Newham and Redbridge branch meeting (AGM and Christmas social). Visitors welcome.

An opportunity to meet staff and pupils in all subject areas.

Promoting the work of community creatives.

Christmas market and BBQ. Children's wristbands available to buy for the rides.

Monthly market offering a wide range of food and craft products.

Raising funds for STAAR, a local organisation that create opportunities for autistic and neurodivergent children and young adults.

A performance by local choir Modality Voices for the Wanstead & Woodford U3A. Visitors welcome.

A screening of The Boy and The Heron (2023). Non-members may join the club at any film screening.

For retired NHS and social care staff.

Face-to-face, drop-in business networking.

For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Hosted by local resident Lorna Paterson. Repeated on 18 December at 6.45pm.

An exercise class that can be done seated or standing, covering flexibility, aerobic, balance and strength (and a cup of tea).

A weekly networking meeting for local business owners. Booking required.

A safe and confidential space to meet others and to share thoughts and feelings around the experience of grief and a loss.

Gather around South Woodford's Christmas tree as the lights are switched.

Stalls, refreshments, Father Christmas and the limited edition Aldersbrook collection by Muriel & Me (tea towels, baubles and coasters). Repeated on 7 December from 12 noon to 3pm.

Create a natural wreath to hang on your front door this Christmas.

This walk features some gentle slopes and uneven terrain. Repeats every Saturday.

Handmade products from local designer-makers. Including screen prints, ceramics, jewellery, homewares and textiles.

Gifts galore from jams to jewellery, crystals to plants and a special art selection. Plus refreshments and face painting.

Litter picks, hoops, hi-vis vests and gloves will be available.

Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

Enjoy cherished carols sung with an ethereal beauty and performed on traditional instruments.

An informal gathering for local business owners to socialise and network. Booking required.

Be transported into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true.

A talk by Nina Lewis for the Aldersbrook Horticultural Society.

A talk by Sarah Harris for the Woodford and District Centre of the National Trust. Visitors welcome.

Stalls and festive treats.

An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club event featuring Brett Wales.

A talk by Jill Finch for the Woodford Historical Society. Visitors welcome.

A monthly group for writing and sharing poetry and prose. No experience required.

Add yourself to the guest list for a night of festive fun.

Elves will welcome you to their magical interactive Christmas show, after which Miss Christmas will take you to the elves workshop, where you will be able to make a Christmas decoration and write your letter to Santa. Next, you will be invited to meet Father Christmas himself, in the grotto.

Follow the trail through the park, uncover clues and finish at the school for festive treats and Christmas fun. Maps sold separately.

Looking at features old and new to be found in the park. Hosted by the Epping Forest Heritage Trust.

Les Brand presents a talk on one of the most fascinating questions of our time. A North East London Astronomical Society event. Free entry for new visitors.

For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Discover the enchantment of ballet with this festive treat for the whole family.

Fully accessible, affordable and award winning Comedy Night featuring Robin Ince.

Santa will embark on a pre-Christmas tour of Wanstead, chauffeured through the streets by Elf Steve Hayden aboard his Parker Dairies milk float. The elves will be collecting money for local charities.

Help keep Wanstead tidy.