Local musicians Joe Walters and Lucy Crowe curate an evening of music exploring themes associated with the skylark, our local Wanstead Flats resident struggling to survive in modern times. Joe … Continue reading "To a Skylark: Classical, folk and experimental music"
Wanstead Theatre are back with a sparky and engaging comedy set on that glorious morning 20 years ago when England won the Rugby World Cup for the first and only … Continue reading "Breakfast with Jonny Wilkinson"
Outspoken journalist and commentator Ian Dunt knows something has gone terribly wrong with our society. It’s a feeling many of us have, but we struggle to articulate exactly why. Ian … Continue reading "Wanstead Book Festival presents: Ian Dunt"
A short, reflective service of evening prayer held each Wednesday evening in St Mary's church on Overton Drive.
Wanstead Theatre are back with a sparky and engaging comedy set on that glorious morning 20 years ago when England won the Rugby World Cup for the first and only … Continue reading "Breakfast with Jonny Wilkinson"
How well do you know the current Champions of Europe, West Ham United? Step up & show up your knowledge with our quiz host, Chris Scull, presenter of ‘Quickly Kevin’, author of ‘Can We Not Knock It’ and host of the official West Ham podcast ‘Iron Cast’. Burger deal available with quiz entry. 2-6 per … Continue reading "West Ham – Champions of Europe – Football Quiz"
Guided tour of the crypt – come and gaze into Wanstead’s past, and hear about the people who lived here in Georgian times in the many mansions that existed then, … Continue reading "Crypt Tours at St Mary’s Parish Church"
…Two press photographers talk about their careers spanning 50 years of history. Award-winning photographers Geoff Wilkinson and Stefan Rousseau show their photographs that appear in newspapers and magazines around the world. From politicians to the rich and famous and of course everything in between get a glimpse of what happens behind the scenes to achieve … Continue reading "From Schumacher to Sunak, from the King of Italy to the King of Great Britain…"
Artists see things differently. Will Gompertz is familiar to audiences throughout the country from his years as the BBC’s Arts Editor. For years Will was a fixture on the Ten … Continue reading "Wanstead Book Festival presents: Will Gompertz"
Join Nick Higham as he discusses his latest work: The Mercenary RiverNo city can survive without water, and lots of it. Today we take the stuff for granted: turn a tap and it gushes out. But it wasn't always so. For centuries London, one of the largest and richest cities in the world, struggled to … Continue reading "Nick Higham : The Mercenary River"
Guided tour of the crypt – come and gaze into Wanstead’s past, and hear about the people who lived here in Georgian times in the many mansions that existed then, … Continue reading "Crypt Tours at St Mary’s Parish Church"
Jonathan Coe is one of Britain’s greatest living novelists whose books shine a light on how we as a society see ourselves. From his hit 1994 book What a Carve … Continue reading "Wanstead Book Festival presents: Jonathan Coe"
Local legends invite friends and music heads for a night of Soul, Funk, Rare Groove, and Boogie! One for the fans of 70s and 80s music, always a busy night.
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.
Suitable for adults, kids (6+) and family groups. The hand-building taster sessions are a fun and very accessible introduction to clay. In this class you will have the opportunity to … Continue reading "Pottery: Handbuilding Taster Session"
