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Please note: we are reliant on the organisations listed to provide up to date information about the activities and clubs on these pages.

Greenwich Community College
New courses starting in September.
Where:95 Plumstead Rd
Contact:020 8488 4800 or visit the Greenwich Community College website

A Taste for Health (Community Cookery Clubs)  

5-week community cookery clubs designed to promote healthy eating as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Find out more about the links between food and health
Cook and taste a variety of quick, cheap, healthy and delicious meals
Meet new people who also live locally
No experience necessary – everyone welcome
Contact: Please telephone for dates of new courses - Greenwich TPCT Reception on 020 8694 7300 (Office Hours)

Blackheath Scientific Society 
Illustrated talks on subjects of scientific interest from specialists in their fields. Visits arranged to venues of scientific interest. Visitors are welcome at all meetings. 
When:Third Friday of each month from October to May, 7.45pm
Where:90 Mycenae Road, Blackheath, SE3
Contact:020 8852 6117

Food Growing Courses

Five week courses organised by the Greenwich Community Food Initiative.
Contact: Davey Haydock-Wilson on 020 8269 4880 (Office Hours)

Forum @ Greenwich
Bridging the skills gap - IT training courses for beginners upwards.
When:Thursdays 10am to 12noon
Where:Trafalgar Road, Greenwich
Contact:Mark Reid 020 8853 5212

Professional and Community Education (PACE)
Where:Room 9, Mycenae House, 90 Mycenae Road, Blackheath.
Contact:020 7919 7200 or email  
 
UK OnLine Free Computer Training and Internet Access
YAP (Youth Awareness Programme) have started up two new courses for 16 to 24 year olds for local residents.
Contact:0800 3897359 or email

YAP (Youth Awareness Programme)
The Audio X Music Course is a LOCN accredited course using Reason music software and you will learn how to make and edit beats and use synthesisers and samplers to create your own music which can be burnt on to CD. 
When:Mondays and Tuesdays 12-3.00pm
Where:UK OnLine have 19 centres around Greenwich and a Computer Bus which visits sites in the Borough.
Contact:Details from YAP 020 8311 5111
 
Meridian Speakers Club  
Meridian Speakers is a local club in Greenwich where you can develop public speaking confidence in a supportive learning environment. Guests are always welcome and meetings are held twice a month to develop our communication and presentation skills. It’s a great way to overcome fear of public speaking and to develop confidence.
When:6.45 for 7pm  2nd, 4th (and 5th) Tuesdays of the month
Where:Function Room, The Spanish Galleon Tavern, 48 Greenwich Church Street, Greenwich, SE10 9BL
Contact:Alex – 07775 518884 or visit the Meridian Speakers Club website 

Chess
Children aged 6 years onwards can join the Greenwich Chess Group. Suitable for beginners, intermediate and advanced players. Cost £3 per 2 hour session – no membership fee.   
When:Wednesdays and Fridays 4-6pm
Where:Glyndon Community Centre, 75 Raglan Road, Plumstead SE18 7LB
Contact:Details from Richard Pittman Weekes 07939 027048 or email greenwich-chessgroup@hotmail.co.uk

Greenpeace 
Environmental Group
When:Second Tuesday of the month. 8pm
Where: Kings Arms Public House, King William Walk, Greenwich, SE10
Contact:For more information please contact Roisin Robertson on 07788 52514

Panjabi Language Lessons  
Language classes are being held for people who want to learn Gurmukhi or Panjabi. The lessons are open to all ages and abilities and cover reading and writing of the Gurmukhi script. Free 
When:Saturday 1pm to 3pm
Where:Guru Nanak Khalsa School, 1 Calderwood Street. Woolwich, London SE18 
Contact:For further information call 020 8854 4233 or visit www.woolwichgurdwara.co.uk
 

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