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ISSN 2059-013X<br />
Est. 2006<br />
wnstd.com Issue No: 214<br />
<strong>December</strong> <strong>2023</strong> | FREE<br />
Lillies<br />
• CHRISTMAS<br />
WREATHS<br />
• HAND TIES<br />
• FESTIVE<br />
PLANTERS<br />
• BERRIES,<br />
HOLLY AND<br />
EUCALYPTUS<br />
BOUQUETS<br />
• GARLANDS<br />
OF WANSTEAD<br />
• CHRISTMAS<br />
TABLE<br />
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INSIDE: Christmas events • Thoughts of a cow warden • Shop local • Village Vouchers launch<br />
Community groups • Local events • Useful numbers • Directory of local businesses<br />
Independent directory of businesses, news and events in Wanstead, Snaresbrook and Aldersbrook
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Contents<br />
Features<br />
You better watch out .......................20–21<br />
Supporting dreams ..................................24<br />
Grotto project ............................................. 30<br />
Park life .....................................................34–35<br />
Music to my ears .......................................40<br />
The high life .................................................48<br />
Reverend reflections ................................52<br />
Listen and learn ......................................... 56<br />
Heroes club ..................................................64<br />
A good look..................................................68<br />
Thoughts of a cow warden ..........74–75<br />
Puzzles & competitions<br />
Sudoku .............................................................32<br />
Crossword competition ........................ 44<br />
Wanstead anagram ................................. 54<br />
Every month<br />
Local news ..........................6–8, 10, 12 & 14<br />
Wanstead map ....................................60–61<br />
Community events ....... 79–80, 82 & 84<br />
Community groups .................................86<br />
Useful numbers .........................................88<br />
Index of advertisers .................................90<br />
Contact Us<br />
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Welcome...<br />
‘Twas the issue before Christmas, in Wanstead, all was not well,<br />
Not a retailer was stirring, despite plenty to sell.<br />
The signs were hung in the windows with care,<br />
In hopes that local shoppers soon would be there.<br />
The residents were nestled at home drinking mulled wine,<br />
With visions of buying all their presents online.<br />
And the High Street with its shops, cafés and Christmas tree,<br />
But the people had settled for next-day delivery.<br />
When out in the town there arose such a clatter,<br />
They all put down their phones to see what was the matter.<br />
Away to shops they flew like a flash,<br />
Tore open their gift lists and readied their cash.<br />
The festive lights on the shoppers, whose numbers did grow,<br />
Gave an air of excitement to everyone below.<br />
When what to the local economy did appear,<br />
But a much-needed boost when combined with festive cheer.<br />
With a little old-fashioned shopping in town,<br />
They knew in a moment they’d need a sit down.<br />
More rapid than eagles, they went for a drink,<br />
And they whistled, and shouted, there’s more than you think!<br />
Now dash away! Dash away! Wrap all you got,<br />
As online shoppers await a delivery slot.<br />
So to the houses, the enlightened shoppers they flew,<br />
With a bag full of Wanstead, and much fun had too.<br />
And then, in a twinkling, they came to understand,<br />
The prancing and pawing of each shopkeeper’s demand.<br />
To buy local, ‘tis the best way we found,<br />
It keeps us all going, let’s return with a bound.<br />
Now hear them exclaim, shop local feels right,<br />
“Happy Christmas to all,<br />
And to all a good night!”<br />
With apologies to Clement Clarke Moore.<br />
Lee Marquis, Editor<br />
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and save money at local shops and cafés<br />
The Wanstead Village<br />
Directory has launched<br />
Village Vouchers, a<br />
new initiative to help<br />
residents save money<br />
whilst supporting the<br />
local economy and<br />
good causes. Published<br />
in collaboration with<br />
the South Woodford<br />
Village Gazette, Village<br />
Vouchers is a booklet<br />
filled with 100 discount<br />
vouchers for shops,<br />
salons, cafés, pubs and<br />
restaurants across the two areas. “From free<br />
cake with a coffee to money off a massage,<br />
Village Vouchers is designed to get people<br />
excited about shopping locally. A huge thanks<br />
to all the businesses that are taking part,” said<br />
editor Lee Marquis. Priced £4 and valid until<br />
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31 March 2024, the booklets are being sold<br />
by local schools and charities, who retain<br />
up to half the proceeds. Copies can also be<br />
purchased online and collected from the High<br />
Street, with shoppers invited to select a good<br />
cause to support. Visit wnstd.com/vouchers<br />
Christmas<br />
market date<br />
A Christmas market<br />
will take place on<br />
Wanstead High Street<br />
this month. Stalls will<br />
be open from 10am<br />
to 4pm on Saturday<br />
16 <strong>December</strong>. The<br />
festive market<br />
will run alongside<br />
Flamingo Fairs’<br />
Christmas event at<br />
Wanstead Library<br />
(11am to 4pm)<br />
and the Wanstead<br />
Vintage Fair at the<br />
United Reformed<br />
Church (10.30am<br />
to 4.30pm). The<br />
Christmas market<br />
will be in addition to<br />
the regular monthly<br />
market on Sunday<br />
3 <strong>December</strong>.<br />
Cambridge Park<br />
cycle lane<br />
Redbridge Council<br />
launched a<br />
consultation last<br />
month over plans to<br />
upgrade the current<br />
advisory cycle lane<br />
on Cambridge Park<br />
and improve the<br />
pedestrian crossings.<br />
“The proposed route<br />
will form part of<br />
the wider borough<br />
cycle network and<br />
connect the High<br />
Street to cycle routes<br />
south of Cambridge<br />
Park, including<br />
Blake Hall Road and<br />
Aldersbrook Road,”<br />
said a spokesperson.<br />
The survey closes<br />
on 3 <strong>December</strong>. Visit<br />
wnstd.com/cpcycle<br />
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Bright idea: permanent Christmas<br />
tree in Wanstead under consideration<br />
Enjoy community carol singing on<br />
Wanstead High Street<br />
© Geoff Wilkinson © Geoff Wilkinson<br />
Wanstead’s temporary Christmas tree may<br />
become a permanent feature if the idea<br />
proves to be economically viable. “It costs<br />
approximately £2,000 to buy and light the<br />
temporary tree. We are looking into the<br />
possibility of planting a tree in future years,<br />
but there are a range of things to consider,<br />
including maintenance costs,” said a council<br />
spokesperson. The annual switch-on of the<br />
lights took place on George Green last month,<br />
but if approved, the location of a permanent<br />
tree is likely to be the subject of debate.<br />
You better watch out for Santa…<br />
on his milk float<br />
Wanstead will welcome Santa early this month<br />
as he embarks on a pre-Christmas tour of local<br />
streets on 20 <strong>December</strong> from 4pm. “You can’t<br />
beat seeing how much children enjoy seeing<br />
Santa. It’s a fun community event that injects<br />
a bit of extra magic into Christmas. Please<br />
have some change ready for the elves’ charity<br />
collection buckets,” said organiser Amy Moore.<br />
In what is now an annual Wanstead tradition,<br />
Santa will pass through the streets aboard Elf<br />
Steve Hayden’s Parker Dairies milk float. To<br />
view the full route, visit wnstd.com/santa23<br />
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A community carol singing event will<br />
take place on Wanstead High Street on<br />
13 <strong>December</strong>. “Come and join us by the war<br />
memorial, opposite The Cuckfield, from<br />
6.30pm for some joyful carol singing, and help<br />
raise money for Centrepoint, which works with<br />
homeless young people. Song words will be<br />
provided, but do bring a torch and wrap up<br />
warm. People of all ages are very welcome.<br />
The carol singing will continue afterwards<br />
inside The Cuckfield, with mulled wine!” said<br />
Revd James Gilder of the Parish of Wanstead.<br />
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Bakers and singers needed for<br />
return of Christmas event<br />
On your own on Christmas Day?<br />
Join a community Christmas dinner<br />
Fr James and Fr Charles<br />
of the Parish of Wanstead<br />
Cakes and Carols – a Christmas event for the<br />
over-65s – will return to Wanstead United<br />
Reformed Church this year. “This event started<br />
in 2014, but this will be our first one back since<br />
Covid… We are looking for bakers and for<br />
families to volunteer to help on the day. We<br />
would also love some young musicians or any<br />
choirs to perform for our senior guests. If you<br />
can help, please get in touch,” said organiser<br />
Suzi Robinson. The free festive celebration will<br />
take place on 23 <strong>December</strong> from 1.30pm to<br />
4pm. Call 07917 670 663<br />
The Parish of Wanstead and The Duke public<br />
house will jointly host a free Christmas dinner<br />
for anyone who is likely to be on their own<br />
on Christmas Day or struggling to pay for<br />
Christmas food. “We would love you to join us<br />
on Christmas Day at 1pm in the parish halls,<br />
next to Christ Church, for traditional Christmas<br />
food and a jolly time with others. Don’t stay at<br />
home alone; come and have Christmas with<br />
us! Everything is entirely free, but please make<br />
sure you book in advance as space is limited,”<br />
said Revd James Gilder. Call 020 8530 8743<br />
Add a decoration to The Cuckfield’s<br />
charity Christmas tree<br />
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The Cuckfield is inviting residents to help<br />
decorate its charity Christmas tree. “Buy a<br />
special decoration to add to the tree for £1 and<br />
help us raise money for The Wanstead Charity,<br />
a local initiative that supports the homeless<br />
in East London. This will be a great way to<br />
get into a community festive spirit, and every<br />
decoration hung will mean extra support<br />
for someone in need,” said pub manager Lizi<br />
Arnold. The decorations are available from<br />
Daisy the florist (121A High Street) or direct<br />
from The Cuckfield (31 High Street).<br />
To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wnstd.com
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Calendar of local vintage photos<br />
colourised by artificial intelligence<br />
National Trust talk about Christmas<br />
trees and festive gardening<br />
A local resident has produced a 2024 calendar<br />
featuring vintage photos of Wanstead and<br />
Woodford colourised by artificial intelligence.<br />
“Among the photos is an image of Wanstead<br />
Hospital with Nightingale Farm in the<br />
background from 1930 and a picture of The<br />
Cuckfield from 1925. The AI software picks out<br />
buildings, fields, grass and signs and makes a<br />
best judgement on the colour. The results are<br />
stunning,” said Roland Saunders. The A3-sized<br />
calendars can be ordered up to 10 <strong>December</strong><br />
(£25 plus P&P). Visit wnstd.com/memories<br />
Gardening at Christmas will be the theme for<br />
a local National Trust talk on 12 <strong>December</strong>.<br />
“The festive season is usually regarded as<br />
a horticultural hiatus. But in this illustrated<br />
talk, we’ll see Christmas offers much to the<br />
gardener. We’ll look at colourful plants that<br />
brighten both indoors and outdoors, and<br />
study the most beloved Yuletide plant: the<br />
Christmas tree. Lavishly sprinkled with bad<br />
jokes!” said Nick Dobson, whose presentation<br />
will take place at the Woodford Memorial Hall<br />
from 10.30am (visitors: £3). Call 07774 164 407<br />
Local historians publish an illustrated<br />
history of Wanstead Flats<br />
Looking south across<br />
Wanstead Flats towards<br />
Forest Gate (circa 1900)<br />
IN THE BUILDING TRADE FOR 30 YEARS<br />
Two local historians have published a new<br />
book about the history of Wanstead Flats.<br />
“Once part of the riverbed of the Thames,<br />
in medieval times the Flats became grazing<br />
land. Over the last two centuries the Flats has<br />
hosted funfairs and football, become a site<br />
for political protest and been a key part of<br />
London’s anti-aircraft defences in two world<br />
wars,” said Mark Gorman and Peter Williams.<br />
Wanstead Flats: A Short Illustrated History (£10)<br />
includes a number of never-before-published<br />
photos. Visit wnstd.com/flatshistory<br />
To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wnstd.com
<strong>December</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
11<br />
Sir James Hawkey Hall Woodford Green IG8 0BG<br />
01992 524371<br />
www.woodfordpantomime.co.uk<br />
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Wanstead part of Redbridge’s largestever<br />
community planting event<br />
Decision delayed: planning<br />
application for Evergreen Field<br />
How the development would<br />
look from the High Street<br />
Nearly 450 people took part in Redbridge<br />
Council’s recent community planting days,<br />
making it one of the largest planting events<br />
on record for the borough. “The fun-filled days<br />
were held in Wanstead, Barkingside, Seven<br />
Kings and Ilford, with participants filling 64<br />
planters with more than 1,000 flowers,” said a<br />
Neighbourhoods Team spokesperson. A total<br />
of eight planters were filled outside Wanstead<br />
Station. In a survey after the event, 90% said<br />
they had been inspired to get involved in<br />
more community events.<br />
Zorina’s Suitcase of Adventures!<br />
Magical immersive storytelling and<br />
journeying delights for under 5’s<br />
Nurseries/Events/Parties<br />
A decision on the planning application to<br />
build a four-storey block of flats on Evergreen<br />
Field has been delayed. The application –<br />
which was submitted in July – now has a<br />
target date of 29 <strong>December</strong>. The fenced-off<br />
patch of land on Wanstead High Street has<br />
not been inhabited since 1944, when two<br />
homes that stood there were bombed and<br />
then demolished in 1967. If approved, the<br />
development will include a nursery on the<br />
ground floor along with 24 flats and a new<br />
public open space. Visit wnstd.com/efapp<br />
Everywhere Theatre<br />
In Wanstead & Aldersbrook<br />
The Creative Snug<br />
Holistic creative and<br />
expressive arts sessions<br />
Children/Adults/Teens<br />
The Drama Shed<br />
Weekly drama classes for 5-11 yrs<br />
Tempest Youth Theatre<br />
Weekly Youth Theatre for yrs 7-10<br />
(12 - 15 yrs)<br />
Lamda<br />
Classes and Exams<br />
Yuletide Workshop<br />
Come and have some Winter<br />
Wonderland magical fun!<br />
Sat 16th & 17th <strong>December</strong> £35<br />
(suitable 5-11 years)<br />
2-5pm - decorative makes, hot<br />
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Xmas dramarama!<br />
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Contact: Zoey on 07909 880 524 or everywheretheatre.co.uk<br />
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Classes for all types of performance:<br />
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The Festival will take place in February 2024 at<br />
St. Mary’s Church in South Woodford for Choirs,<br />
Orchestras and Bands and at the Redbridge<br />
Music Service in Hainault for all other music,<br />
speech and drama classes.<br />
Special thanks to Forest School for its ongoing support for the Festival and use of its excellent facilities.<br />
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eech and drama. Entries are invited from beginners to professionals and from age<br />
senior citizens. Awards include certificates, medals, cups, trophies and cash prizes<br />
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Wildlife group surveys diverse range<br />
of fungi growing locally<br />
Date set for the return of the<br />
Wanstead Beer Festival in 2024<br />
Blackening Waxcap<br />
White Saddle<br />
Over 400 people attended<br />
the event in October<br />
A local wildlife group surveyed the fungi<br />
growing in the gardens of Wanstead Quaker<br />
Meeting House last month. “This has been a<br />
great autumn for seeing fungi in our area. Led<br />
by our own mycologist, Tricia Moxey, and Mike<br />
Green from the London Fungus Network, we<br />
recorded almost 50 species – and many more<br />
probably went undiscovered. The variety of<br />
colour and form displayed by fungi is quite<br />
remarkable. But one small request: please<br />
don’t collect them!” said Tim Harris of the Wren<br />
Wildlife Group.<br />
A date for the second Wanstead Beer Festival<br />
has been set. It follows the success of the first<br />
event in October, which raised over £3,000<br />
for local good causes Tin in a Bin and The<br />
Wanstead Charity. “The enthusiasm for the<br />
inaugural event meant diaries were opened<br />
and a new date fixed. The next Wanstead Beer<br />
Festival will take place at Christ Church halls<br />
on 12 October 2024. It was excellent to raise<br />
money for local charities and, hopefully, even<br />
more can be raised next year,” said organiser<br />
Paul Donovan.<br />
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Why not give a singing lesson as a Christmas present?<br />
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<strong>December</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
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Our Lady of Lourdes<br />
Primary School<br />
Why should you choose<br />
Our Lady of Lourdes<br />
Primary School?<br />
Consistently a top 20% school nationally for<br />
academic performance (year on year significantly<br />
above the national average)<br />
Choose from over 40 extra-curricular clubs that<br />
help to develop individual interests and talents<br />
Outstanding pastoral care within a vibrant<br />
community built on kindness<br />
Come and find out what everyone is talking about!<br />
Please contact us via Tel: 020 8989 9521 or email us<br />
at admin@ourladyoflourdes.redbridge.sch.uk<br />
to book a tour of the school<br />
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Wanstead Locksmiths<br />
Barry & Sons<br />
No call-out charge<br />
All work guaranteed<br />
24 hour service<br />
• Established in Wanstead over 35 years<br />
• First-class work at reasonable prices<br />
• Free advice and estimates<br />
• All types of locks opened<br />
• Locks supplied, fitted and repaired<br />
Tel: 020 8530 6557<br />
M: 07988 690 358<br />
12, Limes Avenue, Wanstead, E11 2BP<br />
locally-based<br />
John Cryer MP - Leyton and Wanstead<br />
6 Gainsborough Road, Leytonstone, E11 1HT<br />
Email: john.cryer.mp@parliament.uk | Tel: 0208 989 5249 | www.johncryermp.co.uk |@JohnCryerMP<br />
Seasons Greetings<br />
Advice surgeries: I am now holding face-to-face surgeries again<br />
as well as also still holding them by telephone, coffee mornings<br />
and street surgeries. It is important that I am accessible to<br />
residents. You can also still call, email and write to me at the<br />
above contact addresses<br />
Newsletter: If you want to receive an email update from me<br />
about what has been going on locally and in Parliament, email<br />
me with your name and address and the subject: OPT IN<br />
NEWSLETTER<br />
Much of the casework I receive is time<br />
sensitive, and often my team find they can<br />
deal with it without the need for you or<br />
them to wait for an in person appointment.<br />
So please get in contact by email, letter or<br />
phone with any issue you have and we can<br />
work out the best way we can help you.<br />
Please have any relevant information<br />
about your case including reference<br />
numbers to hand. My team and I will do our<br />
very best to help.<br />
To make an appointment to speak to me please call 020 8989 5249 or email me at john.cryer.mp@parliament.uk. My team and I<br />
will do our very best to help<br />
To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wnstd.com
<strong>December</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
17<br />
Homesdale (Woodford Baptist Homes) Ltd<br />
5/7 New Wanstead, Wanstead, London E11 2SH<br />
We are not just a care home,<br />
we are a home that cares.<br />
WISHING YOU A VERY<br />
HAPPY<br />
CHRISTMAS<br />
ROOM<br />
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WITH EN-SUITE<br />
FACILITY<br />
From: Homesdale, Hunter Court & Mountier Court<br />
(Christian Sheltered Housing and Care for the elderly)<br />
Phone: 020 8989 0847<br />
www.homesdale.co.uk<br />
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Catholic Independent<br />
Boys’ School<br />
A small school,<br />
achieving big results!<br />
Pupils of all faiths welcome<br />
Small classes<br />
11+ preparation<br />
Ranking 39th in the Sunday<br />
Times Top 100 Prep Schools<br />
“Loyola is an Outstanding School”<br />
Diocese of Brentwood Inspection Report<br />
Call the school office on 020 8504 7372 to arrange a tour<br />
www.loyola.essex.sch.uk<br />
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<strong>December</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
19<br />
McCarty & Smith<br />
Window restoration and upgrades in Wanstead<br />
McCarty & Smith specialise in the conversion of period timber windows to<br />
double-glazed timber sashes, achieving modern insulation requirements while<br />
preserving the character of your home. Our work is carried out with minimal<br />
internal and external disruption, so you can enjoy the performance of new<br />
double-glazed windows that are indistinguishable from the originals.<br />
Âdouble glazed timber windows<br />
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Ârestoration and resin repair<br />
Âprofessional draught sealing<br />
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There’ll be plenty of festive cheer in<br />
and around Wanstead this <strong>December</strong>,<br />
with a number of events on offer<br />
for all the community to enjoy.<br />
Kris Kringle reports<br />
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Now that Wanstead’s Christmas tree<br />
is aglow, it’s officially time to feel<br />
festive. So, as the winter chill settles<br />
in and the scent of cinnamon lattes fill the<br />
air, take a moment to enjoy the spirit of<br />
togetherness and community celebration<br />
in and around Wanstead.<br />
Sneak and Peek<br />
1, 2 and 9 <strong>December</strong>; various times (tickets: £12)<br />
Redbridge Drama Centre, South Woodford<br />
This endearing and entertaining musical for<br />
children of all ages will capture the magic<br />
of Santa’s world while showcasing the<br />
determination and heart of two young elves<br />
striving to become real undercover agents.<br />
Wanstead Christmas Markets<br />
3 and 16 <strong>December</strong>; 10am to 4pm<br />
High Street, Wanstead<br />
Wanstead’s monthly market (first Sunday of<br />
the month) will be joined by an extra event on<br />
Saturday 16 <strong>December</strong>, both with Christmas<br />
fayre, activities and entertainment.<br />
The Duke Christmas Market<br />
9 <strong>December</strong>; 12 noon to 6pm<br />
The Duke, 79 Nightingale Lane<br />
Stalls, food, drink and community<br />
fun with a festive twist.<br />
Carols on the High Street<br />
13 <strong>December</strong>; 6.30pm<br />
Wanstead War Memorial<br />
Led by the Parish of Wanstead and the<br />
Brownies, Guides, Cubs and Scouts, this<br />
community event will get everyone singing<br />
and in the festive mood. Raising money for<br />
homeless charity Centrepoint.<br />
Sparkle Christmas Fair and Vintage Fair<br />
16 <strong>December</strong>; 11am to 4pm / 10.30am to 4.30pm<br />
Wanstead Library and United Reformed Church<br />
Creative and retro, two unique shopping<br />
events just nine days before the big day.<br />
Santa’s Christmas Workshop<br />
16 and 17 <strong>December</strong>; various times (tickets: £15)<br />
Redbridge Drama Centre, South Woodford<br />
Come and visit Santa’s workshop, where Santa<br />
and his hard-working elves are busily getting<br />
ready for the big day. Santa will be on hand to<br />
join in the fun and give every child a gift.<br />
Santa’s Wanstead Drive-By<br />
20 <strong>December</strong>; 4pm to 7pm<br />
Santa will embark on a pre-Christmas tour of<br />
Wanstead, chauffeured through the streets<br />
by Elf Steve Hayden aboard his Parker Dairies<br />
milk float.<br />
Charles Dickens’<br />
A Christmas Carol<br />
21 <strong>December</strong>; 6.30pm<br />
(tickets: £7)<br />
St Mary’s Church, Wanstead<br />
A Christmassy hour brought<br />
to you by the Woodhouse<br />
Players, telling the famous<br />
story of Mr Scrooge.<br />
Cakes and Carols<br />
23 <strong>December</strong>; 1.30pm to 4pm<br />
United Reformed Church<br />
A free event for our senior<br />
community (over-65s), with homemade<br />
cakes and performances by<br />
young musicians.<br />
For more information on these and other<br />
events in and around Wanstead, visit<br />
wnstd.com/christmas23<br />
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SuppOrtINg DreAms<br />
When you support a small business, you are supporting someone’s<br />
dream, says Wanstead resident Paul Canal, who urges us all to enjoy the<br />
High Street and shop local this Christmas<br />
The sight of our bustling High Street<br />
thronged with Wansteadians, their<br />
friends and visitors gladdens the<br />
heart and quickens the pulse. Our High<br />
Street is the heart of our community, with<br />
an eclectic mix of independent shops,<br />
cafes, bars and restaurants that is the envy<br />
of our neighbours.<br />
Our local businesses are the backbone of<br />
our community in Wanstead, both culturally<br />
and economically. The knowledge, expertise,<br />
products, services and sense of camaraderie<br />
we get from our local independents is<br />
something we cannot mimic elsewhere. Put<br />
simply, local is our past, present and future.<br />
Our local entrepreneurs emerged from Covid<br />
bruised but defiant, and were then hit by the<br />
Ukraine tsunami with rocketing fuel costs<br />
and tighter domestic budgets. Many are still<br />
paying back Covid loans or dipped deep<br />
into personal savings. They need our help to<br />
survive and thrive. Ghost towns happen when<br />
we don’t shop locally. It is time for us all to<br />
step up and spend more of our hard-earned<br />
cash in our local shops.<br />
This Christmas, Britons will spend over £80bn.<br />
Here in Wanstead, the average family will<br />
spend over £2,000. Collectively, we will spend<br />
over £26m. Imagine the impact if we all<br />
pledged to spend a proportion of that here in<br />
Wanstead with our local independents.<br />
When you support a small business, you are<br />
supporting someone’s dream.<br />
Environmental sustainability is another key<br />
advantage of shopping locally. Our local<br />
independents invariably have a smaller<br />
carbon footprint compared to larger chains<br />
and e-commerce giants.<br />
That is why I am challenging every reader of<br />
the Wanstead Village Directory to spend more<br />
locally. Buy your wine from Daygustation,<br />
your fish and smoked salmon from Wanstead<br />
Fish, the best panettone from More Italy.<br />
Get your cards and gifts from The Art Shop<br />
and Moments, your books from Wanstead<br />
Bookshop and make sure your Christmas<br />
flowers come from Lillies and Daisy florists,<br />
who beautifully bookend our High Street.<br />
Adorn your loved ones with jewellery from<br />
Keatings and perhaps some festive fashion<br />
from Azzurra. Laden with bags, put your feet<br />
up at City Place, enjoy a coffee at Bare Brew,<br />
sip a glass of wine at The Cuckfield or lounge<br />
at The Larder, as no High Street has our range<br />
of amazing bars and cafes.<br />
And as you relax, let’s not forget those who<br />
are less fortunate; let’s spread the love. Please<br />
buy some extra food for the Tin in a Bin<br />
foodbank network (wnstd.com/tinabsites)<br />
or make a donation direct to The Wanstead<br />
Charity (wnstd.com/charity), who support the<br />
homeless. That way, we can all have a happy<br />
and healthy Christmas.<br />
Paul Canal is a Wanstead resident and<br />
Conservative councillor for Bridge ward.<br />
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GROTTO PROJECT<br />
In the first of a series of articles monitoring the restoration and<br />
maintenance of Wanstead Park’s historic Grotto, Richard Arnopp from<br />
The Friends of Wanstead Parklands explains the background<br />
Three years ago, the City of London<br />
adopted a Conservation Management<br />
Plan for the boathouse grotto in<br />
Wanstead Park, which has been in ruins<br />
since a fire not long after the park opened<br />
to the public in the late 1800s.<br />
Since 2022, the Heritage of London Trust has<br />
carried out remedial work on the landing<br />
stage of the building, and the site received<br />
a visit from HRH The Duke of Gloucester.<br />
More recently, a working party has started to<br />
formulate a vision for the structure’s future.<br />
Its task is to identify a sustainable future for<br />
the structure and to see its removal from<br />
the Heritage at Risk Register, to which it was<br />
added in 2017 (the park as a whole has been<br />
on the Register since 2009).<br />
The Grotto was begun around 1760 for John,<br />
second Earl Tylney of Castlemaine, on a site<br />
on the west side of the Ornamental Water.<br />
It seems to have been complete and in use<br />
when it was visited by the French astronomer<br />
Jérôme Lalande in May 1763. It isn’t known<br />
who designed the building, though from<br />
surviving correspondence, we know the noted<br />
Cornish antiquarian and naturalist Dr William<br />
Borlase supplied geological specimens to<br />
be incorporated into it. Unusually large<br />
and elaborate, the Grotto was on two<br />
levels, with a boathouse below and a room<br />
for entertainment above, with a service<br />
area to the side. This may date from when<br />
modifications were made in 1781.<br />
The Grotto survived the wreck of the estate<br />
and became a popular attraction when<br />
the park was opened to the public, with an<br />
admission price of sixpence. Sadly, it was<br />
burned out during maintenance work in<br />
1884, leaving only the exterior walls. Since<br />
then, weathering and vandalism have led to<br />
further loss of fabric: little is now left on the<br />
landward side, and the spectacular waterside<br />
façade survives only as a denuded shadow of<br />
its former self. About half of the original fabric<br />
of the façade is estimated to survive, with<br />
two large areas of complete loss and some<br />
unsatisfactory past attempts at restoration.<br />
The first meeting of the Grotto Project Board<br />
has now taken place and there have been<br />
some positive developments. A contractor has<br />
been appointed to draw up a restoration and<br />
maintenance plan, subject to confirmation of<br />
funding, and investigations of the structure<br />
have indicated no insuperable problems.<br />
The Friends of Wanstead Parklands took<br />
an active part in the development of the<br />
Conservation Management Plan for the<br />
Grotto and a committee member sits on the<br />
Project Board.<br />
Next month, I will discuss some of the work<br />
that has been done to make sense of the<br />
history of this neglected building.<br />
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Park<br />
Life<br />
In the seventh of a series of<br />
articles featuring the images<br />
of local photographers who<br />
document the wildlife<br />
of Wanstead Park and<br />
the surrounding area,<br />
Deepak Dembla presents<br />
his festive feel-good<br />
image of a Robin<br />
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first camera and started playing with it.<br />
When I moved to London 16 years ago, I<br />
always made sure I lived close to a park<br />
or a forest to enjoy nature and practice<br />
my photography skills.<br />
I love that Wanstead Park is just a few minutes’<br />
walk from where I live. I try to visit the park<br />
every week if I can. I can easily spend four<br />
hours or more just trying to see and capture<br />
something new in the park.<br />
While shooting birds, I use a 500mm zoom<br />
lens so I can shoot from a distance and<br />
not disturb them. The UK’s favourite bird is<br />
pictured here, the European Robin, known<br />
simply as a Robin or Robin Redbreast. It is<br />
found across Europe, east to Western Siberia<br />
and south to North Africa. Robins are small,<br />
insectivorous birds, around 12cm to 14cm in<br />
length. Unlike other small birds, Robins are<br />
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them if they don’t feel threatened.<br />
My name is<br />
Deepak<br />
Dembla and<br />
I’m an IT professional.<br />
Photography, stargazing,<br />
fitness and dancing are my<br />
passions. Covid lockdowns<br />
made me explore Wanstead<br />
Flats and Wanstead Park more<br />
than ever with my camera. And<br />
ever since, nature has always<br />
surprised me with something<br />
amazing: wildlife, beautiful sunsets<br />
and sunrises or something amazing<br />
in the sky, like a beautiful rainbow or a<br />
comet, the moon and planets. I must say,<br />
it’s a treasure!<br />
I never had any formal education in<br />
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an astronomy club called ABAA. This is<br />
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of the club. I was inspired by his amazing<br />
astrophotography, landscape and wildlife<br />
photography skills, and bought my<br />
As a non-migratory species, Robins can be<br />
seen throughout the year, although there<br />
are quite a few legends surrounding their<br />
relation to Christmas. One legend goes<br />
back to Victorian times, when the tradition<br />
of sending Christmas cards started. They<br />
were delivered by postmen wearing brightred<br />
coats. These postmen were nicknamed<br />
‘Robins’ or ‘Redbreasts’ with the popular early<br />
cards of the era displaying the Robins who<br />
characterised them. A theme which continues<br />
to this day.<br />
But legend also has it that the Robin’s<br />
redbreast has a direct link to Christianity. One<br />
fable suggests that when the baby Jesus was<br />
in his manger, the fire which had been lit to<br />
keep him warm started to blaze up. A brown<br />
Robin, noticing that Mary had been distracted,<br />
placed himself between the fire and the<br />
face of baby Jesus. The Robin fluffed out its<br />
feathers to protect the baby, but in so doing,<br />
its breast was scorched. This redness was then<br />
passed on to future generations of Robins.<br />
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The team at K&D Joinery would like to take this<br />
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MUSIC TO MY EARS<br />
Twelve-year-old Wanstead resident Riku Fryderyk shares their journey to<br />
publishing their second book, Music to My Ears, which, with a 62,000-<br />
plus word count, may set a new world record for a child author<br />
I<br />
have been passionate about writing<br />
from a very early age, starting out<br />
writing short stories on paper and then<br />
moving to writing with a more professional<br />
approach, which led to the publication of<br />
my first book, The Witching Hour, at the<br />
age of 10.<br />
During the process of publication, I began<br />
writing a novel whose storyline evolved and<br />
changed over time, and countless hours of<br />
writing and editing have finally brought me<br />
to the moment where I officially announce<br />
that Music to My Ears is now available to<br />
order on Amazon in eBook and paperback.<br />
It is a book in a series called On the Edge<br />
of Destruction, which I am planning to<br />
continue.<br />
I am incredibly proud of this book, especially<br />
because I believe this is the longest book ever<br />
written by a child in the world, coming in at<br />
62,671 words. I am very excited about what the<br />
future has to hold for my new book.<br />
Music to My Ears is about a 16-year-old called<br />
June Watson, who lives in London and has a<br />
passion for creating and playing music. Her<br />
GCSE exams are on the approach; however,<br />
her life is turned upside down as she battles<br />
mind control, is betrayed by those whom<br />
she trusted and discovers her father’s<br />
secrets. This leads to her being thrown into<br />
the midst of an attack on the citizens of<br />
London.<br />
It has been quite an uphill battle to write,<br />
edit and publish this book, but with a lot of<br />
support from my mum, I always regained<br />
the motivation to continue until my goal<br />
was achieved. As I grew older, the book itself<br />
seemed to evolve, with my style and quality<br />
of writing changing and the plot becoming<br />
more refined and realistic. I like to look back<br />
on my original drafts of this book from three<br />
years ago. I wrote the majority of Music to<br />
My Ears on an electronic typewriter, which<br />
allowed me to write distraction-free and for<br />
a longer time. Being an author has brought<br />
me much joy from hosting my own creative<br />
writing workshops, speaking to other writers<br />
and seeing my book standing proudly on the<br />
shelves of well-known bookstores such as<br />
Waterstones in Piccadilly Circus.<br />
Aside from writing, I have narrated a handful<br />
of audiobooks and run a YouTube channel<br />
which has grown significantly in the past year.<br />
I’ve always been a performing arts lover, too,<br />
and love being in productions.<br />
However, I manage to leave enough time for<br />
working on my books and continue my love<br />
for writing; a bright, burning candle flame<br />
which will never go out.<br />
Riku’s novel Music to My Ears is available<br />
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Wanstead Village Directory<br />
THE HIGH LIFE<br />
In the second of a series of articles to mark the 100th anniversary of<br />
Wanstead High School, former student Richard Wisker (class of 2011)<br />
reflects on the school’s support as he began his acting career<br />
Wanstead High School holds a<br />
special place in my heart, not<br />
only for the quality education<br />
it provided but also for the invaluable<br />
life lessons it taught me. From the<br />
moment I stepped foot onto its grounds,<br />
I was enveloped in an atmosphere that<br />
celebrated diversity and inclusion, making<br />
it a place for everyone.<br />
© Owen James Vincent<br />
One of my fondest memories of attending<br />
Wanstead High was the daily walk to school<br />
via the underpass at Redbridge Roundabout.<br />
This seemingly mundane journey became a<br />
symbol of the path I would later take in life. As<br />
I strolled through that underpass, I felt a sense<br />
of anticipation and excitement building within<br />
me. It was during those moments I realised<br />
my passion for the arts, particularly in drama,<br />
dance (I was the only boy who did dance in<br />
my year) and music, which were fostered and<br />
nurtured by the school.<br />
Even in the face of personal challenges, such<br />
as the loss of my beloved nan, who also lived<br />
in Wanstead, the teachers proved to be pillars<br />
of support. They understood the difficulties I<br />
was going through and made allowances for<br />
me during those tough times. Their empathy<br />
and understanding left an indelible mark on<br />
my heart and I will forever be grateful for their<br />
unwavering support.<br />
Beyond the classroom, Wanstead High<br />
provided a backdrop for forging lifelong<br />
friendships. On the bustling High Street, my<br />
friends and I would congregate after school.<br />
We would savour delicious chicken and chips,<br />
engage in spirited conversations and even<br />
indulge in impromptu football matches on<br />
the nearby green. These carefree moments<br />
nurtured a sense of camaraderie and<br />
belonging that I cherish to this day.<br />
One aspect that distinguishes Wanstead<br />
High from other schools is its commitment<br />
to accommodating and fostering the<br />
extracurricular pursuits of its students. As I<br />
delved into the realm of television shows, the<br />
school fully supported my endeavours. They<br />
not only encouraged me to chase my dreams<br />
but also worked around my busy schedule,<br />
ensuring my education remained a priority.<br />
Looking back, my time at Wanstead High<br />
School was a transformative period in<br />
my life. It taught me the importance of<br />
embracing diversity, fostering inclusion<br />
and supporting one another through both<br />
triumphs and tribulations. The school<br />
provided an environment where individuality<br />
was celebrated, talents were nurtured and<br />
friendships were forged. In the annals of my<br />
life, Wanstead High School will always hold<br />
a cherished place, reminding me of a time<br />
when I was surrounded by educators who<br />
believed in me and friends who stood by my<br />
side. It is a testament to the profound impact<br />
that a nurturing and inclusive educational<br />
environment can have on shaping the<br />
trajectory of one’s life.<br />
For more information on Wanstead High<br />
School, visit wansteadhigh.co.uk<br />
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Reverend Reflections<br />
In the fourth of a series of articles, Revd James Gilder of Wanstead Parish<br />
talks about gift-giving and receiving, and explains why the commercial<br />
side of Christmas should not be dismissed completely<br />
Are you a Christmas list writer or do<br />
you prefer surprises? I’m a keen<br />
Christmas list writer, though I have<br />
noticed a tendency in myself in recent years<br />
to include increasingly banal items. What<br />
I really long for this Christmas is a new<br />
offside front shock absorber for the car<br />
(parts and labour) – though I doubt any of<br />
my nearest and dearest are likely to shell<br />
out on such an expensive item!<br />
Writing a Christmas list is perhaps a bit<br />
presumptive, but I think it’s far harder to<br />
cater to those who can’t think of anything<br />
they want, or – worse still – those who don’t<br />
write lists on principle and who also refuse to<br />
engage with what’s on yours!<br />
I often call to mind my grandfather, who<br />
told me that he and his brother always<br />
exchanged a sixpence at Christmas in lieu of<br />
a present. Indeed, the grumpier side of me<br />
is occasionally inclined to wonder whether<br />
this ritual ought to be resurrected, as it would<br />
certainly be a lot easier than buying for some<br />
people!<br />
Many column inches have been devoted over<br />
the years to bemoaning the commercialised<br />
nature of Christmas, and I’m sure most of<br />
us at one point or another have felt a little<br />
uncomfortable at the seemingly everincreasing<br />
length and excess of the festive<br />
season. Of course, for many, the pressure to<br />
spend and to consume can be difficult or even<br />
destructive – but let’s not throw the baby out<br />
with the bathwater.<br />
For all I groan inwardly at the thought of<br />
having to select presents for everyone, the<br />
truth is that gift-giving and receiving is fun –<br />
because for most of us, this process is about<br />
far more than just obtaining some new stuff.<br />
Much anthropological research has been<br />
carried out into the meaning of gift-giving<br />
and receiving in cultures around the world,<br />
and there is an almost-universal link, it<br />
would seem, between gifts and relationship<br />
formation. Gift-giving and receiving is often a<br />
sign of love. I’m sure you’ll have noticed that<br />
the most precious gifts we are given are often<br />
not the most expensive. Instead, we treasure<br />
the ones which have the greatest meaning<br />
behind them.<br />
Christmas seems like the ultimate time for<br />
gifts, primarily because the Christian faith<br />
believes the coming of Jesus to be the<br />
ultimate gift to the world. A gift to us all,<br />
wrapped up in swaddling clothes and lying<br />
in a manger. A gift that Christians believe<br />
cements forever the love between God and<br />
humankind. And much like the best gifts, the<br />
idea is that we don’t leave it wrapped up in<br />
the cold and dark but that we unwrap it and<br />
treasure it forever.<br />
A very happy Christmas to you all.<br />
To contact Reverend James Gilder, email<br />
wansteadparishadmin@uwclub.net<br />
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Christmas<br />
At Wanstead parish<br />
THIS DECEMBER <strong>2023</strong><br />
SUN 3RD ADVENT CAROL SERVICE<br />
6.30PM, CHRIST CHURCH<br />
WEDS 6TH CHRISTINGLE SERVICE<br />
6PM, CHRIST CHURCH. FAMILIES WELCOME!<br />
SAT 9TH MERRY QUIZMAS<br />
FRIENDS’ CHRISTMAS QUIZ, 7PM, PARISH HALLS,<br />
WEDS 13TH CAROLS IN THE HIGH STREET<br />
6.30PM AT WAR MEMORIAL GREEN, ALL WELCOME!<br />
SUN 17TH CHILDREN’S NATIVITY PLAY<br />
9.30AM CHRIST CHURCH SERVICE<br />
SUN 17TH CANDLELIT NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS,<br />
6.30PM AT ST MARY’S<br />
WEDS 20TH CHRISTMAS COMPLINE<br />
A SHORT, REFLECTIVE SERVICE OF READINGS AND MUSIC,<br />
8PM AT ST MARY’S<br />
THURS 21ST CHARLES DICKENS’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL<br />
6.30PM AT ST MARY’S. A CHRISTMASSY HOUR<br />
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE WOODHOUSE PLAYERS,<br />
ADULTS £7, UNDER 12S £3, BOOK EARLY<br />
CHRISTMAS EVE<br />
4PM CRIB SERVICE FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN (CHRIST CHURCH)<br />
6PM FAMILY COMMUNION FOR ALL THE FAMILY (CHRIST CHURCH)<br />
11.30PM MIDNIGHT MASS (CHRIST CHURCH)<br />
CHRISTMAS DAY<br />
10AM CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE (ST MARY’S)<br />
1PM FREE CHRISTMAS DINNER FOR THOSE STRUGGLING<br />
OR LIKELY TO BE ON THEIR OWN ON CHRISTMAS DAY,<br />
AT THE PARISH HALLS – PLEASE PRE-BOOK THROUGH<br />
THE PARISH OFFICE<br />
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Creative<br />
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A family business based in Wanstead, specialising in<br />
embroidered homeware and gifts for all occasions<br />
Call: 0208 530 1244<br />
84 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead, E11 2EZ<br />
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The village<br />
sign has been<br />
replaced<br />
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a location or<br />
landmark in<br />
Wanstead.<br />
Clue: No<br />
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but perhaps<br />
a gift of<br />
lakeside restoration?<br />
Answer on page 32<br />
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Call 020 8530 1244 or visit<br />
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Listen and learn<br />
In the 34th of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work<br />
of Redbridge Music Society and introduces local community choir<br />
Modality, who will perform a seasonal concert in Wanstead this month<br />
Two enduring aims of Redbridge Music<br />
Society – currently celebrating its 75th<br />
anniversary season – are to encourage<br />
community participation and engagement<br />
in the musical arts and to promote and<br />
support local groups and musicians.<br />
This month at Wanstead Library, local<br />
community choir Modality will present<br />
an evening of seasonal music and<br />
readings, directed by Jenny Ewington and<br />
accompanied by Ben Summers on piano.<br />
This will be followed in the second half of<br />
the evening by complimentary wine and<br />
seasonal food.<br />
The Modality choir was founded by Jenny<br />
Ewington in 2016. It is a friendly, diverse,<br />
mixed-voice choir made up of 26 singers,<br />
ranging in age from mid-20s upwards. The<br />
choir has established a reputation for its<br />
imaginative performances, its quality, blended<br />
sound and great harmonies.<br />
For several years running, Modality has<br />
been awarded first place in the choir section<br />
of the Stratford and East London Music<br />
Festival. Jenny directs two Modality choirs<br />
– an adult choir and a youth choir (ages<br />
10 to 18 years) – who meet and rehearse<br />
weekly in Woodford. The choirs do much<br />
charitable work, in particular for Centrepoint,<br />
which supports and helps homeless young<br />
people.<br />
Woodford-based Jenny Ewington is a qualified<br />
singing teacher (LTCL); during her 25 years<br />
of teaching, she has worked with singers<br />
of all ages, abilities and styles, and many<br />
of her students have gone on to careers<br />
in singing. Jenny also works in primary<br />
schools as a singing specialist, leads other<br />
choirs, writes vocal arrangements, leads<br />
workshops and creates performances. She<br />
strives to challenge her choirs musically<br />
(whilst having fun) and her mission is to<br />
bring joy, connection and vitality to people’s<br />
lives through the inspiration of musical<br />
performance.<br />
Piano accompanist Ben Summers studied<br />
at Balliol College, Oxford and the Guildhall<br />
School of Music, where he specialised in<br />
double bass. Today, he has a varied playing<br />
career working with London Orchestras and<br />
X Factor winners; he has performed at the<br />
Royal Albert Hall and the London Palladium,<br />
has given live radio broadcasts and has<br />
recorded at the Abbey Road Studios. In<br />
addition to piano and double bass, Ben plays<br />
bass guitar and organ; he also composes and<br />
conducts. Ben has been working with Jenny<br />
and Modality since 2019.<br />
Please come and start your run-up to the<br />
Christmas festivities in a friendly and convivial<br />
atmosphere!<br />
Modality will perform at Wanstead Library<br />
on 5 <strong>December</strong> from 8pm (tickets on<br />
the door; visitors £12; members £8). Call<br />
07380 606 767. Redbridge Music Society is<br />
supported by Vision RCL and affiliated to<br />
Making Music.<br />
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Eightyfour<br />
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To Woodford Road<br />
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Lillies of Wanstead<br />
6<br />
Hermon Hill<br />
Wellesley Road<br />
Wellington Road<br />
Ryancare Fostering<br />
11<br />
Cuckfield<br />
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Grosvenor Road<br />
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War Memorial<br />
Homesdale<br />
Tarzy Wood<br />
3<br />
New Wanstead To Green Man Rbt<br />
Doctors<br />
Church Path<br />
The Bungalow Café 9<br />
Wanstead Place Voluntary Place<br />
Osteopath 8<br />
Doctors<br />
Chaucer Road<br />
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119b HigH Street<br />
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Oxfam Books &<br />
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Donations of books, CDs, DVDs,<br />
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Monday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm<br />
Sunday: 11am to 4pm<br />
Call: 020 8530 3413<br />
Email: oxfamshopf8092@oxfam.org.uk<br />
1 Clockhouse Parade, High Street, Wanstead<br />
5<br />
6<br />
Pharmacy / Post Office<br />
Oxfam Bookshop<br />
Co-op<br />
Christ Church<br />
Green<br />
Grove Park<br />
Allan Burgess Centre<br />
Woodbine Place<br />
Spratt Hall Road<br />
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Wanstead Fish<br />
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Wanstead High Street<br />
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For great value today and everyday,<br />
visit your local Barnardo’s store.<br />
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We urgently need donations of stock too,<br />
so if you have any unwanted items we would<br />
be pleased to accept them – thank you.<br />
Or why not volunteer with us? Just a few<br />
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HEROES CLUB<br />
With former members having served in two world wars, Eton Manor<br />
RFC is now planning to build a memorial wall to honour its fallen<br />
heroes. Michelle Linaker reports<br />
In 1909, a philanthropically-minded group<br />
of Old Etonians: Arthur Villiers, Gerald<br />
Wellesley, Alfred Wagg and Sir Edward<br />
Cadogan, set up a charitable mission to<br />
give the children of London’s East End the<br />
opportunity to try out all kinds of sports<br />
and leisure activities. In 1912, the site of the<br />
previous Manor Farm in Hackney Wick was<br />
purchased to build a new clubhouse and<br />
sports ground, and the Eton Manor Boys’<br />
Club was established.<br />
Activities at the Eton Manor Boys’ Club<br />
included boxing, amateur dramatics,<br />
debating, drawing, squash, tennis, football,<br />
cricket, rugby, billiards, table tennis,<br />
photography, badminton, athletics and rifleshooting.<br />
In 1923, the club moved to 30 acres<br />
of waste ground known as ‘The Wilderness’<br />
at the eastern end of Hackney Marshes. The<br />
Wilderness remained the home of Eton Manor<br />
until its closure in 1967.<br />
Eton Manor RFC continued to play on Hackney<br />
Marshes before moving to our current home<br />
at the ‘New Wilderness’ in Wanstead in 1996.<br />
Eton Manor RFC is one of the last sporting<br />
clubs still existing to have grown out of the<br />
Eton Manor Boys’ Club. Eton Manor Athletics<br />
Club continues in Leyton, while Eton Manor<br />
Football Club was based in Hertfordshire until<br />
closing in 2017.<br />
Many members are still in contact with one<br />
another today and all acknowledge the<br />
profound impact the Eton Manor ‘family’ has<br />
had on their lives. The club now holds mixed<br />
teams up to the age of 12, and we are proud<br />
to have under-12s, under-14s, under-16s and<br />
under-18s girls’ rugby, as well as a thriving<br />
women’s team. We still hold true to our values<br />
of inclusivity and keep fees low to ensure<br />
rugby is available for all to play. We even have<br />
Artist’s impression of the<br />
wall and Eton Manor RFC<br />
team of 1928<br />
bursaries and support for those who do not<br />
have the funds to play.<br />
A total of 22 members of Eton Manor died in<br />
the First World War, and out of 600 that served,<br />
59 died in the Second World War. ‘Lest we<br />
forget’ is a term often used, and at Eton Manor,<br />
we are keen to ensure we give those who<br />
gave their lives the respect and honour they<br />
deserve. So, to this end, we propose to build<br />
a beautiful memorial wall. It will be 15 metres<br />
long and formed of a board-finished concrete<br />
(to remember the shoring of the trenches),<br />
consisting of 15 facets on a 15m radius. It will<br />
feature the names of Eton Manor’s fallen, with<br />
space for 280 plaques available for purchase<br />
by members to remember their loved ones.<br />
Up to 15 benefactors will also have the<br />
opportunity to have their names engraved in<br />
perpetuity as those who helped build the wall.<br />
We plan to involve the local community and<br />
will be hosting an open event to talk in more<br />
detail about the history of some of our local<br />
lads who gave their lives for our freedom.<br />
For more information on the project, email<br />
michellelinaker@mirror.co.uk. To donate,<br />
visit wnstd.com/emwall<br />
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Traditional Craftsmen in high quality interior decorative and architectural<br />
fibrous plasterwork with an extensive catalogue of period mouldings.<br />
Specialist works include a fully bespoke service for modern solutions;<br />
exterior render mouldings as well as stucco finishes.<br />
Please call 01708252400 or email info@hpslondon.co.uk for a free<br />
estimate, survey or advice.<br />
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Lead Nurse Consultant<br />
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WANSTEAD<br />
WANSTEAD<br />
Chestnut Manor provides superb quality<br />
Chestnut Manor provides superb quality<br />
residential, nursing and dementia care,<br />
residential, nursing and dementia care,<br />
promoting independence and choice within<br />
promoting independence and choice within<br />
a warm, welcoming family community.<br />
warm, welcoming family community.<br />
To enquire about care or to visit the home<br />
To enquire about care or to visit the home<br />
contact Rosie, Home Manager on 0203 871 6070<br />
contact or<br />
Rosie, email rosie.monger@westgatehc.co.uk<br />
Home Manager on 0203 871 6070<br />
or email rosie.monger@westgatehc.co.uk<br />
63 Cambridge Park, Wanstead, E11 2PR<br />
www.westgatehc.co.uk<br />
Chestnutmanorcarehome<br />
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A GOOD LOOK<br />
From insurance to aftercare, Bradley Wright from local solicitors Edwards<br />
Duthie Shamash takes a look at some of the important matters to be<br />
aware of if you are considering cosmetic surgery abroad<br />
All surgery – cosmetic and medical<br />
– has risks attached, whether it is<br />
carried out in the UK or abroad. The<br />
Royal College of Surgeons recommends<br />
patients carry out extensive research<br />
as standards and guidelines vary from<br />
country to country.<br />
Cosmetic surgery abroad may be less<br />
expensive compared with the UK, but any<br />
savings should be compared with the possible<br />
risks in respect of complications (safety<br />
standards may not be as high), who will look<br />
after you and whether you will have to travel<br />
abroad again for repeat surgery.<br />
When considering cosmetic surgery abroad,<br />
patients should be wary of any hospital which<br />
markets cosmetic surgery as part of a holiday<br />
package. You should never agree to cosmetic<br />
surgery prior to meeting the surgeon who<br />
intends to carry out the procedure, and<br />
you should also visit the hospital where the<br />
procedure will take place. This will allow<br />
you to ensure the surgeon speaks English<br />
(or another language you both speak) and<br />
find out about all the planned and possible<br />
future costs, especially if things do not go<br />
to plan.<br />
When choosing a surgeon abroad, ensure he<br />
or she has the same skills and experience as if<br />
you were choosing a surgeon in the UK. You<br />
should also check the surgeon is insured to<br />
carry out the procedure; ask to see details of<br />
their insurance and find out if the overseas<br />
clinics have someone in the UK you can turn<br />
to if there are any problems after.<br />
Just as you would if the surgery was being<br />
carried out in the UK, make sure you research<br />
what the procedure will involve in terms<br />
of consultations, the procedure itself, risks,<br />
complications and aftercare. Follow-up care<br />
is a vital part of any treatment, and you need<br />
to ascertain where your check-ups will take<br />
place, how easily you can travel back to where<br />
the surgery was carried out and how much<br />
that will cost. Be clear what your aftercare<br />
package includes. Make sure you have the<br />
details of a named doctor who can deal with<br />
any complications rather than a helpline.<br />
And don’t forget travel insurance. It is likely<br />
ordinary holiday insurance will not cover<br />
you if something goes wrong during or after<br />
planned treatment abroad.<br />
Most importantly, remember the NHS is<br />
unlikely to help you unless you have a serious<br />
complication which needs emergency or<br />
lifesaving treatment.<br />
The last thing we want is for anyone to suffer<br />
because of negligent cosmetic surgery,<br />
but if mistakes are made, you should seek<br />
legal advice.<br />
Edwards Duthie Shamash is located at<br />
149 High Street, Wanstead, E11 2RL. For<br />
more information, call 020 8514 9000 or<br />
visit edwardsduthieshamash.co.uk<br />
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Edwards Duthie Shamash<br />
Solicitors<br />
Merry<br />
Christmas<br />
and a Happy<br />
New Year<br />
We wish you and your<br />
loved ones a Merry<br />
Christmas and a<br />
Happy New Year.<br />
Call us on: 020 8514 9000<br />
allinfo@edslaw.co.uk | www.edslaw.co.uk<br />
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Balloons for all occasions<br />
Girt Wrapping<br />
Delivery 24/7<br />
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hello@oballoons.co.uk<br />
www.oballoons.co.uk<br />
70 GEORGE LANE<br />
SOUTH WOODFORD<br />
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1-2 Johnston Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0XA<br />
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Wanstead 6.30pm-8.30pm Library<br />
Spratt Wanstead<br />
Wanstead Library<br />
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When three large mammals with<br />
massive curving horns appeared in<br />
Wanstead Park recently, there was<br />
shock. We did not expect to see cows here<br />
so late in the year. We had no cows at all in<br />
2022, due to the long drought ruining the<br />
grazing.<br />
So, the cattle warden volunteers rushed into<br />
action, sporting smart new City of London<br />
high visibility jackets. Our main aim was to<br />
tell people why the cows were there and to<br />
discourage them, and their dogs and children,<br />
from getting too close, especially keen<br />
photographers and small children. Ten metres<br />
was the rule. Some people had never seen a<br />
live cow before. Most dogs and their owners<br />
wisely decided to keep a healthy distance. A<br />
few owners had not trained their frisky dogs<br />
to come when called, but soon learned to<br />
keep them on a lead when near the cows.<br />
We expected a few people to be angry.<br />
“Do you think you own this park?” “What<br />
about my dog’s right to roam?” “Why were<br />
there so few warning signs up?” But most<br />
people were delighted to welcome ‘our’ cows<br />
back, and many people remembered them<br />
from 2021. A surprising number were well<br />
informed already.<br />
They asked questions. “What happened to the<br />
calves they had?” “What are their names?” “Are<br />
they pregnant?” “Why are they here so late<br />
in the year?” “How long will they be staying?”<br />
“What about all these cowpats?” “Where do<br />
they go at night?”<br />
Answers: Quinine, Nina and Mara (new girl).<br />
They were delayed by the requirement for<br />
bovine TB testing as a nearby farm tested<br />
positive. None pregnant. They will stay until<br />
the grazing gives<br />
out in January or<br />
February. They stay<br />
out all night. Cowpats<br />
are very good for<br />
improving the soil<br />
and overwintering<br />
these hardy cattle<br />
encourages certain<br />
insect species. The<br />
grazing clears the<br />
habitat of<br />
encroaching<br />
scrub and<br />
biodiversity<br />
is improved.<br />
© Gill James<br />
“The cows<br />
have an<br />
important<br />
job to do grazing the<br />
main acid grassland to remove course<br />
vegetation and young scrub, which improves<br />
the biodiversity of this special area of Epping<br />
Forest. Grazing is particularly important for<br />
Wanstead Park because to<br />
mow with machinery<br />
would destroy one<br />
of the main features<br />
of wildlife interest,<br />
the Yellow Meadow<br />
Ant hills,” explained<br />
a spokesperson for<br />
the City of London<br />
Corporation, which<br />
manages the park.<br />
Mara, Nina and<br />
Quinine are magic in<br />
an unexpected way.<br />
Calm down, you frantic<br />
urban creatures, they say.<br />
Though not in so many<br />
words. And just a few days<br />
after that first excitement, the<br />
park went quiet. The cow-gazers still<br />
came, but now there was acceptance that this<br />
was a special space to share and enjoy. Dog<br />
walkers, strollers, cyclists, joggers, we all have<br />
to make space for each other. And smile. And<br />
look.<br />
A heartfelt thank you to Epping Forest from<br />
the volunteer wardens for this wonderful<br />
opportunity to engage with the public in the<br />
park, to hear so many stories about cows in<br />
people’s gardens or back home in India or<br />
Ireland or Iran, and to enjoy the park we know<br />
so well from a new perspective.<br />
For more information about the cows in<br />
Wanstead Park, visit wnstd.com/wpcows<br />
© Gill James<br />
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Thoughts<br />
of<br />
a<br />
COW<br />
WARDEN<br />
Cattle warden volunteer<br />
Gill James reflects on the<br />
recent return of cows to<br />
Wanstead Park. Photo by<br />
Tony Morrison<br />
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• Testing and inspection<br />
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• Industrial work<br />
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AT CHRISTMAS <strong>2023</strong><br />
CHRISTMAS PARTIES, EVENTS + COMMUNITY SHINDIGS<br />
Fri 1st Dec<br />
Duke Community Christmas Trees<br />
go on sale - visit eastlondontrees.com to pick a<br />
Christmas Tree while supporting a local charity<br />
Fri 1st Dec | 21:30 - LATE<br />
Disco Volante<br />
Resident DJ Alex Patten takes you on a musical journey of<br />
disco, rare groove, and house classics. Two tequlia<br />
cocktails for £15 from 21:00.<br />
Sun 3rd Dec | 19:00 - 21:00<br />
DUKEBOX with From Round Here<br />
End your week with a blast of rhythm from local icons From<br />
Round Here. Don't forget 50% off for hospitality!<br />
Thur 7th Dec | 18:00 - 21:00<br />
Wreath Making Workshop<br />
A festive treat with florist Phillip Day. Class will include a<br />
12” wreath base and the best of British foliage. Impress the<br />
neighbours. Book at www.philipday.com , limited spaces!<br />
Fri 8th Dec | 21:30 - LATE<br />
Disco Volante<br />
Amelia goes through her personal collection, soul, Hip<br />
Hop, disco and plenty more.Two tequlia cocktails for £15<br />
from 21:00. Book for dinner, stay for the vibe.<br />
Sat 9th Dec | 12:00 - 18:00<br />
Duke Community Christmas Market<br />
A celebration of local business and Christmas all in one.<br />
Local stalls, Christmas trees, live music, mulled wine and<br />
more!<br />
Sun 10th Dec | 19:00 - 21:00<br />
DUKEBOX with Adam English<br />
Playing cover sets that will have you singing and dancing<br />
all night long. 50% off for hospitality as a bonus!<br />
Fri 15th Dec | 21:30 - LATE<br />
Disco Volante<br />
Rare groove and disco laid out by local superstars Drop Of<br />
The Hard Stuff. Two for £15 tequila cocktails from 21:00,<br />
don't miss it!<br />
Sun 17th Dec | 19:00 - 21:00<br />
DUKEBOX with Dan Kelly<br />
Professional vocalist & guitarist sure to finish your week on<br />
a high! 50% off for hospitality as a bonus!<br />
Fri 22nd Dec | 21:30 - LATE<br />
Disco Volante<br />
Resident DJs Scott and Dom takes you on a musical journey<br />
of disco, rare groove, and house classics. As per, two for<br />
£15 cocktails apply.<br />
Sun 24th Dec<br />
DINNER 12:00 - 19:00 FESTIVITIES to 01:00<br />
Christmas Eve<br />
Take a stroll down Nightingale lane to catch up with old<br />
friends for a cosy Christmas Eve in your favourite local. DJ<br />
and xmas cocktails.<br />
Mon 25th Dec | BAR 12:00 - 15:00<br />
Christmas Day<br />
...and the bar is open. Escape the madhouse at home for a<br />
festive tipple, invite the neighbours.<br />
Tues 26th Dec | KITCHEN 13:00 - 19:00<br />
Boxing Day<br />
Boxing Day recovery in action with Bloody Mary’s & all day<br />
dining. Open from 1pm.<br />
Fri 29th Dec | 21:30 - LATE<br />
Disco Volante<br />
Disco at its finest. 'Don't F*#k with Disco' Resident, local<br />
disco hero Harry takes us on a journey of Disco / Funk /<br />
Electro and house classics. Two tequila cocktails for £15<br />
from 21:00!<br />
Sat 30th Dec<br />
The Eve Of New Year's Eve With Disco Volante<br />
Surprisingly it’s packed to the rafters! One of the most<br />
revered nights in the Duke calendar, come party hard with<br />
the Disco Volante OG night, with those who cant get<br />
babysitters for NYE!<br />
Sun 31st Dec | Sunday Roasts<br />
12:00 - 20:00<br />
N YE Disco Volante 22:00 - LATE<br />
Roasts and DJ, bring in the new year at your local with the<br />
epic music selectors Drop Of The Hard Stuff.<br />
Mon 1st Jan | Sunday Roasts<br />
13:00 - 19:00<br />
New Years Day<br />
New Years Day recovery in action with Bloody Mary’s & all<br />
day dining. Open from 1pm.<br />
THE DUKE WANSTEAD | 79 NIGHTINGALE LANE E11 2EY | 02089890014<br />
WWW.THEDUIKEWANSTEAD.COM | DINING@THEDUKEWANSTEAD.COM | @THEDUKEWANSTEAD<br />
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Community events<br />
FRANK CHARLES<br />
GIVE A GIFT APPEAL<br />
The Frank Charles Give a Gift Appeal is in<br />
its 20th year of collecting and delivering<br />
Christmas presents to sick children at Acorn<br />
Ward, Whipps Cross Hospital. Donate new,<br />
unwrapped gifts by 13 <strong>December</strong>.<br />
Date: until Wednesday 13 <strong>December</strong><br />
Venue: Wanstead Pharmacy, 75–77 High Street<br />
Enquiries: frankcharles.org.uk<br />
DEC<br />
1<br />
PANTOMIME:<br />
PETER PAN<br />
Date: until Sunday 7 January<br />
Venue: Kenneth More Theatre, Ilford, IG1 1BT<br />
Cost: £22.50 Enquiries: wnstd.com/peterpan<br />
DEC<br />
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WANSTEAD PARK WARD<br />
COUNCILLOR SURGERY<br />
Councillors Sheila Bain and Bayo Alaba.<br />
Date: Saturday 2 <strong>December</strong> Time: 10–11am<br />
Venue: St Gabriel’s Church, Aldersbrook, E12 5HH<br />
Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/councillors<br />
DEC<br />
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LOCAL MAKERS<br />
MARKET<br />
Date: Saturday 2 <strong>December</strong> Time: 11am–4.30pm<br />
Venue: Christ Church Hall, E11 2SW<br />
Cost: free entry Enquiries: wnstd.com/makers<br />
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What’s happening,<br />
what’s on and where...<br />
Are you organising an event?<br />
Let us know... events@wnstd.com<br />
Please note: all events are<br />
subject to change. Please<br />
check with the relevant<br />
organisers to confirm details.<br />
Booking may be required.<br />
HAVEN HOUSE<br />
CHRISTMAS FAIR<br />
Activity trail and Santa’s Grotto (£15 per child).<br />
Date: Sunday 3 <strong>December</strong> Time: 10am–3pm<br />
Venue: Haven House, High Road, IG8 9LB<br />
Cost: £8 Enquiries: havenhouse.org.uk<br />
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WANSTEAD<br />
COMMUNITY MARKET<br />
Monthly market offering a wide range of food<br />
and craft products.<br />
Date: Sunday 3 <strong>December</strong> Time: 10am–4pm<br />
Venue: Wanstead High Street<br />
Enquiries: aceeventsltd.co.uk<br />
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WANSTEAD & WOODFORD<br />
WEA FILM CLUB<br />
A screening of The Outfit (2022). Non-members<br />
may join the club at any film screening.<br />
Date: Monday 4 <strong>December</strong> Time: 12.30pm<br />
Venue: Odeon, South Woodford, E18 2QL<br />
Cost: 20p plus the cinema’s usual charges<br />
Enquiries: weafilmclub18@gmail.com<br />
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NHS RETIREMENT<br />
FELLOWSHIP<br />
Featuring a Christmas carol concert. For<br />
retired NHS and social care staff.<br />
Date: Monday 4 <strong>December</strong> Time: 2pm<br />
Venue: Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR<br />
Cost: £2 Enquiries: 020 8514 8286<br />
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THE GREAT FIRE<br />
OF LONDON<br />
It was the worst fire in London’s history,<br />
destroying a large part of the medieval city.<br />
Nick Dobson will look at events leading up<br />
to, during and after the Great Fire of 1666. A<br />
Wanstead Historical Society event.<br />
Date: Monday 4 <strong>December</strong> Time: 8pm<br />
Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road<br />
Cost: £3 Enquiries: 07949 026 212<br />
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BEREAVEMENT CAFÉ<br />
AFTERNOON SESSION<br />
For people struggling with feelings of loss.<br />
Date: Tuesday 5 <strong>December</strong> Time: 2–3pm<br />
Venue: St Mary’s Church, South Woodford<br />
Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8505 3000<br />
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AN ACTOR’S<br />
LIFE FOR ME?<br />
The Arts Society Woodford Green welcomes<br />
actor Tyler Butterworth.<br />
Date: Tuesday 5 <strong>December</strong> Time: 8pm<br />
Venue: Bancroft’s School, High Road, IG8 0RF<br />
Cost: donation Enquiries: wnstd.com/artssociety<br />
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REDBRIDGE MUSIC SOCIETY<br />
CHRISTMAS EVENT<br />
Local community choir Modality will present<br />
an evening of seasonal music and readings.<br />
Date: Tuesday 5 <strong>December</strong> Time: 8pm<br />
Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road<br />
Cost: £12; members: £8 Enquiries: 07380 606 767<br />
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LAUGH-ABLE COMEDY NIGHT<br />
IN WANSTEAD<br />
An accessible comedy night in Wanstead<br />
featuring Robyn Perkins.<br />
Date: Wednesday 6 <strong>December</strong> Time: 7.30–9.30pm<br />
Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road<br />
Cost: £3.50 Enquiries: wnstd.com/laughable<br />
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COMEDY AT<br />
THE BULL<br />
Featuring Tom Ward, Fiona Ridgewell, Darran<br />
Griffiths, Rich Spalding and Lee Hudson.<br />
Date: Wednesday 6 <strong>December</strong> Time: 8–10.30pm<br />
Venue: The Bull, 129 High Street, E11 2RL<br />
Cost: £12 Enquiries: wnstd.com/bull6dec<br />
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FESTIVE TABLE CENTREPIECE<br />
WORKSHOP<br />
Make your own table centrepiece, guided by<br />
florists from Lillies of Wanstead. Refreshments<br />
included.<br />
Date: Thursday 7 <strong>December</strong> Time: 5.30–7.30pm<br />
Venue: Compassionate Funerals, Hermon Hill<br />
Cost: £55 Enquiries: wnstd.com/cfevents<br />
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GRIEF CAFE<br />
IN WANSTEAD<br />
A safe and confidential space to meet others<br />
and to share thoughts and feelings about the<br />
experience of grief and loss.<br />
Date: Thursday 7 <strong>December</strong> Time: 6.30–8.30pm<br />
Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road<br />
Cost: by donation Enquiries: wnstd.com/grief<br />
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WANSTEAD<br />
DEATH CAFE<br />
Talk openly about death and dying in a safe<br />
and confidential space.<br />
Date: Friday 8 <strong>December</strong> Time: 10.30am<br />
Venue: Chestnut Manor Care Home, Wanstead<br />
Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/cmcafe<br />
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WALKING FOR HEALTH:<br />
CHRIST CHURCH GREEN<br />
This walk features some gentle slopes and<br />
uneven terrain. Repeats every Saturday.<br />
Date: Saturday 9 <strong>December</strong> Time: 10.30–11.30am<br />
Venue: meet on Wanstead Place<br />
Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/walking<br />
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WANSTEAD VILLAGE WARD<br />
COUNCILLOR SURGERY<br />
Councillors Jo Blackman, Paul Donovan and<br />
Daniel Morgan-Thomas.<br />
Date: Saturday 9 <strong>December</strong> Time: 10.30–11.30am<br />
Venue: Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE<br />
Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/councillors<br />
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THE DUKE CHARITY<br />
CHRISTMAS MARKET<br />
Stalls, puppet shows, choir performance, food,<br />
drink and community fun with a festive twist.<br />
Date: Saturday 9 <strong>December</strong> Time: 12–6pm<br />
Venue: The Duke, 79 Nightingale Lane, E11 2EY<br />
Cost: free Enquiries: thedukewanstead.com<br />
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SNEAK AND PEEK: SANTA’S<br />
UNDERCOVER AGENTS<br />
An entertaining musical for all ages.<br />
Date: Saturday 9 <strong>December</strong> Time: 5–6pm<br />
Venue: Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB<br />
Cost: £12 Enquiries: wnstd.com/sneak<br />
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New generation masterchefs distil the purest<br />
methods of preparing traditional, fine Indian<br />
cuisine and fuse with contemporary innovation.<br />
Steeped with only the freshest spices, chilli<br />
peppers and subtlest of flavourings, favourite<br />
menus and classic dishes are redefined to<br />
mouth-watering, modern stylish tastes.<br />
Stepping into a sensuous play of interior styling<br />
where cool elegant lines meet warm natural<br />
surfaces, The Lane offers an intriguing dining<br />
space, airy and light, yet also satisfyingly intimate.<br />
E X C L U S I V E F O O D<br />
BANQUET NIGHT<br />
(Tuesday’s only)<br />
5 course meal, any dish from the menu ONLY £16.95<br />
Any starter | Any main course | Any side dish<br />
Rice or Naan | Filtered coffee<br />
(Some fish dishes extra £3.50, Duck & King Prawn extra £3.50,<br />
Lamb shank £3.50. (Excluding Shahin and Sayed)<br />
E X C L U S I V E<br />
DINING IN VOUCHER<br />
£10 OFF<br />
*Excludes drinks and desserts. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.<br />
Excluding special days and events. One voucher per table. Expires 30 31 th <strong>December</strong> November <strong>2023</strong>.<br />
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BETHLEHEM<br />
An immersive theatre experience suitable for<br />
families. Runs throughout the day.<br />
Date: Saturday 9 <strong>December</strong><br />
Venue: Holy Trinity Church, Hermon Hill, E18 1QQ<br />
Cost: free Enquiries: htsw.org.uk<br />
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WANSTEAD PARK<br />
LITTER PICK<br />
Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.<br />
Date: Sunday 10 <strong>December</strong> Time: 11am<br />
Venue: the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT<br />
Cost: free Enquiries: wansteadpark.org.uk<br />
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OPEN DAY AT THE TEMPLE<br />
IN WANSTEAD PARK<br />
Wanstead Park’s visitor centre is open.<br />
Date: Sunday 10 <strong>December</strong> Time: 12–4pm<br />
Venue: the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT<br />
Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/temple<br />
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CHRISTMAS DRAWING<br />
WORKSHOP FOR KIDS<br />
An interactive workshop making a Christmas<br />
bauble drawing.<br />
Date: Sunday 10 <strong>December</strong> Time: 2–4pm<br />
Venue: The Barrel Boulangerie, 151 High Street<br />
Cost: £15 Enquiries: wnstd.com/xmasdrawing<br />
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THE LEYTONSTONE<br />
MENORAH<br />
Enjoy hot chocolate, doughnuts and latkes<br />
at the lighting of the Menorah to celebrate<br />
the first night of Chanukah. Hosted by<br />
Leytonstone and Wanstead Synagogue.<br />
Date: Sunday 10 <strong>December</strong> Time: 4pm<br />
Venue: opposite Leytonstone Tube Station<br />
Cost: free Enquiries: lawsynagogue.org<br />
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FOREST PHILHARMONIC<br />
CONCERT<br />
Forest Philharmonic plays Elgar, Holst and<br />
Florence Price. Conductor: Mark Shanahan.<br />
Date: Sunday 10 <strong>December</strong> Time: 6.30pm<br />
Venue: Sir James Hawkey Hall, IG8 0BG<br />
Cost: £18 Enquiries: wnstd.com/fpo<br />
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NATIONAL TRUST TALK:<br />
THE CHRISTMAS GARDEN<br />
A talk by Nick Dobson for the Woodford and<br />
District Centre of the National Trust.<br />
Date: Tuesday 12 <strong>December</strong> Time: 10.30am<br />
Venue: Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA<br />
Cost: £3 Enquiries: 07774 164 407<br />
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WANSTEAD COMMUNITY<br />
CLOTHES SWAP<br />
Bring along ‘gently used’ clean clothing, bags<br />
and accessories to donate for a rolling drop<br />
and swap (no shoes or underwear).<br />
Date: Tuesday 12 <strong>December</strong> Time: 5–7pm<br />
Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road<br />
Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/clothesswap<br />
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FESTIVE<br />
ARRANGEMENTS<br />
An Aldersbrook Horticultural Society event.<br />
Date: Tuesday 12 <strong>December</strong> Time: 7.30pm<br />
Venue: Aldersbrook Bowls Club, E12 5DY<br />
Cost: £5 Enquiries: wnstd.com/ahs<br />
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THE BIKING BIRDER’S<br />
YEARS IN THE UK<br />
A talk for the North East London Local Group<br />
of the RSPB by Gary Prescott.<br />
Date: Tuesday 12 <strong>December</strong> Time: 8pm<br />
Venue: St Mary’s Church, South Woodford<br />
Cost: £4.50 Enquiries: wnstd.com/rspb<br />
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CAROLS ON THE<br />
HIGH STREET<br />
Led by the Parish of Wanstead, this community<br />
event will get everyone singing and in a<br />
festive mood.<br />
Date: Wednesday 13 <strong>December</strong> Time: 6.30pm<br />
Venue: Wanstead War Memorial, High Street<br />
Cost: free Enquiries: wansteadparish.org<br />
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UPBEAT CHOIR<br />
CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCE<br />
A performance by Wanstead’s Upbeat Choir.<br />
Date: Wednesday 13 <strong>December</strong> Time: 7–8pm<br />
Venue: The Bull, 129 High Street, E11 2RL<br />
Cost: free Enquiries: thebullwanstead.com<br />
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בס״ד<br />
SUNDAY 10th DECEMBER - 4:00pm<br />
GROVE GREEN RD E11 - OPP. STATION<br />
FOOD, HOT DRINKS, LIVE MUSIC, LED MARTIAL ARTS<br />
PERFORMER AND MENORAH LIGHTING - FREE ENTRY<br />
WWW.LAWSYNAGOGUE.ORG - 07434 631948<br />
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ELECTRONIC<br />
KEYBOARD CONCERT<br />
An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard<br />
Club event featuring Nicholas Martin BEM.<br />
Date: Wednesday 13 <strong>December</strong> Time: 7.15pm<br />
Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road<br />
Cost: £12; under-16s: £2 Enquiries: 020 8530 3717<br />
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WANSTEAD COMMUNITY<br />
LITTER PICK<br />
With mince pies for participants.<br />
Date: Saturday 16 <strong>December</strong> Time: 10am<br />
Venue: meet at the Woodbine Place bus stop<br />
Enquiries: jo.blackman@redbridge.gov.uk<br />
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WANSTEAD COMMUNITY<br />
CHRISTMAS MARKET<br />
A festive-themed market.<br />
Date: Saturday 16 <strong>December</strong> Time: 10am–4pm<br />
Venue: Wanstead High Street<br />
Enquiries: aceeventsltd.co.uk<br />
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WANSTEAD<br />
VINTAGE FAIR<br />
Date: Saturday 16 <strong>December</strong><br />
Time: 10.30am–4.30pm<br />
Venue: Wanstead United Reformed Church<br />
Cost: £2.50 Enquiries: wansteadvintage.com<br />
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SPARKLE<br />
CHRISTMAS FAIR<br />
Christmas gifts and goods at all price levels.<br />
Date: Saturday 16 <strong>December</strong> Time: 11am–4pm<br />
Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road<br />
Cost: free entry Enquiries: 020 8989 9881<br />
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SANTA’S CHRISTMAS<br />
WORKSHOP<br />
Date: Saturday 16 to Sunday 17 <strong>December</strong><br />
Venue: Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB<br />
Cost: £15 Enquiries: wnstd.com/santaworkshop<br />
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SOUTH WOODFORD<br />
CHRISTMAS MARKET<br />
Date: Sunday 17 <strong>December</strong> Time: 11am–5pm<br />
Venue: George Lane, South Woodford<br />
Enquiries: aceeventsltd.co.uk<br />
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BEREAVEMENT CAFÉ<br />
MORNING SESSION<br />
Date: Tuesday 19 <strong>December</strong> Time: 10.30–11.30am<br />
Venue: Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW<br />
Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8505 3000<br />
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SANTA’S WANSTEAD<br />
DRIVE-BY<br />
Watch out for Santa as he tours Wanstead.<br />
Date: Wednesday 20 <strong>December</strong> Time: 4–7pm<br />
Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/santa23<br />
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CHARLES DICKENS’<br />
A CHRISTMAS CAROL<br />
The Woodhouse Players tell the famous story<br />
of Mr Scrooge.<br />
Date: Thursday 21 <strong>December</strong> Time: 6.30pm<br />
Venue: St Mary’s Church, Wanstead, E11 2LN<br />
Cost: £7 Enquiries: 020 8530 8743<br />
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CAKES AND CAROLS<br />
IN WANSTEAD<br />
A free event for the senior community<br />
(over-65s), with home-made cakes and<br />
performances by young musicians.<br />
Date: Saturday 23 <strong>December</strong> Time: 1.30–4pm<br />
Venue: Wanstead United Reformed Church<br />
Cost: free Enquiries: 07917 670 663<br />
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PARISH OF WANSTEAD<br />
CHRISTMAS DINNER<br />
A free Christmas dinner for those struggling<br />
with cost or likely to be on their own on<br />
Christmas Day. Booking required.<br />
Date: Monday 25 <strong>December</strong> Time: 1pm<br />
Venue: Christ Church Hall, Wanstead, E11 2SW<br />
Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8530 8743<br />
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WANSTEAD PARK<br />
BOXING DAY WALK<br />
Meet at Wanstead Station for a circular walk<br />
through Wanstead Park, ending back at the<br />
station. A West Essex Ramblers event. First<br />
walk free.<br />
Date: Tuesday 26 <strong>December</strong> Time: 10.30am<br />
Venue: meet at Wanstead Station, E11 2NT<br />
Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/walk26dec<br />
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www.valentinesmansion.com<br />
Emerson Road, Ilford, IG1 4XA<br />
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Local community groups<br />
ART GROUP WANSTEAD<br />
For local artists. Visit wnstd.com/art<br />
FRIDAY SOCIAL CLUB<br />
Games, quizzes and socialising every Friday<br />
from 8pm to 10pm at Wanstead House (£3 per<br />
meeting). Call 020 8556 1585<br />
FRIENDS OF WANSTEAD PARKLANDS<br />
Campaigning for the enhancement of<br />
Wanstead Park. Visit wansteadpark.org.uk<br />
GRAPES WINE SOCIETY<br />
Meeting on alternate Tuesdays from 7.30pm at<br />
St Gabriel’s Church hall in Aldersbrook. Email<br />
grapeswinesoc@gmail.com<br />
ROTARY CLUB OF LEYTONSTONE<br />
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Meeting every Thursday at 6.30pm at The<br />
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STRIDES BADMINTON CLUB<br />
Every Sunday from 3.30pm at Wanstead<br />
Leisure Centre (over-18s). Call 020 8598 8435<br />
WANSTEAD AND WOODFORD BLIND CLUB<br />
Meeting Thursday afternoons (2pm to 4pm) in<br />
South Woodford. Call 07840 850 838<br />
WANSTEAD BOWLS CLUB<br />
Located on Overton Drive, E11 2LW (next to<br />
Wanstead Golf Club). Visit wnstd.com/bowls<br />
WANSTEAD CENTRAL BOWLS CLUB<br />
Located on Nutter Lane, E11 2JA and open daily<br />
from 2pm. Call 020 8505 7806<br />
WANSTEAD CLIMATE ACTION<br />
A local group sharing concerns about the<br />
climate emergency. Visit wnstd.com/climate<br />
WANSTEAD COMMUNITY GARDENERS<br />
Tending to the flower beds across Wanstead.<br />
Visit wnstd.com/wcg<br />
WANSTEAD COMMUNITY HUB<br />
A Facebook group for all who live in Wanstead.<br />
Visit wnstd.com/wch<br />
WANSTEAD COMMUNITY FORUM<br />
A Facebook group discussing local issues.<br />
Visit wnstd.com/wcf<br />
WANSTEAD SOCIETY<br />
Making Wanstead a better place to live and<br />
work. Visit wansteadsociety.org.uk<br />
WILD WANSTEAD<br />
A project to create a multi-garden nature<br />
reserve across Wanstead. Visit wnstd.com/ww<br />
WOODFORD AND WANSTEAD<br />
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY<br />
Meeting virtually or at Wanstead House every<br />
Monday. Visit wnstd.com/wwps<br />
WREN WILDLIFE GROUP<br />
Promoting learning and conservation of local<br />
wildlife. Visit wrengroup.org.uk<br />
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Useful numbers in and around Wanstead<br />
ADVICE & SUPPORT<br />
Samaritans116 123<br />
Citizens Advice Redbridge 0300 330 9063<br />
Community Legal Advice 0845 345 4 345<br />
National Debtline 0808 808 4000<br />
HEALTH<br />
Whipps Cross Hospital 020 8539 5522<br />
Wanstead Pharmacy 020 8989 0597<br />
The Evergreen Surgery 020 8518 8746<br />
Wanstead Place Clinic 020 8926 1450<br />
Wanstead Place Surgery 020 8989 1968<br />
Wanstead Village<br />
Dental & Health Centre 020 8530 2126<br />
Out of hours GP 020 3770 1888<br />
LEISURE & LIBRARIES<br />
Wanstead Leisure Centre 020 8989 1172<br />
Sylvestrian Leisure Centre 020 8509 6526<br />
Wanstead Library 020 8708 7400<br />
Aldersbrook Library 020 8496 0006<br />
FULLY LICENSED WASTE CARRIER<br />
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Tel: 020 8529 7589<br />
Mobile: 07944 502992<br />
arbiswaste@googlemail.com<br />
LOCAL COUNCILLORS Wanstead Village ward<br />
Jo Blackman (Lab) 07435 258 060<br />
jo.blackman@redbridge.gov.uk<br />
Paul Donovan (Lab) 07741 197 406<br />
paul.donovan@redbridge.gov.uk<br />
Daniel Morgan-Thomas (Lab) 07741 194 993<br />
daniel.morgan-thomas@redbridge.gov.uk<br />
LOCAL COUNCILLORS Wanstead Park ward<br />
Sheila Bain (Lab) 07741 904 843<br />
sheila.bain@redbridge.gov.uk<br />
Bayo Alaba (Lab) 07918 273 096<br />
bayo.alaba@redbridge.gov.uk<br />
LOCAL MP Leyton and Wanstead<br />
John Cryer MP (Lab) 020 8989 5249<br />
johncryermp.co.uk<br />
LOCAL MP Chingford and Woodford Green<br />
Iain Duncan Smith MP (Con) 020 7219 3000<br />
iainduncansmith.org.uk<br />
POLICE & NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH<br />
Emergency 999<br />
Non-emergency 101<br />
Crimestoppers0800 555 111<br />
Anti-terrorist Hotline0800 789 321<br />
Neighbourhood Watch redbridgenhw.info<br />
Wanstead Village SNT 020 8345 3616<br />
Wanstead Park SNT 020 8345 3616<br />
REDBRIDGE COUNCIL<br />
Customer contact centre 020 8554 5000<br />
Council Tax enquiries 020 8708 5670<br />
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THP Chartered Accountants 41 & 60<br />
ACTING LESSONS<br />
Everywhere Theatre12<br />
AERIALS<br />
Aerials Direct 36<br />
BALLET<br />
Redbridge Classical Dance27<br />
BALLOONS<br />
OBalloons 70<br />
BATHROOMS<br />
Bathworks 59<br />
BEAUTY<br />
Dr Sabba51<br />
The Beauty Spot 87<br />
BUILDERS<br />
Finch Contracts50<br />
Glenward33<br />
North London Loft Rooms57<br />
Trim Loft Conversions72<br />
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CARPENTRY & JOINERY<br />
K&D Joinery 39<br />
CHARITIES<br />
Barnardo’s61<br />
British Heart Foundation60<br />
Guide Dogs 76<br />
Oxfam61<br />
Saint Francis Hospice60<br />
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Everywhere Theatre12<br />
Redbridge Classical Dance27<br />
Robin Hood 11<br />
Rumble Wrestling 32<br />
Tumble Tots42<br />
CHRISTMAS TREES<br />
The Duke 46–47<br />
COMMUNITY & GROUPS<br />
Grief Cafe73<br />
Parish of Wanstead 53<br />
The Leytonstone Menorah 83<br />
Wanstead House61<br />
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE<br />
Computer Solutions 16 & 86<br />
DANCE LESSONS<br />
Redbridge Classical Dance27<br />
DECORATORS<br />
Jason’s Decorating 8<br />
MG Décor62<br />
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Woodford House31<br />
DOORS<br />
K&D Joinery 39<br />
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Chestnut Manor Care Home 67<br />
Home Instead29<br />
Homesdale17 & 60<br />
ELECTRICIAN<br />
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ESTATE AGENTS<br />
Churchill Estates22–23<br />
Martin & Co49<br />
Petty Son & Prestwich 63<br />
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES<br />
Laugh-Able Comedy Night 4<br />
Nightingale on the Green5<br />
Parish of Wanstead 53<br />
Robin Hood 11<br />
Rumble Wrestling 32<br />
Stratford Music Festival13<br />
The Duke46–47 & 78<br />
The Leytonstone Menorah 83<br />
FISHMONGER<br />
Wanstead Fish60<br />
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Foster For Redbridge 70<br />
Ryancare Fostering61<br />
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GARAGE SERVICES<br />
Belgrave Motor Services28<br />
DC Dodd Motor Repairs 36<br />
GARDENS & LANDSCAPING<br />
Growing Gardens 38<br />
Weald Hall Landscapes42<br />
GIFTS<br />
Creative Giftware54<br />
Grace Cuddle Art44<br />
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Stuart Green Property Solutions28<br />
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Meducate66<br />
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KITCHENS<br />
London Kitchen Designer77<br />
LOCKSMITH<br />
Barry & Sons16<br />
LOFT CONVERSIONS<br />
North London Loft Rooms57<br />
Trim Loft Conversions72<br />
OSTEOPATH<br />
Wanstead Osteopaths61 & 71<br />
PHARMACY<br />
Wanstead Pharmacy60<br />
PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
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PILATES<br />
The Reformery 9<br />
PLASTERING<br />
Heritage Plaster Services 65<br />
PLUMBING & HEATING<br />
Heating Plus 58<br />
Rightio Plumbing & Heating 38<br />
Wanstead Group50<br />
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Nightingale on the Green5<br />
The Duke46–47 & 78<br />
RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS<br />
Nightingale on the Green5<br />
The Bungalow Café61<br />
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SCHOOLS & NURSERIES<br />
Avon House Prep School37<br />
Loyola Preparatory School18<br />
Our Lady of Lourdes School15<br />
St Aubyn’s School 55<br />
Woodford Green Prep School 43<br />
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SOLICITORS<br />
Barretts Law 25<br />
Edwards Duthie Shamash69<br />
Paul John & Co Solicitors66<br />
SPORT & LEISURE<br />
Sylvestrian Leisure Centre89<br />
STYLIST<br />
What I Am Wearing91<br />
TREE SERVICES<br />
Scott Whitehead Trees 32<br />
TUITION & COURSES<br />
Wanstead House61<br />
VOUCHERS<br />
Village Vouchers2 & 7<br />
WASTE DISPOSAL<br />
Arbis Waste Disposal88<br />
WEDDING VENUE<br />
Valentines Mansion 85<br />
WINDOW RESTORATION<br />
McCarty & Smith19<br />
WINDOW SHUTTERS<br />
Woodthorpe Joinery92<br />
WRESTLING<br />
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