In the 43rd of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work of Redbridge Music Society and introduces violinist Abigail Dance and pianist David Silkoff, who will be performing in Wanstead this month

In the 11th of a series of articles, Revd James Gilder of Wanstead Parish invites the community to join him in planning how Wanstead can best commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two

Nightingale Primary School will join Redbridge Council’s School Streets scheme this month

People living with Parkinson’s and other movement conditions are invited to join free seated yoga classes in Wanstead

Wanstead’s Laugh-Able comedy night returns with an all-LGBTQ+ line-up, including a UK Pun Championships finalist. The accessible event simply asks the audience to pay what they can afford, says Mark Nicholas

Recent changes to local bus routes have impacted the lives of many local residents, including 13-year-old Lola Bullman-Borg, who now finds her journey to and from school more stressful

Cherry Tree Café on Woodbine Place is seeking donations of plants to improve its outdoor space

Residents are encouraged to provide feedback on the draft designs for a new education and youth hub on the site of the former Wanstead Youth Centre

Chair of the River Roding Trust Paul Powlesland reports on the results of the river’s first-ever comprehensive water testing programme, with some disturbing figures for the Alders Brook

Residents are invited to contribute to a series of Wanstead Village Directory articles documenting local memories, thoughts and feelings about World War Two

Wanstead residents are invited to help plan how the community can best commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day

A floating reedbed has been launched on Heronry Pond in Wanstead Park to create an additional habitat for wildlife and help improve water quality. Thames21 River Restoration Officer Tyler Randall reports. Photo by Geoff Wilkinson