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Flash Bristow »
Faith Hope and Charity
Posted on 9:41am Monday 19th April 2010
With Easter just past and spring setting in, I have been looking for signs of optimism on the High Street – and been left wanting.
Daniel Binns »
Sound Advice: Lots of open mic-ing this week
Posted on 3:39pm Tuesday 30th March 2010
Tina T's Soul and Funk Jam hits the Plough Inn, Walthamstow, this Thursday (April 1).
Daniel Binns »
Sound Advice: Mucho music this week
Posted on 4:06pm Monday 22nd March 2010
A TRIO of eager young bands play The Square in Harlow this Thursday (March 25) as part of its annual rock contest.
Daniel Binns »
Sound Advice: A week of juicy gigs
Posted on 5:20pm Tuesday 9th March 2010
The “outstanding” four piece The Woody Pines play the Sheepwalk in Leytonstone next Wednesday (March 17).
Flash Bristow »
Argos Envy?
Posted on 9:48am Monday 8th March 2010
After a year of waiting the vacant Leytonstone Woolworths has a new tenant. It’s Argos. And would you believe many of my friends are jealous?
Daniel Binns »
Sound Advice: Saving puppies and kittens via the incredible power of music
Posted on 4:41pm Monday 22nd February 2010
WALTHAMSTOW'S Plough Inn is hosting a big variety night this week to raise some cash for the Wood Green Animal Shelter, with a DAZZLING array of talented locals set to appear.
Claire Hack »
Safe as houses?
Posted on 11:16am Wednesday 17th February 2010
Having just written a short article about rough sleepers using an Ilford bus route as a place to sleep, a thought occurs.
Flash Bristow »
What do you foresee for Waltham Forest in 2026?
Posted on 10:15am Friday 22nd January 2010
The council have released their Preferred Options Core Strategy, a public consultation which runs until 19 February.
Claire Hack »
The new era continues...
Posted on 11:03am Monday 18th January 2010
As my first full week on the Wanstead and Woodford Guardian draws to a close and the second begins, there are two things I have found particularly striking about the area.
Daniel Binns »
Sound Advice: It's a family affair with the Wilsons
Posted on 10:39am Monday 18th January 2010
Singing relatives The Wilson Family take to the stage on Sunday (January 24) at Walthamstow Folk Club's weekly night at the Plough Inn on Wood Street.
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