Week of Events
Mandala drawing workshop
Mandala drawing workshop
Drawing mandalas, geometric pattern with their roots in eastern spiritual contemplation, is relaxing and some people find it therapeutic. Wanstead resident Katherine McKnight will be leading two workshops, the first for primary school-age children, the second for adults.
Mandala drawing workshop
Mandala drawing workshop
Drawing mandalas, geometric pattern with their roots in eastern spiritual contemplation, is relaxing and some people find it therapeutic. Wanstead resident Katherine McKnight will be leading two workshops, the first for primary school-age children, the second for adults.
Wanstead Book Festival presents Hannah Armstrong
Wanstead Book Festival presents Hannah Armstrong
Hannah Armstrong’s account of Wanstead House has been electrifying local history addicts since its publication earlier this year. In this talk Hannah will reveal the secrets of the Grotto and the Temple - our last remaining visible remnants of Wanstead's glorious past.
TWO by Jim Cartwright (21 Sept 8pm)
TWO by Jim Cartwright (21 Sept 8pm)
Wanstead Theatre Co proudly presents TWO by Jim Cartwright (author of Road, The Rise & Fall of Little Voice). A tale of love, laughs and loss in your friendly local as told through the lives of its regulars. This is a site-specific production which is set in a pub, so will be performed upstairs in … Continue reading "TWO by Jim Cartwright (21 Sept 8pm)"
Open weekend at the Temple
Open weekend at the Temple
The Temple explores the history of Wanstead Park through the Roman, Regency and Victorian periods to the present day. The Temple has: a history of the Park's Roman Villa, told through mosaics and other items from our museum collection a tale of Regency romance gone wrong, fit to rival the best period drama statues which … Continue reading "Open weekend at the Temple"
TWO by Jim Cartwright (22 Sept 2pm)
TWO by Jim Cartwright (22 Sept 2pm)
Wanstead Theatre Co proudly presents TWO by Jim Cartwright (author of Road, The Rise & Fall of Little Voice). A tale of love, laughs and loss in your friendly local as told through the lives of its regulars. This is a site-specific production which is set in a pub, so will be performed upstairs in … Continue reading "TWO by Jim Cartwright (22 Sept 2pm)"
Children’s book event: My Invisible Superhero Vest
DNA by Dennis Kelly (22 Sept)
DNA by Dennis Kelly (22 Sept)
A modern-day black comedy with a dark heart. Centred around a group of adolescents, this explosive twenty-first century play calls into question society’s response to cruelty, bullying, peer pressure and pack mentality. Are these behaviours societal and learned, or are they inherent in us all? This East London Theatre production will be performed by undergraduates and … Continue reading "DNA by Dennis Kelly (22 Sept)"
Wanstead Book Festival presents Justin Webb
Wanstead Book Festival presents Justin Webb
Justin Webb, the longest-serving presenter on the BBC's Today programme and a familiar figure on our airwaves for decades, has written The Gift of a Radio, a hugely entertaining memoir of his dysfunctional childhood which also paints a vivid picture of life in the 1970s.
Can beef save the planet?
Can beef save the planet?
A talk and discussion about the impact of farming on the environment - and whether regenerative farming (which seeks to improve the quality of the soil) can work at scale. Speakers TBC.
TWO by Jim Cartwright (22 Sept 8pm)
TWO by Jim Cartwright (22 Sept 8pm)
Wanstead Theatre Co proudly presents TWO by Jim Cartwright (author of Road, The Rise & Fall of Little Voice). A tale of love, laughs and loss in your friendly local as told through the lives of its regulars. This is a site-specific production which is set in a pub, so will be performed upstairs in … Continue reading "TWO by Jim Cartwright (22 Sept 8pm)"
Wanstead Pottery: Hand-Building taster (adult)
Wanstead Pottery: Hand-Building taster (adult)
Welcome to Wanstead Pottery. A calm and inviting space for you to explore the marvellous medium of clay. Have fun experimenting with form, texture and decorative techniques and create something you will cherish with this natural, tactile and versatile material. Taster sessions are a fun way to introduce yourself to pottery. In this introductory class … Continue reading "Wanstead Pottery: Hand-Building taster (adult)"
Open weekend at the Temple
Open weekend at the Temple
The Temple explores the history of Wanstead Park through the Roman, Regency and Victorian periods to the present day. The Temple has: a history of the Park's Roman Villa, told through mosaics and other items from our museum collection a tale of Regency romance gone wrong, fit to rival the best period drama statues which … Continue reading "Open weekend at the Temple"
Wanstead Pottery: Throwing on the Wheel (adult)
Wanstead Pottery: Throwing on the Wheel (adult)
Welcome to Wanstead Pottery. A calm and inviting space for you to explore the marvellous medium of clay. Have fun experimenting with form, texture and decorative techniques and create something you will cherish with this natural, tactile and versatile material. Taster sessions are a fun way to introduce yourself to clay In this introductory class … Continue reading "Wanstead Pottery: Throwing on the Wheel (adult)"
Wanstead Book Festival presents John Rogers
Wanstead Book Festival presents John Rogers
John Rogers has built a huge online - locally and nationally - following for his walks and talks and for knowing such detail about local history and the environment that he truly is a raconteur. His children called him a 'happy wizard' and we're delighted he should be our final speaker for the first Wanstead … Continue reading "Wanstead Book Festival presents John Rogers"
DNA by Dennis Kelly (23 Sept)
DNA by Dennis Kelly (23 Sept)
A modern-day black comedy with a dark heart. Centred around a group of adolescents, this explosive twenty-first century play calls into question society’s response to cruelty, bullying, peer pressure and pack mentality. Are these behaviours societal and learned, or are they inherent in us all? This East London Theatre production will be performed by undergraduates and … Continue reading "DNA by Dennis Kelly (23 Sept)"
TWO by Jim Cartwright (23 Sept 8pm)
TWO by Jim Cartwright (23 Sept 8pm)
Wanstead Theatre Co proudly presents TWO by Jim Cartwright (author of Road, The Rise & Fall of Little Voice). A tale of love, laughs and loss in your friendly local as told through the lives of its regulars. This is a site-specific production which is set in a pub, so will be performed upstairs in … Continue reading "TWO by Jim Cartwright (23 Sept 8pm)"
Wanstead Flats Parkrun
Wanstead Flats Parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Free to take part but please register before you first come along.
Wellbeing Walks
Wellbeing Walks
Free walks organised by Redbridge Vision. This walk is Grade 2 - described as "a steady pace, some gentle slopes and uneven terrain". Meet on Christchurch Green, by the church.
Wanstead Pottery: Hand-building taster (family)
Wanstead Pottery: Hand-building taster (family)
Welcome to Wanstead Pottery. A calm and inviting space for you to explore the marvellous medium of clay. Have fun experimenting with form, texture and decorative techniques and create something you will cherish with this natural, tactile and versatile material. Taster sessions are a fun way to introduce yourself to pottery In this introductory class … Continue reading "Wanstead Pottery: Hand-building taster (family)"
Children’s creative writing workshop
Children’s creative writing workshop
Hosted by Wanstead's residents: young author Riku Fryderyk, bestselling author Joseph Elliot and English teacher Shameem Aziz, this Creative Writing Event is aimed at children who love reading, writing and using their imaginations to create supercalifragilistic stories! Children of all ages are invited to join us to take part in competitions and activities involving writing … Continue reading "Children’s creative writing workshop"
Open weekend at the Temple
Open weekend at the Temple
The Temple explores the history of Wanstead Park through the Roman, Regency and Victorian periods to the present day. The Temple has: a history of the Park's Roman Villa, told through mosaics and other items from our museum collection a tale of Regency romance gone wrong, fit to rival the best period drama statues which … Continue reading "Open weekend at the Temple"
Wanstead Pottery: Throwing on the Wheel (adult)
Wanstead Pottery: Throwing on the Wheel (adult)
Welcome to Wanstead Pottery. A calm and inviting space for you to explore the marvellous medium of clay. Have fun experimenting with form, texture and decorative techniques and create something you will cherish with this natural, tactile and versatile material. Taster sessions are a fun way to introduce yourself to clay. In this introductory class … Continue reading "Wanstead Pottery: Throwing on the Wheel (adult)"
TWO by Jim Cartwright (24 Sept 2pm)
TWO by Jim Cartwright (24 Sept 2pm)
Wanstead Theatre Co proudly presents TWO by Jim Cartwright (author of Road, The Rise & Fall of Little Voice). About the play A tale of love, laughs and loss in your friendly local as told through the lives of its regulars. This is a site-specific production which is set in a pub, so will be … Continue reading "TWO by Jim Cartwright (24 Sept 2pm)"