South Woodford Village Gazette

South Woodford Litter Pick
2026-01-18 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | 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
2026-01-18 11:00 - 16:00 | George Lane, South Woodford

Black Holes and Exploding Stars
2026-01-18 13:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
A presentation by Dr Chris Crowe for the North East London Astronomical Society. Free entry for new visitors.

Wanstead Climate Action Meeting
2026-01-19 19:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Featuring a presentation from Redbridge Council’s Arboricultural and Horticultural Manager Peter Marshall about local trees. Visitors welcome.

Bereavement café morning session
2026-01-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Redbridge Music Society recital
2026-01-20 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Featuring Redbridge Music Service students.

Blues and Roots Ensemble Performs Mingus & More
2026-01-20 20:00 - 23:00 | 2 Harvey Road, Leytonstone, E11 3DB
An East Side Jazz Club event.

Charity talk: Mercy Ships
2026-01-21 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Dr Leo Cheng for the Woodford and District Centre of the National Trust. Visitors welcome.

Laugh-Able Comedy Night in Wanstead
2026-01-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Fully accessible, affordable and award-winning comedy night.

Wanstead Business Network Open Morning
2026-01-22 07:30 - 09:00, 2026-02-05 07:15 - 09:00 | Wanstead Golf Club, Overton Drive
A networking meeting for local business owners. Booking required.

National Theatre Live: Hamlet
2026-01-22 19:00 | Odeon, South Woodford, E18 2QL
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera is Hamlet in this contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.

South Woodford Repair Café
2026-01-24 10:00 - 13:00 | 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.

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.
