This exhibition explores black presences in the 19th and early-20th century, through British studio portraiture.
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3 events,
free
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One performer and a flock of shadow puppets tell an engaging and heartwarming story suitable for all ages.
£8.50
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Are you more of a poet or a critic or a blogger? Whoever you are, take your skills back in time to explore the stories of Black British ballet dancers. Suitable for nine- to 16-year-olds.
free
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2 events,
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DJ, games and fancy dress for four- to 11-year-olds. Repeated at 5pm.
£8
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4 events,
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Handmade products from local designer-makers. Including screen prints, ceramics, jewellery, homewares and textiles.
free entry
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Celebrate Diwali by decorating themed bookmarks! Suitable for five- to 12-year-olds. Drop-in, first come, first served.
free
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2 events,
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Another chance to see Rossetti’s Stunners, one of the original hits from this year’s Wanstead Fringe.
£10
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3 events,
A screening of The Holdovers (2023). Non-members may join the club at any film screening.
£20
A presentation by Lynn Jones for the Wanstead Historical Society.
£4
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5 events,
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Over-55s poetry group Redbridge Rhymesters will be joined by children from Snaresbrook Primary School at this creative writing session with a theme of 'memories of Wanstead' and 'fireworks'.
free
A talk by Simon Keeble Elliot for the Wanstead & Woodford U3A.
first visit free
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1 event,
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A safe and confidential space to meet others, and to share and explore thoughts and feelings around the experience of grief and a loss.
free
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2 events,
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Shiny, dazzling and glittery goods at all price levels. A wide variety of stalls, plus refreshments and face painting.
free entry
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4 events,
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3 events,
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Monthly book club. This month's meeting will be discussing A Horse Walks into a Bar by David Grossman.
£1.50
A presentation by Tom Cromwell for the West Essex Archaeological Group. Visitors welcome.
£2
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4 events,
An informal gathering for local business owners to socialise and network. Booking required.
free
A presentation by Simon Cottle – former MD of Bonham’s and auctioneer at Sotheby’s – for The Arts Society Woodford Green. Visitors welcome.
by donation
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3 events,
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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.
free
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An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club event featuring Mark Brown and Brian McKenzie.
£2 – £16
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5 events,
Edgy, fun and deliciously naughty, Soho Cinders celebrates the capital’s most colourful district and is set to get South Woodford’s temperature soaring this November. Repeated on 15 and 16 November.
£20
A talk by Georgina Green for the Woodford Historical Society. Visitors welcome.
£5
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A monthly group for writing and sharing poetry and prose. No experience required.
free
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1 event,
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5 events,
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Planting flowers, weeding, watering, pruning, maintenance projects, updating noticeboards and litter picking.
free
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Crafts and gifts from local producers. Refreshments available. Repeated on 17 November from 10am to 1.30pm. |
2 events,
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1 event,
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Robin White presents to the Woodford and District Floral Arrangement Group. Visitors welcome.
£9
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1 event,
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1 event,
A talk by Georgina Green for the Woodford and District Centre of the National Trust. Visitors welcome.
£3
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1 event,
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1 event,
Gather around Wanstead's Christmas tree as the lights are switched on.
free
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3 events,
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2 events,
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Santa's Grotto, rides, live music and refreshments.
free entry
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Artist Paul Alcock will be painting a coastal scene in oil. Visitors welcome.
£5
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1 event,
Newham and Redbridge branch meeting (AGM and Christmas social). Visitors welcome.
£5
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1 event,
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An opportunity to meet staff and pupils in all subject areas.
free
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2 events,
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Christmas market and BBQ. Children's wristbands available to buy for the rides.
free entry
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3 events,
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Raising funds for STAAR, a local organisation that create opportunities for autistic and neurodivergent children and young adults.
free entry
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