Wanstead Village Directory January 2012

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January 2012

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Welcome...There’s no denying the picturesque beauty of Wanstead Park� Whether it be a snow-covered scene with children playing in front of The Temple enclosure, or the serenity one of the park’s five lakes on a winter’s morning, the aesthetics of nature are hard to beat� For the Wanstead Parklands Community Project (WPCP), historical photographs and contemporary images are an important aid in their quest to fully understand the park’s history and to safeguard its long-term future�

Everyday photographs, however, do not always tell the full story� In the world of archeology, being able to see through the cloak of vegetation and below the surface is vital� To this end, the WPCP have been making use of modern imaging technologies to further their knowledge of the park’s history and examples of this work are shown on pages 12-13�

Studying old photographs can be useful in many areas of research� On the other side of the coin, there is a need for people to document the world around them so that such records exist in the first place� What may seem insignificant moments at the time may become important records for future generations to look back on� Just as the WPCP are grateful for the historical images of Wanstead Park, so too will be future historians for the efforts of modern day photographers who take time to document our daily lives� Two such photographers have been doing just that in Wanstead� Turn to pages 30-31 to view their montage of life on and around the High Street�

The year ahead is likely to be as tough as ever for the shops of Wanstead High Street, and the challenge for local businesses to keep local shoppers engaged is as important as it has ever been� Turn to page 38 to find out how the recently released Wanstead Village App is attempting to tackle this challenge and help local businesses ensure they have a happy and prosperous New Year�



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Sustainable transport charity Sustrans is encouraging adults in Wanstead to make short journeys by bike� As part of the Biking Borough initiative – a TfL funded project – Sustrans will be running courses to help those who may not have cycled for a long time to get active and get back on their bike�

The courses, which begin next month, will be scheduled to suit the availability of attendees and will focus on building confidence on the road,

basic cycling skills and road safety� “We want to encourage residents to make short journeys by bike, giving them

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Community fundA new fund to help support the voluntary sector has been established� The Redbridge Community Fund – which has a total of £200,000 at its disposal – has been set up to help organisations deliver community-led initiatives throughout the borough to improve the social, environmental and economic well-being of residents� Redbridge-based voluntary and community groups can bid for the money as of next month by downloading an application pack from the council’s website, redbridge.gov.uk

A legal challenge to overturn Home Office plans to amend the Epping Forest Act – which protects Wanstead Flats and would otherwise prevent the construction of a police Muster Briefing and Deployment Centre on the site – was rejected by the courts last month� In response to this, the ‘Save Wanstead Flats’ campaign will be holding a meeting at 7pm on 18 January at Durning Hall Community Centre in Forest Gate to discuss the issues and to look at how best to prevent a similar use of the Flats in the future�

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Members of the group are also involved in a January sale art fair at Wanstead Library on Saturday 14 January� The event will include finds from the artists’ attics, such as vintage items and books� Refreshments will be available, raising money for the Snaresbrook Arts Project�

Wanstead High School to partner with Royal Society

Wanstead High School has been selected by The Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of science, for the Associate Schools and Colleges scheme – a UK network of enthusiastic teachers who are interested promoting excellence in science and mathematics teaching�

“We are delighted to be involved in this partnership and the opportunities it will give to our students and teachers to enhance learning in science and we look forward to an exciting year ahead,” commented Marie Christie, the school’s deputy head�

The inaugural meeting of the Wanstead and Woodford University of the Third Age (U3A) will take place this month, offering older members of the community a chance to expand their horizons and learn new skills� “The U3A is not about studying or qualifications, it’s about improving the

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Since it was formed in 2005, one of the main objectives of the WPCP has been to carry out original research into the history of

Wanstead Park. One of our main contributions has been through undertaking a rolling programme of archaeological investigation in conjunction with the West Essex Archaeological Group (WEAG). Our Heritage Lottery Fund bid will involve extending this work and, perhaps, take it in new directions.

Wanstead Park isn’t just a paradise for dog-walkers and birdwatchers, but an important archaeological hotspot� It has a remarkable history that encompasses an unusual variety of periods and uses� It’s also one of the few large areas of known archaeological potential in the lower Roding Valley which remains open and comparatively undisturbed�

Past archaeological investigation of the park has been fairly limited� The site was the subject of a detailed survey undertaken by Debois Landscape Survey Group in 1990 and a report by the Royal

Commission on the Historical Monuments of England (RCHME)� The focus of this work was on the mapping and interpretation of surviving visible features� Buried archaeology has only been looked at in a very limited way, in a few small areas� We believe that improving understanding of the archaeology can contribute to the management of Wanstead Park in three main ways: by shedding light on the development of the landscaped gardens; by clarifying the earlier history of the site; and by mapping areas of archaeological sensitivity, to avoid inadvertent damage by the park’s custodians during routine maintenance or improvement work�

One of the things that has made our project unusual for a community-based exercise is the use that we have made of the latest archaeological technologies�

Geophysical surveying The first stage of the WPCP project was a geophysical survey of the area north of the Heronry and Perch ponds� The object of this was to try to

Scanning the ParkAs the Wanstead Parklands Community Project (WPCP) prepare their Heritage Lottery Fund bid, WPCP member Richard Arnopp reports on the group’s programme of archaeological investigation

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shed some light on the Roman-era settlement that is known to have existed in the area� The nature of past finds – a mosaic discovered in 1715 and deposits of elaborately painted wall plaster in our own time – suggest it was probably a villa�

Archaeological geophysics has become more familiar to the general public in recent years thanks to the popular Time Team television programme� Briefly, it is a group of techniques for measuring and mapping buried features using physical or chemical differences in the ground� It allows archaeologists to carry out fast and non-destructive primary investigations over large areas, and can be used to guide the positioning of excavations�

The WPCP/WEAG survey is not yet complete, but the ambitious scale and systematic approach of the work done so far has already borne fruit� As well as identifying a variety of buried features which were completely unknown, the survey has shed new light on others which had been previously noted but poorly understood� Although no structural remains of the Roman villa were found, we believe we are gradually edging closer to an explanation of Wanstead’s Roman enigma� However, we did make one unexpected discovery� In 2008 we found Late Bronze Age or Early Iron Age pottery and ditches, taking the known occupation of Wanstead Park back into prehistory�

LiDAR The most spectacular work we have done has been with LiDAR� This is an optical remote sensing technology that uses laser scanning from an aircraft to produce extremely accurate plots of the terrain� One great advantage is that it can produce ‘bare earth’ models which strip away vegetation cover� The data produced can then be manipulated with visualisation software� This allows the user to choose the angle and direction of apparent illumination, showing up any slight irregularities in the ground� The vertical scale can also be exaggerated� Aerial photographs and other data can then be draped on top of the terrain models�

The Wanstead Parklands Community Project has obtained a full set of LiDAR data for the site from the Environment Agency, and some sample images prepared by Dr Rob Wiseman are shown here� The terrace for Wanstead House and the parterres to the east and west are very clear, as well as garden features such as the mounts and the fortification which are currently smothered in vegetation�

Desk research Archaeology isn’t just about digging, high-tech equipment and computer wizardry� Old fashioned

desk research is a vital part of the process� As well as tracking down all known archaeological reports for the park and its vicinity, we have carried out a detailed survey of hundreds of aerial photographs from the 1940s onward in both public and commercial archives� We have identified a number of historic images of the park which closely reflect the features which have shown up on LiDAR and geophysical surveys, or on historic plans� This is another vital piece of the jigsaw�

Conclusion The archaeological investigation of Wanstead Park has been a model of community activity, organised and carried out by local people under expert guidance� We hope that the partnership we have established with the park authorities will continue, and that we will be given further opportunities to research aspects of Wanstead Park’s long and fascinating history�

Next month the Wanstead Parklands Community Project will report on an aspect of their work that has caught the imagination of many local people – the search for the elusive Roman villa� For more information on the WPCP, visit www.wansteadpark.org.uk

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following the floods last year, but there are some excellent offers from airlines and hotels to encourage people to visit. Thailand has always offered great value for money along with excellent standards and great service, so with big savings and additional benefits such as free meals, room upgrades and free nights at hotels, Thailand is likely to be top of the long-haul pile when it comes to value for money. It’s also a great destination for a splurge, with quality accommodation at low prices – a villa with your own private pool is ideal for a special trip such as a honeymoon or anniversary.

Elsewhere in the Far East, Vietnam saw the launch of the first ever direct flight from the UK in December, making it easier to get to and better value than ever before� This is one of the Far East’s most interesting destinations, with a fascinating history, beautiful countryside and great beaches, plus you’ll receive a really warm welcome as the people are so friendly� Take a junk cruise on beautiful Halong Bay, explore the Imperial Citadel in Hue and barter hard in the markets of Saigon before hitting the beach at relaxed Mui Ne or one of the other fantastic resorts – there are plenty of options to suit most interests and pace�

Sri Lanka has become increasingly popular in the last year or so, and this trend is likely to continue in 2012, so if you’re planning a visit it’s best to arrange things well in advance� The beaches here are beautiful, but Sri Lanka really comes into its own as you head inland, with spectacular scenery, ancient cities and a fascinating culture� If you have a head for heights climb Sigiriya Rock to see the ancient fortress, or keep your feet on the ground at the 12th century Sinhalese capital of Polonnaruwa� The highlight for many visitors, however, is the Pinnawela elephant orphanage, where you can watch the elephants as they bathe in the river�

Heading west, the Caribbean’s largest island of Cuba is likely to see some major changes in the

next year or so, as it gradually opens up more and more� It’s a unique country and in places its like stepping back in time, so it’s worth visiting before it changes too much� It’s well worth a few days exploring the winding streets and pretty squares of Old Havana, and the capital is a great starting point for any trip� In central Cuba the UNESCO heritage listed towns of Cienfuegos and Trinidad are fascinating, with their unique architecture and faded grandeur� Cuba is also blessed with some of the best beaches in the Caribbean, so whether you’re a culture vulture or beach bum, it may just be an ideal destination for you in 2012�

2012 travel trendsThis is the time of year when many people start planning their holidays, but with so many destinations to choose from it can be hard to know where to begin� Darren Vurnum, from local travel agent Escape Worldwide, takes a look at the likely long-haul hotspots for 2012

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To know something about any performers in a concert helps to make the event come alive and allows the performers to appear

less remote. With that in mind, I would like to share a little about myself and my accompanist, Mark Underwood.

I was born and educated in Bow, east London to Irish parents and from a very early age I had a keen interest in all kinds of music� I attended the Colchester School of Music, first as a pianist and violinist and then becoming a singer after securing a scholarship to the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester� From there I was very fortunate to obtain my agent, Concert Directory International, which enabled me to freelance as a singer at a time when there was a lot of solo oratorio work around�

My first professional job was singing in the chorus of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Yeoman of the Guard at the Tower of London for two months� Although cast with opera singers, there was one exception and that was Tommy Steel singing the role of Jack Point� Performed in the open air, we were very lucky that we were not rained off that summer� I then joined both the BBC Northern Singers and the BBC Singers in London as an ad hoc but very much used singer, because of my sight-reading ability� As for my solo concert career, this has taken me to many parts of the world – last April to Hong Kong as soprano soloist at St John’s Cathedral and recently to New York, singing at a seminar for singing teachers�

I am very happy to welcome Mark Underwood from Holy Trinity Brompton to play for this concert� Mark studied organ with Ronald Frost in Manchester and Roger Fisher, organist emeritus of Chester Cathedral� Last year he was appointed the full-time director of music at Holy Trinity Brompton where there is a thriving tradition of both classical and contemporary music� He is an absolute joy to work with and has a passion for nurturing all expressions of creative art within the church�

Mark has spent both his professional and personal life serving the church through music ever since

he was hooked by the organ at the age of 12� He was a finalist in the Young Organist of the Year competition and gained his music and organ performance degrees from the University of Liverpool, where he then went on to teach�

Next month’s concert is a programme for soprano and organ of European sacred music, appropriate for the beautiful surroundings of Christ Church� Approached by my late mother’s friend, Doreen Clery, I agreed to contribute this concert for a cause in which Doreen is involved via the Rotary Club of Wanstead and Snaresbrook – the Marjorie Collins Centre for Multiple Sclerosis in Chadwell Heath�

In this concert – which will last approximately 80 minutes – the German, French, Italian and English schools of sacred music will each be introduced with a solo organ piece from Mark, followed by three vocal solos which I will perform with Mark accompanying� There will be many composers represented, including: Bach; Mozart; Mendelssohn; Frank; Gounod; Yon; Howells; Vaughan Williams; and Bossi� Mark has accompanied me many times at Holy Trinity Brompton but this will be our first real concert together, and promises to be an enjoyable afternoon for a cold day in February�

Concert at Christ ChurchA concert of European sacred music will take place at Christ Church, Wanstead next month� Soprano Una Barry, who will be performing with organist Mark Underwood, explains their respective musical backgrounds and what to expect from the Sunday afternoon event

‘A Concert of European Sacred Music’ will take place at Christ Church, Wanstead on Sunday 19 February at 3pm� Tickets are £10 each� For more information, call 01992 522 540

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own lunch or dinner.l Dynamic, hands-on cookery classes held

in South Woodfordl 2.5 hour sessions where children learn how

to make three super recipesl Sessions suitable for children 3-11 years old

l Discounts for multiple booking

“Katie LOVED it! She was so proud of what she’d made and said it’s been her best half term

activity so far.” Elaine, mum of Katie (7)

Cooking Fun in the Summer Holidays!









Cooking Fun in the Summer Holidays!Children's Cookery School









No. 2 in Families East Top 10 Winter Days In!


Fun hands-on cookery classes teaching children

valuable life-skills

Saturday morning, holiday classes and parties for 3-11 year olds

Drop your children o� for them to enjoy a fun, educational class where they make their own lunch or dinner.

Dynamic, hands-on cookery classes held in South Woodford

2.5 hour sessions where children learn how to make three super recipes

Sessions suitable for children 3-11 years old

Discounts for multiple booking


“Katie LOVED it! She was so proud of what she’d made and said it’s been her best half term activity so far

Drop your children o� for them to enjoy a fun, educational class where they make their own lunch or dinner.

Dynamic, hands-on cookery classes held in South Woodford

“We placed an advert to promote our Saturday morning classes and received a better response

than from many other local media”MELISSA OSHUNGBURE, SCRUMPTIOUS PUMPKIN

Inheritance & Care Cost Planning, Wills, Probate,

Document StorageProtect your assets for your family

For a free consultation at home phone:020 8491 8396 or email

[email protected]

www.expertwillwriter.com

Moneta Partnership is a Member of theInstitute of Professional Willwriters and complies

with its Code of Practice

“Even though I live in South Woodford I do more work in Wanstead because of my advert in the Wanstead Village Directory”GRAHAM BAKER, BENEFAX



For a free consultation at home phone:or email

[email protected]

“Whenever I advertise in the Wanstead Village Directory I am sure to get a number of valuablenew clients”DEREK LINDSEY, THE MONETA PARTNERSHIP

WISHING ALL LOCAL BUSINESSESA HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS 2012

To request a media pack please call 020 8819 6645or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com



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Learn how to develop your child’s ABC’s(Agility, Balance & Coordination) & fundamental physical

skills of Catching, Throwing, Running & Jumping

•Athletics •Gymnastics •Football •Rugby •Tennis•Athletics •Gymnastics •Football •Rugby •Tennis

LIMITED PLACES! Please book early to ensure your place by contactingTanya Irvine: Email: [email protected] Tel: 07957 143 628

WE ALSO DELVER IN NURSERY AND SCHOOL SETTINGS SO PLEASEGET IN TOUCH FOR A TASTER SESSION

Experienced CRB cleared coaches are early years trained and qualifi ed PE teachers

Wednesday Mornings: Wednesday Mornings: Wednesday Mornings: Chingford United Reformed Church, Buxton Road, ChingfordChingford United Reformed Church, Buxton Road, ChingfordChingford United Reformed Church, Buxton Road, ChingfordSaturday Mornings: Saturday Mornings: Saturday Mornings: Greenleaf Centre, 67-69 Greenleaf Road, WalthamstowGreenleaf Centre, 67-69 Greenleaf Road, WalthamstowGreenleaf Centre, 67-69 Greenleaf Road, WalthamstowSunday Mornings: Sunday Mornings: Sunday Mornings: Sylvestrian Leisure Centre, Forest School, SnaresbrookSylvestrian Leisure Centre, Forest School, SnaresbrookSylvestrian Leisure Centre, Forest School, SnaresbrookVE

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We are Claudia and Gary of Claudia Rose Carter Photography and Marshal Gray Photography. Having recently

moved back into Wanstead after some time away in other parts of London, we are settling right back into the community ethos and atmosphere. As full time wedding and portrait photographers we feel it’s very important to be constantly developing our styles and techniques within photography.

We are currently pursuing this through a street photography 365 project which entails taking one photograph a day for a year of people in public places� A lot of it is a challenge; facing uncomfortable feelings (ours and other peoples) which pushes us forward greatly and inspires further confidence at weddings�

We are constantly looking to capture small moments in time and emotions displayed here and there rather than the stiff formal images that wedding photography is unfortunately still known for�

We will also be building our family portrait photography business in more depth throughout 2012 and examples of our recent work can be found on our blogs�

Moments in WansteadLocal photographers Gary Lashmar and Claudia Carter have been documenting the world around them by photographing people in public places on a daily basis� Here they present a selection of images from the project taken on and around Wanstead High Street

For more information on Claudia Carter and Gary Lashmar and to view more examples of their photography, visit their respective blogs at www.claudiarosecarterblog.co.uk and www.marshalgraystudio.com

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Woodford: 0208 559 0657 Gants Hill: 020 8793 5555

Chingford HQ: 020 8523 3133

Tel: 020 8554 2466 www.parkschool.org.uk | [email protected]

Independent High School with a Preparatory Department

Excellent results - caring attitude - confident, well-mannered girls.

Preparatory Dept – Year 3 to Year 6 and Senior School Year 7 to Year 11.

Brand new reception class opening September 2012

Park School For Girls

Entrance Examination on Saturday, 4th February 2012

Wanstead and Woodford Local Group

Are you concerned about environmental issues? Would you like to make a real difference?

Then come along to the next meeting of Wanstead & Woodford Friends of the Earth. We are a friendly group of local people, actively involved in campaigning on local and national environmental issues, and we welcome newcomers!Next meeting: Thursday 19th January, 7.30pm at The Nightingale Pub, Wanstead E11 2EY

www.foe.co.uk/groups/wansteadTel: 07747 014 235THINK GLOBAL, ACT LOCAL


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BALLET / JAZZ / TAP Open Days, Shows and Examinations

Registered Teachers Promoting Fitness, Posture and Self Confidence Stimulating Musicality and Co-ordination

BABY BEAR PARENT & TODDLER CLASS

We look forward to welcoming you for your

FREE TRIAL LESSON Please call 020 8488 3066 www.rcds-online.com

ESTABLISHEDIN WANSTEAD

1997

BALLET / JAZZ / TAP Open Days, Shows and Examinations

Registered Teachers Promoting Fitness, Posture and Self Confidence Stimulating Musicality and Co-ordination

BABY BEAR PARENT & TODDLER CLASS

We look forward to welcoming you for your

FREE TRIAL LESSON Please call 020 8488 3066 www.rcds-online.com

ESTABLISHEDIN WANSTEAD

1997

T he huge popularity of farmers’ markets across the UK today has marked a return to simple, uncomplicated, face-to-face transactions between

producers and their customers, in the belief that bigger is not always better.

Creating farmers’ markets has proved to be the perfect way of re-establishing a direct relationship between producer and consumer. Their existence is helping to revive old craft traditions and small-scale production where commitment and direct accountability contribute significantly to the quality of the produce.

At Essex Farmers’ Markets, we are fostering these values by bringing selected local producers to village halls, high streets and market squares around the county. You could say that we are going back to the farm gate to rediscover a taste of Essex.

Essex Farmers’ Marketslocal produce for local people

www.essexfarmersmarkets.co.uk

8 January, 5 February, 4 March, 1 April, 6 May, 3 June, 1 July, 5 August, 2 September,

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WansteadHigh Street, 10am to 3pm

South WoodfordGeorge Lane, 12 noon to 4pm

Valentines MansionValentines Park, 11am to 3pm



January sale - up to 50 % off

Up to 50 % off many items throughout January

MOT

All Makes & Models

Volkswagen, Audi, Seat & Skoda specialists

Servicing, Exhausts and Tyres

Petrol & Diesel

Clutch and Engine Problems

Friendly, Professional Advice

Tel: 0208 989 9809

Mob: 07748 368 601

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.stevensmotors.co.uk

3A Wellington Rd, Wanstead E11 2AN


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& Wanstead

Explore Epping Forest this winter...

www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/eppingforest



Wanstead businesses facing the twin threats of the worst recession in decades and stiff competition from the

new Westfield shopping centre in Stratford are fighting back with a new mobile phone app designed to encourage Wanstead residents to shop locally and reward them for their loyalty.

The Wanstead Village App, which is free to download, was launched last month and a number of local businesses have already signed up for a free trial�

Local shops rely on repeat business and are happy to reward shoppers for their loyalty� However, getting the word out about their offers can be a challenge� Local residents are enthusiastic about supporting their high street, but with household budgets under pressure they are actively searching out the best deals� In response to this we have come up with what we think is a win-win solution by making it easy for anyone who works or lives in Wanstead to find local offers using this app and to spread the word using the sharing features�

The aim is to encourage customers to come back again and again by offering rewards for long term customer loyalty, which is very different from a short term promotion that only brings a temporary and short-lived boost to businesses�

Wanstead is an area with a strong sense of community, so as well as local information we have also included a number of features in the app designed to make it easy for people to interact with one another – by sharing their photos and commenting on local issues, for example�

The feedback we have had so far is that the app is very easy to download and use (even for complete technophobes) and shoppers really seem to appreciate the fact that local businesses are going out of their way to show that they value their custom� At the end of the day, it’s all about making life better for Wanstead businesses and residents alike� If the app helps to do that, we will have achieved what we set out to do�

Rewarding loyaltyAs high street shops across the country fight for survival, local marketing expert Jan Willis explains how a new smartphone app she has created will benefit Wanstead’s local businesses and shoppers alike

How does it work? z On the app you will find offers from a wide range of Wanstead’s shops and restaurants�

z Every week the app will send you a text message alerting you to any new offers from local businesses�

z To unlock an offer all you have to do is check-in at the business concerned and scan a special QR (quick response) code into your phone, using the in-built QR code reader�

z The number of times you need to check-in will vary depending on the offer�

z Once you’ve checked in enough times to unlock the offer in question, you simply present your phone at the check-out on your next visit to redeem your coupon�

For more information and to see the current range of offers available, visit wansteadvillageapp.co.uk


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Have youdownloaded the Wanstead Villagemobile phoneapp yet?The Wanstead Village App is brought to you by the Wanstead Village Directory and Wanstead based marketing company,WOW Consulting.We’ve created a brand new way to support your local High Street and save money by bringing you exclusive o� ers on all the things you love to do, eat, buy and enjoy – all direct to your mobile phone so you need never miss out on the latest bargains! Plus you’ll have up to date local news, travel and what’s on information and a host of other great features always atyour � ngertips.

The app is FREE to download and works on the Apple iPhone, Android and Windows phones – Blackberryapp coming soon!

To � nd out more, download the app and get instant access to money saving o� ers from local shops and restaurants just visit the new website at www.wansteadvillageapp.co.uk or scan in the Quick Response code to the left.



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Curtain Maker

Bespoke dressmaker

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Wanstead based

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Call 020 8279 5951 or 07956 388 458email [email protected] www.magicmoo.co.uk

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MG DécorYour local painting & decorating company

For all your interior decorating and exterior painting requirements

Fully insured

OAPs Special rates

Free estimates

Call: 0208 530 3992 or 07899 005002Email: [email protected]


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East London Showroom: North West London Showroom: 708 Lea Bridge Road 5 The Market Place Leyton Falloden Way London Hampstead Garden Suburb E10 6AW NW11 6LB

0800 018 5654 0800 018 5658

www.MyDreamKitchen.co.uk

My Dream KITCHEN

Kitchen Specialist

Photos of real kitchens

We are 14 Years Old! To celebrate we are offering

14% OFF your cheapest quote* Call 0800 018 5654 for further info & Visit your local Kitchen Specialist

for your ‘Dream Kitchen’

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Happy New Year! - Your New Year’s Resolutions:- 1: Spend a day at Westfield Stratford, East London □ 2: Go to the Olympics, East London □ 3: Visit My Dream Kitchen, East London □

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Wanstead Leisure Centre

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Allan Burgess Centre

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Sylvan RoadWellesley Road

The Green

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Have you got what it takes to be a

FOSTER CARER?

020 8989 4970www.ryancarefostering.com

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The Wanstead Society

An independent, non-political organisation that works to protect, preserve and improve our local area.

An independent, non-political organisation that works to protect, preserve and improve

Meetings are held the last Wednesday of every month, in Wanstead Houseat 7.45pm.

www.wansteadsociety.org.uk

14 High Street, Wanstead Tel: 020 8989 1988Mondays to Saturdays: 10am-6pm

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Tel: 0208 989 9809Mob: 07748 368 601

Email: [email protected]: www.stevensmotors.co.uk

3A Wellington Road Wanstead, London E11 2AN

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at The Bungalow Café49 Spratt Hall Road, Wanstead E11 2RQ

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British Heart Foundation

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Wanstead Library

Wanstead Leisure Centre

Wanstead High School

The Nightingale

Cuckfield

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Tesco

The Co-operative

The George

Snaresbrook Crown Court

Santander

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The Bungalow Café


Allan Burgess Centre

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Stevens Motors

Sylvan Road

Wellesley Road

The Green

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Wanstead Osteopaths

24 High Street Wanstead E11 2AQProviding Treatment

and Pain Relief• Back and Neck Pain • Sciatica

• Sports Injuries • Expectant Mothers• Cranial Osteopathy for

Babies and Children

Simply Call for an Appointment

020 8530 3388

Smilein London

19 CAMBRIDGE PARKWANSTEAD, E11 2PU

020 8532 9990www.smileinlondon.co.uk

Personalised dental care with a gentle touch

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Oxfam Books & Music ShopDonations of books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl and sheet music welcomed

Monday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm Sunday: 12 noon to 5pm

Call: 020 8530 3413Email: [email protected] Clockhouse Parade, High Street, Wanstead

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Aroma - Balinese - MoodThai - Sports - LaStone

Pregnancy Massage and More

020 8928 1777www.oneaddison.com

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“Let me, Live another day”“Let me, Live another day”A charity run by voluntary members, for realising the

dreams of terminally ill children.

Tel: 020 8530 5589www.dial-a-dream.co.uk

Charity Reg No: 1011637



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SAME DAY SERVICING • COLLECTION/DELIVERY AVAILABLEMECHANICIAL REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES OF VEHICLES

EMAIL: [email protected]

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Win 2 cinema ticketswith the coffee break crossword

Across 7. Reckless (13)

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Wanstead Locksmiths

Barry & Sons

Tel: 020 8530 6557

No call-out chargeAll work guaranteed24 hour service

12, Limes Avenue, Wanstead, E11 2BP

• Established in Wanstead over 35 years

• First-class work at reasonable prices

• Free advice and estimates

• All types of locks opened

• Locks supplied, fi tted and repaired

For your chance to win two cinema tickets, courtesy of the Odeon in South Woodford, send your crossword solution along with your name and address to:

Wanstead Village Directory PO Box 66657, Wanstead, London E11 9Dh

Closing date: 25 January 2012

Congratulations to last month’s crossword winner:Mrs E. Gleave of Grove Park, Wanstead

December’s Crossword Solution January’s Sudoku Solution

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Homesdale (Woodford Baptist Homes) Ltd.5/7 New Wanstead, Wanstead, London E11 2SH

Homesdale, Hunter Court & Mountier CourtChristian Sheltered Housing and Care for the elderly

Homesdale was recently inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and their report has just been published. The report is outstanding

in every respect with all of the required outcomes being fully met!

We currently have one full time vacancy plus a day care place

Phone 0208 989 0847 for details

www.homesdale.co.uk www.cqc.org.uk/findareport.cfm Registered with the TSA no. LH2021 and with the FSA as an I&P Society with Charitable Status no. 13406R. Registered with the London Borough of Redbridge and with the Care Quality Commission. Member of the National Housing Federation.



We urgently need your broken gold jewellery - odd earrings, bracelets, rings, neck chains etc. We pay instant cash and will always give you our best price!

StunningAmber colle� ion

At aff ordable pric�

Tel: 020 8989 2532123a High Street, Wanstead, E11 2RL

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We are an approved local company with over 30 years experience

All types of gas central heating systems installed

All boilers installed, serviced and repaired

Existing systems updated and powerflushed

Landlord’s gas saftey certificates

Registered installer of mega-flo hot water systems

Energy efficient registered installer

Gas fires, water heaters and cookers installed

Free estimates

All work guaranteed

heating “Plus”Windsor Road, London E11 3QUT: 020 8989 4357 | M: 07802 498 126E: [email protected]



The National Citizen Service programme is a government funded Big Society initiative, specifically designed for young

people to enhance personal development and community engagement, and is open to all year 11 students in Redbridge.

NCS is a unique and exciting scheme, empowering young people to become active citizens with the ability to make a difference in their own communities, whilst undertaking physical and creative challenges and making new friends� It will run for three weeks during August this year – after the London 2012 Olympic Games have finished – and includes a residential week of adventure activities, skill-building and a chance for the youngsters to pitch their own social action projects to a panel of ‘dragons’� Young people will get to see their ideas become a reality with the help of local charities and mentors, followed by a celebration at Thorpe Park when they graduate from NCS�

JLGB (Jewish Lads’ and Girls’ Brigade) have brought together local authorities, schools, youth groups, charities and businesses in supporting young people to achieve their potential through NCS� Participants will gain confidence with team building activities before learning new skills such as event management and cookery, which will help them in making their social action project a success� Community partners supporting us in delivering NCS are: the London Borough of Redbridge; King Solomon High School; Interfaith Action; Jewish Volunteering Network; Caterplus; and Redbridge CVS�

Based in South Woodford, JLGB have been providing positive activities for Jewish youth for 116 years� Since encouraging young people to give back to their communities is central to our organisation’s core aims, JLGB have been made providers of this pioneering youth scheme which presents a real opportunity to bring a diverse mix of 16-year-olds together� With a focus on social cohesion and interfaith engagement, NCS is a chance for youngsters to have fun and interact with people who they may never have met otherwise�

JLGB are also the exclusive operating authority for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in the Jewish community, and have been since its inception in 1956, offering kosher and Shabbat-friendly expeditions to over 700 young people per year� Drawing on this experience, we have created an NCS model which removes any potential barriers by catering for specific religious and dietary needs, whilst avoiding weekends� Participants can also use the NCS opportunity – which includes adventure activities worth over £1,000 per person – to go on to complete DofE’s or other volunteering awards�

National Citizen ServiceThis summer, 16-year-olds from Wanstead and the wider Redbridge area will benefit from 150 free places on the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme� Rebecca Sear from JLGB, a national youth organisation and NCS provider, reports

Taking part in the NCS programme is free of charge� All schools in the Wanstead area have been given the chance to get their pupils involved, but young people or their parents can also contact JLGB directly to apply – call 020 8989 5743 or visit www.jlgb.org/NCS


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First Class LearningWanstead, Snaresbrook,

Woodford & South Woodford

Maths, English & Science TuitionMaths, English & Science Tuition Courses based on the National Curriculum

Suitable for all ages & abilities

For Primary & Secondary School children

Helps with school assessments & exams

Improves confi dence and self-esteem

1:1 help always available

Encourages enjoyment in learning

Courses are all individualised to the student

Preparation for common entrance exams 7+, 11+ & 13+

Exam and revision techniques taught for 11+ exams for grammar schools.

Tel: 020 8532 2225 / 07715 104 166Email: woodford@fi rstclasslearning.co.ukwww.fi rstclasslearning.co.uk

YOUR LOCAL TUITION CENTRES ARE:S. Woodford:Tuesday3:45-5:15pm

Wanstead:Wednesday4:00-5:30pm

Snaresbrook:Saturday11:00-1:00pm


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Useful NumbersHealtHNHS Direct ��0845 4647Whipps Cross Hospital��020 8539 5522Emergency Dentist ��020 8554 9865Wanstead Pharmacy ��020 8989 0597Wanstead Place Clinic ��020 8926 1450Wanstead Village Dental & Health Centre ��020 8530 2126

utilitiesElectricity - Power Loss ��0800 028 0247Gas - Emergency ��0800 111 999Thames Water ��0845 9200 800

policeWanstead Police Station ��0300 123 1212Wanstead Safer Neighbourhoods Team ��020 8721 2796Snaresbrook Safer Neighbourhoods Team ��020 8721 2561

council & local mpRedbridge Council ��020 8554 5000Leyton and Wanstead Labour Party ��020 8989 5249

leisure & librariesWanstead Leisure Centre ��020 8989 1172Sylvestrian Leisure Centre ��020 8509 6526Schools Plus (Hall Hire) ��07850 048 218Wanstead Library ��020 8708 7400Aldersbrook Library ��020 8496 0006

advice & supportSamaritans ��08457 90 90 90Citizens Advice Bureau ��020 8988 9620Community Legal Advice ��0845 345 4 345Alcoholics Anonymous ��0845 769 7555National Debtline ��0808 808 4000

veterinaryGoddard Veterinary Group ��020 8989 7744RSPCA ��0300 1234 555


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Wanstead United Reformed Church

Worshipping at the Methodist Church, Hermon Hill

Sunday Worship Important Notice

Until further notice, Wanstead United Reformed Church are worshipping at

the Methodist Church on Hermon Hill with morning services at 11.30am and

evening services at 6.00pm.

We are very grateful to our friends in the Wanstead Methodist Church for the kind and very warm welcome they are

extending to us whilst the work is being done on our own premises.

A lively family church with traditional worship and a welcome for people of all ages

Sunday Services

Christ Church, Wanstead Place08.00: Holy Communion

09.30: Family Eucharist with Nursery Church, Sunday School and Young People Groups

18.30: Evensong (Except last Sunday of the month)

St Mary’s, Overton Drive11.00: Family Eucharist with Sunday School

18.30: Evensong (Last Sunday of the month)

For more information or to find out about baptisms or marriage contact the Revd Liz Horwell (rector) on 020 3556 4853 or visit our website: www.parishofwanstead.org

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Community Events

WAnStEAD & WooDFoRD CEntEnARy FiLm CLuB

A screening of Cave of Forgotten Dreams (2010)� Date: Monday 2 January Time: 12 noon Venue: Odeon Cinema, South Woodford Cost: The cinema’s usual charges will apply Enquiries: wea�filmclub@gmail�com

tEEn SpACE At WAnStEAD LiBRARy

A friendly space for teens to study, play games and read� No booking required� Date: Thursday 5 January Time: 5pm to 6pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: Free Enquiries: 020 8708 7400

WAnStEAD FARmERS’ mARkEt

Date: Sunday 8 January Time: 10am to 3pm Venue: Wanstead High Street Enquiries: www�essexfarmersmarkets�co�uk

WAnStEAD & WooDFoRD u3A inAuguRAL mEEting

A new local branch of the University of the Third Age (U3A) will be launched�Date: Tuesday 10 January Time: 10am to 12 noon Venue: Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA Cost: Free Enquiries: 020 8505 5224

CHRiS poWELL ConCERt At WAnStEAD LiBRARy

An East London and Essex Organ Society event�Date: Wednesday 11 January Time: 7�50pm to 10�15pm Venue: Wanstead Library Cost: Members: £5, guests: £7, under 16’s: £1 Enquiries: 020 8530 3717

WAnStEAD SAFER nEigHBouRHooD tEAm

An outdoor meeting that any member of the public can attend to raise local policing issues�Date: Thursday 12 January Time: 6pm to 7pm Venue: Windsor Road, Wanstead Enquiries: 020 8721 2796

WooDHouSE pLAyERS: BABES in tHE WooD

The Woodhouse Players present a traditional post-Christmas treat for all the family� Cheer the dashing hero Robin Hood and his Merry Men of Epping Forest� Get one free ticket for every nine booked�Date: Fridays & Saturdays 13, 14, 20 and 21 January Time: Fridays: 8pm, Saturdays: 2pm and 7pm Venue: Welsh Church Hall, Leytonstone, E11 1HR Cost: Adults: £8, concessions: £5 Enquiries: www�woodhouseplayers�co�uk

SAmpLE WinES FRom SoutH-WESt FRAnCE

Sample the special flavours of wines from the south-west region of France� Date: Friday 13 to Monday 16 January Time: During store opening hours Venue: Majestic Wine, 60 High Street, Wanstead Cost: Free Enquiries: 020 8530 5710

FAmiLy LEARning CouRSE: HEnnA mEHnDi

Bring your family to the library this winter and learn the art of Henna Mehndi tattoos together� A five week course taking place on Saturday mornings�Date: Saturday 14 January Time: 10am to 12 noon Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: Free Enquiries: 020 8708 7400


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JAnuARy SALE ARt AnD CRAFt FAiR

Bargains galore from local artists and craftspeople� Includes finds from the artists’ attics, including vintage items and books� Refreshments available� Date: Saturday 14 January Time: 11am to 4pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: Free entry Enquiries: 020 8989 9881

WREn gRoup WAtER BiRD Count

You don’t have to be an expert in identifying birds to join these walks� Date: Sunday 15 January Time: 10am Venue: Meet at refreshment kiosk, Wanstead Park Cost: Free Enquiries: www�wrengroup�org�uk

WAnStEAD FLAtS: WHERE Do WE go FRom HERE?

A meeting to discuss issues relating to plans by the Home Office to amend the Epping Forest Act�Date: Wednesday 18 January Time: 7pm Venue: Durning Hall Community Centre, Forest Gate Enquiries: www�savewansteadflats�org�uk

A LoAD oF oLD CoBBLERS – A HiStoRy oF SHoEmAking

Thomas White shares his memories of a lifetime in the shoemaking trade� A Wanstead Historical Society event� Visitors welcome�Date: Thursday 19 January Time: 7�45pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: £3 Enquiries: 07949 026 212

EgyptiAn DAnCE WoRkSHop

A Wanstead Women’s Institute event� All women over the age of 18 are welcome to join�Date: Thursday 19 January Time: 8pm Venue: Christ Church Hall, Wanstead Place Cost: £3 Enquiries: www�wansteadwi�weebly�com

pASt AnD pRESEnt AntiquES AnD CRAFtS FAiR

Collectables, antiques, vintage jewellery, clothes, perfumes, handbags, household items, curios, home made preserves, plants and lots more� Date: Saturday 21 January Time: 10am to 4�30pm Venue: Christ Church Hall, Wanstead Place Cost: £1 Enquiries: events2visit@gmail�com

Garden Jobs for January 9Test your soil to see if it is acidic or alkaline to determine which plants will grow best. 9Place a bucket over a couple

of rhubarb plants to force some sweet, early stems. 9Order seeds online. 9Ventilate greenhouses on

sunny days and check for any diseases on the plants.

REDBRiDgE CounCiL AREA onE CommittEE mEEting

Discuss local issues with councillors from the Snaresbrook and Wanstead wards�Date: Monday 23 January Time: 7�15pm Venue: Wanstead Church School, Church Path Enquiries: 020 8708 2160

putting youR FAmiLy HiStoRy onLinE

An East of London Family History Society presentation by Charlie Mead, chairman of the society’s computer group� Visitors welcome�Date: Wednesday 25 January Time: 7pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: Free Enquiries: 020 8530 4514

ALDERSBRook pLAyERS pRESEnt ALADDin

Pantomime fun from the Aldersbrook Players�Date: Saturday 28 January Time: 2�30pm & 7�30pm Venue: Community Hall, Brading Crescent, E11 3RT Cost: £7 Enquiries: 01992 812 606

ExHiBition: tHE WAnStEAD AStRonomERS

Date: Until Sunday 9 January Time: 10am to 3pm (weekends only) Venue: The Temple, Wanstead Park Cost: Free Enquiries: 020 8508 0028

WALking to HEALtH: WAnStEAD pLACE WALkS

Easy, flat and gentle walks every Saturday�Date: Every Saturday Time: 10�30am to 11�30am Venue: Meet at Wanstead Place Surgery Cost: Free Enquiries: 020 8708 0952

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After serving the community for over 50 years the Bungalow Café has just undergone an extensive refurbishment and has redesigned its kitchen to cater for Lebanese food after the hours of 4pm.

Jimmy our Lebanese chef has f lown over from Cyprus to help create the perfect menu to test even

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� Fattoush (lettuce, tomato, cucumber, mint, onion, radish, summac, toasted Lebanese bread topped with lemon and olive oil dressing)

� Hommos (chip pea, lemon and garlic puree dip)

� Baba ghanouj (aubergine, lemon and garlic puree dip)

� Tzatziki (yogurt blended with sliced cucumbers and garlic puree)

� Tahine (sesame paste dip blended with garlic puree and lemon)

� Falafel (chick pea based balls made with onions, parsley and garlic puree)

*served with warm pita bread

FOLLOWED BY: � Lounza Haloumi (served on warm pita bread)

� Aspid Jesh (chicken liver made with garlic, lemon, special spices and f inished with a brandy f lambé)

ENDiNg WiTH: � Maqaneq (home-made charcoal-grilled Lebanese sausages)

� Jawaneh (charcoal-grilled chicken wings marinated in a spicy Lebanese sauce)

� Shish Taouk (charcoal-grilled skewers of marinated chicken)

� Kafta Meshwi (charcoal-grilled skewers of seasoned beef minced with onion and parsley)

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Have a piece of Wanstead history outside your home!

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CreativeBiscuitCeramics Café

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DABORACONWAY

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T he huge popularity of Farmers’ Markets across

the UK today has marked a return to simple,

uncomplicated, face-to-face transactions between

producers and their customers, in the belief that bigger

is not always better.Creating farmers’ markets has proved to be the perfect

way of re-establishing a direct relationship between

producer and consumer. Their existence is helping to

revive old craft traditions and small-scale production

where commitment and direct accountability

contribute significantly to the quality of the produce.

At Essex Farmers’ Markets, we are fostering these values

by bringing selected local producers to village halls,

high streets and market squares around the county. You

could say that we are going back to the farm gate to

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Discounts for multiple bookingWe have the ultimate customer services advisors position that could be just what you are looking for.

Thames RIB Experience are a speed boat company based on the River Thames in London with an office in Wanstead. We have an exciting opportunity for someone who is motivated, energetic and enjoys working within a small team. The role itself involves taking customer bookings/

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Community Choir

Do you love singing? Come and join Upbeat, the

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Kuntal’s Bollywood danCing

Every Wednesday Evening. New September classes,

from 4 years to 13+ and all ages.

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Think school is all about lessons?

It’s a common misconception that school isn’t fun, just

lesson after lesson. But we’re here to blow that rumour out

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There’s loads of stuff going on at Wanstead High after

hours that you may or may not know about. When all the

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SUMMER WORKSHOP


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A bespoke joinery service is also available offering made

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Wanstead and Woodford Local GroupAre you concerned about environmental issues? Would you like to make a real difference?Then come along to the next meeting of Wanstead

& Woodford Friends of the Earth. We are a friendly group of local people, actively involved in

campaigning on local and national environmental issues, and we welcome newcomers!Next meeting: Thursday 19th January, 7.30pm

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WAnStEAD & WooDFoRD CinE & ViDEo CLuBFirst, third and fifth Friday of the month, 8pm at St� Pauls Church Hall, Chigwell Road, Woodford Bridge� Call Martin Page on 020 8504 9430 or visit www.wansteadcinevideo.org.uk

EASt LonDon AnD ESSEx oRgAn SoCiEtyLive concerts held every second Wednesday of the month from 7�50pm to 10�15pm in the Churchill Room at Wanstead Library� £7 for guests, £5 for members or £1 for under 16’s� Call 020 8530 3717

StRiDES BADminton CLuBEvery Sunday, 3�30pm at Wanstead Leisure Centre, Redbridge Lane West� New members welcome� Over 18’s only� Call Mark on 020 8598 8435

CoCAinE ADDiCtS AnonymouSEvery Saturday, 5�30pm to 7pm at Wanstead Baptist Church, Wellington Rd� Call 0800 6785973

WAnStEAD go CLuBLearn to play the oriental board game ‘Go’� Thursday evenings 7�15pm to 10:30pm at Wanstead House� £2�50 per visit (first three visits are free)� For more information call Alistair Wall on 020 8556 4232

LEyton & WAnStEAD FLoWER CLuBMonthly flower arranging demonstrations on the first Tuesday of every month, 7�45pm at Wanstead Quaker Meeting House, Bush Road� Cost: £4� Call 020 8524 6526

WEStDEnE tABLE tEnniS CLuBEvery Thursday evening from 8pm at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Hermon Hill (minimum age: 14)� Call 020 8505 0061 or visit www.westdenettc.co.uk

FAmiLy HiStoRy CLASSESFree classes on family history suitable for beginners or advanced� Held second, third and fourth Tuesdays of every month, 10�30am to 12�30pm at Wanstead Baptist Church, Wellington Road� Call 0208 518 8022

WooDFoRD AnD DiStRiCt FLoRAL ARRAngEmEnt gRoupA guest floral demonstrator, raffle and refreshments every third Monday of the month, 7�30pm at Wanstead Library� Cost: £4� Call 020 8530 2427

DRummonD LAWn tEnniS CLuBFamily oriented club providing tennis for all ages and abilities at the Nutter Field, Nutter Lane� Visit www.drummondltc.co.uk

WAnStEAD HouSEActivities for all ages� Call 020 8989 3693 or visit www.wansteadhouse.co.uk

WAnStEAD HiStoRiCAL SoCiEtyEvery third Thursday of the month from September to May, 8pm at Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road, Wanstead� Cost: £3� Call 07949 026 212

tHE EASt oF LonDon FAmiLy HiStoRy SoCiEtyFourth Wednesday of every month, 7pm for a 7�30pm start at Wanstead Library� There is a bookstall, help corner and refreshments� Free entry� Call 020 8530 4514 or visit www.eolfhs.org.uk

SnARESBRook FRiEnDSHip CEntREFor retired people� Lunch first Monday of every month� London visits, coach trips and holidays� New members welcome� Call 020 8530 5670

LEytonStonE, WAnStEAD & DiStRiCt pHiLAtELiC SoCiEtySecond Saturday afternoon and fourth Monday evening most months at Wanstead House� For those interested in stamps or postal history� For more information call 020 8989 2885

tHE WREn ConSERVAtion gRoupWildlife society organising practical work, walks and recording wildlife locally� Call 020 8989 3243 or visit www.wrengroup.org.uk

WAnStEAD pARkLAnDS Community pRoJECtCampaigning for the preservation and improvement of Wanstead Park� To become a member of the associated ‘Friends of Wanstead Parklands’ group visit www.wansteadpark.org.uk

WAnStEAD AnD WooDFoRD FRiEnDS oF tHE EARtHThird Thursday of every month (except August), 7�30pm to 9�30pm at the Nightingale pub, Nightingale Lane, Wanstead� A local group campaigning on green and environmental issues� Visit www.foe.co.uk/groups/wanstead

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ALDERSBRook VoiCEA tenants’ committee aiming to give the Aldersbrook Estate a voice in the decisions that are made by both Redbridge and Newham council� Visit www.aldersbrookvoice.com

WAnStEAD AnD WooDFoRD CEntEnARy FiLm CLuBFormed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the WEA� Meets on the first Monday of each month (except August), 12�30pm at the Odeon Cinema, South Woodford (the cinema’s usual charges apply)� Download the programme at www.london.wea.org.uk/wanstead

WAnStEAD AnD SnARESBRook RotARy CLuB Every Thursday at the County Hotel, Oak Hill, Woodford Green� Ladies & gentlemen are welcome� For meeting times, call 020 8989 2701

CountiES RESiDEntS’ ASSoCiAtionThe CRA is a non-party-politcal and non-sectarian organisation, founded in 2006, which represents the interests of the residents of the Counties Estate and neighbouring roads in Wanstead� www.countiesresidentsassociation.org.uk

WAnStEAD SoCiEtyA non-political organisation working to protect and improve the local area� The committee meet the last Wednesday of the month, 7�45pm at Wanstead House� Visit www.wansteadsociety.org.uk

WAnStEAD youtH CEntREActivities for 11 to 25 year olds� Also used by many other groups made up of a range of ages� Located in Elmcroft Avenue� Call 020 8989 1711

WooDFoRD AnD WAnStEAD CAmERA CLuBAlternate Tuesdays from September to July, 8pm at ‘Dulverton’ (rear of 55 Cambridge Park)� Visit www.woodfordandwansteadphotosoc.co.uk

ALDERSBRook FAmiLiES ASSoCiAtionThe AFA is a non-political group which arranges events to encourage the social life of the local community in Aldersbrook� Call Maura Cardy on 020 8530 8641 or visit www.aldersbrook.info

tHE ALLAn BuRgESS CEntREOffers a wide range of activities for people aged 50+� Freshly cooked meals also available� Located at 2 Grove Park, Wanstead� Call 020 8989 6338

Community ChoirDo you love singing? Come and join Upbeat, the new community choir for East London. Call 07976 754741 or visit www.upbeatchoir.com

Kuntal’s Bollywood danCingEvery Wednesday Evening. New September classes, from 4 years to 13+ and all ages. Call 07511 293 939 or visit www.kuntals.co.uk

liPa 4:19 wanstead Saturdays 9:30am to 12:30pm. Part time Performing Arts Academy for ages 4 to 19. Call 020 8472 8845 or visit www.lipa419wanstead.co.uk

ZumBaAre you ready to party yourself into shape for the New Year? That’s what the Zumba® program is all about. Email [email protected]

Think school is all about lessons?It’s a common misconception that school isn’t fun, just lesson after lesson. But we’re here to blow that rumour out of the water. There’s loads of stuff going on at Wanstead High after hours that you may or may not know about. When all the teachers leave, we come in and open up the school to the community, allowing everything and anything to happen.

If you are interested in hiring the facilities at Wanstead High School, please contact Tony Derrett 07931 57 8701 or email [email protected]

Wanstead High School, Redbridge Lane West, E11 2JZ www.schools-plus.org/whatson



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