South Woodford Village Gazette

Bereavement café morning session
2025-01-21 10:30 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

A space traveller's guide to exoplanets
2025-01-19 13:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Dr John Fisher describes some of the exoplanets within 50 light years of Earth, demonstrating how unusual and rare our own solar system and planet is. A North East London Astronomical Society event. Free entry for new visitors.

South Woodford Community Market
2025-01-19 11:00 - 17:00 | George Lane, South Woodford

Gardening Session at the Orchard
2025-01-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Community Orchard, South Woodford
All welcome.

Wren Group New Year Social and Mini-Quiz
2025-01-18 19:00 - 21:30
Quiz and raffle for members of the Wren Wildlife Group.

Valentine Singers all-day open workshop
2025-01-18 10:30 - 16:30 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
Anyone who enjoys choral singing or would like to sample the experience of singing with a large chorus is invited to join Valentine Singers for the day.

Wanstead Stamp Fair
2025-01-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
Including postcards, cigarette cards, phone cards and philatelic accessories.

Wanstead Litter Pick
2025-01-18 10:00 | meet at the Woodbine Place bus stop
Help keep Wanstead tidy.

The Story Of The Nativity
2025-01-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
Seven actors use inventive storytelling techniques to play more than 50 different characters. Suitable for children aged four and over.

Wanstead Library Grief Cafe
2025-01-16 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.

Laugh-Able
2025-01-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Fully accessible, affordable and award-winning comedy night featuring Rachel Creeger.

The Rivalry between Leonardo and Michelangelo
2025-01-14 20:00 | Bancroft’s School, High Road, IG8 0RF
A presentation by Dr James Lindow for The Arts Society Woodford Green. Visitors welcome.

Growing in a Glasshouse
2025-01-14 19:30 | Aldersbrook Bowls Club, E12 5DY
A talk by Shannon Thaden for the Aldersbrook Horticultural Society.

Keeping it Local Wanstead
2025-01-14 19:00 | Must Wine, 125 High Street, Wanstead
An informal gathering for local business owners to socialise and network. Booking required.

Aspects of Stonehenge
2025-01-13 19:30 | Woodford County High School, IG8 9LA
A talk by Mike Parker Pearson for the West Essex Archaeological Group. Visitors welcome.

Art Exhibition: Sir Patrick Spens
2025-01-13 00:00 - 2025-02-01 00:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Local artist Christopher Thomas will be holding an exhibition of drawings celebrating the ballad Sir Patrick Spens.

Open Day at The Temple in Wanstead Park
2025-01-12 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.

Wanstead Park Litter Pick
2025-01-12 11:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

Linear walk from Wanstead Station
2025-01-12 10:00 - 16:00 | meet at Wanstead Station, E11 2NT
A linear walk from Wanstead to Highams Park hosted by the Brentwood Ramblers.

Birding walk in Highams Park
2025-01-11 10:30 - 12:30 | Humphry’s Cafe, Woodford, IG8 9RB
Join RSPB North East London Local Group for a beginner-friendly birding walk around Highams Park lake and the surrounding woods.

Wanstead Village ward Councillor Surgery
2025-01-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
Councillors Jo Blackman, Paul Donovan and Daniel Morgan-Thomas. Repeated on 25 January.

Novelists who Lived in Redbridge
2025-01-09 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Janet Seward for the Woodford Historical Society. Visitors welcome.

Wanstead Business Network
2025-01-09 07:30 - 09:00 | Wanstead Golf Club, Overton Drive
A weekly networking meeting for local business owners. Booking required.

Electronic Keyboard Concert
2025-01-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club event featuring David Harrild.

Wanstead Man Cave
2025-01-08 19:00 | 11–13 Cambridge Park, Wanstead, E11 2PU
A donation-based peer support space for men held at Wanstead Mental Health Clinic. Repeats weekly.

South Woodford Ward Councillor Surgery
2025-01-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Salvation Army, 26 Daisy Road, E18 1EA
Councillors Joe Hehir, Beverley Brewer and Saiqa Qayum Hussain. Booking required.

For the Love of Nature
2025-01-07 20:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
A talk for the North East London Local Group of the RSPB by wildlife photographer Mick White.

British Sign Language practice session
2025-01-07 14:30 - 15:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Hosted by local resident Lorna Paterson. Repeated on 15 December at 6.45pm.

Bereavement café afternoon session
2025-01-07 14:00 - 15:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford

Wanstead Business Buzz
2025-01-07 10:00 - 12:00 | The Cuckfield, 31 High Street, Wanstead
Face-to-face, drop-in business networking.
