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 RSVP to Matthew via the link below for full details. https://matthewwebber.uk/open-house

Meeting of the Wanstead Backgammon Society. Free to all. Please contact pete.daly@ntlworld.com for more information

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"

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.

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.

A special Saturday pre-Christmas farmers' market on Wanstead High Street.

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"

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.

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"