South Woodford Village Gazette

Woodford to Snaresbrook linear walk
2025-12-18 10:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | meet at Woodford Station
A West Essex Ramblers event. First walk free.

Santa’s Wanstead drive-by
2025-12-18 16:30 - 19:00 | various
Santa will embark on a pre-Christmas tour of Wanstead, chauffeured through the streets by Elf Steve Hayden aboard his Parker Dairies milk float. The elves will be collecting money for The Wanstead Charity.

Wanstead Library Grief Cafe
2025-12-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A safe and confidential space to meet others and to share thoughts and feelings around the experience of grief and loss.

Navigating Together
2025-12-18 19:00 | 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.

Christmas Party at Wanstead Golf Club
2025-12-19 19:00 | Wanstead Golf Club, Overton Drive
Including a two-course hot festive buffet.

Wanstead Community Christmas Market
2025-12-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead High Street

Wanstead Vintage Fair
2025-12-20 10:30 - 16:30 | Wanstead United Reformed Church, E11 2HD
Including fashion, jewellery, homewares and books.

South Woodford Community Christmas Market
2025-12-21 11:00 - 16:00 | George Lane, South Woodford

Parish of Wanstead Christmas Dinner
2025-12-25 13:00 | Christ Church Hall, Wanstead, E11 2SW
A free Christmas dinner for those likely to be on their own on Christmas Day. Booking required.

Pantomime: Dick Whittington
2026-01-01 00:00 | Sir James Hawkey Hall, IG8 0BG
Woodford Pantomime present their New Year panto.

Wanstead Flats parkrun
2026-01-03 09:00 | Wanstead Flats, Harrow Road, E11 3QA
A weekly 5k community event: walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.

Wanstead Community Market
2026-01-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead High Street

Real Christmas Tree Recycling
2026-01-05 00:00
Real Christmas Trees will be collected and recycled by Haven House for a donation (5 to 7 January) or by Redbridge Council for free (from 12 January).

NHS Retirement Fellowship
2026-01-05 14:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
For retired NHS and social care staff.

GoodGym Redbridge
2026-01-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Run, walk or cycle and help with community projects in Redbridge. Repeated on 19 January.

The Edwardian House
2026-01-05 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A presentation by Janet Seward for the Wanstead Historical Society.

Wanstead Women's Peer Support Group
2026-01-06 10:00 - 12:00 | 11–13 Cambridge Park, Wanstead, E11 2PU
A donation-based peer support space for women held at Wanstead Mental Health Clinic. Repeats weekly.

Bereavement café afternoon session
2026-01-06 14:00 - 15:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Junior Chess Coaching
2026-01-06 17:00 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
A new term for eight- to 15-year-olds starts at Wanstead & Woodford Chess Club.

South Woodford Health Network
2026-01-07 18:30 | Lily House, 11 The Shrubberies, E18 1BD
A networking event for local health practitioners. Booking required.

Wanstead Men's Peer Support Group
2026-01-07 19:00 - 21:00 | 11–13 Cambridge Park, Wanstead, E11 2PU
A donation-based peer support space for men held at Wanstead Mental Health Clinic. Repeats weekly.

Eating Out in Georgian London
2026-01-08 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Dr Peter Ross for the Woodford Historical Society. Visitors welcome.

Line Dancing Social Class
2026-01-08 18:15 - 19:05 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Price includes tuition and refreshments. Hosted by Eve Wright School of Dancing.

ADHD Support Group for Men
2026-01-09 19:15 - 20:15 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
A weekly meeting for men to talk, share or listen.

Walking for Health: Christ Church Green
2026-01-10 10:30 - 11:30 | meet on Wanstead Place
This walk features some gentle slopes and uneven terrain. Repeats every Saturday.

Open Weekend at The Temple in Wanstead Park
2026-01-10 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.

Wanstead Park Litter Pick
2026-01-11 11:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

Septimus, Hammer of the Scots
2026-01-12 19:30
A talk by Simon Elliott for the West Essex Archaeological Group. Non-members welcome.

Photography Talk: Wild Britain
2026-01-12 19:30
A talk by Paul Bingham for the Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society.

Cuppa with a Coppa
2026-01-13 11:00 - 11:30 | Costa Coffee, High Street, Wanstead
Meet officers from the Wanstead Village Safer Neighbourhoods Team.
