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Hall for all

The hall belonging to St Gabriel’s Church in Aldersbrook has had a big renovation this year. It’s all part of a refurbishment project ahead of celebrations to mark the venue’s centenary in 2027, says Georgina Brewis

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20’s plenty

With a 20mph zone due to be implemented across the Wanstead Park ward and a consultation for a Wanstead Village 20mph zone underway, Councillor Jo Blackman explains why 20 really is plenty

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Listen and learn

In the 49th of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work of Redbridge Music Society and introduces local choir Modality Voices, who will perform a seasonal concert in Wanstead this month

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Photo & Story

In the first of a series of articles presenting the work of Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society members, Anuraj Theivendram delves into the group’s archives

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Buyer’s Guide

If you are a first-time buyer and wondering what you need to buy a house or flat, here are some handy tips from Daveena Seepaul of local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash

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Tea and time to talk

With scones, stories and plenty of tea, local volunteers keep loneliness at bay for older residents by hosting monthly tea parties. Here, a local volunteer explains what makes those afternoons so special

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Eight years

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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Floral festivities

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

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Evergone

In the fourth of a series of articles documenting the development of Wanstead’s Evergreen Field, Geoff Horsnell revisits the entire development cycle, from initial application to the halting of work and design amendments

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Listen and learn

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

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Market forces

Redbridge 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

WVD-NOV-2025-stall1Up to nine stalls could be located along the High Street, including two outside Gail’s Bakery
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Stalling

Following a public meeting in September to discuss the matter of market stalls on Wanstead High Street, very little has happened other than growing frustration amongst us residents, says Colin Cronin