Open Day at The Temple in Wanstead Park
2025-01-12 11:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Wanstead Park’s visitor centre explores the history of the park from Roman times to the present day.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Redbridge Music Society recital
2025-01-21 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Featuring the students of Redbridge Music Service.

One Street Study
2025-01-22 19:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A presentation by Gill Thomas for the East of London Family History Society. Visitors welcome.

Music on the Hill
2025-01-24 18:30 | Holy Trinity Church, Hermon Hill, E18 1QQ
Featuring a soprano and pianist performing a varied programme, including opera arias, West End musical favourites, Latin love songs and piano solos.

South Woodford Repair Café
2025-01-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
Bring your broken items to the repair cafe to give them a new lease of life.

Vision Board Workshop
2025-01-25 13:30 - 17:30 | Wanstead Works, 34-40 High Street, E11 2RJ
Get ready to dream big and create your vision board with The Plus Planner at this aspirations workshop.

South Woodford Litter Pick
2025-01-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Community Orchard, South Woodford
Litter picks, hoops, hi-vis vests and gloves will be available. Organised by the South Woodford Society. Repeated on 23 February.

Essex Art Club Sunday Demonstration
2025-01-26 14:30 - 16:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Artist Graham Webber will be painting boats in oil. Visitors welcome.

Walking for Health: Christ Church Green
2025-02-01 10:30 - 11:30 | meet on Wanstead Place
This walk features some gentle slopes and uneven terrain. Repeats every Saturday.

Wanstead Community Market
2025-02-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead High Street
Monthly market offering a wide range of food and craft products.

NHS Retirement Fellowship
2025-02-03 14:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
For retired NHS and social care staff.

Days of Dolly Blue and Izal
2025-02-03 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A presentation about growing up in a large industrial city in the 1940s by Brian Carline for the Wanstead Historical Society.

Markets, Medicine and Monasteries: The Stories of Smithfield
2025-02-04 10:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
A presentation by Sally Horton for the Wanstead & Woodford U3A. Visitors welcome.

Wanstead Business Buzz
2025-02-04 10:00 - 12:00 | The Cuckfield, 31 High Street, Wanstead
Face-to-face, drop-in business networking.
