June 2018 by Wanstead Village Directory

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Contents Features

At a crossroads ��24 Bio-blitz ��28–29 Setting the stage ��32 Celebrating the music ��36 Amicable options �� 40 Eight legs, and counting �� 44–45 Knowing ME ��52 Bats in Wanstead ��56 Wanstead, Wanstead, Wanstead ��62 Luxury (wild) life �� 66 Wild Wanstead �� 70–71 Warning signs �� 74 Hidden doorways ��78–79 Women wanted ��82

Puzzles & competitions Sudoku ��34 Crossword competition �� 48 Wanstead anagram ��54 Mind-bender puzzles �� 80

Every month Local news ��6-8, 10, 12, 14, 16 & 18 Wanstead map ��60–61 Useful numbers �� 84 Community events �� 87–90 & 92 Community groups �� 96 Index of advertisers �� 98

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Welcome... It has long been debated whether arachnophobia is something that’s embedded into us as a species or whether we learn it from our culture. Research published by neuroscientist Stefanie Hoehl from the University of Vienna at the end of last year – which monitored pupillary dilation in six-month-old babies when shown images of spiders – suggests the former is to blame. It means the fear and disgust some of us feel when we encounter these critters could actually be a hangover from a survival instinct that evolved in ancient times. Whether true or not, it’s a good study to quote when explaining why someone else needs to remove any eight-legged visitors from your home. The irrational fear of spiders can be distressing for those afflicted with the phobia (note to sufferers: turn these pages with caution). But while it’s a widespread condition – affecting around 50% of women and 10% of men – it is by no means at the top of the charts when it comes to common phobias. That accolade goes to social phobia, and more specifically, glossophobia, a fear of public speaking, which impacts around 75% of the population. I don’t mind admitting my own aversion to public speaking and spiders (is it just me or does that invoke an uneasy image, addressing a room full of spiders?). And aside from a couple of weddings and the occasional eviction of an unwanted house guest, I have little to do with either: I’m grateful for the written word as my public communication tool of choice. But if, like those spider-viewing infants, arachnids cause your pupils to dilate, it may be time for some exposure therapy. You could start with images (again, turn these pages with caution) and progress to the real thing. And with over 100 types of spider discovered locally to date, Wanstead has plenty to choose from. Enough surely to open anyone’s eyes. Lee Marquis, Editor

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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 July 2018 edition is 18 June 2018. The Wanstead Village Directory is published monthly with a circulation of 6,250 copies. Of these, 5,250 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

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An eye on art: Art Trail Wanstead 2018 will explore the human condition

installations. This year’s (non-compulsory) theme is ‘the human condition’, and amateur and professional artists are encouraged to use the widest possible interpretation. An art trail meeting will be held at Wanstead House on 12 June from 6.30pm. Visit wavidi.co/atw18

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Labour increased its majority on Redbridge Council at last month’s local election, winning 51 seats to the Conservatives’ 12. A total of 207,589 residents turned out to vote (38.78%) across the borough’s 22 wards. “The impact of government cuts means we are in challenging times, but we will continue to put our residents first in everything we do and deliver the services they want, need and deserve,” said Leader of the Council Jas Athwal.

Homeowners across Aldersbrook will be opening their gardens to the public on 3 June as part of the Aldersbrook Open Gardens Trail (12 noon to 5pm; tickets: £5). “We will be opening 15 gardens, selling plants and cakes. There will also be tours of the stables of Aldersbrook Riding School,” said an event organiser. Proceeds will be donated to Cancer Research and the local Riding for the Disabled Association. Visit wavidi.co/agot

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Wanstead’s annual art trail will return in September and artists interested in putting their work on show are invited to an advisory meeting this month. “Now’s the time to enrol for the ninth Art Trail Wanstead. You will need to join Art Group Wanstead and pay your trail fee (£25) before the end of June,” said Donna Mizzi. The trail – which last year featured work by 150 artists – will run from 8 to 23 September, with over 50 High Street businesses and community venues expected to take part, showing all types of visual art, from painting to photography, sculpture and

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Eastern Avenue Football Club seeking more female players

Two local gardens open to the public this month in aid of charity

The garden of 10 Wellesley Road, bringing a little of the Mediterranean to Wanstead

A local football club is holding two open days this month to recruit more players for its ladies’ team. “We are looking for female players aged 16 and over and for all positions,” said Liane Prior, manager of Eastern Avenue Ladies FC, an FA Charter Standard Club which was founded in 2012 and shares a training ground with Wanstead and Snaresbrook Cricket Club on Nutter Lane. The open days will take place on 17 and 24 June from 11am on Wanstead Flats (Harrow Road), where the team plays its home matches. Visit wavidi.co/ealfc

Wanstead Fringe 2018: now is the time for volunteers to get involved

Two residents will open their gardens to the public this month as part of the charitable National Garden Scheme. Ann Holmes of 10 Wellesley Road, Wanstead will be inviting guests into her garden on 16 June (1pm to 6pm; £3). “You can sit beneath a grapevine, surrounded by pots of summer colour, listen to the bubbling water feature and – salud! – you could be in Spain!” said Ann. In Snaresbrook, Lucy St Ville will also open her garden at Victoria Lodge, Hermitage Walk on 30 June (2pm to 5pm; £4). Visit ngs.org.uk

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Organisers of the Wanstead Fringe – which this year takes place from 8 to 15 September – have outlined a number of ways residents can help make the annual cultural celebration a success. As well as encouraging people to stage their own event, the fringe committee is keen to recruit volunteers to assist event organisers as well. Financial support is also required, with the opportunity to become a patron of the fringe and for businesses to sponsor events or advertise in the programme. Visit wavidi.co/wf18

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‘Practice makes perfect’: actorturned-artist takes part in exhibition

A local estate agent has raised over £1,000 for Haven House Children’s Hospice by completing a London to Paris bike ride. “I found it extremely challenging. I have never cycled long distance before and my training was not as intense as it should have been! Day one was the toughest; the distance combined with the climb really destroyed the quads!” said Michael Molloy, owner of Martin & Co on Wanstead High Street. The three-day challenge began at Big Ben on 12 May, covering 190 miles en route to the Eiffel Tower.

Wanstead resident Erica Johns is one of several artists taking part in the Essex Art Club’s summer exhibition this month. “After a rich and varied life as a performer, I now have the opportunity to paint and share my pictures… I never considered myself naturally talented but have proved by my continuing sales that practice makes perfect,” said Erica. The exhibition – which will feature a range of subjects, styles and media – opens at The House Mill Gallery in east London on 5 June and runs until 10 June. Visit wavidi.co/eac18

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Botanists Enid Barrie and Iain Ambler conducted a survey of St Mary’s churchyard last month to assess its biodiversity. A total of 152 plant species were found – including unusual ones such as male fern and white and reflexed stonecrops – demonstrating high diversity for a small area. The flora of the Overton Drive graveyard was first surveyed 60 years ago by Gulielma Lister, niece of Lord Lister, the founder of antiseptic surgery. Subsequently, Wren Wildlife Group member Paul Ferris surveyed the site in detail in 1981.

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Elected: Jo Blackman, councillor for Wanstead Village ward

Elected: Paul Donovan, councillor for Wanstead Village ward

Jo Blackman (Labour) is one of three local residents elected to the council for Wanstead Village ward in last month’s election. “I am delighted to have been elected as councillor and grateful for the support we received during the campaign. I enjoyed meeting so many local residents and hearing about their concerns… We heard concerns about crime, road safety, pollution, litter and affordable housing, which we intend to follow up,” said Jo, who received 2,009 votes (15.9%). Email jo.blackman@redbridge.gov.uk

Paul Donovan (Labour) is one of three local residents elected to the council for Wanstead Village ward in last month’s election. “It is a great honour to have been elected to represent Wanstead Village ward… This will be the first time the whole of Wanstead is represented by Labour councillors… Everyone on the Labour team is determined the borough will continue to move forward despite the adverse financial climate,” said Paul, who received 1,935 votes (15.3%). Email paul.donovan@redbridge.gov.uk

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Elected: Sheila Bain, councillor for Wanstead Park ward

Elected: Paul Merry, councillor for Wanstead Park ward

Sheila Bain (Labour) is one of two local residents elected to the council for Wanstead Park ward in last month’s election. “I am proud to have been re-elected as a councillor… Thank you to everyone for the support you have given me. I will continue to work hard to deliver the best services for our community, raising issues of concern and importance to our residents and will work to ensure that Wanstead and Redbridge continue to thrive,” said Sheila, who received 1,766 votes (31.4%). Email sheila.bain@redbridge.gov.uk

Paul Merry (Labour) is one of two local residents elected to the council for Wanstead Park ward in last month’s election. “It was a great result and comforting to know that the support of residents is there to protect the most vulnerable from government austerity cuts and improve local council services. I will continue to work to see the Labour council deliver the best value for money… for our community, including the new swimming pool,” said Paul, who received 1,641 votes (29.2%). Email paul.merry@redbridge.gov.uk

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Redbridge Council is looking for five streets in the borough to take part in the ‘play streets’ pilot scheme, which will see the roads closed to traffic for a few hours weekly or monthly to allow children to play outside safely and for neighbours come together. The council will be working with a number of partners to encourage residents to try out the concept to determine the level of resources required to roll it out successfully. The deadline for applications for the pilot project is 24 June. Visit wavidi.co/playstreets

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Serving Wanstead for 80 years… The Bungalow Café was established in 1938 by Mr and Mrs Godley. Mr Godley was a volunteer firefighter during the Blitz, and this café was used to feed local firefighters, police and the armed forces. We still have a very strong following with the local police to this day. In the 1960s the café was passed on to two Irish ladies who ran it as a coffee shop and diner, serving tea and scones. Then, in the late 1970s, it was taken over by George Demetriou – our predecessor – who ran it up to 2001. The venue is still running as a traditional British café. Our teas and coffees have not increased

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Local residents and volunteers from Goodgym Redbridge took part in the Keep Britain Tidy Great Plastic Pick Up last month. Litter pickers targeted George Green, Cambridge Park Road, Spratt Hall Road and the area around Wanstead Station. “Items collected included the usual mixture of plastic bags, bottles and takeaway food packaging. There were also a number of licence plates, which were handed to the police,” said organiser Dan Slipper. The next community litter pick will take place on 7 July. Email danielslipper@googlemail.com

A shrink plastic workshop will take place at this month’s Local Makers Market, which showcases handmade products. “Participants will make two badges from scratch, and each will be given a shrink plastic kit to take home,” said Kymberly O’Carroll-Fitzpatrick, creator of the Fitzygogo! wearable art brand. Shrink plastic shrinks to a fraction of its original size when heated. The workshop will take place on 9 June from 1pm (£10) in the gardens of Christ Church. The market is open from 10am to 4pm in the church hall. Visit wavidi.co/shrink

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National Bookstart Week 2018: storytelling in Wanstead

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A professional storyteller will be entertaining children and adults with a lively and interactive performance at Wanstead Library this month. “Over the years I have told hundreds of different stories, but there are some which I keep coming back to and one of these is Freedom Bird, which I’ll be telling in Wanstead on 9 June. It’s a tale set in a faraway land about an evil king and a little golden bird who changes everything!” said Vanessa Woolf. The 30-minute story will begin at 2pm (free), followed by craft activities. Call 020 8708 7400

Wanstead High School’s PTA will be staging a fashion show for ladies this month. “Come and see the latest fashions from Travelling Trends with the opportunity to buy clothes at a discount,” said a PTA spokesperson. Proceeds from the event – which takes place on 14 June from 7pm (tickets: £5) – will support the PTA’s latest project to enhance the school theatre. “We are proud of our great school and the links we have with the Wanstead community.” Call 07711 811 688 or email wansteadhighpta@gmail.com

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Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month: challenging myths and stereotypes

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The Wanstead Park Women’s Club will mark Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month this June with a presentation by Sue Mutter of the Roma Support Group. “Celebrating the history, academic and artistic achievements of Gypsy Roma and Traveller communities – including circus and fairground travelling communities – helps challenge myths and stereotypes and enables a balanced debate about issues and misunderstandings,” said Sue. The talk will take place at Aldersbrook Bowls Club on 11 June (8pm; visitors: £2). Call 020 8532 9093

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a a crossroads The Parish of Wanstead is considering the future of The Church of St Mary the Virgin on Overton Drive, which is the only Grade I listed building in Redbridge. Rev Dr Jack Dunn reports

St Mary’s has an average congregation of 31 people at its weekly Sunday service (by comparison, Christ Church welcomes over 250 people on the weekend). The PCC is now considering St Mary’s future, not just in terms of keeping services going, but also in terms of the capital costs required (raised through grants and other charitable giving) to maintain and restore this beautiful Grade I listed Georgian gem of a building. Over recent years, the church has received a number of grants to restore the building but it remains on the national Heritage at Risk Register. The PCC have looked into building a separate education centre near to the site but this has not proved to be economically viable. We have approached the Epping Forest charitable trust to partner with us and possibly to take on the ownership or running of the building, but although no formal answer has yet been received, early indications are not positive. We are also working with councillors, planning officers, local and national trusts and associations, John Cryer MP, the Diocese of Chelmsford and the Church of England to identify possible options. So far, some of the options to emerge include setting up a new local trust or identifying an existing local trust to take on the ownership of the building, publicly advertising the building

fter a number of meetings with members of the parish over the course of 2018, and after holding more joint services in St Mary’s over the past 20 months than before to attempt to build up congregational numbers there, the parochial church council (PCC) are now looking at all the options for the future of the iconic building. The PCC hopes to have more clarity about the way ahead by the end of September 2018.

for alternative religious use – such as for other Christian denominations to worship in – or vesting the building with the Churches Conservation Trust. It is hoped these options would enable the building to continue to be used as a church and thus not to be deconsecrated. For legal reasons, weekly worship might have to fall to six times per year with Occasional Offices, such as baptisms, weddings and funerals, still being held there. The church has no plans to sell the land, which is maintained by church volunteers and the borough and which is still open for the burial of cremated remains. We would very much like to see Christian worship continue at St Mary’s and are still praying about and exploring all options to help increase worshipping numbers there. However, one of the questions we are also now asking is whether there are people in our wider community who may not wish to worship in the building but who may care deeply about its preservation and flourishing and who might therefore now be willing to step forward and help us secure its future. For more information on St Mary’s Church, visit wavidi.co/smc or call 020 8530 8743

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nterested in nature but don’t really know what you’re looking at? Want to find out more about what plants and animals can be seen on your doorstep? Well, why not come along to the Wren Wildlife Group’s fourth annual bio-blitz on the weekend of 23 and 24 June? All the events are based on Wanstead Flats or in Wanstead Park – and they’re all free! We’ll have experts on hand to show people butterflies and birds. There will be ponddipping sessions that kids can get involved in. And after the sun goes down on the Saturday night, we’ll even have a bat walk. Some of the events for this year’s bio-blitz will be ‘set-piece’ affairs, such as the bat walk and dawn chorus walk. Others will be more open-ended, with leaders keeping the activity going for an hour or two and people free to dip in and out, such as bee and spider surveying and pond-dipping. Our friendly team of experts includes Tricia Moxey, a great all-round naturalist, who will be familiar to many for her annual fungi walks in Bush Wood. Tricia is also an expert botanist, so expect to see some interesting wildflowers on the walks she leads on Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon. Francis Castro led last year’s successful bat walk in Wanstead Park and he’s coming back to do it again. Francis has a thorough knowledge of these mysterious creatures and is an expert with a bat detector! This year’s bio-blitz team also includes Gill James (skylarks), Ute Villavincenzio (ducks), Tony Madgwick and Mirza Rashid (bees), David Carr (spiders), Tommy Root (plant galls) and Nick and Penny Evans (snails).

Bio-blitz The Wren Wildlife Group will be hosting its fourth annual bio-blitz on Wanstead Flats and in Wanstead Park this month. Tim Harris reports. Photo by Geoff Wilkinson

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Bee expert Tony Madgwick kicks off a weekend of activities by looking for bees in Wanstead Park – which is home to some rare mining bees – and talking about their lifestyles. Date: Saturday 23 June Time: 10am Venue: outside the Temple, Wanstead Park

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Acclaimed naturalist Tricia Moxey will lead a group into Bush Wood, searching for wildflowers, butterflies and birds. Ideal for a spot of photography. Date: Saturday 23 June Time: 11am Venue: meet at the Wanstead Flats end of Ferndale Road

Plant galls walk

Fancy a spot of nature detective work? Plant galls are created by plant parasites. Their distinctive shapes are caused by fungi, bacteria, insects or mites – but which? Join expert Tommy Root to find out. Date: Saturday 23 June Time: 11am Venue: meet at Wanstead Park tea hut

Larks, butterflies and flowers

Wanstead Flats is famous for its breeding skylarks. We’ll be eavesdropping on their world, and looking for butterflies and wildflowers at the same on this leisurely stroll, led by Tricia Moxey and Tim Harris. Date: Saturday 23 June Time: 2pm Venue: meet at the Centre Road car park

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Our bat walks are always popular, and Francis Castro always provides an entertaining introduction to those slightly mysterious flying mammals. Francis will lead us around Perch Pond after dusk. Date: Saturday 23 June Time: 9pm Venue: meet at Wanstead Park tea hut

James Heal will be on hand to identify the sounds of the dawn chorus in Bush Wood. Date: Sunday 24 June Time: 5am Venue: meet at the junction of Leybourne Road and Bushwood

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Searching for spiders in the hawthorns and grass of the Old Sewage Works. Date: Sunday 24 June Time: 10.30am Venue: meet outside the riding stables, Empress Avenue

Snail trail

There is more to snails and slugs than meets the eye, says Nick and Penny Evans. Date: Sunday 24 June Time: 10.30am Venue: meet outside the riding stables, Empress Avenue

Stalls in the park

Duck stall with crafts, treasure hunt and quiz (hosted by Duck Champion Officer Ute Villavincenzio), Wren ID stall with microscope and field guides, London Wildlife Trust stall and Wild Wanstead stall. Date: Sunday 24 June Time: 11am to 3pm Venue: Temple and tea hut, Wanstead Park

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Get your wellies on and grab a net – and search for minibeasts in one of the park’s lakes. Ideal for children. Date: Sunday 24 June Time: 11am Venue: outside The Temple, Wanstead Park

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Join Tricia Moxey on a gentle stroll through Wanstead Park in search of grassland butterflies and the plants they depend on. Date: Sunday 24 June Time: 2pm Venue: outside The Temple, Wanstead Park

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Setting the stage Pete Feldon is looking for local bands, choirs and solo acts to complete the line-up for this year’s Wanstead Festival. Videographers are also needed to document the performances

We usually have a good variety of musical genres. Last year included a choir, a jazz band, a couple of rock bands and Songbird Sessions, who had competed in BBC TV’s Pitch Battle. Every year, we have someone from Wanstead High School, and last year it was the Fab Sisters. In choosing the performers, preference is given to those who have at least one member who is a Wanstead resident. But it has to be good music, so sometimes we widen our scope to include other Redbridge residents. As well as aiming to provide a range of musical styles, we try to ensure there is a diversity of performers and also those who play covers of well-known songs and those who write their own material. Most of our performers are amateur musicians, but they all take music very seriously and play to a high standard. Some of the performers have gone on to greater things, such as the O’Neill sisters who formed Bleech with Matt Bick and recorded two well-received albums. All three were Wanstead High School students. Many performers only play once, but some have played several times, such as Murray Salmon, a jazz bassist who has played with artists such as the Humphrey Lyttleton Band. I first got involved 17 years ago when the Wanstead Business Partnership ran

anstead Festival provides a great opportunity for local musicians to perform on a professional music stage and, hopefully, entertain an appreciative audience. I am a Wanstead resident who has been helping with finding performers for the music stage at the Wanstead Festival since shortly after it first began. Songbird Sessions performing at last year’s Wanstead Festival

the Wanstead Festival. I remarked at a consultation meeting that there wasn’t enough rock music, so I was asked to volunteer to sort this out. Ever since then, I have been involved in finding performers and supporting them on the day. I’ve played several times myself, although always in different bands. It has been a great experience for me, but looking to the future, it would be great if someone could take over the finding of performers and stage-management. The organisers of the festival at Vision RCL could do it and I’m sure they would do a good job, but a local volunteer would be better. We don’t have much in the way of a record of previous performances other than photographs. It would be good if we could make a video, so in addition to musicians, I would be pleased to hear from any videographers out there who are interested in getting involved. The Wanstead Festival will take place on Christchurch Green on 16 September from 11am to 6pm. For more information about performing, visit wavidi.co/wf18bands

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Celebrating the music In the first of two articles celebrating the return of Music in Wanstead Park this summer, Caitlin Downie explains the background to the popular festival and why she and her brother have taken on the project

n 1999 I was 12 years old and my brother was 5 when the very first Music in Wanstead Park was created. Formed by the Aldersbrook Family Association (AFA), it started as a small event, where people were able to bring their own food and drink while watching wonderful music in their local park. It is easy to see why it was a success and continued to grow every year. As the event gained popularity, the size of it also grew; soon the event had a bigger stage, larger audiences and a plethora of activities for children. It is no wonder then that Calum and I wanted to get involved with this event on our doorstep – which was very much part of our childhood – when we realised it wasn’t coming back after 2016. The Music in Wanstead Park festival has a very special place in my heart and not just because of my childhood memories, but because when I was 18, I was given the chance to perform there. I was given a 20-minute slot to perform some opera and classical greats to a crowd of family and neighbours. At that point, the stage was at the entrance to the Temple (it later moved round to the side) and I remember it being a very windy day; the cover for the stage kept blowing up, sometimes even when I hit my top notes! I was incredibly grateful for the opportunity the AFA gave me. Having an opera singer there gives you an idea of the diverse but local talent the event was and is passionate about. Every year, a wealth of talent has been listened to and the vast majority have a connection with the local area. But, of course, the event isn’t just about music. With a wealth of things for families to do, it is also about an investment of time in our loved ones, neighbours and friends.

This is why Calum and I wanted to bring the event back. It is legendary in Wanstead and many people felt its absence last year; the vibrancy of the event is needed in Wanstead. So, Calum and I contacted the AFA to see if they would let us take it on. Our initial meetings with the association were comforting but scary! The strategic management the AFA had to go through to get everything sorted was impressive and a tough act to follow. The help and support the AFA have given us has been invaluable. This year, with the festival run by Calum and I, with help from Dan Clapton at The Wanstead Tap, its importance in our lives has grown. For me, as well as being one of the first places I performed my classical cabarets, it is now the place where I am seeing my brother flourish in event management. Leaving university and finding your place in the world can be a daunting task. Seeing Calum take on the role of event organiser is seeing him come alive and excited about his career prospects. With the big day fast approaching, now all we can hope for is excellent weather. Music in Wanstead Park will take place on 14 July from 2pm to 9pm (adults: £12; children: £6). Visit wavidi.co/miwp

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In the second of a series of articles looking at the issues surrounding divorce, local resident and divorce consultant Sonia Limbada dispels four common myths surrounding consent orders

hen you get divorced, you will both need to decide how you are going to split your property, pensions, savings, debts and other assets. Once you have come to an agreement, you should make it legally binding by getting a court order, called a consent order. Getting a consent order is optional, so when a couple go through an amicable divorce, they often choose to divorce without one. This article dispels four common myths people believe when choosing not to get a consent order and why divorcing without dealing with finances could leave you exposed. 1. We don’t have anything to split Finalising your divorce (getting your decree absolute) ends your marriage, not your financial ties to each other. Unless you have a consent order in place, your ex-partner can make a financial claim against you, even years after the divorce is finalised, putting any future assets at risk. If you don’t have anything to split, this is the best time to get an agreement to confirm you don’t want anything from each other, now or in the future. 2. We don’t want anything from each other You may have kept your finances separate from each other and agree you do not want anything from each other, but there is always a small risk that one spouse may change their mind in the future. Their financial circumstances may change for the worse or their new partner may entice them to make a claim. By getting a consent order, you will close the door on these possibilities. 3. We have our own private agreement It is commendable when divorcing couples can come to their own arrangements about how they are going to split their finances.

However, no matter how well executed, an agreement is not legally binding until it is set out in a consent order. An added advantage of getting a consent order is that you will have a chance of ensuring that your agreement is fair. 4. A consent order will slow us down A consent order can be prepared and submitted while you are waiting for your compulsory six-week period to expire in between the decree nisi and decree absolute. A straightforward consent order can be obtained relatively quickly – usually within six to 10 weeks (timescales vary depending on the court and your circumstances), so realistically, you are only waiting a few extra weeks. Ultimately, there is no doubt that divorce is difficult and getting a consent order may seem like an added complication that you can do without, but a divorce is never complete without a consent order, so make sure you protect your financial future. Sonia Limbada is a divorce consultant providing guidance on amicable divorces. For more information, call 07967 012 006. Please note, this article does not constitute legal advice.

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Arachnologist David Carr will be taking part in the Wren Wildlife Group’s bioblitz on 23 and 24 June. Tim Harris reports and looks at five species of spider – discovered and photographed by Rose Stephens – that can be found in the Wanstead area Female wolf spider (Alopecosa) David Carr found the wolf spider Alopecosa cuneata on Wanstead Flats in May 2017. This was a notable find because it is described as “local and uncommon in southern England” and usually favours chalk grassland and dunes – not your typical Wanstead habitat! Often, it is very hard to put a specific name to a spider, and the wolf spiders are no exception. The accompanying photograph shows one of the wolf spiders but its exact identity hasn’t been verified.

he first time arachnologist David Carr visited Wanstead Flats, he realised it would be a great place to search for spiders. A couple of years on, he has returned on several occasions, also making forays into Wanstead Park. During the process, he has found well over 100 different types of spider in our acid grassland and scrub. The excellent news for all local naturalists is that David will be returning again to participate in the Wren Wildlife Group’s bioblitz this month.

Male wolf spider (Alopecosa pulverulenta) This medium-sized, dark brown arachnid is a kind of wolf spider, so named for its method of hunting: it searches for prey on the ground, chasing and pouncing on it rather than waiting for it to fly or walk into a web. Males are active in May and June, females from April to September. It likes dry grassland where females dig a burrow and then guard their egg sac. To advertise, call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

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Crab spider (Misumena vatia) This is one of the tricksters of the spider world. They often sit motionless on yellow or white flower heads, waiting for prey. Adult females can change colour to match the colour of the flower, so they may be greenish, yellow or white. When a fly or other small insect lands on the flower, the spider traps it between its crab-like front legs. The smaller brown males can’t perform the same trick. Widespread in southern England, this spider is most commonly seen in May and June and seems to particularly like the boundary between areas of grassland and scrub.

Zelotes latreillei Often found under stones and pieces of wood, these attractive spiders also have a preference for grassland, such as Wanstead Flats. Adults of both sexes can be found from late spring to autumn.

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Philodromus This may be Philodromus albidus or Philodromus rufus – they are tricky to tell apart. They love the lower branches of broad-leaved trees, such as oaks. Adults of both sexes can be seen between May and July, with a peak in June.

Spider surveys will take place as part of the bio-blitz on Wanstead Flats on 23 June from 10.30am (meet at the Centre Road car park) and in Wanstead Park on 24 June from 10.30am (meet outside Aldersbrook Riding School stables, Empress Avenue). For more information, call 07505 482 328

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KNOWIN G ME In the second of a series of articles by members of the East London ME Group, Debbie Burkett explains what it’s like to live with an illness many believe is not real and why group support is so important

had been trying to cope with my mother’s dementia for some years until eventually I realised, having tried many caring options, that a care home was inevitable. So, on a daily basis, I was visiting my mother in the care home and my aunt in my mother’s house while still working long hours in a stressful job as a project manager in IT for the NHS.

In November 2001, I went to The Gambia for a break but I caught a tropical virus. I forced myself to go back to work despite feeling dreadful but I thought ‘mind over matter’ instead. I didn’t even get through a day. As my illness continued, my GP diagnosed Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome, sent me for tests and referred me to a chronic fatigue syndrome clinic at Barts (the waiting list was over 13 months). I still thought I’d soon recover. After a year, my sick pay ran out, so I attempted to work part-time – a big mistake as I made my condition much worse, developing balance problems, terrible aches in my limbs and overwhelming fatigue, such that I would sleep for more than 12 hours at a time. The professor at the clinic told me that ME sufferers were often ‘Type A’ personalities and task-driven, but unfortunately, ‘we don’t do personality transplants!’ Eventually, I had to accept I could no longer continue my career. Walking down the road, my body would just stop while my mind was expecting me to continue. I tried to run when I thought a car was going to hit me but my legs just buckled beneath me – very scary, as is the ‘brain fog’ when just forming a sentence is a struggle. When I discovered the East London ME Group, I found people who understood how I felt

and tried to help me come to terms with the loss of my life as it used to be (my career, my dancing, my travelling and more). I had a very ‘boom and bust’ approach as I hated starting tasks and leaving them unfinished and found trying to pace myself impossible. I discovered that others had ‘super-sensitivity’ – not for me to light but to perfume, chemicals and, very unfortunately, to alcohol. I found I was lucky to have a sympathetic GP who realised how ME would devastate my life whereas others had been disbelieved for years. I can now cope with travelling again at a gentle pace if I rest alone one day in three. At home, I need to lie down for much of the day but it means I can plan to go out with friends (hence the photo of me at a theatre venue with non-alcoholic drink in hand!). We share what we think has helped us to manage our ME – we are all different, with different symptoms and problems. My plea is for more research and my hope is for a cure. The next meeting of the East London ME Group will take place at Wanstead House on 9 June from 2.30pm to 5pm. For more information, call 07957 152 566 or email ianpurser81@gmail.com

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Ahead of a bat walk in Wanstead Park this month, Bob Vaughan takes a look at our local furry flying creatures, which are difficult to see and impossible to hear without specialist equipment

ats go almost unnoticed because they are nocturnal and their calls are outside of the normal human hearing range. This makes them a challenge to see, but with a little knowledge and a suitable bat detector (a piece of equipment that converts bat echolocation ‘shouts’ into audible sounds), a few of these cryptic species have been found to be common in Wanstead. The noctule bat (Nyctalus noctula) is one of the larger British bats and can be found in Wanstead Park and out on the Flats at dusk. It nests in and frequents trees. It can sometimes be seen against the bright London skyline as it flies out quite high at 10 to 50 metres with a rapid flight looking to catch insects. With a bat detector, it has a long, low frequency call, around about 20 kHz. Daubenton’s bat (Myotis daubentonii) is a smaller bat and tends to fly low over open water. It is more difficult to see unless it is a moonlit night and you stand by one of the ponds in Wanstead Park and look for its rapid and erratic flight. Using a bat detector, it makes a series of clicks, which when displayed show a high start and plunge to a lower frequency. The clicks accelerate rapidly when it is approaching its insect prey. The common pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) is probably our most common bat but it is small with very rapid flight close to trees. This makes it hard to see, but with a bat detector, it has calls between 40 and 50 kHz, so when the clicks are heard, look up towards the trees and try to see its rapidly swerving flight against the sky. There is another, more recently discovered species, soprano pipistrelle (Pipistrellus

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pygmaeus) with higher frequency calls, but this bat has a rather similar flight and habits to the common pipistrelle, so to distinguish this species requires a well-tuned bat detector. A rather more elusive species has been recorded in Wanstead Park, the brown longeared bat (Plecotus auratus). This is a mediumsized bat, associated with trees and with a strategy of taking insects in flight and off the surface of vegetation in fluttering flight. It is not at all easy to see and it is also difficult to detect as it has a quiet call only audible from about five metres with a standard bat detector. It is out there in Wanstead Park but a challenge to find. A bat walk in Wanstead Park will take place as part of the Wren Wildlife Group’s bioblitz on 23 June from 9pm (meet by the tea hut) – call 07505 482 328

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Wanstead, Wanstead, Wanstead With a 10% drop in property sales across Wanstead in the year to date, Michael Molloy, owner of local estate agents Martin & Co, offers some insight into the local market and his tips for selling in 2018

ver the last 12 full months, there have been 151 property sales in the Wanstead area (with postcodes beginning E11 2). This is a 10% drop from the previous 12-month period. The average sale price was £568,142.

The key to selling in a 2018 market is to listen to your agent. Pricing your property correctly from the very first day it hits the market is

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Family houses are still holding up well; twobed flats have been the ones to suffer most out of all properties and this is due to the sheer volume of two-bedroom properties that enter the market. Wanstead is a family area and always has been; therefore, it stands to reason that demand for good quality, threeand four-bedroom homes will remain strong, and this is supported by strong average selling prices over the past 12 months of £734,000 for terraced houses and £866,000 for semi-detached homes.

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Now, this shows that transactions are down on this time last year; however, it’s not all doom and gloom and it doesn’t mean that prices being achieved are necessarily down. Transactions being down is a symptom of fewer buyers hitting the market and that’s for a number of reasons, some of which include restrictions to lending and a general feeling that prices have hit something of a ceiling, along with looming Brexit fears.

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Some 40% of those sales over the past 12 months were flats, achieving an average sales price of £343,996. Houses achieved an average price of £792,170. The total value of sales was £85,908,201 and the highest value recorded by the Land Registry was £650,000 for a flat and £2,113,434 for a house.

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paramount – the average time on market has increased significantly and so has the dreaded ‘price reduced’ label we see on Rightmove. Price correctly from the start, listen to the agent’s rationale and present it correctly – buyers simply have more choice at present so make sure you’re doing everything you can to make yours stand out. There has been a correction to prices in the Wanstead market over the past 12 months, that much is clear, and it may be the case some sellers don’t actually know the true current value of their property. So, before you decide to think about moving and start searching Rightmove, it’s always best to get a valuation from a local agent so you know the worst- and best-case scenarios for what your home might achieve. Martin & Co is located at 13A High Street, Wanstead, E11 2AA. For more information, call 020 8518 8099

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LUXURY (WILD ) LIFE Independent local travel advisor Jack Leaf presents a guide to Sri Lanka, an island in the Indian Ocean boasting elephants, leopards, sloths and whales… and luxury travel at very affordable prices

ost first-time visitors to Sri Lanka would first experience the Cultural Triangle, which is best visited between April and September. First stop is Sigiriya, the fifth-century rock fortress, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and an optional climb to the Lion Rock – it’ll zap you of precious energy but is worth it for the view. Moving on to Polonnaruwa, the second capital of Sri Lanka, built in the 11th and 12th centuries and another UNESCO World Heritage Site, you’ll enjoy the ruins of the palace and many other great buildings. After your fix of history, it’s time for Minneriya and ‘The Gathering’, the spectacle of seeing a herd of Asian elephants – 300 in number – converge at the huge reservoir lake. Nowhere else will you see a herd as numerous in number. Lots of birdlife and other wildlife abounds, including crocodiles! Most visitors will want to escape the heat and enjoy a train journey from Kandy as it climbs the mountains way up to Nuwara Eliya. This journey to the Hill Country is one of the most scenic rides I have enjoyed, and when you pass Hatton, which still revels in its colonial past, you will see one tea plantation after another; the panoramic views from the train are like no other. And the cool refreshing air will soon have you appreciating why the locals affectionately refer to it as Little England. From Hatton, those of you with energy to burn can climb the magnificent Adam’s Peak. But it’s leopard viewing that draws tourists to Sri Lanka, and in particular, to Yala National Park. Whilst a viewing of these elusive cats is not guaranteed, if you stay a couple of nights, a sighting becomes more probable, and you

Wild elephants on dusty grass in Minneriya national park in Sri Lanka

will see many other mammals including sloth bears, water buffalo and deer. Despite its small size, Sri Lanka boasts one of the highest rates of biological endemism in the world, whether in plants or animals, and is included among the top five biodiversity hotspots in the world. The ocean around Sri Lanka is home to large families of cetaceans, including the mighty blue whale, sperm whale and lively dolphins. Altogether, 26 species of cetaceans rule the waters surrounding the country, making it one of the best locations for whale and dolphin watching. You have to finish your first visit with a stay in Tangalle, Bentota or Marissa for the beach and whale watching, and then end in Galle, which is the best preserved colonial town – full of colonial architecture, churches and the Dutch fort, fantastic boutique hotels of the highest standard, wonderful cuisine and endless shops. Jack is based in Snaresbrook – visit destiny-travel.co.uk or call 020 8989 6764. For more information on Sri Lanka, visit wavidi.co/srilanka

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Stag beetles are rapidly declining across Europe, but they still live in London, mainly in the south and west. We can help them in the east with more log piles in gardens. It’s important to leave wood undisturbed because the larvae will munch away for several years before reaching maturity.

ead trees and fallen wood provide a fantastic habitat for wildlife, including mosses, fungi, lichens, numerous insects and the creatures that feed on them like hedgehogs and toads. In fact, nearly half of woodland species are dependent on this part of the forest ecosystem. Over recent years, Britain’s wildlife has suffered enormously from the removal of dead wood as our forests have been developed and ‘tidied up’. Luckily, understanding and attitudes are changing. In Epping Forest, dead wood is mainly left where it has fallen (or been chopped) and closer to home, in areas like Tarzy Wood and St Mary’s churchyard, woodpiles have been created by volunteers. Having a log pile in your garden is one of the quickest and simplest things you can do to help biodiversity in your outdoor space, and with London a hotspot for the endangered stag beetle, you might get some pretty impressive visitors. Even the smallest plot has room for a log pile – you can tuck it out of sight or turn it into a rustic feature. Many of the creatures that log piles attract have snails, slugs and their eggs on their menu, which is good for gardeners too. Bags of logs are available from Heads N Tails on the High Street and Lancaster’s Home and

Garden in Walthamstow, or use old wood from gardens. Never take logs from forests or parkland (there is little enough decaying wood in the wild as it is). Here are five simple steps to make your own log pile: 1. Pick a quiet spot that doesn’t get disturbed – different species prefer sunny or shady locations, so aim for both if you can. 2. Half-bury a few logs – whatever suits the space you’ve got. Regular firewood is fine or use wood from gardens. Try to get lots of nooks and crannies in your stack. Logs of about 10cm in diameter are perfect. 3. You can plant the logs vertically to create a ‘stumpery’ (great for stag beetles) or in a more traditional horizontal construction. 4. If you’ve got more space, logs from bigger trees can be cut into discs (10cm to 20cm thick) and stacked like overlapping cheeses. 5. Whatever your design, add twigs, leaves or wood chippings in the gaps, then let plants scramble over the pile to keep it damp. With your log pile complete, your garden may appeal to a range of new visitors, such as:

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warning signs Local solicitors Wiseman Lee recently acted for the siblings of the late Marcel Chu in a High Court claim against Mr Chu’s carer in relation to a will dispute. Devorah Ormonde reports

arcel Chu of South Woodford had made a will at our firm in 2008, which left 26% of his estate to each of his siblings, 7% each to a niece and nephew and 8% to a friend. After his death in May 2014, Donna Henderson, who had been employed as his carer for the last 18 months of his life, produced a new will dated two days prior to his death when he was critically ill in hospital. Ms Henderson was the major beneficiary in the 2014 will, and her children were also left 4% each, while his siblings’ shares were considerably reduced. The striking feature of the 2014 will was that the signature of the testator appeared to bear little resemblance to Mr Chu’s normal signature. It was also considerably more fluent than his signature on other documents in the two weeks prior to his death, so the change could not be explained by frailty hindering him attempting his normal signature. Ms Henderson claimed the reason for the discrepancy was that Mr Chu was struggling to sign the will by himself because of his physical weakness. She stated she held his wrist and hand to support him whilst he held the pen and that the signature was guided by her. Although guided signatures are rare, case law dating back to 1710 has established that it is possible for a testator’s hand or wrist to be supported or assisted to sign a will. However, the action of signing and the formation of the letters cannot be led by the guide. It is therefore important to look at the signature itself where it is produced in circumstances where a testator’s hand is being guided, especially in a situation such as this where the

person who stands to benefit most is the one acting as the guide. In this case, we consulted a handwriting expert to compare the signature on the will with other signatures of Marcel Chu which were known to be genuine. The expert concluded that the signature on the 2014 will was unlikely to be Mr Chu’s and the judge ultimately found that the 2014 will had not been validly executed. Mr Chu’s estate will now be dealt with in accordance with the will he made in 2008. A person who has difficulty in signing their name but wishes to make a will can, in fact, do so without signing the will at all. Under the Wills Act 1837, a testator may direct someone else to sign a will on their behalf and in their presence. To avoid any question of whether such a will was actually signed at the direction of the testator, anyone intending to make a will in this way would be well advised to seek professional assistance. Wiseman Lee is located at 9–13 Cambridge Park, Wanstead, E11 2PU. For more information, call 020 8215 1000

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A In the second of a series of articles looking at Wanstead’s ‘hidden doorways’, local resident and photography enthusiast Stephen Lines challenges you to identify the location of this brick-framed entrance point

t this time of year, the transformative power of nature is obvious. The spring snow did not deter the daffodils from blooming in a swathe of gold on Christchurch Green or the bluebells from raising their fragrant heads in Chalet Wood. The cherry blossom, stripped by the winds, has made way for the scented flowers of the hawthorn and the pinkedged, white blossoms of the horse chestnut, like candles on the vast trees along Wanstead High Street. Walking through Wanstead, it is noticeable how the area is transforming. It is as if Wanstead, like nature, is replenishing itself. Small children scooting along to keep up with their parents and young families congregating on the High Street emphasise that Wanstead has a growing, young community. There are also those who have been here for longer. Custodians of a local history and experience to be shared with new Wanstead folk. Time is transformative. A bank might become a bakery, a car showroom may convert into a wine warehouse and the stables of a lost stately home form part of a golf club. Some buildings remain constant but the transformation over time is always evident. My interest in photography was inspired by the transformative power of a photograph. Like nature, this can be dazzling. How many photographs have there been that change the viewer’s paradigm, stimulate an emotion or haunt our memories? To be able to create an image which can tell a story without words must be the ambition of most photographers, myself included. Wandering through the margins of Wanstead, you may come across a new door in an old doorway through a time-worn wall. The grooms and horses may have gone but here is history and the present together in one small space. A hidden door in plain sight. For the doorway location answer, visit wavidi.co/junedoor. To view more of Stephen’s images, visit wavidi.co/slines

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Women Wanted With a declining membership, the Wanstead Park Women’s Club is keen to welcome more women to its many and varied talks and events. And men are also invited to speaker evenings, says Brenda Keer

anstead Park Women’s Club began life in 1961 with approximately 45 members. It started at the gates of Aldersbrook Primary School with several of the mothers, and the first meetings were held in the school. It was officially opened by an officer of the National Association of Womens’ Clubs (NAWC), to whom we are affiliated. As membership grew, a new venue was needed and for many years now, meetings have been held at Aldersbrook Bowls Club. The headquarters of NAWC are in Romford and ours is the only club in London. National events include an annual conference, carol concert, one-day workshops, Christmas lunch and weekends at various venues throughout the country. We have two founder members still attending. Each week we have a varied programme of talks, games and quizzes. Apart from the usual officers, we have a social secretary and speaker secretary. I joined in 2005 and for the past seven years have been speaker secretary. This entails contacting and booking speakers and arranging fees – trying to get the best deal. On alternate weeks we play games – Scrabble, dominoes, whist – anything that the social secretary decides. As speaker secretary, it is my job to put together as varied a programme as possible, bearing in mind budget constraints. Many charities are willing to speak for a reduced fee and in this way we can balance our talks with professional speakers. One way of obtaining details of people prepared to speak is from the national association. They distribute lists of speakers and demonstrators prepared to travel to our part of north-east London. There are many local organisations on the lookout

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for contributors and we are able to exchange ideas and recommend interesting talks. Our programme runs from September through to July the following year and is arranged over three terms. At the end of each term we hold a buffet, when members bring a plate of food, and there is always a very good spread with home-made goodies. Our Halloween evening is very popular when we have a fish and chip supper delivered and most of the members dress the part as witches. Tables are decorated with all things creepy and mystical. This can be quite offputting for the deliveryman! At the end of the year, a Christmas dinner is arranged and this is usually held at The Eagle. The speaker evenings are open to visitors – men included – and over the years we have built up a following. However, our membership is diminishing and although we get visitors, we are seeking new members. For an organisation that has been active for over half a century, it is sad to see this decline. For more information on the Wanstead Park Women’s Club, call 020 8532 9093 or email wansparkwc@yahoo.com

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Items for your home and wardrobe. Date: Saturday 2 June Time: 11am–5pm Venue: Wanstead United Reformed Church Cost: £2.50 Enquiries: lovevintage.co.uk JUN

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An evening of opera in Wanstead. Date: Saturday 2 June Time: 6.30–11pm Venue: Christ Church gardens, Wanstead Place Cost: from £20 Enquiries: 020 8989 3100 JUN

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ALDERSBROOK OPEN GARDENS

A trail including 15 gardens and a tour of Aldersbrook Riding School stables. Tickets can be purchased on the day at the first garden visited. Plants and cakes will be available for sale, with proceeds going to charity. Date: Sunday 3 June Time: 12–5pm Venue: various homes across Aldersbrook Cost: £5 Enquiries: wavidi.co/aog

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WANSTEAD AND WOODFORD WEA CENTENARY FILM CLUB

A screening of Their Finest (2016). Date: Monday 4 June Time: 12.30pm Venue: Odeon, High Road, South Woodford Cost: 20p plus the cinema’s usual charges Enquiries: wea.filmclub@gmail.com JUN

OSCAR WILDE SEASON LIVE: AN IDEAL HUSBAND

A new production of Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband will be broadcast live to cinemas from the Vaudeville Theatre. This entertaining and still topical play brings an act of political sin into the heart of the English home. Date: Tuesday 5 June Time: 7.15pm Venue: Odeon, High Road, South Woodford Cost: £17.25 Enquiries: wavidi.co/eventcinema JUN

BOOKSTART BEAR VISITS RHYME TIME

A special visitor as part of National Bookstart Week for children under five. Date: Wednesday 6 June Time: 2–2.30pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8708 7400 JUN

VOLUNTEER: THE SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

Volunteers are needed for the annual children’s reading event. Date: Thursday 7 June Time: 3–4.30pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8708 7400 JUN

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Handmade goods by local artists (formerly the Wanstead Makers Market). Date: Saturday 9 June Time: 10am–4pm Venue: Christ Church hall, Wanstead Place Cost: free entry Enquiries: wavidi.co/makers

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STAMP, COIN, POSTCARD AND CIGARETTE CARD FAIR

A Leytonstone, Wanstead and District Philatelic Society event. Date: Saturday 9 June Time: 10am–4.30pm Venue: Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Wanstead Cost: free entry Enquiries: 020 8989 2885

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INTERACTIVE STORY: FREEDOM BIRD

Join Vanessa Woolf for a lively interactive story from Thailand with props and music. Followed by craft activities. For four- to 12-year-olds. Date: Saturday 9 June Time: 2–2.30pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8708 7400

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Drop-in support group for those with ME/CFS. Date: Saturday 9 June Time: 2.30–5pm Venue: Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT Cost: free Enquiries: 07957 152 566

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Create a shrink plastic badge at this Fitzygogo! Workshops workshop. Part of the Local Makers Market. Date: Saturday June Time: Gongs,9bowls, oils1–3pm & colours: Venue: energy Christ Church Place workgardens, at the Wanstead end of life Cost: £10 Enquiries: wavidi.co/fitzygogo

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Bring a picnic and a blanket and share some food and conversation with your neighbours. Date: Sunday 10 June Time: 12pm Venue: opposite St Dying Gabriel’s Church, E12 5HH Cost: free Enquiries:Matters 020 8989 0315 Festival

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IT’S GYPSY ROMA TRAVELLER MONTH

A talk for the Wanstead Park Women’s Club by Sue Mutter. Date: Monday 11 June Time: 8pm Venue: Aldersbrook Bowls Club, E12 5DY Cost: £2 Enquiries: 020 8532 9093 JUN

ART TRAIL WANSTEAD 2018: ADVICE MEETING

Local artists are invited to find out more about taking part in this September’s art trail. Date: Tuesday 12 June Time: from 6.30pm Venue: Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT Cost: free Enquiries: artgroupwanstead.com JUN

RSPB TALK: RSPB RESERVES

A talk for the North East London Local Group of the RSPB by Jo Gilbert. Date: Tuesday 12 June Time: 8pm Venue: St Mary’s Church, South Woodford Cost: £4.50 Enquiries: 020 8989 4746

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EAST LONDON HUMANISTS SOCIAL GATHERING

An unstructured evening in the pub to chat and share experiences of Humanism. Date: Wednesday 13 June Time: from 7pm Venue: The George, 159 High Street, Wanstead Cost: free Enquiries: wavidi.co/elh JUN

ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD CONCERT

An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club event featuring David Thomas. Date: Wednesday 13 June Time: 7.50pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: £7; under-16s: £1 Enquiries: 020 8530 3717 JUN

CRAFT BEER AND ALE TASTING

Several breweries will be in attendance to answer questions on their products. Date: Thursday 14 June Time: 6.30–8pm Venue: Majestic, 60 High Street, Wanstead Cost: £10 Enquiries: wavidi.co/majestic

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LATE NIGHT LARDER: THE EMILY O’HARA DUO

Date: Thursday 14 June Time: 7.30pm Venue: The Larder, 39 High Street, Wanstead Cost: £6 Enquiries: wavidi.co/larderevents JUN

WANSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL LADIES FASHION SHOW

High street fashion at discounted prices. Date: Thursday 14 June Time: 7.30pm Venue: Wanstead High School, E11 2JZ Cost: £5 Enquiries: 07711 811 688 JUN

CAKE SALE IN AID OF HAVEN HOUSE CHILDREN’S HOSPICE

Annual charity cake sale and garden party. Date: Friday 15 June Time: 11am–8pm Venue: 12 Derby Road, South Woodford Cost: £1 Enquiries: 07789 964 271 JUN

KEEPING THEM IN MIND: POETRY, MUSIC AND STORY

An evening of shared memory and experience. Part of Carers Week 2018. Date: Friday 15 June Time: 6.30–8pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8708 2409 JUN

PAST & PRESENT ANTIQUE, VINTAGE AND CRAFT FAIR

Date: Saturday 16 June Time: 10am–4.30pm Venue: Christ Church hall, Wanstead Place Cost: £1 Enquiries: wavidi.co/pastandpresent JUN

WANSTEAD CHURCH SCHOOL SUMMER FAYRE

BBQ, bar, games, bouncy castle and market. Date: Saturday 16 June Time: 11am–2.30pm Venue: Wanstead Church School, E11 2AG Cost: £1 Enquiries: wansteadpta@gmail.com JUN

OPEN GARDEN ON WELLESLEY ROAD

In aid of National Garden Scheme charities. Date: Saturday 16 June Time: 1–6pm Venue: 10 Wellesley Road, Wanstead, E11 2HF Cost: £3 Enquiries: ngs.org.uk

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THE MELJON SINGERS: SONGS FOR SUMMER

Madrigals, spirituals and traditional songs. Date: Saturday 16 June Time: 7.30pm Venue: St Mary’s Church, South Woodford Cost: £12 Enquiries: meljon.org.uk JUN

EASTERN AVENUE LADIES FC: PLAYERS WANTED

An open day for a local football team, which is looking for female players of all positions. Repeated on 24 June. Date: Sunday 17 June Time: 11am Venue: Harrow Road, Wanstead Flats, E11 3QD Cost: free Enquiries: 07534 166 898 JUN

LIVE MUSIC IN WANSTEAD

Live music in Wanstead Park featuring a host of local talent. Date: Sunday 17 June Time: 2–7pm Venue: the Temple garden, Wanstead Park Cost: £3 Enquiries: 07827 327 365 JUN

GRAVITATIONAL WAVES

Roger O’Brien will give a talk on gravitational waves – one of the most important discoveries of recent years – for the North East London Astronomical Society. Visitors welcome. Date: Sunday 17 June Time: 3pm Venue: Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT Cost: first visit free Enquiries: 020 8992 5751 JUN

FLOWER ARRANGING DEMONSTRATION

Alan Smith presents to the Woodford and District Floral Arrangement Group. Date: Monday 18 June Time: 7.30pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: £5 Enquiries: 020 8530 2427 JUN

WANSTEAD & WOODFORD BEREAVEMENT CAFÉ

Date: Tuesday 19 June Time: 10.45am–12pm Venue: Christ Church, Wanstead, E11 2SW Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8505 3000

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WALKING FOR HEALTH: WANSTEAD PARK

An organised walk with some gentle slopes. Date: Thursday 21 June Time: 11am Venue: Wanstead Park, Warren Road entrance Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8708 0951 JUN

WREN WILDLIFE GROUP’S WANSTEAD BIO-BLITZ 2018

A weekend of activities searching for and learning about local wildlife. Date: Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 June Venue: Wanstead Flats and Wanstead Park Cost: free Enquiries: wavidi.co/wren JUN

MIDSUMMER BBQ IN CHRIST CHURCH GARDENS

A fundraising event for the Friends of St Mary’s with Christ Church. Date: Saturday 23 June Time: 1–5pm Venue: Christ Church gardens, Wanstead Cost: free Enquiries: wansteadparish.org JUN

FAMILY FUN BINGO NIGHT

Bring your own food (bar provided). Date: Saturday 23 June Time: 7.15pm Venue: St Gabriel’s Church hall, Aldersbrook Cost: £1 Enquiries: 07968 471 937 JUN

FAKE NEWS AND DATA PRIVACY

Is digital media a threat to our society, democracy and rights? Debate and discussion led by East London Humanist committee members. Visitors welcome. Date: Monday 25 June Time: 7.30–9pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: free Enquiries: wavidi.co/elh JUN

RIGHT TO MOVEMENT IN BETHLEHEM

A talk for the Wanstead Park Women’s Club by David Watson. Booking required. Date: Monday 25 June Time: 8pm Venue: Aldersbrook Bowls Club, E12 5DY Cost: £2 Enquiries: 020 8532 9093

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REDBRIDGE RHYMESTERS: GARDEN-THEMED POETRY

A garden-themed poetry performance session for the over-50s. Date: Tuesday 26 June Time: 10.30am Venue: Allan Burgess Centre, 2 Grove Park Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8989 6338 JUN

THE LIBRARY DEATH CAFE

A chance to talk – or just listen – about death (not suitable for anyone recently bereaved). Date: Tuesday 26 June Time: 6–8pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8708 7400 JUN

FAMILY HISTORY: ONE NAME STUDIES

An East of London Family History Society talk by Francis Howcutt. Date: Wednesday 27 June Time: 7pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: £1.50 Enquiries: 020 8554 8414 JUN

WANSTEAD WORDSMITHS

A monthly group for writing and sharing poetry and prose. Date: Thursday 28 June Time: 6.30–7.45pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8708 2409 JUN

OPEN GARDEN AT VICTORIA LODGE

Discover a local garden in aid of National Garden Scheme charities. Date: Saturday 30 June Time: 2–5pm Venue: Victoria Lodge, Snaresbrook, E18 2BN Cost: £4 Enquiries: ngs.org.uk JUN

MAGIC SHOW: UNKNOWN CONNECTIONS

Local magician Ben Hartley proves there is an unknown connection between us all. Date: Saturday 30 June Time: 7–8.15pm Venue: Angler’s Rest Cafe, 1 Salix Lane, IG8 8LY Cost: £5 Enquiries: wavidi.co/bensmagic

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ELDERLY CARE

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All Saints Chorus & Orchestra ��89 Carers Week ��80 Death Cafe ��88 East Side Jazz Club �� 22 Eton Manor RFC ��99 Food & Drinks Fair ��16 Haven House Summer Fair ��30 Jerry’s Girls ��95 Midsummer BBQ �� 25 Open-air Cinema ��99 Seven Brides For Seven Brothers �� 4 Spamalot ��86 St Aubyn’s Sports Centre �� 47 Sylvestrian Leisure Centre ��15 Wanstead Wordsmiths �� 6

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BABIES & TODDLERS

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BUILDERS

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CARPENTRY & JOINERY

K&D Joinery �� 35

CARPET FITTER

Geoffrey Gramlick �� 22

CHARITIES

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CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

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FISHMONGER

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DSP Performing �� 93 Redbridge Classical Dance ��77 St Aubyn’s Sports Centre �� 47 Sylvestrian Leisure Centre ��15 Thy English Academy ��14 Wanstead Youth Voices ��33

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PATIOS & DRIVEWAYS PERFORMANCE ART

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PHOTOGRAPHY

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PLUMBING & HEATING

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John Cryer MP ��26

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Forest School ��91 Little Bear’s Nursery ��17 Park School For Girls ��21 Woodford Green Prep School �� 55

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CAOS �� 4 IODS Productions ��86 Kenneth More Theatre ��95

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Destiny Travel ��20

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CURTAINS & BLINDS

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DENTIST

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years later acquired its current home and again became successful to rebuild. Fast forward to the present 2016-17 season and the club regularly fields four senior teams in London & SE and Essex Rugby Union leagues, plus a strong and ever growing youth team with our junior (under 13 to under 18’s), mini (under 5’s to under 12’s) and ladies squads at under 13 and 15. We have strong community at the club and always welcome new members. If you are thinking of getting involved please get in touch on info@etonmanor.net or just come down to training Tuesday and Thursday 7:30pm or pop down on a Saturday!

June 2018

Pettys proud sponsors of Eton Manor Rugby Club

TICKET ONLY EVENT

UTM! BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND…

WANSTEAD OUTDOOR CINEMA 2018 1ST SEPTEMBER Showing from dusk:

Grease and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Eton Manor RFC, Nutter Lane E11 2JA to book your tickets please visit www.etonmanor.net/shop

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MARTIN&CO WANSTEAD

5 bed house

1 bed apartment

2 bed garden flat

Part of the D D WANSTEAD L L community… Obelieve in helping local institutions SO by SWe

Oak Hall Road , Wanstead

Snaresbrook road, Snaresbrook

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Barclay road, Leytonstone

donating some of our sales commissions. Wanstead House is a place close to Martin & Co business owner Michael Molloy’s 4 bed house 3 bed house Overton Drive, Wanstead Wellington road, Wanstead heart – he attended playgroup classes there as a child and now his son does as well.

4 bed house

Overton Drive, Wanstead

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3 bed house

Dover Road, Aldersbrook

3 bed house

Empress Avenue, Aldersbrook

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2 bed apartment

Queenswood Gardens, Aldersbrook

1 bed apartment

Reydon Hall, Wanstead

Michael Molloy

Sales manager & business owner

13A High Street, Wanstead, E11 2AA

020 8518 8099 www.martinco.com

wanstead@martinco.com

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