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Artistic connection

Having lived in multiple countries before settling in Woodford, artist Nataly Kenny reflects on the connection she now has with the local environment I was born in Yerevan, Armenia, where I fell in love...

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Project Arclight

Rev Abi Todd of Holy Trinity South Woodford explains the plans behind Project Arclight, which will see redevelopment of the church site and new community facilities

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Officially SoWo

As the South Woodford Society officially rebrands to the SoWo Society, Pearl Arbenser-Simmonds reports on a busy summer of Design Code work and a new, all-encompassing website

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Fringe invitation

Wanstead Fringe director Giles Wilson invites South Woodford to join the cultural revolution that has been going on in Wanstead for the past few years. And, like all of us, it looks like

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70 blooming years

Members of the Woodford and District Flower Arranging Group will be celebrating their platinum anniversary at Wanstead House next month. Margot Cooper reflects on seven decades of floral artistry

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Beyond Metro-land

Joshua Abbott has launched a crowdfunding campaign to publish Modernism Beyond Metro-land, a book documenting 20th-century architecture in London’s suburbs. In the first of a series of extracts, the spotlight is on South

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Fields of Memories

In the third of a series of articles to mark Churchfields Infants’ and Junior School’s 150th anniversary, former pupil Myrtle Watts (class of 2014) reflects on her memories of writing her first book

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Green, green (no grass)

Eastwood Green, off George Lane, now features a tapestry lawn, which is a perfect alternative to real and plastic grass, says local gardener Stephanie Derby

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Policing by Consent

Inspector Chris Russell, who oversees neighbourhood policing for north Redbridge, reflects on the Hainault sword attack and emphasises his desire for police officers to earn trust in the community

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Fit for all

The benefits of fitness are well-recognised, yet for individuals with autism and special educational needs, accessing appropriate exercise opportunities remains a challenge, says local resident Julia Morgan