Great turnout at the Christmas Lights up event in South Woodford this evening. Thanks to the SWSociety for organising and the Oakdale Infant and Junior Schools choir for their lovely performance.

Last South Woodford Councillor Surgery of the year will be this Wednesday 11th December at the Salvation Army on Daisy Road E18 1EA between 6pm and 7pm.

Great to be one of the judges at the art competition, entries from local schools, organised by the Christian Education Project at Woodford Baptist Church in George Lane, last Saturday at the Christmas Fair. Congrats to the winners and to all the school children who took part.

Put your Christmas tree to good use. Local charity Haven House are collecting & recycling real Christmas trees from January 10-13 for a small donation that goes towards supporting the charity's work. Collections must be pre-booked. Find out more: orlo.uk/eQz9d

🚨❄️ As temperatures drop the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (#SWEP) is active across London.   If you see someone sleeping rough in Leyton, Leytonstone, Wanstead or South Woodford, please do help by contacting StreetLink: streetlink.org.uk

It was great to try out the newly refurbished central line train with TfL today ✅ quieter ✅ more space for wheelchairs and buggies ✅ CCTV ✅ digital displays in carriage Only 2 in service at the moment. But on track to have all refurbished by 2029 👍

Redbridge Labour councillors were out in Seven Kings and South Woodford this morning picking up local issues. Councillors are out all year round to hear what matters in Redbridge and take that back to the town hall 🌹

Massive turn out to speak to our voters in South Woodford with Kam Rai and the excellent Redbridge Labour councillors. Pleasing to hear positive stories of improvements and progress, and to take away new challenges.

Out listening to residents in South Woodford this weekend with Leyton & Wanstead MP Calvin Bailey MBE MP, leader of Redbridge Council Kam Rai and Redbridge Labour colleagues Joe Hehir Saiqa Q Hussain Emma Shepherd-Mallinson Thanks to all who volunteered!

Join us for a fun evening on 25th April as Pank hosts another fab quiz at Woodbridge High School. Use QR code to reserve place! South Woodford Village Gazette Joe Hehir Beverley_Brewer Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure RT

Get ready! Our fortnightly Green Garden Waste collection will be back very soon. Collections will resume from Monday 7 April. For more info, or to find out which week your garden waste collection falls on, go to: orlo.uk/Oj4Bu

So much to be proud of in Redbridge, but the talent commitment and courage of the children who performed at the 25th Choral & music festival last night at the Royal Albert Hall is right up there. Amazing show & well done to @DoMore, Redbridge music service, schools and teachers!

☘️ Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh! Happy St Patrick’s Day! ☘️ To everyone celebrating in Britain, Ireland and around the world - have a great day! #StPatricksDay

If you live in Leyton and Wanstead and need help with a personal or local issue, you can reach me here: 📧 [email protected]  💻 calvinbailey.co.uk/get-in-touch While I can’t intervene in legal disputes or local council matters, my team and I are here to support you on a

Next weekend the South Woodford Society are hosting their Summer Festival🎉 Join in the fun on Sun 20 July from 11am-4pm on George Lane. There will be: - Family friendly activities & market stalls - Safe play zone - Live music - Face painting - Crafts Food & drink - Pop-up pub

🚍 Visit the Healthy Redbridge Bus this week at: 📍King George Hospital, Tuesday 15 July, 10am – 2pm 📍Springfield Gardens, Woodford Green, Thursday 17 July, 11am – 3pm 🩺Get free health checks including: - blood pressure - blood sugar levels - BMI No appointment necessary.

Join us for a litter pick Sunday 27th July. Meet 11am at orchard in Primrose Rd, equipment provided. Families and kids welcome South Woodford Village Gazette

Beautiful service this morning at St Marys Woodford for our Redbridge Mayor’s Civic ceremony. Lovely moment of offering peace to each other with a hug a handshake or a smile! It was positive, community focussed and inclusive.