Week of Events
Stratford and East London Music Festival Entries deadline
Fancy entering a competitive professionally adjudicated Music, Speech and Drama festival? Then follow the link: stratfordmusicfestival.org.uk The Festival is in February 2023 and the online entry deadline is at the end of December 2022.
Wanstead Church Services
Christ Church 9am: Eucharist Children and family service, ideal for children 0-6s 1030am: Traditional Sung Eucharist More details St Mary's 11am: Services on the first, second and fourth Sundays of the month More details Our Lady of Lourdes Saturday: Vigil Mass 6.30pm Sunday: Masses 9.30, 11.30 am More details Wanstead United Reformed Church 10.30am: Morning worship More … Continue reading "Wanstead Church Services"
Open House: Matthew Webber – New Paintings
Open House: Matthew Webber – New Paintings
Local artist Matthew Webber is turning his family home in Aldersbrook into an art gallery for one day only, exhibiting a selection of his intricate landscape-inspired abstract paintings. Admission is free. Please … Continue reading "Open House: Matthew Webber – New Paintings"
Wanstead Backgammon Society
Wanstead Backgammon Society
Meeting of the Wanstead Backgammon Society. Free to all. Please contact pete.daly@ntlworld.com for more information
Stephen Ellcock: England on Fire Midwinter Special
Stephen Ellcock: England on Fire Midwinter Special
Stephen Ellcock: England on Fire Midwinter SpecialAs the winter solstice approaches, join Stephen Ellcock, Zoë Howe and Ben Edge for a midwinter celebration of festive, visionary and occult art, community seasonal rituals, witchcraft and other folk practices that offer resistance, protest and a way for people today to come together and forge a better future. … Continue reading "Stephen Ellcock: England on Fire Midwinter Special"
Wanstead Flats Parkrun
Wanstead Flats Parkrun
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.
Wanstead Christmas Farmers’ Market
Wanstead Christmas Farmers’ Market
A special Saturday pre-Christmas farmers' market on Wanstead High Street.
Monthly litter pick
Monthly litter pick
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
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.
Wanstead Vintage Christmas Fair
Wanstead Vintage Christmas Fair
Wanstead Vintage, the quarterly vintage fair that's worth waiting for ! 2 large halls will be filled with an array of genuine, affordable antique and vintage items. Amazing Indigo textiles, designer fashion from the likes of Chanel and Hermes, gorgeous jewellery from classic makes such as Monet and Oscar de la Renta, stunning silver cutlery … Continue reading "Wanstead Vintage Christmas Fair"
Redbridge Brass – Music for Christmas
Redbridge Brass – Music for Christmas
Come and celebrate Christmas with the band as they play a varied programme of stylish music for the season. From classics like Nutcracker, to the theme from Nightmare before Christmas. Some new big band style jazzy arrangements, toe-tapping swing favourites, plus lush melodies from the band's soloists. Add some Christmas sparkle with the great sounds … Continue reading "Redbridge Brass – Music for Christmas"