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