South Woodford Village Gazette

Eddie Gripper Trio
2026-06-23 20:00 - 23:00 (Europe/London) | 2 Harvey Road, Leytonstone, E11 3DB
An East Side Jazz Club event.

The Ilford Murder: Edith Thompson & Frederick Bywaters
2026-06-24 19:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A presentation by Doreen Tayler for the East of London Family History Society about the 1922 murder case. Visitors welcome.

National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
2026-06-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Odeon, South Woodford, E18 2QL
A new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre.

Shrek The Musical Jr at Redbridge Drama Centre
2026-06-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
A production by Theatretrain Waltham Forest.

Bee identification walk
2026-06-28 10:00 - 13:00 | meet at Wanstead Park Tea Hut, E12 5HA
Hosted by national bee expert Tony Madgwick of the Wren Wildlife Group.

Summer Solstice: Yoga & Crystal Bowl Sound Immersion
2026-06-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Wanstead United Reformed Church, E11 2HD
A two-hour meditative journey and soulful gathering with yoga, guided meditation, and an immersive crystal bowl sound bath.

London's Thames Bridges
2026-06-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A talk for the Redbridge and District U3A by Brian Cookson. Visitors welcome.

Redbridge Rhymesters poetry workshop
2026-06-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
Over-55s poetry group Redbridge Rhymesters will be hosting a creative writing session with the theme ‘The Real Luxuries of Life’.

WCHS Summer Showcase Community Day
2026-07-01 16:30 - 18:30 | Woodford County High School, IG8 9LA
Students showcase their art, music and baking.

Neurodivergent Moments
2026-07-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
An evening with comedians, writers and authors Joe Wells and Abigoliah Schamaun.

Friday lunchtime concert
2026-07-03 13:30 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
Performed by Douglas Knight (clarinet), Nic Bilham (cello) and John Bradley (piano). Lunch available from 12.30pm.

Remember The Time at Redbridge Drama Centre
2026-07-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
Redbridge Creates remembers music, news and more from the last 10 decades.

Lake House Jumble Trail
2026-07-04 11:00 - 15:00 | various
Residents selling pre-loved items from their front gardens and raising funds for Haven House.

Nightingale Primary School Summer Fair
2026-07-04 12:00 - 15:00 | Nightingale Primary School, E18 1PL
Stalls, rides, food and drink. Wristband required for access to inflatables (£12).

Pinocchio in Wanstead Park
2026-07-04 15:00 | the Temple enclosure, Wanstead Park
Illyria celebrates this magical coming-of-age tale in a musical outdoor show. Bring your own seating.

BRAHMS: EIN DEUTSCHES REQUIEM
2026-07-04 19:30 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
Valentine Singers concert with music by Bruckner and Stanford.

The Annual Epping Forest Centenary Walk
2026-07-05 09:00 | various sections of Epping Forest
Walk the entire length of Epping Forest (or sections of it) in one day. Hosted by West Essex Ramblers.

Wanstead Community Market
2026-07-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead High Street

Women’s Freedom Ride
2026-07-05 10:00 - 17:00 | meet at Wanstead Park Tea Hut, E12 5HA
Redbridge Cycling Campaign will host a marshalled feeder ride to the start point of the Women’s Freedom Ride, a 7km ride around central London.

Wanstead Community Gardeners working party
2026-07-05 10:30 | outside the Corner House, High Street, Wanstead
Help tidy up the Corner House garden and the tree pits on the High Street.

Open gardens in South Woodford
2026-07-05 14:00 - 18:00 | 83 Cowslip Road, South Woodford, E18 1JN
Two homes will open their gardens to the public as part of the charitable National Garden Scheme. xxadd 85

NHS Retirement Fellowship
2026-07-06 14:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
For retired NHS and social care staff.

Behind the scenes of Inspector Morse
2026-07-07 10:30 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
A presentation about the the famous television series by historian Lindsay Siviter for the Wanstead & Woodford U3A. Visitors welcome.

Wanstead Central Bowls Club VS Chelsea Pensioners
2026-07-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead Central Bowls Club, Nutter Lane
Part of the club’s centenary celebrations. Refreshments available. All welcome.

Councillor surgery (South Woodford Labour)
2026-07-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Salvation Army, 26 Daisy Road, E18 1EA
Councillor Beverley Brewer. Booking required.

Electronic Keyboard Concert
2026-07-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club event featuring Chris Stanbury.

Woodford Green Primary School Summer Fair
2026-07-10 15:30 - 17:00 | Sunset Avenue, Woodford Green, IG8 0ST
Games, stalls and BBQ.

Guys and Dolls JR at Redbridge Drama Centre
2026-07-10 19:30 - 20:40 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
Presented by Redbridge Creates Musical Theatre Workshop.

Ilford Hospital Chapel open day
2026-07-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Hospital Chapel, Ilford Hill, IG1 2AT
Memorabilia, refreshments and guided tours of the oldest building in Redbridge.

Councillor surgery (Wanstead Labour)
2026-07-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
Repeated on 25 July.
