How many did you spot?
Last week, as part of the Wanstead Fringe, we published this list of photos of odd bits of Wanstead, as collected by stalwart Geoff Wilkinson. Test yourself one last time – the answers are below. Thanks for everyone who took part. Winner TBA.
(For Wansteadium, the revelation that it is possible to tie up a horse outside the library will be lifechanging.)
ONE MAN & HIS MOSH PIT #wansteadfestival A photo posted by hE11o Wanstead 🇬🇧 (@he11owanstead) on
Allotment grown fruit and veg stall at #Wanstead Festival today. #festival #e11 pic.twitter.com/3PmtAPTZVf
— The Assembly Line (@_AssemblyLine) September 13, 2015
And Christchurch Church opened @WeLoveWanstead #wansteadfestival pic.twitter.com/gRSU3zwVaa
— Tim Cuddeford (@CuddefordTim) September 13, 2015
Great atmosphere @TRUMANSBEER @thedukewanstead #wansteadfestival @WeLoveWanstead @WansteadFringe pic.twitter.com/cYIM7NoyDS
— Eton Manor RFC (@etonmanor) September 13, 2015
https://twitter.com/MelissaBellex/status/643144477385838592
And even though this Instagram video is 12 months old, it is worth repeating…
@WeLoveWanstead: Quality stand up from Paul Sinha and others, excellent finale to the #wansteadfringe pic.twitter.com/qfwCVmPU9w
— We Love Wanstead (@WeLoveWanstead) September 12, 2015
Geoff Wilkinson writes on Wanstead Daily Photo: “There are many excellent events going on during Wanstead Fringe week and of course the Wanstead Art Trail three weeks. One of my favourites however is the open air Kinema and this year it certainly didn’t disappoint. Last night Wanstead Cricket Club graciously allowed their ground to be used to show ‘The Muppets’ film. There was picnics, hot food, wonderful stuff for children and adults alike, around three hundred people turned up to enjoy a fabulous evening in the open air….more fun than being inside for sure…”
https://twitter.com/LeytonstoneLady/status/642478533412057089
(Sue of course means Manor House, aka @ManorHouse129, to whom the Fringe is grateful for hosting!)
Full house at the bubbly wine tasting with fab group of people supported by @majesticwan #wansteadfringe @Nyetimber pic.twitter.com/EXieb77kNv
— Wanstead Fringe (@WansteadFringe) September 11, 2015
Films, comedy, music, with two more days to come…
Even if you haven’t taken part yet in the Wanstead Fringe there’s still time to get an injection of first rate cultural involvement.
Tickets are still available for Thursday night’s Kinema showing of Fire in Babylon, a powerful and moving documentary about the triumph and the trials of the great West Indies cricketers of the 70s and 80s. This trailer gives a taste.
The screening takes place in the open air at Wanstead Cricket Club – refreshments will be available. You can reserve tickets for it here.
Also on Thursday night, next door at the Wanstead Golf Club, will be the first of this year’s Fringe comedy nights, featuring Ian Stone, Dane Baptiste and musical comedy from David Elms. There are some places still available if you’re quick – you can get them here.
On Friday the big family Kinema night is not taking any more reservations – the evening promises to be a huge hit. But there are other things to do.
First off is an opportunity to learn something about champagne and fizz. The experts at Majestic Wine are leading an informed tasting at the Churchill Room – this was a sell-out last year and there are a few more tickets available here.
And a bit later on at the Manor House is the Fringe’s famous accoustic music night. This year called Fringe Benefrets, it features six local musicians and will again be a Fringe highlight.
Saturday is another dayful of events, starting with another chance to do some yoga among the trees. Full details of the day are here.
