Wanstead Flats Parkrun

Wanstead Flats Playing Fields Harrow Road, London, England, United Kingdom

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.

The London Mothers

The Bull 129 High Street, Wanstead

Three Women, Three Stories. Follow the experiences of young Mary and Doreen as they prepare to give birth 150 miles away from home against the backdrop of World War Two. The two friends are evacuated to Willersley Castle, near Cromford, Derbyshire whilst friend Gladys remains in London. 4,000 mothers were evacuated to Willersley at this … Continue reading "The London Mothers"

£5 – £10

Global Voices

The Wanstead Curtain Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR

The voices, stories and creativity of the global LGBTQ+ community, brought to The Wanstead Fringe 2024 by Broken Gods Productions teaming up with ReportOUT. Performed by members of the LGBTQ+ community locally, the poems, monologues and creative writing submissions will be showcased at The Wanstead Curtain with a percentage of ticket sales being donated to … Continue reading "Global Voices"

£12 – £15

All Rest (5pm)

St. Mary’s Church Overton Drive, Wanstead

All Rest is an original, immersive opera experience portraying a fictional dreamscape about the people dwelling in St Mary’s historic graveyard on Overton Drive. Six characters and a chorus of ghosts will lead the audience on a journey through the grounds, offering a glimpse of past and future stories. All Rest was premiered earlier this … Continue reading "All Rest (5pm)"

£12 – £16

All Rest (6.30pm)

All Rest is an original, immersive opera experience portraying a fictional dreamscape about the people dwelling in St Mary’s historic graveyard on Overton Drive. Six characters and a chorus of … Continue reading "All Rest (6.30pm)"

£12 – £16

The London Mothers

The Bull 129 High Street, Wanstead

Three Women, Three Stories. Follow the experiences of young Mary and Doreen as they prepare to give birth 150 miles away from home against the backdrop of World War Two. The two friends are evacuated to Willersley Castle, near Cromford, Derbyshire whilst friend Gladys remains in London. 4,000 mothers were evacuated to Willersley at this … Continue reading "The London Mothers"

£5 – £10

Global Voices

The Wanstead Curtain Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR

The voices, stories and creativity of the global LGBTQ+ community, brought to The Wanstead Fringe 2024 by Broken Gods Productions teaming up with ReportOUT. Performed by members of the LGBTQ+ community locally, the poems, monologues and creative writing submissions will be showcased at The Wanstead Curtain with a percentage of ticket sales being donated to … Continue reading "Global Voices"

Whatever Happened to Yugoslavia?

Oxfam Wanstead 1, Clock House Parade, London E11 2AG, United Kingdom

A free talk by a local writer David Fulton on the disappearance of Yugoslavia, looking at the country’s diversity (ethnic, linguistic, religious and cultural). After dealing lightly with these issues it will move on to the four years running up to the death of Tito (1980) when he was an English-language lector in Prizren, Pristina … Continue reading "Whatever Happened to Yugoslavia?"

Free

Redbridge Brass in Concert “Let’s Face the Music and Dance”

St Gabriel’s, Aldersbrook 12 Aldersbrook Rd, Wanstead

Redbridge Brass will perform an exciting and varied programme of dance inspired music from around the world. From Ballet to Bossa Nova! This award winning brass band of dazzling musicians returns to St Gabriel’s for what promises to be a memorable evening. Children – free.

£15

Wanstead Church Services

Churches around Wanstead Various addresses, London, England, United Kingdom

Christ Church 8am - Holy Communion 9.30am – Sung Eucharist with Nursery and Junior Church 6.30pm – Healing Service (1st Sunday of the Month) More details St Mary's 11am Morning Prayer (1st Sunday of the Month)      Sung Eucharist (2nd,  3rd & 4th Sundays) More details Our Lady of Lourdes Saturday: Vigil Mass 6.30pm  Sunday: Masses 9.30, … Continue reading "Wanstead Church Services"