Events

For retired NHS and social care staff.

A presentation by Patricia Gregory (founding member of the Women’s Football Association) for the Wanstead & Woodford U3A. Visitors welcome.

For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Marking the launch of a project to restore and renew Christ Church’s built and social heritage. Architects and project managers will make short presentations.

Wanstead Climate Action host a screening of People’s Emergency Briefing, a film that aims to inform communities across the UK about the climate and nature emergencies. Followed by a discussion with the local MP, councillors, faith leaders and business owners.

Naomi Westerman – bestselling author, playwright and death acceptance activist – performs her award-winning, interactive stage show.

Film screening and Q&A as part of the Afterlives Festival. Hosted by independent producer and funeral celebrant Andy Jones.

The Haven House Children's Hospice annual charity walk returns.

In aid of Haven House Children's Hospice. Stallholders must register by 1 June (£5).

Suitable for all ages and abilities. A Redbridge Cycling Campaign event.

A talk by Harry Platts for the West Essex Archaeological Group. Non-members welcome.

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

A talk for the North East London Local Group of the RSPB by Alan Johnson.

A talk by Richard Speller for the Woodford and District Centre of the National Trust. Visitors welcome.

An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club event featuring Michael Wooldridge.

A joint meeting to discuss local crime issues and agree priorities for the coming months. This will be a closed meeting, meaning the public can attend but are not able to ask questions unless through a member of the panel.

A local support group affiliated to the Royal Osteoporosis Society. All welcome.

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

Repeated on 27 June.

Wanstead Park's visitor centre explores the history of the park from Roman times to the present day.

A Wanstead Parish fundraising event. Watch His Majesty the King's Birthday Flypast from the grounds of St Mary's Church (expected at 1pm), plus classic car show, BBQ, crazy golf, live music and bouncy castle.

Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

Residents selling pre-loved items from their front gardens and raising funds for Aldersbrook Primary School PTA.

For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Follow a short course around the Flats using a map to search out checkpoints. No experience needed. Hosted by Chigwell and Epping Forest Orienteering Club.

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 fully accessible, affordable and award-winning comedy night.

A weekend of free activities for wildlife explorers of all ages. Organised by the Wren Wildlife Group.

Celebrate Pride month with a community screening of the comedy Pride (2014), plus a zine-making workshop beforehand. Hosted by Compassionate Funerals.

Music by Wagner, Liadov and Rachmaninov.

Woodford and District Floral Arrangement Group. Visitors welcome.

An East Side Jazz Club event.

A presentation by Doreen Tayler for the East of London Family History Society about the 1922 murder case. Visitors welcome.

A new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre.

A production by Theatretrain Waltham Forest.

Hosted by national bee expert Tony Madgwick of the Wren Wildlife Group.

A two-hour meditative journey and soulful gathering with yoga, guided meditation, and an immersive crystal bowl sound bath.

A talk for the Redbridge and District U3A by Brian Cookson. Visitors welcome.

Over-55s poetry group Redbridge Rhymesters will be hosting a creative writing session with the theme 'The Real Luxuries of Life'.