South Woodford resident Kim Rix became a gemologist to fully indulge her passion for gemstones. Ahead of a gemstone discovery tour to Tanzania this summer, she offers some insight into her work
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©Geoff WilkinsonCommunity gardening group the Woodford Greeners has been incredibly busy over the last year after being granted access to the walled garden in Ray Park. Lydia Fraser-Ward reports. Photos by Geoff Wilkinson
©Geoff WilkinsonEastwood Green, off George Lane, has become a wonderful haven for bees and butterflies as well as a pleasant space for residents. Local gardener Stephanie Derby reports. Photos by Geoff Wilkinson
©Evelyn RowlandSome South Woodford scribbles from DD, our resident diarist and observer of all things local. Illustrated by Evelyn Rowland
George Lane, 1957Local resident Roland Saunders discusses his interest in giving old photographs a new lease of life by recolouring them using artificial intelligence
In the first of a series of articles to mark Churchfields Infants’ and Junior School’s 150th anniversary, former pupil Robert Batchelor (class of 1955) reflects on his memories of school milk and rationed
Disputes concerning wills and inheritance can be tricky and sensitive, and the courts have jurisdiction to make changes, says Kavita Rana from local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash
Inspector Chris Russell, who oversees neighbourhood policing for South Woodford, Churchfields and surrounding wards, explains how the Baroness Casey Review is improving local policing
From ideas for pedestrianising parts of George Lane to new play areas and green spaces, Pearl Arbenser-Simmonds reports on the local Design Code recommendations, a blueprint for the future of South Woodford
Woodford Arts Group, Art Group Wanstead and Essex Art Club will join forces for an exhibition this spring. Ged Rumak reports
David Bird discusses the work of Redbridge Music Society and introduces local flautist Daniel Swani, who will be performing at Wanstead Library this March
