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Issue 180 - November 2021 In this issue What’s On Garden Talk Food & Drink Fitness Tips Education News Financial Matters Pets Corner The Last Word
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Welcome to SE21 Last month I was celebrating 200 issues of SE22. This month I was delighted to be presented with the Most Inspiring Business Person Award by Entrepreneurs Circle. The ceremony took place at the ICC in Birmingham and David Walliams presented me with the award! As usual I have rounded up all the great events taking place in and around Dulwich. The events pages start on page 6. There are a packed seven pages of online and in person events happening in and around Dulwich. So there is plenty to do right on our doorsteps. The local annual firework display in Dulwich is back this year and we have the details. This month brings us National Organising Week and who better to go through what we can do to declutter our homes than Katherine Blackler of SortMySpace Ltd. Katherine shares for her top tips on getting more organised this month, see page 28. The Last Word this month goes to Tricia Keracher-Summerfield, a business, commercial and family photographer who turned her passion into a career and started Portrayed Photography. You can see Tricia’s handiwork above, as she has taken my photos. Please do read the full article on page 32. Until next time.
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Contents Welcome ..................................................................... 3 Events Calendar.......................................................... 4 What’s On..............................6, 8, 10, 24, 25, 30 & 31 Garden Talk ............................................................. 12 Food & Drink ........................................................... 14 Fitness Tips............................................................... 16
Education News........................................................ 20 Financial Matters ..................................................... 22 Pets Corner............................................................... 26 National Organising Week......................................... 28 The Last Word........................................................... 32 Index ........................................................................ 34
December Deadline - 15 November (please allow an extra two days if design is required) To advertise in SE21 please contact Angela Burgess on 020 8693 9040 or e-mail: angela@semagazines.co.uk for further information. You can download our media pack from our website: www.semagazines.co.uk. Printed by Stephens & George Ltd ©SE Magazines Ltd All rights reserved. No reproduction can be made without permission. “This Publication is manufactured from (ECF) Elemental Chlorine Free pulp; sourced from certified or well managed forests and plantations, printed using vegetable based inks” “The fibres in this paper can be used up to a further seven times in the production of recycled paper. Please recycle this publication when it’s usefulness has been exhausted” Front cover image ©istockphotos.com SE21 - November 2021 | 3
Events Calendar - November Monday
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More Travels with My Camera @ Jeannie Avent Gallery, see p6. parkrun, see p10. Renaissance Echoes @ ArtDog, see p6. Mothers & Babies’ Camouflage: Hidden Small Business Huddle Bell House Open Friendship Group p6. to be Seen p8. Online Meeting p8. Garden, see p24. On The Street Where From Bears to An Evening with Dame You Live, see p8. Eileen Atkins p10. Stags: see p8. Dulwich Firework Dulwich Park Raise the Roof Live Band Karaoke, Display see p24. An Evening with Runners see p6. Choir, see p10. see p10. Alan Johnson p8. Dulwich Folk Honor Oak WI, see p6. Dance Club, p10.
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The Wood that Built London, p25. Dulwich Park Runners see p6.
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Mothers & Babies’ Friendship Group p6. The Best Networking Event in Dulwich! See p30. Dulwich Park Runners see p6.
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7th Weekly Horniman Market see p24. West Norwood Feast, see p24. Finches Emporium Open Day p7. Cook & Share @ Bell House, p24. Jackie Oates @ The Lordship p25.
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BNI Adventurers Online Facing Death parkrun, see p10. Weekly Horniman Meeting, see p8. a Market see p24. Small Business Huddle Creatively During p25 see mic, Pande Online Meeting p8. at St Christopher’s LK Christmas Artisan Supporting the p25. Craft & Gift Fayre Dyslexic Learner p10. Hospice see Christmas Market, The Arts Society see p30 LMP at the Crystal Dulwich, p25. Palace Tango Café Dulwich Folk p30. Dance Club, p10.
Mothers & Babies’ Friendship Group p6.
Dulwich WI, see p25.
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BNI Adventurers Online Meeting, see p8. Small Business Huddle Online Meeting p8. Supporting the Dyslexic Learner p10. Raise the Roof Choir, see p10. Online Cheese & Wine Tasting in aid of Link Age Southwark, see p30.
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BNI Adventurers Online Christmas Market Weekly Horniman Meeting, see p8. @ The Lambeth Market see p24. Charter School North Town Hall, p31. Dulwich Christmas Fair, p31. The Workshop Sale Raise the Roof Smart Business see p31. Martin Simpson, Choir, see p10. Networking with Liam Cooper & Dulwich College Dulwich Folk Cooking with @ Creeping Jane Christmas Fair, see 36. Scissors. See p30. Dance Club, p10. The Ivy House see The Fell by Sarah Handel Messiah Dulwich p31. Moss see p31. Choral Society p5.
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Forthcoming Events Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 6, 8,10, 24,25, 30 & 31. Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar! 4 | SE21 - November 2021
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What's On - November Now until – Tuesday 2 November: More Travels with My Camera
Tuesdays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 November: Social Runs With DPR
10am-5pm. An exhibition of portraits and street photography from Cuba, India, Myanmar and Peru. A limited edition book telling the stories behind some of the pictures will be launched a part of the exhibition, which will run from October 21st until November 2nd and will be open 10-5 each day (10-6 on Friday). Jeannie Avent Gallery, 14 North Cross Road, East Dulwich, SE22 9EU www.jeannieavent.com
Now until – Friday 5 November: Renaissance Echoes - Darren Lynde-Mann
7:30pm-8:30pm. Trevor Bailey Clubhouse, Dulwich Common, Dulwich, London, UK map directions. Join Dulwich Park Runners at their club runs at 7.30pm on Tuesday evenings. All standards welcome. See the website for more information or email: enquiries@dulwichparkrunners.com. www.dulwichparkrunners.co.uk.
Tuesdays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 November: Mothers and Babies’ Friendship Group 11am-5pm. At 20 years old, emerging outsider artist Darren Lynde Mann has lived and worked independently for 4 years. artdog gallery, 23 Brockley Rise, SE23 1JG www.artdoglondon.co.uk
Tuesday 2 November: Honor Oak WI We meet on the first Tuesday of each month, currently via Zoom, at 7:30pm. twitter.com/honoroakwi www.facebook.com/groups/honoroakwi/ Honoroak_WI Email: honoroakwi@gmail.com
10am-12.30pm. Free weekly drop-in group for mothers and babies. Wendy and Sonia would love you to join their Mothers and Babies’ Group. The group is open to anyone with a baby who would like to escape from the house once week and join a group with other people in similar situations. We know it may not be possible to come to every session and this is understandable so feel free come as and when you like. www.bellhouse.co.uk Tickets via www.eventbrite.co.uk.
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What's On - November Tuesday 2 November: On the street where you live: Dulwich Communists With Duncan Bowie. 8pm-9pm. Join us for a talk about a group of Dulwich based communists in the post war period. The cost of a ticket is £5 however if you need a free ticket please email info@bellhouse.co.uk. All proceeds will go to Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers. www.bellhouse.co.uk
Wednesday 3 – Sunday 7 November: CAMOUFLAGE: Hidden To Be Seen A solo exhibition by painter Lindsey Bull, presented by bo.lee gallery .Copeland Gallery, 133 Copeland Road, Peckham, SE15 3SN
Wednesday 3 November: From Bears to Stags – adventures with my camera
Wednesday 3 November: An Evening with Alan Johnson 7pm-8:30pm. Join Alan Johnson for an evening of conversation about his debut thriller, The Late Train to Gipsy Hill, and about his life and observations. Dulwich Books will be selling the book at the event and there will be an opportunity to have it signed. Tickets via Eventbrite. www.dulwichbooks.co.uk
Thursdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 November: Small Business Huddle by Shannon Reed of Mockingbird Makes 10am on Zoom. Join our weekly warm and supportive online networking gathering. We meet to share our offerings, meet other business owners, connect on a regular basis, find collaborations and cheerlead each other. First Huddle free then only £5/month and includes a free Facebook Group. https://smallbusinesshuddle.co.uk.
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What's On - November Thursdays 4, 11 & 18 November: Supporting the Dyslexic Learner - study skills
Thursdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 November: Dulwich Folk Dance Club (Country Dancing)
10am-12pm. Tina will help you understand how you can best support a child at home and at school. Children with dyslexia may learn differently from you. www.bellhouse.co.uk.
8pm-10pm. A wonderful evening of dance awaits you at St Barnabas Parish Hall, Dulwich Village. It's easy to enjoy an evening of Folk (aka Country) dancing. You can join in immediately, without experience, and get the full benefit of the event as all dances are "called". And there are many people to partner you and show you how it's done, should you need it. St Barnabas Parish Hall, Gilkes Place, Dulwich Village SE21 7BT. Contacts: Wendy 020 8769 9832 or John 020 8693 2873 / johnhblase@aol.com.
Thursdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 November Raise the Roof Choir Autumn Term 7pm-9pm. There are no auditions, we learn by ear and sing from the soles of our feet! We are led by choral composer Kirsty Martin. The Carnegie Community Hub, Carnegie Library 192 Herne Hill Road, SE24 0AG https://www.raisetheroofchoir.org/
Friday 5 November: Live Band Karaoke
Thursday 4 November: An Evening with Dame Eileen Atkins 7pm-11.30pm. Reckon you’ve got the swagger of Jagger? The bravado of Blondie? Well, this is the night for you. Belt out pure classics, on stage in front of an electric crowd backed by a bonafide five-piece band. Pick from nearly 300 tracks from all genres. Lyrics are provided on a screen. The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, London SE15 3BE. www.livebandkaraoke.london/
Saturdays 6, 13, 20 & 27 November: Dulwich & Peckham Rye Parkruns 7:30pm-8:30pm. Join us for an evening with Dame Eileen Atkins where she will be discussing her new memoir: Will She Do? Tickets from £12 The MCT at Alleyn's, Alleyn's School, Townley Road, East Dulwich, SE22 8SU https://mct.alleyns.org.uk/index.aspx
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Winter Window Boxes Garden Talk with Janine Winlaw | Instagram @janinewinlaw Now’s the time to smarten up window boxes for the winter season. Here’s how.
Make a Plan A visit to your local garden centre is a great way to get inspiration, but do some planning first. Measure your container for a rough idea of how many plants to buy. And think about the style and colour of your house - exterior and interior - you might fall for an orange plant, but will it clash from inside your sitting room?
Thrillers, Spillers, Fillers You could block plant a simple row of white cyclamen or dusky pink heather– contemporary and stylish. But for more variety, it’s useful to think ‘thrillers’, tall evergreen plants for structure, ‘spillers’ like ivy to trail down containers and ‘fillers’, for the gaps. Compact evergreen shrubs such as pretty small-leaved hebes make good structural ‘thrillers’ as does Skimmia x confusa ‘Kew Green’ – go for symmetry here, one or three. For something bright and cheerful Skimmia japonica ‘Nymans’ has jolly red berries, Gaultheria Procumbens pink ones and Solanum Capsicastrum has cheery orange fruit like tiny clementines. Silvery Calocephalus brownii (Silver Bush) works well too. Evergreen ferns such as asplenium (hart’s tongue) or ornamental grasses such as coppery Anemanthele lessoniana (Pheasant’s grass) or Carex testacea provide interesting form and leaf texture. As an alternative to classic ivy, a nice ‘spiller’ is Muehlenbeckia complexa – maidenhair vine, with an abundance of springy burgundy stems lined with fresh green round leaves. Otherwise soft silvery leaved Helichrysum petiolare looks good with whites purples and pinks and vinca minor (periwinkle) will have the added bonus of spring flowers. If you want colour, use fillers such as winter flowering viola or pansies – which come in everything from dark purple to orange and will keep flowering through the winter if deadheaded. Dusky pink or white hellebores such as Heleborus niger look great and I love the silvery foliage of H. ‘Silver Dollar’. For bigger containers heucheras, with their large handsome evergreen leaves 12 | SE21 - November 2021
in everything from rich plum to lime or orange brighten up a winter day. The dramatic purple variety ‘Obsidian’ complements cool steely blue Festuca glauca for a smart window box combo. And for a spring surprise, underplant the whole box with bulbs such as dainty Iris reticulate, crocus, daffodils an muscari.
Design As a rule, restricting your colours to two or three will avoid your planter looking like a fruit salad as a design teacher once described it. The same goes for plant varieties – ideally go for plants that have similarities, adding an element of contrast for interest. But whether you’re drawn to a simple colour scheme of white and green or something more exuberant, it’s all a matter of personal choice. The best way of getting combinations you like is to put them together at the garden centre and keep changing them until you’re happy. After all, it’s only temporary, so you can afford to be a bit experimental.
Practicalities When you get your plants home, it’s a good idea to empty old compost and start again. Cover drainage holes with broken terracotta pots or grit. Arrange the plants and fill the gaps with potting compost – adding grit if the plants need good drainage, firm down and water.
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Dulwich Honey-Glazed Grilled Partridge with Pear Mash Recipes from Suzanne James | www.suzannejames.co.uk This is a real showstopper of a recipe, just perfect for a November dinner party. Preparation Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time 10-30 minutes
Ingredients For the honey-glazed grilled partridge; • A whole Spatchcock partridge, backbone removed (per person) • 2 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbsp Dulwich honey (do use Dulwich honey if you can get it – it’s marvellous stuff!) • 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper For the pear mash; • Vivaldi potatoes peeled and cubed • salt and freshly ground black pepper • A sprig of thyme or rosemary • A tablespoon of pureed pear To serve; • olive oil, for drizzling • watercress
Method 1) Heat a griddle pan until hot. Drizzle the partridge with olive oil, honey and black pepper and place into the pan. Weigh the meat down with another pan on top and chargrill for 5-6 minutes on either side, or until cooked through. 2) For the mash, bring a pan of salted water to the boil. If you can get your hands on a sprig of thyme or rosemary add to the water to add a wonderful flavour to the potatoes. Cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and crush with a fork or potato masher. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. For a real finishing touch add a tablespoon of pureed pear. 3) Serve the mash on one side of a serving plate and the partridge on the other. Garnish with some watercress drizzled with a little olive oil. You could even pop a quarter of roast pear on side if you want to really impress! Enjoy! 14 | SE21 - November 2021
In Season This Month Fruits, Nuts & Fungi - Apples, Cranberries, Pears, Quince, Wild Mushrooms Vegetables & Herbs - Artichoke, Beetroot, Butternut Squash, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chicory, Horseradish, Jerusalem Artichoke, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Parsnips, Potatoes, Pumpkin, Salsify, Shallots, Swede, Truffles, Turnips, Watercress Meat & Game - Beef, Duck, Goose, Grouse, Guinea Fowl, Hare, Lamb, Mallard, Partridge, Pheasant, Rabbit, Turkey, Venison, Wood Pigeon Fish & Shellfish - Clams, Cod, Coley, Crab, Dab, Dover Sole, Gurnard, Haddock, Halibut, Hake, Lemon Sole, lobster, Mackerel, Monkfish, Mussels, Oysters, Plaice, Pollack, Red Mullet, Wild Sea Bass, Sea Bream, Skate, Squid, Turbot, Winkles Meat & Game - Beef, Duck, Goose, Grouse, Guinea Fowl, Hare, Lamb, Mallard, Partridge, Pheasant, Rabbit, Turkey, Venison, Wood Pigeon Fish & Shellfish - Clams, Cod, Coley, Crab, Dab, Dover Sole, Gurnard, Haddock, Halibut, Hake, Lemon Sole, lobster, Mackerel, Monkfish, Mussels, Oysters, Plaice, Pollack, Red Mullet, Wild Sea Bass, Sea Bream, Skate, Squid, Turbot, Winkles
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Maintaining Motivation Fitness tips with Leanne Spencer
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Ways To Maintain Motivation And To Work Towards Hitting Your Goals Working towards a healthier life, creating new positive habits, we need to set some goals. We need long-term, medium-term and short term goals. Staying motivated towards those goals is quite an art in itself. We need to understand first why we sometimes lose motivation. Why do we become discouraged? Why do we beat ourselves up when we fail? Even if we fall how do we get straight back up and regain momentum?
Motivation It’s important to look at where your motivation comes from. So often we’re drawn to external sources of motivation: Things like body image, looking a certain way, or short-term money goals. These all rely on something outside of you that you want to reach. These motivations often can have negative connotations. What we actually want is an intrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation is defined as the doing of an activity for its inherent satisfaction, rather than for some separable consequence. When intrinsically motivated, a person is moved to act for the fun or challenge entailed rather than because of external products, pressures, or rewards. Something that comes from inside of you, something that feels fun. Creating a drive to want to do more of it. So for example: • A skill you really like to achieve • A sport you’ve always wanted to try • A language you want to learn Making it something you are passionate about means you’re always brought back to that goal. This is a huge difference in motivation toward a goal and becoming consistent in your healthy habits.
Maintain Motivation & Stay On Track 1) Intrinsic Motivations Look at different areas of your life and think about where those intrinsic motivations for you could come from. Perhaps a new hobby or sport. 16 | SE21 - November 2021
Something you find fun, rather than the gym if you find it a chore.
2) Support A support system can be a huge differentiator when it comes to motivation. Without a support system, and accountability often some people can lose motivation. A support system offers positive encouragement and they help us keep accountable as well. Your family or friends, personal trainer, coaches, can really help.
3) Community The same applies to community, whether that’s teammates, neighbours, community schemes being involved in something bigger than you can help you stay on track toward achieving your goals. You’ll be encouraged to go back to see those people and they’ll help and encourage you toward your goal.
4) Communication Having somebody in your life to talk is important, our inner voice and self-talk is also vitally important. So don’t forget to include yourself. Journaling is a fantastic way to stay on track with your goals, for example.
5) Never Miss Twice Habits are formed and goals’ re achieved through consistency so apply the never miss twice approach. Make sure to never miss twice on your goals. See if you can put that to practice with whatever it is that you’re trying to achieve to create consistency.
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Playing Our Part in Protecting the Planet Education News from Alleyn's | www.alleyns.org.uk Ann-Katrin Bott, MFL Teacher and Eco Coordinator at Alleyn’s School, tells us how we can encourage our children to observe and protect the environment.
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o you remember the first time your child found an insect in the garden or sank their feet into the sand on the beach? We sometimes forget that looking at the world through our children’s eyes can be fascinating and exciting, so when it comes to talking to them about the environment, if we are mindful of their perspective, it is easy to engage and help them understand how and why we should look after it. Care for our children extends to care for the environment they inhabit. Nurturing this connection early and helping children develop a consciousness about nature and the preciousness of the planet will translate into long-term commitment. We can foster these values in an age-appropriate way and help our children carry them forward. Here are some ideas to share:
Food & Recycling At the supermarket, you could talk about plastic bags and why it might be better to take a reusable bag with you. What does single-use plastic mean? You could trace the journey of plastic packaging you see from the shelf to landfill or ocean and how that affects ecology. This will help them understand the importance of recycling. Discuss other ways we can reduce plastic for example by choosing more sustainable packaging. Could we reduce food waste by making sure we eat what we have instead of buying more? Be creative and think of new recipes to try from what’s left in the fridge or cupboard.
Different Ways Of Travelling You can explore different modes of travel and the benefits of each. How does a car impact the environment, the air and the traffic on the road? Would it be better to walk, cycle or scoot shorter journeys instead? How can we help reduce pollution and help us feel fitter too? Encourage your child to think about these questions and offer a solution.
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There are some great series to engage your child with global issues. BBC’s Planet Earth has incredible images and scenery and will help your child look at the planet with wonder and a sense of responsibility. There are also plenty of books such as The Watcher by Jeanette Winter about Jane Goodall’s life and The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry about the Amazon rainforest. All this will help your child gain an awareness of the ecological and environmental diversity.
Get Involved & Help Your Local Community Bring environmental issues into focus by researching and getting involved in local initiatives such as plastic-free or conservation groups. Schoolage children can also be encouraged to join clubs and Eco committees at their school, or they could start one!
Useful Resources 1) Planet Earth https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mywy 2) National Geographic Kids www.natgeokids.co.uk 3) Dulwich Society, Garden and Conservation Opportunities https://www.dulwichsociety.com/garden-group 4) The Extraordinary Life of Greta Thunberg by Devika Jina (Author), Petra Braun (Illustrator)
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Financial Matters
With David Frederick FCCA | Marcus Bishop Associates | marcus-bishop.com
Three Steps to Take Charge of Your Estate Taxpayers are drifting into the web of inheritance tax (IHT) as the IHT threshold remains unchanged at £325,000. As such taxpayers may want to consider three basic estate planning tools to retain more of their wealth for their loved ones.
Making a Will A will is a key tool that should be in every adult’s estate planning toolbox. However, research shows that less than 50% of UK adults have written a will. This is despite the growth of blended and cohabiting families. A commonly held misconception is there’s no point making a will if you’re married or in a civil partnership as your surviving spouse/civil partner will get everything anyway. This is not necessarily the case, particularly if you have children and hold joint assets with other individuals. The absence of a legally-valid will at death leaves your estate subject to distribution according to intestacy rules and not with your preferred wishes. This may result in HMRC receiving a greater share of your estate. Is this what you really want? Pre-planning will therefore result in your estate being distributed according to your wishes and much less being consumed by the clutches of inheritance tax, which currently sits at 40%. In its most basic form, a will is a legal document setting out your wishes on death. This includes your choice of executors, who will carry out your wishes; names of guardians if you have any children under 18; funeral wishes; and the named beneficiaries of your estate. A valid will requires that you have capacity to make a will and two people who are not beneficiaries and are aged over 18 to witness your signing of it.
Trusts Placing assets in a trust is one of the simplest ways to protect your estate. Assets placed into a trust fall outside of your estate when you die. However, before rushing out to place assets into trusts, taxpayers should be mindful and seek professional advice. Why? Trusts may incur a tax charge at set-up 22 | SE21 - November 2021
stage; periodically and at winding up stage. This is wholly separate from the annual accounting and reporting of trusts to HMRC. If that is not sufficient, trusts are now required to be registered on the Trust Registration Service. Setting up a trust involves appointing trustees, and this is a decision that requires careful thought by any taxpayer seeking to create a trust. Trustees are responsible for managing trusts and the distribution of funds to the beneficiaries in accordance with the terms of the trust. Trusts are an effective tool for passing on intergenerational wealth.
Gifting Assets Over Time At present every taxpayer has an annual £3,000 gift exemption that they may use without this being added to their estate. The good news is that if it is not used this year it may be combined with next year’s £3,000 allowance. Gifting gets better, if you’re a married couple or in a civil partnership and neither of you used your exemption in 2020-21, you can give £12,000 away in 2021-22. The money immediately sits outside of your estate for inheritance tax purposes, so it can be an effective way to reduce your estate’s value over time. Smaller gifts of up to £250 per annum may be given to individuals of your choice. In addition wedding gifts may be given to certain relatives; or you may leave 10% or more of your net estate to a charity, which might make you eligible for a reduced inheritance tax rate of 36%. All gifts require that you survive seven years from the date of the gift and you do not retain any benefit from any gifts made. Should you die within seven years of making a gift, it will be taxed on a sliding scale known as taper relief.
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What's On - November Saturday 6 November: Bell House Open Garden
11am-1pm. Bell House is opening its garden for visitors to explore. The Walled Garden comprises of raised beds filled with kitchen essentials grown organically. The House Garden features a rose garden and woodland walk designed to attract wildlife and provide safe habitats. The gardens are a place of community learning, maintained by volunteers who promote gardening as an activity for physical and mental well-being. Arrive anytime between 11am and 12:45. Tea and coffee will be available. We encourage a £5 donation that will go towards garden maintenance and activities. Free tickets are also available. www.bellhouse.co.uk.
Sunday 7 November: West Norwood Feast 10am-4pm
Keeping our visitors safe is a priority for Feast. Stay safe, shop safely and enjoy our wonderful market. As always our dedicated Feast volunteers will be on hand to help you make the most of your visit. The map will help you to plan your visit and check out the up-to-date info on our social media. https://westnorwoodfeast.com.
Sundays 7, 14, 21 & 28 November: The weekly Horniman Market
Saturday 6th November: Dulwich Firework Display Doors open at 5pm (access is now via Giant Arches off Burbage Road and Turney Road) Fireworks approx @ 7pm. A new improved layout will mean this event is safer than ever with more space for visitors to enjoy a wide selection of food & beverage stalls - making this the place to be on Bonfire Night. Eco-friendly Bonfire on big screen (instead of traditional bonfire), Mulled Wine, Real Ale, BBQ, Pizza and Kids bar plus much more. Full price tickets are £10, with children Under 16 for £1*. There will be no tickets available on the night, so buy now to guarantee entry! via Eventbrite. Dulwich Sports Club, Giant Arches Road, Herne Hill, SE24 9HP.
10am – 3pm. The weekly Horniman Market is open to provide food items including fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese, bread, cake, meat and street food. Alongside food stalls, you’ll find body care, clothing, jewellery, design and craft; most are locally produced, ethical and many use environmentally friendly materials, natural and organic ingredients. www.horniman.ac.uk. 100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ.
Sunday 7 November: Cook & Share: How to… use dairy alternatives 4pm-7pm. Join us for an informative workshop where you will learn how to make nut milks, nut cheeses and delicious coconut milk-based recipes like Malaysian laksa. The class includes time to sit down in one of the beautiful rooms at Bell House and share the delicious food that you have made. Suitable for vegans. Tickets cost £45. Limited bursary places are available, please email info@bellhouse.co.uk
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What's On - November Sunday 7 November: Jackie Oates with Mike Cosgrove 7pm-10:30pm. Jackie Oates continues to bring elements of the English folk tradition to new people and places; in turn bringing a muchneeded calm and joy to those who hear it. Jackie is an English Folk Musician, Singer, Performer and Educator. Jackie lives in Oxfordshire with her young family. After 17 years and seven solo albums Jackie Oates is a central figure in the accomplished, informed and stylistically individual English traditional music scene that began in the early 2000s and continues to thrive. The Lordship Pub (Dulwich Folk Club), 211 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22 8HA
Monday 8 November: Dulwich WI Monthly Meeting
7.30pm-9.30pm. We meet on the second Monday of each month at Fifty Seven, 57 North Cross Road, East Dulwich, SE22. dulwichwi.com
Tuesday 9 November: The Wood that Built London
7pm-8pm. This fascinating new book charts the fortunes of the North Wood from its earliest times to the increasing encroachment of the metropolis. Join author C.J. Schuler for an evening about the history of the Great North Wood and its significance to Dulwich and South East London. Dulwich Books, 6 Croxted Road, SE21 8SW. www.dulwichbooks.co.uk.
Thursday 11 November: Isfahan and the History of Persian Tilework
8pm-9pm. The Arts Society Dulwich evening lecture at JAGS Sixth Form Centre. From simple monochrome and turquoise inlays in the 12th century, tilework in Iran developed in both variety of colours and decorative complexity, until by the 17th century, enormous architectural surfaces were covered with brilliant ornament. Speaker: James Allan. Guests welcome, £10 at the door, no booking required. James Allen's Girls' School Sixth Form Centre, 144 East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8TE. www.theartssocietydulwich.org.uk/
Friday 12 November: Facing Death Creatively During a Pandemic 9:30am-5pm. A one-day conference, featuring special keynote speaker Michael Rosen, to explore ways in which creative arts provide support and facilitate meaning at the end of life – as exemplified during the pandemic. Through a mix of seminars, exhibitions (making full use of our fabulous new St Christopher’s CARE exhibition space), performances and workshops, this event will provide attendees with an opportunity to reflect upon and share the many important ways in which creative arts play an important role surrounding death, dying and loss generally and specifically the innovative ways they’ve provided support during the pandemic. St Christopher's CARE, St Christopher's Hospice, 51-29 Lawrie Road, Sydenham SE26 6DZ. https://www.stchristophers.org.uk/ facingdeathcreatively/
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Meeting Adolescence
Pets Corner with Leonie St Clair | www.londondogstraining.co.uk
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he teenage period is when most dogs end up in rescue and when many cats go missing, having decided to widen their feline horizons. This is the time the ‘perfect puppy’ goes AWOL and is replaced by a furry lunatic that has no manners, boundless energy and drives its owners insane. For owners that have raised children, dog adolescence may seem like Groundhog Day. For those who have not, teenage hounds are a rude awakening. Teenage cats are less of an issue but they too go through a period of exploration and boundary pushing- mostly involving other local cats. Young cats can go missing for weeks as they get to grips with location, territory and the competition. For dog owners, the best advice is to prepare, stay calm and manage expectations. Adolescents are still developing. They may look like adults but are still learning about life and refining social skills. A process of neural pruning is underway where practised behaviours are consolidated and others are discarded. Consider what your dog is doing. If he is still mouthing, humping, overly familiar with strange dogs, not coming back when you call him, then take steps now to reduce those behaviourshe won’t just grow out of them. On the contrary, they will become more entrenched.
Issues To Expect Include Young, unneutered males reeking of testosterone, may find themselves in trouble with older intact males who feel compelled to see off the competition. Those same hormones can prompt the younger male to front up and try to throw his weight around- owners should supervise and intervene when necessary. Degrees of posturing and snarling are normal. The key is not to make a fuss or rush to judgement, simply move your dog on and ramp up socialisation and training. Many teens have to go onto a training line for a while. The girls can also get into trouble. The first season may involve changes in behaviour- some girls get clingy and needy, others grumpy or picky over food. Watch out for behaviours that might point to a phantom pregnancy- nest building and guarding, treating inorganic objects like puppies26 | SE21 - November 2021
washing them and taking them to the ‘nest’. Resource guarding may occur. Puberty and early adulthood are not the time to end training. Quite the opposite; core skills learned at puppy class must now be practised and refined, day in, day out. Try to continue training classes until your dog is a year old and preferably two- especially if you have a working breed. Keep boundaries and feedback consistent. Your youngster needs a decent amount of physical exercise every day, but please do not forget brain work. Equally important is continuing to teach your dog the art of settling, relaxation and switching off. Those back teeth will be bedding in until he is 12 months, so chews are essential and will aid relaxation. Discuss neutering carefully with your vet. Dogs need hormones for optimal physical, mental and social development, but once puberty is underway there is no ideal age to neuter. It all depends on medical risk factors and overall behaviours exhibited. Fearful behaviours may increase in young males after castration, but testosterone may also compel the youngster to seek potentially risky situations he’d be better off learning to avoid- with the result that he gets into trouble and more fearful still. Bitches exhibiting certain types of aggressive behaviour may or may not be improved by neutering. Neutering should be considered on an individual basis, taking the dog’s behaviours into account.
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National Organising Week
1-7 November 2021 www.apdo.co.uk
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ational Organising Week (NOW) is approaching and is run by the Association of Professional Declutterers and Organisers (www.APDO.co.uk). From 1-7 November Britain’s organising experts want to motivate you to clear the clutter and help get the most out of your space, time, and belongings! We’ve asked CPO ® Certified Professional Organizer, Katherine Blackler of SortMySpace Ltd and Past President of APDO for her top tips on getting more organised this month.
“Like with like” Gather all your similar items in one place, including shoes, CDs, books, food items, jewellery, paperwork and loose batteries. You’ll be able to see exactly how many duplicates you have, what’s no longer serving a purpose for your household and what could be thrown away or gifted onwards. Once you’ve decluttered, keep similar items together to make it easier to always find them in defined ‘zones’. Katherine believes in practicality over perfection “Even if it’s not immaculately organised within that space, it’ll save you time if it’s just the one drawer or one cupboard you need to dig around in!”
A place for everything The goal is for everything to have a dedicated place to ‘live’ so, even if you and your household members aren’t naturally tidy, a short burst of sorting and re-homing will return your space to one you can think straight in. Create an area as close to the front door as possible for anything with what Katherine calls an ‘exit strategy’ e.g. items to be returned, posted, donated etc. “Scan the pile each time you leave the house to see if anything’s on your route that day to move it onwards and stay on top of things”.
Start Small Don’t get overwhelmed trying to tackle the entire house at once. Choose a room and focus on just one area at a time (e.g. the floor, countertop, cupboard, drawer). If you ultimately need to deal with the whole house, Katherine suggests starting with your bedroom: “It’s the first thing you wake up to and that can influence your energy levels 28 | SE21 - November 2021
for the rest of the day”. Alternatively, focus on the bathroom because out-of-date medicines and congealed toiletries are an easy target for letting go of. The bathroom usually contains fewer sentimental items too that can be emotional stumbling blocks to making progress. “Have a “sentimentals box” to put trickier decisions into until you’ve warmed up your decluttering muscles” she advises.
Prime Property Consider what items you use regularly and their location. Countertops, surfaces and any shelving or cupboard space you can access without overstretching or bending down to access items is your home’s ‘prime property’. Dedicate this valuable space to storing items your household use on a regular basis. Areas that are harder to reach (kitchen wall cabinets etc) can benefit from having items rallied up into containers. Then it’s just one box to manoeuvre to the countertop and pick a jar or packet from. In turn, it’s just one container to return to its rightful place rather than 12 jars now strewn across the countertop so it becomes easier to maintain clear surfaces!
Sort first, shop later (if at all!) Katherine cautions against buying ANY storage or organising solutions until you’ve reviewed and decluttered first to know what volume of each category of items you’re likely to need to house – and where. “If you buy beautiful containers in advance you’re more likely to keep unnecessary items in them to justify their purchase”. Most households have plenty of suitable containers kicking about so rally up any delivery boxes, shoe boxes or ice cream containers etc to help with the initial sort-out to gather like-with-like.
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What's On - November Friday 12 November: LMP at the Crystal Palace Tango Café
Monday 15 November: EC Local Meeting: Dulwich 6pm-8pm. (Registration from 5.30pm). The Best Networking Event in Dulwich! Join your fellow Dulwich business owners for our Entrepreneurs Circle Local Meeting. https://eclocal.co.uk/ Dulwich/join/. If you are already member you can register here: https://eclocal.co.uk/Dulwich/
Thursday 18 November: Online Wine & Cheese Tasting in aid of local charity 7:30pm-9pm. Tango! Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla reinvented the genre of his homeland into ‘tango neuvo’, and in his centenary year, London Mozart Players and tango dancer Leroy Tango Cat, bring Piazzolla’s Latin infused rhythms and melodies to their ‘Tango Café’ at St John’s, Upper Norwood – for one night only! Join the London Mozart Players at SE19’s cosy and atmospheric pop up Tango Café for a night of hot and cool music that will have you reaching for your dance shoes, and a dancing partner! St John the Evangelist, Upper Norwood, Sylvan Road, SE19 2RX.
Saturday 13 November: LK Christmas Artisan Craft & Gift Fayre – Christmas Market
11am-4pm. A time to have a fabulous Christmas Shop in a wonderful location right in the heart of Dulwich Village. Over 40 amazing individual stalls showcasing their wonderful craft and bespoke gifts. An event for the whole family, from a treat for the children to something special for a loved one you will find it all under one roof. Free Entry https://www.lkpopupfayres.com St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT 30 | SE21 - November 2021
7pm-8pm. Local charity, Link Age Southwark have partnered with GreatWineOnline to bring you an exclusive online wine and cheese tasting event in aid of the charity's work to support older people and people living with dementia. Join them for this fun and informative tasting experience, where you'll be guided by the GWO experts in the comfort of your home. It's the perfect opportunity to get your friends and family together and begin the festive celebrations early! For full details go to https://www.linkagesouthwark.org/.
Tuesday 23 November: Lev Parikian: A British Year Through Japan's 72 Seasons 7pm-8pm. Join Lev Parikian - bird-watcher, nature writer and conductor- as he discusses his wonderful new book, Light Rains Sometimes Fall: A British Year through Japan’s 72 Seasons. Don't miss this fascinating event that will make you see the British year afresh and experience a new way of connecting with nature. Dulwich Books, 6 Croxted Road, SE21 8SW. www.dulwichbooks.co.uk.
Wednesday 24 November: Cooking with Scissors 6.45pm-8pm. An opportunity for local business professionals to meet, make new contacts and gain new business. The last Wednesday of every month. Free Admission. To find out more or register your interest visit: www.cookingwithscissors.co.uk. The Lordship Pub, Lordship Lane, SE22 8HA.
What's On - November Thursday 25 November: The Fell by Sarah Moss
7:30pm-8:30pm. At dusk on a November evening in 2020 a woman slips out of her garden gate and turns up the hill. Kate is in the middle of a two-week quarantine period, but she just can’t take it anymore – the closeness of the air in her small house, the confinement. And anyway, the moor will be deserted at this time. Nobody need ever know. Bell House, 27 College Road, SE21 7BG. www.bellhouse.co.uk.
Thursday 25 November: Charter School North Dulwich Christmas Fair 5.30pm-8.30pm. The Charter School North Dulwich Christmas Fair is back. Bigger, better and more beautiful than before. Entry is only £1 and all proceeds will go to supporting our wonderful community school. Charter School, Red Post Hill SE24 9JH
Friday 26 November: Martin Simpson, Liam Cooper, Creeping Jane 7pm-11pm. Martin Simpson is universally acclaimed as one of the finest ever acoustic and slide guitar players. Whether interpreting traditional material or singing his own powerful self-penned songs, Martin is a remarkable storyteller: captivating and profoundly moving. Liam Cooper is a South London based folk singer, performing his own unique arrangements of traditional songs from England, Ireland and elsewhere, with guitar and mandola accompaniment. Creeping Jane are Nygel Packett and Sue Whitehead, who started The Goose Is Out! in 2008, have been running it ever since, and now sing together. The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, Nunhead, SE15 3BE. #ivy_house http://thegooseisout.com/find-us/
Saturday 27th November: Christmas Market at The Iconic Lambeth Town Hall
11 to 5pm. Expect to find Brands like Rock and Ruby; Tansey Designs; Brixton Gin; Lazy Scientist Sauces; Bed straw and Madder and more. Keep up to speed with all our events on our instagram page @designersevents2021. The Assembly Halls, Acre Lane, Brixton SW2 9SA.
Saturday 27 November: The Workshop Sale
10am-4pm. Designer/Maker workshop sale – up to 70% off a beautiful seletion of handcrafted gift ideas, samples, seconds and ends of ranges at bargain prices. Christ Church Centre Dulwich, 263 Barry Road, East Dulwich, SE22 0JT. Admission Free. www.theworkshopsale.co.uk.
Saturday 27th November: Dulwich College Christmas Fair 2021 11.30am-4pm. The Master, Staff and Friends of Dulwich College are delighted to announce that the College will once again be hosting the Christmas Fair. Our regular visitors and stallholders will know what an enjoyable day this will be. This event generates great publicity through local press, online and advertising. The College typically welcomes about 2000 visitors, there are approximately 160 stalls, selling fantastic and diverse products to meet everyone’s taste. www.dccf.org.uk SE21 - November 2021 | 31
The Last Word – Tricia Keracher-Summerfield The most famous person you’ve met? The Queen. Whilst studying for a BSc in Conservation of Decorative Arts, I had the opportunity to work in Buckingham Palace and met the Queen while up on scaffolding examining a frame in the gallery. Our conversation was short and based on whether I was comfortable with heights.
Do you belong to any groups?
Hi! I’m Tricia, a business, commercial and family photographer. I turned my passion into a career and started Portrayed Photography in 2013 and haven’t looked back. Over the years I’ve photographed many local families and several years ago expanded my offering to brand photography, headshots, commercial (products and food) and corporate photography. I’m passionate about helping small businesses and entrepreneurs to tell their story with creative and impactful photography that enables them to connect with their audience and ultimately grow their businesses.
How long have you lived in the area? We first moved to South London in 2005 and after a few moves around SE24, SE15 and SE22, settled in SE21 in 2013.
What brought you here? We fell in love with the space, green neighbourhoods and proximity to Central London, not to mention all the great restaurants and pubs.
The one thing you couldn’t do without? Definitely my camera! I recently invested in a Canon R5 and I’m in love.
Do you know your neighbours? We moved from Turney Road to South Croxted Road during the pandemic when we realised that our home couldn’t accommodate a family of five with two adults working from home and three growing children in and heading towards their teens. We were quickly welcomed by our immediate neighbours and a few beyond and we’re looking forward to meeting more as we explore the area.
Yes, several brilliant networking groups for local small business owners and entrepreneurs including the Entrepreneurs Circle Dulwich meeting hosted (in person) by Angela Burgess, the Small Business Huddle hosted online by Shannon Reed and the preCovid monthly sessions hosted by Shona Chambers at her venue Space at 61. All these groups have been invaluable support and I encourage anyone with their own business to get involved.
What is your favourite place to eat? We’re spoilt for choice around here. Favourites include Peckham Bazaar and sister restaurant Dulwich Lyceum (can’t ask for a better local!), Sweet Carolina’s Kitchen & Bar in West Norwood for shakshuka or empanadas, Miss Tapas, ForzaWine, Yama Momo, The Indian Dining Club in Gipsy Hill and Coopers in Crystal Palace where we recently celebrated our significant birthdays. Coopers put together a delicious bespoke and creative menu for us and service was top-notch.
Coffee or tea? Where? Odd, I know, but I don’t like either. I do enjoy a hot chocolate and a treat at Sweet Carolina Kitchen & Bar in West Norwood.
The best meal I’ve ever had.. Without a doubt, Duomo in Ragusa, Sicily. We treated ourselves to the tasting menu and wine pairing ten years ago during our holiday around Sicily and it still holds the place of honour.
My perfect holiday.. City or sights, beach, sun and great food! Despite growing up in Canada, I don’t like the cold so give me a warm climate any day. I love to explore and of course photograph everything along the way. Food always plays a big part of our holidays and we generally research the best restaurants to avoid wasting an opportunity but also love to stumble upon hidden gems.
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Visit us this autumn to discover how we develop fearless pupils empowered to forge their own path. Meet the Head Q&A session: Monday 8 November
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