Activity Centre
Monday Crafternoons: Mondays, 2pm - 3pm.
Starts Monday 10th November. Make Christmas items – wreaths, cards, and decorations, every Monday for 5 weeks. £4 per session payable as a 5 week block of £20. Then an ongoing Monday Crafternoon in the New Year. Please book in advance by calling 0208 989 6338 or dropping into the centre.
Talk from the Metropolitan Police: Friday 21st November, 2pm - 3pm.
A police officer from the Metropolitan Police Fraud and Digital Asset Crime Prevention Team, will be hosting a talk to give advice and information regarding fraud affecting older people. This is an awareness campaign, so even if you don’t believe you would be directly affected, but think an elderly friend, neighbour or relative might, please join us for this informative talk. Useful handouts will be provided on the day. Please book in advance by calling 0208 989 6338 or dropping into the centre.
About Wanstead Activity Centre
We offer a range of activities including art classes, chair based exercise, zumba, knitting, chess and bridge.
Please contact the centre for more information about joining on 0208 989 6338 or just pop in during opening hours.
The centre is open from 9.30am to 3.30pm Monday - Friday.
Our activities are designed to keep both body and mind fit and help people make new friends and enjoy social times. We provide a nutritious lunch, cooked from fresh ingredients on the premises, and snacks and refreshments throughout the day. We can provide vegetarian, fish and other options for people with dietary requirements. The centre offers disability access and fully accessible toilets. Bus stops are outside, Wanstead Underground station nearby, or you can come by Dial a Ride or taxi.
Click here to view our timetable.
Charges for lunch are £8 for two courses, Monday - Thursday, and £8-50 on Friday.
There is a small charge for activities and some activities have a waiting list.
Please let us know if you need help to apply for Dial a Ride. To book for lunch, please let the centre know by 11am.
Join the Book Club!
For the over 55’s who live in Redbridge.
Come and join us, on the first Wednesday of the month 10am -12pm, to discuss books supplied by the local library.
Free to join, refreshments available.
Why not stay for a freshly cooked lunch afterwards!
Pictured below - chair exercise.
There are a number of activities you can take part in at the Activity Centre.
For more information about times of current classes and available spaces, please contact the centre on: 020 8989 6338
Volunteers - We Need You!
We are looking for volunteers to help out in the centre during the week. If you are interested please contact: