Wanstead Village Directory September 2016

anstead W

Est. 2006

Village Directory

wansteadvillagedirectory.com

Issue No: 127

September 2016 | FREE

NTRY E E E FR

WANSTEAD FESTIVAL Sunday 18 September 2016 11am to 6pm

Christchurch Green, High Street Wanstead, E11 2RQ

Join us for a lively afternoon of * Arts, Crafts and Dance * Main concert stage * Acoustic Stage * Sports Taster Sessions * Food Court * The Duke Wanstead bar and entertainment * Crazy Bikes * Community Stalls * Wanstead Art Trail * Face Painting * Bike Repairs and marking

And much more!

Please walk, cycle or use public transport to enjoy the day’s festivities

www.redbridge.gov.uk/wansteadfestival 020 8708 3385 8BOTUFBE

7JMMBHF %JSFDUPSZ

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

2

Wanstead Village Directory

Martin&Co sales & lettings

LangLey drive, Wanstead

£2,100 pCM Martin & Co are proud to offer this four-bedroom semi-detached family home set on the ever-popular Warren Estate. To the front of the property there is offstreet parking and a private garden to the rear. Wanstead central line station is approximately a five-minute walk offering easy access to the city. Furthermore Wanstead park is approximately two-minute walk from the house. tO Le t

COnTACT MiCHAEl And HiS TEAM FOr A FrEE SAlES Or lETTingS ApprAiSAl Michael Molloy Business Owner With over 15 years in the property industry Michael has a wealth of knowledge which his landlords and sellers can benefit from. Michael was born and raised in Wanstead and having sold and let many Wanstead properties he possesses a huge amount of local knowledge.

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

Martin&Co sales & lettings

020 8518 8099 wanstead@martinco.com

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

Wanstead

Village Directory

Contents Features

States of dismemberment ������ 16-17 Vantage points ���������������������������������������20 Walking through time �����������������������24 Typical East Enders? ����������������������������28 1,372 …and counting �����������������������32 Moments near �������������������������������� 36-37 Moments far ��������������������������������������������38 Better by Tube ����������������������������������������42 At the Fringe ��������������������������������������������46 In memory of ������������������������������������������50 Angels in Wanstead ��������������������� 54-55 Nothing is certain but ������������������������58 A student survival guide ������������������62 Lessons from America �����������������������66 Hand-picked ������������������������������������ 70-71 Photography biography �������������������74 The powers that be �����������������������������78 150 not out! �������������������������������������� 82-83

Puzzles

Wanstead anagram �����������������������������18 Crossword �������������������������������������������������44 Sudoku ��������������������������������������������������������56 Mind benders �����������������������������������������80

Every month

Local news �������������������6-8, 10, 12 & 14 Wanstead map ������������������������������� 60-61 Community events ���������������������� 86-89 Community groups ��������������������� 92-93 Useful numbers �������������������������������������93 Index of advertisers �����������������������������94

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

Welcome... £1.09 per person per year. That was the widely reported cost of each of the 67 medals won by Team GB in Rio last month. While the ethical and economic debates about funding in sport will no doubt continue, something more clear-cut is the acknowledgement that financial input is just one of many ingredients in the recipe for success. We watched the live show and enjoyed the end results – what most of us didn’t see was the hard work and dedication that came before the final performances.

This concept is not limited to the Olympics, of course, or indeed to sport. The behind-the-scenes work that results in a highly polished performance or a finely tuned product is something I’m sure many of us can relate to. And if ever there is a month in Wanstead’s cultural calendar to turn our attention to those who have ‘put the work in’, then September is it. With the culmination of what must be thousands of man-hours among numerous organisers and participants, the wider public can now enjoy the final performances of Art Trail Wanstead, the Wanstead Fringe and the Wanstead Festival. They may not be taking place in Rio and Christchurch Green may not be in the same league as the Maracanã Stadium, but Wanstead will rejoice nonetheless in the multi-sensory delights of these annual celebrations of community spirit and achievement.

Our 67 medals may have come at a price and in the current climate of austerity the question of affordability is a valid one.

But less easily measured is the benefit to society that such an outstanding national achievement brings. The opposite, however, may be true on a local scale. It’s probably hard to put a price on the funds used by the diverse range of participants involved in the staging of this month’s events, but the benefit to our community is easy to Lee Marquis, Editor calculate: priceless.

Calling local residents...

The Wanstead Village Directory proudly supports local businesses and we encourage you to do the same.

Help us help these businesses by mentioning the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts.

A note to businesses...

If you are a business that is based in Wanstead, or has a presence in the local community, then we can help you get your message across to our readers. The deadline for inclusion in the October 2016 edition is 20 September 2016.

The Wanstead Village Directory is published monthly and distributed to homes in Wanstead, Snaresbrook and Aldersbrook. Additional copies are available from local shops and public service locations on and around Wanstead High Street.

ISSN 2059-013X

Published by Marquis IT Ltd.

Founded in 2006 by Charlotte Thompson and Dean McGlinchey.

Marquis IT LTD cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions, or endorse companies, products or services that appear in this magazine. The views expressed in contributed articles are those of the credited authors and do not necessarily represent those of the publisher. ©2016 Marquis IT LTD. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior consent of the publisher.

Wanstead Village Directory

4

Wanstead House Community Association v

Your local community centre in Redbridge offering a wide range of activities for all

Adult education classes: • French • Spanish • Art • Patchwork • Creative Writing • Psychology • Drawing & Sketching • Adult Acting Workshops • Yukele Workshops

Clubs offering: New • Floristry ti m etable • Fashion out now • Dancing • Social Clubs • Keep Fit and Yoga • Chess and Bridge • Life Drawing and Portraiture • Calligraphy • Photographic Club • Children’s Activities

nity Commu , en ad House Wanste on, 21 The Gre Associati d, E11 2NT a Wanste

Become a member and help our funds – it only costs £4 (concessions £2) annually.

You can use the pleasant Cafe Lounge open during the day, licensed bar (Mon-Fri evenings), lovely gardens and parking in the car park when available.

Please go to our website for more information: www.wansteadhouse.co.uk, email office@wansteadhouse.co.uk or call 0208 989 3693

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

September 2016

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

5

Wanstead Village Directory

Capturing the essence of Wanstead: art trail, fringe and festival open to all Art Trail Wanstead, the Wanstead Fringe and the Wanstead Festival – three annual community events – will all return to the streets of Wanstead, Snaresbrook and Aldersbrook this month. With the trail and the fringe both launching on the same day, there’s mutual support, with artists using their Flamingo Fair on 10 September as one of the fringe’s jumble trail venues. The fair, which will take place at Wanstead Library (11am to 4pm), will also include craft workshops and portrait drawing sessions, setting the theme for community

Science TuTor Fully qualified & experienced teacher available for:

; Private science tuition ; Lower secondary school children ; GCSE students

Contact Sam: 07930 375 513

smtutor@yahoo.co.uk

© Ron Filer and Ron Bowman

6

involvement. On 18 September the Wanstead Festival will return to Christchurch Green and the trail will have a large presence, including a walk-through art installation and a visual ideas board for Evergreen Field.

Community support after fire

Architecture, history and art

A crowdfunding page set up to help the six families affected by last month’s fire at Oakhall Court has exceeded its £3,000 target. “The money will be split equally among each of the families and any extra we get (and we hope people will continue to donate) will also be split equally,” said EmmaLouisa Sullivan, who initiated the fundraising. “I’d like to think it is Wanstead’s way of saying you’re not alone.” Visit wavidi.co/oakhall

The Wanstead and Woodford branch of the Workers’ Educational Association – the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education – will be launching a new program of study options this month.

From researching the hierarchy and geographical spread of Victorian London to exploring Venetian architecture, the weekly courses, which all take place at Wanstead House, range in length from 10 to 22 weeks. Visit wea.org.uk

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

September 2016

Redbridge Local Plan 2015–2030: consultation closes this month © Geoff Wilkinson

Local resident elected Secretary General of Muslim Council of Britain

7

Ensuring shopfronts respect the character of the area is part of the plan’s objectives, and Wanstead is identified as a good example

Harun Khan, who has lived in Wanstead since 2007, was elected as the new leader of the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) last month.

Harun, who works as a civil engineer, has been involved with the MCB since its inception in 1997 and led the group’s launch of Eid celebrations in Trafalgar Square in 2006. “It is deeply humbling to be the MCB’s sixth Secretary General,” said Harun. The MCB is the UK’s largest Muslim umbrella body with over 500 affiliated organisations, mosques, charities and schools. Visit mcb.org.uk

Celebrating UK Older People’s Day in Wanstead

Residents have until the end of this month to put forward their views on the Redbridge Local Plan, which sets out the council’s proposals for 16,845 new homes in the borough, along with infrastructure developments and environmental considerations. Comments received during the consultation will be submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for independent examination before the end of the year and a Public Examination will then take place in early 2017. Visit wavidi.co/localplan

Ballroom & Latin American dance tuition

A reminiscence afternoon on 28 September invites participants to bring childhood photos

Redbridge will be marking UK Older People’s Day with a week-long programme of events at the end of September. The celebrations – which recognise the achievements and contribution older people make to our society – coincide with the UN International Day of Older Persons on 1 October. Several sporting activities will take place at Wanstead Youth Centre with a range of other events – including a quiz, a celebratory lunch and a reminiscence afternoon – taking place at the Allan Burgess Centre. Call 020 8989 6338

New Beginners’ Class

Every Thursday Evening, 7.30pm - 8.30pm Wanstead House, 21 The Green, Wanstead Singles Welcome

Call Janet on 020 8505 0409 or Sylvia on 020 8550 4675

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

8

Local fundraising group invites residents to a barn dance

The Cleveland Street Scandal: an enquiry into a Victorian male brothel

Members of the ACES committee

A local fundraising group will be hosting a barn dance at Aldersbrook Bowls Club this month. The Aldersbrook Charitable Events Society (ACES), which was founded by a group of residents, has raised £11,926 for a variety of good causes since it was founded in 2010. The event on 24 September (7.30pm to 11pm; adults: £8; under-12s: £4) will feature live music and a caller, with proceeds divided between Richard House Children’s Hospice in Beckton and Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Call 020 8989 1032

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

At this month’s Wanstead Historical Society meeting at Wanstead Library Jef Page will be talking about the Cleveland Street Scandal of 1889, an incident that ‘rocked Victorian London’. When an investigation of missing postal orders uncovered a number of Post Office boys working in a male brothel it was the start of an enquiry that went from ‘a hot fire to a raging inferno’, engulfing the Duke of Clarence and his father the Prince of Wales.

The talk will take place on 15 September from 8pm (visitors: £3). Call 07949 026 212

Volunteers needed

Property licensing

The Wanstead and Woodford Association for the Blind held their annual summer party last month.

“It was a chance for members to have a fun afternoon, but it was also a chance for the club to say thank you to all the volunteers who keep it going,” said Susan Mann, the group’s secretary, who is keen to welcome new members and volunteers to their weekly meetings at the Woodford Green United Free Church.

Call 07840 850 838

Redbridge Council have launched a consultation on two proposed property licensing schemes, which aim to license all properties rented to single family households in certain areas of the borough.

One of the proposed schemes covers 14 wards, including Snaresbrook, and suggests a £500 fee per property for a five-year licence, with a number of conditions landlords will have to meet.

The consultation will close on 16 October.

Visit wavidi.co/llords

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

September 2016

9

Eton Manor Business Forum Promote your business Generate leads and new contacts Source local professions and services Advertise to the club membership on the EMBF website Regular monthly meetings on varying formats For enquiries please email:

Paddy: patrickallen74@btinternet.com Rod: info@heritageplasteringservices.co.uk

www.etonmanorbusinessforum.co.uk

Eton Manor Business Forum

Eton Manor Rugby Football Club Events 4 September...... Mini Section returns (ages 4 – 17 including girls) every Sunday.

9 September...... Paul Sims Benevolent Evening from 19:00 come buy your drinks at the club as the proceeds are for the Sims family.

16 September.... Fringe Comedy at the Manor - teaming up with Wanstead Comedy Night with Terry Alderton headlining.

17 September.... First XV play Ruislip.

1 October........... First XV play Brentwood.

8 October........... First XV play Old Priorians.

23 October......... Festival for u10, u11 and u12s.

29 October......... First XV play Thurrock.

30 October......... u13 GIRLS play Westcombe Park.

6 November ....... Eton Manor Fireworks display.

The New Wilderness, Nutter Lane, Wanstead, E11 2JA

Tel: 020 8532 2946

www.etonmanor.net

info@etonmanor.net

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

10

Brick by brick: Selfridges comes to Wanstead for the art trail

© tomkaneko.com

© Lee McGinty

Dangan Road residents take part in Open House London 2016

The extension at 42 Dangan Road, which features a pitched roof and oak framing

Wanstead Park’s Temple, the Quaker Meeting House and the Sukkat Shalom Reform Synagogue are all regular local participants in Open House London, an annual celebration of architecture and design when buildings open their doors to the public. But this year’s event will also include the private residence at 42 Dangan Road, Wanstead, where architect Tom Kaneko will be on hand to show visitors the rear extension and interior design of the Victorian house on 17 September from 1pm to 5pm. Visit wavidi.co/ohl16 LoveVintage presents the

Wanstead Vintage Fashion & Brocante Fair Saturday 10 September 2016 th

11.00 am – 5.00 pm (Free Parking) Wanstead United Reformed Church, Nightingale Lane, Wanstead, E11 2HD

“Everything for your home and wardrobe”

Now in its seventh year, this great London fair offers an affordable selection of genuine Vintage Fashion & Accessories plus covetable vintage pieces for the home. Cafe serves morning/afternoon tea and lunch. £2.50 (accompanied children under 14 free) £1.50 Senior Citizens (+65) & NUS card holders

www.lovevintage.co.uk

@LoveVintageCary

Selfridges will appear in Hermon Hill this month – in the window of Devonsbrook Bathrooms showroom. As a part of Art Trail Wanstead, a realistic sculpture of the iconic store is being built by Wanstead Lego artist Lee McGinty, using more than 50,000 bricks.

Lee showed a similar model at ExCeL London in December and, along with members of London Adult Fans of Lego, he will be running a Lego area at the Wanstead Festival on 18 September, with prizes available for the best creations.

Green Flag parks in Redbridge

Holiday-themed poetry session

Following the recent publication of this year’s Green Flag Award winners, there are now a total of nine parks and open spaces in Redbridge that have the right to fly the iconic flag. Elmhurst Gardens, Goodmayes Park, Ilford War Memorial, South Park, Valentines Park and Hainault Forest Country Park have each retained their Green Flag status, with Claybury Woods, Clayhall Park and Seven Kings Park also achieving the high standards required.

An over-50s poetry group is inviting those who have recently returned from holiday to capture the essence of their travels in verse. “It was thought by the middle of September we might all have had a chance to have a little break and be inspired to write something about it,” said Alexandra Wilde of the Redbridge Rhymesters, who will meet at 11am on 13 September at Wanstead’s Allan Burgess Centre. Call 020 8989 6338

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

September 2016

11

Special orders & commissions are undertaken in our in-house workshop

AlwAys offering competitive prices All yeAr round

We specialise in designing and handmaking jewellery Here is a selection of a few pieces we have made in the last few months‌

9ct yellow gold, amethyst briolette hinged drop earrings

9ct white gold diamond, freshwater cultured pearl drop earrings

platinum diamond full eternity ring

18ct yellow gold diamond single stone rubover mount necklace

9ct yellow gold, citrine briolette hinged drop earrings blue goldstone beads with silver skull (punk it up!)

new upcoming collection: flower and buds, silver and garnet ring

Tel: 020 8989 2532

123a High Street, Wanstead, E11 2RL We urgently need your broken gold jewellery - odd earrings, bracelets, rings, neck chains etc. We pay instant cash and will always give you our best price!

Find us on Facebook: keatingjewellerswanstead

Follow us on Twitter: @KeatingShop

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

12

Former BBC director offers family documentary service

A year of free tuition: local academy invites pupils to sit scholarship exam

An award-winning former BBC and ITV producer and director has established a unique business model that is offering local residents the chance to have their family story committed to film in a documentary. “I came up with the idea after discussing it with my elderly parents and asking them if they would like to have their stories recorded as a testament,” said Azeem Khan, who has been making programmes since the 1990s. The cost of the service will depend on the duration of filming and editing. Visit mof.media

Thy English Academy – which runs English and maths lessons for seven- to 16-yearolds at Snaresbrook’s Forest School – are offering one local student the chance to win a year’s free tuition. “The scholarship place will start in January 2017, allowing them to take part in lessons aimed at 11-Plus and GCSE achievement,” said Nadia Mansoor, who founded the academy in 2014. The scholarship will be awarded to the child with the highest score in an exam to be sat at the end of September. Call 020 8530 8834

Do you have a house full of outgrown baby & children's items?

Then why not book a stall at one of our markets?

Selling is easy & stallholders take home 100% profit on the day!

Woodford Green Community Centre Prospect Hall, 42 Prospect Road, IG8 7NA Entry £1

24th September Children 2pm to 4pm Free

07803 700 781 www.babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk

Protect our public spaces

The future of space travel

Following multiple complaints from residents about incidents of antisocial behaviour on Wanstead High Street and surrounding roads, councillor Colin Cronin has launched a petition to try to gain a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for the area. PSPOs are already in place on both George Lane in South Woodford and Leytonstone High Road and ensure increased police patrols to tackle any problems. Visit wavidi.co/pspo

Jerry Stone, president of the Mars Society UK, will be giving a talk about ‘the next 50 years in space’ at Wanstead House this month. “Predicting the future isn’t easy – many have failed to foresee achievements that we now take for granted. But they have also predicted things that have not yet happened,” said Jerry. The event – organised by the Northeast London Astronomical Society – will take place on 18 September (3pm).

Call 020 8992 5751

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

September 2016

13

Thy

English Academy Fluency in learning

11+ Common Entrance and GCSE tuition

"At Thy English Academy, student performance is tracked comprehensively through the use of marked tests, which evaluate different skills, such as comprehension, grammar, spelling, handwriting and creative writing. The key to success‌ lies in the fact that the student is always prioritised."

Sommie Ozuzu, Thy English Academy teacher.

 020 8530 8834 or 07882 937 483

Working in association with

Thy English Academy email: info@thyenglishacademy.co.uk www.thyenglishacademy.co.uk Classes held in Forest School, 2 College Place, Snaresbook, E17 3PY Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

14

Small Journeys: local artist interprets Wanstead’s environment © Wendy D’Souza Daniels

© NATS 2014 except Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2014

London City Airport: campaigners renew efforts to change flight paths WOODFORD

WALTHAMSTOW

WANSTEAD

Flights, which are now concentrated along the dotted line, used to be dispersed over a much wider area

Following the government’s recent approval to expand London City Airport, a residents’ group have renewed their request for donations to support a campaign to over turn the airport’s new flight paths, which have concentrated flights over certain areas of the capital, including Wanstead. “The campaign is costing us lots of money, but we still have lots more we’d like to do,” said a spokesperson for HACAN East. The expansion will not raise the cap on flight numbers, but it will allow larger planes to use the airport. Visit wavidi.co/lca

A series of drawings and paintings that were inspired by Wanstead’s urban environment will be on display at the Eightyfour gallery on Nightingale Lane this month. “This is a personal perspective on the things seen, as part of the everyday,” said artist Wendy D’Souza Daniels, who is also a qualified silversmith and has had work exhibited at the V&A Museum and Goldsmith’s Hall. Small Journeys will open with a private view from 6.30pm on 17 September and will remain on show until 8 October. Visit wendyartist.com

Lillies

Follow us on Twitter: @Lillieswanstead Find us on Facebook: lilliesofwansteadflowers

Of Wanstead

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

Call: 020 8518 8893

www.lilliesofwanstead.co.uk

lilliesofwanstead1@hotmail.com

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

September 2016

Now in our fifth year!

Do you love singing?

Come and join

15

Male singers welcome



  New term begins 20th September 2016

Upbeat is a community choir open to anyone aged 16 or over. We sing everything from pop to classical, world to folk. In 2012 we sang at Queen Elizabeth Hall and the Watford Colosseum, performed for the Olympic Torch Procession at Valentines Mansion, and won a national competition for the best National Anthem to Cheddar!

Upbeat offers fantastic opportunities to develop your voice and your confidence, to meet new people and to sing in exciting places.

Don't worry if you think you can't sing, Upbeat is a warm and welcoming environment where you'll have a chance to learn the ropes. No audition is required, and you don't need to read music. We rehearse on Tuesdays, 8pm during term time at Wanstead House, 21 The Green.

To find out how to reserve a place, please go to www.upbeatchoir.com or contact me, Tim Sutton, at timsuttonbiz@ntlworld.com or on 07976 754 741

Follow us on Twitter: @upbeatchoir

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

16

Wanstead Village Directory

States dismemberment of

Local artist Kathy Taylor will be exhibiting her flask-topping, British Empire-inspired wax busts as part of this month’s Art Trail Wanstead.

Here she explains how the project began

I

t all began when I came across an old vacuum flask in my mother’s cupboard.

Found objects are often the starting point for my art, so I began wondering what this flask said to me. I felt that the Thermos flask expresses a certain kind of British concern: the need for the comfort and convenience of a hot drink when travelling. For some years, my art has looked at aspects of the British Empire and the tea trade, and this was the subject of a collaborative exhibition in the Dovecote at Valentines Mansion in 2010. Meanwhile, reading about Winston Churchill and his determination to hang on to the Empire, I found that he once said, “I will not preside over a dismemberment.”

I knew of the sculpture of Churchill outside the Manor House in Wanstead and decided to make a wax model of his head to put on the flask. Having a three-dimensional model (instead of just a photo) of his head to hand made this task easier. Using wax meant I could add colour and blend it with the base. Wax is a traditional but fragile modelling medium, stable in the cold but subject to change in the heat. This also seemed to say something about the British.

Thus began my project to make visible part of the story of the British Empire: to create models of the first heads of state of all the ex-British colonies, together with some of the British politicians, explorers, monarchs and

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

September 2016 other key players in this history. As I discover ever more people who could take their place in my gallery of heads, I am constantly amazed by the extent of the power that Britain once wielded across the world. The impact of, and nostalgia for, the Empire is part of the British psyche and each country that was ever colonised bears the marks of the coloniser: its language, the nature of its development pattern, the wars that followed and, of course, the deep psychological effect on those who lived and live there or migrated to ‘the mother country’ post-independence.

The theme of this year’s art trail is ‘Changes… turn and face the strange’ and as we prepare to leave the EU, it is good to reflect on the impact colonialism has had on the world and how it affects the way we think and behave towards other nations and immigrants to this country.

Apart from Churchill, I have mainly used images from the internet to research likenesses. I try to get pictures of each person from all sides of their head and I look for appropriate Thermos flasks on eBay. To date, I have made 40 heads and sold four (which I have remade to keep the work complete).

Kathy will be displaying her work from 12 to 30 September at Wanstead Library with a meet the artist event on 23 September (6pm to 7.30pm) – visit kathytaylor.co.uk.

For the next stage of her project Kathy is interested in hearing from anyone with family heritage from any ex-British colony – email ksmtaylor@me.com

What next? The project is not finished but I am hoping it will provide a starting point for discussion and reflection at this pivotal moment in our history.

Art Trail Wanstead 2016 will run from 10 to 25 September – visit artgroupwanstead.com

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

17

Wanstead Village Directory

Wanstead Anagram Puzzle Where in Wanstead?

The village sign has been replaced with the anagram of a location, landmark or event in Wanstead.

Clue: This pre-festival celebration will cover numerous venues.

Answer on page 80 Mind benders: 1) Repeat after me. 2) By and large. 3) One foot in the grave.

18

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

www.johncryermp.co.uk

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

September 2016

19

Coffee Shop French Pastries | Toasties | Vintage Wooden Toys | Popcorn We are delighted to introduce a new coffee shop

Le Petit Corner to Leytonstone.

Only a 10 min walk from Wanstead.

With 2 floors & a petit garden, you can relax on the main floor enjoying a fresh coffee grounded to order or bring the little ones downstairs to play in our kids area while you make yourself at home on the sofa.

French Pastries Toasties & Tartine Salads Kids Menu Available for Private Hire 734 High Road Leytonstone Wanstead

Opening Hours: Monday: 10am-6pm Tuesday-Friday: 9am-6pm Saturday: 10am-6pm Sunday: 10am-5pm For more info see

Leytonstone

@lepetitcorner

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

20

Vantage points The theme for this year’s Art Trail Wanstead is ‘Ch-ch-ch-changes: turn and face the strange’. But one thing that remains the same is the diversity of events on offer. Donna Mizzi presents the highlights

A

rtists and businesses are working together to make your visits to Wanstead High Street more colourful, fascinating and sociable from 10 to 25 September. These aims will come together perfectly at the ‘Meet the Artists’ session on 14 September, so be sure to put it in your diaries, along with these other key dates.

Saturday 10 September: trail launch day Many local businesses will show artwork by local artists. Be sure to visit the Art Trail Flamingo Fair at Wanstead Library’s Churchill Hall (11am to 4pm; free entry). Adults and children can try their hand at various forms of arts and crafts, while tutor Michael Martin will run a portrait drawing session (from 1.30pm).

Sunday 11 September to 25 September: interactive public arts installation Bereaved people are invited to share a photo of their loved one and choose three words that encapsulate the changes since their loss. Submissions will be showcased in the panelled windows at Compassionate Funerals, 89a Aldersbrook Road. Visit the premises or email info@compassionatefunerals.co.uk.

Monday 12 September: looking at change and loss A ‘death cafe’ exploring change and loss at Compassionate Funerals (6.30pm to 9pm).

Booking required (call 020 8616 4240).

Wednesday 14 September: meet the artists Businesses at the top end of the High Street will open their doors in the evening (from 6.30pm) for customers to meet art trail artists.

Businesses planning to take part include Darrell James Travel, Longhorn, Douglas Allen, Bairstow Eves, Wanstead Fish and The Manor House.

Field of Dreams: art trail artists outside the Evergreen Field. They want to see your ideas for the space

Wednesday 14 September: evening photography walk With outstanding local photographer Geoff Wilkinson. Meet at the Eightyfour Gallery on Nightingale Lane (7.45pm). The cost is £10 per person and the walk will last about two hours.

Booking required (call 020 8530 1244).

Saturday 17 September: Wanstead House open afternoon View the art on display, enjoy the tea being served and enrol in a class (12pm to 4pm).

Sunday 18 September: Wanstead Festival Enter the festival through Michael Nash’s Circle of Life installation leading to the Field of Dreams’ art hub. Visit the Lego area, take part in puppet- and lantern-making with Alice Stanley and enjoy workshops with Thy English Academy.

Friday 23 September: meet the artist See local artist Kathy Taylor and her work at Wanstead Library (6pm to 7.30pm). Kathy is exhibiting in the library foyer from 12 to 30 September (see pages 16-17).

Art Trail Wanstead 2016 will run from 10 to 25 September. For more information, visit artgroupwanstead.com

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

September 2016

21

WANSTEAD HOUSE OPEN DAY Saturday 10th September 10.30-1.30pm Wanstead Arts Trail Work on Display

WANSTEAD HOUSE OPEN DAY Paintings, Calligraphy, Patchwork Saturday 10th September WANSTEAD HOUSE 10.30-1.30pm OPEN DAY

Photography, Fashion on Display Wanstead Work on Display SaturdayArts 10thTrail September 10.30-1.30pm WANSTEAD HOUSE OPEN D Paintings, Calligraphy, Patchwork Floristry Craft Workshops Wanstead Arts& Trail Work on Display Saturday 10th September 10.30-1.3 Photography, Fashion on Display Paintings, Calligraphy, Patchwork WANSTEAD HOUSE OPEN DAY Photography, Fashion on Display Wanstead Arts Trail Work on Disp Floristry & Craft Workshops Paintings, Calligraphy, Patchwork Saturday&10th 10.30-1.30pm Floristry CraftSeptember Workshops

Photography Hints/Help Photography, Fashion on Display

Wanstead Arts Trail Work on Display Floristry & Craft Workshops Paintings, Calligraphy, Patchwork Photography Hints/Help Photography, Fashion on Display Upbeat Choir will entertai Upbeat Choir will entertain Photography Hints/Help Floristry & Craft Workshops Upbeat Choir will entertain

Photography Hints/Help

Upbeat Choir will en

Photography Hints/Help

PlayPlay Chess Chess Upbeat Choir will entertain Play Challenge oneoneChess Challenge Play Chess of our Chess Club one of our Chess Club Challenge

Challenge one Clubof our Chess Club

of our Chess Tea, Coffee, Cakes Play Chess Tea, Coffee, Cakes Challenge one 21 The Green of Wanstead our Chess Club

Tea, Coffee, Cakes

21 The Green Wanstead 0208 989 3693 Tea, Coffee,

0208 989 3693

Cakes

Tea, Coffee, Cakes

21 The Green Wanstead 0208 989 3693

21 The Green Wanstead 21 The Green Wanstead

0208 9893693 3693 0208 989

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

22

Wanstead Village Directory

Email: fsdesigns1@hotmail.co.uk

Tel/Fax: 020 8989 3707 Wellington Passage, Off Wellington Road, Wanstead, E11 2AL

Garden Design, Construction & Maintenance

For a Garden to suit your needs

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

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

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

September 2016

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

Free estimates

All work guaranteed

Existing systems updated and powerflushed

All boilers installed, serviced and repaired

Gas fires, water heaters and cookers installed

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

Landlord’s gas saftey certificates Under floor heating systems Installed

Windsor Road, London E11 3QU

t: 020 8989 4357 | M: 07802 498 126 E: vince.heatingplus@fsmail.net

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

23

Wanstead Village Directory

24

Walking through time The Newham Striders is a walking group inextricably linked to Wanstead through its knowledgeable leader Stanley Silburn. In the first of a series of interviews, Jane Grell finds out about Granddad Woolcott

F

or the past 12 years, Stanley has led a walking group in Wanstead Park. Though in later life he moved to East Ham, he’s nonetheless an oral historian for this area, which is what makes him such a superb walk leader.

Why is it called Newham Striders?

Well, in 1998 NHS England wanted to help recovering heart attack patients walk their way back to health. Health practitioners, along with volunteers started the initiative. The first volunteers, from the London Borough of Newham led walks, first around Central Park, East Ham, then in Wanstead Park.

Were you one of those first volunteers?

No. I volunteered after the death of my wife for whom I had been caring. I increased the distance beyond Wanstead Park, deeper into Epping Forest.

You are renowned as one of the most knowledgeable walk leaders around, but you live in Newham. How do you explain your knowledge of Wanstead Park?

Funny you should ask that. I live in Newham but I am a Wanstead boy at heart!

Oh, how so?

Granny and Granddad Woolcott lived in a small cottage near Blake Hall Road by Wanstead Flats. From the age of seven I spent weekends and school holidays with them.

Granddad was a baker and after coming home from work he would go on his customary walk, to clear his lungs of the flour, he said. I would skip alongside him along Bushwood and into Wanstead Park. We went wooding, that’s picking up fallen branches for burning in the kitchen range. This kept the cottage nice and warm and delicious meals on the boil.

I expect your granddad regaled you with stories of the forest.

Trouble is, I drove him barmy with my nonstop questions. You see, I always wanted to know more, to know how things were made.

I guess you were just being a kid.

Yes, but it was more than that. My spelling was rotten. Reading and writing was always a big problem for me so I became a vehicle mechanic, which served me well both in civilian life and in the army.

For someone as well read as yourself and with your fantastic memory, I’m surprised to hear that.

Well, at the grand old age of 85, when I went for a job as a walking guide for the 2012 Olympics, I discovered I was dyslexic. At last I understood why I had become such an obsessive about making lists, keeping track of dates and events, no matter how small and why I had this burning desire to know more.

As for the forest, my granddad did inspire a great affection for the people and places, which made it so interesting.

The Newham Striders meet on Saturdays at 9am near St Mary’s Church, Wanstead.

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

September 2016

25

Our mouth watering American brunch is served on Saturdays & Sundays from 11am

You’re going to love our Steaks, Authentic Texan BBQ, Slow & low Pulled Pork, Burgers, Wings & much more including delicious vegetarian options and a great childrens menu.

Milkshakes, Cocktails, Wine & Draught Lagers all served in our exciting American Diner atmosphere.

We are available for hire for parties and all occasions.

0208 279 5855 | info@longhornlondon.co.uk 147 High Street | Wanstead | London | E11 2RL www.facebook.com/longhornlondon

@longhorn_london

@longhornldn

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

26

Wanstead Village Directory

WEAR JEANS, CHANGE LIVES SIGN UP FOR YOUR FREE FUNDRAISING PACK TODAY JEANSFORGENES.ORG

look good, do good.

Limited edition fashion t-shirt, as modelled by Charlotte De Carle. £20 available at: jeansforgenes.org/shop

1 in 25 children is born with a genetic disorder. Join Charlotte De Carle and wear your jeans on Friday 23 September.

By wearing your jeans and making a donation you will make a real difference to these children’s lives.

Jeans for Genes ® and ™, © 2016 Genetic Disorders UK. Registered Charity Number 1141583.

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

September 2016

new Term BeginS

SaTurday 10 SepTemBer 2016 Book a Free Trial SeSSion now

dsp

performing

Acting • Dance • Singing da Silva pearce School of performing art principal: michael da Silva pearce

Saturday academy ages 4 - 19 at wanstead High School Centre manager: Jonny Howard

Visit www.dsp-performing.org for further information and to book a place

or call Jonny on 07938 452 520 e-mail: jonny.howard@dsp-performing.org

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

27

Wanstead Village Directory

28

Typical East Enders?

Derek Morris will challenge all you thought you knew about the East End in the 18th century at a talk for the local branch of the East of London Family History Society this month

M

There were poor people living in London’s Sailortown on the north bank of the Thames, but it was also the home of merchants trading all over the world, bringing silk and tea from India and China, sugar and rum from the Caribbean, furs from Hudson Bay and timber from Scandinavia and Honduras to satisfy the growing demands of Londoners. They were also accepting government contracts to take convicts to Australia and were deeply involved in the slave trade.

Other merchants played a major part in supplying Londoners with barrels, ropes, coal, glass, soap and candles, but the major industries were brewing and sugar refining, the latter mainly run by experts from Germany.

With hundreds of years of links to the sea, the north bank of the Thames was home to ship chandlers, slopsellers, mastmakers and coal merchants. For the thousands of sailors arriving from all over the world, Sailortown provided them with lodgings, pubs and many places of entertainment. With drink readily available, there were frequent fights between sailors of different nations in the narrow streets and alleyways by the river.

In my research, I have uncovered much about the role of women in maintaining their

Portrait by Nathaniel Dance (1776) from the National Maritime Museum

y family have lived in the East End for nearly 300 years. It was my discovery that my family lived in Mile End opposite Captain James Cook, the famous explorer, that led me to conduct extensive research that challenges the popular understanding of the East End of London at any time up to the First World War as a uniformly bleak, often terrible, place of desperate poverty.

Captain James Cook

families while their men were away for long periods, sailing with the East India Company and the Hudson’s Bay Company.

In addition to Captain Cook and other explorers, Sailortown was home to the Henniker family, major suppliers of timber to the Royal Navy, who had a town named after them in New Hampshire. Their neighbours included men who were major suppliers of food and drink to the Royal Navy, as well as hundreds of gunmakers living near the Tower of London.

For family historians, it is John Suxspeach, a Quaker schoolmaster, who excites interest.

Not only did he have an unusual name but he patented the first slide rule and had a library of over 700 books, certainly not your typical East Ender!

Derek’s talk will take place at Wanstead Library on 28 September from 7.30pm (visitors: £1.50). For more information, call 020 8554 8414

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

September 2016

McCarty & Smith Ltd Modern performance with original character

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

For a free quote please email us at:

information@mccartyandsmith.com Tel: 020 8498 0219

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

29

Wanstead Village Directory

30

Kirsh Curtain

x

Kirsh Curtain Fitters TrackCurtain Kirsh Track Fitters Fitters Track All types of curtain tracks, blinds and

All types of curtain tracks, blinds and poles supplied and

x

professionally fitted. Bay windows a speciality. Repair and servicing of existing customer tracks and re-hanging of curtypes of curtain tracks, blinds and poles supplied poles suppliedtains and fitted. andprofessionally blinds.

All and All typesBay of curtain tracks, blinds and polesand supplied professionally fitted.

Baya windows a Repair speciality.

Repairand and windows speciality. servicing existing customer tracks and servicing of existing customer tracks re-hanging of and curprofessionally fitted.

Bay windows a and speciality.

Repair  Expert local of service re-hanging of cur-tains and blinds. tains andover blinds.  Family run business with 20 years experience servicing of existing customer tracks and re-hanging of curx

•Expert local serviceand weekend appointments available Daytime, evening tains and blinds.

•Family run business with over 20 years experience  Free style advice and no-obligation quote •Daytime, evening and weekend appointments available Expert local service •Free style advice and no-obligation quote 

       

Expert localbusiness service with over 20 years experience Family run Family runevening business over 20 years experience Daytime, andwith weekend appointments available Daytime, andno-obligation weekend appointments available Free style evening advice and quote Free style advice and no-obligation quote

020 8529 7589 / 07944 502992

Tel: 01268 560044 Tel: 01268 560044

Fast & Reliable Service Single items to full loads Fully Licensed Waste Carrier

MG Décor

Your local painting & decorating company

Tel: 01268 560044 Tel: 560044 For01268 all your interior decorating and exterior painting requirements Fully insured OAPs Special rates Free estimates

Call: 0208 530 3992 or 07899 005002 Email: mgdecor@btconnect.com

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

September 2016

31

“Curves has just changed my life completely.

I’m more confident, healthier, happier” Fiona, age 36 Curves Greenock Inverclyde, Scotland Member for 32 months Lost 73 lbs

30-minute workout

Strength Training

One-on-one coaching

Designed for women

Join now:

50% OFF the

Curves South Woodford

service fee & 1 month FR E E *

107 George Lane, South Woodford, E18 1AN

Tel: 020 8989 9004

See Fiona’s story and others on: curves.eu/stories

curves.eu/uk

*Offer based on first visit enrolment, minimum 12 month membership. New members only. Not valid with any other offer.

Valid only at participating locations from 1st September 2016 to 31st October 2016.

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

32

1372 ...and counting Having counted over 1,000 different kinds of plants and animals in the Wanstead area so far this year, the Wren Wildlife Group have increased their target to 1,500. Tim Harris reports on the ongoing count

M

idsummer is a quiet time for birds.

Literally, because with the frenzy of the breeding season over, they don’t need to advertise and defend territories in the way they do in April and May. It’s still quiet in August, but also exciting, because migration is underway once more. Swifts left en masse at the end of July and in the first week of August, though the odd straggler may still be seen even into September.

Treecreeper

Early autumn migrants included a spotted flycatcher and a wheatear on Wanstead Flats, several common sandpipers in Wanstead Park and a couple of yellow wagtails. On 30 July our first treecreeper for two years popped up in Bush Wood. Since this species doesn’t breed in Wanstead Park, the bird had probably wandered into our area from somewhere further north in Epping Forest. Good news also concerned our great crested grebes which, having fledged one youngster, set out to produce another brood on Heronry Lake.

A young peregrine falcon, the progeny of our local breeders, could sometimes be seen harassing crows over Wanstead Flats. And the reed warblers at Shoulder of Mutton pond also bred successfully.

This summer certainly won’t be remembered as a classic for butterflies but there were a few purple hairstreaks, holly blues and small coppers on sunny days. It’s also nice to know that one of our recent colonists, the ringlet, continues to go from strength to strength, while arguably our rarest local breeder, the brown argus, is still just about hanging on.

Just one was seen in the Old Sewage Works during the spring, but Bob Vaughan found and photographed one from a second brood on Wanstead Flats in August. Another addition to the year’s butterfly list was a migrant clouded yellow.

Meanwhile, Rose Stephens continued to find ‘new’ species of bees and hoverflies, with Manor Park Cemetery proving to be a very happy hunting ground. Just to give a flavour of the wealth of insect diversity in our area, astonishing totals of 110 kinds of bees and wasps and 103 hoverflies and flies have been recorded locally this year, mostly down to Rose’s efforts. And 250 different types of moths have been seen, in addition to 25 butterflies.

At the time of going to press, August’s finds brought the total score to 1,372 (+157*), made up of 424 plants (+19*), 763 invertebrates (+133*), 118 birds (+2*), 38 fungi (+0*) and 29 miscellaneous (+3*). But what’s in store for the rest of the year? Autumn moths are always interesting and we are also hoping to do some spider survey work in Wanstead Park, and given that autumnal spiders are a different bunch from those of spring and summer, this could result in a few surprises. Plus, there are still plenty of plants to identify before the first frosts blanket our area. *Change from July's count.

For more information on the Wren Wildlife Group or to post any wildlife sightings, visit facebook.com/WrenOrg

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

September 2016

33

The Dinner & Jazz Supperclub Fine dining at Valentines Mansion brought to you by the Basement Galley and The Elmore Jam.

Saturday 10 September 7pm to 10pm

Use code “dinnErJazz” and pay only £29pp (normal price £60pp) To book visit www.valentinesmansion.com Emerson Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4XA 020 8708 8100 www.valentinesmansion.com

Valentines Mansion Wedding Fair

Sunday 18 September 10am to 4pm

FREE ENTRY

For stall enquiries, contact hiringvalentines@visionrcl.org.uk

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

34

Scott Whitehead Trees

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

± Local family business

± Crown lifting, reduction, thinning

± Fully insured

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

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

scott@scottwhiteheadtrees.co.uk

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

September 2016

35

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

* PERFORMANCE * REWARD * INSPIRATION * ACHIEVEMENT * PROFESSIONALISM

FREE TRIAL LESSON : 020 8488 3066

www.rcds-online.com

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

36

moments NE

A

R

A group of 15 local photographers will be displaying their work at an exhibition curated by Geoff Wilkinson at his Nightingale Lane gallery this month. Each participant has been asked to present three images, one of which must be a scene in Wanstead. Here we preview one of the local images by Adrian Ryan

M

y enjoyment in photography is being able to capture a certain moment. There may be something about an everyday place or event that is made different, maybe only fleetingly. For example, early one autumn morning I came across this sessile oak tree in Wanstead Park; the sun was lifting the mist so the moment was brief.

I have had a camera for many years but like many people in Wanstead have benefited

greatly from Geoff’s guidance at his gallery on Nightingale Lane. Geoff is able to help you understand what you want from your camera and how to achieve it. There are always rules about how to take a picture, but they can all be broken.

Seldom do you have the time to plan how you shoot. Often, it is an animal or bird that has no empathy with your hobby. You have to be ready for the mink in Wanstead Park or the sparrowhawk on the bird table.

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

September 2016

The exhibition will be on display at the Eightyfour Gallery, Nightingale Lane, Wanstead from 3 to 17 September. A charity night on 10 September will raise funds for Haven House Children’s Hospice.

For more information, call 020 8530 1244

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

37

Wanstead Village Directory

38

moments f

ar

Local photographers will be displaying their work at Geoff Wilkinson’s Nightingale Lane gallery this month. Each participant has been asked to present three images, one of which must be a scene in Wanstead.

Here we preview one of the not-so-local images by Maxine Lister

G

eoff was recommended to me when I decided I wanted to take up photography again after having studied it at art college a long time ago. I spent one day with Geoff and it changed how I viewed photography.

I specialise in wildlife photography with a particular focus on conservation issues around the globe – the world is such an inspirational place and I hope that, in a small way, I can help people to appreciate the natural world and want to help save it. In September 2013 I decided to embark on a 13-month photography project, volunteering at various animal charities and NGOs to understand the challenges facing the natural world today,

including bushmeat, poaching and palm oil plantations, and documenting the work they do. This image was taken in Cameroon at Ape Action Africa. I enjoy taking close-up images of wildlife. I like to convey their personalities so that people can make a connection with them. Now that I am back in the UK, I can still enjoy photographing wildlife being lucky enough to live near both Wanstead Park and Epping Forest.

The exhibition will be on display at the Eightyfour Gallery, Nightingale Lane, Wanstead from 3 to 17 September. For more information, call 020 8530 1244

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

September 2016

39

K

BUS

Would you like to meet other local business owners who could help grow your customer base?

T ANS EAD W

OR

Grow your business‌

I

The Wanstead Business Network meets every N ES W Thursday morning at 7.30am in The George on S NET Wanstead High Street. You will be able to enjoy sharing ideas and breakfast in a friendly environment while telling the group about your business and how they could help you access more opportunities for growth. We are a non-profit making, unincorporated organisation.

z Developing successful business through partnership z Meet successful local business owners z Powerful networking

z Innovative people within diverse industries z Regular social evenings z Free 1st visit + great tips every week

Visit it us at the Wanstead Festival on 18th September, 11am to 6pm on Christchurch Green

The George, High Street, Wanstead E11 2RL (opposite Wanstead station) 7.30am, every Thursday

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

40

Wanstead Village Directory Darby & Finch Contracts is a Wanstead based building company and has been established since 2007.

A small but friendly team with over 38 years of experience in the building sector, and having lived in Wanstead all my life, we bring good knowledge of the houses in this area.

• Extensions • Total Refurbishments • Conversions • Kitchens • Bathrooms

Tel: 020 8281 1009 Mobile: 07976 572 692

MAGIC MOO INTERIORS Make magic everyday with our range of bespoke curtains, blinds, soft furnishings and curtain alterations. With a great range of quality fabrics, free quotes, friendly advice and a full fitting service, it’s time Magic Moo Interiors brought WOW! to your windows! Why wait? Contact us today!

07956 388458 • 0208 279 5951

zoe.magic@yahoo.co.uk • www.magicmoo.co.uk facebook.com/magicmoointeriors

Wanstead Locksmiths

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

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

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

September 2016

41

My Dream KITCHEN

Established 1998 When is a kitchen … ...Much more than a kitchen?

We are

18 Years old!

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

My. Dream. Kitchen.

www.MyDreamKitchen.co.uk East London Showroom:

North London Showroom:

Middlesex Showroom:

708 Lea Bridge Road Leyton London E10 6AW

5 The Market Place Falloden Way Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 6LB

112-114 Marsh Road Pinner Middlesex HA5 5NA

0800 018 5654

0800 018 5658

0800 987 5658

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

42

Better by tube Historian Nick Dobson invites you to join him on a virtual tour of London’s monuments and memorials at this month’s Wanstead Park Women’s Club meeting

I

© Eluveitie / Historic England

n a parody of Dr Johnson, the American novelist and travel writer Paul Theroux once wrote: “A person who is tired of London is not necessarily tired of life; it might be that he just can’t find a parking place.”

With that in mind, perhaps the best way to search for London’s history and culture is to leave the car at home and take the Tube. And for my talk entitled An Underground Guide to Historical London, I will be bringing my virtual Oyster Card as I go in search of the capital’s monuments and memorials.

that flank the statue – damage still visible nearly a century later.

The illustrated presentation will start at Wanstead Station, travelling west to Monument to visit the monument to the Great Fire of London, which started 350 years ago this month, so it is an appropriate starting point. From there, we will visit some of London’s other well-known memorials, such as Nelson’s Column, Thorneycroft’s statue of Boadicea and Her Daughters at the western end of Westminster Bridge and Cleopatra’s Needle.

We will also search out some of the lesserknown London memorials, including the contemporary memorial to the world’s best-selling novelist Agatha Christie, which was erected in 2012 and is found close to Leicester Square station. We’ll also visit the statue to the Grand Old Duke of York, discover the fascinating story of St George’s Circus in Southwark and take in Great War memorials honouring fallen heroes and heroines, both famous and unsung.

Originally erected in Heliopolis in Egypt around 1450 BC, Cleopatra’s Needle has an amazing history. It was presented to Britain in the early 19th century, but not transported until 1877. The journey from Alexandria cost £10,000 and was certainly dramatic. The specially designed ship used for the transportation was reported lost in a storm in the Bay of Biscay. Six of the crew were drowned, but the abandoned vessel containing Cleopatra’s Needle was found four days later and eventually towed to the present location on the Thames Embankment, where it survived two world wars. It did suffer a near miss in September 1917 when a German bomb damaged one of the bronze Sphinxes

We will end our virtual journey back in Redbridge with a visit to the top of Salway Hill, Woodford Green to see the statue of Winston Churchill, which was unveiled on 31 October 1959 by Field Marshall Viscount Bernard Montgomery. Among the 5,000-strong crowd was Churchill himself, who gave a speech and complimented the sculptor.

The Monument to the Great Fire of London

Winston Churchill statue in Woodford Green

Nick’s talk will take place at the Aldersbrook Bowls Club on 26 September from 8pm (visitors: £2). Booking required – call 020 8532 9093. For more information, email nick.dobson@rocketmail.com

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

September 2016

clothesmaking

creative writing

& languages

illustration

dance & music

& painting

mosaics &

jewellery

photography

These and many more part-time courses for adults are available at Wanstead House and our specialist workshops and studios at Gants Hill.

Contact us for course details, to get a copy of our Course guide or to join a course.

You can enrol today.

43

stained glass

pottery & sculpture

Gaysham Avenue Gants Hill, Ilford IG2 6TD 020 8550 2398 enquiries@redbridge-iae.ac.uk www.redbridge-iae.ac.uk

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

44

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

September 2016in the printed edition Across 1. Hot drink (5) 4. Worries (5) 7. Rain protection (8) 8. Drop (4) 9. Quantifies (8) 11. Thing, object (4) 12. Breakfast food (6) 14. Available (2,4) 16. Settee (4) 18. Acrobatics (8) 20. Remaining (4) 21. Cars, lorries etc. (8) 23. Dismisses, fires (5) 24. Trades (5)

Down 1. Vie (7) 2. Spinal, umbilical and vocal (5) 3. Whole (3) 4. Teaching area (9) 5. Litter (7) 6. Tint (5) 10. Kinsmen (9) 13. Stretchy (7) 15. Sprinters (7) 17. Complies (5) 19. Close by (5) 22. Possesses (3)

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

Wanstead Village Directory PO BOX 2491, Ilford, IG1 8JT Alternatively, email your entry using the subject line 'September 2016' to: crossword@wansteadvillagedirectory.com

1

9

10

12

16

13

3 6 7 1 8 5 9 4 2

5 2 1 4 6 9 7 8 3

7 3 8 6 2 1 4 5 9

6 1 5 3 9 4 8 2 7

4 9 2 8 5 7 3 1 6

14

17

18

20

21

23

15

19

22

24

Wanstead House Yoga for Everyone

Yoga for Everyone

Thursdays, 7.30pm to 9.30pm from 8th September 2016 £60 for a ten-week term

Tel: 0771 222 6261

September Sudoku Solution

8 4 9 7 3 2 5 6 1

11

2 5 3 9 4 6 1 7 8

9 7 6 5 1 8 2 3 4

1 8 4 2 7 3 6 9 5

Find out what students think on

Search: Tony Cranston thank Sunday’s 6.00– 7.30pm from 21styou April Investment Only £50.00 ten week term tel. 0771 222 6261

s e c La e P BL d e La it ai m aV

D R I O P Y S A T R L E N R G T T H

6

8

Li

E T C H A O P A T E S E R A P E O I C T O E R A B D E C E B E R F D MY

5

for a ten-week term Thursday’s £50 7.30–9.30 pm from 18th April Investment Only £60.00 ten week term Limited Places for Thursdays

Sally Dick of Goodmayes Lane, Goodmayes AU B S K N E I F F I X E D E T AD I O T H R O UN T ON U I E I MP OND C E N AO R T A I L I T C M C H EWE

4

Sundays, 6.00pm to 7.30pm from 11th September 2016

Congratulations to last month's crossword competition winner: August Crossword Solution

3

7

Closing date: 20 September 2016

D I A T R I B E

2

Find out what students think on

Youtube tony cranston thankyou

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

September 2016

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

45

Wanstead Village Directory

46

At The Fringe The fourth Wanstead Fringe – our very own week-long, home-made festival – takes place this month, with a range of cultural events to enjoy at venues all around Wanstead. Jenny Burbage reports

This year’s celebration of events includes music, talks, comedy, drama lessons, storytelling, gardening, walks, yoga and ‘Restaurant Week’, in which participating local eateries will be offering great discounts.

And this year, the Wanstead Fringe will again include a jumble trail (10 September), which will see local residents set up stalls outside their homes to sell unwanted items and meet their neighbours. A number of events will be held at the Cherry Tree Café on Woodbine Place, the new hub for this year’s Wanstead Fringe. At the time of writing, many events are still being arranged, but here are some of the confirmed highlights: Saturday 10 September: want to write a crime thriller?

If you devour whodunnits and would love to write a crime novel yourself, here’s your chance to pick up the fundamentals with local crime novelist Anya Lipska (10.30 am to 12.30pm at the Cherry Tree Café).

Monday 2 September: creative music A creative music session for our littlest fringegoers courtesy of Suzi Harnett of JingleBop (from 9.50am at the Cherry Tree Café).

Wednesday 14 September: scent and scandal, an intriguing soiree Local resident Lucinda Gosling of Mary Evans Picture Library teams up with Lizzie Ostrom of Odette Toilette, author of A Century of Scents,

© Geoff Wilkinson

T

his year’s Wanstead Fringe will be held between 10 and 17 September, kicking off with the now almost legendary Duke Summer Street Party hosted by The Duke pub on Nightingale Lane from midday on day one and culminating in the Wanstead Festival on Christchurch Green on day eight.

Kinema: a Wanstead Fringe favourite

for an evening of heavenly scents and sordid secrets as guests are taken through the sights and smells of jazz age London (8pm to 10pm at The Duke).

Wednesday 14 September: evening photography walk around Wanstead Join local photographer Geoff Wilkinson for a chance to capture Wanstead as it gets dark (7.45pm, meet at 84 Nightingale Lane).

Thursday 15 and Friday 16 September: a double serving of comedy Featuring Terry Alderton (at Wanstead Golf Club and Eton Manor RFC).

Saturday 17 September: Kinema A screening of Zootropolis (6pm in the gardens of Christ Church).

We would like to say a big thank you to Petty Son and Prestwich for their ongoing support for the Wanstead Fringe. You too can also become a Friend of the Wanstead Fringe (from £10), which will give you advance information and access to special events, plus the knowledge that you are helping to secure the long-term future of the Wanstead Fringe.

For more information on the Wanstead Fringe, visit wansteadfringe.org

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

September 2016

FRINGE WANSTEAD — 2016 The Fringe is here The fourth Wanstead Fringe is arriving all over Wanstead on Saturday 10 September 2016. It will again run all week, until Saturday 17 September, followed by the Wanstead Festival on Sunday 18 September.

This year, Cherry Tree Café will be the Fringe hub.

Become a Friend of Wanstead Fringe from just £10 and help support us.

Visit wansteadfringe.org To join in and stage a Fringe event/activity – get in touch with us at: info@wansteadfringe.org To sign up for Wanstead Fringe Jumble Trail on 10 September visit: facebook.com/wansteadfringe

wansteadfringe.org facebook.com/wansteadfringe Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

47

Light | Shade Privacy | Style Light | Shade Privacy | Style

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

WOODTHORPE JOINERY

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

WE BE WIL A L PR TEN NOT IC O B E! N E

JOINERY

We be Wil a l pr ten no ic o t b e! n e

Wanstead Village Directory

In

memory of . . .

In the fourth of a series of articles looking at the lives behind the names found on the memorials and plaques at St Mary's Church in Wanstead, EoLFHS members explore the life of Robert Sheaf, who died in 1894

R

obert Sheaf was different from most of those commemorated in St Mary’s.

Not born into privilege or wealth, he was headmaster of the National School in Wanstead: his memorial was erected by his scholars. From censuses, we know that Robert was born in 1835 in Portsea, Hampshire, but we have found no record of his birth. According to his marriage certificate, his father was Robert Sheaf, a wheelwright, but we found no record of him anywhere else.

In the 1841 census Robert was living with Sarah Sheaf, born 1775, and William Waterman, born 1789. No relationships were given, but parish records show Sarah Waterman married Thomas Sheaf, a shoemaker, in 1794 and they had several children. It’s probable that Sarah was Robert’s grandmother and William Waterman her brother. In the 1851 census Robert was a pupil teacher in the workhouse school in Portsea.

In 1857 he became a teacher at the National School in Highfield in Hampshire. In the same year Robert married Jane Ivie, who also taught at the school. They were paid £70 a year as a joint salary, with coal in the winter.

They stayed at Highfield until they moved to the National School in Wanstead in 1865, and Robert also became organist and choirmaster at St Mary’s. They had three children in Southampton and another two were born in Wanstead: Horatio and Robert. Sadly, Jane died on 14 July 1871, when little Robert was 17 months old; he went to live with Jane’s sister and her family in Bradford. Two years later Robert married Abigail Chapman, a teacher at his school. The three older children moved away, but Horatio stayed with his father and became a teacher in Wanstead.

Horatio was described as ‘artistic, scholarly

© Geoff Wilkinson

50

and a proficient amateur astronomer’. In this he followed the example of the Reverend Pound, an earlier rector of this church and past Astronomer Royal.

Robert’s father was probably one of Thomas and Sarah Sheaf’s sons. If so, their youngest son, Horatio Sydney Sheaf, was Robert’s uncle.

Born in 1811, Horatio was a shoemaker, but he was also an artist and in 1838 he was asked to draw a local shoemaker, John Pounds. Pounds was disabled and scraped a living mending shoes, but he also used his workshop as a school for the very poorest local children, who were included in the painting that Horatio made from the drawing and sold. John Pounds died in 1839, but is remembered as a founder of the Ragged School Union.

Robert Sheaf taught in Wanstead until his death in 1894. The respect of his students is clear from the memorial they erected.

A booklet documenting the memorials in St Mary the Virgin Church, Overton Drive, Wanstead is being prepared by members of the East of London Family History Society (EoLFHS) and will be available for sale later this year. Visit eolfhs.org.uk

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

September 2016

Full page ad 120x174 Wanstead Village Directory.ai

1

11/08/2016

17:00

Packfords Hotel accommodation, weddings & events

Traditional

AFTERNOON TEA

C

M

Y

CM

MY

CY

CMY

K

With a classic menu of dainty finger sandwiches, sweet pastries and scones with homemade jam and clotted cream, accompanied by a variety of teas and champagne.

SUNDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER FROM 2PM Call 020 8504 2642 to reserve a table 16 SNAKES LANE WEST, WOODFORD GREEN, ESSEX IG8 0BS T: 020 8504 2642

enquiries@packfordshotel.co.uk

www.packfordshotel.co.uk

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

51

Wanstead Village Directory

52

Call us today to get a quote

020 8504 1700

www.bwiselfstorage.co.uk

1 Raven Road, South Woodford, E18 1HB (Just off the Charlie Brown’s roundabout by A406/M11 Junction)

Your local independent storage company Safe, Secure & affordable

Self Storage Space 40% off for up to 12 weekS

Windows 10 upgrade or not?

And the answer is:

* No! Block it with GWX Control Panel * Or Microsoft will force you to upgrade! * Then contact me for honest advice

Talk to Bob Crabtree Wanstead-based

open 7 days a week Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm Sat - Sun 10am - 3.30pm

Our minimum stay is only 2 weeks. Terms & conditions apply.

World-renowned expert (really!)

T: 020 8989 8196 M: 07516 157012

 MOT

Email: win10@bobcrabtree.co.uk

More honest than Microsoft?

You decide!

 All Makes & Models

Tel:

 Volkswagen, Audi, Seat & Skoda specialists

Mob: 07748 368 601

 Servicing, Exhausts and Tyres  Petrol & Diesel  Clutch and Engine Problems  Friendly, Professional Advice

0208 989 9809

Email: info@stevensmotors.co.uk Web: www.stevensmotors.co.uk 3A Wellington Rd, Wanstead E11 2AN

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

September 2016

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

53

Wanstead Village Directory

54

Angels in Wanstead

Ajay Rathod

A

few weeks ago, while trying out Le Petit Corner in Leytonstone, I asked Toby (the man working behind the counter) if he would keep his eyes out for people from our local community who do good (I’m always on the look out for new Angels and this is one of the ways I find them). He said he would, and a man sitting next to me said the person having coffee with him was a perfect example.

John (that turned out to be his name) told me about his friend Ajay, who he first met when getting a haircut. Ajay runs KL Men’s Hair Salon on the right of Leytonstone High Road as you walk from the Green Man Roundabout towards McDonald’s. He had never met a nicer guy. Generous to a fault, John told me that when they first became friends he saw Ajay giving cash to any person who came into the salon with a deserving story. He took Ajay to one side and pointed out that getting a reputation as someone who gave even small change indiscriminately was not a good idea.

Ajay is determined to use all of his tips for charity, so I got the impression that redirecting Ajay’s random acts of generosity to places where they’d give the most benefit was a rather hard job. When the two started talking enthusiastically about a planned fourto six week trip to India, where they would be working with various charities, I knew I had my man.

John has never been to India so they’re starting off in Mumbai before going to Gujarat. That’s where Ajay is from and where most of his family still live. Ajay showed me a video of their first scheduled charity and explained: “After Mumbai, we are going to Gujarat. My sister has helped us organise a visit to the Manau Trust in Politana City.

It is a place where well over a hundred disabled orphans live. They have no family and it is hard for them. She went there on a volunteer day trip with her husband. People go to work in the kitchens or with the people, or they donate money or go to the market to buy food.

We will go there and work with them and maybe bring clothes.

Then there is another charity we want to help. We call it the Children’s Ashram and it is a place for orphan children in Rajkot City in Gujarat. We will go and work there, play with them and help.

Also, every single city in Gujarat has a place for animals. People have animals but then they don’t have the money to feed them, so someone starts a farm and feeds and looks after all the animals and uses the money from milk – if they are cows or goats – to pay for the expenses. My sister and other local people are helping us find these places because it is important to help the ones that are not corrupt.”

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

September 2016

Despite, I suspect, John’s best efforts, Ajay tops up his tip money with what he earns so that he can help more charities.

With four sisters, one brother, his parents, cousins, aunts, seven nephews and three nieces, they know that they’ll have somewhere to sleep, which will enable them to spend more time and money helping the people who matter.

Ajay, who lives 10 minutes’ walk from his salon, started it in 2011 and is planning a full refurbishment. He also spent some time telling me how much he thinks of his clients: “I have very good customers. They are very friendly and helpful people.”

If you’d like to help Ajay and his charities, why not pop in for a trim or simply drop off some change before he goes to India in January next year?

In the 29th of a series of articles profiling Wanstead's local community heroes, photojournalist Carole Edrich introduces us to Ajay Rathod KL Men’s Hair Salon is located at 887 High Road, Leytonstone.

To nominate someone for a future Angels in Wanstead article, visit wavidi.co/aiw

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

55

Wanstead Village Directory

56

east london HUMANISTS www.eastlondon.humanist.org.uk “At a time when the achievements of the enlightenment are questioned…..it is essential to nail one’s colours to the mast as a Humanist.”

Stephen Fry

All are welcome to our thoughtprovoking and friendly monthly meetings.

This article is only available in the printed edition

Working on behalf of nonreligious people who seek to live ethical lives on the basis of reason and humanity.

Follow us on Twitter: @ELonHumanists

Find us on Facebook: ELHumanists

www.meetup.com/east-london-humanists

FOR THE ONE LIFE WE HAVE

Solution on page 44

Park School For GirlS SCHOOL OPEN EvENiNg:

Tuesday 13 September 2016, from 5pm to 7pm z Our policy of small classes and a high teacher/pupil ratio is extremely successful. z Examination results are consistently good. z We invite applications throughout the school.

You are welcome to view the school at any time.

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

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

September 2016

ST AUBYN’S SPORTS CENTRE At St. Aubyn’s School

FLYERS SPORTS ACADEMY (CONTACT: Louise Davies)

COMMUNITY SPORTS PROGRAMME MONDAY: 5:15pm-7:00pm (Beginners & Improvers) SATURDAY: 9:00am-12:30pm (Beginners & Improvers) 2016 – 2017 Specialises in performance sports including gymnastics, trampolining, cheerleading and tumbling.

St. Aubyn’s Sports Centre has a thriving Sports Programme Telephone: 07971Community 356266 www.flyerssportsacademy.com for weekday evenings,Website: weekends and the school holidays.

EAST LONDON SCHOOL OF KARATE (CONATCT: Martin Hodis) Hundreds of local children have the opportunity to participate in weekly MONDAY: 5:45pm-6:45pm (age 5+) sessions at St. Aubyn’s enjoying a range of sports activities thus learning WAKO registered Karate Cub, who have been teaching at St the skills that will encourageAubyn’s themfortoover continue to enjoy sport, develop as 30 years young people and stay healthy.

Cricket, Badminton, Football, Gymnastics Telephone: 07768 155153 and Netball are all very popular Email: here. hodis@onetel.com WEST HAM (CONTACT:for Peter Dutton)including Children’s sports parties andFOUNDATION weekly sessions adults WEDNESDAY: football, netball and badminton ensure that families can also enjoy the 5:15pm-6:05pm: Specialist football coaching run by the West Ham Foundation. (Years 1 and 2) benefits of our Sports Centre on a daily basis.

6:05pm-6:55pm: Futsal coaching—A chance to learn and improve fundamental skills. (Years 3-8) Telephone: 07956101978 Email: Centre futsal@westhamunited.co.uk Details of the current Sports Programme and of our Holiday Clubs

can be downloaded from our website, or call us for more information.

WOODFORD GREEN CRICKET CLUB (CONTACT: Martin Davis) THURSDAY: 5:15pm-7:00pm (Years 1 - 6) Specialist cricket training, with the opportunity to improve basic skills and participate in match play Telephone: 07973 479112 Email: davis.m8@sky.com

BADMINTON (CONTACT: Martin Lawrence) FRIDAY: Badminton Club 5:00pm-6:00pm - Years 3 - 6 (Beginners) 6:00pm-7:00pm - Years 5 - 8 (Improvers) 7:00pm-8:00pm - Years 9 + (Advanced)

TEL 020 8559 0676 www.staubyns.com

Learn to play this fast and enjoyable activity in a fun coaching environment. Players will be taught the basics and introduced to the technical aspects of this exciting sport by qualified and DBS checked coaches.

Telephone: 07717 002677 Email: mdlbclub@gmail.com

St. Aubyn's School, Bunces Lane, Woodford Green, IG8 9DU

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

57

Wanstead Village Directory

58

T BU

Inheritance specialist Derek Lindsey – who will be offering advice to those attending this month’s Wanstead Festival – takes a look at the Inheritance Tax changes that are due to come into force next April

T

here is a limit to how much a person can pass on to beneficiaries free of Inheritance Tax when they die (including gifts made in the seven years before death). This limit is called the Nil Rate Band (NRB) and is currently set at £325,000. Anything above this is taxed at 40%.

As spouses (or civil partners) can pass unlimited gifts to their surviving partner (with the exception of non-UK domiciled partners) free of Inheritance Tax, on first death the NRB is not often utilised to its full extent and any unused percentage of the NRB can be passed on to the surviving partner to be used on their death. For example, if a husband leaves £130,000 (40% of the NRB) to his children and the rest to his wife, on her death she will have 160% of the then NRB available to set against her estate. So, in effect, married couples currently have £650,000 they can pass on free of Inheritance Tax. The NRB has been unchanged since April 2009 and is currently not scheduled to change until April 2020, after which it will rise with inflation.

A new Residential Nil Rate Band (RNRB), which can only be used against a property that has been the main residence of the deceased, comes into effect from April 2017. This is initially going to be £100,000 and will rise by £25,000 a year until it is £175,000 in April 2020. From then on it will rise with inflation.

The RNRB will also be transferable. This means that from April 2020, provided your house is worth at least £350,000, couples will have a joint total allowance of £1m before Inheritance Tax kicks in. The RNRB, however, is not straightforward and cannot be used by everyone. It can only be used if the house is passed directly to lineal descendants, but this includes, for example, stepchildren,

adopted children, foster children and spouses of deceased children. Passing directly means that (with certain exceptions) the house cannot pass from a trust or to a trust (even if the beneficiaries of that trust are all lineal descendants).

A further complication is that the RNRB is reduced by £1 for every £2 that the deceased’s estate is worth more than £2m, and any normally exempt assets, such as qualifying business assets, are included when calculating the value of the estate for this purpose. So it is worth reviewing your financial arrangements and any Wills containing trusts to see what effect the new RNRB will have on your estate.

This article can only give a brief overview of Inheritance Tax and the RNRB, so please take professional advice before doing any planning.

Derek will be part of the Wanstead Business Network stall at the Wanstead Festival on 18 September to answer any inheritance planning questions. For more information, call 020 8491 8396 Derek Lindsey is a Fellow of the Institute of Paralegals and a member of the Institute of Professional Willwriters and abides by their codes of conduct.

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

September 2016

59

Protecting Protecting Protectingyour your yourassets assets assetsfor for foryour your yourfamily family family Protectingyour yourassets assetsfor foryour yourfamily family Protecting

Protecting your assets for your family Protecting your assets for your family

Free Free Freeconsultations consultations consultationsat atathome home homewith with withno no noobligation obligation obligation •• •

Freeconsultations consultationsatathome homewith withno noobligation obligation Free

Wills Wills Wills

Wills

•

Wills •• ••Appointing Appointing AppointingExecutors Executors Executors

•• •Catering Catering Cateringfor for forvulnerable vulnerable vulnerabledependants dependants dependants

Appointing Executors • Appointing Executors •

•

•• •Appointing Appointing AppointingGuardians Guardians Guardiansfor for fororphans orphans orphans •

AppointingGuardians Guardiansfor fororphans orphans Appointing with

•

Free consultations at home •• •Reducing Reducing ReducingInheritance Inheritance InheritanceTax Tax Tax • Reducing Inheritance Tax Reducing Inheritance Tax Lasting Powers of Attorney • Lasting Powers of Attorney

•

•

•

Executors •• •Appointing Property & Affairs Property Property & &Financial Financial Financial Affairs Affairs • Property & Financial Affairs •• • •• • •

•

•

•

Property & Financial Affairs

Appointing Guardians for orphans

Free consultations at from homecare withfees no obligation • Protecting assets • Protecting assets from care fees

Inheritance Tax Inheritance Inheritance Tax TaxAdvice Advice Advice • Inheritance Tax Advice Lasting Powers of Attorney Inheritance Tax Advice

Health & Welfare

•

•

Catering for vulnerable depend

•

Dealing with business assets

•

Protecting assets from care fe

Care Fee Planning

& Financialto Affairs • Health & Welfare •• •• Property Applications The Court of Applications toto The Court Court ofof ofof •Applications Applications to The Court • Health Welfare • &Applications toThe The Court

•• • Estate Administration Estate Administration Administration • Estate Administration •Estate & Administration Financial Affairs •Property Estate

•

•

Dealing with business • Appointing Guardiansassets for orphans •• • LifetimeTrusts LifetimeTrusts •LifetimeTrusts LifetimeTrusts • LifetimeTrusts • Reducing Inheritance Tax • Protecting assets from care fees • • Care Fee Planning Care Fee Fee Planning • •Lasting Powers ofPlanning Attorney •Care Care Fee Planning

Advance Decisions • •Reducing Inheritance Tax

•••• Pre-paid Funeral Plans • Pre-paid Funeral Plans Pre-paid Pre-paid Funeral Funeral Plans Plans Advance Decisions • Pre-paid Funeral Plans

Wills

Catering for vulnerable dependants •• •Health & • Appointing Executors Health Health &&Welfare Welfare Welfare • Health & Welfare

•

Advance Decisions Advance Advance Decisions Decisions • Advance Decisions •

Dealing with business assets

• Dealing with business assets no•• •obligation Protecting Protecting Protectingassets assets assetsfrom from fromcare care carefees fees fees

•

•••• Lasting Wills Lasting LastingPowers Powers Powersof ofofAttorney Attorney Attorney

Cateringfor forvulnerable vulnerabledependants dependants Catering

•

•• •Dealing Dealing Dealingwith with withbusiness business businessassets assets assets

•

•

Protection Advance Decisions Protection Protection Protection

•

LifetimeTrusts

•

Inheritance Tax Advice

•

Care Fee Planning

Protection LifetimeTrusts

Derek Lindsey F.Inst.Pa. MIPW, w: Inheritance Tax Advice • MIPW, Care Fee Planning Derek Lindsey F.Inst.Pa. w: www.expertwillwriter.com • Estate Administration • Applications to The Court of Derek Derek Lindsey Lindsey F.Inst.Pa. F.Inst.Pa. MIPW, MIPW, w: w:www.expertwillwriter.com www.expertwillwriter.com www.expertwillwriter.com Derek Lindsey F.Inst.Pa. MIPW,

w: www.expertwillwriter.com

Protection

• Pre-paid Funeral Plans Estate Administration • Applications to The Court of t: 8491 8396; e: 020 8491 8396; e:derek.lindsey@monetapartnership.com derek.lindsey@monetapartnership.com t:t:020 020 8491 8396; e:e:derek.lindsey@monetapartnership.com derek.lindsey@monetapartnership.com 020 8491 8396; derek.lindsey@monetapartnership.com t:t:020 8491 8396; e: ProtectionDerek Lindsey F.Inst.Pa. MIPW, w: www.expertwillwriter.com • Pre-paid Funeral Plans TheMoneta Moneta Partnership isa amember member ofthe the Institute ofProfessional Professional The Partnership is of Institute of The TheMoneta Moneta Moneta Partnership Partnership isisa a amember member ofofthe the the Institute Institute ofofProfessional Professional The Partnership ismember of Institute ofProfessional t: 020 8491 8396; e: derek.lindsey@monetapartnership.com Willwriters andcomplies complies with theInstitute’s Institute’s Code ofPractice Practice Willwriters and complies with the Code of Practice Willwriters and with the Code ofPractice Willwriters Willwriters and and complies complies with with the theInstitute’s Institute’s Institute’s Code Code ofof Practice Derek Lindsey F.Inst.Pa. MIPW, w: www.expertwillwriter.com

•

Come and see Derek at the Wanstead Business Network tent at the Wanstead Festival, 18 September 2016 The Moneta Partnership is a member of the Institute of Professional t: 020 8491 8396;

Willwriters and complies with the Institute’s Code of Practice e: derek.lindsey@monetapartnership.com

The Moneta Partnership is a member of the Institute of Professional Willwriters and complies with the Institute’s Code of Practice

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

1

2

Homesdale

3

(Woodford Baptist Homes) Ltd.

5/7 New Wanstead, Wanstead, E11 2SH

providing genuine, honest and reliable service to Wanstead since 1987

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

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

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

www.homesdale.co.uk Phone 0208 989 0847

Wood

Church Path Wanstead Clinic

020 8989 4433 119b HigH Street

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

Chaucer Road

– wet FiSH SpecialiStS –

Police Station (closed)

13

Voluntary Place

To Green Man Rbt

To Green Man Rbt

14

Osteopath 8 Wanstead Place

Homesdale 3

The Bungalow Café

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

Images in Frames Tesco Barclays Grosven or Road

est NatW

Cuckfield

Wellington Road

War Memorial Robins Pie & Mash 13 Doctors Tarzy

SNARESBROOK

New Wanstead

Eightyfour

Hermon Hill

15

1

Wanstead High Street Hollybush Hill

Geoffrey Wilkinson Photography at

16 Stevens Motors

6

Snaresbrook Crown Court

16

3A Wellington Road Wanstead, London E11 2AN

Lillies of Wanstead

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

ale ne hting le La tinga Nigh

Wellesley Road Sylvan Road

Tel: 0208 989 9809 Mob: 07748 368 601

ig The N

To Woodford Road

VoLksWAgEN, Audi, sEAT & skodA spEciALisTs

15

Eightyfour Gallery

12

5

4

6

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

Call: 020 8530 3413

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

7

Wanstead Leisure Centre

P The George

2

Redbridge Lane West Wanstead House

To A12

Keating Jewellers

14 7

The Manor House

British Heart Foundation Wanstead Fish

Allan Burgess Centre

Oxfam Bookshop 5

Grove Park The Co-operative

Pharmacy / Post Office 12

P

WANSTEAD

Wanstead High School

4

Wanstead High Street

The Green

Wanstead Osteopaths

Barnardo’s 10 Woodbine Place

Wanstead Library Spratt Hall Road One Addison 9

Cambridge Park

Christchurch Green

Wiseman Lee 11

George Green

24 High Street Wanstead E11 2AQ

Providing Treatment and Pain Relief

Draycot Road

Seagry Road

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

Felstead Road

Addison Road Dangan Road

Simply Call for an Appointment

Gordon Road

020 8530 3388

Map not to scale

11

Wiseman Lee LLP Solicitors

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

8

10 For great value today and everyday, visit your local Barnardo’s store.

We urgently need donations of stock too, so if you have any unwanted items we would be pleased to accept them – thank you.

Or why not volunteer with us? Just a few hours a week can make all the difference.

Just call or ask to speak to a member of our team in store.

70 High Street

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

Barnardo’s Registered Charity Nos. 216250 and SC037605

o n e

addison

9

complementary therapies Osteopaths, Cranial Osteopathy,

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

020 8928 1777 www.oneaddison.com

1 ADDISON ROAD, WANSTEAD E11 2RG

62

Wanstead Village Directory

A student survival guide

University should be a memorable time of your life, but make sure it’s memorable for the right reasons and not because you have been a victim of crime, says PCSO Alan Winston

U

niversity can bring you a new home, new area, new friends and a newfound freedom. However, the same old crime is out there, so how you keep yourself and your belongings safe when you are out and about should not change because you are somewhere new.

When it comes to your personal property, it is advisable to get contents insurance for your new residence, even though it is temporary, and to make a list of your possessions, including serial numbers. Also, try to mark your possessions with a UV pen and don’t take any belongings with you that you are not going to use. If you use a shared computer then remember to delete your history and, of course, do not save your passwords or bank details. You should always log out of websites that contain private information, including social media profiles, as you never know who is going to use the computer after you.

It would be wise to get hold of a map of the campus and the local area. Also, do ask old students about the neighbourhood, including where is good to visit and where to avoid. Find out times of the night buses and the number of a licensed cab company. The same dangers apply when it comes to using unlicensed cabs, and the majority of attacks involve people who look lost or are taking a short cut in the early hours, so never walk home alone, no matter how brave you feel.

On nights out don’t accept drinks from strangers or leave your drink unattended.

If you feel unusually drunk or unwell, ask a trusted friend to take you home. It can take only 15 minutes for the effects of a ‘rape drug’ to take effect, which can leave the victim extremely vulnerable and lead to memory loss (men are at risk too). Please look out for your friends and it is worth considering that door

staff have a duty of care and will call you a cab if you ask them to. Think about leaving before the venue’s closing time, as everyone being asked to leave at the end of the night is when trouble usually occurs.

Robberies, commonly know as muggings, tend to happen more to men; however, women are more vulnerable to having their bags snatched. Be aware of your surroundings and don’t walk around with your phone and wallet on display. Also, avoid doing things that are going to distract you from what, or who, is around you. It is worth thinking about having an old phone and a ‘dummy’ wallet containing a small amount of money in it to hand over if someone mugs you. Remember, items can be replaced but you can’t, so don’t be a hero.

University can be an amazing time, so long as you heed this advice and stay safe. You’ve worked hard and no doubt paid a lot to be there, so do everything you can to make it as positive an experience as possible.

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

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

September 2016

Private Tuition Centre in Woodford Professional tuition in English, Maths and Sciences; Fully qualified teachers, SENCO, and graduate tutors; Preparation for SATS, 11+, GCSEs (including Biology, Chemistry and Physics) and entrance exams; Childcare vouchers accepted; and Free comprehensive assessment.

For more details, or to book your child’s free assessment, contact: Mallards Wood Education The Brainbox Learning Zone, 157/159 St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 7DG T: 020 8505 1409 E: info@brainbox.org.uk www.brainbox.org.uk

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

63

Wanstead Village Directory

64

R J Holmes Electrical Contractors Ltd 10 Wellesley Road Wanstead E11 2HF

info@rjholmeselec.co.uk www.rjholmeselec.co.uk

0208 281 4849

Established 1983

Reliable Experienced Local Electricians

All aspects of electrical work undertaken.

Full rewires. Extra lighting & socket outlets.

NICEIC surveys. Consumer unit upgrades.

Emergency repairs/fault finding. Free estimates.

All work fully guaranteed.

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

September 2016

65

the beauty sp t 45 Chigwell road, south woodford, e18 1ng tel: 020 8530 3000 thebeautyspot-london.co.uk

3 for 2 mix & matCh on all beauty treatments opi / gel maniCure

opi spa pediCure

spa gel pediCure

dermalogiCa

faCial from

indian head massage

full body massage

full leg & bikini wax

lyCon hot wax brazilian

st tropez spray tan

£20

£25

£20

£25

£20

£28

£30

£40

£15

example treatment set opi / gel maniCure

£20

+

opi spa pediCure

£25

+

st tropez spray tan

free

=

total saving: £15

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

66

In March of this year, Wanstead resident Nicola Sharp-Jeffs was made a Fellow of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, enabling her to travel to the States to investigate ways of supporting financial abuse victims

I

have been back from the first leg of my Winston Churchill Fellowship travels for a couple of weeks now and am still on a high. I cannot overstate what an inspiring experience it was. Over a two-week period I travelled across New York, New Jersey and Texas and met 20 women working to address the issue of economic abuse in 14 different organisations.

It soon became clear that their work takes two main forms. A number of specialist domestic violence projects have teamed up with financial capability experts to help women reclaim their economic freedom after leaving their abuser. It is common for women who experience economic abuse in their intimate relationships to be prevented from accessing financial income and to be given an allowance, the spending of which is tightly controlled. The abuser may exclude them from financial decisions and also run up debts in their name through financial fraud and/or coercion. Financial coaching and capability classes enable women to assess their financial situation after leaving. They are then supported to address any issues that exist. This may range from building up their confidence in handling everyday financial matters to liaising with banks and credit agencies about the debts they have been left with.

The second and linked area of work is to help women achieve economic justice through identifying financial and legal remedies that address the control and exploitation they have experienced. This work is still in its infancy but I met with a number of committed legal professionals who are challenging court actions brought against women and seeking to have the debts written off. It was amazing to meet the passionate individuals driving these innovative responses.

Nicola on her travels in July

I believe there is real scope to adapt tools and resources to a UK context and pilot them with services. This is something I will now be looking to drive forward. I also realised upon my return that I had already gathered enough learning to fill a book on this issue and, together with Professor Adrienne Adams, an academic who I met on my travels, I am developing a proposal to do just that.

The second leg of my trip to Australia starts in November. I shall be there for three weeks and have already lined up some great meetings. I am hoping this will include time in Tasmania, which has criminalised economic abuse. Given the new UK legislation on coercive and controlling behaviour, learning about the ways in which economic abuse can be criminally prosecuted will be really helpful. I will also be speaking about this new legislation at a seminar in Australia. It will be good to be able to give something back.

Contact the National Domestic Violence Helpline on 0808 2000 247 The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust aids individuals to travel in pursuit of tackling a range of issues – visit wcmt.org.uk

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

September 2016

67

Book Signing Saturday at Wanstead Libary

FREE – juSt tuRn up

Saturday, 10th September 2016, 12 noon to 2pm You are invited to come along and speak with local authors about their books and their experiences of getting published.

Authors will give short introductions to their books at 12.30pm.

Copies of books will be available for purchase and signing.

020 8708 2409

Meet and talk to local authors writing all genres

rhonda.brooks@visionrcl.org.uk

www.redbridge.gov.uk/libraries @RedbridgeLibs

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

68

Ƿ

Turning Leaves of Wanstead

Honest and reliable gardening service at competitive rates Ƿ Lawn mowing Ƿ Weeding Ƿ Planting

Ƿ Trimming

Ƿ General pruning

Telephone

07765 540 514

Personal training studio

If you are serious about training and fitness, or you are just looking for a way to lose a bit of weight and feel fitter, personal training is undoubtably the most effective way of achieving your exercise goals.

Target fit personal training ethos is that no matter what level you are, you will have a programme designed specifically for your needs. Your trainer will always be pushing you and challenging you but within the parameters of your tailor-made workouts. You will also receive a warm welcome from our team whenever you come to our private studio on Wanstead High Street and will be encouraged all the way. z Unlimited semi-private personal training sessions: £99 per month (introductory offer) z 1-to-1 private personal training sessions: £35 Contact us today to discuss your training requirements.

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

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

September 2016

FuneRaL diReCtoRs

a&C tadman Ltd tRusted FoR 6 GeneRations est. 1841

It’s reassuring to know that you and your loved ones don’t need to worry

Wanstead: 37 High street, Wanstead, e11 2aa tel: 0208 989 6617 stePneY: 116 Jubilee street, London, e1 3eB tel: 0207 790 4097 Fax: 0207 480 9081 BetHnaL GReen: 452 Bethnal Green Road, London, e2 0ea tel: 0207 739 5182 Fax: 0207 739 9092 info@actadman.co.uk

www.actadman.co.uk

a & C tadman Ltd ReassuRanCe FoR You and YouR FamiLY

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

69

Hand-picked & homemade Wanstead Village Directory

70

A

pples and pears is cockney rhyming slang for stairs, of course, and there are so many more sayings that involve apples. Let’s go back to the 9th century, when the expression ‘apple of my eye’ was first used. Gazing into the eyes of a loved one you can see a tiny reflection of yourself in their pupils. In those days, the pupil was believed to be round and solid, and the apple was the most common spherical object to reference.

The original version of ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ was coined by Caroline Taggart in Pembrokeshire in 1866 as follows: “Eat an apple on going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his daily bread!” Pre-NHS days clearly, and not quite as catchy as later versions, but now science shows there’s some truth in the saying, having discovered the nutritional benefits of this original ‘fast food’.

The Bible tells us that Adam offered Eve a fruit against God’s wishes, so it was regarded as forbidden.

Which sort of fruit wasn’t mentioned and artistic licence deemed it an apple, partly because the Latin for apple (malum) is the same for evil.

Then Adam swallowed the fruit and it stuck in his throat, causing a lump to appear, hence the term ‘Adam’s apple’.

Wanstead resident Mike Edwards has a passion for preparing food and drink from ingredients he has grown or foraged for himself. Here he reveals his recipe for pears poached in red wine in the fifth of a series of articles exploring unsung heroes of the fruit and veg world

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

September 2016 Pearly Kings and Queens have their origins in the costermongers of Victorian London, who sold costard apples around the streets.

They added buttons to brighten their poor clothes and appointed a representative for each group of hawkers, who became a King or Queen, and who organised charitable events to help those who were worse off than themselves.

neatly stacked apple cart would ruin the vendor’s plans to sell them at market.

‘One bad apple spoils the whole barrel’. When ripening, apples give off ethylene gas, which promotes ripening of all nearby fruit very quickly. So if there is one ‘bad’ person in a group, the rest can easily be tainted by their way of thinking.

It’s no surprise that the word is used so widely. There are 7,500 known cultivars of apples, which originated in Central Asia thousands of years ago. Only a few are on sale in the shops, but Brogdales in Kent (brogdalecollections.org) house 2,200 of them. Similarly, from ancient origins, the pear has 3,000 cultivars in existence and their most famous expression, of course, is ‘to go pearshaped’, which has many possible origins, but all allude to the unsuccessful attempt to make a perfect circle. But this pear shape helps create this month’s delicious dessert: pears poached in red wine.

‘Upset the apple cart’, came from the Roman saying ‘upset the cart’, which referred to plans being spoiled. It was updated to the modern saying in the UK in the 1700s, when an overturned, previously

Across the Atlantic, the Big Apple has nothing to do with fruit, but refers to the many racecourses that existed around New York in the 1920s, as the young stablehands who invented the phrase regarded the area as a place to make a lot of money.

Mike’s recipe for poached pears: zz Cut off the base of fat-bottomed pears, preferably comice, at a jaunty angle.

Peel them, keeping the stalks intact, and remove the pips. zz Sit the pears in a saucepan and cover with red wine. Add some cinnamon, clove and nutmeg. Simmer for about 20 minutes until just soft through. zz Remove the pears and simmer the remaining liquid until syrupy, adding some sugar if desired. zz Once cooled, serve as shown with the ever-popular elderflower ice cream.

Excess apples can be donated to Hawkes in Forest Gate in exchange for cider – visit wavidi.co/spareapples © Mike Edwards

When foraging for fruit, please ensure you are not trespassing and follow The Countryside Code – visit wavidi.co/cscode

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

71

72

Wanstead Village Directory

K&D Joinery Ltd

Supplying Quality Joinery to Wanstead for Over 30 Years.

020 8526 7020 info@kandd.org www.kandd.org

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

September 2016

73

Looking for an Accountant?

It’s vital to have an accountant ...but it’s better to have the right accountant.

We can guide you in the right direction, call 020 8532 9843 At Alan Patient & Co, we pride ourselves on being friendly and helpful, but also extremely professional.

Our first consultation is free, giving us an opportunity to explain exactly what we can do for you.

We offer a full range of services, but you can “pick and mix” the services which suit you best.

Whether you find accounting daunting, expensive in terms of your time, or just plain boring, we can find a solution tailored to your business needs.

Tax Tips

on the Go: Download our TAX App

FREE from the App Store & GooglePlay

Our clients vary from: artists to antique dealers, bookmakers to builders, hypnotherapists to haulage contractors, plumbers to publishers and trainers to types of dancers. They all have their own unique requirements and we aim to make their lives a little easier.

Call in for a coffee and a Free consultation

Alan Patient & Co Chartered Accountants • Registered Auditors

SPRING 2016 - Visit our NEW website www.alanpatient.com 9 The Shrubberies, George Lane, South Woodford, London E18 1BD • Tel: 020 8532 9843 www.alanpatient.com • Alan Patient & Co @alanpatientco Alan Patient & Co

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

AlanPatient march Ad A4.indd 1

15/04/2016 11:38

Wanstead Village Directory

74

Pb h io ot o g rap h y g r a p h y In the 17th of a series of articles by members of the Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society, Colin Drummond recalls how losing a camera in the Seventies led him to explore a variety of equipment

I

I bought my first camera from a shop in the Pioneer Market in Ilford, a Praktica LTL3 film camera – a really solid piece of kit capable of taking a few knocks – and then added a Vivitar 200mm telephoto lens, which I thought was brilliant. A couple of my friends were also interested and we often used to spend weekends out and about taking photos. I particularly remember taking photos at Silverstone, speedway and rock concerts, along with the more standard family, countryside and seaside type shots.

Life then became busier and I gradually had less time for photography as studying, work and family demands took centre stage. I did, however, keep an interest and made the move to digital photography with an Olympus point-and-shoot camera, followed by the camera I currently use, a Canon EOS 450D. Moving on 40 years and I am now in the first few weeks of retirement and have time on my hands. In preparation for my retirement, I decided a few months ago that I would rekindle my interest in photography and joined the Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society. I thought this would help me improve my techniques and take more ‘good’ shots. The people there are really

© Colin Drummond

first became interested in photography in the 1970s when I lost my dad’s prized Kodak Instamatic camera whilst on a school trip to the Albert Hall. I spent the next few days trying to replace it with an identical model, unsuccessfully as it turned out as it was, by then, defunct. Trawling around the numerous camera shops in Holborn and talking to staff did open my eyes to the variety of equipment available and how they could give you more control over the shots you were taking.

friendly and you can learn a lot by just having an informal chat. I think the main thing I have learned so far is that it doesn’t all end once you’ve uploaded the photos to your computer; there is so much more you can do to improve them using software like Adobe Lightroom. I am now going through all my digital images (and will attempt to digitise all my old film photos in time) and am finding that some that were over or underexposed but were otherwise OK can be fixed and, as if by magic, you have a great photo.

To view more of Colin's photography and to find out more about the Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society – which meets weekly at Wanstead House – visit woodfordandwansteadphotosoc.co.uk

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

September 2016

75

RedCarpet_WVD,254.507x175.522,20Apr2016 20/04/2016 10:38 Page 1

WOODFORD HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE

162 High Road Woodford Green Essex IG8 9EF

Is your smile ready for the red carpet?

Be transformed in six months !

And enjoy a straighter, whiter smile on completion of your ClearSmile Brace treatment – with free professional tooth whitening wor th £250.

ADULT ORTHODONTICS

BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION

TODAY

020 8504 2704

www.improveyoursmile.co.uk BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

76

APH

WATERgo

BOOKKEEPING

T: 07976 941749 paula.hardy@aphbookkeeping.com

GEN

EFFE

TLE

CTIV & E

WATERgo is a gentle, yet effective supplement to support the natural elimination of stored water via the kidneys. It combines 11 active herbals, vitamins and other nutrients that are easily absorbed and used by the body.

Order online:

ecowanstead.com

All aspects of VAT, Bookkeeping, Payroll, specialist in Solicitor’s accounts Paula Hardy

Managing Director

APH Bookkeeping Services Ltd

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

|

Tel: 020 8989 4433

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

|

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

@wanSTeadFiSh

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

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

September 2016

77

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

The bathroom bathroomyou youhave havealways alwaysdreamed dreamedof!off!

The The bathroom you have always dreamed off!

H Ho

o

o

9

x

9 x 99 x9 x x x YOUR DESIGNER DESIGNER BATHROOM 9 YOUR BATHROOM Visit our our showroom showroom andsee seesome some thelatest latest bathroom ranges.

Visit and bathroom ranges.

9 ofofthe x 9 x YOUR DESIGNER BATHROOM 9w w Our experienced advisors are on-hand to discuss Bathworks can offer supply only, or arrange supply &your fit. requirements and givex advice.

Visit196 ourHigh showroom and seeGreen, some of the latest bathroom ranges.

Rd, Woodford Essex IG8 9EF tel:requirements 020 8504 www.bathworks.co.uk hours: Monday 9.30-5.30pm, Saturdays 10am1765 - 4pm.

OurOpening experienced advisors are- Friday on-hand to discuss and give advice. wyour High Woodford Green, Essex IG8 9EFtel:tel: 020 8504 1765www.bathworks.co.uk www.bath-works.co.uk 196196 High Rd,Rd, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 9EF 020 8504 1765

o

oo

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

78

The tiny village of Aston Cantlow in Warwickshire was the unlikely setting for an 18-year legal battle that still has implications for house buyers today. David Wershof of local solicitors Wiseman Lee explains

T

he bucolic Warwickshire village of Aston Cantlow, with its half-timbered village hall and ivy-clad inn, was the setting for a legal battle that spanned two decades, the results of which still have profound implications for anyone buying property in England and Wales. At issue was the right of a parochial church council (PCC) to enforce chancel repair liability on a couple who had inherited a village farm.

The landmark case was Aston Cantlow PCC vs Wallbank (2002), and although Mr and Mrs Wallbank fought the case all the way to the High Court, they were ultimately found liable to contribute a sum in the region of £200,000, with the case believed to have cost them a similar sum in costs.

Chancel repair liability is an ancient law that benefits around 5,200 pre-Reformation churches (those built before 1536) in England and Wales. It is a long-standing and legally enforceable liability to repair or contribute towards the cost of chancel repair of a parish church, the chancel being that part of the church containing the altar. The law enables a PCC to require owners of land that previously formed part of a rectory to contribute towards the cost of such repairs. This land is not always located in close proximity to the church in question – the Wallbank’s farm was a quarter of a mile away – and the liability could stretch for up to 30 miles because of the way in which ancient parish boundaries were drawn.

The position was supposed to have been clarified by a provision in the Land Registration Act 2002. The Act provided that new owners of land would only be bound by chancel repair liability if a PCC had registered the liability with the Land Registry before 13 October 2013. This was intended to be a cut-off date, after which a purchaser would

receive title to their land free of liability if it had not been protected by a notice in the register, but the Land Registry themselves took a different view. Conscious of the potential for expensive disputes, the Land Registry have continued to enter notices on the register, even for purchases which were completed and registered after the October 2013 threshold. This leaves property lawyers and their clients in a state of considerable uncertainty. Since October 2013, the position has been ambiguous and without precedent, with any land transaction in England and Wales potentially affected.

In 2006 the Law Commission proposed that the liability should be abolished, and in July 2014 the first reading of the Chancel Repairs Bill proposed by Lord Avebury took place in the House of Lords. Unfortunately, further readings of the bill were put on hold until after the 2015 General Election and it would appear that there are no current plans to revive it.

In the meantime, purchasers of property will have to continue to take out chancel repair insurance to protect themselves and their heirs from potentially ruinous future liabilities.

Wiseman Lee is located at 9-13 Cambridge Park, Wanstead – call 020 8215 1000

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

September 2016

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.

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

79

80

Wanstead Village Directory

A full carpentry and joinery service to compliment your home and garden

A se

 Friendly, reliable service  Free advice and quotations

Tel: 020 8530 2367 www.smithys.net No need to compromise your vision to meet someone else’s expectations.

Start a business for yourself not by yourself.

Forever gives you the flexibility and financial stability you crave.

A full carpentry and joinery This article is only available in service to compliment your the printed edition home and garden  Friendly, reliable service  Free advice and quotations

07804 630 597 Tel: 020 8530 2367

Antoinette@TaiAloeVera.com Forever Business Owner

www.smithys.net

Forever Living Products are members of the Direct Selling Association Call me today to find out more.

Answers on page 18

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

A se

September 2016

81

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

SAFE as HOUSES

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

Call us now: 020 8500 0014

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

Proud members of

Where reputation matters

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

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Wanstead Village Directory

82

150 not out!

To mark the 150th anniversary of Wanstead and Snaresbrook Cricket Club, former player and umpire Mike Mead has published a book charting the club's history. In the fourth of a series of extracts, Mike recalls some of the professionals who have played for the club

A

t the outset it must be made clear that Wanstead as a club has never paid a player. We have been fortunate that many former and current professionals have played and helped immensely with the club’s success, often despite receiving tempting offers of remuneration elsewhere.

Les West was a delightful man who had been on the Essex County staff for several years in the 1920s without ever really breaking through. He played just five first-class games – as a young professional batsman he found his place always going to an amateur who happened to be available. Les played for Ilford and then for Wanstead and on retirement from work threw himself into coaching young talent at Overton Drive in the early 1970s. He set up a coaching scheme that many senior Wanstead members remember with affection.

Peter Lindsey had six years on the Essex staff from 1959 but only played one first-class match. He joined Wanstead at the County’s suggestion in 1962 and was a vital member of the first XI as an off-spinner who could also bowl medium-pace and bat effectively, until at the beginning of our half-century employment took him to Scotland.

Peter Spicer was a controversial character – a cricketer of immense talent but cursed with

a wayward temperament and a tendency to ‘self-destruct’. Ultimately, the latter trait led to his death in tragic circumstances on the Epping New Road in August 1969. He joined Wanstead in 1966 and, when in the mood, could destroy any opposition attack. When bowling left-arm in three styles was added to his batting, he could and should have been England’s version of Gary Sobers. Peter still has a place in the record books as the only player to get off the mark in first-class cricket with a six (against Somerset in May 1962).

In the 1970s we secured the services of leftarm pace bowler Gary Sainsbury. He was an integral member of John Gray’s all-conquering XI, but for Essex was always in the shadow of John Lever and left to join Gloucestershire and settle in the West Country.

Steve Smith, an Australian professional on a scholarship, had part of the 1982 season in John Gray’s team before returning home to represent his country when a number of players had defected to Kerry Packer’s World Series. He subsequently threw in his lot with the Australian rebel tours of South Africa in the mid-1980s. He was a good batsman whose career ended prematurely due to injury.

Chris Gladwin was still at school when he joined Wanstead and was always destined for a professional career. A stylish and powerful

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

September 2016 games with Essex that he needed and this, added to the fallout from the Westfield affair, caused him to head for Derbyshire, where he has established himself as a first XI regular.

Tony Palladino

James Foster

left-hander who could also bowl effectively at club level he promised much and in the early 1980s good judges tipped him as a future test batsman. In 1984, in his first full season, he scored 1,396 first-class runs, but the bright early promise faded and at the end of 1987 he and Essex parted company. Chris regularly returns to Overton Drive to take the field in Cricket Week.

James Foster, who came to Wanstead while at Forest School, was another destined for a successful professional career and one of the great mysteries of cricket is why his time as a test match player ended so soon. The author saw him represent England against Australia at the MCG on Boxing Day 2002 and a local member, hearing the Pommie accent, said: “Well, you guys have got a wicketkeeper for the next 10 years.” Who would have believed this would be his final test? England’s loss has been Essex’s gain and James has never lost his affection for Wanstead.

Mervyn Westfield grew up with the club and was another for whom a successful professional career beckoned. He gained age-group recognition for England, broke into the Essex first XI and, whenever available, played for Wanstead as a talented all-rounder.

His fall from grace, criminal conviction and suspension from the game has been well documented elsewhere and this is not the place to rake over the coals. He has always had the full support of the club.

Tony Palladino was another home-grown product bound for a county career. TP, as he was known, somehow never got the run of

For a short while the club had the services of Mohammad Akram, an itinerant Pakistani professional who played intermittently in Jon Hinton’s side.

Akram played for Northants, Essex, Sussex and Surrey before heading for League Cricket in the North East.

Maurice Chambers is a wholehearted fast bowler and useful lower-order batsman, who throughout his time on the Essex staff played whenever he could for Wanstead. Maurice left in 2014 to join Northants.

Now the Wanstead production line has produced Kishen Velani, who looks to have a bright future with Essex and hopefully beyond. An elegant batsman, Kishen played for the England under-19s when only 16 years old and made his Essex debut at the age of 19 in 2014. The Velanis are a true Wanstead family with Kishen’s brother Mahesh and cousin Nikunj both playing for the club.

Wanstead & Snaresbrook Cricket Club 18662016 by Mike Mead is available from the club, located on Overton Drive, Wanstead, E11 2LW (price: by donation). For more information, call 020 8989 5566 or visit wanstead.hitscricket.com

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

83

Wanstead Village Directory

84

Pumpkin Plod

Sunday 23 October 2016

Fun starts at 2pm. Walk starts at 3pm.

Time to plod through the forest looking for spooky treats‌ if you dare!

A family sponsored 2k or 5k forest walk starting at Haven House Children’s Hospice.

Charity Number: 1044296

To book: havenhouse.org.uk/pumpkin-plod events@havenhouse.org.uk 020 8498 5849

havenhouse.org.uk

TIME TO MAKE A

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

September 2016

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

11 Woodbine Place, Wanstead, London E11 2RH

020 8989 2091 enquiries@pettyson.co.uk

ESTATE AGENTS YOU CAN TRUST

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

85

Wanstead Village Directory

86

Community Events ning, e p p a h 's What on and what's . where.. ising an

organ Are you t us know... e event? Ladvillagedirectory.com ste info@wan

ange bject to chnisers may be su ga all events check with the or : te no e d to Pleas ntment. are advise and you to avoid disappoi e in advanc

Photography Exhibition Featuring images of Wanstead by 15 local photographers.

Date: Saturday 3 to 17 September Venue: 84 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead Enquiries: 020 8530 1244

Ilford Art Society openair exhibition Date: Sunday 4 September, 9am to 4.30pm Venue: Wanstead High Street Enquiries: 020 8478 4841

Wanstead farmers’ Market Farmers’ market offering a variety of produce.

Date: Sunday 4 September, 10am to 3pm Venue: Wanstead High Street Enquiries: essexfarmersmarkets.co.uk

Wanstead and woodford wea centenary film club A screening of Barney Thomson (2015).

Date: Monday 5 September, 12pm Venue: Odeon, South Woodford Cost: the cinema’s usual charges will apply Enquiries: wea.filmclub@gmail.com

Dr Thomas Smethurst, The Richmond Poisoner A talk by Peter Maggs for the Wanstead and Woodford U3A. Date: Tuesday 6 September, 10am Venue: Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA Cost: members only Enquiries: 020 8504 7626

Adult Acting Workshop for beginners This new weekly class will cover a range of topics, including improvisation, movement, story-telling, character study and mime.

Date: Tuesday 6 September, 7.30pm to 9pm Venue: Wanstead House, 21 The Green Cost: first class free Enquiries: 020 3654 5133

LAUNCH OF ART TRAIL WANSTEAD 2016 High Street shops, businesses and community centres will be festooned with art for the free 15-day trail. Trail guide maps will be available from Wanstead Library Date: Saturday 10 to Sunday 25 September Enquiries: artgroupwanstead.com

The big friendly read: Roald Dahl Day Children aged four to 12 are invited to join the global celebrations of Roald Dahl’s birthday, including puzzles and craft activity.

Date: Saturday 10 September, 10.30am Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8708 7400

Wanstead house Open Day Featuring displays of paintings, calligraphy, photography, fashion, floristry and crafts.

Date: Saturday 10 September, 10.30am Venue: Wanstead House, 21 The Green Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8989 3693

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

September 2016 FLAMINGO FAIR WITH art trail WORKSHOPS Try your hand at art and crafts for adults and children, with a tutor on hand for guidance.

Date: Saturday 10 September, 11am to 4pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: free entry Enquiries: 020 8989 9881

Vintage Fashion and Brocante Fair Date: Saturday 10 September, 11am to 5pm Venue: Wanstead United Reformed Church Cost: £2.50 Enquiries: lovevintage.co.uk

Wanstead Fringe 2016: Jumble Trail The fourth annual Wanstead Fringe gets under way with a village-wide jumble trail.

Date: Saturday 10 September, 12pm to 5pm Venue: homes throughout Wanstead Enquiries: wavidi.co/wfjt

Book signing Saturday in Wanstead Speak to local authors about their books and their experiences of getting published.

Date: Saturday 10 September, 12pm to 2pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8708 2409

The Annual Epping Forest Centenary Walk Walk the entire length of Epping Forest or take part in one of the local sections of the event.

Arranged by the Friends of Epping Forest.

Date: Sunday 11 September, from 9am Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8418 0730

TACT: Fostering and Adoption A talk for the Wanstead Park Women’s Club

by Angie Hanson and Christine Henry from The Adolescent and Children’s Trust (TACT).

Booking required.

Date: Monday 12 September, 8pm Venue: Aldersbrook Bowls Club Cost: £2 Enquiries: 020 8532 9093

Redbridge Rhymesters: Holidays A poetry performance session for the over50s. The theme is ‘holidays’.

Date: Tuesday 13 September, 11am Venue: Allan Burgess Centre, 2 Grove Park Cost: Free Enquiries: 020 8989 6338

The Redbridge Local Plan consultation Council officers will be available to discuss the borough’s draft Local Plan.

Date: Tuesday 13 September, 7pm to 10pm Venue: South Woodford Library, E18 2QS Cost: free Enquiries: wavidi.co/localplan

Illustrated Talk: That Hole in the Ground Nigel Symes talks about turning old gravel pits into wildlife havens. Hosted by the North East London Local Group of the RSPB. Date: Tuesday 13 September, 8pm Venue: St Mary’s Church, South Woodford Cost: £3.50 Enquiries: 020 8989 4746

Art Trail Wanstead 2016: Meet the artists Date: Wednesday 14 September, 6.30pm Venue: various shops on the High Street Cost: free Enquiries: artgroupwanstead.com

Wanstead Fringe 2016: Evening photo walk Join local photographer Geoff Wilkinson for an photo walk around Wanstead Date: Wednesday 14 September, 7.45pm Venue: meet at 84 Nightingale Lane Cost: £10 Enquiries: 020 8530 1244

Electronic keyboard concert An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club event featuring David Ingley.

Date: Wednesday 14 September, 7.50pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: members: £5; guests: £7; under-16s: £1 Enquiries: 020 8530 3717

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

87

88

Wanstead Village Directory The Cleveland Street Scandal 1889 A Wanstead Historical Society presentation

by Jef Page about a notorious incident that rocked Victorian London.

Date: Thursday 15 September, 8pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: £3 Enquiries: 07949 026 212

Children’s Cantonese lessons in wanstead Children under five can learn Cantonese through songs, stories and play.

Date: Saturday 17 September, 9.45am Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: free Enquiries: playcantonese.com

Wanstead Fringe 2016: Kinema An open-air screening of Zootropolis.

Date: Saturday 17 September, 6pm to 9.45pm Venue: the gardens of Christ Church Cost: free Enquiries: wansteadfringe.org

Open House London at The Temple Staff will present the architectural history of Wanstead House.

Date: Sunday 18 September, 12pm to 5pm Venue: the Temple, Wanstead Park Cost: free Enquiries: 020 7332 1911

The next 50 years in space A Northeast London Astronomical Society presentation.

Date: Sunday 18 September, 3pm Venue: Wanstead House, 21 The Green Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8992 5751

Flower arranging: Sound of bow bells The Woodford and District Floral Arrangement Group welcome Kathy Stangaard.

Date: Monday 19 September, 7.30pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: £5 Enquiries: 020 8530 2427

Wren Wildlife Group autumn waterbird count

Technology for visually impaired people

Date: Sunday 18 September, 10am to 12.30pm Venue: Meet at the tea hut, Wanstead Park Cost: free Enquiries: wrengroup.org.uk

Advice from Graham Page, an Access Technology Advisor from East London Vision.

Date: Tuesday 20 September, 10am to 1pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8708 3346

Open House Heritage Walk through wanstead A walk from Wanstead station to The Temple.

Date: Sunday 18 September, 10am to 12pm Venue: meet outside Wanstead Tube station Cost: free Enquiries: 020 7332 1911

Wanstead festival 2016 on christchurch green The annual festival returns to Christchurch Green, featuring musical and cultural performances, art trail displays, community stalls, sporting activities and representatives from local businesses.

Date: Sunday 18 September, 11am to 6pm Venue: Christchurch Green, Wanstead Cost: free Enquiries: redbridge.gov.uk

Wanstead & Woodford Bereavement Café Drop-in sessions open to anyone who wants to talk about their loss.

Date: Tuesday 20 September, 10.45am Venue: Christ Church, Wanstead, E11 2SW Cost: Free Enquiries: 020 8505 3000

Stamp fair at wanstead library Stamps, postcards, cigarette cards, phone cards and philatelic accessories.

Date: Saturday 24 September, 10am to 4pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: free entry Enquiries: 01582 876 651

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

September 2016 WANSTEAD flats NATURE CLUB for children Exploring Jubilee Pond on Wanstead Flats.

Date: Saturday 24 September, 10am to 12pm Venue: Harrow Road Pavilion, Wanstead Flats Cost: £1.50 per child Enquiries: 020 8989 4898

Past & Present Antique, Vintage and Craft Fair Find a unique item or gift, including antiques and vintage items, at this child-friendly fair.

Date: Saturday 24 September, 10am to 4pm Venue: Christ Church hall, Wanstead Place Cost: £1 Enquiries: events2visit@gmail.com

ACES Barn Dance with live music Raising funds for Richard House Children’s Hospice and Great Ormond Street Hospital’s Team Hugo.

Date: Saturday 24 September, 7.30pm Venue: Aldersbrook Bowls Club Cost: £8 (kids: £4) Enquiries: 020 8989 1032

An Underground Guide to Historical London A talk for the Wanstead Park Women’s Club by Nick Dobson. Booking required.

Date: Monday 26 September, 8pm Venue: Aldersbrook Bowls Club Cost: £2 Enquiries: 020 8532 9093

UK Older People’s Week: Reminiscence Session Residents are invited to look at old photos and share memories.

Date: Wednesday 28 September, 2pm Venue: Allan Burgess Centre, 2 Grove Park Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8989 6338

London’s Sailortown in the 18th Century An East of London Family History Society presentation by Derek Morris.

Date: Wednesday 28 September, 7pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: £1.50 Enquiries: 020 8508 2403

Classes available at Wanstead House and other local locations.

Weekdays and weekends.

To book a trial call 07855 355 694 or book online at www.tumbletots.com/walthamforest

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

89

Wanstead

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

Eng

li

. Do

th

faM

DD

ily

45 te Chig l: 02 wel 0 l

ICKEY

tor

or

rep

airs Wans

Offer o.u in 83ein y En alkn : per ranC rays dent d crea nt sk pr e er, eM 4 obe ThaniC/ gel Rh repa eem ail 02 • ty r 0rgerl begliashBrAcah cOun g PsychO & pr ms,is alwaytive writills, s adem ail:• Minino£2y0Eurneg res, • ir y tea in 13 : dcdod 0 89 th s pr sellin lishrina 788an tyhaik 2 9du3Tc ch for sCra Ma pun ColleC s • sa iVate iorit g. dm o eod Th Apca ised 8 g in W eraPy aConrn-1 re @th Ctu 7 treaover.sky ti wMe i s oro oto 89 edpd pa poulo483 enH Ch er Hol res on/D wD wa sepairs ytC em tm anst open: d risiCtin u y tch s sopran lyb rrepairs 412 ree Pe eliVfa.tyh aC £tes yeniCg geslish nla Miac ead Mon-fof lonsD o ent 25 Dss 9 erC rV alt u @h h Wes s do inliGsh ri: 7.  MOT Hee hefrldoyia atri ten o ale sH Due to open l GaryadKh lon o em st tm m ac s 30 ro ea or pa H £2l bainlaFore y.co am ademGriffiths ail.c rg.ukI am a qua Tel: 0208 989 during the ist.o9809 - 5p aD, W ill bas .us pkediCugrel  All Makes & Models 0 nCinst Sc inSim om on Ha Wo m/ lified y.co ndon.human an and I middle to latter and rve.u sat: e st wo www.eastlo G ho y kpia £3 Arts TrailDA olh, da2ian mTh 8am eaD we hav rk from the experience will offer:  Volkswagen, Audi, Seat & Skoda specialists no 0 as e Y Mob: 07748 368 part of 2016 dC fu , e1 Wanstead d Gesta The new site e se nts601 .m) plots elj a Mol le Cond our ow an innate understan & bll le 5 rod (125sq £uc the achieveme ding tha lt Psy at Wanstead Libary FREE – juSt tuRn up- 12 noon 1 1pp 18 capaci HOUSE OPENPatchwork  Servicing, Exhausts and Tyres Approx fifty n pro cho for 25tedgeby geonPlSi acngers w ikin g Advan blems you in ty to t as hum therapist r of raised beds users pte Email: info@stevensmotors.co.uk “At a time when Reg.Se i Snar WANSTEAD , Calligraphy, hea . It is Janette, fu this ce tick Ch £ axmb m hair A small numbe ment are erBo20 30p my role l ourselves an beings help you proces ll esbo 0-1. y y 8-12 wheelc ets  Petrol & Diesel Ru No. 107 arit 2 maebo 10.3 x Of16 DAY to ngs of the enlighten N , ber approximatel and to nti ntial 0 fice: 078£12.00, on see you s. In our wo as a the y tem ss dy occook OPE compostable y 186 esse Pai ide is pla , E1 Sep ly Web: www.stevensmotors.co.uk friendl use .it 1 USE d sol rapist ally the do ag 10thEAD HOFashion onlayDis r situatio 92 939 rk tog Calling all ex ho Co fy out and disable Environment to sup ve  Clutch and Engine Problems questioned…. rs to the mast as a intenti brww 126 or £ t w.t Saturday n am NST local com N DAY n more ether, th 4or0£15e, u18s 7 3PY s for able bodied WA port , rrupti moded tho N az wa icketsou OPE Disp it is my onlin 0pm phy on toilet facilitie orga mun colou p o USE k ng cle x il 0-1.3 ugh cars gra fre Saturday, 10 September 2016 , 12 noon to 2pm 3A Wellington Rd, Wanstead E11 2AN rce nisa ity Wor er 10.3 NSTEAD HO  Friendly, Professional Advice arly you approa aim groupsland otod Arts Trai iana ts and tion nail one’s et for approx 20 Phstea £2 c ch is one r ability to ll s.cotu.uk/melje (noon fee) at e behavi and to beg to Septl emb Car parking WA £2 and it nee s, the Wanstea r work 0pm Wan 8 ww me our w.m -o in d0 Fest of cre ds you!

Humanist.” togeth Saturday 10th + ival is eat rks layhops ativity et your full s that ma to Wo Disp ember 10.30-1.3 backme er of the ftrkon Most of hwo You areandinvited to est come alongyand Patc Cra be speak with local authors about their l Work £2 issues to untang phy,& Anllt sewo eljon£ .orstaptrrng.uaotypk ezcharge Trai Stephen Fry rday 10th Sept igrary 5 + Arts le the collaboratio potential. My rist Call you ma Are you stead Flo to tim us need a Paintings, Display Wan somtheir n, and of getting published. y be laySatu a loca etimes books and experiences ghtWe can litt Disphwo e, parti t experie rk g1u5 a rk N stead on Patc Trail Work on fr ion hy, comple we will increase the l organisation look ncing.

Fashgrap cularly le bit togr Wanstead VillageRedb e to our thou y, Calli ee bec tings. of help this in all mee aph x nature OPE Wan DAY Arts ITY SIN CE 198 9rk Directorrid = USE y ge, rantee Authors will give short introductions to their all my ome our ow from,tim tings HO thly All are welcom service in awareness of your ing to we ge Barking asPho UR lay Pain to mon hwo EAD fol(2015/ will sup n therap clients Disp 2 dly ps Patc low2016) NST on the char t hy, & SEC 4 frien ksho t WA ion old e com Y ity grap por ing Cost of a plot by Wor an and a Fash ists t or munity? er. holusavr s t them 0pm , Calli d giving d vePhot Craf and I wil SA FET annual revisalservice Ag& 0-1.3 ogra t toov provoking ephy, 10.3 Pain NGtings the 12.30pm. on the books at er 50 in erps July UK ringistry IDI 2016 OV s to su HaFlor Are you l enc per year subjec emb My pernonir journe m som ion on Display Sept offersrday PR elp Around £50 ing erv ksho a loca pp son t Wor/H list for plotstheir ow y of Foruemroad mapsourage the &10th ography, Fash Crafnts Satu zgDo Waitin ice clieof Phot snacks and l caterer able to prov Hi :£ n homeort anyo nt is oneal exp eriencesiness discovery on behalfand meOPEN phy ne istry on Display ps 15 to NOW gra stic cle desserts to kfind Bu of therapyof books will. be that of s:otoFlor Working or zuse event? t E and wheelchair a popular ide ligh• Arts Trail Work Floristry & Craft Worksho aning, Ph whoexpsee ing a spaCopies Shoppin an res steadelp Msiobas the Wants/H outdoor list for able bodied stablis laundry n, a is ce tha as both the us people and on livi residents ofg wi The waiting A sacred available gio from Et ng ed z t rk for purchase reli th wa rap fro be accept the ain He an hwo Hin or for tograph y will m spa on hF d iroynin lp wi can only be Are you ed in and identit l entert ss ce that s safe for exp ist and hea grap you nt enquiries th bathi Pho wil of which ical lives If you are ty.tethe elphy, Patc lay , Calli a voluntee g Hint oir encour r busrtine and signing. s/H ztenanc eth At the mome ansion tings Ch y agreement.

Meet and • Redbridge, proof t you Su W T of Pain live h ng ts r nt F phy pp age bea look ani even an feemo & showPhotogra irst-cla ort with Now Up ente s self ing to get on Disp ts stewardi Pro g an allotme lot of London Boroug hum ling tha contac rtain care fear, pai time of enterin into z Garde cl.org £9 ering Photography, Fashion Choir will talkand toexpe local .uk exerc ng or t s and new Redbridge s/Help Hint reason and please required at the ss wo E R stead over would in n ortepas leadyou of phyente ises rtain orn@visionr nin ogra rtise to prov do you have an idea UpbeateatPhot contac g s keith.kingh z Ha furthe ou t £ Gent era ps ir will r detail authors slike mo rk at re Cho worksho NasO es me to issufes Please email sion N 9 t Worksho r fam are affe re suppor 3091 for irdres ook: fiftiliesh?ide an innovative • Free advi arr Faceb l pro Exclusive rtain for all ages and abilities!

Do ywriting I have sing * ange a t, BF website us on £9 OW cting A Amor call 020 8708 £2 enteactivities loca allp for Floristry & CrafUpb Find will FREE ea a practic you lifeEMhav .9 sessio Ex 0 percu lsi Source on Am ma az sts s year! • N£9 Twitter: ce an n. hip on rthe Upbeat Choir If o vice Oable e mani today, so, O 5 ELHu ve uthen genres ers Minim hour (£1 Wa Follow us on Amaz azin zing in andinser £9 W lowe wou nstead 7 for memb d anists g g um .9 TT ING A

STS n HUMANI

de

Book Signing SaturdayWanstea

rm

al og

2 tea Barryd Loc &S

iCa

Hill

e

Hol

oad

d

er

e roa

l da ns

dg

lo

bri

cambridge a12

park

N PR £4. OW ICE 99

WAS

WAS

AN Y2

75cl £9.99

ANY

75cl £9.99

AN Y2

£9.975cl 9

FO

R

AN£9 Y .95

£103 FOR

NOW

G ANY 3 FOR

40m

l

NO W

Whitte / Sum e & mer Ros 15x440 e ml

&

£ N3.9 £3 OW9 NO.99 £3.9W 9 NOW £3.99

Roseer

15x440ml

75cl

40ml

Spri

White/ Summ

Sprite White/ Summ & Roseer

£10

Sprite / Summer White & Rose

G

ing Su Su S S do of one u u s mestic cle mmmer hour. mm Allotment an em Va Age Road rmlue Park em tead UKRBH ) IG1 3TR *Hairdressing rate ing).

WansV raleVu! ography sPhot also pro raVelu!inf vary.

Playin or g Fields on Gardens vides fre alu e! mation, be (next to Royst pre fri e ve

££2 2.9.99 £2 .9999 £2.

9

30

30

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

/ 568ml

AL AR

4x500ml

CC TV MS |

| LO CK

SM ITH

@ELonHum

Y CU S | KE ... GUAR

/ 568ml 12x275ml 10x330ml / 12x284ml/ /12x300ml

psych othera HA pse email:VE WE es plea yp LIFForEenquiri

Phone:

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

49 £1.

Box

Box

49 £1

4x50

0ml

4x50

.49

0ml

4x500m

l

Village Directory

an

55 | info@longho rnlondon.co.u et | Wanstead k | London | E11 hornlondon 2RL

12

0x

17

4

in ass

ociat

Wa

ns

te

ad

ditio

ld like to N ve sin estim ll types r from ates ginhea of lock g? you• . LMock s open al CY

T CMY

join

K

New Application deadlin e is 26 te

sing e wel ersW

s sup

ed

plied

Ballroom & Latin American

membe

Where

g to adverts

nault

wro

www.expertwillwriter.com

rs of

matters reputation

All wo

Ƿ

ians

1983 Ƿ Lawn

and To book a trial call 07855 355 694 ive what leve will always be weight and goals. also rece or book online at no matter cise trainer is that ts. You will s& Co d High your exer ds. Your etho ing ntally de workou io on Wanstea www.tumbletots.com/walthamforest your nee tiecific for Paspe r tailor-ma stud Auditors nl train persona Registered ers of you e to our private Target fit Ala ntants • igned paramet om red Accou me des ent.ccom r you pati within the whe program Charte neve .alan but , www you 9843 team Street oursite . 8532 t & Co Tel: 020 challenging ome NEW web 15 HigH the•way , e11 2aa n E18 all 1BD Visit our fromoura Alan Patien Londo ead welc ged 6 9 m tco ford, : nSt 201 538 Wood ions Wa @alanpatien be enc SPRINGa war, Georg 0773 942 willSouth e Lane, ing sess & Co 2778 / berieset and Alan Patient onal train Stre 0208 532 fit.co.uk 9 The Shrub ient.com • vate pers rget k d semi-pri www.alanpat y offer) info@ta ms.co.u oductor z Unlimite rgetfitgy month (intr ions: £35 www.ta £99 per ing sess ents. onal train TIME TO MAKE requirem A private pers r training z 1-to-1 uss you y to disc toda us Contact

7JMMBHF %JSFD

H Speci

119b H igH St reet

Tel: 02 0 8989 4433

Follow

Telephone

us on

07765 540 51

0 853

UPSZ

– Wet F iS

mowing

sume t outl Ƿ Trimming e r unit rs/fau upgra ts. lt fi des. Ƿ General prunin rk fully nding. Fre g e estim guaran at teed. es.

Moneta Partnership is a Member of the a Classes available at Wanstead House Institute of Professional Willwriters and complies Call in for a and other local locations. coffee and tation with its Code of Practice Weekdays and weekends.

Free consul

el: 02

642

|

.

@wan

Twitte

r: @u pbeatc hoir

4

FREE from & GooglePlay App Store

Wanste ad

8893

lillieso

, E11

fwanste

1QH

dance tuition

15/04/2016

11:38

Beginners’ Class New om

havenhouse .org.uk

ad1@ho

tmail.c

AlanPatient

march Ad

A4.indd

1

Every Thursday Evening, 7.30pm - 8.30pm Wanstead House, 21 The Green, Wanstead Singles Welcome

Call Janet on 020 8505 0409 or Sylvia on 020 8550 4675

92

M

|

ead,e1

B

"We have seen positive results from advertising in the Wanstead Village Directory."

Igor Bekaert, Belgique

Why not promote your business in the next issue? Prices start from just £29.

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

1

IG

80 kfor SaT 9 BS dsh a.m. ot 5 p.m. el .co.uk

STeadF

on the ad Downlo our TAX App the

1044296

Street,

0 655

aliSttSo reserve E R – a table

,WanSt

Tax Tips Go:

0 8518

944 5029

ervice loads Carrier

@longhornldn

Charity Number:

Call: 02

9

d Lo To find out more and to book your caplace l Elec please visit www.redbridge.gov.uk/cycling tric

Proud

Sho Hai antique Road, artists to vary from: builders, Fowler Our clients akers to e contractors, 24/26 dealers, bookm ists to haulag trainers to hers and hypnotherap to publis have their plumbers They all we aim dancers. types of e requirements and looking but for spooky is free, if you dare! own uniqu lives a little easier. y what consultation their explain exactl Our first to make A family sponso tunity to an oppor for you. bit of Haven House red 2k or 5k forest walk s, but can do we starting Children’s Hospice to lose a of service at g . services a full range for a way mix” the We offer of achievin looking To book: “pick and are just you can you best. ctive way ing, ss, or you y the most effe havenhouse which suit nting dauntjust .org.uk/pum and fitne tabl or pkin-plod Whether you find accou training events@have undoub of your time, abo a in terms find nhouse.org. us n ut onal training is a solutio expensive , weare can serio uk will have you 020 8498 5849 you needs. fitter, pers If you ss are, plain boring l you your busine feel pushing tailored to

.

@longhorn_london

when respondin

Person

d

Find

us on Fun start Facebo lillie l, ssofw Co, we pride atans 2pm Patient & friendly and helpfu .ok:wer Walk teadflo At Alan start sely at Time to plod sional. . s ourselves on being profes3pm through the forest treats… also extrem giving us

or hire for parties and all occas ions

.co.uk

�es e, Cake t it’s •Confec Coffe �onery •Bus Passes Tea,...bu •Travel Cards right •Fresh fruit & veg •Spirits e the•House •Chilled •Cigare hold Goods •Hot hav andttes to frozen •Confe Foods snacks ctionar •Ameri •Bus Passes •Trave •Fresh t. y can sweets fruit ountan l Cards acc •Household Goods & veg •Chilled and frozen teadin •Hot snacks Foodsn•Ameri Wans Gree can sweets Themention 21 Please the Wanstead de you

For a free consultation at home phone: Sunday or email 0014 We can gui ction, IG6 3UT 3693 dire 23 October 0208 989 Essex 8500 - 17:00 | 09:00 : 02y 0 lt, Ilford, 2016 the right 2derek.lindsey@monetapartnership.com 3 Follow - Friday now k, Hainau 853 984 us ope @Lilliesus on Twitter: repai ss Par n: Monda trllai call 020 wanstea Busine alCa om

Steaks, Authen tic Texan BBQ, & much more Slow & low includi Pulled and a great childre ng delicious vegetarian options ns menu.

W

, High

ad

Pa

Upbea pop to t is a com rbu mu day. classi tonmano SunCo cal, wo nity cho los every www.e ir op rld wo seum, g girls) r n a nat performe to folk. en to any includin ional In e buy youily. s 4 – 17 competd for the 2012 we one aged bea rns (age 19:00 comSims famUp 16 or Olym san ition BOTUFB condfid t offers fan tion retu ning fromare for the for the pic Torch g at QueenE over. We Sec i Eve Min stea enc tas lent best ceeds ber...... with Wan Don't wo e, to meet tic opportu Natio Processio Elizabeth sing everyt s Benevo the pro ing up 4 Septem nal An new and we rry if n Ha hin nities Paul Sim the club as team ...... ing. you at them at Valentin ll and the g from ber to dev dlin thi people Manor to lea lcoming drinks to Ch es 9 Septem at the erton hea rn the enviro nk you canand to sin elop you eddar! Mansion Watford need Comedy with Terry Ald r g rop nm 't ge , and sin to es. ent wh ht g, Up in excitin voice and .... Frin durin read mu No aud ere bea g pla your tember Comedy Nig . g ter ces.

16 Sep m tim sic. We rehition is req you'll hav t is aBOTUF Ruislip wa BE 7JMMBHF %JS play rm e a cha e at Wa uir . ear t XV FDUPSZ .... Firs ntwood nstead se on Tu ed, and you nce tember play Bre esdays Ho s.

XV do t 17 Sep rian use n't Firs Prio , 21 Th , 8pm r........... s. play Old e Gree AN 1 Octobe please to rese 850 and u12 @RedbridgeLibs First XV w n. u11 ..... w , EW w. r......

42 rve l for u10 642 8 Octobe k. cont upbeatch go to E ST ... Festiva Thurroc ac ober......

Park. ,W enqu XV play 23 Oct timsu t me, Ti oir.com tcombe OO ... First iries@ or play Wes ober......

DF GIRLS display.

29 Oct or on ttonbiz@ m Sutton, ... u13 pack works OR 07 t e nt at or Fire ober...... r.neTu ford - lw DG Thorur 30 Oct ano97 6 Eton Man .

2JA onm ld 75 shot ......

E11 10 @et .coma.m. d, er 4 741 RE info , Wanstea el .co.

EN - 6.30 6 Novemb r.net er Lane p.m , ES ss, Nutt tonmano uk w.e erne Wild Fri 10 S 6 ww ww The New a.m. 8532 294 w.pac E X 6 p.m Tel: 020

All as It’s vit pects Pump of ele Full re Ƿ Weeding ctrica kin21 The Green Wanstead wir l work NICEI es. Extra lig undert Ƿ 020 8491 8396 C surv hting Plod aken. Planting io Emerg e & 0208 989 3693 ys ud so . st C ency cke on ning ectory.com

ea d Wine & st Draug ht merican Diner Lagers all served in our exciting atmosphere.

Experi ence

bridge Park, ve an 3693 hanst 989 3693 0208 Wa al to •Spirits ead better s Protect 0208 •Cigare your989 assets for your family

4x500ml

•Lo�o & Scratch •Stationery •Beer cards •Home News Deliver •Wine y •Instore Bakery To advertise, please call 020 8819 6645 •Lotto & Scratch cards or visit wanstead villagedir

House

ess Forum

r Busin

Eton Mano

com tinternet. es.co.uk len74@b ervic uk patrickalageplasterings Paddy: rum.co. herit sinessfo Rod: info@

Box

Our £1.

49 mouth watering •Osyter Ameri top‐up can brunc s •Paypoint •Health is ‐use AT •Free‐to Lo�ery serve on h M •Sta�o Saturdays d •Osyter top-ups & Sundays nery •Beer •Wine •Home News •Paypo int y•Health Deliver from 11am •Free-to-use ATM •Instore Lottery Bakery

ies

Com e and

formats

and the club

Liverp varying se to learn to ride beginner sessions ool Str s gs on Adverti nist eet. ly meetin london-hruma month ED ! p.com/eastRegula AN TE on road cycle training www.meetu

Offers only

£1.

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

140g

Hints/Help

30 Box

30

12x3 12x33012x330ml 30m 30ml ml l

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

WO WOW WW OW

e nti advice en ss s INT RUeat DE R will entertainME & BUSIN ESS CheChes and PlayPlay aged! 60 on, or deme ding service Upb Choir HO s, s R YO UR centre + and facilit ntia suppor falls one e one ND FOPlay Ches leng t for ate in Wans Chalge Challen OF MI tead for s a friendly those PE AC E activ Challenge one anyone s Club ss Club CheChes of our our aged 55 ity of 10 Welle +.

Betw sley our Chess Club

ge

ractiti group bike rides E 07979 05 , fitted rm August 201copme ith 6astri a cla oner.coub Events Call: 020 8708 begins 2 th and r FOR THE ON Play Chess 1 592 es a ssic epaire 0 Sep 3198 ll Cl .uk NNO R J H family cycle training Email: redb acc nd sco menu OWW NO Footba Turn ridgte NO om WW e-ev owomen ments Phone: lmeonlys cycle @visionr pa n n e s w o f d a ber Rugbying Leav training Challenge one cl.org.uk in ith 2S01U ied es Manor E le on hom ty fin 6 N of een 9.0 020 82 Road b 8 Et Wans 12 c y tr , Lim 20 g a va tead 0am Des Club school holiday sessions ical or em of Wanstead ess E11 2H A riety emade er san ail admi and 3.00pm 6000 s Ch C s our A Cake F Y in e, Ches of d o ve fo Coffe we s Play n@ag ntrac Inheritance & Care Cost Tea,ee, Cake @ ekdays Coff 1 1nue, Wof teas jam and wiches, eukrb NO Dr Bike drop-ins rjholm s ?

Call h.org.Tea, torsHon es WN www taent uk anea one Tea, Coffee, Cake Open til mi leng OW coun d chd,clotte swee F R T H anst Ltd .rjholm elec.co.uk 020 AcChal Planning, Wills, Probate, est8708 020 2409 rhonda.brooks@visionrcl.org.uk and NOW dnight ing for an Gree d am E11 bike security marking reliable gardenin eselec 8 16 Wansteads Club 15 NO pag cre2B Cam 850 O M S E P Fr W midnight tilnour am The Wan SN brid ida ok The21Open To fin g Ches stead y ge Establservice at competitive &Park AK SaWan Green of Cak turda Lasting oftead Attorney Reliable 0208 281 484.co.uk t es 21Powers steaLo T: 0 42 2 P T E M n e.

21 15Friday ES a placs d out ho ishedwww.redbridge.gov.uk/libraries d rate The Green Wans y Cof untan 989,3693 Saturday 20 & cofee, L Tea w 0208 Cam e, ac ONONOO

LYLY NN £.9 £2£95 £2.

22.95.9LYLY 55

12x3

ml

ING S GET Y

140g

Deals WOWDeals

15x4 75cl

15x4

75cl

75cl

Sprite

75cl

CM

MY

75cl

£10FOR

Y

R

75cl

5

£9 £10 NO W

75cl £9.99

£9.95 NG ANY 3

Tra

C

M

FO

2 FOR

75cl

ANYAN2 YFOR 3 FO R

Cycling

 

WAS

LF PRI

OW CE .99

79

pa

d

cam

driv

LF

LF

rking

ll

roa

ut

new

Fu

don

stn

nst

gor

wa

ead

cHe

lybu

sH

Pet sta ro tio l n

st tr sp op taray ez n

YO YO SES urUnE RN WEW s HOU LOOK lOOk lOCal CO SAFE a nvEniEnC E StOrE

HA

70cl

HA

NO PR £4 W ICE .99

Wo

d Festival

wHipps cross road

78

.99

E

ea

3f

"A

peopi spa diC ur e

NO W

mon

eb

ru

Mo

op ma i / niC ge ur l e

70cl

Com

t Th 85 ro nb Sa tu ut 30rday Me ad us comthrougyh English 30 18 Mo sone 00 ,Ju ine preh the Aca St Joh C u 2016 y to sto rep Han s suension, use of demy, stu n’s Chth sm p urcth,h w , 7.30p r gram mar eb Epopin cc de a l l a ir s iC ia l • b repair mixess… lie mar, ked testsnt perfo eau odg f oD & m s in thspelling, , whi rman tyspo ord, spe  Ma to yW ce ch e e ta Sotmm Cia 020 orK ct handw evalua is tra lon 18 1 Kes Chie Oz fawi 8 ckeddo lis ritin n tel te • bu • insu • re onuzu, thatwo t m o5pi30 8 Br e stubyg an differe conm.c sp ucTh thrks M

TTE H

DAY HOUSE OPEN WANSTEAD 30-1.30pm September 10. h 10t ay urd Sat rk on Display

tment for an Allo

£11

Flue

11+

D. C

ANNE

Village Directory

iSh

September 2016

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

91

Wanstead Village Directory

92

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

Wanstead HOUSE

Activities for all ages. Call 020 8989 3693 or visit wansteadhouse.co.uk

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

Family History classes

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

Epping Forest Outdoor Group

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

Free classes on family history. Held on the second, third and fourth Tuesdays of every month, 10.30am to 12.30pm at Wanstead Baptist Church. Call 020 8518 8022 For people who enjoy outdoor activities.

Evening meetings held every Thursday at ROVSCO Hall in Snaresbrook. Visit efog.org.uk

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

Epping Forest HF Walking Group

Gentle Sunday walks in Epping Forest and the London area (for all ages). Visit efhfg.org.uk

ALDERSBROOK PLAYERS

An amateur dramatics group meeting every Wednesday and Thursday, 8pm at Brading Crescent Community Hall. New members welcome. Visit aldersbrookplayers.co.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

Friday social club

North East London Astronomical Society

Third Sunday of every month (except August), 3pm to 5.30pm at Wanstead House. Call 020 8992 5751

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

Counties Residents' Association

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

Aldersbrook Voice

A tenants' committee aiming to give the Aldersbrook Estate a voice in the decisions that are made by both Redbridge Council and Newham Council. Visit aldersbrookvoice.com

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

September 2016 Chapel End Savoy Players

Operatic and dramatic group specialising in the works of Gilbert and Sullivan. New members welcome (all levels of expertise).

Rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 8pm to 10pm at St John's Church, Walthamstow. Call 07852 928 287 or visit cesp.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, Nightingale Lane. 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

WANSTEAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Wanstead and Woodford U3A

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

Wanstead & Woodford Chess Club

Every Tuesday, 7.30pm to 10.30pm at Wanstead House. All standards of players welcomed. Call 07949 881 881

ALDERSBROOK FAMILIES ASSOCIATION

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

INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED MOTORISTS

Polish up your driving skills and help to improve road safety. Call 020 8550 2454

The Wren Conservation Group

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

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

Useful Numbers

Redbridge Council �������������������������������������020 8554 5000

HealtH

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

utilities

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

police

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

council & local mp

John Cryer MP (Labour Party)������������������������������������������������020 8989 5249

leisure & libraries

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

advice & support

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

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

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

93

Wanstead Village Directory

94

Index of Advertisers Accountants

Alan Patient & Co ��������������������������������������73

Elderly care

Homesdale ���������������������������������������������������60

Osteopaths

Aerials Direct �����������������������������������������������72

ELECTRICAL Services

One Addison ������������������������������������������������61 Wanstead Osteopaths ����������������������������61

R. J. Holmes Electrical Contractors �����64

Architects

ESTATE Agents

DSP Performing ������������������������������������������27

AERIALS

Planning & Projects Ltd ���������������������������34

Art & Photography

Eightyfour �������������������������������������������60 & 64 Images in Frames ��������������������������������������60

Babies & Toddlers

Baby & Children’s Market ������������������������12 Tumble Tots �������������������������������������������������89

Bathrooms

Bathworks ����������������������������������������������������77

Beauty

The Beauty Spot �����������������������������������������65

Bookkeeping services

APH Bookkeeping Services ��������������������76

Builders

Darby & Finch Contracts ������������������������40

Business Services

Eton Manor Business Forum ������������������ 9 Wanstead Business Network ����������������39

Carpentry & Joinery

K&D Joinery ��������������������������������������������������72 Smithy's Joinery �����������������������������������������80

Charities

Barnardo's ����������������������������������������������������61 British Heart Foundation �����������������������61 Haven House �����������������������������������������������84 Jeans For Genes Day ��������������������������������26 Oxfam ������������������������������������������������������������61

COMMUNITY & Groups

Book Signing Saturday ���������������������������67 East London Humanists �������������������������56 Wanstead Business Network ����������������39 Wanstead Festival ��������������������������������������� 1 Wanstead Fringe ���������������������������������������47 Wanstead House ������������������������4, 21 & 61

Computer MAINTENANCE

Computer Solutions �����������������������18 & 52 Problem Computers ����������������������������������� 8

Curtains & Blinds

Kirsh Curtain Track Fitters ����������������������30 Magic Moo Interiors ���������������������������������40 Woodthorpe Joinery �������������������������48-49

Martin & Co ���������������������������������������������������� 2 Petty Son & Prestwich ������������������������������85

Events & Entertainment

Afternoon Tea ���������������������������������������������51 Baby & Children’s Market ������������������������12 Book Signing Saturday ���������������������������67 Dinner & Jazz ����������������������������������������������33 Eton Manor RFC ������������������������������������������� 9 Legally Blonde The Musical �������������������45 St Aubyn's Holiday Club ��������������������������57 Vintage Fashion & Brocante Fair ��������10 Wanstead Festival ��������������������������������������� 1 Wanstead Fringe ���������������������������������������47 Wanstead House Open Day �����������������21 Wedding Fair �����������������������������������������������33

Fishmonger

Wanstead Fish ����������������������������������60 & 76

Fitness

Curves �������������������������������������������������������������31 Sylvestrian Leisure Centre ����������������������95 Target Fit Personal Training ������������������68

Florist

Lillies of Wanstead ��������������������������14 & 61

Foot Healthcare

FAB Footcare ������������������������������������������������40

Fostering

Select Fostercare ����������������������������������������96

Funeral Director

A&C Tadman Ltd ���������������������������������������69

Garage Services

Stevens Motors ���������������������������������52 & 60

Gardens & landscaping

Growing Gardens ��������������������������������������22 Turning Leaves of Wanstead ����������������68

JEWELLERS

Keating Jewellers �����������������������������11 & 60

Performance Art

Pest Management

GJB Pest Management ���������������������������91

PHARMACY

Wanstead Pharmacy �������������������������������60

Plumbing & HEATING

Heating Plus ������������������������������������������������23

Politics

John Cryer MP ���������������������������������������������18

Restaurants & Cafés

Belgique ����������������������������������������������������������� 5 Le Petit Corner ���������������������������������������������19 Long Horn ����������������������������������������������������25 Robins Pie & Mash �������������������������������������60

Schools & Nurseries

Park School For Girls ��������������������������������56

Singing

Upbeat Choir �����������������������������������������������15

Sport & Leisure

Eton Manor RFC ������������������������������������������� 9 St Aubyn's Sports Centre �������������������������57 Sylvestrian Leisure Centre ����������������������95

Storage

BWI Self Storage �����������������������������������������52

Tree Services

Scott Whitehead Trees ����������������������������34

Tuition & Courses

Brainbox ��������������������������������������������������������63 Redbridge Institute �����������������������������������43 Science Tutor ������������������������������������������������� 6 Thy English Academy ������������������������������13 Wanstead House ����������������������������������������� 4

Upholstery

FS Designs ����������������������������������������������������22

Vitamins & supplements

KITCHENS

Tai Aloe Vera ������������������������������������������������80 Wikaniko �������������������������������������������������������76

Legal Services

Arbis ����������������������������������������������������������������30

My Dream Kitchen ������������������������������������41 Wiseman Lee LLP �����������������������������61 & 79

WASTE DISPOSAL Wills

Cycling

Locks & Security

Moneta Partnership ���������������������������������59

Jim's Bike Works �����������������������������������������22

Barry & Sons �������������������������������������������������40 Locktec Security Group ���������������������������81

DANCE

Lofts

Theydon ��������������������������������������������������������68

MASSAGE

McCarty & Smith ���������������������������������������29

Ballroom & Latin American Dance ������ 7 Redbridge Classical Dance ��������������������35

Trim Loft Conversions ������������������������������53

Decorators

FAB Footcare ������������������������������������������������40 One Addison ������������������������������������������������61

MG Décor ������������������������������������������������������30

Dentist

Woodford House ���������������������������������������75

Network Marketing

Tai Aloe Vera ������������������������������������������������80

WINDOW CLEANING

Window restoration Window Shutters

Woodthorpe Joinery �������������������������48-49

Yoga

Yoga For Everyone ������������������������������������44

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

September 2016

95

Free Trial With This Advert

Upgrade and personalise your indoor cycling experience.

Exclusive to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre, Team ICG have partnered up with Matrix to create MyRide©.

Myride© gives the multi award winning IC7 Indoor Cycle a full boost of adrenaline. Adding immersive, video-based instruction directly to the IC7‘s handlebar redefines the bike‘s user experience. Unlike bikes that only offer “entertainment“, or bikes that focus purely on

performance data, the IC7 with Myride© does both. It also has the added benefit of advanced data accuracy, resultsorientated coaching, and stunning footage from around

* Virtual Coaching * World famous destinations on demand * Build your own workout * ‘Choose your Challenge’ allows you to select a programme tailored to your Fitness Goal.

the globe.

Forest School, College Place, Snaresbrook E173PY 0208 509 6526

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts

Have you got what it takes to be a SELECT Foster Carer?

Experien ced and newly qualified social wo rkers needed – call us

Foster Carers come from all walks of life:

Earn Allowances From ÂŁ400pw

Call us: 020 8536 4949

Email: admin@selectfostercare.co.uk

www.selectfostercare.co.uk

Select Fostercare Services Ltd, Warren Cottage, Overton Drive, Wanstead, London, E11 2LW

Please mention the Wanstead Village Directory when responding to adverts