Children's Funfair in Wanstead
2025-05-03 11:00 - 2025-05-05 00:00 (Europe/London) | Christ Church Green, Wanstead

Wanstead Community Market
2025-05-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead High Street
Monthly market offering a wide range of food and craft products.

VE Day Anniversary: Act of Remembrance
2025-05-05 14:00 | Wanstead War Memorial, High Street E11 2AA

VE Day Anniversary: Wanstead at war
2025-05-05 15:00 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
Find out about Wanstead’s secret armaments factory, where the bombs dropped in Wanstead and much more. A talk by local historian Davis Watson.

VE Day Anniversary: tea and dance party
2025-05-05 16:00 | Christ Church Hall, Wanstead, E11 2SW
No experience necessary. Dressing up encouraged! Licensed bar and refreshments available.

VE Day Anniversary: See Rock City
2025-05-05 20:00 - 2025-05-11 00:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
An adaptation of a moving wartime play, with a matinee on VE Day (8 May at 2pm) for older community members.

Wanstead Business Buzz
2025-05-06 10:00 - 12:00 | The Cuckfield, 31 High Street, Wanstead
Face-to-face, drop-in business networking.

The History of South Woodford
2025-05-06 10:30 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
A presentation by Gerard Greene from the Redbridge Museum and Heritage Centre for the Wanstead & Woodford U3A. Visitors welcome.

BSL Sign Supported English practice session
2025-05-06 14:30 - 15:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Hosted by local resident Lorna Paterson. Repeated on 21 May at 6.45pm.

Parky Players: Been There, Done That, Got The Symptoms
2025-05-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
An inspiring story of a group of people with Parkinson’s and friends, using comedy theatre to break down barriers.

Wanstead Man Cave
2025-05-07 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.

Guerilla Autistics Presents: Eccentrics Return
2025-05-07 19:45 - 20:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A show about being neurodivergent, neurodiverse and autistic.

Over-55s Bridge Club
2025-05-08 13:30 - 15:00 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
A weekly club. New members welcome.

On the beat in Hatton Garden
2025-05-08 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
Light-hearted memories from a Bobby on the beat 50 years ago. A talk by Chris Foster for the Woodford Historical Society. Visitors welcome.

Wanstead Wordsmiths
2025-05-08 18:30 - 19:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A monthly group for writing and sharing poetry and prose. No experience required.

Agatha Crusty and the Village Hall Murders
2025-05-09 19:30 - 2025-05-11 21:30 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
Murder mystery meets comedy in this WOADS production suitable for all ages. Sunday matinee at 3pm.

Ilford Hospital Chapel open day
2025-05-10 10:00 - 14:30 | Hospital Chapel, Ilford Hill, IG1 2AT
Memorabilia, refreshments and guided tours.

Walking for Health: Christ Church Green
2025-05-10 10:30 - 11:30 | meet on Wanstead Place
This walk features some gentle slopes and uneven terrain. Repeats every Saturday.

Wanstead Village ward Councillor Surgery
2025-05-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
Councillors Jo Blackman, Paul Donovan and Daniel Morgan-Thomas. Repeated on 24 May.

ELMHURST GARDENS ACTION DAY
2025-05-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Elmhurst Gardens, South Woodford
Help maintain this Green Flag Award park. Activities may include planting flowers, pruning, litter picking, updating noticeboards and sweeping the tennis courts. Organised by Vision RCL and the Friends of Elmhurst Gardens. Repeated on 21 June.

Open Weekend at The Temple in Wanstead Park
2025-05-10 12:00 - 2025-05-11 17:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Wanstead Park’s visitor centre explores the history of the park from Roman times to the present day.

Manor Court Lodge Open Day
2025-05-11 10:30 | 169–175 High Road, South Woodford, E18 2PD
Find out more about living in an apartment for over-60s.

Ride Redbridge: Wanstead Park to Fairlop Waters
2025-05-11 11:00 | meet at Wanstead Park Tea Hut, E12 5HA
Join a bike ride to Fairlop Waters for a picnic. Organised by the Redbridge Cycling Campaign.

Wanstead Park Litter Pick
2025-05-11 11:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

Tennis Club open day
2025-05-11 11:00 - 17:00 | Linkside Tennis Club, Overton Dr, E11 2LW
Free tennis for all ages and abilities.

Ride Redbridge: Ray Park to Fairlop Waters
2025-05-11 11:15 | James Leal Centre, Ray Park, IG8 7JF

Open Day at Wanstead Bowling Club
2025-05-11 12:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead Bowling Club, Overton Drive

NHS Retirement Fellowship
2025-05-12 14:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
For retired NHS and social care staff.

The History of Undertaking
2025-05-12 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A presentation by John Harris for the Wanstead Historical Society.

Keeping it Local Wanstead
2025-05-13 19:00 | The George & Dragon, 155 High Street
An informal gathering for local business owners to socialise and network. Booking required.
