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Park plans

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

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Next stop: parliament

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

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Currents of change

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

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Local living

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

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Christmas Creativity

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

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Redundancy Rights

Jo Cullen from local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash explores employee rights in a redundancy situation, when you need to protect yourself from unfair treatment, discrimination and victimisation 

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Choir of Class

Adult mixed-voice chamber choir The Crofton Singers have entered their 77th year of music-making at Bancroft’s School. Chairman Greg Hartwell reports on a local choir with a rich history

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Rooted in Woodford

His iconic designs may be popular around the world, but William Morris grew up in Woodford. With 2024 marking his 190th birthday, Emily Allen reflects on the life of an extraordinary artist