An extra pint of admiration for Wanstead’s celeb milkman Steve Hayden, who was all over the media on Thursday after being given the Freedom of the City of London, an honour which is a recognition of contribution to public life. Steve, who is 68, has been delivering milk in Wanstead for more than four decades.
In its report on the award, the BBC said that in 1970, 99% of UK milk was delivered to people’s front doors – but that figure is now just 3%. If you want to join the number of Wanstead houses which maintain this honourable and deeply satisfying tradition, you can sign up with Parker Dairies for deliveries either from Steve who covers central parts of Wanstead and Aldersbrook, or Dave (pictured, but not yet recognised by the City fathers) who covers the rest of Wanstead.