SE21 November 2014

Issue 96 - November 2014 In this issue Events Calendar Monthly Notice Board What’s On Hectic Host Food & Drink Children’s Activities Dulwich Picture Gallery Shopping Page Around Dulwich

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Welcome

I love this time of year, Autumn is beautiful and there is no better place to witness the change in season than Dulwich Park.

Despite all the flood work that is ongoing, it is still a beautiful place to go for a walk or have an early morning jog. This month we celebrate Bonfire Night and we have two very local ones to choose from. If you prefer to go out on the Saturday, then you will find the local display takes place on Saturday 1st November, further details on page 8. The well-loved Brockwell Park display takes place on the 5th November, full details on page 10.

It’s not often that a real superstar graces the area, so we are delighted to bring details of Tim Henman’s recent visit to Dulwich Lawn Tennis Club, find out more on page 40.

As usual there are so many events going on in Dulwich and the surrounding areas, we have trouble fitting them all in. So make sure you read all the events pages and the calendar, so you can plan your November.

Cheers

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Welcome Page.........................................3 Events Calendar .................................... 4 What’s On .................... 8, 10, 18, 20 & 21 Hectic Host .......................................... 12 Food & Drink ....................................... 14 Garden Talk .......................................... 16 Children’s Activities .................... 22 & 23 Christmas Fairs ............................... 24 Fitness Tips .......................................... 26 Dulwich Picture Gallery ....................... 28 Friends’ of Dulwich Picture Gallery ..... 30 Shopping Page ..................................... 32 Financial Matters ................................. 34 Horniman Museum ............................. 36 Around Dulwich ................................... 38 Davis Cup Fever with Tim Henman ..... 40 Index .................................................... 42

Thursday 27th November: The Charter School Red Post Hill, SE24. 5 – 8.30pm. 40 fabulous designer maker stalls, hot food, Christmas goodies, mulled wine, preserves, live music.

Saturday 29th November: HOPmas

10am to 4:30pm. A collaboration of the Honor Oak Park Traders and local residents has created a local community event to help ease you into that festive spirit. You’ll find a varied selection of delicious foods and drinks to stock your winter larder, as well as handmade jewellery, pashminas, greetings cards and Christmas wreaths. Luxurious organic bath and body products, candles, contemporary art, toys and so much more. Enjoy a glass of mulled wine or a thick & creamy hot chocolate as you listen to the angelic voices of the local community choir. For good little girls and boys a trip to Santa’s Grotto is a must, whilst the adults can take advantage of the various special offers and promotions running throughout the day. Honor Oak Park Parade and Ballina Street, SE23 1DZ.

Saturday 29th November: Forest Hill Methodist Church Christmas Fair

11am to 2.30pm, Normanton Street, London SE23 2DS. Raffle, tombola, books, plants, stalls, games and more. Lunch, refreshments and home made cakes. Private hire tables £10 each. Entrance 50p, children 20p, under 5’s free. 020 8291 6996 www.foresthillmethodistchurch.org admin@foresthillmethodistchurch.org

Saturday 29th November: Love West Dulwich

11am–5pm, The Love West Dulwich Christmas Fair will take place on Parkhall Road, Croxted Road and Rosendale Road in West Dulwich. In addition to live entertainment for adults and children (Dulwich College Choir, Tin Pan Annie confirmed thus far), food stalls, many local businesses will be running unique events, experiences and promos throughout the day. www.facebook.com/lovewestdulwich

Saturday 29th November: St John’s Christmas Fayre, Goose Green

11am to 3pm. Christmas is coming! Have fun with the family at St John’s Christmas Fayre. Stalls will include: Gifts – Books – Toys – Collectables – Fairtrade – Jams & Preserves – Jewellery – Christmas cards & decorations – Christmas produce – Raffle – Tombola – Handbags – Bubbly Roulette. There will be a children’s entertainer and live musical performances from Opal Flutes and our local brass players. Children’s activities: Santa’s Grotto – Elves Workshop – Face painting – Christmas card making.

Specially for grown-ups: Mulled wine & mincepies – and your very own Lucky Dip! Hot refreshments – Teas and Home-made Cakes. Come and enjoy yourselves! Bring your friends! Admission £1 (accompanied children FREE). Goose Green Centre, East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AT (adjacent to church) www.stjohnseastdulwich.org

Sunday 30th November – Ackroyd Community Centre Christmas Fair

1.30pm-4pm. Sale of Seasonal goods, Raffle, Tombola’s, Refreshments, Entrance 50p. Ackroyd Road, SE23 1DL. Call 020 8291 3479 for more details.

Sunday 30th November: The Friends of Dulwich College Christmas Fair 11.30 to 4pm, entrance £2.50 (including a complimentary, limited edition shopping bag).

Sunday 30th November: St Clement with St Peter Dulwich Christmas Fayre 11.15 (entrances in Barry Road opposite Silvester Road and at 140 Friern Road). Christmas cards, gifts, raffle and cakes. Get into the Christmas spirit with games, seasonal music and carol singing.

Friday 5th December: Dalmain School “Magic of Christmas” Fair

4:30pm to 7pm, Grove Close, Brockley Rise, London SE23 1AS. Including interactive magical Christmas experience with Tea Dance for Little People, Santa’s Grotto, traditional Christmas food, crafts, stalls and games info@dalmain.lewisham.sch.uk

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Events Calendar: November 2014 Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

1st

parkrun, Peckham Rye Park 9am, p8.

Peckham Market see p8.

Sunday

2nd Beginners Dressmaking Course, p8.

Family Fireworks Dulwich, see p8.

3rd

4th 5th Bonfire Night

Lively Minds Women’s Institute, 60’s Club first Wednesday of over the month. 7.30pm. see p10.

Drop-in Yoga, see p8.

6th Pink Thursdays @ The House of Tippler p8

Check website www. eastdulwichwi.co.uk

Brockwell Park Fireworks p10.

10th

11th

12th 13th Mum’s in

Lively Minds over 60’s Club see p10.

Drop-in Yoga, see p8.

17th

24th

FREE Beginners’ Session @ The Old Nun’s Head, see p10.

Jessica Walker Jewellery Shopping Evening, p18.

18th

25th

8th

14th

15th

9th Intuitive Painting Course see p18.

Beginners Dressmaking Course, p8.

The Goose is Out! Singaround, p10

16th

ition, see p18.

14th - 26th Nov: Susan Wadsworth Exhib Open Studio - Dulwich Prints, p20 Intuitive Dulwich Decorative & Horniman Painting Course p20. y, Fine Arts Societ Farmers’ Market see p18.

9am-1.30pm

19th

Lively Minds over 60’s Club see p10.

Drop-in Yoga, see p8.

Dulwich Books Event, see p18.

Business see p18.

7th

Twisted Vintage Jewellery, see p18. parkrun, Peckham Rye Park 9am, p8.

Jody Kruska @ Nun’s Old The One Tree Hill Head, see p10.

Fungi Walk, p18.

20th

21st

22nd

23rd

14th - 26th Nov: Susan Wadsworth Exhibition, see p18.

Beginners Blue Valentine Dulwich Craft & Dressmaking www.thebiggerpic.co.uk Design Fair, p21.

Course, p8. at EDT. The GE Moore Alasdair Roberts Christmas Dancing The Castle Lectures, see p20 MidCentury Comedy Club p24 and more @ The with EOS Dance, Ivy House, p21.

Modern, see p21 see p20 Band of Bakers see p20

26th

27th

28th

29th

30th

Scummy Mummies Live Show @ The Hob p20

ture Exhibition, see p21.

27th Nov - 9th December - MARA Sculp as, HOPm see p26.

Charter School Various Christmas Pop-In p, Pop-U Fair, mas Christ Love West Dulwich Fairs, see p24.

Little e’en Smart Business Networking with Hallow p24.

Chrismtas Fair p24.

Cooking with Scissors. 6.45pm Disco see p42.

Upstairs @ The Palmerston.

St John’s www.cookingwithscissors.co.uk Christmas Fayre, see p24.

Lively Minds over 60’s Club see p10.

Forthcoming events

Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 8, 10, 18, 20, 21 & 24, please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar!

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What’s On - November Saturday 1st November: Peckham Market

A new weekly produce and street food market launches in Peckham at 10-2pm on the grounds of Peckham Academy.

The market entrance is at the back of Peckham Academy, a short walk from Peckham Rye station.

Visitors coming to the market can sign up to the mailing list at www.peckhammarket.com for a 10% discount off their first visit and follow on twitter: @ peckham_market

Saturday 1st November – Saturday 6th December: Acting

10am and 12 noon. On this course you will be introduced to performance skills through practical task work. This course is open to beginners and those who wish to improve their skills. You will develop your confidence, through voice projection and breathing; learn improvisation techniques, characterisation, explore different acting styles and interpret texts. No prior knowledge or experience necessary. For complete information on all our courses visit: www.cel.lewisham.gov.uk. £90.00 (full), £45.00 (reduced), £45.00 (concession).

Brockley Rise Centre, 2 Brockley Rise, SE23 1PR

Sewing Courses Saturday 1st November: How to use a Sewing Machine – Beginners Intro Learn everything you need to get started in 2 hours. £30. 10.00am – 12.00pm. ................................................................

Sunday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd November: Beginners Dressmaking Course £150. 4 x Sundays course – 2nd – 23rd November. 10.00am – 12.30pm. ................................................................

Tuesday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th November: Beginners Dressmaking Evening Course 4 x Tuesdays £150. Tuesdays 4th – 25th November. 10.00am – 12.30pm. ................................................................

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Saturday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th November: Peckham Rye parkrun

The parkrun is a free weekly timed 5k run, which is open to all standards of runners; it is not a race.

They take place every Saturday morning at 9am near the Colyton Road entrance of Peckham Rye park and run three laps of the gardens. FREE. www.parkrun.org.uk/peckhamrye

Saturday 1st 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th November: Kings Griffin Dulwich Netball Club 10am-12pm

Saturdays @ JAGS Tennis Courts, SE24 9JN. Loved netball at school but haven’t played in years?

We want to hear from you! We’re a friendly local community of netball players currently looking to build our membership base in the area. We cater for all ages and abilities and offer 10 weeks of coached training for just £30. If you’re a new or experienced player, get in touch with Kings Griffins on kingsnetballclub@gmail.com – all welcome!

Saturday 1st November: Dulwich Sports Club Family Fireworks Doors open at 5pm.

Adults & Children over 10 - £5. Massive Bonfire lit at 6.30pm. Fireworks Display starts at 7pm. Bar & BBQ. Dulwich Sports Club, Great Arches Road, off Burbage Road, London SE24.

Monday 3rd November – Monday 1st December: Ballet 7.30-9.00pm.

This adult ballet class welcomes all! You will learn the basic ballet steps, improve your posture, and increase your flexibility and stamina. The class is suitable for all ages and levels of experience.

Information on all our courses is available at www.cel.lewisham.gov.uk. £68.00 (full), £34.00 (reduced), £34.00 (concession). Brockley Rise Centre, 2 Brockley Rise, SE23 1PR

Tuesday 4th, 11th, 18th November: Drop-in Yoga Classes with Jackie – all levels welcome

Tuesday evenings: 8pm – 9pm. Join Jackie for Vinyasa Flow Yoga, a dynamic style of yoga that will get you moving and improve your strength, flexibility and fitness. This flowing and fun style of yoga can transform your mind and body and help you combat everyday stress, lethargy and injuries too. Each yoga posture can be modified depending on your level and experience, and Jackie will take you through these during the class.” Price £8.

First class £5! No need to book. Mats and props provided. St Barnabas Parish, Dulwich, 23 Dulwich Village, London, SE21 7BT

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What’s On - November Tuesday 4th 11th 18th and 25th November: Lively Minds over 60’s club - 12pm to 3pm.

We meet at St Faith’s Centre, Red Post Hill, Dulwich, SE24 9JQ every Tuesday in term time from, we do gentle keep fit to music. A wide variety of speakers and entertainers coach trips, freedom pass outings seasonal parties quizzes and discussions.

Wednesday 5th November – 3rd December: Making the most of your retirement

10.30am and 12 noon. This course introduces you to a wide range of different activities and interests through a programme of class based activities, including guest speakers and guided outings. £68.00 (full), £34.00 (reduced), £34.00 (concession).

Brockley Rise Centre, 2 Brockley Rise, SE23 1PR

Wednesday 5th November: Firework Display Brockwell Park 5pm – 10pm.

Join us at Brockwell Park for our annual fireworks display. Get ready to marvel at our 7m high lighthouse bonfire, have your perceptions widened by festival favourites Lords of Lightning and witness the drama & suspense of our giant mechanical fire bird and Human Catherine Wheel shows by Emergency Exit Arts, not forgetting our 20 minute fireworks display produced by Titanium Fireworks (London NYE / Olympic Opening Ceremony). Price: Lambeth Resident adult tickets are £6 for a limited time only. General advance adult tickets are £7. Children under 16 go free.

For more information, please email: fireworks@lambeth.gov.uk

Wednesday 5th November: East Dulwich WI

The East Dulwich WI meets on the first Wednesday of each month (except August) at The Lodge, above East Dulwich Tavern, 1 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22 8EW. Guests welcome. Meetings starts promptly at 7.30pm. Membership is currently closed but if you wish to join the waiting list please email join@eastdulwichwi.co.uk or visit: www.eastdulwichwi.co.uk for more information.

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The Old Nuns Head Sunday 9th November: Singaround Another popular Singaround hosted by The Goose Is Out! All are welcome, whether to sing or to listen. It’s an informal and supportive atmosphere, so don’t worry if it’s your first time! Songs of any country or culture welcome. Starts 7.30pm, finishes whenever.

Food and real ale. Free entry, voluntary donation at the interval to help cover the costs of running the Goose – we suggest £2.

Friday 14th November: Jody Kruskal Jody Kruskal is an absolutely brilliant concertina player (and singer! and songwriter!) visiting from the States, and we are delighted to be welcoming him to the Goose for the first time. Tickets £7 (on the door only, no advance tickets). Door 7.45 pm.

Floorsingers welcome. Real ales, good food!

Monday 24th November: FREE Beginners’ Session If you’ve always wanted to be able to join in an instrumental session in a pub or at a festival, here’s your chance! All welcome, and we will be learning a tune an evening by ear, so you don’t need to be able to read music.

Bring your own instrument. 8pm.

Information at: www.thegooseisout.com

Thursday 6th November: Pink Thursdays

First Thursday of every month from 7.30pm until late. House of Tippler, Lordship Lane. A friendly social group for gay girls and boys takes place on the first Thursday of every month at the House of Tippler. For more information email:pinkthursdaysed@gmail.com

Friday 7th of November & Saturday 8th of November: Twisted-vintage jewellery Open Studio Sale 9-1pm (Friday), 10-1pm (Saturday)

75 Horniman Drive, Forest Hill, SE23. Delicate, chunky, sparkly or ‘Chuck-on’…. all covered for this months Open Studio Sale! Need a special gift/ Voucher, or just a treat for yourself to go with your Autumn Wardrobe? Then come and join us. For more info look at www.twisted-vintage.co.uk or email us on info@twisted-vintage.co.uk

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Hectic Host

A Proper Grilling

F

ireworks night is upon us and whilst most of us will sensibly visit organised firework displays, it is a great opportunity for friends to get together for some outside foodie fun, I am thinking bangers rather than bangs. So do not pack away the barbecue just yet, you can still use it over the winter months and in fact it makes more sense to grill outdoors even during the dark days. Grilled fish is delicious but an olfactory challenge if you are having guests over, especially when it is too cold to open the windows so outside grilling is the answer.

I am so taken with my gorgeous red charcoal burner stove by Prakti UK from Rye Books on Upland Road that I cannot wait to show it off.

Practical, simple to use and although it fits easily in a kitchen cupboard it is too stylish to be stowed away. Whilst my addiction to my Prakti might entertain my guests, who laugh as I pop on my puffa - Scott of the Antarctic style - and grab a tray from the fridge, they are quickly won over by the delicious and speedy results.

As the basis for a casual week-night meal with friends I have discovered the joys and ease of grilled potato. Take large potatoes and cut into slices just over a centimetre thick. Par boil you potatoes first for three minutes, you can do this the night before, any small off-cuts set aside for stock as you only need the large flat pieces.

Coat thinly with olive oil and grill on your preheated charcoal burner until golden brown on each side. Now, this is where the fun starts. The toppings you can apply are limited only by your imagination. You could simply sprinkle with sea salt and rosemary, or lemon juice and thyme, dunk into delicious homemade ketchup or you could make a proper meal of it.

Herring is one of those fish that is best grilled outside. For a cool Scandinavian vibe grill the herring fillets in their skin, once cooked the skin should peel away and then you can put one of your friends to use removing any obvious bones.

Flake the fish with a some raw onion and place on top of your grilled potato slices with a little

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crème fraiche sprinkled with fresh dill. Serve with vodka from the freezer.

Grilled fennel works wonderfully well with salmon, smoked or otherwise. Add finely chopped grilled fennel to your potato slices with slithers of smoked salmon. Or mix the fennel, with some torn orange pieces and flaked grilled salmon and pour over with a little melted butter.

You can make a deliciously smoky ratatouille style topping using vegetables from the fridge; aubergine, pepper, courgette, onion combined with grilled tomato. The tomato will cook quicker than the other vegetables, use tomatoes which are not too ripe. Pour off any excess water from your mixture and top with a little crumbled feta or goat’s cheese.

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Food & Drink This Month

Oysters Thermidor

English Truffles are in season from now until February, or even March with a bit of luck. By weight, truffles are one of the most expensive foods in the world, but not without good reason. Truffles will infuse their odor and flavor to everything around them so it is really important to match them with the right ingredients. Be careful never to bury the flavor of the truffle with strong flavours or overwhelming aromas.

Always try to use fresh truffles as soon as you can, and certainly within 3 days of purchase, and if your recipe calls for a peeled truffle make sure you save the peel to use in another recipe! If like me you have a passion for these amazing little fungi you might like to think about going on a ‘Truffle & Mushroom Hunt’ with Melissa Waddingham, also know as “The Truffle & Mushroom Hunter”, it’s definitely on my bucket list! See truffleandmushroomhunter.com for more details.

Serve these seasonal treats in their shells with a cream sauce, and samphire alongside. Serves 4

Now the seas are cold scallops, muscles and oysters are going to be at their very best. Native oysters will have been left on the sea beds to procreate over the summer, but from September they are ready to harvest and they will be around now until the end of Mach. There are oyster fisheries all around Britain – particularly well-known beds lie off Essex, Kent, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall, the west of Scotland and Ireland. Each region's produce differs in flavor so if you get the opportunity do try different ones to see which you prefer!

In Season this month Fruits, Nuts & Fungi Apples, medlars, pears, quince, raspberries, chestnuts, horse mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, truffles, walnuts, wood blewits.

Vegetables & Herbs Artichoke, beetroot, Brussels tops, cabbages, cardoons, carrots, celeriac, celery, chard, chicory, endive, greens, kale, leeks, lettuce, onions, parsnips, potatoes, pumpkins, salsify, swede, turnips, nettles, watercress.

Meat & Game Wild goose, grouse, hare, mallard, partridge, pheasant, rabbit, wood pigeon.

Fish & Shellfish Code, crab, lobster, mackerel, mussels, oysters, prawns, scallops, sea bass, sprats, squid, whiting.

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Ingredients

• 24 native oysters in their shells • 55g (2oz) Butter • 1 shallot, finely chopped • 1 tbsp vermouth • 140ml (4 ∞ fl oz) chicken stock • 140ml (4 ∞ fl oz) fish stock • 140ml (4 ∞ fl oz) double cream • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard to taste • 2 egg yolks • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley • 55g (2oz) parmesan, finely grated • To serve 200g (7oz) samphire

Method

Pre-heat the oven to 200oc, 400of, gas mark 6.

Open the oysters carefully, retaining the juice. Cover them with a clean cloth but do not refrigerate.

Melt the butter in a pan and add the shallot. Cook gently without colouring.

Add the vermouth, oyster juice and stocks. Cook until the volume of liquid has reduced by two thirds.

Add the cream and cook until the volume has reduced by half.

Shuck the oysters, pry them from the shells and set aside. Clean the deeper shells and lay them on a tray. Put a little of the sauce in the base of each shell. Lay an oyster in each shell and transfer to the oven for two minutes. Preheat the grill to hot.

Stir the mustard into the remaining sauce. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the egg yolks, followed by the parsley and half of the parmesan.

Take the oysters out of the oven and pour a little sauce over each one. Sprinkle the remaining parmesan over the top.

Cook the samphire in a pan of boiling salted water for 1-2 minutes, or until tender. Drain well.

Meanwhile grill the oysters to glaze them. Serve with the samphire.

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Garden Talk

How to make a bulb lasagne and protect it from greedy squirrels Layering bulbs - A Step by Step Guide To get dense and flowery spring pot displays, you have to try layering bulbs in what the Dutch call a bulb lasagne, layering them up one on top of another.

The largest and latest flowering bulbs go in deepest, moving to the smallest and earliest in the top layer.

Done like this, you need to plant the bulbs slightly further apart than you would in a pot with a single layer so 1 to 11/2 inches apart is the right sort of spacing. The first layer can go as deep as 11-12 inches deep. Then cover them over with a couple of inches of potting compost, before you place the next layer of bulbs.

You can push have up to three or four layers, and branch out from just tulips to crocus, narcissus or hyacinths. Here are some stunning, tried and tested combinations, some of them synchronized, some of them of successive flowering times: • Tulips ‘Apple Dawn’ underplanted with Scilla, White Jonquil Narcissus and Narcissus Thalia.

• Tulip ‘Prinses Irene’ mixed up with another couple of early tulips: Tulip ‘Havran’ and ‘Couleur Cardinal’.

The colours of the three works wonderfully together black, deep red and burnt orange, all at their best at the same time.

• Tulips underplanted with forget me not. The tulips will push their way through the Myosotis carpet.

• Tulip ‘Shirley’ and T. “Queen of Night” • Tulip ‘Mount Tacoma’ and ‘Angelique’ • Tulip ‘Belle Epoque’ mixed with T.‘Bruine Wimpel’, T.‘Cairo and T. ‘Ronaldo’

Squirrel proofing your bulbs How disheartening when you’ve gone through all this trouble of planting bulbs, to see your hopes destroyed by some greedy squirrels?

Here are 4 really good tips that should do the trick:

Use Mesh.

Wide wire mesh, such as chicken wire, is an effective deterrent. Lay it directly on top of the bed, extending the surface about 3 feet from the plantings, then stake it down.

Plant Deeply

Plant tulip bulbs deep, at least three times the height of the bulb, so the books say. I actually plant my bulbs 16 | SE21 - November 2014

20 cms down if I can. Planting a bit deeper enhances hardiness and makes it harder for digging pests to find the bulbs.

Clean up

Always remove all evidence of bulb planting, including any dried bulb casings, from the area so the scent doesn't attract predators.

Spice up

Sprinkle chilli flakes or powder over the pot …Ha ha ha! (evil laugh), no mercy for the squirrels! How amusing to watch them!

General Bulb Planting Tips • Drainage is key with bulbs, so all pots and containers need one of more holes in the bottom. These holes then need to be covered with crocks – pottery shards or pebbles – to keep the holes from being clogged with earth. Raise containers off the ground on pot feet or bricks to aid drainage.

• In pots, you can plant your bulbs closer than you do in the garden. Even so, they shouldn’t touch each other or the sides of the pot.

• You can plant tulips until mid December, as long as it’s in frost free conditions and wear gloves as the bulbs might have been chemically treated.

Barbara Samitier is a garden designer who lives in Peckham Rye. www.barbarasamitiergardens.co.uk

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What’s On - November Saturday 8th November: One Tree Hill Fungi walk 12 Noon. Join us with David Warwick to explore fungi on One Tree Hill. Last year people were amazed to see how many different varieties there were, some obvious but many hidden from direct view and David shared his knowledge and enthusiasm with us. Meet at the gates to St Augustine’s Church.

Monday 24th November: Dulwich Books & Suzanne James are delighted to host an event with Diana Henry.

Sunday 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th November: Mindfulness and Intuitive Painting Course

2 – 6pm. Sundays, 9th – 30th November. 4 x 4hr sessions £220. Contact Helena on 07947 104 135, email: helena@paintingyourpathway.co.uk or visit: www.paintingyourpathway.co.uk.

Wednesday 12th November – Wednesday 3rd December: Spanish Beginners 7pm and 9pm.

On this course you will be able to use a suitable number of words and basic phrases essentials for a trip to the country: survival skills in situations such as greetings, spelling your name, using basic numbers, ordering food and drink, shopping for food and postcards. Information on all our courses is available at: www.cel.lewisham.gov.uk. £90.00 (full), £45.00 (reduced), £45.00 (concession).

Brockley Rise Centre, 2 Brockley Rise, SE23 1PR

Wednesday 12th November: Mums in Business A group of mums in East Dulwich, South London SE22, who come together for support, networking and joint working.The group welcomes new members with open arms and aims to offer a friendly atmosphere in which to explore any issues or questions that members or newcomers might have that month that other members may be able to help with. We occasionally have speakers too to give advice on relevant topics for half an hour or so which can trigger questions, debate and discussion. The group meets on the 2nd Wednesday every month at 8pm in the new Daisylets office 165 Lordship Lane (opposite Mrs Robinson) East Dulwich SE22 8HX.

Wednesday 12th November: Jessica Walker Jewellery Shopping Evenings

The pop up shop where, in addition to our own brand jewellery, we have some fantastic products including unique printed shawls, handknits, pet products, childrens smocks and T shirts, candles and hand crafted bunting. Shoppers can enjoy a relaxed evening of local talent with drinks and nibbles and a 20% discount on the following dates from 6pm until 9pm. 30 Dulwich Village, SE21 7AL. 020 8299 3456.

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7.30pm in the wonderful kitchen of Suzanne James on Barry Road. Diana will talk about food and share with you her thought on food and cooking. Tickets are £6 and include a glass of wine, as well as the chance to taste cakes and samples of the best recipes from Diana’s cookbooks. Tickets are bookable online or pop into the bookshop. www.dulwichbooks.co.uk www.facebook.com/dulwichbooks Twitter @dulwichbooks dulwichbooks@yahoo.co.uk 6 Croxted Road, West Dulwich, SE21 8SW. Tel 0208 670 1920

Thursday 13th November: Dulwich Decorative & Fine Arts Society illustrated lecture Rembrandt: Family, Faces and Friends. James Allen’s Girls’ School Sixth Form Centre, 7.30 for 8pm. Open to all. See www.ddfas.org.uk.

Friday 14th November: Susan Wadsworth – An exhibition of new work until 26th November Jeannie Avent Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition of new work by Susan Wadsworth.

Jeannie Avent Gallery, 14 North Cross Rd, Dulwich SE22 9EU. Susan Wadsworth is an artist with a concern for the environment combined with a love of vivid, and playful, artworks. She uses the everyday debris of our society in imaginative ways, collecting and transforming found objects into formal compositions of three-dimensional pieces. Susan’s work is never short of innovation, arresting colour combinations, and a quirky sense of humour www.susanwadsworth.co.uk

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What’s On - November Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th November: Open Studio

An Open Studio is being held at 76 Crawthew Grove, East Dulwich, SE22 9AB from 11am till 6pm on both days. On show will be lino prints by Judith Robertson, who takes lino printing to a new level.

Her work consists of local subjects such as Goose Green and Peckham Rye, plus views from further afield. This exhibition features for the first time a series of the Thames estuary, hot from the press!

See her work at www.dulwichprints.co.uk

Wednesday 26th November: Scummy Mummies Live Show

Wednesday 19th November: The GE Moore Lectures – E. Moore & the Order of Merit

7.30-9pm at Old Library, Dulwich College. A panel discussion with Prof. A. C Grayling, Dr Jan Piggott and Mr Stanley Martin. In 2019, Dulwich College will mark its 400th Anniversary, and to mark this milestone, the College has created a lecture series, each one of which reflecting on an aspect of the College’s life and history. The series has been named after one of the College’s most influential Old Alleynians, who will be the subject of the first lecture. Cost: £1o. Tickets can be ordered from: lectureseries@dulwich.org.uk

Thursday 20th November: The Castle Comedy Club

A hilarious night out at this iconic old boozer.

Featuring great stand up from award winning Yianni, Darren Walsh and three up and coming acts. Luke Graves MCs. 7.30pm / 8pm at The Castle, 280 Crystal Palace Road, London, SE22 9JJ, 0208 693 1872 , East Dulwich Rail. Price £7 doors / £5 adv. Book tickets online here.

Thursday 20th November: Band of Bakers

We are very pleased to announce that the next Band of Bakers event will take place on 7.30pm-9.30pm at The Palmerston, 91 Lordship Lane, London SE22 8EP, and the theme will be: PATISSERIE. This event is all about celebrating the most beautiful and delicate of all baking. Perhaps you have already mastered the art of pastry, or are inspired by a favourite from a bakery at home or abroad. We invite you to create patisserie, taking inspiration from wherever you like. There are 23 spaces up for grabs at this event. If you wish to come along, please only request a space if you can commit to attending on this date. Spaces will be allocated at random three days after this email and we will contact you if a space has been confirmed.

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8pm at The Hob in Forest Hill, south-east London. Local comedians Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn will dish the dirt on modern parenthood, covering all the big issues from culture and current affairs to farting and fish fingers. The Hob, 7 Devonshire Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3HE (opp. Forest Hill station).

Tickets £5 from We Got Tickets.

Website: scummymummies.com Twitter: @scummymummies

Friday 21st November – Friday 5th December: Salsa 1pm and 2.30pm.

You will learn the basics of Salsa and develop your confidence in following different steps.

You will develop your flexibility and suppleness through specific moves. You will learn basic routines. Complete information on all our courses is available at www.cel.lewisham.gov.uk. £68.00 (full), £34.00 (reduced), £34.00 (concession).

Brockley Rise Centre, 2 Brockley Rise, SE23 1PR

Saturday 22nd November: Christmas Dancing

2.30-4.30pm. A charity supporting Solace Women’s Aid. East Dulwich Community Centre, 44-46 Darrell Road, London SE22 9NL. Come watch our ballet, Zumba and street dance shows. Our teachers will involve all the children in mini-classes. Music, stalls, face painting and raffle. Free entry strictly upon booking. Arianna Wills on 07833 148510 or email ari@eosdance.co.uk

What’s On - November Thursday 27th November – Tuesday 9th December: MARA SCULPTURE @ Jeannie Avent Gallery

Sunday 23 November Midcentury Modern™ at Dulwich College's Christison Hall Join regular design aficianados Orla Kiely, Ally Cappellino, Margaret Howell, Matthew Hilton, Heals' buyers and the Conran Design team for more iconic pieces and fun smalls sourced from 90 top dealers and contemporary designers including the latest launch of Krenit style enamel and steel nesting bowls from People Will Always Need Plates and the beautiful printed textiles of Lorna Syson and Maxine Sutton.

Every budget is catered for upstairs for the savvy Christmas present buyer whether you are looking for some Danish silver jewellery from Grasilver for your partner or a beautiful hand woven blanket from Mourne Textiles for your Mum. Although you will spot rare pieces like Pierre Jeanerret's desk and chair from Le Corbusier's Chandigarh in India and a Barbarella style metal table and chairs Ringo Starr helped design, you won't just find rare collectables here. Organisers Petra Curtis and Lucy Ryder Richardson are keen to ensure there is also a glut of collectables that can be gleaned for a snip too.

Get in faster by buying discounted online tickets for the show including our afternoon Bring a Friend for £10 deal. Remember dealers restock throughout the day and some really good haggling can be heard later on. http://modernshows.com/

Presents a new collection of contemporary stone sculpture from Zimbabwe. For a unique gift this Christmas. 10am – 7pm daily at JEANNIE AVENT GALLERY, 14 North Cross Road, East Dulwich, SE22 9EU. Enquiries: 07941 753 816 or visit: www.marasculpture.com

Saturday 22nd November: Dulwich Craft and Design Fair 10am-5pm

St Barnabas Village Hall, Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Admission: Adults £2.50 Children under 18: FREE Concessions £1.50/with flier £150. Refreshments available. Nearest Stations: Dulwich North & Dulwich West. www.dulwichcrafts.co.uk/location for more information.

Wednesday 26th November: Cooking with Scissors Smart Business Networking

6.45pm onwards, introductions from 7.15pm. An opportunity for local business professionals to meet, make new contacts and gain new business.

To find out more or to register your interest in attending, please-mail sbn@cookingwithscissors. co.uk. Upstairs at The Palmerston, 91 Lordship Lane East Dulwich SE22.

Friday 28th November – Alasdair Roberts, Mishaped Pearls, Gemma Khawaja at The Ivy House- Doors 7pm, live music starts 8pm.

The amazing Alasdair returns to the Goose, putting his own unique stamp on traditional and his own songs. Be quick if you want to come – we expect this to sell out. Tickets £12/8 advance, £13/9 on the door. Pub grub, real ales. Tickets and more information from: www.thegooseisout.com SE21 - November 2014 | 21

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All Fired Up

No toys anymore sadly. We are open 9:30 – 6pm Mon – Sat and 11am – 5pm as a café, just to pop in for a drink and chat or to paint ceramics! Tippee Toes is a walk in singing group for parents and babies from 10am – 11am on Mon and Tues. 34 East Dulwich Road, SE22.

020 7732 6688 www.allfiredupceramics.co.uk.

Bea’s Baby Bop

Drop in music classes for babies and toddlers.

Tues/Wed/Friday 3:30-4:30, Wed/Friday 11-12, Friday 10-11, Saturday 10:30-11:30, East Dulwich/ Herne Hill, www.beasbabybop.com.

Bumps and Babes

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.

Meets on Fridays between 9.30 and 11.30 (drop in anytime) at St Faiths Community Centre, at the bottom of Red Post Hill, SE24. It is very informal, aimed at new Mums meeting up and getting ante/postnata/moral support from Alice and other mothers. Please contact Alice Yeates on yeatesa@ btinternet.com or 07831 225841.

Baby Loves Music

Caterpillar Music

BabyBallet

Multi-Sensory Music groups for Parent and Baby in Nunhead. For more information email: amacgregor1.209@lgflmail.org.

Baby Massage

Baby massage classes provide quality time with your baby and a fun social occasion with other mums.

You will learn a wonderful skill which has many benefits. Tuesdays SE19. Contact Jayne 02086534781, jayne@2prepare.co.uk, www.2prepare.co.uk

Baby Massage

Exciting puppets, colourful percussion instruments, fun music making & favourite songs provide a captivating class for babies & young children!Contact:merrynkidd@caterpillarmusic.com.

020 8698 8439. www.caterpillarmusic.com

Gymboree

Classes are designed for newborns - 5 year olds, and are led by experienced and nurturing teachers.

We run throughout the year at South London Dance Studios. 184 Peckham Rye SE22 9QA. Tel: 020 3616 0033. Email: eastdulwich@gymboree-uk.com.

Learn a new skill, meet new mums and bond with your baby! Suitable from newborn to pre-crawling on Tuesdays in SE21 (Blocks of 4). Call Charlotte on 07932 698864 or email info@touchtherapy.co for availability. www.touchtherapy.co

Dads & Littluns: Brockwell Park

Baby Sensory

diddi dance

Exciting sensory experiences for parents and babies 0–13 months. Activities vary weekly.

07545 247 963. www.babysensory.co.uk.

Ballet, Tap & Jazz for 2-16yrs

TEAM (Theatre Entertainment Arts & Music) offer professional yet affordable dance classes for children aged 2-16yrs. All our classes are run in a fun and energetic environment by teachers who are fully qualified and CRB checked. Weekly classes held at Christ Church, Gipsy Hill. Call Lucy 07801 735000. www.bepartoftheteam.co.uk.

Fridays 10.30am-12.30pm. Brockwell Park Childspace, Cressingham Gardens Tenant’s Hall, Hardel Walk, Tulse Hill, SW2 2QG. www.dadsandlittluns.co.uk.

Funky pre-school dance classes for girls and boys.

Learn co-ordination, rhythm and great moves to funky songs and boost confidence. Classes in East Dulwich, contact Anne-Marie 07973 982790 for a free trial www.diddidance.com.

Dulwich & District Twins & Triplets Club, Baby & Toddler Group

1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, 10-11.45am, Herne Hill United Church, top of Red Post Hill. karendelahunty@yahoo.com or 07799 861104.

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Dulwich Library Babes & Toddlers

Thursdays 10.30-11.45 & 1.30-2.45. 368 Lordship Lane, SE22 020 7525 6220.

East Dulwich Youth Theatre

Drama for 5 to 12 year olds. Storytelling, scripts and drama games to develop confidence, creativity and self-expression.Small classes and ensemble working means everyone can take part. Thursdays after school at the East Dulwich Constitutional Hall. Call Helen on 020 8693 0102 or email: helen.stanley@yahoo.co.uk.

Funky Monkey Group

Keyboard classes Ages 5-11. Christ Church, Barry Road. Wednesdays & Thursdays. 01732 457100. www.funkymonkey.info.

HHUC Recorder Group & Youth Choir For boys and girls aged 8 and above. Recorders 4.15 – 4.45 pm. Youth Choir 4.45 – 6pm. Fridays during term-time. FREE. Herne Hill United Church SE24 9PW. Contact Sue 020 8693 0402. www.hhuc.co.uk.

I Love Languages

French or Spanish Private Tuition for children and teenagers based in Dulwich. Have fun while learning. Call or Text Clara 07811 394 806 www.ilovelanguages.org.uk.

La Jolie Ronde

French classes for 3-11 year olds, call Ginny Wadding on 07940 511034.

Mini Movers Street Dance

An action packed dance class for 2-4’s, exploring different dance styles to popular music and funky nursery rhymes. Dance for boys and girls is great exercise, and most importantly lots of FUN! Dulwich Lesiure and The Ivy House 07904 424504. www.gdnd.co.uk.

Monkey Music

Various classes, see www.monkeymusic.co.uk or call 020 8764 5185.

Music for Little People

Fun, friendly & educational music classes for 0-5 year olds. High quality, good value. The Goose Green Centre, East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AT. Contact Rebecca Vicary on 020 8852 0118 or www.musicforlittlepeople.co.uk

One O’Clock Club

Fun activities for children and their parents.

Peckham Rye Park, SE15 3UA (next to café).

020 7639 2702. Cost: Free. Age: 0 -5 years.

Tuesday 10am-12pm Stay and Play Wednesday 9:30am-12:30pm Childminders Group (term time only) Wednesday 1:30pm-3:30pm SEN Play Session (for children with additional needs. Term time only) Thursday 10-12pm Muslim Women & Children Group Thursday 1:30pm-3:30pm Stay and Play Friday 10am-12pm Stay and Play

Sing and Sign

Mondays through to Saturday. Call 020 7193 3696. www.singandsign.com.

Sparkle Music

Carefully structured and fun music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-school children in SE22.

Please check the website for current classes. Contact Anna 0771 1238352 or anna@sparkle-music.co.uk.

Twinkly Toes Ballet 2-4yrs

Tuesdays @ The Goose Green Centre 2.35-3.10pm.

Following the IDTA syllabus this class is geared to teach your pre-schooler the basics of Ballet, in the most exciting way to keep your child engaged!

Contact Danni - www.gdnd.co.uk. 07904 424504.

Zumba for Mum & Baby

Wednesday 11-11.45am at Push Studios. Bring your baby with you whilst you workout to Latin beats – calorie burning and the babies love the music!! For details contact 020 8693 9111. www.pushstudios.co.uk.

Mum and Baby Pilates

Small, friendly day time classes, Friday 11am-11.45am.

Babies are welcome too! 020 8693 9111. 17 Blackwater Street, SE22. www.pushstudios.co.uk

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Thursday 27th November: The Charter School Red Post Hill, SE24. 5 – 8.30pm. 40 fabulous designer maker stalls, hot food, Christmas goodies, mulled wine, preserves, live music.

Saturday 29th November: HOPmas

10am to 4:30pm. A collaboration of the Honor Oak Park Traders and local residents has created a local community event to help ease you into that festive spirit. You’ll find a varied selection of delicious foods and drinks to stock your winter larder, as well as handmade jewellery, pashminas, greetings cards and Christmas wreaths. Luxurious organic bath and body products, candles, contemporary art, toys and so much more. Enjoy a glass of mulled wine or a thick & creamy hot chocolate as you listen to the angelic voices of the local community choir. For good little girls and boys a trip to Santa’s Grotto is a must, whilst the adults can take advantage of the various special offers and promotions running throughout the day. Honor Oak Park Parade and Ballina Street, SE23 1DZ.

Saturday 29th November: Forest Hill Methodist Church Christmas Fair

11am to 2.30pm, Normanton Street, London SE23 2DS. Raffle, tombola, books, plants, stalls, games and more. Lunch, refreshments and home made cakes. Private hire tables £10 each. Entrance 50p, children 20p, under 5’s free. 020 8291 6996 www.foresthillmethodistchurch.org admin@foresthillmethodistchurch.org

Saturday 29th November: Love West Dulwich

11am–5pm, The Love West Dulwich Christmas Fair will take place on Parkhall Road, Croxted Road and Rosendale Road in West Dulwich. In addition to live entertainment for adults and children (Dulwich College Choir, Tin Pan Annie confirmed thus far), food stalls, many local businesses will be running unique events, experiences and promos throughout the day. www.facebook.com/lovewestdulwich

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Saturday 29th November: St John’s Christmas Fayre, Goose Green

11am to 3pm. Christmas is coming! Have fun with the family at St John’s Christmas Fayre. Stalls will include: Gifts – Books – Toys – Collectables – Fairtrade – Jams & Preserves – Jewellery – Christmas cards & decorations – Christmas produce – Raffle – Tombola – Handbags – Bubbly Roulette. There will be a children’s entertainer and live musical performances from Opal Flutes and our local brass players. Children’s activities: Santa’s Grotto – Elves Workshop – Face painting – Christmas card making.

Specially for grown-ups: Mulled wine & mincepies – and your very own Lucky Dip! Hot refreshments – Teas and Home-made Cakes. Come and enjoy yourselves! Bring your friends! Admission £1 (accompanied children FREE). Goose Green Centre, East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AT (adjacent to church) www.stjohnseastdulwich.org

Sunday 30th November – Ackroyd Community Centre Christmas Fair

1.30pm-4pm. Sale of Seasonal goods, Raffle, Tombola’s, Refreshments, Entrance 50p. Ackroyd Road, SE23 1DL. Call 020 8291 3479 for more details.

Sunday 30th November: The Friends of Dulwich College Christmas Fair 11.30 to 4pm, entrance £2.50 (including a complimentary, limited edition shopping bag).

Sunday 30th November: St Clement with St Peter Dulwich Christmas Fayre 11.15 (entrances in Barry Road opposite Silvester Road and at 140 Friern Road). Christmas cards, gifts, raffle and cakes. Get into the Christmas spirit with games, seasonal music and carol singing.

Friday 5th December: Dalmain School “Magic of Christmas” Fair

4:30pm to 7pm, Grove Close, Brockley Rise, London SE23 1AS. Including interactive magical Christmas experience with Tea Dance for Little People, Santa’s Grotto, traditional Christmas food, crafts, stalls and games info@dalmain.lewisham.sch.uk

Bishop Challoner School Catholic Independent School for Girls & Boys 3-18 Years 228 Bromley, Road, Shortlands, Kent. BR2 0BS T: 020 8460 3546 www.bishopchallonerschool.com

OPEN AFTERNOON Tuesday, 4th November 1.45pm-3.00pm

We offer:  Outstanding Pastoral Care  High Academic Standards  Small Class Sizes  Individual Care and Attention  Strong partnership between Parents, Pupils and Staff  Traditional Values We welcome all faiths

If you would like an individual tour of our school, to receive a Prospectus or for further information please contact: Mrs Sue Long on 020 8460 3546 or email: admissions@bishopchallonerschool.com

Our school motto: ‘Dares us to do our Best’.

Our motto challenges each and every student to be the best they can be in life and in all

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Fitness Tips

Exercise & Aging “I can’t do that at my age”; “I’ve never been very sporty”; “I worry about my hurting myself”; I’m afraid to try exercise at my age”. Do these thoughts sound familiar? Maybe you can empathise with those words, or know someone that would.

An increasing number of people coming to me are over-50, and I’ve noticed more people of 50 plus using the outdoor gyms and running in the parks. I find this heartening as well as inspiring.

The beauty of exercise is that it can be taken up at any time in life, providing it is done at the appropriate intensity, and is the right type and duration.

Exercise, or specifically resistance-based exercise, is crucial for people in what I call the third trimester of life (50-60 upwards). As we age, our bones become more fragile, as do the tendons and ligaments that connect them and our muscles. Our muscles also reduce markedly as we get older, especially if underused.

For post-menopausal women, the sudden decline in oestrogen that comes with the menopause means our bones can suffer more than that of men, who also have oestrogen in small amounts throughout their lives, but this doesn’t decline with age. Resistance-based exercise might include weight lifting (it doesn’t have to be heavy weights), jogging, bodyweight exercises like squats and lunges, resistance bands and even climbing stairs, gardening, dog walking and dancing will do the job if done frequently enough!

Exercise strengthens the muscles, tendons and ligaments, and helps with the formation of new bone; our bones are made up of collagen, minerals and living bone cells, and they are very much alive, constantly reforming. Brittle bones, (or osteoporosis) is by no means a natural part of aging, and if you eat well, and exercise regularly, you can ensure that you maintain optimum strength and fitness in your bones and muscles for as long as possible.

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Vitamin D is also crucial, as is calcium, and a quick search on Google will bring up lots of suggestions for recipes rich in both. Vitamin D is best sourced directly from the sun, and typically you only need 20 minutes of midday sunlight between March and October to get what you need. In winter months the sunlight isn’t strong enough, but you can source Vitamin D instead from foods, and supplements if necessary.

Exercising outside in the summer months means you cover both bases, and in the winter months what better than a brisk autumnal walk in the local park, kicking up the leaves and admiring the wonderful shades of reds, browns and fading greens.

I urge you to consider how much exercise you’re doing, and see where you can do more, especially if you are 50 onwards and even more so if you’re female. Start slowly and build up, and as ever, make sure you ensure you know what you’re doing, and seek the help of an exercise professional if unsure.

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Dulwich Picture Gallery Art History Course Against the Day: Contemporary Art and the Old Masters Three Saturdays from 1 to 15 November 10.30am – 1pm. £55 / £50 This course will examine the relationship between the art of recent times and that of the Old Masters taking a close look at common threads that unite some very different approaches to making and thinking about art.

Includes an offsite visit to a contemporary art gallery with art historian Ben Street

Practical Art for Adults Emily Carr: Toss and Sway

@dulwichgallery

on a different artist and painting from the collection exploring style, storytelling and body language. Using a range of media learn different approaches to drawing, mark making, lighting, composition and creating atmosphere. You will have the chance to improve your observational drawing skills and explore the ways artists throughout history have represented and used the figure with artist Marc Woodhead

11-14yrs After School Club Collagraph Portraits Five Thursdays: 20 November - 18 December 4.30 – 6pm. £60 Collagraph prints are made from textured collages using printing inks and a printing press. On this course you will learn about and explore this exciting technique through making unusual self-portraits and pictures inspired by the portraits in our Permanent Collection with artist Jo Veevers

Family Activities

The Big Draw Drop-In

Sunday 9 and 16 November 10.30 – 4pm. £90 / £85 “Trees love to toss and sway, they make such happy noises.” Emily Carr. Taking inspiration from the Emily Carr exhibition, this course will focus on painting techniques and approaches to trees. You will learn colour mixing, working with tone, building space and recession, composition and effective brushwork. By the end of the course you will have worked predominately in acrylic on board developing your core painting skills with artist Jo Lewis

Sunday 2 November 2 – 4pm Emily Carr made many travels to remote villages and indigenous communities in British Columbia making works about the rich Totum tradition. Make a large Totum that will be covered with drawings, sketches and scribbles and inspired by Emily Carr’s art with artist Erica Parrett.

15-18yrs After School Club Explore Life Drawing: The Artist & the Model Five Tuesdays: 18 November - 16 December 4.30 – 6pm. £60.

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Friends of Dulwich Picture Gallery Exhibition

From the Forest to the Sea: Emily Carr in British Colombia 1 November 2014 - 8 March 2015

Friends Events Tickets and information are available from the Friends Desk, by phone or online: 020 8299 8750 (10.00am – 4.00pm) friendsticketing@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

Gallery Film: Screenings Bar opens at 7pm and screening at 7.30pm £9, £7 Friends includes a glass of wine, snacks and film notes.

The Lion in Winter (1968) Cert A,134 mins

Monday 3 November. Directed by Anthony Harvey with Katherine Hepburn, Peter O’Toole, Anthony Hopkins and Timothy Dalton.. In 1183 King Henry II's three sons all want to inherit the throne, but he won't commit to a choice. They and his wife variously plot to force him.

Special Events Exhibition Lecture – From the Forest to the Sea: Emily Carr in British Colombia

Thursday 6 November 12.30-1.30pm/Linbury Room £12, £10 Friends. Ian Dejardin, the Sackler Director and co-curator of the exhibition discusses the show.

Christmas Bazaar

Saturday 29 November 10-5pm St Barnabas Parish Hall, Dulwich Village

Music Wednesday 26 November 7.30pm Gallery Clarinet Quintets/St George’s Chamber Ensemble A virtuoso performance by principal clarinettist Jon Carnac and the St George’s Chamber Orchestra String Quartet. £18 / £16 Friends includes a glass of wine; under 18s £10.

Family Events Christmas Special Puppet Shows

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Linbury Room £5 per person. Fruit for the children in the interval. Drew Colby, Britain’s only professional hand-shadow puppeteer, with a Christmas variety show for children up to 11 years - come along for lots of fun and giggles.

Storytelling

First and last Sunday of every month: 2pm-4pm.

Storytelling and special art trails for Children Free admission with Gallery ticket.

In Town Lecture Series 7 for 7.30pm/Linbury Room £12 / £10 Friends includes a glass of wine. A series of lectures about major exhibitions in other London galleries Late Turner: Painting Set Free Thursday 20 November Lecturer: Amy Concannon Rembrandt: the Late Works at the National Gallery Thursday 27 November Lecturer: Dr Tom Duncan

Visits and Walks The College of Arms

Thursday 6 November 6.30-8.15pm £22 / £20 Friends includes a glass of wine. A tour conducted by Timonthy Duke, Chester Herald.

The Clockworks Museum

Wednesday 19 November 11.00 - 1.00pm £6 / £5 Friends Hidden away in West Norwood a recently founded not-for-profit museum, workshop and library dedicated to the field of early electrical timekeeping.

Lunchtime Concert Series: From Blues to Bach November 5, 12, 19, 26 1.30-2pm/Christ’s Chapel. Admission FREE. Talented students from local schools will impress and entertain you with their musicianship.

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Financial Matters

Pensioners to feel the pinch It was not so long ago that we respected seniors and they had a degree of sanctity in our society.

However, this seems virtually lost in all aspects of life in the UK despite the fact that we all march onto senior citizen status one day.

In a recent report by the King's Fund - the independent charity working to improve health and health care in England - the over 65's were identified as the latest “cash cow” target for policymakers. Over one million 65s should get ready for a leap in their tax bills, and the withdrawal of some alleged perks such as free TV licences.

system, whereby some critically ill elderly people have all their costs met and others must self-fund.

The report called for free care initially for those with serious needs, paid for by ending free prescriptions; a new 6% NI levy on older workers; a further 1% NI surcharge for the over-40s and a one percentage point rise to 13% for NI on earnings above £42,000.

"...over 65's were identified as the latest “cash cow” target for policymakers..."

The report recommended that the exemption that allows those who continue to work beyond their state retirement age avoid 12% national insurance (NI), this should come to an end. It also called for means testing of winter fuel allowances and free television licences. Tax experts warn the report has shone a spotlight on the two-tier system of NI, paving the way for it to be abolished.

Andrew Hubbard, a tax partner at Baker Tilly, said: “It is inevitable that at some point this issue of NI exemption for anyone who has reached state pension age will have to be tackled. We have employment taxes that have to be paid if you are working. Why should you be allowed to avoid them because you have celebrated a certain birthday?”

Chas Roy-Chowdhury, head of taxation at the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, agreed, saying: “I think it highly likely that something will change.

The NI exemption for those over 65 is a soft target.

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Despite the attractiveness of the report for the quality of its analysis, it did attract some backlash. Simon Bottery from the charity Independent Age said: “We think it is a wonderful report, detailing the problems facing the nation. But putting up taxes is not the answer.”

The King’s Fund report estimated the 6% levy on over-65s in work would raise £475m, while the extra one percentage point NI charge on over-40s would boost the Treasury purse by £2bn. The increase from higher earners would raise £800m.

Hubbard doubted a reduced NI rate would last.

He said: “There is certainly a growing feeling that the generations retiring today have never had it so good, and it is time they paid their way.”

Although the government expressed agreement with some of the principles of the King’s Fund report, there were no plans to change NI or other entitlements for pensioners. However, watch this space as we move towards and beyond May 2015.

The challenge that we face as an ageing economy is the escalating cost of care with the current £6bn annual care budget expected to rise to £9bn by 2025.

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Horniman Museum & Gardens Extremes Exhibition

Last chance! Until 2 November 2014

Kurt Jackson: River 29 November 2014 to 25 January 2015

Calling all budding explorers! Come on an expedition to see how animals and plants survive in extreme heat, cold, dryness and permanent darkness or with little oxygen in our new family friendly exhibition Extremes.

Tickets: Child £3.30; Adult £6.60; Family £16.50 (prices include 10% voluntary Gift Aid donation). Horniman Members go free. Book tickets at www.horniman.ac.uk/extremes

Night of Light: Youth Late Saturday 22 November, 6.30-9.30pm.

The Horniman Youth Panel take over the Museum for the 5th year running with live bands, a sparkletastic Pop-up Club and an acoustic and spoken word stage. The first 250 visitors get a free Night of Light wristband. For ages 14-25 years. NO ALCOHOL. FREE.

Festival of Lights Late Thursday 6 November, 6.30-9.30pm.

There will be light! Join us for a night of live music and dance celebrating Diwali, light and sound installations by contemporary artists, animation film screenings by international filmmakers, led light juggling, workshops, food and more. Tickets: £5. Over-18s only.

Tour of the Music Gallery Thursday 13 November, 7-8pm Take an after hours tour around the UKâ•˙s largest gallery of musical instruments with music curator Margaret Birley. Learn about the history of the Hornimanâ•˙s remarkable musical instrument collection which numbers over 8,000 examples, and the stories informing its display. Tickets: £5

Paprika Concert Sun 23 Nov, 3.30-5pm.

As part of the London Jazz Festival, we are hosting a concert by Paprika who perform Eastern European, Balkan and Gypsy music, bringing rare and lost Balkan music back to life. Part of our free exhibitions and events celebrating culture from Romania and the Balkans. FREE.

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January 2005 mixed media 57 x 62cm A chance to see a selection of paintings and sculpture from British artist Kurt Jackson˙s different river projects from the last three decades. Including pictures of the Thames, the Dart, the Severn and the Tamar, this retrospective of riverine works features a number of very large plein-air canvases as well as film footage of the works in progress, sketches and ceramics. FREE.

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Revisiting Romania: Dress & Identity Until 6 September 2015 From beaded bird motifs and embroidered metal threads to intricately carved wooden cups, this exhibition showcases elaborately decorated textiles, costumes and artefacts to explore how Romanian folk art has been used to express social and political ideas in the village and on the national and international stage. FREE.

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Scummy Mummies

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“A spoonful of Merlot helps the Valium go down, the valium go dooooooown, the valium go down!” sang the Scummy Mummies at the opening night of their new monthly live show at The Hob in Forest Hill. Fans of the hilarious Scummy Mummies parenting podcast will love the stage version. Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorne throw themselves wholeheartedly into a dazzling array of comedy sketches for less than perfect parents. Featuring Scummy Mummy Confessions and a Handbag surprise, the duo also showcase a cast of characters including ‘Right-On Dads’ and the ‘Motherin-Law’, guaranteed to have you doubled over and rolling in the aisles. Book early as tickets sell fast.

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This Month

This month, we are really looking forward to the Susan Wadsworth exhibition at the Jeannie Avent Gallery on North Cross Road. There will be more details up on the site about this soon, plus all of the regular event listings and children’s activities pages.

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From farting and fish-fingers, to croquet playing and cake baking. Six members of the East Dulwich Women’s Institute appeared on the Sky 1 show, Ashley Banjo’s Secret Street Crew last month. If you were anywhere near The Actress at 6pm on October 5th, you will have heard the whole pub erupting into applause for the EDWI members turned Street Dancers as they made their television debut. Although the show was a little clichéd in places, everyone was genuinely rooting for the ladies, and all their hard work truly paid off in a fantastic final performance.

The morning after the big WI reveal, the Around Dulwich team met for their weekly editorial meeting at ToastED. This is where we discuss news items, features and upcoming events for the site. We meet here for the great coffee, superb service, and free wifi. Although, we are always on the lookout for new spaces to meet, so if you know of somewhere around Dulwich that would be a great venue for our next team catch-up, then email sarah@arounddulwich. co.uk or tweet @arounddulwich and we may even include it in our next feature!

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There are very good relationships between staff and students.” Ofsted 2012 Kingsdale is a dynamic, exceptionally popular and progressive school that has invested £30m to develop an award winning educational learning environment. In our specialist academic Sixth Form students study a combination of respected traditional, performing arts and creative A Levels in addition to alternative high value Level 3 courses. All students who elected gained places at universities or art colleges of choice for the 3rd consecutive year including top ranking Russell Group & 1994 institutions. Average class sizes are approximately 10 in our Sixth Form. We also pride ourselves on our excellent links to the best higher education institutions in the world. A residential trip to Harvard and Yale in the USA is organised annually.

Scholarships in Mathematics and the Creative and Performing Arts are on offer for gifted and talented candidates who meet our entry requirements. Scholars receive free individual or small group tuition provided by expert professionals, to the value of £1,000 per annum. Aspiring medical students benefit through our participation in a fair access to medicine scheme.

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Tennis

Davis Cup Fever with Tim Henman at The North Dulwich Lawn Tennis Club

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orth Dulwich Lawn Tennis club hosted Danny Sapsford and Andrew Richardson from the Bright Ideas for Tennis organisation back in June 2014 for a fundraising day.

Danny Sapsford founded the organisation, which operates by visiting tennis clubs across the UK aiming to increase membership numbers, raise levels of participation and improve tennis clubs' facilities by providing coaching from Davis Cup players, followed by those players then playing a Doubles exhibition match at the end of the day North Dulwich Lawn Tennis Club's (NDLTC) aim for its fundraising day was to help with the cost of funding the resurfacing of the club's two shale courts to make them all-weather with flood lights.

NDLTC raised more funds than any of the other clubs that had hosted Bright Ideas for Tennis over the Summer, and for that achievement we won the further opportunity for fundraising by hosting Tim Henman, Danny Sapsford, Luke Milligan and Jamie Baker on Saturday, October 11th.

It was a roaring success with 250 people in attendance, and a memorable experience for all who came for coaching or to watch the doubles exhibition match and enjoy the fantastic BBQ. This time we did not have the glorious sunshine that we had in June, but we were very fortunate as rain only disrupted 15 minutes of the day.

Nobody needed to travel to the All England Club at Wimbledon, as North Dulwich was playing host!!

Besides Bright Ideas donating a signed Tim Henman racquet, NDLTC was extremely lucky to have had several sponsors for the day: KFH estate agents donating an iPad mini for the raffle, as well as Haart and Daisylets, P M Bennison Heating Engineers, William Rose Butchers, The Old Nuns Head, Costco and ESPH. Many other local businesses very generously gave donations of raffle prizes (full details of all sponsors and donations are on the NDLTC website).

Very many thanks to all helped on the day, and for everyone who attended who made the day so memorable and successful.

Finally, very many thanks to Bright Ideas For Tennis and to Danny Sapsford.

All four guest players were absolutely charming, friendly and spoke very highly of the day and the club, describing the club "as having a friendly, community feel ... it is a real tennis club."

The doubles exhibition match that the four Davis Cup players played for us was amazing.

Tim was also challenged to do Keepy-Uppy with a tennis ball, and scored a grand total of 74 as we all watched in awe.

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Sharen Goodlad, NDLTC Commitee Member www.northdulwichtennis.co.uk

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Dulwich Office 8 Woodwarde Road, Dulwich, London SE22 8UJ 020 3397 1144

www.pickwickestates.co.uk

Honor Oak Office 47 Honor Oak Park, Honor Oak, London SE23 1EA 020 3397 1166

by the value of your property in 2014

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