South Woodford Village Gazette

Keeping it Local Wanstead
2026-04-14 19:00 (Europe/London) | Filika, 62 High Street, Wanstead
An informal gathering for local business owners to socialise and network. Booking required.

Open Table at Holy Trinity Church
2026-04-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Holy Trinity Church, Hermon Hill, E18 1QQ
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.

Women of Note of Wanstead and Woodford
2026-04-13 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A presentation by Lynn Haseldine Jones for the Wanstead Historical Society.

NHS Retirement Fellowship
2026-04-13 14:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
For retired NHS and social care staff.

Wanstead Park Litter Pick
2026-04-12 11:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

Quiz night in Snaresbrook
2026-04-11 19:30 | Rovsco Scout Hall, Hollybush Hill, E11 1PE
An Epping Forest Outdoor Group fundraising event.

Wanstead House Community Association open day
2026-04-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Meet the tutors, instructors and group leaders and see what’s going on at your local community centre.

Open Weekend at The Temple in Wanstead Park
2026-04-11 11:00 - 15:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Wanstead Park’s visitor centre explores the history of the park from Roman times to the present day.

Redbridge Rainbow Community Bluebell walk
2026-04-11 11:00 - 13:00 | meet at Wanstead Station, E11 2NT
A walk around Wanstead Park for LGBTQ+ people and their allies.

Wanstead Village ward Councillor Surgery
2026-04-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
Councillors Jo Blackman, Paul Donovan and Daniel Morgan-Thomas. Repeated on 25 April.

Wanstead Flats Litter Pick
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Jubilee Pond, Wanstead Flats
Meet between Dames Road Playground and Jubilee Pond.

Wanstead Wordsmiths
2026-04-09 18:30 - 19:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A monthly group for writing and sharing poetry and prose. No experience required.

Old postcards of Woodford
2026-04-09 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Lynn Haseldine Jones for the Woodford Historical Society. Visitors welcome.

So Unfair: interactive science demo
2026-04-09 11:00 - 11:55 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
A show for seven- to 11-year-olds and their grown-ups.

Electronic Keyboard Concert
2026-04-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club event featuring Claire Greig.

Bereavement café afternoon session
2026-04-07 14:00 - 15:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Portraying Henry VIII
2026-04-07 10:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
A presentation by actor and historian Tony Harris for the Wanstead & Woodford U3A. Visitors welcome.

Henry VIII: our best-known King
2026-04-07 10:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
An interactive performance by actor and historian Tony Harris for the Wanstead & Woodford U3A. Visitors welcome.

Wanstead Community Market
2026-04-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead High Street

FLAMINGO FAIR at Wanstead Library
2026-04-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Cards, gifts, face painting and refreshments.

Woodford to Snaresbrook Walk
2026-04-04 10:30 - 14:00 | meet at Woodford Station
A five-mile walk hosted by Redbridge Ramblers.

Wanstead Flats Funfair
2026-04-02 00:00 | Wanstead Flats, Center Road

Youth Litter Pick: Wanstead Park
2026-04-01 11:00 - 12:00 | meet at the Temple, Wanstead Park
Gloves, litter pickers and bags will be provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Family Embroidery Workshop
2026-03-31 13:30 - 16:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Learn simple embroidery techniques to create your own embroidered hoop featuring empowering quotes or original designs.

A History of Tax
2026-03-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A light-hearted talk for the Redbridge and District U3A by John Whiting CBE, former Director of the Office of Tax Simplification. Visitors welcome.

Blues night at Ark Fish Restaurant
2026-03-28 19:00 | Ark Fish Restaurant, 142 Hermon Hill
An evening of live music coupled with an à la carte menu.

EAST LONDON CHORUS SPRING CONCERT
2026-03-28 18:30 - 20:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
Choral works by Bach, Beethoven Haydn and Mozart, accompanied by piano.

East London ME/CFS Support Group
2026-03-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Conversation, information and support.

Easter Egg hunt in Elmhurst Gardens
2026-03-28 11:30 | Elmhurst Gardens, South Woodford
The Friends of Elmhurst Gardens will host two sessions: from 11.30am to 12 noon for under-3s and from 12 noon to 2pm for older children.

Music on the Hill: Piano and Soprano
2026-03-27 18:30 | Holy Trinity Church, Hermon Hill, E18 1QQ
Featuring Tom Scott and Alexis Jagger, who will perform a selection of well-known operatic arias, classical European songs and songs from musicals. Bar opens at 6.30pm; performance starts at 7.30pm.
