Forest Philharmonic plays Mozart, Prokofiev and Schubert

St Gabriel's Parish Church Aldersbrook 12 Aldersbrook Road, London, England, United Kingdom

MOZART Overture: The Magic Flute, PROKOFIEV Symphony no 1 (‘Classical’), SCHUBERT Symphony no 9 in CConductor Mark ShanahanWe are delighted to invite you to our 2023-24 season. Our first concert will open with one of Mozart's greatest operatic overtures, The Magic Flute. This will be followed by Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 1, a witty and succinct … Continue reading "Forest Philharmonic plays Mozart, Prokofiev and Schubert"

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

Charlotte Lydia Riley: Imperial Island

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

Charlotte Lydia Riley: Imperial Island - A History of Empire in Modern BritainImperial Island shows how empire and its ever-present aftermath have divided and defined Britain over the last seventy years.'Masterful ... you won't look at Britain in the same way ever again' OWEN JONES'Incisive, important, and incredibly timely' CAROLINE ELKINSAfter the Second World War, … Continue reading "Charlotte Lydia Riley: Imperial Island"

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.

Robert Elms: LIVE! Why We Go Out

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

Join award winning broadcaster and all round legend Robert Elms as he discusses his latest book " Live! Why We Go out"In 1972, when Robert Elms was 13 years old, he saw the Jackson Five play live. At some point during the performance, he describes experiencing three minutes of "divine delirium" - where he found … Continue reading "Robert Elms: LIVE! Why We Go Out"

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

The Thames: Folklore and Traditions

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

A talk by Mark Lewis to The East of London Family History Society Newham & Redbridge branch Mark is a folklorist and has been an active member of the Folklore Society since 1987, speaking regularly at their conferences around the UK. He has a particular interest in unusual local customs and rituals. In 2013 he … Continue reading "The Thames: Folklore and Traditions"

Event Series Hot Desk Fridays

Hot Desk Fridays

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

A new co-working space has opened on 34-40 Wanstead High Street. Wanstead Works offers an array of work stations, breakout and meeting areas and private booths, as well as a registered business address, post and delivery collection service. The building can also be used for business seminars, creative events, workshops, talks and group meetings. “A … Continue reading "Hot Desk Fridays"

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.