July 2017 by Wanstead Village Directory

Est. 2006

wansteadvillagedirectory.com

Issue No: 137

Light | Shade Privacy | Style Light

July 2017 | FREE

Privacy Shade Style

We Will not be beaten on price!

WOODTHORPE

JOINERY your local supplier of wooden wooden shutters plantation andshutters blinds Wanstead • London • T: 0203 589 4879 E: info@wjoinery.co.uk • www.wjoinery.co.uk

INSIDE: Wanstead Library reopens • Summer reading for kids • Tarzy Woodfest • War poetry Community groups • Local events • Useful numbers • Directory of local businesses Independent directory of businesses, news and events in Wanstead, Snaresbrook and Aldersbrook

Wanstead Village Directory

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

Welcome...

Contents Features

Tree fest ��16-17 A weekly highlight ��20 Ready to read? ��24 Professor of jazz ��28 Believe, in the law ��32 Crime and assessment ��36 Thought for food �� 40 See for yourself �� 44 Pro patria mori �� 52-53 This was a man ��56 Too good to be true ��62 Amy’s story, Amy’s Day �� 66 Something to say? ��70 An eye on art ��74-75 20/20 Wanstead vision �� 80

Puzzles & competitions

Sudoku ��34 Crossword competition �� 46 Wanstead anagram ��54 Mind bender puzzles ��76

Every month

Local news �� 6-8, 10, 12 & 14 Wanstead map ��60-61 Community events �� 85-88 Community groups ��92-93 Useful numbers ��93 Index of advertisers �� 94

Contact Us 020 8819 6645 info@wansteadvillagedirectory.com wansteadvillagedirectory.com Follow us on Twitter @wavidi Wanstead Village Directory PO Box 2491, Ilford, IG1 8JT

In an era of fake news, media bias and political change, our interpretation of the world around us has never been more important. Fact checking is vital, but understanding the reasons behind the alternative truths is paramount. Being aware of a publication’s inherent bias is an integral part of reading the news, but taking the time to draw your own conclusions is crucial. Listening to the words and watching the actions of our political leaders is one thing, understanding their agenda is more revealing… Sometimes, we need to look at things differently. Following the headlines of horrific attacks and unimaginable tragedies, we are often shown – and encouraged to take hope from – the reassuring sides of humanity. The good Samaritans coming to the aid of those in need; the communities pulling together to help those who have suffered. It’s a simple and powerful example of looking at things differently. But it need not end there, and it need not be restricted to the simplicity of looking for the good in a bad situation. For when we look at things differently, we give ourselves a chance to react differently and to form an alternative response. So, before I risk becoming too bombastic (too late?), how can I tie this up while maintaining at least the minimum of connection to a local community magazine? Suffice to say we are biased – unashamedly so – and so are you. We all are. We present our monthly interpretation of Wanstead, showing all that’s good (and sometimes bad, but mostly good) in its community and environs. But there is more to Wanstead than can be encapsulated in 96 pages. More stories that could be told, more art that could be printed and more events that could be listed. Digest our content, look at things differently, and see what version of Wanstead you can find. If it’s better than our version, I want to know. Lee Marquis, Editor

Calling local residents... The Wanstead Village Directory proudly supports local businesses and we encourage you to do the same. Help us help these businesses by mentioning the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts.

A note to businesses... If you are a business based in Wanstead, or if you have a presence in the local community, then we can help you get your message across to our readers. The deadline for inclusion in the August 2017 edition is 19 July 2017. The Wanstead Village Directory is published monthly with a circulation of 6,000 copies. Of these, 5,000 are delivered for free to homes and businesses across Wanstead, Snaresbrook and Aldersbrook. The remaining copies are available from local shops and public service locations. ISSN 2059-013X

Published by Marquis IT Ltd.

Founded in 2006 by Charlotte Thompson and Dean McGlinchey. Marquis IT Ltd cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions, or endorse companies, products or services that appear in this magazine. The views expressed in feature articles are those of the credited authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the publisher. ©2017 Marquis IT Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior consent of the publisher.

Wanstead Village Directory

A powerful all-in-one organic alkalising, cleanse and detox formula, which combines the best of nutrient-dense foods from both the sea and Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soil

A unique blend of organic ingredients, including iodine and antioxidant-rich seaweed and other nutrient-dense foods and herbs! Support an alkaline blood pH, your immune system, metabolism, detox organs, digestive system, nutrient absorption and general health and well-being.

Sea...

Ascophyllum nodosum (seaweed)

Fucus vesiculosus (seaweed)

Spirulina (algae)

Chlorella (algae)

Soil

Artichoke

Green Tea Leaf

Rhubarb

Order online:

Cayenne

ecowanstead.com

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

ROBINS PIE & MASH er m m u S e t a Celebr

with a traditional En glish meal Pie, Mash & L iquor: £3. 60

14 HiGH Street, WanSteaD tel: 020 8989 1988 Monday to Saturday: 10am - 6pm Sundays: 10.30am - 5pm

•Weddings •Anniversaries •Birthdays •Christenings We provide everything you need: •Pie & Mash •Desserts •Staff •Cutlery / Crockery

Call June: 020 8530 8380 Email: thomas@robinspieandmash.com

Great Value Meal Deal

Pie, mash & liquor, small orange or tea, aPPle Pie & custard or cream – £5.50 Poached salmon, mash & liquor – £5.90

You can also find us at: 50 Station Road, Chingford (tel: 020 8524 1824) 9/11 Quadrant Arcade, Romford (tel: 01708 752 552) • 65-67 Market Square, Basildon (tel: 01268 271 713) 15 Clarence Street, Southend-On-Sea (tel: 01702 436 396)

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

Wanstead Library will reopen this month following extensive refurbishments. To celebrate, residents are invited to share their memories of Wanstead at a special heritage teatime event on the opening day (14 July from 2.30pm to 3.30pm; booking required). On 15 July, the celebrations continue with a day of family fun, including a magic show, balloon modelling, face painting, treasure hunts and crafts activities (10am to 3pm). Children aged four to 12 will also be able to register to take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. The improved library on

Poor suction and won’t pick up dirt? Motor cuts out/burning smell? Brushroll doesn’t spin? Filters or hose blocked? You don’t need a new vacuum cleaner…

WRepaiR Ne

So al ’S bo Se

Dyson died?

…you need DysonRepairMan! – Wanstead based – • All kinds of Dyson problems quickly fixed. • I will collect and return to you at no charge. • Fixed price servicing from just £39 (plus parts). • Repairs: new brushrolls, hoses, filters and belts fitted, motors replaced. • Spare parts and accessories supplied and fitted. • Refurbished Dysons for sale. If you think your Dyson is beyond repair-think again! It can be fixed at a fraction of the cost of a new one. For local independent Dyson service call:

07873 313 222

or email: dysonrepairman@gmail.com

Magic, memories and more space: Wanstead Library to reopen this month

The library with windows covered during refurbishment works

Spratt Hall Road has a new floor and has been redecorated throughout, with study spaces, public PCs and a flexible layout to enable events such as author talks and theatre shows to take place. Call 020 8708 9067

New economic growth strategy

Statement on fire safety

Redbridge Council is developing a new economic growth strategy that will set out a programme aimed at ‘unlocking the borough’s potential and maximising growth’. The strategy has five themes: transforming town centres; creating the right environment for enterprise; building new homes; ensuring everyone shares the prosperity; and enabling highquality spaces. A consultation runs until 4 September. Visit wavidi.co/egs

The council has issued a statement on fire safety following the blaze at Grenfell Tower in north Kensington last month. “Redbridge Council has 18 housing blocks above five stories, and we have fire risk assessments in place for all our housing stock… We will be carrying out a review of these along with reviewing our fire compartmentation reports, which relate to restricting the spread of fires,” said Councillor Jas Athwal.

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

Wanstead Church School takes part in Tesco’s Bags of Help initiative

Floating in a Tin Can: local artist’s work in South Bank exhibition

The new equipment the PTA hope to install with Tesco funding

Wanstead artist Naomi Fenton has one of her images on display in the Not The Royal Academy 2017 summer exhibition. Over 12,000 paintings are submitted every year to the prestigious Royal Academy summer exhibition, with only 800 selected. The Llewellyn Alexander Gallery on the South Bank offers the unsuccessful artists a second chance, displaying ‘the best of this year’s work submitted to the Royal Academy but not hung’. The exhibition is on show until 19 August. Visit wavidi.co/ntra2017

Wanstead Church School is one of three good causes shortlisted in the local area to receive funding from Tesco’s Bags of Help initiative, which offers grants of up to £4,000 – all raised from the 5p plastic bag levy – to local community projects. The amount awarded will be subject to a customer vote using tokens given to shoppers in participating stores. Voting will be open throughout July and August. The school – which has around 250 pupils – will use the money to install new equipment in the junior playground.

John Cryer re-elected as Member of Parliament with increased majority

Handymen

John Cryer was re-elected as the Member of Parliament for Leyton and Wanstead last month with a total of 32,234 votes (69.8%), increasing his 2015 majority by almost 8,000. Conservative candidate Laura Farris was placed second with 9,627 votes (20.8%), Ben Sims of the Liberal Democrats came third with 2,961 votes (6.4%) and the Green Party’s Ashley Gunstock was last with 1,351 votes (2.9%). As experience nationally, voter turnout in the constituency was up from two years ago to 46,173, a 7.7% increase.

Trusted and reliable retired police officers providing high quality handyman services to families, individuals and businesses CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE QUOTE

0800 255 0 255 www.trustinblue.com

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

The Comedy of Errors kicks off open-air theatre season in Wanstead Park

Wanstead and Snaresbrook Cricket Club officially opened its refurbished pavilion last month. The improvements at the Overton Drive venue – made possible by a Sport England Inspired Facilities grant and a legacy donation from the late former member Terry O’Connor – include a new kitchen and ladies and disabled toilets. “The refurbished pavilion significantly improves the standard of facilities that we can offer our members and the local community,” said club chairman Martin Pluck. The club’s president, John Gray, cut the ribbon.

Illyria theatre group will return to Wanstead Park this summer for a trio of productions as part of their 26th open-air touring season. The first performance will see the experienced cast tackle Shakespeare’s ‘funniest and most rumbustious’ play The Comedy of Errors (7 July; 6pm to 9.30pm). This will be followed by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes (10 August; 2pm to 5.30pm) and Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice (20 August; 2pm to 5.30pm). Audience members are invited to bring a picnic. Call 020 7332 1911 or visit wavidi.co/col

Cricket pavilion opens following winter refurbishment

nt Discou on le availabnced adva g bookin

Walking and Grooming We take care of all your dog’s needs in the grassy area of Aldersbrook From grooming, dog walking, day care to boarding We look after all your dog-related needs! Dog services provided by dog owners… A service you can trust

Call: 07771 776 642 Hounddogdaycare.com

Vertigo in Hitchcock’s home

East Not East Festival cancelled

A three-night celebration of Sir Alfred Hitchcock will take place in the film director’s home town of Leytonstone this month. Events on 26 to 28 July will include a special Hitchcock display in St John’s Church, which will be offering tours of the church tower for the first time. The cemetery and grounds of the church will also be used for a pop-up party and screening of the classic psychological thriller Vertigo (tickets: £16). Visit wavidi.co/hitch

A new festival that was due to take place in Wanstead Park this month has been cancelled due to the organiser’s ill health. The East Not East Festival – which had planned to bring performances to the park’s Temple enclosure – was set to follow in the footsteps of Music in Wanstead Park, an annual celebration of live music that ended in 2016 after a 17-year run. A separate music event will take place on 9 July from 2pm to 7pm (tickets: £2). Visit wavidi.co/fwp

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

DSP Performing PreSentS etse tick al s on ow n !

Play by alan Parker • Words and Music by Paul WilliaMs Produced by Micheal da silva Pearce • artistic director Jonny hoWard

kenneth More theatre, sunday 16th July, 7PM Based on the hit 1976 film starring a preteen Scott Baio and Jodi Foster and featuring a catchy, swinging score by the composer of The Muppet Movie, Bugsy Malone is good, clean, family fun! Two gangs comprised completely of children, square off in a 1920s rivalry of Capone-ian standards. Dandy Dan’s gang has gotten the upper hand since obtaining the “splurge” gun (a weapon that shoots whipped cream). Now, Fat Sam and his bumbling buffoons are in real trouble! Bugsy Malone, is thrust not-so-willingly into the gangster limelight when he becomes the last chance that Fat Sam’s gang has of surviving. All Bugsy really wants to do is spend time with his new love, Blousey, but that just isn’t in the cards for our hero. Following on from

their great success of 100% Distinction in the Trinity Musical Theatre exams, students will take you back in time and you’ll see them in a completely new light. Bugsy Malone is a master class in musical comedy and will hopefully have you in uproarious laughter.

dsp

Adult £16 s childr.50 £10.5e0n’s

performing

tickets available from the kenneth More theatre box office

www.kmtheatre.co.uk 020 8553 4466 Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

Eton Manor RFC’s second annual summer ball was ‘bigger and better’

Meet the Buxtons: an ‘old Essex family’ with local links

Mr and Mrs Edward North Buxton pictured in The Essex Chronicle, 11 January 1924

Eton Manor RFC hosted its second annual summer ball last month, and with over 300 guests filling a marquee on the Nutter Lane grounds it was deemed ‘bigger and better’ than last year. “It was amazing to have 320 club members under one roof… The club is growing each year… our youth section is now one of the biggest in Essex,” said Ian Edwards, the club’s director of rugby. Auction and raffle prizes included tickets to watch England play in the Autumn Internationals and a meal at The Duke pub, which organised the event.

Car Audio & Alarms Worried about your Mercedes van or BMW being stolen?

Install an alarm/immobiliser or secret switch. Also available: zReversing sensors zElectrical repairs (windows, central locking and lights etc) Call for an appointment. 1 2LD ad, E1 anste W , d 4 Roa rbett 03 78 19 Co 973 8

Tel: 0

The lives of an ‘old Essex family’ will be explored at this month’s meeting of the East of London Family History Society at Wanstead Library. Georgina Green’s talk about the Buxton family on 26 July (7.30pm; visitors welcome; £1.50) will follow them over seven generations from the 16th to the 19th centuries, and from Paycocke’s in Coggeshall, Essex to our own locality. Notably, several members of the family, including Edward North Buxton (1840–1924), were involved in the fight to save Epping Forest. Call 020 8554 8414

On the Move at the museum

Comedy night to support drama

A new interactive exhibition for children that looks at how transport has connected Ilford, Wanstead and Woodford to the wider world opens at Redbridge Museum in Ilford this month. On the Move – which runs from 20 July to 2 September (free admission; paid-for activities) – will give young explorers an insight into science, navigation, geography, trade and local history through hands-on displays, games and puzzles. Call 020 8708 2317

A comedy night to raise funds for the Friends of Redbridge Drama Centre will take place at Wanstead Golf Club on 14 July (8pm; £10). “It is going to be a fantastic evening, packed with top comedians, with all proceeds going towards upcoming initiatives that we are supporting. These include a heritage project that will showcase the rich history of theatre and performing arts in the borough,” said Richard Astley. Visit wavidi.co/comedy

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

WANSTEAD COMEDY NIGHT PRESENTS

TICKET

£10

FRIDAY 14th JULY

WANSTEAD GOLF CLUB

Fundraiser for the Friends of Redbridge Drama Centre

JEFF INNOCENT The UK’s Best Live Club Comedian 2016 UK COMEDY AWARDS

Jeff Innocent has reached near legendary status among his peers and audience alike by staying at the top of his game for over 15 years.

MC: GRAEME MATTHEWS PLUS...

PHIL LUCAS

£10

JASON SIMMONS

DARREN WALSH

DOORS OPEN 8:00 / SHOW STARTS 8:45-11:00

WANSTEAD GOLF CLUB OVERTON DRIVE, WANSTEAD E11 2LW BUY TICKETS ONLINE: www.wansteadcomedynight.co.uk CONTACT NUMBER: 07950 759587

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

Parish’s former musical director to return to Wanstead for concert

Nuclear disarmament and human rights: anti-war artist Peter Kennard

David Todd (centre) and the Myriad choir

Peter Kennard, a leading anti-war artist, will be discussing his archive of photomontages at The Wanstead Tap this month. “I will talk about and show images concerned with my attempts over the last half century to create a global visual language, for a non-specialist general audience. Images that reflect what’s happening in the world, making connections to recent history and possible futures,” said Peter, a senior tutor in photography at the Royal College of Art. The event will take place on 13 July from 7.30pm (£7). Visit wavidi.co/tp

A former director of music for the Parish of Wanstead will be returning to St Mary’s Church this month to conduct a performance of chamber choir Myriad. David Todd, who was at Wanstead from 2013 to 2016, trained at Oxford University and the Royal Academy of Music. The concert on 9 July (5pm; tickets: £10) will present love-themed music and poetry. “We will explore many different views of love throughout the centuries… Join us for what is sure to be the perfect summer’s evening,” said David. Visit wavidi.co/myriad

Wanstead Leisure Centre

Multi-Sports Camps

Book a Children's Party!

At Wanstead Leisure Centre

Looking for something to keep your children active over the summer? Wanstead multi-sport sessions provide the answer; book daily for total flexibility or weekly for working parents. •

• Supervised activities include hockey, football, basketball, tennis and dodgeball • • • Fun games and friendly competitions/tournaments Sand is a great surface to• do activities for children aged 5+ and young people up to 14 yrs Suitable on and can be used for athletics, rounders, beach soccer, cricket and Sessions held Monday to Friday during the holiday as follows: Week 1 summer 24-28 July of course beach volleyball. Loxford Week 2 31 July-4 August Beach also provides the perfect Week 1 24-28 July Week 7–11 August outdoor location for children’s Week 3 3 7-11 August birthday parties! Week 4 4 14-18 August Week 2 31 July–4 August Week 14–18 August

How to book Contact Loxford Leisure Centre on 020 8478 5634 for more information Times 9am-3pm regarding prices and availability.

ELDS

essions

How to book

Visit the centre in person. Call 020 8989 1172 or £10 per child per day email wanstead@vision-rcl.org.uk Children will need to bring a packed lunch Wanstead Leisure Centre www.vision-rcl.org.uk/wanstead_home.html and plenty of water Redbridge Lane West, Wanstead E11 2JZ

www.vision-rcl.org.uk/wanstead_home.html

www.redbridge.gov.uk/libraries

Wanstead-Leisure-Centre Redbridge Libraries

@RedbridgeLibs

otball sessions and coaching for children 8-16 yrs. To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com ills with our qualified coaches. Booking required.

London Borough of

July 2017

Back to school?

What will they wear?

WE STOCk Up TO ADULT SIzE 9

We stock Clarks, Start-rite, Dr Martens, Kickers, Lelli Kelly, Geox, Primigi, Petesil and many more brands. Our friendly team are all trained Start-rite fitters. Sid & Evieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Unit 4, 174 George Lane, South Woodford, E18 1AY Tel: 020 8530 5988 Email: sidandevies@hotmail.co.uk Follow us on Twitter: @sidandevies Follow us on Instagram: sidandevies

Find us on Facebook: sidandevies

VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.sidandevies.co.uk

Monday to Saturday: 9.30am to 6pm Sunday: 10.30am to 4pm

10% DISCOUNT VOUCHER

Valid until 13 August 2017

This voucher is not redeemable in conjunction with any other offer

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

10% discount when you buy two pairs

Wanstead Village Directory

British Empire Medal for Wanstead resident and tireless fundraiser

New benches installed in Wanstead Park following Tesco funding Installing new benches in Wanstead Park

Fundraiser, Wanstead resident and Pearly Queen of Old Kent Road Doreen Golding was awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2017, announced last month. Doreen – who has lived in Wanstead for over 50 years and is chair of the Wanstead Historical Society – was one of 1,109 people who made the list, having been recognised for her services to charity. “The Wanstead Historical Society is delighted with this excellent news, and we offer her our heartiest congratulations,” said John Smith.

The worn-out benches and tables outside the refreshment kiosk in Wanstead Park were replaced last month following a grant of £8,000 from Tesco’s Bags of Help programme. “Our thanks go to Tesco for the funding and to the City of London for its support,” said John Meehan, chairman of the Friends of Wanstead Parklands, which spearheaded the application. The benches were officially opened by Philip Woodhouse, chairman of the City of London’s Epping Forest and Commons Committee, on 28 June. Visit wansteadpark.org.uk

Hug your baby, love your back. Introducing the revolutionary new way to carry your baby while protecting your back. • Face outwards and watch the world go by • Face towards you for those snuggle and hug moments • Wear on your back for longer walks • Detach the hip seat for use at home or short trips • Supportive hip-seat to reduce the risk of child hip dysplasia

www.kiddihug.co.uk BASED IN WANSTEAD

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

Throughout August we’ll be celebrating the UK/India Year of Culture at Valentines Mansion with lots of exciting and colourful events

An Indian Summer A special exhibition by our studio artists with works in fused glass, stained glass, ceramics and more. 1-30 Aug, Sundays-Wednesdays, 11am-3pm, FREE ENTRY

Memories of India A crowd sourced exhibition in The Bird Room displaying the publics memorabilia of visits to India. 1-30 Aug, Sundays-Wednesdays, 11am-3pm, FREE ENTRY

India & Redbridge Redbridge Museum exhibition exploring the 400 year old links between India and Redbridge. 30 Jul - 3 Sept, Sundays-Wednesdays, 11am-3pm, FREE ENTRY

Tea Party at the Mansion Enjoy a fusion of English and Indian teats in our special tea party. Wednesday 9 August, £12.50 per person. Pre-booking essential.

Indian Tunic Block Printing Workshop Block print an Indian tunic called a Kurta with artist Sba Shaikh. 13 Aug, 11am-3pm, from £25. Pre-booking essential.

Exotic Animal Encounters SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY Get up close to lots of weird and wonderful creatures native to India. 14 Aug, 11.30am-1pm and 12.30pm-2pm, £10 per child. Pre-booking essential.

Bollywood Fever! SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY Get your groove on at Valentines Mansion in our energetic & upbeat Bollywood dance classes for kids! 22 Aug, tickets from £5, sessions throughout the day. Pre-booking essential.

For & bookings, visit www.valentinesmansion.com Fordetails details & bookings, visit Emerson Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4XA www.valentinesmansion.com Pay & display car park on site • Nearest tube Gants Hill on Central Line

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

Tree feSt fest A community festival in Tarzy Wood this month will offer residents of all ages the chance to climb up â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and above â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the trees of this often overlooked woodland. Epping Forest Keeper Alison Tapply reports To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

here is a small area of woodland nestled between the hustle and bustle of Wanstead High Street and New Wanstead known as Tarzy Wood. It gets its name from the tar-covered fence that was erected in the 1800s in a vain attempt to enclose and build on the land. Outraged locals tore the fence down and since then Tarzy Wood has become part of Epping Forest, owned and managed by the City of London Corporation. What, to some, may seem a formidable place to enter from the outside, taking a stroll up one of the paths you will pass by large, majestic oak trees and onto a small grass plain in the middle. The road melts away; the sound of cars is replaced by birdsong. A place of beauty and relaxation, it is well worth a visit. A lunchtime picnic in the middle, perhaps? Or why not join the fun and celebrate this often overlooked woodland between 10am and 5pm on Sunday 16 July at the Tarzy Woodfest? Enjoy local community group stalls, live music, food and drink. There will be storytelling, bug hunting and bushcraft workshops for children running throughout the day. But you will also have the chance to try something new. Children can enjoy the wonderful opportunity to climb with the Forest’s arborists and sit amongst the tree branches in our children’s tree climbing

sessions. For adults, you can watch the tree canopy shrink as you rise to 100 foot above Wanstead and take in panoramic views of the city in our tree canopy experience! Admission to Tarzy Woodfest is free but some activities are chargeable. The workshops can be booked on the day, but the children’s tree climbing sessions and the tree canopy experience must be booked in advance (tickets will not be available on the day). Local volunteer group #TidyTarzy have been working hard over the last six months, in conjunction with the Epping Forest Keepers and Vision Redbridge Ranger Team, to improve pathways and access to Tarzy Wood, creating clear sight lines to encourage people in to enjoy it. Epping Forest is a registered charity, run mainly on donations from the City of London Corporation at no cost to the taxpayer. If you would like to get involved with #TidyTarzy, you would be most welcome (email tidy.tarzy@gmail.com).

Tarzy Woodfest will take place on 16 July from 10am to 5pm (free entry). Time slots for the children’s tree climbing sessions (£5) and adult tree canopy experience (£10) must be booked in advance. Visit wavidi.co/tarzy or call 020 7332 1911

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

Specialising In Home Computer Problems

IN THE BUILDING TRADE FOR 30 YEARS

Virus and Spyware removal Software/Hardware upgrades Wireless Networking Home visits or free delivery and collection. Locally Based Cost effective rates No Fix - No Fee M - 07704 346612 E - tech@problemcomputers.co.uk W - www.problemcomputers.co.uk

020 8529 7589 / 07944 502992 Fast & Reliable Service Single items to full loads Fully Licensed Waste Carrier To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

Little Bear’s

Little Bear’s Nursery provides high quality childcare, where our philosophy is treat each child as an individual, to encourage each child to learn through play and to grow-up confidently. For Little Bear’s on The Green Call Lucy on 020 8532 9562 For Little Bear’s on Seagry Road Call Anne-Marie on 020 8530 7541 Or email: hello@LittleBearsNursery.co.uk

Little Bear’s Club provides breakfast, after-school and holiday wraparound care for children aged 4-years to 11-years. Call Ridha-Zahra on 020 8530 7523 or email: hello@LittleBearsClub.co.uk

we are family…

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

A weekly highlight

Ruth Adams recently visited the Wanstead and Woodford Association for the Blind, a Thursday afternoon club for those with poor sight. In the first of a series of articles, Ruth talks to member Edna Buckley

visited a unique club recently to chat to some of the members. They all attend the Wanstead and Woodford Association for the Blind, a long name for an extremely friendly Thursday afternoon club for those with poor sight. The club has been operating since 1942, currently from a church hall in Woodford Green, although it’s not always been there. Members are aged between late 50s and 104, but there are no official age requirements. The club’s chair, Carole McNeil, started as a volunteer driver inspired by the fact that her mother had been blind. “I’m not quite sure how I ended up as chair,” she explained modestly. Carole kindly introduced me to some of the club’s members. Volunteers are hugely valued by the members and with good reason. Some transport members in their cars, others help out at the club, one will cut members’ nails and another organises high-quality entertainment. There are also volunteer cake bakers supplying delicious refreshments. “Our current batch of Woodford County High School volunteers are a bit tied up with exams at the moment, but they plan to come in their school holidays,” Carole told me. The atmosphere at the club was relaxed and informal, with members clearly enjoying themselves. I spoke to Edna Buckley from Wanstead, a regular attendee for three years, having been told about it by another member. Edna told me: “I think this is a really wonderful club and I so look forward to coming, it’s honestly the highlight of my week. I am lucky enough to get a lift from one of the volunteers, although some people come by Dial-a-Ride. I’ve made new friends here

because we all have something in common. Around 30 years ago, I was diagnosed with glaucoma but unfortunately, now have macular degeneration, too. I used to work in insurance for AXA before I retired and now I use four different strength magnifying glasses and a speaking watch and clocks to help me.” “The weekly entertainment is fantastic,” she continued. “We have singers, local choirs, live musicians and all sorts. It’s wonderful. This club really keeps us going. There are outings, parties, Christmas dinners and all of the volunteers here are so kind and friendly. One of the volunteers, Claudine, will sew a button on for you or do a small sewing repair. Things like that are difficult when you can’t see well.” “There’s plenty of room for new members and new volunteers, so I hope people give our club a try.” The Wanstead and Woodford Association for the Blind meet in the United Free Church in Woodford Green on Thursdays from 2pm to 4pm. For more information or to volunteer, call 07840 850 838

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

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

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

•Residential care home with day care services available. Meals and activities included. •We have a room with an en suite available in the residential care home. •Full-time care assistant post available.

Call to arrange a visit and a chat

0208 989 0847

www.homesdale.co.uk Registered with the HCA no. LH2021. A Registered Society under the Community Benefits Act 2014 no. 13406R with Charitable Status. Registered with the London Borough of Redbridge and with the Care Quality Commission. Member of the National Housing Federation.

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

Weald Hall Landscapes Experts in Indian Sandstone, Block Paving, Decking, Fencing, Patios and Driveways.

Driveways & Patios

Landscaping

Fencing

Specialists in Indian Sandstone. We also supply and install a wide range of Traditional, Cobbled, Contemporary and Natural Blocks/Paving to create the perfect patio or driveway.

We provide a full landscaping service to create the perfect surroundings to your property. Whatever your style we can meet your requirements and design and build accordingly.

We can supply and install a wide range of garden fencing, from standard fence lap panels, redwood screens, close board feather edge to pressure treatedÂ close board panels.

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

We are based in Wanstead and have over 20 years of experience in the trade. Contact us for more information or a free estimate.

Tel: 01992 523 830 Mob: 07734 107 353 wh-landscapes.co.uk Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

Ready to read?

Christine Thompson from Redbridge Libraries invites local children to get ready for a summer of fun-packed activities at Wanstead Library. Are your kids ready for a challenge and a chance to earn a medal?

he Reading Agency’s annual Summer Reading Challenge is aimed at children aged four to 12 years and helps get three-quarters of a million children into libraries to boost their reading skills and confidence. The Reading Agency and local libraries are delighted to present the 2017 Summer Reading Challenge: Animal Agents, which will feature a whole host of clever creatures ready to solve all kinds of crimes! This band of furry, slippery and feathered friends is specially trained to use their skills and natural instincts to unravel mysteries – with a huge helping of fun along the way. This year’s theme will feature great illustrations from Tony Ross, the illustrator of the Horrid Henry series. A number of events will also be taking place at Wanstead Library in July and August as part of the challenge, from animal face painting to puppet making and other craft workshops. Taking part is easy. The aim of the challenge is for children to read six library books of their own choice during the summer holiday. There are fantastic rewards to collect along the way, including a certificate and a medal. The scheme promises to encourage reading on a giant scale. As children read over the summer, they will use their wits and power of observation to sift through clues and even pick up some stinky stickers along the way. Younger children, who are not yet reading, can earn a certificate of their own for visiting the library and borrowing books throughout the summer. It is never too early to introduce books and reading. Research has shown that if a parent

reads to their infant every day, they will be almost 12 months ahead of those who are read to less often. For children under five years, Wanstead Library will continue to run twice-weekly Rhymetimes on Wednesdays (2pm to 2.30pm) and Fridays (11am to 11.30am) throughout the summer holidays. Once your child is in the reading habit, we would love for them to continue. Our Chatterbooks reading group for five- to 12-year-olds begins again in September on the last Saturday of the month (10am to 11am). It is free to attend and you can just turn up. You can also join us for the grand reopening of Wanstead Library on Saturday 15 July (10am to 3pm). There will be plenty of fun-filled activities, such as face painting, crafts, a bookthemed magic show and balloons. The 2017 Summer Reading Challenge will run in Redbridge Libraries from 15 July to 9 September (participation is free). A launch event will take place at Wanstead Library on 15 July from 2pm to 3pm. For more information, visit wavidi.co/src2017

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

Saturday 15 July – 9 September

4–12 yrs

Get ready for an exciting summer of fun-packed activities at Wanstead Library… z Launch event - Animal Craft 4yrs+ Saturday 15 July 2pm to 3pm z Animal Agents Fun 4-12yrs Tues 1, 8, 15 22, 29 August 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Drop in for some games, puzzles and colouring fun! Free, just turn up z Animal face-painting 3yrs+ Thurs 3 August 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Fierce tiger, happy panda or scary snake… which animal will you be? £1.75, just turn up z Animals in 3D 6-12 yrs Fri 4 August 1.30pm to 4pm. Join Paul Conway to discover the amazing early version of 3 Dimensions from the 1850’s using original 3D viewers. Free, just drop in z Animal Agent puppets 5yrs+ Thurs 10 August 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Make your own Animal Agents puppets to celebrate this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. Free, just turn up

z Children’s Craft Workshop 4-10yrs Sat 19 August 2pm-3pm. Wansteadbased artist and children’s book illustrator Trudi Esberger will be leading a fun, animal themed workshop of crafts and drawing. Free, just turn up z Bucket of Dinosaurs 4yrs+ Thurs 17 August 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Decorate your very own mini bucket. Free, just turn up z Pirate Parrot 5yrs+ Thurs 24 August 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Always wanted to be a pirate? Make a start by creating your very own Pirate Parrot! £1.75 please book in advance at the library or 020 8708 7400 z My Fly is a Spy 2-11yrs Fri 25 August 10.30am- to 11.30am. In this workshop by Creation Station children will use their imagination to create an animal mask and make fun binoculars. £1.75 please book in advance at the library or 020 8708 7400

www.redbridge.gov.uk/libraries Redbridge Libraries

@RedbridgeLibs

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

Windows 10 still causing problems? No problem! Give me a call

* Not comfortable with new Start menu * Can t find Downloads or Documents * Takes an age to shut down or restart

Talk to Bob Crabtree Wanstead-based

World-renowned expert (really!) T: 020 8989 8196 M: 07516 157012 Email: win10@bobcrabtree.co.uk

More honest than Microsoft?

You decide!

Darby & Finch Contracts is a Wanstead based building company and has been established since 2007. A small but friendly team with over 38 years of experience in the building sector, and having lived in Wanstead all my life, we bring good knowledge of the houses in this area. • Extensions • Total Refurbishments • Conversions • Kitchens • Bathrooms

Tel: 020 8281 1009 Mobile: 07976 572 692

Garden Design, Construction & Maintenance

For a Garden to suit your needs

• For gardens large or small • Friendly, reliable service • Free initial consultation Contact Tony Sephton B.Eng

Tel: 020 8521 4225 Mob: 07940 715 221 Email: tonysephton66@gmail.com 29, Melville Road, Walthamstow E17 6QS

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

St.Joseph’s Convent School for Girls An Independent Catholic School for Girls 3-11 years Established 1918

“The pupils’ achievement is excellent.” Independent Schools Inspectorate

Within a stimulating, caring and nurturing environment, pupils are offered: • An outstanding academic education within the strong Catholic ethos of the school • The latest technology to support learning • A specialist led Music Department • Additional tuition in a range of musical instruments • Specialist teaching for Computing, Spanish and PE • Extended School Clubs - open from 8am to 5.30pm daily

Open mornings are held throughout the year. Please contact the school to book a place.

www.stjosephsconventschool.co.uk

59 Cambridge Park, Wanstead, E11 2PR

Tel: 020 8989 4700

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

professor of jazz Simon Purcell is one of Britain’s most accomplished contemporary jazz pianists. Ahead of a performance at The Larder, the jazz professor, Wanstead resident and volleyball player answers our questions

imon Purcell is currently Head of Jazz at Trinity-Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance and is also a member of the Pop and Jazz Steering Group for the Association of European Conservatoires. Since the mid-1980s, Simon has performed both as leader and sideman, appearing with, amongst others, Red Rodney, Kenny Wheeler and Julian Arguelles. How did you become involved with music? I come from a musical family. My father performed with London orchestras and my grandfather, clarinettist Paddy Purcell, was a member of Henry Wood’s orchestra during the 1920s. I was originally a French horn player. When did jazz take prominence? In my teens, I fumbled through boogiewoogie and various attempts at jazz as relief from hours of long notes on the French horn, and by the time I left Trinity College of Music in 1980, I was dividing my time between classical music and jazz. Tell us about Jazz Umbrella. I founded Jazz Umbrella in 1993. It is a Londonbased jazz collective, promoting gigs at the Vortex Jazz Club and establishing a network of gigs in communities throughout the city. Are you in a band? My current band, Red Circle, features Julian Siegel, Chris Batchelor, Steve Watts and Gene Calderazzo. Our second album for Whirlwind Recordings comes out in 2018. Who or what inspires you? My students, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, John Taylor, Bill Evans and all sorts of musicians. Also, CG Jung, German expressionist art (Klee et al), relationships, mysticism and social justice.

You have mentored several generations of jazz musicians. What gives you greatest pleasure: creating music or teaching it? Both equally. This is a blessing and a curse, but mainly a blessing! What’s your favourite and least favourite aspect of Wanstead life? The trees in Grosvenor Road are beautiful and the green space in general. Living close to the High Street is great. My least favourite: house prices, rents and the fact that you need a lot of money to live here! Tell us about your interest in volleyball. Very long story, but in short, a student bass player at the East London Jazz project let slip that he had played volleyball for Australia. A year later, we started a social volleyball club in Stratford. Within a year, we (five or six jazz musicians plus a couple of waifs and strays) were winning matches and later, several tournaments. It was a hell of a journey, almost Roy of the Rovers stuff! The coach loved working with musicians as we were keen on repetition and practice! It was one of the best things I have ever done. Simon will be performing at The Larder, 39 High Street, Wanstead on 13 July from 7pm (tickets: £6). Visit wavidi.co/purcell

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

the Larder

• Pop in for an array of seasonal & locally sourced menu options, alongside Union coffee, cold press juices and fresh smoothies. • Browse our shop shelves, stocking a range of hand-picked suppliers, from artisan bakeries to small batch craft breweries. • Enjoy monthly music nights featuring some serious local talent, alongside deli sharing platters, fine wines and Prosecco Kickers. 39 High Street, Wanstead, E11 2AA

020 8989 7181 larderlondon.co.uk Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

Lillies

Of Wanstead

2 Gwynne House, High Street, Wanstead, E11 1QH

Call: 020 8518 8893

www.lilliesofwanstead.co.uk

lilliesofwanstead1@hotmail.com

MG DĂŠcor

Your 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 005002 Email: mgdecor@btconnect.com

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

* Ballet * Modern * Jazz * Tap * * Baby Bear Ballet Parent & Child Class * * 18 Months to 18 Years * Adult Ballet & Tap * Redbridge Classical Dance Studios is a thriving local dance school with an excellent reputation.

* PERFORMANCE * REWARD * INSPIRATION * ACHIEVEMENT * PROFESSIONALISM

FREE TRIAL LESSON : 020 8488 3066

www.rcds-online.com

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

Believe, in the law… Pranav Bhanot – a solicitor in the civil litigation department of local solicitors Wiseman Lee – explores how the law interprets and acts upon religious, political and philosophical beliefs

The Equalities Act of 2010 enshrined the principle that discrimination against or harassment of an employee because of certain protected characteristics is unlawful. The protected characteristics are generally well known and include discrimination on the grounds of race, sex, age and disability for example, and though political affiliations are not specifically referred to, the Act does deal with the question of “beliefs”, which are held to include any religious or philosophical belief. In the case of Grainger Plc & Ors vs Nicholson (2009), a judge in the Employment Appeal Tribunal concluded that there must be some limit placed upon the definition of “philosophical belief” for the purpose of employment law, and ruled as follows: zz The belief must be genuinely held. zz It must be a belief rather than an opinion or viewpoint based on the present state of information available. zz It must be a belief as to a substantial aspect of human life and behaviour. zz It must attain a certain level of cogency, seriousness, cohesion and importance. zz It must not be incompatible with human dignity and not conflict with the fundamental rights of others.

hatever your political views, a general election tends to highlight the divisions in society. When a national newspaper devotes no fewer than 13 pages of its pre-election edition to attacking a party they don’t support, it begs the question of whether an employer could sack an employee because of their political beliefs. In his summation, the judge held that while support of a political party does not of itself amount to a philosophical belief, a belief in a political philosophy or doctrine, such as Socialism or free-market Capitalism might qualify. Referring back to an important human rights case from 1982, he also suggested that a political belief can be protected and classed as a philosophical belief, but only if it was “worthy of respect in a democratic society”. The significance of that phrase was that the courts, including the Employment Tribunal, have been required to rule on the respectability of the views held or expressed. So, a belief in climate change by an employee of the BBC was held to be a protected belief, whereas support for the British National Party, on the other hand, was not protected. While the more mainstream views of today’s political parties may enjoy the protection of the Equalities Act, the law will not step in to protect employees who seek to spread discord and anarchy in the workplace. This is an area of law that is constantly evolving as society’s views on what is acceptable are adopted by the judiciary. Wiseman Lee is located at 9–13 Cambridge Park, Wanstead – call 020 8215 1000

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

9-13 Cambridge Park, Wanstead, E11 2PU

I SOLIC

Wiseman Lee

TORS

ated e dedic and c ti c a r idual l law p ic loca to our indiv nstantly m a n y , co ad ice Lee is t class serv ard thinking creasingly n a m an in Wise a firs ed e forw viding ents. We ar our clients in n establish o r p o e t li o es e t c u b l t e ir g ia valu dv vin erc a e d m h n d , m a io e o h o c t s m nt old-fa mitme ame ti g ways seekin ge. At the s embrace the keable com a ha e digital 60 years, w and an uns r y e r it v a c c e. a ber for o client a num l sy, ten o s e t t s r o u r c o loya se a of c xperti rned us a e le b ble, ra ea roacha en onside s that has p c p p a u t e are -spok ve buil e area We ha ent practic ent base. W viding plain er cli to pro dvice. of diff g-standing icated d n e gal a lo d and tive le and c e g ff in e is r st enterp and co

000 1 5 1 2 020 8 .uk n o y an.co s toda u m t e c s i a t Con ww.w w t i s i v mstow or Waltha d

am an East H t a o ls A

Wiseman Lee LLP is a Limited Liability Partnership registered in England and Wales with registration number OC333325 and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, firm number 486946.

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

ingleB p Fun and Interactive Music Group for Babies & Toddlers Stimulating music classes that are specifically tailored by age. Aid your baby’s development through music and movement. For further information on class times at a venue near you, please call Suzi on 07917 670 664 or email Jinglebop@outlook.com Stimulating classes that stimulate little minds Book Your TrIal SeSSIon now

WANSTEAD COMPUTERS •Repairs & Upgrades •Data Recovery •Virus Removal •Internet & Broadband •Remote Desktop Access

This article is only available in the printed edition

WE COME TO YOU Fast Response, Reasonable Rates

Tel: 07960 250 305 email: computerescue@aol.com

Solution on page 46

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

McCarty & Smith Ltd Modern performance with original character

Âdouble glazed timber windows Âpatented sash window system Ârestoration and resin repair Âprofessional draught sealing Âleaded lights and stained glass Âminimal disruption

For a free quote please email us at:

information@mccartyandsmith.com Tel: 020 8498 0219

Unit 2a, 109 Maybank Road, London, E18 1AB Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

Crime & assessment In the time that PCSO Alan Winston has worked in Wanstead he has inevitably seen most types of crime. But what are the most common crimes in Wanstead, and how can you keep yourself safe?

n comparison to other parts of London, and even Redbridge, I consider Wanstead to be a safe place to live. The most common crime in the Wanstead ward is theft from motor vehicles. Items that are stolen include number plates, buildersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tools and items left on display inside. These crimes are committed by opportunists and individuals are generally not targeted. Car parts are also a target, such as wing mirror glass, wheel trims and catalytic converters. Firstly, please email the team for some free anti-tamper screws for your number plates. Also, consider glass etching for the mirrors, property marking kits for expensive car parts and a cage over your catalytic converter. With buildersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tools, take the time to register serial numbers, fit cages to the inside of your van and tag valuable tools. Primarily, double check the vehicle is locked before you leave it. The theft of motor vehicles themselves does occur here occasionally. We have specifically identified an increase in keyless entry thefts. White vans, high-value saloon cars and popular smaller urban cars are the most targeted. If you can, park your vehicle in a garage or on a driveway with a locking post. Having vans liveried also helps. Trackers can help to locate vehicles, but ideally, we want to prevent the theft in the first place. CCTV is a good deterrent, but remember it may be subject to the Data Protection Act, so keep cameras facing your land only. Burglary is on the decline in the ward and becoming more sporadic. Homes with low side gates and perimeter fences are most at risk as criminals have more time when entering from the back garden. And remember to be extra vigilant during any renovations on your home, when security

can be weaker. We are issuing more property marking kits to Wanstead homes, which we anticipate will reduce burglary further. We are also happy to carry out security surveys. We do, unfortunately, have robberies in Wanstead, which come and go in waves, and are in similar locations each time. This means we can focus efforts on those areas and implement measures to help, by working with the council to upgrade lighting, for example. Mobile phones are also a focus for thieves and are snatched by a suspect on a bike while the victim is using it. Be aware of your environment when on your phone, and please register your IMEI numbers on immobile.com (dial *#06# to retrieve your IMEI number). I believe that the best crime prevention in Wanstead is the community itself, with neighbours looking out for one another. Neighbourhood Watch and Online Watch Link (OWL) are both great schemes. To contact the Wanstead Safer Neighbourhoods Team, call 020 8721 2796 or email wanstead.snt@met.police.uk. For more information on Redbridge Neighbourhood Watch and OWL, visit redbridgenhw.info

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

P ROVIDIN G SAF ETY & S ECU R ITY SINCE 1989

SAFE as HOUSES

INTRUDER ALARMS | CCTV | LOCKSMITHS | KEY CUTTING PEACE OF MIND FOR YOUR HOME & BUSINESS... GUARANTEED!

Call us now: 020 8500 0014

Showroom open: Monday - Friday | 09:00 - 17:00

Proud members of

Where reputation matters

24/26 Fowler Road, Hainault Business Park, Hainault, Ilford, Essex IG6 3UT

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

Help us transform children’s lives. Barnardo’s Registered Charity Nos.216250 and SC037605

18592az17

Always offering competitive prices all year round

At Keating Jewellers we uniquely design and hand craft precious gemstones bead necklaces, starting from £60 Tel: 020 8989 2532 123a High Street, Wanstead, E11 2RL

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! Find us on Facebook: keatingjewellerswanstead

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

St. Aubyn’s School Bravely, Faithfully, Happily

St Aubyn’s Sports Centre, Bunces Lane, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 9DU

St. Aubyn’s School Summer Holiday Club 2017 (open (open to to children children from from all all schools) schools)

17th July - 25th August Extra Extra Activities: Activities:

Reception Reception -- Year Year 66 8:00am 8:00am -- 6:00pm 6:00pm

Courses Courses Available: Available:

Theme Theme Days: Days:

Telephone: Telephone: 020 020 8559 8559 0676 0676 Website: www.staubyns.com Website: www.staubyns.com Email: Email: sportshall@staubyns.com sportshall@staubyns.com

Our Our full full brochure brochure and and booking booking form form is is available available on on the the school school website. website.

St Aubyn’s (Woodford Green) School Trust A company limited by guarantee Registered in England and Wales No: 01218766 Charity No: 270143 Registered address: Bunces Lane, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 9DU

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

Thought for food In the second of a series of articles, Wanstead resident Roz Kara, founder of the Elated Eating campaign, explains the many benefits of eating local, seasonal food

here are a number of good reasons to eat more local, seasonal food: to reduce the energy and associated carbon dioxide emissions needed to grow and transport the food we eat; to avoid paying a premium for food that is scarcer or has travelled a long way; to support the local economy; to reconnect with nature’s cycles and the passing of time; but, most importantly, because seasonal food is fresher and so tends to be tastier and more nutritious. You don’t have to be a vegetarian to enjoy seasonal vegetables and fruits. Whatever you choose to eat, make sure it is good for you and the environment and, wherever possible, look for food that has not travelled far. I was born in New Zealand and spent many years buying New Zealand lamb for my family because I felt safe knowing where it came from. Once I realised how damaging that choice was to the environment and ultimately to my children in the future, I made a conscious decision to stop my birthplace allegiance and buy seasonal, British lamb from a known source locally in London. If you can find a great butcher who can tell you the source of the animal and its lifespan, you can be sure they are supplying good quality, seasonal and locally sourced meat. It may cost slightly more today, but you can trade off eating better quality meat less often than supermarket cuts and feeling better about your choices with the knowledge that it will cost the environment less in the long run. However, if you are a vegetarian, pescatarian or even a flexitarian, a balanced diet can come from a range of different sources, including pulses, soya products, free range eggs and dairy products and nuts and seeds. All of

Artichokes are in season

these items can now be found in Wanstead on the High Street or from the monthly farmers’ markets in the area. People often ask me about vitamins and minerals they think they may be missing out on if they don’t eat meat. Here is a guide to the most popular questions: zz Iron and zinc are found in leafy green vegetables, nuts, seeds, pulses, fruits, dried fruit, eggs and dairy products. Flour, other than wholemeal, is fortified by law with calcium and iron, and many other products, like breakfast cereals, are voluntarily fortified by the manufacturer. zz Vitamin B12 is present in many fortified foods like soya milk, yeast extract and cereals. It is also found in eggs and dairy products. zz Vitamin D is obtained from eggs, fortified margarines, breakfast cereals and soya milk and, importantly, from sunlight on the skin. zz Essential fats or ‘omegas’ are found in nuts as well as omega-3 enriched eggs. For more information on the campaign, visit wavidi.co/elatedeating

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

My Dream KITCHEN

Kitchen Specialist

When is a kitchen … ...Much more than a kitchen?

We are 19 YEARS OLD!! 4th Showroom opening in Essex - 2017

Ask us about our Great Offers!!!

...When you can whisper those 3 little words….

My. Dream. Kitchen. 708 Lea Bridge Road

●

Leyton

●

London

●

E10 6AW

0800 018 5654

www.MyDreamKitchen.co.uk Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

42millbrook landscape ad 241016.qxp_Layout 1

Wanstead Village Directory

31/10/2016 10:52 Page 1

Tel 0208 502 0050

thebathroomco@hotmail.co.uk

T H E

B AT H R O O M

F I T T I N G C O M PA N Y LT D

Mob 07760 776 831

www.thebathroomﬁttingco.co.uk

All work to the highest standard Only quality materials used Est over 25 years Manufacturers of Bespoke Glass Shower enclosures

GU N

60% oﬀ all bespoke glass From concept to build Full design & plan service Visit our web site to view our work ARANT

YEAR

ALL WOR

ThE pREMiER BAThROOM dESiGN ANd iNSTALLATiON cOMpANY

Scott Whitehead Trees

We are a small family tree surgery business based in east London that offers a range of arboricultural services: everything from trimming small front garden privet hedges to pollarding or felling fully mature trees. ± Tree removal

± Local family business

± Crown lifting, reduction, thinning

± Fully insured

± Hedge trimming ± Qualified to Level 3 in Forestry and Arboriculture (Capel Manor)

Phone: 0208 530 4159 or 07795 903216 www.scottwhiteheadtrees.co.uk

scott@scottwhiteheadtrees.co.uk

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

heating “Plus” We are an approved local company with over 30 years experience

Free estimates

All work guaranteed

Existing systems updated and powerflushed

All boilers installed, serviced and repaired

Gas fires, water heaters and cookers installed

All types of gas central heating systems installed Registered installer of mega-flo hot water systems

Landlord’s gas saftey certificates Under floor heating systems Installed

Windsor Road, London E11 3QU

t: 020 8989 4357 | M: 07802 498 126 E: vinceheatingplus5@gmail.com

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

see for Yourself Wanstead resident Teresa Farnham is the local area organiser for the National Garden Scheme, which encourages people across the country to open their gardens and welcome in the public for charity

ell, it is that time of year again when, as soon as the sun comes out, gardeners can’t keep up with the sudden growth. So, it is nice to take a break and go and visit an open National Garden Scheme (NGS) garden. It is always worth chatting to the garden owners as they are usually a mine of information about their favourite garden plants. If there is a plant you have been unlucky with and see it growing beautifully in someone else’s garden, there is a good reason why you are unsuccessful. Sometimes, it is the wrong planting situation. Or something quite simple, such as acidic needle drop from a nearby conifer, being too near a lavender or rosemary bush (oil residue), or you have planted it too deeply or overwatered. More plants are killed by kindness, such as overwatering, than through anything else. There is never enough time to do what we want in a garden, so my May Day bank holiday opening for the NGS gave me an impetus to make more room for entertaining (not easy in a 15-foot square plot). We managed to squeeze in 50 visitors, who raised the magnificent total of £355 in four hours! Hopefully, we can surpass the overall total for London gardens last year (£190,000) in this, our 90th year of opening NGS gardens. It never ceases to amaze me how the NGS town gardens can differ in their content. Brodie Road, Chingford (open 20 August) manage to grow roses in pots and provide a riot of colour in their garden; Pettits Boulevard, Rise Park off the A12 (open 8 July) utilises agricultural implements in the garden and has a wonderful mini museum with old milk bottles, bottle tops and tractors! A new NGS garden in Maida Way, Chingford (open

Helen Auty at work in her garden (46 Cheyne Avenue, South Woodford)

2 July) has the most exotic koi, and not only is the garden at Latimer Road, Forest Gate (open 22 and 23 July) a feast for the eyes, but gardener Janet propagates plants on her allotment and sells them on open days to boost NGS funds. Goldhaze Close in Woodford Green (open 30 July) is the sort of garden you can meander through before eating the wonderful cakes. Harold Road, Leytonstone (open 30 July) is a large, pretty corner garden in relaxed English style, showing how to have fruit and fragrance, even in shade. Cheyne Avenue, South Woodford (open 6 August) has beehives with honey for sale. And last, but not least, St John’s Road, Walthamstow (open 6 and 13 August) is described by its owner as a “haven of quietude”. You really have to visit and find out for yourselves, and then you can go home – full of sumptuous cakes and tea – with new plants and replicate the ideas you have seen. For more information on the gardens open locally this year, pick up the NGS London guidebook from a local library, or visit ngs.org.uk. To contact Teresa, email farnhamz@yahoo.co.uk

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

Crossword competition This article is only available Win two Odeon cinema tickets

in the printed edition

July 2017

Across 7. Metal percussion instrument (6) 8. Left, departed (6) 9. Inflamed eyelid lump (4) 10. Survives a storm (8) 11. Attracts a large audience (5-6) 14. Exemplified (11) 18. Frenzy, delirium (8) 19. Penalty charge (4) 20. Except for, lest (6) 21. Conundrum (6)

Down 1. Whodunnit (7) 2. Clarinet’s cousin (4) 3. Explode (4,2) 4. Minutiae (6) 5. 2 x 9 (8) 6. Cheerful, festive (5) 12. Grappled (8) 13. Pseudonym (3,4) 15. Scarcest (6) 16. Took to the sky (6) 17. Telling fibs (5) 19. Reasonable (4)

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

Wanstead Village Directory PO BOX 2491, Ilford, IG1 8JT Alternatively, email your entry using the subject line 'July 2017' to: crossword@wansteadvillagedirectory.com

Closing date: 19 July 2017

12 13 14

17 19

Learn Learnto tocook cook Learn to cook delicious deliciousTapas! Tapas! Tapas! Great Great for groups and Greatfor forgroups groupsand and Great for groups and individual bookings individual bookings individual bookings individual bookings Half-day cookery with Half day class, Half-day cookeryclass class Half day cookery cookery class,with tapas lunch &&wine £50pp £50pp tapas lunch wine £50pp £50pp Classes our Classes in kitchen in Classesin ourkitchen kitchenin Classes ininour our kitchen inin Upper Upper Leytonstone UpperLeytonstone Leytonstone Upper Leytonstone

B R AND O I T T E ND O E E R A T E Y I NG U A G R A S S T H OU P ON R R T E V E N

6 3 7 2 5 8 4 9 1

1 5 3 8 6 2 7 4 9

Congratulations to last month's crossword competition winner: Robert Ralli of Lorne Gardens, Wanstead S H OWO F F O A A C S A C R E D A R P E R O S C A R O P E T O A S H I V E R C E K F O R G E R Y C A A A S K EWE R C L K M R ME R Y L G E

Gift Gift Vouchers Available GiftVouchers VouchersAvailable Available Gift Vouchers Available

July Sudoku Solution 9 8 3 2 5 4 7 1 4 6 7 9 8 2 5 2 8 1 4 6 9 3 1 7 4 6 9 5 4 9 2 8 1 7 3 6 7 5 9 3 1 4 2 6 9 3 8 5 1 7 5 1 6 2 3 8 8 3 4 5 7 2 6

One winner will be selected at random from all correct entries received before 5pm on 19 July 2017. The winner will receive two Odeon guest tickets within 28 days of the closing date. Full T&Cs at wavidi.co/tc

June Crossword Solution

All All abilities, vegetarians Allabilities, abilities,vegetarians vegetarians All abilities, vegetarians & families welcome & families welcome & families welcome & families welcome helen@picapicalondon.co.uk helen@picapicalondon.co.uk helen@picapicalondon.co.uk helen@picapicalondon.co.uk facebook.com/picapicalondon facebook.com/picapicalondon facebook.com/picapicalondon facebook.com/picapicalondon 07713 175895 07713 07713175895 175895 07713 175895 instagram.com/picapicalondon instagram.com/picapicalondon instagram.com/picapicalondon instagram.com/picapicalondon

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

4 bed house

4 bed

Overton Drive, Wanstead

D L SO

Overton Driv

D L SO

thE gREat hall, WanstEad

£3,950 PCM

L O S

Just off the main reception area lies Martin & Co are proud to offer the stunning kitchen which has fullyyou the chance to occupy one 2 bed apartment 3 bed of Wanstead’s most prestigious Malcolm Way, Snaresbrookintegrated white goods, with threeDover Road, ovens, dishwasher, fridge-freezer and addresses: THE GREAT HALL! washing machine. Oa Boasting a plethora of original period features, with stained-glass windows, There are three double bedrooms, one of which offers en-suite, which stone-masonry and masterful have built-in wardrobe space. carpentry and seamlessly combining them with stunning modern/ To the mezzanine levels are a truly contemporary pieces, such as the spacious office area and to the fully-integrated bespoke, ice-white opposite side of the hall, a home kitchen and the elevated cinema cinema room. room, which is perfect to enjoy

D L O S movies at home.

D L L O S O S

There is off-street parking for two Ov As you enter, you are met by the vast cars and the apartment is located a short walk away from Wanstead High open-space, enclosed by incredible Street and Snaresbrook Central Line high-ceilings, which are clad with Station. beautifully crafted carpentry. The 2 bed 1 bed ap walls are made up of apartment masterful stoneQueenswood Gardens, Aldersbrook Reydon Hal masonry, which encompass stunning stained glass.

L O S

Mal

ContaCt MiChael and his teaM for a FREE salEs oR lEttings appRaisal

13A High Street, Wanstead, E11 2AA

L O S

house

3 bed house

ve, Wanstead

Wellington road, Wanstead

WA N ST E A D

D L SALES SO

LD house

D L SO

5 bed house

1 bed apartment

Snaresbrook road, Snaresbrook

4 bed house

verton Drive, Wanstead

Lll,DWanstead

partment

2 bed apartment

lcolm Way, Snaresbrook

2 bed garden flat

Barclay road, Leytonstone

D L SO

3 bed house

Empress Avenue, Aldersbrook

Aldersbrook

ak Hall Road , Wanstead

D L SO

4 bed house

Overton Drive, Wanstead

3 bed house

Wellington road, Wanstead

Michael Molloy D D L owner L Sales manager & business O O S S 3 bed house

Dover Road, Aldersbrook

D L 020SO8518

www.martinco.com

3 bed house

Empress Avenue, Aldersbrook

8099

wanstead@martinco.com

Wanstead Village Directory

John Cryer MP Putting Local People First If you need some assistance or would like to get in touch please call 0208 989 5249 or email john.cryer.mp@parliament.uk CAMPAIGNING FOR WHAT REALLY MATTERS - Fighting to • Protect local health services • Keep the EMA • Protect the environment • Save Local Post Offices from closure

www.johncryermp.co.uk

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

You live life. We do the electrical work. Reliable experienced local electricians Fully guaranteed work Free estimates

Visit us at www.rjholmeselec.co.uk

All aspects of electrical work undertaken CONSUMER UNIT UPGRADES EXTRA LIGHTING & SOCKET OUTLETS EMERGENCY REPAIRS/FAULT FINDING NICEIC HOME BUYERS AND LANDLORDS ELECTRICAL SAFETY REPORTS

0208 281 4849 or info@rjholmeselec.co.uk 10 Wellesley Road Wanstead E11 2HF

CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

The Battle of Passchendaele in northern Belgium (31 July to 10 November 1917) was one of the bloodiest of the First World War. To mark the centenary, Nick Dobson will be exploring Great War poets and artists at Wanstead Library this month

This article is only availab

n July 1918 Wilfred Owen wrote a preface for the book of poetry he was planning to publish: “Above all I am not concerned with poetry. My subject is war, and the pity of war. The poetry is in the pity.” None of the soldier poets and soldier artists who experienced the Western Front at first hand could help but be moved by the pity of war. The horror is the overriding theme of their work. For some, war presented them with a subject for their greatest work. The poetry of Siegfried Sassoon, for example, never reached such heights of passion in either his pre-war or post-war poems. For many, the Great War affected more than just their work. Some never returned from the conflict, such as the poet and artist Isaac Rosenberg, the British female artist Nina Baird – who died of typhoid on active service in North Africa – the poet Rupert Brooke and Wilfred Owen himself, who was killed in action just one week before the bells rang out to celebrate the Armistice.

Others lived with both the physical and mental scars inflicted during the war and some couldn’t cope. The poet and composer Ivor Gurney spent most of the rest of his life in mental institutions until his death in 1937 aged just 47. The great British surrealist painter Paul Nash struggled with bouts of depression due to his experiences. Even those lightly touched by war could never forget the horror or block out the nightmares. Examples include the poet Edmund Blunden, who served as an officer in France from August 1915 until the end without a scratch, and the great American artist John Singer Sargent, who was briefly commissioned as an official war artist. All were concerned with the pity of war. Nick’s presentation will take place at Wanstead Library on 25 July from 6.30pm to 8pm (tickets: £3). For more information, call 020 8708 2409

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

Dulce et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen Bent double, like old beggars under sacks, Knock-kneed, coughing like hags, we cursed through sludge, Till on the haunting flares we turned our backs, And towards our distant rest began to trudge. Men marched asleep. Many had lost their boots, But limped on, blood-shod. All went lame; all blind; Drunk with fatigue; deaf even to the hoots Of gas-shells dropping softly behind.

ble in the printed edition

Gas! GAS! Quick, boys! — An ecstasy of fumbling Fitting the clumsy helmets just in time, But someone still was yelling out and stumbling And flound’ring like a man in fire or lime. — Dim through the misty panes and thick green light, As under a green sea, I saw him drowning. In all my dreams before my helpless sight, He plunges at me, guttering, choking, drowning. If in some smothering dreams, you too could pace Behind the wagon that we flung him in, And watch the white eyes writhing in his face, His hanging face, like a devil’s sick of sin; If you could hear, at every jolt, the blood Come gargling from the froth-corrupted lungs, Obscene as cancer, bitter as the cud Of vile, incurable sores on innocent tongues, — My friend, you would not tell with such high zest To children ardent for some desperate glory, The old Lie: Dulce et decorum est, Pro patria mori.

to die for one’s country

pro patria mori

Gassed, by John Singer Sargent, completed in March 1919

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

Wanstead Anagram Puzzle Where in Wanstead? The village sign has been replaced with the anagram of a location, landmark or business in Wanstead. Clue: Nothing gaudy about this important local ecological site. Answer on page 76 Mind benders: 1) Not bad 2) On second thoughts 3) Bits and bobs

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

Passchendaele Centenary 2017 The Third Battle of Ypres Passchendaele is known as one of the muddiest and bloodiest battles of the First World War. It was fought from 31 July to 6 November 1917 in the West Flanders region of northern Belgium. It is remembered as one of the harshest battles of the war, with heavy rain contributing to the Allies gaining only five miles of ground in three months. About 325,000 Allied troops and 260,000 Germans died in the battle. Poet Siegfried Sassoon described the muddy fields as “hell”. Come mark the commencement of Passchendaele at one of our events. The Poetry is in the Pity The poems of the First World War have done more than any history when it comes to revealing the horrors of trench warfare. The work of the soldier artists and the official war artists is less well known. We will look at some of the Great War poets and artists in this talk which is illustrated with slides and readings

First World War Centenary Pop-up Library The pop-up library will feature a small exhibition, information on local experiences of the First World War and a collection of related library materials. Paul Conway will be available with his amazing collection of 3D stereographics and original photos of the First World War. Nick Dobson will present “I Died in Hell - they called it Passchendaele”, a talk which looks at the horrors of the battle using the words of those who suffered the blood and the mud. There will also be themed craft activities for children.

Wanstead Library Tuesday 25 July, 6.30pm-8pm £3/£1.50 concessions Just turn up Enquiries: 020 8708 2409

Redbridge Central Library, outside Hardback Café Monday 31 July, 1pm-4pm FREE, just turn up Enquiries 020 8708 2409 or email rhonda.brooks@visionrcl.org.uk

www.redbridge.gov.uk/libraries @RedbridgeLibs

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

This Was a Man John Knowles, the editor of the only known magazine about Noël Coward, will be discussing the life and works of the flamboyant playwright at this month’s meeting of the Wanstead Park Women’s Club

started life in 1944 in Walthamstow near the Bell Corner, where the route to commercial London crosses the road to the theatreland of the West End. A lifetime love of music and performance began for me as a choirboy at St Mary’s Church, then on to membership of a local rock band, The Spartans, appearing in the 1960s on the same bill as The Rolling Stones, The Hollies and others. Performance became a major feature of our family. My nephew, David Hunter, is currently playing the lead of Charlie in the West End production of Kinky Boots. At 19, I moved to Norwich to train as a teacher, spending half a lifetime in education, with the passion for performance kept alive through amateur drama and playing in local bands. At the age of 20, I discovered the great performer and writer Noël Coward; that led to writing about him and later, helping start an international Noël Coward Society. In 1994 I retired from education after three school headships and a role as an advisor. I started working as a consultant to the Noël Coward estate, eventually becoming a trustee of the Noël Coward Foundation, granting funds that offer theatre and drama opportunities to young people. During this time, I have been lucky enough to meet countless theatre performers and those who work backstage, and seen some of the finest of British and American theatre. In 2000 I started Walthamstow Memories, a website to record the history of Walthamstow through the memories of its residents (walthamstowmemories.net), now managed by Daniel Quinn, an Italian whose grandparents lived in Walthamstow during the 1900s.

John’s band The Spartans appearing at The Lyceum in the 1960s

A lot of my time is currently spent working for the new Noël Coward Archive Trust that is preserving artefacts from every aspect of Coward’s life and work. Recent projects include the editing of archive home movies shot by Coward of his travels in South America and the Far East, and previously unknown audio recordings of his work. Since 2001 I have edited and produced the only known magazine about Noël Coward entitled Home Chat, named after one of his early plays. It appears three times a year. I have enjoyed working with Coward scholars, performers and other colleagues in America and the UK to provide news and views on archive and current activity. This year, I visited Coward’s past home in Kent, Goldenhurst Manor, now lovingly restored by its new owner, comedian and novelist Julian Clary. John’s talk will take place on 10 July from 8pm at Aldersbrook Bowls Club (visitors: £2; booking required). Call 020 8532 9093 For more information on Noël Coward, visit noelcoward.net

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

THE COLLEGE AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY PRESENTS

Thursday 6th – Saturday 8th July 2017 Evenings: 7:30pm (Sat. Mat. 3:00pm) Kenneth More Theatre

Oakfield Road, Ilford, IG1 1BT Music & Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM, Book by JAMES LAPINE Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine, Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe)

Tickets: Full Price £16.00 Concession £15.00 (KMT Club Members: £13.00) BOX OFFICE: 020 8553 4466 www.kmtheatre.co.uk

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

Wanstead Locksmiths

Barry & Sons No call-out charge All work guaranteed 24 hour service • Established in Wanstead over 35 years • First-class work at reasonable prices • Free advice and estimates • All types of locks opened • Locks supplied, fitted and repaired

Tel: 020 8530 6557 12, Limes Avenue, Wanstead, E11 2BP

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

A modern approach with traditional values We are pleased to offer services in SALES, LETTINGS, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL SERVICES, REFURBISHMENT & DEVELOPMENT as well as a renowned SURVEY DEPARTMENT. WANSTEAD

11 Woodbine Place, Wanstead, London E11 2RH

020 8989 2091 enquiries@pettyson.co.uk

ESTATE AGENTS YOU CAN TRUST

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Homesdale

(Woodford Baptist Homes) Ltd.

5/7 New Wanstead, Wanstead, E11 2SH

providing genuine, honest and reliable service to Wanstead since 1987

•Picture Framing •Mirrors •Art Gallery 71 High Street Wanstead, E11 2AE Tel: 020 7998 4729

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

email: shop@keatingjewellers.co.uk Mon-Sat: 10:00- 17:30 123a High Street, Wanstead, E11 2RL

www.homesdale.co.uk Phone 0208 989 0847

Wood

Church Path Wanstead Clinic

020 8989 4433 119b HigH Street

14 High Street, Wanstead Tel: 020 8989 1988 Mondays to Saturdays: 10am-6pm Sundays: 10.30am-5pm

Chaucer Road

– wet FiSH SpecialiStS –

Police Station (closed)

Voluntary Place

To Green Man Rbt

Osteopath 8 Wanstead Place

Homesdale 3

The Bungalow Café

84 Nightingale Lane, E11 2EZ t.0208 530 1244 m.07974 662881 www.geoffwilkinsonphotography.co.uk e. gtw@dircon.co.uk

Images in Frames Tesco Barclays Grosven or Road

est NatW

Cuckfield

Wellington Road

War Memorial Robins Pie & Mash 13 Doctors Tarzy

SNARESBROOK

New Wanstead

Eightyfour

Hermon Hill

Wanstead High Street Hollybush Hill

Geoffrey Wilkinson Photography at

16 Stevens Motors

Snaresbrook Crown Court

3A Wellington Road Wanstead, London E11 2AN

Lillies of Wanstead

Email: info@stevensmotors.co.uk Web: www.stevensmotors.co.uk

ale ne hting le La tinga Nigh

Wellesley Road Sylvan Road

Tel: 0208 989 9809 Mob: 07748 368 601

ig The N

To Woodford Road

VoLksWAgEN, Audi, sEAT & skodA spEciALisTs

Eightyfour Gallery

Oxfam Books & Music Shop Donations of books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl and sheet music welcomed Monday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm Sunday: 11am to 4pm

Call: 020 8530 3413

Email: oxfamshopf8092@oxfam.org.uk 1 Clockhouse Parade, High Street, Wanstead

Wanstead Leisure Centre

P The George

Redbridge Lane West Wanstead House

To A12

Keating Jewellers

14 7

The Manor House

British Heart Foundation Wanstead Fish

Allan Burgess Centre

Oxfam Bookshop 5

Grove Park The Co-operative

Pharmacy / Post Office 12

WANSTEAD

Wanstead High School

020 8530 0366

Wanstead High Street

The Green

Wanstead Osteopaths

Barnardo’s 10 Woodbine Place

Wanstead Library Spratt Hall Road One Addison 9

Cambridge Park

Christchurch Green

Wiseman Lee 11

George Green

24 High Street Wanstead E11 2AQ

Providing Treatment and Pain Relief

Draycot Road

Seagry Road

• Back and Neck Pain • Sciatica • Sports Injuries • Expectant Mothers • Cranial Osteopathy for Babies and Children

Felstead Road

Addison Road Dangan Road

Simply Call for an Appointment

Gordon Road

020 8530 3388

Map not to scale

Wiseman Lee LLP Solicitors

Call 020 8215 1000 www.wiseman.co.uk 9-13 Cambridge Park, Wanstead

10 For great value today and everyday, visit your local Barnardo’s store. We urgently need donations of stock too, so if you have any unwanted items we would be pleased to accept them – thank you. Or why not volunteer with us? Just a few hours a week can make all the diﬀerence. Just call or ask to speak to a member of our team in store.

70 High Street

Mon-Sat: 9am – 5pm Sun: 10am CLOSED – 4pm Tel: 020 8989 3641

Barnardo’s Registered Charity Nos. 216250 and SC037605

o n e

addison

complementary therapies Osteopaths, Cranial Osteopathy,

Acupuncture - Aroma - Balinese Deep Tissue - Sports - Hot Stone Lava Shell -Thai - Pregnancy Massage and many more

020 8928 1777 www.oneaddison.com

1 ADDISON ROAD, WANSTEAD E11 2RG

Wanstead Village Directory

Too good to be true Steve Wilks, chairman of the Wanstead Safer Neighbourhood Panel, examines the increasing problem of investment fraud on the vulnerable and elderly and looks at ways to minimise it

nvesting safely and profitably is one of the most important things you can do to make life more comfortable. However, what you may not be aware of are the criminals dedicated to pursuing and persuading people like you to invest in schemes that, on the surface, appear to be great opportunities but in reality are nothing but fraudulent scams that will result in a loss. It is important to be able to recognise the signs of a scam. Usually, you are contacted out of the blue with the investment offer, shown glossy brochures, professional-looking websites and certificates that make them look authentic, and then you are pressured into making rushed decisions with no time to consider the nature of the investment. Any decision involving considerable sums of money should have a cooling down period prior to full acceptance. These scams often involve being called by a professionalsounding broker, who offers you investment opportunities with incredible potential for making a profit. They usually offer to sell you shares or bonds, but may also offer other investments, such as precious metals, diamonds, wine, art or energy. Scammers will often hire prestigious city offices, known as boiler rooms, to make their enterprise look legitimate. In reality, the fraudsters are cold calling as many people as possible to pay for bogus investments. Once the fraudsters have made you invest as much money as possible, they quickly disappear. The resources they offer do not exist or they have not told you that your investment is worthless. For example, they will sell land that has no potential for development or rare stones that are notÂ worth as much as they sound. You may be told to

keep your investment secret to ensure you receive maximum returns, but really the boiler rooms want to prevent you from telling others to avoid being spotted. There is also increasing evidence that victims are being hit a second time by fraudulent â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;recovery roomsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Criminals will normally contact victims with an offer to help by selling on or recovering in some other way their previous investment. This is offered through a perceived small fee payable up front when it has been alleged that the investment has been recovered. This fee can range from a few hundred to thousands of pounds. This is simply another way to extract more money from a victim. The services are never provided, the initial investment is never recovered. An investment scheme promising an excessive return would, if legitimate, have to run some considerable risks. If the investment proposal is marketed as a high return, no or low risk, then a red flag should be flashing. Remember, if something sounds too good to be true, then it most likely is. To report any fraudulent activity, contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or visit actionfraud.police.uk

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

It’s vital to have the right Accountant We can guide you in the right direction Our first consultation is free, allowing us to explain what we can do for you. We look forward to meeting you, over a cup of tea or coffee so book your appointment now: Telephone 020 8532 9843 www.alanpatient.com or email: info@alanpatient.com At Alan Patient & Co, we pride ourselves on being friendly and helpful, but also extremely professional. We offer a full range of services, but you can “pick and mix” the services which suit you best. Whether you find accounting daunting, expensive in terms of your time, or just plain boring, we can find a solution tailored to your business needs.

Our clients vary from: • • • • •

artists to antique dealers, bookmakers to builders, hypnotherapists to haulage contractors, plumbers to personal trainers, systems analysts to school academies.

They all have their own unique requirements and our aim is to make their lives a little easier.

It’s not what you earn, it’s what you keep TAX TIPS

on the Go: Download our TAX App FREE from the App Store & GooglePlay

Alan Patient & Co Chartered Accountants • Registered Auditors

9 The Shrubberies, George Lane, South Woodford, London E18 1BD • Tel: 020 8532 9843 www.alanpatient.com Alan Patient & Co @alanpatientco Alan Patient & Co

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

the modern agent with traditional values

South Woodford,

South Woodford, Woodford Green

More properties urgently required South Woodford

South Woodford

FIR

Guide price £875,000 Freehold

FIRS ESTATE oieo £750,000 Freehold

Woodford Green

NO ON

HalStEad Road, WanStEad

**NO ONWARD CHAIN** We are favoured to offer for sale this truly stunning period property conveniently nestled in the heart of Wanstead Village. Being a short walk from the High Street and Central Line stations, this ideal first time/family purchase comprises of a large, bright and airy front 0208 530 3333 reception room, an open-plan modern kitchen/dining room, three spacious bedrooms, modern family bathroom and a rear garden in excess of 60ft. Woodford Green

Guide price £275,000 Leasehold

32 High Street, Wanstead, E11 2RJ NO ONWARD CHAIN 0208 989 0011 Mention this advertisement when you give us a call

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

South Woodford

July 2017

Guide price £875,000 Freehold

Woodford Green

020 8530 3333

southwoodford@churchill-estates.co.uk

Guide price £499,995 Freehold southwoodford@churchill-estates.co.uk

POTENTIAL TO EXTEND SUBJECT TO PLANNING CONSENT

Woodford Green

Guide price £499,995 Freehold

POTENTIAL TO EXTEND SUBJECT TO PLANNING CONSENT oieo £650,000 Freehold

0208 530 3333

Woodford Green

Guide price £275,000 Leasehold

NO ONWARD CHAIN

0208 530 3333

Guide price £275,000 Leasehold

NWARD CHAIN

wanstead@churchill-estates.co.uk

RS ESTATE

0208 989 0011

, Woodford Green More properties urgently required

Guide price £875,000 Freehold

FIRS ESTATE

0208 530 3333

South Woodford

£574,995 Freehold

CHURCH END ESTATE

dEynEcouRt GaRdEnS, WanStEad Being sold with the added benefit of no onward chain, Churchill’s are pleased to present this wellmaintained three-bedroom semi-detached 1930’s family home located within the ever-popular ‘Nightingale Estate’. The accommodation comprises of a large through lounge, separate modern 0208 530 3333 to the fitted kitchen, garage via shared driveway and there is also potential to extend, subject usual planning consent. 0208 530 3333

South Woodford0208 530 3333

£574,995 Freehold

0208 530 3333

churchill-estates.co.uk CHURCH END ESTATE churchill-estates.co.uk

globrix.com

rightmove.co.uk

propertyfinder.com

globrix.com

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

churchill-esta rightmove.co.uk

Amy’s story, Amy’s Day Wanstead Village Directory

Former Wanstead High School pupil Amy Goacher died from ovarian cancer in 2012. Since then, her dad, Bob Goacher, mum Tina and sister Megan have celebrated Amy’s life with an annual fundraising event

my was a bright and beautiful young woman with a promising future ahead of her when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2012 at the age of 19. She was in the first year of a psychology degree course at Bournemouth University and had just returned from a holiday in Malia in Crete with her friends when she went to the doctor with what she suspected was an infection. Amy then underwent a full hysterectomy, along with an operation to remove the tumours and a series of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, but the cancer continued to spread. Amy was initially reluctant to be referred to Saint Francis Hospice to be treated for lymphedema, a common side effect of chemotherapy, which causes swelling in the arms and legs. But the range of services she received helped to control her sickness and pain and also to come to terms with her illness. Amy was in a really angry stage when she first arrived at the hospice. She was angry at what the cancer was doing to us as a family and would worry how we would cope once she had gone. She was also still grieving for her childhood friend Ellie Davis, who had died of sudden unexplained death in epilepsy (SUDEP) in 2010, aged 18. Amy faced death with courage by making plans and while this was difficult for myself, Amy’s mum Tina and sister Megan, it also helped knowing we could fulfil her final wishes. Having a will written for Amy was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. In August 2012, Amy celebrated her 21st birthday with a day out in Cambridge and a BBQ with friends and family. The following

month she was admitted to the hospice, and during the three weeks she spent on the inpatient unit before she died, her family, friends and her beloved pet cockapoo Maisie were regular visitors. Amy’s story is far from over as she left a legacy that will continue well into the future. In a letter she left to be read out at her funeral, she asked us to continue raising money for the hospice and to help fund research into finding a cure for ovarian cancer. Since 2013, we have held an annual golf day in her memory, which is known as Amy’s Day and so far has raised £65,100. We have donated £26,646 to Saint Francis Hospice and we also support the work of Professor Ian McNeish – Amy’s consultant at Barts who works tirelessly to find a cure for ovarian cancer – and help fund research into SUDEP in memory of Ellie. So, following the success of previous years, our fifth annual golf and BBQ event is going to be another opportunity to celebrate Amy’s life. Amy’s Day 2017 will take place at Wanstead Golf Club on 25 August. Tee-off is at 11.15am and the BBQ starts at 7pm (golf: £30; BBQ: £20; book by 31 July). For more information, visit wavidi.co/amysday

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

020 8509 6526

www.sylvestrian-leisure.co.uk JOIN TODAY AND PAY NO JOINING FEE, PLUS A FREE INTRODUCTORY PERSONAL TRAINING SESSION

TRAINING TOGETHER IS WAY MORE FUN

Forest School, College Place, Snaresbrook, London, E17 3PY Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

Make Extra Income Our eco-friendly business wants independent, hard working Individuals to share and promote natural and organic products. Create a second income whilst having a positive impact on the environment.

• • • • • •

Be your own boss. Work from home. Choose your own hours. Rewards offered for hard work. Full training and support. You will love it.

For further andand without obligation contact us on For furtherinformation, information without obligation, visit: or visit 0000 0000000 www.EnterURLHere.com swvg.co/ecobiz

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

BATHWORKS JULY_Â© Fish Media 30/06/2014 09:33 Page 1

The bathroom you have always dreamed of! The bathroom you have always dreamed off!

The bathroom you have always dreamed of!

H o

YOUR DESIGNER BATHROOM

Visit our showroom and see some of the latest bathroom ranges. 9 w & fit.x DESIGNER BATHROOM BathworksYOUR can offer supply9 only, or arrange supply 9

x x

Visit our showroom and see some of the latest bathroom ranges.

Opening hours: Monday advisors - Friday are 9.30-5.30pm, Saturdays - 4pm. and give advice. Our experienced on-hand to discuss requirements wyour10am 196 High Rd, Green, Essex 9EF 17651765 www.bath-works.co.uk 196 Woodford High Rd, Woodford Green,IG8 Essex IG8 tel: 9EF020 tel:8504 020 8504 www.bathworks.co.uk

9 9 oYOUR DESIGNER BATHROOM o

Visit our showroom and see some of the latest bathroom ranges. w & fit. Bathworks can offer supply only, or arrange supply

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory Opening hours: Monday - Friday 9.30-5.30pm, Saturdays 10am - 4pm. when responding to adverts 196 High Rd, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 9EF tel: 020 8504 1765 www.bath-works.co.uk

Wanstead Village Directory

Something to say? Talking Stories is a new show recently launched on East London Radio. Here, host Tony Cranston, an award-winning author, explains the reasons behind the concept and invites you to tell your own story

“I

f you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be very intelligent, read them more fairy tales.” That quote is attributed to Albert Einstein, and it is in the same vein that I am passionate about storytelling. We live in a wonderful part of the country, where the whole world is represented by the people native to and those who have come to make their homes here. My show uses stories and poetry to reach out to our neighbours, young and old, and beyond, and by sharing the tales of our lives in our original homeland and our new lives in this country with its mix of particular ways of thinking and doing things. This is a show that is actively calling out to everyone to tell their story. Talking Stories, which goes out monthly on East London Radio and which is available as a podcast thereafter, has already featured talented authors, storytellers and poets who live in or write about east London and features interviews with major storytellers from around the world, including Ireland, USA, Singapore, China, France, Japan, Austria, India and more. Storytelling has had a great resurgence in popularity over the last 20 years, with storytelling groups springing up in towns and cities across the UK actively encouraging more people from all walks of life to learn how to tell a story, whether to their children or grandchildren or professionally in festivals and clubs around the world. Talking Stories wants to encourage storytellers, poets, writers, schools and groups to get in touch and be featured on the programme. There are no costs involved; we are here to promote your talents to a new – different – and wider audience.

As we rush headlong into this 21st, science fiction century, we need something older and connected to that which is deep within us. For 27,000 years, since the first cave drawings were discovered, telling stories has been our most fundamental communication method. It is the oldest method of communication in the world and has obvious medical benefits to the human mind. Its benefits for things like dementia and other cognitive or age-related conditions has been well documented, for when you tell or listen to a story, all areas of the brain are set in motion. There is nothing quite like storytelling for teaching children. Remember, as long as there have been people, there have been those who tell their stories, and you can be one of them. To listen to the Talking Stories shows, visit wavidi.co/talkingstories. For more information and to contact Tony, email totocranston@hotmail.com

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

Summer WorkShopS private tuition Centre Brainbox will be running workshops over the Summer holidays.

2 week 11+ exam preparation 21st August - 1st September ÂŁ60 per day including lunch 1 week workshops - ÂŁ35 per day including lunch n Maths - 31st July - 4th August n English - 7th - 11th August n Combined English/Maths - 14th - 18th August From 9am - 4pm weekdays for children from 6 - 16 years of age. For further details contact: Mallards Wood Education The Brainbox Learning Zone, 157/159 St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 7DG T: 020 8505 1409 / 07983 999609 E: info@brainbox.org.uk www.brainbox.org.uk Childcare vouchers accepted Registered for tax-free childcare Ofsted registered

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

Single Sex education at itS beSt…

Park School For GirlS z 90% A* - C Grades (GCSE 2016). z 57% A* - A for Maths.

Summer Fayre – Friday 7 July 2017 from 3pm to 6pm

z 54% A* - A for English Language. z SATs scores exceeded national average in every area. z A multi-cultural community producing tolerant, outward looking, high-achieving individuals.

z Small classes and a high teacher-pupil ratio. z Excellent value for money, monthly payment available.

Please ring the school office for more information: 020 8554 2466 20-22 Park Avenue, Ilford, IG1 4RS | www.parkschool.org.uk | admin@parkschool.org.uk Park School is a registered charity (charities Act 1960) No. 269936 | Accredited by the Independent Schools Joint Council

Personal training studio

unlimited personal training package: £59 // 2 weeks // includes fitness assessment If you are serious about training and fitness, or you are just looking for a way to lose a bit of weight and feel fitter, personal training is undoubtably the most effective way of achieving your exercise goals. Target fit personal training ethos is that no matter what level you are, you will have a programme designed specifically for your needs. Your trainer will always be pushing you and challenging you but within the parameters of your tailor-made workouts. You will also receive a warm welcome from our team whenever you come to our private studio on Wanstead High Street and will be encouraged all the way. z Unlimited semi-private personal training sessions: £99 per month (introductory offer) z 1-to-1 private personal training sessions: £35 Contact us today to discuss your training requirements.

15 HigH Street, WanStead, e11 2aa 0208 5322778 / 0773 9425389 info@targetfit.co.uk www.targetfitgyms.co.uk

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

the only plaCe to get ready for your summer holiday 3 for 2 on the following treatments gel maniCure & gel spa pediCure

£45

full body sCrub

£30

lash lift (inC tint)

£45

mybrow treatment

£25

lyCon bikini wax

£20

st tropez spray tan

£15

example treatment set gel maniCure & gel spa pediCure

£45

full body sCrub

£30

lash lift (inC tint)

£45

= total saving: £30

Cheapest treatment free • valid until 31 July 2017

45 Chigwell road, south woodford, e18 1ng tel: 020 8530 3000 thebeautyspot-london.co.uk Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

was born in London and have lived on the border of South Woodford and Wanstead for more than 30 years. I often visit Wanstead High Street and Christchurch Green, and enjoy walks in Wanstead Park, which inspire some of my paintings. On leaving school, I did an art foundation course and went on to do a graphic design course specialising in illustration, gaining a Diploma in Art and Design (degree) in 1974. I still attend a life drawing class. I later worked at London Metropolitan University, making teaching aids and publicity material, as well as doing freelance illustration work. When my

children were young, I worked in pre-schools and schools, particularly enjoying doing art and craft work with the children. In recent years, I have concentrated on fine art and have had work in several commercial galleries. My subject interests are local scenes, landscapes, seascapes, trees and people. My styles range from detailed, realistic small works to larger, more impressionistic or semi-abstract pieces, usually in bright, bold colours. I use pencil, pastel and acrylic. I have recently been working on tree ideas, which will fit with the art trail’s 2017 ‘Breath of Fresh Air’ theme.

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

an eye on art Local artist Alison Stenhouse – who will be participating in Art Trail Wanstead 2017 this September – talks about her creative background and her love of bright and bold colours

Other than local shows, I now sell work mainly from The Llewellyn Alexander Gallery. These include miniatures – paintings of about three by five inches – and larger works in their Not The Royal Academy show, which takes place from June to August each year. I have had work in shows hosted by The Royal Society of Miniatures and The Royal Society of Marine Artists. I also belong to the Essex Art Club and take part in their shows at the Barbican Library and Wanstead House. Last year, I participated in Art Trail Wanstead and intend to do so again. It is good to see local businesses supporting artists, and good to see local people participating in workshops.

Currently, I have work on display downstairs at The Manor House on the High Street: four paintings of semi-abstract trees representing the four seasons. I also have some still life work at the More Italy café. My work can also be seen on The Llewellyn Alexander website (lafp.co.uk; a million brushstrokes section). Art Trail Wanstead will take place from 9 to 24 September – visit wavidi.co/atw17. For more information on Alison’s work, email alison_stenhouse@btinternet.com

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

They are all life-savers.

Are you?

Your local Carpet Fitter in Wanstead

Geoffrey Gramlick More blood donors are needed in the Wanstead area.

Carpets Planned, Supplied & Fitted

Mob: 07778 015 104

For more information or to make an appointment visit blood.co.uk or call 0300 123 23 23

Email: gramlick@hotmail.com

EAST SIDE

JAZZ Tuesday, 4 July (£7):

Featuring: Peter King “The world’s greatest alto” – Nat Adderley Tuesday, 11 July (£10):

Featuring: The East Side RnB All Stars, with Derek Nash and Jools Holland horns CLuB CLosED untiL 19 sEptEMBER

Tuesday, 26 sePTeMBeR:

Featuring: The fabulous Liane Carroll

8.30pm–11pm

EAST LoNDoN’S PREmiER JAzz CLuB

Leytonstone & District Ex-Servicemens Club, 2 Harvey Rd, Leytonstone, E11 3DB (behind The Red Lion)

http://eastsidejazzclub.blogspot.co.uk

This article is only available in the printed edition

Answers on page 54

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

Look Good for your Age, WVD,254.507x175.522,21Mar2017.qxp 21/03/2017 00:35 Page 1

It's never been easier to look good for your age. BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION

for Botox and Restylane dermal filler treatments with an experienced, trusted and fully qualified professional â&#x20AC;&#x201C; at Improve Your Smile.

10% off Botox treatment: quote code IYSBX

Safe

Effective

Non-Surgical

www.improveyoursmile.co.uk

Woodford House Dental Practice 162 High Road Woodford Green IG8 9EF

020 8504 2704

info@ improveyoursmile.co.uk

WOODFORD HOUSE

DENTAL PRACTICE

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

MAGIC MOO ADVERT A5 LANDSCAPE 2804.qxp_Layout 1 28/04/2017 19:55 Page 1

Wanstead Village Directory

MAGIC MOO INTERIORS Making Magic Everyday Bespoke Curtains, Blinds and Soft Furnishings. Great quality fabrics from high quality suppliers. Free quotes and full ﬁtting service. 07956 388458

020 8279 5951

magicmoointeriors

zoe.magic@yahoo.co.uk

www.magicmoo.co.uk

– Wet FiSH SpecialiStS – 119b HigH Street,WanStead,e11 Tue - Thur 10 a.m. - 6.30 p.m

Tel: 020 8989 4433

Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

SaT 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

@wanSTeadFiSh

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

Tel: 0203 397 2222 / Web: stowbrothers.com Email: hello11@stowbrothers.com / Twitter: @StowBrothersE11 117a High Street, Wanstead, E11 2RL

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

20/20 Wanstead vision This year, the Wanstead Society celebrates its 20th anniversary. In the seventh of a series of articles, Chairman Scott Wilding wonders if our shopping habits might be going back to the future

But does this demonstrate a move away from the ‘big weekly shop’ towards more traditional ways of buying our goods? I think so. We are lucky to have four bakeries, a fruit and veg shop, a fishmonger, a butcher, a local pharmacy and vintners. Granted, not all of them are independents, but nearly all of our cafes and restaurants are, some winning wide acclaim. My point is reflected in my own shopping habits. I make a conscious effort to shop in the High Street and support our local traders. My parents’ generation invented the big shop in the out-of-town store, which is in decline. So, maybe those in their 20s to 40s are beginning to use the High Street in the same way that those in their 80s and 90s were used to. Well, yes and no is the answer. Wanstead will have at least 10 places dedicated to coffee and snacks, five estate agents and a wide variety of restaurants. In 1920 Wanstead had one estate agent, and the only place you could buy a meal was in The George or Eagle pubs, which doubled as hotels. This generation of Wanstead folk is defined as much by its habits of cooking good food at home as eating good food out of it.

f, like me, you were pleased to hear that Gail’s Bakery has plans to take over the old Barclays bank site, then maybe your shopping habits are more like your grandparents than you think. It’s great to see a building that has been unused providing employment, paying its taxes and providing a service for Wanstead. With M&S set to open and Superdrug rumoured to have taken over the old Londis and HSBC sites, the future for the High Street looks bright. Our shopping habits are changing, with more emphasis on good quality products, and our banking is moving online. But we risk putting all our eggs in one basket unless we have a High Street that diversifies. Independent retailers like The Closet closed, and we still need to support the non-food and drink-centric shops to have a truly vibrant High Street. It’s not easy to change the way we shop; the superstores offer one-stop convenience and often very low prices. The council could, and should, do more to support our traders through lower taxes, a better public realm and parking policies that have been thought through. However, we all have a part to play, and my guess is the future for our High Street is bright – we just need to keep it that way. The Wanstead Society is an independent, non-political organisation that works to protect, preserve and improve the local area. Membership is £10 per household per year. Visit wansteadsociety.org.uk

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

The Wanstead Society is a non-political organisation seeking to he working relationships July with2017 those in power. 81 Our main aims are to: | membership@wansteadsociety.org.uk www.wansteadsociety.org.uk

• Work with the Council and planners to protect and enh Wanstead needs you! you! Wanstead needs • Encourage, support and promote the viability of the H www.wansteadsociety.org.uk | membership@wansteadsociety.org.uk

The Wanstead Society is a group of volunteers dedicated to protecting and enhancing one of the most The Wanstead Society is a group volunteers to protecting enhancing one of most picturesque parts of London. Weof champion thededicated conservation of our area’sand heritage, and work to the promote picturesque of London. We champion the conservation Wanstead andparts neighbouring Snaresbrook wherever possible. of our area’s heritage, and work to promote Wanstead and neighbouring Snaresbrook wherever possible. The Wanstead Society is a non-political organisation seeking to help our area by building constructive The Wanstead Society with is a non-political organisation seeking to help our area by building constructive working relationships those in power. working relationships with those in power. Our main aims are to: Our main aims are to:

local community

• Take part in the Wanstead Festival and care for the Cor

• Liaise with and lobby Councillors, GLA Members and M

• Work with the Council and planners to protect and enhance the character of Wanstead • Work with the Council and planners to protect and enhance the character of Wanstead • Encourage, support and promote the viability of the High Street and the • local Encourage, support and promote the viability of the High Street and the community local community • Take part in the Wanstead Festival and care for the Corner House Garden • Take part in the Wanstead Festival and care for the Corner House Garden • Liaise with and lobby Councillors, GLA Members and MPs • Liaise with and lobby Councillors, GLA Members and MPs • Support local businesses • Support local businesses

• Support local businesses

• Represent our views on the Conservation Advisory Pan

Whilst we have no statutory power, we have a voice. And the more have, the louder that voice will be. That’s why we need you to join

Whilst we have no statutory power, we have a voice. And the more members we Whilst we have no statutory power, we have a voice. And the more members we have, the louder that voice will be. That’s why we need you to join us. have, the louder that voice will be. That’s why we need you to join us.

✂ ✂

✂ The Wanstead Wanstead Society Society The We have over over 600 600 households householdsin inour ourmembership membership–– We currently currently have why not add your name to the list? why not add your name to the list?

The Wanstead

Yes, I want to join The Wanstead Society and I enclose a cheque for the annual membership of £10 per household payable to The Yes, I want to join The Wanstead Society and I enclose a cheque for the annual membership of £10 per household payable to The Wanstead Society. Wanstead Society.

We currently have over 600 househol why not add your name

Title Title...................................... ......................................

First name name............................................................. ............................................................. First

Surname............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... Surname

Address Address ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Phone Emailaddress address................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................... Phone number number ............................................................................. ............................................................................. Email Please newsletters and and notifications notificationsfrom fromThe The Please send send me me newsletters Wanstead by email. email. Wanstead Society Society by

Termsand andconditions conditions Terms

givemy mypermission permission thedetails detailsabove above held I Igive bebe held Yes, I want to join The Wanstead Society andforfor I the enclose atotocheque for the annua securedatabase. database.I agree I agreewith withThe TheWanstead Wanstead Society ininaasecure Society I’d the quarterly quarterly newsletter newsletterby bypost. post.(Please (Please I’d like like to to receive receive the Wanstead Society. Constitution(available (availableonline onlineororononrequest) request)which which details Constitution details consider and our our costs costs before beforechoosing choosingthis this consider the environment and membershiprights rightsand andsociety societyprocedures. procedures. membership

option.) option.) I’m interested in volunteering volunteering for for events eventsand andactivities activities organised Society. organised by The Wanstead Society.

Title ......................................

I’m interested in serving on on the the Committee. Committee.

First name ............................................................. Signature........................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................ Signature

Surna

Address ..........................................................................................................................................

Please send your form and cheque Please cheque to: to: The TheWanstead WansteadSociety Societyc/o c/oWanstead WansteadHouse, House,21 21The TheGreen, Green,London LondonE11 E112NT 2NT

Phone number ............................................................................. Email address ..............

Wanstead Village Directory

 MOT  All Makes & Models

Tel:

 Volkswagen, Audi, Seat & Skoda specialists

Mob: 07748 368 601

 Servicing, Exhausts and Tyres

0208 989 9809

Email: info@stevensmotors.co.uk

 Petrol & Diesel

Web: www.stevensmotors.co.uk

 Clutch and Engine Problems

3A Wellington Rd, Wanstead E11 2AN

 Friendly, Professional Advice

I’m here when people need me A lot of people need us. That's why our volunteers are always around to give anyone who is struggling to cope the space and time to talk.

Find out about joining us rg redbridge@samaritans.o teer lun vo rg/ www.samaritans.o

Redbridge Volunteer Recruitment Advert 120mm x 85mmL_Female.indd 1

REDBRIDGE A charity registered in England and Wales no. 250946 (Redbridge).

19/03/2015 08:40:35

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

The Complete Chimney and Fireplace Service Call us: 020 8220 0056 561 High Road, Ilford, London, IG1 1TZ. enquiries@thefireplace-london.com www.thefireplace-london.com A family run business established over 30 years. There is a large display in our showroom along with a large array of catalogues. We are stockists of all top brands including Gazco, Gallery, Contura, Elgin & Hall and Stovax. We also offer a range of modern, bespoke, original and repro cast iron fireplaces and stoves. Our website lists all our stockists and offers links to their websites to browse.

Victorian Corbel Cast Insert

Stovax Studio 2

Opening Times: Mon to Wed 09.00 – 17.00 Thursday Closed Fri and Sat 09.00 – 17.00 Sunday 10.00 – 13.00 CORGI 5037

Gallery Edwardian Ourbest best seller seller for Our for2016 2015 wasthe the Contura Contura 14FS was 14FS

Parking available outside shop

A fitting service for The Fireplace can be provided through our Parent Company F.A.F. Chimney Services. Exclusive to us in the UK are the two o new flue lining systems the HT1000 suitable for multifuel and FITFIRE + for gas only both carrying a 25 year guarantee.

www.fafchimneyservices.com

enquiries@fafchimneyservices.com

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

COME ONE, COME ALL, TO THE HAVEN HOUSE

SUMMER FAIR THE GREATEST FAIR OF ALL

J U LY 2 017

11:00am to 5:00pm

Haven House Children’s Hospice, Woodford Green IG8 9LB

havenhouse.org.uk/Summerfair Haven House Children’s Hospice Charity Number: 1044296

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

Community events ppening, What's ha nd where... a what's on an

rganising ... o u o y e w Ar et us kno event? L dvillagedirectory.com stea info@wan

ange bject to che th may be su all events is made to ensure are : te no e fort , you Pleas provided e to t every ef and whils of the information nisers in advanc . ils ga accuracy check with the or nfirm event deta co to to d d se vi an ad ent m nt oi pp avoid disa

JULY

The 72 club: David Bowie and Freddie Mercury

Monthly tribute acts and a licensed bar. Date: Saturday 1 July Time: 7.30pm Venue: Wanstead Golf Club, Overton Drive Cost: £12 Enquiries: 07908 070 174 JULY

Wanstead farmers’ Market

Farmers’ market offering a variety of produce and face-to-face transactions between producers and their customers. Date: Sunday 2 July Time: 10am–3pm Venue: Wanstead High Street Enquiries: essexfarmersmarkets.co.uk JULY

Wanstead Community Gardeners work party

Date: Sunday 2 July Time: 10.30am Venue: Corner House Garden, High Street Cost: free Enquiries: wavidi.co/wcg JULY

Wanstead and woodford wea centenary film club

A screening of I, Daniel Blake (2016). Nonmembers can join the club at any screening. Date: Monday 3 July Time: 12pm Venue: Odeon, High Road, South Woodford Cost: 20p plus the cinema’s usual charges Enquiries: wea.filmclub@gmail.com

JULY

The Crop Circle Mystery

A Wanstead and Woodford U3A talk. Date: Tuesday 4 July Time: 10am Venue: Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA Cost: members only Enquiries: 020 8504 7626 JULY

CAOS Presents: Into the Woods

A College Amateur Operatic Society production of Into the Woods. Date: Thursday 6 to Saturday 8 July Time: 7.30pm (Saturday matinée: 3pm) Venue: Kenneth More Theatre, Ilford, IG1 1BT Cost: from £13 Enquiries: 020 8553 4466 JULY

Outdoor theatre: The Comedy of Errors

In the Bard’s shortest comedy, two sets of twins, separated at birth, unknowingly end up in the same city. Gradually, more and more people are sucked into a vortex of mistaken identity. Booking required. Date: Friday 7 July Time: 6–9.30pm Venue: the Temple enclosure, Wanstead Park Cost: £14.95 (under-16s: £8.95; under-3s: £2.95) Enquiries: 020 7332 1911 or wavidi.co/tcoe JULY

Snaresbrook Primary School PTA Summer Fair

Date: Sunday 9 July Time: 12–4pm Venue: Snaresbrook Primary School, E18 2EN Cost: £1 (kids: £5, including bouncy castles) JULY

Live music in Wanstead Park

Featuring local musicians. Picnics welcome. The third in a series of five monthly music events in Wanstead Park. Date: Sunday 9 July Time: 2–7pm Venue: the Temple garden, Wanstead Park Cost: £2 Enquiries: 07827 327 365

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

86 JULY

Concert: Big Band and Swing Afternoon

A Redbridge Brass Band event featuring a range of classic swing and big band numbers. Date: Sunday 9 July Time: 3pm Venue: St Gabriel’s Church, Aldersbrook Road Cost: £8 Enquiries: redbridgebrass.com JULY

Myriad Choir Concert: Seasons of Love

Myriad is a London-based chamber choir that stages themed concerts throughout the year. Date: Sunday 9 July Time: 5pm Venue: St Mary’s Church, Overton Drive Cost: £10 Enquiries: myriadsingers.co.uk JULY

The Life and Works of

10 Noël Coward

A talk for the Wanstead Park Women’s Club by John Knowles. Booking required. Date: Monday 10 July Time: 8pm Venue: Aldersbrook Bowls Club, E12 5DY Cost: £2 Enquiries: 020 8532 9093

JULY

Electronic

12 keyboard concert An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club event featuring Matthew Bason. Date: Wednesday 12 July Time: 7.50pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: members: £5; guests: £7; under-16s: £1 Enquiries: 020 8530 3717 JULY

LATE NIGHT LARDER:

13 SUMMER SWING-TIME DUO Featuring Wanstead’s Simon Purcell on piano. Date: Thursday 13 July Time: 7–10pm Venue: The Larder, 39 High Street, Wanstead Cost: £6 Enquiries: wavidi.co/purcell JULY

An Evening with

13 Peter Kennard

Join one of the worlds leading anti-war artists as he talks through his archive of images. Date: Thursday 13 July Time: 7.30pm Venue: The Wanstead Tap, Winchelsea Road Cost: £7 Enquiries: thewansteadtap.com

Seasons of Love A seasonal offering of music and poetry around the theme of love, in the beautiful setting of St. Mary the Virgin Church, Wanstead.

9th July 2017, 5pm Tickets on the door: £10 (free entry for under-16s) www.myriadsingers.co.uk Formed in 2014, Myriad is a London-based chamber choir which stages themed concerts throughout the year. David Todd, former Director of Music for The Parish of Wanstead, has been Myriad’s Musical Director since 2016.

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017 JULY

An evening of

14 stand-up comedy The Friends of Redbridge Drama Centre host a comedy night to raise funds for the centre. Featuring Jeff Innocent, who was voted the UK’s best live comic in 2016. Date: Friday 14 July Time: 8.30–11pm Venue: Wanstead Golf Club, Overton Drive Cost: £10 Enquiries: wavidi.co/dramacomedy JULY

Summer Reading

15 Challenge Launch Day Celebrate the launch of the Summer Reading Challenge 2017 with animal craft activities for four- to 12-year-olds. Date: Saturday 15 July Time: 2–3pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8708 7400 JULY

Give blood at wanstead house

Anyone aged between 17 and 65 and in good health can donate blood. Booking required. Date: Sunday 16 July Time: from 9.40am Venue: Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT Enquiries: 0300 123 23 23 or blood.co.uk JULY

Tree Climbing at

16 the Tarzy WoodFest Rise 100 foot above Wanstead and take in panoramic views (tree climbing also available for children). Plus, enjoy local community group stalls, live music, food and drink, bushcraft, bug hunting and storytelling. Date: Sunday 16 July Time: 10am–5pm Venue: Tarzy Wood, High Street, Wanstead Cost: £10 (children: £5) Enquiries: 020 7332 1911 JULY

Universe or Multiverse:

16 Film and discussion

Are we living in the one and only universe, or could there be others that are beyond our detection? Dr John Fisher leads a discussion for the Northeast London Astronomical Society. Visitors welcome. Date: Sunday 16 July Time: 3pm Venue: Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT Cost: first visit free Enquiries: 020 8992 5751

JULY

Flower arranging:

17 Summertime memories The Woodford and District Floral Arrangement Group welcome Clarissa Harris. Date: Monday 17 July Time: 7.30pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: £5 Enquiries: 020 8530 2427 JULY

Wanstead & Woodford

18 Bereavement Café

A drop-in session open to those who would like to talk about their loss. Date: Tuesday 18 July Time: 10.45am Venue: Christ Church, Wanstead, E11 2SW Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8505 3000 JULY

Redbridge Drama Centre:

18 The Funny Thing About… A stand-up show for children over six, their parents and anyone who likes comedy without rude words. Date: Tuesday 18 July Time: 5pm Venue: Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB Cost: £7.50 Enquiries: 020 8708 8803 JULY

Walk to Health:

20 Wanstead Park Walk A walk with some gentle slopes. Date: Thursday 20 July Time: 11am Venue: Wanstead Park, Warren Road entrance Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8708 0951 JULY

Mum2mum nearly

22 new sale

Offering nearly new baby and children’s clothes and used toys and equipment. Date: Saturday 22 July Time: 12–2pm Venue: Wanstead United Reformed Church Cost: £2 Enquiries: wavidi.co/mum2mum JULY

Summer holiday

24 multi-sports sessions For children aged five to 14 years. Date: from Monday 24 July to Friday 18 August Time: various sessions from 9am–3pm Venue: Wanstead Leisure Centre, E11 2JZ Cost: £10 per day Enquiries: 020 8989 1172

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

88 JULY

East London Humanists:

24 The new government

An East London Humanists discussion about the current political situation. Date: Monday 24 July Time: 7.30–9pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: free Enquiries: wavidi.co/elh JULY

Drummond Summer

25 Holiday Tennis Camps For children aged five years and over. Date: Tuesday 25 to Friday 28 July Time: various sessions from 9.30am–3.30pm Venue: Drummond Lawn Tennis Club, E11 2HZ Cost: from £14 Enquiries: drummondltc.co.uk JULY

HITCHCOCK’S HOME in

26 LEYTONSTONE

A series of themed events over three evenings, including a pop-up cinema screening some of the most iconic films made by Alfred Hitchcock, who was born in Leytonstone. Date: Wednesday 26 to Friday 28 July Venue: St John’s Church, Leytonstone Cost: £16 Enquiries: hitchcockshome.co.uk JULY

The Buxtons: an Old Essex Family

An East of London Family History Society talk by Georgina Green. Date: Wednesday 26 July Time: 7pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: £1.50 Enquiries: 020 8554 8414 JULY

Stamp fair at wanstead library

Date: Saturday 29 July Time: 10am–4pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: free entry Enquiries: 01582 876 651 JULY

St Gabriel’s

29 Family Fun Day Featuring a bouncy castle, BBQ, live music and a fire engine. Date: Saturday 29 July Time: from 12pm Venue: St Gabriel’s Church hall, Aldersbrook Cost: 50p Enquiries: 020 8989 0315

JULY

Twelfth Night at

29 Hurst House

Shooting Stars Theatre Company returns to Hurst House in Woodford Green. Date: Saturday 29 July Time: 4.30–7pm Venue: Hurst House, Broomhill Walk, IG8 9HF Cost: £15 Enquiries: shootingstarstheatre.co.uk JULY

DAILY

Exhibition: On the move

Find out how transport connected Ilford, Wanstead and Woodford to the wider world in this interactive exhibition for children. Date: opens Thursday 20 July Time: 10am–5pm (until 4pm on Saturdays) Venue: Redbridge Museum, Ilford, IG1 1EA Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8708 2317 JULY WEEKLY

The DukeBox: Live Music

Weekly live music from a variety of performers. Date: every Sunday Time: 7–9pm Venue: The Duke, 79 Nightingale Lane, E11 2EY Cost: free Enquiries: thedukewanstead.com JULY WEEKLY

Co-Working Tuesday’s with Free Breakfast

Mingle with local business owners over free pastries, granola and sourdough bread. Date: every Tuesday Time: 10–11.30am Venue: The Duke, 79 Nightingale Lane, E11 2EY Cost: free Enquiries: thedukewanstead.com JULY WEEKLY

Active FITNESS on Christchurch Green

Outdoor fitness sessions for beginners and intermediates. Date: every Friday Time: 7pm Venue: Christchurch Green, Wanstead Cost: £5 Enquiries: 020 8708 0950 JULY WEEKLY

Walk to Health: Wanstead Place Walks

An easy, flat walk at a gentle pace. Date: every Saturday Time: 10.30–11.30am Venue: meet at the Wanstead Place Surgery Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8708 0951

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

Take on your next challenge! British 10K: 9 July The iconic 6 mile race through the capital London Triathlon: 22 July Run, cycle and swim for Haven House Royal Parks Half Marathon: 8 October A stunning 13.1 mile route that takes in Hyde Park, Green Park, St Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Park and Kensington Gardens London Landmarks Half Marathon: 25 March Take on Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brand new half marathon experiencing the grand, the quirky and the hidden. All places are limited.

To find out more please contact Katie on: e: katietyler@havenhouse.org.uk t: 020 8498 5849

havenhouse.org.uk/challenge Charity No: 1044296

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead

AdverTising in The Wanstead Village directory will geT your messAge Across loud And cleAr Soc c

Dyson

died?

Wa n

Poor su ction and wo Motor n’t pic cuts ou k up t/burn Brushr ing sm2 Gw dirt? oll do ell? ynne esn’t You do Hou in? n’t ne wwsp se, H ed a new.lilliFilters or ho w vaes se fwan Cablocke igh cuoum cle stan eader… ll: 02d? .co.u 0 –W k

Book a Children's Party!

Did you know that Redbridge has its own beach courts?  MOT

Due to open during the middle to latter part of 2016

So al ’S bo Se

tment for an Allo

Lillie …you

neP ed

aDyson Ce ss chRepairMan nte en n a d ae r y le .uk 20 1 Wans tead Loc

erD ays .co

anstea

d base • All kin d– ds of Dyson • I wi Perfec problem ll co t for ct and s quick • Fixed lle return ly fixed begin pr Th to you . ners • Repa Paice seervT icih at ng fro irs ssch : ne i rd m just £3 no charge. fitted, of th wendabr mot e Fi elus 9 e is hrolls, B srsre Christ Chur hose t or ac • Spar onin theor know a ts,t fil (plus parts). ch, Wan e pae ofrtsWest FlWpl ld W ed .n as on ters an stead Plac l e ar e, Wanstea an an th • Refu the Al e ha d ac dersce. It w e of of d belts d, rbishlieed asrie the London foug s gaDyrshest regisso With 2 minutes Y m s E11 on uddi Chri 2SW ininstsoChur pr ba htsu from Wan Ab of local frpplie ch, g onns ttfo esdt an stead Tube le sanostea Leading If youSa out 325, rthe d om artist and d fit e s ly fiv srofWan 31 Ju Wan Station le. Plac in ss th 000 bloo d,ted. the fieldrelief www.mar Brenda Wanstead e m the w rn Belg e, ly to stea n de yo Allie It canPasschooink B shquilter iles ar, w Lond chronic pain scrib ur ook Centre 6 Nov diest s.org beenfix Coyle 45 troopsotes 2dDy of gr ith iumon minu daelededat em batt heav . It E11 minLeisure Tel: 0208Beach 989 9809 Book a s ann isfrom ound is re 2SW Loxford Marsh Wan e at the m ForThlo d beyo ndstea At Wanstead Leisure Centre y ra Stat m ber 19 les BdpareTube one audfra in th Qu Children's dy ct26ion Frse 0, www re e ca in co em ion 17 uteiltaer a We th Did you know that Redbridge has its red in The Poetlry indepe of our ev fields as 000of eirntri be Germth.mar ink al Fsummer? mc e k e coshqu Mob: 07748 368 601 Party! ilter as poem is in nd multi-sport on s out Wanstead bu en ays dEx “h s.org an own beach courts? st en Fo T th tingain 25 W Looking for something to keep your children active overwthe b of of as.ne ag ! ttsDy whi . soell”. Co s died ria w have done s of theM rC the go hy working bi to oo htio In 2012 Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure received sessions the answer; book daily for total Pity sh wyon the for merv in th ildparents. fu P dbinprovide se pe.o Foreflexibility or weekly he Firs ar Email: info@stevensmotors.co.uk marice e ba m extr aren renn funding from LOCOG and Sport England to install Qunilt e Plac n fo l! or k th call: st Sa ts Age • Cla tu horro n it com ore than t World a er pu three recreational sized volleyball courts at Loxford se co ttle. Po ss Schrd es d em • Supervised activities e, include basketball, tennisay and dodgeballm W Whockey, football, ile and rs • th

NEW

Loxford Beach

Village Directory

ART C LASS

AT T Multi-Sports Camps HE CH ERRY TR

Barry

In 2012 Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure received  All Makes & Models funding from LOCOG and Sport England to install three recreational sized volleyballAudi, courts atSeat Loxford& Skoda specialists  Volkswagen, Park in the south of the borough. Over 840 tonnes of  Servicing, Exhausts and Tyres sand from the Olympic beach Petrol Diesel volleyballevent held at&Horse es mm 2-7 anst•ea To Park in the south of the borough. Over 840 tonnes of of th of tre aitol: Sand is a great surface to doWeb: activities www.stevensmotors.co.uk to Firs reve any hist ar take ool Sn ence et Siegfri Guards Parade was usedand Engine Problems Ye ensu ddle t sand from the Olympic beach alin soory  Clutch d E111. • Fun games and friendly competitions/tournaments men war e soldie nch war dy on and can be used for athletics, The World lace aresb So re ch rs En ars. 1 00 pa.m volleyball event held at Horse to create the beach courts, t of ed fare g the nrepai popWar . itto ro 3A Wellington Rd, Wanstead E11 Sand 2AN is a great surface to• do activities for children aged 5+ and youngSpeople will artists is r artiststh ok 0 cc erD rounders, beach soccer, cricket Suitable 14 yrsH w ildre joy O occ up to 2R . Th Saturd info rm Guardsand Parade was used Friendly, Professional Advice hin4.0 providinga long-lasting • p.m on and can be used for athletics, ay rm up an Centen —s Free ent n h ur Cpo look at less w and th e wor ay 15 to create the beach courts, erD the ChigChr a co thation library@ of course beach volleyball. Loxford V ist anthed1 summer k ets an som ell beach soccer, cricket and lass e ar ai ryav July – Olympic legacy for sportsmen w gm providing a long-lasting lle  Exhib Sessions held Monday to Friday during holiday follows: gymn well ScenuChu Week July es!d ar illus e of know official a fa Chrisrounders, aysofasquilt of course beach volleyball. Loxford es rch, eWa avai ction on loca ill featur y Pop-l.com 9 Sept Beach also provides the perfect ition nst Olympic legacy for sportsmen P 3124-28 t Ch 11. n. W the00 a.m tis,ts Lon nttras asiu ho : and women in Redbridge. up Li l expe la of atedead Totte Week 2  r July-4 August urc Beach also provides the perfect s embe e bl e re Gr C e Stall a and women in Redbridge. o h, e with late . to 4.0 and m– outdoor location for children’s ticwith in th don m 101.3 Week 24-28 July 7–11 l• Wa hold oade:nham r SherWeek ers inclu outdoor location for children’s ns Week 3 3 7-11 August or0 d lib riences small ex brary is eat W, E11 pr2SW tim ieAugust tea 0a 78 79 Wan par Rod iginp.m slie! his— ch d Pla abay  Hot m Fre The r des talk w ar rae birthday parties! birthday parties! cartce, of hi 198 9 11a es Afric Wanstead Village am in al en – Week 4 14-18 August ry Week 2 31 July–4 August Week 4 14–18 August ent st bi L • Ex an CE m th en 12 sp an g ph andion hich ry Fabr oo Available to hire tion, az tom ts Director y Wa e gShopW Tu SIN to hire 4–12 yrs ur m .30p V es ead Li  hibit Available eria e First is s which t “I Died otos of ing co at4pm tea quilt ith ns inanfa UR ITY ledayy Totte adof m n wasilli wEuro id brar llExhibreition d,aicLimit (2015/2016) fien Links This fantastic multi-purpose facility can be hired a MJapa ueed– afric ingsof quilt How to book s Tobric.co.uk must£3st/£alay Lo thos 25 • Sta s looks in He the Fi llectio ls. Paul World W Y & SEC This fantastic multi-purpose facility can be hired holders nalised Cost of a plot y Stall arve lder Kick nham  us revisal Chan trat gs by members of the public on a casual basis and by How to book include:K–ic eurojapa o-face perso SA FET holders e who at th ll - th rst W n of Del Lo t to annual Face-t Contact Loxford Leisure Centre on l co .war s se on ttes.com Just tu 1.50anconcd wuJughly• Th ed - sally H N nlink July 2016 OV IDI NG ,to for you: 10th nd be thde:e b@y 3D Conw ar an 2 mi 6.30 e per year subjec mic to African Fabrinclu n eThe Albook ss otspE1 by a How k k 020 by members of the public on a casual basis and by health plans schools, clubs or organisations for regular sessions 020 8478nu 5634 fortes more information £11 OW nh1172 li prahoo.co.u Times 9am-3pm PR essio Around £50 1 Hand z Lau ur hoa's emed suffere horrors ey calle orld War stereo ay will d at plots st centre 2S pm-8 Afric laun anni ion 10 Fion DVisit for an Fabr ic ic Contact Loxford Leisure Centre on Hire includes access to toilets but no or events. Shop ris esinenperson.sCall orEnquiri rn up Ch CW .99 from per mad HE 8989 nch eve • Eu am nsch prices and availability. – afric Waiting list d th e Jewe andtherip Shop sted ro Ch of th d it Pa . Nick grap be of .t schools, clubs or organisations for regular sessions Japa Wa pm Euro anfa ;Back pain day nstea com ched versar ye Tea, coffe urc ts “Cregarding changing or shower facilities. afric n Link D,254.507x175.52 e blbric. Japa OPEN anfa Mar his llery R.com hics h, ome al £10 per child 020 8478 5634 for morePain information t activ Re e bak ssch the, n Links Do s+ Sat nt - Anim y pr ars ag to s db bric. Wa cr––af–euro e th Limi use NOW4yr rolls wanstead@vision-rcl.org.uk stor Si–vafiona fiona 2,21Mar2017.qxp e email O Aw Hoes:t020 87 • Ch ood co.u co.u d lunch Limit recobe andvehom o lder ve al urday Tu or events. Hire includes access to toilets but no  angs em need to bringcealepacked tea and wheelchair HA café 21/03/2017 Changs y, th n ;Shou l co ema ridgtededns itijapa onChildren ry and ttkle us endael bson w - sally brat roug ier in 20 Wanstead LF gnise 00:35 M.war regarding prices and availability. es fodnlink 15 July Craft Sta able1bodied de - sally g, rewillla Pla forPage .war micCentre w z An h onda e cakes avail list wwa.r spu08 24• Fio N PR ill nlink e Ce eurojapa ing Wae”, leagtio s.com ts of the th b@y 06,nfirst PrLeisure es www.vision-rcl.org.uk/wanstead_home.html Pain s.com 2pm to b@y £4. OW ICE changing or shower facilities. r ch ahoo e ce, The waiting  na's and plenty ofww water 09 artis insptable able from residen imbe thei the prSales a ahoo th Fion al ;Muscular ed .co.u m ue an nt x in y ns FR em ed ta Ag a's .co.u z r 9 ild Han accept e the r k ud 3pm E11 2JZ @R d an perfec Hand ral Li k Children en y will dmaEE 9 t. r ac ogra iratio kiRedbridge w. HA ren. ierWest, Wanstead mad can only be identitTue . Ther words lktead, dma de e 31 cks d celeLane LF Julyllery s ent. be rsh jewe 1, 8, 15 ts Fun 4-12yr hievChinmese  Tea, Le • Tea ed bridg nt enquiries of which and ’s Cra nawww.redbridge.gov.uk/libraries NO PR ;Sciatica Enqu , justJewe , coffe t for qu crea coffe , 1p –brfiona Sat 19 ar l in heroHbrating ague At the mome bri 22, turn llery em me ov £4 W ICE ilte 2.30pm Auct e, rolls s e, Redbridge, proof Londone will alsoof divi iriand .99 hasomth nt tenancy agreem AN August ft Worksho m-4 y, oufiona dg e.gov.• Sa Borough of absolu er ion tiveenrs. up ema es 02and to 3.30p29 August hom hom rhon rolls Y ts. org café 2 g an allotme www.vision-rcl.org.uk/wanstead_home.html Wanstead-Leisure-Centre London du ;Scoliosis based be es ASHTON PLAYING FIELDS eLib mi ts .com e Redbridge Libraries pmcake games,.uk E11 2SW uk/ les table nutes dede e @RedbridgeLibs accethss es time of enterin 0 87 ema £9 2 FOR cake da.b fro artist and2pm-3pm. p 4-10yrs dale te be Basses. Disa,bled past als w en e Har able s sidavail cl.org puzzle m. Drop in AN LF PRI s • Ch Co aches & Migrain  lib required at the isionr ho 08 illu Wa Y2 Sales ro ;Head Fre m nt orn@v 10 in CE stra nst s ra gi chi ok for table inese Auct (Woo Wanstea dbac the and col e,detail OW s eadtor Tru ldren’s just tur keith.kingh s@vi 2409 year ha5/ £ FOR ve t Jack Summer FootballacSessions es ion .99 nors and nner ouring some leadin  Chinriese for further Please email n up k Ca s”thodist d Tu s an 7 New NO 9 sionr or em ;Tennis Elbow Me d • Dis g a fun di Esberger book ally Te fun! ANY fo z Anim be Auct able Amor call 020 8708 3091 ie the fé d W eci d ion 2£FOR ai cl. at Sta W s A acce rd wil wo at anste 9.9 Come and join us in the summer holidays for football sessions and coaching for children 8-16 yrs. , esp org. l ss l be tion al rkshop , anima th 10pm Bapti Disabled acce ;Plantar Fasciiti Am ma az ad, W uk mbers e Alla Thurs face-paintin N£9 ww 2yourGr Free, jus of crafts l themed 5pm – OW 5 Have fun whilst learning and improving skills with our coaches. Booking7.4 Hom w.marsh 3 to st Ho ss anste Amaz azin zing in n 0Bu m required. and dra ovemequalified 1RB ;Bursitis ANYAN2 £9 t turn ING Fierce August 2.3 g 3yrs+ g S Sg Wanst Is seeking new ing Su quilters. YFOR.9 ad, Lo rgesgsand commit Pa wing. up Chris esdale, 0pm to tiger, hap ex, IG1 Pain mes esd Y CU TT rkays(ofro Su um um z Bucke £9 £103 FOR 5 s mm Athletics Track usage ead, All Ages ets Hallon forTu Hire sna ;Hip & Knee org ndon 3.3 NO H tian mVa S | KE ke…ment pp, Ess to sin Cent er Allot t ghton W em os perfect Lo which py panda or 0pm. rmlue E11 2S ) Ltd. re, AN£9 Park Road SM ITH Thurs of Dinosaurs Shelte unter Cou opening Need Ro a venue for aLou party or function? We have theit EC me em nd £1.75, ) IG1 ad, tead Y .95 ebe able 3TR ani ;NeuralgiaAvailable to hire all year round during normal SW sca WansV raleVu! on LO CK 17 hfor,you,E1 muofst ! hours, perfect as Hig hall with picturesque settings anduplenty space. the H £103 FOR red H er if you are in training for an event, just payh, yo TV | ents Decor August 2.3 4yrs+ rae!Playing Fieldsjust turn up mal will you ry Co-Op) Elarney r. N u.com ens urc | CC , but atm you go! Please check our website for opening hours. Call for details and1 availability. ate ;Frozen Should AN TE ED 2D cialist4 Ch NOW be? z Anim ary tre ousing rt & Mou £ O Come and join us in the summer e! Royston Gard Vlualu L Tertslea yea Mc GUARholidays for football sessions and coaching for children 8-16 yrs. ing Free, jus your very 0pm to 3.30plowAL painre AR MS als in (forliefspe necess 0 £9.95 N3O.99W (next to nfu ESS ... nt fol 3 conce own min 09309 NG ANY Mary m. R ton 3D 6-1 2AA 3 FOR e! tur Astro turf all weather pitch Allaud Ages itio Coming Soon ph Fri y DE an SIN ie 07955 the E11 and W ll £ n 4 s ead, ar BU Jager RU ON r on O up de ON Au ne Have&fun whilst learning and improving your skills with our qualified coaches. Booking required. d Car 2 3 £10 sal tails , Wanst et e:02 No C INTi bucket. LYLY Susan NON z Pirate2 Street ME 3 for Play football or hockey ourHigh Astro turf. Do you have a y reh • ear Buggy Fit £.9 £2£95 Paul Co gust 1.30pmyrs NO.9W9 and p secr £2. Fit,on15 22.95.9LYLY 08 98 e for ourt Celebrating Parrot UR HO Target ekl ez nway team but need a training venue? Contact us forwe hire prices. • Weekly Football Coursesrshi cour to YO £3 5 trop R 4p Thu st 5 se 5yr ear be th to m. 9 FO music on rs 24 G ANY 3 FOR s+ outlineuk ly ver discov e elde Join 9 • Football Parties 6338 lyCon Athletics NO.9W mem MI NDow Tracktan usage Ages Hall for Hire The Gym 6 o. Always August 2.3 spray ourAll5th 16 yrs+ act £10 1850’s sion of 3 Dim er the am rly £3.99 2 60information iscali.c )..uk the website for up-to-date AC E OF mybrment 0plash NO bikini wax lift usi azing 81 Cont Check m to PE nted anniversary start by wabody Hasfunction? it been a whileWe sincehave you last out? Thinking 26 ££2NNO Free, jus ng original ensions fro gel OWW rg 3.30pm. www.vision-rcl.org.uk/ashtons_home.html treat 992 Available to hire all year round during normal opening Need a venue for a party or theworked perfect ey@t W creatin to be a pir th m the ure Par full ony about joining a gym? Then we have the perfect place to l: 01 2.9.9NO 3D vie oir.o t drop (inC tint) larnBridge, £2 G Te ceWoodford 9.999W wers.maniC rot! £1.7 £2. Au Ashton 8AA ch hours, perfect if you are in training for an event, just pay as hall for you, with picturesque settings in Symph sCrubg your ver ate? Make .mFields, ease you back in. Getand fit inplenty our quietof andspace. inexpensive gym 99 ssIG8ex mPlaying z Anim l: 5 ple a g: 020 8559 0486 este y & gel spa the libr 020 8509 6526 Williams – Sea – just £20 per month! 2830 al Sh you go! Please check our website for opening hours. Call for details and availability. Emai orEnquiries hw Bac ary or ase book in own Pirate Restylane derm email ashton@vision-rcl.org.uk 554 z Try Thurs Agent pupp ow pediCure rugby .sout 020 870 AshtonPF advanc at right k to 10 Augu to al Vaughan d, E4 7EN Rellsi0208 ets 5yr ING z My www.sylvestr throu Eton Mano 8 740 www ca gh to e at 3.3 r RFC, in b nts Ralph Fly The new site

will offer:

Pain Relief Clinic

.m) plots 5 rod (125sq Approx fifty for r of raised beds users hair A small numbe y 8-12 wheelc approximatel compostable d use ally friendly and disable Environment s for able bodied toilet facilitie cars for approx 20 Car parking

Get read activiti y for an excit ing sum es at W

Tuesd

ays

All Re d

bridg e

anstea mer of d Li ES YO fu YO urUnE RN WEW LOOKbrary… n-packSedAFE as HOUS lOOk lOCal CO nvEniEnC E StOrE

rsh Quil 873 31 ters Ex E24 E S r fr E3x2bi 22 ib Jua ne ee! tioit tu20rd Nohich n ion 17ay Sa 07

FREE EN TRY

24turdJu ay 24 ut cha neallJu 2-o0 ne1 All w 20 7 17rge o

rk gua rantee d ur se

24 ho

rvice en • Estab West ts welcome lished in Wan • First outh Choir stead S -class over Mars work • Free never beExclusive at reas t ready advice www.m EssehxQuilters onable en Exculsive the only plaCe to ge ASHTON PLAYING FIELDS arshquilt and es • All ty holiday ers.org er to look Deals timates er WOWDeals p mm es su E xhibitio of loW Summer Football Sessions for your cks o Marsh• LQ ocks n Apened your age. goodWWOWOWW usu plie ilpte Saturda O d, fitteNS rs OW U d andT rEepAai TRY R y 24 th Ju A FREE E C x h T re ib INE TDO ne 2017 u e it LTATION 11.00 a. £15 io sh G l: n A £20 b 0 y m Y All ages.wtoelco4.00 p.m — 20 85MA ORD Nobb £30eeps£45 £25 Saturda 12, Li me… Free en 2 thmes Ave w y g f 30 S £45 2 tr 0 y y 4 e 61755 ro  Exhibitio Junnuee,2Wan Chimn du n of quilts atment set 11.00 a. Open til mi 0st1mea7 ds,kE example tre  Stall ho m. to 4. : 11 dnight lders inc 15 2B 00 in… til midnight FrCam gOpen 70cl

70cl

WAS

£9.975cl 9

WAS

75cl £9.99

resid

London Borough of

75cl

75cl £9.99

15x4 75cl

40m

15x4

40ml

75cl

Spri

Whitte / Sum e & mer Ros 15x440 e ml

75cl

Sprite

White/ Summ &

4x500ml

Offers only

available at your local Best-one 1st July 2016 store - 31st July 2016

Roseer

15x440ml

75cl

Sprite

White/ Summ & Roseer

30 Box

Sprite / Summer White & Rose

140g

12x3

Box

st 2.3 s+ 0pm. Anima Make you 0pm to r l celebr Agents puppown ate Readin this year’s ets to Free, jusg Challenge. Summer t turn up 30

12x2 10x3 75ml 12x2 30ml /12x3 84ml / / 00ml

12x275 10x330 ml / 12x284ml /12x30 ml / 0ml

140g

Differ

12x3 12x33012x330ml 30m 30ml ml l

12x2 10x3 75m 12x2 30m /12x l 84m l / / 300m l l

/ 568ml

Astro turf all weather pitch

0 is a Sp August y 2-11yrs In this 10.30am- to works hop by 11.30am. Statio n childr Creatio n

by Steven

Fri 25

Box

All Ages

Photo

S with an GET Y ruste d and fullyNO ssional – at £1.49WNO £1. W 49 NOW Smile. £1.4 NOW

Box

/ www.stev

endiffer.co

75cl

Play football or hockey on our Astro turf. Do you have a team but need a training venue? Contact us for hire prices.

ian-leisure.c senio dent for k or rs, with from Rece z Grow 2017 a team ing Ching o.uk ption org.u 13s and girls rugby st July at each age (unde availa ial care www.vision-rcl.org.uk 66 #DO MOREsummer 67 unde Green, hoir. age group r-5s) r-15s section with T: 1 Buggy Fit . ho . z Enjoy dedic h, The estessexc bl NCERTODAY ated team COJOIN AND PAYhw Churc s at unde We ha e. Meals me with Weekly Football Courses z You time with friends, old rParishDUCTO NEXT sout NO JOINING FEE, PLUS A d INTRO and new. don’t da and ve a have FREE Football Parties ingfor www.RY PERSONAL to be expe z Or activ y care se room at Ch rienc TRAINING SESSIO mayb e at ed – just – there e you would iti onlin a desir N rvices ’s some e to play. thing like to volun Check the website for up-to-datelocal information team Book for every Call in the residewith an en es included . teer, TRAI coac h NING www.vision-rcl.org.uk/ashtons_home.html one, comehelp to or refere supp su TOGE nt ort e PR . OPE

Coming Soon • • •

– Wet F iS

th Eto n M e Futu a re – r ti cke nor R FC Part 1 ts p ,N lea | 27 utt se

th er p.m — Fr lude:vis  The Afr it w Lane Aug ee en ite arra THER IS WAY ia ica N FR trwyw.e E11 2 : Dirty Club Facility n Fab MORE FUN bridge Park, ric Shop– w.redb ge a l care hom availablOSE hire Ashton Playing Woodford Bridge, IG8at8AA  nExh  Fields, ton D J e CCO B OM 2P Eton Euro africanfabri ibi Wanstead vitio ridge.g Manor Japan Lin Enquiries 020 8559 0486 AR si n e. M ma A Sat 1 Oct | BB Sat 29 Oct | FA c.co.uk ov.uk/ ilts 110290b8Sta9H no Limited – 8ll9 0 t anof or emailashton@vision-rcl.org.uk d aqu Q| MIL r.n librarie Changs - sal ksAshtonPF LIC YC chat 8lde eurojapan hog i 4 et/ EN AM 7 KAREN CARPENTER rs RATPACK (Swing) s H C ly.w inc PI sh ED links.com Str lude:NG arb@yahoo Tue  The Afr B  Fiona's Thur 1ng .co.uk and frozen ica 67 riceet,WanS | ALL TICKAR | ENTERT Handmade SIR ELTON JOHN & S-JAY 10 a.m uredFoods •American Goods&•Hot ord 66 , e18 #DOMOREsummer www.vision-rcl.org.uk snacks 3th June 2017: Shirley Elton John odf . - 6.3 n Fab ET wo sweets way to t Shop– afr carry your Jew baby Bassey  AIN cked & ins while & Sir14  e EV 0 p.m sou Eu a elle che Te o.uk d, B ro d a, M EN ry on.c roa ica , Japan Links| Fri 10 coffee, rol •CR 0017:00 – fionafio EN ond nfabric.co.u eT |1 ell IG6 3UT ot-l your 00 back. T| tysp Essex 1protecting July 2017: Summer Tribute Show-with David Bowie, ls and home na.com CH eau & Chigw 0 85 Limiteda.m theb k ADU1 LTS - 6 p.m ILD tests45 | 09:00 : 02 lt, Ilford, café io Tel: 02 Changs - sal w 0 – .eu REN FRO ud - Frid made cak no Elton John & ay Freddie Mercury •Smoke es issued y the rojap. an • Facelloutwards k, Hainau st and usSir nda | Sa Mowatch ’S A M £7 ly.warb@y ss ParSat 10 Dec : 020 8530 300 linTks.9com es availab Ca ni open: 8989 Satng 26 a.m. world Busine go byNov om  Sales tab 0 Fio certificat tel ahoo.co.uk nault 5 p.m. | CHIL CTIVITIE le in the Showro 2017: Karen na's Ha 44 al tr28ai• Face on-Surgical d, HaiCarpenter TributeELVIS October with Katy DR Roafor le &Saxon towards S nd33 those snuggle leryou EN made jew Fow Person Eton @elle FR and26 DAVID BOWIE hug moments  Chinese 24/ Manor  Tea, cof wan OM 50s and 60s Band Busines ry ST – fio £3 Au fee s w.im prov eyou w ea For na • Wear cti on your , back for longer Tribute rolls and ho fio um ww.h walks COCKNEY Christmas Night: TREBLE on dF naiS a quote rsmi le.co .uk .co  Disabled and In hm omescafé email for me • Detach the hip seat for use atMichael ma home 9 December 2017: Jackson Tribute Phone or de teract dale.c access cakes ava or short trips 7864 ive M o.uk  DentalBa ilab with Jay Styles & Cockney Treble 67 Sal 9 Prac le es in tice Coming in 2017..... 39 • Supportive usic Gr hip-seat to reduce the risk table the bies & Forest School, College (60s Covers Band) M: 07 of child hip dysplasia gmail.com Place, Snaresbrook, oupSOfo e: Michael Jackson | Chas & Dave s@  T music U ag TH od Ch eep London inese Au sw , E17 3PY .uk dlers pack IG8 class Shirley Bassey | The Alter Eagles weeps.co aining by’s 9EF es that BUCKHrU WOODFORD, LONobbyash yashchimneys  Disabled ction ment ht and more specific .....plus onal trness 4ation deonvelopment thare assess to lose a bit of weig UGHw.n access ally ta s. ww rough fitsiness TOobb ted pers E:edsoutbyhwagRST HILL ilor class for a way your exercise goal desbu N AN rsmi music 17 looking g unlimi 67le.co.uktimes are just D // inc-rluun achievin / 568ml

12x275ml 10x330ml / 12x284ml/ /12x300ml

imagin en wil idabrid in y ge &Park SaWan turda stea d ecialis 15Friday Sp y Cam & Saturday ww

The Gym

16 yrs+

£30 al saving: Attot Wanstead Golf

l use the 9 £1. mask ation to create irlash lift 49 and ma Has it been a while since you last worked out? Thinking gel body an ani (inC tint) £1.7 •Osyter top‐up full ke fun = 5re mal plers s •Paypoint •Health rne maniCu binocu ase bo sCrub about joining a gym? Then we have the perfect place to bu +lars the •Free‐to Lo�ery spa gellibr + ok£30 in adv s •Wood &pediCur ary . £45 •Osyter top-ups ‐use ATM •Sta�onery •Beer ease you back in. Get fit in our quiet and inexpensive gym e or 020 anc •Home News •Paypo Overton Drive, Wanstead, London, E11 2LW •Wine ooks 870 •Open fire int y•Health Deliver len�es 8 7400 e at – just £20 per month! •Free-to-use ATM •Instore •Cigare Lottery & ing £45 s•Spirits •Confec�onery Redbrid •Lo�o & Scratch •Stationery •Beer Bakery el fire•Bus l vac•Fresh fruit Passes •Travel ge Lib cards •Home News Deliver •Wine Cardsria raries •Multi-fu ust •Spirits •Household Goods &thveg • valid until 31 July 2017 y •Instore Bakery •Chilled ind •Cigare & and ttes To advertise, please frozen free sh •Confe •Hot •Lotto 20 May 2017: Chas ‘n’ Dave (in aid of Cancer Research) Foods ment snacks ctionar @Redb call 020 8819 6645 & Scratchcards •Ameri treat y can •Bus h bru •Fresh est Passes •Travel sweets or visit wanstead fruit & veg ridg wit villagedirectory.com CardsCheap Introducing the revolutionary new •Household rs of •CleanedeLibs•Chilled membe 4x50

0ml

4x50

0ml

Hug your baby, love your back.

4x500m

4x500ml

Please mention

the Wanstead

Village Directory

Where

when respondin st g to adverts

in gle B p

AT ETo N Proud

Eton Mano

Promote

r Busin

The New

ess Forum

Wilderne

ss, Nutt

matters reputation

your busin ess e local profession s and

Sourc

er Lane

, Wanstea

d, E11

2JA

servic

mANo

Generate contacts Regular meetings

Adver

norrugb y

anor

er umm te S lebra

T: 020 89 oodford@monke 89 7017 ymusic.co .uk team whe

AMATE TIC SOCIE UR PRESENTS TY

ions ing sess

way. onal train preparation 2 week 11+ examthe ate pers d semi-priv ductory offer) lunch : £35 £60 per day including z Unlimite th (intro sessions

8532 2946

mon training ents. £99 per personal requirem 1 private training

Re ref cen urb tly toi ished let s

Register Register ed with ed with the HCA the Lon no. LH2 021. don A Boro ugh of Register Redbrid ed Soci ge and ety und er the with the Care Commun Quality ity Ben efits Com Act miss ion. Mem2014 no. ber of 13406R the Nati with Cha onal ritab Housing le Stat Fede us. ratio n.

The Eton Mano makin r Busin g ess for the business netwo Forum is local a non-p rk group Mano busin ess comm r Rugb rofit set up y Club memb unity wheth and run The group ers or er Eton not). for forum is desig ned

memb to provid busin ers to esses ea prom and servic Mem ote their platform bersh es to ip, whils oppo the Club own rtunit t also ies. provid ing netwo rking

www.eton man

info@

aliStS

etonman

or.net

www.kiddihug.co.uk BASED IN WANSTEAD

k 0208 5322 etfit.co.u s.co.uk info@targ etfitgym www.targ

1-to- including lunch your z day 1 week workshops - £35 per to discuss n y us toda n English n Maths n tact Con Drama From 9am - 4pm weekdays for children from 6 - 16 years of

THE COLLE GE OPERA

Tel: 020

or.net

BINASSH

O M PIE &

tise to the club membersh anorb usinessfor ip um.co .uk

etonm

etonma

@etonm

e and mo ilyand fitness, or you t effective way of 0 664 e. at a ve ming fastrain welek a programm ve nt. 2ca but or em will have ing you £59A//lo t near FORD me ail Jin nueWOOD bly the mos are, you challeng ng cla us abou E level you glebop@ from our is undoubta you and DENTALyo u, HOUS are serio sses ple er what orkShopS training If you pushing welcome as Summer W TICE all outloPRAC that , personal that no matter will always be receive a warm uraged ok.com e call feel fitter ethos is stimula be enco training s. Your train outs. You will also Street and will ok Yo entre Conal te litt pers private tuition your need work ur Tr stead High Target fit le r-made ifically for Wan mi tailo eet, on spec io nd Str Ial Se gned of your s ersthe desi over 15 HigH d, e11 2aa workshops met private stud Brainbox will be running SSIon Stea 389 in the para r you come to our Wan with 9425 now Summer holidays. neve : 778 / 0773

H Speci

your

Looki ng for a marq uee or venue to hold that use of bars). Ideal our for wedd hall, whichspecial occas or even corpo ing and lectur rate event receptions,can be separion? From outdo es or ated birthd s, works Wans or space in two even ay tead parts and Redb team-buildi hops, comp parties, with any meetianniversari (both includ a ng event ridge statio es, christ e ngs, ns and s. We are within presentatio enings, we also 10 ns, have ample minutes’ walk seminars parkin from g.

age.

For further details contact:

Mallards Wood Education al The Brainbox Learning Zone, glish me raditional En 157/159 St Barnabas Road, ith a tie, Mash & Liquor: £3.60 88Woodford Green, P 8989 19 Essex IG8 7DG l: 020 30am - 5pm T: 020 8505 1409 / te 10. teaD s 07983 999609 , WanSm - 6pm Sundays: •Christeningker et y re E: info@brainbox.org.uk St s / Croc day: 10a thday •Cutlery

tur www.brainbox.org.uk .com •Staff es •Bir ay to Sa ersari & Mash •Desserts pieandmash accepted •Anniv vouchers ins , Childcare •Pie s@rob or tea ddings ing you need: Registered for tax-free childcare : thoma orange 0 Email

ryth de eve

8530 838

50 all Ofsted registered uor, sm am – £5. sh & liq tard or cre – £5.90

e aPPle Pied &salcusmon, mash & liquor at Valu l Poache eal Dea

e: 020

Pie, ma

1824) 8 271 713) (tel: 0126 020 8524 gford (tel: re, Basildon Road, Chin7 Market Squa 396) Station 2 436 65-6 us at: 50 552) • Sea (tel: 0170 also find 8 752 -OnYou can ford (tel: 0170 t, Southend Rom Stree Arcade, 15 Clarence adra turntday

8th July 2017

(Sat. Mat . 3:00pm) ore The atre Ilford, IG1 1BT

HEIM, Book by apine, Orchest JAMES LAPINE rations by ent with Music Theatre Jonathan Tunick Internat ional (Europe ) Conce

ssion £15.0 ers: £13.0 0 0)

8553 4466 e.co.uk

“The advert has generated 12 phone calls within the first two weeks of publication, which is great!” David Sealey, Weald Hall Landscapes

Weald Hall Landscapes Experts in Indian Sandstone, Block Paving, Decking, Fencing, Patios and Driveways.

Driveways & Patios

Landscaping

Fencing

Specialists in Indian Sandstone. We also supply and install a wide range of Traditional, Cobbled, Contemporary and Natural Blocks/Paving to create the perfect patio or driveway.

We provide a full landscaping service to create the perfect surroundings to your property. Whatever your style we can meet your requirements and design and build accordingly.

We can supply and install a wide range of garden fencing, from standard fence lap panels, redwood screens, close board feather edge to pressure treated close board panels.

We are based in Wanstead and have over 20 years of experience in the trade. Contact us for more information or a free estimate.

Tel: 01992 523 830 Mob: 07734 107 353 wh-landscapes.co.uk

Why not promote your business in the next issue? Prices start from just £49. To request a media pack, please call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

–

July 2017

We specialise in all types of bespoke joinery

Doors Stairs Curved handrails Cabinetry

Supplying Quality Joinery to Wanstead for over 30 Years

Projects of all sizes welcome 020 8526 7020 info@kandd.org www.kandd.org

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

Local community groups EAST LONDON HUMANISTS

Representing people who have no faith but share a positive and ethical outlook on the world. Regular meetings at Wanstead Library. Visit eastlondon.humanist.org.uk

WANSTEAD & WOODFORD CINE & VIDEO CLUB

First, third and fifth Friday of the month, 8pm at St Pauls Church hall, Woodford Bridge. Call 020 8504 9430

East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club

Live 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 and £1 for under-16s. Call 020 8530 3717

Woodford and District floral Arrangement Group

A floral demonstration, raffle and refreshments every third Monday of the month, 7.30pm at Wanstead Library. Cost: £5. Call 020 8530 2427

Drummond Lawn Tennis Club

Family-oriented club providing tennis for all ages and abilities at the Nutter Field, Nutter Lane. Visit drummondltc.co.uk

WANSTEAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Every third Thursday of the month from September to May, 8pm at Wanstead Library. Cost: £3. Call 07949 026 212

The East of London Family History Society

STRIDES BADMINTON CLUB

Fourth Wednesday of every month, 7.30pm at Wanstead Library. Free entry. Call 020 8530 4514 or visit eolfhs.org.uk

BRIDGE CLUB

Lunch for retired people on the first Monday of every month. Call 020 8530 5670

Every Sunday, 3.30pm at Wanstead Leisure Centre. New members welcome. Over-18s only. Call 020 8598 8435 Every Thursday, 7.15pm to 9.30pm at Wanstead Golf Club (partners found). Call 020 8530 2974

SNARESBROOK FRIENDSHIP CENTRE LEYTONSTONE, WANSTEAD & DISTRICT PHILATELIC SOCIETY

Leyton & Wanstead Flower Club

Second Saturday afternoon and fourth Monday evening most months at Wanstead House. For those interested in stamps or postal history. Call 020 8989 2885

Westdene Table Tennis Club

Organising practical work, walks and the recording wildlife locally. Call 020 8989 5453 or visit wrengroup.org.uk

Monthly flower arranging demonstrations on the first Tuesday of every month, 7.30pm at Wanstead Quaker Meeting House, Bush Road. Cost: £6. Call 020 8524 6526

Every Thursday evening from 8pm at Holy Trinity Church hall, Hermon Hill (over-14s). Call 020 8505 0061 or visit westdenettc.co.uk

Leyton & Wanstead Flower Club

The Wren Conservation Group

Friends of wanstead parklands

Monthly flower arranging demonstrations on the first Tuesday of every month, 7.30pm at Wanstead Quaker Meeting House, Bush Road. Cost: £6. Call 020 8524 6526

Campaigning for the preservation and improvement of Wanstead Park and the surrounding area. Visit wansteadpark.org.uk

Wanstead HOUSE

Every Wednesday from 8.30pm at Wanstead House. A varied social programme, including table tennis, scrabble, quizzes and debates. New members welcome. Call 020 8508 4430

A wide range of activities, classes and events for all ages. Call 020 8989 3693 or visit wansteadhouse.co.uk

WEDNESDAY SOCIAL CLUB

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017 The Wanstead and Woodford Association for the Blind

Weekly meetings with entertainment and refreshments from 2pm to 4pm every Thursday at the United Free Church, 4 High Elms, Woodford Green IG8 0UP. Trips are organised in the summer. Call 07840 850 838

Wanstead and Woodford Centenary Film Club

Meets on the first Monday of each month (except August), 12.30pm at the Odeon, South Woodford (the cinema’s usual charges apply). Visit london.wea.org.uk/wanstead

Counties Residents’ Association

A non-party political organisation representing the Counties Estate. Visit countiesresidentsassociation.org.uk

ART GROUP WANSTEAD

For local professional and amateur artists. Promotes local art classes, groups and events and organises the annual art trail. Membership is free. Visit artgroupwanstead.com

Useful numbers HealtH

NHS 111 ��111 Whipps Cross Hospital��020 8539 5522 Emergency Dentist ��020 8554 9865 Spire Roding Hospital ��020 8709 7817 Wanstead Pharmacy ��020 8989 0597 Wanstead Place Clinic ��020 8926 1450 Wanstead Village Dental & Health Centre ��020 8530 2126

Utilities

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

police

Local Police ��101 Wanstead Safer Neighbourhoods Team ��020 8721 2796 Snaresbrook Safer Neighbourhoods Team ��020 8721 2561

Wanstead society

An independent, non-political organisation working to protect, preserve and improve the local area. Visit wansteadsociety.org.uk

NCT Redbridge

Offering support and information to parents and parents-to-be. Call 0844 243 6247

Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society

Formal and informal weekly meetings at Wanstead House, 21 The Green, Wanstead. Visit woodfordandwansteadphotosoc.co.uk

Irish Pensioners Forum: East London Group

Helping elderly Irish people living in the UK to overcome poverty, isolation and vulnerability. Visit irisheldersadvice.org.uk or call 020 7428 0471

The Allan Burgess Centre

Offers a wide range of activities for the over50s. Freshly cooked meals also available. Located at 2 Grove Park, Wanstead. Call 020 8989 6338

RedbRidge coUncil

Customer Contact Centre ��020 8554 5000 Council Tax enquiries ��020 8708 5670 Child protection ��020 8708 3885 Report anti-social behaviour ��020 8478 4679

leisURe & libRaRies

Wanstead Leisure Centre ��020 8989 1172 Sylvestrian Leisure Centre ��020 8509 6526 Wanstead Library ��020 8708 7400 Aldersbrook Library ��020 8496 0006 South Woodford Library & Gym ��020 8708 9067

advice & sUppoRt

Samaritans ��08457 90 90 90 Citizens Advice Bureau��03444 111 444 Community Legal Advice ��0845 345 4 345 Alcoholics Anonymous ��0845 769 7555 National Debtline ��0808 808 4000

veteRinaRy Goddard Veterinary Group ��020 8989 7744 RSPCA ��0300 1234 555

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

– Index of advertisers –

Accountants

Alan Patient & Co �� 63

AERIALS

Aerials Direct ��68

Curtains & Blinds

Magic Moo Interiors �� 78 Woodthorpe Joinery ��1

DANCE

Architects

Redbridge Classical Dance Studios ��31

Art & Framing

MG Décor ��30

Planning & Projects Ltd ��58 Craft Boutique 84 ��54 Images in Frames ��60

Babies & Toddlers

JingleBop ��34 Kiddihug ��14 Sid & Evie’s ��13

Bathrooms

Bathworks ��69 The Bathroom Fitting Company ��42

Decorators

Elderly care

Wikaniko ��68

ELECTRICAL Services

One Addison ��61 Wanstead Osteopaths ��61

Homesdale ��21 & 60 RJ Holmes Electrical Contractors ��51

ESTATE Agents

Beauty

Blood Donation

Events & Entertainment

Darby & Finch Contracts ��26

Car Audio & Alarms

Eastman Car Audio & Alarms ��10

Carpentry & Joinery

K&D Joinery ��91 Woodthorpe Joinery ��1

Carpet Fitter

Geoffrey Gramlick �� 76

Charities

Barnardo’s ��38 & 61 British Heart Foundation ��61 Haven House ��84 & 89 Oxfam ��61 Samaritans ��82

Children’s Activities

East Side Jazz Club �� 76 Haven House ��84 & 89 Myriad Choir ��86 Outdoor Cinema ��95 Passchendaele Centenary 2017 �� 55 Summer Reading Challenge �� 25 The Larder ��29 Theatre: Into the Woods ��57 Valentines Mansion ��15 Wanstead Comedy Night �� 11

Fireplaces & Chimneys

The Fireplace �� 83

Fishmonger

Wanstead House ��61 Wanstead Society ��81

Computer MAINTENANCE

Foot Healthcare

FAB Footcare ��18

Garage Services

Eastman Car Audio & Alarms ��10 Stevens Motors ��60 & 82

Gardens & landscaping Handyman

Blue ��7 Dyson Repair Man �� 6 E18 Handyman ��18

Pet Services

Hound Dog Pet Solutions �� 8

PHARMACY

Wanstead Pharmacy ��60

Photography

Eightyfour ��50 & 60

Plumbing & HEATING

Heating Plus ��43

Politics

John Cryer MP ��50

Restaurants & Cafés Schools & Nurseries Sport & Leisure

Eton Manor RFC ��95 St Aubyn’s Sports Centre �� 39 Sylvestrian Leisure Centre �� 67 Wanstead Leisure Centre ��12

Tree Services

Scott Whitehead Trees ��42

Tuition

Brainbox ��71

Vitamins & Supplements

Wikaniko �� 4

WASTE DISPOSAL

JEWELLERS

Arbis ��18

KITCHENS

Theydon ��58

Legal Services

McCarty & Smith �� 35

Keating Jewellers ��38 & 60

Computer Solutions �� 26 & 54 Problem Computers ��18 Wanstead Computers ��34

My Dream Kitchen ��41

Cooking & Food

Edwards Duthie Solicitors ��2 Wiseman Lee LLP �� 33 & 61

Pica Pica ��46

Pest Management

GJB Pest Management ��45

Little Bear’s Nursery ��19 Park School For Girls ��72 St Joseph’s Convent School ��27

Growing Gardens ��26 Scott Whitehead Trees ��42 Weald Hall Landscapes �� 22-23

COMMUNITY & Groups

Performance Art

College Amateur Operatic Society ��57 DSP Performing �� 9

Florist

Children’s Boutique

Dyson Repair Man �� 6 Theydon ��58

Osteopaths

Fitness

Sylvestrian Leisure Centre �� 67 Target Fit ��72 Lillies of Wanstead ��30 & 61

Cleaning

Network Marketing

Belgique ��96 Robins Pie & Mash ��5 & 60 The Larder ��29

Wanstead Fish �� 60 & 78

DSP Performing �� 9 Haven House Summer Fair ��84 JingleBop ��34 Redbridge Classical Dance Studios ��31 St Aubyn’s Sports Centre �� 39 Summer Reading Challenge �� 25 Valentines Mansion ��15 Wanstead Leisure Centre ��12 Sid & Evie’s ��13

MASSAGE

Dentist

Woodford House ��77

The Beauty Spot ��73

Builders

Lofts

Trim Loft Conversions �� 47 One Addison ��61 The Beauty Spot ��73 Wanstead Osteopaths ��61

Churchill Estates �� 64-65 Martin & Co ��48-49 Petty Son & Prestwich �� 59 The Stow Brothers �� 79

Give Blood �� 76

Locks & Security

Barry & Sons ��58 Locktec Security Group ��37

WINDOW CLEANING

Window restoration Window Shutters

Woodthorpe Joinery ��1

To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

July 2017

Back by popular demand…

ticket only eVent

WANSTEAD OUTDOOR

CINEMA 2017 Showing from dusk:

26th Aug: Back to the Future – Part 1 | 27th Aug: Dirty Dancing Eton Manor RFC, Nutter Lane E11 2JA to book your tickets please visit www.etonmanor.net/shop

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Mo-Sat: 7:30am - 6pm Sun: 730am - 5pm

www.BELGIQUE.CO.UK

ALL OF OUR PERSONALISED CELEBRATION CAKES & PATISSERIE A R E F R E S H M A D E TO O R D E R - O R D E R O N L I N E & CO L L E CT F RO M YO U R LO CA L B E LG I Q U E

D I S COV E R O U R E G G L E S S & G L U T E N - F R E E CA K E S

Independent directory of businesses, news and events in Wanstead, Snaresbrook and Aldersbrook