Our monthly walk: Saturday 11th April – visit the bluebells in Wanstead Park
Meet 11.00, at the entrance to Wanstead tube station.
This month, we head for Chalet Wood, where the bluebells are spectacular if caught at their peak. A bonus is that the historic 'Temple' will be open. The Temple has the history of the Park's Roman Villa, tales of regency romance gone wrong, statues which once stood throughout the Park, a gift shop, public toilets and friendly, knowledgeable staff on hand to answer questions.
You may wish to bring a drink and a snack in case the Wanstead Tea Hut isn’t open.
If you're a member, look out for the EEWI walks WhatsApp on the day for any changes or to see who else is joining.
Our monthly meeting: Thursday 16th April, 7pm for 7.30 – Travels round the Edge of History, with David Bowen, former journalist and consultant, now full-time writer, traveller and history obsessive
At our usual venue: St Margaret’s House, 21 Old Ford Road, London E2 9PL, entrance via the gate to the left. (If you’re joining us for the first time, feel free to email us and someone will meet you at the entrance on Old Ford Road.)
David Bowen has spent seven years travelling around obscure islands in the North Atlantic, mixing travel and history writing to produce Substack posts and (he hopes) a book. He has, on his historical wanderings, come across some most unusual stories. Such as: Why mice tell us who got to the Azores first, how a magical flag helped a Hebridean clan win its battles, why the tiniest bit of the British empire was German, and the mountain that came out of the sea (Azores again). David was a journalist for many years, including eight on the Independent, and specialised in shedding light on complicated subjects. He then set up and ran a business consultancy. Now, in the third half of his career, he is combining writing with a longstanding obsession with history.
Our monthly coffee and catch-up: Friday 24th April, meet between 10.30 and 11.00 – Thingy Café, Trowbridge Gardens, 1 Trowbridge Road, E9 5LD
It's a good while since we’ve met in this charming café with its lovely garden surrounding it. A much-loved spot drawing locals and visitors, Thingy serves up coffee, brunch, cakes and a laid-back community atmosphere.
Easily accessible from Hackney Wick station (Mildmay line) and bus routes 276 and 488.
Photos of Wanstead Park and Thingy café by Lydia; talk photos courtesy of David Bowen
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