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Hugs you keep

A quilt is a hug you can keep, says Jane Turner, who, along with other members of the Marsh Quilters, makes quilts for sick children. An exhibition of their work will be held in Wanstead this month

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We’ll meet again

Wanstead resident Michelle Linaker pays tribute to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, reflecting on her 12-hour queue to see the late monarch lying in state and marking the end of an era

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Remarkable Woman

Wanstead resident Dan Slipper pays tribute to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, reflecting on several moments from her long life which demonstrate what an exceptional monarch – and woman – she was

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Future for Whipps

In the 11th of a series of articles looking at the redevelopment of Whipps Cross Hospital, Charlotte Monro asks readers to share their healthcare experiences, which could influence bed numbers in the new hospital

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A glimpse of our Queen

Redbridge Museum will open a new permanent exhibition later this year exploring local history. Here, Museum Officer Nishat Alam looks back on Her Late Majesty’s visits to the borough, including Wanstead

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In tribute

Derek Inkpin from local solicitors Wiseman Lee offers his thanks and pays tribute to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, or as he believes is a more fitting moniker, Elizabeth the Great

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Please & thank you

Local resident Lorna Paterson first began helping others to learn sign language during lockdown. This month, she launches a monthly group at Wanstead Library to help more people communicate