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What’s On
from SE21 December 2022
by SE Magazines
Until Saturday 31 December: Alice in Wonderland
Image Designed by Guy J Sanders, Illustrated by Israel Kujore. 7pm -1:30pm. After an explosive argument with Mum on a Victoria line station, eleven-year-old Alice leaps onto the tube seconds before the doors hiss shut. Trapped on a train speeding into Nonsense, surrounded by weird and wonderful passengers, and at the mercy of a Queen who won’t relinquish the controls, can Alice turn this train around? Multi-award-winning company Poltergeist weaves rap music together with the sights and sounds of Brixton into a hundred-milean-hour Christmas adventure. This alternative family Christmas show is created by Poltergeist. Brixton House, Brixton House, 385 Coldharbour Lane, London SW9 8GL, UK. Tickets:
www.brixtonhouse.co.uk/shows/alice-inwonderland/
Until Tuesday 13 December: Cardio Tennis at Dulwich Lawn Tennis Club
11am. Join our fun and sociable Cardio tennis group lesson! This class is a fun way to burn calories, improve your fitness, speed and balance. This class is suitable for everyone, - all ages and abilities are welcome! For more information and booking go to:
www.clubspark.lta.org.uk
Giant Arches Road, Burbage Road, Herne Hill SE24 9HB
For listings contact: angela@semagazines.co.uk
Until Thursday 22 December: Iain Nutting, Sculpture & Etchings
11am -5pm. Iain Nutting is probably best known in Dulwich and the surrounding area as a muchloved Karate teacher to children and adults for 25 years. Iain is also an accomplished and established sculptor who exhibits nationally and internationally. Iain has created a series of bird’s sculptures and etchings for his newest show at artdog gallery. The gallery will also be exhibiting paintings and ceramics along the theme of birds and the environment. Artists include Lisa Henshall, Becky Munting, Judy Century and others. Our opening hours can be found online. art dog gallery, 23 Brockley Rise, SE23 1JG.
www.artdoglondon.co.uk
Until Monday 2 January: Lightopia – Feel the Magic
The award-winning Lightopia Festival returns to Crystal Palace Park for 2022, bringing its incredible lightshow to London for the second year running and is promising to be bigger and brighter than ever this time. The hero piece of the event, and a first for Lightopia London, is the illuminated water show. The 40-metre-wide and 15-metre-tall water show over the lower lake is promising to be a spectacular visual feast, featuring the beloved Christmas staples of a giant Santa, Rudolf, Christmas tree and snowflakes. A magical and heart-warming show which promises to not be forgotten. Location: Crystal Palace Park, London, Thicket Road, London SE20. Tickets can be purchased at:
https://london.lightopiafestival.com
Thursday 1 – Friday 23 December: Scroogelicious
1pm – 7pm: Scroogelicious, Peckham’s take on Charles Dickens’ immortal classic A Christmas Carol takes centre stage this December, written by playwright and actor Geoffrey Aymer and presented by Theatre Peckham. This impressive festive family show blends storytelling, dance and song with an original music score by Jordan Xavier featuring rap, RnB, hip hop and funk. Aymer reunites with Theatre Peckham’s Artistic Director Suzann McLean to present a refreshed and entertaining allegorical tale that will deeply resonate with audiences across London.
https://www.theatrepeckham.co.uk/show/ scroogelicious/
Theatre Peckham, 221 Havil Street, SE5 7SB
Thursday 1, 8 & 15 December: Dulwich Folk Dance Club – Thursday Country Dance & More.
8pm -10pm. Where did the year go? Christmas is on its way and we’re still dancing. Come and join us. It will put a smile on your face. We invite you to come country (aka folk) dancing at St Barnabas Parish Hall, Dulwich Village from 8pm to 10 pm on Thursdays. Experienced or not, partnered or single, you can join in immediately and get the full benefit and joy of the event as all dances are first practised and then “called” as we dance to remind us of all of the moves. There are many people to partner you and show you how it’s done, should you need it. A chance to meet new friends and enjoy yourself. As a bonus, the hall is lovely and airy and in leafy Dulwich Village.
1 December: Caller Sue Hastings 8 December: Caller Philip Barber
15 December: Last dance before Christmas and we’re pushing the boat out! We shall have a variety of callers and attendees are invited to bring some food to share with others. This will be our first “American Supper” since before lockdown and we’re looking forward to having more time to enjoy each other’s company as we have extended our end time to 10.30pm. A great opportunity to dress up, look glam and just enjoy yourself! Hope to see you there. ULEZ: Please note, the Club’s Hall lies within the south circular.
ENQUIRIES:
John Blase: 020 8693 2873 / johnhblase@aol.com Wendy Newall: 07821 089861 / wendy.marsh@hotmail.com Entrance on door £5 (£4 Club members)
Thursday 1 December: Laboos Flowers Christmas Wreath Workshop
7pm -9pm: Spend an evening with laboos learning the art of wreath making in the beautiful surroundings of artdog gallery. Creating your very own style Christmas wreath, you will be immersed in all the seasonal fragrant foliages, berries, bells & silk ribbon treats - making a natural & wild design to adorn your door! £85 per person - Glass of fizz on arrival, tools & materials are included in the price.
Location: artdog gallery, 23 Brockley Rise, Honor Oak SE23 1JG. www.laboosflowers.com/
6:30am – 8:30am. Part of the award winning multi-national networking organisation, BNI, Adventurers brings together businesses local to Dulwich with the aim of passing business and keeping money in the local community. Givers gain, and members of Adventurers have excelled at both over the last 12 months. Now back in person this as exciting time for the chapter. Breakfast included. Free parking. Get referrals: boost your business! Please contact Hayley on 07843 989728 / www.eventbrite.co.uk/ Location: Dulwich & Sydenham Golf Club, Grange Lane, College Road, SE21 7LH, UK
Friday 2 December: Live Band Karaoke
7pm -11:30pm. Belt out classics from Dolly Parton to Metallica, live on stage, backed by a sensational 5-piece band, in front of an electric crowd at Peckham Rye’s historic Ivy House. Pick from around 300 tunes. Lyrics are provided on screen, and our compere will be on stage with you to provide additional support and / or add those critical backing vocals. Doors + signups from 7pm; £6 (adv) / £8 (door, subject to availability). Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, SE15 3BE.
www.live-band-karaoke.designmynight.com
Friday 2 – Sunday 4 December: Christmas at Bell House (Gala Night)
Friday 8pm–10pm. Saturday 11.30am-1pm. 8pm-10pm. Sunday 3pm-5pm & 8pm-10pm.
Four cameos from Bell House’s long and fascinating history will be told in promenade performance this December. Christmas Eve 1772 will amusingly recall a musical evening in the same room in which it originally took place. Below Stairs allows a peep into preparations taking place in the original kitchen for an anticipated celebration in 1865. Elegy 1919 sees authors G.K. Chesterton and Maurice Baring joining Nan Lucas, the then owner of Bell House, to remember Nan’s brother and their great friend, killed in 1916. Coronation Day 1953 hilariously relates the story of Dulwich College housemaster and his wife contrived to watch the events of the day, on the then boarding school’s 9” TV, without interruptions from the boys. The recommended age for this performance is 12+. For this special gala evening you are encouraged to dress up in your finery. Your ticket will include a drink and cake. There will be a pay bar.
Tickets: www.bellhouse.co.uk Bell House Dulwich, 21 College Road, SE21 7BG.
9am – 10am. Free, weekly timed 5k run, jog or walk in Dulwich Park. Every Saturday at 9am promptly starting from Queen Mary’s Gate. Register once and bring your printed barcode (can be used at any parkrun across the world). First-timers briefing at 08.50. Also in Peckham Rye, Brockwell and Crystal Palace parks. See their event websites for details. For full event details go to www.parkrun.org.uk/dulwichpark 10
9:00am -10:00am. Peckham Rye parkrun is a 3-lap anti clockwise course, entirely on tarmac is mainly flat and therefore a potential PB course the start & finish are located close to the Colyton Road entrance of the park. This scenic course takes you over 2 bridges along the pond keeping the black metal fence on your left before turning right running past the bowling green and around the oval gardens. Peckham Rye Park, Colyton Road, East Dulwich, SE15 4JR.
www.parkrun.org.uk/peckhamrye
Open studios on Havelock Walk - with 15 plus studios to visit. Live music, food and drink. Prints, painting, photography, sculpture and much more! Location: Havelock Walk Studios, SE23 3HG. www.havelockwalkstudios.com
11am – 6pm. Pexmas is Peckham’s home-grown festive market; packed with 100+ independent small businesses each day to tick off everything on your list. Plus, street food, mulled wine & music. 11am-6pm, Free Entry. Location: Copeland Park, 133 Copeland Road, SE15 3SN.
www.pexmas.com/pexmas-festive-market-2022
11am – 5:30pm. A hidden creative oasis tucked into the brickwork of Blenheim Court behind Peckham Rye railway; The Arches Studios community welcomes you to their open weekends. Visit us to wander through our studios, view original artwork and crafts, buy unique gifts and chat with artists and makers. Don’t miss the chance to win a unique handmade artwork in our now infamous £5 LUCKY DIP! Location: The Arches Studios, Blenheim Court, 48-50 Blenheim Grove, Peckham SE15 4QL.
www.thearchesstudios.co.uk
Saturday 3 December: The Friends of Dulwich Prep London’s Yuletide Fayre
12:pm -6pm. General entry provides access to the Fayre, which includes Children’s Entertainment, Festive Markets Stalls, Craft Corner, Christmas Raffle, Face Painting, Food and Drink Vendors, Festive Football, Christmas Carols and much more. Tickets are Adult: £7.50, Child: £5 & Child Under 2: Free. Dulwich Prep London, 38-42 Alleyn Park, Dulwich SE21 7AA.
Saturday 3 December: Wreath Making Workshop
We are delighted to offer a Wreath Making Workshop provided by Wildside London Florist. Tickets are priced at £50 per adult, and all materials to make one wreath will be provided. Please note that you will need to also purchase a general entry ticket. https://app.classlist.com/
events/#/events/view/901981091
Room 12a
Unlike Harley Melton you won’t regret entering Room 12a…. • Vintage posters and lobby cards • Original drawings and paintings • Parody Mexican retablo (visit to find out more!) • Mid-Century modern ceramics
And…and…and…
Hi, I’m Tommy Rooney, owner of T Rooney Heating Limited, a family run gas and heating company. I was born and raised in Dulwich and have worked in the local area within the gas industry for over 10 years. Please do not hesitate to contact me.
Boiler Installation • Boiler Services • Boiler Breakdowns • Radiator Installation • Emergency call outs • Gas Safety (landlord) Inspections Room 12a is in Holdrons Arcade, 135a, Peckham Rye Lane, SE15 4ST. Instagram: @Room12a_ Open: Wed-Sun 11.306.00pm
www.trooneyheating.co.uk trooneyheating@gmail.com 07944921626
*From the dust jacket for Anne Marsh’s 1920s murder mystery ‘Room 12a’: ‘She saw something which turned her blood to ice – Harley Melton lay there murdered…’
