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31 Jan, 2025

made in greenwich

Support local artists and makers by shopping at Made in Greenwich, which stocks the work of dozens of local creatives. Run by GCDA, Made in Greenwich opened in 2019, and has recently moved to new premises at 31 Royal Hill, SE10 8RR. Opening hours are 11am-5pm Tuesday – Sunday.

FREE TRAINING WITH GCDA

GCDA Learning offers a wide range of FREE training courses covering everything from business, social media skills and website design to cooking, sewing, craft and family learning. All courses are taught by highly experienced tutors with up-to-date professional skills and knowledge. GCDA Learning is OFSTED regulated and was assessed as GOOD in 2024

food business support

Setting up and running a food business is never easy. Things like growth, operations, production, suppliers, financial management and social media strategy can all seem so daunting when just maintaining things from day to day takes up all your time.

However, you can get FREE business support from food specialists and there’s even the support of grant aid too.

RBG Food Business Support is a new programme which is fully funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, delivered by GCDA, and supported by the Royal Borough of Greenwich and other partners.

Local markets

GCDA manages a number of markets within the borough of Greenwich, so you can be sure of delicious local treats, as well as the opportunity to support small business start-ups and local entrepreneurs.

  • Royal Arsenal Market at Artillery Square in Woolwich is held every second and last Saturday of the month.
  • Kidbrooke Village Market on Pegler Square, is held the last Sunday of each month.
  • Dial Arch Square Pop-Ups are held daily in Woolwich
  • Kidbrooke Pop-Ups are held daily in Pegler Square