A range of art workshops and demonstrations will take place at the Wanstead Festival on 17 September

The Aldersbrook Horticultural Society’s new season of talks kicks off this month with a presentation by Danny Clarke, aka The Black Gardener. Here, Ruth Martin introduces some of the other names on the bill

Residents looking to enhance their communication skills are invited to join the Woodford Green Speakers’ virtual open house event

Over the last 40 years or so, a lazy mythology has built up around the evolution of stand-up comedy in the UK, says Jon Fentiman, organiser of the Fringe’s comedy nights

From rugby to robots, Fiona Gordon takes a look at some of this year’s Fringe theatre offerings, and thanks the local venues that will make these performances truly memorable

In a Wanstead Fringe travelogue with a difference, Carole Edrich invites you to sample some of the wines emblematic of her experience of cycling to every winery in Argentina

The Guide Dogs’ Redbridge hub is seeking volunteers from the Wanstead area to foster a dog

Age UK is keen to raise awareness of its activity centre in Wanstead

It all began in 2013, and now, as the Wanstead Fringe gears up for its 10th instalment of 100-plus cultural events, director Giles Wilson reveals what he’s looking forward to the most

Campaigners will gather for a demonstration outside Redbridge Town Hall this month as they await the council’s decision on the future of Wanstead Youth Centre

An organisation that encourages people to connect with nature is launching a new series of events

Following the recent death of Jean Maestri – the proprietor of the Wanstead Park Tea Hut for over 30 years – the Maestri family reflect on the life of the Queen of Wanstead Park