Gill James and Jackie Morrison gave a fascinating tour of some of Wanstead Park’s trees this afternoon, 18 October. 35 Members of the Ferndale Area Residents Association, the Wren Group and Friends of Wanstead Parklands enjoyed hearing about sweet and horse chestnuts, oaks, hazels, birches, poplars, yews and the Plain’s single, inappropriately placed Wellingtonia. A bonus was provided by groups of Wigeon and Gadwall loafing on the Shoulder of Mutton Pond and the Ornamental Water. Thanks to all who came along and made it a fun afternoon.