Dulwich Hamlet FC

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So how do you get to Champion Hill on matchday? Perhaps you live locally and swagger up Lordship Lane in your pink and blue garb, grabbing a few scoops and a fancy wrap on the way. Maybe you prefer to ride on the P13 stealth bus as it courses through the obscure backstreets of South London before dropping you in Dog Kennel Hill Sainsbury’s car park, a mere tobacco spit from the hallowed turnstiles. Or perchance you always take the dog to the match (and why wouldn’t you), so approach via Greendale affording your over-excited cur the opportunity to evacuate any unpleasantness before entering the Theatre of Dreams. Well however you get there, these are exciting times indeed for the Pink and Blues as the men continue to find their form and the women make ever greater strides in league and Cup. The Paul Barnes era continues to promise much and deliver a fair bit too. As the new terrace chant goes (to the tune of the Pet Shop Boys’ Go West) “Paul Barnes, no longer interim, Paul Barnes no longer interim, Paul Barnes no longer interim, Paul Barnes, we’re really into him.” And the fans are increasingly into him, as the gaffer shows a level of accessibility, accountability and just plain old decent football management that has been in limited supply in recent seasons. A 3-2 victory against both Hampton and Richmond on an unseasonably sultry Saturday afternoon bore the hallmarks of the new era; with The Hamlet easing into an early two goal lead, shipping a goal just before half time, before holding on grimly as The Beavers equalised and then went for the kill. Previous Hamlet teams of recent yore might well have folded like a cheap kagool, but not these Sons of Edgar Kail, with a late Hamlet penalty securing a 3-2 victory sending the Rabble into a mild state of delirium. Heady days. Meanwhile even greater heights are being scaled on Champion Hill by the women’s team. A middling start to the season has been eclipsed by heroics from The Daughters of Edgar Kail as they made history by getting into the First Round of the Vitality Women’s FA Cup for the first time. Not satisfied with this, they only went on and won the damn thing, progressing to a home second round clash against Gillingham Women FC (a game which will have just been played by the time this plops though your letterbox). Spicy times. As ever, keep an eye on the Hamlet website at www.pitchero.com/clubs/dulwichhamlet/ to update yourself on all the latest news, including details of all upcoming men’s and women’s team games. Plus why take yourself to the Supporters Trust’s site to check out the latest merch. From well wizard tops to sumptuous stocking fillers, there’s a sweet bit of merch for everyone. Here’s to the Moral Victory. And up The Hamlet.

Sundays 4, 11, 18 & 25 December: Peckham Rye Junior Park Run

9:am – 9:30am. A free, weekly, timed run for 4–14-year-olds, to get fit, stay healthy and have fun! We run 2km every Sunday morning at 9am, through rain and shine. The course is visible, well-marshalled, and all held on the paths around the sports pitches.

www.parkrun.org.uk/peckhamrye-juniors/ Peckham Rye Park, Colyton Road, SE22 0NE.

Sundays 4, 11, & 18 December: Horniman Market

10am – 3:00pm. The weekly Horniman Market is open to provide food items including fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese, bread, cake, meat and street food. Alongside food stalls, you’ll find body care, clothing, jewellery, design and craft ; most are locally produced, ethical and many use environmentally friendly materials, natural and organic ingredients. Market stalls will be positioned outdoors at a safe distance from each other to ensure we can maintain a social distance for all customers and traders.

Horniman Museum, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ. www.horniman.ac.uk.

Sunday 4 December: Christmas Fayre: St Clement with St Peter Church Dulwich

11:30am – 2:30pm Come join us for some festive fun at our Christmas Fayre. There will be lots of fun stalls such as tombola, raffle, festive gifts, cakes, books and lots more! Refreshments available including hot sausage and vegan rolls, mince pies and milled wine. FREE ENTRY Card payments are accepted at stalls. St Clement with St Peter, Dulwich, 140 Friern Road, SE22 0AY

Tuesdays 6, 13, 20 & 27 December: Life Drawing & Painting

7:00pm -8:30pm. This is an online drawing & painting session conducted via Zoom. Long pose life painting and drawing. A single pose held for three hours with 5-minute model breaks every 25 minutes. This class will be run by Freya Tate, a wonderful artist with a sharp eye and a playful line. The session will be life model focused but Freya will introduce chaotic elements to challenge you and move your drawing on to higher levels. The Dulwich Art Group & School.

www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk.

Tuesday 6, 13, 20 & 27 December: Weekly Online Breathing Class

7pm -8pm. Weekly virtual online breathwork class. Join me every Tuesday at 7pm for a 40-minute breathing and relaxation class. Unwind, centre yourself and use the breath to help relax and prepare for a restful evening. Using different breathing techniques that can be incorporated into your day along with a few gentle mat-based stretches and ending with Yoga Nidra a full body guided meditation for deep relaxation. All welcome. No experience is needed. £7. To join please use the link below:

https://liveyogateachers.com/classes/ meditation-open-level-kerry-flower

For listings contact: angela@semagazines.co.uk

Tuesday 6 December: Honor Oak WI

We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at Stanstead Lodge Cafe SE23 1DD at 7:30pm.

Email: honoroakwi@gmail.com

Tuesdays 6, 13, 20 & 27 December: DPR Social Runs

7:30pm – 8:30pm. Fantastic local running club. Social runs every Tuesday 7.30pm at Trevor Bailey Sports Ground on the south circular. Trevor Bailey Clubhouse, Dulwich Common, Dulwich, SE21. Plus runs every Sunday morning; coached sessions on Thursdays; cross country races; competitions; weekends away; frequent social activities. Come along on a Tuesday to try us out!

www.dulwichparkrunners.co.uk enquiries@dulwichparkrunners.com

Tuesday 6 December: Georgian Dulwich

with Ian McInnes

8pm -9pm. Local historian and architect Ian McInnes takes us on a tour of Dulwich’s magnificent Georgian heritage: the buildings and the families who lived in them from the time they were built. This is an online talk - come and join, tickets are £5! All proceeds go to St Christopher’s Hospice. For bursaries, please contact info@bellhouse.co.uk. Bell House Dulwich, 21 College Road, Dulwich SE21 7BG, UK. Tickets can be purchased from:

www.bellhouse.co.uk

Wednesdays 7, 14, 21 & 28 December: Zoom Portraiture @Dulwich Art Group & School

2pm -5pm. This is now a hybrid session with 15 artists allowed into the studio and also cameras for artists attending through Zoom. Paint a clothed model with a focus on the portrait over two three-hour sessions. We give you a wide view and a closer portrait view so you can work out the framing for yourself. The model will at times be engaged in conversation in order to bring some animation to the face. Online Location: www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk/

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Thursday 8 December: Charles Dickens, the Great Performer

8pm – 9pm. This most celebrated of Victorian novelists led a life as colourful as any of his characters. From his earliest days he was a consummate performer, as actor and reader. However, he lived two lives, one public, one private. This lecture will examine the huge popularity he came to enjoy in his lifetime in contrast to the unsteady nature of his personal life. We shall revisit the unique world he created in his 16 novels, his Christmas stories and numerous articles, as relevant and as entertaining today as in 19th century Britain. Also available to members and non-members live on Zoom. Lecturer: Roger Askew. Location: James Allen’s Girls’ School Sixth Form Centre, Green Dale, SE22. The lecture programme can be found on www.theartssocietydulwich.org.uk/

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For listings contact: angela@semagazines.co.uk