South Woodford Village Gazette

Portraying Henry VIII
2026-04-07 10:00 (Europe/London) | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
A presentation by actor and historian Tony Harris for the Wanstead & Woodford U3A. Visitors welcome.

Henry VIII: our best-known King
2026-04-07 10:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
An interactive performance by actor and historian Tony Harris for the Wanstead & Woodford U3A. Visitors welcome.

Bereavement café afternoon session
2026-04-07 14:00 - 15:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Electronic Keyboard Concert
2026-04-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
An East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club event featuring Claire Greig.

So Unfair: interactive science demo
2026-04-09 11:00 - 11:55 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
A show for seven- to 11-year-olds and their grown-ups.

Old postcards of Woodford
2026-04-09 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Lynn Haseldine Jones for the Woodford Historical Society. Visitors welcome.

Wanstead Wordsmiths
2026-04-09 18:30 - 19:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A monthly group for writing and sharing poetry and prose. No experience required.

Wanstead Flats Litter Pick
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Jubilee Pond, Wanstead Flats
Meet between Dames Road Playground and Jubilee Pond.

Wanstead Village ward Councillor Surgery
2026-04-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
Councillors Jo Blackman, Paul Donovan and Daniel Morgan-Thomas. Repeated on 25 April.

Redbridge Rainbow Community Bluebell walk
2026-04-11 11:00 - 13:00 | meet at Wanstead Station, E11 2NT
A walk around Wanstead Park for LGBTQ+ people and their allies.

Open Weekend at The Temple in Wanstead Park
2026-04-11 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 House Community Association open day
2026-04-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Meet the tutors, instructors and group leaders and see what’s going on at your local community centre.

Quiz night in Snaresbrook
2026-04-11 19:30 | Rovsco Scout Hall, Hollybush Hill, E11 1PE
An Epping Forest Outdoor Group fundraising event.

Wanstead Park Litter Pick
2026-04-12 11:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

NHS Retirement Fellowship
2026-04-13 14:00 | Our Lady of Lourdes, E11 2PR
For retired NHS and social care staff.

Women of Note of Wanstead and Woodford
2026-04-13 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A presentation by Lynn Haseldine Jones for the Wanstead Historical Society.

Open Table at Holy Trinity Church
2026-04-14 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.

Keeping it Local Wanstead
2026-04-14 19:00 | Filika, 62 High Street, Wanstead
An informal gathering for local business owners to socialise and network. Booking required.

Navigating Together
2026-04-14 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.

Building a bird-friendly garden
2026-04-14 19:30 | Aldersbrook Bowls Club, E12 5DY
A talk by Helen Bonnick for the Aldersbrook Horticultural Society. Visitors welcome.

Redbridge Music Society recital
2026-04-14 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Featuring pianist Jelena Makarova and flautist Sara Minelli, who will be performing a diverse programme of music, including works by Chopin, Liszt, Schubert, Donizetti and Lithuanian composer MK Čiurlionis.

The Dorset Nightjar Project
2026-04-14 20:00 | St Mary’s Church, South Woodford
A talk for the North East London Local Group of the RSPB by Samuel Levy.

Clavering Castle: The Dig
2026-04-15 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Simon Coxall for the Woodford and District Centre of the National Trust. Visitors welcome.

Friends of Wanstead Parklands AGM
2026-04-15 19:00 | Wanstead Cricket Club, Overton Drive
After a short business meeting, Alison O’Connor, Epping Forest’s Project Officer for Wanstead Park, will give a talk about future proposals and funding sources for the park.

Laugh-Able Comedy Night in Wanstead
2026-04-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A fully accessible, affordable and award-winning comedy night to mark Autism Acceptance Month with MC Mark Nicholas and Stephen Catling headlining.

IODS Productions Presents: Annie
2026-04-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
IODS bring the award-winning family musical set in 1930s New York to South Woodford.

Wanstead Litter Pick
2026-04-18 10:00 | meet at the Woodbine Place bus stop
Help keep Wanstead tidy.

Charity Coffee Morning
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:30 | St Gabriel’s Church, Aldersbrook, E12 5HH
Charity and information stalls. Refreshments available. Charities are invited to book a table.

South Woodford Repair Café
2026-04-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
Free electrical, sewing, mechanical and bike repairs.

Roding Valley Way and Wanstead Park Walk
2026-04-18 10:30 - 13:30 | meet at Redbridge station
A three-mile linear walk via the Roding Valley Way to Wanstead Park, finishing at Wanstead station. Hosted by Lea Valley Friends Ramblers.
