Wanstead Village Directory

Our lady of Lourdes Autumn Fayre
2025-11-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-16 10:00 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
Local crafts, gifts, Christmas items and refreshments.

Children in Need Fundraiser
2025-11-15 19:00 - 23:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
A 70s and 80s disco, plus raffle.

South Woodford Litter Pick
2025-11-16 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 21 December.

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

Wanstead Climate Action Meeting
2025-11-17 19:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Discussing climate and nature in Redbridge. Open to all.

Christmas Flower arranging demonstration
2025-11-17 19:30 - 21:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Kathy Stangaard presents to the Woodford and District Floral Arrangement Group. Visitors welcome.

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

Laugh-Able Comedy Night in Wanstead
2025-11-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Fully accessible, affordable and award-winning comedy night.

Walking for Health: Wanstead Park
2025-11-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Wanstead Park, Warren Road entrance

Wanstead Library Grief Cafe
2025-11-20 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.

A night with Moni Tivony
2025-11-20 19:00 | The Woodford Bar & Grill, 184 George Lane
Two-course meal with entertainment from singer and performer Moni Tivony.

Wanstead Christmas lights switch-on
2025-11-21 16:00 | George Green, Wanstead
Gather around Wanstead’s Christmas tree as the lights are switched on.

Mr Baldocci: Post-Truth Music-Theatre
2025-11-21 19:30 | The Wanstead Curtain, Hermon Hill, E11 2AR
A music-theatre spectacle by award-winning composer Simone Spagnolo. Performed and inspired by internationally acclaimed pianist Gabriele Baldocci.

Woodford Christmas Craft Market
2025-11-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
Promoting the work of community creatives.

Oakdale Christmas Fete
2025-11-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Oakdale School, South Woodford, E18 1JX

9TEEN9TIES meets NOUGHTIES: The Ultimate Throwback Party
2025-11-22 19:00 | The Woodford Bar & Grill, 184 George Lane

Orchestra of the World: The Planets
2025-11-22 19:30 | St John’s CHurch, Leytonstone, E11 1HH
Holst’s Planets performed by orchestra from around the globe and conducted by Stephen Ellery.

Essex Art Club Sunday Demonstration
2025-11-23 14:30 - 16:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Featuring artist MIke Rollins. Visitors welcome.

East of London Family History Society
2025-11-26 19:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
AGM, members’ evening and Christmas social. Visitors welcome.

Wanstead High School Sixth Form Open Evening
2025-11-27 17:00 | Wanstead High School, Redbridge Lane West

Wanstead Repair Café
2025-11-29 10:30 - 13:00 | Christ Church Hall, Wanstead, E11 2SW

Charity Christmas Bazaar
2025-11-29 11:00 - 15:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
Tickets to visit Santa also available (additional cost).

Wanstead Community Christmas Gift Appeal Drop Off
2025-11-29 12:00 - 15:00 | Wanstead Baptist Church, Wellington Road
Collecting gifts for the homeless, victims of domestic abuse and other vulnerable people.

Snaresbrook Primary School Christmas Fete
2025-11-30 12:00 - 15:00 | Snaresbrook Primary School, E18 2EN
Santa’s Grotto, rides, music and refreshments.

Frank Charles Give a Gift Appeal
2025-12-01 09:00 - 18:00 | Wanstead Pharmacy, 75–77 High Street
Collecting and delivering Christmas presents to sick children at Acorn Ward, Whipps Cross Hospital. Donate new, unwrapped gifts by 12 December.

NHS Retirement Fellowship
2025-12-01 14:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
For retired NHS and social care staff.

West Essex Archaeological Group
2025-12-01 19:30 | Woodford County High School, IG8 9LA
Christmas meeting with book sales and seasonal refreshments. Visitors welcome.

Dickens In His Own Words
2025-12-01 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A presentation by Nick Dobson for the Wanstead Historical Society.

SEASONAL ENTERTAINMENT
2025-12-02 10:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
Wanstead & Woodford U3A welcome the Woodford Singers. Visitors welcome.
