Wanstead Village Directory

Electronic Keyboard Concert
2025-03-12 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club event featuring Rod Pooley.

Delving into the Archives
2025-03-13 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Peter Lawrence for the Woodford Historical Society. Visitors welcome.

Wanstead Wordsmiths
2025-03-13 18:30 - 19:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A monthly group for writing and sharing poetry and prose. No experience required.

ST PATRICK'S DAY CHARITY FUNDRAISER
2025-03-14 20:00 | Seasons Bar, The Broadway, IG8 0HL
Irish music, singing and dancing in aid of Haven House Children’s Hospice.

Wanstead Litter Pick
2025-03-15 10:00 | meet at the Woodbine Place bus stop
Help keep Wanstead tidy.

Wanstead Stamp Fair
2025-03-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
Including postcards, cigarette cards, phone cards and philatelic accessories.

THE FLAMINGO FAIR BEFORE MOTHER’S DAY
2025-03-15 11:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Gifts and cards for Mother’s Day. Plus, face painting for children and homemade cakes.

Valentine Singers celebrate Notre-Dame
2025-03-15 19:00 | St Gabriel’s Church, Aldersbrook, E12 5HH
In celebration of the re-opening of Notre-Dame in December 2024, the Valentine Singers present two mass settings that are associated with the cathedral.

South Woodford Community Market
2025-03-16 11:00 - 17:00 | George Lane, South Woodford

Chile's amazing observatories
2025-03-16 13:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
A talk by Roger O’Brien for the North East London Astronomical Society about the huge new telescopes that have been, or are being, built in Chile. Free entry for new visitors.

Wanstead Park to the Olympic Park Cycle Ride
2025-03-16 14:00 | meet at Wanstead Park Tea Hut, E12 5HA
A family-friendly 15km ride organised by the Redbridge Cycling Campaign.

Flower arranging demonstration
2025-03-17 19:30 - 21:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Sian Tribe presents to the Woodford and District Floral Arrangement Group. Visitors welcome.

Bereavement café morning session
2025-03-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Redbridge Music Society recital
2025-03-18 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Featuring flautist Daniel Shao and pianist Simon Callaghan.

Planning 80th anniversary of VE Day celebrations
2025-03-19 19:00 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
Rev James Gilder of Wanstead Parish will be holding an open meeting to discuss ideas for local celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Women's History Month: Laugh-Able
2025-03-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Fully accessible, affordable and award-winning comedy night featuring Lizzy Lenco.

Wanstead Library Grief Cafe
2025-03-20 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.

South Woodford Litter Pick
2025-03-23 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.

Essex Art Club Sunday Demonstration
2025-03-23 14:30 - 16:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Featuring artist Mark Warner, who will be painting a seascape in acrylics. Visitors welcome.

Redbridge Rhymesters poetry workshop
2025-03-25 09:30 - 12:00 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
Over-55s poetry group Redbridge Rhymesters welcomes visitors to this creative writing session with a theme of ‘birthdays, celebrations and anniversaries’. Pupils from Snaresbrook Primary School will be taking part.

East of London Family History Society
2025-03-26 19:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Newham and Redbridge branch meeting. Visitors welcome.

Music on the Hill
2025-03-28 18:30 | Holy Trinity Church, Hermon Hill, E18 1QQ
A violin and piano recital featuring Sophia Kannathasan and Elisabeth Tsai.

Elmhurst Gardens Action Day
2025-03-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Elmhurst Gardens, South Woodford
Planting flowers, weeding, watering, pruning, maintenance projects, updating noticeboards and litter picking.

Local Makers Market: Samples & Seconds Sale
2025-03-29 11:00 - 16:00 | Christ Church Hall, E11 2SW
Reduced price handmade products from local designer-makers. Including prints, ceramics, jewellery, fashion and candles.

Singing In The Rain Jr
2025-03-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
A Redbridge Creates production. Repeated at 5pm.

East London ME/CFS support group
2025-03-29 14:30 - 17:00 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Conversation, information and support.

Spring Yoga and Sound Retreat
2025-03-29 15:30 - 18:30 | Wanstead Quaker Meeting House, E11 3AU
Unwind and revitalise with yoga and sound baths.

Forest Philharmonic Orchestra Spring Concert
2025-03-30 18:30 | St Gabriel’s Church, Aldersbrook, E12 5HH
Playing Mendelssohn and Brahms with conductor Mark Shanahan.

A funny thing happened on the way to the Old Bailey
2025-04-01 10:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
A presentation by Chris Truran for the Wanstead & Woodford U3A about the stupid things that criminals do to get themselves arrested. Visitors welcome.

Wanstead Business Buzz
2025-04-01 10:00 - 12:00 | The Cuckfield, 31 High Street, Wanstead
Face-to-face, drop-in business networking.
