Wanstead Village Directory

IODS Presents: Bleak Expectations
2025-10-02 19:30 - 2025-10-05 21:30 (Europe/London) | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
The story Charles Dickens might have written after drinking too much gin.

Wanstead Beer Festival 2025
2025-10-04 13:00 - 23:00 | Christ Church Hall, Wanstead, E11 2SW
Real ales drawn from the local area and beyond, plus craft ales, lagers, ciders, wine, prosecco and gin. Raising money for local charities.

Wanstead Park to the City of London bike ride
2025-10-05 09:30 - 17:00 | meet at Wanstead Park Tea Hut, E12 5HA
Organised by the Redbridge Cycling Campaign. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Wanstead Community Market
2025-10-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead High Street
Monthly market offering a wide range of food and craft products.

NHS Retirement Fellowship
2025-10-06 14:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
For retired NHS and social care staff.

Retro Football Quiz at The Bull
2025-10-06 19:45 - 22:30 | The Bull, 129 High Street, E11 2RL
Test your footy knowledge from 1990 to 2020.

The life of Noël Coward (1899–1973)
2025-10-06 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Nigel Colman performs his one-man play about the life of Noël Coward for the Wanstead Historical Society.

Assassins, Traitors and Spies
2025-10-07 10:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
A presentation by Martin LLoyd for the Wanstead & Woodford U3A. Visitors welcome.

Bereavement café afternoon session
2025-10-07 14:00 - 15:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Electronic Keyboard Concert
2025-10-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club event featuring Matthew Bason.

Miss Julie at Redbridge Drama Centre
2025-10-08 19:30 - 2025-10-11 21:20 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
East London Theatre Company brings August Strindberg’s incendiary masterpiece to South Woodford.

Shelf Life: Old Shops of Woodford and Wanstead
2025-10-09 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Mike Edwards for the Woodford Historical Society. Visitors welcome.

Wanstead Wordsmiths
2025-10-09 18:30 - 19:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A monthly group for writing and sharing poetry and prose. No experience required.

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

Wanstead Village ward Councillor Surgery
2025-10-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
Councillors Jo Blackman, Paul Donovan and Daniel Morgan-Thomas. Repeated on 25 October.

Open Weekend at The Temple in Wanstead Park
2025-10-11 11:00 - 2025-10-12 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.

Wanstead Park Litter Pick
2025-10-12 11:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

East London Book Club
2025-10-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Nightingale on the Green, E11 2EY
Monthly book club. This month’s meeting will be discussing Mania by Lionel Shriver.

Who Built London and Why?
2025-10-13 19:30 | Woodford County High School, IG8 9LA
A talk by Dominic Perring for the West Essex Archaeological Group. Visitors welcome.

South Woodford Business Networking Event
2025-10-14 17:00 - 18:30 | Namak, 219 High Road, E18 2PB
Hosted by the South Woodford Business Network. xx

Keeping it Local Wanstead
2025-10-14 19:00 | The Duke, 79 Nightingale Lane, E11 2EY
An informal gathering for local business owners to socialise and network. Booking required.

52 weeks in the shade
2025-10-14 19:30 | Aldersbrook Bowls Club, E12 5DY
A talk by Lynne Moore for the Aldersbrook Horticultural Society. Visitors welcome.

Redbridge Music Society recital
2025-10-14 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Featuring clarinettist Matthew Scott and pianist Christine Zerafa.

Conservation in Lee Valley Park
2025-10-14 20:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
A talk for the North East London Local Group of the RSPB by Amy Lewis.

Dutch Paintings in National Trust Houses
2025-10-14 20:00 | Bancroft’s School, High Road, IG8 0RF
A presentation by Jane Choy-Thurlow for The Arts Society Woodford Green. Visitors welcome.

John Constable: the Artist and his Landscapes
2025-10-15 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Patricia Hodgkins for the Woodford and District Centre of the National Trust. Visitors welcome.

Laugh-Able Comedy Night with Don Biswas
2025-10-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Fully accessible, affordable and award-winning comedy night.

Wanstead Library Grief Cafe
2025-10-16 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.

Redbridge Landlord Forum
2025-10-16 19:00 - 21:00
Increasing awareness of legislation, policy and procedures for landlords.

Wanstead Litter Pick
2025-10-18 10:00 | meet at the Woodbine Place bus stop
Help keep Wanstead tidy.
