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Summer of kindness22 

Silver service 26 

Past tense 30 

Agree to agree34 

A lot to lose42 

Endangered in Wanstead 46–47 

The gift of horses 50 

Cleaner and greener 54 

Rewarding award 58 

Walking in Wanstead64 

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Crossword competition 38 

Wanstead anagram52 

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Wanstead map60–61 

Community events69–72 

Community groups74 

Useful numbers76 

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Like many column writers, journalists and anyone 

with a social media account, I’ve been trying 

to form a succinct combination of words to 

assert a stand against racism, prompted by the 

torrent of racial abuse aimed at Sancho, Rashford 

and Saka following the England football team’s 

historic – and heroic – efforts last month. 

There were numerous editorials covering all manner of angles 

on the subject. There was condemnation at all levels, from prince 

and prime minister to former players and future players, each 

with their own synonymous reflections on how sickened they 

were. Then there was condemnation combined with an analysis 

of footballing skills to explain just how good Southgate’s team 

performed in the tournament, irrespective of the penalty pain 

against Italy. And then there was even condemnation of those 

condemning the abuse despite having never made a stand 

against racism in ‘real life’: a badge on your Facebook profile 

shows solidarity with the Three Lions, but what does that 

actually contribute to social change? 

But by far the most powerful commentary I’ve seen on the 

subject came not from any lengthy op-ed or royal tweet. And 

it certainly didn’t come from any football pundit. Indeed, 

the very notion of bringing any ball control ability into the 

conversation seems to divert attention from the very real and 

very unacceptable abhorrence that is racism. Because, as the 

pithiest of retorts I came across – the origin of which is irrelevant 

– made clear, there is one simple reason why the racial abuse of 

those Three Lions is beneath contempt. Not because 

they are good at football. Not because they 

are role models. Not even because 

they are heroes. 

Because they are human. 

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Eton Manor RFC has 

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Wanstead Park’s Temple to reopen 

for family activities this month 

Epping Forest committee authorises 

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The Temple – Wanstead Park’s visitor centre – 

will reopen this month for a series of drop-in 

activities and tours. “We are delighted to 

announce that visitors will once again be 

able to enjoy the Temple over the summer 

holidays. On 11, 19 and 25 August from 2pm 

to 5pm, we will offer activities for families 

and history enthusiasts alike,” said a City of 

London spokesperson. The Grade II*-listed 

building will also be part of London’s Open 

House Festival on the first weekend of 

September. Visit wnstd.com/temple 

Volunteers needed to help cattle 

return to Wanstead Park this summer 

The Epping Forest and Commons Committee 

has approved a decision to allow cycling 

throughout Wanstead Park. It follows a 

consultation in which over two-thirds of 

respondents (675 responses) were in favour 

of the change. Previously, a 1930s byelaw 

restricted cycling to one designated path. 

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historic or ecologically sensitive areas,” said a 

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Egret vs heron: Wanstead’s iconic bird 

succumbs to new symbol on hub 

Wanstead Climate Action conducts 

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Aldersbrook Riding School student 

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Wanstead resident Francesca Gorni will be 

taking part in the Tokyo Olympic Games this 

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competitor Tom McEwen. “Toledo is a real 

character but is also quite sensitive. He likes a 

relationship with his groom and likes to know 

you are there… I watched him as a young 

horse before I worked for Tom, so to have the 

honour of taking him to the Olympics is so 

exciting,” said 25-year-old Francesca, who also 

rode at Aldersbrook Riding School. 

Dover Road during 

last year’s trail 

Aldersbrook and Lakehouse Estate residents 

have until 20 August to register a stall for 

this year’s jumble trail, which will take place 

on 4 September from 12 noon to 3pm. “The 

jumble trail is a day when the local community 

comes together to set up stalls in their front 

gardens and sell pre-loved items. This could be 

toys, clothes, books, whatever you like really!” 

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Treasure hunt around Aldersbrook 

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Aldersbrook 

A treasure hunt in aid of St Gabriel’s Church 

will take place across Wanstead and 

Aldersbrook this summer, following the 

popularity of a similar event last year. “This 

year’s route starts at the Temple in Wanstead 

Park, following a trail to Christ Church. You will 

receive a clue sheet to complete in your own 

time and at your own pace,” said organiser 

Neville Brewis. The 1.5-mile trail is suitable 

for all ages. Tickets (£5) are available online 

or from the church on Sundays throughout 

August. Visit wnstd.com/treasure21 

Visualisation of the 

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Vision RCL submitted a new application to 

build a café kiosk on Christchurch Green last 

month. If approved, the application states 

construction will begin in September, to be 

completed by November. With plans to serve 

food and hot and cold drinks from 9am to 

10pm seven days a week, the new venue will 

also consider offering alcohol at certain events 

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A decision is expected by the end of August. 

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Fully-booked virtual tour of long-lost 

Wanstead House to be repeated 

Golf marathon at Wanstead Golf Club 

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A presentation about Wanstead Park’s lost 

Georgian treasure, Wanstead House, is to be 

repeated later this year (date to be confirmed) 

following a fully-booked event at St Mary’s 

Church last month. “I took the audience 

on a virtual tour of the state apartments of 

Wanstead House and recreated the experience 

of walking through its grounds, before 

examining the events that led to its demise,” 

said Dr Hannah Armstrong, who will also be 

interviewed at a Wanstead Fringe event next 

month. Visit wnstd.com/whtalk 

Four local residents completed a charity golf 

marathon at Wanstead Golf Club last month. 

The group played 72 holes, which took around 

15 hours, raising over £2,300 for Macmillan 

Cancer Support. “We believe everyone 

suffering from cancer should receive the help 

they need. This is why we completed the 

‘Longest Day Golf Challenge’ for Macmillan. 

We played the game we love, in a way that 

really benefits others,” said Max Shepherd, 

George Leversuch, Joe Fitzgerald and James 

Heard. Visit wnstd.com/72holes 

Friday 13th - Saturday 21st August at Kenneth More Theatre 

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Community scientists needed to help 

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Mayor of Redbridge visits Wanstead 

to thank local volunteers 

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Left to right: Christelle Louw, Suzi Harnett, 

Councillor Roy Emmett and Juliette Harvey 

Training sessions will take place this month 

for those interested in helping to monitor the 

health of the River Roding. “We are excited 

to officially incorporate the River Roding into 

the London Riverfly Monitoring Initiative. 

This national scheme uses monthly surveys 

of key invertebrate species as indicators of 

the ecological health of the river, gathering 

long-term data, detecting pollution and 

ultimately protecting the river and its wildlife,” 

said a spokesperson for Vision RCL’s Nature 

Conservation Team. Visit wnstd.com/roding 

The Mayor of Redbridge visited St Mary’s 

Church last month to thank the Tin in a 

Bin volunteers and those who work with 

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afternoon of sunshine, tea and cake. Also, 

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said Juliette Harvey. Tin in a Bin foodbank 

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Mayor of Redbridge thanks 

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Consultation on new segregated 

cycle lanes in Aldersbrook 

Aldersbrook Road: the proposals 

include widening the existing 

cycle lane from 1.1m to 1.5m 

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Left to right: Caroline Killick, Vicky Taylor, 

Councillor Roy Emmett and Marc Newman 

Volunteers behind the Redbridge For 

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Mayor of Redbridge last month for their work 

raising funds to supply children across the 

borough with devices for remote learning. The 

campaign recently purchased 13 new laptops 

for a local school using money donated 

through their Just Giving page. “We will also 

be setting up donation stations at all local 

festivals this summer and at the Seven Kings 

Climate Emergency Centre,” said Wanstead 

resident Vicky Taylor. Visit wnstd.com/Red4Ed 

Redbridge Council has launched a 

consultation on proposals for 10km of new 

segregated cycle lanes in the local area. “The 

proposed improvements on Aldersbrook 

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deep roots 

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that living in Wanstead 

is like living in a village, partly 

because of its array of local characters; 

those familiar faces who seem to have 

been around for years and are known by 

everybody. 

Some that spring to mind are people with 

unusual pets – where else would you meet a 

Vietnamese pot-bellied pig named Winston 

being taken for walks on a lead, patted and 

given biscuits by children in the street! 

Many people will remember the enormous 

dog and his owner Ruben, an actor, who 

used to sit outside Nice Croissant. The 

dog’s name was Izzy Bubbeleh and he was 

an English Mastiff, fed on chicken from 

the kosher butcher. He had a lovely calm 

nature and was a therapy dog who visited 

disabled people. 

Nice Croissant was such a friendly café 

frequented by regulars, and I often went there 

with my little dog Sooty, who enjoyed café 

society and liked sitting there being admired, 

partaking of a few sips of cappuccino and 

nibbling a croissant. Unfortunately, Sooty 

took a great dislike to Izzy and used to yap 

ferociously at him. Izzy was a peace-lover; 

he took absolutely no notice and lay there 

placidly, ignoring this indignant little ball of 

fluff standing on his hind legs and trying to 

look fierce. Just as well, as Izzy weighed in at 

13 stone to Sooty’s diminutive 11 pounds! 

Wanstead has always had such 

knowledgeable and helpful people, too 

many to name them all, such as Doctor Ali at 

Wanstead Pharmacy and Mas and Trevor from 

the Heads’N’ Tails pet shop. 

Another was the late Peter Nursey, who had 

many strings to his bow; as well as being an 

artist and an electrician, he tackled lots of 

tricky little jobs for we older ladies; he made 

a little ramp for my elderly dog Alfie when he 

became too arthritic to get up the step. My 

friend Lilian had lots of dogs, and when her 

favourite dog died, she had him stuffed. One 

of Pete’s regular jobs was to hoover Lilian’s 

stuffed dog! Pete always knew what was 

going on in Wanstead and used to regale me 

with all the gossip over a cup of tea. Another 

chap who can turn his hand to many things 

is Luke the gardener, who also sharpens tools 

and does DJ-ing. 

I am sure nobody will forget the legendary 

Brian Jobber of Andrews Builder’s Merchants, 

who ran the shop since the 1960s – he seemed 

to know the answer to any DIY query and was 

so good-natured and helpful, people would 

go to him with all their problems, ranging 

from how to wire a plug or change a light bulb 

to making a will and where to go on holiday! I 

remember chatting with him one day and he 

said a customer once asked him: “Brian, how 

do you get a divorce?” 


Wanstead resident Jean Medcalf 

published her first poetry book last 

year. To Everything There is a Season 

is a collection of lyrical, spiritual 

poems about nature. In the 10th 

of a series of articles, Jean – who 

celebrated her 90th birthday 

earlier this year – recalls some wellknown 

Wanstead people, past and 

present. Photo by Geoff Wilkinson 


©Mike Edwards 

Brian Jobber 

Primrose Clarke 

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Marian Temple 

Some well-known 

ladies of Wanstead 

are the late Primrose 

Clarke, who taught 

piano at her home in 

Leicester Road for 70 years, 

and my great friend Beryl 

Thornton of the Carlton House 

Terrace Residents Association, who 

seems to know everything and everybody 

locally, goes to the council meetings, and tells 

the council what to do when they get things 

wrong! 

And last but not least, the wonderful greenfingered 

Marian Temple, who spends her time 

making Wanstead even more beautiful and 

planting every conceivable space with a vivid 

rainbow of colourful flowers. 

Jean’s book To Everything There is a Season 

is available in paperback (£5.75). Visit 

wnstd.com/jean 

West Mersea 

by Jean Medcalf 

Illuminated by the lucent moon 

The satin mudbanks shine on either side 

The river, as with creaking oars we row 

Coolly upstream at night. The gentle breeze 

Ruffles our hair and slaps the tiny waves 

Gently against our boat. The mirrored moon, 

Splintered by oar-strokes, runs to coalesce 

Like mercury spilt. 

Tall withies bend quiet heads 

In slender benediction, as we pass 

Double-reflected ships with star-ringed masts. 

A plaintive bird sings a lament, a sweet 

And solitary air; we rest our oars. 

Blackwater – silvered – flows on without pause. 

Over our tired heads the darkness falls. 


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Summer of Kindness 

Elsa Arnold, founder of the Spreading Kindness Through E11 initiative, 

talks about her summer projects in aid of charity and invites local 

children to spread joy in the community over the holidays 

This summer, I am organising three 

key projects, each of which will help 

raise much-needed funds for Haven 

House Children’s Hospice, which looks 

after children and young people from birth 

who have life-limiting or life-threatening 

conditions. 

First up, I have launched a new Spreading 

Kindness Summer Challenge 2021. This is 

aimed at four- to 13-year-olds who would 

like to get involved with spreading some 

joy, positivity and kindness through our 

community over the summer holidays by 

completing six tasks over six weeks. It’s a 

chance for kids to get creative, help support 

the local community, get their voices heard 

and have some of their work showcased in our 

community kids’ magazine at the end, which 

will celebrate some of the wonderful tasks 

completed by the children over the holidays. 

We will provide lots of tips and resources 

along the way to help the young participants 

complete each task and enjoy taking part. 

It’s definitely something not to miss! And as 

a thank you and congratulations for joining 

in, everyone who gets involved will receive a 

bag full of treats and surprises, as well as an 

awesome medal and a certificate. 

To take part, we are asking for a minimum £6 

donation towards the Haven House fundraiser. 

Please make sure you only use the links we 

provide to donate so your contribution can be 

tracked. 

I really hope to see as many children taking 

part as possible. We are also very grateful to 

Martin & Co for sponsoring this new project. 

Secondly, I am very excited to be able to bring 

back my Year 6 to Year 7 transition workshops 

for 2021. These sessions are returning for their 

fifth year and I’ve got a few more options this 

time, which include: online (via Zoom) mixed 

workshops, online workshops with a group of 

friends and garden workshops with friends. 

Spaces are filling up fast, so do get in touch if 

you would like to take part. 

The workshops are free, but voluntary 

contributions to the Haven House fundraiser 

would be gratefully received. 

And last but not least, I am also taking on a 

three-day trek of Mont Blanc for the wonderful 

hospice, which will see us walk through 

France, Italy and Switzerland at the beginning 

of September. I am so excited about this and 

to be able to do it for such a fantastic charity, 

which I know is hugely admired throughout 

the community. 

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Silver Service 

As the Wanstead Society prepares to celebrate its silver jubilee, the 

group’s chair Scott Wilding reflects on their work to date and looks 

forward to the next 25 years of ‘protecting and enhancing Wanstead’ 

The Wanstead Society celebrates its 

silver jubilee in 2022, and as we have 

been active now for nearly a quarter 

of a century, we thought it would be good 

to take a look back at what we think we got 

right, where we can improve and how we 

might change to meet the challenges of the 

next 25 years. 

The Society was formed in 1997 when the 

average cost of a pint of beer was £1.84, 

leaded petrol was around 60p a litre and 

the average cost of a three-bedroom terrace 

house in Wanstead was around £190,000. How 

times have changed. What hasn’t changed is 

the Society’s founding principles of protecting 

and enhancing Wanstead. 

Our main aim 25 years ago, when a small 

group of like-minded individuals got together, 

was to prevent overdevelopment in Wanstead 

and protect its historical characteristics. This 

soon branched out to a wider movement to 

help improve the area where we live. Over 

the last quarter of a century, the Society has 

taken on a variety of projects, from aiding 

the start of the Wanstead Festival, working 

with others to create the first art trail, paid 

for bins and benches on Christchurch Green, 

planted trees and bulbs, offered advice to 

help start the South Woodford Society and 

funded the Wanstead Community Gardeners. 

We have also spent many hours working with 

developers to secure good-quality design for 

new and existing buildings in Wanstead. 

While we haven’t got everything right over 

the last 25 years, we can be proud that our 

contribution has made a difference to our 

community. 

Looking back to take stock of what has been 

achieved is always worth doing. It reminds us 

of how far we have come. But, if the Society is 

to remain relevant over the next 25 years, we 

have to adapt and change. 

The next quarter of a century will 

present challenges not yet invented. But 

one challenge facing us now, and in the 

future, remains: the climate crisis. Nowhere 

will escape the effects of changing weather 

and an altered environment. To pass on a 

better Wanstead to a future generation, we 

will update our constitution to have a greater 

environmental focus, form stronger links with 

local schools and environmental groups as 

well as maintaining our core commitment to a 

better urban realm. 

The pandemic has showcased how valuable 

our parks and green spaces are, but also how 

important our community is when things 

get tough. For this reason, and with the 

advert opposite this article, we hope you will 

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For more information on the Wanstead 

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Mediation allows two parties 

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settlement deal. This is the key advantage 

of mediation: both sides control the final 

agreement so long as they can identify 

some common ground upon which they 

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In contrast, in court proceedings, once both 

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not please one or both parties. 

A mediation is conducted by a trained 

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to identify common ground between them as 

well as the strengths and weaknesses of their 

respective cases. That way, some common 

ground can arise and this can start the journey 

to brokering a deal. 

Whilst mediation can be stressful, it usually 

lasts for no more than a day. The usual 

format for mediation is that both sides meet 

the mediator around a table. Each party’s 

representatives make an opening statement 

after which each side goes to their respective 

rooms and the mediator then conducts a 

shuttle run between each room. 

Each visit of a party’s room is aimed at 

appraising your own case, which means 

speaking about its strengths and weaknesses. 

It may even seem that the mediator is not on 

your side, but the mediator is doing the same 

to the other side. 

Once some common ground is identified, 

then hopefully, it is possible to move towards 

negotiating a deal. Sometimes at the outset, 

one party has quite differing expectations 

about what is an acceptable outcome, but 

the process of mediation does tend to make 

parties appraise what is actually acceptable. 

The key strength to mediation is knowing that 

it is a golden opportunity for the parties to 

exert control over the dispute to bring about a 

negotiated settlement. 

Mediation can be conducted at any time, even 

before a final court hearing, but it is better 

to try mediation well before then. Ideally, 

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In the third of a series of articles by plot holders at the Redbridge Lane 

West allotments – which are under threat from the adjacent gas works 

– Geoff King explains why his fruit and veg is unsurpassed 

I 

never knew or met Sandy Sanderson 

or his wife Gemma. If I had, I’m sure we 

would have shared our knowledge of 

gardening for many hours. Sandy was the 

predecessor of my allotment in Redbridge 

Lane West. There is no mistaking his skill 

and the amount of sheer hard work he put 

in. It is etched (literally) in every corner 

of my plot. Numerous carvings appear 

everywhere. He built seats, raised beds and 

fruit cages, all laid out against neat paths. 

© Stephen Lines 

Around five years ago I was similarly employed 

in my large North Lincs garden. A garden I 

tended for 26 years, which encompassed a 

veg plot, orchard and herbaceous borders. 

Little did I think I would be ‘up-sticking’ to 

Wanstead within months of revamping my 

own vegetable patch, but that’s another story, 

and I now find myself on Sandy and Gemma’s 

former – and much-loved – plot. 

Pruning the apple, pear and plum trees and 

feeding the soil were first on my list of tasks. I 

also planted new raspberry canes, strawberry 

beds and a rhubarb patch. All of these require 

a two-year bedding-in period before maturing 

or picking. So, patience is required. 

The sheer pleasure of working on this 

plot and watching things grow has been 

immeasurable. I had help, of course: Sandy 

had left his ‘man cave’ little shed packed 

with tools, books and every conceivable 

item you could ever want. In the early days 

of the pandemic, I found myself drawn to 

the plot almost daily. What a mental lifesaver. 

Then came the news of the Cadent 

gas company proposed takeover. Am I to be 

uprooted again? 

If this is the case, do I have the sheer will to 

start over again? Bearing in mind, if one is 

offered a new council plot, it is most likely 

to be untouched by spade or fork for a 

considerable time. I don’t know the answer 

yet, but what I do know is that my investment 

on the plot has been substantial, not just my 

time, but financially. 

I am often asked if the investment in an 

allotment is worth the expense. The answer 

is yes and no. My personal opinion is: no, you 

can eat cheaper from your supermarket shop. 

But yes, the fruit and veg from my plot is 

unsurpassed. Until you have tasted your own 

potatoes, which were in the ground an hour 

before, or eaten strawberries that have never 

seen a plastic carton, then you have missed a 

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The Wren Wildlife Group, London 

Wildlife Trust and Wild Wanstead have 

compiled a list of 10 species at risk 

of local extinction. In the sixth 

of a series of articles looking 

at each species in turn, 

Alex Deverill reflects on 

Wanstead’s skylarks 

August marks the end of the breeding 

season for skylarks. Wanstead 

Flats is home to the only breeding 

population of these birds in inner London, 

and this year has seen the use of temporary 

fencing to stop their nest areas from being 

disturbed by people and dogs. Initiatives 

like these are essential if we are to prevent 

the extinction of skylarks locally – and in 

the UK more generally. 

Skylarks are on the Red List of Birds of 

Conservation Concern. In the UK, the 

population halved during the 1990s and is still 

declining. They are a victim of modern 

intensive farming. Cereals are now 

sown in autumn, not spring, 

which has resulted in a dramatic 

reduction in the number of 

chicks raised each year. Skylark 

numbers are also thought to 

have been affected by increased 

use of insecticides and weedkillers 

(contributing to insect declines), 

intensification of grazing on grasslands, and 

the switch from hay to silage, which results 

in many nests being destroyed by cutting 

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Flats even more important. 

In the absence of arable fields locally, 

skylarks construct their nests on the ground 

in areas of unmown grass; they also feed on 

areas of mown grass, such as football pitches. 

Skylarks are streaky brown birds with a crest. 

Their song has inspired many musical and 

literary works. Male skylarks can be spotted 

rising almost vertically from the ground 

before hovering effortlessly and singing at 

great height. Their song flights can last for 

up to an hour and the birds can reach 300m 

before descending. 

Despite their aerial activities, skylarks nest 

on the ground, laying three to four eggs. The 

nest is a hollow, lined with leaves, grasses 

and hair. The eggs are incubated for 11 days. 

The parents feed the chicks on insects for 

their first week, then gradually introduce 

small quantities of shoots and seeds for a 

mixed diet. Chicks become independent after 

only two weeks, but skylarks need two to 

three broods of young each year to maintain 

populations. 

How to help: 

• Being able to rear their chicks in peace 

is essential if Wanstead’s skylarks are to 

survive, so please support the ring-fenced 

areas on the Flats, always stick to the 

paths and keep dogs on a lead where 

indicated. 

• Oppose plans that would create increased 

disturbance on Wanstead Flats – this 

would harm the skylarks and many other 

creatures that rely on this important area of 

wild land. 

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THE GIFT OF HORSES 

From painting stables to taking horses to people’s front doors, 

Tracey Adebowale-Jones looks back at some of the ways Aldersbrook 

Riding School was able to help the community during the pandemic 

When the pandemic hit us, we all felt 

sad and hopeless, but Aldersbrook 

Riding School (ARS) became a 

source of joy and wonder for many as 

people began to utilise the open space of 

Wanstead Park. 

Unbeknownst to many visitors, the riding 

school surprised them as they meandered 

around the lakes, suddenly coming across 

horses in east London! As a result, the school 

has taken on a new lease of life after many 

of those who didn’t know about it have 

wandered in once it opened its gates again 

to try horse riding, or to just simply come and 

say hello to the horses that reside there. One 

new volunteer who joined us last year said: 

“Last summer I had a really tough time at work 

and needed to find new ways of managing 

my stress. I finally got to sign up with the 

local stables at the end of the summer. I 

volunteered there, and even just seeing the 

horses during lockdown really helped me to 

feel there is hope of all of this ending.” 

Over the last few months, the school has 

launched a new volunteer training scheme, 

allowing children and adults to learn about 

horse care and stable management, and in 

return, receiving lessons and river rides (and 

pizza). Volunteers receive certificates and are 

able to meet like-minded, horse-crazy people. 

Alongside this, the local community noticed 

the school required a little TLC and set up 

an ARS DIY SOS group to come and paint, 

garden and build to make the school look 

smarter and enable it to work towards its next 

inspection. 

Aldersbrook Riding School faces constant 

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following the pandemic, but we have been 

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owners and the dedication of the school staff, 

diminished in number but still able to run a 

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writing will include its summer activities and 

also, happily, its renewed licence. 

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In the first of a series of articles providing an update on the Cleaner 

Greener Wanstead initiative, Councillor Paul Donovan (Wanstead Village, 

Labour) looks at how local biodiversity is being improved 

The Cleaner Greener Wanstead 

initiative (also known as the 

Environmental Charter) has been 

gaining momentum over recent months. 

The framework involves a number of 

different strands, including biodiversity, 

reducing litter and plastic waste, 

sustainable travel and energy efficiency. 

Over the next four months, there will be 

updates on how things are going in each of 

these four areas. 

The first, biodiversity, has seen several moves 

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There has also been an increase in the number 

of people adopting tree pits, with more than 

1,200 adopted across the borough – these 

too increase insect life, with bees particularly 

prospering. The council has also replaced 

more than 1,000 trees across Redbridge, 50 of 

those in Wanstead. 

The whole High Street area is looking greener, 

with more planters, people and businesses 

adopting tree pits, as well as putting in their 

own hanging baskets and raised beds. The 

addition of the mobility hub outside the Coop 

also brings more greenery, as well as cycle 

rings and an electric vehicle charging point. 

Community composting has begun, with 

a new project starting out, based on the 

Tree pit, Dangan Road 

Grow Zone on 

George Green 

Wanstead Place side of Christchurch Green. 

Hopefully, this will lead to a wider uptake. 

And the work of Wild Wanstead and the 

Community Gardeners continues to massively 

add to the biodiversity right across Wanstead. 

So, things are happening in terms of creating 

a really clean, green culture. There is, though, 

always more to do. There are plans to make 

Cambridge Park – between the Green Man 

and Redbridge roundabouts – into a greener 

corridor, with more trees, hedging and other 

initiatives to increase biodiversity and combat 

pollution and climate change. It would also 

be good if people could be dissuaded from 

converting their gardens to concrete – this 

reduces biodiversity as well as drainage 

capacity. Better still would be if those who 

have concrete areas returned all, or part, to 

the natural state. 

To really succeed in improving our 

biodiversity, there has to be a public and 

private conversion to a new, more green 

and clean way of living. In Wanstead, the 

early signs are encouraging, but there is still 

much to do. 

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The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award will broaden a young person’s future 

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Waking up to the gentle reproach 

of the wood pigeons’ call and the 

fresh scent of dew covering the 

fields, I could almost forget the intensity 

of the previous day of walking. I am on 

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Marnie during her expedition 

in the Peak District 

universities and employers are just some of 

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The award also provides an assigned space for 

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As you’ll no doubt have already gathered, shared 

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a property, rather than the whole home all at once. 

Shared ownership schemes are run by housing associations 

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Walking in Wanstead 

Every Saturday morning, a group of walkers depart Christchurch Green 

for an hour’s stroll in and around Wanstead. The social reward is as 

important as the health benefits, says Paul Turner 

Walking in Wanstead was set up 

11 years ago by members of the 

Wanstead Place GP Surgery 

Patients’ Group because of a training 

course offered by Vision Redbridge 

Culture & Leisure. We wanted to do 

something positive for everyone. It is part 

of the Walking for Health programme 

organised by Vision’s Sport and Health 

Team, which is affiliated to The Ramblers 

Association. 

Brian Lewis and I are the walk leaders and 

enjoy meeting up with the group every 

Saturday morning, not only for the walk but 

also to socialise with everyone. 

A little about both of us. I work full time, 

importing and exporting food. I have two cats 

and I am interested in local history. Brian is a 

retired Black Cab driver, now spending time 

with family and researching and leading walks 

in central London. We are both volunteers and 

have been trained in walk leading and first aid. 

Over the last couple of weeks, we have had 

a few new walkers join us. “The group is so 

friendly and welcoming,” commented Lynne. “I 

thought I knew Wanstead, but Paul and Brian 

have taken me to many different places I have 

not been before,” added Linda. 

We meet at 10.30am every Saturday morning, 

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at one of the park benches. If you are unsure, 

Vision have given us fluorescent yellow 

rucksacks for our first-aid kits, which everyone 

says stand out a mile. There is no charge, 

except for tea or coffee if you want to join us 

after for refreshments. You don’t even have 

to live in Redbridge to join us – we once had 

someone from New Zealand who joined us for 

a walk while on holiday here! 

We normally try to do a circular walk lasting 

about an hour, and can get to Redbridge, 

South Woodford, Leytonstone and Hollow 

Pond. Every few months, we also try to do 

an hour’s linear walk to places like Valentines 

Mansion, Walthamstow Village and Redbridge 

Lakes, just to do something different, and then 

we can either walk or get public transport 

back home. 

Vision’s Walking for Health programme also 

offers free weekly walks for adults at various 

other parks and open spaces across Redbridge 

on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. 

Inclusive walks for people living with 

dementia, mental health illnesses, disabilities, 

cancer and stroke survivors are also available. 

All walks are led by fully trained, friendly 

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socialise and participate in small activities at a 

pace that suits you. Walking has many health 

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to do is turn up and enjoy the company and 

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Community events 

WANSTEAD PARK 

LITTER PICK 

Help keep Wanstead Park tidy. A monthly 

event hosted by the Friends of Wanstead 

Parklands. 

Date: Sunday 1 August Time: 11am 

Venue: the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT 

Cost: free Enquiries: wansteadpark.org.uk 

AUG 

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S 

DREAM IN WANSTEAD PARK 

The East London Shakespeare Festival present 

an outdoor production of Shakespeare’s most 

famous comedy. Gates open an hour before 

the show, and the audience is encouraged 

to bring a picnic and enjoy the atmosphere. 

Booking required. 

Date: Sunday 1 August Time: 3pm 


Cost: from £10 Enquiries: wnstd.com/elsfaug 

AUG 

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KIDS IN CHARGE 

SUMMER HOLIDAY CAMP 

Activities, games, challenges and stories 

for three- to 12-year-olds. Snack and 

meals included. Runs until 31 August 2021. 

Booking required. 

Date: until Tuesday 31 August Time: 7.30am–7pm 

Venue: Wanstead Youth Centre, E11 2DB 

Cost: from £37 per day Enquiries: wnstd.com/kic 

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What’s happening, 

what’s on and where... 

Are you organising an event? 

Let us know... events@wnstd.com 

Please note: all events are 

subject to change. Please 

check with the relevant 

organisers to confirm details. 

NOVICE GO-RIDE SKILLS 

SUMMER HOLIDAY COURSE 

Basic cycling techniques for five- to 10-yearolds. 

Booking required. Must be able to ride 

without stabilisers. Repeats every Tuesday 

during August. 

Date: Tuesday 3 August Time: 9.30am–12.30pm 

Venue: Redbridge Cycling Centre, IG6 3HP 

Cost: £12.50 Enquiries: wnstd.com/goride 

AUG 

3 

BEREAVEMENT CAFÉS 

AFTERNOON SESSION 

A return to face-to-face meetings providing 

a safe and friendly place for people who are 

struggling with feelings of loss after the death 

of someone close. 

Date: Tuesday 3 August Time: 2–3pm 

Venue: St Mary’s Church, South Woodford 

Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8505 3000 

AUG 

3 

KIDS CLAY CLUB AT 

CREATIVE BISCUIT CAFÉ 

Play with clay at this weekly drop-in session. 

For ages five and over. 

Date: Tuesday 3 August Time: 3.30–5pm 

Venue: Creative Biscuit, 61 George Lane, E18 1JJ 

Cost: £10 Enquiries: email@creativebiscuit.co.uk 

AUG 

3 

FOSTER FOR REDBRIDGE 

INFORMATION SESSION 

Join this virtual information session to find out 

more about fostering. 


Venue: online Enquiries: wnstd.com/foster3aug 

AUG 

3 

GEMS FROM THE ARCHIVE 

WITH DAWN WATERMAN 

Dawn Waterman shares some select gems 

of Anglo-Jewish heritage from diverse 

collections. A Jewish Historical Society event. 


Venue: online Cost: £5 Enquiries: jhse.org 

AUG 

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BMX SKILLS SUMMER 

HOLIDAY COURSE 

An introduction to the basic techniques 

needed to ride a BMX track safely. Suitable 

for competent cyclists: riders must be able to 

cycle standing up on the pedals, out of the 

saddle. For seven- to 14-year-olds. Booking 

required. Repeats every Wednesday in August. 

Date: Wednesday 4 August 

Time: 9.30am–12.30pm 

Venue: Redbridge Cycling Centre, IG6 3HP 

Cost: £12.50 Enquiries: wnstd.com/bmxskills 

AUG 

4 

WANSTEAD PARK 

CATTLE GRAZING MEETING 

The City of London Corporation is seeking 

volunteers to help with the return of cattle 

grazing in Wanstead Park this month, 

following last year’s successful trial. Register 

interest to attend the induction meeting by 

2 August. 

Date: Wednesday 4 August Time: to be confirmed 

Venue: to be confirmed Cost: free 

Enquiries: epping.forest@cityoflondon.gov.uk 

AUG 

4 

LITTLE FIRST AIDERS: 

FUN FIRST AID FOR KIDS 

Run by Butterfly First Aid, this interactive 

course is suitable for four- to 11-year-olds 

and prepares children for dealing with an 

emergency if one occurs. 

Date: Thursday 5 August Time: 9.30am–12pm 

Venue: Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT 

Cost: £18.37 Enquiries: wnstd.com/5augfirstaid 

AUG 

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RIVERFLY MONITORING: 

ONLINE THEORY SESSION 

The Riverfly Monitoring Initiative is a national 

scheme for monitoring the health of rivers, 

and local community scientists are needed to 

help monitor the River Roding. Full training 

is provided in two parts: online theory and 

practical work. The online theory session is 

mandatory before the practical training takes 

place at the James Leal Centre on 14 August. 

Over-16s only. 

Date: Thursday 5 and Thursday 12 August 

Time: 4–7pm Venue: online Cost: free 

Enquiries: wnstd.com/riverflytheory 

AUG 

5 

DRIVING LESSONS 

ALL AGES and ALL ABILITIES 

We can offer a choice between BMW 1 Series, Range Rover Evoque or VW Golf tuition vehicles 

Please call on 07434 651033 

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WALKING FOR HEALTH: 

WANSTEAD PLACE 

This walk features some gentle slopes and 

uneven terrain. Repeats every Saturday. 

Date: Saturday 7 August Time: 10.30–11.30am 

Venue: meet on Christchurch Green 

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/walking 

AUG 

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WANSTEAD 

COMMUNITY MARKET 

Monthly market offering a wide range of food 

and craft products. 

Date: Sunday 8 August Time: 10am–3pm 

Venue: Wanstead High Street 

Cost: free Enquiries: aceeventsltd.co.uk 

AUG 

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SUMMER OPENING AT THE 

TEMPLE, WANSTEAD PARK 

This summer’s open days will feature drop-in 

activities for families and history enthusiasts. 

Date: Wednesday 11 August Time: 2–5pm 


Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/temple 

AUG 

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WALKING FOR HEALTH: 

WANSTEAD PARK 

Some gentle slopes and uneven terrain. 

Date: Thursday 12 August Time: 11am–12pm 

Venue: Wanstead Park, Warren Road entrance 

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/walking 

AUG 

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THE LITTLE 

MERMAID 

An amateur production of the Disney classic, 

based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s 

most beloved stories. 

Date: Friday 13 to Saturday 21 August 

Venue: Kenneth More Theatre, Ilford, IG1 1BT 

Cost: £16.50 Enquiries: wnstd.com/littlemermaid 

AUG 

13 

RIVERFLY MONITORING: 

PRACTICAL TRAINING 

Help monitor the River Roding. Theory session 

must be completed first. Booking required. 

Date: Saturday 14 August Time: 2–5pm 

Venue: James Leal Centre, Woodford, IG8 7JF 

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/riverflypractical 

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8pm 8pm at at at 

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Virgin 

Overton Overton Drive 

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SOUTH WOODFORD 

COMMUNITY MARKET 

Monthly market offering a range of products. 

Date: Sunday 15 August Time: 11am–4pm 

Venue: George Lane, South Woodford 

Enquiries: aceeventsltd.co.uk 

AUG 

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NORTH EAST LONDON 

ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY 

An online astronomical-themed presentation. 

Visitors welcome. The group normally meet at 

Wanstead House. 

Date: Sunday 15 August Time: 3pm 

Venue: online Enquiries: stevek1951@hotmail.com 

AUG 

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MAKE ME AN ART STAR 

HOLIDAY CLUB 

Explore, imagine and create during this twoday 

course for school Years 1 to 6, including 

sewing, painting, sticking and face decoration. 

Date: from Monday 16 August 

Time: 9.30am–3.30pm 

Venue: Eton Manor RFC, Nutter Lane, E11 2JA 

Cost: £70 Enquiries: makemeanartstar@gmail.com 

AUG 

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FLOWER ARRANGING 

DEMONSTRATION 

Guest floral demonstrator Christine Milburn 

presents to the Woodford and District Floral 

Arrangement Group. Visitors welcome. 

Date: Monday 16 August Time: 7.30pm 

Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road 

Cost: £5 Enquiries: 020 8508 9765 

AUG 

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Drop-in family activities. 

Date: Thursday 19 August Time: 2–5pm 



AUG 

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FOSTER FOR REDBRIDGE 

COFFEE MORNING 

Join this virtual coffee morning to find out 

more information about fostering. 

Date: Friday 20 August Time: 10–11am 

Venue: online Enquiries: wnstd.com/foster20aug 

AUG 

20 

SIGN UP FOR ALDERSBROOK 

JUMBLE TRAIL 

Aldersbrook and Lakehouse Estate residents 

have until 20 August to register their stall for 

this year’s jumble trail, which will take place 

on 4 September from 12 noon to 3pm. 

Date: Friday 20 August 

Cost: £6 Enquiries: wnstd.com/ajt21 

AUG 

20 

WANSTEAD COMMUNITY 

LITTER PICK 

Date: Saturday 21 August Time: 10am 

Venue: corner of Woodbine Place/High Street 

Enquiries: jo.blackman@redbridge.gov.uk 

AUG 

21 

ALDERSBROOK AND 

WANSTEAD TREASURE HUNT 

A local treasure hunt for all ages to raise 

funds for St Gabriel’s Church. Starts at the 

Temple in Wanstead Park and follows a trail 

to Christ Church. Clue sheets provided after 

registration. Complete at your own pace. 

Date: Sunday 22 August to Sunday 5 September 

Cost: £5 Enquiries: wnstd.com/treasure21 

AUG 

22 

FAIRLOP WATERS TO 

WANSTEAD PARK BIKE RIDE 

An intermediate bike ride from Fairlop Waters 

to Wanstead Park. Suitable for all ages and 

novice cyclists. 

Date: Wednesday 25 August Time: 11am–3pm 

Venue: Fairlop Waters Country Park, IG6 3HN 

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/25augbikeride 

AUG 

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Drop-in family activities. 

Date: Wednesday 25 August Time: 2–5pm 



AUG 

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WANSTEAD 

OUTDOOR CINEMA 

A screening of Monsters, Inc and Footloose. 

Date: Saturday 28 August Time: 5–11.30pm 

Venue: Eton Manor RFC, Nutter Lane, E11 2JA 

Cost: £8 Enquiries: wnstd.com/cinema2021 

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Nurture Curiosity Creativity Excellence 

Independent Co-educational Day School For 3 - 11 Years 

Join us at our September Open Event 

Find out what all the noise is about! 

Register interest via - www.wgprep.co.uk 

Tel: 0208 504 5045 

Email: admissions@wgprep.co.uk 

www.wgprep.co.uk 


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Local community groups 

CLEANER GREENER WANSTEAD 

An initiative to help address climate change, 

and loss of biodiversity. Visit wnstd.com/cgw 

CO-OP’S CO-OPERATE 

A large listing of activities and groups for 

all ages looking to get involved with their 

community. Visit co-operate.coop.co.uk 

FRIENDS OF THE RIVER RODING 

A Facebook group for those who want to help 

bring the river back to life. Visit wnstd.com/rr 

FRIENDS OF WANSTEAD PARKLANDS 

Researching and promoting Wanstead 

Park and the historic parklands. Visit 

wansteadpark.org.uk 

NATURE CONSERVATION IN REDBRIDGE 

A Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure Facebook 

group. Visit wnstd.com/nature 

GOLD 

SILVER 

BRONZE 

DOG & PUPPY 

SOCIAL LIFE SKILLS CLASSES 

+COLIN’S K9 GOOD PUPPY 

AWARD SCHEME 

Wednesdays from 6.30pm at 

The Scout Hut, 72 Hollybush Hill, 

Wanstead E11 1PE 

Call Colin Spence: 07931 460 451 

www.colinsk9trainingservices.com 

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY 

Sharing photography tips and advice. 

Visit wnstd.com/photo 

ROTARY CLUB 

The Rotary Club of Leytonstone and Woodford 

are meeting online. Call 020 3597 2921 

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL 

Women volunteers committed to women’s 

empowerment. Visit wnstd.com/siel 

THE WANSTEAD GRAPEVINE 

A Facebook group for local discussion and 

selling. Visit wnstd.com/twg 

WANSTEAD COMMUNITY GARDENERS 

Tending to and improving the flower beds 

across Wanstead. Visit wnstd.com/wcg 

WANSTEAD COMMUNITY HUB 

A Facebook group for all who live in Wanstead 

and the surrounding areas. A place to share 

ideas and ask advice from fellow residents. 

Visit wnstd.com/wch 

WANSTEAD COMMUNITY FORUM 

A Facebook group for discussing any issues 

affecting the local area. Visit wnstd.com/wcf 

WANSTEAD NEW FRIENDS 

Meet new friends locally. Visit wnstd.com/wnf 

WANSTEAD SOCIETY 

Making Wanstead a better place to live and 

work. Visit wansteadsociety.org.uk 

WILD WANSTEAD 

A project to create a multi-garden nature 

reserve across Wanstead. Visit wnstd.com/ww 

WOODFORD GREEN SPEAKERS 

Improve your public speaking skills. 

Email woodfordgreenspeakers@gmail.com 

WREN WILDLIFE GROUP 

Online Sunday morning free talks on local 

wildlife. Visit wrengroup.org 



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Useful numbers in and around Wanstead 

ADVICE & SUPPORT 

Samaritans116 123 

Citizens Advice Redbridge0300 330 9063 

Community Legal Advice0845 345 4 345 

National Debtline0808 808 4000 

HEALTH 

NHS 111111 

Whipps Cross Hospital020 8539 5522 

Wanstead Pharmacy020 8989 0597 

The Evergreen Surgery020 8518 8746 

Wanstead Place Clinic020 8926 1450 

Wanstead Village 

Dental & Health Centre 020 8530 2126 

Out of hours GP020 3770 1888 

LEISURE & LIBRARIES 

Wanstead Leisure Centre020 8989 1172 

Sylvestrian Leisure Centre020 8509 6526 

Wanstead Library 020 8708 7400 

Aldersbrook Library020 8496 0006 

MOBILE 

FOOTCARE 

COVERING WANSTEAD & 

SURROUNDING AREAS 

• Corn & callus reduction • Nail care 

• Cracked heel treatment 

• Diabetic checks • Pedicure treatments 

All treatments include massage of lower limbs and feet 

I’m vaccinated against COVID-19 and 

able to work during lockdown to 

continue caring for your feet. My college 

issues guidelines for safety and PPE. I 

will call to double check you do not 

have any symptoms and you have not 

been exposed to anyone who may have 

COVID-19. Your safety is my priority. 

CALL AMANDA: 07912 851 515 

LOOKING AFTER FEET FOR 20 YEARS 

LOCAL COUNCILLORS Wanstead Village ward 

Jo Blackman07741 195 791 

jo.blackman@redbridge.gov.uk 

Paul Donovan 07741 197 406 

paul.donovan@redbridge.gov.uk 

Daniel Morgan-Thomas07741 194 993 

daniel.morgan-thomas@redbridge.gov.uk 

LOCAL COUNCILLORS Wanstead Park ward 

Sheila Bain07741 904 843 

sheila.bain@redbridge.gov.uk 

Paul Merry020 8708 2014 

paul.merry@redbridge.gov.uk 

LOCAL MP Leyton and Wanstead 

John Cryer MP020 8989 5249 

johncryermp.co.uk 

LOCAL MP Chingford and Woodford Green 

Iain Duncan Smith MP020 7219 3000 

iainduncansmith.org.uk 

POLICE & NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH 

Emergency 999 

Non-emergency101 

Crimestoppers0800 555 111 

Anti-terrorist Hotline0800 789 321 

Neighbourhood Watch redbridgenhw.info 

Wanstead Village SNT020 8345 3616 

Wanstead Park SNT020 8345 3616 

REDBRIDGE COUNCIL 

Customer contact centre020 8554 5000 

Council Tax enquiries 020 8708 5670 

Housing020 8708 4002 

Benefits020 8708 5690 

Adult Social Service020 8708 7333 

Children’s Services020 8708 3885 

Report anti-social behaviour020 8478 4679 

UTILITIES 

Electricity (power cut)105 

Electricity emergency 0800 40 40 90 

Gas emergency0800 111 999 

Thames Water (report a leak) 0800 714 614 


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ACTING LESSONS 

DSP Performing68 

AERIALS 

Aerials Direct 56 

ART 

jmg Art20 

BALLET 

Redbridge Classical Dance 32 

BATHROOMS 

Bathworks 67 

The Bathroom Fitting Company 53 

BUILDERS 

Darby & Finch Contracts16 

Glenward 25 

Millbrook Build77 

CARPENTRY & JOINERY 

K&D Joinery51 

CARPET FITTER 

Geoffrey Gramlick7 

CHARITIES 

Barnardo’s61 

British Heart Foundation60 

Oxfam61 

CHARTERED SURVEYOR 

Landers & Associates17 

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES 



Sylvestrian Leisure Centre 79 

The Little Mermaid 11 

CHURCHES 

Wanstead Parish8 & 71 

COMMUNITY GROUPS 

Wanstead Society27 

COMPUTER MAINTENANCE 

Computer Solutions 20 & 62 

Problem Computers28 

DANCE LESSONS 



DECORATORS 

Jason’s Decorating 6 

MG Décor20 

DENTIST 

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DOG TRAINING 

Colin’s K9 Training Services 74 

DOORS 

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Weald Hall Landscapes 4 

DRIVING INSTRUCTOR 

Safe GAP 70 

ELDERLY CARE 

Homesdale29 & 60 

Westgate Healthcare40–41 

ELECTRICIAN 

SW Radley Electrical Contractors 36 

ESTATE AGENTS 

Churchill Estates48–49 

Martin & Co 23 

Petty Son & Prestwich 59 

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT 

Family Fun Day13 

Jazz Vespers 8 

Pop Up Prosecco5 

The Little Mermaid 11 

FINANCES 

Connect Mortgages62 

THP Chartered Accountants15 & 60 

FISHMONGER 

Wanstead Fish36 & 60 

FLORIST 

Lillies of Wanstead 10 & 61 

FOOT HEALTHCARE 

FAB Footcare 76 

GARDENS & LANDSCAPING 

Growing Gardens 52 

Weald Hall Landscapes 4 

GIFTS 

Creative Giftware 56 

Keating Jewellers 9 & 60 

HANDYMAN 

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Stuart Green Property Solutions12 

HYPNOTHERAPY 

Loveleen KPS31 

JEWELLERS 

Keating Jewellers 9 & 60 

KITCHENS 

My Dream Kitchen 43 

LOCKSMITH 

Barry & Sons 24 

LOFTS 

North London Loft Rooms 44–45 

Trim Loft Conversions57 

MENTAL WELL-BEING 

Loveleen KPS31 

MOBILE BAR 

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MORTGAGES 

Connect Mortgages62 

OSTEOPATH 

Wanstead Osteopaths61 & 65 

PERSONAL ASSISTANT 

Apples & Pears 52 

PEST MANAGEMENT 

GJB Pest Management75 

PHARMACY 

Wanstead Pharmacy60 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

Geoff Wilkinson14 & 60 

PLASTERING 

Heritage Plaster Services33 

PLUMBING & HEATING 

Heating Plus21 

Wanstead Group 55 

POLITICS 

John Cryer MP28 

PUBLIC HOUSE 

Nightingale on the Green13 

RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS 

Le Marmiton 38 

Robins Pie & Mash60 

The Bungalow Café 2 & 61 

ROOFING 

Cox and Sons Roofing 24 

SCHOOLS & NURSERIES 

Avon House Preparatory School16 

Little Bear’s Nursery 39 

St Aubyn’s School 63 

Woodford Green Prep School73 

SINGING LESSONS 


SOLICITORS 

Edwards Duthie Shamash 1 

Wiseman Lee LLP 35 & 61 

STAIRS 

K&D Joinery51 

THEATRE 

Kenneth More Theatre 11 

TREE SERVICES 

Scott Whitehead Trees 32 

TUITION & COURSES 

Tutor Doctor 4 

Wanstead House61 

WINDOW RESTORATION 

McCarty & Smith37 

WINDOW SHUTTERS 

Woodthorpe Joinery80 



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October 2021 dates 

Mon 18 th – Fri 22 nd Oct 

Mon 25 th – Fri 29 th Oct 

Booking will be available from 

the end of August. 

Release date to be announced 

on the website. 

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Forest School, College Place, London, E17 3PY 

*Please note, some activities will not be available at this camp* 

Please see our website for our COVID-19 parent information and FAQs https://www.sylvestrian-leisure.co.uk/holiday-activities-covid-19-info-2021/ 


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Independent directory of businesses, news and events in Wanstead, Snaresbrook and Aldersbrook

August 2021

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