Wanstead Village Directory

Conservation on Wallasea Island
2025-05-13 20:00 (Europe/London) | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
A talk for the North East London Local Group of the RSPB by Rachel Fancy.

Redbridge Music Society recital
2025-05-13 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Featuring pianist John Paul Ekins.

Newport: an Essex village brought to Life
2025-05-14 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Dr Ben Cowell for the Woodford and District Centre of the National Trust. Visitors welcome.

Electronic Keyboard Concert
2025-05-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club event featuring Tony Stace.

The Veterans RVP Drop-In and Chat
2025-05-15 10:00 | 11–13 Cambridge Park, Wanstead, E11 2PU
A monthly opportunity for veterans and their person of significance to come together, share experiences and be supported at Wanstead Mental Health Clinic.

Wanstead Library Grief Cafe
2025-05-15 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.

IODS Presents: Company
2025-05-15 19:30 - 2025-05-17 21:30 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
A production of Stephen Sondheim’s ground-breaking modern musical.

Understanding Grief Talk
2025-05-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Whipps Cross Hospital, E11 1NR
Suitable for those grieving and anyone who wants to increase their understanding of grief and how they can compassionately support others.

Wanstead Litter Pick
2025-05-17 10:00 | meet at the Woodbine Place bus stop
Help keep Wanstead tidy.

Food, Fun and Craft Market Day
2025-05-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
Outdoor food and stalls in the church grounds from 11am. Climb the church tower from 12 noon to 2pm.

South Woodford Community Market
2025-05-18 11:00 - 17:00 | George Lane, South Woodford

A Window Through The Universe
2025-05-18 13:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
A talk by Peter Bull MBE FRAS for the North East London Astronomical Society about the basic principles of relativity and quantum mechanics. Free entry for new visitors.

Flower arranging demonstration
2025-05-19 19:30 - 21:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A Woodford and District Floral Arrangement Group event. Visitors welcome.

Bereavement café morning session
2025-05-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Laugh-Able Comedy Night with Robyn Perkins
2025-05-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Fully accessible, affordable and award-winning comedy night.

We Will Rock You (Young@Part)
2025-05-23 19:00 - 2025-05-25 20:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
Redbridge Creates presents a 70-minute adaptation of the West End show, which follows two young rebels as they restore rock ‘n’ roll to “the iPlanet” in a post-apocalyptic world.

Wanstead Library Book Swap Day
2025-05-24 11:00 - 15:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Celebrate Elmer the Patchwork Elephant’s birthday with a special book swap. Bring along the books you want to swap, have a browse and find a new favourite to take home.

Wanstead and Woodford Migrant Support Bake-Off Fundraiser
2025-05-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Broadmead Baptist Church, IG8 8PE
A day of baking and fundraising in aid of Wanstead and Woodford Migrant Support group.

Elmer Bookmarks
2025-05-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Make a special Elmer the Patchwork Elephant bookmark. Suitable for children aged five and over.

May Music Festival: London VegetableOrchestra
2025-05-24 15:00 | St Mary’s Church, Wanstead, E11 2LN
Make a vegetable recorder. Suitable for children and families.

May Music Festival: Rising stars of the Royal Opera
2025-05-24 19:00 | St Mary’s Church, Wanstead, E11 2LN
Featuring Ellen Pearson and Sam Hird, with festival director Alison Wells at the piano.

South Woodford Litter Pick
2025-05-25 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 29 June.

Open gardens in Aldersbrook
2025-05-25 13:00 - 17:00 | various
19 Belgrave Road, 39 Dover Road and 16 Wanstead Park Avenue will be opening their gardens to the public as part of the charitable National Garden Scheme.

May Music Festival: Organ event
2025-05-25 15:00 | St Mary’s Church, Wanstead, E11 2LN
A talk by Toby Ward FRCO on the changing role of the organ, from church to cinema, followed by tea and cake and a recital.

May Music Festival: Wheatley’s Arcadians
2025-05-26 17:00 | St Mary’s Church, Wanstead, E11 2LN
Martin Wheatley leads his group in a presentation of music of the golden era of the guitar.

Public speaking with Toastmasters Woodford Green
2025-05-27 19:15 | Woodford Methodist Church, E18 2PU
Become more confident in public speaking.

East End Life Through the Lens
2025-05-28 19:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
The East End of London as captured on camera from World War I to the early 1950s. A presentation by Danny Wells for the East of London Family History Society. Visitors welcome.

Walking for Health: Wanstead Park
2025-05-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Wanstead Park, Warren Road entrance

Highams Players presents Something to Hide
2025-05-29 20:00 - 2025-05-31 00:00 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
The Highams Players present a psychological thriller by Leslie Sands. Saturday performances at 2pm and 7pm.

Wanstead Vintage Fair
2025-05-31 10:30 - 16:30 | Wanstead United Reformed Church, E11 2HD
Including fashion, jewellery, homewares and books.
