Climate Cafe Listening Circle
2026-04-25 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Wanstead Quaker Meeting House, E11 3AU
An opportunity to share thoughts and feelings about the climate and ecological emergency in a non-dogmatic, accepting group space. Booking required.

Marie Curie Charity Quiz Night
2026-04-25 19:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Hosted by the Wanstead and Woodford Marie Curie Fundraising Group. Includes tea, coffee and cake.

Blossom Day at the South Woodford Community Orchard
2026-04-26 11:00 | Community Orchard, South Woodford
Help with spring jobs in the orchard and learn how the SOWO Society are improving local biodiversity.

Essex Art Club Sunday Demonstration
2026-04-26 14:30 - 16:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Featuring artist John Tookey, who will be painting an interior scene in oils. Visitors welcome.

The London of Samuel Pepys
2026-04-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A talk for the Redbridge and District U3A by City of London tour guide Richard Pusey. Visitors welcome.

Concert at St Mary's Woodford
2026-05-02 19:30 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
Music by Howells, Britten and Butterworth performed by St Mary’s Chamber Music Ensemble with Deborah Aloba.

Wanstead Community Market
2026-05-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead High Street

Family-friendly bike ride through Redbridge
2026-05-03 11:00 - 17:00 | meet at Wanstead Park Tea Hut, E12 5HA
A Redbridge Cycling Campaign event.

Staying Safe Online
2026-05-05 10:30 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
A presentation by Barry Linton for the Wanstead & Woodford U3A. Visitors welcome.

Dead Good Cinema presents Harold & Maude
2026-05-05 19:00 - 21:30 | The Wanstead Curtain, Hermon Hill, E11 2AR
A film screening organised by Compassionate Funerals as part of Dying Matters Awareness Week.

Local election hustings for Wanstead Village and Wanstead Park wards
2026-05-05 19:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Candidates representing five political parties will take part. Questions can be submitted online. Organised by the East London Humanist group.

A peek behind the curtain
2026-05-06 10:30 - 13:30 | Compassionate Funerals, Hermon Hill
A tour of the prestigious City of London Cemetery. See the catacombs and behind the scenes of a working crematorium. Hosted by Compassionate Funerals.

Local elections polling day
2026-05-07 07:00 - 22:00 | various

Musical Drag Bingo
2026-05-08 19:00 - 23:00 | The Woodford Bar & Grill, 184 George Lane
A Churchfields PTA fundraising event.

Aldersbrook Comedy Club
2026-05-08 19:30 | Aldersbrook Bowls Club, E12 5DY
Featuring Paul Tonkinson, Harry Pettitt, Pauline Eyre and Graeme Mathews.

Wanstead Flats Litter Pick
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Jubilee Pond, Wanstead Flats
Meet between Dames Road Playground and Jubilee Pond.

Eagle Pond community litter pick
2026-05-09 10:00 - 13:00 | meet at Snaresbrook Road car park
Help the City of London Corporation clear rubbish from the water and the surrounding forest. Gloves, litter pickers and bags will be supplied.

Ilford Hospital Chapel open day
2026-05-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Hospital Chapel, Ilford Hill, IG1 2AT
Memorabilia, refreshments and guided tours of the oldest building in Redbridge.

Wanstead Repair Café
2026-05-09 10:30 - 13:00 | Christ Church Hall, Wanstead, E11 2SW
Give broken items a new lease of life at the Wanstead Repair Café.

Open Weekend at The Temple in Wanstead Park
2026-05-09 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.

East London ME/CFS Support Group
2026-05-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Conversation, information and support.

Holy Trinity Quiz Night
2026-05-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Holy Trinity Church, Hermon Hill, E18 1QQ
Includes a ploughman’s platter.

Wanstead Park to Trinity Buoy Wharf Bike ride
2026-05-10 10:30 - 16:00 | meet at Wanstead Park Tea Hut, E12 5HA
Suitable for all abilities. Families welcome. A Redbridge Cycling Campaign event.

Wanstead Park Litter Pick
2026-05-10 11:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

Tennis Club open day
2026-05-10 11:00 - 17:00 | Linkside Tennis Club, Overton Dr, E11 2LW
Free tennis for all ages and abilities.

Forest School Open Morning
2026-05-11 09:00 | Forest School, Snaresbrook, E17 3PY
Tours of Forest Prep (9am) and Snaresbrook Prep (11am).

NHS Retirement Fellowship
2026-05-11 14:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
For retired NHS and social care staff.

Marie Lloyd: The Queen of the Halls
2026-05-11 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A Wanstead Historical Society presentation by Christine Padwick and Alison Young about music hall singer Marie Lloyd.

Keeping it Local Wanstead
2026-05-12 19:00 | Joice Cafe, 141 High Street, E11 2RL
An informal gathering for local business owners to socialise and network. Booking required.

Islamic Gardens
2026-05-12 19:30 | Aldersbrook Bowls Club, E12 5DY
A talk by Emma Clarke for the Aldersbrook Horticultural Society. Visitors welcome.
