November 2023
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Wanstead Village Directory<br />
Cows return to Wanstead Park to carry out<br />
important conservation grazing<br />
A small herd of English<br />
Longhorn cows returned to<br />
Wanstead Park in October<br />
to graze over the winter<br />
months. “The cows will<br />
have an important job to<br />
do grazing the main acid<br />
grassland to remove course<br />
vegetation and young<br />
scrub, which improves the<br />
biodiversity of this special<br />
area of Epping Forest.<br />
Grazing is particularly<br />
important for Wanstead<br />
Park because to mow with machinery would<br />
destroy one of the main features of wildlife<br />
interest, the Yellow Meadow Ant hills,” said<br />
a spokesperson for the City of London<br />
Corporation. It follows a successful trial in<br />
2020 when cows made a historic return to<br />
grazing in the park. The project was halted last<br />
year because of drought conditions. “Please<br />
walk and act calmly around cattle; sudden<br />
movements can scare them. Keep your dogs<br />
under control, do not allow them to chase<br />
or harass the cows in their temporary home,”<br />
advises posters in the park. To track the cows’<br />
location, visit wnstd.com/cowlocator<br />
Age UK nail clinic<br />
in Wanstead<br />
Age UK Redbridge,<br />
Barking & Havering<br />
has launched a nail<br />
cutting clinic at its<br />
Wanstead Activity<br />
Centre. “Many<br />
older people find<br />
it hard to cut their<br />
own toenails. This<br />
can lead to a risk<br />
of foot problems<br />
as well as being<br />
uncomfortable. As of<br />
this month, over-50s<br />
can have their nails<br />
trimmed on Mondays<br />
at the Allan Burgess<br />
Centre on the corner<br />
of Grove Park and<br />
the High Street,” said<br />
a spokesperson.<br />
Booking is required.<br />
Call 07943 877 035<br />
The three cows in Wanstead Park<br />
are Nina, Mara and Quinine<br />
Community<br />
awards 2024<br />
Nominations for the<br />
Mayor of Redbridge’s<br />
annual community<br />
awards are now<br />
open. “Do you<br />
know an unsung<br />
hero within your<br />
family, your street<br />
or anywhere within<br />
your community?<br />
Or a group or<br />
organisation<br />
that has made a<br />
positive and selfless<br />
contribution to the<br />
lives of Redbridge<br />
residents? If yes,<br />
please nominate<br />
them for an award!”<br />
said a spokesperson.<br />
Nominations close<br />
on 31 December. Visit<br />
wnstd.com/ma2024<br />
© Gill James<br />
To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wnstd.com
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