In the first of two articles, Sadayeen Khan, secretary of Redbridge Neighbourhood Watch (NHW), explains the group’s purpose and why their objectives are more than just tackling crime

Long before local charities got fashionable during lockdown, Wanstead has always been a thriving hub of goodwill; and The Corner House Project is perhaps the jewel in its crown. Jackie Clune reports

Councillors Jo Blackman, Paul Donovan and Daniel Morgan-Thomas (Labour, Wanstead Village) explain the work they do in scrutinising Redbridge Council, and invite you to participate

With the cancellation of Wanstead’s Remembrance commemorations this year, Colin Cronin is encouraging local children to create Wanstead’s first Poppy Trail and for us all to remember our fallen heroes

The Wanstead Community Gardeners have revitalised another neglected patch in the local area

The major work on the park’s lakes planned for 2024 has been reduced in scale

A network of volunteers who help protect the local swan population are seeking more ‘swan watchers’ to cover Alexander Lake and Jubilee Pond

Artists and makers from Wanstead, South Woodford and surrounding areas have set up a virtual Christmas market

"It is essentially dressage and show jumping, but with toy horses"

A drive-through collection for clothing and toiletries in aid of rough sleepers took place at Wanstead Cricket Club last month

Keen amateur baker Paul Canal has relaunched his annual Christmas cake baking appeal in aid of Haven House

Tickets to go on sale from 10 November