Wanstead Village Directory

West Essex Archaeological Group
2025-12-01 19:30 (Europe/London) | Woodford County High School, IG8 9LA
Christmas meeting with book sales and seasonal refreshments. Visitors welcome.

NHS Retirement Fellowship
2025-12-01 14:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
For retired NHS and social care staff.

Frank Charles Give a Gift Appeal
2025-12-01 09:00 - 18:00 | Wanstead Pharmacy, 75–77 High Street
Collecting and delivering Christmas presents to sick children at Acorn Ward, Whipps Cross Hospital. Donate new, unwrapped gifts by 12 December.

Snaresbrook Primary School Christmas Fete
2025-11-30 12:00 - 15:00 | Snaresbrook Primary School, E18 2EN
Santa’s Grotto, rides, music and refreshments.

Wanstead Community Christmas Gift Appeal Drop Off
2025-11-29 12:00 - 15:00 | Wanstead Baptist Church, Wellington Road
Collecting gifts for the homeless, victims of domestic abuse and other vulnerable people.

Charity Christmas Bazaar
2025-11-29 11:00 - 15:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
Tickets to visit Santa also available (additional cost).

Wanstead Repair Café
2025-11-29 10:30 - 13:00 | Christ Church Hall, Wanstead, E11 2SW

Wanstead High School Sixth Form Open Evening
2025-11-27 17:00 | Wanstead High School, Redbridge Lane West

East of London Family History Society
2025-11-26 19:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
AGM, members’ evening and Christmas social. Visitors welcome.

Essex Art Club Sunday Demonstration
2025-11-23 14:30 - 16:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Featuring artist MIke Rollins. Visitors welcome.

Orchestra of the World: The Planets
2025-11-22 19:30 | St John’s CHurch, Leytonstone, E11 1HH
Holst’s Planets performed by orchestra from around the globe and conducted by Stephen Ellery.

9TEEN9TIES meets NOUGHTIES: The Ultimate Throwback Party
2025-11-22 19:00 | The Woodford Bar & Grill, 184 George Lane

Oakdale Christmas Fete
2025-11-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Oakdale School, South Woodford, E18 1JX

Woodford Christmas Craft Market
2025-11-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
Promoting the work of community creatives.

Mr Baldocci: Post-Truth Music-Theatre
2025-11-21 19:30 | The Wanstead Curtain, Hermon Hill, E11 2AR
A music-theatre spectacle by award-winning composer Simone Spagnolo. Performed and inspired by internationally acclaimed pianist Gabriele Baldocci.

Wanstead Christmas lights switch-on
2025-11-21 16:00 | George Green, Wanstead
Gather around Wanstead’s Christmas tree as the lights are switched on.

A night with Moni Tivony
2025-11-20 19:00 | The Woodford Bar & Grill, 184 George Lane
Two-course meal with entertainment from singer and performer Moni Tivony.

Wanstead Library Grief Cafe
2025-11-20 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 loss.

Walking for Health: Wanstead Park
2025-11-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Wanstead Park, Warren Road entrance

Laugh-Able Comedy Night in Wanstead
2025-11-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Fully accessible, affordable and award-winning comedy night.

Bereavement café morning session
2025-11-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Christmas Flower arranging demonstration
2025-11-17 19:30 - 21:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Kathy Stangaard presents to the Woodford and District Floral Arrangement Group. Visitors welcome.

Wanstead Climate Action Meeting
2025-11-17 19:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Discussing climate and nature in Redbridge. Open to all.

South Woodford Community Market
2025-11-16 11:00 - 16:00 | George Lane, South Woodford

South Woodford Litter Pick
2025-11-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Community Orchard, South Woodford
Litter picks, hoops, hi-vis vests and gloves will be available. Organised by the South Woodford Society. Repeated on 21 December.

Our lady of Lourdes Autumn Fayre
2025-11-16 10:00 - 13:30, 2025-11-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
Local crafts, gifts, Christmas items and refreshments.

Children in Need Fundraiser
2025-11-15 19:00 - 23:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
A 70s and 80s disco, plus raffle.

Hollow Ponds Guided walk
2025-11-15 10:30 - 12:30 | meet at Snaresbrook Station
Join the Epping Forest Heritage Trust for a gentle walk around Hollow Ponds and surrounding areas, getting to know the history and wildlife of Leyton Flats.

Wanstead Litter Pick
2025-11-15 10:00 | meet at the Woodbine Place bus stop
Help keep Wanstead tidy.
