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The high life

In the third of a series of articles to mark Wanstead High School’s 100th anniversary, former student Maurice Tucker (class of 1965) reflects on his memories of dissecting a rat en route to becoming a geologist

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Park Life

In the eighth of a series of articles featuring the images of local photographers who document the wildlife of Wanstead Park and the surrounding area, Don Taylor presents his shot of a Red Fox in the snow

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Listen and learn

In the 35th of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work of Redbridge Music Society and introduces Redbridge Music Service, whose students will be performing in Wanstead this month

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Robbed of Banks?

With South Woodford’s Barclays set to close in February, and with NatWest having left Wanstead in October 2023, our high streets have suffered another blow, says Delia Ray

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Ageing well

The Grapes Wine Society will mark its 30th anniversary in 2024. Meeting in Aldersbrook, the club is keen to expand its membership and welcomes novices and sommeliers alike. David Rowley reports

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Freeze SUVs in Wanstead?

Within this most desirable of local neighbourhoods, some rather large shapes which circulate the streets cast a troubling shadow, says Liz Bodycote from Wanstead Climate Action

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Grotto Project

In the second of a series of articles monitoring the restoration and maintenance of Wanstead Park’s historic Grotto, Richard Arnopp explains the work done so far

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A Testing year?

As we venture into 2024, we must remember to limit the pressure we put on the youth in our community, says Wanstead resident and A level student Zadie Larsson

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Reverend Reflections

In the fifth of a series of articles, Revd James Gilder of Wanstead Parish says thank you to all who offered support and donations after thieves stole a safe from Christ Church a few weeks before Christmas