South Woodford Village Gazette

Valentines Mansion and its Owners
2024-11-20 14:30 (Europe/London) | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Georgina Green for the Woodford and District Centre of the National Trust. Visitors welcome.

Haven House Bingo Night
2024-11-21 19:00 | Scout Hut, High Road, South Woodford
Booking required.

Wanstead Christmas lights switch-on
2024-11-22 16:00 | George Green, Wanstead
Gather around Wanstead’s Christmas tree as the lights are switched on.

Charity Christmas Bazaar
2024-11-23 11:00 - 15:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
Tickets to visit Santa also available.

Oakdale Christmas Fete
2024-11-23 12:00 - 16:00 | Oakdale School, South Woodford, E18 1JX

East London ME/CFS support group
2024-11-23 14:30 - 17:00 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Conversation, information and support.

Snaresbrook Primary School Christmas Fete
2024-11-24 12:00 - 15:00 | Snaresbrook Primary School, E18 2EN
Santa’s Grotto, rides, live music and refreshments.

Essex Art Club Sunday Demonstrations
2024-11-24 14:30 - 16:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Artist Paul Alcock will be painting a coastal scene in oil. Visitors welcome.

East of London Family History Society
2024-11-27 19:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Newham and Redbridge branch meeting (AGM and Christmas social). Visitors welcome.

Wanstead High School Sixth Form Open Evening
2024-11-28 17:00 - 19:45 | Wanstead High School, Redbridge Lane West
An opportunity to meet staff and pupils in all subject areas.

Friends of Wanstead Parklands Quiz Night
2024-11-29 20:00 | Wanstead Cricket Club, Overton Drive

Woodford Christmas Craft Market
2024-11-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
Promoting the work of community creatives.

Our Lady of Lourdes School Christmas Fayre
2024-11-30 12:00 - 16:00
Christmas market and BBQ. Children’s wristbands available to buy for the rides.

Art exhibition at The Stow Brothers
2024-12-01 00:00 - 2025-01-08 00:00 | The Stow Brothers, 117A High Street, E11 2RL
Featuring the work of local artist Nataly Kenny.

Wanstead Community Market
2024-12-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead High Street
Monthly market offering a wide range of food and craft products.

Staar Christmas Market please
2024-12-01 12:30 - 15:00 | Wanstead United Reformed Church, E11 2HD
Raising funds for STAAR, a local organisation that create opportunities for autistic and neurodivergent children and young adults.

Christmas Carols & songs with Modality Voices
2024-12-02 10:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
A performance by local choir Modality Voices for the Wanstead & Woodford U3A. Visitors welcome.

WANSTEAD & WOODFORD WEA FILM CLUB
2024-12-02 12:30 | Odeon, South Woodford, E18 2QL
A screening of The Boy and The Heron (2023). Non-members may join the club at any film screening.

NHS Retirement Fellowship: Christmas Carol Concert
2024-12-02 14:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
For retired NHS and social care staff.

WEAG Christmas Meeting
2024-12-02 19:30 | Woodford County High School, IG8 9LA
West Essex Archaeological Group meeting with book sales and seasonal refreshments. Visitors welcome.

Ilford Hospital Chapel
2024-12-02 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A presentation by Peter Haseldine for the Wanstead Historical Society.

Wanstead Business Buzz
2024-12-03 10:00 - 12:00 | The Cuckfield, 31 High Street, Wanstead
Face-to-face, drop-in business networking.

Bereavement café afternoon session
2024-12-03 14:00 - 15:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

British Sign Language practise session
2024-12-03 14:30 - 15:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Hosted by local resident Lorna Paterson. Repeated on 18 December at 6.45pm.

Redbridge Music Society recital
2024-12-03 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Featuring local community choir Modality Voices.

Master Masons: The men who built the Cathedrals
2024-12-03 20:00 | Bancroft’s School, High Road, IG8 0RF
A presentation by Imogen Corrigan for The Arts Society Woodford Green. Visitors welcome.

Move It or Lose It Class
2024-12-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
An exercise class that can be done seated or standing, covering flexibility, aerobic, balance and strength (and a cup of tea).

Wanstead Business Network
2024-12-05 07:30 - 09:00 | Wanstead Golf Club, Overton Drive
A weekly networking meeting for local business owners. Booking required.

Wanstead Library Grief Cafe
2024-12-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A safe and confidential space to meet others and to share thoughts and feelings around the experience of grief and a loss.

South Woodford Christmas lights switch-on
2024-12-06 15:30 | George Lane, South Woodford
Gather around South Woodford’s Christmas tree as the lights are switched.
