# South Woodford Village Gazette

> South Woodford Village Gazette


## Posts

- [Home stage](https://swvg.co.uk/2026/01/23/home-stage/): Andrew Hollingworth explains why bringing his new play Tin Can back to South Woodford feels like home
- [Colour and Culture](https://swvg.co.uk/2026/01/19/colour-and-culture/): Having moved from Romania to South Woodford, artist Andrea Timis reflects on her journey through colour and culture and the joy and connection she’s found by joining Woodford Arts Group
- [Photo & story](https://swvg.co.uk/2026/01/15/photo-story-2/): In the second of a series of articles featuring images by the Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society, Anuraj Theivendram reflects on the history of the group’s women members and presents the work of outgoing chair Sue Rosner
- [Street stories](https://swvg.co.uk/2026/01/11/street-stories/): At the Woodford Historical Society’s February meeting, Jef Page will be exploring the origins of Redbridge street names, including a number of local streets named after former cabinet ministers
- [Divorce month](https://swvg.co.uk/2026/01/10/divorce-month/): January is often called ‘divorce month’ because of a spike in divorce enquiries. Benjamin Carter of local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash explains what to expect from your first meeting with a divorce solicitor
- [Say NO2 pollution](https://swvg.co.uk/2026/01/09/say-no2-pollution-2/): London met legal limits for toxic nitrogen dioxide pollution for the first time ever in September. In the second of two articles, Lydia Fraser-Ward reflects on a five-year campaign to help us all breathe more easily
- [Eco urgency](https://swvg.co.uk/2026/01/08/eco-urgency/): Despite some progress, Redbridge Council still falls short on key biodiversity commitments, prompting fresh demands for a nature emergency motion, says Councillor Paul Donovan
- [DD’s 75th Woodford Diary](https://swvg.co.uk/2026/01/06/dds-75th-woodford-diary/): Some South Woodford scribbles from DD, our resident diarist and observer of all things local. Illustrated by Evelyn Rowland
- [Green regained](https://swvg.co.uk/2026/01/06/green-regained/): Gwyneth Deakins urges residents to take part in Redbridge Council’s public consultation about what should replace the former bowling club building in Elmhurst Gardens
- [Council response to request for more School Streets signs](https://swvg.co.uk/2026/01/05/council-response-to-request-for-more-school-streets-signs/): Redbridge Council has issued a statement in response to requests for additional signage on Chigwell Road for the Nightingale Primary School Streets scheme
- [Nightingale Primary School Streets scheme generates over £100k in fines](https://swvg.co.uk/2026/01/05/nightingale-primary-school-streets-scheme-generates-over-100k-in-fines/): A freedom of information request has revealed that £116,369 in fines has been generated by the Nightingale Primary School Streets scheme
- [Plans to build a beetle-boosting stumpery at the Community Orchard](https://swvg.co.uk/2026/01/05/plans-to-build-a-beetle-boosting-stumpery-at-the-community-orchard/): The SoWo Society is planning to make the Community Orchard more beetle-friendly
- [Care & Dignity](https://swvg.co.uk/2026/01/04/care-dignity/): When local resident Amanda Green lost her dad a year ago, Saint Francis Hospice enabled him to die peacefully at home. It was Amanda’s second experience of the hospice, which also cared for her mum in 2016 
- [Pride not hate](https://swvg.co.uk/2026/01/03/pride-not-hate/): Local resident Richard O’Neill responds to last issue’s Hate Racism article, which described those at the Unite the Kingdom march as far right. Richard supported the march but explains why he’s not far right
- [Developer’s statement about HMO conversion on Hermon Hill](https://swvg.co.uk/2026/01/03/developers-statement-about-hmo-conversion-on-hermon-hill/): The developer of an HMO conversion at 125 Hermon Hill has issued a statement
- [Council statement about HMO conversion on Hermon Hill](https://swvg.co.uk/2026/01/03/council-statement-about-hmo-conversion-on-hermon-hill/): Redbridge Council has issued a statement regarding the HMO conversion of 125 Hermon Hill
- [Residents launch petition against HMO application on Hermon Hill](https://swvg.co.uk/2026/01/03/residents-launch-petition-against-hmo-application-on-hermon-hill/): Residents have launched a petition urging the council to reject any House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) application for 125 Hermon Hill
- [Two new yellow box junctions in South Woodford](https://swvg.co.uk/2026/01/03/two-new-yellow-box-junctions-in-south-woodford/): New yellow boxes have been installed at the junctions of Albert Road with Chigwell Road and Orford Road with Hermon Hill
- [South Woodford filmmaker plans TV sitcom following YouTube comedy hit](https://swvg.co.uk/2026/01/03/south-woodford-filmmaker-plans-tv-sitcom-following-youtube-comedy-hit/): A filmmaker from South Woodford is in talks to develop her dark comedy web series Do We Eat Him? into a TV sitcom
- [New electric vehicle charging points on lampposts across South Woodford](https://swvg.co.uk/2026/01/02/new-electric-vehicle-charging-points-on-lampposts-across-south-woodford/): Redbridge Council is to install 34 new electric vehicle charging points on lampposts across South Woodford
- [Real Christmas tree recycling services available this January](https://swvg.co.uk/2026/01/01/real-christmas-tree-recycling-services-available-this-january-2/): Residents have several options for disposing of real Christmas trees this January
- [Redbridge Council asks residents to help shape the borough’s future](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/12/30/redbridge-council-asks-residents-to-help-shape-the-boroughs-future/): Redbridge Council is seeking the views of residents to help shape the future of the borough
- [Jan/Feb 2026](https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/70888467/jan-feb-2026)
- [SEND priority action plan](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/12/28/send-priority-action-plan/): Redbridge Council has published a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) priority action plan
- [5,000-mile walk to honour late fiancée and support local hospice](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/12/26/5000-mile-walk-to-honour-late-fiancee-and-support-local-hospice/): A supporter of Saint Francis Hospice is walking 5,000 miles from London to Ghana to raise funds for the charity 
- [Community awards](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/12/23/community-awards-2/): Nominations for the Mayor of Redbridge’s annual community awards are open until 6 January. Do you know an unsung hero on your street or anywhere within your local community? Or a group or organisation that has made a positive contribution to the lives of local residents? If the answer is yes, why not enter them into our community awards this year?” asked a council spokesperson. Visit swvg.co.uk/maward
- [South Woodford Village Gazette loses out on award to Colours of Redbridge](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/12/20/south-woodford-village-gazette-loses-out-on-award-to-colours-of-redbridge/): Having reached the finals of the Ilford and Redbridge Business Awards in December, the South Woodford Village Gazette lost out to Colours of Redbridge in the Social Value Award category. “There was strong competition in our category and Colours of Redbridge are worthy winners. I’m grateful to all who took part in the public vote to help us reach the final,” said editor Lee Marquis. Launched in 2023, Colours of Redbridge is a multi-organisation partnership that delivers community-led activities and events.
- [Structural survey prompts new round of repairs on George Lane Viaduct](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/12/19/structural-survey-prompts-new-round-of-repairs-on-george-lane-viaduct/): A structural survey has revealed that more work is needed on the George Lane Viaduct
- [A Heartfelt Christmas](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/12/09/a-heartfelt-christmas/): The Heartfelt Funeral Company will host ‘A Heartfelt Christmas’ event in aid of Haven House Children’s Hospice on 13 December. “We have planned a truly festive and family-friendly afternoon, including a magical Santa’s Grotto, horse and carriage rides and two gentle donkeys for children to meet and pet. There will also be a variety of refreshments, such as hot chocolate, Christmas cupcakes, mulled wine, and mince pies,” said a spokesperson. The event will take place on Saturday 13 December, from 1pm to 5pm, at 271 High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 9EG. The Mayor of Redbridge will be visiting at approximately […]
- [Your community Christmas](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/11/16/your-community-christmas/): Markets, music and magical moments will make South Woodford merry this festive season. It’s time to celebrate with the community. Kris Kringle reports
- [Photo & Story](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/11/15/photo-story/): In the first of a series of articles  presenting the work of Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society members, Anuraj Theivendram delves into the group’s archives
- [Buyer’s Guide](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/11/12/buyers-guide/): If you are a first-time buyer and wondering what you need to buy a house or flat, here are some handy tips from Daveena Seepaul of local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash
- [South Woodford to host UK’s oldest competitive music and drama festival](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/11/10/south-woodford-to-host-uks-oldest-competitive-music-and-drama-festival/): The UK’s oldest competitive music and drama festival will be taking place locally in 2026.
- [DD’s 74th Woodford Diary](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/11/09/dds-74th-woodford-diary/): Some South Woodford scribbles from DD, our resident diarist and observer of all things local. Illustrated by Evelyn Rowland
- [Wanstead Park features in charity Epping Forest 2026 calendar](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/11/06/wanstead-park-features-in-charity-epping-forest-2026-calendar/): A double rainbow over Wanstead Park’s tea hut and a sunset over Hollow Ponds are among the images featured in a new Epping Forest calendar for 2026
- [Adopt a tree pit to help improve habitats for pollinators](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/11/06/adopt-a-tree-pit-to-help-improve-habitats-for-pollinators/): Applications are open for residents to adopt the tree pits on their streets and plant them with wildflowers in 2026.
- [A Silent Frenzy: drawings of Epping Forest and its environs](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/11/06/a-silent-frenzy-drawings-of-epping-forest-and-its-environs/): Local artist Mark Lewis has opened an exhibition of his work at the Epping Forest Visitor Centre featuring drawings inspired by the local landscape
- [Floral festivities](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/11/06/floral-festivities/): Discover the creativity and community behind floral art with national demonstrator and Wanstead House manager Kathryn Stangaard, who will be presenting to the Woodford and District Floral Arrangement Group this festive season
- [Snaresbrook station shortlisted for step-free access upgrade](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/11/04/snaresbrook-station-shortlisted-for-step-free-access-upgrade/): Snaresbrook is among 17 London Underground stations that will be assessed for step-free access upgrades.
- [Local survey delivers dismal verdict on TfL’s bus route changes](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/11/03/local-survey-delivers-dismal-verdict-on-tfls-bus-route-changes/): A survey has shown people are unhappy with TfL’s reorganisation of local buses
- [Services of Remembrance in Wanstead and South Woodford](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/11/02/services-of-remembrance-in-wanstead-and-south-woodford-4/): Three Remembrance services will take place across Wanstead and South Woodford this November
- [Building Woodford](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/11/02/building-woodford/): Ahead of a talk for the Woodford Historical Society about the development of the local area, Dr Colin Runeckles explains his work digitising the details of local building plans from 1858 to 1965
- [Give blood and save lives](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/11/01/give-blood-and-save-lives/): Londoners are urged to help fill available blood donation appointments across the capital
- [Nov/Dec 2025](https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/70844900/nov-dec-2025)
- [Fifty years of Durga Puja in the UK celebrated in Woodford](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/11/01/fifty-years-of-durga-puja-in-the-uk-celebrated-in-woodford/): The Bengali Cultural Association has celebrated 50 years of Durga Puja in the UK with a five-day festival in Woodford
- [Say NO2 pollution](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/11/01/say-no2-pollution/): London met legal limits for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) pollution for the first time ever in September. In the first of two articles, Lydia Fraser-Ward reflects on a five-year campaign to help us all breathe more easily
- [Healthy Community](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/11/01/healthy-community/): South Woodford will host the borough’s first health practitioner networking event in January, which will ultimately benefit the wider community, says organiser Rena Pathak 
- [Hate Racism](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/11/01/hate-racism/): Local resident Shreena Patel reflects on a lifetime of witnessing racism evolve in East London, and explains why she’s now helping to lead the Wanstead and South Woodford Against Racism campaign
- [Consultation on 20mph road safety zone in South Woodford](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/11/01/consultation-on-20mph-road-safety-zone-in-south-woodford/): Redbridge Council is proposing to introduce a new 20mph road safety zone in South Woodford
- [Redbridge Photography Awards: local photographer wins nature category](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/10/31/redbridge-photography-awards-local-photographer-wins-nature-category/): A member of the Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society has won the nature category of the Redbridge Photography Awards 2025
- [Dick Whittington-themed sponsored walk to support local panto](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/10/30/dick-whittington-themed-sponsored-walk-to-support-local-panto/): Members of Woodford Pantomime completed a Dick Whittington-themed sponsored walk through London in September to raise funds for future productions.
- [South Woodford school celebrates a year of solar power success](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/10/30/south-woodford-school-celebrates-a-year-of-solar-power-success/): Churchfields Junior School has celebrated its first full year of using solar panels
- [Local resident completes challenge to walk every London Underground line](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/10/29/local-resident-completes-challenge-to-walk-every-london-underground-line/): A South Woodford resident has completed a nine-year challenge of walking the full length of all 11 London Underground lines
- [Help build leaky dams across Epping Forest this winter](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/10/29/help-build-leaky-dams-across-epping-forest-this-winter/): Volunteers are needed to help build a series of leaky dams across Epping Forest this winter
- [Do you read the South Woodford Village Gazette?](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/10/28/do-you-read-the-south-woodford-village-gazette/): Can you spare a few seconds to vote for us in the Redbridge Social Value Awards 2025?
- [Schoolchildren plant bulbs and learn about the trees of Elmhurst Gardens](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/10/28/schoolchildren-plant-bulbs-and-learn-about-the-trees-of-elmhurst-gardens/): Pupils from Oakdale and Churchfields junior schools have planted bulbs in Elmhurst Gardens.
- [Yellow box junctions consultation](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/10/07/yellow-box-junctions-consultation/): Redbridge Council has launched a consultation over plans to introduce three new yellow box junctions in the local area
- [Dem Bones](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/09/27/dem-bones/): Osteoporosis often goes unnoticed until a fall causes serious damage, but early action can help. Kim Betts shares her experiences and explains  how a local support group in Woodford is making a difference
- [DD’s 73rd Woodford Diary](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/09/17/dds-73rd-woodford-diary/): Some South Woodford scribbles from DD, our resident diarist and observer of all things local. Illustrated by Evelyn Rowland
- [Probate debate](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/09/15/probate-debate/): Where there’s a will, there’s a way, unless there is a dispute underlying the estate and the will! Kavita Rana from local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash explains
- [Check this mate](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/09/14/check-this-mate/): Chess has come a long way recently but there is still a missing piece, says 18-year-old Jay Demetriou, whose membership of Wanstead and Woodford Chess Club has helped him connect with the community 
- [Open invite to Macmillan coffee afternoon at South Woodford home](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/09/13/open-invite-to-macmillan-coffee-afternoon-at-south-woodford-home/): A South Woodford family is inviting people to their home for a coffee afternoon in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support
- [The rest is history…](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/09/12/the-rest-is-history/): Remember Chris Tomkins of Kistrucks Bakery on George Lane or Colin Bent of Albion Clocks on Grove Hill? At the Woodford Historical Society’s October meeting, Mike Edwards will be discussing Shelf Life E11:E4:E18, a self-published book featuring photos and stories of these and other local business owners
- [New season of National Trust talks begins with a look at local wildlife](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/09/10/new-season-of-national-trust-talks-begins-with-a-look-at-local-wildlife/): The Woodford and District branch of the National Trust has announced its new season of talks
- [Drawn to trees](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/09/10/drawn-to-trees/): From quiet walks to impromptu woodland exhibitions, nature has guided a deeply personal art journey for Woodford Arts Group member Emma Liebeskind, who shares how Epping Forest became both studio and sanctuary
- [Witness the support](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/09/08/witness-the-support/): Attending court can be intimidating for witnesses, but volunteers at Snaresbrook Crown Court are there to help them every step of the way, says Catherine Redmond from the Citizens Advice Witness Service 
- [Funds for growth](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/09/07/funds-for-growth/): South Woodford Community Gardeners are bidding for much-needed funding to improve local flower beds and tackle the challenges of climate change. Fiona Grant explains the many benefits of their work
- [Vote for us: help our magazines win the Redbridge Social Value Award](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/09/07/vote-for-us-help-our-magazines-win-the-redbridge-social-value-award-2/): The South Woodford Village Gazette has been put forward for an award
- [Local open gardens raise over £8k for cancer charities](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/09/06/local-open-gardens-raise-over-8k-for-cancer-charities/): Local residents helped raise £8,750 for charity by opening their gardens to the public this year
- [MP highlights the vital hospital bus stop that even TfL failed to find](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/09/05/mp-highlights-the-vital-hospital-bus-stop-that-even-tfl-failed-to-find/): The heavily criticised hourly W14 continues to lack a proper bus stop at the start of its route at Whipps Cross Interchange
- [South Woodford’s Electric Parade marks centenary year (or thereabouts)](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/09/05/south-woodfords-electric-parade-marks-centenary-year-or-thereabouts/): This year marks the centenary of South Woodford’s Electric Parade, although a local historian believes the celebrations may be premature
- [South Woodford school wins TfL award for encouraging active travel](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/09/04/south-woodford-school-wins-tfl-award-for-encouraging-active-travel/): Churchfields Junior School has been recognised as the most dedicated in London for getting pupils to make active and greener journeys
- [Haven House Christmas Cake appeal: a recipe for kindness](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/09/04/haven-house-christmas-cake-appeal-a-recipe-for-kindness/): Haven House Christmas Cake appeal is seeking local volunteer bakers to take part in the festive fundraiser
- [Bungled Buses](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/09/03/bungled-buses/): Local residents told a public meeting how TfL’s careless bus reorganisation is wrecking lives in South Woodford and Wanstead and needs urgent action. Donna Mizzi and Millicent Brown report
- [Tickets on sale for return of local beer festival](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/09/02/tickets-on-sale-for-return-of-local-beer-festival/): Tickets for this year’s Wanstead Beer Festival are on sale
- [Weekend well spent](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/09/02/weekend-well-spent/): Celebrating sustainability, creativity and community spirit, the South Woodford Society will join the Mayor’s Community Weekend this September with free events for all ages. Louise Burgess reports
- [Project Arclight: Holy Trinity Church redevelopment plans approved](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/09/01/project-arclight-holy-trinity-church-redevelopment-plans-approved/): Permission has been granted for a new development on Holy Trinity Church land, off Hermon Hill
- [South Woodford Library RAAC repairs to begin this autumn](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/09/01/south-woodford-library-raac-repairs-to-begin-this-autumn/): Redbridge Council has issued an update on South Woodford Library
- [New award for Woodford Pantomime as rehearsals get underway for 2026](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/08/31/new-award-for-woodford-pantomime-as-rehearsals-get-underway-for-2026/): Woodford Pantomime received an award for the best production of a traditional pantomime at the NODA London Awards
- [South Woodford chef’s victory at UK Curry Championships](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/08/31/south-woodford-chefs-victory-at-uk-curry-championships/): The head chef of Namak Indian restaurant in South Woodford has been named National Curry Chef of the Year
- [Market stalls in South Woodford](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/08/31/market-stalls-in-south-woodford/): Redbridge Council has approved plans for the introduction of permanent market stalls in South Woodford and Wanstead
- [Sep/Oct 2025](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/08/31/sep-oct-2025/)
- [Council agrees to £80m plan to replace Broadmead Road bridge](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/08/29/council-agrees-to-80m-plan-to-replace-broadmead-road-bridge/): Redbridge Council is moving forward with plans to demolish and rebuild Broadmead Road bridge
- [Village Vouchers return: save money and support local businesses](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/08/29/village-vouchers-return-save-money-and-support-local-businesses/): A new edition of Village Vouchers has been published by the South Woodford Village Gazette
- [People’s Plaque Scheme](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/08/29/peoples-plaque-scheme/): Nominations are invited for the Redbridge People’s Plaque Scheme
- [Jul/Aug 2025](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/07/10/jul-aug-2025/)
- [Local resident is named dog sitter of the year](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/06/06/local-resident-is-named-dog-sitter-of-the-year/): South Woodford resident Shaheen Riaz was named southern region dog sitter of the year at the Animal Star Awards in May
- [Walking in history](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/05/25/walking-in-history/): Ahead of this year’s Epping Forest Centenary Walk, West Essex Ramblers’ David Evans explains the background to the event and invites local residents to join them on all or part of the 14-mile trek
- [DD’s 71st Woodford Diary](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/05/24/dds-71st-woodford-diary/): Some South Woodford scribbles from DD, our resident diarist and observer of all things local. Illustrated by Evelyn Rowland I thought I might write about feet. I asked David what he thought. “I think the idea’s got legs.” Helpful and encouraging as always. So, best foot forward! Feet are ‘on trend’ really. By the time you are 50, you are likely to have travelled 75,000 miles on them. Recently, my daughter arrived for a weekend visit. In came her laptop and overnight bag and a big hug. Then she was straight out again: “I need another 2,000 steps to reach today’s target.” On your […]
- [Estate of Confusion](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/05/22/estate-of-confusion/): Kavita Rana from local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash explores the complexities of disputes relating to the right to inheritance after death and challenges to the validity of wills
- [Community blooms: step into summer with a visit to a local garden](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/05/20/community-blooms-step-into-summer-with-a-visit-to-a-local-garden/): A number of local residents will be opening their gardens to the public this summer as part of the National Garden Scheme
- [Creative Connections](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/05/17/creative-connections/): Local resident Nina Stafford explains the background to ArtHouse Social, a new charity dedicated to providing therapeutic art sessions for young adults with additional needs
- [Framing the Forest](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/05/16/framing-the-forest/): Amanda Whittle introduces Woodford Arts Group’s summer exhibition All Nature Has Feeling, inspired by and on show in Epping Forest
- [Local nature-based memory café helping those living with dementia](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/05/13/local-nature-based-memory-cafe-helping-those-living-with-dementia/): Residents living with dementia and their carers are invited to join a nature-based memory café in South Woodford
- [Pressures and Pride](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/05/12/pressures-and-pride/): After years of responding to emergencies across East London, Inspector Nick Sutton is now proud to be part of neighbourhood policing in South Woodford and all other Redbridge wards north of the A12
- [Tackle the Tags](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/05/10/tackle-the-tags/): The rising blight of graffiti tags in South Woodford can be seen on our streets, subways and shopfronts, but with your help, we can report it, remove it and restore pride in our neighbourhood, says Rena Pathak
- [Help care for the 114 new trees planted across South Woodford](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/05/09/help-care-for-the-114-new-trees-planted-across-south-woodford/): A total of 114 new trees have been planted across South Woodford
- [Save the date: open-air theatre in Wanstead Park](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/05/09/save-the-date-open-air-theatre-in-wanstead-park/): Open-air theatre will return to Wanstead Park this summer
- [Join the South Woodford Jumble Trail and turn unwanted items into cash](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/05/08/join-the-south-woodford-jumble-trail-and-turn-unwanted-items-into-cash/): The annual South Woodford Jumble Trail will return this June, raising funds for Haven House Children’s Hospice
- [Council calls for gambling reform](https://swvg.co.uk/2025/05/07/council-calls-for-gambling-reform/): Redbridge Council has joined other local authorities across the country in calling for reform of gambling laws

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- [Custom Home Page 4](https://swvg.co.uk/custom-home-page-4/): [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Headline_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] [webdirectory-search custom_home=1 search_overlay=0  search_bg_opacity=”40″ search_bg_color=”#60b1b1″] [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Headline_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] [webdirectory custom_home=1 perpage=12 show_views_switcher=0 hide_paginator=1 hide_order=1 hide_count=1 listings_view_type=”grid” listings_view_grid_columns=3] [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Headline_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] [webdirectory-listings carousel=1 hide_content=1 summary_on_logo_hover=1 carousel_slide_width=350 carousel_show_slides=4] [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Headline_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] [webdirectory-categories columns=3 grid=0] [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Headline_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] [webdirectory-locations locations=”california,new-york,colorado,florida,illinois,maryland” columns=3 grid=1 icons=0 count=1] [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Headline_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] [webdirectory-slider max_slides=6 slides=10 height=500]
- [Custom Home Page 3](https://swvg.co.uk/custom-home-page-3/): [webdirectory-map custom_home=1 search_on_map=1 search_on_map_open=1 map_style=”MapBox” show_summary_button=0 height=600 enable_wheel_zoom=0] [webdirectory custom_home=1 grid_view_logo_ratio=56.25 listings_view_grid_columns=3 perpage=9]
- [Custom Home Page 2](https://swvg.co.uk/custom-home-page-2/): [webdirectory-search custom_home=1 hide_search_button=1] [webdirectory custom_home=1 perpage=14 listings_view_type=’grid’ scrolling_paginator=0 grid_view_logo_ratio=55] [webdirectory-map custom_home=1 sticky_scroll=1 height=”100%” map_style=”Light dream”]
- [Custom Home Page 1](https://swvg.co.uk/custom-home-page-1/): [webdirectory-term-title] [webdirectory-breadcrumbs] [webdirectory-map custom_home=1] [webdirectory custom_home=”1″ listings_view_type=”list”] [webdirectory-search custom_home=1 columns=1]
- [Connected shortcodes](https://swvg.co.uk/connected-shortcodes/): [webdirectory-search uid=”u1″ columns=”1″] [webdirectory-listings uid=”u1″ perpage=”9″ order_by=”post_date” order=”DESC” show_views_switcher=”0″ listings_view_type=”list” listing_thumb_width=310 wrap_logo_list_view=1] [webdirectory-map uid=”u1″ height=”100%” show_summary_button=”0″ show_readmore_button=”1″]
- [[WEBDIRECTORY-SLIDER]](https://swvg.co.uk/webdirectory-slider/): [webdirectory-slider slides=”10″ height=”400″ slide_width=”150″ max_slides=”4″ order_by_rand=”1″ auto_slides=”1″ auto_slides_delay=”3000″] [webdirectory-slider slides=”10″ height=”400″ slide_width=”150″ max_slides=”4″ order_by_rand=”1″ auto_slides=”1″ auto_slides_delay=”3000″] [webdirectory-slider slides=”4″ height=”350″ slide_width=”250″ max_slides=”2″ order_by_rand=”1″] [webdirectory-slider slides=”4″ height=”350″ slide_width=”250″ max_slides=”2″ order_by_rand=”1″] [webdirectory-slider slides=”10″ height=”600″ slide_width=”150″ max_slides=”6″ order_by_rand=”1″ auto_slides=”1″ auto_slides_delay=”4000″] [webdirectory-slider slides=”10″ height=”600″ slide_width=”150″ max_slides=”6″ order_by_rand=”1″ auto_slides=”1″ auto_slides_delay=”4000″]
- [[WEBDIRECTORY-SEARCH]](https://swvg.co.uk/webdirectory-search/): Hide categories and locations search, example keywords “school, florist, john” [webdirectory-search show_categories_search=0 show_locations_search=0 keywords_search_examples=”school, florist, john”] [webdirectory-search show_categories_search=0 show_locations_search=0 keywords_search_examples=”school, florist, john”]   Default search values for category, address fields and radius slider. [webdirectory-search category=”business-services” address=”1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043″ radius=”5″] [webdirectory-search category=”business-services” address=”1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043″ radius=”5″]   Hide keywords, address, locations search fields, search button and radius slider. Leave only categories search. [webdirectory-search show_categories_search=1 show_locations_search=0 show_address_search=0 show_keywords_search=0 show_radius_search=0 hide_search_button=1] [webdirectory-search show_categories_search=1 show_locations_search=0 show_address_search=0 show_keywords_search=0 show_radius_search=0 hide_search_button=1]   Full list of search shortcode parameters here.
- [[WEBDIRECTORY-LOCATIONS]](https://swvg.co.uk/webdirectory-locations/): List all states of USA – parent=”usa”, where “usa” is the slug of predefined location, also ID can be used here. [webdirectory-locations parent=”usa” columns=3 count=1] [webdirectory-locations parent=”usa” columns=3 count=1]
- [[WEBDIRECTORY-LEVELS-TABLE]](https://swvg.co.uk/webdirectory-levels-table/): [webdirectory-levels-table columns=”3″ columns_same_height=”0″ show_period=0] [webdirectory-levels-table columns=”3″ columns_same_height=”0″ show_period=0] [webdirectory-levels-table columns=”3″ columns_same_height=”1″] [webdirectory-levels-table columns=”3″ columns_same_height=”1″] [webdirectory-levels-table columns=”3″ levels=”1,2″] [webdirectory-levels-table columns=”3″ levels=”1,2″]
- [[WEBDIRECTORY-CATEGORIES]](https://swvg.co.uk/webdirectory-categories/): [webdirectory-categories depth=1 columns=4 count=1] [webdirectory-categories depth=1 columns=4 count=1] [webdirectory-categories depth=1 columns=3 count=1] [webdirectory-categories depth=1 columns=3 count=1] [webdirectory-categories depth=1 columns=2 count=1] [webdirectory-categories depth=1 columns=2 count=1] [webdirectory-categories depth=2 columns=3 count=1] [webdirectory-categories depth=2 columns=3 count=1 grid=1 subcats=4]
- [[WEBDIRECTORY-BUTTONS]](https://swvg.co.uk/webdirectory-buttons/): [webdirectory-buttons] [webdirectory-buttons] [webdirectory-buttons hide_button_text=1] [webdirectory-buttons hide_button_text=1] Single listings pages contain more buttons, you can select which of them to display in “buttons” parameter. By default all buttons will be displayed. [webdirectory-buttons buttons=”submit,claim,favourites,edit,print,bookmark,pdf”] [webdirectory-buttons buttons=”submit,claim,favourites,edit,print,bookmark,pdf”]
- [Web 2.0 Directory](https://swvg.co.uk/web-2-0-directory/): [webdirectory]
- [Search form on Map](https://swvg.co.uk/search-form-on-map/): Display all existing markers using AJAX loading, start from ‘LA, USA’, show compact search form on the map. Main feature of this page: the map loads only needed map markers, those visible in the viewport of the map. Each drag or zoom changing of the map loads new markers. This effect due to ajax_loading=1 parameter in the map shortcode. ajax_markers_loading=1 parameter gives an ability to load marker info window after the click on marker. All these effects give increase of performance and allow to process thousands of markers. Using built-in compact search form is quite useful and allows to find […]
- [Search + AJAX Map + Listings](https://swvg.co.uk/search-ajax-map-listings/): Main feature of this page: all 3 shortcodes connected by same value of “uid” parameter, so they work together. Listings load according to map markers, those visible on Google map. Each drag or zoom changing of the map loads new markers and listings. So we may say, that the map controls listings block. This effect due to ajax_loading=1 parameter in the map shortcode, also ajax_initial_load=1 parameter is required for listings shortcode, so listings shortcode will not load own listings before map markers. Search form works in AJAX mode only with enabled “Use AJAX loading” option in directory settings. [webdirectory-search uid=”u1″ […]
- [Listings Carousel](https://swvg.co.uk/listings-carousel/): [webdirectory-listings carousel=1 carousel_slide_width=300] [webdirectory-listings carousel=1 carousel_slide_width=300] [webdirectory-listings carousel=1 hide_content=1 carousel_slide_width=300] [webdirectory-listings carousel=1 hide_content=1 carousel_slide_width=300] [webdirectory-listings carousel=1 hide_content=1 carousel_show_slides=2 carousel_slide_width=600 summary_on_logo_hover=1] [webdirectory-listings carousel=1 hide_content=1 carousel_show_slides=2 carousel_slide_width=600 summary_on_logo_hover=1]
- [Listing Single Template](https://swvg.co.uk/listing-single-template/): [webdirectory-listing-page]
- [GeoLocation with Listings](https://swvg.co.uk/geolocation-with-listings/): We will start from ‘Los Angeles, USA’. Then GeoLocation request of your browser will be accepted or automatic GeoLocation failed. All existing markers using AJAX loading. Shortcodes of this page: [webdirectory-map uid=”u1″ height=650 ajax_loading=1 ajax_markers_loading=1 start_latitude=34.0568645 start_longitude=-118.3923244 start_zoom=10 geolocation=1 map_style=”Avocado World”] [webdirectory-listings uid=”u1″ ajax_initial_load=1] [webdirectory-map uid=”u1″ height=650 ajax_loading=1 ajax_markers_loading=1 start_latitude=34.0568645 start_longitude=-118.3923244 start_zoom=10 geolocation=1 map_style=”Avocado World”] [webdirectory-listings uid=”u1″ ajax_initial_load=1]
- [Draw Panel](https://swvg.co.uk/draw-panel/): [webdirectory-map height=800 draw_panel=1 search_on_map=0 num=50] [webdirectory-map height=800 draw_panel=1 search_on_map=0 num=50]
- [AJAX Map](https://swvg.co.uk/ajax-map/): Display all existing markers using AJAX loading, start from ‘LA, USA’, just enable clusters. Main feature of this page: the map loads only needed map markers, those visible in the viewport of the map. Each drag or zoom changing of the map loads new markers. This effect due to ajax_loading=1 parameter in the map shortcode. ajax_markers_loading=1 parameter gives an ability to load marker info window after the click on marker. All these effects give increase of performance and allow to process thousands of markers. [webdirectory-map height=650 clusters=1 ajax_loading=1 ajax_markers_loading=1 start_latitude=34.0568645 start_longitude=-118.3923244 start_zoom=10 map_style=”Gowalla”] [webdirectory-map height=650 clusters=1 ajax_loading=1 ajax_markers_loading=1 start_latitude=34.0568645 start_longitude=-118.3923244 […]
- [4 Columns](https://swvg.co.uk/4-columns/): 4 columns grid. Display all listings in 4 columns grid. Default order by title. Shortcodes of this page: [webdirectory-listings perpage=”8″ order_by=”title” order=”ASC” listings_view_type=”grid” listings_view_grid_columns=”4″] [webdirectory-listings perpage=”8″ order_by=”title” order=”ASC” listings_view_type=”grid” listings_view_grid_columns=”4″]
- [Local Business Directory](https://swvg.co.uk/local-business-directory-2/): This content is password-protected. To view it, please enter the password below. Password:
- [Registration](https://swvg.co.uk/registration/): [user_registration_form id=”1054″]
- [My Account](https://swvg.co.uk/my-account/): [user_registration_my_account]
- [Password Reset](https://swvg.co.uk/password-reset/): [ultimatemember_password]
- [Account](https://swvg.co.uk/account/): [ultimatemember_account]
- [Logout](https://swvg.co.uk/logout/)
- [Members](https://swvg.co.uk/members/): [ultimatemember form_id=”1040″]
- [Register](https://swvg.co.uk/register/): [ultimatemember form_id=”1037″]
- [Login](https://swvg.co.uk/login/): [ultimatemember form_id=”1038″]
- [User](https://swvg.co.uk/user/): [ultimatemember form_id=”1039″]
- [Local Business Directory](https://swvg.co.uk/local-business-directory/): The business directory is being updated and will be launched soon
- [Advertisers](https://swvg.co.uk/advertisers/): If you are a business which is based in South Woodford or has a presence in the local community, then we can help you get your message across to our readers. Scroll down to view a breakdown of the publication and advertising options, or click here to download a PDF. Publication stats… Circulation: 12,000 Of all the copies printed, the distribution is broken down as follows: 11,000 copies are delivered for free to homes across the E18 postcode region and beyond. 900 copies are distributed from our display stands in local shops and community venues. 100 extra copies are posted […]
- [COMMUNITY EVENTS](https://swvg.co.uk/eventsold/): [dpProEventCalendar id=”1″]
- [Directory](https://swvg.co.uk/directory/): [businessdirectory]
- [Features](https://swvg.co.uk/features/)
- [News](https://swvg.co.uk/news/)
- [Home](https://swvg.co.uk/home/)
- [Sample Page](https://swvg.co.uk/sample-page/): This is an example page. It’s different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I’m a bike messenger by day, aspiring actor by night, and this is my website. I live in Los Angeles, have a great dog named Jack, and I like piña coladas. (And gettin’ caught in the rain.) …or something like this: The XYZ Doohickey Company was founded in 1971, […]
- [Shortcodes](https://swvg.co.uk/shortcodes/): Dropcap shortcodes epart do be so he enough talent. Sociable formerly six but handsome. Up do view time they shot. He concluded disposing provision by questions as situation. Its estimating are motionless day sentiments end. Calling an imagine at forbade. oorfeited you engrossed but gay sometimes explained. Another as studied it to evident. Merry sense given he be arise. Conduct at an replied removal an amongst. Remaining determine few her two cordially admitting old. Sometimes strangers his ourselves her depending you boy. Columns Shortcode 1/2 + 1/2 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 2/3 + 1/3 1/2 + 1/4 + 1/4 […]
- [Typography](https://swvg.co.uk/typography/): Headings & Paragraphs All HTML headings, h1 through h6 are available. Heading 1 Heading 2 Heading 3 Heading 4 Heading 5 Heading 6 Paragraph, p example Name were we at hope. Remainder household direction zealously the unwilling bed sex. Lose and gay ham sake met that. Stood her place one ten spoke yet. Head case knew ever set why over. Marianne returned of peculiar replying in moderate. Civility vicinity graceful is it at. Improve up at to on mention perhaps raising. Way building not get formerly her peculiar. Up uncommonly prosperous sentiments simplicity acceptance. Reasonable appearance companions remarkably me invitation […]
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- [Contact Us](https://swvg.co.uk/contact/): We are always pleased to hear suggestions, comments and feedback. We are also keen to hear from any local residents, businesses, groups, clubs or societies who would like to contribute to the online and/or the printed edition of the South Woodford Village Gazette. Tel: 020 8819 0595 Email: editor@swvg.co.uk Post: SWVG, c/o Wanstead House, 21 The Greem, Wanstead, E11 2NT Or use the form below to send the editor a message. Contact form
- [Sample Page](https://swvg.co.uk/sample-page-2/): This is an example page. It’s different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I’m a bike messenger by day, aspiring actor by night, and this is my website. I live in Los Angeles, have a great dog named Jack, and I like piña coladas. (And gettin’ caught in the rain.) …or something like this: The XYZ Doohickey Company was founded in 1971, […]
- [Sample Page](https://swvg.co.uk/sample-page-2-2/): This is an example page. It’s different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I’m a bike messenger by day, aspiring actor by night, and this is my website. I live in Los Angeles, have a great dog named Jack, and I like piña coladas. (And gettin’ caught in the rain.) …or something like this: The XYZ Doohickey Company was founded in 1971, […]


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