South Woodford artist Sharon Quinton explains her journey from office work to a whole new world of creativity, community and craft
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To celebrate the reopening of Notre-Dame, Valentine Singers invite you to join them for a day of singing in South Woodford as they prepare for a concert inspired by the cathedral. Oliver Mason
A wild otter in the River Roding near Wanstead. © The Cowboy Birder (Tony Brown)There was much excitement about recent sightings of otters in the River Roding. It was particularly astonishing given the state of the river, but is a reassuring sign of nature’s resilience, says Councillor
Acting Inspector Reshma Sher shares how local Safer Neighbourhoods Teams are addressing South Woodford’s crime issues and encourages residents to help make a difference
The Friends of Elmhurst Gardens are keen to boost community involvement and invite residents to join action days and special events in the park in 2025. Kathie Teahan reports
Some South Woodford scribbles from DD, our resident diarist and observer of all things local. Illustrated by Evelyn Rowland
Alerted to major bus problems by local campaigners, Calvin Bailey MP is taking South Woodford’s issues to Westminster. Residents affected by W14, W13 and W12 changes should now contact him, says Donna Mizzi
With otters recently spotted on a local stretch of the River Roding, Paul Powlesland – who founded the River Roding Trust five years ago – is looking for Woodford residents to become guardians of the
Pearl Arbenser-Simmonds celebrates the completion of South Woodford’s digital Design Code and looks ahead to the area becoming London’s most liveable urban village
South Woodford resident Gina Wade started creating coloured-pencil drawings of pets and wildlife – including this festive Robin – during lockdown. Here, the Dutch-born artist explains how it all began
©Evelyn RowlandSome South Woodford scribbles from DD, our resident diarist and observer of all things local. Illustrated by Evelyn Rowland
There’ll be plenty of festive cheer in South Woodford this November and December with plenty of events for all the community to enjoy. Kris Kringle reports
