PLAIN SAILING: A Deptford sailing club is looking for volunteers to assist with the running of the group. The Ahov Centre, in Watergate Street, is a registered charity which needs a variety of skilled people, from sailors to fundraisers, to help it continue its work with underprivileged children. For more information, call 020 8658 0401.

DYSLEXIA SUPPORT: A drop-in information and support centre has been set up for dyslexia sufferers. Advice for children and adults is available at the meetings, at Lewisham Library, from 6.45pm to 7.45pm on the first Tuesday of every month. Call Lewisham Association for Dyslexia Support on 020 8857 7369 for details.

HELP VICTIMS: Victims of crime in Lewisham can find advice, counselling and guidance at Victim Support, in Catford. The organisation is also looking for volunteers to help continue the service in the area, and donations. To find out more about the charity, call the Sangley Road centre on 020 8698 4583.

BUST GRAFFITI: Lewisham residents annoyed by graffiti can set up their own groups to get rid of the unsightly scrawling. Graffiti Buster teams are trained by Lewisham Council in the removal of the markings. There are already 29 running in the borough. For more information, call 020 8314 2076.