Eltham, Mottingham, New Eltham SE9
Royal Borough of Greenwich

Dance Wise

Dance Wise is one of the leading dance studios in the South East. Dance tuition is available for all levels especially beginners. We specialise in Ballroom & Latin for children and adults and also have a strong theatre school offering ballet, tap, modern and street dance.

All the Arts Theatre School Saturday Stage School

All The Arts Theatre School offer Award Winning affordable yet professional classes in the Bexley, Bromley, Eltham & Sidcup areas.

The school was founded in 2003 to provide professional training for children ages 3-19 yrs in all aspects of the performing arts.

Optional exams are available for those who wish to pursue their training further with LAMDA (drama) and IDTA (dance). We are proud of our 100% pass rate and we consistently achieve notably high exam results. In 2021 all of our pupils received High Merits and Distinction grades in LAMDA and 100% of our pupils were awarded Honors grades in Dance through the IDTA exam board. Many ATA students have successfully auditioned and have been awarded places at full time Performing Arts colleges.

Mottingham Floral Arrangement Society

Meeting on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, visitors are very welcome to their monthly demonstrations/workshops. Visitors £5 per evening. Our meetings start at 7.30pm. Easy parking.
21st September, 19th October and 16 November for 2016
Meeting in 2017 start 15th February with AGM & demonstration, 15th March, 19th April, 17th May, 21st May, 19th July, 16th August, 20th September, 18th October and 15th November

Make a Noise Choir

Community choir open to absolutely everybody; no audition necessary.
FREE trial session.
Every Wednesday 7:30-9:30pm.
Plenty of parking and a bar.

All the Arts Theatre School Ltd

Affordable classes in drama, singing & dance for children and teens ages 3-18yrs. ATA has branches in New Eltham, Mottingham & Bexley taught by Ex-Brookside actress Lucy Morgans.

ATA is a well established and hugely successful performing arts school

All sessions include a mixture of dancing, singing and acting with regular opportunities to perform on stage in local and professional productions including Danson Festival, Chislehurst Rocks, Sadlers Wells, The Stag Theatre & The Albert Hall.Children are taught in small groups for concentrated tuition.

Vocational exams in drama (LAMDA) and dance (IDTA) are available and the school boosts a 100% pass rate for all exams.

Current pupils are performing in the west end production of 'Oliver', 'Carousel' and 'The Railway Children' as well as lead roles in BBC's MI High, Holby City, Zing Zilla's,The Railway Children and the Disney Channel, current commercials include Santander, Asda, Bennetton & McDonalds. 100 of our pupils have performed in professional pantos.

All staff are CRB checked, first aid trained and qualified industry professionals including ex-soap and West End actors

All the Arts are one of the few local schools accredited by the Council of Dance Education and training, which has awarded them Recognised School Status, ensuring good quality professional teaching and safety at all classes.

Winner of 'Most Loved Local Business 2011'- Best of Bexley.
Kent champions 2010,2011 & 2012 of Dance Make Your Move.
Nominee of Best Preschool Classes- netmums 2012
Regional Winner of Festival for Stars 2012
Winner of the Bromley Business Award 2013

Zumba Gold

Zumba Gold - Ideal for 50Plus Ladies, Returning to Exercise, Beginners, Low Impact (or Higher) Moves. Come and Enjoy Good music, Easy Fun Dance Fitness Moves, Improve your fitness levels suitable for your needs, Improve your Mobility, Flexibility and Balance, Keep your minds active and Meet some new people. Come along and sign in! Give me a call or drop me an email for more information (All Welcome)

Bexley Magic Society

The Bexley Magic Society was formed over 60 years ago and currently boasts some 40 members, some of whom are full time magical performers working in the south east and across the country.

Also, several members have achieved membership of The Magic Circle and are very active in its running.

So, I hear you say, what has that got to do with me? Well, do you ever struggle to raise funds?

Bexley Magic Society prides itself on the shows they put on for local organisations wanting to raise money.

Thanks to the likes of Derren Brown & Dynamo magic has recently become a very strong form of popular culture again.

So, why not use this to your advantage.

A BMS club show is a fantastic event and best of all there is absolutely NO-RISK to you whatsoever.

All that BMS ask is for a return on all ticket sales. If for any reason you don't manage to sell many tickets you will still only owe BMS their percentage on ticket sales.

If you also decide to provide your guests with food, drink or even hold a raffle all the money you raise, you get to keep.

What we can promise you is an unforgettable night of magical entertainment.

For more information on this exciting NO RISK fundraising opportunity please contact our Club Event organiser, David Klass:

Email: david@klassymagic.co.uk
Tel: 020 8650 3864 or 0787 656 7181

Adult Social and Activity Group

Meetings held on Tuesday afternoons, 2-4pm.

Activities include Table Tennis, Badminton, Board games, Refreshments and Conversation

Age UK Bromley and Greenwich's Eltham Men & Women in Sheds

Age UK Bromley & Greenwich's Eltham Men & Women in Shed is open to men and women 50 years + who are experiencing loneliness or isolation. Along with providing opportunities to reduce isolation, make friends, learn a new skill, participate in community projects, and progress onto volunteering opportunities our Shed provides a wraparound holistic care to our members. This includes referring or signposting our members onto other services, supports and opportunities. We will actively promote independence amongst Shed members to continue new hobbies and friendships outside the lifetime of our Shed programme.
We are open Monday to Thursday, 9.30am to 4pm.
Monday is mixed - men and women members are welcome, Tuesday and Thursday is men only and Wednesday is women only.

Ambitions School of Dance and Theatre

We are a dynamic and exciting new establishment that has classes in Eltham, Greenwich and Nottingham. It is such an honour to have you choose us as your preferred school to dance with.

ASDT was founded in 2019 by our Greenwich Principal, Laura. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive establishment that helps children shine to their full potential.

One of our main focuses is building confidence alongside developing new skills that can be use to help children pursue a career in the dance industry or as a weekly hobby. Either way, we cannot wait to meet you and witness you shine bright!

Arabesk Arabic Dancers

Arabesk Arabic Dancers are a troupe, formed of 'Belly Dancing Classes' members and friends, who perform at community and charity events and private functions.

If you would be interested in joining the group or would like to book Arabesk to dance at your event please contact Elaine.

babyballet

Come and join the fun! Specialising in pre-school dance classes, BabyBallet introduces little ones to all the enjoyment of ballet dancing through music, movement and laughter.

Ballroom and Latin Dancing with Katie

Katie is a British Ballroom Champion teaching at Dancewise in New Eltham. ISTD qualified and very experienced teaching children and adults. Wedding dances also a speciality. Please call if you would like to arrange a private lesson or maybe you would like to arrange your own group for a private session. Learn the dances you love on Strictly. Come learn and have fun.

Belly Dance Classes

BELLY DANCING CLASSES
Every MONDAY (no classes on Bank Holidays)
Beginners and Improvers 7.15-8.30pm
Community Hall - New Eltham Library, Southwood Road, London, SE9 3QT
For Adults (over 14yrs) of any size or shape. Suitable for Beginners and Improvers, including complete beginners.
The classes are 'drop-in', so you can join at any time.
Come and have fun, meet new friends, learn a new skill and keep fit at the same time.

Bob Hope Theatre

The Home of Local Theatre in the SE9 Area, showcasing some amazing local talent. Many local groups use the theatre for their productions. We stage Musicals, Plays and Pantomimes and are also home to many Local Dance School Productions. New for this year is the Comedy@The BHT Comedy Club

Ceroc Eltham

Ceroc Dance Classes, UK's most popular partner dance.
No partner needed, two left feet welcome, fun and easy to learn.
£9 per night
£5 Students
No Need to book, just turn up.

Civil Service Retirement Fellowship

Open to ex Civil Servants and non Civil Servants (Associate Members). Meetings usually with speakers, outings, theatre trips and holidays.

Edith Nesbit Society

Established in 1996, it aims to celebrate the life and work of the author and her friends by talks, publications and visits. Edith Nesbit lived at Well Hall House, Eltham SE9 from 1899-1922 and wrote many of her books there.

Eldorado Musical Productions

A friendly musical theatre group for all ages. Performing musicals and plays twice a year in April and October at the Bob Hope Theatre. Rehearsals on a Monday and Wednesday evening in the SE9 area. Come and join our welcoming group - just give us a call or drop us an email.

Eldorado Musical Productions

A local amateur dramatic society that meets twice a week Mondays in Grove Park & Wednesdays in Eltham and performs at Eltham's Bob Hope Theatre twice a year. Specialises in musical theatre

Eltham and Avery Hill Gardens Society

Members shop at Pippenhall allotments open every Sunday morning from 9am to 12pm through the Spring and Summer, and from 10am to 12pm during the Autumn and Winter (closed late November to mid January) for all types of gardening products including composts and fertilisers at very competitive prices. Annual subs for 2017: £4, concessions £2. Programme of events through the year for members and their family or friends. See our website for more details.

Eltham Choral Society

Eltham Choral Society is an amateur, mixed choir of around 90 voices that rehearses at Eltham Park Methodist Church, Westmount Road, Eltham, every Thursday evening in term-time. New members welcome. no audition necessary. We produce four concerts a year, of music from the choral tradition, from renaissance to new music.

Eltham Escape Rooms

An escape room, also known as an "escape game", is a physical adventure game in which players solve a series of puzzles and riddles using clues, hints, and strategy to complete the objectives at hand. Players are given a set time limit to unveil the secret plot which is hidden within the rooms.

Eltham Lacemakers

We are a group of ladies who meet on Friday mornings to make Bobbin lace. We meet term time only from 9.15am to midday. We make all types of popular lace and have a very experienced tutor. If you would like to see our work or try to see if it's for you please feel free to pop in. We have the necessary equipment to loan newcomers.

FLexercise

Friendly fitness class.......improve your balance, posture, flexibility, body alignment with music to help keep you moving.
All ages, shapes and abilities welcome.

Folk Mob Club

Wednesday nights, 8-11pm. First Wednesday of the month performers invited from the floor onto the stage, with a PA system, and every other Wednesday an acoustic singaround session.

Gambit Juniors Chess Club

This is one of two children's chess clubs in Royal Greenwich and is for beginners who want to learn to play and children who want to play better chess. Girls and boys from six years old are very welcome to come along to give chess a try. There are however, many children that already play chess and the club invites them to come along as well. All children will be prepared for local chess tournaments and encouraged to take part in these during the ongoing chess season. Mums and dads are welcome to stay during the session to observe. One aim of the club is to identify talented players who may be put forward into teams that will play for Greenwich and represent the borough in tournaments against other London boroughs.

Greenwich Academy of Music and Drama

The Greenwich Academy of Music and Drama is an exciting venture for people living, working, and at school in the Borough of Greenwich, bringing performing arts groups and ensembles to all members of our community.

H.A.L.O.

A social group for mentally and physically disabled people. We meet on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday of the month at Middle Park Community Centre. Could you spare a couple of hours to volunteer and help? Do you know anyone else that would be interested in helping or joining us as a member of H.A.L.O.? For more information, phone Vicky on 020 8856 4629

HookedOnCrochet.net

I am a passionate crocheter and have coming from a commercial background I decided to start my own (online) business selling my handmade creations, for instance hats, booties, shawls for babies, toddlers, kids. adults, (sun)glasses cases, heat pads and much more. They are ready for purchase or can be made to order in your favourite colour combinations or various sizes.

I also design crochet patterns and sell them or include them complimentary to crochet kits.

If you are interested to learn the art of crochet I would like to welcome you to one of my crochet classes for single persons and small groups.

Last but not least I am (re)selling knitting/ crocheting yarn of my favourite brand, ICE Yarns.

If you are interested to learn more about any of my services please don't hesitate to contact me :)

Intimate Opera Club

A friendly group that rehearses on Monday evenings in Holy Trinity Church, Southend Crescent and performs concerts of operatic arias, ensembles and choruses, together with items from light opera and musical shows.

Joe's Guitar Tuition

Guitar tuition

Lion Swimming Club for people with Physical or Learning Disabilities

We are the Lion Swimming Club and we have sessions at the Eltham Centre at the following times: Spa pool (temp 32c) Tues, Weds & Thurs evenings 6-30 - 8pm plus Sunday mornings 10am - 12noon. Main and family pools Sunday mornings 10am - 11.30am.

The club is open to anyone with any kind of permanent physical, learning, mental or sensory disability. All ages welcome. We are also looking for volunteer helpers. 020 8859 3998.

Mecca Bingo

Cheap and exciting nights out with great food, service and atmosphere!

New Eltham Community Productions

New Eltham Community Productions is New Eltham's local amateur drama and musical society, putting on plays, musicals and pantos throughout the year for our local community and beyond. We rehearse at The Centre on Tuesday or Thursday evenings from 8-10pm - visit our website to find out more or email us at necpneweltham@yahoo.co.uk

Parents and Toddlers

Parent and Toddlers Group meet every Thursday at 10.00 am. All are welcome but children MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Soulja Taekwondo Academy

Friendly and professional martial arts training offering Olympic style Taekwondo and Self Defence classes.
Classes at New Eltham Library every Tuesdays and Thursdays 5.50m-7.00pm. Come and try a session for FREE!

South East London Meccano Club

The South East London Meccano Club was formed in 1976 to give Meccano enthusiasts in the area a chance to meet and swap ideas.

We hold four meetings a year and an exhibition in the autumn. Members receive the club newsletter SELMEC News four times a year.

At the informal meetings members bring along their latest models (completed, or in whatever unfinished state they may be in at the time!) and all are given the chance to give a short talk about them. You can also buy Meccano spare parts from one of the dealers who regularly turn up.

The Annual Meccano Show (usually in October) is a one day event in Eltham, open to the public. All members are encouraged to attend - with their models of course! We also attend many other local events.

We have over 50 members of all ages, and it doesn't matter if you are an experienced modeller or someone starting with their very first set. By the way, you don't actually have to build Meccano models to join the club - although it is better that you do' the meetings would be dull otherwise - but some members prefer to collect rare parts or sets, or are interested in Meccano literature. In fact, the club is open to anyone, male or female, with an interest in Meccano.

The annual subscription is £5.00 for adults/family membership (at the same address).

If you would like more information about the club, please contact our Secretary or just turn up at one of our meetings or exhibitions. We look forward to seeing you!

St John the Baptist Church Bellringers

Tuesday: 8.00 - 9.30pm (practice)

Sunday: 9.15 - 10.00am (service ringing)

If you are looking for a new mental and physical challenge, have you considered learning to ring church bells? No musical ability necessary - although a sense of rhythm helps! We are a small and friendly group, and welcome both existing ringers and new learners to join us. If you are interested in learning, either contact the Tower Captain, David Holdridge, or come along to one of our Tuesday evening practices from 8:00 to 9:30 pm.

StreetVibes Youth

FREE and subsidised music and media activities for young people aged 14-19 years old.

We operate as StreetVibes Academy, a school that offers an alternative, creative curriculum.

We have top class facilities and services that we are offering to the wider community. These include recording studio hire, rehearsal rooms, professional tuition in music technology, production and sound engineering, lyric development and vocals, filmmaking and video production, web design and animation. Plus live instrument tuition in bass, drums, guitar and keyboards.

The Eltham Centre

Swimming pools open 7 days a week, adult and children lessons. Also houses a fitness centre, and classes.

The Priory Players

The Priory Players are a friendly group, open to anybody interested in amateur dramatics.
We meet every Tuesday at the Progress Hall from 8.00pm to 10.00pm and anybody who is interested in coming along one evening to see what we get up to is most welcome.

The Sixties Club

Social club for people in their 60s.

Time Out - A Coffee Club for Over-55s

Every Friday morning from 10.30am-12 noon, we meet for tea, coffee, homemade bread pudding and cakes with over 55s from across the local area. We also have a ten minute message. The friendly atmosphere means Time Out has generated a strong sense of community where everyone is welcome.