Wanstead Village Directory

Elmer Day: Book Swap
2024-05-25 10:30 (Europe/London) | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Celebrating Elmer the Elephant’s 35th birthday with a special book swap day.

Shine Fostering Friday
2024-05-24 11:00 | Shine Fostering, 109 George Lane
A coffee morning to find out more about fostering.

Where’s Mrs Ladybird?
2024-05-24 10:30 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
A live hide-and-seek story for children. Various shows throughout the day.

Putting Your Ancestors on the Map
2024-05-22 19:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A presentation by Dr Nicolas Dixon for the East of London Family History Society. Visitors welcome.

Archaeology in Essex
2024-05-22 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Simon Coxall for the Woodford and District Centre of the National Trust. Visitors welcome.

Bereavement café morning session
2024-05-21 10:30 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Flower arranging demonstration
2024-05-20 19:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Kathy Stangaard presents to the Woodford and District Floral Arrangement Group. Visitors welcome.

WOODFORD SINGERS: LIVING LANDSCAPES
2024-05-19 17:00 | St Gabriel’s Church, Aldersbrook, E12 5HH
The Woodford Singers, with guests The Heron Quartet, will be performing a programme inspired by landscapes.

Great solar eclipses
2024-05-19 13:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Jerry Workman and Steve Karpel describe some of the memorable total solar eclipses they have seen, including the most recent one in the USA last month. A North East London Astronomical Society event. Free entry for new visitors.

South Woodford Jumble Trail
2024-05-19 12:00 | across South Woodford
Check the online map of stalls and explore the local streets to discover hidden treasures. Stallholders must register by 17 May (£5).

South Woodford Community Market
2024-05-19 11:00 | George Lane, South Woodford
Monthly market offering a range of products.

South Woodford Society Litter Pick
2024-05-19 11:00 | Community Orchard, South Woodford
Repeated on 23 June.

Quiz Night Our Lady of Lourdes Church
2024-05-18 19:45 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR

Ray Park Action Day
2024-05-18 13:30 | Ray Park, Woodford Green, IG8 7JF
Planting flowers, weeding, watering, pruning, maintenance projects, updating noticeboards and litter picking.

Local Makers Market
2024-05-18 11:00 | Christ Church Hall, E11 2SW
Handmade products from local designer-makers. Including screen prints, ceramics, jewellery, homewares and textiles.

Food, Fun and Craft Market
2024-05-18 10:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
A array of handmade products from local traders. Plus face painting, bouncy castles, entertainment and church tower tours.

Wanstead Park Ward Councillor Surgery
2024-05-18 10:00 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
Councillors Sheila Bain and Bayo Alaba.

Wanstead Community Litter Pick
2024-05-18 10:00 | meet at the Woodbine Place bus stop
Help keep Wanstead tidy.

Mental Health Awareness Week: Zumba
2024-05-18 09:30 | Wanstead Leisure Centre, E11 2JZ
A cardio fitness class incorporating high and low intensity moves inspired by Latin dance.

Laughter in One Act (or Less!)
2024-05-17 19:00 - 2024-05-19 21:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
Amateur dramatic company WOADS makes its revival for an evening of one act plays and monologues. Sunday matinée at 2pm.

Haven House SPARKLE WALK 2024
2024-05-17 18:00 | meet next to Christ Church
Haven House’s annual charity walk through Wanstead, Woodford and South Woodford returns.

Visual Artists Association In-Person Networking
2024-05-17 14:00 | The Cuckfield, 31 High Street, Wanstead
A networking event open to all artists, both members and non-members of the Visual Artists Association. Booking required.

One Ukrainian Summer
2024-05-16 19:30 | Wanstead Tap, 352 Winchelsea Road , E7 0AQ
Join author Viv Groskop as she discusses her latest work, One Ukrainian Summer, with acclaimed chef Olia Hercules.

Open Table at Holy Trinity Church
2024-05-15 17:30 | Holy Trinity Church, Hermon Hill, E18 1QQ
Join a community meal open to all. Main meal provided. Bring dessert to share or a contribution to Redbridge Foodbank. Children and families welcome. No alcohol. No need to book.

Mental Health Awareness Week: watercolour taster session
2024-05-15 11:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Brush away your stress while creating some colourful gift tags and a bookmark.

Wildlife of Southern Africa
2024-05-14 20:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
A talk for the North East London Local Group of the RSPB by Ben Chapple.

Redbridge Music Society recital
2024-05-14 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Featuring guitarist Adam Brown.

Celebrating the Bicentennial of the National Gallery
2024-05-14 20:00 | Bancroft’s School, High Road, IG8 0RF
A talk by Lydia Bauman for The Arts Society, Woodford Green. Visitors welcome.

The gardens of Sissinghurst
2024-05-14 19:30 | Aldersbrook Bowls Club, E12 5DY
A talk by Ruth Martin for the Aldersbrook Horticultural Society. Visitors welcome.

Bereavement café evening session
2024-05-14 19:00 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
