South Woodford Village Gazette

Wanstead Wordsmiths
2026-04-09 18:30 - 19:45 (Europe/London) | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A monthly group for writing and sharing poetry and prose. No experience required.

Wanstead Flats Litter Pick
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Jubilee Pond, Wanstead Flats
Meet between Dames Road Playground and Jubilee Pond.

Wanstead Village ward Councillor Surgery
2026-04-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
Councillors Jo Blackman, Paul Donovan and Daniel Morgan-Thomas. Repeated on 25 April.

Redbridge Rainbow Community Bluebell walk
2026-04-11 11:00 - 13:00 | meet at Wanstead Station, E11 2NT
A walk around Wanstead Park for LGBTQ+ people and their allies.

Wanstead House Community Association open day
2026-04-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Meet the tutors, instructors and group leaders and see what’s going on at your local community centre.

Open Weekend at The Temple in Wanstead Park
2026-04-11 11:00 - 15:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Wanstead Park’s visitor centre explores the history of the park from Roman times to the present day.

Quiz night in Snaresbrook
2026-04-11 19:30 | Rovsco Scout Hall, Hollybush Hill, E11 1PE
An Epping Forest Outdoor Group fundraising event.

Wanstead Park Litter Pick
2026-04-12 11:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

NHS Retirement Fellowship
2026-04-13 14:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
For retired NHS and social care staff.

Women of Note of Wanstead and Woodford
2026-04-13 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A presentation by Lynn Haseldine Jones for the Wanstead Historical Society.

Open Table at Holy Trinity Church
2026-04-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Holy Trinity Church, Hermon Hill, E18 1QQ
Join a community meal open to all. Main meal provided. Bring dessert to share or a contribution to Redbridge Foodbank. Children and families welcome. No alcohol. No need to book.

Keeping it Local Wanstead
2026-04-14 19:00 | Filika, 62 High Street, Wanstead
An informal gathering for local business owners to socialise and network. Booking required.

Navigating Together
2026-04-14 19:00 - 21:00 | 11–13 Cambridge Park, Wanstead, E11 2PU
A monthly peer support group at Wanstead Mental Health Clinic for men and women to come together in a safe and judgement-free space.

Building a bird-friendly garden
2026-04-14 19:30 | Aldersbrook Bowls Club, E12 5DY
A talk by Helen Bonnick for the Aldersbrook Horticultural Society. Visitors welcome.

The Dorset Nightjar Project
2026-04-14 20:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
A talk for the North East London Local Group of the RSPB by Samuel Levy.

Redbridge Music Society recital
2026-04-14 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Featuring pianist Jelena Makarova and flautist Sara Minelli, who will be performing a diverse programme of music, including works by Chopin, Liszt, Schubert, Donizetti and Lithuanian composer MK Čiurlionis.

Clavering Castle: The Dig
2026-04-15 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Simon Coxall for the Woodford and District Centre of the National Trust. Visitors welcome.

Friends of Wanstead Parklands AGM
2026-04-15 19:00 | Wanstead Cricket Club, Overton Drive
After a short business meeting, Alison O’Connor, Epping Forest’s Project Officer for Wanstead Park, will give a talk about future proposals and funding sources for the park.

Laugh-Able Comedy Night in Wanstead
2026-04-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A fully accessible, affordable and award-winning comedy night to mark Autism Acceptance Month with MC Mark Nicholas and Stephen Catling headlining.

IODS Productions Presents: Annie
2026-04-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
IODS bring the award-winning family musical set in 1930s New York to South Woodford.

Wanstead Litter Pick
2026-04-18 10:00 | meet at the Woodbine Place bus stop
Help keep Wanstead tidy.

Charity Coffee Morning
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:30 | St Gabriel’s Church, Aldersbrook, E12 5HH
Charity and information stalls. Refreshments available. Charities are invited to book a table.

South Woodford Repair Café
2026-04-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
Free electrical, sewing, mechanical and bike repairs.

Roding Valley Way and Wanstead Park Walk
2026-04-18 10:30 - 13:30 | meet at Redbridge station
A three-mile linear walk via the Roding Valley Way to Wanstead Park, finishing at Wanstead station. Hosted by Lea Valley Friends Ramblers.

South Woodford Litter Pick
2026-04-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Community Orchard, South Woodford
Litter picks, hoops, hi-vis vests and gloves will be available. Organised by the South Woodford Society.

South Woodford Community Market
2026-04-19 11:00 - 16:00 | George Lane, South Woodford

Mindful stargazing
2026-04-19 13:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Dr Mark Westmoquette describes his efforts to bring the spheres of astronomy and cosmology together with the principles of mindfulness. A North East London Astronomical Society event.

Wanstead Climate Action Meeting
2026-04-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Climate and nature conversations. Visitors welcome.

Flower arranging demonstration
2026-04-20 19:30 - 21:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Woodford and District Floral Arrangement Group welcomes Patricia Ellis. Visitors welcome.

Bereavement café morning session
2026-04-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
For people struggling with feelings of loss.
