If you're ever wondering how some folk who 'live rough' are able to maintain a tidy appearance and appear well-fed, then I may have part of the answer for you. Thanks to the tremendous efforts of both paid staff and volunteers at Deptford Reach, a sizable community of marginalised folk in S LDN have a place to eat (at minimal cost or gratis) two hot meals a day and have access to a hot shower, shave, toothpaste and brush. A computer room is staffed with someone to assist those wanting to use the internet, send an email, or compose a CV. For a nominal fee, one can have one's clothes washed, too. An on-site advocate assists with finding folk accommodation and registering them with a GP, among other things. On optician visits regularly as well as a hair dresser. Both donate their time to clients of the centre. Painting classes, gardening classes, language classes and computer-related courses are also available. The centre is really for anyone and everyone who needs, honestly, a helping hand, some companionship, and somewhere to go during the day, when they've not many other options. read more