Bow - Clubs, Groups and Societies in the Area

This a directory of clubs and associations in the Bow area.

We list any local groups that would be of interest to the Bow community. For example, if you know of an art club, running club, Scout troop or Bow local history society, please submit it to our directory.

Note: if your club/group is based somewhere other than Bow, please add it on the page for the relevant place.

Silicon Hackney

 (2 miles away)

Meet other locals who earn their living from the Internet in and around Hackney. Create useful contact and a lasting network with other Hackney internet enthusiasts and new media artists.

A place for people of all disciplines to get together and discuss new and emerging trends in our field. What's the Next New Thing going to be? Which innovation will change the way we view the world? Gather to discuss how the Internet will continue to impact our work, play, lives, and society.



Rotherhithe & Bermondsey Local History Group

 (2 miles away)

A group encouraging interest in the history of Rotherhithe, Bermondsey, the surrounding area, Docklands and the River Thames.



Surrey Dock Marina Birth Holders' Association

 (2 miles away)

Association for holders of births in Surrey Dock.



Meridian Speakers Toastmasters Club

 (3 miles away)

Meridian Speakers is a local club in Greenwich where you can develop public speaking confidence in a supportive learning environment.



Greenwich Cyclists

 (3 miles away)

A local club, part of the London Cycling Campaign, offering weekend and afterwork bike rides in and around Greenwich and to the countryside, bike training, maintenance classes, and passionate people committed to increase cycling in Greenwich, London and on the planet!

Contact: Anthony Austin


Greenpeace Greenwich

 (3 miles away)

Environmental Group.

Contact: Roisin Robertson

07788 52514


Greenwich Association of Disabled People (GAD)

 (3 miles away)

Drop-in sessions for information, advice, training, counselling.


020 8305 2221


Greenwich Deaf Youth Club

 (3 miles away)

Activities for deaf and hard of hearing youth aged 8 to 21.


020 837 9728


Greenwich Historical Society

 (3 miles away)

Visitors welcome. Please contribute £2 to society funds.
7.15pm at Music Centre, Blackheath High School, Vanbrugh Park

Contact: John Swindell

020 8854 1716


West Greenwich Singers

 (3 miles away)

New members welcome. In conjunction with Trinity College of Music.

Contact: Pat

020 7639 7598



Greenwich Pensioners Forum

 (3 miles away)

Local campaigning group by and for elderly people.
Last Fri every month 10am
Where: Town Hall, Wellington St


020 8858 5155


Triangle Lunch Club (for over 50s)

 (3 miles away)

Open to East Greenwich residents only. The afternoon starts with chair based music and movement for all levels of fitness. This is followed by a two course hot meal for £2.50.
At 2pm the afternoon is rounded off with a variety of activities.
A small fee is charged to cover costs.
Every Wednesday from 12.

Old Laundry Community Centre, Flamstead Estate, East Greenwich.

Contact: Graham Arnold

020 8853 5212


London Shodokan Aikido – Greenwich

 (3 miles away)

Aikido is a Japanese martial art and competitive sport.

For ages: 15 to 50+
Beginners, improvers, advanced, elite

Greenwich South Street
London SE10 8TY

Contact: Erik Dop

078 1715 1584



Pilsung Tae Kwon Do

 (3 miles away)

For ages: 8 to 50+
Beginners, improvers and advanced

Arches Leisure Centre:
Trafalgar Road
Greenwich
London SE10

and

Waterfront Leisure Centre:
Woolwich High Street
Woolwich
London SE18

Contact: Marc Tuft

020 8310 1469


Greenwich Yacht Club

 (3 miles away)

For ages: 14 to 80+
Beginners, improvers, advanced.

Peartree Wharf
1 Peartree Way
Greenwich
London SE10 0BW




Curlew Rowing Club

 (3 miles away)

The Curlew Rowing Club trains on Saturday and Sunday 8am to 10am.



Globe Rowing Club

 (3 miles away)

For ages: 11 to 50+
Beginners, improvers, advanced and elite.



Greenwich Swimming Club

 (3 miles away)

For ages: 5 to 35
Beginners, improvers, advanced and elite.

Arches Leisure Centre
Trafalgar Road
Greenwich
London SE10



Greenwich Borough Mariners Swimming Club

 (3 miles away)

Greenwich Borough Mariners Swimming Club is based in the London Borough of Greenwich and offers Competitive Swimming and also has a Learn To Swim programme. GBM is Swim 21 accredited (a club of excellence) and swims in many local, national and county galas and leagues.




Kabayan Project

 (4 miles away)

A new learning and mentoring project based in Highbury N7. Majority of members are Filipinos but everyone is welcome. Other activities include volunteering with a view to employment and/or gaining accredited qualifications, cultural exchange, sharing of interest, socialising, and entrepreneurship. Join in, make a difference and the world will be a better place!

Contact: Linda Colclough

07786 750370





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