Members of a local slimming and fitness club competed in a dragon boat race in September to raise funds for charity and to celebrate their instructor’s 25th anniversary year of teaching fitness. “We...
October 2019
A public consultation on South Woodford’s Neighbourhood Plan is due to start in November. “There is currently a formal review of the paperwork, after which the consultation will start. This will be publicised...
Local author Eithne Cullen has published a collection of short stories. “Over the years, I’ve had some success with my short stories. Some have won or been commended in competitions, others have been...
The school’s first staff and first headmistress Miss Gordon
Local resident Charlotte Monro explains why campaigning must continue for the redevelopment of Whipps Cross Hospital, despite government funding confirmation At a public meeting on 15 October, Barts Health Trust presented their current proposals...
©James PettsA packed hall gave London City Airport representatives a tough time over their expansion proposals at a public meeting in Wanstead earlier this month. “London City is proposing to almost double flight numbers...
The South Woodford Society held an autumn litter pick earlier this month. “Over 20 litter pickers braved the rather inclement weather for a morning of clearing away litter with pickers, hoops and gloves...
The South Woodford Society will be hosting another community litter pick this weekend. Participants should meet at the front of South Woodford Library at 10am on 13 October. Equipment will be supplied, but...
Wanstead Village ward councillors Jo Blackman, Daniel Morgan-Thomas and Paul Donovan discuss crime and the work they do to keep crime rates low, and urge residents to engage with local police. Rates of...
The Great Eastern Railway brackets at Snaresbrook StationLocal historian Lynn Haseldine Jones will lead a walk around Snaresbrook this month looking at the evidence for commuters. “We begin at Snaresbrook Station, where the railway first came in 1856, changing the...
Redbridge Council will be giving away spring-flowering bulbs to the community this month, encouraging everyone to plant them as part of the Big Bulb Planting Weekend (18 to 20 October). This is part...
