Wanstead Village Directory

Bereavement café afternoon session
2026-01-06 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Junior Chess Coaching
2026-01-06 17:00 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
A new term for eight- to 15-year-olds starts at Wanstead & Woodford Chess Club.

South Woodford Health Network
2026-01-07 18:30 | Lily House, 11 The Shrubberies, E18 1BD
A networking event for local health practitioners. Booking required.

Wanstead Men's Peer Support Group
2026-01-07 19:00 - 21:00 | 11–13 Cambridge Park, Wanstead, E11 2PU
A donation-based peer support space for men held at Wanstead Mental Health Clinic. Repeats weekly.

Eating Out in Georgian London
2026-01-08 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Dr Peter Ross for the Woodford Historical Society. Visitors welcome.

Line Dancing Social Class
2026-01-08 18:15 - 19:05 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Price includes tuition and refreshments. Hosted by Eve Wright School of Dancing.

ADHD Support Group for Men
2026-01-09 19:15 - 20:15 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
A weekly meeting for men to talk, share or listen.

Walking for Health: Christ Church Green
2026-01-10 10:30 - 11:30 | meet on Wanstead Place
This walk features some gentle slopes and uneven terrain. Repeats every Saturday.

Open Weekend at The Temple in Wanstead Park
2026-01-10 11:00 - 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
2026-01-11 11:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

Septimus, Hammer of the Scots
2026-01-12 19:30
A talk by Simon Elliott for the West Essex Archaeological Group. Non-members welcome.

Photography Talk: Wild Britain
2026-01-12 19:30
A talk by Paul Bingham for the Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society.

Cuppa with a Coppa
2026-01-13 11:00 - 11:30 | Costa Coffee, High Street, Wanstead
Meet officers from the Wanstead Village Safer Neighbourhoods Team.

Keeping it Local Wanstead
2026-01-13 19:00
An informal gathering for local business owners to socialise and network. Booking required.

Growing in a glasshouse
2026-01-13 19:30 | Aldersbrook Bowls Club, E12 5DY
A talk by Shannon Thaden for the Aldersbrook Horticultural Society. Visitors welcome.

Brazil and Costa Rica: Best of the American Tropics
2026-01-13 20:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
A talk for the North East London Local Group of the RSPB by Ben Chapple.

South Woodford Ward Councillor Surgery
2026-01-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Salvation Army, 26 Daisy Road, E18 1EA
Councillors Joe Hehir, Beverley Brewer and Saiqa Qayum Hussain. Booking required. Repeated on 11 February.

WANSTEAD LITERATURE GROUP
2026-01-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
A 10-week course looking at dystopian and utopian novels.

Electronic Keyboard Concert
2026-01-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club event featuring Chris Jones.

Wanstead Library Grief Cafe
2026-01-15 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.

Navigating Together
2026-01-15 19:00 | 11–13 Cambridge Park, Wanstead, E11 2PU
A monthly peer support group at Wanstead Mental Health Clinic for men and women to come together in a safe and judgement-free space.

Police information stall
2026-01-16 12:00 - 12:30 | outside Wanstead Station

South Woodford Litter Pick
2026-01-18 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.

South Woodford Community Market
2026-01-18 11:00 - 16:00 | George Lane, South Woodford

Black Holes and Exploding Stars
2026-01-18 13:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
A presentation by Dr Chris Crowe for the North East London Astronomical Society. Free entry for new visitors.

Wanstead Climate Action Meeting
2026-01-19 19:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Featuring a presentation from Redbridge Council’s Arboricultural and Horticultural Manager Peter Marshall about local trees. Visitors welcome.

Bereavement café morning session
2026-01-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW

Redbridge Music Society recital
2026-01-20 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Featuring Redbridge Music Service students.

Blues and Roots Ensemble Performs Mingus & More
2026-01-20 20:00 - 23:00 | 2 Harvey Road, Leytonstone, E11 3DB
An East Side Jazz Club event.

Charity talk: Mercy Ships
2026-01-21 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Dr Leo Cheng for the Woodford and District Centre of the National Trust. Visitors welcome.
