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Come to the public meeting on tree care in Redbridge, 19/1/26

Wanstead Climate Action is delighted to welcome back Peter Marshall, Redbridge’s principal ‘tree officer’, or to give him his full title, Arboricultural and Horticultural Manager. Peter has kindly agreed to give a presentation and answer questions from residents at our 19 Jan meeting, about issues such improving tree care and survival rates and reducing pesticideContinue reading “Come to the public meeting on tree care in Redbridge, 19/1/26”

Jackdaw gas field: WCA response

If sustainability means one thing, it’s an end to new oil and gas. In January 2025, the Court of Session in Edinburgh ruled that the previous government decision to approve two new projects in the North Sea, Rosebank oil field, and Jackdaw gas field, were unlawful because they had ignored the most significant environmental impacts:Continue reading “Jackdaw gas field: WCA response”

Think global, act Wanstead: October 2025 WCA meeting

We’re getting used to our new, more accessible, home in Wanstead House, and meetings are now regular third Mondays. Many of our regulars couldn’t make October’s meeting, but nine of us managed to agree significant actions. Maybe every meeting, after a round of introductions and apologies for absence, we can, firstly, reassert that we’re allContinue reading “Think global, act Wanstead: October 2025 WCA meeting”

Climate Cafe Listening Circle in E11

What is a Climate Cafe Listening Circle? An informal group space with a simple structure in which people speak and listen to one another’s feelings and concerns about our changing climate. It is a tried and tested approach developed by the Climate Psychology Alliance (CPA). There are no formal speakers, action plans or debates butContinue reading “Climate Cafe Listening Circle in E11”

Repair café details

2025-6 Repair Cafés Following on from the pilot Cafe last October, Christ Church Parish is partnered with Wanstead Climate Action to host four Repair Cafés in Wanstead in 2025. The next is on Saturday 29 November 2025 from 10.30-1pm at Christ Church Hall, Wanstead. Now is the chance to fix clothes and gadgets that have been hangingContinue reading “Repair café details”