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

St Mary’s Crypt Tours

St. Mary’s Church Overton Drive, Wanstead

Back by popular demand! The tour of the 1789-built crypt under St Mary’s Parish Church have become a firm favourite of the Fringe. Please note, access is via STEEP steps and through a CONSTRICTED tunnel – visitors need to be able to manoeuvre beneath a 1m-high obstruction. Please note: each tour lasts approx. 45 mins, … Continue reading "St Mary’s Crypt Tours"

£10.00

Creative Biscuit After-School Kids Club

The Duke 79 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead

The Duke hosts a special after school club with Creative Biscuit on Tuesday 17 September and Friday 20 September from 4-6pm for a fun-filled ceramic painting session. Choose from cups, plates, or bowls – one per painter – all for just £12. They will also have extra ceramics available for an added touch of creativity. … Continue reading "Creative Biscuit After-School Kids Club"

£12

Baggage Reclaim

The Bull 129 High Street, Wanstead

“It’s been a really, really bad day at work… Baggage Reclaim is a piece of new writing produced by Oida! Theatre which explores themes of identity, perception, and hierarchy. Stuck in the miserable baggage reclaim department, with the ominous presence of HR looming just out of sight, the monotonous, mundane, and slightly bizarre work-lives of … Continue reading "Baggage Reclaim"

£8.00 – £12.00

Richard II

The Wanstead Curtain Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR

Off the success of an initial run at the Golden Goose Theatre earlier this year, Far Between Theatre presents their imaginative production of Shakespeare’s Richard II. Can a leader lead while remaining true to themselves? Set in a cutthroat corporate nexus, this modern reinterpretation depicts how traditional monarchy has been translated into capitalist dictatorship, which … Continue reading "Richard II"

£10 – £15

How The World Eats: Wanstead Book Festival presents Julian Baggini

Wanstead Library Churchill Room Spratt Hall Road, Wanstead

Philosopher Julian Baggini has for two decades demystified the role of philosophy in public life, discussing in clear and easy-to-understand terms the principles behind some of our modern dilemmas. In How The World Eats: A Global Food Philosophy, he examines how the choices we make about what to eat influence the way we live, with … Continue reading "How The World Eats: Wanstead Book Festival presents Julian Baggini"

£10.00

MUST Wine Bar: Painting Class (with wine and cheese)

MUST Wine Bar 125 High Street, Wanstead, United Kingdom

Join MUST Wine for a painting masterclass with one of our famous Local Artist exhibitors. We provide all art materials and at ‘half time’ will also host a speed wine and cheese tasting. An absolute MUST try! Great education in a relaxed and fun environment…accompanied with three outstanding wines and cheeses of course.  Places are … Continue reading "MUST Wine Bar: Painting Class (with wine and cheese)"

£30.00

Macaron-Making Demonstration

La Bakerie 119a High Street, Wanstead

La Bakerie’s pastry chef will show you the steps in making these delicious French treats so that you can make them at home. You will learn how to make the shell and two types of ganache and perhaps get a tasting too! The evening will be wrapped up with a goody bag and recipe details … Continue reading "Macaron-Making Demonstration"

£25

Flower Arranging with Philipa Day

The Duke 79 Nightingale Lane, Wanstead

NB. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED.  Ticket-holders will be contacted by email. Unlock the secrets to stunning floral arrangements with renowned seasonal wedding florist Philipa Day. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to craft gorgeous, wildflower-style bouquets using locally grown flowers, all cultivated with sustainable methods. Whether you’re a budding florist or simply looking to … Continue reading "Flower Arranging with Philipa Day"

£65

Baggage Reclaim

The Bull 129 High Street, Wanstead

“It’s been a really, really bad day at work… Baggage Reclaim is a piece of new writing produced by Oida! Theatre which explores themes of identity, perception, and hierarchy. Stuck in the miserable baggage reclaim department, with the ominous presence of HR looming just out of sight, the monotonous, mundane, and slightly bizarre work-lives of … Continue reading "Baggage Reclaim"

£8.00 – £12.00

East London, the journey continues…

Wanstead and Snaresbrook Cricket Club Overton Drive, Wanstead

Join Wanstead photographer Geoff Wilkinson as he continues his journey through East London. Geoff has spent a lifetime travelling around the world on photography assignments.  Growing up in Canning Town and then Stratford he is now photographing hidden “gems” in the East End and researching the stories behind them before they change or disappear. From … Continue reading "East London, the journey continues…"

£10.00

Richard II

The Wanstead Curtain Wanstead Curtain (Wanstead Methodist Church hall) Hermon Hill London E11 2AR

Off the success of an initial run at the Golden Goose Theatre earlier this year, Far Between Theatre presents their imaginative production of Shakespeare’s Richard II. Can a leader lead … Continue reading "Richard II"

£10 – £15

St Mary’s Crypt Tours

St. Mary’s Church Overton Drive, Wanstead

Back by popular demand! The tour of the 1789-built crypt under St Mary’s Parish Church have become a firm favourite of the Fringe. Please note, access is via STEEP steps and through a CONSTRICTED tunnel – visitors need to be able to manoeuvre beneath a 1m-high obstruction. Please note: each tour lasts approx. 45 mins, … Continue reading "St Mary’s Crypt Tours"

£10.00