In the fifth of a series of articles, Susan Allison reflects on a community project which created nearly 50 kneelers for Christ Church, each with a story to tell and each recording a snapshot of present-day Wanstead

For Bob Pickett, a chance coaching session after early retirement transformed his lawn bowls game and inspired him to qualify as an EBCS Level 1 coach at Aldersbrook Bowling Club

A local resident is collating a booklet of photographs to celebrate the history of cows in Wanstead

From traditional brewers to East London’s thriving craft scene, the beer industry has flourished, but now needs our support, writes Paul Donovan, one of the organisers of the Wanstead Beer Festival

A new bench has been placed at the edge of Tarzy Wood, adjacent to the Wanstead War Memorial on the High Street

A community project to revamp the hoardings surrounding the Evergreen Field construction site has been completed

The Wanstead Women’s Institute has launched a project to create a series of knitted poppies

As the Wanstead Fringe prepares to launch its new Family Fringe, Camille Leadbeater reflects on celebrating place, community and the joy of being exactly where we are

From ugly hoardings to community attraction, Donna Mizzi reflects on the difference art has made at the Evergreen Field construction site

Residents are invited to take part in a new artist trading card initiative

Councillor Sue Whitehead outlines her efforts to protect Wanstead High Street’s character and encourages residents and businesses to share their ideas for future community-led improvements

The grazing area for Wanstead Park’s three English Longhorn cows has been extended