I have seen things advertised in Lewisham Life and there was I think some sort of club in Stanstead Road. Hopefully that will be a start. Have you also thought about contacting Age Concern? I believe there are a few lunch clubs around.

What a nice idea to adopt him! I did read a newspaper article a few years ago about an elderly gentleman who advertised for a new family and his relationship with the family who responded and how it vastly improved all their lives.