Wanstead Village Directory

The white mouse Nancy Wake: A truly remarkable spy
2025-06-03 10:00 (Europe/London) | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
A presentation by Paul Barwick for the Wanstead & Woodford U3A about the many courageous acts Nancy Wake performed during WWII. Visitors welcome.

Bereavement café afternoon session
2025-06-03 14:00 - 15:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

BSL Sign Supported English practice session
2025-06-03 14:30 - 15:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Hosted by local resident Lorna Paterson. Repeated on 18 June at 6.45pm.

Woodford Arts Group’s summer exhibition
2025-06-04 10:00 - 2025-06-29 16:00 | The View, Chingford, E4 7QH
Entitled All Nature Has Feeling, this exhibition by local artists is inspired by and on show in Epping Forest. Closed on Mondays.

‘One life’ course on Humanism
2025-06-04 19:00 - 21:00 | 3–5 Devon House, Hermon Hill, E11 2AW
Suitable for anyone interested in knowing more about Humanism, its perspectives and history. Presented by East London Humanists.

Walking for Health: Wanstead Park
2025-06-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Wanstead Park, Warren Road entrance

Over-55s Bridge Club
2025-06-05 13:30 - 15:00 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
020 8989 6338

Haven House SPARKLE WALK 2025
2025-06-06 17:00 - 23:30 | Woodford Rugby Club, IG8 9LB
Haven House’s annual charity walk through Wanstead, Woodford and South Woodford returns.

Walking for Health: Christ Church Green
2025-06-07 10:30 - 11:30 | meet on Wanstead Place
This walk features some gentle slopes and uneven terrain. Repeats every Saturday.

Churchfields School Summer Fayre
2025-06-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Churchfields, South Woodford, E18 2RB
Fairground rides, games, stalls, food and drinks, music and raffle prizes.

Walk from Buckhurst Hill to Snaresbrook
2025-06-08 10:30 - 13:30 | meet at Buckhurst Hill station
Walking on mostly forest paths. Hosted by the West Essex Ramblers.

Wanstead Park Litter Pick
2025-06-08 11:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

South Woodford Jumble Trail
2025-06-08 12:00 - 16:00 | across South Woodford
Stallholders must register by 1 June (£5).

Open garden in South Woodford
2025-06-08 13:00 - 17:00 | 68 Derby Road, South Woodford, E18 2PS
This old-fashioned summer garden with two ponds will be open to the public as part of the charitable National Garden Scheme.

Wanstead Park to Ray Park bike ride
2025-06-08 14:00 - 17:30 | meet at Wanstead Park Tea Hut, E12 5HA
A 10 mile, afternoon family ride to Ray Park, suitable for all ages and abilities. Organised by the Redbridge Cycling Campaign.

Wanstead Cricket Club Summer Festival
2025-06-08 15:00 - 23:00 | Wanstead Cricket Club, Overton Drive
Featuring tribute band Oasiis.

Wanstead Community Gardeners evening walk
2025-06-09 19:00 | George Green, Wanstead (opposite Belgique)
Hear the stories behind the community garden patches and meet the gardeners who created them.

Keeping it Local Wanstead
2025-06-10 19:00 | City Place Coffee, High Street, Wanstead
An informal gathering for local business owners to socialise and network. Booking required.

Wanstead Ladies Peer Support Group
2025-06-10 19:00 | 11–13 Cambridge Park, Wanstead, E11 2PU
A donation-based peer support space for ladies held at Wanstead Mental Health Clinic. Repeats weekly.

Secrets of a Wildlife Photographer
2025-06-10 20:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
A talk for the North East London Local Group of the RSPB by Nick Martin.

Redbridge Creates Presents: Finding Nemo Jr
2025-06-11 18:00 - 2025-06-13 19:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
A 60-minute musical adaptation of the 2003 Pixar movie.

Electronic Keyboard Concert
2025-06-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club event featuring David Ingley.

Dead Funny Scratch Night
2025-06-12 18:30
An evening of entertainment as performers try out new material whilst adhering to a ‘dead funny’ theme.

Wanstead Wordsmiths
2025-06-12 18:30 - 19:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A monthly group for writing and sharing poetry and prose. No experience required.

Wanstead Village ward Councillor Surgery
2025-06-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
Councillors Jo Blackman, Paul Donovan and Daniel Morgan-Thomas. Repeated on 28 June.

Wanstead Repair Café
2025-06-14 10:30 - 13:00 | Christ Church Hall, Wanstead, E11 2SW
Give broken items a new lease of life at the Wanstead Repair Café.

Wanstead Village Fete
2025-06-14 11:00 - 15:00 | St Mary’s Church, Wanstead, E11 2LN
A Wanstead Parish fundraising event. Watch His Majesty the King’s Birthday Flypast from the grounds of St Mary’s Church (expected at 12.55pm), plus classic car show, BBQ and bouncy castle.

Aldersbrook Jumble Trail Festival
2025-06-14 11:00 - 17:00 | various
Residents selling pre-loved items from their front gardens and raising funds for Aldersbrook Primary School.

Open Weekend at The Temple in Wanstead Park
2025-06-14 12:00 - 2025-06-15 17:00 | 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
2025-06-14 14:30 - 17:00 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Conversation, information and support.
