FRIENDS LECTURE: Former cabinet minister Lord Kenneth Baker is giving the Friends of Greenwich Park's annual lecture next year. Lord Baker, who is now an expert on 18th and 19th-century political cartoons and caricaturists, will be speaking at the University of Greenwich, on February 1.

TRACK CHAT: Commuters are being encouraged to give their views on railway safety. Lewisham Council has launched a survey to find out how safe people feel at rail, tube and DLR stations in the borough. To complete the survey, which runs until the end of January, visit lewisham.

gov.uk KICK BUTT: The Lewisham Stop Smoking Service offers free advice on kicking the habit. To find out more about the service, which is run by Lewisham Primary Care Trust and the NHS, call 0800 082 0388.

CARD SALE: Charity Christmas cards will be on sale at St Alfege's Church, Greenwich Church Street, Greenwich, from 10pm to 4pm, Monday to Saturday, until December 17. All proceeds will go to good causes.

GUILD GATHERING: Lewisham Townswomen's Guild meets on the second Tuesday of the month, from 1.30pm to 4.30pm, at the St Laurence Centre, Bromley Road, Catford. Call 020 8698 5950.