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Contents 

Features 

A path to well-being 14–15 

Community confidence 18 

Road to safety22 

Queen Quieeran26–27 

Cost of dispute 30 

Story behind the story 36 

Park life 38–39 

Cholesterol: what’s the fuss?42 

DD’s 60th Woodford Diary 46–47 

Leader’s reply 50 

Puzzles & competitions 

Sudoku 20 

Crossword competition32 

Mind-bender puzzles 44 

Woodford anagram48 

Every issue 

Local news6–10 & 12 

Community events 55–58 & 60 

Community groups 62 

Useful numbers64 

Index of advertisers66 

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Welcome to the latest edition of the South Woodford Village 

Gazette! As we turn the page to summer, I am delighted to extend a 

warm greeting and invite you on a journey of discovery, connection, 

and community engagement. This magazine is here to serve as 

your trusted companion, providing you with a comprehensive 

guide to all that our remarkable community has to offer. As you 

peruse the pages of this issue, I encourage you to engage with the 

opportunities that unfold before you. Discover new businesses 

and services that cater to your needs, support local artisans and 

entrepreneurs who bring their unique talents to our community, 

and participate in the exciting events that bring us together. 

Apologies, there was a brief AI takeover with a ChatGPTgenerated 

welcome address. Not bad, and I can’t fault the 

‘thinking’ behind those words. But I’ll stick to my own 

musings for now, and those of real, local people. 

AI is powerful, but this magazine is already 

built using the power of CI – community 

intelligence – and there’s nothing 

artificial about that. 

Lee Marquis, Editor 

Calling local residents... 

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A day of sunshine, smiles and community 

spirit at George Lane’s summer market 

George Lane was 

partially closed and 

transformed into a 

radiant hub of activity 

on 18 June as residents 

and visitors gathered for 

South Woodford’s second 

annual summer market. 

“There was a wonderful 

atmosphere with plenty 

going on. There were two 

magic shows, musical 

performances, a popular 

face painter and an 

ecological crafting stall 

in the Galleria… The event was a testament 

to the remarkable contributions of residents, 

businesses, schools, charities and Redbridge 

Council, all of whom joined forces to make this 

day truly memorable,” said a spokesperson for 

the South Woodford Society, which organised 

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Cuppa with 

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South Woodford’s 

neighbourhood 

police team is keen 

to highlight the 

ongoing ‘Cuppa with 

a Copper’ sessions 

which take place in 

Starbucks on George 

Lane. “The Cuppa 

with a Copper events 

are about inviting 

residents to discuss 

local issues with 

neighbourhood 

police officers and 

a chance to get to 

know local police 

personnel,” said a 

police spokesperson. 

Sessions will take 

place on 5 July and 

9 August, from 3pm 

to 3.45pm. 

Changes to local 

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Sparkle Walk raises £57k for 

Haven House Children’s Hospice 

Fabula Reading Challenge: children 

encouraged to read over the summer 

© David Monteith-Hodge 

More than 350 people took part in Haven 

House’s annual Sparkle Walk in May, raising 

£57,000 for the Woodford Green children’s 

hospice. Walkers completed a 10km route 

through parts of Epping Forest and South 

Woodford, finishing at The Cuckfield pub in 

Wanstead. “Seeing a purple takeover of our 

local streets was something quite spectacular. 

It was a fantastic event which has captured 

the hearts of our community. What a way 

to celebrate our 20th birthday year,” said a 

hospice spokesperson. 

Residents’ fire safety fears for station 

car park development 

Redbridge Libraries will launch the Fabula 

Reading Challenge this July, open to all 

two- to 12-year-olds in the borough. “Read 

whatever you enjoy. We’ve got thousands 

of books and comics for kids to discover at 

your local library or from home in our virtual 

library. Participants will get a certificate 

and be entered into a prize draw,” said a 

spokesperson. Designed to encourage reading 

over the holidays, the challenge will run 

until September, with a number of creative 

workshops planned. Visit swvg.co.uk/fab23 

IN THE BUILDING TRADE FOR 30 YEARS 

Residents opposed to the Snaresbrook 

Station car park development have renewed 

calls for planning permission to be denied, 

citing a report that claims the proposed flats 

fail to meet critical fire safety requirements. 

The independent report by Apex Strategies 

concludes that emergency access is below 

London Fire Brigade minimum standards. 

“We’re in favour of affordable housing, but this 

proposal creates unthinkable safety risks for 

potential residents and neighbours,” said Mike 

Calvert of the Real Snaresbrook campaign. 


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Consultation on traffic restrictions for 

Granville Road and Albert Road 

Ray Park Community Garden: 

‘what we’ve accomplished so far’ 

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Albert Road 

Chigwell Road 

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Redbridge Council is proposing to trial a 

traffic reduction scheme on Granville Road 

and Albert Road in South Woodford. A ‘no 

entry except for access’ restriction will prevent 

motorists from using the streets as a rat 

run from Ashford Road to Chigwell Road. If 

progressed, the restrictions will be in force 

from 7am to 7pm on weekdays. Cameras 

will be able to identify if a vehicle has driven 

through without stopping, and if it has, a 

penalty notice will be issued. A consultation is 

open until 16 July. Visit swvg.co.uk/noentry 

An open day at the new community garden 

in Ray Park took place in June. “We’ve been 

toiling away since January to create a new 

space for perennial plants, annual flowers and 

medicinal herbs alongside a small kitchen 

garden. The project is ongoing, but we wanted 

to thank those people who have helped make 

it happen and show everyone what has been 

accomplished so far,” said a spokesperson 

for the Woodford Greeners. A free mosaic 

stepping stones workshop will be held in the 

garden on 22 July. Visit swvg.co.uk/wg 

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Cake sale raises enough money to pay 

for a day of care at children’s hospice 

Wells (All Saints) Pre-school 

celebrates 60 years in the community 

Staff at Wells (All Saints) 

Pre-school 

The 17th annual cake sale and garden party 

at the home of a South Woodford resident 

has raised £10,166, enough to pay for a day 

of care at Haven House Children’s Hospice. “I 

am totally amazed and overwhelmed by how 

successful another year has been. I am very, 

very lucky to have so many wonderful friends 

and family who have put up with my anxiety 

over the last few weeks and helped make this 

happen. It was an incredible team effort,” said 

Michelle Vanlint of Derby Road. Donations are 

still welcome. Visit swvg.co.uk/cakes23 

Wells (All Saints) Pre-school is celebrating its 

60th anniversary this July. “The pre-school was 

opened in 1963 by a group of local mums at All 

Saints Church in Woodford Wells so they could 

get together and their children could play 

with their peers… We are celebrating with 

a party on 8 July at the church. It is open to 

anyone who has been part of the pre-school 

community, past and present! There will be 

food and drink and entertainment,” said a 

spokesperson. The event runs from 12 noon to 

3pm (book by 3 July). Visit swvg.co.uk/was 


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Redbridge’s new mayor to support 

Woodford Bridge charity 

Smart drain sensors in Woodford to 

boost resilience to flooding 

Councillor Jyotsna Islam has been elected as 

the new Mayor of Redbridge for the 2023–2024 

municipal year. “I moved to Redbridge in the 

eighties, lived here ever since, married, and 

raised my family in our borough… By trade, 

I am a registered social worker. To have been 

nominated to become the mayor of the 

borough is a huge privilege and immensely 

humbling,” said Councillor Islam, who has 

selected the London Air Ambulance and 

Woodford Bridge-based ELHAP as the chosen 

charities for her term in office. 

Drain sensors have been installed in floodprone 

parts of the borough to create a smart 

drainage system that monitors gully drains 

for blockages. Nearly 100 sensors have been 

put in place across Redbridge, with 46 in the 

Wanstead and Woodford area, including five 

near Woodford Road. “Providing real-time 

data and alerts to identify potential problem 

drains, the sensors enable us to react quickly 

to blockages or rising water levels, helping to 

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How 

many of 

us have felt 

uplifted at the sight of 

that first daffodil or snowdrop 

peeking through after a long, 

dark, dreary winter? Perhaps it 

signifies hope, that life and beauty 

can thrive despite harshness? Or 

how about the roses that bloom 

heralding the arrival of summer? 

For some, these blooms awaken 

something almost innate; an 

internal drive to start planting, 

nurturing, watching and awaiting 

the eventual reward of a healthy 

leaf or a beautiful bloom. It turns 

out though, that gardening may be 

nurturing us in return! 

Of course, digging and weeding are 

beneficial in terms of exercise; it’s easy to 

meet the guidelines of 20 minutes of daily 

activity when there is grass to mow, shrubs 

to trim and watering to be done! But are 

you aware research proves gardening has a 

positive impact on our mental health also? 

Researchers from Essex University use the 

term ‘green exercise’. Recent studies have 

demonstrated that green exercise benefits 

mental wellness with reductions in stress 

and depression alongside increases in 

mood and self-esteem. It appears even 

small doses of a few minutes can have an 

immediate impact, while regular gardening 

has been found to reduce stress and 

increase life satisfaction, including feelings 

of mastery and accomplishment. In fact, 

horticultural therapy is now offered within 

many NHS trusts. 

When it comes to community gardening, 

there are benefits for the gardeners 

and the non-gardeners alike. The Royal 

Horticultural Society says community 

gardening leads to an increased sense 

of ownership of local spaces, a healthier 

environment, lower crime rates and 

reduced antisocial behaviour, and a 

boost to the local economy. Gardening 

in a group encourages people to develop 

relationships, 

reduces isolation 

and provides social 

opportunities to the large 

numbers of people now working 

from home. 

So many of us enjoy looking at the plants 

and flowers around us in South Woodford 

throughout the seasons. But did you 

ever wonder how these flower beds 

came about? We are an area rich with 

community gardening initiatives. 

South Woodford Gardeners 

These trailblazing gardeners commenced 

their work in 2014. Having transformed 

the flower beds along George Lane, they 

moved onto the six flower beds on the 

A406 bridge opposite Waitrose. 

Expanding further, they adopted 

the bed outside Regency Court, 

and this past year, they have taken 

over the pavement railing flower 

boxes around the area. 

Footpath No. 60 Community Garden 

A new community garden along the 

length of public footpath number 60, 

linking Woodford High Road to the Laings 

Estate. The flower beds along this popular 

shortcut next to Priory Close had become 

barren stretches, making this alleyway 

appear unsafe and uninviting. Spurred 

on by increased use during lockdown 

walks, this new community group started 

clearing and planting. The group is keen 

to promote the use of drought-resistant, 

native plants that will support wildlife. 

South Woodford Society 

The South Woodford Society has adopted 

three grow zones: Eastwood Green (at the 

corner of Eastwood Green and George 


Regency Court 


A Path to 

well being 

- 

George Lane 

Psychologist Niamh Moriarty invites you 

to experience the positive physical and 

mental health impacts of South Woodford’s 

community gardening initiatives. 

Photos by Geoff Wilkinson 

Footpath No 60 

Lane roundabout), the Community 

Orchard (on the corner of Primrose Road 

and Mulberry Way) and Bell Green (outside 

South Woodford station). 

Get involved in community gardening 

• Donate your time: one hour a week 

makes a huge difference. 

You can also offer to refill watering cans 

during gardening sessions. 

• Funding: most of these community 

gardening projects have been 

supported by crowdfunding, funding 

from the council or other initiatives. If 

your skill set lies in this area rather than 

as a gardener, do get in touch. 

• Share spare plants from your garden. 

• If you live near a community garden, 

take a walk in the evening to water it, or 

empty your water bottle as you pass by. 

For more information on the various 

community gardening groups in South 

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Community Confidence 

Sergeant Imran Malik heads up the policing team for South Woodford, 

Churchfields, Bridge and Monkhams wards. His mission is to ensure the 

streets are safe for all and is keen to build community confidence 

Hello, South Woodford. I’m Sergeant 

Malik, your local police sergeant. 

I was born and raised in the heart 

of East London, a proud member of 

our diverse and vibrant community. As 

a Muslim, I’ve always appreciated the 

multicultural fabric of our city and have 

committed to being a bridge between 

different cultures and people. I speak six 

languages, a skill that allows me to connect 

more deeply with many of you. 

Growing up, I often found myself on the 

receiving end of stop-and-search practices. 

Although I understood the intention, the 

experience was difficult and distancing. I saw 

an opportunity to be part of the change, to 

create a police force that respected everyone’s 

dignity. Thus, I became a police officer. 

One of my most cherished memories growing 

up is playing cricket at the local Ilford 

Cricket School, run by Joe Hussain, father of 

England Test captain Nasser Hussain. Those 

days instilled in me the values of teamwork, 

discipline and fair play. I’ve also nurtured a 

passion for bodybuilding, which has taught 

me focus and dedication – attributes I bring to 

my work every day. 

I believe in the power of mentorship and 

learning. In 2021, I initiated a mentoring 

network in the Met called TEAM (Together 

Everyone Achieves More). This network 

supports officers and staff seeking promotion 

or looking to work in specialised roles, 

and encourages collaboration with our 

stakeholders. In the same year, I worked 

with Ilford Business Improvement District 

to organise a training session for local 

businesses, arming them with the knowledge 

and tools to combat crime. One instance 

highlighted how collaboration could help 

businesses, particularly those facing repeated 

offences. I encouraged them to share 

descriptions and patterns of known offenders, 

allowing Safer Neighbourhood Team patrols 

to respond more effectively. 

My mission is to ensure the streets that raised 

me are safe for all. I’m dedicated to reducing 

violence, particularly that affecting our 

young people, and ensuring our town is a 

place where women and girls feel safer. I am 

committed to tackling the harm caused by 

drugs and to developing strategies that help 

deter those at risk of criminal activity. 

I want to build trust and confidence within our 

community. I pledge to treat everyone fairly 

and respond to neighbourhood concerns 

effectively. I aim to bridge any gaps that might 

exist between different groups and increase 

public faith in the police service. 

I am not just your local police sergeant; I am a 

part of South Woodford. I am excited to work 

with all of you towards a shared vision of a 

safe, inclusive and thriving community. Let’s 

create a better South Woodford together. 

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Councillor Rosa Gomez (Churchfields ward, Labour) reflects on the road 

safety improvements that have been made at Churchfields Junior 

School over the past few years 

It has been my privilege to work with 

teachers and parents of children at 

Churchfields Junior School, where I 

have been a governor for several years. 

In 2018, soon after I was first elected as a 

councillor, I visited the school on a number 

of occasions and found the children 

particularly articulate. They had a keen 

interest in the environment and were 

clearly annoyed at the number of vehicles 

driving past the school. 

Consequently, one of my top concerns has 

been the safety of the children. My fears have 

been highlighted by a series of near misses 

and at least one incident when a child was 

struck by a car. It takes only a second’s loss of 

concentration for tragedy to strike. 

Over the past few years, the combined efforts 

of Churchfields parents, teaching staff – 

especially headteacher Rebecca Emeny – and 

officers of Redbridge Council’s Highways 

Department have made a real difference. 

Temporary signage, which is put in place 

when children are going to school and 

leaving, extended zigzag lines on the road, 

a park-and-stride scheme and now CCTV to 

deter dangerous driving have all helped. 

I recently had the pleasure to revisit the school 

at home time. I was joined by deputy head 

James Easter, and we had an opportunity to 

monitor how the safety measures are working. 

Between 3pm and 3.45pm, as children were 

flooding out of the gates, we didn’t notice a 

single instance of car drivers idling, parking on 

zigzags, performing U-turns or doing anything 

else that could endanger young lives. James 

told me that 89% of children now travel to 

and from school on foot, bike or scooter. Ten 

years ago, 26% travelled by car, and now that 

figure is only about 10%. This marked decrease 

Councillor Gomez with 

deputy head James Easter 

was helped by the introduction in 2021 of the 

park-and-stride scheme, with free parking in 

the nearby Derby Road car park during dropoff 

and pick-up times. The school’s leadership 

team are determined to encourage a further 

reduction in car usage outside the premises. 

Churchfields staff’s commitment to safety 

has been demonstrated by a willingness to 

engage with parents and spend money – the 

signs aren’t cheap and come out of the school 

budget. The council’s commitment has been 

shown by officers such as Adam Warnes and 

Simon Casson, who found ways to implement 

safety measures. And parents have responded 

positively. This has been a wonderful example 

of people coming together to find solutions 

and I’m proud to have been part of it. 

This is all good news, but I must make an 

appeal. I know how hard it is for the driver of 

a reversing car to notice a small child walking 

behind the vehicle. Cars are potentially lethal 

machines, so please, if you are doing the 

school run or simply in transit past a school – 

any school – obey the signs and pay attention 

to what’s going on around you. 

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It feels wonderful to be recognised for 

my design work. My graduate collection 

entitled Deformed Beauty is something 

I’m so incredibly proud of as it is such an 

encapsulation of me as a person and as 

a designer. 

More specifically, as a trans designer, it feels 

euphoric to be highlighted and platformed, 

particularly as my community is repeatedly 

being misrepresented and, frankly, 

disparaged in the media. On top of that, trans 

representation in the industry is still lacking, 

so it feels right to be a part of the slow change 

whereby marginalised communities are finally 

being showcased. This is a change I wish to 

see much more of to create a more inclusive 

and rich industry. 

My creative practice is a true embodiment 

of my personal style and my identity. I am a 

proud non-binary, deformed individual who 

as an artist and designer wishes to eradicate 

my insecurities and use them as inspiration for 

my work. I am drawn to flamboyance, regality 

and fun and I desire to create garments that 

exude those qualities. With my graduate 

collection, I wished to change the narrative 

of how I feel about myself by romanticising 

my pain regarding my deformity and my 

transness. Through my print work featuring 

my own self-portraiture, I have created 

artistic and personal designs that possess 

a euphoric energy. Additionally, through 

excessive ruffles and bold silhouettes, I have 

constructed garments that make people 

feel like their most unapologetic selves. In 

essence, my work is devoted to my younger 

self, my community and to those who have 

ever felt alienated or rejected by society: it’s 

all for you. 

For my influences, in terms of silhouette 

and style, I look to the great monarchs of 

the past who dressed in such grandeur and 

elegance that regrettably is not prevalent 

today. My brand name being Queen Quieeran, 

researching royalty feels like an appropriate 

and thoughtful choice. Henceforth, I want 

my work to consistently exude a sense of 

luxury, regality and extravagance. To gain 

authenticity when creating new designs, 

I look to my own clothing for inspiration. I 

love the idea of taking garments from my 

own wardrobe and draping them in unique 

ways to create something new. In doing 

so, I can create unexpected silhouettes 

that embody my personal style. This 

experimentation is integral to my work and 

is used throughout my design process to 

ensure the joy of dressing-up and draping 

remains. 

In terms of my print work, I took inspiration 

from Francis Bacon, whose distorted portraits 

really resonate with me. I love the idea of 

taking something I perceived as ugly and 

turning it into something beautiful. Therefore, 

I adore creating vivid prints that showcase 

my self-portraiture, and in doing so, I am 

changing the way I feel about myself. 

Another notable inspiration would be the 

trans community. I am heavily inspired by my 

community’s resilience to be their authentic 

selves in the face of adversity. Collectively, 

they are the reason I had the courage to 

embrace and be my authentic self. 

My experience at Middlesex University was 

one I’m very thankful for. What I love most 

about the fashion department at Middlesex 

is that nothing is ever off-limits or too 

outrageous to try out. They truly allow you 

to reach your potential and I’m so grateful to 

the team there for pushing me to create more 

than I ever thought I was capable of. When 

I was at school, I was often underestimated; 

therefore, I feel lucky to have had a university 

experience that truly developed my skills. On 

top of that, it was really liberating to be in a 

space where my growth as a designer and 

as a person was encouraged and welcomed. 

Additionally, as a trans person, I felt truly 

safe to be who I am. Admittedly, I was quite 

nervous before embarking on my degree 

as I heard how toxic some fashion courses 

can be. Middlesex, thankfully, was a safe 

space for all students where my classmates 

gladly embraced each other’s creations 

and successes. 

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Cost of dispute 

Derek Inkpin from local solicitors Axiom DWFM looks at how legal costs 

can spiral in cases like boundary disputes and urges the use of a 

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Story behind the Story 

When Spencer Simmons inherited a leather travel case some 45 years ago, 

little did he realise it would lead to the writing and production of a play 

for the Edinburgh Fringe, with a preview at Redbridge Drama Centre 

The leather travel case in question 

came with the initials ‘MAC’ embossed 

on it. I was told the case belonged to 

an American named General Cohen, but 

I could find no information about it. My 

uncle, who I inherited it from, was the black 

sheep of the family, known as Spider (after 

the snooker cue rest), and who allegedly 

worked for two weeks, didn’t like it and 

spent the rest of his life earning a living in 

unconventional ways. I used the case as a 

period prop in many am-dram productions, 

but always wondered whose case it was. 

Thirty years later, at a funeral, by sheer chance, 

I overheard a conversation about a relation, 

Two-Gun Cohen, and it clicked. MAC was 

Morris Abraham Cohen, otherwise known as 

Two-Gun Cohen, who incredibly started life as 

a babe in arms of an immigrant Jewish family 

in London’s East End and became a general 

in the Chinese army and aide-de-camp to 

Sun Yat-sen, one of the founding fathers of 

modern China and Taiwan. 

Cohen was a wild child, a boxer and a 

pickpocket who, after being sent to Borstal 

aged 10, was sent away by his despairing 

parents aged 15 to work on a relative’s ranch 

in the wilds of Canada. There, he became 

a gambler, land salesman and fairground 

worker. He became involved with the 

Canadian Chinese community as a gambler, 

and after saving the life of a Chinese friend 

was inducted into a Tong, a Chinese secret 

society, and introduced to Sun Yat-sen. Cohen 

fought in the First World War, the Chinese civil 

war and the Sino-Japanese war, where he was 

captured, interrogated and brutally beaten by 

the Japanese. 

With the idea of producing a play, I started 

researching Cohen’s incredible life, recounted 

Spencer Simmons 

by two biographies, three films based on 

his life, numerous internet articles, family 

recollections and even a tape from the 

Canadian Broadcasting Service of his 

appearance on a What’s My Line-style TV 

programme in the 1960s. 

Morris Cohen 

(1887–1970) 

I still didn’t know exactly how I was related to 

Cohen, but after much research and a chance 

comment by my mother, it was found that 

Spider’s wife was Two-Gun’s cousin. 

In 2013, I was excited to produce and direct a 

full-length play for WP Drama (then known 

as Wanstead Players) on Cohen’s life at the 

Kenneth More Theatre, written with a cousin, 

with five in the cast, but I dreamed of putting 

it on in Edinburgh. Some 10 years later, it has 

now been rewritten as a two-man play set in a 

Japanese prison in 1941, with Jonathan Meyer 

reprising the title role he played a decade ago. 

How did Cohen come by the name Two-Gun 

Cohen? The play reveals all. 

WP Drama will perform Two-Gun Cohen 

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In the third of a series of 

articles featuring the 

images of local 

photographers who 

document the wildlife 

of Wanstead Park and the 

surrounding area, Tushar Bala 

presents a montage of his 

shots of a Little Egret 

Park 

Life 

My name is Tushar 

Bala and I’m a 

science teacher. 

I started my wildlife 

photography in earnest 

at Wanstead Park on 

day one of COVID lockdown. I 

would practice before and after work. 

I would take pictures of anything that 

moved! I love Wanstead Park because of its 

various wildlife. But it is the people who 

have approached me to have a quick chat 

that makes the park special, from lovely 

retired couples to TikToking teenagers, dog 

walkers and families. 

I have gone on to inspire my students to 

visit Wanstead Park as well. Just a few weeks 

ago, one of my wheelchair-bound students 

insisted on going to the famous bluebell 

wood. So, his dad and brother pulled and 

pushed him through the quagmire. He 

took some pictures, and I will admit, they 

were brilliant and better than mine. He 

had a history of not wanting to go out and his 

parents were desperate to get him out of the 

house. He is now a regular visitor to the park. 

Wanstead Park offers a plethora of wildlife 

experiences. I’ve played hide and seek with 

a fox, literally going around in circles. (The 

fox cheated and took a short cut through 

the bushes!) I’ve been stopped in my tracks 

by a heron wrestling with a two-foot pike. 

I’ve watched a Great Spotted Woodpecker 

tear off bark to get to grubs. And during one 



lunchtime walk, I was rewarded with a buzzard 

perched in the woods. I stopped a family and 

allowed the children to watch it through my 

camera lens. 

At dusk, I like to sit down with a cup of tea 

and watch the beautiful terns hunt, swooping 

down, skimming the surface to catch fish. And 

I love to watch the Grey Heron do its… well, I 

call it a snake dance, using its neck to attract 

fish. Or watch the Little Egret do its shuffle 

dance to stir up the mud and catch its dinner. 

I found the Little Egret quite tough to capture. 

These birds are usually found at the wooded 

part of the lake, so the background is very 

dark and you can easily overexpose the image. 

Little Egrets are very skittish and one has to 

approach very slowly. After a few minutes 

of observation, I decided to go for a set of 

three images; the dishevelled look, not so 

dishevelled and then looking quite smart. I 

call the sequence ‘having a bad hair day!’ 

Wanstead Park has a lot to offer, not least, for 

mental health well-being. It is wonderful to be 

humbled by the wildlife and their behaviour, 

to meet like-minded people who appreciate 

the sense of calmness that the park offers, a 

place to sit and rest one’s bones with a flask 

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birds, a catalyst (I had to put a scientific word 

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As I walk home with my unwieldy camera 

gear, I’m tired, hungry and thirsty; my joints 

ache; I’m sometimes euphoric that I may have 

taken a nice image, but I always have a big, fat 

cheek-to-cheek smile. 

I now also visit lots of other places to get 

my wildlife fix, mainly RSPB sites and some 

Wetland Trust sites. My pictures (the decent 

ones) are emailed to the organisations 

responsible for looking after the habitats I 

have visited, just as a thank you. Some images 

have been published, and usually, the sites I 

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says Fiona Flaherty, a registered nurse and nutritional therapist 

The body makes around 80% of our 

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The body self-regulates the amount 

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manufacture, unless the liver is damaged. But 

if inflammation is present in the body, then 

it produces more as a protective mechanism. 

Therefore, results from a blood sample 

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have excess inflammation in the body. 

So, what do the numbers means? Firstly, 

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cholesterol from the liver to the tissues 

and back again to the liver to be reused. 

Cholesterol is like a family in which there are 

four players: HDL (high density lipoproteins), 

LDL (low density lipoproteins), triglycerides 

(additional energy stores) and VLDL (very low 

density lipoproteins). Each has a unique value, 

and total cholesterol is just that: the total of all 

the numbers added up. If elevated, it causes 

imbalances in the body. 

HDL is rarely elevated. But when LDL becomes 

elevated and oxidises (like rust), it damages 

blood vessels and blood is more likely to 

clot, causing even more inflammation in 

the body. The liver responds by making 

more cholesterol in an attempt to repair 

the damage. Elevated cholesterol markers 

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cardiovascular disease and diabetes. 

The current treatment in the UK is prescribed 

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However, having no cholesterol in the body 

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• Increase antioxidants with fruit and 

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fibres and is evacuated out of the bowels. 

• Drink about two litres of water a day to 

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• Exercise aerobically for 20 minutes every 

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• Avoid or limit BBQs, smoked, burnt, deepfried 

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DD’s 60 th Woodford Diary 

Some South Woodford scribbles from DD, our resident diarist and 

observer of all things local. Illustrated by Evelyn Rowland 

We all like to be 

appreciated. “How 

was the apple 

crumble, dear?” (Hoping 

for “Full marks, love,” or 

something similar.) “Does 

this dress suit me?” “Spot on! 

You look great.” 

This gentle custom of kindly 

oiling the wheels of our 

day-to-day relationships has 

mushroomed into a universally 

established marketing ploy: 

after any purchase, the almost 

instantaneous message from 

companies and traders large 

or small is: “How did we do?” 

There may even be a short 

questionnaire: “Thank you 

for renewing your car insurance 

with us. On a scale of one to five, 

please tell us how likely you are to 

recommend us to your friends.” “How 

would you rate the look and overall 

feel of our app?” “We would greatly value your 

comments on your experience when buying 

your pliers.” “You could even tell us more by 

leaving a short video response.” 

Even as I am writing, I have suddenly recalled 

one of my earliest (and really rather treasured) 

‘feedback’ experiences. It was about 15 years 

ago and it arrived in the post. It was a 

customer satisfaction questionnaire from 

the crematorium as a follow-up to 

Uncle Bert’s funeral. A modestly 

elegant response form to be 

completed and then folded, 

three ways, in accordance 

with the diagrammatic 

instructions, 

then moistened 

round the edge-flaps, pressed to seal and 

dispatched. No stamp required. Printed in 

black and white with pale lilac subheadings. 

Not your average sort of mailing; nothing like 

the Plumbs’ loose-cover sale catalogue or the 

water bill. No, this was truly something on 

which to exercise the mind. I was intrigued. 

“How do you normally travel to the 

crematorium?” Normally! As if one were 

commuting on a regular basis. Fair enough, 

when you’re in your eighties, there is a 

regrettable increase in the number of these 

journeys. The roll call of much-loved friends 

and relations who have set off before us does 

tend to accelerate these days and remind us 

of our own mortality. 

“Did any of those attending the service have 

any difficulty in finding their way to the correct 

chapel?” On balance, there seemed little point 

in outlining the problems of one posse of 

relations who did have difficulty, not in finding 

the right chapel, but in finding the right 

crematorium. Unfortunately, they appeared 

just a few crucial minutes late. Their arrival 

immediately followed the coffin’s departure. 

The curtains had already inched their 

respectful way round Bert’s brass-handled 

box. Non-arrival at funerals is probably 

endemic hereabouts: the City of London 

Crematorium in Manor Park is not far, as the 

crow flies, from the Manor Park Crematorium. 

It’s all too easy to get confused. And you 

can’t very well request an encore for 

latecomers. The curtains reopening 

and the coffin trundling back in. 

Sort of instant reincarnation. 

“Have you any views on 

the toilet facilities at the 

chapels?” I left this 

one blank. 



“Was the role of the chapel attendant helpful to 

the proceedings?” In a word, well, two words: 

“Not really.” But I elaborated: in bitterly cold 

conditions, the attendant had refused to allow 

our patiently waiting crowd of mostly elderly 

mourners to enter the cosy, deserted chapel 

just four minutes before our designated time 

slot, on the grounds that we’d all have to 

be turned out again if the undertaker failed 

to show up with the body. I asked if our 

particular undertaker, who came strongly 

recommended, had ever been known to miss 

the deadline, so to speak. But by then, the 

attendant had hurried inside to keep warm. 

“There is current technology available that 

will allow heat recovered from the cremation 

process to provide heating for the chapels. 

Would you find this proposal objectionable?” 

Frankly, a question better left unasked. Too 

much information, I thought. But something 

to ponder over still. Not over the principle 

of the thing of course. We children of the 

recycling age could scarcely take exception 

to such an eco-friendly stratagem. But rather 

over the nature of the available “current 

technology.” Current, hinting at something 

new. Technology suggestive of computer 

wizardry. But surely pipes had been pretty 

standard equipment for centuries? 

The last question: the finale: “Would you like to 

be involved in our Cemetery Feedback Group?” A 

winsome plea: “Do let’s keep in touch. We know 

cemeteries aren’t bread and butter to you but 

they are to us, so please come back and tell us 

how we are doing.” Who knows? Perhaps it was 

at just such a feedback group that successful 

policy changes were hatched that led to the 

much coveted accolade, ‘Cemetery of the 

Year 2001’. I noticed this printed boldly on the 

receipt when I paid for the urn. How had this 

honour been achieved? On what criteria? 

Presumably, there are only so many prettiest 

villages in Essex to inspect in an average year. 

Do the same panels of judges fill up their 

fallow periods strolling around graveyards 

with their clipboards, awarding points for 

an extra-clean catacomb and a well-swept 

vault, high-quality plastic grass matting and 

tenderly pruned memorial roses? 

Is it shocking to be so frivolous about a 

subject so serious? Our local ‘places of rest’ are, 

of course, superbly run. But funerals do, not 

infrequently, attract somewhat dark humour, 

don’t they? Is it something that makes it easier 

to cope? In fact, often, the Order of Service 

may include an imagined, upbeat message 

from the departed, much-mourned friend. 

Something along these lines? 

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. 

I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when 

life is done. 

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addresses the council’s budgeting for leisure facilities in the borough 

Redbridge is our home; it’s where many 

of us chose to live, raise our families 

and put down roots. I’ve lived in 

Redbridge for over 50 years now with my 

family, and as Leader of Redbridge Council, 

my motivation has always been to make 

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Redbridge. Over the coming years, we are 

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I understand there is concern about Wanstead 

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decision has been taken; we are exploring all 

options to keep providing the best services 

while setting a balanced budget in the face of 

over 60% government budget cuts. 

Wanstead Youth Centre, unfortunately, in its 

current condition is no longer suitable for 

long-term use due to the extensive repairs 

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January, our council has undertaken an online 

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centre and met with users. In order to allow 

further time to explore options for the future 

use of the building, the council has now 

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A celebration of books and culture at your local library. 

Join us for a lively programme of performances, children’s 

events, author talks and workshops this summer. 

New for 2023 – Discover new books and improve 

your reading skills in the Fabula Reading challenge! 

For more information visit visionrcl.org.uk/fabula 



Community events 

PHILIP GLASS: 

PIANO ETUDES 

Local pianist Giusto Di Lallo performs the 

Philip Glass Piano Etudes. 

Date: Sunday 2 July Time: 3pm 

Venue: St Mary’s Church, South Woodford 

Cost: £15 Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/glass 

JUL 

2 

NHS RETIREMENT 

FELLOWSHIP 

A 75th-anniversary party with entertainment. 

For retired NHS and social care staff. 

Date: Monday 3 July Time: 2pm 

Venue: Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR 

Cost: £2 Enquiries: 020 8514 8286 

JUL 

3 

BEREAVEMENT CAFÉ 

AFTERNOON SESSION 

For people struggling with feelings of loss. 

Date: Tuesday 4 July Time: 2–3pm 


Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8505 3000 

JUL 

4 

CUPPA WITH A COPPER IN 

SOUTH WOODFORD 

Discuss local issues with neighbourhood 

police officers. Repeated on 9 August. 

Date: Wednesday 5 July Time: 3–3.45pm 

Venue: Starbucks, 105 George Lane, E18 1AG 

JUL 

5 

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Please note: all events are 

subject to change. Please 

check with the relevant 

organisers to confirm details. 

Booking may be required. 

WP DRAMA PRESENTS: 

TWO-GUN COHEN 

WP Drama will preview this new work, which 

will also be performed at this year’s Edinburgh 

Fringe Festival in August. 

Date: Wednesday 5 to Thursday 6 July 

Time: 7.30–8.30pm 

Venue: Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB 

Cost: £11.50 Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/twogun 

JUL 

5 

OPEN WEEKEND AT THE 

TEMPLE IN WANSTEAD PARK 

Wanstead Park’s visitor centre explores the 

history of the park from Roman times to the 

present day. 

Date: Saturday 8 to Sunday 9 July Time: 12–5pm 

Venue: the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT 

Cost: free Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/temple 

JUL 

8 

WELLS (ALL SAINTS) PRE- 

SCHOOL 60TH BIRTHDAY 

Celebrate 60 years of Wells (All Saints) 

Pre-school. Book by 3 July. 

Date: Saturday 8 July Time: 12pm 

Venue: All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green 

Cost: £10 Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/was 

JUL 

8 

AN AFTERNOON 

OF SINGING 

Upbeat Wanstead Community Choir presents 

an afternoon of entertainment. 

Date: Saturday 8 July Time: 3pm 


Cost: £10 Enquiries: upbeat.wanstead@gmail.com 

JUL 

8 

WANSTEAD PARK 

LITTER PICK 

Help keep the park tidy. Hosted by the Friends 

of Wanstead Parklands. 

Date: Sunday 9 July Time: 11am 

Venue: the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT 

Cost: free Enquiries: wansteadpark.org.uk 

JUL 

9 


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SNARESBROOK PRIMARY 

SCHOOL SUMMER FETE 

Free entry for games, rides, stalls and music. 

Date: Sunday 9 July Time: 12–3pm 

Venue: Snaresbrook Primary School, E18 2EN 

Enquiries: snaresbrookpta@googlegroups.com 

JUL 

9 

REDBRIDGE RHYMESTERS 

POETRY WORKSHOP 

Over-55s poetry group will be creating poems 

with a holiday theme. 

Date: Tuesday 11 July Time: 10am 

Venue: Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE 


JUL 

11 

BUTTERFLIES, MAHARAJAS 

AND TIARAS 

The Arts Society Woodford Green welcomes 

Dr Peter Le Rossignol for a talk about power 

and wealth in China, India and Europe. 

Date: Tuesday 11 July Time: 8pm 

Venue: Bancroft’s School, High Road, IG8 0RF 

Cost: donation Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/artssociety 

JUL 

11 

SOUTH WOODFORD WARD 

COUNCILLOR SURGERY 

Booking required. 

Date: Wednesday 12 July Time: 6–7pm 

Venue: Salvation Army, 26 Daisy Road, E18 1EA 

Cost: free Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/councillors 

JUL 

12 

NETWORKING FOR SOUTH 

WOODFORD BUSINESSES 

A South Woodford Business Forum event. 

Booking required. 

Date: Thursday 13 July Time: 4–5pm 

Venue: Grand Trunk Road, 219 High Road 

Cost: free Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/swbf 

JUL 

13 

FOOD GROWING 

WORKSHOPS 

Learn how to grow food at home. Fortnightly 

workshops hosted by the Woodford Greeners 

(participants are asked to attend four classes). 

Date: Saturday 15 July Time: 10am–3pm 

Venue: Ray Park Community Garden, IG8 7JF 

Cost: free Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/growfood 

JUL 

15 

for Young People & the wider Community 

at our Youth Centre 

A free fun event with activities including football; table tennis; board games; gymnastics 

display; martial arts and more. Support keeping your centre open. 

Wanstead Youth Centre 144 Elmcroft Avenue, London E11 2DB 

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FUN DAY AT WANSTEAD 

YOUTH CENTRE 

Activities will include football, table tennis 

and board games. Hosted by the Save Our 

Wanstead Youth Centre campaign. 

Date: Saturday 15 July Time: 2–5pm 

Venue: Wanstead Youth Centre, E11 2DB 

Cost: free Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/wyouth 

JUL 

15 

ROMEO & JULIET IN 

WANSTEAD PARK 

East London Shakespeare Festival bring 

Romeo & Juliet to London parks. 

Date: Saturday 15 to Sunday 16 July Time: 3–5pm 

Venue: the Temple enclosure, Wanstead Park 

Cost: £14 Enquiries: elsf.uk 

JUL 

15 

SOUTH WOODFORD SOCIETY 

LITTER PICK 

Repeated on 20 August. 

Date: Sunday 16 July Time: 11am–1pm 

Venue: Community Orchard, South Woodford 

Cost: free Enquiries: southwoodfordsociety.org 

JUL 

16 


COMMUNITY MARKET 

Monthly market offering a range of products. 

Date: Sunday 16 July Time: 11am–4pm 

Venue: George Lane, South Woodford 

Cost: free Enquiries: aceeventsltd.co.uk 

JUL 

16 

FLOWER ARRANGING 

DEMONSTRATION 

Graeme Harmer presents to the Woodford and 

District Floral Arrangement Group. Visitors 

welcome. 

Date: Monday 17 July Time: 7.30–9.45pm 

Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road 


JUL 

17 

BEREAVEMENT CAFÉ 

MORNING SESSION 

For people struggling with feelings of loss. 

Hosted by volunteers from local churches. 

Date: Tuesday 18 July Time: 10.30–11.30am 

Venue: Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW 


JUL 

18 

AGY’S 

BARBER 

SHOP 

Walk-ins welcome. If you would like to make an appointment, call: 

020 8989 9231 

72c George Lane, South Woodford, E18 1JJ 

All hairstyles 

catered for 

Beard trims 

Traditional 

hot-towel 

shaves 

Mon to Fri: 9am – 7pm 

(Closed Wed) 

Sat: 8.30am – 5.30pm 

Sun: 10am – 2.30pm 


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OPEN TABLE AT 

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH 

A community meal open to all. Children and 

families welcome. No need to book. 

Date: Wednesday 19 July Time: 5.30–7.30pm 

Venue: Holy Trinity Church, Hermon Hill, E18 1QQ 

Cost: free Enquiries: htsw.org.uk 

JUL 

19 

ELMHURST GARDENS LITTER 

PICKING ACTION DAY 

Meet at the park keeper’s hut. 


Venue: Elmhurst Gardens, South Woodford 

Enquiries: parks.enquiries@visionrcl.org.uk 

JUL 

22 

MOSAIC STEPPING 

STONES WORKSHOP 

Design and create a unique mosaic stepping 

stone tile for the garden. Hosted by the 

Woodford Greeners. 


Venue: Ray Park Community Garden, IG8 7JF 

Cost: free Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/mss22july 

JUL 

22 

EAST LONDON ME/CFS 

SUPPORT GROUP 

Conversation, information and support. 

Date: Saturday 22 July Time: 2.30–5pm 

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

Cost: by donation Enquiries: 07957 152 566 

JUL 

22 

NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME 

OPEN DAY IN WOODFORD 

Explore an old-fashioned summer garden with 

two ponds, a tiny orchard, vegetable beds and 

rockery. Open to the public in aid of charity as 

part of the National Garden Scheme. 

Date: Sunday 23 July Time: 1–5pm 

Venue: 68 Derby Road, South Woodford, E18 2PS 

Cost: £4 Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/ngs 

JUL 

JUL 

23 

23 

EDINBURGH FRINGE 

COMEDY PREVIEW 

Featuring Sara Barron and Bella Hull. 

Date: Sunday 23 July Time: 7.30–9pm 


Cost: £11.50 Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/visionevents 

HOLIDAY, ACTIVITIES AND 

FOOD PROGRAMME 

Activities and healthy food are available for 

children in Reception up to Year 11 who receive 

benefits-related free school meals. 

Date: Monday 24 July to Thursday 17 August 

Venue: Wanstead Youth Centre, E11 2DB 

Cost: free if eligible Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/haf 

JUL 

24 

TENNIS TASTER SESSION 

IN RAY PARK 

Suitable for children aged five and over. 

Date: Monday 24 July Time: from 8am 

Venue: Ray Park, Woodford Green, IG8 7JF 

Cost: £2 Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/megamix23 

JUL 

24 

ATHLETICS TRACK AND 

FIELD SESSIONS 

Woodford Green Athletic Club coaches will 

guide children aged eight and over. 

Date: Tuesday 25 July Time: from 10am 

Venue: Ashton Playing Fields, Woodford Green 


JUL 

25 

BUILD YOUR OWN 

BUG HOTEL 

Create a safe hideaway for insects. Suitable for 

four- to 12-year-olds. 

Date: Wednesday 26 July Time: 2.30–3.30pm 



JUL 

26 

ABOVE & BELOW GROUND: 

CHURCH & CHURCHYARD 

A presentation by Celia Heritage for the East of 

London Family History Society. 

Date: Wednesday 26 July Time: 7.30pm 



JUL 

26 

LATE-NIGHT PAINTING 

AND CLAY CLUB 

Paint cups, vases, plates or cake stands, or try 

your hand at making objects from clay. 

Date: Thursday 27 July Time: 6–10pm 

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

Cost: £4 Enquiries: creativebiscuit.co.uk 

JUL 

27 



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PRIDE AND PREJUDICE 

IN WANSTEAD PARK 

Illyria’s 2023 season of open-air performances 

in Wanstead Park continues with Pride and 

Prejudice. Bring your own seating or rug, 

suitable clothing and a picnic. 

Date: Friday 28 July Time: 7pm 


Cost: £16; under-11s: £8 Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/wp23 

JUL 

29 

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WANSTEAD 

STAMP FAIR 

Including postcards, cigarette cards, phone 

cards and philatelic accessories. 


Venue: Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR 


WANSTEAD 


Date: Sunday 6 August Time: 10am–3pm 

Venue: Wanstead High Street 

Cost: free Enquiries: aceeventsltd.co.uk 

THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT 


Join Peter and his cousin Benjamin in 

Wanstead Park for their hair-raising 

adventures. A Quantum Theatre production. 

Date: Thursday 17 August Time: 4–5.30pm 


Cost: £16 Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/peter23 

AUG 

17 



Monthly market offering a range of products. 

Date: Sunday 20 August Time: 11am–4pm 

Venue: George Lane, South Woodford 

Enquiries: aceeventsltd.co.uk 

AUG 

20 

FAMILY LEARNING: DANCING 

BOTTLE TOP ROBOTS 

Work as a family to create mini dancing robots 

using recycled milk bottle tops. 

Date: Tuesday 22 August Time: 12.30–2.15pm 

Venue: South Woodford Library and Gym 


AUG 

22 

JUL 

6 AUG 9 AUG 9 AUG 

WILD ADVENTURES: 

ART FROM NATURE 

A bushcraft programme for 12- to 16-year-olds 

run by Tinder Sticks. 

Date: Wednesday 9 August Time: 10am–12pm 

Venue: James Leal Centre, Ray Park, IG8 7JF 


THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS 


Join Mole, Ratty and Badger in Wanstead Park 

on their mad-cap adventures in this heartwarming 

tale. A Quantum Theatre production. 

Date: Wednesday 9 August Time: 4–5.30pm 


Cost: £16 Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/wind23 

DANCE AND DRAMA CLASSES 

IN SOUTH WOODFORD 

For five- to 14-year-olds. 

Date: Tuesday 15 August Time: from 10am 


Cost: £2.50 Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/megamix23 

AUG 

15 

ANDRE RIEU 2023: 

LOVE IS ALL AROUND 

Experience an all-new cinema concert. 

Date: Saturday 26 August Time: 7pm 

Venue: Odeon, South Woodford, E18 2QL 

Cost: £20 Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/odeonevent 

AUG 

26 

ROMEO AND JULIET 


The Lord Chamberlain’s Men will perform the 

timeless and classic love story. Bring a chair 

and a picnic. 

Date: Sunday 27 August Time: 7pm 


Cost: £18 Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/wp23 

AUG 

27 

ST MARY’S HOLIDAY 

MORNING CLUB 

Suitable for 5- to 11-year-olds. 

Date: Tuesday 29 August to Sunday 1 October 

Time: 9.30am–12.30pm 


Cost: £10 per day Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/smhcm 

AUG 

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FROM 

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Challenge yourself to try 

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We have a variety of summer activities 

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• arts & crafts 

• dance 

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ART CLUB 

• theatre 

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Community Legal Advice 0845 345 4 345 

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Whipps Cross Hospital 020 8539 5522 

Shrubberies Medical Centre 020 8530 4108 

Glebelands Practice 020 8989 6272 

South Woodford Health Centre 020 8491 3333 

Elmhurst Practice 020 8491 3310 

The Broadway Surgery 020 8505 3204 

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Rosa Gomez (Lab) 07799 057 030 

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Guy Williams (Lab) 07918 278 865 

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Non-emergency 101 

Crimestoppers0800 555 111 

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Safer Neighbourhoods Teams 020 8345 3616 

REDBRIDGE COUNCIL 

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Electricity (power cut) 105 

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Summer Arts Fayre37 

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BATHROOMS 

Bathworks49 

The Bathroom Fitting Company28 

BEAUTY 

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BUILDERS 

North London Loft Rooms 25 

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CARPET CLEANING 

Safeclean Chigwell12 

CHARITIES 

Tin in a Bin48 

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Fabula Festival54 

Fabula Reading Challenge 23 

Redbridge Holiday Mega Mix 59 

Sylvestrian Leisure Centre2 

Wanstead Youth Centre Fun Day 56 

COACHING 

Creative Uprising 6 

COMPUTER MAINTENANCE 

Computer Solutions20 & 44 

DANCE 

Variations Dance Studio41 

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E18 Handyman7 

Stuart Green Property Solutions 43 

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Woodford House45 

DOORS 

Garolla44 

DRAMA 

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Chestnut Manor Care Home 53 

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Churchill Estates 1 & 34–35 

The Stow Brothers 67 

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Essex Art Club Exhibition61 

Fabula Festival54 

Fabula Reading Challenge 23 

Redbridge Holiday Mega Mix 59 

Summer Arts Fayre37 

Wanstead Youth Centre Fun Day 56 

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GARAGE DOORS 

Garolla44 

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Belgrave Motor Services48 

Woodbridge Autos21 

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Woodbridge Autos21 

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Bayfields Opticians16–17 

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PHOTOGRAPHY 

Geoff Wilkinson 24 

PLUMBING & HEATING 

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Churchill Estates 1 & 34–35 

The Stow Brothers 67 

RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS 

Daygustation Wines 32 

Noir Restaurant & Lounge 9 

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Avon House Preparatory School 11 

Loyola Preparatory School 24 

St Aubyn’s School29 

Woodford Green Prep School5 

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SINGING 

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Woodthorpe Joinery68 

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