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Contents 

Features 

Restoring the Roding .......................18–19 

Cast off the island ......................................22 

Making ill will............................................... 26 

The high life ................................................. 30 

Art, art, art ...............................................34–35 

Well preserved ............................................ 44 

Reverend reflections ...............................48 

Park life .....................................................52–53 

Listen and learn ......................................... 56 

Checking in .................................................. 62 

On the case ..................................................66 

Puzzles & competitions 

Sudoku .............................................................24 

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

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

Every month 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Welcome... 

In a world often fraught with division, 

art serves as a unifying force, bridging 

differences and fostering empathy and 

understanding. It invites us to see the 

world through the eyes of others, to empathise 

with their struggles and celebrate their triumphs. 

Whether through painting, sculpture, music 

or literature, art has the ability to transcend 

boundaries and connect us in profound ways. 

You’ll see these very same words opening the latest issue of 

the South Woodford Village Gazette. The people of Wanstead 

and South Woodford reading the same lines… and all 

wondering where those lines are leading. Like a motorist 

speeding from one end of Hermon Hill to the other, the E11-E18 

boundary is blurred. Like a (delayed) Tube from Snaresbrook 

heading east, two locations are unified. And it is indeed art 

which is that unifying force with an exhibition bringing together 

artists from both Wanstead and Woodford (see pages 34–35); 

bridging multiple groups that each proudly include their 

location in their name; collaborating to bring more art to more 

people; collectively offering a stimulating celebration of the 

visual arts… and making my job easier by duplicating content 

across two publications. 

Making my job easier, however, is nothing new for this 

community. Whether it be artists sharing their inspirations, 

community groups sharing their initiatives, new residents 

sharing their experiences or older residents sharing their 

memories, I’m never at a loss for content, duplicated 

or not. And any duplication is only a testament 

to the strong – and historic – Wanstead 

and Woodford connections. Long may 

that continue. And, yes, you can 

say that again. 

Lee Marquis, Editor 

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message across to our readers. The deadline for inclusion in 

the April 2024 edition is 15 March 2024. 

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Wanstead Park survey results to be 

presented to City of London Corporation 

Hundreds of local 

people have expressed 

their concerns 

and priorities for 

Wanstead Park in 

a public survey 

conducted by 

the Friends of 

Wanstead Parklands. 

Respondents listed 

preserving the lakes, 

improving the natural 

environment and 

improving public 

access as the three 

most pressing issues, with litter and dog 

behaviour also highlighted as problem areas. 

Peacefulness, being close to nature and walks 

around the lakes were among the reasons 

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members and the public love the park and 

value the benefits it brings. On their behalf, 

our committee will now present these findings 

to the City of London Corporation and other 

stakeholders to encourage action to address 

their priorities,” said a spokesperson. 

Council chief 

executive 

The chief executive 

of Redbridge Council 

stepped down 

last month. Claire 

Symonds, who first 

joined the council 

in May 2022, cited a 

bereavement as the 

reason behind her 

decision. Following 

Claire’s departure, the 

council’s corporate 

director of people, 

Adrian Loades, 

who will continue 

as interim chief 

executive, said: “I 

would like to express 

my gratitude and 

appreciation for the 

leadership and vision 

that Claire has shown 

during her time here.” 

Bigger fines for 

grime crimes 

Redbridge Council 

has introduced 

tougher sanctions 

for those who 

make a mess in the 

borough. “Anyone 

caught dumping 

their rubbish now 

faces a £1,000 onthe-spot 

fine for 

fly-tipping,” said a 

spokesperson. There 

will also be £200 

fines for littering 

and £500 fines for 

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Wanstead Park’s cows move 

on to pastures new 

Community project to make new 

kneelers for Christ Church 

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The three cows that had been grazing in 

Wanstead Park since October were removed 

last month. “Our wonderful Longhorns have 

now moved on to pastures new, rejoining the 

rest of our 180-strong herd in Epping Forest. I 

know how much joy they brought to visitors 

whilst also supporting important conservation 

efforts. They will be back later in the year,” said 

Benjamin Murphy, Chairman of the Epping 

Forest and Commons Committee. Grazing 

improves biodiversity by removing course 

vegetation from the acid grassland. 

Runner completes 410 marathons 

around Wanstead Park in 410 days 

Aaron’s dogs Inca 

and River joined 

him on every run 

A local runner has set an unofficial British 

record by completing 410 marathons in 410 

days, running in Wanstead Park. “The hardest 

part was getting up at 3am and fitting a 

marathon in each day before work! I ran to 

raise awareness of human trafficking and 

modern slavery for the charity Hope for 

Justice. I chose to stop running, but those 

exploited can’t run away. I will continue raising 

awareness, but I won’t run another marathon 

for a while,” said Aaron, who has raised over 

£26,000 so far. Visit wnstd.com/410 

A project which hopes to make up to 50 new 

kneeling cushions (hassocks) for Christ Church 

is inviting the community to take part. “In 

addition to sewers, we are looking for funders, 

designers and archivists to get involved. The 

kneelers can be made from a pre-designed 

kit or be a personal design. A record of each 

kneeler and the story behind them will be 

assembled to form part of our local heritage,” 

said Susan Allison. An introductory meeting 

will be held at the church on 17 April at 1.45pm 

(repeated at 7pm). Visit wnstd.com/kneelers 

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Join the Fabulous Litter Pickers: more 

help needed to keep Eagle Pond tidy 

Pay and display parking machines to 

be removed across Redbridge 

Members of the 

Fabulous Litter Pickers 

A former Wanstead resident is seeking help to 

organise more litter-picking sessions at Eagle 

Pond in Snaresbrook. “Myself and the other 

Fabulous Litter Pickers group leader no longer 

live here, so we can only organise monthly 

events. More locals would be great. When I 

lived in Wanstead, I litter picked every Sunday 

and got the litter down to a good level so we 

didn’t have to spend so long,” said Shelley 

Holmes. In February, 10 bags of rubbish were 

collected, including a knife, which was handed 

over to the police. Visit wnstd.com/fabpick 

Pay and display parking machines across 

Redbridge are no longer operational, with 

plans for a new PayPoint service to be 

introduced. “PayPoint is a widely recognised 

scheme offering the opportunity to pay for a 

range of goods and services at local retailers… 

Later this year, the machines will be physically 

removed and replaced by PayPoint, enabling 

people to pay for parking in cash,” said a 

council spokesperson. RingGo will continue to 

be the main method of payment for parking, 

via the app or by calling 020 3046 0010 

TfL warns Central Line delays will 

continue for ‘some months’ 

TfL has responded to Redbridge Council’s 

request for urgent action over disruption 

to the Central Line. “Motor failures are still 

occurring at a higher rate than we have 

experienced before, which unfortunately 

will continue to disrupt services for some 

months… I apologise again,” said Glynn 

Barton, Chief Operating Officer for TfL. With 

10 Central Line stations across the borough, 

the impact is widespread. “We need to see 

immediate action to improve the service, not 

just apologies,” said Councillor Jo Blackman. 



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New booking system for DIY waste 

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Any vehicle bringing waste from a DIY project 

to the Chigwell Road Reuse and Recycling 

Centre now requires an appointment. “This 

will make it easy for residents to use a new 

increased allowance of DIY waste while 

helping to protect the centre from misuse by 

those who are required to pay to dispose of 

waste,” said an East London Waste Authority 

statement. DIY waste includes rubble, kitchen 

units, structural wood and metal and soil. 

Bookings can be made between 24 hours and 

three months in advance. Visit wnstd.com/diy 

Residents are invited to a night of country 

dancing at St Gabriel’s Church to celebrate 

St Patrick’s Day this month. “Join us for a 

fun-filled night of country dancing to a live 

band. No experience is necessary as all the 

steps will be explained,” said a spokesperson 

for the Friends of St Gabriel’s. The event will 

take place on 16 March, with a family-friendly 

session from 6pm to 7pm; celebrations will 

then continue until 10.30pm (tickets: £15). 

All profits will support the church hall 

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Butterfly identification workshop 

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Broadmead Road bridge update: 

work is ongoing 

A butterfly identification and recording 

workshop will take place in Wanstead Park 

next month. “London is home to a surprising 

diversity of butterflies and moths. Over 25 of 

the UK’s 59 butterfly species can be spotted 

in the capital,” said a spokesperson for Big 

City Butterflies, which is organising the event 

in partnership with the Friends of Wanstead 

Parklands. The free workshop – which will take 

place on 27 April from 1pm – will consist of a 

one-hour presentation at the Temple followed 

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Redbridge Council has issued an update on 

Broadmead Road bridge, which has been 

closed to traffic since July. “While we appeal 

for government support, work is ongoing. 

Engineers are completing hammer-tapping 

surveys to the spans and legs of the structure. 

The bridge remains open for pedestrians, and 

opening up the traffic management to cyclists 

and motorbikes is under consideration.” With 

surveys taking place adjacent to the Central 

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RESTORING 

Environmental charity Thames21 is making improvements to the 

River Roding adjacent to Wanstead Park. River Restoration Support 

Officer Tyler Randall invites you to get your hands dirty (and wet) 



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settings: fallen trees are removed to prevent 

flooding and rivers are straightened in areas 

to simplify the landscape. Rivers have been 

dredged and banks raised, separating rivers 

from their floodplain. All of these actions 

ultimately remove habitats and make rivers 

less diverse and more ecologically simple. 

But nature is inherently messy and thrives on 

complexity. So, in this section of the Roding, 

Thames21 is installing large wood debris into 

the river, otherwise known as deflectors. 

This intervention aims to mimic the natural 

process of trees falling into the river. Ash 

trees that were suppressed or dying from 

‘Ash dieback’ (a fungal disease afflicting many 

Ash trees across Europe) were felled and cut 

to the correct size. We then positioned these 

deflectors in the river and pinned the trees to 

the bank and riverbed with stakes and wire to 

stop them from moving. 

Throughout history, rivers have 

undergone extensive modifications 

to align with human needs. The River 

Roding, the third-largest river to traverse 

London, flowing through Wanstead Park, 

presents a rewarding area of intervention 

for Thames21. In this wide and deep stretch, 

where banks rise to heights exceeding 2m, 

the river has carved a profound trench in 

the landscape due to its rapid flow. 

Prior to human intervention, the Roding’s 

shape and the landscape were in constant 

flux, the lines between river and land far less 

defined than now. However, to build cities 

and civilisations, controls were implemented, 

and certain banks in this Wanstead stretch are 

concreted, particularly where houses border 

the river or where erosion tends to occur. 

These types of interventions have led to many 

rivers lacking character, particularly in urban 

Deflectors influence the river in many 

ways: slowing water around the banks and 

accelerating water in the centre, creating 

turbulence and complex flow patterns which 

oxygenate the water, providing food and 

habitat for invertebrates, fish and bird species, 

creating varied sediment types which, in turn, 

promote plant growth and cleaning gravels 

for fish spawning. It also acts as a place for 

biofilms and algae to grow, which purify 

water and reduce the impact of pollution. 

Prior to our interventions, this complexity was 

notably absent in this stretch of the Roding. 

This is a fairly simple intervention, but it can 

have a profound effect on the biodiversity 

within a section of the river. Imagine a whole 

catchment, a whole city. 

Volunteers have been playing a crucial role 

in completing this work. If you are available 

and eager to contribute to the work Thames21 

does, improving the health of London’s rivers 

with community support, please get in touch. 

Volunteer sessions will take place on 4, 7, 

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Cast off the island 

The current operator of Aldersbrook Medical Centre handed in their 

notice last month. Paul Wildish from the patient participation group 

explains the troubles at the ‘island’ GP practice 

Bounded by Bushwood, Wanstead Park, 

the City of London Cemetery and 

Wanstead Flats, the Aldersbrook and 

Lakehouse estates and close neighbours 

can seem like an urban island in the midst 

of green countryside. However, ‘islands’ 

have their problems and because of its 

setting, Aldersbrook Medical Centre has 

its fair share of issues. The demographic is 

changing, with an above-average ageing 

patient list, with complex medical needs, 

coupled with incoming younger families 

needing GP attention. 

In the past, patients at Aldersbrook Medical 

Centre have seen a succession of providers, 

trying, but always failing, to deliver clinical 

service that met patient expectations. The 

money just wasn’t there; one, or even oneand-a-half 

doctors gave a barely adequate 

service and never matched the need, forcing 

providers into penny-pinching or taking out 

less profit. Naturally, they didn’t stay long. 

This was the Aldersbrook Medical Centre norm 

that the patient participation group came to 

expect as we brought concerns to practice 

managers, who promised much but offered 

little to meet patient expectations. That was 

until five years ago when the Richmond 

Road Practice from Hackney took on the 

Aldersbrook Medical Centre GP contract on 

a five- plus five-year basis. Their coming was 

transformative, providing holistic clinical 

practice and innovative outreach to the 

community. The patient participation group 

and the patient community were delighted 

with the professional quality of the doctors 

working at Aldersbrook Medical Centre. 

Nothing lasts forever, for then the bombshell 

dropped. The first five years should have 

been followed by another five, as Aldersbrook 

Last month’s public meeting was 

attended by over 150 patients 

Medical Centre had met all its targets and 

grown the patients list by 1,700-plus. However, 

it seems that clinical success doesn’t cut much 

ice with NHS managers. After demanding 

and protracted negotiations the Richmond 

Road team was offered continuation of the 

Aldersbrook Medical Centre contract only on 

the basis of a 10% cut to their budget! 

Richmond Road felt forced to hand in their 

notice. The budget wouldn’t allow them to 

break even. Couple this with NHS managers 

reneging on promises that they would be 

offered continuation without competitive 

retendering, they felt misled and let down. 

Well, having experienced best practice, the 

patients of Aldersbrook Medical Centre are 

in no mood to let NHS managers force a 

cheaper GP service upon us without a fight. 

We called the patients to a public meeting, 

we’re leafletting the estates and lobbying 

NHS managers and local politicians to get 

negotiations reopened. We want to keep our 

doctors. But if we can’t, we want ‘like for like’ 

cover and we aren’t going to settle for less. 

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MAKING ILL WILL 

Disputes concerning wills and inheritance can be tricky and sensitive, 

and the courts have jurisdiction to make changes, says Kavita Rana from 

local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash 

When a person dies, their estate 

is administered in accordance 

with their wishes in the will. If the 

deceased does not have a will and dies 

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distribution of the estate. 

There are a number of grounds to contest a 

will. One ground considered by the courts 

is whether the deceased had the relevant 

mental capacity to understand their decisions 

at the time the will was signed. A person 

making the will must be of ‘sound mind, 

memory and understanding’. Dementia and 

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it understands the consequences of their 

actions and is of sound mind. If this did not 

happen, you may have a claim in negligence 

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A will can also be overturned for undue 

influence. If you feel the deceased was 

pressured, forced or coerced into making the 

will or the content of it, this may give rise to an 

action to declare the will invalid. 

If an individual feels they have been 

inadequately provided for in a will, this 

might result in a claim under the Inheritance 

(Provision for Family and Dependants) 

Act 1975. The law allows close family members 

and dependents to apply to the courts for 

reasonable financial provision from the estate, 

where there is inadequate provision in the 

will. Here, the will remains in place but the law 

protects individuals in certain circumstances. 

The court’s award will depend very much on 

the individual circumstances. 

If an individual relied on the deceased’s 

assurance of property and acted to his 

detriment as a result, the courts have 

jurisdiction to enforce the promise and order 

that the property is transferred from the estate 

to the individual, even if the will does not 

provide for this. 

In the recent case of Gee vs Gee, the court 

found in favour of a son, John, who was cut 

out of a promised inheritance of farmland 

worth in the region of £8m. John worked on 

his father’s farm since the 1970s for low pay 

and gave up his own career in reliance on 

his father’s promise that he would receive 

“the lion’s share” of the farm. Before he died, 

the father transferred the asset to his other 

son, Robert, in 2014. Despite this, the court 

awarded John a 52% controlling interest in the 

farm and 48% interest in the land. 

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THE HIGH LIFE 

In the fifth of a series of articles to mark Wanstead High School’s 100th 

anniversary, former student Baroness Gillian Merron (class of 1977) reflects 

on her memories and a pathway that led to a role in the Coronation 

Born in 1959, I grew up on a council 

estate in Dagenham and travelled 

many miles on the 148 bus to get to 

Wanstead High School. It was on those 

long journeys I bonded with friends and 

homework was done. And on the way 

home, much time was spent hanging 

around Ilford, and conversations about 

every subject under the sun were had and 

then continued on the phone once we’d 

reached our homes. Everything seemed so 

important then. 

My memories of Wanstead High School 

include going from one school site to another 

before Wanstead and Aldersbrook joined 

together to become a comprehensive. The hot 

summer of 1976 also stands out in my mind, 

along with the thrill of having lessons in the 

quadrangle. Then there was an exchange trip 

with a school in Denmark, which all seemed 

so exotic, and a geography field trip to North 

Yorkshire, where I didn’t make it to the top of 

Roseberry Topping. I also recall modelling the 

proposed new uniform for girls with my late 

friend Joanne Wallen so the school governing 

body could decide (which they did) to let girls 

wear trousers, which were previously banned. 

And on top of all that, there were many happy 

times in The George pub, where sixth formers 

and teachers would enjoy plenty of chat! 

Wanstead High School was my route to 

Lancaster University to study management 

sciences, where I got my first and exciting 

taste of politics as a student union activist. My 

first job took me to Derby, where I became 

very involved in both my union and the 

Labour Party, such that in 1995, after many 

defeats at the General Election, and having 

been a business advisor, welfare rights advisor 

and trade union official, I took the big step 

of putting myself forward as a candidate and 

Gillian Merron as a 

sixth form student 

was selected – then elected in 1997 – as the 

MP for Lincoln. Having served as a member 

of the last Labour government for 13 years 

as an MP, whip and government minister in 

five departments, I lost my seat in 2010. I then 

volunteered, studied and worked for myself 

for a few years, after which I was appointed 

chief executive of the Board of Deputies of 

British Jews, the representative body of the 

Jewish community. 

Fast forward seven years and I was deeply 

honoured to be ennobled by Sir Keir Starmer, 

Leader of His Majesty’s Opposition, and now 

serve as Baroness Merron of Lincoln and 

Shadow Minister for Health and Social Care. 

Last year, I played a historic role in the King’s 

Coronation by presenting the Robe Royal 

to His Majesty as the Peer representing the 

Jewish faith. 

And, of course, in all of this, I couldn’t have 

known that Wanstead High School would 

play a part in my life that would lead me to 

the House of Lords – something I could never 

have dreamt of. 

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The Woodford Arts Group are delighted 

to present an inclusive celebration 

of local artists to be held at the 

Sir James Hawkey Hall this March. Joining 

us are Art Group Wanstead and Essex Art 

Club, collectively offering a stimulating 

celebration of the visual arts. 

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Irrepressibly creative, painters, printmakers, 

sculptors and artists working in a variety 

of media reflect the thoughts, ideas and 

talents in Woodford and Wanstead and the 

surrounding area. Recognising the importance 

of nurturing new voices in the art world, the 

work of sixth-form students from Woodford 

County High School will also be showcased. 

Opportunities to exhibit, view and purchase 

original art from local artists are rare in the 

local area. Recognising this, when the Hawkey 

Hall became available, the Woodford Arts 

Group decided its spring exhibition should be 

open to all local art groups to exhibit. When 

purchasing at this exhibition, buyers will not 

only gain enormous pleasure and brighten 

their homes, they will also support the local 

artistic community. 

In addition, Woodford County High School’s 

jazz orchestra will be performing on 12 March 

between 1.30pm to 2pm. And further 

embracing the joys of music, Redbridge Music 

Lounge will be performing over the weekend. 

Representing creativity in garden design and 

horticulture, the Woodford Greeners and the 

South Woodford Gardeners will be on hand to 

explain their activities and plans for the area. 

Sponsored generously by The Stow Brothers 

and enthusiastically supported by Vision RCL, 

even if you have no intention of picking up a 

pencil, paintbrush, welding torch or musical 

instrument, I recommend a visit to this fun, 

dynamic and inspirational exhibition. 

The exhibition will run from 9 to 12 March 

at the Sir James Hawkey Hall, Broomhill 

Road, Woodford, IG8 0BG, open from 11am 

to 6pm (free entry). For more information, 

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6. Explain (7) 

7. Assignment (4) 

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13. School group (3) 

14. Snake, for one (7) 

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19. Polite chap (4) 

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Rosemary Walker looks at the history of the Wanstead Grove 

Conservation Area and encourages residents to take part in Redbridge 

Council’s appraisal and management plan consultation 

Wanstead Grove Conservation Area 

provides a well-preserved area 

of late-Victorian and Edwardian 

suburban housing that represents an 

important stage in the development of 

Wanstead from a country village to a 

middle-class London suburb. 

The different periods of buildings allows 

one to understand the historic development 

of the area, while the largely unchanged 

forms and details of the houses result in 

an attractive and verdant suburban area. 

A number of architectural gems, including 

the large 18th-century house of Applegarth 

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Roding Cottages, Nutter Lane, further raise the 

standard of the area’s architectural interest. 

The well-maintained public open space of 

the Nutter Recreation Ground contributes 

to the rural feel of the winding path of 

Nutter Lane, and the historic Nightingale 

Green is a reminder of the area’s rural 

beginnings. 

During the mid-late 19th century, much of 

the land in Wanstead was sold for housing 

development. The residential dwellings 

constructed on the land were predominantly 

well-proportioned, detached and semidetached. 

The Grove Estate was sold at 

auction in 1889 and the large country house 

– which stood on the junction between Grove 

Park and The Avenue – was subsequently 

demolished. The Grove Estate was gradually 

developed after 1889, starting with houses 

in Grove Park and The Avenue. Two 18thcentury 

garden buildings, formerly part of the 

formal gardens, remain in the rear gardens of 

properties on The Avenue. A gazebo remains 

in the garden of 20 The Avenue, which is 

Grade II* listed, and a temple at number 

14 survives and is also Grade II* listed. 

Painting by Lady Anne Rushout 

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In 1921, Nutter Field was donated to the people 

of Wanstead by the Nutter sisters (daughters 

of a wealthy cheese merchant and who the 

lane is named after) for the purpose of leisure 

and recreational use. 

By the early 20th century, the Estate was well 

established and development was dense. As 

a result, there were land shortages for further 

homes. This stimulated the construction of 

flats. The Shubbery, located on Grosvenor 

Road, was constructed in 1935 by Cockett, 

Henderson & Gillow for the North-East London 

Property Company Ltd. The apartment blocks 

are constructed in an Art Deco style and are 

now Grade II listed. Grove Cottage – which 

formerly stood on the corner of Nutter Lane 

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one of Wanstead’s oldest buildings but was 

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Reverend Reflections 

In the sixth of a series of articles, Revd James Gilder of Wanstead Parish 

explores the pathway of Easter, reflects on the century so far and urges 

us not to give up hope 

Easter is almost as early as it can 

be this year, and it’s taken us all 

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Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent 

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snowdrops have been out for quite a while 

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grass and the never-ending stream of 

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Wanstead foxes. 

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– you may recall – turned out to be a storm 

in a teacup. (For those under the age of 25, 

the millennium bug referred to how many 

computer programs used to represent the 

year with only two digits, making the year 

2000 indistinguishable from 1900, and the 

inability of computers to distinguish dates 

correctly had the potential to bring down 

worldwide infrastructures, it was thought). 

Yet, not much more than a year later, with 

the attack on the Twin Towers, it felt rather as 

though the world had entered a grim new era. 

Throw in several wars in the Middle East; the 

2008 recession from which we never seemed 

to fully recover; the pandemic and goodness 

knows what else besides, and it’s clear that 

the 21st century has not got off to the most 

auspicious start. 

Perhaps it was ever thus; after all, history 

doesn’t seem to be a mark of linear progress, 

and whilst we improve at some things, in 

other areas, it feels like we go backwards. In 

the Christian calendar, Lent is purposefully 

a time of scarcity and solemnity. On Ash 

Wednesday, we say ‘remember thou art dust, 

and to dust thou shalt return’, whilst marking 

foreheads with ash. This practice may sound 

strange, but – whether we have faith or not 

– remembering that we humans sometimes 

need to take a rain check on our own species’ 

self-belief isn’t a bad thing. After all, it tends 

to be humanity’s hubris that leads us in 

destructive ways. 

By the time you read this, we will be well into 

Lent and on the path through the darkest 

hours of Good Friday to the joy of Easter. 

This is our annual reminder that, whilst dark 

days come for us all, and for the world, we 

can’t ever give up hope – not for ourselves 

or for others. Let’s not give in to cynicism 

and not put up with it in our local, national 

or international life either. The Christian faith 

believes in happy endings. 

To contact Reverend James Gilder, email 

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Park 

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of local photographers who document the wildlife of 

Wanstead Park and the surrounding area, Mark O’Dell 

presents his shot of a Mute Swan in flight 

I 

took this image of a Mute Swan flying 

towards me in Wanstead Park. I find 

photographing wildlife is a fantastic way 

to capture the beauty of the natural world, 

get out in the fresh air and exercise both 

body and mind. 

I’m a professional photographer and content 

creator based in Woodford Green. I’ve shot a 

diverse range of subjects for commercial and 

editorial clients and the occasional wedding, 

too. I enjoy photographing people, both 

professionally and those I meet in day-today 

life. I love telling stories through my 

images and my love of photography allows 

me to connect with awesome companies 

and individuals. I also provide one-to-one 

photography training sessions, covering 

aspects such as setting up your camera, 

learning about exposure, flash or anything 

connected to photography. I now also provide 

advice and tuition on getting to grips with 

wildlife photography. When I’m not working, 

you’ll find me out and about photographing 

the wonderful wildlife we have locally. 

We are so lucky in Redbridge, having access 

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are numerous ways we can engage with and 

support wildlife conservation efforts. I support 

the RSPB and regularly visit their reserves 

throughout the country. I also photograph 

birds and insects that exist within the 

borough and share my images with the local 

community (some of which are housebound) 

through social media. Bringing the outside 

world to them through my images and words 

is particularly fulfilling. 

On my regular walks in the local parks, I’ve met 

and photographed some interesting people 

and made some long-lasting friendships, too. 

A lot of our parks, including Wanstead, rely 

heavily on volunteers to keep them looking 

shipshape by litter picking and other manual 

labour, so a big shout-out to those who give 

their time freely to maintain and improve 

these green spaces. 

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In the 37th of a series of articles, David Bird from the Redbridge Music 

Society introduces local flautist Daniel Swani, who will be performing 

at Wanstead Library this month 

Redbridge Music Society’s current 

programme of events aims to bring 

high-quality, live chamber recitals 

to the Redbridge public and to promote 

young, talented musicians by providing 

them with the opportunity to perform in 

front of an appreciative and supportive 

audience. On 12 March, outstanding young 

local flautist Daniel Swani will perform 

an exciting programme of works, ranging 

from the baroque to contemporary, 

including music by Bach, Fauré, Ian Clarke 

and others at the Churchill Room in 

Wanstead Library. 

Daniel started flute and recorder lessons at the 

age of 10, and whilst attending Woodbridge 

High School he also studied at Redbridge 

Music School. He has fond memories of his 

time there and also of when he was principal 

flute in the Redbridge Music School Orchestra. 

He also studied at the Purcell School and the 

Junior Royal Academy of Music, winning the 

senior woodwind prize at both institutions. He 

was a member of the National Youth Orchestra 

and was also principal flute with the London 

Schools’ Symphony Orchestra. 

Daniel studied flute, recorder and baroque 

flute at the Royal Academy of Music, 

graduating with first-class honours in 2021. 

Whilst a student, he won a number of prizes 

and awards, including the Nancy Nuttall Early 

Music Prize and the Jonathan Myall Piccolo 

Prize. He also gained a teaching diploma and 

currently teaches at the Royal Academy of 

Music (Junior Department), the City of London 

School for Girls and Wellington College in 

Berkshire. 

Daniel is a particularly versatile multi-flute 

player, and since graduating, has embarked 

on a varied musical career. He is active as an 

orchestral musician – having performed with 

leading orchestras such as the Royal Opera 

House, BBC Concert and London Chamber 

Orchestras – and also as a chamber player and 

has played at major venues such as London’s 

Wigmore Hall. He co-founded the awardwinning 

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Daniel is equally at home in musical theatre; 

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He has also recorded for BBC TV, Apple TV, 

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CHECKING IN 

The public inquiry into London City Airport’s expansion plans 

ended last month. As we await a government decision on the plans, 

Councillor Jo Blackman explains her contribution to the proceedings 

London City Airport was originally 

designed for business travel and 

smaller aircraft in the late 1980s. 

However, it has since seen a significant 

increase in jet engine flights, with leisure 

flights now making up 50% of trips. And 

the concentration of flight paths in 2016, 

including over Wanstead, exacerbated 

the impact of aircraft noise and pollution. 

So, the airport’s latest plans to increase 

passenger numbers from 6.5m to 9m a 

year, with more flights early in the morning 

and on Saturday afternoon, are a cause 

for concern. 

The current 24-hour respite period (from 

12.30pm on Saturday to 12.30pm on Sunday) 

was considered a crucial condition in the 

original agreement to allow residents a break 

from aircraft noise. Arguably, this is more 

needed than ever as flight numbers have 

increased and the population has grown 

around the airport. 

The government requested a public inquiry 

after City Airport’s expansion plans were 

rejected by Newham Council. 

I spoke at the inquiry in December and 

highlighted concerns raised by residents 

about the plans, as did John Cryer MP 

and Stephen Timms MP. I highlighted the 

current impact of City Airport on noise 

and air pollution in Redbridge for those 

living under the flight path, in particular in 

Wanstead. I shared concerns from residents 

who are woken by the morning flights 

and are unable to sit outside during flight 

times. I also highlighted concerns about the 

impact on Epping Forest as a Special Area of 

Conservation and Site of Special Scientific 

Interest, which is an internationally important 

site afforded the highest level of protection 

due to its habitats and species that are 

vulnerable or rare and under threat. 

Councillor Blackman 

at the inquiry at 

Stratford Town Hall 

The additional emissions generated by the 

increased passenger numbers would also 

contribute to climate change. Our borough is 

already suffering from more extreme weather 

events – droughts and flooding – and an 

increase in emissions has both global and 

local impacts through changes in the climate. 

The public inquiry ended on 2 February and 

the inspector now has three months to write 

the report and recommendation, which will 

go to the Secretaries of State (for levelling 

up and transport) who will make the final 

decision on whether the expansion plans can 

proceed. 

London is well-served by many airports which 

are accessible and aren’t in such built-up 

areas. Let’s hope the Secretaries of State 

recognise the adverse impacts on residents 

and the climate when considering the 

inspector’s report later this year. 

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ON THE CASE 

Inspector Chris Russell, who oversees neighbourhood policing for 

Wanstead Village, Wanstead Park and surrounding wards, explains how 

the Baroness Casey Review is improving local policing 

A 

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for north Redbridge. I recently joined 

the team in January and am based at 

Barkingside police station, where I oversee 

neighbourhood policing for Wanstead 

Village, Wanstead Park and 10 other 

surrounding wards. 

I joined the Met in 2014 after a period of 

neighbourhood policing in South Wales, 

where I am originally from. I then took a leap 

of faith and moved to the bright lights of 

London. I initially worked in Barnet for six 

years on both neighbourhood and response 

policing. I then joined the Met’s counterterrorism 

command, working at Heathrow and 

London City Airport before gaining promotion 

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sergeant, later returning to response policing 

in Hammersmith and Fulham. Most recently, 

I’ve been working with police forces nationally 

on how we can improve the vetting of new 

officers and enhance the checks we do on 

serving officers to ensure our officers and staff 

are fit for purpose. 

This takes me on to the Baroness Casey Review, 

which I’m sure most of you have heard of 

and has probably affected your opinion of us 

here within the Met. We invited the Baroness 

into our organisation and asked for a candid 

review of our culture and standards to identify 

how we can improve. The Commissioner 

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trust, less crime and high standards. The full 

report and a summarised version are available 

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impact on the people of Wanstead is the plan 

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policing ever. Work has already begun on 

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Redbridge borough alone (compared to one 

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Community events 

WANSTEAD 

COMMUNITY MARKET 

Date: Sunday 3 March Time: 10am–4pm 

Venue: Wanstead High Street 

Enquiries: aceeventsltd.co.uk 

MAR 

3 

RIVER RODING RESTORATION 

AT WANSTEAD PARK 

A day of action along the River Roding. 

Repeated on 7, 12 and 18 March. 

Date: Monday 4 March Time: 10am–2.30pm 

Venue: Wanstead Park, E11 2LS 

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/restoreroding 

MAR 

4 

WANSTEAD & WOODFORD 

WEA FILM CLUB 

A screening of Tár (2022). Non-members may 

join the club at any film screening. 

Date: Monday 4 March Time: 12.30pm 

Venue: Odeon, South Woodford, E18 2QL 

Cost: 20p plus the cinema’s usual charges 

Enquiries: weafilmclub18@gmail.com 

MAR 

4 

What’s happening, 

what’s on and where... 

Are you organising an event? 

Let us know... events@wnstd.com 

Please note: all events are 

subject to change. Please 

check with the relevant 

organisers to confirm details. 

Booking may be required. 

WHITECHAPEL’S 

CHILDREN’S WORKHOUSE 

A presentation by John Walker for the 

Wanstead Historical Society. 

Date: Monday 4 March Time: 8pm 

Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road 

Cost: £3 Enquiries: 07949 026 212 

MAR 

4 

BEREAVEMENT CAFÉ 

AFTERNOON SESSION 

Date: Tuesday 5 March Time: 2–3pm 

Venue: St Mary’s Church, South Woodford 

Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8505 3000 

MAR 

5 

LAUGH-ABLE COMEDY 

NIGHT IN WANSTEAD 

Celebrating Women’s History Month with 

Alexis Coward headlining. 

Date: Wednesday 6 March Time: 7.30–9.30pm 


Cost: £7 Enquiries: wnstd.com/laugh6march 

MAR 

6 

COMEDY AT 

THE BULL 

Featuring comedian Eshaan Akbar. 

Date: Wednesday 6 March Time: 8–10.30pm 

Venue: The Bull, 129 High Street, E11 2RL 

Cost: £12 Enquiries: wnstd.com/bull6mar 

MAR 

6 

WALKING FOR HEALTH: 

WANSTEAD PARK 

Date: Thursday 7 March Time: 11am–12pm 

Venue: Wanstead Park, Warren Road entrance 

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/walking 

MAR 

7 

NHS RETIREMENT 

FELLOWSHIP 

For retired NHS and social care staff. 

Date: Monday 4 March Time: 2pm 

Venue: Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR 


MAR 

4 

ILFORD HOSPITAL 

CHAPEL OPEN DAY 

Memorabilia, refreshments and guided tours. 

Date: Saturday 9 March Time: 10am–2pm 

Venue: Hospital Chapel, Ilford Hill, IG1 2AT 

Cost: free entry Enquiries: 020 8514 8286 

MAR 

9 


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WANSTEAD VILLAGE WARD 

COUNCILLOR SURGERY 

Discuss local issues with ward councillors. 

Repeated on 23 March. 

Date: Saturday 9 March Time: 10.30–11.30am 

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

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/councillors 

MAR 

9 

FLAMINGO FAIR FOR 

MOTHER’S DAY & EASTER 

Inspiring gifts and cards for Mother’s Day and 

Easter, from freshly made to vintage. 



Cost: free entry Enquiries: 020 8989 9881 

MAR 

9 

LOCAL MAKERS 

MARKET 

Including screen prints, ceramics, jewellery, 

homewares and textiles. 

Date: Saturday 9 March Time: 11am–4.30pm 

Venue: Christ Church Hall, E11 2SW 

Cost: free entry Enquiries: wnstd.com/makers 

MAR 

9 

THE WOODFORD ARTS 

SPRING EXHIBITION 

Woodford Arts Group, Art Group Wanstead, 

Essex Art Club and Woodford County High 

School will be showcasing their work. 

Date: Saturday 9 to Tuesday 12 March 

Time: 11am–6pm 

Venue: Sir James Hawkey Hall, IG8 0BG 

Cost: free Enquiries: daj.varney@gmail.com 

MAR 

9 

WANSTEAD PARK 

LITTER PICK 

Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands. 

Date: Sunday 10 March Time: 11am 

Venue: the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT 

Cost: free Enquiries: wansteadpark.org.uk 

MAR 

10 

OPEN DAY AT THE TEMPLE 

IN WANSTEAD PARK 

Wanstead Park’s visitor centre will be open. 

Date: Sunday 10 March Time: 12–4pm 

Venue: the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT 

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/temple 

MAR 

10 

FOREST PHILHARMONIC 

ORCHESTRA CONCERT 

With conductor Mark Shanahan and soprano 

soloist Angharad Shanahan. 

Date: Sunday 10 March Time: 6.30pm 

Venue: St Gabriel’s Church, Aldersbrook, E12 5HH 

Cost: £18 Enquiries: wnstd.com/fp10mar 

MAR 

10 

WOODFORD AND WANSTEAD 

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY 

A talk by Steve Durr about photomicroscopy. 


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

Cost: first visit free Enquiries: wnstd.com/wwps 

MAR 

11 

WEST ESSEX 

ARCHAEOLOGICAL GROUP 

AGM followed by a talk by the group’s 

president, Harvey Sheldon. Also on Zoom. 

Visitors welcome. 


Venue: Woodford County High School, IG8 9LA 

Cost: £2 Enquiries: weag.org.uk 

MAR 

11 


EVENING SESSION 

For people struggling with feelings of loss. 

Date: Tuesday 12 March Time: 7–8pm 

Venue: Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW 


MAR 

12 

A YEAR ON 

THE PLOT 

A talk by Celia Parker for the Aldersbrook 

Horticultural Society. Visitors welcome. 

Date: Tuesday 12 March Time: 7.30pm 

Venue: Aldersbrook Bowls Club, E12 5DY 

Cost: £5 Enquiries: wnstd.com/ahs 

MAR 

12 

THE LIFE AND WORKS OF 

GIACOMO PUCCINI 

A talk by Roger Askew for The Arts Society, 

Woodford Green. The lecture will be preceded 

by a short musical presentation. 

Date: Tuesday 12 March Time: 7.30pm 

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

Cost: donation Enquiries: wnstd.com/artssociety 

MAR 

12 



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WETLAND RESTORATION 

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A talk for the North East London Local Group 

of the RSPB by Dr Iain Boulton. 

Date: Tuesday 12 March Time: 8pm 


Cost: £4.50 Enquiries: wnstd.com/rspb 

MAR 

12 

REDBRIDGE MUSIC 

SOCIETY RECITAL 

Featuring local flautist Daniel Swani. 

Date: Tuesday 12 March Time: 8pm 


Cost: £12; members: £8 Enquiries: 07380 606 767 

MAR 

12 

TREASURES OF THE 

NATIONAL TRUST 

A talk by David Simmonds for the Woodford 

and District Centre of the National Trust. 

Date: Wednesday 13 March Time: 2.30pm 

Venue: All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green 


MAR 

13 

ELECTRONIC 

KEYBOARD CONCERT 

An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard 

Club event featuring Chris Jones. 

Date: Wednesday 13 March Time: 7–10pm 


Cost: £12; under-16s: £2 Enquiries: 020 8530 3717 

MAR 

13 

WANSTEAD 

WORDSMITHS 

Date: Thursday 14 March Time: 6.30–7.45pm 



MAR 

14 

WANSTEAD PARK WARD 

COUNCILLOR SURGERY 

Date: Saturday 16 March Time: 10–11am 


Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/councillors 

MAR 

16 

WANSTEAD COMMUNITY 

LITTER PICK 

Date: Saturday 16 March Time: 10am 

Venue: meet at the Woodbine Place bus stop 

MAR 

16 

ST PATRICK’S DAY CEILIDH 

IN ALDERSBROOK 

Live music and ceilidh calling by Pastiche 

Band. No experience necessary. 

Date: Saturday 16 March Time: 6–10.30pm 

Venue: St Gabriel’s Church, Aldersbrook, E12 5HH 

Cost: £15 Enquiries: wnstd.com/stpat 

MAR 

16 

FELICITAS CHAMBER CHOIR: 

DARKNESS TO LIGHT 

Music from the 16th century to the present. 

Date: Saturday 16 March Time: 7.30pm 


Cost: £12.50 Enquiries: wnstd.com/darkness 

MAR 

16 

SOUTH WOODFORD 

COMMUNITY MARKET 

Date: Sunday 17 March Time: 11am–4pm 

Venue: George Lane, South Woodford 

Enquiries: aceeventsltd.co.uk 

MAR 

17 

THE EDGE 

OF THE UNIVERSE 

A talk by Chris Crowe for the North East 

London Astronomical Society. Free entry for 

new visitors. 

Date: Sunday 17 March Time: 1.30pm 


Cost: £3 Enquiries: stevek1951@hotmail.com 

MAR 

17 

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE 

HUMAN IN AN AGE OF AI? 

Talk and Q&A with Rev Dr Simon Cross, senior 

subject matter expert and AI policy lead for 

the Church of England. 

Date: Sunday 17 March Time: 3.30–5pm 


Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/ai17mar 

MAR 

17 

FLOWER ARRANGING 

DEMONSTRATION 

Angela Woodley presents to the Woodford 

and District Floral Arrangement Group. Visitors 

welcome. 

Date: Monday 18 March Time: 7.30–9.45pm 



MAR 

18 


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John Parnham’s 

SCHOOL 

HOLIDAY 

Easter Bunny 

Good Friday 29th March 

2.00-5.00pm 

Come and 

Celebrate EID 

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HOTLINE 07956 245531 

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12-6pm 

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MORNING SESSION 

For people struggling with feelings of loss. 

Date: Tuesday 19 March Time: 10.30–11.30am 

Venue: Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW 


MAR 

19 

LADIES WHO 

LONDON LIVE 

Join the Ladies Who London for a live podcast. 

Date: Wednesday 20 March Time: 7.30–10pm 

Venue: Wanstead Tap, 352 Winchelsea Road 

Cost: £8 Enquiries: wnstd.com/lwl 

MAR 

20 

EAST LONDON ME/CFS 

SUPPORT GROUP 

Conversation, information and support. 

Date: Saturday 23 March Time: 2.30–5pm 


Cost: by donation Enquiries: 07957 152 566 

MAR 

23 

LEGALLY BLONDE JR 

THE MUSICAL 

Redbridge Creates Theatre Company 

presents an amateur production based on 

the iconic film. 

Date: Saturday 23 March Time: 5–6pm 

Venue: Kenneth More Theatre, Ilford, IG1 1BT 

Cost: £13.50 Enquiries: wnstd.com/blonde 

MAR 

23 

HISTORY OF WANSTEAD 

FLATS: GUIDED WALK 

Join local historians Mark Gorman and 

Georgina Green for a walk around Wanstead 

Flats, exploring the story of the role the Flats 

played in Epping Forest’s preservation. 

Date: Sunday 24 March Time: 10.30am–1pm 

Venue: meet at Ferndale Road, E11 3DN 

Cost: by donation Enquiries: wnstd.com/flats24mar 

MAR 

24 

ESSEX ART CLUB SUNDAY 

DEMONSTRATION 

Featuring artist Melanie Cambridge. 

Visitors welcome. 

Date: Sunday 24 March Time: 2.30–4.30pm 


Cost: £5 Enquiries: essexartclub.co.uk 

MAR 

24 

EASTER EVENT AT CHESTNUT 

MANOR CARE HOME 

Featuring an Easter Egg hunt, farmyard 

animals and colouring competition. 

Refreshments available. Booking required. 

Date: Monday 25 March Time: 2–5pm 

Venue: Chestnut Manor Care Home, Wanstead 

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/25mar 

MAR 

25 

REDBRIDGE RHYMESTERS 

POETRY WORKSHOP 

The over-55s poetry group welcomes visitors 

to this creative writing session with a theme 

of ‘hope’. Pupils from Snaresbrook Primary 

School will be taking part. 

Date: Tuesday 26 March Time: 10am 



MAR 

26 

OPEN TABLE AT HOLY 

TRINITY CHURCH 

Join a community meal open to all. 

Date: Wednesday 27 March Time: 5.30–7pm 

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

Cost: free Enquiries: htsw.org.uk 

MAR 

27 

GOOD FRIDAY 

WALK OF WITNESS 

Wanstead churches come together to make 

their Walk of Witness. 

Date: Friday 29 March Time: 10am 

Venue: from Wanstead United Reformed Church 


MAR 

29 

WATERBIRD WALK 

FOR FAMILIES 

Hosted by the Wren Wildlife Group. 

Date: Saturday 30 March Time: 9am 

Venue: Wanstead Park Enquiries: wrengroup.org.uk 

MAR 

30 

WANSTEAD 

STAMP FAIR 

Including postcards, cigarette cards, phone 

cards and philatelic accessories. 


Venue: Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR 


MAR 

30 



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COME AND JOIN OUR FREE 

Easter event 

Monday 25th March | 2pm-5pm 

Join us for an eggciting Easter egg hunt, meet some cute farmyard 

animals, enjoy freshly cooked hot cross buns and join in with our 

Easter colouring competition 

63 Cambridge Park 

London 

E11 2PR 

For more information contact 

chestnut@westgatehc.co.uk 

0203 871 6070 


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Local community groups 

ALDERSBROOK LINE DANCING CLUB 

Thursday evenings (8pm to 10pm) at 

Aldersbrook Bowls Club (£4). Beginners 

welcome. Call 07983 618 856 

ALDERSBROOK BOWLS CLUB 

New members welcome. Located at 

34 Aldersbrook Road, Aldersbrook, E12 5DY. 

Call 020 8989 8282 

ALLAN BURGESS CENTRE 

Offering a wide range of activities for the 

over-55s. Freshly cooked two-course lunches 

available (£7; booking required). Located at 

2 Grove Park, Wanstead. Call 020 8989 6338 

EAST LONDON AND ESSEX ELECTRONIC 

KEYBOARD CLUB 

Concerts held every second Wednesday of 

the month from 7.30pm to 10pm at Wanstead 

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

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UNBEATABLE 

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EAST LONDON ME GROUP 

Support group for those with ME/CFS. 

Meetings held at Wanstead House at various 

dates throughout the year. Call 07957 152566 

or email ianpurser81@gmail.com 

NCT REDBRIDGE & DISTRICT 

Offering support and information to parents 

and parents-to-be. Call 0300 330 0700 

THE EAST OF LONDON 

FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY 

Fourth Wednesday of every month, 7.30pm 

at Wanstead Library. Free entry. Call 

020 8530 4514 or visit eolfhs.org.uk 

WANSTEAD AND WOODFORD BLIND CLUB 

Social club for people with sight problems 

meeting Thursday afternoons (2pm to 4pm) in 

South Woodford. Call 07840 850 838 

WANSTEAD AND WOODFORD 

CENTENARY FILM CLUB 

Meets on the first Monday of each month 

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

Woodford (the cinema’s usual charges apply). 

Email weafilmclub18@gmail.com 

WANSTEAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY 

Meeting on the first Monday of the month 

(September to May) from 8pm at Wanstead 

Library. Call 07949 026 212 

WANSTEAD SOCIETY 

Making Wanstead a better place to live and 

work. Visit wansteadsociety.org.uk 

WOODFORD AND DISTRICT FLORAL 

ARRANGEMENT GROUP 

A floral demonstration and refreshments 

every third Monday of the month, 7.30pm at 

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

WOODFORD AND WANSTEAD 

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY 

Meeting virtually or at Wanstead House every 

Monday to share photography tips and advice. 

Visit wnstd.com/wwps 



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range of activities for the children attending our camp to take part in, you will have the opportunity to 

engage in these activities ensuring that every child who attends our camp has an exciting and 

memorable experience during their school holidays! 



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Useful numbers in and around Wanstead 

ADVICE & SUPPORT 

Citizens Advice Redbridge 0300 330 9063 

National Debtline 0808 808 4000 

Samaritans116 123 

HEALTH 

Aldersbrook Medical Centre 020 8518 8080 

Out of hours GP 020 3770 1888 

Whipps Cross Hospital 020 8539 5522 

Wanstead Pharmacy 020 8989 0597 

Wanstead Place Clinic 020 8926 1450 

Wanstead Place Surgery 020 8989 1968 

The Evergreen Surgery 020 8518 8746 

Wanstead Village 

Dental & Health Centre 020 8530 2126 

LEISURE & LIBRARIES 

Aldersbrook Library 020 8496 0006 

Sylvestrian Leisure Centre 020 8509 6526 

Wanstead Leisure Centre 020 8989 1172 

Wanstead Library 020 8708 7400 

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LOCAL COUNCILLORS Wanstead Village ward 

Jo Blackman (Lab) 07435 258 060 

jo.blackman@redbridge.gov.uk 

Paul Donovan (Lab) 07741 197 406 

paul.donovan@redbridge.gov.uk 

Daniel Morgan-Thomas (Lab) 07741 194 993 

daniel.morgan-thomas@redbridge.gov.uk 

LOCAL COUNCILLORS Wanstead Park ward 

Bayo Alaba (Lab) 07918 273 096 

bayo.alaba@redbridge.gov.uk 

Sheila Bain (Lab) 07741 904 843 

sheila.bain@redbridge.gov.uk 

LOCAL MP Leyton and Wanstead 

John Cryer MP (Lab) 020 8989 5249 

johncryermp.co.uk 

LOCAL MP Chingford and Woodford Green 

Iain Duncan Smith MP (Con) 020 7219 3000 

iainduncansmith.org.uk 

POLICE 

Emergency 999 

Non-emergency 101 

Action Fraud 0300 123 2040 

Anti-terrorist Hotline0800 789 321 

Crimestoppers0800 555 111 

SNTsntji-wanstead-village@met.police.uk 

SNTsntji-wanstead-park@met.police.uk 

REDBRIDGE COUNCIL 

Adult Social Service 020 8708 7333 

Benefits 020 8708 5690 

Children’s Services 020 8708 3885 

Council Tax enquiries 020 8708 5670 

Customer contact centre 020 8554 5000 

Housing 020 8708 4002 

Report antisocial behaviour 020 8478 4679 

UTILITIES 

Electricity (power cut) 105 

Electricity emergency 0800 40 40 90 

Gas emergency0800 111 999 

Thames Water (report a leak)0800 714 614 



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ACCOUNTANTS 

THP Chartered Accountants60 & 63 

AERIALS 

Aerials Direct 38 

ARCHITECT 

LOUD Architects 36 

BALLET 

Redbridge Classical Dance69 

BATHROOMS 

Bathworks33 

BEAUTY 

Dr Sabba 25 

Skintap80 

BUILDERS 

Finch Contracts20 

Glenward81 

North London Loft Rooms17 

Trim Loft Conversions 39 

CARPENTRY & JOINERY 

K&D Joinery 46–47 

CHARITIES 

Barnardo’s61 

British Heart Foundation60 

Oxfam61 

Saint Francis Hospice60 

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES 


Rumble Wrestling 8 

School Holiday Family Fair75 

Tumble Tots20 

COMMUNITY & GROUPS 

Wanstead House61 

COMPUTER MAINTENANCE 

Computer Solutions 32 & 64 

DANCE 


DECORATORS 

Jason’s Decorating 78 

MG Décor16 

DENTIST 

Smile in London 57 & 61 

Woodford House84 

DOORS 

K&D Joinery 46–47 

ELDERLY CARE 

Home Instead45 

Homesdale 59 & 60 

ELECTRICIAN 

SW Radley Electrical Contractors 36 

ESTATE AGENTS 

Churchill Estates 50–51 

Martin & Co21 

Petty Son & Prestwich31 

The Stow Brothers 1 


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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES 

Easter Event77 

Laugh-Able Comedy Night 70 

Pre-Loved Market 9 



Sister Act10 

The Rocket Man40 

Valentine Singers73 

Wanstead Parish49 

Women’s History Month 2024 4 

FISHMONGER 

Wanstead Fish60 

FITNESS 

Sylvestrian Leisure Centre 79 

FLORIST 

Lillies of Wanstead 11 & 61 

FOSTERING 

Ryancare Fostering61 

FRAMING 

The Art Shop64 

FUNERAL DIRECTORS 

Compassionate Funerals28 

FUNFAIR 


GARAGE SERVICES 

DC Dodd Motor Repairs54 

GARDENS & LANDSCAPING 

Growing Gardens 38 

Lancasters Gardencare 83 

Weald Hall Landscapes14 

GIFTS 

Creative Giftware 32 

Heartwood 46–47 

Keating Jewellers 16 & 60 

Pre-Loved Market 9 

The Art Shop64 

GUTTER CLEANING 

Gutter Cleaning Service12 

HANDYMAN 

E18 Handyman14 

Stuart Green Property Solutions 4 

HEALTH 

Healthy Body Healthy Mind41 

Practice Plus Group 23 

JEWELLERS 

Gemstone Detective7 

Keating Jewellers 16 & 60 

JOB VACANCIES 

Sylvestrian Leisure Centre 79 

LOCKSMITH 

Barry & Sons 24 

LOFT CONVERSIONS 

North London Loft Rooms17 

Trim Loft Conversions 39 

MORTGAGES 

About Mortgages54 

OSTEOPATH 

Wanstead Osteopaths61 

PHARMACY 

Wanstead Pharmacy60 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

Geoff Wilkinson28 & 60 

PILATES 

Studio East73 

PLASTERING 

Heritage Plaster Services13 

PLUMBING & HEATING 

Heating Plus29 

Rightio Plumbing & Heating 58 

Smart Heat Solutions64 

POLITICS 

John Cryer MP 24 

RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS 

The Bungalow Café61 

ROOFING 

Cox and Sons Roofing 32 

SCHOOLS & NURSERIES 

Avon House Prep School2 

Loyola Preparatory School 65 

Woodford Green Prep School37 

SOLICITORS 

Barretts Law 67 

Edwards Duthie Shamash27 

SUIT HIRE 

Mode London15 

THEATRE 

Sister Act10 

The Rocket Man40 

TREE SERVICES 

Scott Whitehead Trees 58 

VOUCHERS 

Village Vouchers72 

WASTE DISPOSAL 

Arbis Waste Disposal 6 

WEB DESIGN 

Emxperience14 

WEDDING VENUE 

Valentines Mansion5 

WINDOW RESTORATION 

McCarty & Smith 55 

WINDOW SHUTTERS 

Woodthorpe Joinery42–43 

WRESTLING 


YOGA 

Studio East73 



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GARDENCARE 

• PAVING & PATIOS 

• TURFING 

• ARTIFICIAL LAWNS 

• FENCING 

• VICTORIAN PATHS 

• DRIVEWAYS 

• BRICKWORK 

• RENDERING 

• DECKING 

• DESIGN 

• PLANTING 

• RAISED FLOWER BEDS 

Tel: 020 8539 4443 

enquiries@lancastersgardencare.com 

Visit us today Garden Maintenance Tree Service 

Shop online at lancastersonline.com or call 020 8520 1088 

UNIT 2, THE OLD STATION YARD, WALTHAMSTOW, E17 3NZ 


Independent directory of businesses, news and events in Wanstead, Snaresbrook and Aldersbrook

March 2024

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