When she’s not drawing the adventures of DD in the Woodford Diary series, local artist Evelyn Rowland creates watercolour illustrations of gemstones. Here she tells the story behind her sparkle
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©Evelyn RowlandSome South Woodford scribbles from DD, our resident diarist, commentator and observer of all things local
Helen Ball speaking at the South Woodford Islamic CentreQaiser Malik updates on recent improvements, activities and talks at the South Woodford Islamic Centre, which is planning an official opening for the wider community before the end of the year
© Geoff WilkinsonRedbridge Museum will open a new permanent exhibition early next year exploring 200,000 years of local history. In the fifth of a series of articles, Museum Officer Nishat Alam looks at some of
The UK’s oldest competitive music and drama festival will be taking place locally in February 2023. Applications are now open for performers of all ages. Sheena Bronson reports
Because of the site’s elevation, campaigners say a six-storey block will tower above neighbouring housesLiz Calvert is one of many residents who will be living in the shadow of the blocks of flats proposed for Snaresbrook Station car park. The Real Snaresbrook campaign believes the community deserves
Residents will be treated to a trio of festive events this year: an outdoor show, the lights switch-on and a Christmas market. Elaine Atkins of the South Woodford Society reports
©Julia BrettWoodford Arts Group has been without a place to call home since Packfords Hotel closed last autumn. Here, group founder Julia Brett appeals to the community for help in their ongoing search for
© Redbridge MuseumRedbridge Museum will open a new permanent exhibition later this year exploring 200,000 years of local history. In the fourth of a series of articles, Museum Officer Nishat Alam looks at some of
Councillor Gomez (right) with others involved in the campaignThe park-and-stride scheme at Churchfields Junior School was implemented a year ago. Here Councillor Rosa Gomez (Churchfields ward, Labour) reflects on the improvements it has made to road safety
South Woodford resident Matt Bradley explains how, earlier this year, he helped students in Ukraine escape the war-torn country by creating a cryptocurrency guide
