Rural Life in 18th & 19th Century England

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

A talk by Michael Holland to The East of London Family History Society Newham & Redbridge branch Michael is a social historian with an interest in agricultural unrest in the 18th & 19th centuries and is currently researching the incidence of acquisitive subsistence crime in East Anglia and links to agricultural unrest. He has worked … Continue reading "Rural Life in 18th & 19th Century England"

Wasteland: Oliver Franklin-Wallis & Prof. Kate Spencer

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

Oliver Franklin- Wallis and Prof. Kate Spencer discuss "Wasteland: The Dirty Truth About What We Throw Away.‘A gripping read that will anger as much as it fascinates’ Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall‘An incredible journey into the world of rubbish, full of fascinating characters and mind-bending facts’ Oliver Bullough, author of Moneyland ‘Urgent, probing and endlessly interesting’ Cal Flyn, … Continue reading "Wasteland: Oliver Franklin-Wallis & Prof. Kate Spencer"

Painting and Unpainting – exhibition by Matthew Webber

Epping Forest Visitor Centre at Chingford 6 Rangers Road, London, United Kingdom

Wanstead artist Matthew Webber produces abstract, landscape-inspired paintings that use Epping Forest as their starting point. His latest exhibition at Epping Forest Visitor Centre showcases a large body of new … Continue reading "Painting and Unpainting – exhibition by Matthew Webber"

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.

Nightingale PTA Summer Fete

Nightingale Primary School Ashbourne Ave, London, London, England, United Kingdom

Wanstead Farmers’ Market

Wanstead High Street Wanstead High Street, London, England, United Kingdom

The regular farmers' market on Wanstead High Street featuring food, crafts, gifts, local traders.

Philip Glass – Piano Etudes (Piano: Giusto Di Lallo)

St Mary's Woodford 207 High Road, London, England, United Kingdom

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience live the mesmerizing Philip Glass’ Piano Etudes, performed by the brilliant pianist Giusto Di LalloPhilip Glass (Baltimore, 1937) is widely known as one of the most celebrated, influential and prolific of the modern composers. He is frequently referred to as a minimalist, though he prefers to call himself a … Continue reading "Philip Glass – Piano Etudes (Piano: Giusto Di Lallo)"

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