St Mary’s Music Festival: Celebrating St Mary’s organ and organists

St Mary the Virgin church Overton Drive, London, E11, United Kingdom

Celebrating St Mary’s organ and the organists of the Parish, past and present   The afternoon will begin with a talk about the Parish of Wanstead organists of the past – some famous, some with “interesting” lives, one buried in the church yard at St Mary’s, two who are relatives of current choir members This … Continue reading "St Mary’s Music Festival: Celebrating St Mary’s organ and organists"

St Mary’s Music Festival : All Rest

St Mary the Virgin church Overton Drive, London, E11, United Kingdom

Specially commissioned for 2024 St Mary’s Music Festival, All Rest will offer an itinerant, site-specific performance portraying a fictional dreamscape about the people dwelling in St Mary the Virgin, Wanstead. Six characters and a chorus of ghosts will take the audience on a journey through the grounds, the graveyard and St Mary’s Church, offering a … Continue reading "St Mary’s Music Festival : All Rest"

$10 – $15

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

Iain Sinclair and John Rogers: Pariah Genius

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

Iain Sinclair with John Rogers discuss Iain's latest work: Pariah Genius.In Pariah Genius, literary giant Iain Sinclair follows in the footsteps of photographer John Deakin, whose chronicles of Soho life - and the world of Francis Bacon and his friends - have so influenced our perception of that generation's work.In this bold fictionalisation, Sinclair enters … Continue reading "Iain Sinclair and John Rogers: Pariah Genius"

An Evening with Salena Godden: With Love, Grief and Fury

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

Join acclaimed author Salena Godden for a night of stunning poetry and more...With Love, Grief and Fury contains love poems, for people and the planet; grief poems brimming with compassion, sharing tears and mourning what was and contemplating what could be; and poems of fire and fury that will kick some ass, tell the truth … Continue reading "An Evening with Salena Godden: With Love, Grief and Fury"

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

Wanstead Vintage

Wanstead United Reformed Church Nightingale Lane, Wanstead

Wanstead Vintage gives you the chance to explore a treasure trove of vintage and antique items from fashion to homewares, accessories to furniture … You’ll find something to suit all tastes and budgets, plus get to meet passionate sellers and collectors who can share their stories and tips. Discover the best of the past; Reusing, … Continue reading "Wanstead Vintage"

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 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.