SE21 August 2018 by SE Magazines

Issue 141 - August 2018 In this issue Events Calendar Monthly Notice Board Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On Food & Drink Fitness Tips Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Activities Dulwich Hamlet FC Summer Activities

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I have noticed how quiet it goes during the Summer months. Hopefully everyone is having a wonderful time on holiday. However if you are staying around Dulwich (and why not, with this glorious weather), don’t worry, there is plenty to keep you occupied. Check out our full events listing starting on page 8. There are details of summer workshops for children on pages 30-32. Remember there are more events, stories and news at www.arounddulwich.co.uk. After the excitement of the World Cup, it is back to club football, with the season kicking off this month. Read about Dulwich Hamlet’s 125th Anniversary on page 29. We have their fixtures for August too. Call 020 8088 1941 angela@semagazines.co.uk www.semagazines.co.uk

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Contents Welcome ..................................................................... 3 Events Calendar ......................................................... 4 Noticeboard ................................................................ 6 What’s On ............................................. 8, 10, 16 & 17 Garden Talk ......................................................... 12 Food & Drink ............................................................ 14 Children’s Activities .........................................18 & 19 Fitness Tips ............................................................. 20 Dulwich Picture Gallery ...................................22 & 23 The Horniman Museum ...................................24 & 25

Home Made ......................................................... 26 Pets Corner................................................................ 27 Financial Matters ..................................................... 28 Dulwich Hamlet FC .............................................. 29 ...........30, 31 & 32 Summer Activities for Children Index ........................................................................ 34

September Deadline - 15 August (please allow an extra two days if design is required) To advertise in SE21 please contact Angela Burgess on 020 8088 1941 or e-mail: angela@semagazines.co.uk for further information. You can download our media pack from our website: www.semagazines.co.uk. Printed by Stephens & George Ltd ©SE Magazines Ltd All rights reserved. No reproduction can be made without permission. “This Publication is manufactured from (ECF) Elemental Chlorine Free pulp; sourced from certified or well managed forests and plantations, printed using vegetable based inks” “The fibres in this paper can be used up to a further seven times in the production of recycled paper. Please recycle this publication when it’s usefulness has been exhausted” Front cover image ©istockphotos.com SE21 - August 2018 | 3

Events Calendar - August Monday

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Holiday Drop Off Multi-sports Camps @ Dulwich College Sports Club, see p32. DUST - Solo Exhibition by Rebecca Louise Law 0n until 1st September, see p8.

East Dulwich WI @7.30pm, see p8

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Parkrun, Peckham Rye ParkPa&rk Dulwich 9am, P8.

Knit, Crochet & Natter Club @ Really Maria, see p8.

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Holiday Drop Off Multi-sports Camps @ Dulwich College Sports Club, see p32. Art Award Workshop @ The Horniman Museum, see p32.

Knit, Crochet & Natter Club @ Really Maria, see p8.

Honor Oak WI, 7.30pm, see p8.

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Parkrun, Peckham Rye ParkPa&rk Dulwich 9am, P8.

East Dulwich Car Boot Sale, see p8 The Peckham Society, Peckham Led Walk, see p10. Street Art Walk, see p10. Singaround @ The Ivy House, p10.

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Stories from the Great North Wood, see p10. Holiday Drop Off Multi-sports Camps @ Dulwich College Sports Club, see p32. Knit, Crochet & Wild Child Festival, see p16. NEW Dulwich WI Natter Club @ Really meeting, see p10 Maria, see p8. Reading of Write Sparks: Debating Club, see p31. Parkrun, Peckham Alexander ‘King’ Rye ParkPa&rk Forest Hill Paul’s Poetry, p10. Dulwich 9am, Women’s Institute, P8. Mums in Business, https://foresthillwi.com see page 10.

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Holiday Drop Off Multi-sports Camps @ Dulwich College Sports Club, see p32. Knit, Crochet & Write Sparks: Detective Camp, see p31. Natter Club @ Really Forest School @ Bell Maria, see p8. House, see p16.

Parkrun, Peckham Rye ParkPa&rk Dulwich 9am, P8.

Bacardi Daiquiri & Mojito Cocktail Masterclass, see p16.

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Trolls & Pop Party Holiday Workshops, see p13. Work on Emmanuel Wildlife Garden, see p16.

Knit, Crochet & Natter Club @ Really Maria, see p8. Grease @ Belair House, see p17.

Luna Cinema @ Dulwich Park see p17. Luna Cinema @ Dulwich Park see p17.

Forthcoming Events Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 8, 10, 16 & 17. Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar! 4 | SE21 - August 2018

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What's On - August Now until 1st September: DUST – Solo exhibition by Rebecca Louise Law

bo.lee gallery is proud to present a solo exhibition by internationally acclaimed Installation Artist Rebecca Louise Law. Known for her colossal site-specific installations that encompass the interiors of public spaces worldwide, Law is motivated by the transience and preservation of nature. For the past fifteen years, Law has gathered the dried remains from every artwork she has made. DUST will be an archive of these floral fragments that have previously been exhibited across Asia, America and Europe. www.bo-lee.co.uk. 222 Rye Lane, Peckham, SE15 4NL. Wednesday - Friday 11- 6, Saturday 11- 5 (or by appointment) | 020 3302 6440

Wednesday 1 August: East Dulwich WI Meeting This month’s meeting is a local history walk around Dulwich – we’ll be meeting outside North Dulwich Station at 7.20pm for a prompt 7.30pm start. Our guide, Lulu Martin-David, is an official guide for the City of Westminster who will be taking us on a fascinating tour, telling us about some of Dulwich’s famous old residents, giving us insight into the architecture of some of our wonderful historic buildings, Dulwich’s role at times of war and much more. We’ll end up at around 9pm at the Crown and Greyhound, Dulwich Village, for a drink. The EDWI is currently open for new members. Why not try us out – you can come along to 3 meetings before committing yourself (£3 fee per night). Email us at join@eastdulwichwi.co.uk or visit http://eastdulwichwi.co.uk/how-to-join/.

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Peckham Rye & Dulwich Park Parkrun

Saturday Mornings 9am 4, 11, 18, & 25 August A FREE weekly timed 5k run, which is open to all standards of runners; it is not a race. PECKHAM RYE start is near the Colyton Road entrance of Peckham Rye park www.parkrun.org.uk/peckhamrye DULWICH PARK start is Queen Mary's Gate on the south side of the park. This is the entrance on the South Circular (A205), Dulwich Common. www.parkrun.org.uk/dulwich

Thursdays 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August: Knit, Crochet and Natter Club @ Really Maria 6:30-9pm. Free club. Really Maria, 15 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich SE22 8EW. www.reallymaria.com

Tuesday 7 August: Honor Oak Women’s Institute

7.30pm at The General Napier Pub, 73 Bovill Road, SE23 1EX. All ladies are welcome, please do come along, the first visit is free and due to our new larger venue we now have spaces for new members to join. Please feel free to call Gill on 07949 569018 if you have any questions First Tuesday every month.

Sunday 12 August: East Dulwich Car Boot Goodrich School, Dunstans Road SE22. Come & sell your unwanted upcycled & vintage items. Pitch Enquiries 07398 577183. Sellers 11am. Public Entry FREE 12pm. All pitches are pre-paid to avoid road congestion come rain or shine. Every 2nd Sunday of the month. 10

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What's On - August Sunday 12 August: The Peckham Society Peckham Walk 2pm. Led by Peter Frost. Meet at Peckham Rye Station. Duration 2 hours. Embraces what was the “Golden Mile” of the 1930’s with its department stores and art deco architecture. You are introduced to the unexpected which has made Peckham a favourite destination for the discerning visitor.

Sunday 12 August: Street Art walk

2pm-4pm. Street Art 2-hour guided walk with Amanda Greatorex starts Vale End opposite East Dulwich station 2pm. How this project came about and all the information on the art and artists old and new. Tickets £15. Facebook.com/dulwichoutdoorgallery

Sunday 12 August: SINGAROUND at The Ivy House Another popular Singaround hosted by The Goose Is Out! All are welcome, whether to sing or to listen. It’s an informal and supportive atmosphere, so don’t worry if it’s your first time! Songs of any country or culture welcome. Door 7pm. Singing starts 7.15pm, finishes by 10.30pm at the latest. £2 on the door. More information from www.thegooseisout.com

Monday 13 August: New Women’s Institute in East Dulwich 7.30pm. Dulwich Constitutional Club, East Dulwich Grove, East Dulwich, SE22. For further details if interested in more information please contact: Sue Jarvie on suejarvie53@gmail.com 10 | SE21 - August 2018

Thursday 16 August: Mums in Business Come along at 8pm to Daisy Lets & Sales on Lordship Lane and meet new and existing members, have a chat and some nibbles and a glass of wine! Please do let me know if you plan to come so I know numbers in advance, claire@daisylets.uk.

Thursday 16 August: Reading of Alexander ‘King’ Paul’s Poetry 7.45pm #BooksAtParksEdge. Following June’s reading event featuring Herne Hillian author, Louise Candlish, our focus turns to the profound book, ‘Climbing Clouds Catching Comets‘ by Alexander ‘King’ Paul, a collection of his poems and innermost thoughts. Climbing Clouds Catching Comets has been described by Afua Hirsch as clambering “inside the mind of a writer whose talent fizzes on the page.” Sadly, Warwick University student, Alexander passed away last year, aged 23 following a difficult battle with terminal brain cancer. His mother, Joanna Brown will read, alongside two performance poets. The reading will focus on some of Alexander’s poetic comment on themes including family, love, identity and isolation and will pay tribute to both Alexander and his book. Tickets: Entry to the event is FREE – the book will be on sale that evening (available for preread from Dulwich Books) and all book proceeds will go to the Alexander Paul Organisation. A Small Plates and Bar Menu will be available for those wanting to enjoy quality dishes, wine and cocktails and doors open for dining at 6pm. Visit www.parksedgebarandkitchen.com for info.

Thursday 16 – Saturday 18 August: Stories from the Great North Wood 11am-12.30pm and 2-3.30pm. FREE. A series of 90 minute sessions aimed at adults with severe to profound leaning disabilities and their companions. Please contact coralie.oddy@btopenworld.com to book your place. 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7BG. www.bellhouse.co.uk.

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Garden Talk with Janine Winlaw

12 Ways To Leave Your Garden Going away? Here’s your pre-holiday to do list 1) Give your perennials a good cut back. Tired hardy geraniums can be sheared right back – they’ll produce new growth and may flower again for you on your return. The same goes for plants like nepeta and Alchemilla mollis. 2) Deadhead roses before you go away so they’ll put energy into new growth and more flowers, rather than seeds. Don’t be afraid to cut back hard to thick stems and strong buds – it’ll encourage stronger new shoots. Cut off the spent flowering spikes of salvia or penstemon – these may come again. 3) Lightly trim lavender removing old flower spikes with a pair of hand shears. Take a few cm off the tips of leafy growth to encourage side shoots and keep the plants bushy. 4) Trim back taller perennials that have flopped onto the grass or are smothering other plants – or stake them securely so they’ll cope with any windy days while you’re away. 5) Water. This is particularly important given the hot weather we’ve had. Drench your garden before you go - a really good soak to the roots is better for developing deep rooting. Focus on plants that need moisture – ferns, hydrangea (the clue is in the name), newly planted shrubs, trees or climbers and anything that’s showing signs of drying up. Don’t worry so much about drought plants like iris and lavender (See June’s article for plants that don’t need much watering once established). Then mulch around the roots with bulky organic matter such as compost to lock the moisture in and prevent too much evaporation. 6) If you can, get someone to pop round and water your pots – and the rest of the garden while they’re at it! It’s best in the early morning or at night. Group containers together in a shady spot to make it easier for the person watering. This increases humidity around the plants – but it may encourage disease if left like this for too long. 12 | SE21 - August 2018

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7) Ideally put containers on saucers, or even something bigger to collect possible rainwater – as long as it’s not going to rain a lot, as they don’t want to drown! Putting plants on soaked capillary matting can also prevent them drying out too much. You could also consider investing in a selfwatering system for the garden and pots, which is attached to timer if you’re away for a while. 8) Any favourite plants can be planted into beds in the shade, to keep them cooler and stop them drying out. 9) If you have time, remove weeds before you go away – so much easier when they’re small. 10) If the forecast is for rain, remember to protect plants like hostas from slugs. 11) Mow the lawn a few days before you leave but don’t cut it too short if the weather is hot and dry – long grass copes much better with drought than short grass. Neaten up the edges to help it keep its shape for your return. 12) If you’ve been cultivating some vegetables, its Sod’s law they’ll all be ready just as you go away! Pick as many veg like runner beans and courgettes as you can and freeze them. Water fruit and veg thoroughly before you go and ideally persuade a friend to come and pick in return for watering. Janine Winlaw - Writer & Gardener Follow me on instagram @janinewinlaw

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Food & Drink with Suzanne James

Peaches & Brioche Continuing our mission to create amazing dishes from home grown produce from our allotment…. or in this case peaches from the next plot (which we exchanged for our own Blackberries which we have in abundance)! Serves 4

Ingredients • 2 peaches (or nectarines) • 4 brioche slices • 150g Mascarpone • 1 vanilla pod, seeds scraped out, pod reserved • 150g caster sugar, plus extra to taste • pinch Cinnamon • 50g Butter • 50ml double cream

Method 1) Bring a pan of water to the boil. Make a cross in the bottom of the peaches with the tip of a sharp knife, then place the peaches in the water and leave for 30 seconds. Drain, peel away the skin of the peaches and set aside. 2) Cut the fingers of brioche in half and toast them on a griddle pan until golden-brown. Remove from the heat and set to one side. 3) Mix together the mascarpone and vanilla seeds in a bowl, adding sugar, to taste. Set aside. 4) Heat a frying pan over a medium heat. Sprinkle the caster sugar over the base of the pan and allow it to melt and caramelise – do not stir the sugar, just shake the pan. Once the sugar has turned golden-brown and caramelised, carefully add the butter (the sugar may spit) and vanilla pod to the pan, stirring well.

5) Add the peaches to the pan, basting them with the caramel for a few seconds. Remove the peaches from the pan and set aside, then stir the cream into the remaining caramel in the pan. 6) To serve, place the brioche slices on a plate then top each with a peach, drizzle over the sauce and serve with a spoonful of vanilla mascarpone. Enjoy! Suzanne is a professional chef, white and mother who has lived in South East London all her life.

In Season This Month Fruits & Nuts - Apples, Apricot, Aubergine, Blackberries, Blackcurrants, Blueberries, Loganberries, Peaches, Plums, Raspberries, Redcurrants, Strawberries, White currants, Cobnuts, Hazelnuts. Vegetables & Herbs - Artichokes, Aubergines, Beetroot, Broccoli, Cabbages, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chard, Courgettes, Cucumber, Fennel, French Beans, Garlic, Kohlrabi, Lamb’s Lettuce, Onions, Pak Choi, Peas (inc. Sugar Snaps) Potatoes, Radishes, Rocket, Runner Beans, Salsify, Scorzonera, Samphire, Sorrel, Spinach, Sweetcorn, Tomatoes, Watercress. Meat & Game - Lamb, Rabbit, Venison, Wood Pigeon. Fish & Shellfish - Black Bream, Crab (brown, hen & Spider), Signal Crayfish, Grey Mullet, Lobster, Mackerel, Pollack, Prawns, Scallops, Sea Bass, Squid, Trout (river – brown and rainbow). Going out of season - Blackberries, Blueberries, Cherry, Mange tout, Peach, Redcurrant, Strawberries (many of these towards the month).

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What's On - August Friday 17 – Sunday 19 August: Wild Child Festival

Wednesday 22 August: Bacardi Daiquiri & Mojito Cocktail Masterclass

Wild Child is a new Children’s Festival designed by parents especially for 0-11 year olds. With an emphasis on arts, creative play, wellbeing and STEAM activities Wild Child provides a fun-filled day out to entertain the whole tribe. Circus, Storytelling, Dance Parties, Arts & Crafts and loads more. Trevor Bailey Sports Ground, Dulwich, London SE21 7LE. 10am – 5pm daily (with gates open from 9am – 6pm). Early Bird Tickets from £20, Under 3s £5, Under 18 months Free. Tickets: www.wildchildfestivals.co.uk

Shake and mix with the untameable Bacardi as guided on the ultimate education of how to create the Original Bacardi Mojito and Daiquiri. What’s more, as well as sampling one of the most awarded rums in the world, guests will be able to enjoy the new kids on the block; Bacardi Anejo Cuatro and Bacardi Ocho. Wood House, 39, Sydenham Hill SE26 6RS. Tickets: £10 – £15. at https://youngs.designmynight.com.

Wednesday 22 August: Forest School

10-11.30am. Join Holly, forest school leader, for an immersive outdoor learning experience. This taster session will touch on stories, tool work, songs and craft. 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7BG. www.bellhouse.co.uk. 16 | SE21 - August 2018

Wednesday 29 August: Work on Emmanuel Wildlife Garden, Chalford Road 2-4pm. Want to get down to Earth? Then get to Emmanuel wildlife garden, off Chalford Road, West Dulwich on the last Wednesday afternoon of every month. Norwood Wildlife Team created a garden on a patch between Emmanuel, a Parish Church, and their neighbours 12yrs ago and have recently returned it to its original purpose with the help of Church members. Beginners welcome. The team continue to raise their own funds by selling Blackberries (5 for £5), Willow Wands to make an arbour or living fence (reduced to £7) and a new item, packets of Purple Toadflax seed (£3). They will be on sale at the site in Chalford Road each work day. We hope to see you, for further information. Contact John Cotter on 8244 8724.

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What's On - August Thursday 30 August: Grease at Belair House

From the long running hit Broadway show comes one of the most popular screen musicals of all time. Night Star Cinema in collaboration with Belair House is hosting a season of summer night film screenings continuing with this classic musical homage to the 1950s. Perfect for some late summer lovin… Fully stocked bar is available serving cocktails, food, snacks & ice cream throughout the evening. Doors open from 6pm, the film programme begins at 7.45pm. Enjoy good food, music and the party atmosphere, topped off with a classic movie, and a licensed bar open ’til 1am. Remember to bring warm clothing/blankets, and something to sit on. Belair House, Dulwich Village, SE21 7AB. Tickets £15. via www.nightstarcinema.co.uk or in person at Belair House – limited tickets available on the night.

Friday 31st August: The Luna Cinema presents: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Saturday 1st September: The Luna Cinema presents: The Greatest Showman

Doors open 6.15pm. Film at 7.45pm. The screen is located on the park area in front of the Pavilion Cafe. You can access the screening from any of the park entrances, but please note at the end of the film you will only be able to exit via College Road Gate. Dulwich Park, College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7BQ. Tickets available via www.thelunacinema.com.

Tuesday 4 September: Free Antiques Valuation Day

with Hansons Auctioneers & Valuers 11am - 2pm at St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, Dulwich SE21 7BT Bring along your Antiques, Jewellery, Watches, Gold, Silver, Ceramics, & Collectables and meet a Hansons valuer. www.hansonsauctioneers.co.uk.

Thursday 27th September: The Luna Cinema presents: The Shape of the Water Doors open 6.15pm. Film at 7.45pm. Brockwell Park, Dulwich Road, London SE24 0PA. Entrance to the screening will be via the side door into Brockwell Lido, not the main Entrance. Tickets available via www.thelunacinema.com.

BabyBallet

Capoeira Dulwich

The award winning movement to music, dance & singing programme for boys and girls from 6 months upwards run with a fun, safe and caring environment. Classes in Dulwich. Call Stephanie 07809 148348 | www.babyballet.co.uk.

Classes for boys and girls from 4 years upwards. Martial arts the Brazilian way. Helps children develop strength, flexibility, coordination and rythm. Contact: vitor.barreto.13@ucl.ac.uk 07473 751177 | www.facebook.com/capoeiradulwich/m

The Baby Bear Club

Dads & Littluns: Brockwell Park

Mum and baby classes for children under 5s, as well ad Dance classes and parties, at St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Olya@theBabyBearClub.co.uk 07825 710044 | www.thebabybearclub.co.uk.

Fridays 10.30am-12.30pm. Brockwell Park Childspace, Cressingham Gardens Tenant’s Hall, Hardel Walk, Tulse Hill, SW2 2QG. www.dadsandlittluns.co.uk.

Baby Loves Music Multi-Sensory Music groups for Parent and Baby in Nunhead. Contact: amacgregor1.209@lgflmail.org.

Baby Massage Baby massage classes provide quality time with your baby and a fun social occasion with other mums. You will learn a wonderful skill which has many benefits. Tuesdays SE19. Contact Jayne 020 8653 4781 | jayne@2prepare.co.uk www.2prepare.co.uk

Ballet, Tap & Jazz for 2-16yrs TEAM (Theatre Entertainment Arts & Music) offer professional yet affordable dance classes for children aged 2-16yrs. All our classes are run in a fun and energetic environment by teachers who are fully qualified and CRB checked. Weekly classes held at Christ Church, Gipsy Hill. Call Lucy: 07801 735000 | www.bepartoftheteam.co.uk

Bea’s Baby Bop Drop in music classes for babies and toddlers. Tues/Wed/Friday 3:30-4:30, Wed/Friday 11-12, Friday 10-11, Saturday 10:30-11:30, East Dulwich/Herne Hill, www.beasbabybop.com.

Boppin Bunnies Interactive Music class for under 5’s led by professional musicians. Monday mornings 9:30am, 10:15am & 11am. Punk Me Up Ceramics Cafe. 34 East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AX www.boppinbunnies.co.uk.

Bumps and Babes Meets on Fridays between 9.30 and 11.30 (drop in anytime) at St Faiths Community Centre, at the bottom of Red Post Hill, SE24. It is very informal, aimed at new Mums meeting up and getting ante/postnata/moral support from Alice Yeates and other mothers. 07831 225841 | yeatesa@btinternet.com

diddi dance Funky pre-school dance classes for girls and boys. Learn coordination, rhythm and great moves to funky songs and boost confidence. Classes in East Dulwich, Anne-Marie for a free trial 07973 982790 | www.diddidance.com.

Dulwich & District Twins & Triplets Club, Baby & Toddler Group 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, 10-11.45am, Herne Hill United Church, top of Red Post Hill. karendelahunty@yahoo.com | 07799 861104.

Dulwich Library Babes & Toddlers Thursdays 10.30am-11.45am & 1.30pm - 2.45pm 368 Lordship Lane, SE22 020 7525 6220.

Funky Monkey Group Keyboard Classes Ages 5-11. Christ Church, Barry Road. Wednesdays & Thursdays. 01732 457100 | www.funkymonkey.info.

GDND Academy Ballet & Street Dance For children aged 3 and upwards Dulwich branches in SE22 and SE21 All new pupils receive a FREE TASTER CLASS office@gdnd.co.uk / 07904 424 504 | www.gdnd.co.uk

Gymboree Classes are designed for newborns - 5 year olds, and are led by experienced and nurturing teachers. We run throughout the year at Gymboree East Dulwich. 184 Peckham Rye SE22 9QA. 07538 795023 | eastdulwich@gymboree-uk.com.

165 Lordship Lane SE22 8HX • 5 London Road SE23 3TW

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HartBeeps

Nimble Arts

Mondays. Goose Green Community Centre, East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AT. 1.30pm Baby Bells - Suitable from birth to sitting. 2.30pm Baby Beeps Sitting to toddling Also Thursdays at St Barnabas Parish Hall, Dulwich SE21 7BT. 1.30pm, Baby Bells, 2.30pm Baby Beeps & 3.30pm Happy House toddling to 4 years, younger siblings welcome. http://hartbeeps.com

Join Becky every week for a NEW mixed age 45-minute interactive story adventure for 0-5s, with live cello and musical instruments, songs, bubbles, scarves and a chance to dance! East Dulwich, Nunhead, Brockley. www.nimblearts.co.uk

La Jolie Ronde

Fun activities for children and their parents. Peckham Rye Park, SE15 3UA (next to café). Mon 1.15-3.15pm Play and Stay for children under the age of 5 yrs old. Tues - 10am-12pm Play and Stay for children under the age of 5 yrs old. Tues - 1.302.30pm Olympikids - advanced booking required. Thurs -1.153.15pm Stay and Play for children under the age of 5yrs old. Sat - 2pm-4pm Brazilian language school. There is a fee to attend the session. Sundays - party hire available. 020 7639 2702

French & Spanish classes for 3-11 year olds, in SE21, SE22 and SE24. Ginny Wadding 07940 511034 | www.lajolieronde.co.uk

Little Superhero Training Practice your Superhero moves! Discover Superhero fun facts! Any Little Heroes, Boys and Girls aged 2½ - 5½, Come along for a FREE taster session. Mondays & Fridays (term time only) St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Contact Lucy 07813791757 | lucy@littleherocompany.com www.littleherocompany.com

Lucy Sparkles

Peckham Rye Playrooms

Sing and Sign Monday - Saturday. 020 7193 3696 | www.singandsign.com

Sparkle Music

Monday, Wednesday & Fridays in East Dulwich. From 0-7 years. Outstanding drama, music and dance classes for young children. www.lucysparkles.com.

Carefully structured and fun music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-school children in SE22. Please check the website for current classes. Contact anna@sparkle-music.co.uk. 0771 1238352

Maths Mad = fun maths for kids!

Team Kaizen Dance Academy

Stimulating Times Tables classes for 6 - 11 yr olds. Forest Hill. We make learning memorable & fun! Call Clair 020 8291 0360 www.mathsmad.co.uk | mathsmadcouk@gmail.com

(8+yrs) Street Dance classes led by industry professionals, classes lead to performances and demonstrations. Classes take place every Thursday at JAGS sports Club, 18.00 – 19.00 & 19.00 – 20.00. FREE TASTER SESSIONS throughout June, to book call 07533 533 297 | www.teamkaizentds.com.

Mini Movers Street Dance An action packed dance class for 2-4’s, exploring different dance styles to popular music and funky nursery rhymes. Dance for boys and girls is great exercise, and most importantly lots of FUN! Dulwich Lesiure & The Ivy House 07904 424504 | www.gdnd.co.uk

Monkey Music Various classes www.monkeymusic.co.uk | 020 8764 5185

Music for Little People Fun, friendly & educational music classes for 0-5 year olds. High quality, good value. The Goose Green Centre, East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AT. Rebecca Vicary 020 8852 0118 www.musicforlittlepeople.co.uk

Water Babies Taught by world-class teachers, our multi-award winning programme teaches water confidence and safety skills from birth to 4 years. Our fun, innovative baby swimming classes will start in Forest Hill Pools from September. For more information call 020 8858 5242 divein@waterbabies.co.uk | www.waterbabies.co.uk

Wise Kids Yoga Classes for Toddlers, Children and Teens. We teach a lovely mix of hatha, kundalini yoga, mindfulness and Montessori. Classes are held on Tues & Thurs - Parent & Toddler Yoga / Children’s Yoga ages 5 - 8, 9 - 11 and Teen Yoga 11 - 16. Goose Green Clinic, 59 East Dulwich Road, To book Email: wisekidsyoga@gmail.com | 07957 492407 www.wisekidsyoga.co.uk

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Fitness tips with Leanne Spencer

Tired all day & can’t sleep at night?

o you find that you’re tired all day, you don’t have the energy to get through the day, and then you hit the pillow and you can’t sleep? This is hugely frustrating and very common. What can you do about it? Firstly, let’s talk a bit about the autonomic nervous system, which is a part of the body that controls a lot of our autonomic movements like breathing. There are two branches to the autonomic nervous system, the sympathetic, which is your classic fight, flight, freeze, and your parasympathetic, which is your classic rest and digest. What we want to do as we move towards bedtime is move from sympathetic dominance into parasympathetic dominance so we’re ready for sleep, and the body has had time to wind down. One of the ways that you can do that would be to control the amount of caffeine that you have during the day. Depending on your sensitivity, two cups maximum in the morning is as much caffeine as you should really be taking in. Controlling the amount of daylight that you get exposed to is also important for your circadian rhythm. Getting out into natural light as soon as you wake up and getting as much natural light as you can throughout the day, whether it’s looking through a window, or better yet, getting out into the sunshine or into the natural light. By doing that, you also ensure you’re taking microbreaks away from your screens, which push out a frequency of light called blue light, which can suppress melatonin and it just takes you away from your work momentarily, which studies have shown improves productivity rather than losing you time. It’s also down to what you do to prepare yourself for the bed; you can do all these things during the day, but if you’re still thinking about work, are very stressed and in what we call a sympathetic dominant state before you go to bed, you’re going to struggle to sleep. Create

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for yourself what we call a sleep staircase. It’s a metaphorical concept that takes you from sympathetic dominance, getting in from work, and down this set of metaphorical steps to bed at the bottom. For me, that’s changing into casual clothes. That’s a nice cue to the body that you’re winding down. I’ll do a to-do list of what’s not been captured today for tomorrow. I’ll put my devices on Do Not Disturb. I’ll put some blue light blocking glasses on to block out the blue light emitted from TV, screens and lights. I’ll eat a meal as early as possible, wind down throughout the evening so that by the time I get to bed, I’m relaxed and ready to sleep. If you find that you’re tired all day and wired at night, start looking at what you’re doing from the beginning of the day to the end, and where you can make modifications.

Leanne Spencer @BodyshotPT www.bodyshotperformance.com

Bishop Challoner School Shortlands

Welcoming all faiths

A Catholic Independent School for Girls & Boys 3-18

Sixth Form Entry Limited places available in Sixth Form for September 2018 Our Sixth Form team will be available to discuss options on GCSE Results Day www.bishopchallonerschool.com

admissions@bishopchallonerschool.com

CwS | Smart Business Networking meets at the Private Dining Room (Upstairs), The Palmerston, 91 Lordship Lane, SE22 8EP on the last Wednesday of every month. 6.45pm - 8.45pm. Find out how to register for FREE at: www.cookingwithscissors.com | e-mail: sbn@ cookingwithscissors.com Next Meeting: Wednesday 26th September 2018 (no August meeting)

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Dulwich Picture Gallery

Edward Bawden Until 9 September 2018

@dulwichgallery Philosophy in Art Creative Workshop 4 August, 2 - 4pm Join artist Jake Garfield to discuss the philosophy of art, what is an original piece of art work? Can something come from nothing? What exactly is a copy? We will also be making postcards using the traditional printmaking process of etching.

Behind the Scenes Tour 8 August, 5 - 7pm Come and explore the Gallery after hours in our behind the scenes tour. Led by our Guides you will get to explore the collection, and discover the history and the hidden stories behind the Dulwich Picture Gallery collection. Today the British artist and designer Edward Bawden (1903–89) is renowned for his monumental linocuts of Brighton Pier and other Victorian architecture, and for his witty designs for companies like Twinings and Fortnum & Mason. This will be the first major exhibition to look at every aspect of Bawden’s career, championing him as a fine artist while also demonstrating the wit and versatility of his design work.

Young People Volunteer Interpretation Programme Taster Sessions 1 - 18 August, Free Our youth Volunteer Interpretation Project is an exciting opportunity for young people aged 14 - 21 to get involved with the interpretation of the Gallery. Participants will have the chance to work with our curators to explore new ways of talking about our Collection, and develop new programmes and activities for young people. Throughout August we are running a series of free, drop-in taster sessions for all those interested - no experience needed!

Behind the Scenes Tour 1 August, 5 - 7pm Come and explore the Gallery after hours in our behind the scenes tour. Led by our Guides you will get to explore the collection, and discover the history and the hidden stories behind the Dulwich Picture Gallery collection.

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Investigating Art Creative Workshops 15 August, 2 - 5pm Join artist Nikki and explore the creative stories behind the paintings, what do we like, what do we dislike? How would we tell the story? We will also be creating our own creative art work based on the paintings on display.

Sensing Paintings Creative Workshop 18 August, 2 - 4pm Join artist Hazel and explore why and how we can use our senses to explore paintings. You will also get to experiment with sensory activities and create your own sensory gallery resource.

Early Years: Introduction to Edward Bawden 3 August, 8.30 - 10am, adults charged standard exhibition entry, children free Gain exclusive access to Edward Bawden with your little ones. Buggies, roaming toddlers and excited squeals are encouraged. There will also be an art-making activity to enjoy in these family-friendly viewings.

Art in the Garden 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August, 2 - 4pm, £3 per child Join us every Wednesday afternoon during the summer holidays in the gallery gardens for drop-in workshops celebrating the great British summertime. We will be making pinwheels, mini beach huts and ice cream that doesn’t melt! Suggested age: 4–12yrs

Dulwich Picture Gallery Family Summer Sundae!

5 August, 10am - 5pm, £8 adults; £7 Senior Citizen; £6 Friends & concessions; FREE for children

@dulwichgallery Fantastic Beasts (SOLD OUT) 7 - 9 August, 10am - 4pm, £90/ 3 days Over three days, kids aged 6-9 years are invited to explore Edward Bawden’s wonderful animal designs. Kids will create their own fantastic beasts using printed textiles, clay mobiles and linocuts. At the end of each day, there will be plenty to take home.

We Built This City (SOLD OUT) 14 - 16 August, 10am - 4pm, £90/ 3 days Taking inspiration from Edward Bawden’s iconic images of London, kids aged 10 - 12 will be creating their own city. Across three days participants will make concertinas, posters, wallpaper and much more. Celebrate the start of summer with a British summertime-themed family day! Inspired by our Edward Bawden exhibition, take part in art-making activities, storytelling sessions, and theatrical performances, exploring your favourite summer pastimes.

Gallery Road, Dulwich, London SE21 7AD www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

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Horniman Museum & Gardens

World Gallery Now Open

Sunset Sessions 2 August, 9 August, 6.30-8pm FREE Chill out to global sounds on our Bandstand Terrace with styles ranging from New Orleans brass and Celtic reels to Brazilian samba and Afro-Punk. The Horniman Café will be open on the Terrace for light snacks and drinks. • 26 July: Kabantu • 2 August: KOG & The Zongo Brigade • 9 August: The Brass Funkeys

Bandstand Concerts

The World Gallery is a new permanent gallery which celebrates human creativity, imagination and adaptability, displaying over 3,000 extraordinary objects from the Horniman’s internationally important anthropology collection. Presented as a series of encounters with cultures from across the continents, the gallery gives visitors a glimpse into other ways of understanding the world. The displays include a beautiful camel saddle from North Africa, Chinese paper offerings, the prow of a Libyan refugee boat, a Native American tomahawk and a sword made of sharks’ teeth from Kiribati in the Central Pacific. These are complemented by new acquisitions and commissions, as well as sections on different ways of categorising objects and on the history of the Museum. The opening of the World Gallery is the culmination of a five-year project that has also involved the transformation of the gallery space to re-introduce daylight and capture the spirit of the original museum building.

Shared World Summer Season 8 July – 2 September This summer we celebrate the opening of our new World Gallery with a season of vibrant cultural activities that bring people together. Join in and enjoy fun festival days, music, dance, food and art activities that all share the human qualities of creativity, curiosity and collaboration. Please see www.horniman.ac.uk for details

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Sundays, 5, 19 and 26 August, 3-5pm FREE Put on your dancing shoes for upbeat concerts guaranteed to make you move! Enjoy an eclectic mix of Afro-Latin styles, reggae, Afrobeat and funky Ethojazz from nine-piece bands and soulful artists. • 5 August: Dende • 19 August: Native Sun • 26 August: Matuki

Big Wednesdays: Shared World 8, 15, 22, 29 August, 10.30am-3.30pm FREE Join us for performances, storytelling, art and craft and films as we celebrate what makes us human and connects us with nature. Look out for special activities inspired by our exciting new arts space, The Studio, which opens in October.

Hear it Live! Kora Tuesday 28 August, 3.30-4pm FREE Jali Bakary Konteh from Gambia performs music for the sweet-sounding kora, a West African harp-lute.

Bach to Baby Family Concert: All Around the World in 60 Minutes Monday 6 August, 11am-12pm Enjoy a magical musical adventure with Bach to Baby, the critically acclaimed classical concert series for the whole family. Little ones can roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, and no concert is complete without crying, feeding and dancing! Suitable for children of all ages. Tickets: Children free, Adult £15 includes entry to our prize draw. This is a special fundraising event for the Horniman’s World Gallery in collaboration with Bach to Baby.

Horniman Museum & Gardens Adult Bat Walk

Grasslands Garden

Friday 10 August, 7.30-9.30pm Learn more about bats in this specially guided walk for adults. Discover what bats live in the Horniman Gardens using real bat detectors Tickets: Adults £5

NOW OPEN - Wander through wild landscapes in the new Grasslands Garden, featuring spectacular plants from North American prairie and South African grasslands. Celebrating critically threatened wild landscapes, the garden has species flowering across the summer months, from pasqueflower to prairie dock and goldenrods to wild gladiolus. The naturalistic planting scheme was devised by Olympic Park designer James Hitchmough, and the Grasslands Garden is linked to the Horniman’s new World Gallery of anthropology, opening on 29 June 2018. FREE.

Family Bat Walk Friday 17 August, 7.30-9.30pm Learn more about bats in this fun family session. Handle some taxidermy specimens before going into the Gardens to search for bats using real bat detectors. Suitable for children aged 8+. Tickets: Child £3, Adults £5

Yamal: The Stream of Life NOW OPEN - Photographer Bryan Alexander has spent the last 25 years documenting the lives and culture of people living in the Yamal region of Northwest Siberia. This display of his work in the World Gallery reveals aspects of traditional life, and how it has been affected by social, cultural and environmental changes taking place. FREE.

Summer Holiday Listings Please see www.horniman.ac.uk for information on our summer holiday events and activities.

The Horniman Public Museum & Park Trust 100 London Road, SE23 3PQ | www.horniman.ac.uk

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Homemade with Jessica Walker

Citrus Centrepiece In the mid summer heat, flowers can wilt and die quickly. Try this vibrant citrus centrepiece; it will last for days, even if the temperatures soar…

You will need…. • A selection of citrus fruit. I used Lemons, limes, small oranges, kumquats and physalis. • An oasis wreath • Greenery, I used Bay leaves • Toothpicks • A kitchen knife and secateurs • Ribbon- optional Step 1 cut your greenery into aprox 4-inch sprigs 26 | SE21 - August 2018

Step 2 working around your wreath; place the sprigs into the oasis to make an even base. Step 3 using your toothpicks place the fruit decoratively into the base Step 4 cut 2 of the lemons into slices and wedges, and place in your wreath. Step 5 optional – I added ribbon for a more festive look – perfect for a party! Pour yourself a chilled glass of Vino Verde and admire your heat resilient masterpiece!

Pets Corner with Leonie St Clair

What If My Cat Becomes Deaf?

eople are reasonably familiar with the idea that deaf dogs can be trained with a range of non-verbal signals but cats that lose their hearing can also be taught to respond to hand, light and vibration cues. Cats that are born deaf naturally compensate to some degree as they learn about the world through the other senses that become heightened as a result. However, it is those cats that experience hearing loss in midlife or later that is the focus of this article. Surprisingly this apparently sudden partial or total deafness is not uncommon. It is also one of the reasons why older cats are more likely to get run over. Recently, while my sister was in hospital, I was tasked with caring for her handsome but elderly tabby cat. Until this point he had always come running up the garden if he was called, letting him know it was feeding time. But now there was no sign of him and often he would only turn up after I had been in my sister’s house for an hour or so. Once I got him inside, I soon noticed that if when he was eating his food I moved away to another room and then reappeared, he nearly jumped out of his skin. I decided to investigate. Choosing a time when he was relaxed I tried snapping my fingers behind his head and then rattled a bunch of keys. Not even an ear twitch! A visit to the vet confirmed hearing loss. We have no idea if this was sudden or whether his hearing declined over some time before reaching a critical point. Up close we think he can still hear very high pitched noises but mid and low range hearing have gone. At first and unsurprisingly my sister’s cat seemed distressed, yowling and shouting as if trying to ask why his world had changed so dramatically. Once my sister was back home and a normal routine restored, a couple of interventions soon raised his spirits. My sister decided to use finger and hand signals to communicate with him. Five fingers wiggled on the right hand meant food was coming. We started up close to his

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bowl, presenting his favourite grub after wiggling fingers at him. Very quickly we could wiggle fingers at distance and he would come running down the garden. A single index finger moved in tight circles would be used to say ‘hello’. Again, he has been so quickly responsive to this simple acknowledgement and seemingly relieved he is being ‘understood’- he was always a ‘chatty’ cat. This is just the beginning and we will try to build on the above by using vibration (lightly stamping to indicate you are about to approach, to avoid startling the cat). We will experiment with using light; turning lights on and off on darker nights can signal to the cat that you are in or indeed that it is feeding time. Other people have had success using laser light and getting the cat to follow the beam on the ground, guiding them to a particular space. Another top tip is to use scents and smells cats like, spritzing some cat nip or honeysuckle to signal your arrival. Cats have a highly developed sense of smell and learning to associate a signature scent with our presence can be helpful.

Leonie St Clair - www.londondogstraining.co.uk

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Financial Matters with David Frederick

Schools may be out but not the cost of uniforms

lice Cooper may be right and our children may be about to enjoy a well earned rest, but parents are already busy revising next term's school uniform list. It’s the summer ritual for most parents, and certainly all secondary schools in the London Borough of Southwark. The case for school uniform is well rehearsed. Similarly, the cries from parents about the rising cost of school uniforms has become an annual ritual. That voice was strengthened in November 2015 when, the then Chancellor, George Osborne, promised to make government guidance on school uniform legally binding, giving parents the power to challenge extortionate uniform requirements. The guidance required schools to make the cost of school uniform their priority and "keep compulsory branded items to a minimum". However politics doesn’t stand still and we got a new Chancellor before the guidance was made mandatory, and many schools do not even recognise this guidance. Schools have been able to continue their sole supplier arrangements for school uniform despite intervention from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The CMA concluded that these arrangements cost parents up to £10 extra per item of school uniform. It is not difficult to see how the additional costs to parents escalate, becoming a financial burden, especially for those with more than one child of school age needing a new uniform. Whilst the guidance may be effective it is somewhat difficult to understand the Department for Education claims that their guidance is clear and state, "when setting their uniform policies, schools should keep costs to a minimum and be affordable for everyone." It is no surprise that parents continue to fight back strategically in the battle over rising price of school uniforms. My savvy parent school uniform buying guide is as follows: 1) Parents should be aware that they do not have to buy everything from school's sole supplier. It is not compulsory. Consider supermarkets and alternative retailers for some core items especially the non-branded clothing.

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2) Parents should not buy their child everything on the list in preparation for their first day, irrespective of the school. It is not essential nor is it a statutory obligation. This can help parents to stay within their monthly budget and away from their credit cards and overdraft 3) Parents should review the school uniform list and decide what items are must haves on day one of next term. Parents will be surprised to find that a significant part of the list is not a must have on day one. 4) Parents should prioritise their purchases on a need-to-have items basis. Many schools don’t expect parents to purchase every item on their wish list. Check whether you have to buy the school cap? 5) Embrace pre-loved clothes. It’s not essential for all items to be brand new. If you have more than one child, the first uniform you invested in may be suitable for another term or more. Use your network, speak to other parents at your child’s school. Do they have any uniform they no longer use which could fit your children? If parents still find their budgets are still stretched, they may want to see if they qualify local authority support. The London Borough of Southwark is one of the few local authorities that still offer clothing grants for children aged 11 years old, who are moving from primary school to a secondary state or voluntary aided school. The grant is £45 and is available to parents or child carers who are in receipt of certain state benefits such as income support and universal credit. "Well, we got no choice" the opening line of Alice Cooper's hit, School's Out, seems to apply to parents buying school uniform. Irrespective of its truth, there are ways that parents can exercise control over how they spend their money.

David Frederick FCCA Principal Marcus Bishop Associates Chartered Certified Accountants

Dulwich Hamlet FC - News

125th Anniversary Year!

his year is the 125th anniversary of Dulwich Hamlet Football Club and throughout the year the club and supporters will be celebrating the occasion. For this season, the club have introduced a ‘new’ club crest to mark to occasion. Technically this is not a new crest in every sense of the word, it is actually an interpretation of the original used in the early part of the 20th century and it will appear on all team wear throughout the season. In recent years, Hamlet supporters have formed a close relationship with supporters of Hamburg club Altonaer FC von 1893. Altona 93, as it is more commonly known, was also formed in the year 1893 and so see’s it also celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. As part of both clubs celebrations Dulwich’s first team squad travelled to Hamburg a couple of weeks ago to play Altona 93 in a pre-season fixture at their Adolf-Jäger-Kampfbahn ground. Just under 200 Hamlet fans travelled over for the weekend, which also saw Dulwich face HFC Falke in another friendly a few days earlier. Dulwich ran out 4 -1 winners (not that the final result mattered) in a match witnessed by 1,093 spectators. This is the third meeting of the clubs, with the most recent fixture taking place at Champion Hill in July 2015. Ironically, the score for the first meeting of the clubs in Germany was a 4 - 1 win to The Hamlet! This season will finally see Dulwich Hamlet competing in the National League South. Throughout last season Dulwich challenge Billericay for the league title, but had to settle for promotion via the play-offs by wining the final at ‘home’ on penalties in front of 3,300 spectators. The community of SE22 is now well aware of the current situation of the team having to play away from its home in East Dulwich, the first season in the National Leagues will see the team continue to play at nearby Tooting and Mitcham’s ground. No progress, with getting the team back to Champion Hill, has been made with Meadow (the current owners of the land the stadium sits on) seemingly unwilling to budge unless Southwark Council agrees to their development proposals for Champion Hill stadium and the surroundings area. Following promotion, Gavin Rose and his coaching team have managed to

Hamlet player Nyrun Clunis receiving the trophy after the 4-1 victory against Altona 93 (altonaer fussball-club)

retain the majority of the squad from last season. A number of players have moved on, including a few fan favourites, but following several pre-season games the players brought in will certainly add some quality to the squad. The first league game of the season will see the team travel to local club Welling United on Saturday 4 August, with the first home fixture the following Wednesday evening. Admission prices for Home games for the 2018/19 season are; £12 adults, £5 concessions and under 13’s FREE.

August’s Home Fixtures At Imperial Fields, Morden SM4 6BF • Dulwich Hamlet v East Thurrock Utd Wednesday 8 August KO 19:45 • Dulwich Hamlet v Concord Rangers Saturday 11 August KO 15:00 • Dulwich Hamlet v Gloucester City Saturday 25 August KO 15:00 Further details on how to get to the ground can be found on both the Supporters’ Trust website (dhst. org.uk) and Club (dulwichhamletfc.co.uk) websites. www.dulwichhamletfc.london @DulwichHamletFC | info@dhst.org.uk 07951 640099 @dhstorg SE21 - August 2018 | 29

Summer With the long summer stretching ahead of you, here’s a list of activities to help you entertain the children, whatever their age, during the summer break different so you’ll never do the same thing twice!

Whippersnappers Inclusive Play scheme Monday 30th July – Friday 17th August Brockwell Lido in Herne Hill and College Lodge in Dulwich Park. Hours 10am to 5pm, with additional hours for working parents (9am to 10am and/or 5pm to 6pm with an additional cost). Sessions cost £25 – £30 a day depending on number of days booked. Activities on offer across different sites can include acrobatics, arts and crafts, cooking, garden and sensory play, football and outdoor sports, drumming, drama, free play and exciting trips out. Age range: 5 – 15 yrs (Children must have turned 5 by the 31st August before they start due to Ofsted regulations) Phone 0207 738 6633 or email yjama@whippersnappers. org for more information. www.whippersnappers.org. Nimble Arts @ Goodrich Primary School Now until the 24th August Creative activities for 4-11 year olds! Join every day, or just pick the days that work for you - every single day is

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Nimble Arts is a locally run, arts-focussed organisation, with high quality, inclusive and creative artistic experiences for everyone at the core of everything they do! It’s run by local teachers and musicians Becky and Catherine, with a team of experienced childcare professionals and bona fide artists, actors and musicians leading our sessions. For all queries please call 0333 014 2576 or email info@nimblearts.co.uk. www.nimblearts.co.uk. The Andrew Flintoff Cricket Academy Monday 3oth July - Friday 3rd August 9.30am – 4.30pm Come along and have some fun with cricket. Let our coaches develop your game whether you are just starting out or playing district cricket. Age 5-16 years old. We offer early drop off at Dulwich College which is at 8:30am and late collection at 5:30pm, charged at £6 per day. For more information and bookings: www.andrewflintoffcricketacademy.co.uk or call 01785 711572. Dulwich College, Dulwich Common, SE21 7LD.

Activities Football Magic Now until 31st August (split up into day courses) 9.30am-3.30pm, extended hours 8.30am-4.30pm. Dulwich Sports Ground, Please enter via small pedestrian gate bottom of Gallery Road, Dulwich Village, SE21 7AB Our holiday football schools are dedicated to teaching children from the age of 5 to 12 years old. From £17.50 per day. Holliday courses consist of lots of technical drills and all holiday football camps involve many fun football related games such as Football Golf, Football Cricket, Assault Courses, Dodge Ball to name but a few. Every participant will go away with a special Football Magic certificate or gift at the end of the course. All participants must bring a packed lunch, plenty of fluid, change of clothes, appropriate footwear (moulded boots or trainers) and wear shin pads. www.footballmagiccoaching.co.uk. Write Sparks – Summer Courses Monday 13th- Wednesday 15th August: Debating Club! @ Moon Lane Books, 300 Stanstead Road, SE23 1DE 10:00-12:00 each day. 9-13 year olds. £90 (including a £5 donation to The Red Box Project SE London, who are working to eliminate period poverty for girls in our local schools) We will be debating a wide range of topics- from the serious to the silly, from the state of our world

to surreal and philosophical questions! We’ll be debating, playing games and developing our creative writing skills. Monday 20th- Wednesday 22nd August: Detective Camp! @ Moon Lane Books, 300 Stanstead Road, SE23 1DE 10:00-12:00 each day. 9-13 year olds £90 (including a £5 donation to The Red Box Project SE London, who are working to eliminate period poverty for girls in our local schools) We’ll be investigating a mystery; analysing evidence, conducting interviews, developing theories and writing exciting detective fiction! Please remember that the advertised age limits are always just a guide. They are flexible, so please don’t worry if your child is a little younger or older than the stated age range! For every class, course or event we have subsidised places availableplease do ask for more details. For bookings and more info: info@writesparks. co.uk. www.writesparks.co.uk.

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Summer Activities Art Award Workshop for Young People 6th-10th August, 10am-4pm. If you are aged 14-19, from the 6th-10th August the Horniman is offering you an exciting opportunity to participate in a week long programme of creative workshops while working towards a Level 1 accredited Bronze Arts Award. Alongside the organisation ‘Tiger Monkey UK’, each day you will explore the Museum, and get creative using mediums such as video, sculpture, radio, drawing and painting. You do not need any previous arts experience; this is your opportunity to get inspired, learn new skills and go on a creative journey. Completely free with lunch and travel expenses included. This opportunity is open to anyone who is interested. For more information and to book a place please email rschmidt@horniman.ac.uk Holiday Drop Off multi-sports camps every school holiday at Dulwich College Sports Club Now until 24th August. Your children will have a blast at HDO’s fantastic multi-sports camps! Children from age 5-14 take part in a whole range of incredible

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indoor and outdoor sports to keep them happy and active through the school holidays, including swimming pool inflatable sessions and HDO’s amazing inflatable obstacle course www. holidaydropoff.com.

All details correct at the time of going to press. Please make sure you pre-book any places before turning up.

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Index of Advertisers Alexandra Nurseries ..................................................13 Around Dulwich .........................................................21 Bespoke Windows .......................................................5 Bishop Challoner Siixth Form Entry ..........................21 Cooking with Scissors Networking ............................21 The Dovetail Joint ......................................................23 Dream Doors: Quality Kitchen Facelifts .....................13 Dulwich Podiatory......................................................11 GDND Summer Camp (Trolls & Pop Party).................13 Hansons: Free Antiques Valuation Day........................5 Home Instead Senior Care ........................................35 The Luna Cinema.........................................................5 Mac Support ................................................................9 Marcus Bishop Associates ..........................................7 Pickwick Estates ....................................................Back Piercy & Co ..................................................................9 Property In ..................................................................2

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