South Woodford Village Gazette

Music on the Hill: Nataly Ganina
2026-01-30 18:30 (Europe/London) | Holy Trinity Church, Hermon Hill, E18 1QQ
Featuring pianist Berniya Hamie, who will perform works by Beethoven and Chopin. Bar opens at 6.30pm; performance starts at 7.30pm.

NAKEDD and Kickin' Pigeons Charity Show
2026-01-31 19:00 - 23:00 | Wanstead Cricket Club, Overton Drive
Raising funds for War Child UK.

Wanstead Community Market
2026-02-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead High Street

Has Ramadan become a month of rituals?
2026-02-01 16:50 - 19:00 | South Woodford Islamic Centre, E18 1DD
Panel discussion hosted by Dialogue Within Islam.

Forest Philharmonic Orchestra Concert
2026-02-01 17:00 | St Gabriel’s Church, Aldersbrook, E12 5HH
Forest Philharmonic in association with the North London Music Festival present the North & East London Young Musician of the Year final.

North & East London Young Musician of the Year Final
2026-02-01 17:00 | St Gabriel’s Church, Aldersbrook, E12 5HH
Hosted by Forest Philharmonic in association with the North London Music Festival.

NHS Retirement Fellowship
2026-02-02 14:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
For retired NHS and social care staff.

The London Nobody Knows
2026-02-02 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A presentation by Gary Lewis for the Wanstead Historical Society.

The Beatles Story, Part 1: Beatlemania
2026-02-03 10:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
A presentation by Martin Orkin for the Wanstead & Woodford U3A. Visitors welcome.

The Mindful Parent Hub
2026-02-04 10:30 - 12:00 | The Barrel Boulangerie, 151 High Street
Coffee, conversation and a creative activity. Children welcome.

Cup of Art exhibition
2026-02-04 12:00 - 16:00 | The George & Dragon, 155 High Street
Cup of Art is a new Wanstead-based collective providing an opportunity for the public to talk to artists who are dedicated to their craft.

Wanstead Business Network Open Morning
2026-02-05 07:15 - 09:00 | Wanstead Golf Club, Overton Drive
A networking meeting for local business owners. Booking required.

ADHD Support Group for Men
2026-02-06 19:15 - 20:15 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
A weekly meeting for men to talk, share or listen.

THE FLAMINGO FAIR showcase
2026-02-07 00:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A month-long display of handmade goods in the library foyer.

FLAMINGO FAIR
2026-02-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Cards, gifts, face painting and refreshments.

THE FLAMINGO FAIR
2026-02-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Handmade goods and vintage finds.

An evening of music and art
2026-02-07 19:30 | St Gabriel’s Church, Aldersbrook, E12 5HH
Film music by Jonny Greenwood (Radiohead) and Scandinavian folk music performed by London’s leading musicians, paired with art by Olga Szynkarczuk. Profits from the event will be donated to London Music Fund to support free music education in under-served communities.

Sister Act Jr at Redbridge Drama Centre
2026-02-08 14:30 - 15:30 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
Theatretrain Leigh-on-Sea presents a show with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story. Repeated at 5pm.

Stratford and East London Music Festival
2026-02-09 00:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
Featuring choirs, orchestras and bands.

Mapping London after the Great Fire of 1666
2026-02-09 19:30
A talk by Vanessa Harding for the West Essex Archaeological Group. Non-members welcome.

Keeping it Local Wanstead
2026-02-10 19:00 | Luppolo, 36–38 High Street, Wanstead
An informal gathering for local business owners to socialise and network. Booking required.

Horatio's Garden at Stanmore Hospital
2026-02-10 19:30 | Aldersbrook Bowls Club, E12 5DY
A talk by Lily Schlieker Blythe for the Aldersbrook Horticultural Society. Visitors welcome.

Beaver Reintroduction in London
2026-02-10 20:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
A talk for the North East London Local Group of the RSPB by Pia Trevelyan-Ashby.

John Constable: Chocolate Box painter or Maverick artist
2026-02-10 20:00 | Bancroft’s School, High Road, IG8 0RF
A presentation by Alan Read – lecturer and guide at Tate Britain – for The Arts Society Woodford Green. Visitors welcome.

LGBTQ+ Awareness Session for Health and Care Services
2026-02-11 11:00 - 12:00
This is a session aimed at people working in health and care services, but will also be helpful for anyone wanting to learn about LGBTQ+ people and how to be a good ally.

Fire Island: In Conversation with Jack Parlett
2026-02-11 18:45 - 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Join author Jack Parlett for a discussion about his latest book, Fire Island: A Queer History.

Electronic Keyboard Concert
2026-02-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club event featuring Andrew Nix.

The Origins of Redbridge Street Names
2026-02-12 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Jef Page for the Woodford Historical Society. Visitors welcome.

Wanstead Wordsmiths
2026-02-12 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
2026-02-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
Councillors Jo Blackman, Paul Donovan and Daniel Morgan-Thomas. Repeated on 28 February.
