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...
Haven House Sparkle WalkAn annual 10km women's walk in aid of Haven House Children's Hospice will begin and end in Wanstead on 10 May (£15, plus sponsorship), with this year's participants following a...
New netsWanstead and Snaresbrook Cricket Club has launched a fundraising drive called Project Heron. "To help us build on our recent achievements on the field, our facilities need to be upgraded...
The launch took place last monthRedbridge Council is installing 30 public access defibrillators in a bid to save lives. “The locations are being finalised and we will be able to share the information very soon…...