South Woodford Village Gazette

Write It Down!
2025-09-29 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A talk by Jo Livingston about personal writing by the famous and not so famous. A Redbridge and District U3A event. Visitors welcome.

Essex Art Club Sunday Demonstration
2025-09-28 14:30 - 16:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Featuring artist Hashim Akib. Visitors welcome.

Macmillan coffee afternoon in South Woodford
2025-09-28 14:00 - 17:00 | 83 Cowslip Road, South Woodford, E18 1JN
A South Woodford family are inviting people to their home in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

RSPB Wanstead Flats Guided Walk
2025-09-27 09:00 | Wanstead Flats
A guided bird walk with the North East London Local Group of the RSPB.

Wanstead Fringe: Screwloose Improv
2025-09-25 20:30 | The Bull, 129 High Street, E11 2RL
Inmates, imprisoned for their crimes against theatre, must improv for their freedom!

Wanstead Fringe: Quiet Light
2025-09-24 19:30 - 20:30 | The Bull, 129 High Street, E11 2RL
A play in which a shipwrecked stranger and an eerie lighthouse keeper confront their pasts.

Wanstead Fringe: CONSTELLATIONS
2025-09-24 19:30 | The Wanstead Curtain, Hermon Hill, E11 2AR

WANSTEAD LITERATURE GROUP
2025-09-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
A 10-week course of in-depth, structured sessions exploring all forms of literature.

Incorporating AI into your family tree
2025-09-24 19:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A presentation by Dr Penny Walters for the East of London Family History Society. Visitors welcome.

Wildlife in Epping Forest
2025-09-24 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Peter Warne for the Woodford and District Centre of the National Trust. Visitors welcome.

Wanstead Fringe: Myths, Maps and Monsters: Zeus’ Birthday Bash!
2025-09-22 17:00 | The Bull, 129 High Street, E11 2RL
The children of Wanstead are invited to the birthday of Zeus, King of the Gods!

Wanstead Fringe: Buzzfest
2025-09-21 19:30 | The Wanstead Curtain, Hermon Hill, E11 2AR
The award-winning Baloney Theatre Company is back with their biggest show to date.

Mindful stargazing
2025-09-21 13:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Dr Mark Westmoquette will describe his journey from single-minded astrophysics researcher to yoga and meditation teacher, and his endeavours to bring astronomy and cosmology together. A North East London Astronomical Society event. Free entry for new visitors.

Open House Festival: Quaker Meeting House
2025-09-21 13:00 - 17:30 | Wanstead Quaker Meeting House, E11 3AU
Explore the Modernist building designed by Norman Frith in 1968.

South Woodford Community Market
2025-09-21 11:00 - 17:00 | George Lane, South Woodford

Open House Festival: Wanstead Heritage Walk
2025-09-21 10:00 - 12:00 | meet at Wanstead Station, E11 2NT
A linear walk from Wanstead Station to the Temple in Wanstead Park.

Wanstead Fringe: CROSSING CONTINENTS
2025-09-20 19:30 | Wanstead United Reformed Church, E11 2HD
Join Fiona Harrison and Ricardo Curbelo on a journey showcasing a wide variety of music from Latin America, Spain, France and beyond.

Wanstead Fringe: Family Book Day
2025-09-20 11:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A day filled with fun, stories and activities featuring three authors: Sophy Henn, Nima Patel and Crystal Sung.

Wanstead Litter Pick
2025-09-20 10:00 | meet at the Woodbine Place bus stop
Help keep Wanstead tidy.

The Veterans RVP Drop-In and Chat
2025-09-18 10:00 | 11–13 Cambridge Park, Wanstead, E11 2PU
A monthly opportunity for veterans and their person of significance to come together, share experiences and be supported at Wanstead Mental Health Clinic.

Wanstead Fringe: Wanstead Theatre Co
2025-09-17 20:00 | City Place Coffee, High Street, Wanstead
A screening of Wanstead’s very own sitcom.

Wanstead Fringe: An Evening with Robin Ince
2025-09-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Laugh-Able is teaming up with award-deserving neurodivergency podcast UnmedOKAYted, to host a live evening of discussion with award-winning comedian and author Robin Ince.

BSL sign supported English drop-in session
2025-09-17 18:45 - 19:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Hosted by local resident Lorna Paterson.

Wanstead Fringe: Documenting changes through photography
2025-09-16 19:00 | La Bakerie, 119A High Street, Wanstead
Local photographer Russell Boyce will showcase his latest project, Living the Changes Lea Bridge Road.

Bereavement café morning session
2025-09-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Flower arranging demonstration
2025-09-15 19:30 - 21:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Demonstration by Gill McGregor for the Woodford and District Floral Arrangement Group. Visitors welcome.

Wanstead Fringe: Wanstead at War
2025-09-15 19:30 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
Local historian Davis Watson gives an updated version of his talk that was originally held to celebrate 80 years since VE Day.

Wanstead Fringe: The Magic Bookmark
2025-09-14 13:00 | The Wanstead Curtain, Hermon Hill, E11 2AR
Join pantomime dame and Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist Mama G in a panto adventure for the whole family.

Wanstead Festival 2025
2025-09-14 11:00 - 18:00 | Christ Church Green, Wanstead
Featuring live music, stalls, crafts, rides, performances, dog show, pop-up pub and street food.

Nature Fest at ELHAP
2025-09-14 11:00 - 16:00 | ELHAP, 119 Roding Lane North, IG8 8NA
Nature-inspired activities for all ages, including apple pressing, den-building, bushcraft, seed bomb making, nature walks, treasure hunts and the chance explore the adventure playground.
