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Contents

Features

Updating the map ............................. 16–17

Changing society ...................................... 20

Non-stop stress ...........................................24

Sir Patrick Spens ................................. 28–29

The beauty of life .......................................32

Year to remember .....................................42

Open singing ..............................................46

Doctor in the garden ....................... 50–51

Listen and learn ......................................... 54

Haven or hazard? ...................................... 58

Constructing justice ................................ 62

Puzzles & competitions

Sudoku .............................................................34

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

Every month

Local news ................................................6–10

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

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

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

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

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Welcome...

Death. What better subject to open a January issue?

Discussing the end of life at the start of a new year may

jar with some, may be refreshing to others or may be

a welcome relief to those looking to embrace life’s

realities rather than avoid them. It is certainly a

taboo subject, which a number of local death

and grief cafes and bereavement support groups

would attest to. Assisted dying introduces an even deeper level

of taboo. Surely a time, therefore, to resolve to discuss all aspects

of life – including the end?

Death is the final moment of our own lives, but for most,

there will likely be multiple encounters with death before

experiencing it ourselves. I’m thankful to have only attended a

handful of funerals in my life so far, but I’m certain at each and

every one of them someone has uttered the phrase: “It’s a shame

we only see each other at funerals and weddings!” Or words to

that effect. But I prefer to see the positive. Nice as it would be

to see all distant friends and family on a regular basis, that’s not

practical for most. So, it becomes a powerful, final complement

to the departed that their death facilitates such a reunion.

As we reflect on the past and celebrate life, the transition from

life to death bears a poignant resemblance to the transition

into a new year. New Year’s Eve is marked by a countdown – the

year’s final 10 seconds spoken aloud. The the next 31,535,990

seconds will pass unannounced until we see another year

out. While our days are numbered, for most, the length of

our personal timer remains a mystery until it stops. For those

touched by the assisted dying debate, opinions will differ

on how much control we should have over

that timer. Ultimately, we must recognise

the value of the time we have, and make

it meaningful before our own

countdown reaches zero.

Lee Marquis, Editor

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New book explains how the unemployed

transformed Wanstead Park and Flats

A new book details how

unemployed labourers

transformed Wanstead

Flats and Wanstead Park

in the late 19th century.

“When the City of London

took over Epping Forest

in 1878, the southern

area was in quite a

mess… There was also

an economic depression

and local worthies

formed committees to

support unemployed

labouring men and

women. These Relief Committees organised

public works projects and had a big impact

Unemployed labourers at work in

Wanstead Park in 1909, with the

Grotto in the background

on the area,” explained authors Peter Williams,

Mark Gorman and Andrew Cole. Among the

work carried out was the creation of Alexandra

Lake on the Flats and the enlargement of

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Heronry Pond in Wanstead Park by hundreds

of labourers working only with hand tools.

“The labourers were paid but there were major

issues about conditions.” The 50-page book

is priced £6 and available from the Friends of

Wanstead Parklands. Visit wnstd.com/fbk

Community

awards

Nominations for the

Mayor of Redbridge’s

annual community

awards are open

until 6 January.

“Do you know an

unsung hero within

your street or

local community?

Or a group or

organisation that

has made a positive

contribution

to the lives of

local residents?”

asked a council

spokesperson.

The judging panel

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Reducing falls

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is taking part in

an 18-month pilot

project to reduce

falls among elderly

residents through

assistive technology.

“We are working

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care homes and

residents’ homes,”

said a spokesperson.

Of London’s 32

boroughs, Redbridge

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ambulance call-outs

to care homes for fallrelated

incidents.


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January deadline for residents to

adopt a tree pit on their street

The historic George and Dragon pub

to reopen this month

© Geoff Wilkinson

Residents have until 5 January to apply to

adopt a tree pit on their street, alongside

year-round applications to remove an entire

road from the chemical weed control spraying

schedule. “A tree pit is the soil area at the base

of trees, perfect for planting with wildflowers.

Last year, residents adopted over 650 tree pits

across the borough, boosting biodiversity.

If you have previously adopted a tree pit,

you will have to re-apply as adoptions only

last for 12 months,” said a Redbridge Council

spokesperson. Visit wnstd.com/treepits

Light at the end of the tunnel: one

more year of leisure centre works

The George and Dragon pub in Wanstead

will reopen in mid-January. It follows a

campaign to protect the historic venue from

property development, which gathered

3,589 signatures. In a meeting with Calvin

Bailey MP and campaign organiser Councillor

Paul Donovan, new operators Urban Pubs

and Bars outlined their commitment to

preserving historic venues and enhancing

local communities. The reopening will create

60 jobs, including the return of over a dozen

former Wetherspoons staff.

WINTER YOGA RETREAT: 4 JAN

Quaker Meeting House, Bush Road, E11 3AU

Construction of the new Wanstead Leisure

Centre is scheduled for completion at the

end of 2025. The new facility – which began

building work in 2022 – will feature a 25-metre

swimming pool, dance studios, new reception

area and accessible changing rooms. As part

of the development, Wanstead High School

pupils will also benefit from new classrooms

and improved dining spaces. “It’s great to

finally see some light at the end of the tunnel,”

said Sarah Williams, business manager at

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Friends of St Gabriel’s a step closer to

transforming community hall

River Roding Trust’s Wanstead and

Woodford group get to work

The Friends of St Gabriel’s raised £14,672 in

December. “We were delighted with the

success of the Christmas appeal. So far, we

have raised around £65,000 of the £150,000

needed to transform the church hall in

Aldersbrook. Donations were boosted by a

viral video by local filmmaker Tess Oldham,

showing the importance of the hall to the

community. Several grant applications are due

soon and we’re hoping to start work making

new, accessible storage in the summer,” said a

spokesperson. Visit wnstd.com/sgvid

The River Roding Trust’s Wanstead and

Woodford local group met for the first time at

the end of November. “This volunteer group

will generally be working from Snakes Lane

down to Wanstead Park. These local river

guardians will be helping to protect and

restore the river, covering everything from

tree planting, monitoring outfalls, creating

pocket parks, making paths and removing

rubbish. Get in touch if you would like to join

us,” said Paul Powlesland, founder of the River

Roding Trust. Email river.roding@gmail.com

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On the 12th day: post-Christmas stroll

with 12 Wanstead Park facts

Wanstead Mental Health Clinic

to open this month

©Yale Center for British Art,

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Wanstead House,

by Richard Westall

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The Friends of Wanstead Parklands will host

a New Year stroll in the park on 5 January,

with an irreverent, local interpretation on

the 12 days of Christmas. “Join us for an easy

post-Christmas morning stroll. We’ll take a

tour of some historical highlights of the park,

highlighting 12 key moments in its history.

This will be a Wanstead Park epiphany walk!”

said Adrian Russell. The walk will depart

from the park’s Warren Road entrance at

10.30am, finishing at the tea hut by 12 noon.

Email info@wansteadpark.org.uk

A new mental health clinic will open in

Wanstead this month. “We are delighted to

announce the opening of Wanstead Mental

Health Clinic on 3 January, kicking off the

new year with a dedicated evolution in

mental health services. We will offer focused

support, assessments, community seminars,

walk-in support services and a weekly men’s

peer support group called the Wanstead

Man Cave,” said a spokesperson for Wanstead

Wellbeing CIC. The clinic is located at

11–13 Cambridge Park. Visit wnstd.com/mhc


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Long grass scythed on Wanstead Flats

to safeguard local wildlife habitats

New High Street yellow box junctions

spark advice from driving instructor

© Geoff Wilkinson

Members of the Wren Wildlife Group have

been scything long grass in the Skylark

nesting area on Wanstead Flats. “This prevents

the anthills from being shaded out by broom

and brambles. The ants form a large part of

Green Woodpeckers’ diet, and if their nest

sites are shaded out, the ants desert them

and the woodpeckers lose their food source.

Mechanical mowing would risk damaging

the anthills. Additionally, scything prevents

coarser grasses taking over, which discourages

Skylarks from nesting,” said Tim Harris.

Drivers in Wanstead are reminded to stay alert

following the installation of new yellow box

junctions on the High Street. “We train learner

drivers to read pedestrians’ body language

before we reach zebra crossings, ensuring

they are ready to stop if someone is close to

the edge of the road. If you have followed us

without being aware, you may end up in the

yellow box and be fined. It is not our fault

there is only room for one vehicle between

the crossing and the yellow box,” said local

driving instructor Diane Ward.

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recycling trees from 10 to 13 January (donation

and booking required). Redbridge Council will

also collect real trees for free between 6 and

17 January. Collection dates will vary across

the borough, so trees must be left at the

property boundary by 6am on the first day of

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Benjamin Murphy, Chairman of the Epping Forest

and Commons Committee, provides an update

on the health of Wanstead Park’s historic Map Tree,

and explains plans to plant a replacement.

Photo by Geoff Wilkinson

I

wanted to provide an update on the

health of the British Isles-shaped Cedar,

known as the ‘Map Tree’, in Wanstead

Park. The pronounced lean of this tree has

been the subject of discussion and a cause

of concern to park visitors.

Firstly, the safety of Epping Forest’s visitors

and staff is our number one priority. To

achieve this, our arborists carry out tree

inspections as part of a rolling programme to

identify vulnerable trees and put measures

in place to keep them safe. The rise of more

extreme weather conditions, a result of

climate change, is a significant challenge we

face in our mission to protect them.

This issue was self-identified and the tree is

deemed safe. However, there is damage to

major structural roots caused by footfall near

the base of the tree and the lean towards

Ornamental Water continues to worsen. There

remains a high degree of uncertainty around

how long the tree may last, so our team are

doing what they can to prolong its natural life

whilst we create a succession plan.

Our arborists explored a range of options with

tree industry professionals, including:

• Propping, which would introduce rigid

structures anchored in the ground that

support tree branches or trunks from below.

• Introduction of static towers and steel cable

braces to stop any further decline.

• Relocating the footpath from the base of

the tree, reducing damage to buttress roots.

Unfortunately, these options cannot be

implemented at this location or would

not sustain the tree over the long term.

Therefore, the recommended option

is to plant a replacement tree nearby

and establish knee-high fencing

around the base in a horseshoe shape

around the tree’s drip line.

The tree is considered healthy and, as such,

it is a self-optimising structure. It has

the ability to identify stresses and

adapt to them. In this case, the

stress is the lean, which trees

adapt to through additional

structural roots and the

production of reaction wood.

I recognise the connections

people feel towards this iconic tree,

which is of historical significance to Epping

Forest. There remains some optimism the

tree may surprise us and continue

for decades to come, but it seems

sensible we make plans now

for its eventual replacement.

This project is likely to cost

around £4,000 for the

new tree, fencing and its

installation and we will

work with the partners

to raise funds for this

ahead of planting next

September.

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Updating

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CHANGING SOCIETY

At the end of this month, the Wanstead Society will cease to exist. It’s a

sad farewell from Scott Wilding, who writes his final article as chair of the

group that has sought to protect and preserve our local area since 1997

It is with deep sadness the Wanstead

Society will finally close its doors on

1 February 2025. After almost three

decades of seeking to protect and enhance

the character of Wanstead, the executive

committee took the decision to close in

September 2024.

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.

Along with other issues, we have found

it increasingly difficult to be heard by our

elected representatives. The Society was first

formed in 1997 to save the Evergreen Field

from development. Last year, the council gave

planning permission to build a block of flats

on the site. This has led us to question how

useful we might continue to be. And with a

committee that isn’t as young as it once was,

we felt our time had come to close.

Over the last 27 years, we have had a real

impact on the fabric of the area. We have

planted over 40 trees right across Wanstead,

including the ones which stretch from

Snaresbrook Station to the junction of

Hollybush Hill. These were installed in the

late 1990s and are still going strong; it was

one of our first projects. We have also planted

bulbs on Christ Church Green, funded the

Wanstead Community Gardeners, raised

money for the refurbishment of the children’s

playground on Christ Church Green, paid

for bins and benches along the High Street,

donated to local schools and community

groups, commented on numerous planning

applications, organised community cleanup

days and helped pay for numerous

community projects. The list could go on; we

have always aimed to give something back.

Planting bulbs on Christ Church Green was

one of many Wanstead Society projects

None of our projects were ever possible

without the help and support of Wanstead

residents. As a volunteer organisation, we

relied on our members giving their time for

free. And it’s our members who, through their

generous donations and selflessly giving up

their free time, made our home just that little

bit better.

All of us would like to thank those who served

on the committee, past and present, and to all

the members who were so generous. We are

holding our final AGM on 1 February, where

we will formally say goodbye. Any remaining

funds we have will be distributed to local

charities, so in a way, our work will go on.

Wanstead has changed a lot since 1997. Back

then, an average pint cost £1.10, a litre of petrol

was around 70p and I was still at Wanstead

High School completing my A levels! But

we all sincerely hope the best years for the

community – our home – are ahead.

The final Wanstead Society AGM will take

place at The Cuckfield on 1 February from

12 noon to 1pm. For more information, visit

wansteadsociety.org.uk. (The website

will be removed on 1 February.)

© Geoff Wilkinson


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health has suffered as a result of the stress caused

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health issues after suffering four heart

attacks. I believe my last heart attack was

caused by stress due to the recent changes

to local bus routes. Initially, I didn’t realise

how my daily activities would become so

difficult when the W12, W13 and W14 bus

routes were changed by TfL in September

2024. I was shocked when I found out

about the changes coming in. I was told the

proposals had been online, but I struggle

with computers.

I regularly used the previous W12 route; I was

upset the original 15-minute W12 was reduced

to just every half hour, but this was better

than nothing. The bus was used by older

people, those who have mobility difficulties,

schoolchildren, mums with buggies and

young people using Wanstead Youth Centre

(when it was open). The new changes have

totally disregarded those residents and we

just struggle from one day to the other and

nobody seems to care.

I now rely on friends who are still able to drive

to take me shopping, to the doctor and other

places, which does prohibit the independence

I value.

So, please support the Save Our Local Bus

Services campaign led by Liz Martins. There

has been some success in getting TfL to

review their changes sooner – in six months’

time instead of a year – but that is not

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the original bus numbers W12 and W14, but

going in totally different directions. I, too, have

tried hard to cope with the hourly run W14

(replacement of the W12) that now serves the

Nightingale Estate. However, being elderly

and in poor health, I had to resort to using

taxis, which I can ill afford on a minimum

pension.

Recently, I waited for the W14 on Grosvenor

Road, but it never arrived, and as it is only an

hourly service, I decided I could not stand

waiting in the cold, so had no choice but to

walk, very slowly, back home in the dark,

which took me about an hour. This made me

anxious to go out, leaving me feeling confined

in my home.

The campaign group are trying to garner the

support of Calvin Bailey MP to help people like

me by ensuring TfL immediately increases the

frequency of the W14 and makes the following

stops permanent: Wanstead Place, Woodbine

Place, before South Woodford Station and

inside Whipps Cross Hospital. That is the

minimum we need. Finally, if you are able to

assist with legal action, get in touch to let

us know.

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exhibition of drawings at Wanstead Library this month,

celebrating the ballad of Sir Patrick Spens


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Sir Patrick Spens is among many

English and Scottish ballads to have

made their way to North America

with the early settlers. The story tells of a

reluctant sea captain, Sir Patrick Spens,

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I fear, I fear, my captain dear,

I fear we’ll come to harm.

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With the old moon in her arm.

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Scottish lords on board. As the narrative

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mountainous waves.

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the United States by the American academic

Francis James Child in the mid-19th century. In

the early 20th century, Cecil Sharp and Maud

Karples made often tortuous journeys in the

Appalachian mountains to collect songs and

their tunes. In the 1960s, the Child ballads

had a resurgence of interest in the English

Folk Song Revival and many wonderful

recordings have been made of them by Anne

Briggs, Sandy Denny, Fairport Convention,

Martin Carthy and many other talented

musicians.

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of an ongoing piece of work based on the

Child ballads and their legacy. My work is

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The beauty of life

Councillor Paul Canal shares his personal reflections on the moral

dilemmas of assisted dying, the unpredictable beauty of life and the

need to prioritise compassionate care over premature endings

Four years ago, the Wanstead Village

Directory published a thoughtful

article exploring the complexities of

assisted dying. Among those mentioned

was Paul Lamb, whose courage and story

touched many. Sadly, Paul passed away just

over a year later. Since then, the debate

around assisted dying has persisted,

culminating in a narrow vote by MPs in

favour of the Assisted Dying Bill.

Recently, I was profoundly moved by the

correspondence between Fr Martin Boland

of Our Lady of Lourdes and Calvin Bailey MP.

Fr Martin shared the story of his sister, who,

under the proposed criteria, would have

qualified for assisted dying. Yet, she went on

to live another 12 years, embracing countless

cherished moments with her family. This

story resonates deeply, highlighting the

unpredictable beauty of life.

In January 2024, my own father was placed in

end-of-life care. Frail and in severe distress, he

refused food, water and medication. By the

standards of this proposed legislation, he, too,

would have qualified for assisted dying – or,

as Fr Boland aptly described it, “being killed.”

Yet, to our immense delight, he made an

extraordinary recovery. As I write this, he is

preparing to spend Christmas surrounded by

his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, a

gift none of us could have anticipated.

At the heart of this debate lies a profound

moral question: what is the state’s role in

preserving and improving life and should it

ever have a hand in prematurely ending it?

While advocates of the bill point to

‘safeguards’, I remain deeply unconvinced.

Safeguards, however well-intentioned, are

inherently fallible. I fear family or societal

Paul’s father, Claude Canal, 93, with

great-granddaughter Matilda

pressures – on those whose lives may be

deemed less ‘viable’ or ‘worthwhile’ – could

subtly coerce individuals toward an earlier

death. What begins as a trickle of tragic cases,

limited to those in insufferable distress, could,

over time, become a flood. As the costs of care

rise and resources strain, the pressure to view

assisted dying as a solution may grow.

One point of consensus across this debate is

the undeniable inadequacy of access to highquality

palliative care in many parts of the

UK. We do not need to legalise the deliberate

ending of life by the state. Instead, we need

to invest in systems and resources that affirm

the value of life – even in its most vulnerable

stages. My father’s story, like that of Fr Martin’s

sister, reminds us that life, even in its frailty,

can still hold profound joy and meaning.

To legalise assisted dying is to open a door

that cannot easily be closed. Instead, let

us work to close the gaps in care, ensuring

no one is left to suffer unnecessarily. True

compassion lies not in ending life prematurely,

but in supporting it fully, to its natural end.

Paul Canal is a Wanstead resident and

Leader of the Conservative Group on

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year to remember

2025 will mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and

Calvin Bailey MP is calling for renewed dedication to preserving the hardwon

freedoms secured by those who endured its horrors

With Christmas festivities behind

us and winter’s chill still in the

air, we find ourselves in a period

of reflection and renewal. This new year

marks the 80th anniversary of a number

of significant dates in the history of World

War II, most importantly VE and VJ day.

The government has announced important

funding to commemorate the 80th

anniversary of both days. Sadly, only a few

veterans and civilians remain to share firsthand

accounts of those times. The end of

World War II was not just a military victory, but

a moment of profound grief and loss which,

following the bombing of Hiroshima and

Nagasaki, revealed a terrifying new dimension

in human conflict.

The stories and sacrifices of those who

experienced that time are stark reminders of

the devastation and horror that marked those

years and their legacy urges us to continue

valuing the hard-won peace we now enjoy.

As we look to the present and see renewed

conflict in Europe and around the world, I can’t

help but reflect on how we may have begun

to overlook the foundations that sustained

this peace. The choice to leave the European

Union, one of Europe’s most significant postwar

security structures, can now be seen as

an example of this shift. The tensions we face

today, particularly surrounding the conflict

in Ukraine, threaten the fragile peace of the

post-war era.

During Remembrance services in 2024,

I felt a strong reassurance in seeing our

young people stand proudly with cadet and

youth organisations, deeply engaged in

commemorating those who came before.

Their involvement in these ceremonies signals

Calvin Bailey MP

a renewed hope for the future and dispels

some of the cynicism that can cloud our

appreciation of the sacrifices made on our

behalf.

Our predecessors witnessed the absolute

worst of human potential and chose instead

to build bridges, create international

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To celebrate the reopening of Notre-Dame, Valentine Singers invite you

to join them for a day of singing in South Woodford as they prepare for

a concert inspired by the cathedral. Oliver Mason reports

On 15 April 2019, Parisians looked on

in horror as the roof of the cathedral

of Notre-Dame was consumed by

fire, and the famous flèche collapsed and

crashed through the ceiling of the nave.

The damage to the cathedral was extensive

and regarded as a cultural disaster across

France and the wider world.

Immediately after the fire, President Macron

promised that Notre-Dame would be restored,

and called for the work to be completed

within five years. An international architectural

competition was announced to redesign

the flèche and roof. The work has now been

completed, and the cathedral reopened in

December.

To celebrate the reopening, Valentine Singers,

with organist Jonathan Dods, will perform

two works for choir and organ, which have

close links with Notre-Dame: Louis Vierne’s

Messe Solennelle and David Briggs’ Messe

pour Notre-Dame. The concert will take place

at St Gabriel’s Church in Aldersbrook on

15 March. But before this, on 18 January, we

are holding an all-day open workshop, where

we will be exploring and singing one of the

works, the Messe Solennelle. This will take place

at St Mary’s Church in South Woodford and

anyone who enjoys choral singing – or would

like to sample the experience of singing with

a large chorus – is invited to join us (observers

are also welcome). The day will be led by the

choir’s musical director, Christine Gwynn, with

pianist Tim Smith.

Vierne composed his rich and thrilling Messe

Solennelle in 1899, setting the mass text, minus

credo, for choir and two organs. For practical

reasons, arrangements of the mass for choir

and one organ have since been published. The

mass was premiered in 1900 at Saint-Sulpice,

in Paris, with Widor and Vierne playing the

glorious organ parts. By this time, Vierne had

become organist of Notre-Dame, where he

remained in post until his death in 1937.

David Briggs studied with Jean Langlais in

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playing of Pierre Cochereau, organist titulaire

at Notre-Dame (1955–1984). Briggs’ Messe pour

Notre-Dame features four movements – the

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is a mass with a difference: not only does it

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as part and parcel of the setting, but also

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scored material is ‘sampled’ from organ

improvisations by Cochereau.

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The Wanstead Place Surgery Patient

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As a Wanstead resident and patient of the

surgery, I offered to take on the challenge and

create a welcoming outdoor space suitable for

the doctors, trainees and staff.

My work began in early June, lifting five-dozen

concrete slabs to create an outline shape.

Roughly two thousand wild garlic bulbs (half

of which are probably still there) were lifted;

weeds, old tree stumps and various other

bits were bagged up for the fortnightly waste

collections.

Once the areas for planting were established

and cleared, a trip to Redbridge Garden

Centre ensued to buy soil, compost and a

host of plants and shrubs. Some patients and

other Wanstead residents, encouraged by the

project, kindly donated plants from their own

gardens. A big thank you goes to a friendly

neighbour who offered to remove over 200

kilos of rubbish and then installed a very

useful garden tap.

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period. The panels and gates were

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what was a drab area. The storage shed was

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Listen and learn

In the 42nd of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work

of Redbridge Music Society and introduces Redbridge Music Service,

whose students will be performing in Wanstead this month

Two central aims of Redbridge Music

Society are to promote and support

up-and-coming young musicians

– especially those residing within the

borough – and to bring a diverse range of

musical styles and genres to the people of

Redbridge. Both aims will be realised when

the students of Redbridge Music Service

put on a recital at the Churchill Room in

Wanstead this January.

Redbridge Music Service is based at the John

Savage Centre in Hainault and throughout

its long existence has nurtured numerous

talented young musicians, very many of

whom have gone on to pursue careers

in music.

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music education. A requirement of music hubs

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create music together, especially via live

performances. To this end, Redbridge Music

Service provides a wide range of instrumental

and vocal tuition in schools throughout the

borough – even at nursery and reception level

– with instruments being available for hire

from the service’s instrument centre.

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opportunities for its students to perform

music together and every year presents over

50 local concerts, ranging from events at the

John Savage Centre to public recitals, such as

our Wanstead Library event and other major

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years there is also the highly successful and

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Redbridge Music Service students

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acquisition of performance skills can be highly

beneficial for a young person’s development,

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developmental qualities, such as selfconfidence,

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students to explore music from a wide

range of historical periods and genres. This

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Their recitals are always a popular and

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There was much excitement about recent sightings of otters in the

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but is a reassuring sign of nature’s resilience, says Councillor Jo Blackman

The River Roding and its tributaries

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environment and a vital haven for

a range of wildlife and biodiversity. They

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Thames Water and Environment Agency

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Councillor Daniel Morgan-Thomas. The real

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Roding Trust brought a container of water

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are acting in the best interests of the river,

which has too often been neglected.

Whilst some progress has been made by

Thames Water, officials at the meeting were

unable to provide the committee with much

detail, nor was the Environment Agency able

to tell us if they had taken any action against

Thames Water for the pollution of the Roding.

I have therefore joined forces with Calvin

Bailey MP, Chairman of the Epping Forest

and Commons Committee Ben Murphy and

Redbridge Council Leader Kam Rai in a letter

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Woodford Pantomime presents its New Year

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Venue: Sir James Hawkey Hall, IG8 0BG

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WALKING FOR HEALTH:

CHRIST CHURCH GREEN

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Date: Saturday 4 January Time: 10.30–11.30am

Venue: meet on Wanstead Place

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A sound bath with Arlene Dunkley-Wood.

Date: Saturday 4 January Time: 3.30–6.30pm

Venue: Wanstead Quaker Meeting House

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WANSTEAD

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A WANSTEAD PARK

EPIPHANY WALK

An easy stroll in the park, with an irreverent

local interpretation on the 12 days of

Christmas. Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead

Parklands.

Date: Sunday 5 January Time: 10.30am–12pm

Venue: Wanstead Park, Warren Road entrance

Cost: free Enquiries: info@wansteadpark.org.uk

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NHS RETIREMENT

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A monthly meeting for retired NHS and social

care staff.

Date: Monday 6 January Time: 2pm

Venue: Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR

Cost: £2 Enquiries: 020 8514 8286

JAN

6

THE GLORIOUS GARDEN

OF THE DEAD

A presentation about Highgate Cemetery

by Nick Dobson for the Wanstead Historical

Society. Visitors welcome.

Date: Monday 6 January Time: 8pm

Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road

Cost: £4 Enquiries: 07949 026 212

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WANSTEAD

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Face-to-face, drop-in business networking.

Date: Tuesday 7 January Time: 10am–12pm

Venue: The Cuckfield, 31 High Street, Wanstead

Cost: £12 Enquiries: wnstd.com/buzz

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7

HOLBORN’S

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A presentation by retired police officer Chris

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Visitors welcome.

Date: Tuesday 7 January Time: 10am

Venue: Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA

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

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BEREAVEMENT CAFÉ

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For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Date: Tuesday 7 January Time: 2–3pm

Venue: St Mary’s Church, South Woodford

Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8505 3000

JAN

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BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE

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A talk for the North East London Local

Group of the RSPB by wildlife photographer

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Date: Tuesday 7 January Time: 8pm


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ELECTRONIC

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An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard

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Date: Wednesday 8 January Time: 7–10pm


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8

WANSTEAD

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Peer support space for men held at Wanstead

Mental Health Clinic. Repeats weekly.

Date: Wednesday 8 January Time: 7pm

Venue: 11–13 Cambridge Park, Wanstead, E11 2PU

Cost: by donation Enquiries: wnstd.com/wmhc

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WANSTEAD BUSINESS

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A weekly networking meeting for local

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Date: Thursday 9 January Time: 7.30–9am

Venue: Wanstead Golf Club, Overton Drive

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

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NOVELISTS WHO LIVED

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A talk by Janet Seward for the Woodford

Historical Society. Visitors welcome.

Date: Thursday 9 January Time: 2.30pm

Venue: All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green

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WANSTEAD VILLAGE WARD

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Discuss local issues with Wanstead Village

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Date: Saturday 11 January Time: 10.30–11.30am

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

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WANSTEAD PARK

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OPEN DAY AT THE TEMPLE

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history of the park from Roman times to the

present day.


Venue: the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/temple

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JAN 13

LINEAR WALK FROM

WANSTEAD STATION

A linear walk from Wanstead to Highams Park

hosted by the Brentwood Ramblers.


Venue: meet at Wanstead Station, E11 2NT

Cost: first walk free Enquiries: wnstd.com/12jan

JAN

12

Co-educational

ART EXHIBITION:

SIR PATRICK SPENS

An exhibition by Christopher Thomas

celebrating the ballad of Sir Patrick Spens.

Date: Monday 13 January to Saturday 1 February


Cost: free Enquiries: christhomasart.co.uk

JAN

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Wednesday 12 March 2025

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ASPECTS OF

STONEHENGE

A talk by Mike Parker Pearson for the West

Essex Archaeological Group. Visitors welcome.

Date: Monday 13 January Time: 7.30pm

Venue: Woodford County High School, IG8 9LA

Cost: free Enquiries: weag.org.uk

JAN

13

KEEPING IT LOCAL

WANSTEAD

An informal gathering for local business

owners to network. Booking required.


Venue: Must Wine, 125 High Street, Wanstead

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/kilw

JAN

14

GROWING IN

A GLASSHOUSE

A talk by Shannon Thaden for the Aldersbrook

Horticultural Society.

Date: Tuesday 14 January Time: 7.30pm

Venue: Aldersbrook Bowls Club, E12 5DY

Cost: £5 Enquiries: wnstd.com/ahs

JAN

14

LEONARDO AND

MICHELANGELO’S RIVALRY

A presentation by Dr James Lindow for The

Arts Society Woodford Green.


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

Cost: donation Enquiries: wnstd.com/artssociety

JAN

14

LAUGH-ABLE

COMEDY NIGHT

Fully accessible, affordable and award-winning

comedy night featuring Rachel Creeger.

Date: Wednesday 15 January Time: 7.30–9.30pm


Cost: donation Enquiries: wnstd.com/15jan

JAN

15

WANSTEAD LIBRARY

GRIEF CAFE

A safe and confidential space to discuss

thoughts and feelings about grief and loss.

Date: Thursday 16 January Time: 6.30–8.30pm


Cost: £3 Enquiries: wnstd.com/16jan

JAN

16

THE STORY OF

THE NATIVITY

Seven actors use inventive techniques to play

more than 50 different characters. Suitable for

children aged four and over.

Date: Friday 17 January Time: 7–8pm

Venue: Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB

Cost: £10 Enquiries: wnstd.com/visionevents

JAN

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WANSTEAD

LITTER PICK

Help keep Wanstead tidy.

Date: Saturday 18 January Time: 10am

Venue: meet at the Woodbine Place bus stop

Enquiries: jo.blackman@redbridge.gov.uk

WANSTEAD

STAMP FAIR

Including postcards, cigarette cards, phone

cards and philatelic accessories.

Date: Saturday 18 January Time: 10am–3pm

Venue: Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR


JAN

18

VALENTINE SINGERS

ALL-DAY OPEN WORKSHOP

Anyone who enjoys choral singing or would

like to sample the experience of singing with a

large chorus is invited to join Valentine Singers

for the day. Observers welcome.

Date: Saturday 18 January Time: 10.30am–4.30pm


Cost: £25 Enquiries: 020 8504 1261

JAN

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18

WREN GROUP NEW YEAR

SOCIAL AND MINI-QUIZ

Quiz and raffle for members of the Wren

Wildlife Group.

Date: Saturday 18 January Time: 7–9.30pm

Venue: The Good Shepherd Building, E11 3DR

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/18jan

SOUTH WOODFORD

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Venue: George Lane, South Woodford

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A SPACE TRAVELLER’S GUIDE

TO EXOPLANETS

Dr John Fisher describes some of the

exoplanets within 50 light-years of Earth,

demonstrating how unusual and rare our

own solar system and planet are. A North

East London Astronomical Society event. Free

entry for new visitors.

Date: Sunday 19 January Time: 1.30pm

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

Cost: £3 Enquiries: stevek1951@hotmail.com

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19

BEREAVEMENT CAFÉ

MORNING SESSION

Date: Tuesday 21 January Time: 10.30–11.30am

Venue: Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW


REDBRIDGE MUSIC

SOCIETY RECITAL

Featuring the students of Redbridge

Music Service.



Cost: £9 Enquiries: 07380 606 767

JAN

21

FAMILY HISTORY:

ONE STREET STUDY

A presentation by Gill Thomas for the East of

London Family History Society.

Date: Wednesday 22 January Time: 7.30pm


Cost: £5 Enquiries: 07762 514 238

JAN

22

MUSIC ON

THE HILL

Featuring opera arias, West End musical

favourites, Latin love songs and piano solos.

Date: Friday 24 January Time: 6.30pm

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

Cost: £10; under-18s: £8 Enquiries: htsw.org.uk

JAN

24

SOUTH WOODFORD

REPAIR CAFÉ

Date: Saturday 25 January Time: 10am–1pm

Venue: Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA

Cost: free Enquiries: southwoodfordsociety.org

JAN

25

VISION BOARD

WORKSHOP

Get ready to dream big and create your vision

board with The Plus Planner at this aspirations

workshop.

Date: Saturday 25 January Time: 1.30–5.30pm

Venue: Wanstead Works, 34-40 High Street

Cost: £27.80 Enquiries: wnstd.com/25jan

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25

ESSEX ART CLUB SUNDAY

DEMONSTRATION

Artist Graham Webber will be painting boats

in oil. Visitors welcome.

Date: Sunday 26 January Time: 2.30–4.30pm

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

Cost: £5 Enquiries: essexartclub.co.uk

DANCE FITNESS

FEST 2025

Join the biggest Zumba party in Redbridge.

The music will be non-stop, with several

different Zumba and dance fitness instructors

teaching at the event. Suitable for all ages.

Hosted by Vision RCL.

Date: Sunday 26 January Time: 2.30–4.30pm

Venue: Sir James Hawkey Hall, IG8 0BG

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/visionevents

JAN

29

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THE COMMONWEALTH WAR

GRAVES COMMISSION

A talk by Tony Matthews for the Woodford and

District Centre of the National Trust. Visitors

welcome.

Date: Wednesday 29 January Time: 2.30pm

Venue: All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green

Cost: £3 Enquiries: 07774 164 407

JAN

JAN

30

STEPHEN ELLCOCK:

ELEMENTS

Stephen Ellcock is a London-based online

collector and curator of images, who spends

most of his time creating an ever-expanding

virtual museum on Facebook and Instagram.

He will be in conversation with author and

journalist Luke Turner.

Date: Thursday 30 January Time: 7.30–9.30pm

Venue: Wanstead Tap, Winchelsea Road, E7 0AQ

Cost: £10.46 Enquiries: wnstd.com/30jan


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Local community groups

ALDERSBROOK LINE DANCING CLUB

Thursday evenings (8pm to 10pm) at

Aldersbrook Bowls Club (£4). Beginners

welcome. Call 07983 618 856

ALDERSBROOK BOWLS CLUB

New members welcome. Located at

34 Aldersbrook Road, Aldersbrook, E12 5DY.

Call 020 8989 8282

ALLAN BURGESS CENTRE

Offering a wide range of activities for the

over-55s. Freshly cooked two-course lunches

available (£7; booking required). Located at

2 Grove Park, Wanstead. Call 020 8989 6338

EAST LONDON AND ESSEX ELECTRONIC

KEYBOARD CLUB

Concerts held every second Wednesday of

the month from 7.30pm to 10pm at Wanstead

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

Creative

Giftware

A family business based in Wanstead, specialising in

embroidered homeware and gifts for all occasions

Call: 0208 530 1244

84 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead, E11 2EZ

EAST LONDON ME/CFS SUPPORT GROUP

Support group for those with ME/CFS.

Meetings held at Wanstead House at various

dates throughout the year. Call 07957 152 566

or email ianpurser81@gmail.com

NCT REDBRIDGE & DISTRICT

Offering support and information to parents

and parents-to-be. Call 0300 330 0700

THE EAST OF LONDON

FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY

Promoting the study of genealogy and

cultural heritage. Fourth Wednesday of every

month, 7.30pm at Wanstead Library. Call

020 8530 4514 or visit eolfhs.org.uk

WANSTEAD AND WOODFORD

CENTENARY FILM CLUB

Meets on the first Monday of each month

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

Woodford (the cinema’s usual charges apply).

Email weafilmclub18@gmail.com

WANSTEAD COMMUNITY GARDENERS

Tending to the flower beds across Wanstead.

Visit wnstd.com/wcg

WANSTEAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Meeting on the first Monday of the month

(September to May) from 8pm at Wanstead

Library. Call 07949 026 212

WOODFORD AND DISTRICT FLORAL

ARRANGEMENT GROUP

A floral demonstration and refreshments

every third Monday of the month, 7.30pm at

Wanstead Library. Cost: £9. Call 020 8508 9765

WOODFORD AND WANSTEAD

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

Meeting virtually or at Wanstead House every

Monday to share photography tips and advice.

Visit wnstd.com/wwps

WREN WILDLIFE GROUP

Promoting learning and conservation of local

wildlife. 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

The Evergreen Surgery 020 8518 8746

Wanstead Pharmacy 020 8989 0597

Wanstead Place Clinic 020 8926 1450

Wanstead Place Surgery 020 8989 1968

Wanstead Village

Dental & Health Centre 020 8530 2126

Whipps Cross Hospital 020 8539 5522

LEISURE & LIBRARIES

Aldersbrook Library 020 8496 0006

Sylvestrian Leisure Centre 020 8509 6526

Wanstead Leisure Centre 020 8989 1172

Wanstead Library 020 8708 7400

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

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)07350 365 967

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

Wanstead Village SNT 07766 247 245

SNTJI-Wanstead-Village@met.police.uk

Wanstead Park SNT 07769 498 676

SNTJI-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

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 15

ACTING LESSONS

Everywhere Theatre26

ARCHITECTS

Space Group 19

BATHROOMS

Bathworks 35

BEAUTY

Dr Sabba 61

BUILDERS

Finch Contracts 14

Glenward 23

North London Loft Rooms 37

Trim Loft Conversions 45

CAREER SERVICES

Connect Coaching 9

Public Sector Recruitment 60

CARPENTRY & JOINERY

K&D Joinery 25

Woodthorpe Joinery 80

CHARITIES

Guide Dogs 8

Haven House Children’s Hospice 4

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

Everywhere Theatre26

COMPUTER MAINTENANCE

Computer Solutions 34 & 60

CONSERVATORIES

Best Double Glazing12

COWORKING SPACE

Wanstead Works73

DANCE

Redbridge Classical Dance 71

DECLUTTERING

Declutter Dollies66

DECORATORS

Jason’s Decorating 10

MG Décor 30

DENTIST

Smile in London 31

Wanstead Dental Practice18

Woodford House Dental Practice 39

DIGITAL SAFETY

Be Smart Cookie 6

DOORS

K&D Joinery 25

ELDERLY CARE

Home Instead 13


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ELECTRICIAN

SW Radley Electrical Contractors 36

ESTATE AGENTS

Churchill Estates 40–41

Dabora Conway 65

Martin & Co 59

Petty Son & Prestwich 33

The Stow Brothers77

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Valentine Singers 47

FERTILITY SERVICES

Apex Reproductive Healthcare 60

FISHMONGER

Wanstead Fish 44

FLOORING

Antique Wooden Floors 22

FLORIST

Lillies of Wanstead 14

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Compassionate Funerals 52

GARAGE SERVICES

DC Dodd Motor Repairs 22

GARDENS & LANDSCAPING

Growing Gardens 48

Lancasters Gardencare 55

Weald Hall Landscapes 64

GIFTS

Creative Giftware 74

The Art Shop12

HANDYMAN

E18 Handyman 12

Stuart Green Property Solutions 48

HEALTHCARE

Practice Plus Group 26

JEWELLERS

Keating Jewellers 34

LOCKSMITH

Barry & Sons 44

LOFT CONVERSIONS

North London Loft Rooms 37

Trim Loft Conversions 45

OPTICIANS

Bayfields Opticians & Audiologists 57

PHOTOGRAPHY

Geoff Wilkinson Photography 30

PILATES

The Reformery 1

PLASTERING

Heritage Plaster Services 43

PLUMBING & HEATING

Heating Plus 53

Rightio Plumbing & Heating 36

POLITICS

Calvin Bailey MP 76

RECRUITMENT & CAREERS

Connect Coaching 9

Public Sector Recruitment 60

REFLEXOLOGY

East London Reflexology 11

RESTAURANT & CAFÉS

The Bungalow Café2

ROOFING

Cox and Sons Roofing 18

SCHOOLS & NURSERIES

Loyola Preparatory School 27

St Aubyn’s School69

Woodford Green Prep School 75

SINGING

Valentine Singers 47

SOLICITORS

Barretts Law 49

Edwards Duthie Shamash 63

SOUND BATH

Arlene Dunkley-Wood7

SPORT & LEISURE

Sylvestrian Leisure Centre 79

The Reformery 1

TREE SERVICES

Scott Whitehead Trees 52

UTILITIES

Utility Warehouse 56

VENUE HIRE

Wanstead Works73

VOUCHERS

Village Vouchers 38 & 64

WARDROBES


WASTE DISPOSAL

Arbis Waste Disposal 44

WINDOWS

Best Double Glazing12

McCarty & Smith 21

WINDOW SHUTTERS


YOGA

Arlene Dunkley-Wood7

Nafas Yoga68

YogaGem 5


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