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Contents

Features

Blooming trundle ............................... 16–17

Tackle the tags ............................................ 20

Closer to nature ..........................................24

Street party spirit ...................................... 28

History calls ...........................................32–33

Take a seat ..................................................... 36

Pride & Progress ......................................... 44

Non-stop stress ..........................................48

Walking in history ......................................52

Drawn to birds .....................................56–57

Goes without saying ...............................60

Away from home ......................................66

Puzzles & competitions

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

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

Every month

Local news ................................................6–12

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

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

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

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

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Mathematics: reasoning

The June 2025 issue of the Wanstead Village Directory

uses 21 sheets of paper per copy. Each sheet makes four pages in

the magazine. A total of 7,000 copies are printed and packed into

boxes. Each box can hold 80 copies.

a. How many pages will be printed in total?

..................................................................................................... [2 marks]

b. How many boxes will be needed to hold all the copies?

....................................................................................................... [1 mark]

English: grammar, punctuation and spelling

Olivia heard the rattle of the letterbox – a copy of the Wanstead

Village Directory had landed on the doormat. She picked it up

and read an article about the community gardeners. Inspired,

she sent an email to the group, offering to help. The following

week, she found herself wearing gloves whilst enthusiastically

digging, planting and chatting with new friends.

a. Circle two proper nouns in the passage. [2 marks]

b. Underline one adverb in the passage. [1 mark]

[END OF TEST]

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to others and to our communities is what

lasts – and in Wanstead, that’s worth

full marks. [ANSWERS: wnstd.com/test]

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New 20mph road safety zone to cover

Aldersbrook and Wanstead

Redbridge Council is proposing

to introduce a road safety zone

covering Aldersbrook and parts

of Wanstead. “As part of its draft

Sustainable Transport Strategy,

the council has committed to

the implementation of road

safety zones… to contribute to

the goal of Vision Zero, which is

the elimination of road deaths

and serious injuries by 2041,”

said Councillor Jo Blackman. The

Wanstead South safety zone – one

of three across the borough in

the first phase of the project – will

see a speed limit of 20mph on all

roads south of the A12 and north of Wanstead

Flats. Implementation is expected within the

current financial year, with additional zones

set to follow for the rest of Wanstead and

South Woodford. Redbridge has an average

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of two road deaths and 88 serious injuries

each year. If a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle

travelling at 20mph there is a 2.5% chance

they will be fatally injured, compared to a 20%

chance at 30mph. Visit wnstd.com/20

Patrols on

Wanstead Flats

Wanstead Park

A joint agency

operation has been

taking place to tackle

low-level criminality

on Wanstead Flats.

Local police teamed

up with the City of

London Corporation’s

enforcement team

to provide highvisibility

patrols

aimed at preventing

offending and

targeting offenders,

whilst providing

reassurance to the

community. “Due to

the lighter evenings

and warmer weather,

an increase in

antisocial behaviour

has been noted,” said

a spokesperson.

Pharmacy

questionnaire

Redbridge Council’s

public health team

has launched a

questionnaire about

local pharmacy

services. “This

review will help us

understand whether

local pharmacy

services meet the

needs of residents

and identify any gaps

or opportunities

for improvement.

By sharing your

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us ensure that

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Yellow box junctions removed from

Wanstead High Street

Campaign victory as TfL reinstates

Woodbine Place stop for W14

After: the yellow boxes were

painted over last month

Two yellow box junctions were removed from

Wanstead High Street last month. It follows an

independent road safety audit at the junctions

with Woodbine Place and Grove Park. “While

the report recognised the benefits of the

yellow boxes, it also highlighted that their

placement in proximity to a zebra crossing

was causing confusion for some drivers and

potential safety concerns. In light of this, the

decision was taken to remove the boxes,” said

a Redbridge Council spokesperson. The two

box junctions were installed in October 2024.

Redbridge Council defends yellow

box fines despite junction removal

Residents have claimed a small but significant

victory in their campaign against TfL’s changes

to local bus routes last September. “TfL has

reinstated the stops on Wanstead Place and

Woodbine Place for the W14, something

they originally insisted on delaying until the

summer. But the Save Our Local Bus Services

campaign – with help from Calvin Bailey MP

and London Assembly Member Keith Prince –

has ensured these vital stops are back on the

route. The fight will continue until we see all

the improvements needed,” said Liz Martins.

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Redbridge Council has confirmed any fines

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High Street will not be cancelled. “Penalty

Charge Notices (PCNs) issued while the boxes

were in place remain valid. The regulations

around box junctions are clear, and all PCNs

were correctly and legally issued under

existing traffic enforcement legislation,” said

a spokesperson. Councillor Paul Canal, leader

of the council opposition, is calling for all fines

related to the two junctions to be refunded.

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Snaresbrook station makes longlist

for step-free upgrade

Wanstead included in road and

footway resurfacing programme

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Snaresbrook has been added to a list of

30 stations under consideration for step-free

adaptation. It is expected TfL will select 15 of

these stations to proceed to a full feasibility

study later this year. “It’s great news that

Snaresbrook has made it onto TfL’s longlist,

and it indicates our campaign is working. I will

continue pressing the case that Snaresbrook

should be included in the final 15 and become

step-free. Residents can join me by signing

and sharing my petition,” said Calvin Bailey MP.

Visit wnstd.com/stepfree

Redbridge Council started rolling out a £4.2m

programme of road and footway resurfacing

works last month. “We know that good quality

roads and pavements are important to local

people, and potholes are a regular source of

frustration. This capital investment is therefore

very welcome,” said Councillor Jo Blackman.

More than 50 areas across the borough –

including a number of roads in Wanstead

and Aldersbrook – will benefit from the

scheme, which will also include street lighting

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website: hitchcock-talks-and-tours.com

Art Group Wanstead studio sale

to show the power of art

‘A welcome sign of commitment’

at Wanstead Park site visit

Image by Art Group Wanstead

member Sharon Quinton

Art Group Wanstead members will hold an

open-air studio sale on 15 June. “It is important

to have creativity in our lives; it’s therapeutic,

confidence-boosting, community-building

and can make you see the world differently,”

said group founder Donna Mizzi. The event

will take place on the front lawn of The Limes,

High Road, South Woodford (opposite

Electric Gallery), with stalls offering artwork,

craft materials, beads, jewellery and preloved

items. “If it rains, we’ll postpone to the

following Sunday.” Visit wnstd.com/art

The Friends of Wanstead Parklands took

part in a stakeholders’ site visit and feedback

session last month. “It was an opportunity

to discuss options for a refresh of the

comprehensive Parkland Plan adopted by the

City of London in 2019… We were particularly

pleased to meet Alison O’Connor, the new

dedicated Wanstead Park Project Officer. The

day was a welcome sign of the commitment

of interested parties in keeping the Wanstead

Park project moving despite the obstacles we

have faced,” said a spokesperson.


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Aldersbrook Jumble Trail Festival:

book a stall or find a bargain

Successful bowling club open day as

2025 season gets underway

An Aldersbrook

Jumble Trail stall

The Aldersbrook Jumble Trail Festival

will return on 14 June. Organised by the

Aldersbrook Primary School PTA, the event

invites residents to set up a stall outside

their homes to sell pre-loved items. “For the

first time, we’re also opening the school

playground for stalls – perfect for anyone who

can’t host outside their home. Whether you’re

selling a little or a lot, we welcome everyone

to join the fun!” said a spokesperson. All

registered stallholders (from £7) will be added

to the online trail map. Visit wnstd.com/ajtf25

Wanstead Bowling Club hosted a successful

open day last month, with visitors of all ages

trying their hand on the Overton Drive green.

“The day was a huge success. More than 60

people came along with 10 new members

signing up, an amazing conversion rate…

The 2025 season is now underway, with

our men’s team competing in four leagues

and the ladies’ team in two leagues, plus

individual members taking part in regional

and representative competitions,” said a club

spokesperson. Visit wnstd.com/bowling

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A six-week course commencing

Wednesday 4 June, 7pm to 9pm

Pre-registration essential. Suitable for anyone interested

in knowing more about Humanism, its perspectives and

history. Presented by East London Humanists, a local partner

of Humanists UK. Further details, including how to apply,

here: wnstd.com/onelife

Held in the reception area of Compassionate Funerals

(corner Hermon Hill / Wellesley Rd), an award-winning

company and a supporter of Humanists UK.

This comfortable and welcoming space has

proved ideal for small community events and

has kindly been provided free of charge.

Volunteers clear 45 bags of rubbish

from the banks of the Roding

Permanent contract for Aldersbrook

Medical Centre providers

Members of the River Roding Trust’s Wanstead

and Woodford local group have tidied up a

neglected section of the river. “Have you ever

wondered what’s on the other side of the

Roding beneath the A406/M11 slip road? Well,

until recently, there was a carpet of spray paint

cans and broken glass! All in all, we extracted

45 bags of rubbish. The Roding and its banks

are not a dumping ground; if you want to join

the fightback against those who believe they

are, please get in touch,” said Derek Seume.

Email river.roding@gmail.com

The practice team at Aldersbrook Medical

Centre has been awarded a permanent

contract to run the surgery. It follows a year

of uncertainty after the NHS reduced the

surgery’s budget, forcing providers Richmond

Road Medical Centre to hand in their notice

and enter into a new procurement process.

“We are delighted! We now have certainty the

services we receive will continue,” said Terilla

Bernard from the patient participation group.

GPs will host a prostate cancer awareness talk

at St Gabriel’s Church from 7pm on 1 July.


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New Mayor and Deputy Mayor of

Redbridge elected

Construction of new Wanstead

Leisure Centre enters final phases

Councillor Beverley Brewer

Councillor Joe Hehir

Councillor Beverley Brewer has been elected

as the new Mayor of Redbridge for the 2025–

2026 municipal year, taking over the role from

Wanstead Park councillor Sheila Bain. “I want

to raise the profile of our borough and I will

do my best for the people of Redbridge. I am

extremely proud… Thank you for bestowing

this honour on me,” said Councillor Brewer,

who has selected Redbridge Foodbank as one

of her chosen charities for her term in office.

Fellow South Woodford councillor Joe Hehir

was elected as Deputy Mayor.

The delayed construction of the Wanstead

Leisure Centre extension is now in its final

phases. The new building will house a

25-metre swimming pool, dance studios,

accessible changing rooms, reception area and

new classrooms for Wanstead High School.

“We appreciate the support and patience

shown by the community and Wanstead

High School as we work to provide this vital

infrastructure,” said the Leader of Redbridge

Council, Councillor Kam Rai. The £16m project

is now expected to be completed this winter.

Join a leisurely bike ride from

Wanstead Park to Hyde Park

© Geoff Wilkinson

Cyclists at a recent

event in Wanstead Park

Redbridge Cycling Campaign will lead a 30-

mile bike ride from Wanstead Park into central

London this month. “We will use a quiet route

in and out of the centre and cycle down

The Mall, alongside Green Park and around

Hyde Park. The ride will be gently paced and

marshalled throughout,” said a spokesperson.

The free event will depart from the park’s tea

hut at 10am on 15 June, returning by 5pm.

Participants are encouraged to bring a picnic.

Less experienced riders and accompanied

children are welcome. Visit wnstd.com/rcc


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Opportunity for qualified

Bike Mechanics

The Salvation Army in Ilford Town Centre is looking to partner with selfemployed

qualified bike mechanics who need workshop space.

We will provide the workshop, tools and purchase the parts required. This is a new

venture, so the space will be free for the first six months (after that there will be

a 10% charge on anything earned that would be donated back to The Salvation

Army). The mechanics we partner with would be part of our

team whilst building their own independent business.

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Blooming

Trundle

Marian Temple invites you to join the Wanstead

Community Gardeners on two evening ‘trundles’

this June to hear the stories behind the patches,

meet the gardeners who created them and discover

the blooming heart of Wanstead’s community spirit.

Photo by Geoff Wilkinson


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This year, it will be two trundles because us

Community Gardeners now have so many

patches all over the place that it’s not possible

to cover the ground in one session!

There are two dates for a leisurely evening

guided walk with the stories of how each

patch came into being and a chance to

meet the gardeners who created them.

Entertainment guaranteed.

The first trundle will take place on Monday

2 June; meet at Snaresbrook Station for 7pm

if you’d like to join us. At this end of the High

Street, there were no obvious sad flower beds

for us to adopt, so we looked skywards. Lots

of interesting stories to be heard about the

Hanging Gardens of Snaresbrook. We’ll have

a quick look at Solly’s Patch, the raised street

planter at the end of Lonsdale Road. This was

due to be flattened when its occupant, the

Horse Chestnut tree, died, but the council let

us have it, complete with tree stump, so the

well-loved patch of colour on the corner was

created. We’ll finish at the Wanstead Clinic

Garden on Wanstead Place, another delight

and work in progress.

Wanstead Community Gardeners

have been super active for a good

ten years now, but it all started in

2003 with the Corner House Garden at the

Age Concern Luncheon Club. At that time,

the garden was a sorry sight indeed, but

was to become Wanstead’s iconic cottage

garden on the High Street.

Since then, there’s been no stopping us. We

now have over 40 patches of former SPPS (sad

patch of public soil), from tree surrounds to

full-sized gardens. We took them under our

trowel and the resulting patches help make

Wanstead the special place it is. Want to join in

the fun? Ask one of us or send us an email.

We’ve been doing the Wanstead trundles for

some time now because people are really

interested in our patches of gardens and want

to know how they came about.

On Monday 9 June, we’ll be meeting at 7pm

again, this time at the Belgique Bed, which is

at the end of George Green, on the opposite

side of the road to Belgique. We’ll have a look

at that border, the Gravel Garden, the mini

meadow behind that, then cross George

Green to Ingrid’s Isle (pictured here), that

amazing traffic roundabout turned garden,

much beloved by drivers and footsters alike.

We’ll finish this second trundle at the Corner

House Garden, opposite the Co-op, where this

whole story started 22 years ago.

No need to book, just turn up. Each walk will

probably take about two hours, but people

are free to join or leave as they wish. Join us

for a chance to find out about this little niche

of Wanstead history.

Happy trundling!

To contact the Wanstead Community

Gardeners, visit wnstd.com/wcg


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Tackle the Tags

The rising blight of graffiti tags in Wanstead can be seen on our streets,

subways and shopfronts, but with your help, we can report it, remove it

and restore pride in our neighbourhood, says Katriye Ibrahim

Have you noticed the surge in graffiti

across Wanstead? It’s hard to miss.

From the sides of shops and bridges

to subways and signposts, the spray paint

is spreading fast – along the High Street,

to the station and into Christchurch Green

and beyond.

As a local resident who cares deeply about

this area, I find it genuinely disheartening.

This isn’t just about untidy walls; graffiti

chips away at our sense of pride and safety.

It sends the message that no one’s looking

after our community. And when one piece of

graffiti stays up, more often follow. It’s called

the ‘broken windows’ effect – visible neglect

that invites more antisocial behaviour. What

message are we sending to our children when

they see vandalism all around them? That this

is just normal? That this is okay?

Many of us in Wanstead (and South Woodford,

which has similar issues) are worried – and

rightly so. This isn’t an occasional act of

mischief anymore. It’s a growing problem

that’s changing the look and feel of where

we live.

In Redbridge, the Environmental Enforcement

Team works to remove graffiti within three

working days, prioritising anything offensive

within 24 hours. That’s good news – but only

if the graffiti gets reported. They’ve also

trialled rapid-response cleaning and increased

CCTV in hotspots. Offenders face fines of up

to £5,000 and even prison time under the

Criminal Damage Act 1971.

But here’s the rub: graffiti often reappears

faster than it’s cleaned, and the burden falls on

us – residents – to report it. And it’s not always

clear who to report it to. Is it council-owned?

TfL? BT? It’s frustrating, I know. Still, if we want

change, we can’t walk past this anymore. We

need to act, together and consistently.

Here’s what you can do: download the Love

Clean Streets app from Redbridge Council’s

website (for free). It takes seconds to upload

a photo, add a location and report any graffiti

you see. Whether it’s on a shopfront or a

wall, report it. Every time. Your report will

be automatically sent to the relevant team

at the council to deal with. However, not

everything can be dealt with on the app. The

council do not deal with the green or black

telephone cabinets, for example; that’s Virgin

or Openreach. Anything on TfL property will

need to be directed to them and telephone

kiosks can be BT or private companies.

If we all take that extra minute to report what

we see, we can turn this around. It’s what

being a community is all about. Wanstead

deserves better. Let’s fight back with action,

not apathy.

To report graffiti to the right place, call:

Openreach.......................0800 023 2023

Redbridge Council.....020 8554 5000

TfL..........................................0343 222 1234

Virgin Media...................0330 333 0444

To download the Love Clean Streets app,

visit wnstd.com/cleanstreets


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The Wren Wildlife and Conservation Group’s annual Wanstead Wildlife

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WWW stands for the Wanstead

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web, but this is much more enjoyable). The

Wren Wildlife and Conservation Group has

been organising this set of activities almost

annually for a few years now. A midsummer

weekend of nature-themed, family-friendly

and free activities in Wanstead Park and on

Wanstead Flats.

This year, the weekend will run from the

evening of Friday 20 June to the afternoon

of Sunday 22 June. At the time of writing, we

are still finalising the exact running order

of events, but it will include things like bat

detecting, revealing moths from a light trap,

invertebrate recording, studying bees and

wasps, a spider survey, pond dipping, a lichen

walk and butterfly transect showcase, as well

as a couple of stalls, some child-friendly mini

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children and others, such as the spider

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who would like to get more involved with

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With the continued advances in phone

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and high-quality identification guides in

books and online, wildlife recording is

becoming increasingly accessible to the

interested amateur and we are keen to

promote and celebrate this.

It is a great way to get to know the wild places

in your local area a little better and dip your

toe into the incredible diversity of life that

can be found on our doorstep. For example,

did you know that inside the small holes on

dusty pathways live solitary bees and wasps?

Did you know we have rare spiders hiding in

amongst the oak leaves and grasses all around

us? And did you know that it is possible

to catch the nymphs of some of our most

beautiful dragonflies in the ponds in our park?

In the years that I have been regularly

recording wildlife locally, I have never ceased

to be amazed by the diversity we have here

and how I can still be shocked and surprised

by some of the animals that show up:

finding a Siberian migrant (a Yellow-browed

Warbler) calling on Wanstead Flats, watching

an Osprey fly over my house, watching and

photographing a pair of otters in the River

Roding, regularly finding a species of spider

in my garden that is considered nationally

rare. These are just a tiny handful of over 1,000

different species – from mammals to mites –

that I have recorded in our local area.

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fun and fundraising. Resident Jennie O’ Beirne reports

After being invited by Redbridge

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party to commemorate 80 years

since VE Day in 1945, Cowley Road decided

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on 4 May.

But before the festivities could begin, a small

group of volunteers set about making the

arrangements, starting with agreeing with the

council to have the road closed for the event.

Each house in the street contributed the same

nominal amount towards the day and the

council supplied commemorative bunting and

flags, which we used to decorate the street to

great effect.

Finally, the day came and happened to

coincide with the monthly market on

Wanstead High Street, so keeping the traffic

away became extra important!

The party began with a broadcast of Winston

Churchill’s speech from that time and the

street took a moment to reflect on the

awfulness of war and how lucky we are not

to have such terrible atrocities in our country

today, even though wars still rage around

the world.

Two of the street’s children set up a scavenger

hunt, which had us looking for clues up

and down the length of the road. The street

sat down to a lunch at tables kindly loaned

by The Duke and other neighbours. There

was also a sharing table, laden with soft

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themselves. Lunch was followed by a cake

competition so the cakes could then be eaten!

We had a very successful auction of mainly

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We had a London quiz and a guess-the-intro

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There was a children’s table with colouring

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Despite the chilly northeasterly wind, a great

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spirit. From the smallest babies to some of the

oldest residents, it was fabulous to have so

many people join in, despite it being a Bank

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In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell patented

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century, small telephone kiosks – soon

to be known more commonly as ‘boxes’

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The government altered the course of

telephonic communication with the

Telephone Transfer Act of 1911 which

saw the nationalisation of the National

Telephone Company, which was taken over

by the General Post Office (GPO).

The GPO soon began a quest to design a

standard public telephone kiosk that would

be used throughout the nation. Their first

version appeared in 1921 and was duly named

K1, a shortened version of the simple Kiosk

One. However, an updated style was quickly

sought and in 1924, the Post Office organised a

competition for a new design.

The winner was Giles Gilbert Scott, a talented

architect best remembered for the stunning

Gothic-styled Anglican Liverpool Cathedral.

He stemmed from the famous Scott dynasty

of architects whose patriarch was George

Gilbert Scott Senior (Giles’ grandfather).

Local readers will likely be familiar with

George’s Wanstead Infant Orphan Asylum

(now Snaresbrook Crown Court) and Christ

Church, Wanstead.

Giles modernised his design of the kiosk on

several occasions before the renowned K6 –

commissioned to commemorate the Silver

Jubilee of King George V – finally arrived in

1935. It was this design that is the most famous

and predominant of England’s kiosks and

which remains a British icon to this day. The

first K6 hit the streets a year later, and the one

outside Wanstead Station (at the time, yet to

be built) likely followed soon after.

It was common for the kiosks to be placed

near existing post boxes and the one at

Wanstead was no exception, being located

alongside a post box bearing the cypher of

Edward VIII; a rarity in itself as few boxes are

in existence due to the short reign of the

monarch (325 days).

British Telecom (BT) was placed in charge

of English telecommunications in 1981 and

almost immediately declared

their wish to paint all existing

red telephone kiosks in

yellow. After much public

outcry, the decision was

reversed and the kiosks

gradually gained their status

as national treasures. Many

were promptly granted listed

status, including Wanstead’s

very own K6, which was

designated as Grade II on

31 July 1987.

During the following

decade, BT repainted

many of the crowns that

adorn the top sections

of the kiosks, changing

them from their original

red colour to gold, and

Wanstead’s kiosk also received that

treatment. Another K6 to be amended

in that fashion stands at Woodford

Green, opposite The Castle; the only

other surviving K6 in Redbridge.

Wanstead’s telephone kiosk was restored

around the start of this decade, with works

including a new door and missing glass

replaced. Sadly, it again fell into a state of

disrepair, with vandalism including graffitied

and scratched glass, along with a muchdirtied

interior. It was reported to BT, who

completed another round of repairs and

restoration last month. “We’re aware of the

vandalism problem at this location… We’d

urge anyone who witnesses criminal activity

to report it to the police. And while crime and

antisocial behaviour are police matters, we

remain committed to working closely with

the authorities and local communities to help

where we can,” said a BT spokesperson.

With this year marking the 90th anniversary

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the ongoing preservation of Wanstead’s listed

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Pride & Progress

A landmark moment for Redbridge as the borough prepares to host

its first-ever Pride celebration – a powerful step towards equality and

inclusion, says 14-year-old Wanstead resident Riku Fryderyk

The Pride parade in London has for

50 years been at the forefront of Pride

Month celebrations in our capital

city, with this massive event being the

biggest of any city in the UK. Last year, the

Redbridge Rainbow Community took part

in the march between Hyde Park Corner

and Trafalgar Square. It’s always brilliant

to see smaller communities in towns and

cities celebrating their individual diverse

LGBTQIA+ population and showing support

for an often marginalised minority.

That’s why the very first Redbridge Pride

event is such an important milestone in

the progress of pushing for equality in our

borough. It’s a fantastic opportunity for the

community to make themselves seen and

heard in Redbridge and to ensure those living

within the borough feel safe to express their

true selves.

Three months ago, I attended a Pride History

Month event at Parliament, where Wes

Streeting MP had been invited to speak to

members of Redbridge Council and the

Redbridge Rainbow Community, which is

organising this Redbridge Pride. He said

with the borough having been a difficult

place in which to be an open member

of the community for a long time, it was

truly incredible to see how far things have

progressed. But there is still much room for

improvement and community safety is at the

heart of this.

The seeds of the future are being sown

this year on Saturday 12 July at Redbridge

Town Hall, with music, food and stalls. Two

highlights – among a full timetable of great

fun – include a workshop by Bollyqueer – a

dance class which centres on queer and trans

people – and a performance by Tyra Missoux.

This event is made possible with the support

of the National Lottery Community Fund,

along with individual donors. It looks set to

be a truly fantastic day that could be followed

in later years with even bigger events – this

is only the beginning. With recent changes to

the law through the Supreme Court ruling,

we are so grateful that we have a chance to

celebrate our community’s existence with

such a powerful event.

The Redbridge Rainbow Community

advocates for the social inclusion of LGBTQ+

people in Redbridge, working with various

public services so they can fully account for

the community’s needs and public authorities

to reduce incidents, as well as creating a safe

space for residents of the borough to share

their experience and make suggestions for

change. The charity has been pouring a large

amount of effort into this event and they

encourage both members and allies alike to

come along, and in doing so, become a part of

Redbridge’s rich and ever-growing history.

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many residents. In the fifth of a series of articles, Elli Taylor explains the

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My husband and I have a son who

is seven years old and autistic. We

have lived in Wanstead most of our

lives; we wanted to be close to my parents

and liked the amazing bus network that

used to work very well, when the buses ran

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these buses as I do not drive. We used the

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We didn’t hear about the bus route changes

before they happened last September, and

then suddenly, there was no bus and no one

knew which bus to take. So, when I heard

about the bus campaign opposing the

changes whilst I was at the market on the

High Street, I signed the petition and offered

to help. I believe the buses are essential to live

our lives independently.

No consideration has been given to the local

community with the withdrawal and changes

to the bus routes. My son is a wheelchair user

(for his own safety); he used to love getting

on the bus to go to the park. He would say

hello to the driver – which is amazing for a

non-verbal child, and hearing this would make

my day – and give high fives to the other

passengers! Not making these trips has had a

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mental health.

The last time we took the bus (W13), we waited

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and repeatedly screaming: “Bus, bus bus!”

Doing shopping is a nightmare now, again

something my son used to enjoy – bus trip,

shopping, treat and bus trip home. The

Elli and her son

previous W12 (now W14) used to run every

15 minutes, then it became every 20 minutes,

then every 30 minutes, and now, disgracefully,

it’s every hour. We are struggling and feel let

down by TfL and the Mayor of London, who

says people should use public transport, but

how can we? No one can wait on the streets

for an hourly bus, especially in bad weather.

What we went through over the winter is

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We needed the service to care for my

mother-in-law, who was very poorly with

motor neurone disease. But not being able

to get a regular bus was just too upsetting

for my son, and I can do without the added

stress for us both. Most of the time we have

to struggle by walking, as waiting for the bus

is still a nightmare; it’s impossible to wait for

a bus for up to an hour! We used to use all

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Ahead of this year’s Epping Forest Centenary Walk, West Essex

Ramblers’ David Evans explains the background to the event and invites

local residents to join them on all or part of the 14-mile trek

Next time you’re walking in Epping

Forest – the largest open space

in London – tip your hat to the

shades of Thomas Willingale and a host

of like-minded philanthropists, whose

perseverance in the face of rapacious

landowners resulted in this wonderful

walking area remaining accessible to the

common people – that’s you and me. Their

efforts over more than a decade led to

the passage of the Epping Forest Act in

1878, ending unlawful encroachment and

enclosures on Forest land. Today, it has

more than four million visitors each year.

Stimulated by the opening of a railway line

to Chingford, the Forest rapidly became a

magnet for East Londoners keen to alleviate

the hardships of inner-city industrial life with

the Forest’s pastoral tranquillity. Indeed,

throughout the first half of the 20th century,

it became almost a holiday destination,

supplying (relatively) clean air, access to a

natural environment and peace and quiet.

In 1978, two members of West Essex Ramblers

– Harry Bitten and Fred Matthews – devised

a Centenary Walk to acknowledge the debt

owed to the architects of the Epping Forest

Act. Since then, West Essex Ramblers have

each year (excluding Covid times) organised

the Centenary Walk, following the same route.

It runs from Manor Park in the south, finishing

at Epping in the north. The Centenary Walk

follows well-established footpaths (they’re

even named on the OS map) and is easily

accessible by public transport. The total length

is 14.5 miles, which will be within the capability

of many walkers. “Our intention is to make

the walk as inclusive as possible, so we’ve also

built in a series of joining and dropping-off

points that make the walk suitable for families

and you can tailor your participation to your

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year’s Centenary Walk

own walking range,” said David Keane, project

leader for this year’s walk.

West Essex is a very active group within the

Ramblers’ Association with over 600 members,

including many living locally. We enjoy

walking in a variety of locations. Epping

Forest is on our doorstep, but our programme

includes walks in the Essex countryside, the

Lea Valley, London, along the Thames and

further afield, including national trails. We are

very keen to welcome new walkers of all ages.

This year is the 49th iteration of the Centenary

Walk. From little beginnings, it has grown in

stature and we now attract walkers from many

parts of London, Essex and Hertfordshire.

The passing of the Epping Forest Act was, for

many Londoners, a moment as significant as

the Peak District’s Kinder Scout trespass in the

1930s. Willingale and his colleagues would no

doubt be delighted to see just how successful

their efforts have been in opening up Epping

Forest. We all owe them a debt of gratitude.

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Artist Jaquie Feldman has a long-standing

connection with Wanstead. In more recent years,

she has developed an artistic obsession with birds

My association with Wanstead goes

back many years. I was born and

brought up close by and some of

my happiest early memories are of being

taken to Wanstead House Community

Association for my weekly ballet lessons.

I loved that to my young eyes Wanstead House

was ‘oldy worldy.’ I obviously felt it offered

more character than the new-builds of the

1960s and 1970s. Today, it stands as a venue in

the very heart of the community, still offering

ballet lessons, but also various creative arts,

crafts, exhibitions and meeting hubs.

These days, I run three classes in mixed

media art, and in addition work as a freelance

museum and gallery artist and creative

facilitator for the British Museum, Sir John

Soane’s Museum, Keats House, National

Portrait Gallery, the London Museum,

Royal Museums Greenwich and UCL. My

own practice changed direction during the

pandemic as I lost my museum work. During

that surreal time, I wrote and illustrated a

children’s book, which is due to be published

later in the year. It was during the pandemic

that I developed an ‘obsession’ with birds and

began to incorporate them into my artwork.

My love of birds started when I was young; I

recall taking an injured bird to the local park

and setting it free. Recently, and perhaps

because I’ve never witnessed one, I’ve become

fascinated with the breathtaking spectacle of

the starling murmuration. In my work, I try to

encapsulate the feeling

a murmuration might

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created simply in pencil,

but I’ve recently developed

a multi-layering effect using

canvas, Indian khadi paper for

starling shapes and a combination

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differently on the surface. The thought

of the time-consuming depiction of

every single starling in that murmuration

might sound unbelievably tedious to

accomplish but combined with listening

to Philip Glass and Max Richter, I find it

all relaxing and hypnotic!

Although I’ve now moved away, I visit

Wanstead as often as I can, inspired by the

joyous café society of the High Street and the

vibrant community hub that are lucky enough

to call Wanstead home… and, yes, perhaps I’m

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The loss of a loved one is always a difficult time, which can be further

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When someone dies without a will,

they are known to have died

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the estate will need to be distributed in

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In essence, this means the estate goes

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act as administrators of the estate and deal

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Under the current rules, for someone

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Away from home

In the sixth of a series of articles charting the experiences of a

Wanstead-based travel writer, Carole Edrich recalls how cold Canada’s

Hudson Bay was whilst swimming with Beluga whales

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sway slightly with the current, hanging

from the furthest extent of the towrope.

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and the grey lowering sky. I listen to live whale

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too cold to obey.

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the murk. A pod of Beluga – two full-grown,

three smaller – swim close enough that even

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seen. They know I’m here. They don’t seem

much bothered. They turn and look, slowing

their cruising to sight-see me.

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stopped working. I give the signal to be pulled

in. Cold, tired and – not by choice – smelling

only of seawater, I peel off my gear with my

fellow explorers. I’m blissed-out on nature and

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Community events

What’s happening,

what’s on and where...

Are you organising an event?

Let us know... events@wnstd.com

Please note: all events are

subject to change. Please

check with the relevant

organisers to confirm details.

Booking may be required.

RIVER RODING WALK:

DEBDEN TO WANSTEAD

Join the River Roding Trust on a guided walk

along the Debden to Wanstead section of

London’s third-longest river.

Date: Sunday 1 June Time: 9.30am–3pm

Venue: meet at Debden station

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/1june

JUN

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WANSTEAD

COMMUNITY MARKET

Date: Sunday 1 June Time: 10am–4pm

Venue: Wanstead High Street

Enquiries: aceeventsltd.co.uk

JUN

1

NHS RETIREMENT

FELLOWSHIP

For retired NHS and social care staff.

Date: Monday 2 June Time: 2pm

Venue: Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR

Cost: £2 Enquiries: 020 8514 8286

JUN

2

WANSTEAD COMMUNITY

GARDENERS EVENING WALK

Hear the stories behind the garden patches

and meet the gardeners who created them.


Venue: meet at Snaresbrook Station

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/wcg

JUN

2

NANCY WAKE:

A TRULY REMARKABLE SPY

A presentation by Paul Barwick for the

Wanstead & Woodford U3A. Visitors welcome.

Date: Tuesday 3 June Time: 10am

Venue: Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA

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

JUN

3

BSL SIGN SUPPORTED

ENGLISH PRACTICE SESSION

Hosted by local resident Lorna Paterson.

Repeated on 18 June at 6.45pm.

Date: Tuesday 3 June Time: 2.30–3.30pm

Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road

Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8708 7400

JUN

3

WOODFORD ARTS GROUP’S

SUMMER EXHIBITION

Date: Wednesday 4 to Sunday 29 June

Venue: The View, Chingford, E4 7QH

Cost: free Enquiries: art@swvg.co.uk

JUN

4

‘ONE LIFE’ COURSE

ON HUMANISM

A six-week course by East London Humanists.

Date: from Wednesday 4 June Time: 7–9pm

Venue: 3–5 Devon House, Hermon Hill, E11 2AW

Cost: £30 Enquiries: wnstd.com/onelife

JUN

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WALKING FOR HEALTH:

WANSTEAD PARK

Date: Thursday 5 June Time: 11am–12pm

Venue: Wanstead Park, Warren Road entrance

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/walking

JUN

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OVER-55s

BRIDGE CLUB

A weekly club. New members welcome.

Date: Thursday 5 June Time: 1.30–3pm

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


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HAVEN HOUSE SPARKLE

WALK 2025

Haven House’s annual charity walk

through Wanstead, Woodford and South

Woodford returns.

Date: Friday 6 June Time: 5–11.30pm

Venue: Woodford Rugby Club, IG8 9LB

Cost: £10 Enquiries: wnstd.com/sparkle25

JUN

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WALKING FOR HEALTH:

CHRISTCHURCH GREEN

Repeats every Saturday.

Date: Saturday 7 June Time: 10.30–11.30am

Venue: meet on Wanstead Place

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/walking

JUN

7

WALK FROM BUCKHURST

HILL TO SNARESBROOK

Walking on mostly forest paths. Hosted by the

West Essex Ramblers.

Date: Sunday 8 June Time: 10.30am–1.30pm

Venue: meet at Buckhurst Hill station

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

JUN

8

WANSTEAD PARK

LITTER PICK

Date: Sunday 8 June Time: 11am

Venue: the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT

JUN

8

OPEN GARDEN IN

SOUTH WOODFORD

Date: Sunday 8 June Time: 1–5pm

Venue: 68 Derby Road, South Woodford, E18 2PS

Cost: £4 Enquiries: wnstd.com/sw25

JUN

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WANSTEAD PARK TO

RAY PARK BIKE RIDE

Date: Sunday 8 June Time: 2–5.30pm

Venue: meet at Wanstead Park Tea Hut, E12 5HA

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/rcc

JUN

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WANSTEAD CRICKET CLUB

SUMMER FESTIVAL

Featuring tribute band Oasiis.


Venue: Wanstead Cricket Club, Overton Drive

Cost: £20 Enquiries: wnstd.com/8june

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WANSTEAD COMMUNITY

GARDENERS EVENING WALK

Explore the community garden patches.


Venue: George Green (opposite Belgique)

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/wcg

JUN

9

KEEPING IT LOCAL

WANSTEAD

An informal gathering for local business

owners to socialise. Booking required.

Date: Tuesday 10 June Time: 7pm

Venue: City Place Coffee, High Street, Wanstead

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/kilw

JUN

10

WANSTEAD LADIES PEER

SUPPORT GROUP

A donation-based peer support space for

ladies held at Wanstead Mental Health Clinic.

Repeats weekly.


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

Cost: by donation Enquiries: wnstd.com/wmhc

JUN

10

SECRETS OF A WILDLIFE

PHOTOGRAPHER

A talk for the North East London Local Group

of the RSPB by Nick Martin.


Venue: St Mary’s Church, South Woodford

Cost: £4.50 Enquiries: wnstd.com/rspb

JUN

10

REDBRIDGE CREATES

PRESENTS: FINDING NEMO JR

A 60-minute musical adaptation of the movie.

Date: Wednesday 11 to Friday 13 June

Time: 6–7pm

Venue: Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB

Cost: £15 Enquiries: wnstd.com/vision

JUN

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ELECTRONIC

KEYBOARD CONCERT

An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard

Club event featuring David Ingley.

Date: Wednesday 11 June Time: 7–10pm


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WANSTEAD

WORDSMITHS

A group for writing and sharing poetry and

prose. No experience required.

Date: Thursday 12 June Time: 6.30–7.45pm



JUN

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DEAD FUNNY

SCRATCH NIGHT

An evening of entertainment as performers

try out new material whilst adhering to a ‘dead

funny’ theme.

Date: Thursday 12 June Time: 7–9pm

Venue: Compassionate Funerals, Hermon Hill


JUN

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WANSTEAD VILLAGE WARD

COUNCILLOR SURGERY

Repeated on 28 June.

Date: Saturday 14 June Time: 10.30–11.30am

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

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/councillors

WANSTEAD

REPAIR CAFÉ

Give broken items a new lease of life.

Date: Saturday 14 June Time: 10.30am–1pm

Venue: Christ Church Hall, Wanstead, E11 2SW

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/rcafe

JUN

14

ALDERSBROOK JUMBLE

TRAIL FESTIVAL

Residents will be selling pre-loved items

from their front gardens and raising funds for

Aldersbrook Primary School.

Date: Saturday 14 June Time: 11am–5pm

Cost: stallholders: £7 Enquiries: wnstd.com/ajtf25

JUN

14

WANSTEAD

VILLAGE FÊTE

Watch the king’s birthday flypast from the

grounds of St Mary’s Church (expected at

12.55pm), plus BBQ and bouncy castle.

Date: Saturday 14 June Time: 11am–3pm

Venue: St Mary’s Church, Wanstead, E11 2LN

Cost: free entry Enquiries: wansteadparish.org

JUN

14

OPEN WEEKEND AT THE

TEMPLE IN WANSTEAD PARK

Wanstead Park’s visitor centre explores the

history of the park.

Date: Saturday 14 to Sunday 15 June Time: 12–5pm

Venue: the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/temple

JUN

14

EAST LONDON ME/CFS

SUPPORT GROUP

Conversation, information and support.

Date: Saturday 14 June Time: 2.30–5pm

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

Cost: by donation Enquiries: 07957 152 566

JUN

14

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS

IN WANSTEAD PARK

Theatre returns to Wanstead Park with an

open-air performance by Illyria.

Date: Saturday 14 June Time: 3pm

Venue: the Temple enclosure, Wanstead Park


JUN

14

WANSTEAD PARK TO

HYDE PARK BIKE RIDE

A 30-mile ride into Central London completing

a circuit of Hyde Park. Organised by the

Redbridge Cycling Campaign.


Venue: meet at Wanstead Park Tea Hut, E12 5HA

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/rcc

JUN

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15

SOUTH WOODFORD

COMMUNITY MARKET


Venue: George Lane, South Woodford

Enquiries: aceeventsltd.co.uk

ARTISTS’ STUDIO SALE

(ART GROUP WANSTEAD)

Buy artwork directly from artists. Plus, a variety

of art and craft materials, beads and jewellery

stalls. In the event of bad weather, the event

will be moved to 22 June.


Venue: The Limes, High Road, E18 2QW

Cost: free Enquiries: sqart13@gmail.com

JUN

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FLOWER ARRANGING

DEMONSTRATION

A demonstration by Morag Bennett for the

Woodford and District Floral Arrangement

Group. Visitors welcome.

Date: Monday 16 June Time: 7.30–9.45pm


Cost: £9 Enquiries: 020 8508 9765

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BEREAVEMENT CAFÉ

MORNING SESSION

Date: Tuesday 17 June Time: 10.30–11.30am

Venue: Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW


DISCOVER VOLUNTEERING

WITH GUIDE DOGS

Date: Wednesday 18 June Time: 4–7pm

Venue: Guide Dogs, Manor Road, IG8 8GG


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LAUGH-ABLE COMEDY NIGHT

WITH KATE CHEKA

Fully accessible, affordable and award-winning

comedy night.

Date: Wednesday 18 June Time: 7.30–9.30pm


Cost: pay what you can Enquiries: wnstd.com/lgh5

JUN

18

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 19 June Time: 6.30–8.30pm


Cost: £3 Enquiries: wnstd.com/griefcafe

JUN

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19

QUEER ECOLOGY WALK ON

WANSTEAD FLATS

Join ecologist Connor Butler for a guided

nature walk across Wanstead Flats. Queer

ecology aims to challenge what we think of as

‘natural’ and celebrates diversity in all life.

Date: Thursday 19 June Time: 6.30–8pm

Venue: Wanstead Flats, Capel Road, E11 2LT


WANSTEAD

WILDLIFE WEEKEND

A weekend of activities for wildlife explorers

of all ages, including pond dipping, art

workshops, storytelling and guided walks

themed around moths, plants, spiders and

bees. Organised by the Wren Wildlife Group.

Date: Friday 20 to Sunday 22 June

Venue: Wanstead Park, E11 2LT

Cost: free Enquiries: wnstd.com/wren

JUN

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WANSTEAD COMMUNITY

LITTER PICK

Help keep Wanstead tidy.

Date: Saturday 21 June Time: 10am

Venue: meet at the Woodbine Place bus stop

Enquiries: jo.blackman@redbridge.gov.uk

SNARESBROOK PRIMARY

SCHOOL SUMMER FETE


Venue: Snaresbrook Primary School, E18 2EN

Enquiries: snaresbrookpta@googlegroups.com

JUN

22

SACRED SONGS

AND CELTIC AIRS

Performed by East London Chorus.

Date: Saturday 28 June Time: 6.30pm

Venue: Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW


JUN

28

OPEN GARDEN IN

WOODFORD GREEN

This colourful town garden with koi pond will

be open to the public as part of the charitable

National Garden Scheme.


Venue: 19 Rokeby Gardens, IG8 9HT

Cost: £4 Enquiries: wnstd.com/sw25

JUN

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29

FOREST PHILHARMONIC

ORCHESTRA CONCERT

Forest Philharmonic plays Elgar, Humperdinck

and Saint-Saëns.

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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

Age UK activity centre offering a range of

activities for over-55s. Freshly cooked lunches

available (£7; booking required). Located at

2 Grove Park, Wanstead. Call 020 8989 6338

EAST LONDON AND ESSEX ELECTRONIC

KEYBOARD CLUB

Concerts held every second Wednesday of

the month from 7.30pm to 10pm at Wanstead

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

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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

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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)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

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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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Tax Assist Accountants72

THP Chartered Accountants 21

ARCHITECTS

Loud Architects 46

BALLET

Redbridge Classical Dance 35

BATHROOMS

Bathworks 63

BEAUTY

Dr Sabba 39

BIKE REPAIRS

The Salvation Army13

BOILER SERVICING

Heating Plus 4

Prime Property Repairs 34

Rightio Plumbing & Heating 14

BUILDERS

Finch Contracts 58

Glenward 29

North London Loft Rooms 65

Trim Loft Conversions 55

CARPENTRY & JOINERY

K&D Joinery 67

Woodthorpe Joinery 42–43

COMMUNITY & GROUPS

East London Humanists 11

Wanstead House54

COMPUTER MAINTENANCE

Computer Solutions 38 & 80

CONSERVATORIES

Best Double Glazing54

CONSULTING ROOMS

Lily House 83

DANCE

Redbridge Classical Dance 35

DECORATORS

Jason’s Decorating 7

MG Décor 50

DENTIST

Smile in London 5

Woodford House Dental Practice 84

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Dabora Conway 2

Martin & Co 18–19

Petty Son & Prestwich 25

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Aldersbrook Jumble Trail Festival15

East London Chorus77

Epping Forest Centenary Walk 53

In Ilford 59

Pride and Prejudice40

Redbridge Pride 2025 45

FITNESS

Pilates by Charles 78

Sylvestrian Leisure Centre 75

FLORIST

Lillies of Wanstead 8

FRAMING

Geoff Wilkinson Photography 10

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Compassionate Funerals 38

GARAGE SERVICES

Belgrave Motor Services 30

DC Dodd Motor Repairs 62

Dipstick’s Tyres & Exhausts50

GARDENS & LANDSCAPING

Growing Gardens 34

Lancasters Gardencare 51

Weald Hall Landscapes 53

GIFTS

Creative Giftware54

Keating Jewellers 23

Lillies of Wanstead 8

GUTTERING

Cox and Sons Roofing 62

GB Pro Maintenance 81

Guttering Doctors 12

HANDYMAN

E18 Handyman 58

Stuart Green Property Solutions 22

HOLIDAY PROPERTIES

Dovehouse Developments 58

INTERIOR DESIGN

Loud Architects 46

JEWELLERS

Keating Jewellers 23

LOFT CONVERSIONS

North London Loft Rooms 65

Trim Loft Conversions 55

OSTEOPATHS

Wanstead Osteopaths 47

PHOTOGRAPHY

Geoff Wilkinson Photography 10

PILATES

Pilates by Charles 78

PLASTERING

Heritage Plaster Services 31

PLUMBING & HEATING

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Prime Property Repairs 34

Rightio Plumbing & Heating 14

POLITICS

Calvin Bailey MP 38

PUBS

Nightingale on the Green 70

ROOFING

Cox and Sons Roofing 62

GB Pro Maintenance 81

James Bailey Roofing 14

SCHOOLS & NURSERIES

Woodford Green Prep School 37

SOLICITORS

Barretts Law 41

Crown Law Solicitors26–27

Edwards Duthie Shamash 61

SPORT & LEISURE

Sylvestrian Leisure Centre 75

West Essex Ramblers 53

STAIRS

K&D Joinery 67

TOURS

Hitchcock Talks & Tours 9

The Graveyard Shift Tour46

TREE SERVICES

Scott Whitehead Trees 4

TUITION

11+ Centre73

VENUE & ROOM HIRE

Lily House 83

Nightingale on the Green 70

WARDROBES


WASTE DISPOSAL

Arbis Waste Disposal 6

WEDDING GOWNS

Bridal Reloved Wanstead 1

WINDOWS

Best Double Glazing54

McCarty & Smith 79

WINDOW SHUTTERS



June 2025

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Luxury, fully serviced

consulting, treatment

and business rooms

in the heart of

South Woodford

Ideal for therapists,

counsellors, aestheticians,

doctors, businesses seeking

room hire inclusive of

all utilities, fully manned

reception and WiFi

Now introducing ‘private boardroom’

corporate breakfasts & lunches available

www.lilyhouse.com

Tel: 020 8530 8888

info@lilyhouse.com


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

June 2025

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