Wanstead Village Directory

Roding Valley Action Day
2024-05-12 10:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

Haven House SPARKLE WALK 2024
2024-05-17 18:00 | meet next to Christ Church
Haven House’s annual charity walk through Wanstead, Woodford and South Woodford returns.

Laughter in One Act (or Less!)
2024-05-17 19:00 - 2024-05-19 21:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
Amateur dramatic company WOADS makes its revival for an evening of one act plays and monologues. Sunday matinée at 2pm.

Mental Health Awareness Week: Zumba
2024-05-18 09:30 | Wanstead Leisure Centre, E11 2JZ
A cardio fitness class incorporating high and low intensity moves inspired by Latin dance.

Wanstead Park Ward Councillor Surgery
2024-05-18 10:00 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
Councillors Sheila Bain and Bayo Alaba.

Wanstead Community Litter Pick
2024-05-18 10:00 | meet at the Woodbine Place bus stop
Help keep Wanstead tidy.

Food, Fun and Craft Market
2024-05-18 10:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
A array of handmade products from local traders. Plus face painting, bouncy castles, entertainment and church tower tours.

Local Makers Market
2024-05-18 11:00 | Christ Church Hall, E11 2SW
Handmade products from local designer-makers. Including screen prints, ceramics, jewellery, homewares and textiles.

Ray Park Action Day
2024-05-18 13:30 | Ray Park, Woodford Green, IG8 7JF
Planting flowers, weeding, watering, pruning, maintenance projects, updating noticeboards and litter picking.

Quiz Night Our Lady of Lourdes Church
2024-05-18 19:45 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR

South Woodford Community Market
2024-05-19 11:00 | George Lane, South Woodford
Monthly market offering a range of products.

South Woodford Society Litter Pick
2024-05-19 11:00 | Community Orchard, South Woodford
Repeated on 23 June.

South Woodford Jumble Trail
2024-05-19 12:00 | across South Woodford
Check the online map of stalls and explore the local streets to discover hidden treasures. Stallholders must register by 17 May (£5).
