South Woodford Village Gazette

Vocal workshop - Mozart Requiem
2025-03-08 10:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Holy Trinity Church, Hermon Hill, E18 1QQ
Singing workshop with South West Essex Choir. Led by award-winning conductor Mark Yarrow.

Dolls in Amber Presents: BEARD
2025-03-08 19:30 - 20:45 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
A dramedy exploring love, fear, queerness and the distorting pressure of the public eye.

Wanstead Park Litter Pick
2025-03-09 11:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

Open Day at The Temple in Wanstead Park
2025-03-09 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.

Essential Oils Workshop
2025-03-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Wanstead Works, 34-40 High Street, E11 2RJ
Discover the therapeutic benefits of essential oils.

Update on Highgate Wood Kiln
2025-03-10 19:30 | Woodford County High School, IG8 9LA
A talk by Harvey Sheldon for the West Essex Archaeological Group. Visitors welcome.

Keeping it Local Wanstead
2025-03-11 19:00 | Alba Trattoria, 147 High Street, E11 2RL
An informal gathering for local business owners to socialise and network. Booking required.

The Gardens at Copped Hall
2025-03-11 19:30 | Aldersbrook Bowls Club, E12 5DY
A talk by Nicola Munday for the Aldersbrook Horticultural Society.

Henry Purcell and the music of Westminster Abbey
2025-03-11 20:00 | Bancroft’s School, High Road, IG8 0RF
A presentation by Patrick Craig for The Arts Society Woodford Green. Visitors welcome.

Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory through the Seasons
2025-03-11 20:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
A talk for the North East London Local Group of the RSPB by John Buckingham.

Top Picks: Litter pick at Hollow Ponds
2025-03-12 10:45 - 13:00 | Hollow Ponds, Leyton Flats, E11 1NP
Gloves, litter pickers and bags will be supplied.

River Roding Outfall Safari survey training session
2025-03-12 13:30 - 15:30 | James Leal Centre, Ray Park, IG8 7JF
Volunteers are needed to go out to the river to locate and assess polluting surface water outfalls. Surveys will take place between March and May. Organised by ZSL.

Churchill's Citadel
2025-03-12 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Katherine Carter for the Woodford and District Centre of the National Trust. Copies of Katherine’s book, Churchill’s Citadel, will be available to buy (£20; cash only). Visitors welcome.

South Woodford Ward Councillor Surgery
2025-03-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Salvation Army, 26 Daisy Road, E18 1EA
Councillors Joe Hehir, Beverley Brewer and Saiqa Qayum Hussain. Repeated on 9 April. Booking required.

Electronic Keyboard Concert
2025-03-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club event featuring Rod Pooley.

Delving into the Archives
2025-03-13 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Peter Lawrence for the Woodford Historical Society. Visitors welcome.

Wanstead Wordsmiths
2025-03-13 18:30 - 19:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A monthly group for writing and sharing poetry and prose. No experience required.

ST PATRICK'S DAY CHARITY FUNDRAISER
2025-03-14 20:00 | Seasons Bar, The Broadway, IG8 0HL
Irish music, singing and dancing in aid of Haven House Children’s Hospice.

Wanstead Litter Pick
2025-03-15 10:00 | meet at the Woodbine Place bus stop
Help keep Wanstead tidy.

Wanstead Stamp Fair
2025-03-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
Including postcards, cigarette cards, phone cards and philatelic accessories.

THE FLAMINGO FAIR BEFORE MOTHER’S DAY
2025-03-15 11:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Gifts and cards for Mother’s Day. Plus, face painting for children and homemade cakes.

Valentine Singers celebrate Notre-Dame
2025-03-15 19:00 | St Gabriel’s Church, Aldersbrook, E12 5HH
In celebration of the re-opening of Notre-Dame in December 2024, the Valentine Singers present two mass settings that are associated with the cathedral.

South Woodford Community Market
2025-03-16 11:00 - 17:00 | George Lane, South Woodford

Chile's amazing observatories
2025-03-16 13:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
A talk by Roger O’Brien for the North East London Astronomical Society about the huge new telescopes that have been, or are being, built in Chile. Free entry for new visitors.

Wanstead Park to the Olympic Park Cycle Ride
2025-03-16 14:00 | meet at Wanstead Park Tea Hut, E12 5HA
A family-friendly 15km ride organised by the Redbridge Cycling Campaign.

Flower arranging demonstration
2025-03-17 19:30 - 21:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Sian Tribe presents to the Woodford and District Floral Arrangement Group. Visitors welcome.

Bereavement café morning session
2025-03-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Redbridge Music Society recital
2025-03-18 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Featuring flautist Daniel Shao and pianist Simon Callaghan.

Planning 80th anniversary of VE Day celebrations
2025-03-19 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.

Women's History Month: Laugh-Able
2025-03-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Fully accessible, affordable and award-winning comedy night featuring Lizzy Lenco.
