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Wanstead Book Festival presents Justin Webb
E112AAcrimedecJustin Webb, the longest-serving presenter on the BBC's Today programme and a familiar figure on our airwaves for decades, has written The Gift of a Radio, a hugely entertaining memoir of his dysfunctional childhood which also paints a vivid picture of life in the 1970s.
£10
DNA by Dennis Kelly (22 Sept)
A modern-day black comedy with a dark heart. Centred around a group of adolescents, this explosive twenty-first century play calls into question society’s response to cruelty, bullying, peer pressure and pack mentality. Are these behaviours societal and learned, or are they inherent in us all? This East London Theatre production will be performed by undergraduates and … Continue reading "DNA by Dennis Kelly (22 Sept)"
£12.50 – £17.50
Can beef save the planet?
photo (3)A talk and discussion about the impact of farming on the environment - and whether regenerative farming (which seeks to improve the quality of the soil) can work at scale. Speakers TBC.
Free
TWO by Jim Cartwright (22 Sept 8pm)
DSCF1705Wanstead Theatre Co proudly presents TWO by Jim Cartwright (author of Road, The Rise & Fall of Little Voice). A tale of love, laughs and loss in your friendly local as told through the lives of its regulars. This is a site-specific production which is set in a pub, so will be performed upstairs in … Continue reading "TWO by Jim Cartwright (22 Sept 8pm)"
Wanstead Pottery: Hand-Building taster (adult)
Welcome to Wanstead Pottery. A calm and inviting space for you to explore the marvellous medium of clay. Have fun experimenting with form, texture and decorative techniques and create something you will cherish with this natural, tactile and versatile material. Taster sessions are a fun way to introduce yourself to pottery. In this introductory class … Continue reading "Wanstead Pottery: Hand-Building taster (adult)"
£25
Open weekend at the Temple
The Temple, Wanstead ParkThe Temple explores the history of Wanstead Park through the Roman, Regency and Victorian periods to the present day. The Temple has: a history of the Park's Roman Villa, told … Continue reading "Open weekend at the Temple"
Wanstead Pottery: Throwing on the Wheel (adult)
Welcome to Wanstead Pottery. A calm and inviting space for you to explore the marvellous medium of clay. Have fun experimenting with form, texture and decorative techniques and create something you will cherish with this natural, tactile and versatile material. Taster sessions are a fun way to introduce yourself to clay In this introductory class … Continue reading "Wanstead Pottery: Throwing on the Wheel (adult)"
£30
Wanstead Book Festival presents John Rogers
E112AAcrimedecJohn Rogers has built a huge online - locally and nationally - following for his walks and talks and for knowing such detail about local history and the environment that he truly is a raconteur. His children called him a 'happy wizard' and we're delighted he should be our final speaker for the first Wanstead … Continue reading "Wanstead Book Festival presents John Rogers"
£10
DNA by Dennis Kelly (23 Sept)
A modern-day black comedy with a dark heart. Centred around a group of adolescents, this explosive twenty-first century play calls into question society’s response to cruelty, bullying, peer pressure and pack mentality. Are these behaviours societal and learned, or are they inherent in us all? This East London Theatre production will be performed by undergraduates and … Continue reading "DNA by Dennis Kelly (23 Sept)"
£12.50 – £17.50
TWO by Jim Cartwright (23 Sept 8pm)
DSCF1705Wanstead Theatre Co proudly presents TWO by Jim Cartwright (author of Road, The Rise & Fall of Little Voice). A tale of love, laughs and loss in your friendly local as told through the lives of its regulars. This is a site-specific production which is set in a pub, so will be performed upstairs in … Continue reading "TWO by Jim Cartwright (23 Sept 8pm)"
Wanstead Flats Parkrun
Wanstead Flats Playing Fields Harrow Road, London, England, United KingdomA 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.
Wanstead Pottery: Hand-building taster (family)
Welcome to Wanstead Pottery. A calm and inviting space for you to explore the marvellous medium of clay. Have fun experimenting with form, texture and decorative techniques and create something you will cherish with this natural, tactile and versatile material. Taster sessions are a fun way to introduce yourself to pottery In this introductory class … Continue reading "Wanstead Pottery: Hand-building taster (family)"
£20
Children’s creative writing workshop
boydadsnowHosted by Wanstead's residents: young author Riku Fryderyk, bestselling author Joseph Elliot and English teacher Shameem Aziz, this Creative Writing Event is aimed at children who love reading, writing and using their imaginations to create supercalifragilistic stories! Children of all ages are invited to join us to take part in competitions and activities involving writing … Continue reading "Children’s creative writing workshop"