Wanstead Village Directory

NHS Retirement Fellowship
2025-03-03 14:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory through the Seasons
2025-03-11 20:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
A talk for the North East London Local Group of the RSPB by John Buckingham.

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.

Top Picks: Litter pick at Hollow Ponds
2025-03-12 10:45 - 13:00 | Hollow Ponds, Leyton Flats, E11 1NP
Gloves, litter pickers and bags will be supplied.

River Roding Outfall Safari survey training session
2025-03-12 13:30 - 15:30 | James Leal Centre, Ray Park, IG8 7JF
Volunteers are needed to go out to the river to locate and assess polluting surface water outfalls. Surveys will take place between March and May. Organised by ZSL.

Churchill's Citadel
2025-03-12 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Katherine Carter for the Woodford and District Centre of the National Trust. Copies of Katherine’s book, Churchill’s Citadel, will be available to buy (£20; cash only). Visitors welcome.

South Woodford Ward Councillor Surgery
2025-03-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Salvation Army, 26 Daisy Road, E18 1EA
Councillors Joe Hehir, Beverley Brewer and Saiqa Qayum Hussain. Repeated on 9 April. Booking required.

Electronic Keyboard Concert
2025-03-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club event featuring Rod Pooley.
