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Support young people from the BME by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities. Advance education and Provide recreational and leisure time activities. We are a local approach to cross policy for young people and bring them together with youth related policy makers, and set out shared vision for how young people will be supported to make responsible and active citizens and to improve their lives, and family cohesion. Active Horizons seeks to meet the changing needs of young people, particularly from the BME, migrant and refugee communities, by assisting them in…

Enjoy. Create. Learn. Our weekly afternoon group for adults meets on Wednesdays from 1.30pm.   Colouring, crafting, drawing, learn to stitch and sew.  We'll provide everything you need. Throughout the year local artists and creators from the local community will also hold workshops.    

To help prepare and encourage young people and adults from the African community to integrate into British Society without any barriers. To support them in crisis. To contribute to the local area and African community development.

We follow, read and discuss authors and books from Africa and the Caribbean.  Our group is free to join and we meet monthly, so plenty of time to read in between meetings.  Follow us on Twitter @greenwichlibs or see notices in the library for our latest read.  Why not come along soon? 

Age Exchange is the UK’s national leading charity delivering Reminiscence Arts. The Age Exchange is an inspirational space in the centre of Blackheath that provides a home for a variety of activities and services. With a community café, library, events and specialist groups – there’s something for everyone. Caring Together Service There is a wide range of support for older people, people with dementia and other long-term conditions, their families and carers. There are 6 groups, service…

Age UK Bromley & Greenwich is a member of the new ‘Connecting Communities Alliance’ in Greenwich.  The Alliance is led by The Metro Centre Ltd and the common purposes underlying the activities of the Alliance are to deliver the Connecting Communities for the Royal Borough of Greenwich Health & Adults Services Grant 2019-2023.    The following organisations are members of the Alliance:   Greenwich Association of Disabled People (GAD) The Metro Centre Ltd Bromley, Lewisham and…

Come and join us for a change of scene, good company, shared stories and a warm welcome… Blackheath Friendship Group - Chill and Chat Venue: Mycenae House, 90 Mycenae Road, London, SE3 7SE Dates: Thursdays Times: 4- 5:30pm Free Covid 19 Update (April 2020) We are currently offering…

Greenwich Befriending Service - Eltham Friendship Hub Come and join us for a change of scene, good company, shared stories and a warm welcome…. Eltham Friendship Group Venue: 2–6 Sherard Road, Eltham, SE9 6EX Date: Mondays Times: 2pm–4pm Free Covid 19 Update: (April 2020) We are currently offering telephone befriending to elderly residents who may be feeling isolated…

This service is funded by the Royal Borough of Greenwich and offers a vital lifeline to older people who would otherwise feel totally alone and socially isolated. Our trained and vetted volunteers provide companionship and support through home visits, telephone befriending, and in friendship groups. Home Visits - One to One Befriending Home visits for older people who find it difficult to get out and about. Befrienders and clients enjoy a chat and perhaps a cup of tea whilst playing scrabble or doing something else of interest together –…

1- Befriending Service - Home Befrienders, Telephone Befrienders and Peer Support Volunteers Visiting an older person offering conversation, a listening ear or phoning socially isolated clients. Alternatively, help run one of our friendship groups.   Friendship Groups Eltham - Monday 2pm – 4pm Blackheath -  Thursday 4pm - 5:30pm Home Visiting Befriending - …