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Contents 

Features 

Kalpona ..................................................... 14–15 

Bailey’s bulletin............................................ 18 

Parking pain ..................................................22 

Parking gain ................................................. 26 

Park life ......................................................30–31 

Plea for TLC ....................................................34 

Remembering Jack ...................................42 

Growing up ..................................................46 

70 blooming years .................................... 50 

On the move ............................................... 56 

Beyond Metro-land ..........................60–61 

Century story ...............................................64 

Puzzles & competitions 

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

Crossword competition ........................ 38 

Every month 

Local news .................................................6–11 

Community events ................ 67–70 & 72 

Community groups ..................................74 

Useful numbers ..........................................76 

Index of advertisers ..................................78 

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Welcome... 

Pub, permits, park and parish. Four topics 

of local debate. Need a bit more than four 

alliterated words? The potential closure of 

The George pub, the proposed expansion 

of Wanstead’s permit parking scheme, the 

state of Wanstead Park and its future and 

a funding bid to restore and enhance Christ Church (not quite 

as snappy when you put it like that). These hyperlocal issues not 

only reflect immediate challenges but also speak to broader 

themes of identity and community cohesion. There’ll be a range 

of views on each topic, so thoughtful dialogue and a shared 

commitment to shaping a sustainable and vibrant future for the 

community will be paramount. 

Debates will continue, but regardless of whether you want 

Wetherspoon to remain, parking controls to be increased, 

lakes to be refilled or public funding to be used for a church, 

one thing we can all agree on is our shared commitment to a 

vibrant community. Indeed, if such commitment were lacking, 

the debates would not exist in the first place; there would be 

no interest and no incentive to get involved. And one thing 

this community does well, time and time again, is get involved. 

We’re but a month away from the return of Wanstead’s greatest 

community showcase, the Wanstead Fringe, so there can be no 

doubt the commitment to community prosperity is strong. 

There’s another ‘p’ that was left off the opening list: politics. The 

General Election delivered a new MP for Leyton and Wanstead, 

turned a local councillor and the council leader into MPs 

themselves and, with the success of many independent 

candidates here and across the country, 

demonstrated an appetite for alternative 

politics. And politics will inevitably play 

a role in one or more of the pub, permits, 

park and parish debates. Will you? 

Lee Marquis, Editor 

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Funding bid to save historic Christ Church: 

‘we now need the prayers of all!’ 

The Parish of Wanstead 

will be submitting an 

application to the Heritage 

Lottery Fund this month 

in a bid to preserve 

Christ Church. It follows a 

questionnaire completed by 

over 600 people about the 

importance of the 160-yearold, 

Grade II*-listed building, 

which will be used as part 

of the funding application 

to demonstrate community 

support. “The overwhelming 

majority of responses have been positive, 

although some feel a religious organisation 

ought not to seek to receive public money. In 

response, I would say the point of this bid is to 

restore a local historic building and to make it 

accessible to all people, not just we Anglicans 

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An estimated £600,000 is needed to repair 

structural defects in the church tower. The 

church interior will also be redesigned to 

enable greater use by community groups. 

Funding for 

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Wanstead councillor to stand down 

following General Election victory 

Labour holds Leyton and Wanstead 

constituency with reduced majority 

Bayo Alaba MP 

Wanstead Park councillor Bayo Alaba was 

elected as the MP for Southend East and 

Rochford last month. “It has been an honour 

for me to represent Wanstead Park. It is a 

ward I will always feel a deep connection to. 

Becoming an MP represents a new chapter for 

me, however, and means I will need to stand 

down in Wanstead Park in due time. Southend 

is a wonderful city, and is a place which I have 

had a connection to for much of my personal 

and professional life,” said Bayo, who received 

38.8% of the vote, winning the seat for Labour. 

Redbridge Council leader resigns 

after General Election win 

Calvin Bailey MP 

Calvin Bailey was elected as the MP for Leyton 

and Wanstead last month. The former RAF 

officer won the seat with a 13,964 majority, a 

reduction of 6,844 compared to his Labour 

predecessor, John Cryer. The Green Party 

increased its vote share to 15.5%, up from 4.1% 

in 2019, pushing its candidate into second 

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Wetherspoon board considers George 

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Wetherspoon has confirmed the 3,300-strong 

petition opposing closure of The George has 

been discussed by its board, but the company 

remains committed to selling the pub. “We 

understand customers will be disappointed, 

however, JD Wetherspoon has made this 

decision on a commercial basis, which we 

believe is in the best interest of the company,” 

explained a spokesperson in response to a 

letter sent by Councillor Paul Donovan to pub 

chair Sir Tim Martin. A campaign to save the 

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pub has been launched. Visit wnstd.com/stg 

The first Redbridge Photography Awards has 

been launched, with participants invited to 

submit their best shots depicting people and 

places in the borough. “We have some of the 

country’s most stunning parks, eye-catching 

architecture and vibrant communities, 

and we want you to capture them. Entry is 

free, and the winners will be invited to an 

award ceremony where their pictures will 

be unveiled as part of an exhibition,” said a 

spokesperson for Redbridge Council. The 

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School athletics team in 1948 

with a haul of nine trophies 

A reunion to mark the 100th anniversary of 

Wanstead High School will take place on 

22 September. “Old Heronians, former staff 

and all members of the school community 

are welcome. Catch up with old friends, take 

a tour of the school to see what’s changed, 

listen to a programme of live music from 

pupils and staff and check out our centenary 

merchandise and historical items from the 

last 100 years,” said a spokesperson. A book 

documenting the history of the school has 

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Artist’s impression 

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Historic art club to hold exhibition 

at Wanstead House 

Cultures of Redbridge: celebrating 

Hindi and Urdu at language café 

Marshland Cottage by John Tookey 

Essex Art Club will be celebrating its 125th 

anniversary by holding an exhibition at 

Wanstead House this month. “The Essex Art 

Club was founded in 1899 and was originally 

a sketching club for students of Walthamstow 

School of Art; Walthamstow at the time was 

in the Essex countryside! Within a few years, 

the club had separated from the school 

and gradually became an art club at a more 

professional level,” said a spokesperson. The 

display of members’ work will be open on 

31 August and 1 September. Visit essexart.club 

A language café celebrating Hindi and Urdu 

will take place in Wanstead on 9 August. “Artist 

Maliha Haider will help you learn about the 

languages through creative activities, such 

as crafting and poetry. The session will be 

supported by an experienced language expert 

to help you get the most out of the time,” said 

a spokesperson for Colours of Redbridge, 

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Wanstead permit parking expansion: 

consultation open 

The London Fire Brigade led a multi-agency 

training exercise on Wanstead Flats last 

month. It comes as visitors to London’s open 

spaces are urged to help reduce the risk of 

wildfires this summer. “Preparedness and 

prevention is essential in helping to reduce 

the risk to our communities and prevent grass 

fires. That means not having barbecues in 

open spaces, throwing rubbish away safely 

and not leaving broken bottles or glass on the 

ground and disposing of cigarettes properly,” 

said a spokesperson. 

Redbridge Council has launched a 

consultation on the expansion of permit 

parking in Wanstead. “We appreciate there 

are still many roads close to the High Street 

and station that have no parking protection… 

Local requests have been received to 

introduce parking controls into further roads 

to address complaints about non-residential 

parking,” said a spokesperson. The proposals 

would see additional streets added to the 

existing WD zone. The consultation closes on 

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Kalpona 

From landmarks to abstracts, Art Group 

Wanstead member Barkatun Poland (aka Kalpona) 

makes the most of the park on her doorstep and 

maintains a link to her Bangladeshi roots 


I 

used to walk in Wanstead Park before the 

COVID pandemic, but only occasionally, 

in spite of it being literally on my 

doorstep. However, during lockdown, a 

walk in the park became part of my daily 

exercise and this has continued ever since. 

I’ve now experienced it at all times of the 

day, through all seasons and moods, and it 

has become an inspiration for some of my 

most recent artwork. 

I’ve always painted, even while working 

full time in education and bringing up my 

children, and was one of the first students 

to enrol in an Open College of the Arts 

course in fine art. I now have a bit more 

time on my hands and have become a 

member of Art Group Wanstead, which has 

helped me link up with some really talented 

local artists. 

I paint mainly in oils and acrylic. In the past, 

I combined both portrait and landscape 

work. More recently, following my walks in 

Wanstead Park, I’ve created a series of semiabstract 

paintings and I feel this has helped 

me to best capture the shifting subtleties of 

colour and shade, as well as my own thoughts 

and moods. I’ve also painted some of the local 


landmarks in Wanstead Park, including the 

Temple, the Tea Hut… and the cows! 

I recently exhibited my work at an exhibition 

in the Hawkey Hall in March and contributed 

a series of paintings on the theme of bluebells 

for an exhibition in The Stow Brothers on 

Wanstead High Street. In the past, I’ve 

exhibited work in the Brick Lane Gallery and 

had a self-portrait in the Royal Academy’s 

summer exhibition for the Open College of 

the Arts. 

Between 2014 and 2019, I set up and ran a preschool, 

playgroup and extracurricular project 

in Uttara, Bangladesh, which included art 

classes for young people. During my regular 

visits to Bangladesh I ran classes for children 

and young adults, which was really inspiring 

and reminded me of my own childhood when 

I would always find a quiet moment to draw 

and paint. 

And ‘Kalpona’? This harks back to my family 

roots in Bangladesh. It’s the name I use to sign 

my artwork and is the name by which I am 

known by my family and close friends. It’s my 

‘dak nam’ (nickname in Bengali) and means 

‘imagination’. 

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Bailey’s Bulletin 

Calvin Bailey was elected as the new MP for Leyton and Wanstead last 

month, winning 47.5% of the vote. Here, the RAF officer turned Labour 

politician explains his priorities for the area 

The past few weeks have been a 

whirlwind following my selection 

as the Labour candidate for Leyton 

and Wanstead. Previously, I served as a 

Royal Air Force officer, but since then, I’ve 

been tackling the combined challenges of 

leaving the military, running a campaign 

and learning to become a new Member of 

Parliament. This has been quite a shock 

but one I am proud to undertake on 

your behalf. 

While I face personal challenges, they are 

minor compared to the everyday struggles 

within our constituency. The cost-of-living 

crisis has made food banks critical for 

many constituents. Homelessness has led 

to widespread drug use and vagrancy, 

undermining lives and impacting residents 

where drug dealing is rampant. Additionally, 

a wave of visible, brazen attacks on our 

High Street has created fear, threatening 

the viability of stores and causing stress for 

shopkeepers. 

It’s easy to identify our problems; addressing 

them is another matter. First, I will address 

problems directly by understanding issues 

personally. I’ve met shop owners in Wanstead 

affected by crime to show support and 

ensure they receive help from the council 

and police. I’ve engaged with the Met Police, 

the borough commander and the leader of 

Redbridge Council, and will report back as 

we better understand and address these 

issues. 

I have spoken to residents and communities 

impacted by open drug use and engaged 

their councillors to understand the council’s 

actions. I’ve also taken time to speak to 

those affected by these issues – they are 

constituents too. We must support them, 

address their needs and tackle the root causes 

of these problems. The local council’s efforts 

are heartening, but limited police resources 

constrain their impact. I hope to work with 

the Greater London Authority and the Met to 

address this. 

I visit food banks, not to politicise the issue, 

but to show support for those aiding our 

community. These individuals make me proud 

of our community. My visits also offer an 

opportunity to speak to those impacted and 

allows them to share other concerns with me, 

keeping me grounded. 

However, most issues we face will be 

addressed by our councils. Therefore, my 

immediate priority – after setting up my 

office – is to formally meet with council 

leaders and start a process of engagement. 

My team will assist their teams in performing 

effectively and leverage national policy 

changes or resources when needed. By 

getting this right, we can have the greatest 

possible impact. 

To contact Calvin Bailey MP, email 

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The proposed expansion to Wanstead’s permit parking scheme 

is a threat to our local economy and community spirit, says 

Councillor Paul Canal, who encourages participation in the consultation 

Redbridge Council is hungry for more 

of your cash, and their latest wheeze 

is to extend the Wanstead permit 

parking scheme, with permits costing up to 

£223 a year. 

Our old, well-managed scheme, with its 

9.30am to 10.30am curfew, worked well but 

was extended a few years ago to fill the 

council’s coffers. This latest ruse is slow death 

by a thousand incremental expansions, known 

internally as ‘monetising the roads’. They 

forget they are our roads and we have already 

paid for them! 

Wanstead is known for its vibrant local 

businesses, quaint cafés, independent shops 

and pubs that contribute to our community’s 

unique charm. Extending the permit scheme 

will deter potential customers from visiting 

these establishments due to the added 

inconvenience and cost of obtaining permits. 

Reduced foot traffic will lead to a decline in 

sales, forcing some businesses to cut back on 

staff or even close. Back-street pubs and cafés 

face a calamitous loss of daytime trade. 

Easy access to parking is crucial for fostering 

community interactions and social life. 

Extended permit schemes can hinder social 

activities by making it more difficult for 

friends and family to visit residents. Social 

isolation can increase, particularly affecting 

the elderly and those with limited mobility 

who rely on visits from friends, family and 

carers. Our community’s social fabric is 

strengthened by ease of interaction, and 

complicated parking restrictions will further 

undermine this. 

For many residents, especially those on a tight 

budget or with children at home who use a 

car to get to work, the cost of parking permits 

The Avenue 

will add up significantly – second car permits 

are five times the cost of the first permit! It 

is also regressive – more expensive homes 

with driveways will still get free parking – 

it’s those of us in flats and terraces who will 

have to pay. 

Moreover, the permit scheme does not 

necessarily guarantee parking availability, 

which means residents might still struggle 

to find convenient parking spots despite 

paying for permits. This situation creates 

frustration and a sense of unfairness among 

the community. 

If you agree with me, you can stop it! The 

council are ‘consulting’ and if enough people 

object to their skewed survey, they may pull or 

scale back the scheme (not that Redbridge has 

a great record of listening to residents, but we 

can always hope). So, make your voice heard 

and say you don’t want to have to pay to park 

outside your own house. 

The Wanstead permit parking 

consultation is open until 18 August. Visit 

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The proposed expansion to Wanstead’s permit parking scheme means 

residents will be able to park more easily, says Councillor Jo Blackman, 

who encourages participation in the consultation 

My election in 2018 took place against 

a backdrop of angry protests 

against council plans for parking 

permits in and around the High Street. 

Those opposing warned of the death of 

the High Street and made vocal protests 

at public meetings and online. So, what’s 

happened since? 

Parking controls were introduced on the 

High Street, bringing it in line with other 

town centres in the borough. This meant 

more availability of parking for visitors and 

customers, with a higher turnover of parking 

proving valuable for our thriving High Street, 

no doubt also helped by the council’s onehour 

free parking. Parking controls were also 

introduced on nearby streets where they 

were backed by residents, which means they 

are able to park more easily. And we’ve had 

various requests since from residents for 

parking controls on their streets, which has 

seen an expansion of the permit zones to 

other areas in Wanstead where supported in 

council consultations. It may be no surprise 

residents have backed an extension of parking 

controls as we are seeing increased pressure 

on parking due to neighbouring boroughs 

introducing restrictions (including boroughwide 

controls in Newham). This has meant 

more long-term parking of vehicles from 

those boroughs in our area. 

Wanstead is a fantastic place to visit, and 

fortunately, it is also well served by public 

transport – buses, the Tube and improving 

cycle links too, as well as car parks on Grove 

Park and at the library, though these may be 

less attractive options if we offer plenty of free 

parking on nearby residential roads. Streets 

closer to stations without parking restrictions 

are also impacted by people coming into our 

ward to park and take the Tube into town. 

Grove Park 

The council is aiming to keep costs down; the 

first permit for residents is just £22.50, one 

of the lowest prices in London. We will soon 

be updating our permit system to ensure a 

smoother experience for those applying. 

Government rules mean any revenue 

generated by parking schemes can only 

be spent on transport improvements, with 

the bulk of our parking revenue going to 

road safety schemes and the Freedom Pass 

and Zip Oyster schemes, which the council 

subsidises via TfL. 

The council is currently consulting on 

parking controls for Grove Park, The Avenue 

and Grosvenor Road after residents raised 

concerns about parking obstructing their 

driveways and the long-term parking of 

commercial vehicles. We look forward to 

seeing the outcome of the consultation and 

will continue to work with residents to address 

their parking concerns. 

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consultation is open until 18 August. Visit 

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In the 12th of a series of articles featuring 

the images of local photographers who 

document the wildlife of Wanstead Park and the 

surrounding area, Diane Dalli presents her shot of 

a Little Owl on Wanstead Flats 

My hobby is wildlife photography 

and my favourite subjects are 

birds of prey, such as Kestrels, 

Buzzards and Sparrowhawks, all of 

which can be spotted at times on 

Wanstead Flats. 

There are also one or two Little Owls around 

in the woods here. They nest in large old trees 

with hollow cavities and have successfully 

bred here, as young owlets have been 

spotted occasionally. They feed mainly on 

invertebrates such as worms, beetles and 

grasshoppers and the occasional small 

mammal or bird. When they spot their prey, 

they will swoop down to catch it with their 

sharp talons. 

Little Owls are the smallest UK owls and so 

are not that easy to spot. They are mainly 

nocturnal but are also active during the day 

and can sometimes be seen perching on a 

branch, especially if the sun is out. They are 

easier to see when the trees have lost their 

leaves and there is less cover as their markings 

make very good camouflage. The giveaway 

is the pair of sulphur-yellow eyes staring out 

with a very stern expression. 

I was lucky enough to spot this Little Owl in a 

wooded area of Wanstead Flats one morning 

in May. It sat there staring at me for some 

time and I was able to take some photos as 

it posed, seemingly unconcerned. As I was 

taking my leave, it blinked, and one of its 

eyelids got stuck, giving it the appearance of 

a wink! 

It was another unexpected magical moment 

on Wanstead Flats and the reason I will keep 

coming back with my camera. 

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In a survey conducted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands, hundreds 

of local people have asked the City of London Corporation to start 

doing something about the state of the park. Lucy Dawes reports 

Following a survey of local people, 

with over 400 responses, Wanstead 

Park emerges as a much-loved 

public amenity, but there is frustration 

at the lack of recent action over a set of 

key issues. These include preserving the 

lakes, improving the natural environment, 

maintaining the historic landscape and 

making everyone feel safe and welcome. 

The responses, from both the public and 

members of the Friends of Wanstead 

Parklands, show the overriding top issue and 

priority (70% of respondents) for the City of 

London and other stakeholders to address is 

the current state of the lakes and waterscape. 

Verbatim feedback included comments such 

as: “the degradation of the lakes over the 

years is appalling,” and “the main priority is the 

restoration of the Ornamental Water.” 

People most enjoy the natural environment 

(86%) of the park. Its preservation, in 

partnership with other community groups 

and stakeholders, was the second top 

issue (after the lakes) that people thought 

the Friends should focus on (50%). Some 

of the issues could be addressed by more 

communication to help people understand 

what is being done. 

The historic landscape was the third most 

enjoyed aspect (49%) and the fourth highest 

reason for use of the park (42%). It is also a 

key concern for the future. People asked: 

“has work on the Grotto ground to a halt?” 

and requests included “better use of the 

Temple, such as summer afternoon teas run in 

conjunction with the tea hut.” 

Helping every park user to feel safe and 

welcome is also a concern for visitors. When 

asked what they disliked about the park, 

View of The Grotto 

and the dried-out 

Ornamental Water 

respondents raised a number of issues relating 

to how safe and welcome they feel. Dog 

behaviour (26%), cyclists and safety in the 

park, which includes antisocial behaviour, 

were mentioned. There were also issues 

relating to access, including inaccessible 

muddy paths, lack of access by public 

transport and disability access. 

Peter Brimson, chair of the Friends of 

Wanstead Parklands, said: “The committee 

welcomes our open and friendly dialogue 

with the City of London Corporation on 

behalf of the local community, but dialogue 

needs outcomes. The Friends will continue to 

campaign for the City of London to act and 

follow through on commitments it has already 

made.” 

The survey also reflected the joy the people 

felt using the park. “Peacefulness”, “being close 

to nature and wildlife”, “the sense of open 

space” and “walking round the lake” are just 

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million young people 

Sir Jack Petchey CBE was one of the UK’s 

most successful businessmen, with 

entrepreneurial ventures spanning 

travel, property and investments. From 

humble beginnings, Sir Jack was born 

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Despite leaving school at 13 with no 

qualifications, he had already begun to 

demonstrate some entrepreneurial skills 

in working for the local greengrocer at the 

top of Goldsmith Avenue. 

When the Second World War broke out in 1939, 

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The Wanstead Fringe, which returns next month, has grown from a 

small-scale community event into a multifaceted platform for local 

creativity and culture, writes Camille Leadbeater 

Every autumn, most of us dread 

saying our final goodbyes to summer. 

Whether it’s the onslaught of shorter, 

colder days, the browning of the leaves 

or the inevitable return to school, we all 

face our own challenges at that time of 

the year. However, in Wanstead, we are 

luckier than most, as for us this period 

marks the beginning of a far more fruitful 

intermission period – the return of the 

annual Wanstead Fringe. 

Growing up in Wanstead, I have witnessed 

first-hand how, year on year, the Wanstead 

Fringe has developed. 2024 marks its 11th year, 

and appropriately enough, will have as its 

theme a phrase borrowed from Picasso: “Once 

we grow up.” 

The Fringe has grown up just as we all have. 

This year, we can look forward to a host 

of exciting events all taking place on our 

doorstep, from the book festival to recitals 

and gigs, from live theatre to the return of 

the much-loved Kinema, there is something 

to tickle everyone’s fancy. Already, this year is 

setting a new record, with eight different plays 

being planned as well as more music than 

ever before. I myself am eagerly anticipating 

cosying up at The Bull for an evening of 

theatre. 

Many of us will have seen the signs that 

emerge every summer, teasing Fringe 

events around the area. I remember last 

year snapping a shot of one of these posters 

to send to my friend who lives in a place 

renowned for its own illustrious community 

events programme, which she regularly 

gushes about. “See!” I said, “Wanstead is more 

than a little village – we have enough going 

on to support our own Fringe.” Even others I 

mention it to are shocked that such a small 

area has the means to produce its own festival 

of local arts, let alone name it after one of the 

most famous and renowned cultural events in 

the world (the Edinburgh Fringe, of course!). 

Consecutive Fringes have shown that 

Wanstead’s ability to run a roster of fine 

cultural events is truly remarkable. Credits to 

the Fringe organisers, venues, sponsors and 

ticket-buyers, who have helped grow this 

grassroots initiative into what it is today, a 

showcase of the best of Wanstead. 

Not only is this Fringe season a chance to 

enjoy Wanstead’s cultural offerings but also 

to support local business and community. 

Many of you will have seen the callouts for 

more volunteers for this year’s Fringe and will 

hopefully be inspired to help out in any way 

you can to make sure this Fringe is once again 

bigger and even better than last year. 

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70 BLOOMING YEARS 

Members of the Woodford and District Flower Arranging Group will be 

celebrating their platinum anniversary at Wanstead House next month. 

Margot Cooper reflects on seven decades of floral artistry 

Some 70 years ago, a group of women 

met weekly at Woodford County 

High School and the Odeon, South 

Woodford, inspired by the flower arranger 

Julia Clements to create beautiful floral 

designs for their homes. 

These local gatherings developed into the 

Woodford and District Flower Arranging 

Group, meeting monthly, entertaining 

working wives and demonstrating how to 

create pleasing arrangements in vases, jugs, 

bowls and any other suitable containers they 

had in their homes, usually using wire netting 

or pinholders to hold flowers in place. 

In 1959, the many flower clubs and societies 

across the country joined together to form 

the National Association of Flower Arrangers 

(NAFAS). The Association is divided into 

21 areas, our local one being London and 

Overseas. This gives us the benefit of links 

with flower arrangers worldwide. The club 

became so popular that there was a waiting 

list of over 100! 

As time passed, the club became an 

established part of the local community. 

Members planned and participated in many 

church festivals and charitable events and 

welcomed visitors and members to the 

monthly demonstrations of floral art, as 

we continue to do today. During the 1980s 

and 1990s, competitive events were held to 

showcase members’ skills. These continued, 

often with other local clubs, until around 2002. 

Our members contributed to the late Queen’s 

Diamond Jubilee event ‘London Pride’ in 

Valentines Park. We have also had the privilege 

of arranging flowers for a variety of prestigious 

events in stately homes, garden festivals and 

cathedrals countrywide, a highlight being 

Westminster and Southwark cathedrals (which 

we work with to this day). 

Our world has changed dramatically in 

the last 70 years and this is reflected in our 

membership numbers, but at our monthly 

demonstrations (now held at Wanstead 

Library on the third Monday of every month), 

many different cultures join together with 

a shared love of flowers for an evening of 

harmony and friendship. Visitors are always 

welcome. 

The club also has strong links with Wanstead 

House Community Association, where classes 

and workshops are held for those wishing 

to learn in an educational environment. We 

will also be holding our 70th-anniversary 

celebrations here with a lunch followed by a 

demonstration by international floral designer 

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Daveena Seepaul, Head of Residential Property at local solicitors 

Edwards Duthie Shamash, looks at some important questions asked 

by buyers and sellers 

Conveyancing is the legal transfer 

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The buying and selling of a home is probably 

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Your property will either be registered at the 

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educational and advice services. 

Wanstead Library was opened in 1969 on a 

site next to Christ Church Green, replacing a 

smaller branch library from 1944 on the High 

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Architects Department of Redbridge Council, 

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In the second of a series of extracts, 

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Place with facades facing west and north. 

To ensure a regular and even source of 

natural light, the building is arranged in a 

rectangular plan with staggered facades at 

the north and south ends. The northern end 

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library floor. Light is also admitted via a series 

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groups, with room for 150 people. The hall also 

has facilities for cooking, storage, offices and 

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CENTURY STORY 

In the first of two articles, Terry Joyes reflects on his 12-year journey to 

publishing a book about the history of Wanstead High School, just in 

time for the school’s 100th anniversary next month 

The other day I was looking through 

some old emails, an exercise in which 

I’m sure many nostalgic hoarders 

would find indulgence, and I found one 

dated 2012. Not all that old, but it was its 

very content that gave it significance. It was 

part of the correspondence between myself 

and the late Patrick Renshaw that had 

given life to my initial idea of compiling a 

history of Wanstead High School. 

Patrick and I had both been pupils at the 

school, although Patrick was in the year above 

mine. We also had two conditions in common: 

we were both born in West Ham and both 

enjoyed a love of history, he professionally but 

I as a professed amateur. 

In 2012, Wanstead High School was within 

two years of celebrating its 90th anniversary. 

There had been such enjoyment of the 75th 

anniversary in 1999 that the proposition of a 

further reunion was indeed compelling. 

I was delighted to know, through our 

correspondence, that a professional historian 

such as Patrick was enthusiastic to the point 

of offering not only advice but also to writing 

an essay to set the historical circumstances 

in which Wanstead High School was born on 

23 September 1924. With Patrick’s enthusiasm 

raising my own expectations of myself, I 

questioned, nevertheless, my own ability as 

an historian to undertake such a task. Patrick 

spurred me on, although he was in a different 

league; a widely published author of works 

on the US and its worker population, he was 

awarded Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. 

How could I begin to consider collaboration 

with one of such stature in academia? 

Although subject to an inward constraint, 

I was emboldened to find my collection of 

Wanstead High 

School staff in 1925 

important prime evidence and documentation 

– most of which I had accumulated before 

and after the 1999 reunion – could be used 

as building blocks for a projected book; ideas 

began to flow. Meanwhile, Patrick honoured 

his commitment to provide a background 

history, both political and social in context, 

and I admit to being flattered when he sent 

me drafts for my consideration. I came to 

understand the nature of Patrick’s generosity. 

The project Patrick and I were pursuing was 

due for completion by 2014; but we were to 

be thwarted. The school found itself in line 

for a rigorous Ofsted inspection, one which 

would consume the thinking and attitudes of 

staff so that all preparatory actions became 

assessment-oriented. Fear of Ofsted’s visit 

prior to any reunion necessitated cancellation 

of the 90th anniversary celebration, and with 

it was lost the impetus we had shared in 

producing the book. Our initial enthusiasm 

was dormant, and as I will explain next month, 

it took a pandemic to revive our interest. 

A reunion will take place at the school on 

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ART EXHIBITION: 

OUR EARTH 

A mixed-media exhibition featuring a number 

of local artists. Open Sundays and Mondays. 

Date: Sunday 4 August to Monday 9 September 

Time: 12–5pm 

Venue: Valentines Mansion & Gardens, IG1 4XA 

Cost: free Enquiries: valentinesmansion.com 

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NHS RETIREMENT 

FELLOWSHIP 

For retired NHS and social care staff. 

Date: Monday 5 August Time: 2pm 

Venue: Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR 

Cost: £3 Enquiries: 020 8514 8286 

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GIRLS’ RUGBY 

TASTER SESSION 

Repeated on 11 August. 

Date: Monday 5 August Time: 3–4pm 

Venue: Eton Manor RFC, Nutter Lane, E11 2JA 

Cost: free Enquiries: 07979 858 460 

AUG 

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BEREAVEMENT CAFÉ 

AFTERNOON SESSION 

Date: Tuesday 6 August Time: 2–3pm 

Venue: St Mary’s Church, South Woodford 


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ONE-BUTTON AND THE SEA 

STORYTELLING 

Join author Sara Stanley for a fun retelling of 

family stories. Suitable for three- to sevenyear-olds. 

Booking required. 

Date: Tuesday 6 August Time: 2–2.50pm 

Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road 

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/onebutton 

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WANSTEAD CLIMATE ACTION 

GENERAL MEETING 

Open to all. 

Date: Tuesday 6 August Time: 7.30–9pm 

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

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/climate 

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NATIONAL PLAYDAY 

IN WANSTEAD 

Celebrate National Play Day with a Teddy 

Bears’ picnic and games. 

Date: Wednesday 7 August Time: 2.30–4.30pm 

Venue: Christ Church Green, Wanstead 

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/visionevents 

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LITTLE FIRST AIDERS: 

FIRST-AID COURSE FOR KIDS 

An interactive course for four- to 11-year-olds 

covering choking, wounds and bleeding, CPR, 

defibrillation and more. 

Date: Thursday 8 August Time: 10am–12.30pm 

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

Cost: £27.80 Enquiries: wnstd.com/lfa 

AUG 

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NCT COFFEE MORNING 

AT THE GEORGE 

Drop-in session organised by NCT Redbridge 

and District. Repeats weekly. 

Date: Thursday 8 August Time: 10.30am–12.30pm 

Venue: The George, 155-159 High Street, E11 

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/nct 

AUG 

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MUMS AND BABIES 

WINE TASTING 

Enjoy three wines and meet other new mums. 

Date: Thursday 8 August Time: 1–2.30pm 

Venue: Must Wine, 125 High Street, Wanstead 

Cost: £29.99 Enquiries: mustwine.co.uk 

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GREEN FINGERS: CRESS POTS 

CRAFT WORKSHOP 

Children aged four to 11 are invited to decorate 

and plant up cress pots. 

Date: Thursday 8 August Time: 2.30–3.30pm 

Venue: Aldersbrook Library, Park Road, E12 5HQ 


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WANSTEAD HOUSE 

COFFEE MORNING 

Pop in for coffee and cake and find out what’s 

coming up next term at Wanstead House. 

Date: Saturday 10 August Time: 10.30am–12.30pm 



AUG 

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OPEN WEEKEND AT THE 

TEMPLE IN WANSTEAD PARK 

Discover the history of Wanstead Park. 

Date: Saturday 10 to Sunday 11 August 

Time: 12–5pm 

Venue: the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT 

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/temple 

AUG 

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CHESTNUT MANOR CARE 

HOME SUMMER BBQ 

Food, garden games, live music and 

entertainment. 

Date: Saturday 10 August Time: 2–5pm 

Venue: Chestnut Manor Care Home, Wanstead 

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/bbq10aug 

AUG 

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SOUTH ASIAN HERITAGE 

MONTH CRAFT WORKSHOP 

Children aged four to 10 are invited to design 

and make mini kite decorations. 




AUG 

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WANSTEAD PARK 

LITTER PICK 

Help keep Wanstead Park tidy. Hosted by the 

Friends of Wanstead Parklands. 

Date: Sunday 11 August Time: 11am 

Venue: the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT 

Cost: free Enquiries: wansteadpark.org.uk 

AUG 

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GEOFF WILKINSON PHOTOGRAPHY 

Quick 

Before it 

Goes! 

A collection of photos by local 

photographer Geoff Wilkinson 

depicting London’s East End 

Call 020 8530 1244 or visit 

geoffwilkinsonphotography.co.uk 

Eightyfour Gallery, 84 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead, E11 2EZ 

Lovat Lane, London, EC3 


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SUMMER DRAWING 

WORKSHOP FOR KIDS 

Suitable for four- to 12-year-olds. All materials 

included. Hosted by Nina Gore. 

Date: Tuesday 13 August Time: 2pm 

Venue: The Barrel Boulangerie, 151 High Street 

Cost: £15 Enquiries: wnstd.com/draw13aug 

AUG 

13 

THE HOUND OF THE 

BASKERVILLES 

An open-air performance by Illyria. 



Cost: £18 Enquiries: wnstd.com/parkshows 

AUG 

13 

KEEPING IT LOCAL 

WANSTEAD 

Informal gathering for local business owners 

to socialise and network. Booking required. 


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

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/kilw 

AUG 

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TIGER TRICKS: 


Children aged four to 11 are invited to create 

a tiger friend inspired by the classic story of 

The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr. 

Date: Wednesday 14 August Time: 2–3pm 



AUG 

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ELECTRONIC 

KEYBOARD CONCERT 

An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard 

Club event. 



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

AUG 

14 

MICHAEL ROSEN: A UNIQUE 

POETRY EXPERIENCE 

A unique chance to listen, create and perform 

with Michael Rosen. 

Date: Wednesday 14 August Time: 7.30–9.30pm 

Venue: Wanstead Tap, Winchelsea Road, E7 0AQ 

Cost: £11.55 Enquiries: wnstd.com/tap 

AUG 

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LET’S BUILD: STAY AND 

PLAY LEGO SESSION 

Lego and Duplo activities for all ages. 

Date: from Thursday 15 August Time: 10–11.30am 

Venue: St Mary’s Church, South Woodford 

Cost: £1 Enquiries: wnstd.com/letsbuild 

AUG 

15 

WHO WANTS TO BE 

AN OLYMPIAN? 

A show celebrating the Olympics and 

Paralympics for children aged five and over. 



Cost: £3 Enquiries: wnstd.com/olympian 

AUG 

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WANSTEAD COMMUNITY 

LITTER PICK 

Date: Saturday 17 August Time: 10am 

Venue: meet at the Woodbine Place bus stop 

AUG 

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PRE-LOVED 

SUMMER FESTIVAL 

Celebrating all things vintage and pre-loved. 

Date: Saturday 17 August Time: 10am–5pm 

Venue: Christ Church halls, Wanstead Place 

Cost: free entry Enquiries: 07912 282 088 

AUG 

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MINI-LYMPICS ON 

CHRIST CHURCH GREEN 

A family sports day hosted by Toddletics. 


Venue: Christ Church Green, Wanstead 

Cost: £12; under-16s: £6; under-5s: free 

Enquiries: wnstd.com/mini-lympics 

AUG 

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SOUTH WOODFORD 

COMMUNITY MARKET 


Venue: George Lane, South Woodford 

AUG 

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FLOWER ARRANGING 

DEMONSTRATION 

Demonstrations by members of the Woodford 

and District Floral Arrangement Group. 

Date: Monday 19 August Time: 7.30–9.45pm 


Cost: £9 Enquiries: 020 8508 9765 

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FREE ENTRY 

WANSTEAD 

FESTIVAL 

Sunday 15 September 2024 

11am to 6pm 

Invite your friends and family to Wanstead Festival 

for a brilliant day out with great entertainment! 

ATTRACTIONS 

Art Trail workshop Sports demonstrations 

Afro Classic Register 

and displays 

& Car Club 

Land Train 

Craft Fair Hub 

Strolling Performers 

International Food Court Holistic and Wellbeing 

Pop up Pub 

Zone 

Dog Competition 

Pony Rides 

Children’s Rides And much more! 

ATTRACTIONS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE 

For more information contact redbridge-events@visionrcl.org.uk 

or visit visionrcl.org.uk/wanstead-festival 

visionrcl.org.uk 

@DoMoreRed 

/ DoMoreRedbridge 


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BEREAVEMENT CAFÉ 

MORNING SESSION 

Date: Tuesday 20 August Time: 10.30–11.30am 

Venue: Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW 


AUG 

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TIGER TRICKS: 


Suitable for children aged four to 11. 

Date: Tuesday 20 August Time: 2.30–3.30pm 

Venue: Aldersbrook Library, Park Road, E12 5HQ 


AUG 

20 

GREEN FINGERS: CRESS POTS 


Children aged four to 11 are invited to decorate 

and plant up cress pots. 




AUG 

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WALKING FOR HEALTH: 

WANSTEAD PARK 

Date: Thursday 22 August Time: 11am–12pm 

Venue: Wanstead Park, Warren Road entrance 

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/walking 

AUG 

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THE ADVENTURES OF 

BARON MUNCHAUSEN 

An improvised storytelling show. 


Venue: Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB 

Cost: £3 (kids: £1) Enquiries: wnstd.com/baron 

AUG 

22 

WANSTEAD FLATS 

FIVE-MILE WALK 

A Redbridge Ramblers event. 


Venue: meet at Manor Park station 

Cost: first walk free Enquiries: wnstd.com/rrwalks 

AUG 

24 

THE ADVENTURES OF 

DOCTOR DOLITTLE 

A family musical by Illyria. 

Date: Saturday 24 August Time: 3pm 


Cost: £18 Enquiries: wnstd.com/parkshows 

AUG 

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MAGIC WORKSHOP 

IN WANSTEAD 

Local magician Ben Hartley will be sharing 

some of his secrets. 


Venue: Wanstead Works, 34-40 High Street 

Cost: £16.96 Enquiries: wnstd.com/magic28 

AUG 

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FISHY FUN: 


Children aged four to 10 are invited to create a 

colourful fishy friend. 




AUG 

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HOW TO CATCH A 

BOOK WITCH 

A show by Coppice Theatre with live music, 

puppetry and storytelling. Suitable for 

children aged five and over. 



Cost: £3 Enquiries: wnstd.com/catchwitch 

AUG 

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WP DRAMA PRESENTS: 

THE DRESSER 

Both tense and funny, this play is a must for 

lovers of theatre. 

Date: from Thursday 29 August 

Time: 7.30–9.30pm 

Venue: Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB 

Cost: £16.50 Enquiries: 020 8708 8803 

AUG 

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ESSEX ART CLUB 

EXHIBITION 

A two-day exhibition featuring local artists. 

Date: from Saturday 31 August Time: 10am–5pm 


Cost: free entry Enquiries: essexart.club 

AUG 

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WANSTEAD 

VINTAGE FAIR 

Including fashion, jewellery and homewares. 


Venue: Wanstead United Reformed Church 

Cost: £3 Enquiries: wansteadvintage.com 

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ESSEX ART CLUB 

EXHIBITION 

8-16 

YEARS 

Celebrating 125 years 

FROM 

4+ 

YEARS 

SATURDAY 23 JULY to 

SATURDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2022 

TASTER 

SESSIONS 

CINEMA 

or SWIM 

FREE 

ENTRY 

for 

£1 

Wanstead House 

21 The Green, Wanstead, E11 2NT 

Saturday 31 August 2024 10am to 5pm 

• arts & crafts 

Sunday 1 September 2024 10am to 4.30pm 

• dance 

Works of art for sale & Refreshments 

www.essexart.club 

MONDAY 25 JULY to 

FRIDAY 26 AUGUST 2022 

Challenge yourself to try 

something new this summer! 

We have a variety of summer activities 

for you to come and get involved with: 

• digital workshops 

• sports 

• theatre 

• plus so much 

more! 

SUPPORTED BY 

Marshland Cottage by John Tookey 

ESSEX 

ART CLUB 


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Local community groups 

ALLAN BURGESS CENTRE 

Offering a wide range of activities for the 

over-55s. Located at 2 Grove Park, Wanstead. 

Call 020 8989 6338 

ART GROUP WANSTEAD 

For local artists. Visit wnstd.com/art 

FRIDAY SOCIAL CLUB 

Games, quizzes and socialising every Friday 

from 8pm to 10pm at Wanstead House (£3 per 

meeting). Call 020 8556 1585 

FRIENDS OF WANSTEAD PARKLANDS 

Campaigning for the enhancement of 

Wanstead Park. Visit wansteadpark.org.uk 

GRAPES WINE SOCIETY 

Meeting on alternate Tuesdays from 7.30pm at 

St Gabriel’s Church hall in Aldersbrook. Email 

grapeswinesoc@gmail.com 

SATISFACTION 

GUARANTEED 

• Interior/Exterior Painting 

• Woodwork Restoration 

• Wallpapering 

• Decorating • Varnishing 

Tel: 07943 848 437 

contact@jasonsdecorators.co.uk 

jasonsdecorators.co.uk 

UNBEATABLE 

PRICES 

ROTARY CLUB OF LEYTONSTONE 

AND WOODFORD 

Meeting every Thursday at 6.30pm at The 

Royal Oak, Chingford. Call 020 3597 2921 

STRIDES BADMINTON CLUB 

Every Sunday from 3.30pm at Wanstead 

Leisure Centre (over-18s). Call 020 8598 8435 

WANSTEAD BOWLS CLUB 

Located on Overton Drive, E11 2LW (within 

Wanstead Golf Club). Visit wnstd.com/bowls 

WANSTEAD CENTRAL BOWLS CLUB 

Located on Nutter Lane, E11 2JA. Open from 

end of April to September. Call 020 8505 7806 

WANSTEAD CLIMATE ACTION 

A local group sharing concerns about the 

climate emergency. Visit wnstd.com/climate 

WANSTEAD COMMUNITY GARDENERS 

Tending to the flower beds across Wanstead. 

Visit wnstd.com/wcg 

WANSTEAD COMMUNITY HUB 

A Facebook group for all who live in Wanstead. 

Visit wnstd.com/wch 

WANSTEAD COMMUNITY FORUM 

A Facebook group discussing local issues. 

Visit wnstd.com/wcf 

WANSTEAD SOCIETY 

Visit wansteadsociety.org.uk 

WILD WANSTEAD 

A project to create a multi-garden nature 

reserve across Wanstead. Visit wnstd.com/ww 

WOODFORD AND WANSTEAD 

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY 

Meeting virtually or at Wanstead House every 

Monday. Visit wnstd.com/wwps 

WREN WILDLIFE GROUP 

Promoting learning and conservation of local 

wildlife. Visit wrengroup.org.uk 



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SLCFIT 

Sylvestrian Leisure Centre 

Summer Deal 

•Access to our Fitness Suite with 

multiple resistant machines and 

free weights 

•Unlimited access to our 

group exercise classes 

SLCFIT 

•Free induction by one 

of our qualified staff 

members 

•No direct debit 

required 

Buy 

2 months 

for just 

£35 

Available to buy 

online or at the 

reception desk 

Offer ends 31 August 2024 

W 

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• 

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Want to have FUN while wo 

Are you aged 18 year’s or o 

environment? 

The Sylvestrian Leisure Centre 

team of likeminded individuals. 

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memorable experience during t 

sylvestrian-leisure.co.uk 

enquiries@sylvestrian-leisure.co.uk 020 8509 6526 

Located in the heart of Forest School, Snaresbrook 

If this sounds like YOU, th 

apply. 


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Useful numbers in and around Wanstead 

ADVICE & SUPPORT 

Citizens Advice Redbridge 0808 278 7872 

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 

locally-based 

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 

Calvin Bailey MP (Lab) 020 7219 4272 

calvin.bailey.mp@parliament.uk 

LOCAL MP Chingford and Woodford Green 

Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP (Con) 020 7219 2667 

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 Accountants45 

AERIALS 

Aerials Direct28 

ARCHITECT 

LOUD Architects12 

ART 

Essex Art Club73 

Geoff Wilkinson Photography69 

BALLET 

Redbridge Classical Dance 39 

BATHROOMS 

Bathworks 59 

BEAUTY 

Dr Sabba51 

Skintap 36 

BUILDERS 

Finch Contracts48 

Glenward 55 

North London Loft Rooms77 

Trim Loft Conversions 52 

CARPENTRY & JOINERY 

K&D Joinery 43 

Woodthorpe Joinery80 

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES 

Family Fair12 

Magic Workshop 9 


Summer Activities 4 

Tumble Tots 8 

Wanstead Festival71 

COMPUTER MAINTENANCE 

Computer Solutions32 & 76 

DANCE 


DECORATORS 

Decorating Spaces 36 

Jason’s Decorating 74 

MG Décor62 

DENTIST 

Smile in London 1 

Woodford House Dental Practice29 

DOORS 


ELDERLY CARE 

Chestnut Manor Care Home48 

Home Instead 23 

Homesdale37 

ELECTRICIAN 

SW Radley Electrical Contractors20 

ESTATE AGENTS 

Churchill Estates40–41 

Martin & Co 53 

Petty Son & Prestwich 47 


– Index of advertisers – 

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES 

All Saints Chorus & Orchestra 65 

El Mistico Stage Hypnotist66 

Essex Art Club Exhibition73 

Family Fair12 

Ilford BID68 

Magic Workshop 9 

Pre-Loved Market5 


Talking Heads 38 

Wanstead Festival71 

FERTILITY SERVICES 

Apex Reproductive Healthcare 11 

FINANCE 

THP Chartered Accountants45 

FISHMONGER 

Wanstead Fish54 

FITNESS 

Sylvestrian Leisure Centre75 

FUNERAL DIRECTORS 

Compassionate Funerals16 

FUNFAIR 

Family Fair12 

GARAGE SERVICES 

Belgrave Motor Services 58 

DC Dodd Motor Repairs28 

GARDENS & LANDSCAPING 

Growing Gardens44 

Lancasters Gardencare21 

Weald Hall Landscapes 32 

GIFTS 

Creative Giftware 36 

Keating Jewellers13 

GUTTER CLEANING 

Gutter Cleaning Service 58 

HANDYMAN 

E18 Handyman20 

Stuart Green Property Solutions44 

HEARING TEST 

Bayfields Opticians & Audiologists 63 

HOLIDAY PROPERTIES 

Dovehouse Developments 6 

HONEY 

Honey Heaven17 

JEWELLERS 

Keating Jewellers13 

JOB VACANCIES 

Public Sector Recruitment20 

LOCKSMITH 

Barry & Sons 32 

LOFT CONVERSIONS 

North London Loft Rooms77 

Trim Loft Conversions 52 

MAGIC 

Ben’s Magic 9 

OPTICIANS 

Bayfields Opticians & Audiologists 63 

OSTEOPATH 

Wanstead Osteopaths19 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

Geoff Wilkinson Photography69 

PLASTERING 

Heritage Plaster Services 25 

PLUMBING & HEATING 

Heating Plus33 

Rightio Plumbing & Heating 24 

Wanstead Group62 

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 

E18 Handyman20 

Stuart Green Property Solutions44 

RECRUITMENT 

Public Sector Recruitment20 

RESTAURANT & CAFÉS 

Robins Pie & Mash 79 

ROOFING 

Cox and Sons Roofing54 

SCHOOLS & NURSERIES 

Avon House Prep School2 

Woodford Green Prep School49 

SOLICITORS 

Barretts Law 35 

Edwards Duthie Shamash57 

SPORT & LEISURE 


Sylvestrian Leisure Centre75 

STAIRS 


TOURS 

Hitchcock Talks & Tours10 

The Graveyard Shift Tour13 

TREE SERVICES 

Scott Whitehead Trees16 

TUITION 

Wanstead Saturday School7 

VINTAGE 

Pre-Loved Market5 

WARDROBES 


WASTE DISPOSAL 

Arbis Waste Disposal 24 

WINDOW RESTORATION 

McCarty & Smith27 

WINDOW SHUTTERS 




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ROBINS 

PIE & MASH 

EST. 1929 

Celebrate Summer... 

NOW OPEN 

‘TIL 6.30PM ON 

WEDNESDAYS 

with a traditional English meal 

- Pie, Mash & Liquor: £5 - 

VENUE HIRE & OUTSIDE CATERING FOR WEDDINGS & EVENTS 

We provide everything you need: Pie & Mash / Desserts / Staff / Cutlery / Crockery 

Call Nicole: 020 8508 1513 Email: nicole@robinspieandmash.com 

14 HIGH STREET, WANSTEAD TEL: 020 8989 1988 

Monday to Saturday: 10am – 5pm Sundays: 10.30am – 4.30pm 

GREAT VALUE 

MEAL DEALS 

You can also find us at: 

40 South Street, Romford (t: 01708 752 552) 

21A Town Square, Basildon (t: 020 8508 1513) 

PIE, MASH & LIQUOR, SMALL ORANGE OR TEA, 

APPLE PIE & CUSTARD – £7.50 

POACHED SALMON, MASH & LIQUOR – £8 

50 Station Road, Chingford (t: 020 8524 1824) 

53 High Street, Chelmsford (t: 01245 491 274) 

15 Clarence Street, Southend-On-Sea (t: 01702 436 396) 


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