Hedges Drapers in George LaneResidents are invited to reminisce about Woodford at a heritage coffee morning organised by Vision RCL at South Woodford Library on 3 December. “Do you remember South Woodford when shops had half-day closing...
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Hedges Drapers in George Lane
Two Christmas-themed markets will provide South Woodford residents with additional gift-buying opportunities this festive season. The Woodford Craft Market will return to Woodford Memorial Hall on 30 November (10am to 4pm; free entry),...
Woodford Town FC supporters Phil, Andrea and Lloyd Duddridge wearing the team’s ‘heritage-inspired’ kitSupporters of Woodford Town Football Club have been left frustrated by the delay in moving into their new ground on Ashton Playing Fields. “It is disheartening, but it will be worth the wait...
©Tim Campbell PhotographyA Year 5 Avon House Preparatory School pupil has become an international karate champion. Nine-year-old Aaron Johnson-Campbell travelled to Scotland in September to compete in the 2019 British Karate Federation’s International Open Championships....
Powers to tackle and reduce anti-social behaviour in the west of the borough have been extended after residents overwhelmingly supported Redbridge Council’s proposals to update a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for the...
Members of the WFA committeeThe Woodford Festival Association (WFA) is appealing for new volunteers to help ensure the next event – planned for October 2020 – can go ahead. The biennial festival – which takes place over...
Whitehall’s Banqueting HouseThe Woodford and District branch of the National Trust is inviting new members to join them on their winter London outings. Membership costs £15 per year, which includes the trips and access to...
Woodford War Memorial. ©Geoff WilkinsonThe local community are invited to pay their respects at Remembrance ceremonies across Redbridge this November. South Woodford will host the first of the borough’s six wreath-laying events with a service at the...
Members of a local slimming and fitness club competed in a dragon boat race in September to raise funds for charity and to celebrate their instructor’s 25th anniversary year of teaching fitness. “We...
A public consultation on South Woodford’s Neighbourhood Plan is due to start in November. “There is currently a formal review of the paperwork, after which the consultation will start. This will be publicised...
Local author Eithne Cullen has published a collection of short stories. “Over the years, I’ve had some success with my short stories. Some have won or been commended in competitions, others have been...
©James PettsA packed hall gave London City Airport representatives a tough time over their expansion proposals at a public meeting in Wanstead earlier this month. “London City is proposing to almost double flight numbers...
