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Centres and forums

 
Eltham offers a number of facilities for community groups and individuals.

Eltham service centre

The new Eltham Centre is the Council’s first 'one-stop' service centre. 

The Centre hosts counters for Council services alongside:

  • three swimming pools with a spectator area
  • a fitness centre
  • dance studio and healthy living centre
  • an improved library with more computers
  • a new branch of the Greenwich Community College
  • meeting spaces
  • a café
  • children's area. 
The new Centre is part of the Council's programme to modernise its services.

Find out more about the modernisation programme.

St Mary's Community Centre

The St Mary’s Community Centre, in the middle of Eltham High Street, has been a meeting point for community groups for many years and is available for bookings. 

Find out more about St Mary’s Community Centre on their website.

South Greenwich Forum

South Greenwich Forum is an information exchange working for the local community. It is open to any local group, however small, or any borough wide group serving the south. Forum members receive regular updates on events and progress.

Find out more about the South Greenwich Forum.

Eltham Society

The Eltham Society was founded in 1965 with the motto “Preserving the past, Conserving the present, Protecting the future”. The Society takes a keen interest in the physical environment of Eltham and any plans for future developments. 

The Society carries out research into Eltham’s history and presents its own publications and exhibitions where local people are encouraged to contribute their reminiscences. 
 
Since its foundation, the Eltham Society has:

  • built up archives of material on Eltham, including written records, photographs and artefacts
  • published books and other material on Eltham’s history, amenities, buildings and prominent citizens
  • undertaken special activities in Eltham including archaeology, tree planting and the erection of the Eltham Town Sign.
Visit the Eltham Society website for further information.

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