WCA news, July 2026
Welcome to your June WCA newsletter featuring: People’s Emergency Briefing film reviewed Tonight, Monday 15th June, 7.30pm – WCA monthly meeting at Wanstead House Thursday 18th June – Briefing film follow-up meeting at Wanstead House River Roding Trust action update Stop the Edmonton Incinerator now! campaign update Community Energy – join the revolution! Recommended Radical…
WCA newsletter September 2026
Welcome to your September WCA newsletter featuring:Heatwave 2026 – How hot was it?Jackdaw Gas Field approval imminent – Oil licences explainedPeople’s Emergency Briefing – New local screening dates announcedListening Cafe – Share your concerns on 3rd OctoberBiodiversity Recording – How to join inHeathrow Expansion – It’s impact on our livesWanstead Festival – WCA community engagementInternational…
Heatwaves and Wanstead Businesses
A Wanstead Climate Action Report September 2026 Key points: Extreme heat is already affecting businesses and community organisations in Wanstead, London Borough of Redbridge, in multiple ways. Heatwaves are affecting customer behaviour, turnover, staffing, stock, supply chains, operating costs and the ability of businesses to remain open. Local businesses can play an important role in…
WCA news, August 2026
The August WCA newsletter covers the record-breaking heatwave, looming food crises, and the need for climate action after devastating wildfires. On the positive side we cover: a repair cafe, biodiversity recording projects, and climate cafes, urging community involvement and support for environmental initiatives.
WCA news, June 2026
River Roding Trust hits Channel 4 News! What’s the People’s Emergency Briefing film that’s showing nationwide? And after the screening, we have a follow-up meeting on 18 June. Coming events and more.
Did Winston Churchill have anything to say about the climate crisis?
After the screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing, I was asked to speak for two minutes about what Wanstead Climate Action does, but it’s fair to say went off on some tangents, and failed to get as far any attempt to inspire. This is roughly what I meant to say: Wanstead Climate Action is about…
WCA news May 2026
Welcome to your May WCA newsletter featuring: People’s Emergency Briefing film at Wanstead Library, 3rd June Monday 18th May – WCA monthly meeting at Wanstead House Rivers Week – Walk the Roding on Saturday 30th May Repair Cafe report. The next cafe is on Saturday 11th July Sir David inspires action not just in the…
April WCA news and events
Welcome to your April WCA newsletter featuring among much else: People’s Emergency Briefing film at Wanstead Library, 3rd June Tree presentation report Repair Cafe report. The next cafe is on Saturday 9th May Monday 27th April – WCA monthly meeting (not 3rd Monday) Listening Circle – Saturday 25th April “It’s eye-opening, goggle-box style science, but…
Report on the Tree Talk with Peter Marshall
On 19 January 2026, our monthly meeting was treated to a talk by Redbridge’s arboricultural and horticultural manager, Peter Marshall. The biggest room in Wanstead House was packed out and sadly we had to turn people away. You can download Peter’s slides here (trimmed to remove some images), or see the links below for more…
Outline for a Redbridge Nature Recovery Plan
This is a rough outline prepared by Chris Gannaway – it needs development with expertise and residents. Outline for a Redbridge Nature Recovery Strategy /Recovery Plan The Redbridge Nature Recovery Strategy/Recovery Plan (RNRS) should consider various factors to effectively enhance biodiversity and environmental benefits. These include mapping existing valuable habitats ( SINCs review long over due!), identifying…
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