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Wanstead Village Directory @wanstead.bsky.social · 18h

From a once-forgotten patch of land to a flourishing retreat, Wanstead Place Surgery has been busy transforming its spaces inside and out. Patient Ingrid Howarth reports
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Wanstead Village Directory @wanstead.bsky.social · 1d

During a long summer before university, Jay Demetriou found purpose and routine by volunteering at the Barnardo’s charity shop in Wanstead, turning quiet Wednesdays into something meaningful
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Wanstead Village Directory @wanstead.bsky.social · 1d

Residents living with osteoporosis are invited to join the Royal Osteoporosis Society’s North East London support group this month
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Wanstead Village Directory @wanstead.bsky.social · 3d

Organisers of the Wanstead Repair Café are seeking more volunteers who can sew to take part in this month’s event
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Wanstead Village Directory @wanstead.bsky.social · 3d

The Wren Wildlife Group has completed another year of butterfly monitoring in Wanstead Park
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Wanstead Village Directory @wanstead.bsky.social · 4d

In the 13th of a series of articles, Revd James Gilder of Wanstead Parish reflects on the history and importance of Christ Church and reports on the major grant that will secure its future
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Wanstead Village Directory @wanstead.bsky.social · 4d

Much has changed in Wanstead, but its vibrancy and activism continue to shine, says Councillor Paul Donovan as he announces he will not seek re-election for Labour next May
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Wanstead Village Directory @wanstead.bsky.social · 4d

The Parish of Wanstead is aiming to raise £4,700 to fund the restoration of the Wanstead War Memorial
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Wanstead Village Directory @wanstead.bsky.social · 5d

A front garden in Wanstead was named Best Sustainable Planet-Friendly Garden in this year’s Redbridge in Bloom competition
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Wanstead Village Directory @wanstead.bsky.social · 5d

In the 47th of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work of Redbridge Music Society and introduces clarinettist Matthew Scott and pianist Christine Zerafa, who will perform in Wanstead this month
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Wanstead Village Directory @wanstead.bsky.social · 5d

In the third of a series of articles documenting the development of Wanstead’s Evergreen Field, Geoff Horsnell raises concerns over how the amended plans will fit within the Wanstead Village conservation area
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Wanstead Village Directory @wanstead.bsky.social · 5d

Redbridge Council has expanded its use of Hydrorock flood-defence technology in Wanstead after a successful trial
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Wanstead Village Directory @wanstead.bsky.social · 5d

Councillor Jo Blackman shares her concerns about the pressures on parking in Wanstead and the rationale behind the recent expansion of Wanstead’s permit parking zones
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Wanstead Village Directory @wanstead.bsky.social · 5d

Councillor Paul Canal believes the recent expansion of Wanstead’s permit parking zones is misguided and will put pressure on independent shops and complicate daily life for residents
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Wanstead Village Directory @wanstead.bsky.social · 6d

A survey has shown people are unhappy with TfL’s reorganisation of local buses
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Wanstead Village Directory @wanstead.bsky.social · 6d

TfL is being accused of sabotaging its ‘lifeline’ local route to deter passengers and drop the service. Donna Mizzi reports
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Wanstead Village Directory @wanstead.bsky.social · 6d

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Wanstead Village Directory @wanstead.bsky.social · 7d

A member of the Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society has won the nature category of the Redbridge Photography Awards
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Wanstead Village Directory @wanstead.bsky.social · 7d

Last month’s Wanstead Fringe saw nearly 4,000 tickets sold for over 100 events across 13 local venues
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Wanstead Village Directory @wanstead.bsky.social · 7d

Redbridge Council has announced plans to overhaul household recycling collections
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Wanstead Village Directory @wanstead.bsky.social · 7d

Redbridge Council launched a new website last month.
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Wanstead Village Directory @wanstead.bsky.social · 8d

Redbridge Council is inviting feedback from residents as plans are made for next year’s budget
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Wanstead Village Directory @wanstead.bsky.social · 9d

The Wren Wildlife and Conservation Group’s Tim Harris reports on a successful breeding season for the Skylarks of Wanstead Flats, where simple protection measures are helping these ground-nesting birds
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Wanstead Village Directory @wanstead.bsky.social · 9d

Restoration of Wanstead Park’s Ornamental Waters took a step forward last month with the clearing of vegetation from the dried-out lakebed
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Wanstead Village Directory @wanstead.bsky.social · 10d

Local photographer Mike Edwards will be giving a presentation this month about the book he self-published in 2014
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