December 2021

Some South Woodford scribbles from DD, our resident diarist, commentator and observer of all things local

Ken Lees, the former editor of the South Woodford Village Gazette, sadly passed away last July. His wife Sue Lees remembers a man who was passionate about this publication

Volunteers have planted thousands of trees on the borders of Ashton Playing Fields

South Woodford resident Maureen Hoskins has died at the age of 85 following a short illness

A South Woodford resident has published her first book documenting her travels along the Silk Road

Redbridge Council has pledged £2,962.80 towards the Greening South Woodford campaign

A new virtual high street service that aims to support local shops has launched in Redbridge

A burglary prevention webinar hosted by Redbridge Council is available to watch on YouTube

Woodbridge High School has produced a cookbook to raise money for local charities

Residents are opposing a planning application submitted by City Plumbing Ltd to build 18 apartments adjacent to Crescent Road in South Woodford

Co-op’s Local Community Fund has donated £4,134 to the South Woodford Society

Local gardeners have adopted a patch of neglected space in Snaresbrook Station car park

South Woodford’s inaugural Christmas lights switch-on was attended by over 200 people and will become an annual fixture in the community calendar

South Woodford resident Debbie Pearson is a tour guide for the City of London and the City of Westminster. During lockdown, she took the opportunity to learn more about the local area, including