Cookery clubs
Greenwich Co-operative Development Agency (GDCA) operates free five- and six-week cookery clubs throughout Lewisham and Greenwich, providing ideas on healthy eating and how to feed yourself and your family on a budget. There are visits to local community gardens to learn more about food growing, and a free recipe book is provided.
Details: GDCA: 020 8269 4880; gdca.coop

English classes and refugee support
The Afghanistan and Central Asian Association works to free refugees and newcomers from the isolating feelings which can come with migration. It helps provide support, skills and knowledge to live and prosper in the UK, with workshops, English language classes, employment workshops, a women’s support group, a Saturday school and homework club, youth and family support services, drop-in and telephone advice, cultural and social events, many which are free.
Free English classes Mon 10am-12pm, Wed 10am-12pm, Sat (women only) 12-2pm; The Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford, SE8 4AG; 020 8572 0300; acaa.org.uk

Introduction to the Internet
Learn My Way and Online Basics are a free, simple introduction to the Internet. Get a free email address and learn how to surf the web quickly and easily.
The Library, Deptford Lounge, 9 Giffin Street, Deptford, SE8 4RJ; 020 8314 7299; Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am, Thursdays 9.30-11.30am, Saturdays 2.30-4.30pm, booked in advance.

Mycenae House Reach Out Projects
Mycenae House Community Centre in Blackheath has numerous social and support activities for the community, particularly the isolated, vulnerable and disadvantaged sections of the community. All sessions are free and accessible and refreshments are available at cost in the cafe/bar area.
Current initiatives include weekly meet-ups for carers, seated exercise, music album discussion, a social chat, singing, help with your gadget, crafts, hearing loss, bingo, music lessons, music and poetry.
Mycenae House, 90 Mycenae Road, Blackheath SE3 7SE; 020 8305 0922; mycenaereachout.co.uk