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Wanstead Village Directory

AT CHRISTMAS 2024

CHRISTMAS PARTIES, EVENTS + COMMUNITY SHINDIGS

Christmas Festivities

Fri 29th Nov

Duke Community Christmas Trees

On sale from today! Visit eastlondontrees.com or come

to the pub to order your tree for collection or delivery.

Sun 1st Dec | 19:30 - 22:00

Pass the Mic

Join Suzy Q and Tony G for bandeoke at its finest! Sing

along with live band and your favroirite tunes.

Weds 4th Dec | 18:30 - 20:00

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

Make your own Christmas Wreath with Courtyard Creations!

Sat 7th Dec | 12:00 - 18:00

Duke Community Christmas Market

Featuring local stalls, Christmas trees, live music,

puppet shows, face-painting, mulled wine and more!

Thurs 12th Dec | 16:00 - 17:30

Crafts for Care Homes

We invite children and their families to join us in

making christmas gifrs for local care home residents.

Thurs 12th Dec | 18:00

Smashed Potatoes

A Smashed Potato Christmas bash exclusively for

the big kids (that’s you, adults!). Get Tickets -

thepinkpotatoclub.com

Christmas Parties

Fri 6th Dec | 21:30 - LATE

Disco Volante - The OGs

DJ Dom, Scotty and K.C . Playing everything vinyl through

80's Disco, 90's Neo-Soul, Rare Groove & House classics.

Sun 8th Dec | 19:30 - 22:00

DUKEBOX with Adam English

A DUKEBOX fave, Adam is a guitarist & singer who plays

cover sets that’ll have you dancing all night long.


Disco Volante - Dan Copes & Friends

Resident from Hackney partyhouse, All My Friends & iconic

club, The Cause, are bringing the party vibes for the first time.

Sun 15th Dec | 19:30 - 22:00

Cash Cows

The Cash Cows have been rocking parties for 20 years.

Playing your favourite songs in a way you've not heard before.

Open Hours

CHRISTMAS EVE | KITCHEN 12:00 - 19:00 | CLOSE 00:30

CHRISTMAS DAY | BAR OPEN 12:00 - 18:00

BOXING DAY | KITCHEN 13:00 - 20:00 | CLOSE 10:30

NEW YEARS EVE EVE | 12:00 - 15:00 16:00 - 21:00 | CLOSE 00:30

NEW YEARS EVE | KITCHEN 12:00 - 20:00 | PARTY TIL LATE

Weds 18th Dec | 21:00 - 23:00

Double Bass Dan Xmas Sing-Along!


Drop of the Hard Stuff

Bringing Soul, Funk, Rare Groove, and the biggest

crowd in Wanstead to the dancefloor.

Fri 21st Dec | 21:30 - LATE

Matt Hinton - ALL NIGHT LONG

Local Legend recently dusted off his extensive record

collection to critical acclaim amongst the Wanstead

faithful. Come see what all the fuss is about…

Sun 22nd Dec | 20:00 - LATE

The Dukes of Duke House Band Xmas Special

Chris Peck and his 5 piece band take us on a musical

journey from The Smiths to Winehouse and with a light

dusting of Xmas classics thrown in.

Mon 30th Dec NYEE | 21:30 - LATE

Disco Volante - The OGs

Come party hard with the Disco Volante OG night with the

full medley of DJ’s who have played throughout the year!

Tues 31st Dec NYE | 21:30 - LATE

Drop of the Hard Stuff

Bring in the new year with the epic music selectors Drop

Of The Hard Stuff, playing soul party classics.

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Contents

Features

A local Christmas ................................18–19

Next stop: parliament .............................22

The new intake........................................... 26

On the same team ................................... 30

Festive flying start .............................34–35

Data dilemma ............................................. 38

Cakes and carols ........................................46

Park projects ................................................ 50

Currents of change .................................. 54

Building legacy (since 1927) .........60–61

Reverend reflections ...............................66

Listen and learn ..........................................70

Puzzles & competitions

Sudoku ............................................................ 28

Crossword competition .........................42

Every month

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

Community events ................75–78 & 80

Community groups ................................. 82

Useful numbers .........................................84

Index of advertisers .................................86

Contact Us

020 8819 6645

Welcome...

In Wanstead, the lights aglow,

The festive spirit starts to grow.

With every shop and market stall,

A place to find the gifts for all.

Along the streets, the windows shine,

As local shops dress up for Christmas time.

With wreaths of holly, ribbons bright,

They call you in with warm delight.

At cosy cafés, take a seat,

Sip mulled wine and a festive treat.

The chatter hums, the laughter flows,

Christmas cheer through Wanstead grows.

Outside, the lights begin to gleam,

As streets reflect a winter’s dream.

The frost may nip, the air may bite,

But warmth is found in every sight.

So this December, make a choice,

And hear the local spirit’s voice.

For when you shop in places near,

You spread the joy of Christmas cheer.

Each purchase here means something more,

It’s kindness wrapped in every store.

For when you shop in places small,

You’re lifting up your neighbours all.

No need for malls or online spree,

The gifts are here, beneath the tree.

With every pound, a promise kept,

That local dreams are warmly met.

Support the shops that line your street,

Where Christmas magic feels complete.

For shopping local, with heart and soul,

Will surely make your Christmas whole.

To

Wanstead

Lee Marquis, Editor

Calling local residents...

The Wanstead Village Directory proudly supports local

businesses and we encourage you to do the same.

Help us help these businesses by mentioning the

Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts.

A note to businesses...

If you are a business based in Wanstead, or if you have a

presence in the local community, we can help you get your

message across to our readers. The deadline for inclusion in

the January 2025 edition is 9 December 2024.

editor@wnstd.com

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Christmas film party and panto in

Wanstead thanks to Fringe expansion

The Wanstead Fringe,

traditionally a highlight

of September, is set

to expand its reach

with more events

throughout the year.

It follows the creation

of the Wanstead

Curtain, a new yearround

theatre and

performance space in

the hall of Wanstead

Methodist Church on

Hermon Hill. “We’ve

got some festive fun

lined up for this month, including a free

Christmas film party for all the community on

8 December and the Curtain’s first-ever panto,

Peter’s Pan: A Kitchen Sink Pantomime, on

23 December. We are really ambitious for the

difference the Curtain can make to the cultural

How can we

help?

Need to raise an important

local or policy issue with

Calvin and the team?

0207 219 7417

Email us!

calvin.bailey.mp@parliament.uk

life of Wanstead, and that’s not just at festival

time in September. But to make it happen, we

still need to hear from people who want to be

involved. It’s wonderful to be working on such

a positive project, so do join us,” said Fringe

chair Giles Wilson. Visit wnstd.com/fringe

Broadmead Road

bridge update

Redbridge Council

has confirmed

Broadmead Road

bridge will remain

closed to cars for the

foreseeable future.

The 87-year-old

structure – which has

been closed to traffic

since July 2023 due

to structural defects

– was discussed in

an online meeting

with the leader of

Redbridge Council

last month. The

bridge is open to

pedestrians, cyclists

and motorbikes.

A recording of the

meeting is available

to view online. Visit

wnstd.com/brbvid

Walk It Out in

Wanstead Park

An initiative that

seeks to empower

women and girls

through wellbeing

walks will

be launching in

Wanstead Park this

month. “Walk It Out

has been running

for over three years,

providing free

activities to improve

health and wellbeing

and boost

confidence… Women

should be able to

walk anywhere

without fear of

being attacked,”

said organiser April

Mehmet. To join the

women-only walk,

text 07437 517 177


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Christmas market to take place on

Wanstead High Street

Wanstead Society to close after

27 years of community service

© Geoff Wilkinson

Planting bulbs on Christ Church Green was

one of many Wanstead Society projects

© Geoff Wilkinson

A Christmas market will take place on

Wanstead High Street this month. Stalls will

be open from 10am to 4pm on Saturday

14 December. “It will be a family-friendly,

joyful event, with an emphasis on bringing

the community together, shopping local

and bringing in much-needed festive cheer.

There’ll be music, festive stalls, food and

activities for children,” said market organiser

Usman Karim. The Christmas market will be

in addition to the regular monthly market on

Sunday 1 December. Visit wnstd.com/market

Wanstead’s streets to welcome Santa

for annual pre-Christmas tour

The Wanstead Society has announced it will

close as of 1 February 2025. “It is with deep

sadness the Wanstead Society will close after

almost three decades of seeking to protect

and enhance the character of Wanstead. The

Society has had a good run, but like so many

local groups, we have struggled to find new

committee members to help run events and

undertake the work we aimed to do,” said

Chair Scott Wilding. The Society was first

formed in 1997 to save the Evergreen Field

from development.

Christmas

markets

Wanstead will welcome Santa early this month

as he embarks on a pre-Christmas tour of

local streets on 19 December from 4pm. “You

can’t beat how much children enjoy seeing

Santa. It’s a fun community event that injects

extra magic into Christmas. Please have some

change ready for the elves’ collection buckets

in aid of local schools,” said Amy Moore. In

what is now an annual Wanstead tradition,

Santa will pass through the streets aboard

Elf Steve Hayden’s Parker Dairies milk float. To

view the route, visit wnstd.com/santatour

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Wanstead Beer Festival raises record

£4,000 for local charities

Snaresbrook station development

still in ‘enabling works’ phase

Artist’s impression of the

five- and six-storey flats

The Wanstead Beer Festival – which was

attended by over 730 people in October – has

raised £4,000 for charity. The money is being

split between local charities CHAOS, Reach

Out, Christ Church and the Wanstead Fringe.

“It was a great day, with Wanstead once again

showing how much it loves its beer. Thanks to

everyone who helped make the day happen

and everyone who came along,” said Paul

Donovan. “Now it is onto the next one. The bar

is rising, but everyone involved is determined

to deliver an even better event next year.”

The company behind the redevelopment of

Snaresbrook Station car park – which closed

in March – has issued an update. “The car park

closed to allow for the construction of muchneeded

affordable homes. We are currently

undertaking enabling works to prepare for

construction… We expect the development

to be completed by the end of 2026. When the

car park reopens, 22 spaces will be available,

including four Blue Badge parking spaces,”

said a spokesperson for Pocket Living, which is

building two blocks of flats on the site.

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New councillor elected in

Wanstead Village Directory is a finalist

Wanstead Park ward by-election in the Redbridge Social Value Award

GIFT IDEA

Councillor Emma

Shepherd-Mallinson

Wanstead Park ward has a new Labour

councillor following a by-election last month.

Emma Shepherd-Mallinson was elected with

a total of 934 votes, a majority of 585 over

the Conservative candidate in second place.

An Ilford Independents candidate was third,

followed by the Green Party, the Liberal

Democrats and Reform UK. The by-election

was triggered by the resignation of former

councillor Bayo Alaba, who is now an MP.

Councillor Emma Shepherd-Mallinson joins

Councillor Sheila Bain in representing the area.

The Wanstead Village Directory has reached

the finals of the Redbridge Social Value

Award, a borough-wide category within

the Ilford Business Awards that recognises

businesses which excel in community

engagement. “I am extremely grateful to all

those who voted for us. Regardless of the

outcome, it has been wonderful to hear the

appreciation our readers and advertisers have

for the magazine,” said editor Lee Marquis.

The winner will be announced at an award

ceremony in December.


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Give a gift to children spending

Christmas in Whipps Cross Hospital

Help bring Christmas cheer to

local homeless shelter

Donations made to

the shelter last year

Frank delivering presents to

the hospital last Christmas

Wanstead resident Frank Charles BEM is

collecting gifts for his annual appeal. “This will

be my 21st anniversary of delivering Christmas

presents to children on Acorn Ward at Whipps

Cross Hospital who are too sick to go home

over the festive period. As usual, I welcome

your support with donations of new toys,

books or games suitable for newborns and for

ages up to 16 years,” said Frank. Unwrapped

donations for the Frank Charles Give A Gift

Appeal can be left at Wanstead Pharmacy

(75–77 High Street) until noon on 14 December.

Be Smart Cookie

Help your child

stay smart & safe online

Our fun e-guides give children a

tool kit of skills for their digital lives.

A festive appeal has been launched for the

residents of the Courtney Hotel, an emergency

housing hostel for homeless people located

in Aldersbrook. “I am collecting food and gift

donations to bring some holiday cheer to

those less fortunate. At the time of writing,

there are 19 women, 26 men, 14 girls and 16

boys living at the Courtney. This number

changes weekly but gives an indication of

how many we are trying to help. If you would

like to contribute, please let me know,” said

Glynis Ford. Visit wnstd.com/courtney

Wanstead Leisure Centre to close

temporarily for major renovations

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Wanstead Leisure Centre will temporarily close

from 6 December for extensive renovations.

“The project will include major upgrades to

the gym floor, with structural improvements

designed to elevate the fitness experience

at the centre. During this period, the entire

ground floor will be impacted… Members

have the flexibility to either freeze their

membership or access any of our other

facilities at no additional cost,” said a Vision

RCL spokesperson. The centre is scheduled to

reopen on 6 January. Visit wnstd.com/wlc


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Whether you’re new to yoga or looking to unwind, Release and

Restore offers a welcoming space to reset and find balance.

Perfect for anyone in need of a full-body release and restoration!

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Redbridge Council announces

new chief executive

Consultation on sustainable

transport strategy for Redbridge

Redbridge Council has appointed a new

chief executive. Claire Hamilton, a Redbridge

resident who is currently chief executive at

Dacorum Borough Council, will start her new

role in March 2025. The Leader of Redbridge

Council, Councillor Kam Rai, said: “Claire’s

extensive experience, proven track record

of strong leadership and innovation, and

understanding of the needs and aspirations

of our community will be invaluable and

made her the outstanding candidate for

us to appoint.”

Redbridge Council has launched a public

consultation on its first sustainable transport

strategy. “By 2041, travel in Redbridge will be

safer, healthier, greener and more inclusive…

Our ambition is to create seamless and safe

connections between the bus, underground

and rail networks, and an extensive network

of zero-emission vehicle charging points

that support the borough’s carbon neutral

ambition. We really value your input and

feedback,” said a spokesperson. The survey is

open until 5 January. Visit wnstd.com/sts

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As the crisp winter air rolls in and

the aroma of mulled spices drifts

through Wanstead, it’s a time to

embrace the warmth of community and the

joy of shared celebrations.

Wanstead Christmas Markets

1 and 14 December, 10am to 4pm

High Street, Wanstead

Wanstead’s monthly market (first Sunday of

the month) will be joined by an extra festive

event on Saturday 14 December.

Flamingo Events’ Christmas Fair

7 December, 11am to 4pm (free entry)

Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road

Gifts galore, from jams to jewellery, crystals to

plants and a special art selection.

The Duke Christmas Market

7 December, 12 noon to 6pm

The Duke, 79 Nightingale Lane

Stalls, food, drink and festive fun.

Christmas Film Party

8 December, 3pm (free)

Wanstead Curtain, Hermon Hill

Including music and singalong film screening.

A Celtic Christmas

8 December, 3pm to 4.30pm (tickets: £15.50)

Redbridge Drama Centre, South Woodford

Enjoy cherished carols sung with an ethereal

beauty and performed on traditional

instruments.

Community Carols on the High Street

11 December, 7pm

Wanstead War Memorial

Led by the Parish of Wanstead.

Wanstead Park Winter Trail

14 December, 10am to 3pm

Aldersbrook Primary School

Follow the jolly trail through the park, uncover

clues and finish at the school for festive treats

and Christmas fun.

The Snow Queen

14, 15 and 21 December, various times

(adults: £16.50; children: £15)


A modern adaptation of this classic tale.

Santa’s Christmas Workshop

14, 15 and 21 December, various times

(adults: £7; children: £15)


An interactive Christmas show followed by a

visit to Santa’s workshop.

Santa’s Wanstead Drive-By

19 December, 4pm to 7pm

Santa will embark on a pre-Christmas tour of

Wanstead, chauffeured through the streets

by Elf Steve Hayden aboard his Parker Dairies

milk float.

Cakes and Carols

21 December, 1pm to 4pm (free)

Wanstead United Reformed Church

A free event for over-65s with homemade

cakes and performances by local musicians.

Peter’s Pan: A Kitchen

Sink Pantomime

23 December, 3pm

(adults: £7; children: £5)

Wanstead Curtain,

Hermon Hill

Expect lots of festive

laughs, cracking

costumes, games

and prizes.

Local school

and church

events

Markets,

gift stalls,

special

events and

community

services –

too many

to include

here, so

check the

full listings to

see what’s on

this month.

For more information on these and other

Christmas events in and around Wanstead,

visit wnstd.com/christmas24


December 2024

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The magic of a local

CHRISTMAS

There’ll be lots of

festive cheer in and

around Wanstead this

December with plenty

of events for all the

community to enjoy.

Kris Kringle reports


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Alerted to major bus problems by local campaigners, Calvin Bailey MP

is taking Wanstead’s issues to Westminster and wants residents affected

by W14, W13 and W12 changes to contact him. Donna Mizzi reports

TfL must stop waiting for data and

start caring about how its changed

bus services are leaving passengers

stranded and distraught. That’s the

message from local residents, in response

to a statement from Calvin Bailey MP.

At a meeting with Mr Bailey to discuss a

number of acute problems created by TfL

route changes, senior officials only agreed to

consider reinstating Wanstead’s Woodbine

Place stop for the W14, subject to data. The MP

has decided to formally present a petition to

parliament. Meanwhile, local councillors insist

they won’t move the zebra crossing and island

near Wanstead Church School. TfL wanted to

enable its new oversized W-buses to turn and

miss the most useful stretches of the High

Street, including Woodbine Place.

Nightingale Estate residents are starting to

demand that “completely out-of-touch” TfL

leaders spend time with them to see how lives

and health are impacted by the “carelessly

planned bus scheme.” They say transport

chiefs should witness how schoolchildren

wait at bus stops from 7.30am as buses ride

past because they are already full; how people

with mobility issues can’t reach GPs and vital

amenities; how elderly and disabled people

and mums with small children can’t wait in the

freezing cold for an unreliable once-an-hour

bus, or walk along dark and icy side roads for

up to a mile to reach their homes.

Save Our Local Bus Services organiser Liz

Martins says: “TfL has imposed infrequent,

irregular W14 buses that stop too far from

useful points.” The campaign urges TfL chiefs

to take the advice of South Woodford resident

Prof Norman Fenton, a Turing Fellow and data

science expert. He said: “Sometimes, all that is

needed is common sense.”

Calvin Bailey MP

Following his meeting with TfL senior officials,

Calvin Bailey MP said: “Officials conceded

the lack of accurate timetables since the

schemes were introduced on 7 September

were not good enough… They said they will

consider having the W14 stop at Woodbine

Place, subject to data through the winter.

As with Whipps Cross, they told me there is

not enough time in the schedule to make

that happen immediately. I want to temper

expectations here, if the W14 is to stop at

Woodbine Place, we are looking into the new

year… However, I remain concerned about

the other issues, and am disappointed that

TfL has not taken meaningful steps to address

them. That is why I will be formally presenting

a petition to parliament… It is important that

I now hear from constituents. Please contact

my office to register your reports and views on

this matter. The more voices, the stronger the

case will be when I go back to TfL.”

To contact Calvin Bailey MP, email

calvin.bailey.mp@parliament.uk,

call 020 7219 7417 or post letters to

Calvin Bailey MP, House of Commons,

Westminster, London, SW1A 0AA.

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The new intake

Councillor Emma Shepherd-Mallinson (Labour) was elected to represent

Wanstead Park ward in last month’s by-election. Transport, crime and

school admissions are among the issues she is keen to address

Thank you for electing me as one of

your councillors for Wanstead Park

ward. I am delighted to have the

widespread support of my neighbours and

to join Councillor Sheila Bain in being a

strong voice for our community. It is one of

the proudest moments of my life.

There is a lot to do and I am excited about

what we can achieve with a Labour council.

I will be ready to listen and help where I can.

You might need advice, your views shared

with decision-makers, or action to make

things happen. That’s my role.

During the campaign, I spoke to residents

on their doorsteps about what is important

to them. It’s clear we need better from TfL

about plans to change bus routes. Crime and

antisocial behaviour are a big concern for

many, too, and I will be working with our local

police Safer Neighbourhoods Team.

Many know I am an active Labour Party

member and have worked closely with our

new MP, Calvin Bailey. However, it was my

experience as a parent and local resident that

encouraged me to run for council. I want to do

something for my community.

I am passionate about school admissions and

provision. In recent years, I have supported

local families to navigate the admissions

process. I am now working with our new

council leader, Councillor Kam Rai, and the

cabinet lead for Children’s Services, Councillor

Lloyd Duddridge, to make sure everyone has

the knowledge they need. This is something

that will remain a focus for me as a councillor.

We live in a beautiful part of London,

surrounded by large, open green spaces.

Wanstead Park is a hidden gem which we

need to protect. However, the lakes and

pathways are in a poor state. I am working

with the cabinet lead, Councillor Jo Blackman,

to put pressure on Thames Water and the

City of London Corporation (which owns and

maintains the park) to make the necessary

improvements.

I know there is a big in tray to get through.

The morning after the election I was looking

into issues with parking on the school run in

Aldersbrook. My children attend this school

and I am very familiar with the views of

local residents, the school and busy families

navigating drop-off times.

As a newly elected councillor, I am in the

process of setting up regular surgeries, so

you can speak to me face-to-face. In the

meantime, you can contact me via email.

I would love to hear from residents and

community organisations so we can start

working together.

Thank you again. I am looking forward to

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On the same team

Acting Inspector Reshma Sher shares how local Safer Neighbourhoods

Teams are addressing Wanstead’s crime issues and encourages

residents to help make a difference

Hello everyone. My name is Reshma

Sher and I am currently the

Acting Inspector for the Safer

Neighbourhoods Teams (SNT). I cover North

Redbridge. I am based at Barkingside Police

Station, where I oversee neighbourhood

policing for Wanstead Village, Wanstead

Park and nine other surrounding wards.

Prior to this, I was a sergeant on SNT

covering the same area, so I have a

good understanding of neighbourhood

policing and this is something that is so

important to me.

I have been a resident in Redbridge for my

whole life and I have seen and experienced

issues as a resident of Redbridge as well as

a police officer. I joined the Met in 2014 and I

have served on a variety of teams within the

East Area Command Unit.

The community is important to me and my

teams. We want everyone to feel safe where

they live, work, go to school, college or when

they are out and socialise with friends and

family. Your neighbourhood teams complete

reassurance patrols, community engagement

events, weapon sweeps, execute warrants,

tackle antisocial behaviour and take positive

action in relation to any criminal incidents.

We aim to prioritise the community’s needs

in all we do. I am aware concerns have

been raised about motor vehicle crime and

robberies taking place in Wanstead. We are

carrying out plain-clothes, proactive patrols as

well as providing a uniformed presence during

the various times of day the crimes are being

committed. The local policing team is working

in partnership with other neighbourhood

teams, as well as British Transport Police, Safer

Transport Teams and the local authority to

tackle the incidents as best as we can.

The local team will be arranging crime

prevention stalls to provide advice on

stopping the theft of motor vehicles, such as

using steering wheel locks combined with

signal-blocking pouches. They will give advice

on keeping your mobile phones safe and

some tips, such as making a note of the IMEI

number. They will be publishing dates soon

on social media and the Redbridge WhatsApp

channel. The local teams will also be putting

their contact details in your local shops.

We also hold quarterly ward panel meetings. If

you are a resident or work in the area, why not

come along? You can really make a difference

and have a say in what you feel should be the

ward priorities to help us with our community

crime fighting. Please contact your local SNT if

you would like to be a part of this.

To contact Wanstead Village SNT, email

SNTJI-Wanstead-park@met.police.uk

or call 07766 247 245

To contact Wanstead Park SNT, email

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Whether your favourite

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flying reindeer, chirpy robins,

turkeys, partridges in pear trees or

angels and Christmas tree fairies, they

all have a feature in common. And so,

Winged Wonders is the theme chosen

by Art Group Wanstead members for

its Christmas display at Wanstead

Library, which runs until Saturday

21 December.

© Gina Wade © Ron Filer © Karen Gilson

Artists enjoy having a theme to follow

– and then creatively breaking the

constraints. So, prepare for some left-field

ideas. For example, a Robin in Wanstead

may well be accompanied by Batman;

Star Trek fans can enjoy some enterprising

delights (did you know the Klingon’s

battleship is called a Bird of Prey?), while

keen birdwatchers can marvel at the

natural beauty of our feathered friends.

Artwork and cards will be available to

purchase, with contact details available.

At the appropriately named Christmas

‘Flamingo Fair’ on Saturday 7 December,

the showcase in the library’s lobby will be

open for sales from 11am to 4pm.

The Stow Brothers estate agent supports

shows by our local artists and is also

showing a range of work by Art Group

Wanstead member Nataly Kenny until

8 January. Just pop into the estate agent’s

office at 117A Wanstead High Street to enjoy

this artist’s work.

Art Group Wanstead is open to keen local

amateurs, through to professionals. Our

members include adults with a wide range

of ages, backgrounds and nationalities,

all with a connection to the area. In these

difficult economic times, the group helps

lift people’s spirits and confidence. And we

avoid charging membership fees by asking

everyone to get involved in helping the

group in some way.

For more information on the work of Art

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Enjoy Art Group Wanstead’s current selling display in Wanstead

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wishlist this year, says group founder Donna Mizzi

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Jo Cullen from local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash takes a

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compromised by your employer

Has your employer disclosed personal

data without your consent or as a

result of a systems hack? There are

breaking news stories around personal

data breaches that will inevitably cause

significant concern to those affected.

Personal data is any information that can

identify you directly (or in combination

with other information) such as your name,

address or telephone number.


Sensitive personal data might also include

details an employer holds on you about your

health, trade union membership, as well as

your political or religious beliefs. A loss of

personal data can result in information being

used by criminals in identity theft crimes or

those affected might suffer financial losses or

health issues as a result of the breach.

What should an employee do if they discover

their personal data has been released or their

employer’s systems have been hacked?

If you discover a breach, you should inform

your employer immediately about the

incident and ask for full details of what has

been released or taken, and how and why this

has happened without your consent. If your

employer becomes aware of a breach of your

personal data before you, they should notify

you without delay and they should make you

aware of the steps they are taking to remedy

the breach.

You should keep a record of all

correspondence with your employer

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It will be important to understand what

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monitor your bank accounts, credit reports

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Your employer should have a data protection

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Despite being an event for the over-65s, Wanstead’s annual Cakes

and Carols brings together residents of all ages, spreading warmth and

joy in the community, say organiser Suzi Harnett and volunteer Jude Kent

Living in Wanstead really shows

you what being part of a genuine

community looks and feels like. From

the strength and spirit of all our local,

thriving sports clubs, to the street parties,

the hugely loved farmers’ market and

the juggernaut the Wanstead Fringe and

Festival have become, there is constant

delight in all this locale puts together.

One of our favourite events of the year is

the annual Cakes and Carols celebration.

Customarily held on the last Saturday before

Christmas, it encompasses everything that is

wonderful about this time of year, the spirit

of the season, and most of all, the spirit of

our community. Its premise is to honour

and indulge the older residents living in and

around our area, especially reaching out to

those who can find themselves alone.

We ask for donations of homemade cakes,

biscuits and festive treats, as well as shopbought

for the hard of baking! These sit

alongside support from our sponsors, who

provide the all-important teas and coffees.

What is showcased here is the willingness

of our community to step up and volunteer

their services, and it’s that service which is at

the heart of what we do here. Our guests are

individually welcomed and seated at one of

the group tables, where our volunteers then

wait on them with hot drinks and selections

from all the delicacies on offer. The buzz of

conversation and laughter starts to develop,

and warmth and positivity fills the hall.

One of the great things to note about our

volunteers is that many of them are children

and teenagers, either on their own or as part

of a whole family helping out together. Last

year, a group of youngsters decided to make

festive cards for all the guests to take home

with them, alongside a generous goody bag.

So, that’s the ‘cakes’, but what about the

‘carols’? These have come in many different

guises over the years. We always invite choirs

from local primary schools to participate, who

are an absolute joy to have with us; we’ve also

been blessed by an operatic take on festive

songs. This year, we’re looking forward to

those beautiful operatic versions again, along

with local community choir Ultra Sound.

Youngsters are represented by a group from

Redbridge Drama Centre and the Elton John

of clergymen, The Rocking Rev James, will be

on the piano, giving us all a chance to sing

along to some classic Christmas favourites.

Whilst all our guests leave with that goody

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Benjamin Murphy, Chair of the Epping Forest and Commons Committee,

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second of a series of extracts, the focus is on the Grotto

For those who may not be aware,

Wanstead Park is a Grade II* Registered

Park and Garden (RPG) and has been

on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk

Register (HARR) since 2009.

In 1954, the Temple and the nearby Grotto

were designated as Grade II listed buildings,

while in 1970 the Wanstead Park area was

designated as a Conservation Area. The

Wanstead Park Conservation Area was

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was separately added in 2017. In its prime,

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room for entertainment above with a service

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of the Wanstead House estate and became a

popular attraction when the park was opened

to the public in 1882, with an admission price

of sixpence. Sadly, most of the Grotto was

destroyed in a fire in 1884, and while it has

had patchy repairs over the intervening years,

it has been badly declining. A restoration

project is underway.

So, what specific actions have we taken? We

have completed structural investigations

and trial pits to understand the foundations,

ground conditions and construction materials

around the Grotto and landing stage. There

has also been archaeological and geological

cataloguing of any loose material, including

retrieval of loose stones from the Ornamental

Water. A restoration and maintenance plan

is currently underway, focusing on essential

repairs with recommendations for the

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the Grotto, with the aim these measures will

remove it from the HARR.

But more actions still need to take place.

The structural investigations and trial

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the construction materials of the landing

stage; therefore, an updated construction

specification and listed building consent for

the landing stage had to be sought. This was

submitted at the end of September, with

consent hopefully due to be granted before

the end of the year. Furthermore, the City of

London Corporation has identified funding

for the essential and recommended repairs,

including a contribution of £14,000 from the

Heritage of London Trust.

The restoration and maintenance plan will

include recommendations for desirable repairs

and restoration works to the Grotto and will

include recommendations on public access

and visitor information for this construction

stage. A further study will be required to look

at options for the long-term interpretation

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With otters recently spotted on a local stretch of the River Roding,

Paul Powlesland – who founded the River Roding Trust five years ago –

is looking for Wanstead residents to become guardians of the river

When I moved to the River Roding

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perhaps naively assumed there

were professionals and government

officials looking after the river. After all,

the Roding – flowing over 40 miles from

its source in Molehill Green in Essex to its

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London’s third-largest river and crucial

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of people in its catchment, as well as the

nature that relies on it.

Having lived on and grown to know the

river over the past seven years, I came

to understand the awful truth that no

one was truly acting and speaking in the

river’s interests and preventing damage

and destruction to the river; as a result,

the lower river in particular was in

serious trouble.

I therefore set up the Friends of the River

Roding group on Facebook to start gathering

other volunteers. This project became the

River Roding Trust in 2019 and since then our

volunteers have undertaken a growing range

of activities to care for the river: water quality

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been in Barking and in Ilford, where many of

our volunteers live. We are now looking to set

up volunteer groups further along the river,

including in Wanstead and Woodford, and give

them the equipment, training, knowledge,

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their part of the river.

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like the recent discovery of otters living in the

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St Gabriel’s parish hall opened in 1927,

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reported that “the present church room”

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groups were encouraged to hire the hall for

refreshments after “tennis or other games.”

Then, as now, the hall was in constant use

by the church and local community, often

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the parish archive, there is a flyer from 1948

advertising a sale to raise money for the

Bishop’s Fund for Post-War Needs. Activities

included handicrafts, a book stall and, of

course, plenty of tea and cake.

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Hall line drawing © The London Archives,

City of London Corporation. All other images

©St Gabriel’s Aldersbrook, Parish Archives

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year, we are having another go to raise the

funds needed to reconfigure the back of the

hall and add accessible and enhanced storage,

which will benefit each and every user.”

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generations, please consider donating to this

year’s Big Give between 3 and 10 December.

Clockwise from top: image of the hall from a

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Reverend Reflections

In the 10th of a series of articles, Revd James Gilder of Wanstead Parish

considers the importance of singing during the festive season and

invites one and all to join a High Street community carolling session

What’s your favourite Christmas

song or carol? Let’s face it, there

are more than a few to choose

from, and each year radio stations such

as Classic FM run a poll to see which is the

nation’s favourite. Last year, it was O Holy

Night, one that has grown on me recently.

With the demise of – well – lots of things really

(and yes, I know that makes me sound old and

curmudgeonly), lots of people are perhaps a

little less familiar with traditional carols these

days. Asked to name a classic Christmas song,

many might suggest Mariah Carey’s All I want

for Christmas is You. JS Bach is no doubt slowly

turning in his grave at the thought.

Of course, there are lots of lovely modern

Christmas songs that we all enjoy, but there

is something extremely evocative about

traditional Christmas carols being sung,

or even perhaps played, by a Salvation

Army band. I was talking to one of the local

bandmasters recently, and he told me every

year, his band plays for 12 hours straight on

a day running up to Christmas at Liverpool

Street Station, raising £10,000 for the vital

work the Salvation Army does with the

homeless. He said last year, one commuter,

who was about to get on her homewardbound

train, stopped to listen for so long she

missed nine trains to her destination.

In comparison with our Scottish and Welsh

cousins, we English tend to have a very

poor folk memory of the traditional songs

that make up our history. This seems a great

shame to me, for soon they will be gone

forever. And many of our Christmas carols

are in fact set to tunes that are more ancient

than the words. Those who wrote the words

often fitted them to folk tunes people would

already know. Others are themselves ancient,

Good King Wenceslas, for example, dates

from before 1582. Carols even survived the

Puritans, who tried their best to take the fun

out of everything after beheading Charles I.

But it was the Victorians – and particularly

one Arthur Sullivan (of Gilbert and Sullivan

fame) – who really went to town on Christmas

carolling, and this is the time from which

many of the carols we know and love stem.

Singing is an important part of Christmas

for many. The great thing about carolling is

that you don’t even have to be very good

at singing. The earliest carols would have

probably been sung in hostelries, not in

churches, and by local people rather than

cathedral choirs. Singing is good for the soul,

so why not try some this Christmas? You will

be very welcome at any of the parish services

or at our community carols on the High Street.

Wishing you all a very happy and blessed

Christmas, whatever hymn sheet you happen

to sing from!

A community carolling session will take

place at the war memorial on Wanstead

High Street on 11 December from 7pm.

To contact Reverend James Gilder, email

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Christmas at

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Sunday

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Wednesday

4 Dec

Saturday

7 Dec

Wednesday

11 Dec

Wednesday

18 Dec

Advent Carols at Christ Church, 6.30pm

Christingle Service at Christ Church, 6pm

Merry Quizmas in the Parish Halls, 7.30pm

Community Carols, War Memorial Green, 7pm

Christmas Compline at St Mary’s, 8pm

Sunday

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Tuesday

24 Dec

Wednesday

25 Dec

9 Lessons and Carols at St Mary’s 6.30pm

Crib Service at Christ Church, 4pm

Family Eucharist at Christ Church, 6pm

Midnight Mass at Christ Church, 11.30pm

Sung Eucharist for Christmas Day

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Listen and learn

In the 41st of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work of

Redbridge Music Society and introduces local choir Modality Voices,

who will perform a seasonal concert in Wanstead this month

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Music Society is to promote and

support local groups and musicians,

and this month at Wanstead Library, local

community choir Modality Voices will

present an evening of seasonal music and

readings entitled What Christmas Means

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accompanied by pianist Ben Summers.

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Community events

WINGED WONDERS

ART EXHIBITION

By members of Art Group Wanstead.

Date: until Saturday 21 December

Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/art

DEC

1

ART EXHIBITION AT

THE STOW BROTHERS

Featuring the work of local artist Nataly Kenny.

Date: until Wednesday 8 January

Venue: The Stow Brothers, 117A High Street

Cost: free Enquiries: natalykennyfineart.com

DEC

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WANSTEAD

COMMUNITY MARKET

Monthly market offering a wide range of food

and craft products.

Date: Sunday 1 December Time: 10am–4pm

Venue: Wanstead High Street

DEC

1

STAAR CHRISTMAS

MARKET

Raising funds for STAAR, a local organisation

that creates opportunities for autistic and

neurodivergent children and young adults.

Date: Sunday 1 December Time: 12.30–3pm

Venue: Wanstead United Reformed Church

Cost: free entry Enquiries: wnstd.com/staar

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What’s happening,

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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.

CHRISTMAS CAROLS

AND SONGS

A performance by local choir Modality Voices

for the Wanstead & Woodford U3A.

Date: Monday 2 December Time: 10am

Venue: Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA

Cost: first visit free Enquiries: u3a-ww.uk

DEC

2

NHS RETIREMENT

FELLOWSHIP

Date: Monday 2 December Time: 2pm

Venue: Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR

Cost: £2 Enquiries: 020 8514 8286

DEC

2

ILFORD HOSPITAL

CHAPEL

A Wanstead Historical Society presentation.



Cost: £4 Enquiries: 07949 026 212

DEC

2

WANSTEAD

BUSINESS BUZZ

Date: Tuesday 3 December Time: 10am–12pm

Venue: The Cuckfield, 31 High Street, Wanstead

Cost: £12 Enquiries: wnstd.com/buzz

DEC

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BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE

PRACTICE SESSION

Repeated on 18 December at 6.45pm.

Date: Tuesday 3 December Time: 2.30–3.30pm


Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8708 7400

DEC

3

MASTER MASONS: THE MEN

WHO BUILT THE CATHEDRALS

A presentation by Imogen Corrigan for

The Arts Society Woodford Green.

Date: Tuesday 3 December Time: 8pm

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

Cost: donation Enquiries: wnstd.com/artssociety

DEC

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REDBRIDGE MUSIC

SOCIETY RECITAL

Featuring community choir Modality Voices.



Cost: £12; members: £9 Enquiries: 07380 606 767

DEC

3

WANSTEAD BUSINESS

NETWORK

A weekly networking meeting for local

business owners. Booking required.

Date: Thursday 5 December Time: 7.30–9am

Venue: Wanstead Golf Club, Overton Drive

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

DEC

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WANSTEAD LIBRARY

GRIEF CAFE

A safe and confidential space to meet others

and to share thoughts and feelings about the

experience of grief and loss.

Date: Thursday 5 December Time: 6.30–8.30pm


Cost: £3 Enquiries: wnstd.com/griefcafe

DEC

5

ST GABRIEL’S

CHRISTMAS MARKET

Repeated on 7 December, 12 noon to 3pm.

Date: Friday 6 December Time: 6.30–9pm

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

Cost: £1 (kids: free) Enquiries: wnstd.com/stgab

DEC

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WALKING FOR HEALTH:

CHRIST CHURCH GREEN

This walk features some gentle slopes and

uneven terrain. Repeats every Saturday.

Date: Saturday 7 December Time: 10.30–11.30am

Venue: meet on Wanstead Place

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/walking

DEC

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FLAMINGO EVENTS’

CHRISTMAS FAIR

Gifts galore, from jams to jewellery, crystals

to plants and a special art selection. Plus

refreshments and face painting.

Date: Saturday 7 December Time: 11am–4pm


Cost: free entry Enquiries: 020 8989 9881

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LOCAL MAKERS

MARKET

Date: Saturday 7 December Time: 11am–4.30pm

Venue: Christ Church Hall, E11 2SW

Cost: free entry Enquiries: wnstd.com/makers

DEC

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FAMILY CHRISTMAS

CONCERT

Featuring local choir East London Chorus.

Date: Saturday 7 December Time: 4–5.15pm

Venue: Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/elc

DEC

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THE DUKE

CHRISTMAS MARKET

Date: Saturday 7 December Time: 12–6pm

Venue: The Duke, 79 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead

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WANSTEAD PARK

LITTER PICK

Date: Sunday 8 December Time: 11am

Venue: the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT

Cost: free Enquiries: wansteadpark.org.uk

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A CELTIC

CHRISTMAS

Enjoy carols sung with an ethereal beauty and

performed on traditional instruments.

Date: Sunday 8 December Time: 3–4.30pm

Venue: Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB

Cost: £15.50 Enquiries: wnstd.com/celtic

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CHRISTMAS

FILM PARTY

Free party for all the community, including

music and singalong film screening.

Date: Sunday 8 December Time: 3pm

Venue: Wanstead Curtain, Hermon Hill, E11 2AR

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/fringe

DEC

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WANSTEAD

COMEDY NIGHT

Featuring Ben Norris, Don Biswas, Vlad Ilich,

Mark Vincent and Graeme Matthews.

Date: Sunday 8 December Time: 7.30–9.30pm

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

Cost: £15 Enquiries: wnstd.com/comedy

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KEEPING IT LOCAL

WANSTEAD

For local business owners. Booking required.

Date: Tuesday 10 December Time: from 7pm

Venue: Luppolo, 36–38 High Street, Wanstead

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/kilw

DEC

10

THE FOLKLORE

OF PLANTS

An Aldersbrook Horticultural Society event.

Date: Tuesday 10 December Time: 7.30pm

Venue: Aldersbrook Bowls Club, E12 5DY

Cost: £5 Enquiries: wnstd.com/ahs

DEC

10

BIRD MIGRATION ALONG

THE ADRIATIC FLYWAY

A talk for the North East London Local Group

of the RSPB by Denis Bohm.


Venue: St Mary’s Church, South Woodford

Cost: £4.50 Enquiries: wnstd.com/rspb

DEC

10

HAVEN HOUSE

CHILDREN’S HOSPICE

A talk by Sarah Harris for the Woodford and

District Centre of the National Trust.

Date: Wednesday 11 December Time: 2.30pm

Venue: All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green

Cost: £3 Enquiries: 07774 164 407

DEC

11

CITY PLACE COFFEE

CHRISTMAS MARKET

Date: Wednesday 11 December Time: 3–7.30pm

Venue: City Place Coffee, High Street, Wanstead

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11

ELECTRONIC

KEYBOARD CONCERT

An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard

Club event featuring Brett Wales.

Date: Wednesday 11 December Time: 7–10pm


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

DEC

11

COMMUNITY CAROLS

ON THE HIGH STREET

Date: Wednesday 11 December Time: 7pm

Venue: Wanstead War Memorial, High Street

DEC

11

CHRISTMAS

IN THE CITY

A talk by Jill Finch for the Woodford Historical

Society. Visitors welcome.

Date: Thursday 12 December Time: 2.30pm

Venue: All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green

Cost: £5 Enquiries: woodfordhistoricalsociety.org

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12

OFFICE XMAS PARTY

AT WANSTEAD WORKS

Date: Friday 13 December Time: 5–11pm

Venue: Wanstead Works, 34-40 High Street

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/officeparty

DEC

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SANTA’S CHRISTMAS

WORKSHOP

Elves will welcome you to their magical

interactive Christmas show, after which you

will be invited to meet Father Christmas.



Cost: £15; adults: £7 Enquiries: wnstd.com/santa24

DEC

14

WANSTEAD COMMUNITY

CHRISTMAS MARKET


Venue: Wanstead High Street

DEC

14

ALDERSBROOK PRIMARY

SCHOOL WINTER TRAIL

Follow the trail through the park, uncover

clues and finish at the school for festive treats.


Venue: Aldersbrook Primary School, E12 5HL

DEC

14

WANSTEAD VILLAGE WARD

COUNCILLOR SURGERY

Date: Saturday 14 December Time: 10.30–11.30am

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

DEC

14

THE SNOW

QUEEN

A modern adaptation of this classic tale.

Repeated on 15 and 21 December.

Date: Saturday 14 December Time: 12.30–2.30pm


Cost: £16.50 Enquiries: wnstd.com/tsq

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ZEUS’S BIRTHDAY BASH:

INTERACTIVE THEATRE

The children of Wanstead are invited to the

birthday of Zeus, King of the Gods.



Cost: £13 (kids: £10) Enquiries: wnstd.com/zeus

DEC

14

WANSTEAD PARK

CHRISTMAS WALK

Hosted by the Epping Forest Heritage Trust.

Date: Sunday 15 December Time: 10.30am

Venue: Wanstead Park, Warren Road entrance

Cost: by donation Enquiries: wnstd.com/xmaswalk

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15

SOUTH WOODFORD

CHRISTMAS MARKET

Date: Sunday 15 December Time: 11am–5pm

Venue: George Lane, South Woodford

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15

IS THERE LIFE

OUT THERE?

A North East London Astronomical Society

presentation by Les Brand.

Date: Sunday 15 December Time: 1.30pm

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

Cost: £3 Enquiries: stevek1951@hotmail.com

DEC

15

BEREAVEMENT CAFÉ

MORNING SESSION

For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Date: Tuesday 17 December Time: 10.30–11.30am

Venue: Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW


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17

ROYAL BALLET & OPERA:

THE NUTCRACKER


Venue: Odeon, South Woodford, E18 2QL

Cost: £15 Enquiries: wnstd.com/odeonevents

DEC

17

SANTA’S WANSTEAD

DRIVE-BY

Santa will be chauffeured through the streets

aboard Elf Steve Hayden’s milk float.

Date: Thursday 19 December Time: 4.30–7pm

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/santatour

DEC

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WANSTEAD CHRISTMAS

LITTER PICK

Help keep Wanstead tidy.

Date: Saturday 21 December Time: 10am

Venue: meet at the Woodbine Place bus stop

Enquiries: jo.blackman@redbridge.gov.uk

DEC

21

CAKES AND

CAROLS

A free event for over-65s with homemade

cakes and performances by local musicians.


Venue: Wanstead United Reformed Church


DEC

21

HANDEL’S MESSIAH:

XMAS HIGHLIGHTS

Ellery Enterprises brings artists from around

the globe for a night of music.

Date: Saturday 21 December Time: 7.30–9.30pm

Venue: St John’s Church, Leytonstone, E11 1HH

Cost: £18 Enquiries: wnstd.com/handel21dec

DEC

21

SOUTH WOODFORD TO

WANSTEAD PARK WALK

A West Essex Ramblers event. First walk free.

Date: Sunday 22 December Time: 10.30am–1pm

Venue: meet at South Woodford Station

Enquiries: wnstd.com/weramblers

DEC

22

PETER’S PAN: A KITCHEN

SINK PANTOMIME

Festive laughs, cracking costumes, games

and prizes at the Wanstead Curtains firstever

panto.



Cost: £7; kids: £5 Enquiries: wnstd.com/fringe

DEC

23

PARISH OF WANSTEAD

CHRISTMAS DINNER

A free Christmas dinner for those struggling

with cost or likely to be on their own on

Christmas Day. Booking required.

Date: Wednesday 25 December Time: 1pm

Venue: Christ Church Hall, Wanstead, E11 2SW


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Saturday 21 December 7:30pm

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Queen of Sheba

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Handel, Rossini, Mozart

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Good King Wenceslas

O Come, All Ye Faithful

Hark! The Herald Angels

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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

ROTARY CLUB OF LEYTONSTONE

AND WOODFORD

Meeting every Thursday at 6.30pm at The

Royal Oak, Chingford. Call 020 3597 2921

locally-based

STRIDES BADMINTON CLUB

Every Sunday from 3.30pm at Wanstead

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

WANSTEAD AND WOODFORD U3A

Meeting on the first Tuesday of the month

with a range of groups and social activities.

For anyone over 55 and not in full-time

employment. First visit is free. Visit u3a-ww.uk

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

and turning neglected patches of space into

community assets. 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

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 and carrying out practical work in

Wanstead Park. Visit wrengroup.org.uk


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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

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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

Sheila Bain (Lab) 07741 904 843

sheila.bain@redbridge.gov.uk

Emma Shepherd-Mallinson (Lab)TBC

emma.shepherd-mallinson@redbridge.gov.uk

LOCAL MP Leyton and Wanstead

Calvin Bailey MP (Lab) 020 7219 7417

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 Accountants 51

AERIALS

Aerials Direct 28

ARCHITECTS

Space Group 83

BATHROOMS

Bathworks 52

BEAUTY

Dr Sabba 21

ESS Clinic 41

BUILDERS

Finch Contracts 62

Glenward 65

North London Loft Rooms 47

Trim Loft Conversions 68

CARPENTRY & JOINERY

K&D Joinery 59

Woodthorpe Joinery 88

CHARITIES

Guide Dogs 76

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

Jack’s DIY Store 13

Lillies of Wanstead 1

COMPUTER MAINTENANCE

Computer Solutions 16 & 82

DANCE

Redbridge Classical Dance 23

DECORATORS

Jason’s Decorating 56

MG Décor 48

DENTIST

Smile in London 63

Woodford House Dental Practice 49

DIGITAL SAFETY

Be Smart Cookie 10

DOORS

K&D Joinery 59

ELDERLY CARE

Chestnut Manor Care Home 87

Home Instead 71

ELECTRICIAN

SW Radley Electrical Contractors 58

EMBROIDERY

Creative Giftware 16

ESTATE AGENTS

Churchill Estates 36–37

Dabora Conway 25

Martin & Co 55

Petty Son & Prestwich 73


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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

City Place Coffee 42

Handel’s Messiah81

Ice Kingdom 4

Parish of Wanstead 67

The Duke 2

Wanstead Christmas Market 7

Woodford Panto 74

FASHION

Brian Oak 44–45

FERTILITY SERVICES

Apex Reproductive Healthcare 32

FINANCE

THP Chartered Accountants 51

FISHMONGER

Wanstead Fish 64

FLOORING

Antique Wooden Floors 62

FLORIST

Lillies of Wanstead 1

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Compassionate Funerals 16

GARAGE SERVICES

Belgrave Motor Services 48

DC Dodd Motor Repairs 58

GARDENS & LANDSCAPING

Growing Gardens 32

Lancasters Gardencare 17

Weald Hall Landscapes 64

HANDYMAN

E18 Handyman 28

Stuart Green Property Solutions 8

HEALTHCARE

Practice Plus Group 77

HOLIDAY PROPERTIES

Dovehouse Developments 20

JEWELLERS

Keating Jewellers 20

LOCKSMITH

Barry & Sons 20

LOFT CONVERSIONS

North London Loft Rooms 47

Trim Loft Conversions 68

OPTICIANS

Bayfields Opticians & Audiologists 69

OSTEOPATHS

Wanstead Osteopaths 29

PANTOMIME

Woodford Panto 74

PHOTOGRAPHY

Geoff Wilkinson Photography 56

PILATES

The Reformery 5

PLASTERING

Heritage Plaster Services 40

PLUMBING & HEATING

Heating Plus 27

Rightio Plumbing & Heating 72

POLITICS

Calvin Bailey MP 6

PUB

The Duke 2

RECRUITMENT

Public Sector Recruitment 56

RESTAURANT & CAFÉS

City Place Coffee 42 & 43

Robins Pie & Mash 15

ROOFING

Cox and Sons Roofing 72

SCHOOLS & NURSERIES

Avon House Preparatory School 33

Loyola Preparatory School 85

Our Lady of Lourdes School 24

Wanstead Park Pre School 12

Woodford Green Prep School 57

SINGING

Deborah Aloba Singing Teacher 9

SOLICITORS

Barretts Law 31

Edwards Duthie Shamash 39

SPORT & LEISURE

Periwinkle Yoga 11

Sylvestrian Leisure Centre 79

The Reformery 5

TREE SERVICES

Scott Whitehead Trees 24

VOUCHERS

Village Vouchers 14

WARDROBES


WASTE DISPOSAL

Arbis Waste Disposal 84

WINDOW RESTORATION

McCarty & Smith 53

WINDOW SHUTTERS


YOGA

Periwinkle Yoga 11


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