Tulips ©Peter Wilkins
Incoming Tide ©Irene ThomasEssex Art Club will unveil it’s first-ever online exhibition this month
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Tulips ©Peter Wilkins
Incoming Tide ©Irene Thomas
"Some of us joined a signing choir to learn how to sign carols"
The Broken Raven is part of a fantasy trilogy for young teenagers and features a protagonist with Down’s syndrome
©Karen HumpageLocal artist Karen Humpage has created a painting to mark the return of cows grazing in Wanstead Park. Three cows – Quinine, Nina and Nuru – took part in the City of London Corporation’s successful trial last autumn, with grazing now set to become an annual fixture in the park. “We were all very excited last September when the longhorn cattle graced Wanstead Park with their presence. Of course, having spent the last few years painting pictures of cows in the community, the opportunity to create an up-to-date painting of cows in Wanstead was just too good to miss. I visited the park one hot and bright Sunday in order to see the cows, only to find half of Wanstead and Aldersbrook were there too! I decided to include onlookers in the painting as they were an integral part of my visit,” said Karen, who is donating £5 from every £29 print sold to the Friends of Wanstead Parklands. “I’ve had quite a few orders and I have been able to pass on £140 to them so far.” Visit wnstd.com/cowprint...
The library is located at the side of the community centre, facing Brading Food and WineFeel free to take a book you want to read or swap for one you want to donate
©Kathy TaylorLocal artists, singers and nature lovers are invited to participate in a celebration of the nightingale bird
'Bruce' took up temporary residence on Eagle Pond
Decoupage box created by Lou Clouter"I will be making themed decoupage boxes and small furniture pieces"
The Corner House Project works with a nearby half-way house and they are short on towels
Local schools set to be included in the scheme include: Aldersbrook Primary School (pictured), Wanstead Church School, Snaresbrook Primary School and Nightingale Primary SchoolResidents now have until 14 February to contribute to the consultation
Last month, Vicky Taylor (right) delivered six new laptops on behalf of the group to Glade Primary School in IlfordA survey of schools conducted by Red4Ed estimates 7,000 devices are needed borough-wide
Healthwatch Redbridge is asking people to complete a survey about COVID-19 vaccines
The phone box before the restorationIt is protected as a Grade 2 listed structure and BT has a responsibility to maintain it
A message from Jim and Sue Carroll, organisers of the Poppy Appeal in Wanstead.
©Geoff WilkinsonMost residents in Redbridge will get a new free wheelie bin this year.
The Hobbyhorser proof of concept short film was shot at Redbridge Drama Centre, Wanstead Youth Centre and in Roding Valley ParkWanstead resident and filmmaker Marc Coleman is hoping his new comedy about the Finnish sport of hobby horsing will get the green light from backers this year.
A network of volunteers who help protect the local swan population is encouraging more people to feed the birds this winter.
The verge along The DriveRedbridge Council has agreed to increase the total area of road verges in the borough that are left to grow wild
Cinnamon Cake Company cupcakesThe Wanstead Parish Christmas appeal to help rough sleepers has raised over £7,000 (and counting).
Redbridge Council has replaced the glazing on the High Street noticeboards, located outside the Co-op and Tesco Express.
Residents can also join the councillors’ mailing list for monthly updates
Redbridge Council has approved the creation of two Low Emission Neighbourhoods
Some of the volunteer litter pickers in DecemberPark users are now invited to join the Friends of Wanstead Parklands New Year litter pick.
A pregnant cow which took part in the Wanstead Park grazing trial last autumn has given birth.
The creator of a community advent calendar has thanked participants for making the project a success.