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2 tutors, one of whom is autistic, support a group of 4 autistic adults to learn simple baking skills. We cover how to make a Victoria Sandwich, small cakes, pastry, scones and olive bread (pizza). We also teach basic food hygiene such as personal hygiene, cleaning and cross contamination. The sessions run throughout the year for 10 weeks for each group of people. Sessions are 3-6pm each Wednesday. These sessions would be suitable for autistic adults of any age who have an interest in baking and who are looking to gain experience for their CVs . We aim to produce cakes for sale…

Remembering Yesterday, Caring Today is a series of reminiscence sessions offered to people living with dementia and a supporter (a partner, son, daughter, sister or a friend, for instance). From early memories such as schooldays, we then explore travel, working lives and setting up homes. We use music, role play, discussion and art to create a light-hearted atmosphere for sharing memories and bringing people closer together. The sessions will be led by Caroline Baker and Annie Pownall from the European Reminiscence Network, both…

The Abbey Arms Rock Pop Choir is a friendly bunch of fun loving adults that get together to sing great rock/ pop songs with a choir twist. We are very informal - no audition needed, just come and join in! You do not need any previous experience to join us, We sing from a lyric sheet. We DO NOT charge term fees. You just pay £4 when you attend and your first taster session is free.  Rock and Pop examples of our songs include: Shirelles, Justin Bieber, The Script, Erasure, Sia, R.E.M., Foo Fighters, Ah-Ha, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Daft Punk, Abba, Elbow, Monkees, Bee…

The Abbey Wood Community Group now has over 30 groups using the premises. The centre is open seven days a week, and an average of over 850 people come into the centre during any given week. Users range in age from under 5s to over 90s, and come from a large diversity of ethnic backgrounds. Abbey Wood Community Group Activities We now have a new community directory.

The WI aims to inspire and empower women by providing a platform for women to learn new skills, pass on existing skills and become a valid member of the wider community, based on the ideals of fellowship, truth, tolerance and justice. We now have a new community directory. Visit the new listing for up to date information

AbilityNet supports people of any age, living with any disability or impairment to use technology to achieve their goals at home, at work and in education.We do this by providing specialist advice services, free information resources and by helping to build a more accessible digital world. We have a nationwide network of over 200 volunteers with IT skills who provide free assistance to disabled and older people in their homes. IT can help volunteers provide free and impartial advice and assistance, to disabled and older…

This is a website where you will find detailed access information to thousands of venues across the UK and the Republic of Ireland: shops, pubs, restaurants, cinemas, theatres, railway stations, hotels, universities, hospitals and more. Established over 14 years ago, our mission is to maximise independence and choice for disabled people in accessing their local area and the places we all want to visit. We work on behalf of Local Authorities, top Universities, NHS Trusts and private sector organisations to publish detailed access information on well over 125,000…

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is committed to improving the health and well-being of everyone who lives, works and learns in our borough. This guide is part of our continuing commitment to improving accessibility across all Royal Borough services. The guide will help people with disabilities, their carers, families and friends find out whether shops, pubs, restaurants and hundreds of other popular Royal Greenwich venues and public buildings are accessible to them, before they set off. 

For almost 40 years, across nearly 50 countries, Action Against Hunger UK have led the global fight against hunger. They save the lives of children and work with their communities before and after tragic disaster strikes. Action Against Hunger enables people to provide for themselves, see their children grow up strong, and build prosperous communities. They constantly search for more effective solutions, while sharing their knowledge and expertise with the world. They push for long-term changes and will never give up until the…

Enjoy. Create. Learn. Our weekly afternoon group for adults meets on Wednesdays from 1.45pm to 3.45pm.  Colouring, crafting, drawing, painting, even jewellery making.  Lynda and Carole host the session and provide everything you need to help you explore your hidden creative side. These sessions are suitable for people living with Dementia or managing mental health issues.  Please contact the library if you are interested in attending or getting a referral from your GP or Doctor. Throughout the year local artists and creators from the…