South Woodford Village Gazette

Tranquil Tea & Creativity
2025-02-23 14:30 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Lotus Bistro, George Lane, E18 1AY
Enjoy bottomless tea and prosecco while making diamond art, key rings and coasters.

HIGHAMS PLAYERS quiz night
2025-02-22 19:00 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Eight people to a table. Bring your own food and drink.

Snow White and Rose Red
2025-02-21 11:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
Loosely based on the original tale by Brothers Grimm, the Let’s All Dance Ballet Company breathe fresh life into this quirky story. Suitable for all ages. Repeated at 1.30pm.

Wanstead Library Grief Cafe
2025-02-20 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 loss.

Walking for Health: Wanstead Park
2025-02-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Wanstead Park, Warren Road entrance

LGBT+ History Month: Laugh-Able
2025-02-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Fully accessible, affordable and award-winning comedy night featuring Stephanie Laing.

Planning 80th anniversary of VE Day celebrations
2025-02-19 19:00 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
Rev James Gilder of Wanstead Parish will be holding an open meeting to discuss ideas for local celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Essex Records Office
2025-02-19 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Vicky West for the Woodford and District Centre of the National Trust. Visitors welcome.

LGBT+ History Month: Author Event with Robert Tregoning
2025-02-19 14:00 - 14:50 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Join author Robert Tregoning for a special event about finding the bravery to be yourself and living in all the colours of the rainbow. Suitable for four- to eight-year-olds.

Redbridge Music Society recital
2025-02-18 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Featuring violinist Abigail Dance and pianist David Silkoff.

Turtle Dove Conservation
2025-02-18 20:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
A talk for the North East London Local Group of the RSPB by Nicole Khan.

Bereavement café morning session
2025-02-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Flower arranging demonstration
2025-02-17 19:30 - 21:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Eleanor Bracken presents to the Woodford and District Floral Arrangement Group. Visitors welcome.

The Dinosaur TimeWarp: A Dinosaur Panto
2025-02-17 13:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
An interactive Jurassic panto-style adventure suitable for children aged three and over. Repeated at 3.30pm.

A window through the universe
2025-02-16 13:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
A talk by Peter Bull for the North East London Astronomical Society. Free entry for new visitors.

Roding Valley Park Action Days
2025-02-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Eton Manor RFC, Nutter Lane, E11 2JA
Help prune the apple trees in the nature reserve.

Quiz Night – Mayor of Redbridge Fundraiser
2025-02-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Sir James Hawkey Hall, IG8 0BG
An evening of fun, teamwork and community spirit, all in support of two good causes: Guide Dogs and Saint Francis Hospice. Booking required.

East London ME/CFS support group
2025-02-15 14:30 - 17:00 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Conversation, information and support.

Wanstead Litter Pick
2025-02-15 10:00 | meet at the Woodbine Place bus stop
Help keep Wanstead tidy.

Wanstead Flats Duck Walk
2025-02-15 09:30 | Jubilee Pond, Wanstead Flats
Learn how to identify both ducks, drakes and other birds with webbed feet. Suitable for all ages. Hosted by the Wren Wildlife Group.

Love & Kindness Mindfulness Workshop
2025-02-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Wanstead Works, 34-40 High Street, E11 2RJ
A workshop for four- to 11-year-olds. After a quick introduction to mindfulness, parents can go off and enjoy a date night, while the children discover mindful practices.

Wanstead Wordsmiths
2025-02-13 18:30 - 19:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A monthly group for writing and sharing poetry and prose. No experience required.

Famous Blue Plaques in the East End
2025-02-13 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Gary Lewis for the Woodford Historical Society. Visitors welcome.

Electronic Keyboard Concert
2025-02-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club event featuring The Murray Quarter Jazz Group.

The Divine Sunflower in Art and Culture
2025-02-11 20:00 | Bancroft’s School, High Road, IG8 0RF
A presentation by Twiggs Way for The Arts Society Woodford Green. Visitors welcome.

Horatio's Garden
2025-02-11 19:30 | Aldersbrook Bowls Club, E12 5DY
A talk by Charlotte Harris for the Aldersbrook Horticultural Society.

Keeping it Local Wanstead
2025-02-11 19:00 | Filika, 62 High Street, Wanstead
An informal gathering for local business owners to socialise and network. Booking required.

WEAG: Roman Pisa
2025-02-10 19:30 | Woodford County High School, IG8 9LA
A talk by Ian Jones for the West Essex Archaeological Group. Visitors welcome.

The Little Mermaid Jr
2025-02-09 14:30 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
Theatretrain Leigh-on-Sea presents a production based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film. Repeated at 5pm.

Open Day at The Temple in Wanstead Park
2025-02-09 11:00 - 16:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Wanstead Park’s visitor centre explores the history of the park from Roman times to the present day.
