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Contents 

Features 

Swan lakes 14–15 

My garden story 18 

History comes home 22 

Paved with love 26–27 

Signs of the times 30 

Councillors (South Woodford) 36 

Councillors (Churchfields) 38 

DD’s 54th Woodford Diary 42–43 

Dedicated to helping 46 

Step into summer48 

Puzzles & competitions 

Sudoku 28 

Crossword competition 32 

Woodford anagram 40 

Mind-bender puzzles 44 

Every issue 

Local news 6–8, 10 & 12 

South Woodford map 50–51 

Community events 55–58 & 60 

Community groups 62 

Useful numbers 64 

Index of advertisers 66 

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Welcome... 

To see examples of an engaged, caring and 

sociable community is very much the norm in 

my position. Indeed, it’s the basis for much of 

this publication’s content, and without it, my 

job would be much harder. But with such a regular 

flow of community initiatives filling our editorial space, and with 

so many taking an interest in all that’s going on in our part of the 

world, it can be easy to take this for granted. I’m sure we’re all 

guilty of that to some degree. I certainly am. 

Were it not for our engaged community, the repairs to the 

South Woodford bridgescape may not have happened when 

they did, and I would have one article space to fill. Were it not 

for our caring community, the swans of Eagle Pond would not 

have received the helping hand they needed, and I would have 

two article spaces to fill. Were it not for our sociable community, 

there would be no local open gardens to visit this summer, and 

I would have three article spaces to fill. The list goes on. 

In this age of social media, community engagement has a dual 

meaning. Businesses and influencers aim to build a dedicated 

and loyal band of followers (an engaged community) who will 

sing their praises, share their content and buy their products. To 

build an engaged community, social media experts will tell you 

to provide value to your followers; without value, they have little 

reason to follow you. And there we have it. The reason our realworld 

community is engaged is because it’s provided with value. 

The repaired bridgescape, the swan rescuers and the inviting 

gardeners are just three of many value-adding items reflected 

upon in this issue, and I thank those involved 

in each for the value they, in turn, bring 

to this publication. It may be free, 

but the value contained within 

is priceless. 

Lee Marquis, Editor 

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South Woodford Platinum Jubilee Market 

‘exceeded expectations by a mile’ 

Hundreds of families 

flocked to George 

Lane on 19 June to 

enjoy the familyfriendly 

festivities 

of the Platinum 

Jubilee Market. 

“The northbound 

carriageway was 

closed for the event, 

which gave much 

more space for the 

stalls, and for people 

to mingle. It was 

such a novelty to 

be able to walk in the road – which quickly 

became a blank canvas for chalk art,” said a 

spokesperson for the South Woodford Society, 

which organised the day in partnership with 

Ace Events. Alongside the street food stalls, 

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activities and games, with live music and a 

dance class also on offer. “Local businesses did 

really well too, and it was amazing to see our 

whole community celebrating our Queen’s 

Jubilee and just loving being together. It 

exceeded all our expectations by a mile!” 

New Redbridge 

mayor elected 

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elected as the new 

mayor of Redbridge. 

Born in Sri Lanka, 

Councillor Jeyaranjan 

came to the UK in 

1981 to study. In 1983, 

civil war broke out 

in his home country, 

and so he decided 

to stay in the UK, 

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for TfL. The mayor 

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two charities 

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East and the King 

George and Queen’s 

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Poets young 

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Over-55s poetry 

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on 12 July. “We shall 

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Local wards among the highest voter 

turnout in the borough 

South Woodford Gardeners welcome 

volunteers and plant donations 

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Churchfields and South Woodford wards 

were among the highest voter turnout in 

the borough at the May local elections, with 

45.66% and 43.48% of voters taking part, 

respectively (borough average: 33.73%). All six 

Labour Party candidates across the two wards 

were elected. In Churchfields, Rosa Gomez 

held her seat with an increased majority and 

is joined by new councillors Guy Williams and 

Lloyd Duddridge. In South Woodford, Beverley 

Brewer also increased her majority and is 

joined by Joe Hehir and Saiqa Qayum Hussain. 

Young blood cancer survivor from 

South Woodford treated like a queen 

George Lane 

flower beds 

An update from the South Woodford 

Gardeners: “We have adopted 13 of the railing 

planters that the council can no longer 

maintain, seven on the High Road and six 

outside the Railway Bell and station. We 

have also been working on the flower beds 

outside Regency Court (we’re grateful we can 

get water from there), and we’re happy the 

council has increased the frequency of grass 

cutting on George Lane. We always need more 

volunteers and love receiving plant donations.” 

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Paint the town pink: join the Haven 

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Walk. “Grab a team of friends and family and 

help us paint the town pink with a 10km 

walk through Wanstead, South Woodford 

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spokesperson for the Woodford Green charity. 

The event – which starts and finishes in 

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Family cycling in Wanstead Park 

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Over 100 people took part in a 3km family 

bike ride around Wanstead Park’s Ornamental 

Water in June to raise funds for a new natural 

play area. “We’ve received over £1,000 in 

donations so far, and more contributions 

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Improvements to The Galleria 

following Post Office problems 

South Woodford Society lobbying for 

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Improvements are set to be made to The 

Galleria, South Woodford’s mini shopping 

mall. “Following damage to shop fronts caused 

by break-ins targeting the former Post Office, 

The Galleria is set for a revitalisation. The Post 

Office has vacated and, following repairs, new 

tenants are moving in. An enhanced security 

system has been installed, and problems with 

rubbish collections have been addressed. 

Enquiries are also being made into the 

possibility of improved access from the rear of 

the mall,” said site owner Madeleine McCarthy. 

The South Woodford Society is working 

closely with local councillors to lobby for the 

return of a Post Office to a suitable site on 

George Lane and for the installation of a post 

box nearby. “Sadly, the arrangement of the 

temporary Post Office in The Galleria didn’t 

work out well, and once again, we are devoid 

of vital services. To see the familiar bright-red 

icon of the postal service on George Lane and 

the permanent return of our Post Office will 

draw people to South Woodford and boost 

business for our shops,” said a spokesperson. 

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Art group seeks inspiration for more 

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Ringing the changes: protection for 

Wanstead Park’s bluebells 

Woodford Arts Group is seeking inspiration 

for local venues which could be used as 

exhibition spaces. “Since the demise of 

Packfords Hotel, who gave us great support, 

we have found ourselves searching for 

suitable venues. So this is an appeal to 

anybody who thinks they might be able to 

help us. Stow Brothers on George Lane have 

been a great help, and at the moment, we 

have a small exhibition of our work on show in 

their office,” said Julia Brett, who founded the 

group in 2018. Email juliabrett@me.com 

The Wanstead Park Liaison Group has 

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of the park’s iconic bluebells. “Firstly, the denbuilding 

area in Chalet Wood will be moved 

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has been badly trampled, will be fenced off. 

Secondly, heavier logs will be brought in to 

better delineate the paths. Thirdly, permanent 

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Swan Sanctuary volunteer Louisa Green reports on a busy 

few weeks of swan rescues in Snaresbrook and Wanstead, 

and welcomes any donations to the swan ambulance 

fuel fund. Photo of Eagle Pond by Geoff Wilkinson 

It’s been an eventful few weeks for local 

waterfowl, and as Swan Sanctuary 

volunteers, that means it’s been a busy 

time for us. We are on call 365 days a year to 

keep our swans and water birds safe. 

Over on Eagle Pond, off Snaresbrook Road, 

a new dynamic is in place this year; a flock 

has taken over one half of the pond, with the 

long-term resident family retaining control 

of the island. This unusual set-up hasn’t been 

without drama. 

Cygnets of the resident pair made their 

arrival on 16 May, and on 17 May the new 

parents took their babies to the water 

for the first time. The presence of the 

flock didn’t make this an easy task, and 

in the panic, the parents struggled to 

guide their new brood back onto 

the island later in the day, with 

one cygnet sadly succumbing 

to exhaustion. Fellow 

swan rescuers Gill and Ulf 

managed to quickly 

assemble a small ramp and install it on the 

island. The little ones soon got the hang of 

it, and were very grateful for the chance to 

dry off after a full day of swimming! The 

remaining five cygnets are all thriving. 

The presence of such a large flock 

on Eagle Pond is a significant 

hazard, given its proximity 

to a busy main road, and on 

Sunday 5 June, a low-flying 

swan was hit by a W12 bus. The 

driver failed to stop and the 

incident has been reported to TfL. 

The swan was taken to The Swan Sanctuary in 

Shepperton, where she made a full recovery 

and has since been returned home. Many 

locals are now calling for the installation of 

signs and speed bumps along Snaresbrook 

Road to slow down the traffic. 

In Wanstead Park, there have been a series 

of highs and lows in equal measure. May 

saw the arrival of five cygnets on the 

Ornamental Water, making it a significantly 

more successful brood for the pair than last 

year. Four cygnets remain and are doing well. 

Soon afterwards, five cygnets hatched on the 

Shoulder of Mutton Pond, although one was 

badly attacked by a swooping gull very early 

on and sadly died. Four cygnets remain and 

all is well. 

The long-standing Perch Pond pair 

have had a very difficult few weeks. 

At the start of the season, two 

new pairs arrived in the park, 

which have taken up residence 

at the Grotto end of Perch Pond 

and Heronry Pond, leaving the original 

Perch pair sandwiched in the middle. 

This pair have sadly had a failed nest; 

none of their eggs have hatched this 

year. Furthermore, during the week 

of 6 June, both Mr and Mrs Perch 

were badly beaten by Mr Heronry 

and Mr New Perch, respectively, and so 

were rescued by Gill and Ulf and are now 

recovering in The Swan Sanctuary. 

Lastly, I’d like to say a huge thank you to 

mother-daughter-duo Helen and Katie 

O’Rourke of Wanstead, who ran the London 

Vitality 10k in May, raising nearly £2,300 for the 

swan ambulance fuel fund. Being volunteers, 

and with the cost of diesel rising almost daily, 

this sum was very gratefully received. Thank 

you to everyone who has contributed so far. 

To donate to the swan ambulance fuel 

fund, visit swvg.co.uk/swanambulance 

To report an injured swan to The Swan 

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my garden story 

Fiona Grant reflects on how she became involved with the National 

Garden Scheme and what first inspired her to open her South 

Woodford garden to the public in aid of charity 

I 

moved into my house on Cowslip Road 

over 40 years ago, and initially, the back 

garden was just my kids’ playground. 

Then, later on, it became my sanctuary; in 

the garden, I could be calm, creative and 

nurturing. The beds started to fill up with 

a hotchpotch of plants; I’ve always liked 

watching how plants evolve, self-seed and 

jostle beside one another. There’s always so 

much to learn. 

The garden now contains a large number of 

plants, including foxgloves, salvias, hollyhocks 

and verbascum for height, and geums, 

erigeron, candytuft and heucheras for the 

front of the border, plus numerous pots on 

the patio. Last year, my husband built a raised 

container bed for the front garden and we’ve 

recently been enjoying spinach, rocket and 

lettuce from it. I’m trying a hanging basket 

with tumbling tomatoes for the first time this 

year, too. 

I started to feed the lawn and use our own 

compost, which has definitely made a 

difference. The pond is now filled with frogs 

and goldfish; the dragonflies like flitting over 

it, too. This spring, we have tried ‘No Mow 

May’ to encourage wild flowers to grow, thus 

attracting more insects. I love the lush grass, 

daisies and buttercups, as do the bees and 

butterflies. There are also bird feeders, a ‘bug 

hotel’ and nesting boxes. It’s so important to 

encourage dwindling wildlife. 

What originally motivated me to open the 

garden for charity dates back to when, 

tragically, my youngest brother died from 

cancer in 2015 and our baby grandson in 2020; 

all money raised by the National Garden 

Scheme (NGS) goes to various nursing 

charities and opening my garden seems the 

ideal way to say thank you. 

For many years, I’ve enjoyed visiting some 

wonderful NGS gardens in London. (I shall 

never forget waiting nervously for the NGS 

representative to come to initially assess my 

garden and wondering if she might scoff at 

my delusions of grandeur.) However, she was 

eager to promote suburban gardens and 

encouraged me to open mine a few summers 

ago. Most garden owners in the area do not 

have vast acres and it’s a myth that the NGS is 

only interested in those types of gardens. 

It’s undeniably hard work preparing for 

an open day, but seeing total strangers, 

neighbours and friends coming down the 

alley and enjoying a cup of tea and slice of 

home-baked cake makes it all worthwhile. 

If you are considering opening your own 

garden, I would recommend visiting as many 

NGS gardens as you can, chatting to owners 

for inspiration, then contacting the local NGS 

rep. It’s an incredibly rewarding experience – 

and an extremely worthy charity. 

Fiona’s garden at 83 Cowslip Road will be 

open on 17 July from 2pm to 6pm (entry: 

£5). For more information and a list of local 

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HISTORY COMES HOME 

Redbridge Museum will open a new permanent exhibition later this 

year exploring 200,000 years of local history. In the third of a series of 

articles, Museum Officer Nishat Alam looks at some of the items on show 

One notable transformation visitors 

will see when Redbridge Museum 

reopens later this year will be in the 

section we call ‘From Village to Suburb’. 

This part of the museum looks at the period 

between the end of the 19th century and 

the 1930s, when the borough saw a rapid 

growth in population. The new displays will 

showcase more objects from our collection, 

exploring the changes that took place as 

Woodford became a suburb. 

The railway came to Woodford in the mid-19th 

century, with stations at Woodford and George 

Lane (later South Woodford) opening in 1856. 

This was a key catalyst for the transformation 

of the area over the next 80 years. With a 

direct link into the city, professionals working 

in London began to move into places like 

Woodford and surrounding areas that offered 

the peace and fresh air of the countryside, 

with the possibility of a quick and convenient 

commute to work. 

Following the creation of the Woodford 

Urban District Council in 1894, local services 

improved with the building of new roads, 

sewage pipes and electric street lights. 

Churches and hospitals were also established 

to serve the growing community, as well as 

schools such as Woodford County High School 

for Girls, which opened in 1919. 

By the 1930s, 1,600 houses a year were being 

built on the former farmland of Woodford. 

It was during this period between the two 

World Wars that Woodford experienced 

rapid growth, bringing welcome change 

to the village. Many people were attracted 

to the new semi-detached houses built in 

Woodford in the 1930s, which were fitted 

with gas, electricity and the latest household 

appliances. Construction also began on new 

Building workers on the 

Monkhams Estate in 1918 

Underground stations, although these did not 

open until after the Second World War. 

Much like today, the people of Woodford 

enjoyed a buzzing community life. There was 

plenty to do, like shopping on George Lane 

or watching movies at the cinema on the 

High Road, which first opened as the Majestic 

in 1934. From very early on, many people 

joined clubs for sports and hobbies, including 

Woodford Cricket Club and the Woodford 

Photographic Society, both founded in 1893. 

In 1934, Woodford merged with Wanstead to 

form a new urban district, which became a 

municipal borough three years later. By the 

end of the 1930s, Woodford had transformed 

into a fashionable suburb while retaining 

its quiet village feel – a lasting quirk that 

continues to attract new residents today. 

The new displays at Redbridge Museum will 

feature a variety of objects and photos from 

our collection to illustrate how Woodford 

transformed from village into suburb. 

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Residents may have noticed that 

repairs have recently taken place to 

renovate the decorative pavement 

and upgrade the benches on the bridge 

over the A406 in South Woodford. The 

work was completed in mid-June, with 

the area now back to its original state, 

if not better than when it was installed 

in 2012. 

The South Woodford bridgescape – 

which was funded by an agreement with 

developers when planning permission was 

given for the Queen Mary site – consists 

of several parts. There are three stainlesssteel 

tree sculptures that spiral up from 

the flyover bridge (created by artist Lucien 

Simon) and four heritage benches, with 

accompanying art paving, created by myself. 

The theme was to connect with Epping 

Forest and celebrate notable people of the 

area. Three of the benches are dedicated to 

Woodford’s famed association with historical 

giants Winston Churchill, William Morris 

and Sylvia Pankhurst, who, despite political 

differences, each shared a passion for art 

and craft and were artists of their time. The 

fourth bench shows images of the local 

area, taken by Woodford and Wanstead 

Photographic Society members. 

I also worked with heritage groups and 

local people to source imagery for the 

accompanying circular bench celebrating 

Woodford’s history, located outside South 

Woodford Library 

and Gym. 

The bridgescape’s central wave path in the 

decorative pavement – representing the River 

Roding – had deteriorated somewhat, with 

sections of the slate tiles delaminating due to 

ingress of water and frost (several vans 

were also parked on the site last year 

during work on the traffic 

lights, which exacerbated 

the problems). 

The wave path has now 

been fully relaid using flexible 

waterproof cement adhesives 

and grouts, which allows for any 

movement in the bridge structure. 

I am grateful to members of the 

South Woodford Gardeners, who 

rescued a number of loose tiles that 

were able to be cleaned and reused 

alongside the cutting of new ones. 

The surrounding paving slabs have 

been pointed to prevent water 

penetration and the benches have 

also been repaired and cleaned. 

The work was carried out by 

landscaper Simon Martin and 

tiler Dino Kyriacou on behalf of 

my public arts and landscape 

design practice Circling the 

Square, following a commission 

by Redbridge Council to carry out 

this much-needed renovation 

work. Again, my thanks to the 

local residents who brought their 

concerns over the bridgescape’s 

state to the council’s attention. 

Since graduating from 

Goldsmiths College in 

1980, I have worked 

extensively in 

creating public art 

and environmental projects, working 

with steel, glass, stone, photographic 

plates and lighting. Some of my other 



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Tim Ward designed the decorative pavement and benches 

on the bridge over the A406 in South Woodford. Here, 

the Buckhurst Hill-based artist offers some insight into 

the bridgescape’s recent restoration and his passion for 

community installations. Photo by Geoff Wilkinson 

projects include Interconnecting Arches in 

Horsham (which represents the heritage 

of rural trades), the Jon Egging memorial 

in Bournemouth (to commemorate the 

Red Arrow pilot who died during an air 

display) and Rowhedge Wharf Watchtower 

in Colchester. 

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The Art Workers’ Guild since 1992 and I 

am committed to working collaboratively 

in delivering projects, aiming to create 

installations of real value which are 

supported by local communities and 

which imbue a shared sense of ownership 

and pride. I hope the South Woodford 

bridgescape will continue to fulfil this aim 

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Following recent changes from Her Majesty’s Land Registry, Derek Inkpin 

from local solicitors Wiseman Lee looks forward to a new era of 

electronic signatures in the conveyancing world 

Your signature on a document as 

proof of your binding commitment 

has been with us for centuries. Sign a 

piece of paper and you are demonstrating 

to the world that you will be bound by the 

document you sign because that is your 

act or deed which commits you to a legal 

obligation. 

There is in the main, however, nothing wrong 

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circumstances, be legally binding upon each 

of them, such as: “I agree to buy your car for 

£10,000,” says the buyer, and the seller replies: 

“I accept.” 

A contract then comes into being, following 

which either the seller or the buyer can be 

sued if one of the parties fails to perform 

their obligations. It starts getting complicated 

when the buyer says: “I am interested in 

buying your car,” and the seller interprets 

those words as an offer which, in his mind, he 

has accepted. Verbal contracts can therefore 

become complicated because of a lack of 

certainty. Buying or selling a house or flat is 

legally simpler because for the contract to be 

enforceable it must be in writing, containing 

all the terms upon which the parties agree, 

and signed by each of the parties, or by an 

attorney on their behalf or (if so authorised) 

by their solicitor. 

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since the World Wide Web came into being, 

courtesy of Tim Berners-Lee in 1991. Some 30 

years later, people who are selling or buying 

property in this country may simply say to 

their conveyancer: “Email me the contract and 

I will print it, sign it and email it back to you.” 

Does that work as a legal concept? I’m afraid 

not unless the correct procedure is followed. 

What your conveyancer has always asked 

for is the original contract to be signed 

(normally referred to as a wet signature) and 

then returned to their office. Why? Because 

the law and procedures say so. However, at 

long last, help is at hand because the Land 

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All parties signing a deed for a property 

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the transfer deed, the transaction is then 

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Your Councillors 

SOUTH WOODFORD 

Beverley Brewer, Joe Hehir and Saiqa Qayum Hussain were all elected as 

Labour councillors for South Woodford in May. Here are their ambitions 

for the ward over the next four years 

Firstly, we would like to thank everyone 

who participated in the council 

elections this year. It was good to see 

that, once again, South Woodford had one 

of the best turnouts in the borough. We are 

very grateful to those of you who lent us 

your vote this time. 

Until eight years ago, Labour had never held 

a majority on Redbridge Council. This year’s 

elections have seen South Woodford elect 

three Labour councillors for the first time ever, 

and the council is now made up of 58 Labour 

councillors and five Conservatives. 

We believe that the best days for South 

Woodford are ahead of us. Despite dreadful 

central government cuts, Brexit and COVID, 

our communities continue to thrive. As your 

local councillors, we will do all we can to 

support the success of our area. 

During the election period, we spoke to 

literally thousands of local people, and there 

were some very clear themes that we will be 

taking up as your new councillor team. 

Pollution and rat running 

It is unacceptable that school children in 

South Woodford experience some of the worst 

air quality in the country. South Woodford is 

so much more than somewhere people drive 

through. We will pick up where last year’s low 

traffic neighbourhood consultation left off 

and do all we can to build a local consensus 

for a scheme that will improve traffic 

management, make our streets safer and our 

lungs cleaner. 

Crime and antisocial behaviour 

We will work with the local Safer 

Neighbourhoods Team and lobby for more 

policing resources in South Woodford. A new 

enforcement hub on the Orchard Estate will 

be an important step in the right direction, 

but more must be done to combat crime and 

antisocial behaviour in our area. 

Neighbourhood planning 

South Woodford was the first area in the 

borough to be given Neighbourhood 

Forum status, and that is important. It gives 

our community the chance to develop a 

Neighbourhood Plan that meets our local 

needs. We will be working with the South 

Woodford Society to take this forward and we 

encourage everyone to become involved in 

co-producing the plan. 

Above all, we are here to listen and be South 

Woodford’s voice in the Town Hall. 

We are currently reviewing how best to 

balance surgery and other communication 

arrangements. We will make an 

announcement soon; in the meantime, you 

can contact us at any time by email. 

Pictured left to right: Councillors Beverley 

Brewer, Joe Hehir and Saiqa Qayum 

Hussain. For local councillor contact 

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Your Councillors 

CHURCHFIELDS 

Rosa Gomez, Lloyd Duddridge and Guy Williams were all elected as Labour 

councillors for Churchfields in May. Here are their ambitions for the 

ward over the next four years 

First and foremost, we would like to 

thank everybody who entrusted us 

with their vote. Churchfields had the 

highest turnout in the whole of London 

(46%) because residents want to see local 

issues being addressed. 

We are honoured to serve as your councillors, 

however you voted, and we will make the case 

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Council. We will focus on the issues you have 

asked us to prioritise. 

We have spoken to thousands of residents 

over several years. Rosa has held fortnightly 

surgeries since her election in 2018, and Lloyd 

and Guy are long-standing campaigners in 

Woodford and across the borough. Issues 

like policing, housing, traffic and our local 

environment come up time and again. 

Redbridge’s Labour-led council is bringing 

an enforcement hub to Churchfields, which 

is great news! We will push for the highest 

possible police presence there, as visible 

uniforms are the best deterrent. We also want 

to see the Orchard Estate benefit from an onsite 

housing officer to address residents’ issues 

quickly and effectively. 

There are road issues across the ward and 

local views need to be central to addressing 

them. Traffic management in the Church 

End Triangle needs to be overhauled in 

consultation with residents, with resurfacing 

there and on the High Road urgently 

required. On Maybank Road, visibility at 

the A406 junction must be improved and 

speed restrictions enforced. Road markings 

outside Churchfields Junior School are being 

modified to improve safety with camera 

enforcement planned too. The nearby 

cameras on Cavendish Avenue and Fairlawn 

Drive are only supposed to deter through 

traffic, not to penalise residents, so we will 

seek an exemption for addresses in the 

immediate area. 

We will prioritise environmental issues, 

including planning, air quality, children’s 

play areas and parks. We will champion our 

beautiful green spaces, upgrade air quality 

monitoring and find a long-term resolution 

for Elmhurst Gardens. People from across 

Woodford use the community sports ground 

at Ashtons, with many young residents 

involved in youth football, athletics or hockey. 

We brought Woodford Town FC back home, 

and we will push for a long lease for the club 

to secure the financial future of Ashtons. 

Thank you again for putting your faith in us. 

We will be regularly knocking on doors across 

the ward, so you will see us back on your 

doorstep soon. We also have surgeries on the 

first Saturday and third Tuesday of the month 

(11am to 12 noon) at Woodford Green Library, 

so do drop in if you need help with anything. 

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DD’s 54 th Woodford Diary 

Some South Woodford scribbles from 

DD, our resident diarist, commentator 

and observer of all things local 

I 

haven’t often eaten slow-cooked oxcheek. 

With or without charred sprouting 

broccoli, garlic mash and feta mousse. It 

was the main course at a dinner I attended 

in London recently. Very tender and tasty. 

Just falling off the bone. 

I haven’t often listened to music performed 

on the Chernihivka bandura, a niche musical 

instrument steeped in the history and 

heritage of eastern Europe. It featured in the 

programme given by the Ukrainian Catholic 

Cathedral Choir at St Mary’s Church in May in 

aid of the Disasters Emergency Committee 

Appeal for Ukraine. A distinctive, evocative 

sound. 

Two rather unusual diary entries, I think you 

will agree. But mostly, life is more predictable. 

More relaxingly everyday. Even, you might say, 

run-of-the-mill? 

My sister came to visit. We went for a walk 

in Knighton Woods. Too early for the grand 

display of rhododendrons in full flamboyant 

flower. But the midday sunshine filtering 

through the rapidly greening trees provided 

the ideal setting for catching up on each 

other’s news. A family with young children 

was relaxing by the lake, engaged in the 

well-established ritual of watching the ducks 

and drakes and especially the little troupe of 

ducklings. Perhaps daring to share the crumbs 

left over from their sandwiches. A sort of 

toddler ‘rite of passage’. 

We are still getting our papers delivered. 

This was something of a necessity 

during the tight lockdown 

days. Now, it’s a little miniluxury 

that we’ve got used 

to. Down at Webb’s, they 

are sorting out our orders well before most of 

us are out of our beds. Very occasionally, if one 

paper has failed to be delivered to the shop, 

they’ll graciously substitute another one. Then 

Nico dons his motorbike helmet and is on 

his way to bring us up to date with the world 

before breakfast. I try to remember to unlock 

the porch door before seven on Saturdays 

when the combined weight and thickness 

of our reads makes his task of getting them 

through the (respectfully large) letter box very 

challenging. Better for him just to drop them 

on the mat! 

I nipped out to post a letter yesterday. A 

matter of a few yards. It took me half an 

hour: I met Cliff, walking his daughter’s dog. 

“I’m going to bore everyone rigid for years 

to come,” he announced. “I can’t stop talking 

about it!” I knew at once what ‘it’ must be. I 

think I got in first with my congratulations, 

even before he drew breath to continue. 

“We have our first grandchild.” An everyday 

event really. But not for him and his wife. Not 

for any of us. A new person had arrived. A 

life-changing event for the family. He shared 

the picture of the eight-week-old miracle. We 

gazed with shameless, glorious, grandparental 

barmyness. 

We’ve been to Peebles in the spectacular 

Scottish Borders. A week beside the fastflowing 

River Tweed. The municipal flower 

beds planted and tended by the ‘Bonnie 

Peebles’ group. The fish and 

chips to die for at Jim 

and Jack’s in 

Northgate. 



We had supper at The Crown: David opted for 

Balmoral Chicken (chicken breast stuffed with 

haggis and wrapped in bacon and roasted). A 

royal dish. He tried it out when we got home. 

Very successfully. Of course, the first thing you 

need after a 400-mile drive is a cup of tea. My 

milk was in the freezer. No problem. A short 

walk around the corner to Gillian’s with small 

milk jug in hand and the problem was solved. 

I met a man from St Petersburg at the 

Sainsbury’s self-checkout. Well, not exactly 

‘met’. The staff helper was busy further down 

the line. But I was able to guide him over the 

sequence of hurdles that lay ahead: how many 

bags, if any, had he used? What method of 

payment would he select? Would he require 

a receipt? He was effusive in his thanks. I said, 

“I’d love to visit St Petersburg.” (But inwardly, I 

thought: “Probably not yet!”) 

If I had to choose my favourite bit of 

household kit, I think I would plump for 

the rotary dryer. If I were trying to sound 

eco and green, I would probably say it was 

to do with the satisfaction of harnessing 

wind and sun power. But no, it’s not that. 

There it stands, conveniently, right outside 

my kitchen window, on the patio, compact, 

wrapped in its sturdy protective sleeve. 

(Beware of leaving the sleeve off in 

October when the spiders flock in and 

have an exquisite and 

intricately engineered 

web fest amongst the 

circling lines.) If you 

wish, you can hang up an entire load of items 

without moving an inch. I have my nice peg 

bag, home-designed and made some years 

ago when I was having a creative DIY phase. 

I select the spot where I will avoid being 

blinded by the sun. I recall perhaps the long 

washing line from the French windows to 

the cherry tree at the end of the garden in 

our childhood days, with the forked prop 

holding it up in the middle. I get pegging. 

Everything nice and neat and well spaced 

out, pants and bras discreetly hidden on the 

inner rungs. On really windy days, “Good 

drying days!” as our mother would say with a 

hint of glee, it does what it says on the label: 

it rotates, whirls round, even. And some of 

the smaller items (are ‘proper’ hankies seeing 

a revival?) will be ready for collection almost 

as soon as you’ve emptied your morning cup 

of coffee. 

So, there you have it: a proper sort of diary. 

Snapshots of our suburban life; comfortably 

mundane; somehow or other well organised 

and cohesive; rubbish and recycling on 

Tuesdays; garden refuse collection on 

Wednesdays; familiar, secure, neighbourly; 

absolutely nothing to hit the headlines. But 

thousands of desperate souls are risking their 

lives in small rubber 

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Dedicated to Helping 

PCSO Anis Mahar is the new Dedicated Ward Officer for South Woodford. 

With almost two decades of experience, he is keen to engage with the 

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having been appointed by the Met in 

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for South Woodford. 

I started up my job with the antisocial 

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Neighbourhoods Teams (SNT) were formed, 

I was one of the first SNT PCSOs, posted to 

Green Street West ward for two years. Safer 

schools teams were then formed across 

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I was part of Newham’s team between 2008 

and 2015. As a Safer Schools PCSO, my role 

was to give lessons and inform pupils on 

topics such as bullying, gangs, knife crime, 

extremism and sexual offences. I would also 

patrol outside schools and provide a presence 

within the school premises to be visible 

should any concerns or issues arise. It allowed 

the children to talk to me in a trustworthy and 

approachable manner. 

An opportunity arose in the Newham Youth 

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of the team was to run junior and senior 

sessions at different primary and secondary 

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away from the streets to stop them being 

victims or perpetrators of crime. 

I ran the Met Police Junior Citizen scheme 

twice a year, advising young children how 

to stay safe on the streets after school hours, 

and in case of an emergency, what preventive 

steps could be taken to thwart any untoward 

incidents (by shouting for help and running 

away from dangerous situations to the safest 

places to seek police help). 

I was nominated, along with my team, for 

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in recognition of my service to youth 

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and community leaders, utilising all the tools 

available from one of the best police services 

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vulnerable areas for women’s safety across 

Redbridge, and South Woodford SNT is 

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walks for the over-65s. Here, project coordinator Tracey Chitnis explains 

why she is keen to see the initiative continue to grow over the summer 

Streets Apart is a programme aiming to 

build confidence and enthusiasm for 

walking in your local neighbourhood, 

focused on the over-65s living in 

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restricted most by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Despite a strong start in 2019, successive 

lockdowns prevented our project from really 

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bonded early on and remained through the 

past two years, it is only now we really get the 

chance to reach out to the community and 

welcome them back to group walking. And a 

recent upsurge in participants tells us summer 

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The health benefits of walking on a regular 

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all the body’s organs. It’s easy and free, it 

adds interest to our daily chores and it fosters 

talking and socialising while raising awareness 

of the environment and neighbourhood. 

What’s not to like? Walking is perfectly suited 

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“I feel better, and it was nice to have someone 

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about where I live,” said one participant. 

Our groups are small and local; with a 

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Each walk ends at a café to allow members to 

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Community events 

NIGHTINGALE PRIMARY 

SCHOOL SUMMER FETE 

Date: Saturday 2 July Time: 12–3pm 

Venue: Nightingale Primary School, E18 1PL 

Cost: adults: £1; children: free 

JUL 

2 

WREN GROUP 50TH 

ANNIVERSARY BIO-BLITZ 

Nature walks and activities. 

Date: Sunday 3 July Time: 9am–1pm 

Venue: Hollow Ponds, Leyton Flats, E11 1NP 

Cost: free Enquiries: wrengroup.org.uk 

JUL 

3 

WANSTEAD 

COMMUNITY MARKET 

Offering a wide range of products. 


Venue: Wanstead High Street 

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JUL 

3 

OLYMPIC PARK – SOUTHERN 

LEA VALLEY CYCLE RIDE 

A family-friendly, slow-paced, marshalled 

14-mile ride suitable for all abilities. Shorter 

route option available. A Redbridge Cycling 

Campaign event. 

Date: Sunday 3 July Time: 10.30am–7pm 

Venue: meet at Wanstead Park Tea Hut, E12 5HA 

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NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME 

OPEN DAY IN ALDERSBROOK 

Visit five private gardens in Aldersbrook open 

to the public in aid of charity. 

Date: Sunday 3 July Time: 12–5pm 

Venue: 13 and 47 St Margaret’s Road, 21 Park 

Road, 1 Clavering Road and 4 Empress Avenue 

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JUL 

3 

FOREST 

PHILHARMONIC 

Sibelius, Debussy and Bartok. 

Date: Sunday 3 July Time: 6.30pm 

Venue: Sir James Hawkey Hall, IG8 0BG 

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JUL 

3 

CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP: 

DISCOVER ST MARY’S ORGAN 

A free workshop for five- to 11-year-olds. 

Date: Monday 4 July Time: 4–4.45pm 

Venue: St Mary’s Church, South Woodford 

Cost: free Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/organ 

JUL 

4 

BEREAVEMENT CAFÉ 

AFTERNOON SESSION 

Date: Tuesday 5 July Time: 2–3pm 


Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8505 3000 

JUL 

5 

BUGGY WALK 

IN RAY PARK 

Date: Thursday 7 July Time: 9–10am 

Venue: Ray Park Cafe, Snakes Lane East, IG8 7JF 

Cost: free Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/buggywalks 

JUL 

7 

SNARESBROOK PRIMARY: 

SHAKESPEARE ROCKS 

A look at the life and times of Shakespeare. 

Date: Thursday 7 to Friday 8 July Time: 6–7pm 

Venue: Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB 

Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/srocks 

JUL 

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NCT COFFEE MORNING 

IN SOUTH WOODFORD 

Bumps, babies and toddlers are all welcome. 

Repeats every Friday. 

Date: Friday 8 July Time: 10.30am–12.30pm 

Venue: Slug & Lettuce, 184 George Lane, E18 1AY 

Cost: free Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/nct 

JUL 

8 

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S 

DREAM IN WANSTEAD PARK 

Illyria presents Shakespeare’s timeless comic 

masterpiece. Bring your own seating. 

Date: Friday 8 July Time: 7pm 

Venue: the Temple enclosure, Wanstead Park 

Cost: from £8 Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/msnd 

JUL 

8 

REDBRIDGE DRAMA AND 

DANCE PRESENTS GODSPELL 

Featuring an eclectic blend of songs. 

Date: Friday 8 to Saturday 9 July 

Time: 7.30–9.45pm 

Venue: Kenneth More Theatre, Ilford, IG1 1BT 

Cost: from £14 Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/godspell 

JUL 

8 

LEYTONSTONE CLIMATE 

ACTION DAY 

Live music, activities for children, talks and 

workshops. 


Venue: St John’s Church, Leytonstone, E11 1HH 

Cost: free Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/lcad 

JUL 

9 

WANSTEAD PARK 

LITTER PICK 

Help keep Wanstead Park tidy. Hosted by the 

Friends of Wanstead Parklands. 

Date: Sunday 10 July Time: 11am 

Venue: the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT 

Cost: free Enquiries: wansteadpark.org.uk 

JUL 

10 


LITTER PICK 

Hosted by the South Woodford Society. 

Equipment provided. All welcome. 

Date: Sunday 10 July Time: 11am–1.30pm 

Venue: meet at the community orchard, E18 1ED 

Cost: free Enquiries: southwoodfordsociety.org 

JUL 

10 



DANCE EXPRESS PRESENTS 

A STAR FOR THE NIGHT 

An action-packed variety showcase from 

children aged three to 16. 

Date: Sunday 10 July Time: 6–7.30pm 


Cost: £13.50 Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/star 

JUL 

10 

AN EVENING WITH 

YVVETTE EDWARDS 

An evening with prize-winning author Yvvette 

Edwards, who will be talking about how she 

discovered writing and Humanism. An East 

London Humanist event. 

Date: Monday 11 July Time: 7.30pm 

Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road 

Cost: free Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/elh 

JUL 

JUL 

12 

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REDBRIDGE RHYMESTERS 

POETRY WORKSHOP 

Date: Tuesday 12 July Time: 10.30am–12pm 

Venue: Allan Burgess Centre, 2 Grove Park 


HEPWORTH & MOORE: 

THE YORKSHIRE INFLUENCE 

An exploration of the influence of their native 

county on Barbara Hepworth and Henry 

Moore. A presentation for The Arts Society, 

Woodford Green. 

Date: Tuesday 12 July Time: 8pm 

Venue: Bancroft’s School, High Road, IG8 0RF 

Cost: by donation Enquiries: 07767 662 762 

JUL 

JUL 

13 

12 

WORK REDBRIDGE: 

CV WRITING WORKSHOP 

Advice on creating or updating your CV. 

Date: Wednesday 13 July Time: 10–11am 

Venue: online Cost: free Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/wrk 

ELECTRONIC 

KEYBOARD CONCERT 

An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard 

Club event featuring Phil Brown. 

Date: Wednesday 13 July Time: 7.15–10.15pm 


Cost: £9; under-16s: £1 Enquiries: 020 8530 3717 

east london HUMANISTS 

Working on behalf of non-religious people 

who seek to live ethical lives on the basis 

of reason and humanity. 

JUL 

13 

•Bringing non-religious people together. 

•Working for a better world based on reason and kindness 

•Making the most of the one life we have. 

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are questioned… it is essential to nail one’s colours to 

the mast as a Humanist.” Stephen Fry 

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LATE-NIGHT PAINTING 

CLAY CLUB 

Paint cups, vases, plates and cake stands. 

Repeats on Thursday 28 July. 

Date: Thursday 14 July Time: 6–10pm 

Venue: Creative Biscuit, 61 George Lane, E18 1JJ 

Cost: £4 Enquiries: creativebiscuit.co.uk 

JUL 

14 

RDC THEATRE PRESENTS: 

HONK! JR 

A heartwarming celebration of being different. 

Date: Thursday 14 to Friday 15 July Time: 7–8pm 


Cost: £11.50 Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/honkjr 

JUL 

14 

ST ANTHONY’S PRIMARY 

SCHOOL SUMMER FETE 

Annual summer fete held in the Friary Gardens 

behind St Thomas of Canterbury Church. 


Venue: St Thomas of Canterbury, IG8 0RB 


JUL 

16 

THE EVENT HORIZON 

TELESCOPE 

A talk by Roger O’Brien for the North-East 

London Astronomical Society. Free entry for 

new visitors. 

Date: Sunday 17 July Time: 10.30am 

Venue: Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT 

Cost: £3 Enquiries: stevek1951@hotmail.com 

JUL 

17 



Monthly market offering a wide range of food 

and craft products. 


Venue: George Lane, South Woodford 


JUL 

17 



Explore this wildlife-friendly garden, open to 

the public in aid of charity. 


Venue: 83 Cowslip Road, E18 1JN 


JUL 

17 



Explore this dog-friendly Italian patio-style 

garden, open to the public in aid of charity. 


Venue: 25 Mulberry Way, E18 1EB 


JUL 

17 

FLOWER ARRANGING 

DEMONSTRATION 

Helen Hare presents to the Woodford and 

District Floral Arrangement Group. 

Date: Monday 18 July Time: 7.30pm 


Cost: £7 Enquiries: 020 8508 9765 

JUL 

18 


MORNING SESSION 

For people struggling with feelings of loss. 

Run by volunteers from local churches. 

Date: Tuesday 19 July Time: 10.30–11.30am 

Venue: Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW 


JUL 

19 

CHURCHFIELDS WARD 

COUNCILLOR SURGERY 

Councillors Rosa Gomez, Lloyd Duddridge, 

and Guy Williams. 

Date: Tuesday 19 July Time: 11am–12pm 

Venue: Woodford Green Library, IG8 0DX 

Cost: free Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/councillors 

JUL 

19 

LAUGH-ABLE COMEDY NIGHT 

AT WANSTEAD LIBRARY 

Showcasing comedians with disabilities and 

mental health conditions. Featuring Rachel 

Creeger. 

Date: Wednesday 20 July Time: 7.30–10pm 


Cost: free Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/laughable 

JUL 

20 

EAST LONDON ME/CFS 

SUPPORT GROUP 

Information and support. 

Date: Saturday 23 July Time: 2.30–5pm 

Venue: Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT 

Cost: by donation Enquiries: 07957 152 566 

JUL 

23 



St John's 

Churchyard, 

Leytonstone 

E11 1HH 

JULY 9TH 12-5PM 

LEYTONSTONE CLIMATE ACTION DAY 

Live Music 

Children's Activities 

Information Stalls 

Participatory Democracy 

Talks and Workshops 

Cake 

Email: 

leytonstoneclimateactionday@gmail.com 

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FAMILY SUMMER CLUB AT 

ST ANDREW’S CHURCH 

Toys, crafts and themed activities for children. 

Tuesdays and Wednesdays until 31 August. 

Date: from Tuesday 26 July Time: various 

Venue: St Andrew’s Church, Woodford Green 

Cost: free Enquiries: standrewswg.org.uk 

JUL 

26 

INCONVENIENT 

PEOPLE 

A talk by Sarah Wise for The East of London 

Family History Society. 

Date: Wednesday 27 July Time: 7.30pm 



JUL 

27 

THE GROVE 

TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD 

Date: Thursday 28 July Time: 1.30–3.30pm 


Enquiries: 020 8989 1335 

JUL 

28 

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE 

IN WANSTEAD PARK 

Date: Friday 29 July Time: 7pm 

Venue: the Temple enclosure, Wanstead Park 

Cost: from £8 Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/pirates 

JUL 

29 

WANSTEAD 

STAMP FAIR 

Date: Saturday 30 July Time: 10am–3pm 

Venue: Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR 


JUL 

30 



Explore this old-fashioned summer garden 

with two ponds, open to the public for charity. 


Venue: 68 Derby Road, South Woodford, E18 2PS 


JUL 

2 AUG 

31 


AFTERNOON SESSION 

Date: Tuesday 2 August Time: 2–3pm 



CHURCHFIELDS WARD 

COUNCILLOR SURGERY 

Date: Saturday 6 August Time: 11am–12pm 

Venue: Woodford Green Library, IG8 0DX 

Cost: free Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/councillors 

AUG 

6 

WANSTEAD 


Date: Sunday 7 August Time: 10am–3pm 

Venue: Wanstead High Street 


AUG 

7 

WANSTEAD PARK 

LITTER PICK 

Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands. 

Date: Sunday 14 August Time: 11am 

Venue: the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT 

Cost: free Enquiries: wansteadpark.org.uk 

AUG 

14 

FLOWER ARRANGING 

DEMONSTRATION 

Sian Tribe presents to the Woodford and 

District Floral Arrangement Group. 

Date: Monday 15 August Time: 7.30pm 



AUG 

15 


MORNING SESSION 

For people struggling with feelings of loss. 

Date: Tuesday 16 August Time: 10.30–11.30am 

Venue: Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW 


AUG 

16 



Date: Sunday 21 August Time: 11am–4pm 

Venue: George Lane, South Woodford 

Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/sws 

AUG 

21 

REDBRIDGE DISABILITY 

AWARENESS FESTIVAL 

Music, dance, arts, sports and activities for all 

ages. Refreshments available. 

Date: Wednesday 24 August Time: 12–4pm 

Venue: Christ Church Green, Wanstead 

Enquiries: sophie.donelan@redbridge.gov.uk 

AUG 

24 



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Local community groups 

FRIDAY SOCIAL CLUB 

Games, quizzes and socialising every Friday 

from 8pm to 10pm at Wanstead House (£3 per 

meeting). Call 020 8556 1585 

FRIENDS OF THE RIVER RODING 

A Facebook group for those who want to help 

bring the river back to life. Visit swvg.co.uk/rr 

FRIENDS OF WANSTEAD PARKLANDS 

Researching and promoting Wanstead 

Park and the historic parklands. Visit 

wansteadpark.org.uk 

NATURE CONSERVATION IN REDBRIDGE 

A Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure Facebook 

group. Visit swvg.co.uk/nature 

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY 

Sharing photography tips and advice. 

Visit swvg.co.uk/photo 

Sunday 10 th 

Sunday July 10 th 

From 

July 

11am 

From 11am 

ROTARY CLUB 

The Rotary Club of Leytonstone and 

Woodford. Call 020 3597 2921 

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL 

Women volunteers committed to women’s 

empowerment. Visit swvg.co.uk/siel 

SOUTH WOODFORD & SURROUNDS 

A Facebook group for news and discussions 

about the community. Visit swvg.co.uk/life 

SOUTH WOODFORD GARDENERS 

Tending to and improving the flower beds 

across the local area. Visit swvg.co.uk/swg 

SOUTH WOODFORD SOCIETY 

Making South Woodford a better place to live. 

Visit southwoodfordsociety.org 

ULTRASOUND CHOIR 

Singing a wide repertoire every Tuesday at 

Derby Road Methodist Church from 7.30pm. 

Men and women welcome. Call 07799 196 241 

WANSTEAD AND WOODFORD BLIND CLUB 

Social club for people with sight problems 

meeting Thursday afternoons (2pm to 4pm) in 

South Woodford. Call 07840 850 838 

WOODFORD AND WANSTEAD PARENTS 

A Facebook group to share thoughts and help 

each other. Visit swvg.co.uk/parents 

WOODFORD ARTS GROUP 

All Woodford-based artists are welcome to 

apply to join. Visit swvg.co.uk/wag 

WOODFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY 

Stimulating interest in the history of the local 

area. Visit woodfordhistoricalsociety.org 

WOODFORD TOWN FC 

Support a local football. Visit swvg.co.uk/wtfc 

WREN WILDLIFE GROUP 

Promoting learning and conservation of local 

wildlife. Visit wrengroup.org.uk 



GEOFF WILKINSON PHOTOGRAPHY 

Quick 

Before it 

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A collection of photos by local 

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depicting London’s East End 

Call 020 8530 1244 or visit 

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Eightyfour Gallery, 84 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead, E11 2EZ 

Lovat Lane, London, EC3 

Wanstead Community Hub 

FoodBank 

A network of foodbank 

Support 

collection points across 

Wanstead, Aldersbrook 

and South Woodford. 

Please help by 

donating nonperishable 

goods 

into one of our bins. 

DROP-OFF 

POINTS 

For a list of addresses, visit 

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Useful numbers 

ADVICE & SUPPORT 

Samaritans116 123 

Citizens Advice Redbridge0300 330 9063 

Community Legal Advice0845 345 4 345 

HEALTH 

NHS 111111 

Whipps Cross Hospital020 8539 5522 

The Shrubberies Medical Centre020 8530 4108 

Glebelands Practice020 8989 6272 

South Woodford Health Centre 020 8491 3333 

Elmhurst Practice020 8491 3310 

The Broadway Surgery 020 8505 3204 

Southdene Surgery020 8530 3731 

Out of hours GP020 3770 1888 

LEISURE & LIBRARIES 

South Woodford Library & Gym020 8708 9067 

Woodford Green Library 020 8708 7444 

Wanstead Library 020 8708 7400 

Wanstead Leisure Centre020 8989 1172 

in South Woodford 

LOCAL COUNCILLORS South Woodford ward 

Beverley Brewer (Lab) 07741 329 779 

beverley.brewer@redbridge.gov.uk 

Joe Hehir (Lab) 07741 904 709 

joe.hehir@redbridge.gov.uk 

Saiqa Qayum Hussain (Lab)07918 277 502 

saiqa.qayum@redbridge.gov.uk 

LOCAL COUNCILLORS Churchfields ward 

Lloyd Duddridge (Lab)07799 579 763 

lloyd.duddridge@redbridge.gov.uk 

Rosa Gomez (Lab) 07799 057 030 

rosa.gomez@redbridge.gov.uk 

Guy Williams (Lab) 07918 278 865 

guy.williams@redbridge.gov.uk 

LOCAL MP Chingford and Woodford Green 

Iain Duncan Smith MP020 7219 3000 

iainduncansmith.org.uk 

LOCAL MP Ilford North 

Wes Streeting MP020 3475 7901 

wesstreeting.org 

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POLICE & NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH 

Emergency 999 

Non-emergency101 

Crimestoppers0800 555 111 

Neighbourhood Watch redbridgenhw.info 

Safer Neighbourhoods Teams020 8345 3616 

REDBRIDGE COUNCIL 

Customer contact centre020 8554 5000 

Report antisocial behaviour020 8478 4679 

UTILITIES 

Electricity (power cut)105 

Electricity emergency 0800 40 40 90 

Gas emergency0800 111 999 

Thames Water (report a leak) 0800 714 614 



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ART 

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BARBERS 

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BATHROOMS 

Bathworks 39 & 51 

BEAUTY 

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BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 

Counselling Helps44 

BUILDERS 

North London Loft Rooms24–25 

CARPET CLEANING 

Safeclean Chigwell13 

CENTRAL HEATING 

Ray Stephens 8 

Wanstead Group49 

CHARITIES 

Haven House Children’s Hospice 67 

Tin in a Bin 63 

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES 


Redbridge Holiday Mega Mix54 

Sylvestrian Leisure Centre 1 

Tumble Tots7 

COMMUNITY & GROUPS 

East London Humanists57 

Litter Pick62 

Wanstead & Woodford Blind Club10 

COMPUTER MAINTENANCE 

Problem Computers44 

COUNSELLING 

Counselling Helps44 

DANCE 


Variations Dance Studio37 

DECORATORS 

Stuart Green Property Solutions 65 

DENTIST 

Smile in London29 

Woodford House19 & 51 

DOG TRAINING 

Colin’s K9 Training Services28 


– Index of advertisers – 

DOORS 

Garolla20 

K&D Joinery33 

ESTATE AGENTS 

Churchill Estates34–35 & 68 

The Stow Brothers5 

Yellands13 

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES 

Leytonstone Climate Action Day 59 

Parnham Funfairs41 

Redbridge Holiday Mega Mix54 

FAMILY COACHING 

The Step Parent Coach 6 

FITNESS 

Sylvestrian Leisure Centre 1 

FOODBANK 

Tin in a Bin 63 

GARAGE DOORS 

Garolla20 

GARAGE SERVICES 

Belgrave Motor Services28 

Woodbridge Autos 11 & 51 

GIFTS 

Creative Giftware 65 

Scentsy32 & 53 

GUTTER CLEARING 


HANDYMAN 

E18 Handyman40 


HOUSE CLEARANCE 

Arbis Waste Disposal20 

LOFTS 

North London Loft Rooms24–25 

MORTGAGES 

Dylan Finance 9 

MOT 

Belgrave Motor Services28 

Woodbridge Autos 11 

MUSIC 

Crescendo Music Academy37 & 51 

PERFORMANCE ART 


PERSONALISED GIFTS 

Creative Giftware 65 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

Geoff Wilkinson 63 

PLUMBING & HEATING 



PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 

E18 Handyman40 


PROPERTY SERVICES 

Churchill Estates34–35 & 68 

The Stow Brothers5 

Yellands13 

RADIATOR REPAIR 



REFILL STATION 

SoWo Refill16 

SCHOOLS & NURSERIES 

Avon House Preparatory School40 

Park School For Girls21 

St Aubyn’s School 23 

Woodford Green Prep School45 

SINGING 


SOLICITORS 

Wiseman Lee LLP31 

SPRAY TANNING 

The Beauty Spot 17 & 51 

STAIRS 

K&D Joinery33 

STORAGE 

BWI Self Storage12 

TUITION & COURSES 

MagiKats 56 

Tutor Doctor 4 

WARMERS & WAX 

Scentsy 53 

WASTE DISPOSAL 

Arbis Waste Disposal20 

WILLS & PROBATE 

Wiseman Lee LLP31 

WINDOW RESTORATION 

McCarty & Smith 47 

WINDOW SHUTTERS 

Woodthorpe Joinery2 



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