September 2023

Liz Martins from the Save Our Wanstead Youth Centre campaign group welcomes the council’s new plans for the venue’s future, but explains why their work is far from over

The Leader of Redbridge Council, Councillor Jas Athwal, explains the decision to convert Wanstead Youth Centre into an education and youth hub, and why it must temporarily close in order to do so

Woodford Green dental practice Improve Your Smile will be hosting a launch event of Rejuveo Aesthetics on 30 September

A consultation by the City of London Corporation about its new five-year corporate plan is open until 16 October

Derek Inkpin from local solicitors Axiom DWFM takes the law seriously, but even he knows sometimes the law can be an ass… especially if you get a bit tipsy in a pub

ELHAP is a specialist playground for children with disabilities nestled in a large woodland off Roding Lane North. Fundraising manager Sophie Blythe is working to keep the magic of play alive

A stem cell transplant registration session will be held at Woodford Rugby Club on 21 September

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

Local resident and dietitian Nikki Ottonaro is keen to help reduce the high rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes in our area, and will be running free workshops on healthy eating this

In the fourth of a series of articles featuring the images of local photographers who document the wildlife of Wanstead Park and the surrounding area, James Ball presents his close-up of a long-tailed

Residents looking to enhance their communication skills are invited to join the Woodford Green Speakers’ virtual open house event

Age UK is keen to raise awareness of its activity centre in Wanstead

Woodbridge High School is looking for local businesses to help with their careers programme

With planning permission for the development of the former Woodford Police Station recently refused, Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP renews his call for a new permanent police hub in the Woodford area

The South Woodford Business Forum will be hosting a networking event this autumn

Pearl Arbenser-Simmonds reports on a busy year for the South Woodford Pathfinder Group as they begin to finalise their work producing a local design code. But your input is still needed

Tickets are available for the first Wanstead Beer Festival, taking place in the halls of Christ Church

It all began in 2013, and now, as the Wanstead Fringe gears up for its 10th instalment of 100-plus cultural events, director Giles Wilson extends the invitation to South Woodford

Elmhurst Gardens in South Woodford is one of nine parks across Redbridge to receive the award for 2023

The Guide Dogs’ Redbridge hub is seeking volunteers from the Woodford area to foster a dog

The South Woodford Society will be hosting a community gardening day on 24 September

Pupils at Churchfields Junior School enjoyed a concert by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain