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The South Woodford Business Forum is keen to help more local businesses grow

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

Environmental charity Thames21 is making improvements to the River Roding adjacent to Wanstead Park. River Restoration Support Officer Tyler Randall invites you to get your hands dirty (and wet)

Former pupils and members of staff are invited to attend a grand reunion event to celebrate the 150th year of Churchfields Infants’ and Junior School

TfL will be going ahead with the proposed changes to the W12, W13, W14 and 549 bus routes

Being made redundant was the best thing to happen to South Woodford resident Sonia Cudd, who soon went on to combine her passions for art and dogs (particularly greyhounds)

Nicola Burrell is the artist behind South Woodford’s iconic flower sculptures, installed opposite George Lane roundabout 20 years ago. Photo by Geoff Wilkinson

Some South Woodford scribbles from DD, our resident diarist and observer of all things local. Illustrated by Evelyn Rowland

A design code for South Woodford is another step closer to completion following a successful online survey

Cattle warden volunteer Gill James reflects on the recent return of cows to Wanstead Park, and answers some of the questions park visitors had about Quinine, Nina and Mara

There’ll be plenty of festive cheer in South Woodford this November and December, with a number of events on offer for all the community to enjoy. Kris Kringle reports