January 2024

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Wanstead Village Directory
The Wanstead Charity appeals for
coats and warm winter clothing
Council calls on government to help
fund repair of Broadmead Road
The Wanstead Charity – an initiative which
supports the homeless – is appealing for more
clothing donations. “As winter approached,
we realised the need for good-quality used
coats for those we serve at outreach. Local
people were so very kind supplying some, but
the supply quickly reduced, and we now need
more. Can you help with coats, sweatshirts,
hats, gloves, trainers or new socks? The people
we help are in such need and are so grateful
for anything, it’s humbling,” said Liz Calvert.
Email thewansteadcharity@gmail.com
Redbridge Council is petitioning the
government for financial support to repair
Broadmead Road bridge in Woodford, which
has been closed to traffic since July. Essential
structural repairs are expected to cost at least
£25m. “The Prime Minister’s decision to cancel
the northern leg of HS2 means billions are
available to help fund transport projects…
We are calling on the Transport Secretary to
allocate urgent funding to help cover the
enormous cost of this unforeseen project,” said
Councillor Kam Rai. Visit wnstd.com/brr
A guide dog in
training needs you
We need volunteers who can care
for our dogs in training during
the evening and at weekends, and
drop them off at training school
during the day.
Start your journey at
guidedogs.org.uk/fosterers
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity
in England and Wales (209617), Scotland (SC038979) and Isle of Man (1334). B720 09/23
To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wnstd.com