Woodford Memorial Hall

21/06/2026

Free bread next door outside St Mary's Church Woodford until 6pm today.

We have an abundance of rescue bread! Please come and get some to eat, share or freeze any time before Sunday 21st 6pm. We will cover it when it's outside - please dive in and re-cover

10/02/2026

Someone will arrive with nothing.
You can change that.

We are collecting brand new toiletries for people escaping domestic abuse.
All donations will be passed to the LoveGrace initiative and similar organisations.

Most needed
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Shower gel
Shampoo
Conditioner
Deodorant

Helpful everyday items
Wipes
Tissues
Plasters
Soap or hand gel
Lip balm
Cotton buds
Face cloth or sponge
Torch
Hair brush or comb

Small treats that can lift a day
Make up
Perfume
Hairbands or clips
Gloves or scarf
Notebook and pen
Playing cards
Purse
Sunglasses
Jewellery

Drop off at St Mary's Church Woodford

Donations welcome any time the building is open between 8 and 22 February.

Special collection times
Sundays 8, 15, 22 February from 7.30 to 12 and 5 to 6.30
Tuesday 17 February from 2 to 5.30
Wednesdays 11 and 18 February from 10 to 12

Add one item to your next shop.
It can make someone’s first night of safety feel human.

23/01/2026

Tomorrow our historic hall turns into a second chance factory!
FREE TOYS looking for new homes at the South Woodford Repair Cafe, Woodford Memorial Hall.
10am to 1pm.

No buying. No selling. Just toys that survived one childhood and are ready for another.
The Sunflowers crew is keeping the loop going. Pass it on, swap it up, let things stay useful instead of forgotten in a cupboard.

Bring a child. Bring curiosity. Bring that one toy at home everyone secretly wants gone.
You might leave lighter. Or with a dinosaur. Life is unpredictable like that 🧸🌻😎

23/01/2026

Got something broken that you keep meaning to fix instead of replacing? This one’s for you.

Join us for a free Repair Cafe on Saturday 24th of January 2026, from 10am to 1pm at Woodford Memorial Hall. Bring along small electrical items, laptops, watches, bikes, clothes that need mending, or toys ready for a swap. There will also be recycling opportunities, a cooking workshop, and free refreshments while you wait.

It’s first come, first served, so arriving early is a smart move. Less waste, more fixing, more community.

📍 Woodford Memorial Hall, 209 High Road, E18 2PA
🕙 10am to 1pm
🎟 Free event

03/12/2025

Everything's ready for our Festive Light Up this Friday - see you all there! There will be singalong with Christmas songs and carols, and surprise visitors too!

02/12/2025

In previous years this has been a joyful and encouraging
experience for all involved. For many, this will be the only
Christmas Carol event they will get to share in – and they
absolutely love it!

We divide into teams in the Chapel and allocate different
wards/areas to each Team. The bigger the turn out the more of the hospital we will reach. Water and snacks after the event for the singers and supporters.

Our own Fr Bernard is the Christian chaplain, and asks that you reply to [email protected] if you can make it and what numbers you'll be bringing.

02/12/2025

The former bowling club in Elmhurst Gardens has been derelict for a number of years and is now being demolished. We would like to ensure that any redevelopment of the site will benefit the local community. There will be financial constraints on what the Council can

02/12/2025

Thank you everyone for coming!
Happy Christmas!

02/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who was part of our Christmas Charity Bazaar today ! We were delighted to welcome the Mayor of Redbridge, Cllr Beverley Brewer and the Mayor's Consort, David Lee. Here they are with Father Christmas.