Street Photography Talk
2025-12-08 19:30 (Europe/London) | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
A talk by Russell Boyce for the Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society.

Open Table at Holy Trinity Church
2025-12-09 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.

Keeping it Local Wanstead
2025-12-09 19:00 | The Cuckfield, 31 High Street, Wanstead
An informal gathering for local business owners to socialise and network. Booking required.

Plants for Christmas
2025-12-09 19:30 | Aldersbrook Bowls Club, E12 5DY
A talk by Marie Shallcross for the Aldersbrook Horticultural Society. Visitors welcome.

Leytonstone Musical Theatre Choir: Christmas Concert
2025-12-09 19:30 | St Mary’s Church, Wanstead, E11 2LW
From Phantom of the Opera to Frozen, this concert will have a song for everyone to enjoy.

Eastern Himalayan Birds along the Trans-Bhutan Trail
2025-12-09 20:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
A talk for the North East London Local Group of the RSPB by Edde Loeliger.

Redbridge Music Society recital
2025-12-09 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Featuring local community choir Modality Voices.

Bauble Painting at The Duke
2025-12-10 16:00 - 17:30 | The Duke, 79 Nightingale Lane, E11 2EY
Join Creative Biscuit to paint ceramic baubles to decorate your Christmas tree. All ages welcome.

Electronic Keyboard Concert
2025-12-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club event featuring Mark Brown and Brian McKenzie.

Royal Ballet & Opera: The Nutcracker
2025-12-10 19:15 | Odeon, South Woodford, E18 2QL
A festive firecracker for all ages.

Walking for Health: Wanstead Park
2025-12-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Wanstead Park, Warren Road entrance

Woodford Historical Society: Our Street
2025-12-11 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Brian Carliner for the Woodford Historical Society. Visitors welcome.

Wanstead Wordsmiths
2025-12-11 18:30 - 19:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A monthly group for writing and sharing poetry and prose. No experience required.

Breakfast with Father Christmas
2025-12-13 09:30 - 11:30 | City Place Coffee, High Street, Wanstead
A festive breakfast in the winter garden.

Aldersbrook Primary School Winter Trail
2025-12-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Aldersbrook Primary School, E12 5HL
Follow the trail through the park, uncover clues and finish at the school for festive treats and Christmas fun. Maps sold separately.

Santa’s Christmas Workshop
2025-12-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-13 10:00 - 2025-12-23 16:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
Elves will welcome you to their magical interactive Christmas show, after which Miss Christmas will take you to the elves workshop, where you will be able to make a Christmas decoration and write your letter to Santa. Next, you will be invited to meet Father Christmas himself, in the grotto.

Wanstead Village ward Councillor Surgery
2025-12-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
Councillors Jo Blackman, Paul Donovan and Daniel Morgan-Thomas.

Open Weekend at The Temple in Wanstead Park
2025-12-13 11:00 - 15:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Wanstead Park’s visitor centre explores the history of the park from Roman times to the present day.

Cakes and Carols
2025-12-13 13:30 - 16:00 | Wanstead United Reformed Church, E11 2HD
A free event for over-65s with homemade cakes and performances by local musicians.

Wanstead Parish Merry Quizmas
2025-12-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Christ Church Hall, Wanstead, E11 2SW
A Christmas quiz for teams of up to eight people. A burger is included in the price.

Hands-on conservation work in Wanstead Park (Women Only)
2025-12-14 10:00 | meet at the Temple, Wanstead Park
For women, non-binary and trans people.

Wanstead Park Litter Pick
2025-12-14 11:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

Redbridge Brass presents: The Snowman
2025-12-14 11:00 | Sir James Hawkey Hall, IG8 0BG
Raymond Briggs’ family favourite The Snowman is brought to life with live music provided by Redbridge Brass Band playing the complete film score. Repeated at 1pm and 3pm.

Wanstead Flats Guided Walk: the story of Saving the People's Forest
2025-12-14 11:00 - 13:30 | meet at end of Ferndale Road, E11 3DN
Join local historians Mark Gorman and Georgina Green for a circular walk around Wanstead Flats exploring story of the role the Flats played in the forest’s preservation and some of its other history. An Epping Forest Heritage Trust event.

How can Muslims play a positive role in the West?
2025-12-14 16:00 - 19:00 | South Woodford Islamic Centre, E18 1DD
Panel discussion followed by audience Q&A. Hosted by Dialogue Within Islam.

Christmas Comedy at The Bull
2025-12-14 18:00 - 22:30 | The Bull, 129 High Street, E11 2RL
Featuring Jeff Innocent, Andrew Mensah, Michelle Shaughnessy and Luke Oliver.

Bereavement café morning session
2025-12-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Community Carols on the High Street
2025-12-17 19:00 | Wanstead War Memorial, High Street E11 2AA
Members of the Parish of Wanstead choir will lead the singing. Raising money for Centrepoint.

Laugh-Able Comedy Night in Wanstead
2025-12-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Fully accessible, affordable and award-winning comedy night.
