The Blitz Kids: Duncan Barrett & Nuala Calvi in Conversation

The Wanstead Tap Ltd 352 Winchelsea Road, London, England, United Kingdom

Join Duncan Barrett and Nuala Calvi as they discuss their latest book of the incredible stories of the children from Wartime Britain'Betty heard the scream of bombs falling and the terrifying thud of explosions. Suddenly, there was a deafening bang, and her mother was thrown across the shelter. For a moment everything was lit up … Continue reading "The Blitz Kids: Duncan Barrett & Nuala Calvi in Conversation"

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.

Free

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.

Open Day – Wanstead Bowling Club – Come and Try Lawn Bowls FOR FREE

Wanstead and Snaresbrook Cricket Club, Overton Drive, Wanstead, London, E11 2LW, United Kingdom

Never played Bowls but want to give it a try? Used to play and fancy taking up the sport again? Please come along! Your chance to try the great sport of Lawn Bowls (as seen on the BBC and one of the sports chosen for the next Commonwealth Games) for free. We will supply all … Continue reading "Open Day – Wanstead Bowling Club – Come and Try Lawn Bowls FOR FREE"

Free

Wanstead Backgammon Society

Meeting of the Wanstead Backgammon Society. Free to all. Please contact pete.daly@ntlworld.com for more information

Free

Rhymetime

No booking required - first come, first served, and numbers are limited.

Robin Ince: Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal

The Wanstead Tap Ltd 352 Winchelsea Road, London, England, United Kingdom

Join friend of the Tap Robin Ince for what promises to be another incredible eveningA powerful, personal exploration of anxiety, ADHD and neurodiversity, Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal reminds us all – no matter how weird we feel – that it’s okay to be a little different. We all are.What if being a bit weird … Continue reading "Robin Ince: Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal"

Weekly service of Compline

A short, reflective service of evening prayer held each Wednesday evening in St Mary's church on Overton Drive.

Passiontide: Monique Roffey in conversation with Joanna Pocock

The Wanstead Tap Ltd 352 Winchelsea Road, London, England, United Kingdom

A very special evening with award winning authors Monique Roffey and Joanna Pocock for the paperback launch of Passiontide.PASSIONTIDEEarly one morning, at the close of St Colibri’s carnival, a young female steel-pan player is found dead beneath a cannonball tree. It is a discovery that will transform the lives of everyone on this small island.As … Continue reading "Passiontide: Monique Roffey in conversation with Joanna Pocock"

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.

Free

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.