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Arriving on platform 2 ��16-17 Essex in the spring ��20 Waste not want not ��24 Sitting comfortably? ��28 Meat morality meet ��32 Good shot! �� 36-37 20/20 Wanstead vision �� 40 Listen and learn �� 44 Ladies lighting the way ��50 They’ve been framed ��54 In the Met trial world ��58 Parking alone ��62-63 Growing knowledge �� 66 Tudor thriller together ��70 Theatreland ��74-75 A walk down gin lane ��78 Lessons from Australia ��82

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

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Welcome... How does your garden grow? A seemingly simple question with a surprisingly vast array of possible answers. From the simplest of responses (“very well, thanks”), to elaborate explanations of photosynthesis and an analysis of soil structure and irrigation methods best suited to publications other than this. For our purposes, I’d like to rephrase this 18th-century query posed to a certain disagreeable Mary and ask instead: what do our gardens show? Gardening itself isn’t to everyone’s pleasure, but it takes a particularly finicky passer-by not to glean any enjoyment from a well-manicured herbaceous border or a row of smiling daffodils. So, whether you planted the seed or enjoyed the fruit, our community gardens present to us a journey and a destination all at once. Silver bells and cockle shells aside, there is as much beauty in the work that has taken place as there is in the results on show. In many ways, gardens are the horticultural barometer of our communities. They are the bats of the urban ecosystem, giving an insight into the health of those they rely upon for their own wellbeing (bats, of course, making up eight of the government’s official indicator species for monitoring biodiversity). And just as the common pipistrelle requires a healthy food chain for its survival, our gardens, especially our communal gardens, require a healthy community to tend to their growing needs. We see it in the flower beds and the garden patches we pass each day. We see the community love in the spring blossom. In short, we see a cared-for community in the community-cared-for gardens. And they are infectious. They Lee Marquis, Editor spread the seeds of civic pride.

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

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Cambridge Road resident organises a ‘Great British Spring Clean’ in Wanstead Cambridge Road resident Dan Slipper is urging members of the Wanstead community to take part in the Great British Spring Clean, a national campaign encouraging people to collect litter and improve the look of their local area. “I have become increasingly concerned about the amount of litter in my street and along Cambridge Park. I have flagged the issue to Redbridge Council, and over the last few weekends I have been spending an hour collecting rubbish from the roads, pavements and hedgerows,” said Dan, who hopes as

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Neighbourhood watch meeting

Joke swap at Wanstead Library

January’s meeting of the Wanstead and Snaresbrook wards of Redbridge Neighbourhood Watch was well attended. “We discussed the recent comment from Moneysupermarket that Redbridge topped the list for burglaries, although official crime figures for Wanstead and Snaresbrook show this is lower than suggested,” said ward coordinator Steve Wilks. The next meeting is scheduled for 12 May. Visit wavidi.co/nhw

A joke swap will take place at Wanstead Library this month as part of World Book Day celebrations. “Children will be encouraged to write down their favourite jokes, which will be added to a message board displayed in the library,” said Library Development Officer Christine Thompson. Participants will also be able to make a joke fortune teller, and joke books will be on display. The free event will take place on 2 March from 4pm to 5pm.

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Recruitment course at Wanstead and Woodford Air Training Corps

High Street eatery Robins is one of 30 businesses to feature in a crowdfunded photo book documenting all the remaining pie and mash shops in London. The book – which received over £2,000 of funding and has a limited print run of 100 copies – has been compiled by photographer Jake Green and creative producer Simon Poon Tip following their collaboration on a documentary about the traditional working-class food, which was part of a series of films about London in the 32LDN project. Visit wavidi.co/32ldn

The 241 (Wanstead and Woodford) Squadron Air Training Corps will be starting a new recruitment course for 12- to 16-year-olds this month. “There will be a presentation on the activities and opportunities we provide for our cadets, a separate briefing for parents on what the squadron is all about and a tour of the premises,” said a spokesperson for the unit, which was founded in 1941. The seven-week course will begin on 8 March from 7.15pm at Squadron HQ on Finchingfield Avenue in Woodford Green (£30). Visit wavidi.co/241

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Wanstead and Woodford Marie Curie fundraising group aim for £5,000

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The Wanstead and Woodford Marie Curie fundraising group are aiming to raise £5,000 this month for the charity’s annual Great Daffodil Appeal. “You will see the collectors on Wanstead High Street and George Lane, South Woodford in their large yellow hats, bright tabards and trays of daffodil pins,” said group coordinator Jill Playford. “If you can help support these collections by offering two hours of your time on 11 March, please get in touch. It’s great fun and a chance to take part in a local charity event.” Call 020 8989 2193

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The highs and lows of the Wanstead 1,000 wildlife challenge

Postcards from Wanstead Park: historical images to be shown at AGM

A firecrest was among the 133 species of bird counted in the challenge

On 22 March, Tim Harris will be giving a presentation of some of the highs and lows of the Wren Wildlife Group’s Wanstead 1,000 campaign, when local naturalists set out to conduct a modern-day Domesday survey of our area’s animals, bugs and plants throughout 2016. The final count of 1,508 species surpassed all expectations. The presentation, which takes place at Wanstead Golf Club from 7.30pm, will be followed by the group’s AGM (non-members welcome). Visit wrengroup.org.uk

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A borough-wide talent show will take place at the Sir James Hawkey Hall in Woodford Green this month. “We are looking for schools, organisations and clubs to put forward a group or solo entry,” said a spokesperson for the mayor of Redbridge’s charity appeal committee who are hosting the Redbridge’s Got Talent event on 24 March from 7pm. Acts can enter the competition for free, with audience tickets priced £10. Visit wavidi.co/rgt

The headmaster of Wanstead Church School has paid tribute to lollipop man Derek Jarvis, who died recently following a battle with lung cancer. “The children have shown great compassion and understanding… despite their sadness and a few tears. We will be collecting donations in aid of Macmillan nurses following the wishes of Derek himself in recognition of the support he received during his illness,” said Mark Hemsley.

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Those attending the Friends of Wanstead Parklands’ AGM this month will have the chance to view historical images of the area from the ‘golden age’ of British postcards (1902–1914). “Wanstead Park, though still recognisable, has changed a good deal since the Edwardian period and I will be using the slides to illustrate that,” said Richard Arnopp, whose image collection will be uploaded to eHive after the event, which takes place at Wanstead Golf Club on 29 March from 7pm (non-members welcome). Visit wavidi.co/fwp

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Wanstead resident Harun Khan, who is the leader of the Muslim Council of Britain, has condemned President Trump’s attempts to initiate a ban on people from a select few Muslim-majority countries. “This ban on Muslims is not only an inconvenience, it is downright dangerous to our values of equality and non-discrimination… Our government should express in no uncertain terms how daft this policy is to its US counterparts, and press home how counter-productive it is in [the] fight to confront terrorism,” said Harun.

Children from Snaresbrook Primary School joined creative poetry group the Redbridge Rhymesters at the Allan Burgess Centre in Wanstead last month for a ‘lively and inspiring’ workshop, writing and performing poems on the theme of fashion. “The children wrote some very imaginative poems, and the session gave everyone a chance to learn how people from different eras and places can be encouraged to share their knowledge,” said Alexandra Wilde. Another workshop is set to be held in October. Call 020 8989 6338

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JLGB Redbridge band wins major award and performs at Palace

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The Jewish Lads’ & Girls’ Brigade (JLGB) Redbridge band have won a Youth United Social Action Award and were given the honour of playing at the awards ceremony at Buckingham Palace at the end of January. “The architecture of Buckingham Palace was overwhelming, and the atmosphere and experience is one that I will remember for the rest of my life. Redbridge band has given me opportunities that I wouldn’t have had anywhere else,” said Adam Gunstock, a trumpeter from Wanstead High School.

A self-taught artist will be giving a painting demonstration at Wanstead House this month. Hertfordshire-based Marilyn Comparetto, who recently opened her own art gallery, will be producing a dynamic abstract seascape at the Essex Art Club event on 26 March from 2.30pm (visitors: £5). “My earlier works consisted mainly of wildlife, but over the years my portfolio has widened to include mixed media expressive work, abstract, portrait, still life, seascape and landscape paintings,” said Marilyn. Visit essexartclub.co.uk

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Marks & Spencer have expressed an interest in Wanstead. A spokesperson said: “We’re always looking for new store locations so that we can best serve our customers. We’re interested in opening a store in the Wanstead area and will keep the community updated.” Domino’s Pizza are also keen to open here, having submitted a premises licence application for 72 High Street, the former site of the Dunhuang House Chinese takeaway.

The damaged floor at Wanstead Library is set to be repaired. “The damage was caused by leaking water and the leak needed to be located and the floor dried out before repair works could take place… Works will be starting shortly and complete in the spring. The library will have to close for this to take place but we will use this opportunity to carry out further repairs, maintenance and redecoration,” said a council spokesperson.

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Mad Hatter ’s Tea Party at Valentines Mansion

Sunday 9 April, 11am-4pm Step into the wonderful world of Alice in Wonderland at Valentines Mansion. Ƿ Interactive outdoor theatre performance Ƿ Craft activities Ƿ Activity trails Ƿ Children’s rides Ƿ Healthy eating activities Ƿ Movie time Ƿ Garden games Ƿ And much, much more! Tickets: £5 per child, free entry for adults (max 1 per child) Some activities may be chargeable

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The Wanstead Community Gardeners are keen to establish a group to take care of Snaresbrook Station’s garden. Marian Temple invites prospective members to a meeting this month

on a day-by-day basis according to requirements. We have therefore lost the gardeners – and a garden only lasts as long as the gardener!

Unfortunately, London Underground has changed its staffing structure, so there will no longer be a team working at Snaresbrook – staff will be assigned

This is a small patch and has been closely planted, very good for keeping weeds at bay. However, it won’t be too long before docks, nettles and dandelions take over. So, are we going to lose this garden? Not if the Wanstead Community Gardeners have anything to do with it! We can’t take on any

he little garden on Platform Two of Snaresbrook Station has been a delight to commuters for the past three years or so. It was set up by the station staff with great enthusiasm and with donations of plants from local residents, a real community effort.

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more work ourselves as we’re already doing the Corner House Garden, the little garden on top of the wall by Snaresbrook train bridge, High Street flower beds, the Grove Park car park strip, Wanstead Station flower beds, the fountain flower beds on George Green and several others. Good heavens! What are we? Superheroes or something? We’ve got more than enough to look after, but that doesn’t stop us forming another gardening group. A commuter gardening group is the obvious answer to this problem. Station users enjoy this little patch of flowers, so it makes sense to give them some sort of ownership. We have already met London Underground Area Manager Claudia Bourghatti, who came to the station to see what we were talking about. She didn’t know there was a garden there and was

intrigued by the fig tree (which produced a good crop of ripe figs last year). She is supportive of the idea of a Snaresbrook Station Gardening Group. If you would like to be involved and help this garden thrive, we will be holding a meeting to get the ball rolling at the station on 12 March. No gardening experience is necessary and all are welcome. If you can’t make that date but you’re interested in taking part, get in touch and we will keep you posted on future developments. The Wanstead Community Gardeners will hold a meeting at Snaresbrook Station on 12 March from 11.30am. For more information, visit wavidi.co/wcg

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Essex in the spring Rose Meredith from Redbridge Libraries invites you to welcome the start of spring at Wanstead Library this month with an illustrated talk about gardens in Essex and a look at the National Gardens Scheme

he National Gardens Scheme allows the public the great enjoyment of visiting all kinds of gardens, most of which are private gardens where you wouldn’t usually have an opportunity to access them. The charitable scheme has a rich and interesting history closely connected with nursing in the UK. In 1926 the organisation decided to raise a special fund in memory of their patron, Queen Alexandra, who had recently died. The fund would pay for training and would also support nurses who were retiring. A council member, Miss Elsie Wagg, came up with the idea of raising money for charity through the nation’s obsession with gardening, by asking people to open their gardens to visitors and charging a modest entry fee that would be donated to the cause. So, in 1927 the National Gardens Scheme was founded. People were asked to open up their gardens for ‘a shilling a head’. In the first year, 609 gardens raised over £8,000. Linda Holdaway specialises in talks about the National Gardens Scheme and will be speaking about the various gardens in Essex that will be open this spring, summer and autumn for all to visit and enjoy. Redbridge Libraries are pleased to host this talk and we expect it to be very popular, so although this is a free event, booking is essential. Linda will also be bringing copies of the latest 2017 visitor brochures for audience members to take home. It is sure to be a most enjoyable Saturday afternoon talk – just in time for spring to get the horticultural year off to a good start and to inspire local residents to improve their health through gardening. A recent report entitled Gardens and Health, commissioned by the National Gardens

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Scheme from The King’s Fund, showed that gardens and gardening can have a huge impact on our health and wellbeing, whether you are working in your own back garden, on an allotment or simply walking through local or estate gardens. We can all enjoy the outdoors, learn about plants and wildlife and find out and compare how others tend to their patch. If you like gardening or like looking at gardens, then this is the talk for you. Maybe you’re thinking about starting a garden and want some inspiration, or perhaps you feel like getting out after a cold and dreary winter to welcome the start of spring. The talk will take place at Wanstead Library on 18 March from 1.30pm to 3pm (free; booking required). Call 020 8708 7400 For more information on the National Gardens Scheme, visit ngs.org.uk

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Redbridge Council’s garden waste collection service will resume next month – with a difference. Wanstead resident Steve Wilks explains why he thinks the new scheme will cost us all more than the £50 charge

ast December, Redbridge Council decided that its garden green waste collection service would no longer run all year round and will now only operate fortnightly between April and October. Additionally, residents will be charged £50 per year for the service (in return for 50 biodegradable bags to use). The council cited a £1.1m government grant that had been used to fund the service and which has now run out. While all London councils are making cuts to services and feeling financial pressures, Redbridge has increased our Council Tax, so residents are already contributing to the shortfall in revenues. Even in difficult economic times, it is crucial to maintain measures to protect our environment and encourage sustainability, and to look for cuts across a range of waste services, not drastically charge extra for one particular key service. Even more telling is that there are no plans for concessionary charges for people on low incomes, so they will be disproportionately impacted. The council provides a free bulky waste collection service and it is questionable why this has not been scaled back (perhaps to three free collections from the current six) or been made a paid-for service itself. Most residents would prioritise green waste collections over bulky waste as many have gardens in our leafy suburb. Bulky waste collections tend to be for one-off items and most people expect to pay for this anyway. This change has been pushed through without any public consultation or long-term thought. It would have been prudent for the council to have realised that the grant money would run out eventually and not to have offered free bulky waste collections in the first

place if it meant that key waste services would have to be scaled back. The council has also failed to consider the consequences of this change, such as increased fly-tipping (some people will not pay), which will lead to greater costs of enforcement and clearance. There is also the potential that some people may mix green waste with general rubbish to get around the rules, making recycling more problematic when it needs to be sorted at the depot. It is important to recognise that cost should not be the only factor that is considered, and this change will potentially encourage people not to follow the rules. Such schemes should be encouraging people to recycle and dispose of their waste properly, which is what the previous system was achieving. The change needs a rethink about the practicalities of enforcement and to ensure our waste services meet the majority of Redbridge Council taxpayers’ needs, not just a subset of them. A free garden waste collection site is open at Wanstead Leisure Centre from 10am to 4pm on Sundays until the end of March. For more information, visit wavidi.co/wst

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Sitting Comfortably? Postural alignment and pain relief therapist Susanne Jager, who has recently opened a clinic in Target Fit on the High Street, will be giving a series of free talks at Wanstead Library this month

osture corrective therapy has been around since the 1970s in the US and is making a gradual appearance in the UK. When the muscles of your body are balanced, the major joints – the ankles, knees, hips and shoulders – are aligned vertically and horizontally. This natural alignment gives you strength, stability and allows you to function most efficiently – pain-free. When muscles are chronically overworked, misaligned or the wrong muscles are used to carry out daily functions, they are more likely to become injured and you may feel pain. Misaligned joints do not function properly leading to abnormal wear and tear, impingement, joint degeneration and pain. Due to our sedentary lifestyles, we are unfortunately seeing more and more people, including children, with postural issues. An article by the Daily Mail recently pointed out that children as young as seven are suffering back problems due to poor posture and lazy lifestyles. Experts claim that poor classroom seating and lugging heavy school bags are major causes of back pain in later life, with three million working days lost to the problem in the UK last year. Hours spent watching TV and playing video games are also believed to have contributed to the ‘epidemic of poor posture’. The study of 154 10-year-olds discovered nine percent of them already had problems with at least one of the discs in their back. Degenerative changes in the spine are now detected much earlier, suggesting that preventive back care should commence at an early age before puberty. Typical symptoms of postural misalignments are back, shoulder, hip, knee or ankle pain, calluses and corns, heel spurs, degenerative

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Meat morality meet

Should Humanists eat animals? Phil Walder, who has been a vegetarian for 30 years, will lead a discussion on the subject at a meeting of the East London Humanists at Wanstead Library this month

used to have a great job as a sports publisher and journalist. For a young man who loved football it was near to perfection, being paid to watch football and write about the game. Being a sports publisher, I was invited to lots of sporting dinners where, dressed in black tie just like all my fellow diners, I would enjoy an evening of sporting chat. We were all dressed the same and everyone ate the same. Except for me. My meal would always stand out, as it was prepared specially. Not for me the chicken or lamb, but freshly prepared pasta or vegetable Wellington. My fellow diners would always raise their eyebrows and give me the stare I knew conveyed the unspoken question: “What’s special about you?” Inevitably, I would end up explaining that I am a vegetarian, with the usual response: “Well, you don’t look like a vegetarian.” That always bemused and slightly annoyed me. I knew what they meant and I was rather offended on behalf of my fellow veggies. “What does a vegetarian look like?” I would respond. But I already knew they meant I looked too fit, too strong. As a 6’2” sportsman, I was not the image they had filed in their internal image bank under ‘vegetarian’. No, they expected some weedy, anaemiclooking individual. Of course, you can’t shout at people and point out their stupidity at a charity dinner – well, I can’t. So I would resort to my standard answer: “You mean like a bison, an elephant or a gorilla?” Things have changed a bit in the 30 years since then; people do seem to be getting the message that vegetarianism and veganism are healthy choices and consequently, they are lifestyles that are growing in popularity. It helps that, unlike 30 years ago, there are fabulous non-meat food alternatives in

the supermarket and the restaurant, not to mention unbelievable high-quality nonleather shoes from the likes of Wills of London. As a Humanist, I believe that there are very important reasons why we should not be eating animals. Firstly, whatever the industry says, the industrial process of slaughter is unbelievably cruel – and you only have to take a look at undercover videos to realise just how cruel. Secondly, it is inhumane for the slaughterhouse workers, many of whom suffer a form of PTSD (there is evidence that populations close to slaughterhouses suffer higher levels of violent crime). Finally, and ultimately most importantly, the single best thing that any human being can do for the planet is to become a vegetarian, as they will massively reduce their carbon footprint. I believe there is a big change coming and that, in 100 years’ time, humans will look back on our generation with revulsion. “Urgh, you mean they ate dead animals?” Phil will be speaking at an East London Humanists discussion at Wanstead Library on 27 March from 7.30pm (visitors welcome; free). Visit wavidi.co/elh

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Good shot! Football photographer and lifelong Wanstead resident Tim Reder recently published two books about West Ham United and Leyton Orient. In the fourth of a series of articles, Tim explains why he wishes there were more visual records of the football world from the 20th century

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ooking at my photographs from the projects recording my two local professional football clubs brings back memories that seem so real, despite the extensive demolition work at both stadiums and the passing of time. The photographs recall memories of particular players, familiar supporters and characters, many of whom have sadly passed on, but many too who still attend matches. In a game that is now becoming more and more homogenised, the photos captured various idiosyncrasies that fans took for granted but which have become the subjects of cherished memories. The pictures give a tour in the equivalent of virtual reality, searching into the nooks and crannies, capturing fascinating detail and looking behind the scenes to reveal areas not typically seen by supporters. As well as familiar scenes, my camera was focused on anything of interest, however seemingly trivial, all of value in themselves and all part of building up the bigger picture. Surprisingly, given the huge interest in football at the time of the projects, there were only a handful of photographers documenting the game. It was not thought of as an ‘artistic’ subject, but having been brought up following football from a young age, it was compelling to me and I’m so glad that as I travelled around the country photographing matches, I photographed not just the action but the whole experience.

I produced documentary records the likes of which I wished had been carried out in earlier decades so that I could have seen more of what Leyton Orient and West Ham had been to previous generations. It would have been wonderful to have seen the grounds, the supporters from the clubs’ formative years in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and for such projects to be carried out periodically as they moved homes and as new stands were erected, and to have pictures of the teams in training, the dressing rooms and all who made those clubs what they were and what they were to become. Imagine a record of Orient when at Clapton or West Ham when still Thames Ironworks FC. Of course, those documents were never produced, but I hope that the small slice of more recent history depicted in my projects provides a fascinating and emotive journey for viewers now and in the future. Come on you O’s: Leyton Orient 1985–89 and The Hammers: a Photographic Study of West Ham United 1988–90 by Tim Reder are available for £15.99 each (plus £4 postage) from timrederphotography.com

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20/20 Wanstead vision This year, the Wanstead Society celebrates its 20th anniversary. In the third of a series of articles, Chairman Scott Wilding talks about front gardens, lavender, bees and a parking issue (not that one)

t’s March, which means it’s spring, and spring means we turn our attention to the garden and the emerging flora and fauna that starts to take shape about now. The Wanstead Society and the groups we support, like the Wanstead Community Gardeners led by Marian Temple, look after a variety of communal gardens in Wanstead. These include the Corner House garden, the flower beds by Wanstead Station, a patch by Snaresbrook Station and soon a section of garden within Snaresbrook Station itself. We believe that everyone should have access to a garden, whether it’s your own or a communal one. Not everyone can afford a house with adjoining green space, and Wanstead offers the chance to get out and take part in community gardening – sometimes we are called “guerrilla gardeners”. Throughout our 20 years, we have always taken a keen interest in the public areas where we live and recently, we have adopted tree pits in local roads – under the Seeds for Snaresbrook banner – and planted native wildflowers, which we hope will help local wildlife thrive. All of this is done for free by volunteers who care passionately about the places where we live and aim to bring colour to what is essentially an urban place. Every small patch of garden and public land is vital for wildlife to thrive as natural habitats are diminishing. We are lucky that much of Wanstead is classed as Crown Land and therefore cannot be built on. However, we are also campaigning for greater awareness on front gardens and how important they are to the ecosystem. In recent years, we have fought against the conversion of front gardens to parking places.

It’s not up to us to enforce what people can and cannot do to their own home, but we aim to raise awareness of the benefits of having a front garden and leaving the car where it belongs: on the road. By turning green spaces into car parks, vast areas across Wanstead that once provided food for wildlife have vanished. This has contributed to a decline in native wildlife, like honey bees, which have fewer plants to feed on. In turn, fewer bugs mean fewer birds and so on. The other major issue is that water has nowhere to go, so runs off into the road creating local flooding. If you have a front garden, the best advice we can give is to plant lavender. Its purple colour attracts pollinating bees and it’s easy to maintain – plus it smells great. Even window boxes look great and can provide tiny patches of food for wildlife as well. 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. Email info@wansteadsociety.org.uk

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In the fourth of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work of the Redbridge Music Society and introduces us to young concert pianist Erdem Misirlioglu, who will be performing at the library this month

Erdem was born in Ipswich in 1989 and started keyboard lessons at the age of six. From the age of 13, he attended a Saturday conservatoire and studied for five years under pianist Mark Fielding at the junior department of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (GSMD). It was during these years that Erdem’s interest in music intensified and at the age of 16, he realised he wanted to become a professional musician. Later, he won a full scholarship to study with international concert pianist Martin Roscoe at GSMD. In 2006 he was a prizewinner at the International Rachmaninov Competition for Young Pianists and in the same year won the Keyboard Instrument Prize at GSMD. In the 2008 BBC Young Musician of the Year competition, he was piano section winner and concerto finalist, playing Rachmaninov’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Erdem has performed at many events in the UK and abroad and has appeared at many prestigious venues, such as the Wigmore Hall, Snape Maltings, the Cardiff Millennium Centre and St Martin-in-the-Fields. His Wigmore Hall recital was broadcast on Radio 3.

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wo main aims of Redbridge Music Society, now in its 68th season, are to bring high-quality live chamber recitals to the people of Redbridge and to support and promote young talented musicians via its current ‘Wigmore to Wanstead’ initiative. On 21 March, up-andcoming young pianist Erdem Misirlioglu opens the society’s 2017 series of events with a chamber recital in the Churchill Room at Wanstead Library. Erdem will be performing works by, among others, Chopin and Schumann. Erdem has gained much by performing in masterclasses given by famous pianists, such as Ronan O’Hara, Bernard Roberts, Peter Donohoe and Lang Lang, Lang Lang remarking that Erdem’s playing was “quite stunning”. Erdem is not only active as concert pianist and recitalist but is also a keen chamber musician, regularly playing in a piano trio and with the Arnold Camerata, an ensemble of string and wind players from GSMD and the Royal Academy of Music, with whom he has performed works including the Schubert Trout Quintet and Poulenc’s Wind Sextet. Many critics have commented on his confident playing and mature musicianship and Erdem will certainly be a name to watch out for in the future. Erdem will perform at Wanstead Library on 21 March from 8pm (tickets available on the door; visitors: £10; Redbridge Music Society members: £7). For more information, call 07511 888 520 or visit redbridgemusicsociety.org.uk

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Ladies lighting the way From Florence Nightingale to Wanstead’s Doreen Golding, historian Jef Page invites you to join him in honouring a number of great women this March as part of Women’s History Month celebrations

n the 19th century, women were considered less important for education and kept out of politics. Those (mainly working class) women who worked were relegated to roles of prostitutes, servants, housekeepers and teachers, though some exceptional women became notable authors and stars of the stage. Reform came slowly: London University accepted women in 1878 and women could join local councils in 1888. The age of consent was raised in 1885 to what we have today (16), and most importantly the Married Woman’s Property Act of 1882 allowed women to keep what they owned whether property or money. In the 20th century, after the First World War, things began to change with the enfranchisement of women over 30 in 1919. Corsets began to loosen and new career opportunities opened up in film (Elizabeth Taylor), radio, sport (Virginia Wade) and most important of all, politics (Margaret Thatcher). For my talk, I will be discussing a wide range of famous women, from Sylvia Pankhurst – a leading suffragette and peace campaigner who lived in Woodford – to Rosalind Franklin – one of the discoverers of DNA who sadly never lived to see the success of her research. From a different world, and a class apart, Labour MP Ellen Wilkinson led the Jarrow March to London in 1936. Whilst I will be mainly speaking about British women I will also highlight Rosa Parks, who sparked the revolt against black segregation and for civil rights in the USA when in 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama she refused to give up her seat and move to the back of the bus. Marie Lloyd sang provocatively about A Little of What You Fancy Does You Good whilst Dame Vera Lyn sang about bluebirds over The White

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Cliffs of Dover. She sang to packed audiences at the Hippodrome music hall in Ilford. Then there is Agatha Christie, the most published crime novelist of all. Nursing was a job that grew in professionalism in the 19th century. Florence Nightingale is the most famous but I will also be talking about Eva Luckes, an excellent matron of the London Hospital from 1880–1919, and Jenny Worth, who wrote a best-selling trilogy of memoirs about her work as a 1950s midwife upon which the BBC series Call the Midwife was based. Local women also deserve a mention. Maria Dickin CBE founded the PDSA in South Woodford in 1917; Greer Garson OBE was a Hollywood film star (Goodbye Mr Chips and Mrs Minniver) born in Manor Park and Wanstead’s Doreen Golding is the Pearly Queen of the Old Kent Road and Bow Bells. Join me in celebrating the life and work of these great women of the 20th century and discover many more insights into their lives. Jef’s talk will take place at South Woodford Library on 14 March from 6.30pm to 8pm (£3; concessions: £1.50). Call 020 8708 9067 or visit wavidi.co/whm

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They’ve been framed PCSO Alan Winston of the Wanstead Safer Neighbourhoods Team believes CCTV is a great armament in the fight against crime. But how can CCTV be used most effectively by you?

irstly, CCTV should be considered as one part of your crime prevention arrangement, along with an alarm system and secure doors and windows. It is important to make sure there is adequate lighting at night for your cameras to record, and ensure that foliage does not obscure the image. The cameras need to be positioned up high so that they cannot be easily tampered with, but you also want criminals to see that you have CCTV in place. CCTV can deter antisocial behaviour outside your home and putting signs up displaying that you have CCTV may also help. Criminals will quite often knock on a door to see if anybody is home before committing a crime and there are systems on the market that will call your mobile phone with a live feed when somebody rings your doorbell. Should a crime take place, the police will ask you to kindly provide them with a copy of your CCTV footage if it has captured anything that could help them with their investigation. Please learn how to use your system. Please also know how long footage is kept for on your system, how to produce a copy on DVD or USB and make sure the date and time are correct. This will assist the police in their investigation. If possible, write down important times during the event, for example, when the suspect entered the property, when the items were placed in a bag and the time they left. Your home should be the primary focus of CCTV, with inward-facing cameras covering your front door, driveway and garden where applicable. However, it is important to know that if your cameras cover any areas beyond the boundaries of your own property, such as along the road where you park your car or

a communal car park, they will no longer be exempt from the Data Protection Act (DPA) under Domestic Exemption. Registering your household CCTV system with the Information Commissioner’s Office under the DPA costs £35 a year. Last but not least, please be considerate to your neighbours when installing cameras. Be forthcoming if a crime has occurred in your street and check your CCTV for footage that could help catch the suspect. Never underestimate the value of good neighbours, who are likely to be the ones to call the police should something look out of place. Online Watch Link – which sends residents local crime alerts – is setting up a CCTV Watch so residents can check their systems when a crime has taken place in their area. Please sign up today (redbridgenhw.info). A police contact point is located at Wanstead House every Wednesday and Thursday between 7pm and 8pm, and on Saturdays between 2pm and 3pm. For more information, call 020 8721 2796 For more information on CCTV, visit wavidi.co/cctv

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In the Met trial world Steve Wilks of Redbridge Neighbourhood Watch evaluates the reorganisation the Met Police is transitioning through to ensure there is a coordinated policing solution throughout the capital

radical change of policing policy in the capital means dozens of new beat officers are being deployed in different roles across London. The officers are the first to take up neighbourhood patrol roles as part of a pledge by the London mayor for at least two beat cops on local wards. This means that both Wanstead and Snaresbrook will have two PCs each. The number of Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) is falling from three to one in each ward. The two wards used to have seven PCSOs overall. About 60 officers are being deployed in two new police command areas in a trial run, where a senior officer will manage a cluster of boroughs. This is replacing the current borough-based policing system with about 12 new groupings of several boroughs combined, commanded by a chief superintendent. The trial sees Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham and Havering combined to form one command unit, known as EA (East Area). The shake-up means police investigation units will be merged and buildings, technology and vehicles will be shared across the boroughs. This should allow officers to be redeployed for neighbourhood patrols. This will mean around 33 neighbourhood officers in the EA. However, there has been some criticism from local campaigners that policing will become less responsive to local concerns, particularly as some of the boroughs combined are not a good fit. Barking and Dagenham has different policing needs to Redbridge, for example, as they are affected more by different types of crime. This may consume resources and Redbridge and Havering could be neglected. Although an additional dedicated ward officer is being introduced, it has emerged that each

neighbourhood will be losing the equivalent of one constable, who does vital investigatory work such as gathering CCTV evidence and witness statements. In addition, a flat two officer allowance per ward does not take into account a ward’s unique characteristics, and it could mean high crime wards could be underresourced and vice versa. Susan West, who chairs the Hampstead Safer Neighbourhood Panel, said: “We should not forget the not-so-loudly trumpeted axing of the support PCs who have, up to now, provided vital behind-the-scenes backup to the bobbies on the beat – freeing up Safer Neighbourhood PCs to keep their boots on our pavements and not tied up with paperwork back at base.” It remains to be seen whether this reorganisation will improve policing on our streets. One thing is certain: the role of the neighbourhood watch in assisting the police is as important as ever and it is vital we adapt as London’s policing strategy evolves. For more information on Redbridge Neighbourhood Watch, visit redbridgenhw.info

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Parking alone Halting of parking controls in Wanstead gives time to consider what still might happen. Donna Mizzi looks at how restrictions can have devastating effects on one section of the local community

or those who resent paying for parking, the phrases ‘pay and dismay’ and ‘phone and moan’ may spring to mind. But for a large number of elderly and infirm people pay-for-parking is no joke. It can be a huge problem. Paying every time they visit the High Street, struggling to book by phone and having a permit system imposed on their roads can cause insurmountable difficulties. Many elderly residents don’t own mobile phones, have no access to the internet and struggle with hearing problems. Together, these things can make it impossible for them to apply for resident parking permits or arrange phone bookings for parking. Having just a few payment machines in Wanstead High Street, as suggested by councillors as a solution, is no such thing at all. The elderly are often reliant on cars because of walking difficulties and so can’t be sure of even being able to reach a machine before they get booked. Feeling isolated can lead to chronic loneliness and other conditions such as depression, which have been a major focus of recent campaigns by Age UK. Despite all that, more parking schemes are being rolled out across Redbridge (and elsewhere in the UK), which take little consideration for the older population and will only leave the elderly feeling more isolated than ever.

The elderly and the infirm tend to feel the effects the most. Yet they are also the most reluctant to talk about the problems of feeling forgotten and isolated. Not surprisingly, loneliness is often referred to as the last taboo. With permit resident parking, visitors are likely to be more reluctant to visit an elderly person, knowing that even a short visit inflicts a charge on the resident. Tradesmen are needed by the elderly more than others and their work becomes more expensive. And people who need extra support, sometimes from carers and nurses, suddenly have to pay out even more. Whether the elderly drive or depend on others, parking charges to visit local shops or cafes are going to deter them, and affect local businesses. If they also make it difficult for older people to venture further afield, more people are likely to go out less. Controlled zones just beyond Wanstead’s borders help illustrate the problems. Volunteer Margaret Allison of Heronsgate Road, Aldersbrook regularly takes lunch to a disabled elderly woman in Bushwood, Leytonstone. But this

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March 2017 lady has no way of applying for permits. So, because of the parking restrictions between 10am and 2pm, Margaret can’t take her lunch at lunchtime. And all other helpers and carers who call on this lady have to avoid those hours. Jane Lewis of Brading Crescent, off Wanstead Flats, says: “I used to visit my mother in Forest Gate for about half an hour almost every day on my way home from my jobs, but parking permits were recently introduced there. She doesn’t understand how to apply for them but anyway, I can’t afford to pay every time I make a short stop. Now I only see her at weekends.” Residents’ parking permits were introduced in and around Spratt Hall Road about four years ago because a small majority of residents were in favour of the scheme. Among those affected by the decision was a woman now over 100, who doesn’t have a car, and now has to pay for carers who need to visit twice a day or more. Blue disabled badges are seen as the answer for people with problem conditions, but Redbridge residents now have to apply online and the process is so poorly designed that it can defy even the most computer-literate. In addition, it is increasingly difficult to qualify, as Ron Walsh of the Warren Estate discovered. He can no longer use a Blue Badge despite still having mobility problems. Now, when his wife Alice drives him to Wanstead High

Street about twice a week to shop and enjoy some time outside their home, she relies on easy free parking. If that goes, she says, she will have to do all her food shopping at Tesco in Leytonstone. WeWantSay campaigners (including myself ) believe that the needs of the elderly have to be carefully considered in any plans being drawn up. Redbridge Council’s halted parking plan for the High Street had a two-hour limit that took no consideration of people attending the Age UK lunch club and classes at the council’s own Allan Burgess Centre. Local fairs and community centres, from libraries to Wanstead House Community Association, also need flexible parking to survive. The elderly need to use local centres, and those centres need the elderly. Some elderly people do live in roads used by commuters for day-long parking, but other solutions need to be found that don’t create more problems than they solve. Some names have been changed to protect privacy.

For more information on the WeWantSay parking campaign in Wanstead, follow the group on Twitter @WeWantSay and use #WeWantSay to contribute to the debate about Redbridge Council’s parking scheme proposals.

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growing knowledge Dr Christine Hodgson, a volunteer guide at the Chelsea Physic Garden, will be giving a talk about this unusual open space and research centre for the Wanstead Historical Society this month

helsea Physic Garden was founded in 1673 by the Society of Apothecaries. In those days, apothecaries were half doctor, half pharmacist, and if you were ill, you went down to the apothecary’s shop, described your symptoms and waited while he (and it was always a he) selected a plant from the shelf and told you how and when to take it. Some people may remember, as a child with a cough, being taken to visit a chemist (as they were called in the 20th century) and being told to cough so that he could give you the red, green or purple medicine according to the type of cough! The Apothecaries’ Hall in Blackfriars had a garden on the site until it was burnt down in the Great Fire of London in 1666. The hall was rebuilt quite quickly and you can visit it today, a splendid piece of late 17th-century architecture on the north side of Blackfriars Bridge. But the apothecaries decided they needed a much larger garden for training their apprentices and chose the site in Chelsea where the garden stands today: 3.8 acres close to the River Thames, in an area where many people had built large houses and whose proximity to the river meant the climate was very favourable to gardening. Two of these were Hampton Court and Syon House, whose gardens today are still exceptional. All went well for the apothecaries until near the end of the century when they started to run out of money. They were saved by Sir Hans Sloane, one of their number who was a great plantsman, a doctor and, above all, very rich. He was able to buy the garden from its then owners and rent it back to his fellow apothecaries. The rent was fixed at £5 a year and surprisingly, that is still the rent the garden pays today. Hans Sloane’s daughter married into the Cadogan family and Lord

Cadogan is the current landlord. Under the Sloane regime, the garden prospered and became one of the leading botanic gardens in Europe. It still attracts researchers from far and wide who come to study the more than 5,000 plant species grown there. Not all are medicinal, but visitors are often surprised to find the plant from which their current drug originates growing in one of the garden’s beds. Education was the original purpose of the garden, as it still is. As well as the students, more than 3,000 schoolchildren visit each year to find out about plants and garden life, pond dipping and butterflies. And, of course, the general public come in large numbers to see the plants, attend lectures and courses, eat in the splendid restaurant and wander along the paths, watching the seasons change and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of one of Britain’s most unusual gardens. Christine’s talk will take place at Wanstead Library on 16 March from 8pm (visitors: £3). Call 07949 026 212 For more information on Chelsea Physic Garden, visit chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk

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May - September 2017 Hold an open garden day to help us to continue supporting local life-limited children and their families. How to organise your Open Garden Day: Step 1: Sign up to let us know you would like to take part Step 2: Choose a date that suits you and invite people over Step 3: Have fun and fundraise on the day. We will support you with a fundraising pack with lots of handy tips To open your garden please contact:

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Cityread London is celebrated in April every year and asks London’s residents, workers and visitors to pick up a book – the same book – and read it together. Jonathan Woolf invites you to several local events

his year’s Cityread London book is Prophecy by The Sunday Times bestselling author SJ Parris, a gripping Elizabethan spy thriller set in 1583 and focusing on the plot against Elizabeth I to put Mary, Queen of Scots on the throne. Under Elizabeth’s rule, loyalty is bought with blood. As Mary Stuart’s supporters scheme to usurp the rightful monarch, a young maid of honour is murdered, occult symbols carved into her flesh. The Queen’s spymaster, Francis Walsingham, calls on maverick agent Giordano Bruno – an Italian ‘monk, scientist, philosopher, and magician’ – to infiltrate the plotters and secure the evidence that will condemn them to death. But the young woman’s murder could point to an even more sinister truth. During the Elizabethan age, London rapidly expanded to become one of Europe’s great commercial centres. New buildings arose, theatres flourished and from 1530–1605, the population rose from 50,000 to 225,000. London’s first maps date from the period, as does the Tudor version of Green Belt planning. Celebrating this at Wanstead Library, Nick Dobson will be giving an illustrated tour of the highways and byways that made Elizabethan London one of the world’s most fascinating cities. Travel back to the year 1600 and take a virtual trip around our capital as it looked 400 years ago. You’ll see a few familiar landmarks, but be prepared to experience the sights of a city very different to modern London. In an Elizabethan society riddled with division and doubt, codes were a vital means by which secret communication could take place. But for every code there was a codebreaker and in Prophecy, ciphers and codes loom large, their real meaning decoded after the interception

Elizabeth I of England (1533– 1603), the last monarch of the Tudor dynasty

of letters to Mary, Queen of Scots. Once resealed, the codebreakers waited for their opponents’ next move and were prepared to pounce. Shhhhh! Don’t tell anyone, but at South Woodford Library we are going to reveal the secret codes used by the Tudors. Find out how Tudor spies conspired against Mary, Queen of Scots, which led to her losing her head. Then, become a secret agent and decipher some codes yourself. We are also delighted to host SJ Parris herself for a talk in the beautiful surroundings of Ilford Hospital Chapel, which is the oldest building in Redbridge and one of the gems in the borough’s architectural crown. A Tour of Elizabethan London will take place at Wanstead Library on 6 April from 6.30pm (free). Call 020 8708 7400 Talk to a Tudor will take place at South Woodford Library on 8 April from 2pm (free). Call 020 8708 9067 An Evening with SJ Parris will take place at Ilford Hospital Chapel on 20 April from 7pm (free; booking required). Call 020 8708 2414 or visit wavidi.co/cr2017

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Cityread London is a celebration of the power of reading to bring communities together. Our 2017 book is Prophecy by S.J. Parris, a gripping Elizabethan spy thriller set in London 1583. Find out more at www.cityread.london Copies of Prophecy will be available to borrow from your local library.

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ondon is constantly evolving. People and buildings, all moving and changing. There are parts in the centre of the capital that I no longer recognise. In my school days, I biked around the city on quiet Sundays, fascinated by the old buildings and alleyways of the city. There was a real feeling of stepping back in time. There seems now to be a rush to change the architecture and the visual appearance of London. It seems to me that change is slowly chipping away. I’m not necessarily talking about buildings of great note but rather everyday shops and offices that have stood for many years. I’ve nothing against modern buildings – I enjoy and marvel at Canary Wharf every time I’m there. I think it works extremely well where it is; I just don’t like to see similar buildings intrude in the City and the West End. The one thing that seems to be constant and unchanging, architecturally speaking, are London’s theatres. Some dating back to the 18th century, some much more recent. They always seem very solid, a foundation almost for London’s architecture. And they seem unlikely to change anytime soon. For me, they really come to life after dark, the spotlights and floodlights lighting up the buildings and posters, transforming them into something magical and, at the same time, mysterious. The vibrant colours leak into the darkness and mix with London’s neon adverts and red buses. They make London a different and exciting world after dark. To advertise, please call 020 8819 6645 or visit wansteadvillagedirectory.com

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A photographic exhibition of London theatres after dark – including local venues in Wanstead, Woodford, Ilford and Stratford – opens this month. Here, photographer Geoff Wilkinson explains his interest in an aspect of London’s architecture that seems to be unchanging

The exhibition will be on show at the 84 Gallery on Nightingale Lane, Wanstead from 4 March until 9 April. An opening night event will take place from 6pm to 9pm. For more information, call 020 8530 1244 or visit geoffwilkinsonphotography.co.uk

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Emma Clements of local solicitors Wiseman Lee gives some insight into UK licensing laws, how they came about, how they are enforced and why a 266-year-old etching is of significance

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in, cursed fiend, with fury fraught, makes human race a prey. It enters by a deadly draught and steals our life away.” (Rev James Townley, 1714–1778). Imagine a world where six times more gin than beer is produced and of the 15,000 drinking establishments in the city more than half are gin houses. Gin is much more accessible than clean water, and there is an epidemic of drunkenness and associated antisocial behaviour. For those of us who enjoy the occasional G&T, it seems inconceivable, but this happened in London 300 years ago. It led William Hogarth to produce Gin Lane, an etching made in 1751 and one of the most powerful pieces of visual polemic ever seen. The government of the day was forced to act. The Gin Act of 1751 required gin producers to sell only to licensed premises. Jump to the present day and one of London’s biggest and best-known nightclubs, Fabric, reopened its doors recently after it was stripped of its licence following the drug-related deaths of two young clubbers. The doors were closed until an appeal was granted and a long list of strict licensing conditions was agreed with Islington Council. Another nightclub in California suffered a fire, which led to the death of at least 36 partygoers. There was a question mark over whether the building complied with safety conditions. What links these terrible events is the importance of compliance with current licensing laws, which although often onerous for licensees, offer a measure of protection to the public that is a mark of a civilised society. There is a statutory framework in place which sets out the licensing objectives. These are the key factors that a licensing authority must keep in mind when deciding whether to grant

a licence. The objectives of preventing crime and disorder and public nuisance are of equal importance as those of public safety and protecting children from harm. Interestingly, and despite the 1751 Act, the promotion of public health is not now a licensing objective, though the Scottish Parliament has been considering legislation to curb the effects of cheap alcohol on health. Licensable activities can cover a number of areas, such as the retail sale of alcohol and the provision of regulated entertainment. A public house would always need a premises licence. However, if the pub wanted to host a wedding and this was not included in the terms of their original licence, a temporary event notice would also be needed. In addition, premises which are licensed to sell alcohol must also have a designated premises supervisor who is authorised to sell alcohol with a personal licence. This does not mean that each and every bar person must have a licence, though, as the personal licence holder gives them the authorisation for them to sell to the public. A lot to consider, one may think, for a quick pint! Wiseman Lee is located at 9–13 Cambridge Park, Wanstead – call 020 8215 1000

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Wiseman Lee LLP Solicitors Wiseman Lee are your local solicitors offering excellence through our dynamic team of accredited legal specialists and recognised experts. For over 60 years we have built a reputation for delivering high quality advice to individuals and businesses. In an ever-changing world, we recognise that legal expertise is not enough. We aim to forge new and longlasting relationships with our clients so that we can deliver the solutions they need in the way they want. Our diversity, breadth of experience and expertise are our greatest strengths, enabling us to provide a onestop service whatever your legal needs.

Contact us today on 020 8215 1000, or visit www.wiseman.co.uk 9-13 Cambridge Park, Wanstead, London E11 2PU. Also at East Ham and Walthamstow. 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. A list of members is available for inspection at the registered office 2 High Street South, London E6 6EU.

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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

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Lessons from Australia In March 2016 Wanstead resident Nicola Sharp-Jeffs was made a Fellow of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, enabling her to travel widely to investigate ways of supporting financial abuse victims

n November 2016 I went to Australia for the second part of my Winston Churchill Memorial Trust travels, which are exploring innovative responses to financial abuse. The trip followed an earlier journey across the USA last summer. The first 10 days in Australia were spent in Melbourne where I was hosted by the Women’s Information and Referral Exchange (WIRE), an organisation that supports women in relation to many issues, including financial. WIRE had provided oral evidence on financial abuse to the Victorian Royal Commission’s inquiry into family violence and was continuing to work with a range of stakeholders on the implementation of the commission’s recommendations in this area. I met with these stakeholders, including a number of women’s legal organisations. I was also lucky enough to meet with the government department leading this area of work which, amongst other things, will involve the roll-out of financial counsellors across the state of Victoria. Another area I have been interested in on my travels is economic justice. I was excited to travel to Hobart, Tasmania where the first prosecution for economic abuse was being prepared. Over three days I met with the police and prosecutors to hear about how the case was being prepared, gaining some valuable learning to apply to the UK. I also met the advocate who was supporting the victim through the criminal justice process and had the opportunity to speak to her directly. She was so pleased to hear that her experience was raising awareness of economic abuse and that other women might benefit from this. The last leg of my travels led me to Sydney where I took part in an international panel

Left to right: Professor Cathy Humphreys, Julie Kun (WIRE), Nicola and Professor Kelsey Hegarty at the University of Melbourne

discussion on the banking industry’s response to financial abuse. Another outcome of the Royal Commission was the development of industry guidelines in response to financial abuse and on that very day, the Australian Bankers Association published the guidelines that its members will now follow. I was particularly impressed with the work of the National Australian Bank, which provides money to victims of domestic violence at the point of crisis and is exploring how to meet their future needs as they rebuild their lives. Whilst I was in Australia, the British Bankers Association (BBA) also announced it will be developing guidelines on the banking industry’s response to domestic violence following a campaign led by the domestic violence charity Refuge and The Cooperative Bank. I am delighted to report that I have already met with the BBA to discuss this. I have been so inspired by the potential for transferring learning in this way that I am now setting about establishing a charity that will take this learning and translate it into action in the UK. The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust aids individuals to travel in pursuit of tackling a range of issues – visit wcmt.org.uk

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World Book Day: Fantasy Storytelling

Enter the magical world of Harry Potter and Mary Poppins in a children’s storytelling workshop. For five- to 11-year-olds. Date: Wednesday 1 March Time: 4–4.30pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8708 7400 MARCH

World Book Day: Joke Swap

Children can share their favourite jokes. Date: Thursday 2 March Time: 4–5pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8708 7400 MARCH

Great British Spring Clean in Wanstead

Residents are invited to help pick up litter. Date: Saturday 4 March Time: 9.30am Venue: meet on George Green, Wanstead Enquiries: danielslipper@googlemail.com MARCH

World Book Day: Wizard Stories

For five- to 11-year-olds. Date: Saturday 4 March Time: 11am Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8708 7400

MARCH

Wanstead farmers’ Market

Date: Sunday 5 March Time: 10am–3pm Venue: Wanstead High Street Enquiries: essexfarmersmarkets.co.uk MARCH

Practical Work in Wanstead Park

Date: Sunday 5 March Time: 10am–12.30pm Venue: meet at the Temple, Wanstead Park Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8555 1358 MARCH

Wanstead Community Gardeners work party

Date: Sunday 5 March Time: 10.30am Venue: Corner House Garden, High Street Cost: free Enquiries: wavidi.co/wcg MARCH

Wanstead and woodford wea centenary film club

A screening of Learning to Drive (2014). Date: Monday 6 March Time: 12pm Venue: Odeon, High Road, South Woodford Cost: the cinema’s usual charges will apply Enquiries: wea.filmclub@gmail.com MARCH

A History and Future of the Thames Sailing Barge

A talk by David Gibson for the Wanstead and Woodford U3A. Date: Tuesday 7 March Time: 10am Venue: Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA Cost: members only Enquiries: 020 8504 7626 MARCH

Pain relief Therapy Taster Talks

Join local professional therapist Susanne Jager for a series of talks on pain relief therapies. Date: Wednesdays 8, 15 and 22 March Time: 6.30–7.30pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8708 7400

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Wanstead and Woodford Royal Air force Cadets

Children aged 12 to 16 can see what’s on offer at 241 (Wanstead and Woodford) Squadron. Date: Wednesday 8 March Time: 7.15pm Venue: Finchingfield Avenue, IG8 7JR Cost: free Enquiries: 241squadron.com MARCH

Electronic keyboard concert

Date: Wednesday 8 March Time: 7.50pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: members: £5; guests: £7; under-16s: £1 Enquiries: 020 8530 3717 MARCH

Simultaneous

10 chess display

Grand Master Simon Williams and International Master Richard Bates will be taking on up to 50 challengers. Date: Friday 10 March Time: 7.15pm Venue: Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT Cost: £12; juniors: £8 Enquiries: wavidi.co/chss

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10 My Heart

Impressionist Luke Kempner can’t wait to marry Dame Judi Dench. Date: Friday 10 March Time: 8pm Venue: Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB Cost: £12 Enquiries: 020 8708 8803 MARCH

THE FLAMINGO FAIR FOR

11 MOTHER’S DAY

Inspired gifts and goods ranging from vintage furniture to new collectibles. Date: Saturday 11 March Time: 11am–4pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: free entry Enquiries: 020 8989 9881 MARCH

Eton Manor RFC

11 race night

A night of fun with the chance to win up to £500 (bets from £1). Kids welcome. Date: Saturday 11 March Time: 6.30pm Venue: Eton Manor RFC, Nutter Lane, E11 2JA Cost: free entry Enquiries: 07903 652 727

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The 72 Club:

11 Dolly Parton & Elvis

A night of music organised by volunteers. Date: Saturday 11 March Time: 7.30pm Venue: Wanstead Golf Club, Overton Drive Cost: £12 Enquiries: the72club.co.uk

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Wren Wildlife Group waterbird count

Help count the waterbirds in Wanstead Park for the British Trust for Ornithology. Date: Sunday 12 March Time: 10am Venue: meet at the tea hut, Wanstead Park Cost: free Enquiries: 07505 482 328 MARCH

Go Wild in

12 Wanstead Park

Four one-hour den-building and fire-lighting workshops led by Epping Forest Keepers for six- to 11-year-olds. Booking required. Date: Sunday 12 March Time: from 10am Venue: the Temple, Wanstead Park Cost: £2.50 Enquiries: wansteadpark.org.uk MARCH

Snaresbrook station

12 platform garden

A meeting to establish a new gardening group to take care of the station’s garden. Date: Sunday 12 March Time: 11.30am Venue: Snaresbrook Station Cost: free Enquiries: wavidi.co/wcg MARCH

Famous Women of the

14 20th Century

Join local historian Jef Page for a wide ranging illustrated talk about famous women as part of Women’s History Month celebrations. Booking required. Date: Tuesday 14 March Time: 6.30–8pm Venue: South Woodford Library, E18 2QS Cost: £3 Enquiries: 020 8708 9067 MARCH

RSPB Talk: The North

14 Norfolk Coastal Path

Date: Tuesday 14 March Time: 8pm Venue: St Mary’s Church, South Woodford Cost: £3.50 Enquiries: 020 8989 4746

Walk to Health:

16 Wanstead Park Walk

Date: Thursday 16 March Time: 11am Venue: Wanstead Park, Warren Road entrance Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8708 0951 MARCH

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The Chelsea

16 Physic Garden

Dr Christine Hodgson will discuss the country’s third oldest botanic garden, founded in 1673 by the Apothecaries Society for the purposes of teaching and research. A Wanstead Historical Society presentation. Date: Thursday 16 March Time: 8pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: £3 Enquiries: 07949 026 212 MARCH

Past & Present Antique,

18 Vintage and Craft Fair

Find a unique gift at this child-friendly fair. Date: Saturday 18 March Time: 10am–4pm Venue: Christ Church hall, Wanstead Place Cost: £1 Enquiries: events2visit@gmail.com MARCH

Discover the gardens

18 open for charity in Essex

An illustrated talk about the National Gardens Scheme. Booking required. Date: Saturday 18 March Time: 1.30–3pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8708 7400 MARCH

Six nations rugby 2017:

18 Ireland v England

Followed by St Patrick’s Day celebrations. Date: Saturday 18 March Time: 5pm Venue: Eton Manor RFC, Nutter Lane, E11 2JA Cost: free entry Enquiries: 020 8532 2946 MARCH

The illusion

19 of time

A screening of an astronomical-themed film followed by a discussion led by Dr John Fisher. Visitors welcome. Date: Sunday 19 March Time: 3pm Venue: Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8992 5751

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Chamber recital at

21 Wanstead Library

Featuring young pianist Erdem Misirlioglu. Date: Tuesday 21 March Time: 8pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: £10 Enquiries: 07511 888 520 MARCH

Behind the Wire: PoW

22 Camps on Wanstead Flats

Mark Gorman will discuss the prisoner of war camps that were located on Wanstead Flats. An East of London Family History Society presentation. Date: Wednesday 22 March Time: 7pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: £1.50 Enquiries: 020 8554 8414 MARCH

Wren Wildlife Group

22 Annual General Meeting

Featuring a presentation on the highs and lows of the Wanstead 1,000 challenge, which aimed to find 1,000 different kinds of plants and animals in the Wanstead area during 2016. Date: Wednesday 22 March Time: 7.30–9.30pm Venue: Wanstead Golf Club, Overton Drive Cost: free Enquiries: wrengroup.org.uk

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Create your own artwork using appliqué to layer fabrics and build up a picture, which is then mounted into an embroidery hoop. A Make East London event. Date: Monday 27 March Time: 7.30–9.30pm Venue: The Duke, 79 Nightingale Lane Cost: £20 Enquiries: wavidi.co/make MARCH

Wanstead High School Fashion Extravaganza

Date: Thursday 23 March Time: 7.30pm Venue: Wanstead High School, E11 2JZ Cost: £5 Enquiries: wavidi.co/whspta MARCH

Stamp fair at

25 wanstead library

Date: Saturday 25 March Time: 10am–4pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: free entry Enquiries: 01582 876 651 MARCH

Essex Art club Sunday

26 demonstration

Marilyn Comparetto, a self-taught professional artist and gallery owner, will give a demonstration of experimental art. Date: Sunday 26 March Time: 2.30–4.30pm Venue: Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT Cost: £5 Enquiries: essexartclub.co.uk

East London Humanists:

27 EATING MEAT

Should Humanists eat animals? A talk and discussion led by Phil Walder. Date: Monday 27 March Time: 7.30–9pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: free Enquiries: wavidi.co/elh MARCH

Inside the

27 Writer’s Mind

A talk for the Wanstead Park Women’s Club by Jean Fullerton. Booking required. Date: Monday 27 March Time: 8pm Venue: Aldersbrook Bowls Club, E12 5DY Cost: £2 Enquiries: 020 8532 9093 MARCH

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Friends of Wanstead

29 Parklands AGM

Featuring a slideshow of historic photographs of Wanstead Park. Date: Wednesday 29 March Time: 7pm Venue: Wanstead Golf Club, Overton Drive Cost: free Enquiries: wansteadpark.org.uk MARCH

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Walk to Health: Wanstead Place Walks

Date: every Saturday Time: 10.30–11.30am Venue: meet at the Wanstead Place Surgery Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8708 0951 MARCH

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GoodGym Redbridge: a community of runners

Achieve your fitness goals while doing physical work that helps the local community. Date: every Monday Time: 6.45pm Venue: Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT Cost: free Enquiries: james@goodgym.org

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Community Groups 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. For details of meetings and local events, visit artgroupwanstead.com

Leyton & Wanstead Flower Club

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

Let's play bridge!

Friendly rubber bridge at Wanstead Central Bowls Club, Nutter Lane on Tuesday and Friday evenings from 7.30pm. New members welcome (£2 per session). Call 020 8527 8227

NCT Redbridge

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

Wanstead WEA

The Workers’ Educational Association is the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of adult learning. The Wanstead branch run a wide range of courses at Wanstead House. To find out more, visit london.wea.org.uk/wanstead

Free Your Mind Mental Health & Wellbeing community groups

Lunchtime (12pm) and evening (6pm) sessions for 11- to 19-year-olds and over-20s who are dealing with mental health issues. Email info@ freeyourmindcic.com

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 Women’s Institute

Talks and workshops on the third Thursday of every month, 8pm at Christ Church hall, Wanstead Place. All women over the age of 18 are welcome (fees apply). For more information, visit wansteadwi.weebly.com

HIGHAMS PLAYERS

Local drama group that perform plays at Wanstead House. Call 020 8924 6987 or visit highamsplayers.co.uk

WANSTEAD PARK WOMEN’S CLUB

Every Monday, 8pm to 10pm, at Aldersbrook Bowls Club with a varied speaker programme (booking required). Visit wavidi.co/wc

Aldersbrook tennis club

Featuring three floodlit courts. Social tennis sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6.30pm. New members welcome. Visit aldersbrooktennisclub.com

Friday social club

Every Friday, 8pm to 10.30pm at Wanstead House. A varied programme. New members welcome. Call 020 8556 1585

WANSTEAD COMMUNITY GARDENERS

First Sunday of every month at the Corner House garden (Allan Burgess Centre), from 10.30am (gardening at other sites as needed). All welcome. Visit wavidi.co/wcg

College Amateur Operatic Society (CAOS)

Musical society based at Waltham Forest College. Rehearsals take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7.30pm to 10pm. Call 020 8539 9474

Wanstead Central Bowls Club

Roll-ups from 2pm daily (April to September) at Wanstead Central Bowls Club, Nutter Lane, Wanstead. Call 020 8989 0136

ALDERSBROOK LINE Dancing club

Every Thursday, 8pm to 10.30pm at Aldersbrook Bowling Club. Cost: £3. Call 07983 618 856

Friends of wanstead parklands

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

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WANSTEAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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

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

Roding Farm Allotments

The University of the Third Age. Speakers on the first Tuesday of the month, 10am at Woodford Memorial Hall, High Road, South Woodford, E18 2PA. Call 020 8504 7626 or visit wavidi.co/u3a

Local allotment society located at the end of Nutter Lane, Wanstead, opposite the entrance to Eton Manor Rugby Club. The site is managed by a community of plotholders. Visitors welcome on Sundays from 10am to 12 noon. Visit laha.org.uk

Marie Curie Cancer Care – Wanstead Fundraising Group

A volunteer group raising funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care and meeting on the last Tuesday of every month at Wanstead United Reformed Church. Call 020 7599 7338

The Warren Italian Clay Court tennis Club

Enjoy tennis on clay – the surface where all the great players learnt their skills – at Overton Drive, Wanstead. Visit playonclay.co.uk

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SYLVAN BADMINTON CLUB

Every Wednesday, 7.30pm to 10pm at Bancroft's School, Woodford Green, IG8 0RF. Intermediate and advanced players welcome. Visit groupspaces.com/sylvanbc

ALDERSBROOK FAMILIES ASSOCIATION

A non-political group that arranges events in Aldersbrook. Visit aldersbrook.info

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Redbridge Council ��020 8554 5000 John Cryer MP (Labour Party)��020 8989 5249

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RJ Holmes Electrical Contractors ��72

DSP Performing �� 11 The Acting Space �� 39

Churchill Estates ��96 Martin & Co ��95 Petty Son & Prestwich ��77

GJB Pest Management ��43

AERIALS

Architects

Planning & Projects Ltd ��34 Craft Boutique 84 �� 76 Images in Frames ��60 JingleBop �� 22 Monkey Music ��46 Tumble Tots ��42

Bathrooms

Bathworks ��69 The Bathroom Fitting Company ��26

Beauty

The Beauty Spot �� 23

Bookkeeping services

APH Bookkeeping Services ��18

Builders

Darby & Finch Contracts ��80

Carpentry & Joinery

K&D Joinery �� 53 Smithy's Joinery ��26

Decorators Dentist

Elderly care

ELECTRICAL Services ESTATE Agents

Events & Entertainment

Cityread London ��71 DSP Performing �� 11 East Side Jazz Club ��14 Eton Manor RFC ��1 Haven House �� 67 Mad Hatter’s Tea Party ��13 National Gardens Scheme Talk ��21 South West Essex Choir ��84 Theatre: Sweet Charity ��89

MASSAGE

Osteopaths Pain Relief

Performance Art

Pest Management PHARMACY

Wanstead Pharmacy ��60

Photography

Eightyfour �� 60 & 76

Plumbing & HEATING

Heating Plus ��31

Politics

John Cryer MP ��80

Psychologist

Fireplaces & Chimneys

Dr Martha Deiros Collado ��14

Fishmonger

Carpet Fitter

The Fireplace ��73

Charities

Wanstead Fish ��42 & 60

Belgique ��48-49 Robins Pie & Mash ��5 & 60

Sylvestrian Leisure Centre �� 59 Target Fit �� 52

Little Bear’s Nursery �� 47 Park School For Girls ��68 St Joseph’s Convent School �� 4

Chartered Surveyor

Lillies of Wanstead ��9 & 61

Homesdale ��51 & 60

Children’s Activities

FAB Footcare �� 52

Aldersbrook Riding School ��14 Eton Manor RFC ��1 St Aubyn’s Sports Centre �� 35 Sylvestrian Leisure Centre �� 59

Geoffrey Gramlick �� 38 Barnardo's �� 61 & 91 British Heart Foundation ��61 Haven House �� 67 Marie Curie ��86 Oxfam ��61 London Building Surveyors ��68 Aldersbrook Riding School ��14 DSP Performing �� 11 JingleBop �� 22 Mad Hatter’s Tea Party ��13 Monkey Music ��46 Redbridge Classical Dance Studios ��45 St Aubyn’s Sports Centre �� 35 Sylvestrian Leisure Centre �� 59 Tumble Tots ��42

COMMUNITY & Groups

East London Humanists ��33 Wanstead House ��61 Wanstead Society ��41

Fitness

Florist

Foot Healthcare Garage Services

D.C. Dodd Motor Repairs ��64 Stevens Motors �� 60 & 72

Gardens & landscaping

Growing Gardens �� 25 Scott Whitehead Trees �� 25

Handyman

Blue ��7 E18 Handyman �� 22

JEWELLERS

Restaurants & Cafés Schools & Nurseries Sheltered Housing Sport & Leisure

Storage

BWI Self Storage ��34

Tree Services

Scott Whitehead Trees �� 25

Tuition

Maths Tutor ��12

Vitamins & Supplements

Keating Jewellers ��30 & 60

Wikaniko ��33

Computer MAINTENANCE

My Dream Kitchen ��27

Arbis ��30

Cooking

Edwards Duthie Solicitors ��57 Setfords Solicitors �� 38 Wiseman Lee LLP ��61 & 79

Theydon ��56

Barry & Sons ��56 Locktec Security Group �� 55

Woodthorpe Joinery ��2

Computer Solutions ��30 & 52 Problem Computers �� 22 Pica Pica ��33

Curtains & Blinds

Magic Moo Interiors ��18 Woodthorpe Joinery ��2

KITCHENS

Legal Services

Locks & Security

WASTE DISPOSAL

WINDOW CLEANING

Window restoration

McCarty & Smith ��15

Window Shutters

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March 2017

Martin&Co sales & lettings

Gardner Close, Wanstead

£1,450 pCM

Martin & Co Wanstead have been instructed to let this delightful three-bedroom apartment in gardner Close, Wanstead. Situated off Kingfisher Avenue, the flat comprises of three well-proportioned bedrooms, a through lounge that leads to the private balcony and the modern galley-kitchen. Available immediately and offered on a furnished basis with some flexibility.

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Martin & Co Wanstead 13A High Street • Wanstead • E11 2AA

Martin&Co sales & lettings

020 8518 8099 wanstead@martinco.com

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