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Death of Peter Brown reported
The sad news has been reported that Peter Brown, Churchwarden of Wanstead Parish, has died suddenly at his home. Mr Brown oversaw the recent restoration of the Georgian St Mary’s Church, Overton Drive, and this will be a fitting momorial of his many years of dedication to preserving the heritage of one of London’s lesser-known…
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AGM REPORT PART 2
The Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Wanstead Parklands was held on 25 February, at Wanstead Cricket Club. Following the main business of the evening, Wanstead Park Project Manager Peter Wilkinson gave a presentation about the draft “Parkland Plan” and answered questions.
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AGM report Part 1
The Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Wanstead Parklands was held yesterday, 25 February, at Wanstead Cricket Club. There was a record turnout, with 44 names on the attendance list, though a rough headcount suggested that was an understatement. We were pleased to welcome as guests the Superintendent of Epping Forest, Paul Thomson, and Verderer Dr…
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Friends of Wanstead Parklands recognised in 2013 Heritage Angels Awards
We are delighted to be able to tell our members and supporters that the Friends of Wanstead Parklands have been awarded a “certificate of recognition” in this year’s Heritage Angel Awards. Founded by Andrew Lloyd Webber to reward the efforts of local people in saving their heritage, the Heritage Angel Awards are now in their…
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Friends of Wanstead Parklands AGM
The Friends’ AGM this year will be taking place this Wednesday 26 February at Wanstead Golf Club, Overton Drive, E11 2LW, commencing 7:30.
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A Verderer’s thoughts in a changing forest
The Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Wanstead Parklands was preceded by an open meeting addressed by Mr. Peter Adams, one of the two Verderers for the southern parishes of Epping Forest. Mr. Adams spoke on the theme “A Verderer’s thoughts in a changing Forest”.