May 2020

The initiative allows the public to directly thank individual NHS workers

Debut performance at Forest School postponed

Snaresbrook resident and teacher Chris Pallet will be glad when schools (safely) reopen. Here, Mr Pallet, who is also chair of Redbridge Liberal Democrats, explains the biggest lesson he has learnt from lockdown

Woodford-based women’s organisation Soroptimist International of East London is going from ‘strength to strength'

Woodford Arts Group has launched a travel-themed virtual exhibition

In the second of a series of articles by Refugee Welcome Wanstead – a community group planning to welcome a Syrian refugee family to Wanstead – Eleanor Taylor celebrates the group’s first milestone

The areas will be left to flower and set seed throughout the summer months

A network of foodbank collection points at homes across Aldersbrook, Wanstead and South Woodford have collectively received the donations

Redbridge Council has unveiled a new scheme to provide funding to local groups who are helping those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

Local councillors across Wanstead and South Woodford are hosting advice surgeries online

Organisers of the monthly farmers’ markets are preparing to return in June

ShopAppy helps communities to shop locally and to support their high street

Redbridge Council has obtained funding to progress plans to plant a community orchard in South Woodford

A mobile testing unit is in Redbridge on Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 May.

In the first of two articles, Dr Colin Runeckles discusses his findings following research into a Wanstead and Woodford Borough Council building survey carried out in 1949

The leader of the Wanstead and Woodford Rock Choir will take part in a 24-hour fundraising event tomorrow (19 May) in aid of Mental Health Awareness Week.

Rising at Molehill Green in Essex, the River Roding passes through the Wanstead and Woodford area en route to the Thames, bringing with it a very real flood risk to local homes. In the

Wanstead resident Andy Nutter had no hesitation in volunteering to help the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Artists have always sought isolation to find their muse – but it is very different when isolation is thrust upon you! Woodford Arts Group was set up to keep local artists in touch,

Residents with any dental concerns during lockdown are invited to contact Dr Amjad Malik for advice.

To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of VE Day on 8 May, a new online film exploring Ilford, Wanstead and Woodford during the Second World War has been released.

Chigwell Road Recycling and Reuse Centre will also reopen.

Growing your own fruit and vegetables is good for the environment and, during these times of isolation, it’s good for the soul as well, says Jennifer Hawkes of Wanstead Climate Action

As a part-time Tesco delivery driver, Alex Hanford has found himself escalated to key worker status during the current crisis. And, having only recently moved to South Woodford, has found a community that cares

Haven House Children’s Hospice has called off many of its fundraising activities for the foreseeable future. Chief Executive Mike Palfreman warns this could have a devastating impact and appeals for support

A Community Sponsorship group including churches in Wanstead and South Woodford will help a refugee family settle into our community.

The Friends of Aldersbrook Riding School was established last month to help support the local stables.

The Wanstead Village Directory and the South Woodford Village Gazette have joined forces to continue publishing.