SE21 December 2017

Issue 133 - December 2017 In this issue Events Calendar Monthly Notice Board What’s On Step Inside Dulwich Food & Drink Homemade Christmas Wreaths Christmas Fairs The Last Word

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The only Community Magazine for Dulwich Village & West Dulwich

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Welcome to SE21 This Month

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Welcome I am well and truly feeling the Christmas spirit putting together this issue. I have drawn the line on listening to Christmas tunes just yet! But with all the fantastic Christmas theme events we have on locally this month, it is difficult not to feel Christmassy.

We have two more pages of Christmas Fairs and Markets page 46 & 47.

Check out our full events listing starting on page 8. Remember there are more events, stories and news at www.arounddulwich. co.uk.

Our latest business profile is Dulwich Laser Beauty Clinic who are back again this month with their festive offers, see pages 10 & 11.

The Dulwich Charity Lunch returns next month, helping raise much needed funds for our local charity Link Age Southwark. If you fancy joining many local business men and women at The Palmerston, check out all the details on page 41.

The Last Word goes to local resident and life coach, Toni Horton.

Find out more on page 48.

So all that is left for me to say is Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

Welcome Page.........................................3 Events Calendar .................................... 4 What’s On..................... 8, 18, 24, 28 & 29 Business Profile: Dulwich Laser & Beauty Clinic ........................... 10 & 11 Step Inside Dulwich...............................12 Food & Drink ....................................... 14 Garden Talk .......................................... 16 Local Talk .............................................20 Pets Corner ...........................................22 Home-made Christmas Wreath.............30 Dulwich Picture Gallery .............. 32 & 33 The Horniman Museum .......................34 Children’s Activities .................... 36 & 37 Fitness Tips............................................38 Financial Matters ................................. 40 Dulwich Charity Lunch...........................41 Education News.....................................42 Around Dulwich.....................................44 Christmas Fairs............................. 46 & 47 The Last Word........................................48 Index .................................................... 50

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Events Calendar - December Monday

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Wednesday

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ED Christmas Christmas Fayre at Cracker, see p46.

St Clement with St peter, see p46 Fairlawn’s Winter Fair, see p46.

St John’s Christmas Fair, see p46.

Plosive Comedy, see p8.

Dulwich Outdoor Gallery Guided Walks, see p8.

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5th

Honor Oak WI, 7.30pm @ The Honor Oak Pub

12th

New Dulwich WI meeting, p20.

Jewellery Making Laugh Train Home Workshop, p24. see p28.

Forest Hill Christmas Carols Women’s Institute, with JCS & JACO, www.foresthiwi. see p28. com

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East Dulwich WI @7.30pm, see p18 Laugh Train Home see p18.

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6th Dig it Gardening Club, see p8.

Dig it Gardening Club, see p8.

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Midweek Magic, see p18.

25th Christmas Day

Dig it Gardening Club, see p8.

26th

Parkrun, Peckham Rye Dulwich

17th

Park & Truffle Week @ Terroirs, see p24.

Park 9am, P8.

The Christmas Herne Hill Free Film Festival, see p18.

The Massive Violins The Arts Socidety Christmas Special, Dig it Gardening Christmas with Opal Duliwch, see p28.

Club, see p8. see p29.

Flutes, see p29.

Traditional folk carols & Little Disco Live Nativity, see p29.

Christmas songs, see p28.

Christmas Special, Horniman see p29.

Bandwagon Christmas Fair, www.biggerpicture.co.uk see p47.

A Belair Christmas @EDT see p28 Market, see p47.

The Christmas Herne Hill Free Film Festival, see p18.

Dig it Gardening Club, see p8.

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The Christmas Herne Hill Free Film Festival, see p18.

Pexmas Festive Fair, see p47.

Dulwich Charity Lunch, see Annual Kingfishers Heber Primary page 41 I Love Pop Up Stalls Christmas Wreath School Christmas @ EDT, see p24.

Making, p24.

Fair, see p46.

Carol for St Family Carol SingChristmas with the Dulwich Craft & Christopher’s, Along see p24.

Design Fair, p47.

Allegri Concert by see p18.

Seasonal Singaround @ Candlelight, p18.

Late Night Shopping The Ivy House, p24. @ Village Books, p7.

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Boxing Day

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Parkrun, Peckham Rye h Park & Dulwic Park 9am, P8.

30th

24th Christmas Eve

31st Parkrun, Peckham Rye h Park & Dulwic Park 9am, P8.

New Year’s Eve

Christmas Family Comedy Magic Show, see p29.

Forthcoming Events Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 8, 18, 24, 28, 29, 46 & 47. Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar!

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Noticeboard

MEMORIAL TREE TO HELP REMEMBER LOVED ONES

Scallywags parent, toddler and baby group

A memorial Christmas tree is to take centre stage at East Dulwich funeral home.

Mondays 10am – 11:20am (term time only) at Dulwich Library, SE22 8NB.

Coop Funeralcare at 111-115 Lordship Lane is providing the tree to help local people remember their loved ones during the festive season, which can often be an extremely painful time for the bereaved.

Variety of toys for free play, baby corner, craft, children’s bible story and song time, plus a cuppa for parents. Admission £2.

Families and friends are being invited to visit the funeral home and decorate the tree with cards in memory of those close to them who have died. This is for anyone who has suffered a loss not just our previous customers.

Turn up or contact Jenny at scallywags@gracechurchdulwich. org.uk

If they wish, families may also leave a small donation to charity.

The Lordship Lane funeral home is open from 8.30am to 4.30pm and people will be able to leave memorial cards on the tree from 1st December, right up until 21st December.

Start 2018 the right way and volunteer with Link Age Southwark Christmas is just around the corner, bringi ng with it the New Year and of course your new year’s resolutions. Make yours count this year by volunteering to prevent loneliness and isolation amongst older people in the local community.

Whether you visit someone for a cup of tea once a week, drive an older person to their exercise class or help at one of our activi ty groups, you will be making a huge difference to the life of an older person in Southwark and your own!

We will be able to match you with an older person quicker if you have daytime availa bility during the week.

If you would like to volunteer with Link Age Southwark please visit www.linkagesouthwark.org/volunteering or ring us on 020 8299 2623.

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DULWICH FOLK DANCE CLUB

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What's On - December

Peckham Rye & Dulwich Park Parkrun

Sunday 3 December: Dulwich Outdoor Gallery Guided Street Art Walk

Saturday Mornings 9am 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 December 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 and run three laps of the gardens. 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

Saturday 2 December: Dulwich Outdoor Gallery Guided Street Art Walk 12pm-1:30pm. Guided street art walk with Amanda Greatorex. Starts at Vale End opposite East Dulwich station. £10 tickets dulwichfestival. co.uk

Saturday 2 December: Plosive Comedy in Dulwich with Reginald D Hunter The best in alternative comedy to south east London. Reginald D Hunter, Lou Sanders, Ben Target and MC Fin Taylor. 8pm (doors 7.15pm) at The MCT at Alleyn’s, Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, Dulwich, SE22 8SU. Tickets £16 (plus booking fee). Age 18+. www.plosive.co.uk.

For full listings on all the local Christmas markets go to page 46 8 | SE21 - December 2017

2pm - 3:30pm. Guided street art walk with Amanda Greatorex. New Nunhead via Bellenden to Peckham route. Starts at The Old Nuns Head, Nunhead Green SE15. £10. Please book via facebook.com/ dulwichoutdoorgallery

Sunday 3 December: Stand-up comedy show Below Milkwood Bar and Kitchen in their unique boutique Cinema. Four acts plus headline act Mark Simmons. Doors 3.45pm show starts 4pm – 6pm.

Railton Road, Herne Hill, SE24 0JT £7 tickets on door or book on www.Skiddle.com

Mondays 4, 11, 18 & Wednesdays 6, 13, 20 December Dig it Gardening Club Frendsbury garden in Brockley offers two weekly gardening clubs for wellbeing: Dig It on a Wednesday afternoon at 2pm and We Dig It 2 on a Monday afternoon at 1.30pm. Both clubs finish at 4pm. They are open to all adults in the area, especially those who are underemployed, socially isolated and recovering from mental ill-health. Please get in touch if you need more information on how to access the clubs by emailing digitgardening@zoho.com or texting /ringing Ruth on 07766 596600, or by the Facebook page FriendsOfFrendsburyGardens.

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Horniman Christmas Fair Saturday 16 December 10.30am–4.30pm Family activities | Craft workshops Carol concert | Farmers’ Market

Free entry horniman.ac.uk Forest Hill

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We continually strive to improve the quality and efficiency of our care through continually investing in equipment, facilitates and education. Treatments are carried out in the heart of East Dulwich at our prestigious clinic.

Permanent laser hair reduction is offered here at our prestigious clinic, through a series of affordable and relatively pain-free treatment sessions you can remove excess or unwanted hair from almost anywhere on your body. Suitable for both men and women Duetto Lynton lasers provide safe, effective and affordable treatments on all skin types. Laser Hair removal can also be used to treat certain conditions such as ingrown hairs as well as for aesthetic purposes.

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I’m dreaming of a White Christmas…

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his has always been my favourite time of year. When family and friends come together and forget their troubles or take a break from their busy lives for the holidays; It’s a season that can bring so much love, laughter and happiness into our lives. The celebratory atmosphere, the twinkling fairy lights and glistening decorations on trees, the scent of mulled wine in the air, the singing of festive songs and the joy that emanates from people celebrating the festivities together is for me a magical time of year.

Decorating my home for Christmas has always excited me the most! I have been known to start planning my theme as early on as September! My family think I am absolutely bonkers of course! This year I’m planning on creating my own dream of a white Christmas, by making that magical atmosphere indoors rather than rely on the weather outdoors.

To create this effect does not require going on a big spending spree, the purchase of a few cans of white spray paint can revitalise old baubles and tired looking decorations, with the addition of some snowflaked shapes cut out of white paper, candles and

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the addition of some simple greenery or berries from outside will help you create this sophisticated look.

The secret to pulling off this colour scheme is to keep it simple, let white dominate the overall look by using different shades and textures, using warm white fairy lights in different shapes and sizes, wrapping the presents up in rustic paper and tying them with hessian ribbons to place under the tree. Try to restrict any additional colour to simple highlight features. With strategically placed or hung natural greenery, pine cones or twigs, will create the effect of a magical white Christmas indoors. Take time to group items together and match them in with similar tones and textures, remember that it is the one time of year where a little bit of visual drama is appropriate. This natural, magical feel of Christmas can be achieved without breaking the bank, leaving you more to spend on food and drink (of course!).

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Food & Drink with Suzanne James

Turkey & Stilton Burgers with Mushroom Sauce You can never go wrong with a turkey recipe in December! Here is a great way to use up your Christmas leftovers. Makes 3 Burgers.

Ingredients For the Burgers

• 100g Blue Cheese • 35ml Chopped Flat-Leaf Parsley • 10 ml Fresh Thyme • 100g Fresh Breadcrumbs • 500g Cooked Turkey Meat (leftovers) • 3 Eggs • 8ml English Mustard • 1 Garlic Clove • Salt & Ground Black Pepper • Flour for dusting • 1 egg • Breadcrumbs

For the Sauce • 300g Button Mushrooms • 25g Butter • 200ml Vermouth • 400ml Crème Fraiche • Vegetable Oil for Frying

Method 1) Cut the Blue Stilton Cheese into small cubes and mix the chopped herbs and the breadcrumbs.

2) Cut the leftover turkey into pieces and place in a food processor. Add the eggs, mustard and garlic and process until the mixture looks like a fine paste.

Season as desired.

3) Divide the turkey mixture into 3 parts and pat each round into a flat circle. Put a cube of cheese in the centre and gently bring the turkey mixture around to cover completely.

4) Cover the patty in flour, eggs and breadcrumbs.

5) Make the sauce, slice the mushrooms and cook with butter for 5 minutes. Add the vermouth, and cook on a slow heat until it has reduced by half.

Finally, add crème fraiche and continue to simmer gently for a further 10 minutes. Season to taste.

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6) To cook the patties, shallow-fry in vegetable oil on both sides, drain well on absorbent kitchen paper. Serve the patties with the mushroom sauce.

Enjoy!

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In Season This Month Vegetables - Beetroot, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chicory, Jerusalem Artichokes, Kale, Leeks, Parsnips, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Red Cabbage, Sweed, Turnips.

Fruit & Nuts - Apples (Egremont, Russet, Blenheim Orange, Orleans Reinette), Chestnuts, Clementines, Cranberries, Pears, Satsumas, Tangerines.

Meat - Duck, Goose, Grouse, Guinea Fowl, Hare, Partridge, Pheasant, Rabbit, Venison, Wood Pigeon.

Fish & Seafood - Brill, Clams, Haddock, Halibut, Hake, John Dory, Lemon Sole, Monkfish, Mussels, Oysters (Native & Rock), Plaice, Scallops, Sea Bass, Turbot.

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Garden Talk with Janine Winlaw

And so to bed....

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t’s chilly out there, the lawn’s looking muddy and the borders tatty, but a bit of tidying now will make the garden look neat over the Christmas period and get you one step ahead for spring…

Cut Back… …but don’t be too tidy. Some perennials such as sedum have attractive seed heads that look great covered in frost or dew. Ornamental grasses also add winter structure as do dried out hydrangea heads – both can be pruned in spring.

Cut back perennials that are looking tatty and brown such as peonies and Verbena bonariensis to around to 5cm from ground level. (Leave more tender plants such as penstemon until April or May after the frosts.)

Wisteria can be pruned now and give roses a light trim, removing long or damaged shoots.

Now they’re dormant, apples, pears, currants and autumn fruiting raspberries can also be pruned from now on. Likewise, trim off any dead, diseased or rubbing branches from shrubs and trees. Acers and birch are particularly suited to pruning now, before the sap starts to flow. But there’s no need to go overboard as many plants such as buddleja and late flowering clematis can wait until early February.

Reorganise & Plant…

This is a good time to move plants that are in the wrong place – too big, not thriving or overcrowded, adding organic matter as you go. Since they’re dormant, as long as the ground’s not frozen, they will adjust to being moved or divided. Try to work on boards, so as not to compact the soil. You can also plant trees, shrubs and bare root fruit trees, soft fruit bushes and roses now.

Clear Up Throw away any annuals such as sweet peas and cosmos. You can always replace with cyclamen or viola for winter colour Keep raking leaves from the lawn and remove them from borders – especially rose leaves with black spot (burn or destroy anything 16 | SE21 - December 2017

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diseased rather than composting it). If you have masses of leaves, bag them up – making a few holes in the bag - and leave them at the end of the garden for fantastic leaf mould.

Keep on top of weeds and clear up messy areas with piles of pots or clutter that create a winter home for snails and slugs. Clean and store stakes and garden furniture.

Mulch Finish off the borders with a mulch of bulky organic matter or bark, especially around anything recently pruned, newly planted or tender such as Verbena bonariensis or penstemon. This will improve soil texture, suppress weeds and add a bit of frost protection. (Ideally this is done before the soil gets too cold.)

Lawn Care If the weather’s mild you may still need to cut the grass in dry weather – on a high setting. But keep off the lawn if it’s wet or frosty.

Finally… ...pick some holly, cotoneaster, ivy and other evergreens with berries for the festive period!

Happy Christmas!

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What's On - December Tuesday 5 December: Laugh Train Home – The Young Professionals Iain Stirling (Love Island, CelebAbility, Russell Howards Good News Extra) with Tamar Broadbent (Finalist, 2015 Amused Moose Laugh Off) and Sarah Iles.

Venue: The Honor Oak, 1 St German’s Road, Forest Hill, SE23 1RH. When: Every Tuesday, 8pm – 10pm (doors at 7:30)Cost: £6 Adv. / £8 on the door. www.

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Wednesday 6 December: East Dulwich WI Meeting An exciting programme of guest speakers, activities and entertainment lined up for members this year.

You can check them all out over on our events page.

We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at The Lodge, above East Dulwich Tavern, 1 Lordship Lane, SE22 8EW. Meetings start at 7.30pm (please come along from 7:00pm). Membership and waiting list is currently closed www.eastdulwichwi.co.uk.

Wednesday 6 December: Mid-Week Magic Mix

Thursday 7 December: Carols for St Christopher’s A Carol Service with multi–faith readings to celebrate the 50th anniversary of St.Christopher’s Hospice.

7.00pm at St Stephen’s Church, College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7HN. Celebrity Readers Helen Hayes MP, Huw Edwards, Rabbi Julia Neuberger, Lord Turnbull, Dulwich Chamber Choir, Sydenham High School Choir. Wine and mince pies served after the service. Retiring collection in aid of St Christopher’s Hospice. Organised by St Stephen’s Church and the Dulwich Friends of St.Christopher’s Hospice.

Thursday 7 – 20 December: The Christmas Herne Hill Free Film Festival Free Films and Help for Local People in Crisis this Christmas. The Herne Hill Free Film Festival is celebrating Christmas with 9 free events this December, across a range of venues in SE24. The festival runs from the 7th – 20th December with a programme that includes Christmas classics, festive fantasies and, for the scrooges, a few Santa-free films too! Various locations around Herne Hill, SE24.

All events are free; no booking is required, but all venues are indoors and have limited capacity. Full Programme www.freefilmfestivals.org/hernehill/

Friday 8 December: Candlelight Christmas with the Allegri Quartet and Fairlawn Singers On the first Wednesday of every month, the atmospheric theatre, in Half Moon Lane, hosts an evening of magic. The MidWeek Magic show, for adults only, is presented by Barrie Westwell (The Illusioneer) and The illusioneer Team of expert magicians and illusionists. Expect outstanding entertainment, a mixture of magic styles and an escape from the norm.

Doors 7.30pm for 8pm start, £15, ADULTS ONLY. The Illusioneer, 19 Half Moon Lane, SE24 9JU. barrie@theillusioneer.co.uk | 07711 161864.

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St Augustine’s Church, One Tree Hill. 7.30pm, doors open 7pm. The Allegri String Quartet and Fairlawn Singers present Beethoven String Quartet No15, A minor,opus 132 In Terra Pax by Gerald Finzi, Fantasia on Christmas Carols by Ralph Vaughn Williams. Plus season carols. Tickets at: www.augustineonetreehill.org.uk/events.htm or on the door. £15 / £8 concessions, under 10 free. www.ticketsource.co.uk/augustine1treehill. All proceeds go to St Christopher’s Hospice, now celebrating its 50th year. Refreshments available/ doors open 7pm. St Augustine’s Church, One Tree Hill, SE23 3LE.

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New Women’s Institute for Dulwich

Dulwich WI is a new group for local women meeting for fun social and charitable events. More than 100 women met at Dulwich Constitutional Club on 13th November with local federation representatives to talk about the ins and outs of establishing a new WI for East Dulwich.

Prospective committee members were selected, much wine and cake were consumed and there was a cash prize and a bottle of champagne for raffle winners! Dulwich WI will be inaugurated 1st January and plan to meet on the second Monday of the month at the Dulwich Constitutional Club. Activities lined up for the first few months include, a raw fermented food masterclass, a chocolate and wine tasting, flower-arranging, book and magazine swap, park run club as well as evenings and afternoons to discover local bars, restaurants and galleries.

Craft get-togethers are in the pipeline as well as more unusual pastimes such as belly dancing, selfdefence and laughing yoga! Theatre trips and outings will be opened up to family and friends too. The first meeting of 2018 is in the diary for 8th January.

Until then prospective members are gearing up for a bauble-making workshop on Monday 11th December.

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‘She’s Not Good for a Girl, She’s Just Good!’

New local author tackles the gender gap in children’s fiction Cinderella? The prince doesn’t even recognise her once she’s changed out of her party dress, yet one shoe later she’s agreed to live happily ever after!

A new arrival in the world of children’s fiction takes to task the traditional male and female roles portrayed in many books for younger readers. ‘She’s Not Good for a Girl, She’s Just Good!’ is the first book by East Dulwich based author and mum-of-one, Suzanne Hemming. She’s Not Good for A Girl, She’s Just Good! tells the story of Frank and Florence, following the former’s preconception that Florence can’t be good at sport because she’s a girl. It aims to inspire both boys and girls to believe that their gender does not determine their activities and choices in life.

The book hits the shelves as equality issues continue to hit the headlines; the UK’s advertising watchdog is preparing to ban adverts that promote gender stereotypes while the BBC has come under fire for its lack of highly paid female stars.

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Pets Corner with Leonie St Clair

Keeping Dogs Happy & Healthy At Christmas

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urrent reports say that we are in for a cold Christmas and we might even get snow. After indulging at the Christmas table one of the great seasonal pleasures is to take a long family walk and having a dog only adds to the experience. If the weather is really cold or wet, a few precautions will ensure you have a healthy and happy Christmas all round.

Slippery Snow & Ice Many of us seem to go stir crazy in the snow and decide to give our dog the equivalent of a year’s worth of aerobic exercise. We break out the ball chucker and run the dog until he can run no more. If your hound is already as fit as the proverbial butcher’s dog you might just get away with this sudden burst of extreme exercise.

However, for those that gently walk their dog a few times a week this way disaster lies. The biggest risk is often to the cruciate ligament and this major injury will not only blow your bank balance but put your dog on crate rest for many weeks and even months. Mud, wet, snow and ice all create ideal conditions for dogs that run at full pelt to slip and slide as they try to make contact with the ball. It is this twisting action that places such force on ligaments that damage can occur.

By all means walk in the snow and wet but instead of sending your dog rocketing out after multiple throws of a ball, try throwing the ball out and telling him to ‘leave’. This way the ball lands and is stationary before you release your dog to go after it. The dog goes into seeking rather than chase mode; he’s more likely to amble over to where he saw the ball land and use his nose to locate it. Not only is this game very satisfying and tiring, it teaches your dog self- control. If you do not have a strong ‘leave’ cue have your dog on a line or lead before releasing him to go after the ball.

Another option is to teach your dog ‘find’.

What could be more fun than finding items buried in snow or leaves. Your dog will, if anything, be more tired after a good game of ‘find’ outdoors than wildly chasing a ball.

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Salted Areas, Ice & Paws When the thermometer dips below freezing the salt and gravel trucks are out in force. Do look out for the tell-tale signs of salted paths and roads.

Salt that gets into tiny cuts on pads or between pads will sting and hurt, it can also trigger a rash.

If your dog is small you can carry him past the salted areas. Alternatively, consider protective bootees. Ensure you wash your dog’s paws when you return home. Owners of dogs with hairy feet should watch out for hard ice balls that can develop between the digits, under the pads.

This can be incredibly painful and it may appear as though your dog has gone temporarily lame. Having a small flask of warm water and a cloth can mean you are able to remove the balls in situ.

Muddy Conditions Many of us will happily walk our dogs in the rain and mud and so we should. A pavement walk home can get rid of most of the mud but it is a good idea to wash paws on your return. Dogs with muddy paws can end up with ear infections because they have scratched and mud enters the ear canal.

Antifreeze Beware, some people think antifreeze is a great way to clear ice from the path. It can also drip off car windscreens. Antifreeze tastes like honey to dogs and cats and it will kill them. Do not let your pets lick road or path surfaces or puddles.

Coats Unless your dog is a young, hairy beast think about a coat for very cold, windy or rainy weather.

Dogs with single coats or elderly and sick dogs will thank you.

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What's On - December Friday 8 December: Annual Kingfishers Christmas Wreath Making Two 2-hours sessions at 9.30am and 12.30pm.

Dulwich Prep Sports Pavilion – entrance on Gallery Road. £45 includes all materials, tea, coffee, mulled wine and treats! Jessica Walker will be there to guide and inspire you to make a stunning wreath for your front door. After many years spent as a jewellery designer Jessica has a new business venture, two cones, which sells scented pine cones and Christmas decorations. Jessica is a professional Christmas wreath maker. All materials are included including fresh greenery and flowers bought from Covent Garden Flower Market that morning. This event is very popular and always sells out fast so please e-mail your preferred time (9.30am or 12.30pm) to committee@kingfisherscharity.org.uk or jane_c_lowe@yahoo.co.uk

Sunday 10 December: Family Carol Sing-Along 3.30pm, St Barnabas Church, SE21 7DG. Get into the Christmas spirit with all your family and friends and singalong to your favourite Christmas Carols. There will be mince pies and drinks. Entry is free but all donations are gratefully received in aid of Link Age Southwark.

Sunday 10 December: I Love Pop Up Stalls 1pm-6pm. Shop small and local, Popupstalls offers a diverse quality shopping experience that celebrates local independent makers and producers. Shop, drink with music! EDT, 1 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich SE22 8EW. Full details on facebook at Popupstalls.

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Sunday 10 December: Make your own PomPom Key Rings Part of Popupstalls Winter popup market by Mockingbird Makes. 11.30am-12.45pm. Upstairs at the East Dulwich Tavern, 1 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich SE22 8EW. Come along to learn how to make your own pompom keyring (or two!).

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Sunday 10 December: Seasonal 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. This month there will also be communal singing of carols and other seasonal songs (we will project the words onto a screen). Door 7pm.

Singing starts 7.15pm, finishes by 10.30pm. £2 on the door. www.thegooseisout.com.

Monday 11 December: Jewellery Making Workshop 10am-3pm. Using beads and wire. Adult Learning Lewisham, Brockley Rise Centre, 2 Brockley Rise, London, SE23 1PR. Design and make a beautifully intricate tree of life pendant using various coloured beads and wire. Explore techniques such as wire wrapping, coiling, linking and threading. Information and enrolment: www.lewisham.gov.uk/adultlearning

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Long Term Care News

Longevity & Funding Long Term Care We are all aware of the continuing increase in life expectancy, but whilst the potential for living longer may be a blessing it can also become a challenge.

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ension reforms have given people more choice with what they can do with their pension funds. This doesn’t make it easier, however, to judge what funds are needed to ensure both a comfortable life and that the money doesn’t run out. Indeed, choices not available to people before, such as accessing funds earlier or investing instead of taking a secure income, could increase the chances of running out of money in retirement.

Estimating Future Spending According to the Office for National Statistics, spending patterns change as we go through retirement and into later life. For those aged 50 to 64, we average £29,744 per annum; between ages 65 and 74, the average falls to £23,816; and it drops to £15,496 at age 75 and over (source: ons.gov.uk, Dec 2015) But what if residential care is required at age 85? It is impossible to judge what this will cost. If an individual is receiving high quality care, with nutritious food and plenty of cognitive activity, they could live many years.

Getting It Wrong When funding significant care costs, if life expectancy assumptions by the individual in care, their families or their advisers are underestimated, it can be disastrous. They will not be able to leave the legacy they wanted to. But also care homes are under huge financial pressure and many cannot sustain residents at local authority rates; so it could mean being moved out of the home – potentially a very unpleasant situation for all concerned.

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The Six Ways Of Paying For Care For most people, paying for care requires creating income from their capital and assets. In general, there are six ways of achieving this. It is important to assess how each fits your own circumstances. It is likely that the best solution will be a combination of these options:

1) Deferred Payment Agreement If you own your own property, and it is not disregarded*, your local authority may meet the cost of your care; however, you will have to repay this ‘loan’ at some point. A deferred payment agreement is available to all individuals who cannot afford to pay their care fees without selling their property. The local authority will be allowed to charge nominal interest. When the property is sold, either on death or before, the local authority will recoup its money. *Your main residence is disregarded in certain circumstances.

2) Rent The Property Out Another option to consider if you have a property is to rent it out. The rental income could be used towards the cost of care.

3) Equity Release If you are receiving care at home, it may be possible to release capital or income by using the value of your property. You will, however, have to pay interest on any capital/income that you release, and if you need to move into a care home permanently, the loan will have to be repaid. You must ask for a personalised illustration to understand the features and risks of this course of action.

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You may simply put your capital into a savings account and make withdrawals to cover the care fees. Returns on this option are generally low, and you are likely to experience capital depreciation.

As the population ages and medical advances help us to live longer, more and more people need either residential or nursing care in their later years.

Placing an elderly relative in care is not something most of us have experienced. There will be plenty of things to think about and this may feel a little overwhelming. Arranging for the best care in the right setting will be a priority.

If there is a need to pay for care, you may have had little or no information, guidance or advice to help you make the right decisions.

It is imperative that you seek professional assistance to help you make an informed decision.

5) Invest You could invest for income. Choosing the right combination of investments is crucial. Whilst good investment performance may help you create a longer time span than deposits, if the investment is made into equities there is the risk that the value and any income provided may fall as well as rise.

This would result in you getting back less than the amount invested which in turn means that this type of investment will not provide the security that is associated with capital held in a deposit account with a bank or building society.

6) Buy An Income With A Care Plan You could use some of your capital to buy yourself a guaranteed level of income payable monthly and guaranteed for life. The amount of capital needed varies according to the age and health of the individual.

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What's On - December Tuesday 12 December: Christmas Carols and a

selection from Benjamin Britten’s ‘A Ceremony of Carols’

Thursday 14 December 7pm The Bigger Picture Presents:

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7.30pm with JCS, the James Allen’s Girls School Choral Society and JACO, the James Allen Community Orchestra. Musical Director, Peter Gritton. Start the festive season by joining us for a great sing of your favourite carols. The venue is Holst Hall, James Allen’s Girl’s School, 144 East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8TE. (jagschoralsociety.com).

Entrance is free, with free wine, soft drinks and mince pies. Donations to St Giles Trust.

Tuesday 12 December: Laugh Train Home – Clever Observations, All Night Long Ed Gamble (Mock the Week, Russell Howard’s Good News, Dave’s One Night Stand) and Jess Fostekew. Venue: The Honor Oak, 1 St German’s Road, Forest Hill, SE23 1RH. When: Every Tuesday, 8pm – 10pm (doors at 7:30) £6 Adv. / £8 on the door. www.LaughTrainHome.com.

Train: Forest Hill or Catford. Tickets: LaughTrainHome@LaughTrainHome.com

Thursday 14 December: The Arts Society Dulwich Illustrated Lecture 8pm Blue Stockings & Wit: Dr Johnson and Hester Thrale, 8pm, James Alleyn’s Girls’ School Sixth Form Centre (parking and access via JAGS Sports Club, Red Post Hill, SE22). www.ddfas.org.uk.

Thursday 14 December: Traditional folk carols and Christmas songs Forest Hill-based choirs, Vocal Chords and Trade Winds, will be presenting a selection of traditional folk carols and Christmas songs on Thursday 14th December at St Hilda’s church, Brockley Road SE23 1PL. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Tickets £7 with profits going to Wheels for Wellbeing, a charity that supports accessible cycling for all.

Refreshments available.

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Tony Hunter, a famous singer/dancer movie star, is feeling washed up and old hat (old top hat, tie and tails to be exact). The reporters are out for Ava Gardner, not him. But his old friends Lily and Les Martin have an idea for a funny little Broadway show and he agrees to do it.

However, things begin to get out of hand, when bigshot "artistic" director/producer/star Jeffrey Cordova joins the production, proclaims it's a modernistic Faust and insists on hiring a prima ballerina, Gabrielle Gerard, to star opposite Tony, and it's hate at first sight. And her jealous choreographer isn't helping to ease the tension.

But romance, a "let's put on a show" epiphany, and a triumphant opening are waiting in the wings. After all, this is a musical comedy!

Director: Vincente Minnelli 1953 USA 112 minutes Cert U Bar and food at 7pm Film starts at 8pm We say: This upbeat, fast-talking, wise-cracking American classic should have you toe-tapping all the way down Lordship Lane! www.thebiggerpic.co.uk Showing at EDT, 1 Lordship Lane, SE22 8EW Tickets £7, available in person from EDT or online from www.wegottickets.com.

What's On - December Sunday 17 December: The Massive Violins Christmas Special

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Saturday 16 December 5pm

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Come and share the joy of an evening with the seven Massive Violins. They all sing, they all play the cello, one of them makes cellos, one of them plays cello in the multi-award-winning band Clean Bandit, and together they are one of the most entertaining acts on the London circuit. They perform jaw-dropping versions of famous songs – from Elvis to Adele, taking in the Beach Boys, the Beatles, the Back Street Boys, Mozart, Shaggy and many many more. Including Clean Bandit. Book tickets now for very probably, almost certainly, the best night out you’ll have this Christmas.

The MCT at Alleyn’s, Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, East Dulwich SE22 8S. Doors Open at 7:00pm. Starts at 7:30pm. Ticket Price: £12.00 – £16.00 (booking fee applies. Box Office: 07973 731954.

Sunday 17 December: Little Disco’s Xmas Special www.opalflutes.com

Saturday 16 December: Christmas with Opal Flutes 5pm. Featuring The Skaters Waltz, music from Frozen plus popular Christmas tunes. St Clement with St Peter Church, Friern Road, East Dulwich, SE22 0AY (entrance on Barry Road opposite Silvester Road). Tickets £5. Under 16s free. Visit www.opalflutes.com

Saturday 16 December: Live Nativity Meet at Forest Hill Station at 4pm and journey with Mary, Joseph and their donkey along Dartmouth Road to Bethlehem (Holy Trinity Church). Once you arrive at Holy Trinity Church Woods (end of Trinity Path, which is between 35D & 37 Sydenham Park, SE26 4EA) you will see, hear and smell the stable in Bethlehem. As farm animals set the scene, Mary & Joseph will take their places and narrators and actors will tell the story of Christmas. Do stay afterwards for mulled wine and mince pies.’

Join us for The Little Disco Company’s Xmas Discos – a festive day time disco for parents and their under 9s. Go crazy swirling and twirling your little ones around the dance floor and show them how you get down to the latest tunes, retro disco classics and Christmas favourites that you love to dance to.

1pm or 3.30pm, upstairs at The East Dulwich Tavern, 1 lordship Lane, SE22 8EW, East Dulwich. Tickets via www.thelittlediscocompany.co.uk. Prices: £7.50 p child, £4.50 p adult, £19.50 family of 4 ticket. Babies < 1 are free. Booking fees apply.

Saturday 30 December: Xmas Family Comedy Magic Show 1-3pm & 4 – 6pm @ The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Rd, Nunhead, London SE15 3BE. Doors Open 30 minutes early. Interval between two Magical acts from Klassy Magic & Amigo’s Magic. Magic before your very eyes, Mayhem, comedy, one lucky person to have their stress removed and lots of audience participation.

Great Family Entertainment. Free Bunny Copter to all those attending. Tickets £8 per Child, Adult £10 – Family ticket of four £30. This sold out last year so please book early to avoid disappointment. Visit www.magicmindreadingandmayhem.co.uk or call 0208 480 8176

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Home-Made with Jessica Walker

Five Top Tips For The Perfect Fragranced Door Or Table Wreath

Before getting started, take a few moments to think about your scheme. Decide on your foliage, decorations and ribbon. I have used scented pinecone to add fragrance. You will need: • A wreath base, available from florists and craft shops • A spool of wire, and stick wire, as above • A pair of secateurs or sharp scissors • Moss • Evergreen foliage – a selection. Available from florists, but also look around your garden.

• Fir cones – mine have been scented, with cinnamon, orange, cedar and myrrh to add a unique touch. and are available from Two cones, at Scotch Meats West Dulwich.

• Ribbon and Pillar candles - both optional

Step 1 Your masterpiece, like all formidable constructions will need to be structurally sound. Do not rush this stage. Arrange your moss around your wreath base. Then take the spool of wire and attach the end to the base. Wind the wire around the moss firmly to secure it to the base. Work around for a nice even circle.

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Step 2 Cut your evergreen foliage into even sprigs.

(Workable pieces) and use the wire spool to attach these to the moss base.

Step 3 To give your wreath depth of colour and texture be sure to layer it with different shades of evergreen, berries, holly or even flowers and herbs.

Step 4 Finally, add your scented pinecones by using the stick wire to attach.

Step 5 You have now successfully made your own festive wreath! Use a ribbon to secure it to a door, mirror fireplace or add the pillar candles for a sensational centrepiece for your table. With the scent from the pinecones you can truly embrace the festive sights, smells and cheer of Christmas.

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Dulwich Picture Gallery Tove Jansson

@dulwichgallery score of the cult 1983 stop-motion animation The Moomins and the Comet performed by the original composer, Graeme Miller.

Until 28 January 2018

A Moomin Winter's Day 16 & 17 December 10am - 5pm Exhibitions & Activites: Family ticket £26, Adult £14, Senior Citizens £13, Concessions £6.25, Children FREE. Activities only ticket: Adult £8, Senior Citizens £7, Children FREE. Celebrate the festive period with a variety of Moomin-themed activities including puppetry, storytelling and creative drop-in workshops. ©Per Olov Jansson The first UK retrospective of one of the most celebrated illustrators of the 20th century, Tove Jansson (1914–2001). Known internationally as the creator of the Moomin characters and books, Jansson’s broader output of graphic illustrations and paintings are relatively unseen outside her home country of Finland.

The Private Made Public: Jacopo Bassono, The Adoration of Kings Until 21 Jan 2018 Usually accessible by appointment only at Burghley House in Lincolnshire, this dazzling renaissance treasure will be given the spotlight in Dulwich for a new London audience.

Moomin Winter Weekend 15 - 17 December In celebration of our Tove Jansson exhibition, join us for a wintry weekend of Moomin-themed adventures and explore the wisdom and wonder of Jansson’s most celebrated characters.

A Moomin Winter's Eve 15 December, 6 - 10pm, £15.50 Standard, £12.50 Friends / Concessions Enjoy talks, workshops and more exploring the magical tales of Moominvalley.

Moomins & the Comet (Live Re-Score) 15 December, 10 - 11.30pm, £8 Join us for an exclusive screening and live re-

Contextual Lecture Series Continental Culture: The Road to Europe All lectures, Tuesday mornings 10.30 – 11.30am, £12, £10 Friends Throughout this series, we examine facets of European development, social and political unrest and the remapping of a continent.

12 December - Professor AC Grayling - The European Idea: History, Culture and Place Europe has gone through many upheavals in its tumultuous and world-changing past. What does the logic of history tell us about the coming phase of European culture and history?​

Gallery Film 11 December - High Society Each sociable evening includes a complimentary glass of wine, snacks and film notes. Bar opens at 7.00pm. Screenings at 7.30pm. Linbury Room. £9; £7 Friends

Family Events Mini Masterpieces: Tove Jansson and the World of the Moomins 5 December - 10am - 11am and 11.30am 12.30pm. £12 per adult & child Experience the delights of our Collection with your child aged 6-24 months. Enjoy the exhibition with creative activities tailored for you and your baby, followed by a hands-on, sensory art session.

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Dulwich Picture Gallery Early Introductions: Tove Jansson

@dulwichgallery Off The Wall Saturday 16 December, 2 - 4pm. Free

8 December, 8.30 - 10am, Adults standard exhibition entry charge, children FREE

Meet new people, work with a professional artist and engage in lively discussion as you challenge the role of galleries for young people today. Working in the Gallery you will explore universal themes such as love, power, beauty and equality, using our Permanent Collection and temporary exhibitions as your stimuli.

For more information and to join the booking email list for this course please contact: creatives@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

Gain exclusive access to Tove Jansson (1914– 2001) with your little ones! Buggies, roaming toddlers and excited squeals encouraged. Enjoy a flower garland-making activity and a Moomin playhouse in this relaxed, family-friendly viewing.

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Horniman Museum & Gardens British Wildlife Photography Awards 2017 Until Sunday 14 January 2018

Tickets: Adult £6, Child £6, Family (2 adults and 2 children) £15. (includes voluntary 10% Gift Aid donation which supports the work of the Horniman. Standard prices also available.). Book at www.horniman.ac.uk or in person at the Museum. Horniman Members and Benefactors enjoy free, unlimited visits. Advance booking recommended.

Seasonal Events

Horniman Christmas Market Thursday 7 December. 5.30 – 9.30pm

An exhibition of over 100 photographs that showcase the beauty and diversity of wildlife in Britain. From action to pattern, the extraordinary images were all taken by talented photographers working in the UK ranging from established professionals to under-12s. FREE.

Coral: Fabric of the Reef Saturday 9 December 2017 – Sunday 9 September 2018 Inspired by the Horniman’s Aquarium and Natural History collection, artist Karen Dodd uses woollen fabric – dyed and sculpted, and intricately bound and stitched – to draw attention to coral and coral reefs, simultaneously celebrating their beauty and raising awareness of their vulnerability in the face of increasing environmental change. FREE.

Butterfly House Throughout the year 10am-5pm March to October 10am-4pm November to February Last admission 30 minutes before closing. See the website for seasonal opening times.

Get up close with hundreds of beautiful butterflies in a tropical indoor garden. The specially-planted habitat is the perfect place to experience free-flying butterflies and discover amazing facts about the life-cycle and behaviour of these fascinating creatures.

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Enjoy a special late night Christmas shopping experience with gorgeous gifts, mulled wine, workshops and your favourite festive tunes. The Museum will be filled with stalls and products by local designers and makers, craft breweries, music and dancing. Bring your friends and make an evening of it! FREE ENTRY.

Tea with Santa Weekends from Saturday 9 to Sunday 17 December Performed by children's theatre company Tea Dance for Little People, join Santa and the elves for a magical cooking and eating experience, then aid your digestion with a little singing and dancing elf style. Prepare a traditional Lapland meal with Mary Christmas in this group interactive theatre experience with food. Stir sticky porridge, create festive cakes and edible snowballs and help the elves wake Santa before he sleeps through Christmas.

Please visit www.horniman.ac.uk for full details, timings and to book tickets. Tickets – £8 per child / £5 per adult. Recommended for ages 3+.

Horniman Christmas Fair Saturday 16 December. 10.30am–4.30pm Join in the festivities and get into the spirit of the season at our Christmas Fair. Pick up your seasonal produce at our Farmers’ Market, take part in festive themed craft workshops, and enjoy a carol concert on the Bandstand Terrace with mince pies and mulled wine. FREE ENTRY. The Horniman Public Museum & Park Trust 100 London Road, SE23 3PQ | www.horniman.ac.uk

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Baby Loves Music Multi-Sensory Music groups for Parent and Baby in Nunhead.

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

Dulwich & District Twins & Triplets Club, Baby & Toddler Group

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

1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, 10-11.45am, Herne Hill United Church, top of Red Post Hill. karendelahunty@yahoo.com | 07799 861104.

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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.

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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 and other mothers. Contact Alice Yeates: 07831 225841 | yeatesa@btinternet.com

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 Contact the GDND team: 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 South London Dance Studios. 184 Peckham Rye SE22 9QA. 020 3616 0033 | eastdulwich@gymboree-uk.com.

HHUC Recorder Group & Youth Choir For boys and girls aged 8 and above. Recorders 4.15 – 4.45 pm. Youth Choir 4.45 – 6pm. Fridays during term-time. FREE. Herne Hill United Church SE24 9PW. Contact Sue 020 8693 0402 | www.hhuc.co.uk

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HartBeeps 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.

La Jolie Ronde 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! Tackle a Superhero assault course! Discover Superhero fun facts! Any Little Heroes, Boys and Girls aged 2 and a half - 6, Come along for a free taster session. Mondays and Fridays (term time only) St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Contact Lucy 07813791757 | littleherocompany@gmail.com www.littleherocompany.com

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

Maths Mad = fun maths for kids!

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

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

Nimble Arts

Join Nimble Arts’ 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! Classes in East Dulwich, Nunhead and Brockley. nimblearts.co.uk

Peckham Rye Playrooms 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 1.30-2.30pm Olympikids - advanced booking required. Thurs -1.15-3.15pm 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.

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

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

Team Kaizen Dance Academy (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.

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 Tel: 07957 492407 www.wisekidsyoga.co.uk

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Fitness tips with Leanne Spencer

What does it feel like to be fit?

F

irstly, I’m referring to fitness in a physical sense, so your strength and cardiovascular performance. To achieve a good level of physical fitness, you must also pay attention to your sleep, mental health, energy, body composition and digestion – what we call the Six Signals®. So, what does it feel like to be fit?

Have More Energy Being physically fit provides you with more energy to get things done. Rather than drain your energy, a workout at the start of the day can set you up for a more energetic and productive day, as well as giving you all the benefits of increased blood flow, potential EPOC (excess post-exercise oxygen consumption – i.e. increased calorie burn post-workout), increased heart rate and the flow of ‘feel good’ neurotransmitters such as endorphins, serotonin and dopamine.

Have More Resilience Our lifestyles demand that we are physically fit for the rigours of modern life. The demands made on us in terms of our availability, combined with the pressures to be ‘always on’ mean that it can be easy to become stressed and burned out. Whilst being fit doesn’t mean this won’t happen (or that the demands on your lifestyle should be met), it does mean that you are much better equipped for the tough times and have the resilience to ride the storms.

Have More Stamina Being fit provides you with the stamina needed for much of life. Being fit means you don’t need to worry about the physical demands of an exercise or activity because you can be confident you have the fitness to endure it.

Your World Opens You can say yes to things rather than defaulting to no because you don’t think you’d be fit enough. You don’t want to be the one who sits it out because of a perceived or real lack of fitness. Once you become fit, your world opens up and you are more willing to try new things. It’s an incredible feeling!

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Operate In Your Discomfort Zone The ability to become comfortable or have the tools to operate in your discomfort zone is huge. We believe it’s important to regularly challenge yourself in some way to get comfortable with this. Sport and exercise is a great way to do this, hence we regularly take part in challenging endurance events to keep ourselves sharp.

Enjoy A Longer Healthspan Being fit means you are giving yourself a good chance of having a long healthspan. We talk about healthspan not lifespan because health is what really matters, not the total number of years you’ve lived. Maintaining your fitness will promote a healthy cardiovascular system; strong bones, tendons and ligaments; a healthy brain with lots of blood flow; balanced blood sugars and hormonal profile; a healthy digestive system and good mental health.

Suck The Marrow Out Of Life This is one of my personal values; it’s a quote from Henry David Thoreau’s ‘Walden’. Being fit means you have the energy, the confidence and the strength to let life take you where it will and get as much enjoyment from it as you can. You have options. Your perceptions of what you can and can’t do won’t stop you from living life to the full. The process of taking control of your life and reclaiming your fitness is so empowering that mentally you’ll be much stronger and you’ll have the body to match your aspirations.

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Financial Matters with David Frederick

Ten Tips For A Financially Happy Christmas

T

he festive season is often a period that leaves many households close to financial ruin and family break-up. There is often a lack of planning for this seasonal spending spree as research from bobatoo revealed.

Some 24% of households start their Christmas shopping in December and 53% start in October to November. Only 10% started their campaign before July. Here are 10 tips to help Christmas 2017 be filled with financial pleasure and not pain.

5) Avoid One-Off Bargains

1) Set A Budget

Technology has made researching comparative prices and quality somewhat easier. Do check out the different store websites or the comparison websites before venturing out. If all else fails traditional shopping around still works a treat, to ensure you are armed with the necessary information before making a purchase.

Before embarking on that lavish spending spree and being seduced by the marketing campaigns on the television, in the shops and social media, take control. Decide how much disposable income you have or believe you have to spend on gifts for the festive season. It is not about how much is being spent on a gift that counts. It is always about the thought.

2) Make A List To avoid that impulsive nature of: that looks nice; I must have that; or that would suit little XYZ; prepare a list of what you wish to buy before stepping out the door. Combining your list with your set budget will serve to ensure overspending pains are not incurred. A list also prevents your seduction to retail sales staff skills or pressure from children

3) Start Early Starting today is always better than tomorrow. It’s never too late to start. An early start avoids the frantic impulsive desire to empty every shop or purchase from every online store. It also affords the benefit of shopping in a more thoughtful and reflective manner aligned to your budget and prepared list.

4) Avoid Store Cards The APR on store cards are often much higher than your own credit card, which is not being advocated. Therefore avoid using store cards or obtaining a new store card to take advantage of shopping now and the great plan to pay for the introductory offer later.

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Do not be seduced by special bargains in stores or at worse on street vendors. Especially the one day special offer where the vendor saves the environment by not issuing a receipt. When you buy cheap, you’ll buy twice and at Christmas that gift may become a danger in the home. Do think before flashing the cash.

6) Research

7) Avoid Advisers Pressure Remember you should be in control of your budget and list, not anyone else. By all means canvass opinions but the final purchasing decision is yours and not your five year old or your best mate.

8) Be Creative Is there a real need to buy gifts? There is always the opportunity to make someone a present.

Home-made gifts, may be and often are more appreciative than mass produced goods from a retailer. Christmas may be time to show your appreciation with a thoughtful hand-made gift.

9) Avoid Extended Warranties These can be expensive luxuries especially for short-life or infrequently used items. The first year of a product’s life should be covered by the Sale of Goods Act. Moreover, consider stores that give you an automatic two year warranty.

10) Use Loyalty Cards Don’t forget you may wish to cash in those feverishly collected loyalty points to acquire some gifts. Alternatively do make sure you keep collecting the points to use at a later date.

Wishing you a financially happy Christmas.

David Frederick FCCA | Principal Marcus Bishop Associates | Chartered Certified Accountants

We are delighted to announce the 16th

Dulwich Luncheon Club

Thursday 7th December 2017

The Palmerston

91 Lordship Lane, SE22 8EP 12.30pm (lunch at 1.30pm) Once again the lunch will raise much needed funds for local charity Link Age Southwark. Please note that this year the numbers are restricted to 70 places & need to be pre-booked & paid for in advance. No tickets will be available on the day.

You can book your tickets by downloading the booking form at:

www.dulwichlunch.co.uk Tickets: ÂŁ33 including ÂŁ5 donation to Link Age Southwark.

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Education News from Alleyn’s

Let the Music Play • Let them experiment on any instruments you have at home. Experimenting and discovering the joy of creating their own sounds will be the catalyst for bigger things.

• Take them to a concert - watching music, of whatever style, being performed live can spark a real interest in music.

Instrumental Lessons If your child starts to learn an instrument: • Allow for false starts – they might choose an instrument but then find it doesn’t suit them. Let them to try different instruments until they find the right one.

• Keep practice regular. Better to practise a little every day than for two hours the night before their lesson.

• Make it fun. Let them choose pieces they like they will be more driven to playing it well.

Maintaining Interest

C

hris Dearmer, Director of Music at Alleyn’s School, tells us how to encourage our child to become – and stay – involved in music. Playing a musical instrument is known to have a positive effect on wellbeing at all stages of our lives.

According to one study, 85% of adults who didn’t play a musical instrument said they wished they had learned. For children, we know that playing an instrument fosters confidence and team-spirit, as well as having a proven, positive impact on academic performance.

The Early Years There is much you can do to stimulate your child’s interest in music from a young age: • Sing to babies and toddlers as much as you can, and encourage them to sing along.

• Expose them to different music. Play them different styles of music and talk about it. What do they like or dislike? What instruments can they hear?

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It can be hard to sustain a teenager’s interest in music as their horizons expand. They will thank you later though if you encourage them to continue now. Here are some pointers: • Encourage them to sing, whatever their instrument. The advantages are enormous (improved aural awareness, sight-reading, understanding of harmony, and well-being), yet many teens shy away, especially as their voices change. Their school will be giving the same message - encourage them to get involved with choirs or ensembles.

• Find a balance. Practice is important, but a healthy balance with non-musical activities will also help to sustain enthusiasm.

• Watch live music. If they love playing in the jazz band at school, take them to a jazz club, take ardent singers to a choral evensong, or pop fans to see their favourite artist. Seeing music performed at a professional level will help cement a passion for music that lasts into adulthood. www.alleyns.org.uk

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Around Dulwich with Sarah Pylas December Round-up

W

rap up warm, December is here!

The skies of SE22 are already sparkling with Christmas spirit and our high street is buzzing with winter menus, warm wine, and festive windows. There is plenty to make you feel merry and bright around Dulwich this month. The opening of Terroirs Bistro (formerly Toasted) on Lordship Lane proved popular with regulars and with weekly wine tastings, meet the winemaker events and guest chef pop-ups, this could be a great place to get your first sprinkling of Christmas cheer!

Local resident, Chloe Gounder-Forbes, invited Angela and me to her permanent popup restaurant, Platform 1, to sample the tasting menu from guest chefs-in-residence, Fodder.

We enjoyed 6-courses of wild seasonal cooking and not one of them disappointed. Chloe’s wine list features rare and indigenous grape varieties and we opted for the wine flight, which carefully matches each dish with a wine. The sparkling Pinot Grigio rosé from Romania was sooooooo good that we will both be ordering a case to see us through the party season! Sadly, Fodder’s residency at Platform 1 has now come to an end, but we can’t wait to find out who the next chef in residence will be!

Suzanne James’ annual East Dulwich Supper Club fundraiser for Link Age Southwark was held at Suzanne’s new premises, fifty seven, on North Cross Road. This hugely popular event included cocktails, canapés and an incredible three-course meal of seasonal food beautifully prepared by Suzanne and accompanied by specially selected wines.

There is much to look forward to this month too. The East Dulwich Christmas Cracker returns on Saturday 2nd December and is supported by Southwark Council and presented by the Dulwich Festival. This year’s street festival programme will include an exciting array of entertainment from local bands, choirs and performance groups, exclusive offers from the fantastic local traders, a wonderfully seasonal North Cross Road market with tempting gifts and delicious festival food and the return of the delightful Children’s Christmas Treasure Hunt. This year will also see the advent of an art trail with local artists

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exhibiting throughout spaces in Lordship Lane and beyond.

Meanwhile, just up the hill, Fairlawn Primary School will be hosting their Winter Fair with fun for all the family including mulled wine, a Santa’s Grotto, homemade gifts and food, refreshments, games, and stalls.

The Dulwich Charity Lunch – also raising money for Link Age Southwark – will be held on Thursday 7th December at The Palmerston again.

Please email angela@semagazines.co.uk to book tickets or donate a prize to the raffle.

The Christmas Herne Hill Free Film Festival runs from 7-20 December and is celebrating with 9 free screenings across a range of venues in SE24. Anyone who attends will be able to donate food to help local people in crisis this Christmas.

T’is also the season for Christmas haircuts!

I’ll certainly be getting my silver stripe covered to see me through the festivities. The Little Clipper on North Cross Road has a fantastic offer for this month. All women who have a cut or colour in December will receive 20% off their next haircut, if they book their appointment in February 2018.

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and a very happy new year. Details of all local news, events and ticket information can be found on our website and on instagram @arounddulwich.

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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 31st January 2018

Take a look at our new website which covers the areas in and around Dulwich including Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park.

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Welcoming all faiths

A Catholic Independent School for Girls & Boys 3-18

Toddlers & Tea Session Wednesday 17th January 2.15 - 3.15pm To book a free place contact: hknowles@bcsweb.co.uk For children aged 18 months + accompanied by a parent Children in EYFS display excellent attitudes to learning. They are independent learners who are keen to explore their environment.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; (ISI 2016 )

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Christmas Fairs There are so many wonderful fairs planned for this month, I hope that I have brought you the details of the best!

Saturday 2 December: Fairlawn’s Winter Fair 12-3pm, Fairlawn Primary School, Honor Oak Road, SE23 3SB. Fun for all the family, Mulled Wine, Santa’s Grotto, homemade gifts and food, refreshments, fun games and stalls.

Saturday 2 December: St John’s Christmas Fair 11am until 3pm at St. John’s Church, East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AT. Admission Free! Please join us for a truly festive fair to start getting you in the mood for Christmas. There will be lots to enjoy: • Santa’s grotto • Games and activities for children • A range of stalls for your Christmas shopping • Christmas decorations • Mulled wine and mince pies • Soup and other refreshments • Bubbly roulette and other attractions • Christmas carols • Festive music by Opal Flutes and brass band • And more besides!

Saturday 2 December: East Dulwich Christmas Cracker 11am-5pm. Now in its sixth year, the 2017 East Dulwich Christmas Cracker will offer even more to get everyone in the festive spirit. This year’s street festival programme will include an exciting array of entertainment from local bands, choirs and performance groups, exclusive offers from the fantastic local traders, a wonderfully seasonal North Cross Road market with tempting gifts and delicious festival food and the return of the delightful Children’s Christmas Treasure Hunt. This year will see the advent of an art trail with local artists exhibiting throughout spaces in Lordship Lane and beyond. Proudced by the Dulwich Festival. www.dulwichfestival.co.uk

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Sunday 3 December: Christmas Fayre at St Clement with St Peter, Dulwich 11-3pm. Come and enjoy some local festive shopping with delicious mulled wine and mince pies, festive treats and a variety of stall holders.

Get your Christmas presents here! Live Christmas music by Opal Flutes. Entrances at 140 Friern Road and in Barry Road opposite Silvester Road.

Thursday 7 December: Horniman Christmas Market 5.30–9.30pm. Enjoy a special late night Christmas shopping experience with gorgeous gifts, mulled wine, workshops and your favourite festive tunes. The Museum will be filled with stalls and products by local designers and makers, craft breweries, music and dancing. Bring your friends and make an evening of it! FREE ENTRY.

Saturday 9 December: Heber Primary School Christmas Fair 2pm – 5pm. Admission Free! Everyone is welcome for family fun to kick start the festive season.

You’ll find games and activities for the kids, Santa’s Grotto, mulled wine and a Christmas Café. Stalls run by local artisan businesses will be selling beautiful Christmas gifts. And you might just win one of the fabulous prizes at our raffle. Prizes have been generously donated by: Jimmy Choo, Franklins, William Rose, Moxtons, Jade Boulangerie, Tart, Rye Books, Dulwich Picture House, Dr.Boo, Terroirs, Just Williams Toys, Myla & Davis, Stella C Shoes, Roullier & White, ESPH, Dulwich DIY, Little Clipper, Hummy Mummies, EOS Dance and others. Heber Primary School, Heber Road, East Dulwich, SE22 9LA. The Heber Christmas Fair is proudly supported by Pedder Estate Agents.

Saturday 9th December: Dulwich Craft and Design Fair

Saturday 16 December: Horniman Christmas Fair

10am – 5pm. St Barnabas Village Hall, Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Admission: Adults £2.50, Children under 18: Free. Concessions £1.50/with flier £1.50. Refreshments available.

10.30am–4.30pm. Join in the festivities and get into the spirit of the season at our Christmas Fair. Pick up your seasonal produce at our Farmers’ Market, take part in festive themed craft workshops, and enjoy a carol concert on the Bandstand Terrace with mince pies and mulled wine. FREE ENTRY.

Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th December: Pexmas Festive Fair 11-6pm . Warwick Gardens, Peckham SE15 5AQ. Oh yes, of course we’re going to do it again!

Catch us back in the gorgeous Warwick Gardens in December for all your favourites at the sixth year of our original festive market. Mulled Wine.

Stalls. Street Food. Tunes. www.pexmas.com.

Sunday 17th December: A Belair Christmas – Christmas Market Tour 10am-5pm. Street-food, artisan produce, bar, designers & makers, music, Christmas gifts and festive workshops. Belair House, Gallery Road, SE21 7AB.

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The Last Word – Toni Horton I’m Toni Horton and I live in SE21 with my husband and two cats. I am a Life Coach and I work with my clients to help them make positive changes that move them forward into the life, career or relationship that they wish for.

What brought you here?

I was born in Camberwell and grew up in Streatham.

I knew the Dulwich area through visits to family and friends and first visited the Dog (Crown and Greyhound) when I was two weeks old. I moved to Dulwich in 1987 and I’ve been here ever since.

The one thing you couldn’t do without?

If I can only have one thing then it would be the Rumsey Pharmacy and Post Office. The staff are so lovely and always go the extra mile to help everybody.

Do you know your neighbours?

Yes I do – I have fantastic neighbours. It’s the first place I have lived where everybody on the road knows each other and we look out for one another.

I love our road, it’s a great place to live, we go for dinner and drinks and have the occasional street party.

Do you belong to any groups?

I’ve recently joined the Cooking with Scissors networking group. It can be isolating working for yourself so it’s great to meet a bunch of local business people. I also go to Pilates in Dulwich classes run by the amazing Sandie Ennis.

Describe your perfect weekend My perfect weekend would be a mix of reading the papers, having my hair and nails done at Steel Hair, bit of walking, bit of shopping, a pub lunch, an exhibition and then maybe dinner with friends.

Where are you to be found on Saturday?

Buying a loaf of Peckham Rye at The Brickhouse and after that you might find me enjoying one of the activities above.

What is your favourite place to eat?

If I go into town one of my favourites is J Sheekey but one of my new favourite places locally is Banh Banh in Peckham Rye. Even more locally is my friend Susie Pajares house. She is a great Chef and sitting at her kitchen table is always a treat.

The best meal I’ve ever had..

Was probably at The Sportsman in Whitstable. The food is amazing, the staff are lovely and it’s always a great experience. They win lots of awards and 48 | SE21 - December 2017

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You have to book about 6 months in advance but believe me, it’s worth the planning.

When I want to relax...

I book a massage with Perfect 10 Mobile Beauty followed by an afternoon in front of the TV catching up. Then maybe a quick doze. Oh, and probably chocolate when I’m watching the TV.

If money was no object..

That would make all kinds of things possible but I would definitely still be a Life Coach – I love my job!

The book I’m reading at the moment Just Kids by Patti Smith. I started it years ago and have no idea why I didn’t finish it. It is Patti’s early memoirs and covers her life with Robert Mapplethorpe in New York in the 60’s and 70’s. I think her writing is truly beautiful.

My perfect holiday..

If I’m going on holiday I like to have a mix of relaxation, sightseeing and shopping. So for this I love the States, in particular California and New York. Closer to home I love going to Corfu. I also went to the Amalfi Coast a few years ago for a weekend and can’t wait to go back there one day. www.tonihorton.com

Have you tried different antidepressants but found that they’ve not fully helped you?

We are investigating which of two medications is more effective at treating depression and are looking for volunteers to take part in this research study.

• Are you currently depressed?

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If you would like to take part or just want more information, please contact the study team on: LQDstudy@kcl.ac.uk | 07902 774464 All information remains confidential

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Dulwich Laser Beauty Clinic .............................10 & 11 The Dulwich Trader (Rigby & Mac)............................31 Dune Hypnotherapy ..................................................19 ETTF Financial Consultancy Limited..................26 & 27 Firefly Stoves..............................................................13 Home Instead Senior Care ........................................51 Horniman Christmas Fair.............................................9 LDentec ......................................................................23 London Door Company .............................................15 Mac Support ..............................................................19 Maggie’s Cleaners .....................................................21 Marcus Bishop Associates ........................................23 Menna’s Cleaning.........................................................7 Old English Roofing Specialist....................................49 Personnel Cleaners....................................................35 Pianolobby....................................................................7 Pickwick Estates ....................................................Back Piercy & Co ................................................................15 Popchoir.....................................................................23 Property In ..................................................................2 R J C Electrics .............................................................17 Robert Cox French Polishing......................................25 Rodney Garages ........................................................25 SE Magazines ............................................................25 SS PC Repairs ............................................................25 SVR Education............................................................19 Smart Business Networking ......................................45 South London & Maudsley........................................49 Southwark Adult Learning Service.............................35 Thea Chops Books......................................................13 Tomlinsons (Rigby & Mac).........................................31 Toni Horton: Life Coach................................................5 Village Books................................................................7 Walsh Glazing ............................................................33

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