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INSIDE: Aldersbrook history • Wanstead High School alumni • Mrs Churchill • Cows return 

Community groups • Local events • Useful numbers • Directory of local businesses 

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Wanstead Village Directory 

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Contents 

Features 

Who do we think we are? .............. 16–17 

Pollinator pathways ................................. 20 

The high life ..................................................24 

Beyond the island............................. 28–29 

Doom defying .............................................32 

Immunity: what’s the fuss? ................. 36 

Our Lord Mayor .......................................... 44 

Magical place ..............................................48 

Tree ring plan .......................................52–53 

Mrs Churchill ................................................ 56 

A sad day ........................................................64 

Puzzles & competitions 

Sudoku ............................................................ 30 

Crossword competition ........................40 

Wanstead anagram ................................. 54 

Every month 

Local news .................................6–8, 10 & 12 

Wanstead map ....................................60–61 

Community events ...........71–72, 74 & 76 

Community groups ..................................78 

Useful numbers .........................................80 

Index of advertisers ................................. 82 

Photo courtesy of Bancroft’s School 

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Welcome... 

“I should like to tell you how much his loss 

means to us all. He was a man who was 

utterly inflexible in his devotion to duty. 

He hated all thought of war, and while he 

shrank from taking another man’s life, he 

was never backward in risking his own. 

He was absolutely devoted to his men, 

and I think that every man in his section 

was as devoted to him as he was to them. 

He will always live in my mind as an example 

of a man who had absolutely the courage of his convictions, 

and was afraid of no man except his own conscience.” 

Those words were sent in a letter to the father of Percy Harold 

Chidgey from the officer commanding the 200th Field Company, 

Royal Engineers during the First World War. 

Percy enlisted in the Royal Army Medical Corps on 20 May 1915. 

After training, he was appointed as a Second Lieutenant, Royal 

Engineers in October 1916, and landed in France on 2 January 

1917. Royal Engineers were required to repair everything from 

weapons to wells, but they were also expected to fight if need 

be. In April 1918, the Germans launched a series of massive 

counteroffensives. The British were forced to withdraw to a 

defensive line near Ypres. Percy was gravely wounded during the 

battle and died on 12 April 1918. He was 27 years old. 

Before the war, Percy lived in a timber-framed house which 

stood on the corner of George Lane (now Nutter Lane) and 

Leicester Road in Wanstead. He was one of 320 men from 

Wanstead killed in the First World War. 

The commanding officer’s words in 1918 are 

now our words forever more: “I should like 

to tell you how much his loss means to us all.” 

Lee Marquis, Editor 

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Cows return to Wanstead Park to carry out 

important conservation grazing 

A small herd of English 

Longhorn cows returned to 

Wanstead Park in October 

to graze over the winter 

months. “The cows will 

have an important job to 

do grazing the main acid 

grassland to remove course 

vegetation and young 

scrub, which improves the 

biodiversity of this special 

area of Epping Forest. 

Grazing is particularly 

important for Wanstead 

Park because to mow with machinery would 

destroy one of the main features of wildlife 

interest, the Yellow Meadow Ant hills,” said 

a spokesperson for the City of London 

Corporation. It follows a successful trial in 

2020 when cows made a historic return to 

grazing in the park. The project was halted last 

year because of drought conditions. “Please 

walk and act calmly around cattle; sudden 

movements can scare them. Keep your dogs 

under control, do not allow them to chase 

or harass the cows in their temporary home,” 

advises posters in the park. To track the cows’ 

location, visit wnstd.com/cowlocator 

Age UK nail clinic 

in Wanstead 

Age UK Redbridge, 

Barking & Havering 

has launched a nail 

cutting clinic at its 

Wanstead Activity 

Centre. “Many 

older people find 

it hard to cut their 

own toenails. This 

can lead to a risk 

of foot problems 

as well as being 

uncomfortable. As of 

this month, over-50s 

can have their nails 

trimmed on Mondays 

at the Allan Burgess 

Centre on the corner 

of Grove Park and 

the High Street,” said 

a spokesperson. 

Booking is required. 

Call 07943 877 035 

The three cows in Wanstead Park 

are Nina, Mara and Quinine 

Community 

awards 2024 

Nominations for the 

Mayor of Redbridge’s 

annual community 

awards are now 

open. “Do you 

know an unsung 

hero within your 

family, your street 

or anywhere within 

your community? 

Or a group or 

organisation 

that has made a 

positive and selfless 

contribution to the 

lives of Redbridge 

residents? If yes, 

please nominate 

them for an award!” 

said a spokesperson. 

Nominations close 

on 31 December. Visit 

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Epping Forest 2024 calendar features 

images of Wanstead Park and Flats 

Services of remembrance in 

Wanstead and South Woodford 

© Deepak Dembla 

The Wanstead 

War Memorial 

© Geoff Wilkinson 

A 2024 calendar featuring photographs of 

locations across Epping Forest – including 

Wanstead Park and Wanstead Flats – has been 

produced by local photographers. “If you love 

Epping Forest, then this is a must-have, and 

will make a great present as well. All photos 

were taken by local photographers, including 

four from Wanstead,” said Don Taylor, who 

compiled the calendar. Available in two sizes 

(A4 for £10 and A3 for £12), all profits will go 

to the Epping Forest Heritage Trust and The 

Swan Sanctuary. Visit wnstd.com/ef24 

Fundraiser launched in honour of 

Aldersbrook’s wild turaco called Bob 

Services of remembrance will take place 

across Wanstead and South Woodford 

this month. Two events will take place on 

Armistice Day. The first will be at the Woodford 

War Memorial, outside St Mary’s Church in 

South Woodford (arrive by 8.40am). This will 

be followed by a service at the Snaresbrook 

Garden of Remembrance, off Snaresbrook 

Road, opposite Eagle Pond (arrive by 10.45am). 

A final gathering will take place at the 

Wanstead War Memorial on the High Street on 

12 November (arrive by 12.15pm). 

A fundraiser has been launched in honour 

of a White-cheeked Turaco called Bob, who 

has lived wild in the Aldersbrook area for 

over a decade. “I am raising money for the 

South Essex Wildlife Hospital to thank them 

for caring for Bob. He has become a local 

celebrity, but last month, I found him in our 

garden, unable to fly and wheezing badly. He 

is now being treated for a respiratory infection 

and is receiving the best care possible,” said 

Sarah Venis. Over £1,300 has been raised for 

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Wanstead Youth Centre closes ahead 

of education and youth hub plans 

Floral tribute and overnight protest 

as youth centre closes ahead of works 

Redbridge Council has issued a statement 

following the closure of Wanstead Youth 

Centre last month. “The building has been 

closed by Vision RCL following the recent 

cabinet decision and will be handed back 

to the council’s property team. The council 

plans to convert the site into a new education 

and youth hub, subject to a full business 

plan being agreed upon at a future cabinet 

meeting. The proposal is to re-open the 

site for education and youth services once 

conversion works have been completed.” 

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CHRISTMAS CONCERT 

Campaigners have started a floral tribute 

appeal outside Wanstead Youth Centre, which 

closed last month pending conversion into a 

new education and youth hub. “The closure is 

premature. It will take time to develop plans 

and complete the works, so please visit the 

Elmcroft Avenue venue and leave a message 

for the council… All we are asking is for them 

to keep the centre open whilst carrying out 

meaningful consultation,” said Liz Martins, 

who also held an all-night vigil outside the 

Town Hall in October in protest of the closure. 

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Volunteer bakers will be selling Christmas 

cakes this December to raise money for 

Haven House Children’s Hospice. It follows 

the success of last year’s appeal, which saw 

40 cakes sold in exchange for a donation to 

the Woodford Green charity, raising £1,288. 

“Thanks to all who continue to support us. If 

you would like to order a cake, please get in 

touch by 3 December. The suggested donation 

is £20 for a plain cake or £25 for an iced cake,” 

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Twenty-year milestone for the 

Frank Charles Give A Gift Appeal 

Investigative works in Wanstead Park 

to assess the historic Grotto 

© Richard Arnopp 

Wanstead resident Frank Charles BEM is 

collecting gifts for his annual appeal. “This 

year marks 20 years since I began delivering 

Christmas presents to children at Whipps 

Cross Hospital who are too sick to go home 

over the festive period. As usual, I welcome 

your support with donations of new toys, 

books or games. I would like to thank all 

Wanstead residents who have donated over 

the last 20 years,” said Frank. Unwrapped 

presents can be left at Wanstead Pharmacy 

(75–77 High Street) until 6pm on 13 December. 

The City of London Corporation has carried 

out investigative works on Wanstead Park’s 

18th-century Grotto to establish the extent 

of the existing foundations and current soil 

conditions. “The works, consisting of window 

samples and hand-dug trial pits, were carried 

out under archaeological observations. 

The results will inform an assessment of 

the structural integrity of the Grotto and 

any recommendations for repair,” said a 

spokesperson. The Grotto was part of the 

estate of the long-lost Wanstead House. 

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Last month’s Wanstead Beer Festival sold out, 

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event. “The long-anticipated festival proved a 

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How many servants lived on the 

Aldersbrook or Lake House estates 

in 1911? What sorts of ‘modern’ jobs 

were residents doing in 1921? Why were 

there so many teachers? And what on 

earth was the Aldersbrook Parliament? 

These questions, and many more, will be 

answered at an event entitled Who Do We 

Think We Are? 

Jane Skelding is an Aldersbrook resident 

whose long volunteer involvement with 

heritage organisations, including the East End 

Women’s Museum, Redbridge Heritage Centre 

and the National Trust, has now led to a PhD 

funded by the Arts and Humanities Research 

Council in collaboration with the genealogy 

website FindMyPast. Her research explores 

language use and marginalised histories in the 

census. For this event, Jane has been delving 

into local history, using the 1911 and newlyreleased 

1921 censuses to discover who we 

were then. 

When were the Aldersbrook and Lake 

House estates built? 

Houses in Aldersbrook were built on farmland 

on the edge of the former Wanstead House 

estate between 1899 and 1910. The school, 

parade of shops (pictured here, circa 1910), 

children’s home and two churches were 

developed over the same period, and by the 

outbreak of the First World War, the estate 

looked much as it does now. Controls on 

house design, such as a requirement for brick 

walls between front gardens, resulted in its 

unique character. The Lake House estate was 

developed between 1907 and 1916 with a 

slightly different feel. 

What was the social make-up of 

Aldersbrook and Lake House? 

The estates were mainly populated by a class 

of better-off tradesmen and business owners 

working in West Ham, Ilford or as far as the 

City. By 1921, more residents – both men and 

women – were clerks, but there was also a 

Who 

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notable number of teachers. Reflecting the 

‘modern’ world of the 1920s, people were 

taking jobs in cinema, motoring and even 

advertising. 

What strikes you about the estates in the 

1920s compared with life today? 

Many things are surprisingly the same, with 

the school and churches still the hubs of the 

community. Although we don’t seem to have 

the same mania for whist drives as they did 

in the 1920s, events from birthday parties to 

live music keep the halls booked up. The most 

striking change can be seen on the parade 

of shops, with its smart matching awnings 

housing a bakery-cafe, butcher, post office, 

bootmaker and draper. Back then, there was 

probably little need to travel into Wanstead 

at all, although the 101 bus was ever-present if 

you did. 

house history and will be held at St Gabriel’s 

Church, designed in 1913 by Charles Spooner, 

an architect heavily influenced by the Arts 

and Crafts Movement. There will be stalls by 

local history groups, including the Leyton and 

Leytonstone Historical Society, alongside a 

display of archive materials, self-guided trails 

exploring architectural features of the church, 

and refreshments. 

All proceeds from the event (which has been 

kindly sponsored by The Stow Brothers) will 

go to the church hall refurbishment fund. 

Plus, there will be chances to win some great 

history-related prizes, including two hours of 

family history research and a subscription to 

Who Do You Think You Are? magazine. 

Jane’s talk will also 

offer some top tips for 

researching your own 

The Friends of St Gabriel’s has invited local historian 

Jane Skelding to host an event exploring the history of the 

Aldersbrook and Lake House estates. Georgina Brewis finds 

out more. Photo looking across Alexandra Lake, Wanstead 

Flats (circa 1910) courtesy of The Wanstead Image Archive 

The event will take place at St Gabriel’s 

Church, Aldersbrook on 9 November from 

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Pollinator Pathways 

Have you ever walked down a street 

and wondered why there were no 

weeds anywhere, or why the foliage 

around trees remained wilted and brown? 

This is because most streets in the UK are 

sprayed with weed-killing herbicides. 


Wanstead resident Karen Myers is a champion of Redbridge Council’s 

Pollinator Pathways, a scheme designed to reduce the use of pesticides 

on our streets and help residents grow wild flowers outside their homes 

Many of you will know that Redbridge Council 

promote a scheme for residents to adopt 

the tree pit outside their own home and, 

instead of it being sprayed, sow wild flower 

seeds instead. This is win-win; there are fewer 

harmful chemicals in the area and bees and 

other pollinators have an extra source of food. 

This marvellous initiative has led to gloriously 

colourful pockets of nature. However, it 

still means the kerbsides in your street are 

being routinely sprayed with glyphosate, a 

herbicide which many other places are now 

phasing out. 

Last year, I happened upon a new Redbridge 

scheme: Pollinator Pathways. Residents 

take over their whole street and spraying 

stops. Five local streets are taking part: 

Addison Road, Chaucer Road, Spratt 

Hall Road, Woodcote Road and half of 

Overton Drive. 

To join the Pollinator Pathways scheme, a 

certain number of residents from the road 

must commit to helping out and a leader in 

each road is needed to fill out the initial forms. 

This year, the five Wanstead leaders formed 

a WhatsApp group and found that each road 

organised themselves differently. In our road, 

we had one meeting all together and then 

decided to take care of different parts of the 

road in smaller groups. We formed a separate 

gardening WhatsApp group and regularly 

kept in touch, helping each other out with 

seeds, plants and advice. Other roads had 

working parties through the year and met in 

someone’s front garden at the end of the hour 

for a cup of tea and a chat. 

According to Buglife, in the last 20 years there 

has been a catastrophic 60% decline in flying 

insects and the UK is infamously known as 

one of the most nature-depleted places in 

the world. Our beleaguered pollinators are 

poisoned by herbicides, face loss of habitat 

and cannot find enough nectar and pollen to 

survive – so schemes like this are vital. 

Other towns and boroughs across the country 

have drastically reduced spraying by using a 

more nature-friendly approach. In Redbridge, 

the Pollinator Pathways scheme is the first 

step towards reducing pesticide use and 

helping to reverse decades of nature decline. 

It feels good to walk down a road knowing 

it has not been sprayed and that neighbours 

have come together to make the area a better 

place for everyone. 

Tree pit adoption and Pollinator Pathways 

applications are open until 31 December. 

For more information, visit wnstd.com/pp 

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THE HIGH LIFE 

In the first of a series of articles to mark the 100th anniversary of 

Wanstead High School, former student Professor Donna-Maria Maynard 

reflects on a time in her life which ignited a passion for psychology 

As I wander through the corridors of 

my memory, Wanstead High School 

emerges as a pivotal chapter, a place 

where I transformed, learned and grew. It 

was September 1981 when I ventured into 

the school, my heart aflutter with a mix of 

excitement and trepidation. 

I felt overwhelmed initially; the corridors 

seemed endless, classrooms vast, and the 

school was adjoined to a sports centre. 

Here, under the guidance of PE teacher 

Mrs Hollander, I honed my skills in gymnastics 

and netball. 

A few remarkable educators stood out: 

English teacher Mrs Sihera – my first and 

only teacher of colour – introduced us to the 

wonders of Latin and the magic of musical 

theatre with a trip to Charing Cross Road to 

see The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾ 

at Wyndham’s Theatre, igniting my passion 

for the arts. The adventurous spirit of French 

teacher Mr Carty led us on a memorable 

exchange trip to France. Mr Robinson, a music 

maestro, and Geography teacher Mr Moughtin 

were beacons of knowledge and left lasting 

impressions. 

Upon entering the sixth form, Ms Poole, my 

tutor group teacher, inspired me every day 

with her care, kindness and professionalism. 

Mr Goodman, a brilliant Sociology teacher, 

introduced me to Durkheim and Goffman, 

opening a whole new way of understanding 

the world around me. Economics teacher 

Mr Rogers who, despite his humanistic spirit, 

took us through the intricacies of profit, loss 

and GDP, and reminded us that: “There’s no 

such thing as a free lunch.” Miss Rossiter, the 

bike-riding English teacher, embraced an 

unconventional spirit, embodying wisdom 

with her mantra: “Feed a cold and starve a 

Donna- Maria Maynard (née Bradshaw) 

with her friends Samantha Kloss and 

Cigdem Ulgen by the school’s art block 

fever,” as she swigged cough syrup. These 

mentors nurtured my intellectual curiosity. 

Sixth form marked a period of newfound 

independence. It was a time of critical 

thinking, where I learned to question, 

analyse and not merely accept information at 

face value. 

Amidst the pursuit of academic excellence, 

my time at Wanstead High ended abruptly. 

I swiftly transitioned to the University of 

Warwick for my BSc, followed by the University 

of Sussex for my MA and psychologist training. 

In 1994, I relocated to Barbados, my parents’ 

homeland, where I earned my PhD at the 

University of the West Indies. Since then, I’ve 

stayed and was promoted to a full professor of 

psychology in 2019. 

Looking back, Wanstead High School was 

my sanctuary of growth. It nurtured my 

independence and ignited my passion for 

psychology, shaping my resilience and diverse 

experiences. In retrospect, it wasn’t merely a 

chapter; it was the essence of my formative 

years, sculpting my character and preparing 

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Island Garden, much beloved by drivers 

and all who live near it. An enormous 

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Just a hop and a skip away from the Island 

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patch in Wanstead. The challenge proved 

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blocks sealed off a half-circle patch of land 

over the top of the A12 where the tunnel 

under George Green emerges. Maybe it was 

a security measure for the Olympics? Who 

knows? The blocks stayed and the patch 

went dormant, slowly filling with rubbish. 

Shrubs died and a thick mat of ivy covered the 

ground, swarming over the concrete blocks 

and obliterating the footpath. Overgrown, 

surrounded by roads and with the A12 

emerging underneath, it was an unlikely site 

for a new garden. 

in the colder months. Within an incredible 10 

weeks, a garden had been created out of this 

sad, neglected patch. Next year, tall flowering 

plants will be visible over the concrete blocks. 

The locals, now using the long-lost footpath 

around the blocks, peer with delight into 

this secret garden. They are well aware of 

Ingrid’s record of magicking gardens from 

unpromising patches. 

As well as making the interior attractive, 

Ingrid wanted to make the outside equally 

appealing. To keep the drivers happy, flower 

beds have been made outside the blocks 

along the footpath. She dug down into the 

gravel, created wooden surrounds from 

skip-harvesting and filled these frames 

with compost and soil from wherever. 

Again, everything planted there 

thrives. It’s a sight for sore eyes in the 

most unexpected of places. 

Ingrid made the hop and the skip, saw 

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Some 37 builders’ bags later, 

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for planting. The 37 bags 

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shrubs. Our thanks to the 

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who collected all this. 

The soil revealed seemed to 

be tired, but once planting started, 

it got its second wind. Everything planted 

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Corner House Garden, the Gravel Garden 

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There have been plenty of reasons for climate doom recently, says 

Councillor Jo Blackman, who is keen to highlight Redbridge Council’s work 

to tackle this locally, and give cause to feel more upbeat 

Whilst our summer this year took 

a while to warm up, globally, 

temperatures soared, and on 

a third of days in 2023 it was more than 

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– a critical threshold that has scientists 

worried. Yet, every day brings more news of 

the government rolling back on its climate 

policies, stoking the culture wars and 

fuelling conspiracy theories. 

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upbeat. Rather than join a race to the bottom 

on climate policy, Labour is developing its 

vision for a shift away from fossil fuels and a 

mass home insulation scheme. And there was 

genuine enthusiasm from businesses and 

NGOs about the potential for change. 

Here in Redbridge, we are in the third year of 

the council’s climate action plan and we’ve 

had another consecutive year of reductions in 

council emissions. Mainly through switching 

to renewable sources of energy across council 

buildings, but also thanks to embracing 

innovative ways to reduce emissions. We 

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recent trial of new technology to fill potholes 

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emissions than traditional techniques. We 

have also recently consulted on our electric 

vehicle charging strategy and will be installing 

hundreds of new chargers across the borough 

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School streets schemes continue to be rolled 

out in the borough and are making the roads 

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and cycling. And we have new cycle schemes 

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Councillor Blackman alongside 

council vehicles fitted with solar panels 

Our recycling rate is up 10% since we 

increased the range of materials that can be 

recycled and introduced wheelie bins. And 

overall, waste being generated has decreased. 

Redbridge Council recently ran a successful 

clothes swap event at Wanstead Library and 

uniform reuse schemes are being embraced 

by our local schools, including Wanstead High, 

as well as on the High Street, with the Saint 

Francis Hospice shop dedicating a stand to 

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It’s not just the climate crisis we face; nature 

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hosting a youth climate summit at the Town 

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people to build a sustainable future. 

So, let’s ditch the culture wars, roll up our 

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Immunity is the body’s resistance to 

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1. Poor nutrition due to diets high in refined 

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3. Poor gut microbiome – due to low 

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4. Impaired barrier defences – including poor 

skin quality, pollutants such as nicotine, 

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Taking our immunity for granted is a mistake. 

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Our Lord Mayor 

Thomas Finnis died 140 years ago this month. He was the last Lord 

Mayor to have a procession on the Thames. Melissa Ford from the East of 

London Family History Society explains the Wanstead connection 

Thomas Quested Finnis was born in 

1801 in Hythe in Kent. He was baptised 

at the local church, St Leonards, on 

12 February 1801. His parents were Robert 

and Elizabeth Finnis. 

Aged 14, his father paid £150 for him to do a 

seven-year apprenticeship to James Smith, 

a bowyer (a master craftsman who made 

bows; once a widespread profession, the 

importance of bowyers was diminished by 

the introduction of gunpowder weaponry). In 

1823, he was admitted to the freedom of the 

Bowyers Company and by September, he was 

given the Freedom of The City of London. 

Thomas married Ann Lydia Ward on 28 March 

1828 at St Matthews Church in Brixton. He 

then went on to become a partner in a firm of 

provision merchants, Finnis & Fisher. 

Thomas had a grocers in Tower Street, City 

of London, and he saw the opportunity to 

expand the business and provide goods for 

voyages which were started from the nearby 

docks, such as marine soap, which works in 

seawater. He then went on to import tobacco 

from Mesopotamia in Iraq. This side of the 

business was managed by his nephews. Today, 

if you visit the British Museum, you can see a 

set of marbles which was sent to Thomas in 

1851 from Nineveh (the capital of the Assyrian 

Empire) by his nephews. Due to the location of 

the business in the City, Thomas became very 

involved in civic life, and in 1833, he became a 

common councillor. 

So, what is the connection with Wanstead? 

Well, in 1840, he purchased Park Gates. This 

property was on the corner of modern day 

Blake Hall Road and Overton Drive, the 

entrance to Wanstead House, which was 

only demolished 16 years before. Park Gates 

Thomas Finnis and Park Gates 

was in a prime location, a sprawling house 

with gardens big enough to accommodate a 

boating lake. The census shows Thomas and 

Ann had many servants, with, at one point, 

eight living in. 

The couple didn’t have any children but 

were very supportive of his many nieces 

and nephews. They were also patrons of the 

Wanstead Infant Orphans Asylum. In 1848, 

Thomas became an alderman as well as a 

sheriff and a deputy governor of the Irish 

Society. It was in 1856 that he became Lord 

Mayor – this was the last year that the Lord 

Mayor parade was on the River Thames. 

Ann died in November 1861 after a three-day 

illness. She was buried in the family vault 

in Hythe. Thomas died at Park Gates on 

29 November 1883. He was buried in Hythe 

on 6 December 1883. He left everything to 

his nieces and nephews. Park Gates was 

demolished in 1925, but two impressive stone 

gateposts placed there in 1715 can still be seen 

on both sides of Overton Drive. 

The local branch of the East of London 

Family History Society meets at Wanstead 

Library on the fourth Wednesday of the 

month from 7pm. Call 07762 514 238 



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ELHAP is a specialist playground for children with disabilities nestled 

in a large woodland off Roding Lane North. Fundraising manager 

Sophie Blythe is working to keep the magic of play alive 

If you’ve ever travelled down Roding Lane 

North and wondered what was behind 

the big green gates, then you may be 

surprised to learn that, as well as a five-acre 

woodland boasting an ancient orchard and 

nature reserve, it is home to the country’s 

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people with disabilities and complex support 

needs. Each year, we host over 6,000 visits to 

our site and directly support 300 families. We 

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to play freely and adventurously – but for 

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opportunities are limited due to the numerous 

challenges they face. 

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and dance activities. Assisted by our amazing 

team of playworkers, each child’s support 

needs are met and the opportunities for 

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away the stress for both of us,” said one mum. 

Families can enjoy desperately needed respite, 

which they often can’t access elsewhere. 

Children benefit from being active outdoors, 

but our sessions also help build resilience, 

confidence and self-esteem, whilst providing 

opportunities to socialise. 

Like many frontline organisations, COVID-19 

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this summer’s playscheme was the busiest it’s 

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families in Redbridge who are, unfortunately, 

without any support at all and waiting for a 

place at ELHAP. We desperately need to raise 

funds to create more capacity. 

There are many ways you can support us 

directly, for example, by making a donation, 

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shop at the Co-op, by choosing ELHAP as your 

local cause. Perhaps your workplace would be 

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And we are thrilled to have been selected 

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I am now holding face-to-face surgeries 

again as well as also still holding them 

by telephone, coffee mornings and street 

surgeries. It is important that I am accessible 

to residents. You can also still call, email and 

write to me at the above contact addresses. 

Newsletter: If you want to receive an email 

update from me about what has been going 

on locally and in Parliament, email me with 

your name and address and the subject: 

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Much of the casework 

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relevant information about your case including 

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TREE 

PLAN 

Local resident 

Delia Ray, a volunteer 

for countryside 

charity CPRE London, 

explains how the 

people of Wanstead 

and Woodford can 

help with a bold 

plan to mitigate the 

impact of climate 

change on the capital 



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Imagine a ring of trees providing 

shade and tranquillity in a seamless 

circle around London. Linking with 

existing areas such as Epping Forest, the 

woodland would absorb pollution, cool the 

environment and provide safe passage for 

local wildlife. 

It sounds like a dream, but countryside 

charity CPRE London is working with expert 

partners (such as The Woodland Trust) to 

make this ‘M25 of trees’ a reality. By planting 

saplings or reforesting neglected sites, gaps 

will be filled and access enhanced across the 

green belt. 

We now need help from people in outer 

London areas such as Wanstead and Woodford 

with the first step: mapping areas which 

offer potential for planting. These places 

could include overlooked plots of land near 

existing woods, empty borders of a park, or 

fly-tipped scrubland. They could be council 

land, privately owned or part of the estate of 

schools or churches. 

One site already highlighted to the team in 

Redbridge is the stretch of the River Roding 

near Chigwell Road (as pictured here). 

Borderland such as this could host new trees 

linked to neighbouring woodland, reducing 

run-off and flood risk. Other possible locations 

are the patch of overgrown land behind Eagle 

Pond, within the grounds of Snaresbrook 

Crown Court, and the land between Wanstead 

Park and Valentines Park, especially the 

overgrown spaces adjacent to the Roding. 

Can you identify any more locations? At this 

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stages. 

The next step will be planting. Like a natural 

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The forest will build on existing woodland 

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It encourages biodiversity, supporting 

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to enjoy access to nature – essential for the 

1.8m Londoners with no garden, including an 

estimated 100,000 in Redbridge. 

Currently, swathes of London’s green belt 

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Mrs Churchill 

Often too busy to visit his Woodford constituency, Churchill would 

send his wife in his place. Now, director Chris Jaeger is bringing the play 

Mrs Churchill – My Life With Winston to South Woodford this November 

Winston Churchill is one of the most 

famous Englishmen that has ever 

lived. Several years ago, he was 

voted first in a top 100 Englishmen poll. He 

is often portrayed as a bulldog because 

of his tenacity as a politician and his 

toughness on the international stage. 

He was an MP for 62 years but there were 

many other sides to him. He was a talented 

painter, he wrote many books, winning a 

Nobel Prize for literature; and, of course, 

nobody could forget his biting humour 

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was she ‘the little lady at home’? The clue lies 

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Despite his bullish and aggressive reputation, 

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A SAD DAY 

Wiseman Lee was part of the fabric of Wanstead since 1953. Here, 

former employee Derek Inkpin explains the build-up to the sad day that 

was 3 October 2023, when it all came to a sudden end 

Shortly after The Beatles broke up in 

1970, George Harrison issued a triple 

album called All Things Must Pass. 

Sadly, since the beginning of October, 

that’s how it has felt for all of us who 

worked at Wiseman Lee. For some of us, 

that has been since the 1970s and 1980s. 

With the older partners at Wiseman Lee 

nearing retirement, something had to be 

done, and in the absence of younger solicitors 

stepping up and taking over the reins, a 

disposal of the business was the only option. 

So it was at the end of February, with hopeful 

hearts and minds, the firm’s Wanstead and 

Walthamstow offices joined Axiom DWFM, a 

London-based solicitors practice with offices 

in other parts of the UK. 

Everything seemed fine at first, but the 

news in July that the sole owner of Axiom 

was suspected of dishonesty in connection 

with the Axiom business, and was being 

investigated by the Solicitors Regulation 

Authority (SRA), caused shock waves 

throughout the whole firm. Very soon, the 

position was widely reported in both the 

legal and national press. From then on, it 

felt like death by a thousand cuts, where 

the extent of the alleged dishonesty was so 

great that Axiom would slowly but surely not 

survive. And so it proved to be the case. One 

kind Wanstead estate agent has described 

Wiseman Lee as part of the fabric of Wanstead, 

which considering we were in practice for 70 

years is an understandable description. For 

years, all of us working there felt like being 

part of an extended family. We supported 

each other and enjoyed each other’s company. 

By the end of September, it was common 

knowledge the end was coming. We knew at 

Wanstead we had done nothing wrong, but 

when notice of termination of employment 

was issued to all of us on 3 October, the end 

we feared for weeks had arrived. 

By this stage, the SRA had decided to 

intervene at all Axiom offices. And so SRA 

representatives arrived in Wanstead to remove 

all our files, deeds and wills. They have been 

placed in a warehouse somewhere else in 

the country. There were endless vans taking 

everything away, and the office now looks sad, 

dark and forlorn. There were hugs and tears 

between all of us as we said our goodbyes. 

Our offices, which had served the Wanstead 

and Walthamstow communities (and 

before that East Ham and Manor Park) and 

whose clients were the grandparents, their 

children and their grandchildren through the 

generations are no more. 

Hopefully, all those who have lost their jobs 

will find alternative employment. A lengthy 

chapter in all our lives has come to an end, as 

it does for all businesses which fail. George 

Harrison was right. Nothing lasts forever. 

Former Wiseman Lee clients can request 

archived documents from SRA-appointed 

solicitors Gordons LLP. Call 0113 227 0394 

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Two familiar faces have found a new home with Barretts Law in Buckhurst Hill. 

Hollie Skipper 

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Hollie Skipper and Tracey Galley, formerly of Wiseman Lee, have over 20 years’ 

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Please get in touch with either Hollie, Tracey or David Mead if you need any 

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Trusts & Estate Planning. 

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Intervention Archives at the Solicitors Regulation Authority. 

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• Qualified School Nurse 

September 2023 fees from £3,800 per term / £11,400 annual 

To book your place, contact: 

admissions@ahsprep.co.uk / 020 8504 1749 

490-492 High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0PN 

www.avonhouseschool.co.uk 

• SENCO Support 

• Wraparound Care 

• Holiday Clubs 


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IN WANSTEAD 

Date: Sunday 12 November Time: 12.15pm 

Venue: Wanstead War Memorial, E11 2AA 

NOV 

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THE GRAVEYARD SHIFT 

TOUR: MARY KELLY 

A walking tour marking the 135th anniversary 

of the death of Mary Kelly. Booking required. 

Date: Sunday 12 November Time: 1pm 

Venue: meet at The Birkbek Tavern, E11 4HL 

Cost: by donation Enquiries: 07793 817 759 

NOV 

12 

A WALK IN THE WOODS: 

WANSTEAD PARK 

Date: Tuesday 14 November Time: 1–3pm 

Venue: Wanstead Park, E11 2LT 

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/tindersticks 

NOV 

14 

THE LOST GARDENS OF 

WANSTEAD HOUSE 

An Aldersbrook Horticultural Society event. 

Date: Tuesday 14 November Time: 7.30pm 

Venue: Aldersbrook Bowls Club, E12 5DY 

Cost: £5 Enquiries: wnstd.com/ahs 

NOV 

14 

SPICES FROM AN 

EASTERN PARADISE 

The Arts Society Woodford Green welcomes 

V&A lecturer Anne Howarth. Visitors welcome. 

Date: Tuesday 14 November Time: 7.30pm 

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

Cost: donation Enquiries: wnstd.com/artssociety 

NOV 

14 

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION 

AROUND COPPED HALL 

A talk for the local RSPB group by Peter Warne. 

Date: Tuesday 14 November Time: 8pm 

Venue: St Mary’s Church, South Woodford 

Cost: £4.50 Enquiries: wnstd.com/rspb 

NOV 

14 

HISTORIC HOUSES 

ASSOCIATION 

A National Trust talk by Dr Ben Cowell. 

Date: Wednesday 15 November Time: 2.30pm 

Venue: All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green 


NOV 

15 

WANSTEAD CHRISTMAS 

LIGHTS SWITCH-ON 

Gather round Wanstead’s Christmas tree as the 

lights are switched on. 

Date: Friday 17 November Time: from 4pm 

Venue: George Green, Wanstead 

NOV 

17 

WANSTEAD WORKS 

CHARITY FUNDRAISER 

Art auction, networking, music and free 

refreshments. Free entry (booking required; 

£10 raffle ticket purchase required on entry). 

Date: Friday 17 November Time: 6.30–10pm 

Venue: Wanstead Works, 34–40 High Street 

Enquiries: hey@wansteadworks.com 

NOV 

17 

MRS CHURCHILL: 

MY LIFE WITH WINSTON 

Liz Grand’s sensitive and informative portrayal 

of Clementine Churchill. 

Date: Friday 17 November Time: 7.30–9.30pm 


Cost: £16.50 Enquiries: wnstd.com/mrschurchill 

NOV 

17 

WANSTEAD PARK WARD 


Councillors Sheila Bain and Bayo Alaba. 

Date: Saturday 18 November Time: 10–11am 

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


NOV 

18 

WANSTEAD COMMUNITY 

LITTER PICK 

Join local residents and councillors to help 

keep Wanstead tidy. 

Date: Saturday 18 November Time: 10am 

Venue: meet at the Woodbine Place bus stop 

Enquiries: jo.blackman@redbridge.gov.uk 

NOV 

18 

OUR LADY OF LOURDES 

CHURCH CHRISTMAS FAYRE 

Start your Christmas shopping with a 

broad selection of gifts and crafts from 

local designers and makers. Repeated on 

19 November from 10am to 1.30pm. 

Date: Saturday 18 November Time: 7–9pm 


NOV 

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COMMUNITY MARKET 

Monthly market offering a range of products. 

Date: Sunday 19 November Time: 11am–5pm 

Venue: George Lane, South Woodford 

Enquiries: aceeventsltd.co.uk 

NOV 

19 

NORTH-EAST LONDON 

ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY 

An astronomical-themed presentation. 

Free entry for new visitors. 

Date: Sunday 19 November Time: 1.30pm 

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


NOV 

19 

AN EVENING AT 

THE MUSIC HALL 

Experience a night out Victorian style as 

The Naughty Nineties present a selection of 

the period’s greatest hits. 



Cost: £15 Enquiries: wnstd.com/musichall 

NOV 

19 

FLOWER ARRANGING 

DEMONSTRATION 

Gill McGregor presents to the Woodford 

and District Floral Arrangement Group. 

Visitors welcome. 

Date: Monday 20 November Time: 7.30–9.45pm 



NOV 

20 

BEREAVEMENT CAFÉ 

MORNING SESSION 

For people struggling with feelings of loss. 

Date: Tuesday 21 November Time: 10.30–11.30am 

Venue: Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW 

Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8505 3000 

NOV 

21 

EAST OF LONDON FAMILY 

HISTORY SOCIETY 

AGM and presentations by members. 

Visitors welcome. 

Date: Wednesday 22 November Time: 7.30pm 



NOV 

22 

FRIENDS OF WANSTEAD 

PARKLANDS QUIZ NIGHT 

Date: Friday 24 November Time: 7.30pm 

Venue: Wanstead Cricket Club, Overton Drive 


NOV 

24 

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 

AT THE HOSPITAL CHAPEL 

Date: Saturday 25 November Time: 10am–2pm 

Venue: Hospital Chapel, Ilford Hill, IG1 2AT 

Cost: free entry Enquiries: 020 8514 8286 

NOV 

25 

WANSTEAD 

STAMP FAIR 



Cost: free entry Enquiries: 07534 496 845 

NOV 

25 

WOODFORD CHRISTMAS 

CRAFT MARKET 

Promoting the work of community creatives. 


Venue: Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA 

Cost: free Enquiries: woodfordcraftmarket.co.uk 

NOV 

25 

OUR LADY OF LOURDES 

SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FAYRE 

Free entry with children’s wristbands available 

to buy. Go-karts, face painting, games, bouncy 

castle and a Christmas market. 

Date: Saturday 25 November Time: 12–4pm 

Venue: Chestnut Drive, Wanstead, E11 2TA 

NOV 

25 

EAST LONDON ME/CFS 

SUPPORT GROUP 

Conversation, information and support. 

Date: Saturday 25 November Time: 2.30–5pm 

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

Cost: by donation Enquiries: 07957 152 566 

NOV 

25 

SNARESBROOK PRIMARY 

SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FETE 

Santa’s Grotto, arts and crafts, tombola and 

refreshments. Free entry. 


Venue: Snaresbrook Primary School, E18 2EN 

Enquiries: snaresbrookpta@googlegroups.com 

NOV 

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Book a 7+ Tour 

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(Inspection June 2023) 

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Email: admissions@wgprep.co.uk www.wgprep.co.uk 


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Local community groups 

ALDERSBROOK LINE DANCING CLUB 

Thursday evenings (8pm to 10pm) at 

Aldersbrook Bowls Club (£4). Beginners 

welcome. Call 07983 618 856 

ALDERSBROOK BOWLS CLUB 

New members welcome. Located at 

34 Aldersbrook Road, Aldersbrook, E12 5DY. 

Call 020 8989 8282 

ALLAN BURGESS CENTRE 

Offering a wide range of activities for the 

over-55s. Freshly cooked two-course lunches 

available (£7; booking required). Located at 

2 Grove Park, Wanstead. Call 020 8989 6338 

EAST LONDON AND ESSEX ELECTRONIC 

KEYBOARD CLUB 

Concerts held every second Wednesday of the 

month from 7.50pm to 10.15pm at Wanstead 

Library (visitors: £12). Call 020 8530 3717 

SATISFACTION 

GUARANTEED 

• Interior/Exterior Painting 

• Woodwork Restoration 

• Wallpapering 

• Decorating • Varnishing 

Tel: 07943 848 437 

contact@jasonsdecorators.co.uk 

jasonsdecorators.co.uk 

UNBEATABLE 

PRICES 

EAST LONDON ME GROUP 

Support group for those with ME/CFS. 

Meetings held at Wanstead House at various 

dates throughout the year. Call 07957 152566 

or email ianpurser81@gmail.com 

NCT REDBRIDGE & DISTRICT 

Offering support and information to parents 

and parents-to-be. Call 0300 330 0700 

THE EAST OF LONDON 

FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY 

Fourth Wednesday of every month, 7.30pm 

at Wanstead Library. Free entry. Call 

020 8530 4514 or visit eolfhs.org.uk 

WANSTEAD AND WOODFORD BLIND CLUB 

Social club for people with sight problems 

meeting Thursday afternoons (2pm to 4pm) in 

South Woodford. Call 07840 850 838 

WANSTEAD AND WOODFORD 

CENTENARY FILM CLUB 

Meets on the first Monday of each month 

(except August), 12.30pm at the Odeon, South 

Woodford (the cinema’s usual charges apply). 

Email weafilmclub18@gmail.com 

WANSTEAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY 

Meeting on the first Monday of the month 

(September to May) from 8pm at Wanstead 

Library. Call 07949 026 212 

WANSTEAD SOCIETY 

Making Wanstead a better place to live and 

work. Visit wansteadsociety.org.uk 

WOODFORD AND DISTRICT FLORAL 

ARRANGEMENT GROUP 

A floral demonstration and refreshments 

every third Monday of the month, 7.30pm at 

Wanstead Library. Cost: £5. Call 020 8530 2427 

WOODFORD AND WANSTEAD 

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY 

Meeting virtually or at Wanstead House every 

Monday to share photography tips and advice. 

Visit wnstd.com/wwps 



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Useful numbers in and around Wanstead 

ADVICE & SUPPORT 

Samaritans116 123 

Citizens Advice Redbridge 0300 330 9063 

Community Legal Advice 0845 345 4 345 

National Debtline 0808 808 4000 

HEALTH 

Whipps Cross Hospital 020 8539 5522 

Wanstead Pharmacy 020 8989 0597 

The Evergreen Surgery 020 8518 8746 

Wanstead Place Clinic 020 8926 1450 

Wanstead Place Surgery 020 8989 1968 

Wanstead Village 

Dental & Health Centre 020 8530 2126 

Out of hours GP 020 3770 1888 

LEISURE & LIBRARIES 

Wanstead Leisure Centre 020 8989 1172 

Sylvestrian Leisure Centre 020 8509 6526 

Wanstead Library 020 8708 7400 

Aldersbrook Library 020 8496 0006 

IN THE BUILDING TRADE FOR 30 YEARS 

LOCAL COUNCILLORS Wanstead Village ward 

Jo Blackman (Lab) 07435 258 060 

jo.blackman@redbridge.gov.uk 

Paul Donovan (Lab) 07741 197 406 

paul.donovan@redbridge.gov.uk 

Daniel Morgan-Thomas (Lab) 07741 194 993 

daniel.morgan-thomas@redbridge.gov.uk 

LOCAL COUNCILLORS Wanstead Park ward 

Sheila Bain (Lab) 07741 904 843 

sheila.bain@redbridge.gov.uk 

Bayo Alaba (Lab) 07918 273 096 

bayo.alaba@redbridge.gov.uk 

LOCAL MP Leyton and Wanstead 

John Cryer MP (Lab) 020 8989 5249 

johncryermp.co.uk 

LOCAL MP Chingford and Woodford Green 

Iain Duncan Smith MP (Con) 020 7219 3000 

iainduncansmith.org.uk 

POLICE & NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH 

Emergency 999 

Non-emergency 101 

Crimestoppers0800 555 111 

Anti-terrorist Hotline0800 789 321 

Neighbourhood Watch redbridgenhw.info 

Wanstead Village SNT 020 8345 3616 

Wanstead Park SNT 020 8345 3616 

REDBRIDGE COUNCIL 

Customer contact centre 020 8554 5000 

Council Tax enquiries 020 8708 5670 

Housing 020 8708 4002 

Benefits 020 8708 5690 

Adult Social Service 020 8708 7333 

Children’s Services 020 8708 3885 

Report antisocial behaviour 020 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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achieving big results! 

Pupils of all faiths welcome 

Small classes 

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Ranking 39th in the Sunday 

Times Top 100 Prep Schools 

“Loyola is an Outstanding School” 

Diocese of Brentwood Inspection Report 

Call the school office on 020 8504 7372 to arrange a tour 

www.loyola.essex.sch.uk 


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ACCOUNTANTS 

THP Chartered Accountants ....... 60 & 79 

ACTING LESSONS 

Little Actors Theatre..................................26 

AERIALS 

Aerials Direct ................................................. 4 

BALLET 

Redbridge Classical Dance .................... 70 

BALLOONS 

OBalloons ......................................................12 

BATHROOMS 

Bathworks .................................................... 35 

BEAUTY 

Dr Sabba ........................................................31 

The Beauty Spot .......................................... 11 

BUILDERS 

Finch Contracts .......................................... 22 

Glenward ......................................................69 

North London Loft Rooms ..................... 25 

Trim Loft Conversions .............................. 38 

CALENDAR 

Epping Forest 2024 Calendar ................40 

CARPENTRY & JOINERY 

K&D Joinery .................................................. 55 

CHARITIES 

Barnardo’s ......................................................61 

British Heart Foundation .......................60 

Guide Dogs ...................................................37 

Oxfam .............................................................61 

Saint Francis Hospice ..............................60 

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES 

Christmas in Redbridge ............................ 9 

Little Actors Theatre..................................26 


Robin Hood .....................................................2 

Rumble Wrestling ........................................ 6 

Victorian Christmas.................................. 83 

Wanstead House ........................................61 

COMMUNITY & GROUPS 


COMPUTER MAINTENANCE 

Computer Solutions ....................... 26 & 54 

DANCE LESSONS 


DECORATORS 

Jason’s Decorating .................................... 78 

MG Décor ...................................................... 34 

DENTIST 

Smile in London ................................61 & 67 

Woodford House ............................. 27 & 84 

DOORS 

K&D Joinery .................................................. 55 


– Index of advertisers – 

ELDERLY CARE 

Chestnut Manor Care Home ................ 39 

Home Instead .............................................45 

Homesdale ......................................... 59 & 60 

ELECTRICIAN 

SW Radley Electrical Contractors ....... 34 

ESTATE AGENTS 

Churchill Estates .................................62–63 

Martin & Co .................................................. 47 

Petty Son & Prestwich ...............................21 

The Stow Brothers ......................................75 

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES 

Christmas in Redbridge ............................ 9 

Forest Philharmonic ................................... 8 

Robin Hood .....................................................2 


Victorian Christmas.................................. 83 

FISHMONGER 

Wanstead Fish ............................................60 

FITNESS 

Fitness Fox London ......................................7 

Sylvestrian Leisure Centre........................41 

FLORIST 

Lillies of Wanstead ........................... 14 & 61 

FOSTERING 

Foster For Redbridge ................................ 22 

Ryancare Fostering ....................................61 

FUNERAL DIRECTORS 

Compassionate Funerals .......................66 

GARAGE SERVICES 

DC Dodd Motor Repairs .........................50 

GARDENS & LANDSCAPING 

Growing Gardens ...................................... 58 

Weald Hall Landscapes ..........................66 

GIFTS 

Creative Giftware .......................................26 

HANDYMAN 

E18 Handyman ...........................................80 

Stuart Green Property Solutions .........46 

HEALTH 

Meducate .......................................................37 

HOME APPLIANCES 

Wanstead Domestic Appliances ...42–43 

JEWELLERS 

Keating Jewellers ............................. 18 & 60 

KITCHENS 

London Kitchen Designer .......................13 

LOCKSMITH 

Barry & Sons ................................................. 30 

LOFT CONVERSIONS 

North London Loft Rooms ..................... 25 

Trim Loft Conversions .............................. 38 

OSTEOPATH 

Wanstead Osteopaths .............................61 

PERSONAL SHOPPER 

What I Am Wearing ..................................57 

PHARMACY 

Wanstead Pharmacy ...............................60 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

Geoff Wilkinson ................................30 & 60 

PLASTERING 

Heritage Plaster Services .........................19 

PLUMBING & HEATING 

Heating Plus .................................................33 

Rightio Plumbing & Heating ................ 58 

Wanstead Group ......................................... 4 

POLITICS 

John Cryer MP .............................................50 

RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS 

The Bungalow Café ...................................61 

The Lane ...........................................................5 

ROOFING 

Cox and Sons Roofing ..............................14 

SCHOOLS & NURSERIES 

Avon House Prep School .........................73 

Loyola Preparatory School .....................81 

Our Lady of Lourdes School ...................51 

St Aubyn’s School .......................................15 

Woodford Green Prep School ................77 

SOLICITORS 

Barretts Law ................................................. 65 

Edwards Duthie Shamash .................... 23 

Paul John & Co Solicitors.........................18 

SPORT & LEISURE 

Sylvestrian Leisure Centre........................41 

STAIRS 

K&D Joinery .................................................. 55 

STYLIST 

What I Am Wearing ..................................57 

TOURS 

The Graveyard Shift ...................................10 

TREE SERVICES 

Scott Whitehead Trees ............................46 

TUITION & COURSES 


WASTE DISPOSAL 

Arbis Waste Disposal ...............................26 

WINDOW RESTORATION 

McCarty & Smith .......................................49 

WINDOW SHUTTERS 

Woodthorpe Joinery ................................... 1 

WRESTLING 




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