Floral Arrangement Group Anniversary
2024-09-13 12:30 (Europe/London) | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
A celebratory lunch to mark the 70th anniversary of the Woodford and District Floral Arrangement Group.

Elmhurst Gardens Action Day
2024-09-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Elmhurst Gardens, South Woodford
Planting flowers, weeding, watering, pruning, maintenance projects, updating noticeboards and litter picking.

Open Weekend at The Temple in Wanstead Park
2024-09-14 12:00 - 2024-09-15 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.

Relaxed Concert at Christ Church
2024-09-14 14:30 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
Three professional performers will engage and entertain with renditions of popular tunes from stage and screen. This is a dementia-friendly and family-friendly event where singing and moving to the music are warmly welcomed. The concert concludes with an audience singalong followed by a social tea. Booking required.

Wanstead Festival 2024
2024-09-15 11:00 - 18:00 | Christ Church Green, Wanstead
Featuring live music, craft fair hub, dog competition, pony rides and sports demonstrations.

Bike ride to Ray Park
2024-09-15 14:00 | meet outside Co-op, Wanstead
A short, family-friendly ride to Ray Park organised by the Redbridge Cycling Campaign.

Flower arranging demonstration
2024-09-16 19:30 - 21:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Elouise Haslerm Stott presents to the Woodford and District Floral Arrangement Group. Visitors welcome.

Bereavement café morning session
2024-09-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Wanstead Community Litter Pick
2024-09-21 10:00 | meet at the Woodbine Place bus stop
Help keep Wanstead tidy.

Shade & Woodland Planting Workshop
2024-09-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Ray Park Community Garden, IG8 7JF
Learn how to design and plant up gardens with dappled and deep shade areas. Hosted by the Woodford Greeners.

Open House Festival: Ilford Hospital Chapel
2024-09-21 10:00 - 2024-09-22 16:00 | Hospital Chapel, Ilford Hill, IG1 2AT
Guided tours available.

Open House Festival: Christ Church
2024-09-21 11:00 - 2024-09-22 16:00 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
Explore the Grade II* listed church designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott in 1861.

Open House Festival: St Mary The Virgin Wanstead
2024-09-21 12:00 - 2024-09-22 16:00 | St Mary’s Church, Wanstead, E11 2LN
St Mary’s is one of the finest examples of a late 18th century church to be found in Greater London.

Open House Festival: Wanstead Heritage Walk
2024-09-22 10:00 - 12:00 | meet at Wanstead Station, E11 2NT
A linear walk from Wanstead Station to the Temple in Wanstead Park.

South Woodford Community Market
2024-09-22 11:00 - 16:00 | George Lane, South Woodford
A week later than usual to avoid a clash with the Wanstead Festival.

Open House Festival: Quaker Meeting House
2024-09-22 13:00 - 17:30 | Wanstead Quaker Meeting House, E11 3AU
Explore the Modernist building designed by Norman Frith in 1968.

The Villages of East London: a grander past
2024-09-25 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Peter Lawrence for the Woodford and District Centre of the National Trust. Visitors welcome.

MacMillan Afternoon Tea
2024-09-29 14:00 - 17:00 | 83 Cowslip Road, South Woodford, E18 1JN
Afternoon tea in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

The North and East London Young Musician of the Year Final
2024-09-29 17:00 | St Gabriel’s Church, Aldersbrook, E12 5HH
Three finalists, who all play string instruments, will perform one movement each of their chosen concerto accompanied by the Forest Philharmonic Orchestra.

British Sign Language practise session
2024-10-01 14:30 - 15:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Hosted by local resident Lorna Paterson. Repeated on 16 October at 6.45pm.

The Future of our water
2024-10-02 19:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A discussion on the future of the water industry. Hosted by East London Humanists.

Wren Wildlife Group Practical Work
2024-10-03 10:00 - 12:00 | meet at the Temple, Wanstead Park
Help carry out a variety of tasks in Wanstead Park.

Wanstead Library Grief Cafe
2024-10-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A safe and confidential space to meet others, and to share and explore thoughts and feelings around the experience of grief and a loss.

Epping Forest ultramarathon
2024-10-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Wanstead Flats, Capel Road, E12 5DB
This 50km event starts in Wanstead Flats and makes its way north through all the green spaces of East London, leading up to and through the wonders of Epping Forest. Hosted b y Camino Ultra.

Wanstead Stamp Fair
2024-10-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
Including postcards, cigarette cards, phone cards and philatelic accessories.

Walking for Health: Christ Church Green
2024-10-05 10:30 - 11:30 | meet on Wanstead Place
This walk features some gentle slopes and uneven terrain. Repeats every Saturday.

Black History Month: African Designs at Wanstead Library
2024-10-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Create a collage picture inspired by African print, colour and design.

ABBA LIVE TRIBUTE in Wanstead
2024-10-05 19:30 | Wanstead Cricket Club, Overton Drive
Ticket price includes a glass of fizz.

Wanstead Community Market
2024-10-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead High Street
Monthly market offering a wide range of food and craft products.

Bumblebee Extravaganza: A South Asian Celebration
2024-10-06 12:45 - 16:30 | Aldersbrook Community Centre, E11 3RT
An afternoon filled with bumblebee talks, traditional South Asian dancing and guided meditation. Hosted by Buzzing in the East End.
