Wanstead milkman Steve Hayden has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London for his outstanding work in the doorstep dairy industry and for his contribution to the community. Here, Steve reflects on 42 years in a job he loves

Two community jumble trails will take place this summer, with residents selling pre-loved items and crafts from their front gardens

Wanstead Beer Festival will return for one day of great ales, local flavour and good company, with a special festival brew, charity fundraising and plenty to raise a glass to, says Paul Donovan

The planters on the railings outside The Cuckfield on Wanstead High Street have been given a new lease of life by a concerned local resident

The Wren Wildlife Group’s annual Wanstead Wildlife Weekend will take place on 20 and 21 June. “This year, in honour of our patron Sir David Attenborough, our events will focus on young people. To quote Sir David: ‘If children don’t grow up knowing about nature and appreciating it, they will not understand it. And if they don’t understand it, they won’t protect it.’ There will be pond dipping, a moth reveal, dragonfly and butterfly walks and many other events in Wanstead Park and Flats,” said a spokesperson. Visit wnstd.com/wren...

Local volunteers have begun the annual task of removing Himalayan Balsam from the banks of the River Roding

The vice-chair of the Woodford and District Centre of the National Trust will give a talk about the history of war memorials on 10 June.

Two Green councillors were elected for the first time in Wanstead last month. Sue Whitehead represents Wanstead Village, alongside Milli Richards Clack representing Wanstead Park

Three Labour councillors were re-elected in Wanstead last month. Jo Blackman and Daniel Morgan-Thomas continue to represent Wanstead Village, alongside Emma Shepherd-Mallinson representing Wanstead Park

The Wanstead Community Gardeners have expanded their social media activity, inviting residents to follow their work at various flowering locations around Wanstead.

Afterlives Art Festival will encourage discussions about death, dying and end-of-life choices at Wanstead Library this month. Vision RCL’s Culture and Library Development Manager Samantha Goodey reports

Residents have expressed concern following tree clearance work at Wanstead Golf Club