South Woodford Village Gazette

06/12/2024

Everyone's welcome! Tomorrow from 3:30pm at the central reservation on George Lane, E18. Festive music, a visit from Santa, Christmas songs and singalong - and surprise guests.

The weather forecast is looking hopeful but wrap up warm!

And please spread the word to avoid driving in the area while the event is on, as our Marshals will be stopping the traffic frequently to guide you safely across the road.

22/11/2024

South Woodford resident Gina Wade started creating coloured-pencil drawings of pets and wildlife – including this festive Robin – during lockdown. Here, the Dutch-born artist explains how it all began
https://swvg.co.uk/?p=11505

20/11/2024

South Woodford's perfect stocking filler for anyone who likes to shop local and save. Includes a free coffee and money off food, drinks, beauty treatments, MOTs, meals out and takeaway food. 100 vouchers in total, all for just £4. Order online with free pick-up from George Lane or pay for postage: swvg.co.uk/vouchers

19/11/2024

Some South Woodford scribbles from DD, our resident diarist and observer of all things local. Illustrated by Evelyn Rowland
https://swvg.co.uk/?p=11496

17/11/2024

People in Wanstead and South Woodford have been getting a free coffee, free dessert, money off their lunch, £10 off an MOT, £10 off a bottle of wine, money off takeaways and lots of other savings by shopping local. How? By using their copy of Village Vouchers. Order your copy today with free pick up (postage also available):

Village Vouchers is a compact booklet filled with 100 discount vouchers for shops, salons, pubs, cafés, restaurants and other businesses across Wanstead and South Woodford – all valid until the end of July 2025. From free coffee and free desserts to money off meals, massages and MOTs, there's som...

15/11/2024

There’ll be plenty of festive cheer in South Woodford this November and December with plenty of events for all the community to enjoy. Kris Kringle reports
https://swvg.co.uk/?p=11492

15/11/2024

Jo Cullen from local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash explores employee rights in a redundancy situation, when you need to protect yourself from unfair treatment, discrimination and victimisation A redundancy process can be stressful and difficult. If you are an employee about to be consulted, or you are in the process of being consulted about a potential redundancy, it is important you know your rights. You have the right not to be unfairly dismissed. In a redundancy situation, this means you should be warned and consulted about the proposed redundancy.
https://swvg.co.uk/?p=11480

14/11/2024

Adult mixed-voice chamber choir The Crofton Singers have entered their 77th year of music-making at Bancroft’s School. Chairman Greg Hartwell reports on a local choir with a rich history
https://swvg.co.uk/?p=11499

12/11/2024

Redbridge Council will host an online meeting to explain the condition of Broadmead Road Bridge.
https://swvg.co.uk/2024/11/12/broadmead-road-bridge-online-meeting/

11/11/2024

His iconic designs may be popular around the world, but William Morris grew up in Woodford. With 2024 marking his 190th birthday, Emily Allen reflects on the life of an extraordinary artist
https://swvg.co.uk/?p=11502

08/11/2024

As the holiday season approaches, a group of passionate volunteer bakers led by Paul Canal and Sarah-Jane Hogg are gearing up to make a difference
https://swvg.co.uk/?p=11486

07/11/2024

Tin in a Bin will host a drag queen bingo night on 23 November to raise funds for Redbridge Foodbank’s warehouse renovation project. James Nunn reports on the charity’s recent work
https://swvg.co.uk/?p=11483

06/11/2024

Nightingale Primary School is looking for a new governor
https://swvg.co.uk/?p=11472

05/11/2024

Staff from Woodbridge High School took part in the 55-mile London to Brighton Cycle Ride
https://swvg.co.uk/?p=11466

04/11/2024

Three Remembrance services will take place across Wanstead and South Woodford this November
https://swvg.co.uk/?p=11475

04/11/2024

Henry Hobbs became the fastest 17-year-old cyclist in the world at the 2024 Junior Track World Championships
https://swvg.co.uk/?p=11462

04/11/2024

The history of the Monkhams Estate will be explored at the next Woodford Historical Society meeting
https://swvg.co.uk/?p=11450

03/11/2024

A new defibrillator has been installed outside Ocean Pharmacy in South Woodford
https://swvg.co.uk/?p=11456