A joint meeting between the two wards to discuss local crime issues and agree priorities for the coming months.

Councillors Jo Blackman, Paul Donovan and Daniel Morgan-Thomas. Repeated on 22 February.

From Valentine’s cards and gifts to vintage finds. Plus, face painting or glitter tattoos for children, teas and homemade cakes. A Flamingo Fairs event.

Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

Wanstead Park's visitor centre explores the history of the park from Roman times to the present day.

Theatretrain Leigh-on-Sea presents a production based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film. Repeated at 5pm.

A talk by Ian Jones for the West Essex Archaeological Group. Visitors welcome.

An informal gathering for local business owners to socialise and network. Booking required.

A talk by Charlotte Harris for the Aldersbrook Horticultural Society.

A presentation by Twiggs Way for The Arts Society Woodford Green. Visitors welcome.

An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club event featuring The Murray Quarter Jazz Group.

A talk by Gary Lewis for the Woodford Historical Society. Visitors welcome.