Wanstead Village Directory

VINTAGE AND MORE FLAMINGO FAIR
2024-10-12 11:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
The Flamingo event returns from its summer sojourn. A wide variety of stalls, plus refreshments and face painting.

Beginners Twerk & Dance Class in Wanstead
2024-10-11 18:45 - 19:45 | Wanstead Works, 34-40 High Street, E11 2RJ
Suitable for beginners and no dance experience needed.

Wanstead Wordsmiths
2024-10-10 18:30 - 19:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A monthly group for writing and sharing poetry and prose. No experience required.

South Woodford Business Networking Event
2024-10-10 17:00 - 19:00 | TBC
A networking and information event for local business owners. Hosted by the South Woodford Business Network.

The History of Ilford Hospital Chapel
2024-10-10 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Peter Haseldine for the Woodford Historical Society. Visitors welcome.

Comedy At The Bull
2024-10-09 20:00 - 22:30 | The Bull, 129 High Street, E11 2RL

Electronic Keyboard Concert
2024-10-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club event featuring Lewis Scott.

The Biking Birder's Years in the UK
2024-10-08 20:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
A talk for the North East London Local Group of the RSPB by Gary Prescott (the Biking Birder).

Degas to Lautrec: The Divas at the café Concert, Circus and the Moulin Rouge
2024-10-08 20:00 | Bancroft’s School, High Road, IG8 0RF
A presentation by French Impressionism specialist Daphne Lawson for The Arts Society Woodford Green. Visitors welcome.

Life as a cow in the Epping Forest Landscape
2024-10-08 19:30 | Aldersbrook Bowls Club, E12 5DY
A talk by John Phillips for the Aldersbrook Horticultural Society.

Keeping it Local Wanstead
2024-10-08 19:00 | Alba Trattoria, 147 High Street, E11 2RL
An informal gathering for local business owners to socialise and network. Booking required.

Living with the White Horse
2024-10-07 19:30
A Zoom talk about excavations at three Ridgeway hillforts by Professor Gary Ford for the West Essex Archaeological Group. Visitors welcome.

NHS Retirement Fellowship
2024-10-07 14:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
For retired NHS and social care staff.

WANSTEAD & WOODFORD WEA FILM CLUB
2024-10-07 12:30 | Odeon, South Woodford, E18 2QL
A screening of The Great Escaper (2023). Non-members may join the club at any film screening.

The Waterways of Wanstead Park
2024-10-06 14:15 - 17:30 | meet at Wanstead Station, E11 2NT
A five-mile circular walk hosted by walking group Walks by Water.

Bumblebee Extravaganza: A South Asian Celebration
2024-10-06 12:45 - 16:30 | Aldersbrook Community Centre, E11 3RT
An afternoon filled with bumblebee talks, traditional South Asian dancing and guided meditation. Hosted by Buzzing in the East End.

Wanstead Community Market
2024-10-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead High Street
Monthly market offering a wide range of food and craft products.

ABBA LIVE TRIBUTE in Wanstead
2024-10-05 19:30 | Wanstead Cricket Club, Overton Drive
Ticket price includes a glass of fizz.

Black History Month: African Designs at Wanstead Library
2024-10-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Create a collage picture inspired by African print, colour and design.

Walking for Health: Christ Church Green
2024-10-05 10:30 - 11:30 | meet on Wanstead Place
This walk features some gentle slopes and uneven terrain. Repeats every Saturday.

Wanstead Stamp Fair
2024-10-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
Including postcards, cigarette cards, phone cards and philatelic accessories.

Epping Forest ultramarathon
2024-10-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Wanstead Flats, Capel Road, E12 5DB
This 50km event starts in Wanstead Flats and makes its way north through all the green spaces of East London, leading up to and through the wonders of Epping Forest. Hosted b y Camino Ultra.

Wanstead Library Grief Cafe
2024-10-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A safe and confidential space to meet others, and to share and explore thoughts and feelings around the experience of grief and a loss.

Wren Wildlife Group Practical Work
2024-10-03 10:00 - 12:00 | meet at the Temple, Wanstead Park
Help carry out a variety of tasks in Wanstead Park.

The Future of our water
2024-10-02 19:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A discussion on the future of the water industry. Hosted by East London Humanists.

British Sign Language practise session
2024-10-01 14:30 - 15:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Hosted by local resident Lorna Paterson. Repeated on 16 October at 6.45pm.

The North and East London Young Musician of the Year Final
2024-09-29 17:00 | St Gabriel’s Church, Aldersbrook, E12 5HH
Three finalists, who all play string instruments, will perform one movement each of their chosen concerto accompanied by the Forest Philharmonic Orchestra.

MacMillan Afternoon Tea
2024-09-29 14:00 - 17:00 | 83 Cowslip Road, South Woodford, E18 1JN
Afternoon tea in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

The Villages of East London: a grander past
2024-09-25 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Peter Lawrence for the Woodford and District Centre of the National Trust. Visitors welcome.

Open House Festival: Quaker Meeting House
2024-09-22 13:00 - 17:30 | Wanstead Quaker Meeting House, E11 3AU
Explore the Modernist building designed by Norman Frith in 1968.
