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George Lane following a bombing on 14 October 1941.
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Gary Davis with children Guy and Imogen collecting bikes from Paul’s gardenWanstead resident Paul Canal has spent lockdown refurbishing donated bicycles for families in need, raising funds for Haven House Children’s Hospice in the process. Now, Wanstead UpCycles needs your help
Diana Varakina reports on her new job as the first Co-op Member Pioneer for the Wanstead and South Woodford area, a position she believes can improve our wellbeing and build community resilience My name is Diana, I moved to Wanstead two years ago. Right from the start, I loved the area, from the vibrant High Street to the local swans, the neighbourly and community feel, the green open spaces and Epping Forest. After lockdown started, and with more time on my hands, I wanted to help during the pandemic. I found that Co-op was actively looking to employ people to support their local community. I applied, was selected and am now excited to be the very first Co-op Member Pioneer for the Wanstead and South...
Woodbridge High School, along with their PTA, has contributed to a number of local Covid-19 projects.
Possibilities for Torrington Road include building on top of existing flatsRedbridge Council has begun consulting residents about plans to build new council homes on Torrington Road in South Woodford.
A meadow beside Chigwell Road in Woodford Green has become an important addition to local ecology
Woodford Town FC’s return to the local area has been delayed by lockdown.
The South Woodford Society will hold a virtual AGM on 8 July from 7pm.
The monthly community market returned to South Woodford in June.
Cake sale outside The Cuckfield, WansteadAn annual cake sale in aid of Haven House Children’s Hospice raised £21,695 in June, enough to pay for more than two days of care at the Woodford Green charity.
The group's first talk was set to be about Waltham Abbey ChurchThe Woodford and District branch of the National Trust has announced its new programme of talks, which are set to resume in October.
The Truffles chocolate shop was demolished in 2009 Wanstead travel agent Darrell James Travel will relaunch this month as a chocolate and gift shop, in addition to travel planning services.
Inside Redbridge FoodbankA network of foodbank collection points at 34 homes across Aldersbrook, Wanstead and South Woodford have collectively received over 10 tonnes of donations since the initiative was launched at the end of April.
