Wanstead Backgammon Society
The Duke 79 Nightingale Lane, WansteadMeeting of the Wanstead Backgammon Society. Free to all. Please contact pete.daly@ntlworld.com for more information
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Hitchcock’s Leytonstone
Wanstead Library 18 Spratt Hall Road, Wanstead, EnglandTour Guide Gary Lewis tells the story of how growing up in Leytonstone, along with everything he experienced there, influenced the film career of Britain’s greatest film director, Alfred Hitchcock … Continue reading "Hitchcock’s Leytonstone"
Live music fundraiser: The Arthur Clark Collective and guests
The Bull 129 High Street, WansteadSome pre-fringe live music, with a few acoustic live acts and speakers playing at the Bull in support of teachers’ hardship. An entrance fee of £3 will go towards the … Continue reading "Live music fundraiser: The Arthur Clark Collective and guests"
Weekly service of Compline
St Mary the Virgin church Overton Drive, London, E11, United KingdomA short, reflective service of evening prayer held each Wednesday evening in St Mary's church on Overton Drive.
This Must Be The Place: Shain Shapiro in conversation
The Wanstead Tap Ltd 352 Winchelsea Road, London, England, United KingdomJoin Shain Shapiro as he discusses his new book "This Must Be the Place: How Music Can Make Your City Better".This Must Be the Place introduces and examines music’s relationship … Continue reading "This Must Be The Place: Shain Shapiro in conversation"
Ghost Town Tales
St. Mary’s Church Overton Drive, WansteadAn eve-of-Fringe special. One newspaper this year said that after 5pm, Wanstead becomes a ghost town. The Fringe will be disproving it all throughout September – but for one … Continue reading "Ghost Town Tales"
$10
Wanstead Fringe Music Night: The Freak Flag Flying
The Bull 129 High Street, WansteadWanstead’s best-kept musical secret continues and kicks off this year’s Fringe with aplomb. This year it broadens its scope in terms of local geography and celebrates the plethora of musicians … Continue reading "Wanstead Fringe Music Night: The Freak Flag Flying"
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
Pottery: Handbuilding Taster Session
Wanstead Pottery 61 Nightingale Lane, WansteadSuitable 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 work on guided projects, or have the freedom to develop your own wonderful creations. These classes are perfect for adults and kids alike, and are … Continue reading "Pottery: Handbuilding Taster Session"
$40
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 Duke Street Party
The Duke 79 Nightingale Lane, WansteadNow in its ninth year, the infamous Duke Street Party will once again be opening the Fringe with a bang! The incredible House Jammerz headline the music stage, with support … Continue reading "The Duke Street Party"
MUST Wine Bar Wanstead Rosé Wine Speed Tasting
MUST Wine, 125 High St, Wanstead, E11 2RLFour outstanding MUST Wine tastings with four great wines every Saturday throughout the Fringe… it’s a MUST! Saturday September 9th 2pm: Rosé Wine Speed Tasting (from four different countries) Other tastings will be: Saturday September 16th at 2pm: English Wine Speed Tasting (Sparkling, white, red and rosé) Saturday September 16th at 4pm: English Wine Speed … Continue reading "MUST Wine Bar Wanstead Rosé Wine Speed Tasting"
$20
Wanstead Book Festival presents: Andrew Weale
Wanstead Library 18 Spratt Hall Road, Wanstead, EnglandAndrew Weale, author of Newt in a Suit and Nora, visits Wanstead Library to tell his stories and delight the under-fives. Andrew was the winner of the Red House Children’s Book Award in 2013 and is also the author of Spooky Spooky House, A Quiet Day in the Jungle and Dinosaur Doo.
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Kinema 2023: Matilda the Musical
Christ Church Wanstead Place, WansteadOutdoor family cinema in the gardens of Christ Church, Wanstead – reliably Wanstead’s favourite night out of the year. This year’s presentation is Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical, starring Emma Thompson, with lyrics by Tim Minchin. Revolting children and their families are most welcome! Bring something to keep you warm and something to sit on … Continue reading "Kinema 2023: Matilda the Musical"
$5 – $10
Wanstead Church Services
Churches around Wanstead Various addresses, London, England, United KingdomChrist 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 … Continue reading "Wanstead Church Services"