Local community magazinehttps://bsky.app/profile/wanstead.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/wanstead.bsky.social/post/3mvpymnmh6k25Local savings, without the booklet. Village Vouchers is now on your phone. Find offers from local shops, cafés, restaurants and other businesses whenever you need them. For Wanstead & South Woodford villagevouchers.uk/b170926 https://villagevouchers.uk/b17092617 Sep 2026 15:43 +0000at://did:plc:72nat5sr64u2xffmeylfehcj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvpymnmh6k25https://bsky.app/profile/wanstead.bsky.social/post/3mkkduq4n3h2nCandidate statement by Mark Scannell https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=1579728 Apr 2026 10:11 +0000at://did:plc:72nat5sr64u2xffmeylfehcj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkduq4n3h2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/wanstead.bsky.social/post/3mkkduhxlx325Candidate statement by David Davies https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=1578128 Apr 2026 10:11 +0000at://did:plc:72nat5sr64u2xffmeylfehcj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkduhxlx325https://bsky.app/profile/wanstead.bsky.social/post/3mkieyc7grh2rWanstead Park could be transformed by a £5m Heritage Lottery Fund grant, if an ambitious bid by the City of London Corporation succeeds https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/2026/04/27/wanstead-park-restoration-hopes-rise-with-ambitious-5m-heritage-lottery-fund-bid/27 Apr 2026 15:26 +0000at://did:plc:72nat5sr64u2xffmeylfehcj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkieyc7grh2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/wanstead.bsky.social/post/3mkatcusmpn25Wanstead should be proud of its connection with former Astronomer Royal James Bradley (1692–1762), says Dr John Fisher in the second of a series of articles celebrating the man who proved the Earth’s motion https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=1561624 Apr 2026 15:21 +0000at://did:plc:72nat5sr64u2xffmeylfehcj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkatcusmpn25https://bsky.app/profile/wanstead.bsky.social/post/3mjzc3e4kiv25In the sixth of a series of articles featuring images by Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society members, Anuraj Theivendram compliments Bente Dahl on her keen eye for detail https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=1562121 Apr 2026 15:24 +0000at://did:plc:72nat5sr64u2xffmeylfehcj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzc3e4kiv25https://bsky.app/profile/wanstead.bsky.social/post/3mjuan4gxcm2tSt Gabriel’s Church in Aldersbrook will host a local history night in May https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=1560719 Apr 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:72nat5sr64u2xffmeylfehcj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjuan4gxcm2thttps://bsky.app/profile/wanstead.bsky.social/post/3mjk7toeq7q2rIn the second of a series of articles, Susan Allison reflects on the community project which created nearly 50 kneelers for Christ Church, each with a story to tell and each recording a snapshot of present-day Wanstead https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=1563215 Apr 2026 15:34 +0000at://did:plc:72nat5sr64u2xffmeylfehcj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjk7toeq7q2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/wanstead.bsky.social/post/3mjh6zpitd52aA hustings will be held at Wanstead Library ahead of the local council elections in May https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/2026/04/14/election-hustings-in-wanstead-submit-your-questions-for-the-debate-2/14 Apr 2026 10:41 +0000at://did:plc:72nat5sr64u2xffmeylfehcj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjh6zpitd52ahttps://bsky.app/profile/wanstead.bsky.social/post/3mjcnt2343w27Head injuries affect more than a million people each year. While many recover fully, others face lasting physical and emotional challenges, explains Bradley Wright of local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=1561812 Apr 2026 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:72nat5sr64u2xffmeylfehcj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjcnt2343w27https://bsky.app/profile/wanstead.bsky.social/post/3mj5aeriio72uIn the 15th of a series of articles featuring wildlife images from Wanstead Park and Wanstead Flats, Diane Dalli presents her shots of a Green Woodpecker https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=1564110 Apr 2026 11:39 +0000at://did:plc:72nat5sr64u2xffmeylfehcj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5aeriio72uhttps://bsky.app/profile/wanstead.bsky.social/post/3mivzejgmjo2aResidents are encouraged to ensure they are registered to vote in time for the local council elections in 7 May https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=1556407 Apr 2026 14:45 +0000at://did:plc:72nat5sr64u2xffmeylfehcj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mivzejgmjo2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/wanstead.bsky.social/post/3mito26e32c2vIn the 53rd of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work of Redbridge Music Society and introduces Jelena Makarova and Sara Minelli, who will be performing in Wanstead this month https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=1561006 Apr 2026 16:17 +0000at://did:plc:72nat5sr64u2xffmeylfehcj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mito26e32c2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/wanstead.bsky.social/post/3mir5fu6slx2kA new monthly litter picking event has been launched to help keep Jubilee Pond and the surrounding area on Wanstead Flats tidy https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=1560405 Apr 2026 16:14 +0000at://did:plc:72nat5sr64u2xffmeylfehcj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mir5fu6slx2khttps://bsky.app/profile/wanstead.bsky.social/post/3miolbihmvo2rWith a recent outbreak of bird flu in the Docklands, local swan rescue volunteer Gill Walker encourages residents to follow simple safety precautions while continuing to feed our feathered friends https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=1564804 Apr 2026 15:44 +0000at://did:plc:72nat5sr64u2xffmeylfehcj/app.bsky.feed.post/3miolbihmvo2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/wanstead.bsky.social/post/3mioiufo5ex2bA newsletter charting construction work on Evergreen Field is available to view online https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=1557604 Apr 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:72nat5sr64u2xffmeylfehcj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mioiufo5ex2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/wanstead.bsky.social/post/3mio3voguy62bA series of bluebell information boards have been installed outside the Temple in Wanstead Park https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=1559404 Apr 2026 11:09 +0000at://did:plc:72nat5sr64u2xffmeylfehcj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mio3voguy62bhttps://bsky.app/profile/wanstead.bsky.social/post/3mima46ixmf2vAhead of a talk for the Wanstead Historical Society about local women of note, Lynn Haseldine Jones reflects on the life of Margaret Meekings Johnson OBE (1875–1940) https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=1561303 Apr 2026 17:19 +0000at://did:plc:72nat5sr64u2xffmeylfehcj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mima46ixmf2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/wanstead.bsky.social/post/3milyoawwok2kAlan Coppin, caretaker at Hermitage Court in Snaresbrook, was honoured at the Redbridge Mayor’s Community Awards last month https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=1558803 Apr 2026 15:06 +0000at://did:plc:72nat5sr64u2xffmeylfehcj/app.bsky.feed.post/3milyoawwok2khttps://bsky.app/profile/wanstead.bsky.social/post/3milymgu2ai2bAldersbrook resident Carol Curtis was honoured at the Redbridge Mayor’s Community Awards last month https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=1558503 Apr 2026 15:05 +0000at://did:plc:72nat5sr64u2xffmeylfehcj/app.bsky.feed.post/3milymgu2ai2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/wanstead.bsky.social/post/3milyl2g3zv24Age UK’s Wanstead Activity Centre was honoured at the Redbridge Mayor’s Community Awards last month https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=1558203 Apr 2026 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:72nat5sr64u2xffmeylfehcj/app.bsky.feed.post/3milyl2g3zv24https://bsky.app/profile/wanstead.bsky.social/post/3milyjq3lkp2bLocal police officer Harinder Sanghara was honoured at the Redbridge Mayor’s Community Awards last month https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=1557903 Apr 2026 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:72nat5sr64u2xffmeylfehcj/app.bsky.feed.post/3milyjq3lkp2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/wanstead.bsky.social/post/3mijidiio4w24A carpet of native English bluebells will once again return to Chalet Wood in Wanstead Park this month https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=1559102 Apr 2026 15:08 +0000at://did:plc:72nat5sr64u2xffmeylfehcj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijidiio4w24https://bsky.app/profile/wanstead.bsky.social/post/3mij5g7hh5o2kThe Epping Forest Outdoor Group will be holding a quiz night in Snaresbrook this month https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=1556702 Apr 2026 11:53 +0000at://did:plc:72nat5sr64u2xffmeylfehcj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mij5g7hh5o2khttps://bsky.app/profile/wanstead.bsky.social/post/3miiwhft2vi2xIn the 15th of a series of articles, Revd James Gilder of Wanstead Parish reflects on the beauty of impermanence, the value of the real and why genuine human creativity still matters in an artificial age https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=1565402 Apr 2026 09:48 +0000at://did:plc:72nat5sr64u2xffmeylfehcj/app.bsky.feed.post/3miiwhft2vi2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/wanstead.bsky.social/post/3migwbvqfbw2kA community centre in Wanstead will be holding an open day this month https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=1556101 Apr 2026 14:40 +0000at://did:plc:72nat5sr64u2xffmeylfehcj/app.bsky.feed.post/3migwbvqfbw2khttps://bsky.app/profile/wanstead.bsky.social/post/3mieaxkjf232aThe Friends of Wanstead Parklands has extended an open invitation to its Annual General Meeting in April https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=1560131 Mar 2026 13:13 +0000at://did:plc:72nat5sr64u2xffmeylfehcj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mieaxkjf232ahttps://bsky.app/profile/wanstead.bsky.social/post/3midyr4lqjr2rThe River Roding Trust has completed its biggest river restoration project to date, bringing 280 metres of river back to life on the Alders Brook. Paul Powlesland reports https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=1565131 Mar 2026 10:46 +0000at://did:plc:72nat5sr64u2xffmeylfehcj/app.bsky.feed.post/3midyr4lqjr2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/wanstead.bsky.social/post/3mi7gmrypw22kScaffolding has been removed from the Grotto in Wanstead Park following the installation of a steel frame https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=1559829 Mar 2026 15:11 +0000at://did:plc:72nat5sr64u2xffmeylfehcj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi7gmrypw22khttps://bsky.app/profile/wanstead.bsky.social/post/3mi4huae2w62b https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=1566428 Mar 2026 10:55 +0000at://did:plc:72nat5sr64u2xffmeylfehcj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi4huae2w62b