More than 20 people took part in a clean-up day at Eagle Pond in Snaresbrook earlier this month. Wanstead Village councillor Jo Blackman organised the litter pick with the City...
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Redbridge Council is consulting residents over the possible extension of the WA and WB permit parking zones. “Parking in some residential roads in Wanstead is becoming increasingly difficult as a...
Matthew was guided by a group of friends, who spent the last few months training alongside himWanstead resident Matthew Lee completed the Three Peaks Challenge while blindfolded earlier this month, raising over £22k for the Royal Society for Blind Children. Matthew was inspired to take on...
Venerable Elwin Cockett presented a bike to the vicar of Sololo parish, close to the border with Ethiopia, last yearThe Archdeacon of West Ham will be displaying his Triumph Bonneville at a St Mary’s Church BBQ on 20 July (11am to 3pm). It is hoped the event – open...
Jill StockTributes have been paid to Wanstead resident Jill Stock, who died on 25 May following a road traffic collision while visiting family in Somerset. Jill worked as a nurse for...
Wanstead Climate Action joined other campaigners in Ilford before Redbridge Council voted to declare a climate emergency earlier this monthAn Extinction Rebellion speaker will visit Wanstead next month to discuss climate change and explain how non-violent, direct action can bring pressure on governments to act. “Extinction Rebellion is helping...
Whipps Cross HospitalResidents with an interest in the redevelopment of Whipps Cross Hospital are invited to a meeting to be hosted by the Wanstead Park Women’s Club on 15 July from 8.15pm...
Eugene Coyle with postcards from last year’s exhibitionWanstead residents and those from further afield are invited to take part in this year’s Art Trail Wanstead postcard exhibition. “After the success of last year’s show, I am running...
© Sharon LindseyArtists with a link to Wanstead are invited to join Art Group Wanstead this month for the opportunity to take part in their art trail in the autumn. Taking place...
Picnic goers are required to bring their own food and picnic blankets to the eventA spring clean-themed community picnic will take place on Christchurch Green on 11 April from 2pm to 4pm. The council-organised event will feature local stall-holders and a number of activities...
© Geoff WilkinsonAn informal reunion for those who attended Wanstead High School between 1970 and 1977 – and who will therefore be turning 60 this academic year – will take place at...
Libraries across Redbridge are being upgraded to improve online and interactive services for library users. “The new system will make it easier and quicker for residents to download eBooks and...