South Woodford Village Gazette

Walking for Health: Christ Church Green
2025-04-05 10:30 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | meet on Wanstead Place
This walk features some gentle slopes and uneven terrain. Repeats every Saturday.

Wanstead Community Market
2025-04-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead High Street
Monthly market offering a wide range of food and craft products.

Wanstead Park to Markfield Park Cycle Ride
2025-04-06 14:00 - 18:00 | meet at Wanstead Park Tea Hut, E12 5HA
A family-friendly 14-mile ride organised by the Redbridge Cycling Campaign.

Unheard, Now Spoken
2025-04-06 14:30 - 15:45 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
An afternoon of storytelling, poetry and cultural celebration presented by the Black Woman Kindness Initiative.

Tranquil Tea & Creativity
2025-04-06 14:30 - 16:00 | Lotus Bistro, George Lane, E18 1AY
Enjoy bottomless tea and prosecco while making diamond art, key rings and coasters.

Junior Tennis Camp
2025-04-07 10:00 - 2025-04-10 15:00 | Drummond Lawn Tennis Club, E11 2HZ
For children of all abilities aged eight years and over.

NHS Retirement Fellowship
2025-04-07 14:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
Featuring The Traveling Tilburys. For retired NHS and social care staff.

Winston Churchill
2025-04-07 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Nigel Colman performs a one-man play about the wartime leader for the Wanstead Historical Society.

Breast cancer awareness talk
2025-04-08 14:00 | St Gabriel’s Church, Aldersbrook, E12 5HH
Organised by Aldersbrook Medical Centre. Refreshments available.

Keeping it Local Wanstead
2025-04-08 19:00 | Piccolo, 117B High Street, Wanstead
An informal gathering for local business owners to socialise and network. Booking required.

Biodiversity at Great Dixter
2025-04-08 19:30 | Aldersbrook Bowls Club, E12 5DY
A talk by Fergus Garrett for the Aldersbrook Horticultural Society.

Swifts, their lives and conservation
2025-04-08 20:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
A talk for the North East London Local Group of the RSPB by Edward Mayer.

Build a Robot Windmill
2025-04-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Suitable for seven- to 10-year-olds. Repeated at 2.30pm.

We're going on an Easter Story Hunt
2025-04-09 14:00 - 14:40 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Join storyteller John Kirk for chaotic family fun as storytelling and scavenger hunting collide. Suitable for five- to nine-year-olds.

Electronic Keyboard Concert
2025-04-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club event featuring Mark Speight.

CROADS Presents: Me And My Girl
2025-04-09 19:45 - 2025-04-12 22:00 | Holy Trinity Church, Hermon Hill, E18 1QQ
A funny, heartwarming show based on the West End and Broadway hit.

HAVEN HOUSE EASTER EGG HUNT
2025-04-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Haven House, High Road, IG8 9LB
Including crafts activities, a goody bag and Easter Egg.

Rediscover Redbridge: Unleash Your Creativity
2025-04-10 12:00 - 16:00 | Redbridge Town Hall, Ilford, IG1 1DD
Discover all the creative activities on offer in Redbridge.

History Talk: Fake Medals
2025-04-10 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Mark Smith for the Woodford Historical Society. Visitors welcome.

Wanstead Wordsmiths
2025-04-10 18:30 - 19:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A monthly group for writing and sharing poetry and prose. No experience required.

Wanstead Village ward Councillor Surgery
2025-04-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
Councillors Jo Blackman, Paul Donovan and Daniel Morgan-Thomas. Repeated on 26 April.

Wanstead Repair Café
2025-04-12 10:30 - 13:00 | Christ Church Hall, Wanstead, E11 2SW
Give broken items a new lease of life at the Wanstead Repair Café.

Fundraising Craft Sale
2025-04-12 10:30 - 14:30 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
Raising funds for for Age UK Wanstead.

FLAMINGO FAIR BEFORE EASTER
2025-04-12 11:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Cracking ideas for the holiday, including vintage, recycled and upcycled goods. Includes homemade cakes and face painting for children.

Open Weekend at The Temple in Wanstead Park
2025-04-12 11:00 - 2025-04-13 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.

Elmhurst Gardens Easter Hunt
2025-04-12 11:30 - 14:00 | Elmhurst Gardens, South Woodford
Find the colored pegs and claim an Egg. Hosted by the Friends of Elmhurst Gardens.

Film Screening: Despicable Me 4
2025-04-12 13:00 - 14:35 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB

Wanstead Park Litter Pick
2025-04-13 11:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

SECULARISM AND HUMAN RIGHTS
2025-04-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
This East London Humanists event will consider religious misogyny, how it impedes women’s rights and the role of secularism in achieving equality. It will be led by Megan Manson from the National Secular Society. Open to all.

Bereavement café morning session
2025-04-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
For people struggling with feelings of loss.
