Eagle Pond community litter pick
2026-05-09 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | meet at Snaresbrook Road car park
Help the City of London Corporation clear rubbish from the water and the surrounding forest. Gloves, litter pickers and bags will be supplied.

Ilford Hospital Chapel open day
2026-05-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Hospital Chapel, Ilford Hill, IG1 2AT
Memorabilia, refreshments and guided tours of the oldest building in Redbridge.

Wanstead Repair Café
2026-05-09 10:30 - 13:00 | Christ Church Hall, Wanstead, E11 2SW
Give broken items a new lease of life at the Wanstead Repair Café.

Open Weekend at The Temple in Wanstead Park
2026-05-09 11:00 - 15:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Wanstead Park’s visitor centre explores the history of the park from Roman times to the present day.

East London ME/CFS Support Group
2026-05-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Conversation, information and support.

Holy Trinity Quiz Night
2026-05-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Holy Trinity Church, Hermon Hill, E18 1QQ
Includes a ploughman’s platter.

Wanstead Park to Trinity Buoy Wharf Bike ride
2026-05-10 10:30 - 16:00 | meet at Wanstead Park Tea Hut, E12 5HA
Suitable for all abilities. Families welcome. A Redbridge Cycling Campaign event.

Wanstead Park Litter Pick
2026-05-10 11:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

Tennis Club open day
2026-05-10 11:00 - 17:00 | Linkside Tennis Club, Overton Dr, E11 2LW
Free tennis for all ages and abilities.

Forest School Open Morning
2026-05-11 09:00 | Forest School, Snaresbrook, E17 3PY
Tours of Forest Prep (9am) and Snaresbrook Prep (11am).

NHS Retirement Fellowship
2026-05-11 14:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
For retired NHS and social care staff.

Marie Lloyd: The Queen of the Halls
2026-05-11 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A Wanstead Historical Society presentation by Christine Padwick and Alison Young about music hall singer Marie Lloyd.

Keeping it Local Wanstead
2026-05-12 19:00 | Joice Cafe, 141 High Street, E11 2RL
An informal gathering for local business owners to socialise and network. Booking required.

Islamic Gardens
2026-05-12 19:30 | Aldersbrook Bowls Club, E12 5DY
A talk by Emma Clarke for the Aldersbrook Horticultural Society. Visitors welcome.

A Journey Through the Birds of Columbia
2026-05-12 20:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
A talk for the North East London Local Group of the RSPB by Ivan Aguilera.

Redbridge Music Society recital
2026-05-12 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Featuring mezzo-soprano Sandra Porter, violinist and violist John Rogers and concert pianist Emilie Capulet.

Why Garden?
2026-05-13 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Anne Luder – designer and retired Capel Manor lecturer – for the Woodford and District Centre of the National Trust. Visitors welcome.

Electronic Keyboard Concert
2026-05-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club event featuring Mark Speight.

A Place for Us: The Story of the Whites Home
2026-05-14 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Keith White for the Woodford Historical Society. Visitors welcome.

Wanstead Wordsmiths
2026-05-14 18:30 - 19:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A monthly group for writing and sharing poetry and prose. No experience required.

Romeo & Juliet at Redbridge Drama Centre
2026-05-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
You may know the story of Juliet and her Romeo, but not in this way. A dEFAULT THEATRE production.

Food, Fun and Craft Market Day
2026-05-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
Stalls, bouncy castle and activities in the church grounds from 11am. Craft market in the hall from 10am.

ELMHURST GARDENS ACTION DAY
2026-05-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Elmhurst Gardens, South Woodford
Help maintain this Green Flag Award park. Repeated on 20 June.

South Woodford Litter Pick
2026-05-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Community Orchard, South Woodford
Litter picks, hoops, hi-vis vests and gloves will be available. Organised by the South Woodford Society. Repeated on 21 June.

South Woodford Community Market
2026-05-17 11:00 - 16:00 | George Lane, South Woodford

North East London Astronomical Society
2026-05-17 13:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT

The Importance of Lasting Power of Attorney
2026-05-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A talk for the Redbridge and District U3A by Gaye Illsley. Visitors welcome.

Flower arranging demonstration
2026-05-18 19:30 - 21:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Lorraine Gagan presents to the Woodford and District Floral Arrangement Group. Visitors welcome.

Bereavement café morning session
2026-05-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Laugh-Able Comedy Night in Wanstead
2026-05-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A fully accessible, affordable and award-winning comedy night.
