SE21 May 2023

B r i n g t h e o u t s i d e i n

Welcome to SE21

It’s May and it is my favourite month of the year. Not just because it’s my birthday but because it is the return of the fabulous Dulwich Festival! There are so many events to choose from you will definitely need to check out the full programme of events by picking up the leaflet or via the website at www.dulwichfestival.co.uk. We have a preview of the Artists’ Open House (I used one of the fab images on the cover this month) on pages 18 & 19. Make sure you pick up one of the booklets so you can plan your visits.

As usual I have rounded up all the great events taking place in and around Dulwich. The events pages start on page 6. April is another busy month for events, so we have a fabulous seven pages of online and in person events happening in and around Dulwich. Please do check any event before turning up to make sure that they are still going ahead. Remember to check out www.arounddulwich.co.uk too as many events get added after I have gone to print. You can often find out more details online too.

The Last Word is dedicated to the Dulwich Festival. Alison Loyd and Marguerite Weedy are two of the c0-founders of the Dulwich Festival. Find out more on page 32. Until next time.

Angela

Angela Burgess Head of All Things Community SE Magazines/Around Dulwich

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What's On - May

Monday

1 May – Tuesday 30 May: Exhibition of Drawings, Paintings and Sculptures

Tuesday 2 May: Honor Oak WI

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

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Gabrielle Bradshaw will once again be exhibiting her drawings, paintings and sculptures in the Jeannie Avent Gallery. The gallery will be open daily between 12 - 6pm. From the 17th May, Gabrielle will be joined in the gallery by the jewellery designer maker Kath Dare with her new range of jewellery. www.gabriellebradshaw.com

Jeannie Avent Gallery, 14 North Cross Road, East Dulwich, SE22 9EU.

Tuesdays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

May: Social Runs with DPR

2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 May: Weekly Online Breathing Class

Tuesdays

7pm – 7.40pm. Weekly virtual online breathwork class. Join me every Tuesday at 7pm for a 40-minute breathing and relaxation class. All welcome. No experience is needed. £7 To join please use the link below: https://liveyogateachers.com/classes/ meditation-open-level-kerry-flower

7:30pm – 8:30pm. Fantastic local running club. Social runs every Tuesday 7.30pm at Trevor Bailey Sports Ground on the south circular. 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 2 May: The Hotel

Spy Corner with Brian Green

8pm – 9pm. Why were MI5, MI6, Special Branch, the CIA and the FBI so interested in a resident of a hotel which once stood on Dulwich Common in the aftermath of WW2? Along Dulwich Common and within a distance of no more than 100 metres, three different nests of spies existed in World War Two. Follow the incredible story of MI5’s tracking of spies, traitors, Nazis and secret agents in Dulwich during WW2 with local historian Brian Green in this illustrated online talk. Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 5BG. www.bellhouse.co.uk.

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What's On - May

Wednesday 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 May: Portraiture @ Dulwich Art Group & School

Thursday 4 & 11 May: HandBuilding Pottery Classes (Afternoon Session)

2pm -5pm. Paint a clothed model with a focus on portraiture in our well-equipped studio. A threehour session with a pose that we usually keep for two weeks. You can book an exact spot or an unallocated position in which case you choose where to be when you arrive at the studio. Walkins are very welcome too. It is also possible to attend this session on Zoom. www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk.

Thursdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 May: BNI Adventures

1pm – 3pm & 6pm -8pm. Whether you’re a seasoned potter or new to the craft, the pottery at Bell House offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere where creativity flows as freely as friendship.

Bell House, 27 College Road, SE21 5BG. www.bellhouse.co.uk.

Tickets via www.eventbrite.co.uk

Thursdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 May: Dulwich Folk Dance Club

8pm -10pm. Dulwich Folk Dance Club should like to welcome you, experienced or not, partnered or single. Even if you’re an inexperienced dancer, 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 a reminder while we are dancing. Enquiries:

John Blase: 020 8693 2873 johnhblase@aol.com

Wendy Newall: 07821 089861 wendy.marsh@hotmail.com

Entrance: On the door £5 (£4 Club members)

4th May: Our resident expert, Sue, is calling the dances tonight. It’s bound to lively and great fun. Sue is much in demand by other Clubs so we are always pleased she finds time for us.

6:30am – 8:30am. BNI, Adventurers brings together businesses local to Dulwich with the aim of passing business and keeping money in the local community. Breakfast included. Free parking. Please contact Hayley on 07843 989728 for more information or register for this event on www.eventbrite.co.uk/

Dulwich & Sydenham Golf Club, Grange Lane, College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7LH.

10th May - The wonderful Joyce is calling tonight. Very good for both beginners and the more experienced.

18th May: Our very own Jane is calling tonight. Hooray.

25th May: Be ready for a fun evening tonight with beautiful music and great dances. Les is calling. Which means it will also be a relaxed, amiable evening with lots of laughs.

Friday 3 March: Live Band Karaoke

What's On - May

Saturdays 6, 13, 20 & 27 May: Park Runs in Dulwich Park and Peckham Rye Park

7pm -11pm. Lyrics are provided on a screen, and our compere will be on stage with you to provide additional support or add those critical backing vocals. Pick from around 350 tunes from all genres (see http://livebandkaraoke. london#songlist). Sign up to sing via QR code at the venue, then keep an eye on the ‘up next’ screen ... and get ready to rock!

The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, SE15 3BE. Tickets can be purchased on: www.live-band-karaoke.designmynight.com

Friday 5, 12, 19 & 26 May: Lewisham Underwater Hockey

9am-10am. Free, weekly timed 5k run, jog, or walk. Every Saturday at 9am promptly starting from Queen Mary’s Gate (Dulwich Park) and Colyton Road Entrance (Peckham Rye Park). Register once and bring your printed barcode (can be used at any parkrun across the world). First-timers briefing at 08.50.

https://www.parkrun.org.uk/dulwich/ https://www.parkrun.org.uk/peckhamrye/

Sundays 7, 14, 21 & 28 May: Brockwell Park Junior Parkrun

9am - 9:30am. A free 2km fun run for 4–14-yearolds every Sunday in Brockwell Park. Register on https://www.parkrun.org.uk/brockwell-juniors/ to get a barcode and meet behind the lido at 8:55 for a briefing. Come rain or shine, Easter or Christmas we meet every week. Brockwell Park, Dulwich Road, Herne Hill SE24 0PA.

Sundays 7, 14, 21 & 28 May: Peckham Rye Junior Park Run

7:30pm – 9pm. Try out underwater hockey at Forest Hill pools every Friday evening. We’re a mixed ability club who play for fun and exercise. Complete beginners welcome - we’ll ease you in gently and have kit you can borrow. See the link to our website to learn more.

Forest Hill Pools, Dartmouth Road, SE23 3HZ https://luwhc.org.uk

9am -9:30am. A free, weekly, timed run for 4–14-year-olds at to get fit, stay healthy and have fun! We run 2km every Sunday morning at 9am, through rain and shine. The course is visible, wellmarshalled, and all held on the paths around the sports pitches. Register on www.parkrun.org.uk/ peckhamrye-juniors/ Peckham Rye Park, Colyton Road, East Dulwich SE22 0NE.

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What's On - May

Sundays 7, 14, 21 & 28 May: The weekly Horniman Market

10am–3pm. 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. 100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ. www.horniman.ac.uk.

Monday 8 May: Dulwich WI Monthly Meeting

7:30pm – 9:30pm. We meet on the second Monday of each month at Vits+Kicks, 57 North Cross Road, East Dulwich, SE22 9ET.

Wednesday 10 May: Pollinators & Honey Bees in Dulwich

Thursday 11 May: Antony

Gormley – A Body of Work

6pm -7:30pm. Discover the delights of bees in the hive and in the wild. In the Bell House apiary in the vegetable garden, Annie McGeoch will introduce the basics of beekeeping, describing the life inside the hive, the biology and adaptation of honey bees, honey extraction and honey purity. While honeybees are doing well, wild bee populations are declining. The event will take place in the garden. Please bring Wellington boots for protection. Participants will be provided with protective bee suits.

PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO BEE STINGS. Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 5BG. Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk

8pm – 9pm Lecturer: Rosalind Whyte The career of Antony Gormley spans nearly 40 years, during which time he has made sculpture that explores the relationship of the human body to space, often using his own body as his starting point. Available to members and non-members live on Zoom. info@theartssocietydulwich.org.uk

James Allen’s Girls’ School Sixth Form Centre, Green Dale, London SE22 8TX

www.theartssocietydulwich.org.uk/programme/lectures

Friday 12 May: An Evening with Caleb Azumah Nelson

7:30pm – 8:30pm. We can’t wait to welcome ex-Alleyn’s student Caleb Azumah Nelson back to Dulwich to talk about his latest novel Small World. Caleb’s debut novel won the Costa First Novel Award and Debut of the Year at the British Book Awards. Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk

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How to Create a Garden Getaway

Garden Talk with Janine Winlaw | Instagram @janinewinlaw

With temperatures rising, we’re beginning to think about our gardens and how to turn them into a green oasis for the summer months. A good way of feeling as though you’re on holiday in your garden is by using lush, leafy exotics. Many of these are evergreen and work particularly well in sheltered London gardens and create jungly, private-feeling spaces.

Large foliage plants to grow for structure include bamboo, bananas, palms and yuccas. If you have space, a tetrapanax with its huge, spectacular architectural leaves (up to 60cm cross) has serious wow factor. Hardy schefflera and pseudopanax varieties are also excellent for evergreen structure.

Tree ferns look great in shadier aspects, underplanted with a mass of flowing hakonechloa grass or other lush spreading ground cover such as pachysandra, asarum, hostas and ferns. Fatsias with their large evergreen leaves are useful stalwarts in the shade while the newer variety, Fatsia polycarpa, has more delicate foliage.

For sunnier spots include euphorbias such as E. stygiana and E. mellifera, which has rustycoloured, scented flowers that attract pollinators. Melianthus major (Honey bush) is a beautiful plant for an exotic scheme with pale grey green serrated leaves that unfurl in spring. Phormiums and astelia such as A. nervosa with strappy leaves add a contrasting shape and form.

In terms of colour, go for rich jewel-coloured hues such as purples, oranges and reds. Perennials such as verbena, agapanthus, Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ and dahlias combine well. Salvia ‘Amistad’ with its lush deep purple flowers, arum lilies, (Zantedeschia) and persicaria can also be knitted into an exotic scheme. You could also add some pops of bright colour with annuals such as the fab crimson coloured Tagetes ‘Cinnabar’ or chocolate cosmos.

Then all you need to do is make sure you have your garden furniture, sofa and hammocks at the ready for when the sun comes out! Roll on the summer.

Asparagus & Cheddar Tart

Recipes from Suzanne James |

www.suzannejames.co.uk

There are many reasons to celebrate this time of year, feeling Spring is in the air, the blossom appearing, the sun shining, and best of all – the arrival of English Asparagus! This superfood is absolutely one of my favourite things, there are so many creative ways to cook with it, and it is packed with antioxidants, may help to lower blood pressure and fight cancer and even boost your brain! Here is one of the many ways in which I cook with it.

Serves Approximately: 4 People

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes

Cooking Time 30 Minutes

Pastry

• 140g Plain flour

• 85g Butter Cubed

• 100g Cheddar

• Pinch Cayenne Pepper

Filling

• 5 eggs

• 175ml Milk

• 125g Cheddar

• 25g Parmesan

• 300g Asparagus

• Truffle Oil (to finish)

Method

1) Put the flour in a bowl, add the butter to the flour and rub in with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add the grated cheddar and Cayenne into the pastry and mix. Add 3 tbsp cold water and mix until the pastry forms a ball. Wrap in cling film and chill for 5 mins. Butter a 20 x 6cm deep loose-bottom tart tin, or a 35 x 12cm rectangular tart tin.

2) Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Lightly dust the work surface with flour, roll out the pastry and line the tin. Chill in the freezer for 20 mins, then line the pastry case with baking paper, fill with beans and cook for 15 mins. Remove the beans and paper, then return the pastry case to the oven for 10 mins.

3) Crack the eggs into a jug, whisk, then add the milk and whisk again. Sprinkle half the grated

cheese over the pastry case, then add the asparagus, egg mix and remaining cheese (if using a rectangular tin, you may not need all the mixture, so add it gradually). Bake in the lower half of the oven for 30-35 mins or until the egg mix is set. Drizzle with truffle oil before serving.

In Season This Month

Fruit, Nuts & Fungi - Cherries, Elderflowers, Rhubarb

Vegetables & Herbs - Asparagus, Broccoli, Carrots, Lettuce, New Potatoes, Radishes, Rocket, Sorrel, Spinach, Spring Onions, Watercress

Meat & Game - Lamb, Wood Pigeon

Fish & Shellfish - Cod, Crab, Dover Sole, Halibut, John Dory, Lemon Sole, Plaice, Salmon, Sea Bass, Sea Trout

Going Out Of Season - Morel Mushrooms

When are your Wimbledons?

Fitness tips

with

Leanne Spencer | www.bodyshotperformance.com

When are YOUR Wimbledons may sound abstract, so let me explain. These days, many of us think we need to be ‘on’ all the time or have the expectation that we need to be firing on all cylinders all day, every day. We’ve very demanding jobs, we often have a busy home life, but we still want the energy to do things that we find fulfilling. This is precisely why I think we would benefit from learning from athletes, emulating their practice within the context of business and daily life, and learning to manage stress in the same way they do.

The Myths Around Stress

It’s possible that stress has an image problem. We tend to think of stress as a negative thing –it leaves us feeling tired, under pressure and irritable. Here’s a new way to look at stress; it isn’t a bad thing, and in fact very often it can be a good thing. Exercise is a form of stress, but provided we get adequate rest and recovery, we get the physiological adaptations we are working towards. It’s when stress becomes prolonged and elevated that it becomes problematic.

Serena Williams

We all know Serena’s hugely successful, but even at her elite level, she won’t be Grand Slam (i.e. Wimbledon) fit throughout her year. Williams will be anticipating and gearing up for the big events, de-loading and recovering after each big event. She’ll be looking at all aspects of her health, her sleep, mental health, energy levels etc as well as what she does for recovery. Williams will be managing her stress levels with a daily recovery practice, but also anticipating when the peak events are and adjusting her schedule accordingly. I believe we as business athletes need to do the same.

What Does This Mean For Us?

We can learn a lot from Williams in terms of managing our stress and recovery. During the day, we should schedule in little slivers of recovery; that could be a short, brisk walk; a minute of deep breathing; 2 minutes spent daydreaming out the window. Prior to weekends, pay attention to the

schedule and ensure there isn’t too much to do. I recommend keeping one day for spontaneous activities or a day at home chilling out.

In the medium term, it’s all about anticipating what’s coming up. What are the big events in your life that you need to get ready for? They may be work-related (end of quarter results, an event and so on), or personally driven. By anticipating when these events take place you can plan for them and ensure that you’re ready.

What To Focus On

Prior to, and after key events, or even after a busy day, your mind and body will need to recover. Take some time to schedule activities like sleep, eating well, meditation or activities that are meditative such as walking or exercising in a restorative way i.e. yoga. Predicting big events will mean we can make time for recovery.

In 1993, co-founders of the Dulwich Festival, Valerie Thorncroft, Marguerite Weedy and Alison Loyd, had an idea to create an arts festival that would unite the Dulwich community. Fast forward 30 years to 2023, Dulwich Festival is stronger than ever, binding the communities of Southeast London and foregrounding the spectacular array of creative talent. AOH will take place over two weekends; 13th & 14th May and 20th & 21st May.

One of the most loved aspects of the Festival is Artists’ Open House, where local artists open their homes and studios to members of the public so that their work can be viewed, enjoyed and purchased. As urban landscape artist Marie Lenclos states ‘Artists’Open Housecreatesanimportantconnectionbetween artists and the community.’ This year, more than 450 artists are taking part across 162 venues, and visitors can expect a hugely diverse selection of work. From ceramics to glass, oils to watercolours, clothes to wall-hangings, sculpture to furniture and photography to prints, there will be something to suit the taste of everyone.

For the first time, London Glassblowing will be taking part in AOH, showcasing a display of innovative glass art by pioneering artist Peter Layton at Dulwich Prep London. London Glassblowing is one of the UK’s most renowned contemporary glass studios, where pieces are designed, produced and displayed. Layton, one of the founding fathers of British studio glass,

will be exhibiting alongside other glass artists, including Sophie Layton, Tim Rawlinson and Bruce Marks. Artist Yohan Le Peuch will also be exhibiting at Dulwich Prep London. Le Peuch’s carved works articulate archetypes of shared narrative traditions in sculptural form. Drawing aesthetic inspiration from comic books, memes and advertisements, his work also references myths, fairy tales and ancient history.

Visitors focusing on SE21 should ensure they have plenty of time to visit Kingswood Arts, South London’s new home of creativity! Fifteen artists will be displaying a wide range of media including ceramics, fine art, illustration, photography, prints and sculpture, in a specially curated show, set in the stunning 32 room, grade II listed mansion, dating back to 1811.

In East Dulwich, Myles Mansfield’s and Sarah Tombs’ sculptural pieces in the ludlowthompson garden will demonstrate how animal and plant forms can enhance the contemporary urban environment. Sculptor Sarah Tombs has produced many public commissions, both national and international, with one major piece at Hammersmith Hospital. Portrait artist Sam Barnett, also based in SE22, invites visitors and their children to experience and create recordbreaking art. Barnett has been commissioned by the BBC and Children in Need to create an interactive portrait to mark the Coronation and visitors can enjoy viewing initial versions of his work. Jess Blandford’s work may also strike a chord with families, celebrating the everyday invisible work of family life. Utilising joyful colours, gesture, geometry, erasure and hidden layers, Jess produces abstract paintings and repetitive line drawings.

Naomi Purkiss Boutique will be exhibiting from her studio in Herne Hill, where she designs handmade pieces of slow fashion clothing, which are beautiful, sustainable, comfortable and effortless and made from rare vintage fabrics. Twisted Vintage Jewellery is the perfect accompaniment to Naomi’s pieces, using preloved pieces of unwanted/broken jewellery to create new pieces with a modern twist. Influenced by the changing seasons, Jewellery Makers Caroline Clark and Brigette Jones are passionate about the materials they use; Bakelite from the 1920’s, original gems, Trifari from the 40s and 50s and semi-precious stones that span

the decades. Artist and Illustrator Rebecca Lea Williams can be found just around the corner, with a colourful selection of screen prints and watercolours.

At Havelock Walk in SE23, the celebrated and undiscovered form the thriving creative community. A range of medias can be explored here including prints by Supermundane, fine art by Philippa Tunstill, photography by Lenka Rayn and illustration by Lisa Stickley.

Walters Way Art Collective will also be showcasing a variety of work from multiple artists, in the beautiful setting of a wooden house designed by the architect Walter Segal. Visitors can expect digital pieces, fine art, photography, ceramics, jewellery and reformed glass.

Dulwich Festival will also be hosting a pop-up shop in Dulwich Village with work from sculptor Catherine Macleod, quick portrait artist Joe Thomas, printmaker Maria Storey and ceramicist Susan Lowe. Catherine Macleod’s five seated clay figures feature on the front cover of the AOH catalogue in 2023, chosen for their representation of power, strength, creativity and curiosity. In addition to artworks by these fantastic artists, visitors to the Festival Pop Up will also have an opportunity to view an archive of catalogues and posters from the past 30 years of Dulwich Festival. Large numbers are expected to attend and visitors are advised to plan their route in advance by checking locations on the Dulwich Festival website at www.dulwichfestival.co.uk or by getting their hands on one of the gorgeous catalogues, stocked at local businesses, shops and restaurants in Dulwich Village, East Dulwich, Herne Hill, West Norwood and Tulse Hill. Participating houses and studios will be signposted by estate agent boards stating Artists’ Open House.

Supporting Children’s Mental Health

Education News from Alleyn's | www.alleyns.org.uk

Liat Hoch, Lead Counsellor at Alleyn’s, talks about how we can help our children deal with mental health challenges.

It is important to remember that many children could still be experiencing mental health challenges related to the pandemic and lockdowns. Children who missed years of school or nursery also missed experiences that go hand in hand with learning to cope in an academic environment, for example, separation anxiety when they first start nursery or learning social skills and sitting down to concentrate in Reception. We learn many new essential skills with each academic year. Don’t be disheartened! Our brains are very elastic, and you can support your child in making up for what they may have missed. Here are a few tips for promoting good mental health in your child in the post-COVID-19 era:

TAKE IT SLOWLY

If your child finds change difficult don’t push them too hard. Show confidence in their ability to cope with a change and challenge, then take it at their pace. Sudden changes can be overwhelming, so make sure you communicate changes first and give your child time to adjust.If it’s age appropriate, share with your child a time when you found change or a challenge difficult and what helped you overcome it. This could stimulate an opportunity to help them think about what may help them meet their own challenge.

GET OUTSIDE

Nature is not a cure-all, but it is certainly close! Outdoor activities have been shown to improve mental health, so build into family life regular time outside. Family walks in the park, a simple picnic now spring has sprung, or participating in outdoor sports are all good ways to enjoy the benefits of the great outdoors. Creating good experiences and memories of being out in nature when we’re young may lead us to become adults who benefit from and value it more.

FOSTER SOCIAL CONNECTIONS

Building and maintaining social connections is essential to good mental health and self-esteem. Help your child to practice these skills now by encouraging play dates with friends, participation

in extracurricular activities, or taking part in clubs. This will pay off in the future with lifelong friendships and new skills. It is a good idea for us to model good relationship skills for our children by listening and following their wishes in terms of what activities and friends they are drawn to.

FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE NOW BUT DON’T IGNORE THE NEGATIVE

During the pandemic, many children missed out on positive experiences such as celebrations, family meet-ups, day trips or holidays. Encourage positive experiences now for your child, such as planning a fun family outing or celebrating a missed birthday to make up for what was missed.

There are also many children and families who have lost loved ones and the chance to say goodbye because of the pandemic. It’s important that time and space is given to grieving as part of life and we will be modelling for our children how to manage inevitable losses in their lifetime as we go through them.

KEEP TALKING

Continue to have open and honest conversations with your child about their feelings. Covid-19 might feel like old news to you, but they experienced the pandemic at a young age and without the benefit of perspective and their experiences may have been deeper than you think. Make sure you have some side-by-side time together and encourage them to express their emotions in a supportive environment.

In conclusion, children may still be experiencing mental health challenges related to the pandemic and lockdowns. Gradual reintegration, encouraging outdoor activities, fostering social connections, focusing on both positive and negative experiences, and keeping communication open are all important steps to promoting good mental health for children in the post-COVID-19 era.

USEFUL WEBSITES:

https://www.annafreud.org/schools-and-colleges/ resources/advice-for-parents-and-carers-talking-mentalhealth-with-young-people-at-primary-school/

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/how-to-talk-toyour-child-about-mental-health/

Financial Matters

With David Frederick FCCA | Marcus Bishop Associates | marcus-bishop.com

Payment On Account. Who? What? Why?

We are now into our 28th year of self-assessment, yet there is still ambiguity, confusion and misunderstanding of one of its central features, “payment on account”. Seasoned self-employed taxpayers and newly self-employed taxpayers alike are equally confused and misunderstand the operation of payment on account within the UK self-assessment system.

Payment on account is the advance payment that some self-employed taxpayers are required to make towards their next year’s income tax liability. Within the self-assessment system there is not one but two payments on account required from self-employed taxpayers. The first payment on account is 31st January and the second payment on account deadline is 31st July.

Whilst there is much debate on the burden of the existence of the payment on account, HMRC would contend this is to avoid the self employed being favoured over employees who pay their income tax periodically via the PAYE (Pay As You Earn) system. Moreover, unlike employees, self-employed taxpayers have the opportunity to pay their income tax liability by 31st January after the fiscal year ended the previous 5th April. This is some 5 days short of 10 months after the end of the fiscal year. Some PAYE taxpayers may regard his as an unfair advantage afforded to the self-employed.

However, the challenge for self-employed taxpayers, especially those new into selfassessment is how does this payment on account arise? There are two conditions that dictate whether a self-employed taxpayer will be liable to payment on account for the next fiscal year.

Firstly, for the year ended 5th April, was the self-employed taxpayer’s income tax liability greater than £1,000? Secondly, was less than 80% of their income tax liability collected via PAYE.

Whilst these two conditions may help some self-employed taxpayers fall outside of the net of payment on account, the majority of the self-

employed taxpaying community will fall within. To incur an income tax liability under £1,000 requires a self-employed taxable profit of less than £5,000 per fiscal year. In addition, there is not a material number of the self-employed taxpaying community who are likely to have 80% or more of their income tax collected via PAYE. This second condition may only apply to PAYE employees with a secondary income stream from a self- employment activity.

When payment on account is required, it will include Class 4 national insurance contributions, but it will exclude student loan repayments. This begs the question; how much are these payments on account that the self employed are expected to pay? In short, the payment on account by 31st January and 31st July is equal to 50% of their income liability of the previous fiscal year ended 5th April. This is often a surprise to the newly self-employed taxpayer as they are either not conversant with the self-assessment system or had not obtained any professional advice or guidance before stepping into self-employment.

An example of how the payment on account system operates is set out below:

• Maurice a self-employed business coach, had a £4,000 income tax liability in his first year of trading as at 5th April 2023.

• His payment on account for 31st January 2024 and 31st July 2024, is respectively, £2,000.

• It should be recognised that Maurice’s income tax liability due on or before 31st January 2024 is a total of £6,000 and £2,000 on or before 31st July 2024.

All is well that ends well, it is possible to apply to HMRC to reduce payments on account. An application can be made, if the taxpayer expects their taxable profit to be less than the previous year.

However, if they successfully, reduce their payments on account and their tax liability is greater than expected, they will be subject to an interest charge payable on the unpaid income tax liability. Application to reduce payments on account always requires due care and attention.

The Touch Cue

Pets Corner with Leonie St Clair

| www.londondogstraining.co.uk

Iam seeing lots of dogs with handling issues. It is unclear why there is an apparent proliferation in dogs that resent being touched by owners, vets, or strangers, and which may aggress to avoid certain types of contact. There is no single explanation and factors may include poor breeding, early inappropriate handling, or undiagnosed physical issues. I can only advise all new puppy owners to gently accustom their pup to enjoy handling and to practice handling exercises daily.

For dogs with existing issues, teaching the touch cue may be one small way to begin to address the fear or dislike of human hands outstretched towards them. It gives the dog a degree of agency, because they choose to move towards your hand for contact instead of you moving into their space. Once established as a fun exercise, the duration of touch can be prolonged and then gradually extended to include other parts of the dog’s body.

Aside from being a first step to addressing handling issues, the touch exercise can also enhance recall and retrieving and is a useful way to switch your dog into thinking mode at times of stress or frustration. If your dog is anxious in certain situations using the touch cue may work better than simply offering treats or other reward. However, in order to be effective, the touch cue should first be trained under non-stressful conditions, to achieve fluency.

• Have treats ready and easy to access and keep these behind your back. First rub a bit of treat into the palm of your hand

• Present the open palm of your hand in front of your dog six inches to a foot from their nose

• Many dogs will move forward to sniff and bump their nose on your palm. On contact say ‘yes’ and reward with your other hand from the treats behind your back, now put the target hand behind your back.

• Wait a few seconds. Reset and repeat

• If your dog is wary, mark (‘yes’) and reward successive movements towards your palm, until she finally makes contact

• Initially scenting your palm with smelly food will increase the dog’s inclination to investigate, but try to move on to an unscented palm as soon as you can

• Practice in short sessions until your dog will touch your hand with her nose most of the time. At this point, start to say ‘touch’ just before you present your palm.

• For each training session aim to do 5 - 8 repetitions and try to end on a successful nose touch. Each dog will vary as to how quickly they respond.

• Initially, this exercise will be tiring for your dog as they are actively problem solving, trying to figure how to get the treat. Do not be surprised if after the first few successful attempts your dog suddenly looks bewildered and stops responding. This signals brain overload. Try again another time at an easier level, or just relax, take a break, and then offer your palm a bit closer to your dog’s nose and wait patiently. Don’t stare at your dog or talk to them, give them time to get back on track.

• Once your dog is responding well begin to practice the exercise at different times of the day and in different rooms.

• Start to use the cue when your dog is further away. Call her to you and then as she is near say ‘touch’ offering your palm. Once fluent, start to work in more distracting environments, around visitors, on lead, in the vet practice and in the park.

• Finally, always reward successful touches with a reward, including verbal praise, a treat or a game.

Dulwich Hamlet FC

The Fates’ destiny for Dulwich Hamlet’s season will be clear to us mortals by the time you read this. Regular perusers will recall that for most of 2023 our heroes in pink and blue have been toiling to avoid a fall from the Conference South to the more difficult to spell Isthmian league. Now the Isthmian League derives its name from the alluring isthmus of Corinth where in ancient times a Games was instituted by mighty Sisyphus (no stranger to toiling himself) and dedicated to Poseidon the great god of the sea, earthquakes and for some reason horses.

The etymology of our current league is less clear, but was probably burped forth by some beery sports bureaucrat at the Braintree Travelodge during a team-building challenge to assemble a football league comprising some of the least desirable towns in southern England. So if it does come to pass that the Isthmian is where The Hamlet lays its hat next season, it may well be your average fan considers the demotion to have a distinct upside as away-days to Lewes, Hastings and Margate are pencilled in. Some of us periretirees might even check out the real-estate while we’re down there, see what you can get for the price of a Barry Road townhouse.

That said, and as your scribe writes, The Sons of Edgar Kail are putting up one Hades of a fight to stay up. Early April saw a proper relegation sixpointer against Cheshunt, a place once home to Linda Lusardi. Now while ex-Hamlet and current Cheshunt manager Craig Edwards has his knockers too, his teams are always set-up like a three day old sourdough loaf – hard, a little bit tasty and tough to break down. Indeed for the majority of the game the football on show was difficult to digest, belying any notion that association football is necessarily the beautiful game.

Like a non-league Agamemnon, Cheshunt laid brutal and prolonged siege to the Homer team’s goal. But Troy as they might The Ambers couldn’t breach the Dulwich wall. And then just as this Medusa of a game threatened to turn The Rabble to stone, Sanchez “The Emperor” Ming teed up Johl ”I can see Robert” Powell a treat before the youngster fired home. One-Nil to The Hamlet and that’s how it finished to the trembling joy of the

Champion Hill throng. A subsequent 1-1 draw away to Hemel Hempstead and a stolid, solid and sapid 2-0 home victory against Somerset titans Taunton has balanced the humors somewhat. But you’ll find no hubris on the slopes of Dog Kennel Hill as the season draws to its nail-biting close.

Whatever the season brings, make sure you put Sunday 7 May in your diary as we pay homage to a club legend, when The Prince of Peckham, The Duke of Dulwich, the King of Camberwell himself, Mr Nyren Clunis, will have his long-overdue testimonial. Kick off is at 3pm with a Hamlet class of 2013 team going up against the class of 2018. With 486 appearances and 117 goals for the Hamlet, let’s all rock up and show Nyren what he means to us all.

You can keep an eye on all club news at: www.pitchero.com/clubs/dulwichhamlet and buy some tasty Hamlet clobber at www.dhst.org.uk Victory to The Hamlet!

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What's On - May

Friday 12 – Sunday 21st May: Dulwich Festival

Dulwich Festival is celebrating 30 years of community-focused, arts-based fun! Presenting over 60 carefully curated ticketed events in literature, theatre, comedy, art, history and music, the festival also hosts Artist Open House, multiple fairs, open days, markets and competitions in film, fiction and art. Full details www.dulwichfestival.co.uk

Friday 12 May: Soothing Sounds: Sound Bath & Deep Rest

7:30pm – 8:30pm: Slow down & be carried into a deep state of relaxation with Tibetan singing bowls and Gong in our Soothing Sound Bath. Gaia Pilates Studio, 117 Bellenden Road, Peckham, SE15 4QY. www.goteamup.com

Saturday 13 May: Strictly Swing with King Groovy & the Horn Stars

Saturday 13 & Sunday 14

May: Artists’ Open House

See page 18: www.dulwichfestival.co.uk.

Sunday 14 May: Dulwich Park Fair

12pm - 5pm. Dulwich Park Fair has been running since 2007 and this year will be at the start of the Dulwich Festival. It is a free outdoor, family friendly, event that includes Vauxhall City Farm, Punch and Judy, the Magician, a Maypole, interactive performances and a dog show. The stage by the café will feature local musicians, brass bands, choirs, and dance acts of all ages. There will be a huge variety of food, craft, drink, and charity stalls. This event is free and all are welcome! Dulwich Park, College Road SE21 7BQ.

7:30pm – 10:30pm A fantastic night of live jazz and swing dance with SE London’s hottest 17-piece big band, King Groovy & the Horn Stars. Bar on site. St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BG. www.dulwichfestival.co.uk.

Saturday 13 - Sunday 21 May: Windows & Thresholds

11am – 6pm. A series of five multi-disciplinary exhibitions curated by Kim Thornton, Sarah Sparkes/Jane Millar, Ky Lewis, Min Angel/Jo Mason, Lucy Bainbridge. Part of Dulwich Festival Artists’ Open House. Bell House, 27 College Road, SE21 7BG. www.bellhouse.co.uk

Sunday

14 May: Cookery Demo with Rukmini Iyer

3pm – 4pm. Rukmini Iyer is the bestselling author of The Roasting Tin series. India Express is her most personal book to date. Inspired by a conversation with her parents, talking about the 24-hour train journeys they used to take when courting in India. A Village Books and Dulwich Festival event. The Old Library, Dulwich College, Dulwich Common, Dulwich SE21 7LD. Tickets via www.eventbrite.co.uk

Sunday 14 May: Singaround at The Ivy House

7pm -10:30pm. Everybody is welcome to our Singaround, to sing or to listen! We don’t use the stage and we don’t use mics. Accompanied or unaccompanied, solo or duo or more, any language, any genre! It’s different every time, depending on who comes!

First come first to sing, just sign up any time during the evening at the list on the ticket table. One song each, then if there is time we go round again (with a short break in the middle!)

Door 7pm, singing starts 7.15pm prompt. £5 on the door. Cash or BACS only, sorry!

The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, Nunhead SE15 3BE Tickets - www.thegooseisout.com

Monday 15 May: Henry VIII:

The Heart and the Crown by

Alison

Weir

- 7:30pm- 8:30pm

The No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the Six Tudor Queens series, returns with the second in a captivating new trio of novels spanning three generations of history’s most iconic family, the Tudors: Henry VIII: The Old Library, Dulwich College, Dulwich Common, SE21 7LD. Tickets via: www.eventbrite.co.uk

Thursday 18 May: An Evening with Adam Kay

7:30pm – 8:30pm. Village Books presents awardwinning author of This is Going to Hurt, Adam Kay, for a talk about his follow up book Undoctored. This is Going to Hurt was the publishing phenomenon of the century, read by many millions, and adapted into a major TV series. But it was only part of the story. The Great Hall, Dulwich College, Dulwich Common, Dulwich SE21 7LD. Tickets via www.eventbrite.co.uk/

Saturday 20 May:

NCT Nearly New Sale

9:30am -11:30am. Preloved, child (0-12 yrs) and parents’ goods. Cash Only. Dulwich Prep London Early Years, 8 Gallery Road, Dulwich, SE21 7AB. Tickets: www.nct.intrabiz.co.uk

Saturday 20 May: Love West

Dulwich Spring Fair

10am – 4pm. The Love West Dulwich Spring Fair is a street fair celebrating the best of West Dulwich. Join in the Maypole dancing, face painting, kids crafts, flower pot making & best dressed dog competition. There is also a kids treasure hunt throughout the area starting and finishing at Wigwam Toy Shop and Dulwich Books. You will find an arts & crafts market on Rosendale Road, street food stalls on Croxted Road and much more! Dulwich SE21.

Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 May: Artists’ Open House

See page 18: www.dulwichfestival.co.uk.

What's On - May

Saturday

20 May:

Garthorne Road Nature Reserve Open Day

2pm – 5pm We are open to the public on the third Saturday of each month. Entrance is free and all are welcome to come to an oasis of calm in Forest Hill. Beadnell Road, Forest Hill SE23 1AA. www.garthorneroadnaturereserve.com

Sunday 21 May: The Ministry of

Unladylike Activity

by Robin Stevens

3pm -4pm. Join Robin Stevens, author of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize winning and bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series to find out about her brand-new series The Ministry of Unladylike Activity. Robin will share her tips and tricks on how to write the perfect murder mystery and the inspiration behind her new team of detectives. You will also get the chance to put your own sleuthing skills to the test and ask your burning questions, like any good detective. Age guide: 8+. Tickets via www.eventbrite.co.uk/ The Great Hall at Alleyn’s, Townley Road SE22 8SU.

Saturday 20 May: Draw with

Rob Biddulph!

3pm-4pm. Village Books presents multi-awardwinning author and Lockdown legend Rob Biddulph for a fun, drawing-filled session. Rob will talk about his latest book Peanut Jones and the Twelve Portals, in which famous works of art are disappearing from all over the world. One moment they are there, the next, they have crumbled to dust. Peanut Jones and her friends are on the case. Age guide: 5+. The Great Hall at Alleyn’s, Townley Road, East Dulwich SE22 8SU Tickets via www.eventbrite.co.uk

What's On - May

Sunday

21 May: The Goose Green Fair

11am-5pm. A festive celebration of culture and community, and a wonderful day out for all the family. From bouncy castles to a beer tent, handmade children’s clothing to homemade cakes, designer jewellery to local photography, the fair will bring together the essence of SE22. Nibble delicious food from an incredible range of stalls while local youth showcase their talents with art displays and special performances! Dulwich Road, SE22 9AU.

Sunday 21 May: Callia Quartet at St Giles Camberwell

5pm – 6pm. The Callia Quartet present a programme of Haydn, Shostakovich and Nordic Folk Tunes, compiled and arranged by the Danish String Quartet. The 2 albums of Nordic Folk Tunes which the Danish String Quartet have collected are a delightful discovery for the Callia Quartet. A selection of these pieces will be performed in this concert, leaving plenty of scope for performances of the rest of these pieces another time St Giles Church, Camberwell, Camberwell Church Street, Camberwell SE5 8RB. Tickets: www.calliaquartet.co.uk

Monday 22 May: Bach to Baby Family Concert

Dulwich Village, 10:30 – 11:30. The critically acclaimed concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow. www.bachtobaby.com. 40 Calton Avenue, Dulwich SE21 7DG.

Thursday 25 May: Taking Flight – Lev Parikian

7pm -8pm. In his brilliant new book, Taking Flight, Lev Parikian, fast becoming one of Britain’s best loved nature writers, explores the how, why and when of flight in four distinct groups of animals: insects, pterosaurs, birds and bats.

Dulwich Books, 6 Croxted Road, West Dulwich, SE21 8SW Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/

Friday 26 May: John Otway

& Wild Willy Barrett, Dove’s Vagaries

7pm -11pm They asked to come back to the Goose, and how could we refuse? John’s complete madness and Willy’s dead pan humour have cemented this musical partnership for over forty years. This concert will be half seated, half standing.

The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road SE15 3BE. https://www.ivyhousenunhead.co.uk/

Monday 29 May – Thursday 1

June: Get Started with TouchTyping for Dyslexia - Year 5 & 6

1:30pm – 3:00pm. Children who attend the course will take away a special keyboard to keep practising on, continued access to the online software and a certificate comparing your child’s handwriting speed to their touch-typing speed.

Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 5BG. www.bellhouse.co.uk.

Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk

Tuesday 30 May: Bach to Baby Half Term Family Concert in East Dulwich

10:30am – 11:30am. Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow. 62A East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AT. https://www.bachtobaby.com

Wednesday 31 May: Cooking with Scissors.

6:45pm - 8pm. An opportunity for local business professionals to meet, make new contacts and gain new business. The last Wednesday of every month. Free Admission. To find out more or register please go to our website. Location: The Lordship Pub, 211 Lordship Lane SE22 8HA. Tickets: www.cookingwithscissors.co.uk

BabyBallet

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

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.

diddi dance

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

District & Dulwich Twins Club

Baby and Toddler Group every Friday 10am-12pm (turn up at any time!), at Peckham Rye Playrooms (SE corner of the Rye). It is for multiples only, but you do not have to be a member of the club to attend. BYO coffee cup! www.ddtwinsclub.org.

HartBeeps

Mondays at Christ Church, 263 Barry Road, East Dulwich, SE22 0JT. 10am Happy House, 11am Baby Beeps & 12.15pm Baby Bells. Fridays at Ewart Community Hub, 44 Wastdale Road, SE23 1HN .10am Happy House, 11am Baby Beeps & 12.15pm Baby Bells. http://hartbeeps.com

Little Superhero Training

Practice your Superhero moves! Discover Superhero fun facts! Any Little Heroes, Boys and Girls aged 2 - 5, Come along for a FREE taster session. Mondays & Fridays (term time only) St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Contact Lucy 07813 791757 | lucy@littleherocompany.com www.littleherocompany.com

Lucy Sparkles

Outstanding music, drama and dance classes and parties for young children. Fun classes where children engage with singing, movement and live music whilst enhancing learning through developing physical, emotional and intellectual skills. Tues, Weds & Fri classes for different age groups/ themes. sarah@lucysparkles.com | 07929 784 719

Nibble Arts

Are you looking for flexible 8:00 - 6:30pm school holiday childcare? We still have lots of places available at Goodrich Primary SE22 from 4th birthday to 11 - our unique creative childcare lets children explore a brandnew adventure through up to 4 creative workshops a day with industry professionals for February Half-term 14th - 18th Feb!

Children are looked after in key groups of 10 for a really personalised experience and you can request that they are grouped with friends who are also attending. We are Ofsted approved and you can book in advance up to the end of Summer Holidays 2022 1-5 days a week using childcare vouchers, tax-free childcare, card or instalment plans from £54/day. Where else can you be on video chat to an Arctic explorer live from Svalbard University one day, and meeting Sophie the giant animatronic T-Rex the next? For the full timetable and to book visit www.nimblearts.co.uk/how-our-clubs-work visit www.nimblearts.co.uk/how-our-clubs-work

Mini Athletics (SE London)

Winning the gold medal for children’s sports classes! Start your child’s fantastic journey in athletic development, designed for toddlers up to children of 7 years old. All through a fun play-based format. To try us out, contact Sam: 07811787153 | smcdermott@miniathletics.com www.miniathletics.com

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. Check the website for current classes. Contact : anna@sparkle-music.co.uk. | 0771 1238352

Sunday Spot

Free, artist-led workshops for families at South London Gallery, 65-67 Peckham Road SE5, on the last Sunday of every month. For children aged 5–12 years with their parents & carers. Pre-booking advisable. www.southlondongallery.org

Our children’s activities pages have been popular for years and now they are back! If you run a class in any of these areas, then advertising in these pages are just for you. Each magazine has 5,000 copies which are hand-delivered every month. You can choose to go for 5, 10 or 15,000 copies, it is totally up to you. Contact Angela: angela@semagazines.co.uk for a rate card.

The Last Word Marguerite Weedy & Alison Loyd

In 1993 Valerie Thorncroft founded Dulwich Festival, joined by Alison Loyd and Marguerite Weedy. Run entirely by volunteers, it focused on community events, free entertainment for all ages, local artistes, poetry, music and public art.

How long have you lived in the area?

We both lived in this area over 50 years

What has changed most during that time?

The social mix - 30 years ago East Dulwich was quite a deprived area and there were no cafes in the Village.

What do you most value about the area?

Marguerite - I value the Edwardian houses, the tree lined road and the proximity to the Village.

Alison - I value how green it is with so many trees and parks; villagey atmosphere and easy access to central London.

The one thing you couldn’t do without?

Marguerite - Books; and I am grateful that we still have a bookshop in Dulwich Village.

Alison - Local buses.

Do you know your neighbours?

Marguerite - My neighbours were most helpful during lockdown. Alison - Me too

Do you belong to any groups?

Marguerite - I co-ordinate the neighbourhood watch group for my road and have done since the 1980s. I also belong to the Safer Neighbourhood Panel.

Alison - I belong to U3A, a political ideas group and Modern Architecture Group.

Describe your perfect weekend

Alison - Weekend in Sydney with my daughter’s family, swimming, walking on Curl Curl beach, evening BBQ with friends.

Where are you to be found on Saturday?

Alison - North Cross Road market off Lordship Lane. What is your favourite place to eat?

Marguerite - A Greek restaurant in Camberwell. Coffee or tea? Where

Marguerite - I like the coffee shops in Dulwich particularly Romeo Jones and Au Ciel.

Your favourite place to go for a drink?

Marguerite - Nowadays I tend not to go to pubs often but the Crown & Greyhound is very welcoming.

Alison - My garden on a summer evening.

Where’s your favourite place to walk?

Marguerite - I enjoy walking in Dulwich Woods and five days a week I regularly walk in Dulwich Park.

Alison - Belair, Dulwich Woods or along the South Bank when I want to relax,

My secret ambition?

Marguerite - To be more successful in growing vegetables

Alison - To cook like Ottolenghi

Pictured Above: Marguerite Weedy, Valerie Thorncroft and Alison Loyd, founders of Dulwich Festival in 1993.

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