And A bumper crop of news from Wanstead this week.
• Popular Wanstead cricketer Mervyn Westfield has become the first British player to be convicted of spot-fixing, after admitting being bribed to bowl badly deliberately when playing for Essex against Durham in a game in 2009. He will be sentenced next month; reports say he is likely to be banned from playing or coaching cricket at any level. (BBC report)
• Thousands of pounds of cosmetics were stolen from Boots in Wanstead High Street on Tuesday night. More details here.
• New plans for the redevelopment of Wanstead’s old cinema site, kitschy kalled the Kinema, have been submitted. You can see what they would look like here (pdf).
• Redbridge Council is inviting residents once again to make suggestions about how it could make budget savings. Incidentally, the council is proposing a zero rise in council tax for the third year running.
• And final word goes to the Wanstead Guardian story about . . . well, we’ll let them tell you.
A SWAN left to bring up his son alone after his partner was savaged to death by an out-of control dog, found happiness with a new female and her four cygnets.
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- Events on May 19, 2012
Astronomy in Wanstead
Starts: 12:00 am
All dayLocation: The Temple - Wanstead Park
Description: An exhibition celebrating the remarkable history Wanstead played in the development of seventeenth century astronomy. Ring 020 8508 0028 for details
- Events on May 20, 2012
Church services in Wanstead
Starts: 8:00 am
Location: Churches in Wanstead
Description: * Christ Church CofE, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW: 8am, 9.30am, 6.30pm
* St Mary's Wanstead, E11 2LW: 11am
* Our Lady of Lourdes RC, 51 Cambridge Park E11 2PR: 9.30am, 11.30am, 6.30pm
* Wanstead Methodist Church, Hermon HIll, E11 2AR: 10.15am, 6.30pm
* Wanstead Baptist Church, E11 2AS: 10.30am
* Wanstead URC - currently meeting at Wanstead Methodist Church (at 11.15am)
* Quaker Meeting House, Bush Road, E11 3AU: 11am-noon
*Grace Church Wanstead; Main service 11.15am at Wanstead House - Events on May 22, 2012
Upbeat - Wanstead community choir
Starts: 7:45 pm
Location: Wanstead High School
Description: Open to anyone over 16
- Events on May 22, 2012
Quiz Night at the Cuckfield
Starts: 8:00 pm
Location: The Cuckfield, 31 High Street, Wanstead E11 2AA
- Events on May 23, 2012
Toddler story time
Starts: 2:00 pm
Location: Wanstead Library
- Events on May 23, 2012
East of London Family History Society
Starts: 7:00 pm
Location: Wanstead Library
Description: Newham & Redbridge branch meeting, with a help corner, bookstall, refreshments.
Visitors are welcome and entrance is free. - Events on May 25, 2012
Rhyme time with songs
Starts: 10:30 am
Location: Wanstead Library
- Events on May 26, 2012
Astronomy in Wanstead
Starts: 12:00 am
All dayLocation: The Temple - Wanstead Park
Description: An exhibition celebrating the remarkable history Wanstead played in the development of seventeenth century astronomy. Ring 020 8508 0028 for details
- Events on May 26, 2012
Wanstead walks
Starts: 10:30 am
Location: Outside Wanstead Place surgery
Description: Residents are invited to join hour-long walks exploring Wanstead. Walks generally last an hour. Organised by Redbridge Sport and Physical Activity Team. Call 020 8708 0952 for details.
- Events on May 26, 2012
The Vintage and more Fair
Starts: 11:00 am
Location: Churchill Room, Wanstead Library, corner of Woodbine Place and Spratt Hall Road, Wanstead E11 2RQ
Description: You'll love the range of goods for sale, from pretty to precious. Vintage-style or shabby chic from mainly artists and craft makers including craft supplies, art and craft materials, books, vintage goods, buttons, knitting supplies, haberdashery and jewellery. Something for everyone.
Refreshments available
FREE ENTRY
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