South Woodford Village Gazette

South Woodford Repair Café
2026-01-24 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
Free electrical, sewing, mechanical and bike repairs.

Essex Art Club Sunday Demonstration
2026-01-25 14:30 - 16:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Featuring artist Paul Berryman. Visitors welcome.

The Pearly Queen of Bow
2026-01-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Local resident Doreen Golding – the Pearly Queen of Old Kent Road and Bow Bells – will be talking about her varied life and experiences. A Redbridge and District U3A event. Visitors welcome.

South Woodford Business Networking Event
2026-01-27 17:00 - 18:30 | The Woodford Bar & Grill, 184 George Lane
An evening of networking for those who own or work in a business in the South Woodford area. Booking required.

Newsreel and Real News
2026-01-28 19:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A presentation by David Williams for the East of London Family History Society. Visitors welcome.

Walking for Health: Wanstead Park
2026-01-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Wanstead Park, Warren Road entrance

Music on the Hill: Nataly Ganina
2026-01-30 18:30 | 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.

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

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

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.
