November 2023

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

A South Woodford artist who specialises in painting large urban scenes in watercolour will be holding an exhibition of his latest work at Broadway Market

There’ll be plenty of festive cheer in South Woodford this November and December, with a number of events on offer for all the community to enjoy. Kris Kringle reports

Local resident Red Willow reflects on her ambition to encourage variety in cooking and eating, a seven-year adventure which has led to the publication of her vegetarian cookbook, inspired by the seasons

Gardening at Christmas will be the theme for a National Trust talk in South Woodford on 12 December

South Woodford resident Michael Walford-Grant is using his recent book publishing deal to raise funds for The Compassionate Friends, an organisation that supports bereaved parents

Faiza Shaheen, the Labour Party’s prospective parliamentary candidate for Chingford and Woodford Green, responds to Sir Iain Duncan Smith’s article in the last issue about local policing

Local resident Delia Ray, a volunteer for countryside charity CPRE London, explains how the people of Wanstead and Woodford can help with a bold plan to mitigate the impact of climate change on the

Residents are invited to help improve food sources for pollinators by taking part in Redbridge Council’s Pollinator Pathways scheme

Volunteer bakers will be selling Christmas cakes this December to raise money for Haven House Children’s Hospice

A South Woodford organisation which supports children who have experienced domestic violence has launched a fundraising campaign

Often too busy to visit his Woodford constituency, Churchill would send his wife in his place. Now, director Chris Jaeger is bringing the play Mrs Churchill – My Life With Winston to South