History Talk: Fake Medals
2025-04-10 14:30 (Europe/London) | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Mark Smith for the Woodford Historical Society. Visitors welcome.

Wanstead Wordsmiths
2025-04-10 18:30 - 19:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
A monthly group for writing and sharing poetry and prose. No experience required.

Wanstead Village ward Councillor Surgery
2025-04-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
Councillors Jo Blackman, Paul Donovan and Daniel Morgan-Thomas. Repeated on 26 April.

Wanstead Repair Café
2025-04-12 10:30 - 13:00 | Christ Church Hall, Wanstead, E11 2SW
Give broken items a new lease of life at the Wanstead Repair Café.

Fundraising Craft Sale
2025-04-12 10:30 - 14:30 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
Raising funds for for Age UK Wanstead.

FLAMINGO FAIR BEFORE EASTER
2025-04-12 11:00 - 16:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Cracking ideas for the holiday, including vintage, recycled and upcycled goods. Includes homemade cakes and face painting for children.

Open Weekend at The Temple in Wanstead Park
2025-04-12 11:00 - 2025-04-13 16:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Wanstead Park’s visitor centre explores the history of the park from Roman times to the present day.

Elmhurst Gardens Easter Hunt
2025-04-12 11:30 - 14:00 | Elmhurst Gardens, South Woodford
Find the colored pegs and claim an Egg. Hosted by the Friends of Elmhurst Gardens.

Film Screening: Despicable Me 4
2025-04-12 13:00 - 14:35 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB

Wanstead Park Litter Pick
2025-04-13 11:00 | the Temple, Wanstead Park, E11 2LT
Hosted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands.

SECULARISM AND HUMAN RIGHTS
2025-04-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
This East London Humanists event will consider religious misogyny, how it impedes women’s rights and the role of secularism in achieving equality. It will be led by Megan Manson from the National Secular Society. Open to all.

Bereavement café morning session
2025-04-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Christ Church, Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
For people struggling with feelings of loss.

Wanstead Theatre at The Bull
2025-04-15 19:30 - 2025-04-20 00:00 | The Bull, 129 High Street, E11 2RL
Poetic Justice Productions presents the thriller Isosceles by Lorraine Forrest-Turner, featuring local actor Ashley Gunstock.

Redbridge Music Society recital
2025-04-15 20:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Featuring harpists Oliver Wass and Lise Vandersmissen.

Notable Water Colourists of the 20th Century
2025-04-16 14:30 | All Saints Church Hall, Woodford Green
A talk by Mark Lewis for the Woodford and District Centre of the National Trust. Visitors welcome.

Laugh-Able Comedy Night: Autism Acceptance Month
2025-04-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Fully accessible, affordable and award-winning comedy night.

The Veterans RVP Drop-In and Chat
2025-04-17 10:00 | 11–13 Cambridge Park, Wanstead, E11 2PU
A monthly opportunity for veterans and their person of significance to come together, share experiences and be supported at Wanstead Mental Health Clinic.

Puffling Percy
2025-04-17 11:30 - 12:20 | Redbridge Drama Centre, E18 2RB
An uplifting show for four- to 11-year-olds about friendship, overcoming self-doubt and trusting your own instincts. Repeated at 2pm.

The Map Makers Workshop
2025-04-17 14:45 - 15:45 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Invent a strange and wonderful world on a huge collaborative map with artist and storyteller Oliver Wallace. Suitable for six- to 11-year-olds.

Wanstead Litter Pick
2025-04-19 10:00 | meet at the Woodbine Place bus stop
Help keep Wanstead tidy.

East of London Family History Society
2025-04-23 19:30 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Newham and Redbridge branch meeting. Visitors welcome.

One Place East Pop-Up
2025-04-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road
Learn more about One Place East, a user-led organisation that helps disabled people and those with health conditions across East London to have improved lives with choices.

Over-55s Bingo session
2025-04-25 13:30 - 15:30 | Allan Burgess Centre, High Street, E11 2AE
Raising funds for for Age UK Wanstead. Booking required.

South Woodford Society Quiz Night
2025-04-25 19:15 | Woodbridge High School, IG8 7DQ
Gather a table of eight, or join a table on the night.

ArtHouse Social Fundraising Disco
2025-04-25 19:30 - 23:00 | Heathcote & Star, Leytonstone, E11 4EA
ArtHouse Social is aiming to raise £5,000 to launch group therapeutic art sessions for young adults with additional needs.

South Woodford Repair Café
2025-04-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA
Bring your broken items to the repair cafe to give them a new lease of life.

Annual Orchard Blossom Day
2025-04-27 11:00 | Community Orchard, South Woodford
Join the SoWo Society’s gardening session as part of a national celebration of fruit trees, flowers and orchards.

South Woodford Community Market
2025-04-27 11:00 - 17:00 | George Lane, South Woodford

Open gardens in Wanstead
2025-04-27 14:00 - 17:00 | various
17 Greenstone Mews and 28 and 32 Voluntary Place will be opening their gardens to the public as part of the charitable National Garden Scheme.

Essex Art Club Sunday Demonstration
2025-04-27 14:30 - 16:30 | Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT
Featuring artist Sonia Villiers, who will be painting a townscape in acrylics. Visitors welcome.
