Wanstead Village Directory

Wanstead Climate Action general meeting
2024-08-06 19:30 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | The Bull, 129 High Street, E11 2RL
Open to all.

Bereavement café afternoon session
2024-08-06 14:00 - 15:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

One-Button And The Sea – Storytelling with Sara Stanley
2024-08-06 14:00 - 14:50 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Join author Sara Stanley for a fun retelling of family stories. Suitable for three- to seven-year-olds. Booking required.

Girls' Rugby taster session
2024-08-05 15:00 - 16:00 | Eton Manor RFC, Nutter Lane, E11 2JA
For girls aged 11 and over. Repeated on 11 August.

NHS Retirement Fellowship
2024-08-05 14:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
For retired NHS and social care staff.

Art exhibition: Our Earth
2024-08-04 12:00 - 2024-09-09 17:00 | Valentines Mansion & Gardens, IG1 4XA
This mixed-media exhibition – featuring a number of local artists – explores the climate crisis, sustainability and the long-term effects of our actions on ‘Our Earth’. Open every Sunday and Monday.

Crafty session in the woods
2024-08-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
A creative time in the woods with local artist Jo Wood.

Wanstead Community Market
2024-08-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead High Street
Monthly market offering a wide range of food and craft products.

Roding Valley Action Day
2024-08-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Roding Valley Park, Elmcroft Avenue
Help cut back plants and tidy up.

Open Mic Night
2024-08-03 19:00 - 22:30 | Holy Trinity Church, Hermon Hill, E18 1QQ
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-timer, everyone is welcome to showcase their skills on stage. Or come along for an evening of entertainment.

Much Ado About Nothing in Wanstead Park
2024-08-03 15:00 | the Temple enclosure, Wanstead Park
The East London Shakespeare Festival will stage its last open-air performance of the season.

Food Growing Workshop
2024-08-03 10:30 - 12:30 | Ray Park Community Garden, IG8 7JF
Learn what to plant now and how to prepare for the new growing season. Hosted by the Woodford Greeners.

Walking for Health: Christ Church Green
2024-08-03 10:30 - 11:30 | meet on Wanstead Place
This walk features some gentle slopes and uneven terrain. Repeats every Saturday.

Redbridge Holiday MegaMix
2024-08-01 00:00 - 2024-08-30 00:00, 2024-07-29 09:00 - 2024-08-30 00:00 | various
A variety of affordable taster sessions available for children aged five and over.

Holiday, Activities and Food programme
2024-07-29 09:00 - 2024-08-22 00:00 | various
Activities and healthy food available for children receiving benefits-related free school meals (Reception to Year 11).

Leather Heart Bag Workshop
2024-07-28 16:00 - 20:00 | Creative Biscuit, 61 George Lane, E18 1JJ
Create a leather bag in this workshop hosted by Love & Salvage.

South Woodford Society Litter Pick
2024-07-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Community Orchard, South Woodford
Repeated on 23 June.

Elmhurst Gardens Family Fun Day
2024-07-27 11:00 - 16:00 | Elmhurst Gardens, South Woodford
Bouncy castle, face painting, stalls and competitions. Organised by the Maybank Community Association.

Wanstead Stamp Fair
2024-07-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
Including postcards, cigarette cards, phone cards and philatelic accessories.

Shine Fostering Friday
2024-07-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Shine Fostering, 109 George Lane
A coffee morning to find out more about fostering.

IODS PRESENTS: ANIMAL FARM
2024-07-25 19:30 - 2024-07-27 21:30 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
A fable with a sting.

Open-air theatre in Wanstead Park
2024-07-21 19:00 | the Temple enclosure, Wanstead Park
Illyria will perform the Gilbert and Sullivan light-hearted operetta The Gondoliers.

Great discoveries by amateurs
2024-07-21 13:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Peter Goodhew describes significant astronomical discoveries that have been made by amateurs. A North East London Astronomical Society event. Free entry for new visitors.

South Woodford Summer Festival
2024-07-21 11:00 - 16:00 | George Lane, South Woodford
Live music, activities, pop-up pub, food and market stalls. Organised by the South Woodford Society.

East London ME/CFS support group
2024-07-20 14:30 - 17:00 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Conversation, information and support.

South Woodford Repair Café
2024-07-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
Bring your broken items to the repair cafe to give them a new lease of life.

Wanstead Community Litter Pick
2024-07-20 10:00 | meet at the Woodbine Place bus stop
Help keep Wanstead tidy.

Wanstead Library Grief Cafe
2024-07-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A safe and confidential space to meet others, and to share and explore thoughts and feelings around the experience of grief and a loss.

The Travel show in Wanstead
2024-07-18 12:00 - 17:00 | The Cuckfield, 31 High Street, Wanstead
Darrell James Travel will be offering advice on a range of destinations.
