Wanstead Village Directory

Jonny Liebeck Quintet
2026-03-17 20:00 - 23:00 (Europe/London) | 2 Harvey Road, Leytonstone, E11 3DB
An East Side Jazz Club event.

Redbridge Music Society recital
2026-03-17 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Featuring Madeleine Perring and Matthew Clemmet, who will be performing on a variety of songs and arias, including those by Mozart, Debussy, De Falla and Grieg.

Wren Wildlife and Conservation Group AGM
2026-03-17 19:30 | Good Shepherd Studios, E11 3DR
Featuring guest speaker Paul Powlesland, founder of the River Roding Trust. Booking required.

Bereavement café morning session
2026-03-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Wanstead Climate Action Meeting
2026-03-16 19:15 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Climate and nature conversations. Visitors welcome.

South Woodford Community Market
2026-03-15 11:00 - 16:00 | George Lane, South Woodford

South Woodford Litter Pick
2026-03-15 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.

Local Makers Market
2026-03-14 11:00 - 16:00 | Christ Church Hall, E11 2SW
Handmade products from local designer-makers. Including screen prints, ceramics, jewellery, homewares and textiles.

Wanstead Village ward Councillor Surgery
2026-03-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
Councillors Jo Blackman, Paul Donovan and Daniel Morgan-Thomas. Repeated on 28 March.

Ilford Hospital Chapel open day
2026-03-14 10:00 - 14:30 | Hospital Chapel, Ilford Hill, IG1 2AT
Memorabilia, refreshments and guided tours of the oldest building in Redbridge.

Gigi Tonic Presents: A Burlesque Workshop
2026-03-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
An exploration of how burlesque principles could positively affect you.

The Rise and Fall of Wanstead House
2026-03-12 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Peter Lawrence for the Woodford Historical Society. Visitors welcome.

Electronic Keyboard Concert
2026-03-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club event featuring the Murray Jazz Quartet.

South Woodford Ward Councillor Surgery
2026-03-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Salvation Army, 26 Daisy Road, E18 1EA
Councillors Joe Hehir, Beverley Brewer and Saiqa Qayum Hussain. Booking required. Repeated on 8 April.

A peek behind the curtain
2026-03-11 10:30 - 13:30 | Compassionate Funerals, Hermon Hill
A tour of the prestigious City of London Cemetery. See the catacombs and behind the scenes of a working crematorium. Hosted by Compassionate Funerals.

The only way is Essex: my local county
2026-03-10 20:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
A talk for the North East London Local Group of the RSPB about birds and dragonflies by Bill Coster.

Mozart and his Operas
2026-03-10 20:00 | Bancroft’s School, High Road, IG8 0RF
A musically illustrated lecture by Jamie Hayes for The Arts Society Woodford Green. Visitors welcome.

Ma Joyce’s Tales From The Parlour
2026-03-10 19:30 - 20:30 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
A one woman show written and performed by Victoria Evaristo. Set in Liverpool, the show tells the story of a mixed race grandmother of Nigerian and Irish heritage, as she celebrates her birthday and re-visits the people and places from her past.

Roses and Friends
2026-03-10 19:30 | Aldersbrook Bowls Club, E12 5DY
A talk by Ed Flint for the Aldersbrook Horticultural Society. Visitors welcome.

Keeping it Local Wanstead
2026-03-10 19:00 | The Coriander, 17 Cambridge Park, E11 2PU
An informal gathering for local business owners to socialise and network. Booking required.

Redbridge Rhymesters poetry workshop
2026-03-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
Over-55s poetry group Redbridge Rhymesters will be joined by children from Snaresbrook Primary School at this creative writing session with a musical theme.

West Essex Archaeological Group
2026-03-09 19:30 | Woodford County High School, IG8 9LA
AGM and a talk by group President Harvey Sheldon. Non-members welcome.

Crafty Afternoon
2026-03-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
Bring your knitting or crochet projects for guidance and tips.

Burlesque Extravaganza: Gigi Tonic’s Big Squeeze
2026-03-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
Celebrate International Women’s Day with Gigi Tonic, who is bringing award-winning showgirls right to your doorstep!

International Women's Day Acoustic Afternoon
2026-03-08 14:30 | The Old Crown, 692 High Rd, Leytonstone, E11 3AA
An afternoon of live acoustic music from Emma Scarr, Antonia Perna, Ffion Aynsley and Cowboys for Now, with cake sale – in support of Solace Women’s Aid.
Tickets £7 online (+ booking fee, via Eventbrite); £10 on the door.

Wanstead Park Litter Pick
2026-03-08 11:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

FLAMINGO FAIR at Wanstead Library
2026-03-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Cards, gifts, face painting and refreshments.

Wanstead Repair Café
2026-03-07 10:30 - 13:00 | Christ Church Hall, Wanstead, E11 2SW
Give broken items a new lease of life at the Wanstead Repair Café.

ADHD Support Group for Men
2026-03-06 19:15 - 20:15 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
A weekly meeting for men to talk, share or listen.

Redbridge Creates Presents: Matilda The Musical JR
2026-03-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
