Wanstead Village Directory

The history of Spitalfields
2024-05-09 14:30 (Europe/London) | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Jill Finch for the Woodford Historical Society. Visitors welcome.

Wanstead Wordsmiths
2024-05-09 18:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A monthly group for writing and sharing poetry and prose. No experience required.

South Woodford five-mile walk
2024-05-10 10:30 | meet at South Woodford Station
A walk from the station, along tracks beside the River Roding on to Wanstead Park. Hosted by the West Essex Ramblers.

Woodford five-mile walk
2024-05-10 10:30 | meet at Woodford Station
A walk to Fairlop Station via Ray Park and Claybury Parks. Hosted by the West Essex Ramblers.

Ilford Hospital Chapel open day
2024-05-11 10:00 | Hospital Chapel, Ilford Hill, IG1 2AT
Memorabilia, refreshments and guided tours.

Food Growing Workshop
2024-05-11 10:00 | Ray Park Community Garden, IG8 7JF
Learn what to plant now and how to prepare for the new growing season. Hosted by the Woodford Greeners.

Springtime Flower, Bee and Art Walk
2024-05-11 10:00 | Wanstead Quaker Meeting House, E11 3AU
A guided walk with the Wren Wildlife Group to look for wildflowers, bees and other insects. Booking required.

Elmhurst Gardens Action Day
2024-05-11 11:00 | Elmhurst Gardens, South Woodford
Planting flowers, weeding, watering, pruning, maintenance projects, updating noticeboards and litter picking.

Rain Garden Design and Pond In a Pot Workshop
2024-05-11 12:00 | Ray Park Community Garden, IG8 7JF
Learn how to create a pond in a pot, as well the basics of creating a suds away area for a rain garden. Hosted by the Woodford Greeners.

Open Weekend at The Temple in Wanstead Park
2024-05-11 12:00 - 2024-05-12 17:00 | 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
2024-05-11 14:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Conversation, information and support.

Wanstead Flats at War
2024-05-11 16:00 | St Gabriel’s Church, Aldersbrook, E12 5HH
Exploring the wartime history of Wanstead Flats and Aldersbrook.

Roding Valley Action Day
2024-05-12 10:00 | Roding Valley Park, Whitney Avenue
Help manage the river paths by clearing overhanging vegetation.

Wanstead Park Litter Pick
2024-05-12 11:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

Wanstead Bowling Club Open Day
2024-05-12 12:00 | Wanstead Bowling Club, Overton Drive
Try your hand at bowls.

Wanstead Village ward Councillor Surgery
2024-05-13 10:30 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
Councillors Jo Blackman, Paul Donovan and Daniel Morgan-Thomas. Repeated on 27 May.

NHS Retirement Fellowship
2024-05-13 14:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
For retired NHS and social care staff.

East London Book Club
2024-05-13 18:30 | The George, 155-159 High Street, E11
Monthly book club. This month’s meeting will be discussing Small Days and Nights by Tishani Doshi.

How Sacred Are The Dead? The Debate over Ancient Human Remains
2024-05-13 19:30 | Woodford County High School, IG8 9LA
A talk by Professor Ronald Hutton for the West Essex Archaeological Group. Visitors welcome.

From Manor Park to Hollywood, the true story of Mrs Miniver
2024-05-13 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A presentation about actress Greer Garson by by Janet Seward for the Wanstead Historical Society.

Bereavement café evening session
2024-05-14 19:00 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Mental Health Awareness Week: Pilates
2024-05-14 19:00 | Wanstead Leisure Centre, E11 2JZ
A Pilates class concentrates on strengthening the body with exercises focusing on the core strength and conditioning, helping improve overall fitness and wellbeing.

The gardens of Sissinghurst
2024-05-14 19:30 | Aldersbrook Bowls Club, E12 5DY
A talk by Ruth Martin for the Aldersbrook Horticultural Society. Visitors welcome.

Wildlife of Southern Africa
2024-05-14 20:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
A talk for the North East London Local Group of the RSPB by Ben Chapple.

Redbridge Music Society recital
2024-05-14 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Featuring guitarist Adam Brown.

Celebrating the Bicentennial of the National Gallery
2024-05-14 20:00 | Bancroft’s School, High Road, IG8 0RF
A talk by Lydia Bauman for The Arts Society, Woodford Green. Visitors welcome.

Mental Health Awareness Week: watercolour taster session
2024-05-15 11:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Brush away your stress while creating some colourful gift tags and a bookmark.

Open Table at Holy Trinity Church
2024-05-15 17:30 | Holy Trinity Church, Hermon Hill, E18 1QQ
Join a community meal open to all. Main meal provided. Bring dessert to share or a contribution to Redbridge Foodbank. Children and families welcome. No alcohol. No need to book.

One Ukrainian Summer
2024-05-16 19:30 | Wanstead Tap, 352 Winchelsea Road , E7 0AQ
Join author Viv Groskop as she discusses her latest work, One Ukrainian Summer, with acclaimed chef Olia Hercules.

Visual Artists Association In-Person Networking
2024-05-17 14:00 | The Cuckfield, 31 High Street, Wanstead
A networking event open to all artists, both members and non-members of the Visual Artists Association. Booking required.
