94 Wanstead Village Directory Local community groups THE ALLAN BURGESS CENTRE Offers a wide range of activities for the over- 50s, including art classes, chair-based exercise, zumba, knitting and more. Freshly cooked meals also available. Located at 2 Grove Park, Wanstead. Call 020 8989 6338 WOODFORD GREEN SPEAKERS Public speaking club meeting every second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 6.45pm to 9pm at Wanstead Golf Club, Overton Drive. Visit wgs.toastmastersclubs.org LET’S PLAY BRIDGE! Friendly rubber bridge at Wanstead Central Bowls Club, Nutter Lane on Tuesday and Friday evenings from 7.30pm. New members welcome (£2 per session). Call 020 8527 8227 NCT REDBRIDGE & DISTRICT Offering support and information to parents and parents-to-be. Call 0844 243 6247 ✂ www.wansteadsociety.org.uk | membership@wansteadsociety.org.uk Wanstead needs you! The Wanstead Society is a group of volunteers dedicated to protecting and enhancing one of the most picturesque parts of London. We champion the conservation of our area’s heritage, and work to promote Wanstead and neighbouring Snaresbrook wherever possible. The Wanstead Society is a non-political organisation seeking to help our area by building constructive working relationships with those in power. Our main aims are to: • Work with the Council and planners to protect and enhance the character of Wanstead Wanstead is a lovely neighbourhood – • Encourage, support and promote the viability of the High Street and the local community • Take part in the Wanstead Festival and care for the Corner House Garden • Liaise with and lobby Councillors, GLA Members and MPs • Support local businesses but it’s constantly Whilst we have no statutory power, we have a voice. And the more members we have, the louder that voice will be. That’s why we need you to join us. under threat from poor planning and The Wanstead Society government cutbacks. Help us speak up for Wanstead. We currently have over 600 households in our membership – why not add your name to the list? Yes, I want to join The Wanstead Society and I enclose a cheque for the annual membership of £10 per household payable to The Wanstead Society. The more members we have, the louder our voice becomes. Title ...................................... First name ............................................................. Surname ............................................................................................... Address ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Phone number ............................................................................. Email address ................................................................................................................... Please send me newsletters and notifications from The Join online at Terms and conditions Wanstead Society by email. I give my permission for the details above to be held in a secure database. I agree with The Wanstead Society I’d like to receive the quarterly newsletter by post. (Please Constitution (available online or on request) which details consider the environment and our costs before choosing this membership rights and society procedures. option.) wansteadsociety.org.uk I’m interested in volunteering for events and activities organised by The Wanstead Society. The I’m interested Small in Charity serving on the for Committee. Wanstead, Snaresbrook Signature ........................................................................................................ and Aldersbrook Please send your form and cheque to: The Wanstead Society c/o Wanstead House, 21 The Green, London E11 2NT WOODFORD AND DISTRICT FLORAL ARRANGEMENT GROUP A floral demonstration, raffle and refreshments every third Monday of the month, 7.30pm at Wanstead Library. Cost: £5. Call 020 8530 2427 DRUMMOND LAWN TENNIS CLUB Family-oriented club providing tennis for all ages and abilities at the Nutter Field, Nutter Lane. Visit drummondltc.co.uk WANSTEAD BACKGAMMON SOCIETY Every fourth Monday of the month from 7.30pm to 10pm at The Duke on Nightingale Lane. Free to all. Call 07939 070 027 THE EAST OF LONDON FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Fourth Wednesday of every month, 7.30pm at Wanstead Library. Free entry. Call 020 8530 4514 or visit eolfhs.org.uk SNARESBROOK FRIENDSHIP CENTRE Lunch for retired people on the first Monday of every month. Call 020 8530 5670 LEYTONSTONE, WANSTEAD & DISTRICT PHILATELIC SOCIETY Second Saturday afternoon and fourth Monday evening most months at Wanstead House. For those interested in stamps or postal history. Call 020 8989 2885 EAST SIDE JAZZ CLUB Weekly evening performances at the Ex- Servicemens Club in Leytonstone (behind The Red Lion). Visit wnstd.com/jazz FRIENDS OF WANSTEAD PARKLANDS Campaigning for the preservation and improvement of Wanstead Park and the surrounding area. Visit wansteadpark.org.uk EAST LONDON ME GROUP Support group for those with ME/CFS. Meetings held at Wanstead House at various dates throughout the year. Call 07957 152566 or email ianpurser81@gmail.com To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wnstd.com
<strong>February</strong> <strong>2020</strong> 95 1-2 Johnston Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0XA Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts
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