ELHAP is a specialist playground for children with disabilities nestled in a large woodland off Roding Lane North. Fundraising manager Sophie Blythe is working to keep the magic of play alive

A number of roads across Wanstead were included in Redbridge Council’s trial of a new – and fast – low-carbon fix for potholes

Wanstead resident Frank Charles BEM is collecting gifts for his annual appeal

Marian Temple of the Wanstead Community Gardeners reports on Ingrid Howarth’s latest work revamping another neglected patch alongside the Island Garden

Services of remembrance will take place across Wanstead and South Woodford this month

A fundraiser has been launched in honour of a White-cheeked Turaco called Bob, who has lived wild in the Aldersbrook area for over a decade

Wanstead resident Karen Myers is a champion of Redbridge Council’s Pollinator Pathways, a scheme designed to reduce the use of pesticides on our streets and help residents grow wild flowers outside their homes

Volunteer bakers will be selling Christmas cakes this December to raise money for Haven House Children’s Hospice

Often too busy to visit his Woodford constituency, Churchill would send his wife in his place. Now, director Chris Jaeger is bringing the play Mrs Churchill – My Life With Winston to South Woodford this November

Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering has launched a nail cutting clinic at its Wanstead Activity Centre

There have been plenty of reasons for climate doom recently, says Councillor Jo Blackman, who is keen to highlight Redbridge Council’s work to tackle this locally, and give cause to feel more upbeat

The Friends of St Gabriel’s has invited local historian Jane Skelding to host an event exploring the history of the Aldersbrook and Lake House estates. Georgina Brewis finds out more