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Wanstead Book Festival presents Justin Webb

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Justin 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?

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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

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 Park

The 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 through mosaics and other items from our museum collection a tale of Regency romance gone wrong, fit to rival the best period drama statues which … 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

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

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

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.