South Woodford Village Gazette

SEASONAL ENTERTAINMENT
2025-12-02 10:00 (Europe/London) | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
Wanstead & Woodford U3A welcome the Woodford Singers. Visitors welcome.

Bereavement café afternoon session
2025-12-02 14:00 - 15:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

John Singer Sargeant: The Private Radical
2025-12-02 20:00 | Bancroft’s School, High Road, IG8 0RF
A presentation by Gavin Plumley for The Arts Society Woodford Green. Visitors welcome.

Restoration of Waltham Abbey Church
2025-12-03 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Greville Weltch for the Woodford and District Centre of the National Trust. Visitors welcome.

Hands-on conservation work in Wanstead Park
2025-12-05 10:00 - 14:30 | meet at the Temple, Wanstead Park
Part of the City of London Corporation’s Ornamental Waters restoration project.

South Woodford Christmas Light Up
2025-12-05 15:30 | George Lane, South Woodford
Gather around South Woodford’s Christmas tree as the lights are switched on. Organised by the SoWo Society.

Pop-Up Panto: Jack and the Beanstalk
2025-12-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
Join brave young Jack, his larger-than-life mum Dame Trott and a golden goose with attitude as they take on the grumpy Giant in this laugh-out-loud adventure for all the family.

St Gabriel’s Christmas Market
2025-12-05 18:30 - 21:00 | St Gabriel’s Church, Aldersbrook, E12 5HH
Stalls, refreshments, Father Christmas and live music. Repeated on 6 December from 12 noon to 3pm.

Nightingale Primary School Winter Market
2025-12-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Nightingale Primary School, E18 1PL
Tickets for Santa’s Grotto sold separately.

Christmas market in Woodford
2025-12-06 11:00 - 15:00 | 23 Canfield Road, Woodford, IG8 8JL
Stalls, crafts, games and refreshments at the Restore Community Church in Woodford.

Local Makers Market
2025-12-06 11:00 - 16:00 | Christ Church Hall, E11 2SW
Handmade products from local designer-makers. Including screen prints, ceramics, jewellery, homewares and textiles.

Christmas Makers Market
2025-12-06 11:00 - 16:00 | Christ Church Hall, E11 2SW

THE FLAMINGO CHRISTMAS FAIR
2025-12-06 11:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Christmas gifts, cards, decorations and festive finds, at all price levels. Plus, face painting and glitter tattoos for children and refreshments.

Churchfields Christmas Fayre 2025
2025-12-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Churchfields, South Woodford, E18 2RB
Expect a joyful day filled with:
🎨 Craft stalls & handmade gifts
🍰 Delicious treats & festive snacks
🎶 Music, games & holiday cheer

The Duke Christmas Market
2025-12-06 12:00 - 18:00 | The Duke, 79 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead
Festive stalls and entertainment.

Children’s Christmas Party
2025-12-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead Golf Club, Overton Drive
Suitable for two- to 10-year-olds.

Wanstead Community Market
2025-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead High Street

Wanstead Winter Wonderland
2025-12-07 11:00 - 17:00 | Christ Church Green, Wanstead
A day of festive fun in support of the Mayor of Redbridge’s chosen charities. Tickets to meet Santa: £15.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
2025-12-08 00:00, 2025-12-08 16:30 - 2025-12-31 00:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
Join Dorothy and on a quest to find the mysterious Wizard of Oz. A Redbridge Creates production.

Motherly Love Wanstead Postnatal Group
2025-12-08 11:00 - 12:30 | The Duke, 79 Nightingale Lane, E11 2EY
A non-judgmental space to discuss the realities of modern motherhood.

Street Photography Talk
2025-12-08 19:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
A talk by Russell Boyce for the Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society.

Open Table at Holy Trinity Church
2025-12-09 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.

Keeping it Local Wanstead
2025-12-09 19:00 | The Cuckfield, 31 High Street, Wanstead
An informal gathering for local business owners to socialise and network. Booking required.

Plants for Christmas
2025-12-09 19:30 | Aldersbrook Bowls Club, E12 5DY
A talk by Marie Shallcross for the Aldersbrook Horticultural Society. Visitors welcome.

Leytonstone Musical Theatre Choir: Christmas Concert
2025-12-09 19:30 | St Mary’s Church, Wanstead, E11 2LW
From Phantom of the Opera to Frozen, this concert will have a song for everyone to enjoy.

Eastern Himalayan Birds along the Trans-Bhutan Trail
2025-12-09 20:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
A talk for the North East London Local Group of the RSPB by Edde Loeliger.

Redbridge Music Society recital
2025-12-09 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Featuring local community choir Modality Voices.

Bauble Painting at The Duke
2025-12-10 16:00 - 17:30 | The Duke, 79 Nightingale Lane, E11 2EY
Join Creative Biscuit to paint ceramic baubles to decorate your Christmas tree. All ages welcome.

Electronic Keyboard Concert
2025-12-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club event featuring Mark Brown and Brian McKenzie.
