South Woodford Village Gazette

Eggscellent Egg Box Rockpool Craft
2026-08-06 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Children can transform recycled egg cartons into vibrant, shimmering miniature rockpools.

Walking for Health: Christ Church Green
2026-08-08 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
2026-08-08 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.

Lego Club at Wanstead Library
2026-08-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Spaces assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Repeats every Saturday.

Summer Yoga and Sound Workshop
2026-08-08 15:00 - 18:00 | Wanstead Quaker Meeting House, E11 3AU
Join Arlene Dunkley-Wood for a soulful experience combining yoga and healing sounds.

Wanstead Park Litter Pick
2026-08-09 11:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

Andre Rieu, Summer 2026: Viva Maastricht!
2026-08-09 14:45 | Odeon, South Woodford, E18 2QL
André Rieu celebrates the 20th anniversary of his iconic summer concerts.

Film Screening: Hoppers
2026-08-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
A screening of Disney and Pixar’s animated comedy adventure.

East London Book Club
2026-08-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Nightingale on the Green, E11 2EY
Monthly book club. This month’s meeting will be discussing Three Daughters of Eve by Elif Shafak.

Work Redbridge: Communicate with Confidence
2026-08-11 10:00 - 11:00
Work Redbridge host a number of events and online sessions to support Redbridge residents improve their future employment prospects.

Keeping it Local Wanstead
2026-08-11 19:00 | The Bull, 129 High Street, E11 2RL
An informal gathering for local business owners to socialise and network. Booking required.

Lego with The Brick People
2026-08-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
A wide range of Lego related workshop activities.

Musical Quiz night
2026-08-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club AGM followed by a musical quiz open to all.

Walking for Health: Wanstead Park
2026-08-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Wanstead Park, Warren Road entrance

Popping paper chain Octopus Craft
2026-08-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Young creators are invited to a hands-on crafting session.

Wanstead Wordsmiths
2026-08-13 18:30 - 19:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A monthly group for writing and sharing poetry and prose. No experience required.

Film Screening: How to Train Your Dragon
2026-08-14 11:00 - 13:05 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB

Wanstead Litter Pick
2026-08-15 10:00 | meet at the Woodbine Place bus stop
Help keep Wanstead tidy.

South Woodford Litter Pick
2026-08-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Community Orchard, South Woodford
Litter picks, hoops, hi-vis vests and gloves will be available. Organised by the SOWO Society.

South Woodford Community Market
2026-08-16 11:00 - 16:00 | George Lane, South Woodford

Jeff Innocent: Work In Progress
2026-08-16 18:00 | The Bull, 129 High Street, E11 2RL
Stand-up comedy.

Flower arranging demonstration
2026-08-17 19:30 - 21:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
David Wright presents to the Woodford and District Floral Arrangement Group. Visitors welcome.

Bereavement café morning session
2026-08-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Open Table at Holy Trinity Church
2026-08-18 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.

Navigating Together
2026-08-18 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.

Mini Athletics Summer Classes
2026-08-19 09:30 | Christ Church Hall, Wanstead, E11 2SW
Running, jumping, throwing and games for two- to seven-year-olds (times vary).

Comedy Club 4 Kids
2026-08-19 11:30 - 12:30 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
Entertainment for everyone over six years old. Repeated at 2pm.

Ozobot Summer Beach Maze: Kids’ Beginner Robotics
2026-08-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Suitable for seven- 12-year-olds. Repeated at 2.30pm.

Wanstead Library Grief Cafe
2026-08-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road

Film Screening: The SpongeBob Movie
2026-08-21 11:00 - 12:30 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
