Robin Ince: I’m A Joke And So Are You!

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

A very special night with Robin Ince to launch the new, updated edition of I'm A Joke and So Are You!The return of the legend that is Robin Ince!‘Joyfully entertaining. Full of warmth, wisdom and affectionate delight in the wonder and absurdity of being human.’ Observer‘Funny, honest and heart-warming.’ Matt HaigWhat better way to understand … Continue reading "Robin Ince: I’m A Joke And So Are You!"

Luke Turner: Men at War

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

Luke Turner: Men at War. Loving, Lusting, Fighting, Remembering 1939-1945As a child, Luke Turner was obsessed with the Second World War. He spent hours watching Sunday war films, poring over stories of derring-do and relishing in birthday trips to air museums. Lying in bed beneath Airfix fighter planes suspended from his ceiling, he would think … Continue reading "Luke Turner: Men at War"

Gary Younge in conversation with Daniel Trilling

Wanstead Library 18 Spratt Hall Road, Wanstead, England

Join acclaimed author and broadcaster Gary Younge as he discusses his latest work , "Dispatches From the Diaspora" with Daniel TrillingJoin us for an inspiring evening with journalist Gary Younge, one of the UK's leading political voices, on the significant events of the last few decades that have impacted the Black diaspora around the globe.In … Continue reading "Gary Younge in conversation with Daniel Trilling"

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

Monthly litter pick

Woodbine Place bus stop (meet at) Woodbine Place, London, United Kingdom

Meet at the bus stop on Woodbine Place to spend some time with fellow residents in helping make Wanstead more beautiful. 10am on the 3rd Saturday of each month.

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.

1st XI v Brentwood CC

Wanstead and Snaresbrook Cricket Club Overton Drive

Wanstead and Snaresbrook Cricket Club 1st XI v Brentwood CC on Sat 20 May 2023 at 12.30pm

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

East London Cockneys & Rhyming Slang

Churchill Room, Wanstead Library Spratt Hall Road, London, England, United Kingdom

A talk by Paul Robbins to The East of London Family History Society Newham & Redbridge Branch Life and events in East London over the last 300 years. The Speaker is a Cockney by birth and the talk describes how the East End evolved and grew massively during the 18th and 19th centuries.  Paul has … Continue reading "East London Cockneys & Rhyming Slang"

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.

Community Fun Day

Eton Manor RFC Nutter Lane, United Kingdom

Hutton CC v 1st XI

Hutton CC v Wanstead and Snaresbrook Cricket Club 1st XI on Sat 27 May 2023 at 12.30pm