Local councillors called a meeting with TfL last month to discuss the proposed changes to local bus routes

The second Wanstead Book Festival – part of next month’s Wanstead Fringe – is fast approaching. It’s time to get your summer reading ready, says Festival chair Giles Wilson

A charity based at the Redbridge Lane West allotments in Wanstead is looking for gardening volunteers

The first year of the Wanstead Beer Festival will take place at Christchurch Halls

The Corner House Project has changed its name to The Wanstead Charity

The Disability Awareness Festival returns to Wanstead this month. Designed by people with disabilities, it’s the only fully accessible and inclusive festival in the borough, says Suzanne Wright

Three Wanstead business owners have established a new monthly business meet-up

Suzanne Paterson from Tin in a Bin provides an update on their joint campaign with Redbridge Council, aiming to help feed 350 children across Redbridge over the summer holidays

A local photographer and filmmaker has launched a multimedia art project about the people who use Wanstead Flats

James Heal, chair of the Wren Wildlife Group, reports on the success of the first Wanstead Wildlife Weekend, two days of exploring the wildlife on our doorstep through a range of family-friendly activities

The London Fire Brigade unveiled new firefighting equipment on Wanstead Flats earlier this month

Over 350 people attended a fun day at Wanstead Youth Centre earlier this month