Wanstead Village Directory
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Local community magazine
Wanstead 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/
Wanstead 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=15616
In 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=15621
St Gabriel’s Church in Aldersbrook will host a local history night in May https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=15607
In 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=15632
A 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/
Head 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=15618
In 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=15641
Residents are encouraged to ensure they are registered to vote in time for the local council elections in 7 May https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=15564
In 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=15610
A 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=15604
With 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=15648
A newsletter charting construction work on Evergreen Field is available to view online https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=15576
A series of bluebell information boards have been installed outside the Temple in Wanstead Park https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=15594
Ahead 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=15613
Alan Coppin, caretaker at Hermitage Court in Snaresbrook, was honoured at the Redbridge Mayor’s Community Awards last month https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=15588
Aldersbrook resident Carol Curtis was honoured at the Redbridge Mayor’s Community Awards last month https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=15585
Age UK’s Wanstead Activity Centre was honoured at the Redbridge Mayor’s Community Awards last month https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=15582
Local police officer Harinder Sanghara was honoured at the Redbridge Mayor’s Community Awards last month https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=15579
A carpet of native English bluebells will once again return to Chalet Wood in Wanstead Park this month https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=15591
The Epping Forest Outdoor Group will be holding a quiz night in Snaresbrook this month https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=15567
In 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=15654
A community centre in Wanstead will be holding an open day this month https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=15561
The Friends of Wanstead Parklands has extended an open invitation to its Annual General Meeting in April https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=15601
The 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=15651
Scaffolding has been removed from the Grotto in Wanstead Park following the installation of a steel frame https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=15598
Following the recent death of hairdresser John Worsley, who worked in Wanstead for over 40 years, his friend and colleague Danielle Tomlin pays respect to a man who had a contagious love for life https://wansteadvillagedirectory.com/?p=15645
