Events

A fascinating exploration of the history of Wanstead, this walk begins at St Mary’s Church in Overton Drive and ends at the George and Dragon.  The walk takes you around historic site and buildings, discovering…

Discover history on a walking tour around Snaresbrook. Including the stories of important local buildings including Clock Court in Hermon Hill (former Merchant Seamans orphans Asylum) and The Crown Court (formerly Infant Orphan Asylum). Meet…

An evening of conversation and music with Justin Robertson and Andy Crysell, hosted by Rory Natkiel. Between 1978 and 1984, the most influential musical explosion since the birth of rock and roll happened. Post-punk, new…

Using telescopes, view the moon, planets and stars guided by local amateur astronomers. Learn your way around the sky at night. Planning your visit: This is a free event (no ticket necessary) Telescope viewing will…

September 4th 1882 saw the first large-scale use of Thomas Edison’s lightbulb, proving to the world that electricity could be reliably distributed from a central station, plugging everyone into the modern electrical age. This concert…

The hand-building taster sessions are a fun and very accessible way to introduce yourself and children to clay. In this introductory class you will have the opportunity to work on a guided project, or have…

Have you ever dreamed of dancing like the cast of Matilda the Musical? Join me for an exciting Matilda Dance Workshop, where you’ll learn West End-inspired choreography, build your confidence and have lots of fun!…

Wanstead Youth Theatre is a new venture from the Wanstead Fringe team. Led by actor and hugely experienced drama teacher David Alexander, these workshop sessions will give children of any age a taster of what…

Wanstead Youth Theatre is a new venture from the Wanstead Fringe team. Led by actor and hugely experienced drama teacher David Alexander, these workshop sessions will give children of any age a taster of what…

In this introductory class you will be guided through the basics of throwing clay on the potter’s wheel. These classes feature a maximum of three students. You will be taught: How to prepare your clay…