34 South Woodford Village Gazette conquer 3 countries in 3 days trek mont blanc Charity Number: 1044296 Charity Number: 1044296 16-20 september <strong>2020</strong> havenhouse.org.uk/trek-mont-blanc Fundraising target: £2,600 Fundraising target: £2,600 Registration fee: £199 Registration fee: £199 Includes flights, accommodation, Includes flights, accommodation, meals and full support from meals and full support from Discover Adventure Discover Adventure
Community events WOODFORD PANTOMIME: RAPUNZEL Woodford Pantomime’s annual show, which is the group’s first production of Rapunzel. Date: Wednesday 1 to Sunday 12 <strong>January</strong> Venue: Sir James Hawkey Hall, IG8 0BG Cost: £14.50 Enquiries: 01992 524 462 JAN 1 LONDON GALA ORCHESTRA: NEW YEAR CONCERT <strong>2020</strong> The London Gala Orchestra performs Viennese masterpieces. Conducted by Stephen Ellery. Date: Wednesday 1 <strong>January</strong> Time: 5pm Venue: St John’s Church, Leytonstone, E11 1HH Cost: from £12 Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/lgo JAN 1 WINTER WONDERLAND COMPREHENSION A festive-themed comprehension workshop delivered by Explore Learning for eight- to 11-year-olds. Date: Thursday 2 <strong>January</strong> Time: 1–2pm Venue: South Woodford Library, E18 2QS Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8708 9067 JAN 2 MATHS WIZARDS WORKSHOP A maths workshop delivered by Explore Learning for six and seven-year-olds. Date: Thursday 2 <strong>January</strong> Time: 2.30–3.30pm Venue: South Woodford Library, E18 2QS Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8708 9067 JAN 2 POLICE CONTACT POINT: CHURCHFIELDS TEAM Date: Friday 3 <strong>January</strong> Time: 12–12.30pm Venue: Laundry Lounge, 202–204 High Road Enquiries: 020 8345 3616 JAN 3 WANSTEAD PARK TEMPLE OPEN WEEKEND Date: Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 <strong>January</strong> Time: 10am–3pm Venue: the Temple, Wanstead Park Cost: free entry Enquiries: 020 7332 1911 JAN 4 ANDRÉ RIEU: 70 YEARS YOUNG André Rieu is celebrating a landmark birthday and is inviting cinema audiences all over the world to his party. Date: Sunday 5 <strong>January</strong> Time: 3pm Venue: Odeon, High Road, South Woodford Cost: £24.25 Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/eventcinema JAN 5 WOODFORD CREATIVE HUB: THE STITCHERY The stitchery is a Woodford Green sewing group. Bring along your latest project, whether it’s crochet, knitting, hand sewing or cross-stitch, and enjoy a friendly chat. Repeated on 21 <strong>January</strong> and 4 <strong>February</strong>. Date: Tuesday 7 <strong>January</strong> Time: 10–11am Venue: Woodford Green Library, IG8 0DX Cost: free Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/wch JAN 7 WANSTEAD & WOODFORD BEREAVEMENT CAFÉ Repeated on 4 <strong>February</strong>. Date: Tuesday 7 <strong>January</strong> Time: 2–3.15pm Venue: St Mary’s Church, South Woodford Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8505 3000 JAN 7 POLICE CONTACT POINT: CHURCHFIELDS TEAM Date: Wednesday 8 <strong>January</strong> Time: 2–2.30pm Venue: South Woodford Library, E18 2QS Enquiries: 020 8345 3616 JAN 8 BRITISH HISTORY STUDIES A Wanstead and Woodford WEA 10-week course exploring 19th-century London. Date: from Thursday 9 <strong>January</strong> Time: 10am Venue: Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT Cost: £89 Enquiries: 0300 303 3464 JAN 9 HISTORY OF THE JEWS IN BRITAIN A Wanstead and Woodford WEA 10-week course describing the experience of Jews living in Britain since 1066. Date: from Thursday 9 <strong>January</strong> Time: 10.30am Venue: Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT Cost: £89 Enquiries: 0300 303 3464 JAN 9 ART AND MUSIC STUDIES A Wanstead and Woodford WEA 10-week course exploring the history of the arts. Date: from Thursday 9 <strong>January</strong> Time: 1.30pm Venue: Wanstead House, 21 The Green, E11 2NT Cost: £89 Enquiries: 0300 303 3464 JAN 9 TEA AND TALK AT TOBY’S A life-limiting illness support group. Repeated on 10 <strong>February</strong>. Date: Monday 13 <strong>January</strong> Time: 10am–12pm Venue: Toby Carvery, Southend Road, IG8 8LG Cost: free Enquiries: 01708 758 649 JAN 13 SNOWFLAKE CRAFT ACTIVITY Design and decorate snowflakes. For children aged three and over. Date: Tuesday 14 <strong>January</strong> Time: 4.30–5.30pm Venue: South Woodford Library, E18 2QS Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8708 9067 JAN 14 POTS AND FROCKS: THE WORLD OF GRAYSON PERRY Widely known for his appearances dressed as his feminine alter ego, Claire, Grayson Perry is now a core part of the art establishment. A talk by Ian Swankie – official guide at Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Guildhall Art Gallery and St Paul’s Cathedral – for the local group of The Arts Society. Date: Tuesday 14 <strong>January</strong> Time: 8pm Venue: Bancroft’s School, Woodford Green Cost: by donation Enquiries: 020 8599 6281 JAN 14 <strong>January</strong> / <strong>February</strong> <strong>2020</strong> 35 ILLUSTRATED TALK: WILDLIFE OF LONDON Dr Iain Boulton, a London Ecology Officer, will talk about protecting and promoting biodiversity. Hosted by the North East London Local Group of the RSPB. Visitors welcome. There will be a short AGM before the talk. Date: Tuesday 14 <strong>January</strong> Time: 8pm Venue: St Mary’s Church, South Woodford Cost: £4.50 Enquiries: 020 8989 4746 JAN 15 14 THE NATIONAL TRUST IN ESSEX AND SOUTH SUFFOLK A talk by Jonathan Rhodes for the Woodford and District branch of the National Trust. Visitors welcome. Date: Wednesday 15 <strong>January</strong> Time: 2.30pm Venue: All Saints’ Church hall, Woodford Green Cost: £3 Enquiries: 07774 164 407 JAN 16 POETRY AND ART WORKSHOP Can a poem be written about an image or a piece of art? Join poet Chris Tutton for this course of interactive workshops creating poetry inspired by art. The first in a series of six sessions for those aged 16 and over. Date: Thursday 16 <strong>January</strong> Time: 6.30–7.30pm Venue: Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road Cost: £3 (£15 for all six) Enquiries: 020 8708 7400 JAN 17 WATOTO CHILDREN’S CHOIR: WE WILL GO Watoto Children’s Choirs have travelled extensively since 1994, sharing a message of hope for Africa’s orphans and widows. Accompanied by a team of adults, the choir presents Watoto’s vision and mission by sharing personal stories, music and dance. Date: Friday 17 <strong>January</strong> Time: 7–8.15pm Venue: Holy Trinity Church, Hermon Hill Cost: free Enquiries: swvg.co.uk/watoto JAN JAN 18 SOUTH WOODFORD WARD COUNCILLOR SURGERY Street surgery with Conservative councillors. Repeated on 15 <strong>February</strong>. Date: Saturday 18 <strong>January</strong> Time: 10.30–11.30am Venue: outside M&S, 121 George Lane, E18 1AY Enquiries: michael.duffell@redbridge.gov.uk SNOW SLIME WORKSHOP Make some snowy slime to take home. For children aged five and over. Date: Saturday 18 <strong>January</strong> Time: 2–3pm Venue: South Woodford Library, E18 2QS Cost: £2 Enquiries: 020 8708 9067 JAN 18 What's happening, what's on and where... Are you organising an event? 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