Councillor Paul Donovan – who will not be seeking re-election for Labour in May – reflects on what has been good, bad or indifferent over the past eight years of serving as a Wanstead Village councillor
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Discover the creativity and community behind floral art with national demonstrator and Wanstead House manager Kathryn Stangaard, who will be presenting to the Woodford and District Floral Arrangement Group this festive season
In the 48th of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work of Redbridge Music Society and introduces David Silkoff and Margaret Macham, who will be giving a piano duo recital in Wanstead this month
Up to nine stalls could be located along the High Street, including one outside Tesco ExpressRedbridge Council’s new street trading policy has caused controversy in Wanstead, but aims to boost local enterprise, improve standards and keep the High Street vibrant, says Councillor Khayer Chowdhury
Up to nine stalls could be located along the High Street, including two outside Gail’s Bakery
Local resident Shreena Patel reflects on a lifetime of witnessing racism evolve in East London, and explains why she’s now helping to lead the Wanstead and South Woodford Against Racism campaign
Julian Walker invites you to celebrate the art of publishing at Wanstead’s first-ever independent book fair next month
From a once-forgotten patch of land to a flourishing retreat, Wanstead Place Surgery has been busy transforming its spaces inside and out. Patient Ingrid Howarth reports
During a long summer before university, Jay Demetriou found purpose and routine by volunteering at the Barnardo’s charity shop in Wanstead, turning quiet Wednesdays into something meaningful
©Geoff WilkinsonIn the 13th of a series of articles, Revd James Gilder of Wanstead Parish reflects on the history and importance of Christ Church and reports on the major grant that will secure its future