SE21 May 2024

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 10 & 11.

As usual I have rounded up all the great events taking place in and around Dulwich. The events pages start on page 6. May 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.

May is the start of the wonderful Brockley Max Festival too, so we have a preview of the events which mainkly happen in June on page 26.

The Last Word is dedicated to the Dulwich Festival. Louise Galizia is a local artist who is taking part in the Artists’ Open House weekends. Find out more on page 32.

Until next time.

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

Events Calendar - May

South London Women Artists Spring Exhibition see p6.

The Dance of Spring Exhibition @ Jeannie Avent see p6.

Lewisham Underwater Hockey, see p6.

Live Band Karaoke see p6.

Bell House Open Garden, see p6.

Bookbinding Introduction, p8.

The Dance of Spring Exhibition & Inner Peace Jewellery @ Jeannie Avent see p6.

Bank Holiday

Forest Hill Bowling Club, see p18.

Dulwich Park Runners see p8.

Meet Cressida Cowell, see p8.

Fringe Poetry & Music, see p8.

The Arts Society event, see p8.

The Dulwich Festival see p9.

Forest Hill Bowling Club, see p6.

That Peckham Boy, see p9.

Artists’ Open House Weekend, see p10.

Organ Recital, see p9.

Marsh River Sky, Exhibition see p9.

The Dance of Spring Exhibition & Inner Peace Jewellery @ Jeannie Avent see p6.

Honor Oak WI, see p18.

Dulwich Park Runners see p8.

Branco’s Sunny Side of Guitar, p19.

The Dance of Spring Exhibition @ Jeannie Avent see p6.

Dulwich WI, see page 28.

Forest Hill Bowling Club, see p18.

Bank Holiday

Bach to Baby Half Term Concert, p28.

Dulwich Park Runners see p8.

Creative Writing Course, see p28.

Creative Writing Course, see p28.

Dulwich Park Runners see p8.

The Dulwich Festival see p9.

Marsh River Sky, Exhibition see p9.

EDWI - Covent Garden Tour p19.

Much Ado About Numbers, see p19.

An Evening with Ella Mills, see p19.

Bill Laurance: Live in Concert p19.

Booking Binding Introduction, p19.

Marsh River Sky, Exhibition see p9.

Alleyn’s Community Choir Concert, see p28.

Dulwich Lawn Tennis Camp, see p28.

Forest Hill Bowling Club, see p6.

Love West Dulwich Fair, p24.

Forest Hill Bowling Club, see p6.

Thomas McCarthy, Ann Shrieves, Ian Kennedy & Sarah Lloyd @ The Ivy House see p28.

Forthcoming Events

Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar!

Nunhead Cemetery Annual Open Day, p24.

Dulwich Park Fair Indigenous Storytelling p24.

Singaround, p18.

Goose Green Fair

Artists’ Open House Weekend, see p10.

Forest Hill Open Gardens, p24.

Family Fun with the Gruffalo! p24.

Brockley Max, see p20.

Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 6, 8, 9 18, 19,

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Wednesday 1 May– Friday 3 May: South London Women Artists Spring 2024 Exhibition

12pm – 6pm. South London Women Artists

SPRING 2024 Exhibition at the Gallery at Heritage Cheese in Dulwich Village. Heritage Cheese in Dulwich Village is delighted to host the South London Women Artists (SLWA) Spring 2024 art exhibition. Owner, Enrico Messora, is committed to supporting local artists, using the gallery space above his cheese shop to showcase the work of new and emerging talent. Heritage Cheese Shop, Gallery Upstairs, 1b Calton Avenue, SE21 7DE.

Wednesday 1 May– Sunday 7 July: Summer Term at Dulwich Lawn Tennis Club

9am – 3:30pm. We have classes from Monday to Saturday. We welcome players of all ages and abilities.Please, do not hesitate to contact Head Coach Sebastien (sebtenniscoaching@gmail.com) should you have any questions regarding tennis at the club. Dulwich Lawn Tennis Club, Giant Arches Road, Burbage Road, Herne Hill, SE24 9HP. www.clubspark.lta.org.uk

Wednesday

1 May – Tuesday 21 May: The Dance of Spring

12pm – 6pm. Gabrielle will once again be exhibiting drawings, paintings and sculptures at the light and airy JEANNIE AVENT GALLERY From 9th May she will be joined by Jewellery designer maker Kath Dare exhibiting a whole range of beautiful jewellery alongside Gabrielle's artworks. www.gabriellebradshawart.com 14 North Cross Road, SE22 9EU

Fridays 3.,10, 17, 24 & 31 May: Forest Hill Bowling Club

2pm-5pm. Forest Hill Bowling Club is a private club with a mixed membership of around 60 members. We welcome new members of all ages and abilities. The club has a full list of friendly and league matches with a combination of men's, ladies and mixed games as well as twice weekly casual play sessions (roll-ups) on Monday and Friday afternoons. For details contact our Secretary on 07905 507155 or on our website www.foresthill-bowling-club.com

Forest Hill Bowling Club, 28 Wynell Road, SE23 2LW

Friday 3 May: Live Band Karaoke 7pm – 11pm

Reckon you've got the swagger of Jagger? Well, this is your moment. Belt out classics from Dolly Parton to Dizzee Rascal, live on stage, backed by a stunning 5-piece band, in front of a supportive crowd. Lyrics are provided on a screen, and our compere will be on stage with you to add those critical BVs or keep things on track... Pick from over 350 tunes from all genres.

www.live-band-karaoke.designmynight.com/ The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, London SE15 3BE

Fridays 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 May: Lewisham Underwater Hockey Club

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, London. www.luwhc.org.uk

Saturday 4 May: Bell House Open Garden – May

11:30am-1pm. Bell House is opening its garden for visitors to explore. Set behind the Georgian house, visitors can explore the peaceful two-acre garden. Tea and coffee will be available. Tickets www.bellhouse.co.uk/events/ Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7BG

What's On - May

Saturday 4 May: Bookbinding: Introduction to Coptic Binding

10am-4pm. This is a taster session suitable to anyone who can thread a needle and handle a craft knife! No experience required. All materials and equipment supplied. This taster session is designed to introduce you to Coptic binding which was used by early Christians in Egypt (The Copts) as early as the 2nd century. This is an exposed stitch style of binding using chain and link stitches to bind several sections of a book and the covers together.

Tickets www.bellhouse.co.uk/events/ Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7BG

Tuesdays

7,

14,

21 & 28 May: Social Runs with DPR

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

Trevor Bailey Clubhouse, Dulwich Common SE21 7HA

Thursday 9 May:

Meet Cressida Cowell! 4-5:30pm

Meet multi-million-copy selling, award-winning author (and former Children’s Laureate) Cressida Cowell, creator of the How to Train Your Dragon series. Cressida will be signing her latest bestselling book, Which Way Round The Galaxy, and her other books, too. Bring along your own sketchbook for Cressida to see, and get a free sticker sheet with each book of Which Way Round The Galaxy. No tickets required!

Village Books, 1d Calton Avenue, Dulwich, SE21 7DE.

Thursday 9 May

– Tuesday 21 May: Inner Peace Jewellery Exhibition 12pm-5pm

Kath Dare has created a collection of kinetic jewellery with the intention of calming and relaxing a busy mind using movement as well as carefully selected stones. The aim is to encourage inner peace. Kath is sharing the space with the talented local artist Gabrielle Bradshaw.

Jeannie Avent Gallery, 14 North Cross Road, SE22 9EU

Thursday 9 May:

Fringe Poetry & Music 7:30

- 9:30pm

Come along to an evening of poetry, music and fun. Wendy French and Robert Hancock will present six poets and two musicians to entertain you. Wine will be available. The evening is free but please book your ticket via Eventbrite on: www.bellhouse.co.uk/events Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7BG.

Thursday

9 May:

Art Detectives: How to Look at and Decipher Paintings with Nirvana

Romell 8pm – 9pm

Using great masterpieces as illustrations, the lecture proposes a novel approach to understanding classical painting from late medieval times to the early 19th century. It will teach the viewer how to look, think and be comfortable with any classical painting by posing and answering the Art Detective questions: what is it? why was it painted? how was it painted? when was it painted? where was it painted? And who painted it? Note, this lecture will be followed the next day with a private guided tour by the lecturer of selected paintings at the National Gallery. Programme lectures can be found on: www.theartssocietydulwich.org.uk/ programme/lectures

James Allen's Girls' School Sixth Form Centre, Green Dale, Dulwich, SE22 8TG.

Friday 10 May: That Peckham Boy by Kenny Imafidon

7pm-8pm. Two days after his eighteenth birthday, Kenny Imafidon was charged with the murder of a seventeen-year-old boy in south-east London. The middle child of a single mother with ambitions for her children, Kenny grew up near an estate in Peckham where deprivation and hopelessness were rife, and gang culture flourished in his community. Kenny faced a minimum of thirty years behind bars – longer than the life he had lived. When the case against Kenny collapsed, he quickly realised that his name was still inextricably linked with a horrific crime he hadn’t committed. He decided to rewrite his story. It began with The Kenny Report, which he delivered to the House of Commons and which detailed the experiences of marginalised young people who drift into gangs, and has led to extensive work with charities, communities and policy-makers that is helping to change the narratives of other young people just like Kenny.

Tickets: £12 (plus Eventbrite fee) at: www.eventbrite.co.uk

The MCT at Alleyn's School, Townley Road, SE22 8SU

Friday

10 May – Sunday 26 May: Marsh River Sky

6pm-9pm. Recent Paintings by Nicholas Ashton that focus on the interplay between urban landscape and the natural world, drawing inspiration from the ever-changing scenery along the river Thames and the panoramic views and big skies over London viewed from Forest Hill. www.annalovely.gallery /140 Sydenham Road, SE26 5JZ

Friday 10 – Sunday 19 May: Dulwich Festival 2024

Ten days of music, dance, literature, art, walks, talks, performance and fairs. Including the Artists’ Open House Weekends. See pages 10 &11 for more details.

https://dulwichfestival.co.uk

What's On - May

Saturday 11 May: Organ Recital

11am –12pm. All are welcome to this organ recital by James Carpenter from Beckenham Baptist Church. Admission free with retiring collection. St John The Evangelist, East Dulwich, St John The Evangelist, East Dulwich, East Dulwich Road.

Saturday 11 May: The Earth Transformed with Peter Frankopan 1 -2pm

In The Earth Transformed, Peter Frankopan, one of the world’s leading historians, shows that the natural environment is a crucial, if not the defining, factor in global history – and not just of humankind. Join Peter as he discusses this brilliant new book with scientist and broadcaster, Adam Rutherford.

Empireworld with Sathnam Sangera 3-4pm

2.6 billion people are inhabitants of former British colonies. The empire’s influence upon the quarter of the planet it occupied, and its gravitational influence upon the world outside it, has been profound: from the spread of Christianity by missionaries to nearly 1 in 3 driving on the left side of the road, and even shaping the origins of international law. Yet Britain’s idea of its imperial history and the world’s experience of it are two very different things.

How They Broke Britain with James O’Brien 5-6pm

Something has gone really wrong in Britain. Our economy has tanked, our freedoms are shrinking, and social divisions are growing. Our politicians seem most interested in their own careers, and much of the media only make things worse. We are living in a country almost unrecognisable from the one that existed a decade ago.

TICKETS: £12 (plus Eventbrite fees) and can be purchased on www.eventbrite.co.uk Location: The George Farha Auditorium at Dulwich College, Dulwich Common, SE21 7LD.

Artists’ Open House 2024 SE21

The much-cherished Artists’ Open House returns as part of Dulwich Festival on 10th/11th and 18th/19th May 2024, with over 450 artists displaying their work in 143 venues. Spanning across eight postcodes, AOH offers the South London community an opportunity to meet wonderful creatives, as well as purchase and peruse nearly 50 forms of art! Our editorial team has selected some of our favourite participating artists to create a trail around SE21, so all you need to do is put on some comfortable shoes and pack our bag-sized magazine for reference. Before starting, fuel your body at one of the lovely cafés in Dulwich Village, including Redemption Roasters, D. Village and Romeo Jones, or try The Crown and Greyhound or Rocca for something more substantial.

Start the trail at the Festival Pop Up shop for a wonderful selection of fine art, ceramics, jewellery and prints, remembering to inspect the superb flower installation by Wildside London (1). Then, head towards Croxted Road to explore Octavia Madden’s expressionist and abstract depictions of landscapes and cityscapes (2). Just one road along, you will find Diane Eagles at All Saints Church, with a fascinating collection of photographs and ceramics from The Ness of Brodgar Archeological dig in Orkney (3). Whilst you’re there, put your own crafting skills to the test, by making a

mini neolithic pot! Uncover the epic and spellbinding collaborative paintings of Mary Rodriguez and Andrew Hinton on Carson Road (4) before heading to The Tollgate Collective on Tollgate Drive (5). Here, you will find a stunning selection of screen prints, textiles, ceramics, jewellery and even skincare from six participating artists. Then, make your way back towards the Village onto Gallery Road, to view a fantastic range of mediums including photography, landscapes, furniture, watercolours and textiles, at the Old College Lawn Tennis Club (6). Cut through Lovers Walk to access the historic Bell House (7), where you’ll unearth a diverse range of contemporary functional, decorative and sculptural ceramics.

If you’re taking part in this trail on Sunday 12th May, don’t forget to pop into the Dulwich Park Fair at 12-5pm for live performances and a variety of food, drink, craft and charity stalls! For those heading out over the 18th/19th May, remember to factor the Dulwich Picture Gallery into your day, as AOH visitors are invited to explore the gallery’s main collection for free at 10am to 5pm.

For more information on AOH or to book events at Dulwich Festival, please visit www.dulwichfestival.co.uk

Spectacular Salvias

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Culinary sage, Salvia officinalis, is a useful herb that holds its leaves over winter and makes a great addition to planting, in a border or pot. The purple variety is particularly ornamental. But there are thousands more salvias to choose from in a mouth-watering array of colours from blues and purples to hot pinks and yellows. Native to the Americas, Europe and Asia, they tend to cope well with dry conditions and go on flowering into autumn. So, pop a few of these must have plants into your borders now to rev up the colour in your garden come summer. There are the shrubby Mexican group which have a woody framework and include the wellknown red and white Salvia ‘Hot Lips’ as well as other bicoloured varieties such as ‘Amethyst Lips.’ These salvias have the biggest range of colours from pinks and purples such as the deep purple S. ‘Nachtvlinder’, to pure white, peach and yellow such as delicate S. ‘Lemon Light’. There are also lots of lovely blues such as S. ‘Sky Blue’. Most salvias like a free draining soil and sun, but the shrubby Mexicans which have small leaves are particularly drought-tolerant and can cope with a lot of sun and dry impoverished soil. They can suffer in severe frosts but usually bounce back. These look great underplanting roses which Sarah Raven does to ward off fungal diseases.

Keep shrubby Mexican salvias in a tight bush by pruning them back in mid-April by up to a half but make sure you don’t cut down below the new growth. In mid-summer, as well as taking off spent flower heads, you can give shrubby Mexicans a ‘Hampton hack’ by taking a third of the height to tidy them up and increase the number of flowers for later in the season.

Popular herbaceous salvias such as the fabulous deep blue S. nemerosa ‘Caradonna’ and other ‘cousins’ such as S. nemerosa ‘Amethyst’ are the European salvias. They cope better with moisture retentive soil such as clay but may still need added grit or organic matter for improved drainage. Cut back in early summer for late flowering, or remove the flower heads as soon as they’ve finished.

Half-hardy salvias include the very tall and striking S. guarantitica ‘Amistad’, which has stunning large dark purple flowers that go on into autumn, and the more unusual pinker S. ‘Amigo’, S. guaranitica ‘Blue Enigma’ and S. ‘Black and Blue’ are also lovely. Keep the flower stems in autumn or mulch over the crowns in winter to protect the roots and developing shoots from frost. Prune the dead stems to ground level only after new growth has emerged in mid to late April. These salvias cope with a little shade and richer soils.

Children Playing Sport

The perils & pearls of cliché advice adults give children playing sport

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In the realm of youth sports, cliché advice from adults can be both a blessing and a curse. While well-intentioned, these common phrases can either inspire or hinder young athletes on their journey. As someone deeply involved in teaching and coaching youth sports for over two decades, I’ve witnessed firsthand the impact of these clichés.

Often, adults resort to clichés out of a genuine desire to help and support young athletes. However, it’s crucial to strike a balance between sharing wisdom and allowing room for original thought and creativity in the next generation.Let’s reframe five common clichés often heard in sports:

‘You can do anything you set your mind to’

While it’s important to encourage ambition, it’s equally important to inject realism. Not every dream is attainable, but that doesn’t diminish the value of striving for greatness. Encourage children to pursue their passions while helping them shape realistic goals.

‘Never give up!’

Persistence is admirable, but there’s also wisdom in knowing when to pivot. Sharing personal stories of redirection can help young athletes understand that changing course isn’t failure - it’s adaptability.

‘You can only try your best’

While it’s true that effort matters, it’s essential to redefine what “best” means. True effort isn’t always pretty; it can be messy and uncomfortable. Encourage children to push beyond their comfort zones and redefine their limits.

‘It’s only a game’

While intended to provide perspective, this cliché can belittle the significance of sports in a young athlete’s life. Acknowledge the emotional investment and sit with them through their disappointments, helping them process their feelings and learn from setbacks.

‘The adult is always right’

Adults often assert their authority, but it’s important to foster a culture of mutual respect and open dialogue. Encourage young athletes to voice their thoughts and ideas, recognizing that wisdom can come from both sides.

Ultimately, it’s about finding a middle ground - listening to the wisdom of experience while empowering young athletes to forge their own paths. By reframing clichés and approaching advice with nuance, both adults and children can navigate the challenges and triumphs of a life in sports with greater resilience and success.

Kevin Molloy: Director of Sport, Co-Curricular and Outreach Co-Ordinator. Alleyn’s Junior School

Why It’s Important to Have a Wellbeing Framework

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I think it’s good for us to refresh our approach to wellbeing once in a while, and this month is as good a time as any to do it. So, here’s what I’m going to do to ensure my efforts are best spent.

What is a Wellbeing Framework?

A wellbeing framework’s a structure we can use to assess and enhance different aspects of wellbeing. By evaluating these components, such as physical, mental and emotional health and social relationships, the framework helps to guide our decision-making process and resource allocation to improve overall quality of life.

Marginal Gains

My wellbeing framework’s built around strength, health, energy, mood and motivation. And I’ve been

thinking about what one, two, maybe three small actions I’ll take to improve in each of those key areas. You’ve likely heard me talk before about the aggregation of marginal gains and how the little things add up to have a big impact over time.

Getting More Out of Doing Less

Another key thing I want to use my wellbeing framework for is to get more from doing less. I don’t mean through the latest productivity hacks or artificial intelligence. It’s not about apps that can help you get more done, but rather a very simple idea. And it’s this – where do you want your energy to be going? Because energy comes from one place within the body. Think of it like a jar, with all of the mental, emotional, physical energy that you draw upon inside it. There isn’t one energy jar for your endeavours at work, another jar for the gym, and another for the emotional stuff you might be dealing with. Which is why it’s really important to think about how you’re spending that energy; that precious resource. And, what’s more, how are you going to replenish it?

Investing in Energy

So, with that in mind, how can our wellbeing framework help us to get more from doing less? How can we maximise outcome by minimising input? I’m considering this in a few different areas –social relationships being one. For example, what’re the relationships that I really want to invest in? There’s a handful of relationships I want to put my energy into as an ongoing focus. Social connection is the next frontier of wellbeing, particularly in the age of AI.

Then there‘s work. I’d really like to spend more time in leisure and less time working if possible. That’s not because I’m lazy, but if I can find a way to achieve my desired outcome from doing a little less, isn’t that a good thing? And finally there’s fitness. We spend a good chunk of time on our fitness, but are we getting the most out of each workout? I’m looking to do fewer minutes of exercise per week, but be more intentional about what I’m doing; maintain a high level of focus; and then harness the power of rest and recovery to get the maximum benefits.

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What's On - May

Saturdays 11, 18 & Sundays 12, 19 May: Dulwich Festival

Artists Open House POP UP

Artists Beth Worth, Maria Storey, Joe Thomas, Louise Ward, Chrissy Silver and Ruth Colvin come together to present an exciting display of their work , at this Pop Up venue in the heart of Dulwich Village. 11am – 6pm.

dulwichfestival.co.uk/openhouse/area/se21/ AOH POP UP, 43 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BN

Sunday 12 May

Sunday 12 May: The Goose Is Out! Singaround at the Ivy House 7pm – 10:30pm

If you like singing, come to our Singaround! It consists of people – or sometimes small groups of people – taking it in turns to sing a song. We welcome listeners too! Our Singarounds are very informal and participative. We don't use the stage and we don't use mics. Everybody is welcome, including those who have never sung in front of other people before. www.thegooseisout.com

£5 on the door (cash or BACS only, sorry)

The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, London SE15 3BE

Murder & Mystery with Susan Allott, Abigail Dean & Christie Watson 1

Mondays 13

– 2pm

Join us for afternoon of murder and mystery as local crime writers Abigail Dean, Christie Watson and Susan Allott talk about how they keep the reader guessing. Three best-selling writers explore how secrets and lies from the past drive dilemmas and betrayal in the future.

Ruskin Park: Sylvia, Me & the BBC by Rory Cellan-Jones 3-4pm

Rory Cellan-Jones knew he was the child of a love affair between two BBC employees. But until his mother died and he found a file labelled ‘For Rory’ he had no idea of the extent of their relationship, and why his unconventional childhood had so tested the bond between him and his mother.

How to Be the Grown-UpDr Martha Deiros Collado 5-6pm

Join Dr Martha Deiros Collado, a child psychologist with over 20 years of experience, talking about How to be the Grown-up, an empowering musthave toolkit for all parents tackling the many modern-day challenges of raising children.

Twinkind –William Viney 7

– 8pm

Author William Viney, an identical twin himself, discusses his fascinating new book Twinkind, the first illustrated global exploration of the cultural significance of twins.

Tickets: £12 (plus EvEntbritE fEE) and can be purchased on www.eventbrite.co.uk

The Old Library, Dulwich College, Dulwich Common SE21 7LD.

& 20 May: Forest Hill Bowling Club

2pm-5pm. Forest Hill Bowling Club is a private club with a mixed membership of around 60 members. We welcome new members of all ages and abilities. 28 Wynell Road, SE23 2LW

Contact our Secretary on 07905 507155 or our website www.foresthill-bowling-club.com

Tuesday 14 May:

Power & Glory: Elizabeth II & the Rebirth of Royalty

7pm -8pm. Power and Glory begins with the fallout from the revelation of the Duke of Windsor's wartime treachery, and ends with the Coronation of Elizabeth II. Alexander Larman joins us to discuss this revelatory and acclaimed book, an intricately researched and incisively written account of Britain's most famous family on an epic international scale.

Tickets: £12 (plus EvEntbritE fEE) and can be purchased on www.eventbrite.co.uk

The Old Library, Dulwich College, Dulwich Common SE21 7LD.

Tuesday 14

May: Honor Oak WI

We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at Stanstead Lodge Cafe SE23 1DD at 7:30pm. Please note that we will meet on the second Tuesday the 14th May due to bank holidays. Email: honoroakwi@gmail.com

Tuesday

14 May: Branco’s Sunny side of guitar - The Tipping Point

7:30 – 9:30pm Dulwich based for 30 years, art-music creator, Branco Stoysin’s Sunny side of guitar meets the beautiful natural world in a harmonious synergy. You will not only hear the music but see it, music that will replenish your heart, soul and ears; a solo-guitar recital that sounds at least as a duet. For a finale, Branco will perform live alongside the screening of his three special music/video projects of the beautiful natural world.

Tickets: www.bellhouse.co.uk/events Bell House, 27 College Road, London SE21 7BG.

Wednesday 15 May: East

Dulwich WI: Covent Garden Tour 6:30pm

-9:30pm

Opera – aristocracy – crime – thievery & illicit pleasures! A tour designed and hosted by David Harry of the London Spy – One of London's Finest Walking Tours. We meet by the Young Dancer statue opposite ROH at 18:30 where David Harry awaits us. The East Dulwich WI welcomes guests to this event, first time guests attend for free, returning guests pay a fee of £5 (cash only). We welcome new members, the new membership year runs from April 2024 to March 2025, the membership fee is £48. For information email: join@eastdulwichwi.co.uk

Wednesday 15 May: Much Ado About Numbers with Rob Eastway 7pm – 8pm

What’s the connection between Shakespeare and maths? A lot, as it turns out! Shakespeare grew up in a time of remarkable mathematical innovation. From astronomy to probability, music to multiplication, new mathematical ideas were taking off – and much of this was reflected in his work. In this highly engaging book, awardwinning author Rob Eastaway explores the surprising and entertaining ways that maths and numbers crop up in Shakespeare’s plays.

Tickets: £12 (plus EvEntbritE fEE) and can be purchased on www.eventbrite.co.uk

The Old Library, Dulwich College, Dulwich Common SE21 7LD.

Thursday 16 May: An Evening with Ella Mills

7pm-8pm. Join us for an evening with bestselling author and entrepreneur, Ella Mills. Ella is a champion of plant-based living. She started the popular recipe website, deliciouslyella.com, before releasing a #1 app and writing the fastest selling debut cookbook in the UK, Deliciously Ella, which was named Amazon’s biggest-selling book in the year of publication and was a New York Times bestseller. She has since released a further five bestselling books and built a social media audience of approximately 4 million people.

Tickets: £15 (plus EvEntbritE fEE) and can be purchased on www.eventbrite.co.uk

The Vaughan Williams Auditorium, JAGS, 144 East Dulwich Grove, Dulwich, SE22 8TE.

Friday 17 May:

Bill Laurance: Live In Concert

8pm – 10pm. As an original member of 5 time Grammy Award-winning group Snarky Puppy, pianist, keyboardist and composer Bill Laurance has toured the world countless times playing hundreds of concerts to tens of thousands of fans worldwide. He performs in concert in North Dulwich to raise money for local school Bessemer Grange Primary School's music provision.

St Faiths Church, 62 Red Post Hill, North Dulwich. Doors & bar open at 7pm with the show at 8pm - 10pm with one interval.

https://billlaurance.com/About

Tickets are £30 at: www.eventbrite.co.uk

Friday 17 May: Bookbinding: Introduction to Visible Stiches Workshop

10am-4pm. Would you like to have go at bookbinding? This is a taster session suitable to anyone who can thread a needle and handle a craft knife! No experience required. All materials and equipment supplied. This taster session is designed to introduce you to visible stitches binding. The exposed stitch style of binding uses stitching sections straight through the spine of the book.

Tickets: www.bellhouse.co.uk/events/ Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7BG

Brockley Max Festival 31st May – 8th June 2024

Celebrating 23 Years of Brockley Max Festival!

Brockley Max is back and quite literally centre stage celebrating its 23rd Birthday from 31st May to 8th June 2024. Combining music, art, performance, and exhibitions, we have things you wouldn’t want to miss!

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With something for the whole family to enjoy, Brockley Max’s 2024 programme is really taking shape. Working alongside various venues in Lewisham we have must-attend events for you to enjoy this spring. At a glance, here are just some of the events that could make it into your calendar:

• The infamous open air Brockley Max Opening Night is returning at Coulgate Street on 31st May, with live music and more!

• Art In The Park is back on Hilly Fields on 8th June from 12-6 pm – with family friendly activities such as art workshops, storytelling and a craft market.

• Following on from the Black Icon’s Project last year, Lift Her Up will bring you meaningful panel discussions, films and workshops regarding black female trailblazers in Lewisham.

• Brockley Music Trail brings the whole community together through live music from front gardens to public spaces Saturday June 1st.

• Brockley Max rides the airwaves this year with the Festival Radio Station. We’re joining forces with One Harmony Radio, to broadcast festival highlights. There’ll be events coverage, interviews for the Daily Max Half Hour and plenty more besides. Be sure to tune in!

• Folk In The Garden – an all-dayer of the best of Lewisham folk bands on 8th June.

And plenty more to get excited about… For all of the details for the events, check out the full programme in May at www.brockleymax.co.uk

Financial Matters

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

Do I or Don’t I… Need a separate business account

Do I need to open a separate business account?

This is one of the most repeated questions asked of accountants and those engaged in the business support sector. Surprisingly, at times the response varies from yes, no, or it depends. Hence business start-ups and some existing business owners are left none the wiser or at worst more confused.

However, this confusion may be attributed to the collision of UK law and UK banks terms and conditions, on one side and business practice on the other side. A final ingredient to add flavour to the matter is the nature of the business or the business structure.

Under UK law a business is not obligated to have a separate bank account. However, in this context, a business refers to a sole trader, which is only one of the various business formats in the UK. This may lead to the conclusion that it is acceptable for a sole trader to use their personal account for business. Unfortunately, this logical reason hits the buffer of the UK banks terms and conditions. For it is the UK banks and their expressed terms and conditions that determines how their accounts may be used. An extract from the terms and conditions for personal banking customers from a UK bank is set out below;

“The terms in this booklet cover only accounts for personal use. They’re not for money relating to any business you run. We can close an account (or stop providing a service) if we find out you are using a personal account for non-personal use.”

The expressed terms of personal banking in the UK provides all business owners with the answer to their question, do I need to open a separate bank account?

This dilemma should never occur for a limited company. Why? A limited company is a separate legal entity from the individual members of the company and therefore a limited company should always have its own bank account. The same principle applies to a partnership or any other business format with multiple parties.

Some may assert that operating a business

bank account has a fee or a higher fee than a personal bank account. This may well be the case, but business expenses come with the territory of running a business. Prospective and existing business owners may wish to reflect on the proverb, “no gain without pain”.

The separation of business and personal banking activities courtesy of our UK banking terms promotes best practice for all businesses. Hence, there is no risk or confusion between personal and business transactions. Therefore, the UK banking terms affords businesses two advantages: compliance with their terms and best business practice.

The operation of a separate business account provides a business with multiple other benefits. However, three additional key benefits are discussed here.

Enhances The Bookkeeping Process

The new norm of online and digital bookkeeping makes the bookkeeping process and interface with software much easier because all transactions will relate only to the business. This saves money and time for deciphering or separating personal and business transactions.

Avoids Missed Transactions

Separate bank accounts will ensure that business transactions are not missed. However, this is also subject to business owners being disciplined in the conduct and operation of their business.

Less Intrusive

Two benefits can be identified here. Firstly, the business bookkeeper will only ever see the business transactions and not all the business owner’s personal transactions. Secondly, if there is a HMRC inspection, the submission of the business records and bank statements, will ensure that business owners are not sharing their personal transactions with HMRC.

Therefore, in response to the question, should I open a separate bank account for my business? The answer is categorically, yes! Why would a business owner wish to entangle their personal and business transactions?

What's On - May

Saturday 18 May: Nunhead Cemetery Annual Open Day

11am-5pm. Various FONC and other community group/charity organisations stalls provide information/activities and sales related to the heritage and environmental objectives of the Friends of Nunhead Cemetery. Free conducted cemetery tours and crypt visits; plant and refreshment sales stalls; choirs/poetry/morris dancing; Horse drawn and historic motor hearses will promenade down the Main Avenue. Children's events include bug-hunting, badge-making, clay modelling and, subject to confirmation, face painting . Craft demonstrations of woodland bodging, natural dyes, etc take place. More information can be found on www.fonc.org.uk

Nunhead Cemetery, Linden Grove, London, SE15.

Saturday 18 May: Indigenous Storytelling from the Atlantic Forest: Treemoot Storytelling Festival 2pm-4:30pm

On this day we have the honor of receiving Tawana Kariri-Xoco from the Fulkaxo people of Sergipe, Brazil, defender of the Atlantic Forest. Tawana will share stories of Jurema and other sacred trees, he will share songs, and dance and he will also lead a body painting workshop in which he will explain the relations between his body paint designs and the forest.

This event is part of a series of events celebrating the culture of the Great North Wood in SE London.

FREE TICKET: www.eventbrite.co.uk

Treemoot Camp, The Fort, Grange Lane, SE21 7LH.

Saturday

18 May:

An Afternoon with Katie Kirby,

author of the 'Lottie Brooks' series

2:30pm – 3:30pm. The fantastically funny and relatable Lottie Brooks series, written and illustrated by number one children’s bestseller Katie Kirby, is filled with first experiences, friendship fails, embarrassing moments and plenty of laughs. And so is this event!

Tickets: £8 (plus EvEntbritE fEE) and can be purchased on www.eventbrite.co.uk

The Great Hall, Alleyn's School, Townley Road, SE22 8SU

Saturday 18 May:

Love West Dulwich Spring Fair 10-4pm

Lots of fun for all the family. Maypole Dancing and dog maypole. Live music. Facepainting and balloon modelling. Yummy food stalls. Market Stalls. Croxted, Park Hall & Rosendale Road SE21.

Saturday 18 May: An Afternoon with Cathy Newman

5pm-6pm. Join us for an afternoon with Cathy Newman where she’ll be discussing her new book The Ladder: Life Lessons From Women Who Scaled The Heights (& Dodged The Snakes)

Tickets: £12 (plus EvEntbritE fEE) and can be purchased on www.eventbrite.co.uk

The Great Hall, Alleyn's School, Townley Road, SE22 8SU

Sunday 19 May: Forest Hill Open Gardens

12pm-5pm. National Garden Scheme - 5 lovely gardens open for charity. 7 Canonbie Road * 75 Canonbie Road * The Coach House, 3 The Hermitage * Hill Top, 28 Horniman Drive * 25 Westwood Park. COMBINED ENTRY £9 (children free). Tickets & map at all venues. Homemade teas and plant sales. Further details: https://ngs. org.uk/gardens/forest-hill-garden-group-se23/

Sunday 19 May: Family Fun with the Gruffalo!

2pm -5pm. Come and celebrate the 25th birthday of the Gruffalo with a special day of events! The Gruffalo will be touring the country and will be at Village Books on Sunday 19th May from 2pm to 5pm. no tickEts rEquirEd! Village Books, 1d Calton Avenue, London SE21 7DE.

Ripe Old Age

Practical Advice for Navigating Later Life

Secrets of the Super Agers

Could Science Find a Way to Ensure we all Enjoy a healthy old age?

Anyone in their 60s who recently has attended a school or college reunion they are likely to have been struck at how differently old friends have aged over time. Some will look just like they did 40 years ago. Others will be unrecognisable, as time takes its toll.

Our average life expectancy in the UK is 81. Only 0.02% reach the aged of 100. If you are lucky you will enjoy good health and succumb to a short illness after your 80th birthday. Sadly, for many however, their 81 years will end with a final 10 years or so of poor health and disease.

Statistics show as we age our risk of agerelated diseases (such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes and Alzheimer’s) increases dramatically. If we could avoid these diseases we could all hope to live beyond 81 years – with reasonably good health.

From scientific studies of the “super agers” it appears those living disease-free into their 90s and beyond are blessed with genes that help them resist the fatal diseases typical in old age. These lucky few will commonly stay healthy and well (and rather than 10 years of decline) will pass away after a very short bout of illness. We have seen this ourselves at Right at Home with the most

elderly clients apparently absolutely normal one day but passed away the next as if their clock just stopped ticking. Scientists are hoping to develop in time gene-based drugs that could help more of us enjoy longer lives with good health and none of the diseases we currently associate with old age.

Three Super Agers

Sara Dappen - The oldest McDonald’s employee in the world is a nonagenarian Iowa woman who was enthusiastic about her job until she retired at the ripe old age of 92.

Jiro Ono - is a Michelin-starred sushi chef who is considered one of the best in the world. He is about to celebrate his 97th birthday and has been a sushi chef for over 70 years.

Irvin Kahn - is considered the oldest employee in the world. He continued to work on Wall St until his death aged 109. Kahn was a renowned value investor and has been credited with helping to popularize the concept of value investing.

Read more on the research “Longevity Genes Project” at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. www.einsteinmed.edu/centers/aging/longevitygenes-project/

What's On - May

Monday 20 May: Dulwich WI Monthly Meeting

7:30pm-9:30pm. Launched in 2018, the Dulwich WI is a supportive and stimulating group for women of all ages and backgrounds. We meet once a month at Kix Bar + Kitchen, 57 North Cross Road SE22 9ET We would love to meet you and look forward to welcoming you to our group. www.dulwichwi.com

Tuesdays 21 & 28 May: Creative Writing Course –How to tell a story 7-8:30pm

With screenwriter and novelist Isabelle Grey

Whether you’re writing a first novel or a family memoir, this will show how to build a narrative that people will enjoy reading. Seven classes over eight weeks will cover theme and plot, character and point of view, pace and suspense, endings and beginnings, and include plenty of workshop exercises. Learn how to edit your own work as well as give constructive feedback on each other’s work, with the additional week offering extra time for participants to exchange writing samples ahead of the next class.

Tickets: www.bellhouse.co.uk/events

Bell House, 27 College Road, London SE21 7BG

Thursday 23 May: Alleyn’s Community Choir Concert

7:30pm – 9pm. Faure - Requiem & Bach Cantata BWV68 Tickets £15 available on the night or in advance (link coming soon).

St Barnabas' Church, Dulwich, 40 Calton Avenue, Dulwich, SE21 7DG.

Monday 27 May: Bach to Baby Half Term Family Concert in Dulwich Village

4pm -4:45pm. Come and join Bach to Baby this Half Term for a specially designed programme of classical music for the whole family to enjoy together. Remember: Up to 2 children come free on every Adult Ticket! Book directly from our website on www.bachtobaby.com/

St Barnabas' Church, Dulwich, 40 Calton Avenue, Dulwich, SE21 7DG

Tuesday 28 –

Friday 31 May: Dulwich Lawn Tennis Camp

9am-3:30pm. If you are looking for something fun to do during your Half Term Breaks and Summer holidays, welcome to our Holiday Tennis Camps! Players will benefit from an experienced team of LTA qualified coaches with a great coach/ players ratio and each camp is specially designed according to each age group and skills. For more information click go to www.clubspark.lta.org.uk

Dulwich Lawn Tennis Club, Giant Arches Road, Burbage Road, Surrey, SE24 9HP.

Friday 31 May: THOMAS McCARTHY, Ann Shrieves, Ian Kennedy & Sarah Lloyd

7pm – 11pm. Thomas McCarthy comes from a long line of singers and musicians who have kept the tradition of singing strong within the Irish Traveller community. He has a unique singing style, and was named the Traditional Singer of the Year in the Gradam Ceoil Awards 2019. Ann Shrieves is a singer of mainly traditional Irish ballads. She is a natural storyteller, and a regular visitor to our singarounds. Ian Kennedy & Sarah Lloyd are local singers who will be well known to many of you for their beautiful harmony singing at local events. £15 advance, £17 on the door (cash or Bacs only). Tickets & info at: www.thegooseisout.com

The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, London SE15 3BE

Friday 31 May: Brockley Max Opening Night

The infamous open air Brockley Max Opening Night is returning at Coulgate Street on 31st May, with live music and more! Check our website for information regarding our line up for 2024! For more information go to: www.brockleymax.co.uk

Coulgate Street, Brockley SE4 2RW

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.

HartBeeps

Mondays at Christ Church, 263 Barry Road, East Dulwich, SE22 0JT. Mondays 10am Happy House, 11.15am Baby Beeps & 12.30pm 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

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

Family Space

Free, creative workshops that take place on the last Saturday of the month at the South London Gallery, 6567 Peckham Road. For children aged 5-12 years old with their parents and carers. Drop-in, no need to book. www.southlondongallery.org

Visit our school set in the heart of Dulwich at our upcoming open morning

‘A

is a significant strength of the school’

- ISI Inspection, Nov 2023

Whole School Open Morning

Tuesday 18 June 2024

Find out more and book at www.rosemeadprep.org.uk Dulwich, London, SE21 8HZ

The Last Word with Louise Galizia

Louise is a Filmmaker / fine artist. She paints in oil, working on landscapes, portraits and still lifes. She loves to paint local landmarks as well as work on commissions for family portraits. She also runs a life drawing class at Kingswood arts.

How long have you lived in the area?

I’ve lived here since 2011, so about 13 years now.

What brought you here?

We were looking to buy our first house, I didn’t really think about the community aspect of it at that point, but so glad we moved here.

What has changed most during that time?

Lots! Around this area especially, lots more cafes and restaurants, with a lot more to do in the area too.

What do you most value about the area?

Even though I’m showing my work at Kingswood arts, it’s not far from where I live. This whole area has a real community spirit, and a creative one at that. I’m loving getting to know other artists and creatives in the area.

The one thing you couldn’t do without?

The cafes! And the green spaces… I have three boys, so space is such an essential part of our everyday.

Describe your perfect weekend

A bit of painting, a good film, and sometime in the park with the kids and the dog.

Do you belong to any groups?

Yes I do! I’m part of a couple of artist groups in the area, it keeps changing and evolving as people come and go, but we still try and meet up as much as we can. It’s so great to be able to talk about your creative work with other like-minded people and support each other.

Where are you to be found on a Saturday?

Probably in my garden shed, painting. If not, then catching up on some films.

Coffee or tea? Where?

Cafe Luna, or the cafe at Kingswood arts… both make really good coffee. Cafe, pub or bar? Cafe for the mornings, Pub in the evenings.

Your favourite place to go for a drink?

The Rosendale, or the Great North wood, both have a great atmosphere.

The best kept secret…

Kingswood arts - the building is amazing, and there is such potential for it as a creative hub for the community.

Monday - Saturday

8.30am - 5.00pm

“I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Stephen. He has just fitted a new carpet for us upstairs and did an absolutely first-class job. Everything was done to an extremely high standard. He clearly takes great pride in his work, has great attention to quality and detail, and also fantastic to deal with – super professional, personable and helpful.”

Alison, Dulwich