Meet comedy poet Neal Zetter at Fairlop Fair!

I am not really a lover for poetry, but I’ve heard of a few poets and appreciate words that entertain.  We are all different; some people live for thrills, some for adventure… but some live and breathe poetry, some worship poetry like a saint… Meet Neal Zetter! I am so happy that Neal Zetter is …

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Visit London Glider Cider Company at Fairlop Fair!

I am so excited that the London Glider Cider Company is going to be at Fairlop Fair, such an original company which are going to be selling draft and bottled cider made from 100% fruit at the fair on Saturday 5 July at Fairlop Waters. The London Glider says their fruit is hand-picked from surplus …

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Let Doggy’s Delights groom your dog at this year’s Fairlop Fair

If I asked you what Paris Hilton and Kate Middleton had in common would you be able to tell me? My guess is that you’re still shocked from me even daring to put our beloved Duchess of Cambridge’s name in the same sentence as Paris Hilton’s. But bear with me, because surprisingly they do actually …

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Animal Ark Vets bring their expertise to Fairlop Fair

Us Brits are a dog-loving nation, with 25% of UK households playing home to those loveable canines, it seems we just can’t get enough of man’s best friend! As a hardcore animal lover (I’m the girl who had to hold back tears when Jack Black kicked Ron Burgundy’s dog off of the bridge in Anchor …

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Call Out for Arts and Craft stalls – Handmade items only  

Fairlop Fair – Saturday 5th July 2014 – 11.00 - 6.00pm Set in the beautiful backdrop of Fairlop Waters Country Park, situated in Redbridge, Essex, Fairlop Fair returns for its 3rd year, after a successful year we are facilitating an arts and crafts marquee. Last year footfall was between 3000-4000 people. The event is free …

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Application Requirements and Form – Stall Holders at Fairlop Fair 2014

We know it’s early but… Apply now to be an exhibitor at the Fairlop Fair! We are pleased to announce that the next festival will be taking place on Saturday 5th July 2014 from 11am to 6pm.   The Event The Fairlop Fair is a popular community festival which takes place once a year at …

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#MuseumWeek comes to Redbridge

Redbridge Museum will join museums and galleries from across the UK and Europe on Twitter later this month for the first ever #MuseumWeek, a project that will connect people to artwork, culture, history and science in new and interactive ways. #MuseumWeek will take place from Monday 24 March to Sunday 30 March and will give …

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You Are Here: A history of Redbridge in Maps an exhibition

Exciting news for all you history buffs! Our  Museum's Map exhibition has been extended to run until Saturday 14th June 2014! Take a journey with ‘A history of Redbridge in Maps’  back through space and time to discover over 2,000 years of local history.  The fascinating story of Redbridge is told through a range of beautiful maps. Look …

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Redbridge Museum – Map of the week

This wonderfully detailed and beautifully drawn map carefully notes all the ‘important’ people who live in the large houses of the area. Woodford was home to many merchants at this time who had links to Britain’s expanding empire. Title –  Woodford Associated Dates -  1835 Location – On display- Redbridge Museum, Central Library 1st Floor Opening …

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Redbridge Museum – Map of the week

This week our map of the week gives us a fascinating insight into the geology of Ilford. The map was produced by the Ilford Borough Council surveyor’s department in 1948. It features a hand coloured survey drawn over a standard printed map. It was used by the Surveyor to show areas of Ilford that were safe to …

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