Cakes and Carols – a Christmas event for the over-65s – will return to Wanstead United Reformed Church next month. “We are looking for contributions from bakers and for families to volunteer to help on the day. We would also love some young musicians or any choirs to perform for our senior guests. If you can help in any way, please get in touch,” said Suzi Robinson, who has organised the annual event since 2014. The free festive celebration will take place on 12 December from 1.30pm to 4pm. Call 07917 670 664....
Last month’s Wanstead Beer Festival enjoyed record attendance.
The Wanstead Village Directory is a finalist in the Redbridge Best Media Business of the Year 2026 award.
Calls have been made for the full heritage advice on the Woodbine Place redevelopment to be published after Redbridge Council’s Planning Committee approved the plans.
Residents are invited to share their views on crime and community safety as part of a borough-wide survey.
Donations are invited for this year’s Wanstead Community Christmas Gift Appeal.
A controversial plan to demolish a row of single-storey shops at 12–15 Woodbine Place has been approved by Redbridge Council’s Planning Committee.
In the 56th of a series of articles, David Bird discusses the work of Redbridge Music Society and introduces local flautist Daniel Swani, who will perform with pianist Cathy Davies in Wanstead this month
Three Remembrance services will take place across Wanstead and South Woodford this month.
A Wanstead mum has raised over £4,000 for the baby heart charity Tiny Tickers.
Singer and former Aldersbrook resident Caitlin Downie will be bringing her national tour of A Celtic Christmas to Redbridge Drama Centre in South Woodford next month.
Work on Wanstead High School’s long-delayed redevelopment is moving forward after a new contractor took possession of the site last month.