In 1822, every item within the great Palladian palace of Wanstead House was sold at auction. Two hundred years later, historian Tim Couzens gave a talk about his work in tracing some of those items

Santa will embark on a pre-Christmas tour of Wanstead and Aldersbrook this month

Local volunteer bakers will be making Christmas cakes this December to raise money for Haven House

Like Santa, December is a busy month for Wanstead resident Frank Charles BEM, who’ll once again soon be delivering presents to sick children. Unlike Santa, Frank needs your help to fill his sack with toys

Elsa Arnold, founder of the Spreading Kindness Through E11 initiative, talks about her new role as community outreach coordinator for The Duke and highlights how you can help her spread festive cheer

Biscuits and chocolates needed

Paul Canal is overseeing the third annual Wanstead Christmas Dinner Appeal and urges anyone who can make up an extra plate on Christmas Day to get in touch

Redbridge Council has launched its Women’s Safety Mission Statement

Redbridge Music Society will host local choir Modality on 6 December

Local residents have paid tribute to Bruce, the black swan, who died from avian influenza earlier this month

Wanstead Cricket Club member Scott Emmons is raising funds to help an African school

Residents gathered on George Green last month for the switching on of Wanstead’s Christmas tree lights. Here, local councillors Jo Blackman, Paul Donovan, Daniel Morgan-Thomas, Sheila Bain and Bayo Alaba reflect on the event. Photo by Geoff Wilkinson