Year: 2015

The strong winds may well bring some damage to trees in Wanstead gardens, but there is a warning about rogue tree surgeons operating in the area.

Last week some Wanstead residents noticed men cutting trees in a neighbour’s garden, and asked them to do some work for them. In cutting the trees the men damaged a roof. When an attempt was made later to contact the firm to discuss the damage, the company the men said they had been representing denied they had ever done any work in Wanstead. The company said it had probably been cowboys armed with some nicked business cards. This is going to make it difficult to get the repairs paid for. Trading Standards have been contacted, but Wanstead residents are being advised through Neighbourhood Watch to be on their guard and check out any traders before they start work.

Seems to be much brown on #Christmas tree already. With this warm weather I think many trees will be bald by 25th pic.twitter.com/cXloNhUzIt

— Wanstead weather (@wanstead_meteo) November 11, 2015

That’s the expert prediction from Scott Whitehead, the resident Wanstead weatherman and Wansteadium’s arboricultural correspondent. When the pine needles are deep and crisp and even on Christmas morn, remember that you heard the prediction here first.

(And of course worth noting that no crowdfunding was involved in the supply of this tree…)

Wansteadium reader Jo writes: “So, a new issue for Wanstead? This is so strange as I haven’t seen it here before and I’ve lived here nearly 15 years.” (Sited on the corner of the soon-to-be Sainsbury’s and on a wall on the corner of Nelson Road and Halstead Road.)

There are still a few days left to see the exhibition of cushions at Wanstead Library. Not everyday one can write that. ‘Scatters’ by Neil Clayden represent five years journeys and visits between Southwold Pier and Redbridge Roundabout via the Piccadilly Line.

The fantastic leaves are only a windy night or two away from disappearing, but while they’re here, Wansteadium reader Colin sends this picture taken in Aldersbrook.

@RedbridgeLive How much it would cost to be sued if a child hit this, more than upgrading #wanstead playground? pic.twitter.com/5dU82VfTOX

— Shane (@ski_57) November 8, 2015

@ski_57 Hi Shane, may I ask where this picture was taken please?

— Redbridge Council (@RedbridgeLive) November 9, 2015