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What’s On
from SE21 March 2022
by SE Magazines
Drawing Zoom & Drop-in Session
7pm–8.30pm. This is an online drawing & painting session conducted via Zoom and in studio. 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.
Tuesdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 March: Social runs with DPR
7.30pm-8.30pm. Trevor Bailey Clubhouse, Dulwich Common, Dulwich, London, UK map directions. Join Dulwich Park Runners at their club runs at 7.30pm on Tuesday evenings. All standards welcome. See the website for more information or email: enquiries@dulwichparkrunners.com.
www.dulwichparkrunners.co.uk.
Tuesday 1 March: Honor Oak WI 7.30pm
We meet on the first Tuesday of each month, currently via Zoom, at 7:30pm. twitter.com/honoroakwi www.facebook.com/groups/honoroakwi/
Honoroak_WI Email: honoroakwi@gmail.com
Tuesday 1 March: Alleyn's International Concert Series: Gould Piano Trio
7:30pm - 9:30pm. Gould Piano Trio Lucy Gould – violin Richard Lester - 'cello Benjamin Frith - piano
The Washington Post recently praised the Gould Piano Trio for their 'combination of jeweller-like precision and musical fire', likening them to the great Beaux Arts Trio. They have remained at the forefront of the instrumental chamber music scene for nearly quarter of a century, and their programme includes a newly re-discovered work written c1900 by Stravinsky's teacher which they recently world premiered to great critical acclaim, and Tchaikovsky's monumental two movement Piano Trio. PROGRAMME: • Haydn: Piano Trio Hob.XV No.19 in G minor • Kashperova: Piano Trio in A minor • Tchaikowsky: Piano Trio Op.50 in A minor For tickets and full details visit
https://mct.alleyns.org.uk.
The MCT at Alleyn's, Alleyn's School, Townley Road, SE22 8SU
Tuesday 1 March: On the Street where you Live: Dulwich then and now
8pm - 9pm. This online illustrated local history talk will make fascinating comparisons of Dulwich then with Dulwich now. Spot the difference and see how much (or how little) has changed. Brian Green has a lifetime’s collection of images of past Dulwich together with first-hand memories, interviews with past residents and hours spent in the archives. This talk will complement the “On the Street Where You Live”; series previously published in the Dulwich Society Journal. Book via https://www.bellhouse.co.uk.
Wednesdays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 March: 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 to bring some animation to the face.
www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk
Wednesday 2 March: Goose Green Coffee Morning - Harps and Harp Music
11:30am. Drop in to Goose Green Coffee Morning and hear some beautiful harp music as well as hearing all about the harp. All are welcome to this free talk by Keziah Thomas. We are open from 11am, offering tea, coffee and cake. The talk begins at 11:30am. St John's Church East
Dulwich, 62A East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AT.
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 Dulwich & Sydenham Golf Club, Grange Ln, College Road, Dulwich SE21 7LH
10am-11am on Zoom. Join our weekly warm and supportive online networking gathering. We meet to share our offerings, meet other business owners, connect on a regular basis, find collaborations and cheerlead each other. First Huddle free then only £5/month and includes a free Facebook Group.
https://smallbusinesshuddle.co.uk.
Spring Cleaning Week
Time To Clean Up Your Act? It’s that time of year when traditionally we throw ourselves into a spring clean – or do we?
Astudy in 2017 by Money Magpie found that 50% of the UK population has ditched this annual ritual. Long gone are the days of washing soot from the walls and beating a year of dust out of the furniture. Central heating, improved cleanliness and hygiene mean many of us are abandoning the annual cleanse. Add to that a lack of time and enthusiasm, and it’s no surprise this tradition is becoming obsolete. Yet March is still the perfect time to harness the optimism and opportunity of spring. That’s why APDO (the Association of Professional Declutterers & Organisers) has a modern alternative to spring cleaning with Spring Clearing Week running from 2127 March 2022. This year’s theme “Clear for Calm” is designed to help you focus on creating a positive environment for the rest of 2022, empowering you to let go of your clutter and create more physical and mental space to do the things you love. They want us to reduce stress, save time and increase our wellbeing by clearing the surplus stuff in our lives. And remember that unnecessary “stuff” can apply to objects, emotions, diary commitments and even relationships. Local CPO® Certified Professional Organizer and APDO Past President Katherine Blackler (SortMySpace) explains that because each person has a different threshold and understanding of clutter, there are no fixed rules to suit all households. It’s not up to her to tell you how many china bowls or DVDs you should have and (sadly!), she won’t be the one to tell your partner they need to throw out their entire collection of books! What she does do however, is to challenge you to think carefully whether something is still serving you well. Ask yourself the following questions when considering your belongings: • Have I used or worn this in the last 6* months? • Will I use or wear this in the next 6* months? • Would I buy this for myself or my family now?
If the answer to these is ‘No’, consider selling, donating, recycling or, as last resort, ditching.
For items you do use infrequently, ask yourself: • Do I need to own this myself? Could I hire / borrow it on the odd occasion I do need it? Check out the Library of Things in Crystal Palace that lends equipment and household items. • If I kept this item, can I lend it to others to justify the space it takes up between my / our personal usage? • If that job needs doing in future, would I be likely to hire a tradesperson who’d bring their own tools or equipment? • Will the technology have been superseded by the time I’m likely to use this? • Will I know exactly where to find this if I ever do need it? • Can I afford to re-buy it if I need my very own version of this in future? Katherine encourages you use Spring Clearing Week to think about what you could clear-out after the dreary winter months, to revitalise your space with renewed energy. *You may wish to extend this timeframe due to the extenuating circumstances of Covid.
