Features

Osteoporosis often goes unnoticed until a fall causes serious damage, but early action can help. Kim Betts shares her experiences and explains how a local support group in Woodford is making a difference

Some South Woodford scribbles from DD, our resident diarist and observer of all things local. Illustrated by Evelyn Rowland

Where there’s a will, there’s a way, unless there is a dispute underlying the estate and the will! Kavita Rana from local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash explains

Chess has come a long way recently but there is still a missing piece, says 18-year-old Jay Demetriou, whose membership of Wanstead and Woodford Chess Club has helped him connect with the community

Remember Chris Tomkins of Kistrucks Bakery on George Lane or Colin Bent of Albion Clocks on Grove Hill? At the Woodford Historical Society’s October meeting, Mike Edwards will be discussing Shelf Life E11:E4:E18, a self-published book

From quiet walks to impromptu woodland exhibitions, nature has guided a deeply personal art journey for Woodford Arts Group member Emma Liebeskind, who shares how Epping Forest became both studio and sanctuary

Attending court can be intimidating for witnesses, but volunteers at Snaresbrook Crown Court are there to help them every step of the way, says Catherine Redmond from the Citizens Advice Witness Service

South Woodford Community Gardeners are bidding for much-needed funding to improve local flower beds and tackle the challenges of climate change. Fiona Grant explains the many benefits of their work

Local residents told a public meeting how TfL’s careless bus reorganisation is wrecking lives in South Woodford and Wanstead and needs urgent action. Donna Mizzi and Millicent Brown report

Celebrating sustainability, creativity and community spirit, the South Woodford Society will join the Mayor’s Community Weekend this September with free events for all ages. Louise Burgess reports

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

Some South Woodford scribbles from DD, our resident diarist and observer of all things local. Illustrated by Evelyn Rowland I thought I might write about feet. I asked David what he thought. “I think the idea’s...