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Listen and Learn — November 2026
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Listen and Learn

In the 56th of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work of Redbridge Music Society and introduces local flautist Daniel Swani, who will perform with pianist Cathy Davies in Wanstead this

A community Christmas
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A community Christmas

Festive fun, seasonal sounds and community celebrations are set to bring Christmas cheer to the community. Kris Kringle takes a look at what’s coming up in South Woodford

Santa’s Next Stop
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Santa’s Next Stop

Paola Noto reports on a new home for the Haven House Santa’s Grotto and a magical Christmas trail through the charity’s Woodford Green woodland, both raising vital funds to help seriously ill children

A Long Run
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A Long Run

After a childhood accident, Woodford Green resident Rob Dunn has only recently returned to running. Next year, he’ll take on the London Marathon in aid of a charity that has helped him get

Proud to Police
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Proud to Police

As a Ward Officer with the Churchfields Safer Neighbourhoods Team, PC Sharat Kapoor has the privilege of proudly serving a community that means a great deal to him

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Overlooked

South Woodford resident Nina Stafford describes how plans for nine flats on the former Ark Fish Restaurant site on Hermon Hill have left her feeling overlooked by both the development and the planning

Lane Change
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Lane Change

In the first of a series of articles, Rena Pathak looks at the challenges facing George Lane, which has been chosen as a starting point for a council project to strengthen local high

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Showroom Revival

The former car showroom next to the Odeon, empty for two years, is set to become The Showroom, a new wellness space. Sim Batth, head of property at Gilini Group, explains what that

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Sword Woodford

Local resident Jay Maxwell turned a passion for historical swordsmanship into a career, and now offers classes in Woodford dedicated to the study and practice of historical European martial arts

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Miles of smiles

Having joined East London Runners for motivation during marathon training, Jacob Stevens then discovered there was a whole world of local races to enjoy and went on to become chair of the welcoming

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Forum renewed. Plans pursued.

With its Neighbourhood Forum status renewed, the South Woodford Society can now push ahead with its long-awaited neighbourhood plan, setting out a community-led vision for the area. Pearl Arbenser-Simmonds reports