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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!

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

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

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

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

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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.

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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

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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...

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

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

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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

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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 -

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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...

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

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

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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

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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...

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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."

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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...

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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. "

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

#WansteadPark litter pick report from Lucy Dawes -

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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...

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

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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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

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

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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

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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...

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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.

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

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

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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."

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

Forthcoming Wren Group event on 13 December -

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FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

#WansteadPark litter pick 09/11 at 11:00 am. For full details - www.facebook.com/events/15052...

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FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Thanks to FWP committee member Adrian Russell for leading today's walk, which was attended by about 25 people - #EppingForest #WansteadPark

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FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

On Monday 20/25 there is going to be an extra litter pick on the Ornamental Water lakebed organised by Epping Forest, the Friends of Wanstead Parklands and the Wren Group Time: 10am Meet: Cedar Tree at the bottom of the Glade, #WansteadPark All equipment provided www.facebook.com/events/19042...

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FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Forest Focus October 2025: the newsletter of #EppingForest. Cows, fungi and more... tinyurl.com/bdxux3b4

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FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Litter pick report from Gill James -

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FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

There's a lot happening in #EppingForest #WansteadPark ! Part 2: photos from Adrian Russell -

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FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

There's a lot happening in #EppingForest #WansteadPark ! Part 1: photos from Gill James -

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FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Date for your diary! Join the Friends of Wanstead Parklands for a FREE morning walk of key features, including St Mary's Church and churchyard, and an exclusive behind the scenes visit to the Golf Club. 26/10, 9:45 am - facebook.com/events/22614... #EppingForest #WansteadPark

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FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

#WansteadPark litter pick TOMORROW 12/10 at 11:00 am. For full details - www.facebook.com/events/14971...

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FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Last-minute shout-out to #WansteadPark cow-lovers and potential cow-minders.

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FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

It's that time of year again! The ever-popular FWP Quiz Night will be returning on 28 November. Only 80 tickets, so get in early - they normally sell out quickly.

2025 FWP Quiz Night
FRIDAY 28 NOVEMBER
7.00 PM FOR 7.30 PM START
Wanstead and Snaresbrook Cricket Club
1 Overton Drive, Wanstead E11 2LW
Tables of 8 – we will help waifs and strays!
FWP members: £10.00
Non-members: £12.00 (£2 reduction if you join the Friends!)
Nibbles provided, cash bar
Raffle – great prizes!
Please book your place or table via Gill James –
Tel 020 8989 4898 Email gilljames@btinternet.com
A FUND-RAISING EVENT FOR WANSTEAD PARK

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FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Forest Focus: newsletter of Epping Forest for September 2025 - mailchi.mp/cityoflondon...

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FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Come and meet the Friends of Wanstead Parklands on Sunday 14 September at the #WansteadFestival ! Learn more about our work, buy some of our tasteful and reasonably priced merchandise - or even become a member!

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FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

The works on the Ornamental Water in #WansteadPark #EppingForest are progressing -

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FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

The Ornamental Water in #WansteadPark : things are happening!

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FWP2009 @fwp2009.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Whatever happened to the last family born at Wanstead House? Find out via Greg Roberts' @wansteadfringe talk at #Wanstead Cricket Club on Tuesday 16th September 7-30pm - wansteadfringe.org/event/the-un... Tickets £10.00 See less London

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