Wanstead Village Directory

British Sign Language practise session
2024-12-03 14:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | 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.

Celtic Christmas
2024-12-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
Enjoy cherished carols sung with an ethereal beauty and performed on traditional instruments.

Wanstead Comedy Night
2024-12-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Eton Manor RFC, Nutter Lane, E11 2JA
Featuring Ben Norris, Don Biswas, Vlad Ilich, Mark Vincent and Graeme Matthews.

Keeping it Local Wanstead
2024-12-10 19:00 | Luppolo, 36–38 High Street, Wanstead
An informal gathering for local business owners to socialise and network. Booking required.

Royal Ballet & Opera: Cinderella
2024-12-10 19:15 | Odeon, South Woodford, E18 2QL
Be transported into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true.

The Folklore of plants
2024-12-10 19:30 | Aldersbrook Bowls Club, E12 5DY
A talk by Nina Lewis for the Aldersbrook Horticultural Society.

Spring Bird Migration along the Adriatic Flyway
2024-12-10 20:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
A talk for the North East London Local Group of the RSPB by Denis Bohm.

Haven House Children's Hospice
2024-12-11 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Sarah Harris for the Woodford and District Centre of the National Trust. Visitors welcome.

City Place Coffee Christmas Market
2024-12-11 15:00 - 19:30 | City Place Coffee, High Street, Wanstead
Stalls and festive treats.

Community Carols on the High Street
2024-12-11 19:00 | Wanstead War Memorial, High Street E11 2AA
Members of the Parish of Wanstead choir will lead the singing on. Raising money for Centrepoint. Festivities will continue in The Cuckfield Pub afterwards.

Electronic Keyboard Concert
2024-12-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club event featuring Brett Wales.

Wine Tasting: Champagne & Sparkling Wine
2024-12-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Must Wine, 125 High Street, Wanstead
Enjoy five wines from around the world.

Comedy At The Bull
2024-12-11 20:00 - 22:30 | The Bull, 129 High Street, E11 2RL
Featuring Carl Donnelly, Abigoliah Schamaun, Jamie Allerton and Michael Shafar.
