Wanstead Village Directory

Wanstead Litter Pick
2025-02-15 10:00 (Europe/London) | meet at the Woodbine Place bus stop
Help keep Wanstead tidy.

East London ME/CFS support group
2025-02-15 14:30 - 17:00 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Conversation, information and support.

Quiz Night – Mayor of Redbridge Fundraiser
2025-02-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Sir James Hawkey Hall, IG8 0BG
An evening of fun, teamwork and community spirit, all in support of two good causes: Guide Dogs and Saint Francis Hospice. Booking required.

Roding Valley Park Action Days
2025-02-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Eton Manor RFC, Nutter Lane, E11 2JA
Help prune the apple trees in the nature reserve.

Walking for Health: Christ Church Green
2025-03-01 10:30 - 11:30 | meet on Wanstead Place
This walk features some gentle slopes and uneven terrain. Repeats every Saturday.

Wanstead Community Market
2025-03-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead High Street
Monthly market offering a wide range of food and craft products.

NHS Retirement Fellowship
2025-03-03 14:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
For retired NHS and social care staff.

Digging, Draining and Levelling
2025-03-03 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
How the unemployed remade Wanstead Park and Wanstead Flats. A presentation by Mark Gorman and Peter Williams for the Wanstead Historical Society.

The Making of The Wizard of Oz
2025-03-04 10:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
A presentation by David Allen for the Wanstead & Woodford U3A. Visitors welcome.

Wanstead Business Buzz
2025-03-04 10:00 - 12:00 | The Cuckfield, 31 High Street, Wanstead
Face-to-face, drop-in business networking.

Bereavement café afternoon session
2025-03-04 14:00 - 15:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

BSL Sign Supported English practice session
2025-03-04 14:30 - 15:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Hosted by local resident Lorna Paterson. Repeated on 19 March at 6.45pm.

Open Table at Holy Trinity Church
2025-03-04 17:30 - 19:00 | 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.

Rossetti’s Stunners
2025-03-04 19:30 - 20:20 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
A new play, part theatre, part lecture, part riff on beauty, gender and class. Featuring writer and performer Elaine Britten.

Wanstead Man Cave
2025-03-05 19:00 | 11–13 Cambridge Park, Wanstead, E11 2PU
A donation-based peer support space for men held at Wanstead Mental Health Clinic. Repeats weekly.

Spam Ford: Ten Pound Pam
2025-03-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
Comedy with Pam Ford. Born in Birmingham, raised in Australia and now living in South Woodford, she is a proud Brit but just cannot hide her broad Aussie accent and ballsy optimistic outlook on life.

Wonder Women: 100 Years of Women’s Lives in Redbridge
2025-03-07 10:00 - 2025-04-12 20:00 | Redbridge Central Library, IG1 1EA
An exhibition documenting the lives of women in Ilford, Wanstead and Woodford over the past 100 years.

Haven House Fundraiser Disco
2025-03-07 19:00 | Woodford Rugby Club, IG8 9LB
All profits from this event will be going to Haven House Children’s Hospice.

The Funny Mummy
2025-03-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
A one-woman comedy show with Alyssa Kyria about the world of parenting.

Ilford Hospital Chapel open day
2025-03-08 10:00 - 14:30 | Hospital Chapel, Ilford Hill, IG1 2AT
Memorabilia, refreshments and guided tours.

Wanstead Village ward Councillor Surgery
2025-03-08 10:30 - 11:30 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
Councillors Jo Blackman, Paul Donovan and Daniel Morgan-Thomas. Repeated on 22 March.

Vocal workshop - Mozart Requiem
2025-03-08 10:30 - 15:30 | Holy Trinity Church, Hermon Hill, E18 1QQ
Singing workshop with South West Essex Choir. Led by award-winning conductor Mark Yarrow.

Dolls in Amber Presents: BEARD
2025-03-08 19:30 - 20:45 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
A dramedy exploring love, fear, queerness and the distorting pressure of the public eye.

Wanstead Park Litter Pick
2025-03-09 11:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

Open Day at The Temple in Wanstead Park
2025-03-09 11:00 - 16:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Wanstead Park’s visitor centre explores the history of the park from Roman times to the present day.

Essential Oils Workshop
2025-03-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Wanstead Works, 34-40 High Street, E11 2RJ
Discover the therapeutic benefits of essential oils.

Update on Highgate Wood Kiln
2025-03-10 19:30 | Woodford County High School, IG8 9LA
A talk by Harvey Sheldon for the West Essex Archaeological Group. Visitors welcome.

Keeping it Local Wanstead
2025-03-11 19:00 | Alba Trattoria, 147 High Street, E11 2RL
An informal gathering for local business owners to socialise and network. Booking required.

The Gardens at Copped Hall
2025-03-11 19:30 | Aldersbrook Bowls Club, E12 5DY
A talk by Nicola Munday for the Aldersbrook Horticultural Society.

Henry Purcell and the music of Westminster Abbey
2025-03-11 20:00 | Bancroft’s School, High Road, IG8 0RF
A presentation by Patrick Craig for The Arts Society Woodford Green. Visitors welcome.
