Event Series Wanstead Book Festival 2023

Wanstead Book Festival presents: Tim Burrows

Wanstead Library Churchill Room Spratt Hall Road, Wanstead

Until 1965, Wanstead was truly a part of Essex, and even now there are tell-tale signs all around us of a time before it became part of a London borough. In the 1980s, though, Essex became the stuff of tabloid headlines, supposed stereotypes and populist politics. Author Tim Burrows, in his book The Invention of … Continue reading "Wanstead Book Festival presents: Tim Burrows"

$10
Event Series Wanstead Fringe Music

Concert: Simone Spagnolo’s Low Strings Drama

Wanstead United Reformed Church Nightingale Lane, Wanstead

Join award-winning composer - and Wanstead resident - Simone Spagnolo for a unique blend of chamber music and mystery drama soundtracks. This concert will present Low Strings Drama, a musical drama for viola and violoncello in eleven variations that alternates tense and turbid moments to frantic passages and dreamy melodies. Recently release on all music platforms, this … Continue reading "Concert: Simone Spagnolo’s Low Strings Drama"

$10

The Just Checking In podcast – Live!

Eton Manor Rugby Club, The New Wilderness, Nutter Lane, Wanstead, London, E11 2JA, United Kingdom

The Fringe is delighted to host the next chapter for the Just Checking In podcast as it host its very first live show. Hosted by founder Freddie Cocker, below, the Just Checking In podcast has a mission to give people a voice, change the conversation around mental health and provide an outlet where everyone – … Continue reading "The Just Checking In podcast – Live!"

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.

MUST Wine Bar Wanstead: Champagne Tasting I

MUST Wine, 125 High St, Wanstead, E11 2RL

Four outstanding MUST Wine tastings with four great wines every Saturday throughout the Fringe… it’s a MUST! Saturday September 30th at 2pm: To finish the Fringe in style…Champagne Tasting (Rosé, Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, Demi Sec) Future tasting: Saturday September 30th at 4pm: We will have competitions and raffles at each event so … Continue reading "MUST Wine Bar Wanstead: Champagne Tasting I"

$20

MUST Wine Bar Wanstead: Champagne Tasting II

MUST Wine, 125 High St, Wanstead, E11 2RL

Four outstanding MUST Wine tastings with four great wines every Saturday throughout the Fringe… it’s a MUST! Saturday September 30th at 4pm: To finish the Fringe in style…Champagne Tasting (extra tasting due to demand) We will have competitions and raffles at each event so be prepared for an afternoon of fun! (P.S. if you wish … Continue reading "MUST Wine Bar Wanstead: Champagne Tasting II"

$20

Wanstead Church Services

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

Christ Church 9am: Eucharist Children and family service, ideal for children 0-6s 1030am: Traditional Sung Eucharist More details St Mary's 11am: Services on the first, second and fourth Sundays of the month More details Our Lady of Lourdes Saturday: Vigil Mass 6.30pm  Sunday: Masses 9.30, 11.30 am More details Wanstead United Reformed Church 10.30am: Morning worship More … Continue reading "Wanstead Church Services"

Wanstead Farmers’ Market

Wanstead High Street Wanstead High Street, London, England, United Kingdom

The regular farmers' market on Wanstead High Street featuring food, crafts, gifts, local traders.

Autumn Gold – FREE concert

St Gabriel’s, Aldersbrook 12 Aldersbrook Rd, Wanstead

A FREE lunchtime time recital of fine music from brass musicians of The Brook Ensemble. Performing as a quintet with a programme of music that includes original compositions and arrangements.  Let the rich sounds of this brass group take you on a fabulously interesting journey for the start of Autumn in the fine acoustic of … Continue reading "Autumn Gold – FREE concert"

Wanstead Backgammon Society

The Duke 79 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead

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

Free

Danny Dorling: Shattered Nation

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

Danny Dorling: Shattered Nation. Inequality and the Geography of a Failing StateJoin us once again as we host the brilliant Danny Dorling as he discusses his latest book.BRITAIN IS BROKEN,BUT HOW DID IT BECOME SO DIVIDED?WHAT CAN WE DO TO FIX IT?Britain was once the leading economy in Europe; it is now the most unequal. … Continue reading "Danny Dorling: Shattered Nation"