SWVG-JAN-FEB-2026-hseWoodford Hall – demolished in 1900 – now the site of Woodford Memorial Hall (built 1902)
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Street stories

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Purchase Problems

Daveena Seepaul, Head of Residential Property at local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash, takes a look at some of the many pitfalls and problems that can arise from residential purchase transactions

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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 with drawing and painting during my secondary school years. Family life and moving countries a number of times in my twenties and thirties, however, meant I did not have the opportunity or head-space to touch a pencil or a brush again for around 38 years. I eventually settled in England and now live in Woodford with my family. I fell in love with the local area the moment we walked down Snakes Lane East towards our new home 17 years ago. My emotional connection to the area has only grown stronger over...

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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 the Fringe is growing up