains the background to the event and invites local residents to join them on all or part of the 14-mile trek

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History calls

Ninety years ago, Sir Giles Gilbert Scott designed the famous K6 telephone box. Wanstead’s own recently refurbished kiosk still stands proudly outside the station. Local historian Davis Watson reports. Photo by Geoff Wilkinson

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Take a Seat

Wanstead resident Matt Lo is a life coach, NLP practitioner and, most recently, founder of The Dad Table, an online meeting space for dads and a small but important step towards improving men’s mental health

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Closer to nature

The Wren Wildlife and Conservation Group’s annual Wanstead Wildlife Weekend returns this month with a diverse programme of free nature activities. James Heal reports

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Non-stop stress

Last September’s changes to local bus routes impacted the lives of many residents. In the fifth of a series of articles, Elli Taylor explains the consequences for her family’s wellbeing and mental health

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Pride & Progress

A landmark moment for Redbridge as the borough prepares to host its first-ever Pride celebration – a powerful step towards equality and inclusion, says 14-year-old Wanstead resident Riku Fryderyk

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Street Party Spirit

Cowley Road came together in true community spirit last month to mark 80 years since VE Day with a joyful street party full of reflection, fun and fundraising. Resident Jennie O’ Beirne reports

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Blooming Trundle

Marian Temple invites you to join the Wanstead Community Gardeners on two evening ‘trundles’ this June to hear the stories behind the patches, meet the gardeners who created them and discover the blooming heart of Wanstead’s community spirit. Photo by Geoff Wilkinson