Over-55s poetry group Redbridge Rhymesters will be joined by children from Snaresbrook Primary School at this creative writing session with a theme of 'memories of Wanstead' and 'fireworks'.

For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Hosted by local resident Lorna Paterson. Repeated on 20 November at 6.45pm.

A safe and confidential space to meet others, and to share and explore thoughts and feelings around the experience of grief and a loss.

Please arrive by 8.40am.

Shiny, dazzling and glittery goods at all price levels. A wide variety of stalls, plus refreshments and face painting.

Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

Please arrive by 12.15pm.

No dance experience necessary.

Speed dating for 25- to 38-year-olds.

Please arrive by 10.30am.

Monthly book club. This month's meeting will be discussing A Horse Walks into a Bar by David Grossman.