The Friends of Wanstead Parklands

Park News

Wanstead pub crawl

The local Over-40s Social Group is hosting a “walk and pub” event taking in Wanstead Park, Wanstead Flats and Hollow Ponds – as well as a few watering holes along the way – on Saturday November 20. Meet outside the George pub opposite Wanstead station at 11am. For more details.

Litter Pick change

From January 2022 the Litter Pick will take place on the second Sunday of every month rather than the first Sunday. This will avoid various competing activities.

Brand moo canvas

Local artist Karen Humpage has produced another cartoon “daubing” starring the three Wanstead longhorns. Prints will be made available soon on her Etsy site.

£5 per print will be donated to the FOWP.

Quiz Night

The annual Friends of Wanstead Parklands Quiz Night is back! The fundraising event will take place on Friday November 19 at the Wanstead & Snaresbrook Cricket Club (1 Overton Drive, Wanstead E11 2LW).

7:30 for 8:00pm.

Great prizes!

FWP members: £8.00

Non-members: £10.00 (£2 reduction if you join the Friends!)

Nibbles provided, cash bar.

Please book your place or table for up to 8 people via Gill James on 020 8989 4898, gilljames@ali-bajwabtinternet-com

More here

and here.

A very warm welcome

The Friends are a group of people who love Wanstead Park.

Once the site of one of England’s grandest houses, the Park still retains a 17th Century lake cascade unique to London.

It’s historical significance is complemented by its natural beauty, and provides a magical environment for the local community.

Now a Charity, our Mission is to raise public awareness of the history and ecology of Wanstead Park, fund improvements, and campaign for its preservation and enhancement.

We aim to represent the users of the Park, and are supported by an enthusiastic Membership and active Social Media following.

Please join us and help to ensure the Park remains the East London gem it is.

John Sharpe

Chair of Friends of Wanstead Parklands