Events

Gloves, litter pickers and bags will be provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

A five-mile walk hosted by Redbridge Ramblers.

Cards, gifts, face painting and refreshments.

A presentation by actor and historian Tony Harris for the Wanstead & Woodford U3A. Visitors welcome.

An interactive performance by actor and historian Tony Harris for the Wanstead & Woodford U3A. Visitors welcome.

For people struggling with feelings of loss.

An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club event featuring Claire Greig.

A show for seven- to 11-year-olds and their grown-ups.

A talk by Lynn Haseldine Jones for the Woodford Historical Society. Visitors welcome.

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

Meet between Dames Road Playground and Jubilee Pond.

Councillors Jo Blackman, Paul Donovan and Daniel Morgan-Thomas. Repeated on 25 April.

A walk around Wanstead Park for LGBTQ+ people and their allies.

Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

For retired NHS and social care staff.

A presentation by Lynn Haseldine Jones for the Wanstead Historical Society.

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.

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

A monthly peer support group at Wanstead Mental Health Clinic for men and women to come together in a safe and judgement-free space.

A talk by Simon Coxall for the Woodford and District Centre of the National Trust. Visitors welcome.

After a short business meeting, Alison O’Connor, Epping Forest’s Project Officer for Wanstead Park, will give a talk about future proposals and funding sources for the park.

A fully accessible, affordable and award-winning comedy night to mark Autism Acceptance Month with MC Mark Nicholas and Stephen Catling headlining.

IODS bring the award-winning family musical set in 1930s New York to South Woodford.

Free electrical, sewing, mechanical and bike repairs.

Help keep Wanstead tidy.

Charity and information stalls. Refreshments available. Charities are invited to book a table.

Litter picks, hoops, hi-vis vests and gloves will be available. Organised by the South Woodford Society.

Dr Mark Westmoquette describes his efforts to bring the spheres of astronomy and cosmology together with the principles of mindfulness. A North East London Astronomical Society event.

Climate and nature conversations. Visitors welcome.

Woodford and District Floral Arrangement Group welcomes Patricia Ellis. Visitors welcome.

For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Led by French conductor Marie Jacquot in her Covent Garden debut.

An East Side Jazz Club event.

An evening of networking for those who own or work in a business in the South Woodford area. Booking required.

A presentation by Kathy Chater for the East of London Family History Society. Visitors welcome.

Featuring Saori Oda and Yukiko Shinohara, who will perform an evening of songs from West End musical shows plus two famous arias from Puccini operas. Bar opens at 6.30pm; performance starts at 7.30pm.

Tables of eight; bring your own drinks and snacks.

Hosted by Alyssa Kyria (The Funny Mummy).

An opportunity to share thoughts and feelings about the climate and ecological emergency in a non-dogmatic, accepting group space. Booking required.

Hosted by the Wanstead and Woodford Marie Curie Fundraising Group. Includes tea, coffee and cake.

Help with spring jobs in the orchard and learn how the SOWO Society are improving local biodiversity.

Featuring artist John Tookey, who will be painting an interior scene in oils. Visitors welcome.

A talk for the Redbridge and District U3A by City of London tour guide Richard Pusey. Visitors welcome.