Scroll down to read all about the events happening in Thamesmead in the coming days, weeks and months.

After December, regular events are listed...so keep scrolling!

Don't forget to let us know if you are holding an event that is open to the public and we will add it to the calendar!

The Feel Good Coop is holding taster therapies (including different types of massages, £5 for 15 minutes), a raffle, tombola, greetings cards and jewellery sale and other festive goodies are planned for the afternoon, 1:00-5:00pm. Free entry.

Selling a selection of fancy gifts, cards, calendars and so much more including tombolas, books, a raffle and delicious refreshments, 10:00am-3:30pm.

It was almost 60 years ago when the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, proclaiming that respect for human rights and human dignity are the foundations of freedom, justice and peace.

Greenwich and Bexley Cottage Hospice is running various 'Light up a Life' events through Bexley and Greenwich during December, including at the hospice itself from 6:30pm. If you would like to make a dedication to someone you wish to remember this Christmas, please get in touch.

Hanukkah is an eight day holiday starting on the 25th night of the Jewish month of Kislev. Hanukkah (The Hebrew word meaning 'Dedication') is also known as the Festival of Lights. It dates back almost 2,400 years and celebrates one of the greatest miracles in Jewish history.

Christmas Day celebrates the day Jesus was born. The first recorded observance occurred in Rome in AD360, but it wasn't until AD440 that the Christian Church fixed a celebration date of December 25.

Boxing Day was traditionally the day when people opened a wooden or clayed box to share contents with the poor.

Al-Hijra celebrates the Islamic New Year but is a low-key event for Muslim's which is celebrated less than the two major festivals of Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha.

Do you live in Thamesmead? Are you unemployed? Is English your second language? Are you interested in a free ten week training course running every Tuesday morning starting Tuesday 13 January 2009?

If you answered yes to all of the above, get in touch with Trust Thamesmead's training and job search department Building Futures!

Drop in and meet other children and parents 1:30-3:30pm.

Do you live in Thamesmead? Are you unemployed? Would you like to learn interview skills, how to correctly fill in forms and tips on writing an eye catching CV?

If you answered yes to all of the above, get in touch with Trust Thamesmead's training and job search department Building Futures!

Every Sunday - Childcare Courses

Introduction to a free six week childcare course, starting January 2009

• Do you live in Thamesmead
• Are you unemployed?
• Would you like to learn to work with children/join this course?

The above could lead to a Childcare NVQ2 course running February-December 2009.

Interested? Get in touch with Trust Thamesmead's training and job search department Building Futures.

Every Sunday - Information Communication Technology

A free ten week Information Communication Technology (ICT) course running every Tuesday from January 2009. If you:

• Live in Thamesmead
• Are you unemployed?
• Would you like to learn the basics of information communication technology

Get in touch with Trust Thamesmead's training and job search department Building Futures; it could even lead to a ten week Clait ICT course.

Every Monday - Summer Parks Programme

Greenwich Council is laying on free activities for 13-19 year olds. Called 'Summer Parks Programme', you can get involved in a multi sports programme which takes place 2:00-7:00pm, every Monday; Monday 28 July-Monday 18 August.

Every Monday - Volunteers Centre Bexley

Bexley Volunteers is available, 9:30am-12:30pm every Monday to talk about volunteering opportunities.

Bexley Volunteers is just one of many service providers who are providing their expertise and time for free at Trust Thamesmead's One-Stop-Shop, held 9:00am-5:30pm throughout the week.

Every Tuesday - Age Concern Free Drop-In

Age Concern will be at Trust Thamesmead's office in Thamesmead Town Centre every Tuesday morning to speak to Thamesmead residents aged 60+ who have concerns regarding a number of different issues.

Shaw Trust is one of many service providers who are providing their expertise and time for free at Trust Thamesmead's One-Stop-Shop, held 9:00am-5:30pm throughout the week.

Every Tuesday - Baby Group

Are you a new mum with lots of questions you need answers to? Then look no further! A Health Visitor and Nursery Nurse will be on hand to give you all the advice and guidance you need at this weekly drop-in session, 10:00am-12:00pm.

Every Tuesday - Self Defence Classes

Self Defence classes and Zhan Zhuang - a form of Chi-Kung which is used to promote more energy within the body and relieve stress.

8:00-9:00pm every Tuesday.

Every Tuesday - Shaw Trust

Are you ready for a change? Not working because of your drugs misuse? Shaw Trust is available every Tuesday afternoon at Trust Thamesmead in Thamesmead Town Centre to help those who have suffered with an addiction to drink or drugs and would like free and confidential support.

Shaw Trust can help you:

• Find a job
• Suitable training courses
• with writing your CV
• Improve your confidence
• Access benefit information
• To understand when and how to declare conviction

Shaw Trust is one of many service providers who are providing their expertise and time for free at Trust Thamesmead's One-Stop-Shop, held 9:00am-5:30pm throughout the week.

Every other Tuesday - Thamesmead Youth Voice

If you are aged 11-19 and want to have your say and be heard, then look no further!

Trust Thamesmead's free youth forum, Thamesmead Youth Voice, meet 5:30-7:30pm on the first and third Tuesday of every month and want you to join in:

• Topical debates
• Training opportunities
• Event organising
• Fun activities

Every Tuesday - Volunteers Centre Bexley

Bexley Volunteers is available, 9:30am-12:30pm every Tuesday to talk about volunteering opportunities.

Bexley Volunteers is just one of many service providers who are providing their expertise and time for free at Trust Thamesmead's One-Stop-Shop, held 9:00am-5:30pm throughout the week.

Every Tuesday - Walks

Meeting in the car parking area of the Lakeside Complex at Southmere Lake, 10:30am every Tuesday.

Walk your way to health in a fun atmosphere and take in the sights that Thamesmead has to offer. Led by a qualified volunteer walk leader, there is a set of four, 40-50 minutes walks to choose from (alternating weekly).

All Thamesmead residents are welcome. Refreshments (at a minimal cost) will be held afterwards at the Lakeside Complex.

Every Wednesday - Baby and Toddler Rhymetime

Baby and Toddler Rhymetime takes place 10:30am every Wednesday.

Call Claude Ramsey Library for more information.

Every other Wednesday - Charlton Toy Library

Charlton Toy Library operate a Mobile Toy Lending Service, 9:30-11:00am every fortnight (Wednesday), term time only.

Membership fee £5 per family. Proof of I.D. and benefits required.

Every Wednesday - Over 50's Chair Based Exercise Class

Calling all adults over 50! The Friends of the Atrium run a free chair exercise class, tailor made to meet individual requirements.Trust Thamesmead has secured funding from City Bridge Trust, so it is free for Thamesmead residents.

4:30-5:30pm. Places must be pre-booked.

Every Wednesday - Resources Plus

Resources Plus is on hand to help Thamesmead residents with job training and job searches, 10:00am-4:00pm every Wednesday.

Resources Plus is one of many service providers who are providing their expertise and time for free at Trust Thamesmead's One-Stop-Shop, held 9:00am-5:30pm throughout the week.

Every Wednesday - Storytimes for Under-fives

Storytimes for under-fives during term time, 10:30am.

Every Wednesday - Tai Chi Classes

Trust Thamesmead and Gallions Housing Association are sponsoring a six month Tai Chi class at The Pop in Parlour. The over 50's class takes place 10:30am-12:00pm every Wednesday.

Get in touch if you are over 55 and would like to try this ancient form of Chinese co-ordinated body movements, focusing on harmonising the mind, body and spirit and promoting both mental and physical well-being through softness and relaxation.

Every Wednesday - Thamesmead Family Fun Days

Trust Thamesmead would like to invite you to their barbeques being held in Thamesmead, 11:00am-3:00pm every Wednesday 30 July-27 August 30 July, 13 and 27 August at Birchmere Park and 6 and 20 August at Crossways Park.

The barbeques are a part of the Thamesmead Family Fun Days which are brought to you by Thamesmead Extended Schools Cluster, Trust Thamesmead, Gallions Housing Association, SureStart and Greenwich Community College.

As well as the above service providers being on hand to talk to and give advice, children will be able to take part in various fun activities (which may differ depending on the date) including face painting, beat the goalie, bouncy castles, play dough and climb on a climbing wall, whilst adults can learn more about healthy eating and take part in ideal career workshops.

All this for free! We hope to see you there!

Every Wednesday - Thamesmead Fit Club

Trust Thamesmead is working in partnership with Pro-active, Bexley NHS Care Trust and the London Borough of Bexley, in bringing you a weekly weigh-in and group support to help Thamesmead residents loose weight and become active; includes two free activity sessions each week! See you there!

Every Thursday - Community Cookery Club

A free five week Community Cookery Club designed to promote healthy eating as part of a healthy lifestyle. You will find out:

• More about the links between food and health
• Cook and taste a variety of quick, cheap, healthy and delicious meals

You will also meet new people.

No experience necessary - everyone welcome!

Every Thursday - HER Free Support Group for Women

HER - A free support group offering women specialist training and confidence building to help the progress of personal growth, every Thursday afternoon.

Shaw Trust is one of many service providers who are providing their expertise and time for free at Trust Thamesmead's One-Stop-Shop, held 9:00am-5:30pm throughout the week.

1st Thursday of the month - Kids Craft Sessions

Claude Ramsey Library's Kids Craft Sessions are open to everyone aged 11 and under.

3:45-4:45pm on the last Thursday of every month.

Every Thursday - Next Step Advice

Next Step free advice in assisting with understanding the job market, searching for and applying for jobs, improving interview techniques and developing a good CV, every Thursday.

Shaw Trust is one of many service providers who are providing their expertise and time for free at Trust Thamesmead's One-Stop-Shop, held 9:00am-5:30pm throughout the week.

1st Thursday of the month - Story Times for Under-fives

Story times for the under-fives from 2:00pm.

Every Thursday - Tai Chi Classes

Try this ancient Chinese form of co-ordinated body movements focusing on harmonising the mind, body and spirit and promoting both mental and physical well-being through softness and relaxation.

These classes are a joint initiative between Trust Thamesmead, Bexley Adult Education and Friends of the Atrium.

Trust Thamesmead has secured funding from Bexley Adult Education so it is free for Thamesmead residents.

9:15-10:45am (beginners) & 10:45-12:15am (intermediate). Places must be pre-booked.

Every Thursday - Thamesmead Law Centre

Thamesmead Law Centre will be on hand to assist Thamesmead residents with free legal advice and guidance, 9:30am-12:30pm every Thursday as part of Trust Thamesmead's One-Stop-Shop.

Shaw Trust is one of many service providers who are providing their expertise and time for free at Trust Thamesmead's One-Stop-Shop, held 9:00am-5:30pm throughout the week.

Every Thursday - Tots to Toddlers

Sure Start fun acitivies drop in service for parents and children aged nine months - three years. 1:00-3:00pm including snack time.

Every Thursday - Walks

Meeting outside Broadwater Village Hall for an hour at 10:00am every Monday.

Led by a qualified walk leader, walk your way to health in a fun atmosphere and take in the sights that Thamesmead has to offer at your own pace.

All Thamesmead residents are welcome.

Every Friday - Bexley Adult College

Nicola from Bexley Adult College is on hand at Trust Thamesmead's offices 9:30am-12:30pm every Friday, to advise clients who have been referred by Trust Thamesmead's training and job department, Building Futures, to talk about their goals and ambitions and the training on offer to help them achieve these.

Adult education Bexley is just one of many service providers who are providing their expertise and time for free at Trust Thamesmead's One-Stop-Shop, held 9:00am-5:30pm throughout the week.

Every Friday - Family Information Service

The Family Information Service offers advice on childcare, as well as other services and activities available to families with children and young people aged 0-19.

Shaw Trust is one of many service providers who are providing their expertise and time for free at Trust Thamesmead's One-Stop-Shop, held 9:00am-5:30pm throughout the week.

Every Friday - Fresh Fruit and Veg Stall

Trust Thamesmead and Greenwich Community Food Coop launched a weekly fresh fruit and veg stall in September 2007.

Available 10:30am-2:30pm every Friday. Benefits include...

• Delicious fresh fruit and veg
• Great prices
• Pre-ordering option
• Run by the community for the community
• Healthy Start vouchers accepted

We are looking for volunteers to help man the stall. If you can spare 1-4 hours every Friday and want to gain experience in customer service, retail and money handling, get in touch! Call Trust Thamesmead's Community Development Officers - Roz or Linda, 020 8320 4470.

Every Friday - Gllab

Gllab provides information, advice and guidance to unemployed Greenwich residents including training and work experience to help customers gain qualifications and skills to get back into work. Every Friday.

Shaw Trust is one of many service providers who are providing their expertise and time for free at Trust Thamesmead's One-Stop-Shop, held 9:00am-5:30pm throughout the week.

3rd Friday of the month - Thamesmead Moorings Safer Neighbourhoods Team Drop in Surgeries

Pop in and meet your local Safer Neighbourhood Officers and discuss with them any concerns that you have about your local community, 6:30-7:30pm

Every Friday - Walks

Join a manned walk around Bostall Heath from the Bowling Green, 10:00am every Friday.

Every Saturday - Birchmere Park Boot Fair

See if you can pick up a bargain at this boot fair, 10:00am-1:30pm.

Sellers: Cars £12, vans £15 for arrival at 9:15am.

Buyers attendance is free and should turn up anytime from 10:00am.

Every Saturday - South East Circular Football Sessions

Two free 1 hour and 15 minute football sessions for under 12s and under 15s, 10:00am-1:00pm every Saturday.

Last Saturday of the month - Storytimes for Under-fives

Storytimes for under-fives during term-time only, 10:30am.

1st Saturday of the month - Thamesmead Moorings Safer Neighbourhoods Team Drop in Surgeries

Pop in and meet your local Safer Neighbourhood Officers and discuss with them any concerns that you have about your local community, 10:00-11:30am.