South Woodford artist Sharon Quinton explains her journey from office work to a whole new world of creativity, community and craft

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

A new series of monthly music recitals will launch at Holy Trinity Church on Hermon Hill this January

There was much excitement about recent sightings of otters in the River Roding. It was particularly astonishing given the state of the river, but is a reassuring sign of nature’s resilience, says Councillor Jo Blackman

Acting Inspector Reshma Sher shares how local Safer Neighbourhoods Teams are addressing South Woodford’s crime issues and encourages residents to help make a difference

South Woodford’s Repair Cafés will return in 2025

The Friends of Elmhurst Gardens are keen to boost community involvement and invite residents to join action days and special events in the park in 2025. Kathie Teahan reports

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

Residents have several options for disposing of real Christmas trees this January

Alerted to major bus problems by local campaigners, Calvin Bailey MP is taking South Woodford’s issues to Westminster. Residents affected by W14, W13 and W12 changes should now contact him, says Donna Mizzi

With otters recently spotted on a local stretch of the River Roding, Paul Powlesland – who founded the River Roding Trust five years ago – is looking for Woodford residents to become guardians of the river

Plans are being made to plant a replacement for Wanstead Park’s iconic map tree