iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The Friends of Wanstead Parklands are holding their ever-popular annual quiz night on 27 November. Tickets always sell out quickly!

010

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Epping Forest Skylark Celebration Event. Sunday 6 September, 2:00-4:00 pm - instagram.com/p/DcbcoB8IvXa/

000

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Latest talk for our friends at the Layton and Leytonstone Historical Society -

000

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Calling all parents! The Friends of Wanstead Parklands are making a small contribution to the Wanstead Fringe with this FREE event on 20 September for under-fives.

012

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Litter pick report from Gill James - "Another hot day in the Park for our August litter pick. We had 12 pickers, collected four full bags of picnic rubbish, and had 5 helpers on the stall! Thanks all." #EppingForest #WansteadPark

000

Reposted by FWP2009

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

It's nearly time for the August litter pick! Sunday 09/08 11:00 - all welcome. Full details -https://www.facebook.com/events/1674951124345503 #EppingForest #WansteadPark

001

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

August news update from the Friends of Wanstead Parklands - us11.campaign-archive.com?u=709c4c6035...

us11.campaign-archive.com

August news roundup from the Friends of Wanstead parklands

000

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

It's nearly time for the August litter pick! Sunday 09/08 11:00 - all welcome. Full details -https://www.facebook.com/events/1674951124345503 #EppingForest #WansteadPark

001

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

#WansteadPark Litter pick report from Gill James - "We had 12 pickers. The Park was empty and hot so I was surprised we had anyone! We didn't sell much... The litter pick is always more popular in winter, and I met our charming new Countryside Manager so you never know who you will meet!"

000

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Litter pick, Sunday 12/07, #WansteadPark. All welcome! Meet 11:00 at the Temple. Full details - www.facebook.com/events/10164...

000

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Next Leyton and Leytonstone Historical Society talk will be on 15 July -

000

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Did you know? Wanstead Park is home to 88 different solitary bee and wasps. The Wren Group are holding a bee identification walk with Tony Madgwick TOMORROW 28/06. It's free and suitable for all ages. Full details at the link - wrengroup.org.uk/event/bee-id... #EppingForest #WansteadPark

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6f/Tree_bumblebee_%28RLs%29_%2834742598795%29.jpg

000

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Geraldine Roberts, author of acclaimed "The Angel and the Cad", about the disastrous marriage of Wanstead heiress Catherine Tylney-Long to Hon. William Wellesley Pole, has launched her new book about one of William's sisters who, with her husband, left a more positive legacy -

011

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

The next Friends of Wanstead Parklands litter pick will be on Sunday 14 June. Meet 11:00 at the Temple. All welcome! #EppingForest #WansteadPark www.facebook.com/events/10193...

000

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Lucy Dawes reports on today's #WansteadPark cows walk -

020

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

A walk to welcome the cows back to the park... Nuru, Taylor and Veronica arrived this week. This walk is to see what they are up to, where they are and how to find them, including using technology! Meet at the Map Tree (bottom of The Glade) on 17 May at 11.00 am. #WansteadPark

020

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Litter pick report from Gill James - "A bitterly cold day, the Park was very quiet and we had just 6 litter pickers- plus Jo, Lucy and myself. We recruited one new member. We sold quite a few Wanstead Park dinosaurs (the real ones are always just out of sight) and made £42."

000

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

The next Friends of Wanstead Parklands litter pick will be on Sunday 10 May. Meet 11:00 at the Temple. All welcome! #EppingForest #WansteadPark www.facebook.com/events/97359...

000

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Sorry about the very short notice but there will be a community litter pick on the bed of the Ornamental Water TOMORROW 27 April - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/top-picks-...

eventbrite.co.uk

Top Picks - Wanstead Park

Join us to litter pick areas of Epping Forest which have been identified as high litter locations on Monday 27 April 2026.

000

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

#WansteadPark litter pick report from Lucy Dawes - "We had 13 litter pickers out and we sold lots of knitted ducks .... There were a lot of people who had come to see the bluebells and knew very little about the Park and its history so we had some useful conversations."

010

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

The next #WansteadPark litter pick will be TOMORROW 12 April. Meet 11:00 at the Temple. For full details - https//www.faceboo...

010

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Gill James on today's Spring Walk - "We had a lovely walk today with 15 attendees. There was lots to talk about, Richard came armed with lots of laminated illustrations, and we finished off with an enjoyable chat with refreshments at the Tea Hut. We even made a new member and sold a book. "

010

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Don't forget - our free Spring walk will take place this Sunday.

001

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

#WansteadPark litter pick report from Lucy Dawes -

010

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

We are delighted to provide a link to the Spring edition of our members' newsletter, edited by Lee Marquis of the Wanstead Village Directory and sponsored by Petty Son and Prestwich. It includes latest news, plus history - and turtles! wansteadpark.org.uk/wp-content/u...

010

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Free Spring Walk on 22 March. All welcome! www.facebook.com/events/12568... #EppingForest #WansteadPark

000

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Date for your diary - the Friends' AGM will be on 15 April. All welcome! www.facebook.com/events/26605...

000

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Tomorrow (Sunday) 11:00!

000

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

#WansteadPark litter pick 08/03 at 11:00 am. Meet by the Temple. All welcome! Full details on Facebook - www.facebook.com/events/11988...

010

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Litter pick report from Gill James - "Today's #WansteadPark litter pick was attended by just 3 people! An all-time low? However, we sold lots of Valentines knitted bunnies and Jo, Lucy and I had a successful time with the bookstall. It is a great networking opportunity."

000

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

#WansteadPark litter pick 08/02 at 11:00 am. Meet by the Temple. All welcome! Full details on Facebook - www.facebook.com/events/14113...

000

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Litter pick report - "A bitterly cold day with 7 litter pickers, nobly supported by Lucy, Gill and Jo. The litter pickers found lots of gas canisters and we sold £46 worth of goods including a few dinosaurs. it was too cold to stop and browse. Brrr....."

000

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

#WansteadPark litter pick 11/01 at 11:00 am. Meet by the Temple. All welcome! Full details on Facebook - www.facebook.com/events/85848...

100

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Season’s greetings from the Friends of Wanstead Parklands to our members and supporters!

000

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Report by Gill James on Carols by the Tea Hut - "About 400 people came. A lovely event, the singing was beautiful and the rain held off We raised a lot of money for Shelter." #EppingForest #WansteadPark

020

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

#WansteadPark litter pick 14/12 at 11:00 am. Meet by the Temple. All welcome! Full details on Facebook - www.facebook.com/events/13658...

000

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Today the Friends were pleased to welcome members of the Planning and Conservation Working Group (PCWG) of the London Parks and Gardens Trust to #WansteadPark. We are grateful for their interest, and will continue to liaise with them as plans for the park develop.

020

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Today was a sunny day in #WansteadPark, so here are a few cow photos -

010

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Gill James' report on the 2025 FWP quiz - "Friday's quiz was a great success with a nice friendly sociable atmosphere. It was fully booked and there wasn't a spare chair to be found and not much room to move either: 80 people attended plus the organisers. Profit was £801.80."

010

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Forthcoming Wren Group event on 13 December -

000

FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

#WansteadPark litter pick report from Gill James - "We had 13 litter pickers on a bright Autumn day in the Park. We sold £92.94 worth of books, cards, jams and knitted dinosaurs. Thanks to Lucy and Jo as ever for invaluable support!"

000