Wanstead Village Directory

Woodford Christmas Craft Market
2024-11-30 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
Promoting the work of community creatives.

Our Lady of Lourdes School Christmas Fayre
2024-11-30 12:00 - 16:00
Christmas market and BBQ. Children’s wristbands available to buy for the rides.

Art exhibition at The Stow Brothers
2024-12-01 00:00 - 2025-01-08 00:00 | The Stow Brothers, 117A High Street, E11 2RL
Featuring the work of local artist Nataly Kenny.

Wanstead Community Market
2024-12-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead High Street
Monthly market offering a wide range of food and craft products.

Staar Christmas Market please
2024-12-01 12:30 - 15:00 | Wanstead United Reformed Church, E11 2HD
Raising funds for STAAR, a local organisation that create opportunities for autistic and neurodivergent children and young adults.

Christmas Carols & songs with Modality Voices
2024-12-02 10:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
A performance by local choir Modality Voices for the Wanstead & Woodford U3A. Visitors welcome.

WANSTEAD & WOODFORD WEA FILM CLUB
2024-12-02 12:30 | Odeon, South Woodford, E18 2QL
A screening of The Boy and The Heron (2023). Non-members may join the club at any film screening.

NHS Retirement Fellowship: Christmas Carol Concert
2024-12-02 14:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
For retired NHS and social care staff.

WEAG Christmas Meeting
2024-12-02 19:30 | Woodford County High School, IG8 9LA
West Essex Archaeological Group meeting with book sales and seasonal refreshments. Visitors welcome.

Ilford Hospital Chapel
2024-12-02 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A presentation by Peter Haseldine for the Wanstead Historical Society.

Wanstead Business Buzz
2024-12-03 10:00 - 12:00 | The Cuckfield, 31 High Street, Wanstead
Face-to-face, drop-in business networking.

Bereavement café afternoon session
2024-12-03 14:00 - 15:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

British Sign Language practise session
2024-12-03 14:30 - 15:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Hosted by local resident Lorna Paterson. Repeated on 18 December at 6.45pm.

Master Masons: The men who built the Cathedrals
2024-12-03 20:00 | Bancroft’s School, High Road, IG8 0RF
A presentation by Imogen Corrigan for The Arts Society Woodford Green. Visitors welcome.

Redbridge Music Society recital
2024-12-03 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Featuring local community choir Modality Voices.

Move It or Lose It Class
2024-12-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
An exercise class that can be done seated or standing, covering flexibility, aerobic, balance and strength (and a cup of tea).

Wanstead Business Network
2024-12-05 07:30 - 09:00 | Wanstead Golf Club, Overton Drive
A weekly networking meeting for local business owners. Booking required.

Wanstead Library Grief Cafe
2024-12-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A safe and confidential space to meet others and to share thoughts and feelings around the experience of grief and a loss.

South Woodford Christmas lights switch-on
2024-12-06 15:30 | George Lane, South Woodford
Gather around South Woodford’s Christmas tree as the lights are switched.

St Gabriel’s Christmas Market
2024-12-06 18:30 - 21:00 | St Gabriel’s Church, Aldersbrook, E12 5HH
Stalls, refreshments, Father Christmas and the limited edition Aldersbrook collection by Muriel & Me (tea towels, baubles and coasters). Repeated on 7 December from 12 noon to 3pm.

Winter Wreath Workshops
2024-12-06 19:00 | Creative Biscuit, 61 George Lane, E18 1JJ
Create a natural wreath to hang on your front door this Christmas.

Walking for Health: Christ Church Green
2024-12-07 10:30 - 11:30 | meet on Wanstead Place
This walk features some gentle slopes and uneven terrain. Repeats every Saturday.

FLAMINGO EVENTS’ CHRISTMAS FAIR
2024-12-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Gifts galore from jams to jewellery, crystals to plants and a special art selection. Plus refreshments and face painting.

Local Makers Market
2024-12-07 11:00 - 16:30 | Christ Church Hall, E11 2SW
Handmade products from local designer-makers. Including screen prints, ceramics, jewellery, homewares and textiles.

Churchfields Winter Fayre
2024-12-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Churchfields, South Woodford, E18 2RB
Arts and crafts, Christmas stalls, refreshments and Santa’s Grotto.

The Duke Christmas Market
2024-12-07 12:00 - 18:00 | The Duke, 79 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead
Festive stalls and entertainment.

Family Christmas Concert
2024-12-07 16:00 - 17:15 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
Featuring local choir East London Chorus.

Wanstead Park Litter Pick
2024-12-08 11:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

South Woodford Society Litter Pick
2024-12-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Community Orchard, South Woodford
Litter picks, hoops, hi-vis vests and gloves will be available.

Christmas film party
2024-12-08 15:00 | The Wanstead Curtain, Hermon Hill, E11 2AR
Free party for all the community, including music and singalong film screening.
