SE22 April 2018

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Issue 158 - April 2018 In this issue Events Calendar - P4 What’s On - P8 Garden Talk - P12 Food & Drink - P14 Children’s Activities - P22 Dulwich Hamlet FC - P24 Bell House - P36 Dulwich Festival - P38 The Last Word - P40

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Welcome to SE22 This Month

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Welcome

Next month sees the 25th anniversary of the Dulwich Festival!

This amazing 10-day festival is back with a fantastic diary of events. We have a preview for you on pages 38 & 39.

Most people in East Dulwich now know about the awful way Dulwich Hamlet Football Club has been treated by the owners of the ground they use. The people of East Dulwich and beyond took to the streets to march in protest. Find out more on page 24.

I was delighted to visit Bell House in Dulwich Village last month; I even got to ring the bell! Find out more about the events they have on this month on page 36.

The Last Word this month goes to Gill O’Neill, the vicar at St John’s East Dulwich, see p40.

As some of you will know, Ken Deller passed away in January.

Ken will be sorely missed by the many people he helped, as well as his lovely family and friends. Read our tribute on pages 16 & 17.

Until next time.

Angela

Welcome .................................................3 Events Calendar .....................................4 Noticeboard.............................................6 What’s On................8, 18, 20, 21, 32 & 33 Around Dulwich.....................................10 Garden Talk .......................................... 12 Food & Drink.........................................14 Ken Deller Tribute......................... 16 & 17 Children’s Activities...................... 22 & 23 Dulwich Hamlet Football Club...............24 Financial Matters ........................ 26 & 27 Education News ....................................28 Dulwich Picture Gallery ................ 30 & 31 SE22 Councillors Column.......................34 Bell House Events ............................36 Dulwich Festival Preview.............. 38 & 39 The Last Word........................................40 Interior Design.......................................41 Index......................................................42 Home Made...........................................43 Bell House Educational Centre

April Courses

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ell House is an educational centre that offers support outside the mainstream school curriculum, lifelong learning, short courses, exhibitions, talks and musical events. The house is a centre for educational needs such as dyslexia support. We champion wider learning courses for all age groups, offering children and adults the opportunity to unleash their creativity or engage with subjects they have never tried before.

There are free events and bursary places available on all our courses.

GCSE revision workshop for teenagers This workshop is perfect for al dyslexic teenagers who feel that, despite working hard, they are still not achieving the results they want. Caroline Bateman will cover a range of tips, tricks and strategies for learning, revising and coping with stress. Students need to bring a laptop, tablet or smartphone that can connect to a wireless network.

3rd April, 1-4pm at Bell House Tickets: £45 (subsidised places available, please email info@bellhouse.co.uk), https://www. eventbrite.co.uk/e/gcse-revision-workshop-forteenagers-tickets-42395893258

Sleep-dependent learning and daytime function in childhood and adolescence The sleeping brain is far from idle; research highlights the importance of good sleep for learning and education. Dr Fran Knight will be talking about sleep-dependent learning, and how memory can be strengthened following a good night’s sleep. She will cover how poor sleep can effect attention and behaviour in children, and promote healthy sleeping habits.

24th April, 7-9pm at Bell House Tickets: www.bellhouse.co.uk/events

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

Beekeeping for beginners Join us at Bell House for an introductory beekeeping course, where we have established a small apiary.

The session is aimed at people who have little or no experience of beekeeping, and feedback from previous courses has been fantastic.

14th April, 10am-1pm at Bell House Tickets: £30 (subsidised places available, please email info@bellhouse.co.uk) https://www. eventbrite.co.uk/e/beekeeping-for-beginnerstickets-43437438548

Picasso 1932: Love, Fame, Tragedy After our sold-out March talk on Modigliani, book your tickets soon to grab a seat at our April talk on Picasso. This is part of a new series of art history lectures, following major exhibitions in London.

Rosalind Whyte, lecturer at the Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Royal Academy and Dulwich Picture Gallery, is giving this exciting talk at Bell House.

26th April, 7pm-8.30pm at Bell House Tickets: £10 (subsidised places available, please email info@bellhouse.co.uk) https://www. eventbrite.co.uk/e/picasso-1932-love-fame-tragedytickets-42692794297?aff=ehomecard

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

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Events Calendar - April Monday

Tuesday

27th

26th

Wednesday

28th

Thursday

29th

Friday

Saturday

30th

Sunday

31st

1st

Horniman Easter Fair including The Ugly Duckling, see p8.

The Ugly Duckling @ The Horniman, see p8.

30th 2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

7th

, ParkrunRy e Peckham lw ich Park & Du Park 9am, P18.

Easter Bank Holiday Comedy Magic Show see p8.

GCSE Revision Workshop for teenagers see p8.

Midweek Magic, see p18.

East Dulwich Car The Peckham Boot Sale, see p20.

Society Dawn Chorus, see p18.

Singaround @ The Ivy Mandala Drawing & House, p20.

Painting Workship with UbieDesign, see p18.

Everybody Dance Family Disco, see p18.

East Dulwich WI @7.30pm, see p18

9th Honor Oak WI, 7.30pm @ The Honor Oak Pub, see p20.

NEW Dulwich WI meeting, see p20.

Forest Hill Women’s Institute,

10th Mad Hatter Tea Party Disco! see p20.

11th

Beginners Sewing Workshop, see p20.

23rd Introducing Debut Novelist AJ Pearce, see p32.

13th

24th Lively Minds over 50’s Club, see p32.

, ParkrunRy e Peckham lw ich Park & Du Park 9am, P18.

Beekeeping for Beginners, see p21.

The Foxglove Trio @ The Ivy House see p20.

17th

14th

The Arts Society Duliwch, see p20.

Let’s Sew Maria’s Dolls Workshop, p20

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16th

12th

19th

20th

21st

25th

26th

27th

28th

Beginners Sewing Dulwich Folk Dance Workshop, see p20.

Club, see p33.

U3A Meeting, see, p32.

15th The Peckham Society - The Flora & Fauna through the ages, see p21.

Decorative Arts Fair, see p14.

18th

Beginners Sewing Dulwich Folk Dance Workshop, see p20.

Club, see p32.

Let’s Sew Maria’s Dolls Workshop, p20 Mums in Business, see page 21.

An Evening with Susie Steiner, see p21.

Debate on Global Poverty, see p21.

8th

Club Local Rewind, see p33.

, ParkrunRy e Peckhamlw ich Park & Du Park 9am, P18.

, ParkrunRy e Peckhamlw ich Park & Du Park 9am, P18.

22nd

29th

Melrose The Party Sleep-dependent Work on Emmanuel Q www.biggerpicture.co.uk Alden Pa uartet, Learning & Daytime Wildlife Garden, tt & Dashw erson @EDT see p33 see p32.

Function Talk, Sandtim ood, see p32. e Cooking with Scissors. r Lecture: Picasso @ Th Ivy Hou se, see e see p32.

1932 - Love, Fame, p33.

Tragedy, see p32.

Forthcoming Events Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 8, 18, 20, 21, 32 & 33.

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

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Dulwich Runners

meet every Wednesday night at the Edward Alleyn Clubhouse, 83-85 Burbage Road, SE24 9HD at 7.15pm (for 7.30pm).

Multiple running groups leave the Club House to tackle South London’s streets and parks (summer) with various routes between 4 and 10 miles tailored to the time of year and ability.

The Club House has shower and changing facilities, off road parking and a bar offering hot and cold drinks for post run socialising.

For more details please visit: www.dulwichrunners.org.uk/

Mini Athletics (South East London) Start your child’s fantastic journey in athletic development by coming along to a Mini-Athletics class. An action packed 45 minute class which is designed to energise, educate and enthuse 2-7 year olds to love sport! Each class focuses on the ABCs of movement (Agility, balance, co-ordination) through a structured but play-based format. As well as developing young children’s athleticism, the classes also improve cognitive skills and social skills. And they have loads of fun!

Starting after Easter on April 21st in Forest Hill on Sat and Wed mornings with more classes being added soon.

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Volunteer Befriending with Link Age Southwark Local charity Link Age Southwark are looking for people with daytime availability to volunteer with Link Age Southwark.

Volunteering for just 1 hour a week can have a huge difference on the lives of our older friends and neighbours. Whether you become a volunteer befriender, help at an activity group or become a fundraiser, there are plenty of ways for you to get involved in our work.

You can find out more by more by visiting www.linkagesouthwark.org/volunteering or call 020 8299 2623.

We’d be delighted to hear from you.

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College Road Do come along to Bell House at 27 rs - a good ntee volu g enin gard of and join our team nteering volu le chance to meet some of the peop en and gard the see to ect, for the Bell House proj do light us of n doze a ut Abo air! fresh to get some share we then gardening until about 11am and ts. ssan croi and coffee Charity · Bell House · 27 College Road · Dulwich, SE21 7BG

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What's On - April Sunday 1 April: Horniman Easter Fair

Monday 2 April: Easter Bank Holiday Monday Comedy Magic Show 1 – 3pm & 4 – 6pm @ The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Rd, Nunhead, London SE15 3BE. Doors Open 30 minutes early. Interval between two Magical acts from Magic Theo & Amigo’s Magic. Magic before your very eyes, Mayhem, comedy, one lucky person to have their stress removed and lots of audience participation.

Great Family Entertainment. Free Bunny Copter to all those attending. Tickets £8 per Child, Adult £10 – Family ticket of four £30. This sold out last year so please book early to avoid disappointment. Visit www.magicmindreadingandmayhem.co.uk or call 0208 480 8176.

Tuesday 3 April: GCSE revision workshop for teenagers

10.30am–4.30pm. Enjoy the Easter weekend at the Horniman with the whole family. Go on an Easter trail, create something crafty in our workshops, have your face painted and join in family activities across the Gardens. Suitable for families with children aged 3+. FREE ENTRY.

This workshop is perfect for al dyslexic teenagers who feel that, despite working hard, they are still not achieving the results they want. Caroline Bateman will cover a range of tips, tricks and strategies for learning, revising and coping with stress. Students need to bring a laptop, tablet or smartphone that can connect to a wireless network. 1-4pm at Bell House, 27 College Road, London, SE21 7BG. Tickets: £45 (subsidised places available, please email info@bellhouse.co.uk). Ticket link.

Sunday 1 April: The Ugly Duckling

11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm at Horniman Museum and Gardens. Meet the most unlikely duckling hero and hear the story of the duck who was different. Featuring song and puppetry, The Ugly Duckling is a classic heart-warming tale for all the family. Produced for the Horniman by Sandal Sticks Theatre. Suitable for families with children aged 3+. Tickets: £5 Child, £1 Adult.

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Around Dulwich with Sarah Pylas April Round-up

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f all the school holidays, the Easter break is probably my favourite. It’s longer than half term and spring is – usually – in the air, although the recent spell of cold weather brings no reassurance that there will be any sunshine on offer this year! Last month, my son’s school closed for 2 snow days and parents flocked to the Horniman to sledge race down the snowy hills with their little ones. It was fun for the first hour or so, but then the frost set in and many of us took to hiding under a blanket on the sofa until it melted.

However, I did manage to get out and discover a few exciting new places in March. The first is Grounds & Grapes, a fab little wine bar opposite Honor Oak station. If good wine, cheese, and gin are your thing then do pop in! Aneto Café on East Dulwich Road is now open in the evenings and Angela and I had an amazing dinner there with friends. I’ll definitely be going back for their octopus salad.

Tuesday night yoga at the Hindu temple, Maha Lakshmi Vidya Bhavan, beside One Tree Hill on Honor Oak Road is another great little find.

I know I am a bit late to the party with this next one, but Scotch Meats Stores on Rosendale Road in West Dulwich is awesome! It’s an independent fine foods store, butchery, artisan bakery, delicatessen and grocers. It’s so good I keep finding new excuses to go back. We are even going to pre-order our lamb chops for Easter!

We get to celebrate Easter twice again this year – UK and Greek Easter, which falls a week later.

While chocolate eggs are a tradition here, it’s the

brightly coloured hard-boiled variety that will take centre stage on Greek Easter Sunday, or Greekster, as it is known in our family.

The Horniman Easter Fair looks set to be lots of fun for the whole family. You can go on an Easter trail, get crafty in their workshops, have your face painted and join in lots of family activities across the gardens. On Sunday 1st April, there will be a special performance of The Ugly Duckling, featuring song and puppetry.

There is a beginners sewing course starting at Really Maria on 11th April for anyone wanting to learn a new hobby. Next month, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Dulwich Festival! Over 250 artists will be throwing open their doors to you during the two weekends of the Dulwich Festival (12–13 and 19–20 May).

From bouncy castles to beer tents, handmade children’s t-shirts to homemade cakes, designer jewellery to local photography, the Festival Fair on Goose Green on Sunday 13th May will bring together the essence of SE22.

Dulwich Park Fair will be held on the following Sunday. This year will see the return of all the popular attractions such as the Steam Fair rides, Vauxhall City Farm, Punch and Judy, the Magician and Maypole dancing. The stage by the café will feature local musicians, brass bands, choirs and dance acts of all ages, while the arena will have demonstrations of martial artsW, football skills and a surprise show!

As always, details of all local news, events and ticket information can be found on our website and on Instagram @arounddulwich. www.arounddulwich.co.uk |

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Garden Talk with Janine Winlaw

Luscious lawns 5) Repair bald patches Most lawns get problem areas where the grass has been worn away or died back, often under trees or in shady areas from lack of water or light. Don’t worry, these are easy enough to reseed. First roughen the surface with a rake, then scatter the grass seed - choose a suitable mix such a hardwearing mix with ryegrass or one for shade. Then lightly sprinkle soil over the surface to protect the seeds from the birds and to give them extra moisture to germinate.

6) Edge your lawn:

1) Rake leaves

Neatening up the edges will give your lawn an instant facelift. A spade will do but a lawn edger makes things easier – especially on curves. A good trick for repairing a tatty edge is to cut a square piece of turf around the damaged edge, flip it round so that the straight line is on the edge side and looks nice and crisp – then re-seed the damaged bit as above.

Rake off any leaves and other garden debris built up over the winter.

7) Aerate

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Now is the time to give your grass a bit of spring TLC if you want a lawn to be proud of this summer.

Here are eight jobs to give it a lift - even just a few of these will be a step in the right direction.

2) Give it a trim As the weather warms up and your grass starts to grow again, you can start mowing. Choose a dry day and use the highest setting so as not to scalp the lawn.

3) Remove weeds Regular mowing will remove most of the annual weeds but not the pesky perennial weeds such as thistles and dandelions. Weed killer is an option, but I prefer to dig them out by hand, removing the whole taproot to avoid it re-growing.

4) Scarify This is where you rake off the ‘thatch’ - dead grass, debris and moss - one of the biggest problems with lawns. Use a wire rake and don’t worry if it leaves big bare patches – you can repair those later. Your lawn will benefit in the long run as scarifying lets in air and light and stimulates the grass roots into putting on side shoots and thickening up.

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This is one of the best things you can do for a lush, healthy lawn. Most lawns get compacted – especially those on heavy soil and in areas where kids run up and down. Aerating –creating holes in the lawn - allows water, air and nutrients to get to the roots. You can get special hollow tine forks for this, but a garden fork is fine. Work across the lawn making holes a few cm deep, then brush sharp sand into the holes to improve drainage. Aerating is hard work, but is easier early in the season while the ground is still soft. And by encouraging your grass to grow more densely makes it harder for weeds and moss to grow.

8) Feed your lawn At this time of year you need a spring feed with more nitrogen to replace what’s been lost over the winter. You can buy organic fertilisers from chaseorganics.co.uk. The best time to feed your lawn when the grass is wet or rain is predicted.

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Food & Drink with Suzanne James

Roasted Sea Bream with Fennel, Cherry Tomatoes & New Potatoes Preparation time 10 mins / Cooking time 35 minutes

Method 1) Preheat the oven to 180°C. 2) Heat 1/2 tbsp oil in a pan. Add the onion and cook until softened. Add the garlic and fennel, season, and cook until it softens slightly.

3) Spoon the fennel mix into a baking tray.

4) Add the tomatoes, chopped pepper, sliced courgette and dill.

5) Arrange the sea bream fillets, skin-side down, over the veg mixture. Squeeze over half the lemon, then drizzle with the remaining oil; season well.

6) Cut 4 lemon slices from the remaining half and sit two on each fillet. Return to the oven for 8 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the veg is tender.

7) Serve with boiled new potatoes Plaice is a sustainable fish but when buying it make sure that it has been caught in trawls to reduce the impact of disturbing bottom dwelling species (check labels, or buy from a good fishmonger like Moxon’s, or the lovely fish van on North Cross Road Market). Make sure fillets are over 30cm, anything smaller is too young. It has long been overlooked in higher end gastronomy and rarely features on the menus of top restaurants, but it really is a superb fish, possessing a fine, moist texture and subtle but distinctive flavor. Other options to Plaice are Flounder, Dab or Sea Bream.

Ingredients • 2 Sea Bream - filleted • 1 Red Onion - sliced • 2 Small Garlic Cloves • 1 Red Pepper - chopped • 1 Bulb of Fennel – sliced • 2 Courgette - sliced • 10 Cherry Tomatoes - halved • Small Handful of Dill - chopped • 1/2 Lemon squeezed • 1/2 Lemon sliced • New Potatoes – boiled & sliced • Salt & Pepper 14 | SE22 - April 2018

In Season This Month Fruits & Nuts - Forced Rhubarb Vegetables & Herbs - Asparagus, Basil, Broccoli, Chives, Dill, Jersey Royal New Potatoes Lettuce & Salad Leaves, Morel Mushrooms, Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Radishes, Rocket, Samphire, Sorrel, Spinach, Spring Onions, Watercress, Wild Garlic, Wild Nettles Meat & Game - Lamb, Venison, Wood Pigeon Fish & Shellfish - Crab, Langoustine, Lobster, Plaice, Prawns, Salmon, Sardine, Sea Trout, Shrimp, Whitebait Going out of season - Cockles, Oysters, Venison, Wild Garlic, Winkles

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Ken Deller 1935 - 2018

Ken Deller Tribute

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any of you will have known Ken Deller who sadly passed away in January this year. Ken lived locally with his wife Barbara and his children, Nicola, Jeremy and Phiipa. We would like to pay tribute to a humble man who loved to help others.

Ken Deller was born in Walworth in 1935 and from a young age has always lived in the East Dulwich area. He attended St John’s and St Clement’s Church of England Primary School, where he was one day to become a governor himself. He saw National Service in the RAF, although he noted - with his hallmark sceptically humorous wit - that it was not until a reunion sixty years later that he actually saw an aircraft!

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Ken was an active member of St John the Evangelist Church for over 75 years. He fulfilled most roles at the church over the years from boat boy to church warden. He would have been humbled to see the the hundreds of people who gathered there to bid him farewell in February.

Ken’s career was in local government. He worked for various local authorities including Southwark. He ended his career in Tower Hamlets where he became Deputy Chief Executive. His recognition included the Freedom of the City of London and the Southwark Civic Award.

Impressively, while having a young family and a demanding job, Ken studied for an Open University degree. When Ken took early retirement, he embarked on a second career, which involved a

Subsequently, Ken took under his wing the delivering of the community potential of the new facility. He established a weekly lunch club for the elderly, which he managed for over twenty years until he was taken ill earlier this year. His wife, Barbara, and daughter, Philipa, will continue to be volunteers, so Ken’s legacy and the family involvement will go on.

Ken’s family was everything to him. Barbara was a constant companion and support. He enjoyed every phase of his own children’s development, including their successes in adult life.

Ken truly lived his life at the heart of the East Dulwich community supporting many people and organisations locally and further afield. He will be sorely missed not just by his family and friends but by the many people whose lives he touched.

tireless commitment to community service and the welfare of people. Much of this was focused on the Peckham and Dulwich community.

There were individuals he supported through hospital visits and befriending people at home.

There were projects such as Deanery Lodge, for women who found themselves homeless, the London Ecumenical Aids Trust, and the Salvation Army soup run. More recently he and Barbara became trustees of the Elms Residential Care Home for the elderly.

Ken was a leading member of the Dulwich and Peckham Rotary Club, of which he took a turn as president and received the Paul Harris award. He had more than twenty years of involvement with the annual Dulwich Festival. Ken also got involved in fundraising for special projects including the Church Urban Fund. However, truly close to his heart was raising £500,000 for the Goose Green Centre. In his own words: “I had the opportunity to be involved with the creation of the Goose Green Centre for Church and Community. This project grew out of the need for a meeting place for the congregation on a range of occasions. It also was the recognition of St John’s commitment to the local community. Fundraising was a challenge; with the Vicar’s encouragement, it was decided to do the job ourselves. Having just retired I took on the task, aided by a group of experienced and supportive people. Work on the ground started in June 1995 and the centre was officially opened by the Rt. Hon Tessa Jowell, our local MP and Patron of the Green Goose Appeal, in May 1996.”

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What's On - April Wednesday 4 April: Mid-Week Magic Mix

Peckham Rye & Dulwich Park Parkrun

Saturday Mornings 9am 7, 14, 21 & 28 April An ADULTS ONLY Magic show, presented by Barrie Westwell (The Illusioneer) and The illusioneer Team of expert magicians and illusionists.

Expect outstanding entertainment, a mixture of magic styles and an escape from the norm.

Doors 7.30pm for 8pm start, £15, ADULTS ONLY. The Illusioneer, 19 Half Moon Lane, SE24 9JU. barrie@theillusioneer.co.uk | 07711 161864.

Wednesday 4 April: East Dulwich WI Meeting An exciting programme of guest speakers, activities and entertainment lined up for members this year.

You can check them all out over on our events page.

We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at The Lodge, above East Dulwich Tavern, 1 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22 8EW. 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Membership and waiting list is currently closed www.eastdulwichwi.co.uk.

Thursday 5th April: 'Everybody Dance Family Disco’ 2.30pm-4pm. The Rosendale Pub in West Dulwich: It’s Easter disco time in West Dulwich. Children’s DJ and entertainer Clee-J presents disco, games, free glow sticks, dancing, sweets, prizes, bubbles, baby/ chill out room with bar, face painting and music for everyone to enjoy. Party with your family and be home in time for tea. Children £8, Adults £4, Under 1's free. Book here https://event.bookitbee.com/ clee-jcom, visit Clee-J.com or call 07944 085031.

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

PECKHAM RYE start is near the Colyton Road entrance of Peckham Rye park and run three laps of the gardens. www.parkrun.org.uk/peckhamrye DULWICH PARK start is Queen Mary's Gate on the south side of the park. This is the entrance on the South Circular (A205), Dulwich Common. www.parkrun.org.uk/dulwich

Saturday 7 April: Mandala Drawing & Painting workshop with UbieDesign 10am – 4pm. Cost: £65 or £35 Half Day. 57 by Suzanne James, 57 North Cross Road, East Dulwich SE22 9ET. Learn how to draw your own stunning Mandala in the morning and go on to learn about the colour wheel and painting techniques in the afternoon. You can choose to do the full day or just drawing or painting half day. Great for creativity and relaxation! NO artistic skill required! www.ubiedesign.com/book-a-class/

Saturday 7 April: The Peckham Society Dawn Chorus Meet at 5am at Peckham Rye Common café, SE15. Led by Peter Frost. We are blessed with a large variety of wild birds including the returning migrants. The water fowl add an extra interest not found at all similar venues.

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We all love celebrating.

This year’s Children’s Art Competition wants to find out what CELEBRATION means to you...

The Dulwich Festival is inviting children of all ages to enter this year’s Children’s Art Competition.

Please check the Dulwich Festival website for details.

Deadline 4pm, Friday 4 May.

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What's On - April Sunday 8 April: East Dulwich Car Boot Goodrich School, Dunstans Road SE22. Come & sell your unwanted upcycled & vintage items. Pitch Enquiries 07398 577183. Sellers 11am. Public Entry FREE 12pm. All pitches are pre-paid to avoid road congestion come rain or shine. Every 2nd Sunday of the Month.

Sunday 8 April: SINGAROUND at The Ivy House 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. Door 7pm. Singing starts 7.15pm, finishes by 10.30pm at the latest. £2 on the door.

More information from www.thegooseisout.com.

Monday 9 April: Honor Oak Women’s Institute 7.30pm. The Honor Oak Pub, Upstairs Function Room, 1 Saint German’s Road, SE23 1RH. We meet on the first Monday of every month from 7.30pm (or the second Monday to avoid bank holidays). All ladies are welcome, please do come along, the first visit is free.

Monday 9 April: Women’s Institute SE22 7.30pm. Dulwich Constitutional Club, East Dulwich Grove, East Dulwich, SE22. For further details if interested in more information please contact Sue Jarvie on suejarvie53@gmail.com.

Tuesday 10th April Mad Hatter Tea Party Disco!

1.30- 3pm and 4-5.30pm The Lakes Cafe in South Norwood: 'Mad Hatter' Clee-J brings you her disco with games, free glow sticks, dancing, sweets, prizes, snow and bubbles machines, whilst Mel 'Queen of Hearts' provides the kids refreshments for a mid disco tea party. I'm so excited to be returning to the Lakes following 4 sell out events. Children £8, Under 1's free, Adults free with paying child or £4 with under 1. Book here https://event.bookitbee.com/cleejcom, visit Clee-J.com or call 07944 085031.

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Wednesdays 11, 18 & 25 April: Beginners Sewing Courses 7pm-10pm. Would you like to learn a new hobby?

Come and join a course, workshop or group and be inspired by an expert teacher who will share their skill with you here at Really Maria. We provide all the sewing machines, but you may bring your own if you wish. We also provide cutting boards, rotary cutters and scissors. Our class fees do not include materials unless stated.

You can bring your own, or purchase at our shop with a 10% discount for having booked onto the class. For further information and books visit: reallymaria.com or call 020 3581 0909. Really Maria, 15 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22 8EW.

Wednesdays 11 & 18 April: Let’s Sew Maria’s Dolls 7pm-9.30pm. Would you like to learn a new hobby?

Come and join a course, workshop or group and be inspired by an expert teacher who will share their skill with you here at Really Maria. We provide all the sewing machines, but you may bring your own if you wish. We also provide cutting boards, rotary cutters and scissors. Our class fees do not include materials unless stated. You can bring your own, or purchase at our shop with a 10% discount for having booked onto the class. reallymaria.com or call 020 3581 0909. Really Maria, 15 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22 8EW.

Thursday 12 April: The Arts Society Dulwich illustrated lecture Symphonies in Colour: the Mosaics of Ravenna, 7.30 for 8pm, James Allen’s Girls’ School Sixth Form Centre (parking and access via JAGS Sports Club, Red Post Hill, SE22). See www.ddfas.org.uk.

Thursday 12 April: THE FOXGLOVE TRIO at The Ivy House The Foxglove Trio seek out lesser-known traditional and contemporary folk songs and, with care and creativity, transform them into moments of breathtaking beauty, via Patrick Dean’s bold melodeon playing, Cathy Mason’s intricate cello lines and Ffion Mair’s clear, soaring vocals. Door 7pm. Live music starts 8pm. Tickets £7 (on the door only, no advance tickets). Unbooked floorspots welcome, put your name on the list by the door!

More information from www.thegooseisout.com

What's On - April Saturday 14 April: Beekeeping for Beginners Join us at Bell House for an introductory beekeeping course, where we have established a small apiary. The session is aimed at people who have little or no experience of beekeeping, and feedback from previous courses has been fantastic. 10am-1pm at Bell House, 27 College Road, London, SE21 7BG. Tickets: £30 (subsidised places available, please email info@bellhouse. co.uk). Buy tickets via www.eventbrite.co.uk.

Sunday 15 April: The Peckham Society – The Flora and Fauna through the ages at Sydenham Hill Woods

Wednesday 18 April: Debate on Global Poverty With Nobel Peace Prize winner and local author 7pm at St Barnabas Church SE21. There will be a prestigious panel of speakers on the theme: ‘Global Poverty is a matter for Global Concern’. The event will be chaired by Lord Meghnad Desai. He will be joined by Tim Tahane, former Vice President of the World Bank; and Benny Dembitzer,Economist and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. Benny is a Dulwich resident and author of a number of books about international development issues.His latest book ‘The Famine next door’ will be published in April.

Everyone is welcome to attend and join in.

AGM 3pm. Talk 3.30pm with Daniel Greenwood, London Wildlife Trust, at Goose Green Centre, St John’s Church, Goose Green, East Dulwich Road, SE22. This is a remnant of the forested ridge which dominated the area between Croydon and Lewisham of London from antiquity. Daniel has a wealth of knowledge to share on the wildlife and birds rarely found in a large city. This talk will also dwell on the flora and fauna back to the ice ages.

Wednesday 18 April: An Evening with Susie Steiner in conversation with DS Graham McMillan 7pm at Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich Village SE21 7BG. Village Books invites you to join Susie Steiner and DS McMillan for an evening discussing working together on plotting the crimes so the books have a real authenticity.

Whilst researching her latest book Persons Unknown, Susie Steiner worked with DS Graham McMillan. DS McMillan is a real life detective with the Met Police and his views and thoughts add a reality to Susie’s crime novels making them unique. Tickets £10, includes drinks & entry. Book www.village-books.co.uk/events

Thursday 19 April: Mums in Business Come along at 8pm to Daisy Lets & Sales on Lordship Lane and meet new and existing members, have a chat and some nibbles and a glass of wine! Please do let me know if you plan to come so I know numbers in advance.

Email: claire@daisylets.uk.

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BabyBallet

Capoeira Dulwich

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.

Classes for boys and girls from 4 years upwards. Martial arts the Brazilian way. Helps children develop strength, flexibility, coordination and rythm. Contact: vitor.barreto.13@ucl.ac.uk 07473 751177 | www.facebook.com/capoeiradulwich/m

The Baby Bear Club

Dads & Littluns: Brockwell Park

Mum and baby classes for children under 5s, as well ad Dance classes and parties, at St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Olya@theBabyBearClub.co.uk 07825 710044 | www.thebabybearclub.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.

Baby Loves Music Multi-Sensory Music groups for Parent and Baby in Nunhead.

Contact: 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 020 8653 4781 | jayne@2prepare.co.uk www.2prepare.co.uk

Baby Sensory Multi-award winning classes for babies from birth to 13 months. The fun packed programme of sensory delights includes an incredible variety of sounds, sights, textures, music and massage to support your baby’s development.

Classes in SE4 and SE21 on Tues, SE26 on Weds and SE23 on Thurs. Email Sarah: Dulwich@babysensory.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.

Boppin Bunnies Interactive Music class for under 5’s led by professional musicians. Monday mornings 9:30am, 10:15am & 11am. Punk Me Up Ceramics Cafe. 34 East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AX www.boppinbunnies.co.uk.

Bumps and Babes

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

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 | 07799 861104.

Dulwich Library Babes & Toddlers Thursdays 10.30am-11.45am & 1.30pm - 2.45pm 368 Lordship Lane, SE22 020 7525 6220.

Funky Monkey Group Keyboard Classes Ages 5-11. Christ Church, Barry Road. Wednesdays & Thursdays. 01732 457100 | www.funkymonkey.info.

GDND Academy Ballet & Street Dance For children aged 3 and upwards Dulwich branches in SE22 and SE21 All new pupils receive a FREE TASTER CLASS office@gdnd.co.uk / 07904 424 504 | www.gdnd.co.uk

Gymboree Classes are designed for newborns - 5 year olds, and are led by experienced and nurturing teachers. We run throughout the year at Gymboree East Dulwich. 184 Peckham Rye SE22 9QA. 07538 795023 | eastdulwich@gymboree-uk.com.

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 Yeates and other mothers. 07831 225841 | yeatesa@btinternet.com

165 Lordship Lane SE22 8HX • 5 London Road SE23 3TW

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HartBeeps

Parents Photography Workshops

Mondays. Goose Green Community Centre, East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AT. 1.30pm Baby Bells - Suitable from birth to sitting. 2.30pm Baby Beeps Sitting to toddling Thursdays at St Barnabas Parish Hall, SE21 7BT. 1.30pm, Baby Bells, 2.30pm Baby Beeps & 3.30pm Happy House toddling to 4 years, younger siblings welcome. http://hartbeeps.com

Hands-on workshops helping parents make the most of their cameras, run by a professional children’s photographer. Babies and pre-walkers welcome in class. Booking essential. Punked Up Cafe. www.timeformums.com | 07753 533577.

Junior Sebek-Kha

Fun activities for children and their parents. Peckham Rye Park, SE15 3UA (next to café). Mon 1.15-3.15pm Play and Stay for children under the age of 5 yrs old. Tues - 10am-12pm Play and Stay for children under the age of 5 yrs old. Tues - 1.302.30pm Olympikids - advanced booking required. Thurs -1.153.15pm Stay and Play for children under the age of 5yrs old. Sat - 2pm-4pm Brazilian language school. There is a fee to attend the session. Sundays - party hire available. 020 7639 2702

Physical fitness & martial arts, 5-10 yrs. Herne Hill Methodist Church Hall, 155 Half Moon Lane SE24. Saturdays 2-3pm.

020 7737 2260 | www.siaacademy.com

La Jolie Ronde French & Spanish classes for 3-11 year olds, in SE21, SE22 and SE24. Ginny Wadding 07940 511034 | www.lajolieronde.co.uk

Peckham Rye Playrooms

Sing and Sign

Little Superhero Training

Monday - Saturday. 020 7193 3696 | www.singandsign.com

Practice your Superhero moves! Discover Superhero fun facts!

Any Little Heroes, Boys and Girls aged 2½ - 6, Come along for a FREE taster session. Mondays & Fridays (term time only) St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Contact Lucy 07813791757 | littleherocompany@gmail.com www.littleherocompany.com

Sparkle Music

Lucy Sparkles Monday, Wednesday & Fridays in East Dulwich. From 0-7 years. Outstanding drama, music and dance classes for young children. www.lucysparkles.com.

Maths Mad = fun maths for kids!

Stimulating Times Tables classes for 6 - 11 yr olds. Forest Hill.

We make learning memorable & fun! Call Clair 020 8291 0360 www.mathsmad.co.uk | mathsmadcouk@gmail.com

Monkey Music Various classes www.monkeymusic.co.uk | 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. Rebecca Vicary 020 8852 0118 www.musicforlittlepeople.co.uk

Nimble Arts Join Becky every week for a NEW mixed age 45-minute interactive story adventure for 0-5s, with live cello and musical instruments, songs, bubbles, scarves and a chance to dance!

East Dulwich, Nunhead, Brockley. www.nimblearts.co.uk

Carefully structured and fun music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-school children in SE22. Check the website for current classes. Contact anna@sparkle-music.co.uk. | 0771 1238352

Team Kaizen Dance Academy (8+yrs) Street Dance classes led by industry professionals, classes lead to performances and demonstrations. Classes take place every Thursday at JAGS sports Club, 18.00 – 19.00 & 19.00 – 20.00. FREE TASTER SESSIONS throughout June, to book call 07533 533 297 | www.teamkaizentds.com.

Water Babies Taught by world-class teachers, our multi-award winning programme teaches water confidence and safety skills from birth to 4 years. Our fun, innovative baby swimming classes will start in Forest Hill Pools from September. 020 8858 5242 divein@waterbabies.co.uk | www.waterbabies.co.uk

Wise Kids Yoga Classes for Toddlers, Children and Teens. We teach a lovely mix of hatha, kundalini yoga, mindfulness and Montessori. Classes are held on Tues & Thurs - Parent & Toddler Yoga / Children’s Yoga ages 5 - 8, 9 - 11 and Teen Yoga 11 - 16. Goose Green Clinic, 59 East Dulwich Road, To book Email: wisekidsyoga@gmail.com | 07957 492407 www.wisekidsyoga.co.uk

World of Little Adventures Baby Yoga and Toddler Yoga Classes in the East Dulwich Area.

Email yoga@wola.org.uk or call Hannah 07736 649 146 for class information.

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Dulwich Hamlet FC - News

Save Dulwich Hamlet

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he 17 March 2018 will be a day that will live long, not only the memory of Dulwich Hamlet supporters, but also the local community of East Dulwich. If you are not aware, owners of the land (Meadow Residential LLP) that the Champion Hill stadium lays upon, have not only (with immediately effect) ended the club’s licence to play at the ground, but also made public that they have trade marked a number of names associated with the 125 year old football club including the name ‘Dulwich Hamlet Football Club’. Therefore stating that the football club cease using the name.

Being ‘locked’ out of our ground, home since the 1920’s, resulted in the team now having to play home fixtures at Tooting and Mitcham’s ground 8 miles away. At the time of writing two ‘home’ games had taken place, the most recent one taking The Hamlet back to the top of the league. Back in November, Meadow informed the football club that they would no longer be financing the club.

Since then supporters have been digging deep into their own pockets to keep the club alive through its 12th Man scheme All that money is being used exclusively to pay wages and other bills. While heart-warming, it cannot be a sustainable approach forever.

Save Dulwich Hamlet

Following the latest actions by the owners of the Champion Hill site, a number of supporters have set up an action group called ‘Save Dulwich Hamlet’.

Initially set up to organise a rally and march from Goose Green to the football Stadium at the end of Edgar Kail Way. Alongside the Supporters’ Trust and Football Club Committee, supporters are making their voice heard on the club's future in

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a number of different ways. On 16 March around 30 Dulwich Hamlet fans descended on the House of Commons to watch an adjournment debate on the future of the club, called by one of our local MPs, Helen Hayes, who has tirelessly campaigned to save the football club. Days before Southwark Council announced that they are now seeking to purchase the Champion Hill site from Meadow with the intention of building much need council housing around the ground. Both events are really positive actions in helping to secure the future of the club.

Goose Green Rally Within 24 hours up to 1,500 Dulwich Hamlet fans gathered on Goose Green for a rally organised by the Save Dulwich Hamlet. After hearing a number of speeches that included local MP Helen Hayes, Trust Chair Al Crane and lifelong supporter Mishi Morath, supporters marched to the Champion Hill ground turning Grove Vale Road into a sea of Pink and Blue.

The club and its supporters have been very active in the local area, helping local schools and charities, and we can promise you that will not change as long as it remains alive. It is an intrinsic part of the community and the rally on the 17 March 2018 showed just how important this football team is the local community. Things in East Dulwich are changing on a regularly basis and who knows by the time you are reading this article the team could be back at playing back at Champion Hill.

Further information on upcoming fixtures, location and the latest information on the clubs situation can be read on the football clubs official website. www.dulwichhamletfc.london @DulwichHamletFC | info@dhst.org.uk @dhstorg 07951 640099

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Financial Matters with David Frederick

HMRC Extends Olive Branch To Taxpayers

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henever you mention the name HM Revenue and Custom (HMRC) it conjures up a cocktails of emotions. Whether it is favourable or less endearing, these emotions often stem from a past experience. Irrespective of our emotions and attitudes of HMRC as an organisation, believe it or not they continue to hold out an olive branch to taxpayers. No, it is not an April’s fool joke. HMRC has five categories of penalties for personal tax and Self-Assessment.

Failure To Notify HMRC

Taxpayers have until 5th October, to notify HMRC if they had an income liability arising in the year ended the previous 5th April. This means all tax payers who are not within the Self-Assessment system have until 5th October 2018 to notify HMRC if they had a tax liability arising in the year ended 5th April 2018.

Late Filing

The minimum penalty for the failure to file a tax return on time is £100. This can increase to a maximum of £1,600 if the tax return remains unfiled after 12 months.

Late Payment

The penalty for the late payment of income tax is based upon the percentage of the income tax liability. The minimum penalty for late payment is 5% of the income tax liability. The penalty can escalate to 15% of the income liability if it remains unpaid after 12 months. The first olive branch offered by HMRC appears under the late payment penalty. If a taxpayer makes a time to pay agreement with HMRC the penalty will be suspended. However if the agreement is broken the taxpayer will become liable to the penalty. A HMRC Debt Management Office recently stated, “the agreement is a concession and not a right.”

Failure To Keep Records

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require to make a correct and complete tax return.

HMRC reminds taxpayers, “it is virtually impossible to produce an accurate return of profit without keeping records of one sort or another.”

Consequently, personal taxpayers may be liable to a penalty of up to £3,000 for each failure to keep or to preserve adequate records in support of a tax return.

Taxpayers’ Behaviour

Unprompted Disclosure

Prompted Disclosure

Reasonable Care

No Penalty

No Penalty

Careless

0% To 30%

15% To 30%

Deliberate

20% To 70%

35% To 70%

Deliberate & Concealed

30% To 100%

50% To 100%

Penalties for inaccuracies in personal tax returns

Inaccuracies

HMRC applies a four tier behaviour assessment of inaccuracies in a tax return where the tax return submitted led to an underpayment, understatement or over-repayment. Reasonable care is dependent upon each taxpayers own ability and circumstances. Where HMRC deemed reasonable care was taken the taxpayer will not

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be charged a penalty. Careless is deduced where a taxpayer has failed to take reasonable care to get their tax returns right.

A taxpayer’s inaccuracies is deemed to be Deliberate, when they knew and were aware that the tax return submitted to HMRC was inaccurate.

The most common act of deliberate behaviour is the overstatement of business expenses or understatement of income. Deliberate and concealed inaccuracies arise when taxpayers

submit an inaccurate tax return and seek to conceal its inaccuracy from HMRC. The penalties levied by HMRC for behaviour that resulted in an inaccuracy in a tax return spans the spectrum form nil to 100% of the tax loss. In addition, HMRC will afford the taxpayer an olive branch for an unprompted disclosure. Any disclosure by a taxpayer when the taxpayer had no reason to believe HMRC had discovered or were about to discover the inaccuracy is an unprompted disclosure.

Evidence of HMRC’s olive branch lies in their Let Property Campaign. Residential landlords can disclose their position to HMRC regarding unpaid taxes spanning 20years and they will be granted 90 days to calculate and settle their outstanding tax liability. They will not be penalised in accordance with the five penalties outlined. These taxpayers are advised to grab HMRC’s olive branch now.

David Frederick FCCA Principal Marcus Bishop Associates Chartered Certified Accountants

CwS | Smart Business Networking meets at the Private Dining Room (Upstairs), The Palmerston, 91 Lordship Lane, SE22 8EP on the last Wednesday of every month.

6.45pm - 8.45pm.

Find out how to register for FREE at: www.cookingwithscissors.com e-mail: sbn@ cookingwithscissors.com

Next Meeting: Wednesday 25th April 2018 SE22 - April 2018 | 27

Education News from Alleyn's

Playing Out Nicola Price, teacher in charge of Forest School at Alleyn’s Junior School, talks about the benefits of unstructured play outdoors.

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s a child of the 70s I had the experience of ‘playing out’ with a group of neighbouring children. We spent days exploring, building, and experimenting - always working together and keeping an eye out for the younger ones. We made ramps for bike jumping, a proper raft to fish from, and climbed trees to imitate birds and experience a bird’s eye view. We would often be out all day without interruption or adult direction, only stopping for lunch.

These days children can miss out on the benefits of active learning in the environment; time spent listening, looking closely, thinking, imagining, problem-solving, risk-taking, team work and perseverance. Forest School is doing much to bridge this gap for children, offering them time for child-led activities in the natural environment.

Your children might have a Forest School session at their school or nursery but do not despair if they don’t. You can foster the resilient, confident, independent and creative learner in your child outside school or nursery time.

Here are some ideas to give them unstructured time and space to develop skills, interests and understanding through practical experiences in the natural environment.

If you have a garden, consider retaining a natural area for exploration; the trampoline provides fun as well as exercise, but a natural environment can enable them to develop awareness, independence and confidence.

If you have an outdoor space, set your child up with a messy area. Supply water, containers sticks and stones, and let them use their imagination!

Consider teaming up with other parents in your street to ask your local council to close your road for one day a month so your children can play safely together in your street.

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The next time you take them out, skip the local park and go to the woods (Dulwich and Sydenham Wood are nearby). Take a picnic, let the time while away, and allow your children to explore.

Useful links The London Wildlife Trust’s Centre for Wildlife Gardening in Marsden Road SE15 is a great source of inspiration.www.wildlondon.org.uk Sydenham Hill Woods offers ‘child-led play for all ages in all seasons and all weathers’ every Friday at 10am. www.nature-play.co.uk/south-eastlondon-uk.html playingout.net provides help and information on how to apply to get your street closed for a few hours a month for children to play freely in your street.

The Stick Book and The Wild Weather Book, both

by Jo Schofield and Fiona Danks, provide plenty of fun ideas for outdoor play using leaves, mud twigs etc. in creative ways – and even grown-ups can join in the fun!

www.alleyns.org.uk

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Dulwich Picture Gallery

David Milne: Modern Painting Until 7 May 2018

@dulwichgallery in residence at the Royal Geographic Society for a voyage into the art of exploration. Flora’s most recent work, Basecamp, takes the literal, geographical encampment as a format to explore ideas and experiences of boredom, excitement, waiting and possibility.

Contextual Lecture Series: Does the NHS Have a Future?

10 April, 10.30 - 11.45am, £12, £10 Friends Healthcare systems all over the world are in crisis. With the immense costs of longer lives and medical technology, can healthcare based on general taxation survive, and what would happen to equality and cohesion under commercially funded healthcare?

A major exhibition of one of Canada’s greatest modern painters, David Milne (1882-1953). It will showcase, for the first time in the UK, a wide selection of his oil paintings alongside watercolours, drawings and photographs, to reveal an artist of true originality and vision.

Rediscover: Tiepolo's 'Joseph Receiving Pharoah's Ring' Until 3 June Rediscover one of Dulwich Picture Gallery’s finest masterpieces: Joseph Receiving Pharaoh’s Ring by Giambattista Tiepolo (1696–1770). Since 2016, this painting has been the focus of a major conservation project, with the help of X-rays, this display explores the changes the artist made during the course of its production.

Gallery Late: Wilderness

20 April, 6-10pm, £12, £10 Friends & Concessions Inspired by David Milne: Modern Painting and Milne’s way of isolated living and his immersion in the natural world, Mother Nature will be our muse as we examine the wilderness in art. Enjoy talks and tastings with professional forager, James Wood, nature-based workshops, and an experiential tour created by contemporary music and arts organisation Collective 31.

In Conversation: Art and Exploration

12 April, 7.30pm, £12, £10 Friends Join David Milne: Modern Painting co-curator, Sarah Milroy, and Flora Parrott, formerly artist

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How Einstein Made Our Future Less Frightening 17 April, 10.30 - 11.45am, £12, £10 Friends One of the leading experts in theoretical physics and astronomy, Professor Binney will consider the positive implications of Einstein’s theories on the world of tomorrow.

You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet: The Future of the Film and Media Industries 24 April, 10.30 - 11.45am, £12, £10 Friends With extensive experience as an independent producer of award-winning films including Chariots of Fire and Bugsy Malone, Lord Puttnam will offer his insights into how cinema and the media will change in the coming decades.

Gallery Film Rebel Without a Cause 9 April. £9, £7 Friends Each sociable evening includes a complimentary glass of wine, snacks and film notes. Bar opens at 7.00pm. Screenings at 7.30pm. Linbury Room.

Adult Workshops Mastering Monochrome 17 April - 15 May, 10am - 1pm, £130, £125 Friends Unusually for a watercolourist, David Milne favoured black paint. Traditionally, the use of black has been considered a no-no in watercolour painting. Abandon these notions and create your own series of Milne-inspired interior and still life works using a monochrome palette! With artist Liz Charsley-Jory

Dulwich Picture Gallery Subject and Surface 21 April - 5 May, 10am - 1pm, £30 per session; £85 for all three sessions Drop in to one session, or take part in all three.

Explore the distinctive features of David Milne’s artistic style. Week one will address his use of line and blank space, week two will explore his non-representational colour palette, and week three will be an opportunity to learn how to apply thick paint to the canvas. With artist Rebecca Allen

Easter Holiday Activities: Art Pioneers (6-9 years) 3 - 5 April, 10am - 4pm, £90 for three days Create art inspired by nature! Over three days you will learn how to work in watercolour and oil pastel, and make trips to Dulwich Park for inspiration. Please wear clothes you won’t mind getting messy, prepare to be outside, and bring a packed lunch.

Master Printmakers (10-12 years)

@dulwichgallery Early Years Mini Masterpieces: 3 & 19 April, 10am - 11am and 11.30am 12.30pm, £12 per adult & child Experience the delights of our Collection with your child aged 6-24 months and then create your very own masterpiece in a practical, hands-on session. This month’s theme is family portraits!

Early Introductions: David Milne Early View 13 April, 8.30 - 10am, Adult £15.50, Senior £14.50, children go free Gain exclusive access to David Milne: Modern Painting with your little ones! Buggies, roaming toddlers and excited squeals encouraged. There will also be an art-making activity for you to enjoy in this relaxed, family-friendly viewing.

Art Sundays 2 - 4pm, £3 per child, Suggested ages: 3yrs+

10 - 12 April, 10am - 4pm, £90 for three days Over three days master the art of printmaking, taking particular inspiration from Milne’s colourful landscapes. You will learn three different print processes, play with colour palettes and come away with a portfolio of prints! Please wear clothes you won’t mind getting messy, and bring a packed lunch.

Drop-in Sessions 3–6 and 10–13 April, 2–4pm, Adults standard gallery entrance charge; children free, Suggested age: 3yrs+ For two weeks over the Easter holidays, we will be running drop-in afternoon workshops inspired by David Milne. Join us to make bug hotels, wreaths and sun-catchers!

Sunday is art day! Join us every week to take part in our hands-on drop-in workshops. There will always be something special for you to make and take home. For the month of March we will be making pop-up cards, windmills and multi-coloured wigs!

Family Day: The Great Outdoors Sunday 15 April, 10am–5pm, £20 family ticket (two adults, two children); £8 adults; £7 seniors; £3 children, All ages welcome Make the most of your last day of the Easter holidays with a Great Outdoors day at the Gallery!

Take part in "Patterns in Nature" workshops with Wild Life Drawing. Learn how to survive in nature with Miscellaneous Adventures. Listen to stories about adventures in the wilderness, or take a moment to relax in mindfulness workshops.

Gallery Road, Dulwich, London SE21 7AD www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

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What's On - April Thursday 19 April: Dulwich Folk Dance Club 8pm-10pm. Caller – Crys Rothon – St George’s Day & Shakespeare’s Birthday.Ideal activity for a healthy lifestyle. No partners needed. Lots of fun – make new friends. Contact :- Gwen Godwin 020 8699 7032 or email : gagodwin@hotmail. com. St Barnabas Parish Hall, Gilkes Place, Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT.

Monday 23 April: Introducing Debut Novelist AJ Pearce 7pm at Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich Village SE21 7BG. Village Books invites you to meet AJ Pearce. Picked as one of the leading debut novelists of 2018 this will be an event you’ll not want to miss. Irresistibly funny and enormously moving, Dear Mrs Bird by AJ Pearce is a love letter to the enduring power of friendship, the kindness of strangers and the courage of ordinary people in extraordinary times. Tickets £10, includes drinks & entry. Book www.village-books.co.uk/events

Tuesday 24 April: Lively Minds Club – Caroline Davies will play Violin Lively minds meet at St Faith’s Community Centre, Red Post Hill, SE24 9JQ, Near Dulwich Village and North Dulwich Station. We meet every Tuesday in term time, We arrive for a tea or coffee from 12pm for a chat. The speaker slot is 1.45-2.45pm. We have only one meeting in April 2018 as the hall will be closed.

Tuesday 24 April: Sleep-dependent learning and daytime function in childhood and adolescence 7-9pm. The sleeping brain is far from idle; research highlights the importance of good sleep for learning and education. Dr Fran Knight will be talking about sleep-dependent learning, and how memory can be strengthened following a good night’s sleep. She will cover how poor sleep can effect attention and behaviour in children, and promote healthy sleeping habits.

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Wednesday 25 April: Dulwich & District U3A 2pm-4pm. The Famine Next Door with Benny Dembitzer, Nobel Prize winner and International Economist will talk about problems and solutions facing the world today. He will be signing copies of his latest book which will be available at the meeting. Herne hill Baptist Church, Half Moon Lane, SE24 9HU. To find out more do feel free to come to a monthly meeting – All welcome – Once you see what we have on offer you will want to join. Visit u3asites.org.uk/dulwich/events.

Wednesday 25 April: Work on Emmanuel Wildlife Garden, Chalford Road 2-4pm. Want to get down to Earth? Then get to Emmanuel wildlife garden, off Chalford Road, West Dulwich on the last Wednesday afternoon of every month. Norwood Wildlife Team created a garden on a patch between Emmanueel, a Parish Church, and their neighbours 12yrs ago and have recently returned it to its original purpose with the help of Church members. Beginners welcome. We hope to see you. Contact John Cotter on 8244 8724.

Wednesday 25 April: Cooking with Scissors An opportunity for local business professionals to meet, make new contacts and gain new business.

Meets at upstairs at The Palmerston, 91 Lordship Lane, SE22 from 6.45pm – 8.45pm. The last Wednesday of every month. Free Admission. To find out more or register your interest in attending, please email sbn@cookingwithscissors.co.uk.

Thursday 26 April: Lecture: Picasso 1932 – Love, Fame, Tragedy 7.00 for 7.30pm. Tickets £10 includes a glass of wine.

A new series of art history lectures about major exhibitions in London is to start at the very beautiful Bell House in College Road, Dulwich. Built in 1767, it is Grade II listed, and gets its name from the striking bell tower, the bells of which, together with Dulwich College Chapel, rang whenever a fire broke out. https://www.bellhouse.co.uk/events/2018/4/26/artlecture-picasso-1932

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What's On - April Thursday 26 April The Bigger Picture Presents: THE PARTY @8pm Director: Sally Potter 2017 UK | 71 minutes| Cert 15

Janet (Kristen Scott Thomas) hosts a party to celebrate her new promotion to Shadow Minister for Health, with a few close friends, many of them rather closer to each other than she knows. A (very) black comedy; as new twists in relationships are revealed or hinted at, it becomes clear that this celebration is far better watched than participated in. Timothy Spall (playing her husband, where still waters may, or may not, be running exceedingly deep) excels as usual, as does the remainder of the cast in a very theatrical film (good lines, fast dialogue, provokes thought). www.thebiggerpic.co.uk.

Showing at THE IVY HOUSE 40 Stuart Road Nunhead, London SE15 3BE 020 7277 8233 | ivyhousenunhead.com Tickets £7 online at: www.wegottickets.com.

Thursday 26 April: Dulwich Folk Dance Club 8pm-10pm. Caller – Michele Odell. Ideal activity for a healthy lifestyle. No partners needed.

Lots of fun – make new friends. Gwen Godwin: 020 8699 7032 or email: gagodwin@hotmail.com.

St Barnabas Parish Hall, Gilkes Place, Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT.

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Friday 27 April: CLUB LOCAL <<Rewind It’s a trip down memory lane for fans of those all-time 80s & 90s pop classics, funk, soul and disco tunes! Perfect for those who’d love a proper night out but don’t want to Uber it into town and back and party with people who weren’t even born in the 80s. Your live DJ will be throwing you back to the days of MTV, the King of Pop, Madonna, Womack & Womack, Soft Cell, Snap! and Lionel Ritchie and all those one-hit wonders of those decades, bringing you feel-good club classics and dance floor fillers from those decades only. Spread the LOVE for Grown-Ups’ Discos and invite your local friends along! The Lodge (upstairs) at The East Dulwich Tavern 1 Lordship Lane, SE22 8EW, Tickets: £9 per adult (incl. a glass of Prosecco) time: 8pm – 1am.

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Friday 27 April: MELROSE QUARTET, Alden Patterson & Dashwood, Sandtimer at The Ivy House

Melrose Quartet are Nancy Kerr, James Fagan, Jess Arrowsmith and Richard Arrowsmith, all internationally renowned singers, instrumentalists and writers/composers in their own right. They perform a diverse repertoire – carousing chorus songs, lively dance tunes, ancient stories and modern pieces. Alden Patterson & Dashwood weave rich vocal harmonies, fiddle, dobro, guitar and mandolin around beautifully written original songs and melodies, influenced by folk traditions from both sides of the Atlantic. Sandtimer is a British folk-rock group. Featuring close vocal harmonies, percussive guitar rhythms and intricate, Appalachian-infused guitar textures, Sandtimer sing songs of reflection and escapism. Tickets £14/12 advance, £16/14 on the door. Door 7pm. Live music starts 8pm. For advance tickets and information, www.thegooseisout.com.

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SE22 Councillors with James Barber

Cycle Quietway

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outhwark Council is spending £1.7M creating a quieter back route for people to cycle from East Dulwich to London Bridge.

I have to declare an interest as a member and former chair person of Southwark Cyclists campaigning group. The route locally will be Landells, Goodrich, Crystal Palace and Adys Roads then northwards. For the East Dulwich section most junctions with side roads will be raised and remove a lot of current car parking.

This is especially troubling as longer site lines usually result in greater speeding. You can see the detailed proposals online here - https://goo. gl/6nEYjb - do take a look and tell me what you think.

The consultation responses appear to have ignored negative feedback and are proceeding, 28% of respondents were very or satisfied with the proposals, 8% neutral and 63% dissatisfied or very dissatisfied. Even 60% of cyclists were against the proposals. The only group with more supporters that those against were people walking with buggies, 50% for and 42% against.

Sadly this £1.7M spend has been approved

by Southwark Council as proposed. The report offers no suggestions of how much and how many people will benefit and the increase in cycling predicted but it is clear it is not supported by the community. Do you think this a good use of public money?

Car Parking – for or against controlled parking?

For many residents car parking is a hot issue.

We have received lots of feedback from residents about how something must be done.

Existing parking pressure will increase from a new Controlled Parking Zone just north of East Dulwich station going live in the summer. The new secondary school and health centres when they open on the former hospital site and even now from their builders will increase parking pressure – both planning applications said they expected to use local streets for parking. The recent rollout 34 | SE22 - April 2018

of 7,500m of extra double yellow lines has already increased parking pressure. CPZ permits cost £125 and any zone would likely operate for an hour or two per day – this could vary by street. Local businesses are likely to oppose it as despite a very small minority of shoppers coming by car any loss in trade in the current climate would be really painful.

What do you think? You can share your views for or against Controlled Parking online here - https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/KFPKXJD Or if you’d like a paper survey please let me know and I’ll pop round with one.

Clean Air Campaigning for clean air has had a huge increase in focus – and rightly so – over the last couple of years. Air pollution is incredibly harmful especially for younger lungs or those already with medical conditions, or susceptible, such as Asthma, COPD, etc. Collectively we seem to have a blind spot to open fires. They are lovely giving a warm cracking fire and glow to a room. But they can be incredibly polluting and each open fire without the right fuel produces more particulates than the very worst diesel lorry. Burning wood creates more carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) than burning many cigarettes. Much of this stays in the room and house. Smoke that does go up chimneys often gets into neighbouring houses.

That’s why Southwark is a smoke free zone by law.

If you have an open fire – please only use smoke free fuel. Anything else is illegal. If you are burning wood and non-smoke free fuel you MUST use a DEFRA approval stove.

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Bell House Educational Centre

April Courses

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ell House is an educational centre that offers support outside the mainstream school curriculum, lifelong learning, short courses, exhibitions, talks and musical events. The house is a centre for educational needs such as dyslexia support. We champion wider learning courses for all age groups, offering children and adults the opportunity to unleash their creativity or engage with subjects they have never tried before.

There are free events and bursary places available on all our courses.

GCSE revision workshop for teenagers This workshop is perfect for al dyslexic teenagers who feel that, despite working hard, they are still not achieving the results they want. Caroline Bateman will cover a range of tips, tricks and strategies for learning, revising and coping with stress. Students need to bring a laptop, tablet or smartphone that can connect to a wireless network.

3rd April, 1-4pm at Bell House Tickets: £45 (subsidised places available, please email info@bellhouse.co.uk), https://www. eventbrite.co.uk/e/gcse-revision-workshop-forteenagers-tickets-42395893258

Sleep-dependent learning and daytime function in childhood and adolescence The sleeping brain is far from idle; research highlights the importance of good sleep for learning and education. Dr Fran Knight will be talking about sleep-dependent learning, and how memory can be strengthened following a good night’s sleep. She will cover how poor sleep can effect attention and behaviour in children, and promote healthy sleeping habits.

24th April, 7-9pm at Bell House Tickets: www.bellhouse.co.uk/events

Beekeeping for beginners Join us at Bell House for an introductory beekeeping course, where we have established a small apiary.

The session is aimed at people who have little or no experience of beekeeping, and feedback from previous courses has been fantastic.

14th April, 10am-1pm at Bell House Tickets: £30 (subsidised places available, please email info@bellhouse.co.uk) https://www. eventbrite.co.uk/e/beekeeping-for-beginnerstickets-43437438548

Picasso 1932: Love, Fame, Tragedy After our sold-out March talk on Modigliani, book your tickets soon to grab a seat at our April talk on Picasso. This is part of a new series of art history lectures, following major exhibitions in London.

Rosalind Whyte, lecturer at the Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Royal Academy and Dulwich Picture Gallery, is giving this exciting talk at Bell House.

26th April, 7pm-8.30pm at Bell House Tickets: £10 (subsidised places available, please email info@bellhouse.co.uk) https://www. eventbrite.co.uk/e/picasso-1932-love-fame-tragedytickets-42692794297?aff=ehomecard

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

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Dulwich Festival 25th Anniversary

Dulwich Festival 2018

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he Dulwich Festival returns this spring with the theme of ‘Celebration’ and promises to be bigger and better than ever to mark its 25th year. Highlights include rap royalty, The Last Poets, celebrating 50 years together; an evening with author Jane Robinson, celebrating the centenary of the Suffragettes; and a celebration of atoms, big bangs and DNA with award winning writer & performer, John Hinton’s, Ensonglopedia of Science. Over ten terrific days, the festival will showcase art & culture in the various wonderful hidden gems to be found in Dulwich. Dulwich, which pre-dates the Domesday book, has always had a vibrant community and been a pioneer for the arts. Dulwich Picture Gallery was the world’s first public art gallery when it was established over 200 years ago.

The Dulwich Picture Gallery won’t be alone in opening its doors at this year’s Festival, over 250 local artists will once again welcome the public into their homes and studios for the Artist’s Open House, taking place across both weekends, providing a unique insight into their creative processes.

To celebrate the centenary of women being given the right to vote, social historian and author Jane Robinson, will give an illustrated lecture at the Dulwich Picture Gallery on Friday 11th May on her latest book, Hearts and Minds: The Untold Story of the Great Pilgrimage and How Women Won the Vote.

The book tells the remarkable, yet neglected story

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of the suffragists march on London. After the talk, author and journalist, Nicolette Jones, will lead a Q&A. A trly memorable evening is in store at Dulwich College when The Last Poets make a rare UK appearance. The godfathers of hip hop and spoken word legends have inspired generations of performance poets and musicians since fusing poetry and rap on Harlem street corners during the Civil Rights era. Step up to the open mic with them as they give the festival a proper send off on Sunday 20th May. The ‘People’s Poet’, David Nieta, will host this event and lead an intimate discussion about their lives, from their youth in the ghetto, to their triumphs and defeats, their inspirations, and their legacy.

Also appearing at Dulwich College, acclaimed performance poet, comedian and musician, John Hegley returns to the Festival for an evening of wit and fun with A Potato Show on Friday 18th May. John is a regular sell-out at the Edinburgh Festival and appeals to young and old alike.

There are plenty more family-orientated events. Expect atoms and Big Bangs at John Hinton’s latest show, Ensonglopedia of Science, a song about science for every letter of the alphabet at Alleyn’s Great Hall on Tuesday 15th May. A Circus Skills Workshop; the Festival Quiz in aid of LinkAge Southwark and the Children’s Art Competition, will all continue the ‘Celebration’ theme. Saturday 12th

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May will be Festival Family Funday with workshops, concerts, performances and the start of Artists’ Open House to entertain all. The everpopular fairs will also be back at Goose Green (Sunday 13th) and Dulwich Park (Sunday 20th), both of which provide free entertainment for all ages.

There is something for all musical tastes at this year’s Festival. Opening the event on Friday 11th May, is a Festival of Choirs curated by local choir, Tongue & Groove, at James Allen’s Girls’ School.

For Classical music fans, a highlight will be a performance of works by Purcell, Debussy and Beethoven by the Doric String Quartet. Formed nearly 20 years ago, they are recognized as the leading British string quartet of their generation, with a worldwide reputation. They will perform on 16th May in the 400-year old Christ’s Chapel in Dulwich Village. There’s an opportunity to gain an insider’s view of the exquisite organ in the Chapel with an open day conducted by organist, Marilyn Harper, on 12th May; Marilyn will also give the Festival organ recital at Christ’s Chapel on Sunday 13th May. The newly restored Georgian mansion, Bell House, on Gallery Road, will provide the perfect setting on 14th May for a relaxing evening of Poetry & Music. Formerly home to a Lord Mayor of London, the magnificent house will also host the Romeo Jones supper club in aid of LinkAge Southwark on 17th May. Contemporary music lovers will be excited by the return of Post-Brexit indie folk band, Joe Innes

& The Cavalcade, on 12th May, whose masterfully offbeat and often irreverent song writing has gained wide–spread praise.

Meanwhile, The Ned Bennett Quartet will provide an evening of Blue Note Bossa Nova on Monday 14th May at Copper Beech Café and Licence to Ceilidh will be taking up residence at the Parish Hall, inviting us to cast off our inhibitions and take to the floor with some irresistible tunes on Saturday 19th May. An extensive programme of walks will be available to join; London Wildlife Trust guides leading the bat walk and the dawn chorus walk; Ian McInnes providing an insight into Dulwich’s Georgian Heritage; Lette Jones conducting the tree walk; Amanda Greatorex exploring local street art from Connor Harrington and Remi Rough, to Stik and the Festival will conclude with Brian Green’s history walk on Sunday 20th May. If this hasn’t sated your appetite, then Dulwich Festival’s Food Trail will be offering culinary delights from local producers and retailers throughout the 10-day Festival.

The Dulwich Festival would not be the Dulwich Festival without the huge amount of support and enthusiasm shown by successive generations throughout its amazing first 25 years. The Festival celebrates the beautiful spaces, places, products and people Dulwich has to offer. Catch the film made of last year’s Festival by visiting our Twitter or Facebook page. Enjoy the wonderful sights caught last year via our Instagram feed.

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The Last Word – Gill O’Neill What is your favourite place to eat?

If its a Thursday, the older folks lunch club, at the Goose Green Centre, is fantastic. I’m always treated to delicious food, and they are lovely company, everyone is made welcome. On other days, I’m rather partial to the scrumptious freshly made soups at Aneto.

Coffee or tea? Where?

My name is Gill O’Neill, and I am the Vicar of St John’s East Dulwich.

Tea, milk, no sugar. Though if there is fresh coffee in the pot at the Wednesday coffee morning, I won’t say no. This is St John’s new community coffee morning, on Wednesdays at 10am at St John’s. Recently it has turned into something of craft club, as we have been feverishly making bunting for our summer and Christmas fairs.

We’ve got a production line going, and if you come along, no doubt you’ll be given a pair of scissors or plonked behind a sewing machine. I’m enjoying the fact that crafts are a ‘thing’ again, I do think making things is good for our wellbeing.

How long have you lived in the area?

Cafe, pub or bar?

I have lived in East Dulwich for just under two years, before that I lived in West Norwood, and worked as Curate of All Saints, West Dulwich.

What brought you here?

I came here in 2016 as the new Vicar of St John’s. The church is just next to Goose Green, the one with the red spire near the Goose Green playground.

What do you most value about the area?

I love that East Dulwich is a diverse place, with a history of different kinds of people making a home here over the decades, and retains something of a village feel to it. I also love the William Blake mural, on the end gable of the house on Hinckley Road. It depicts Blake’s childhood vision of angels on Peckham Rye, and reminds me to look for the angelic in people.

What one thing would you change?

House prices!

The one thing you couldn’t do without?

The green spaces - they make a huge difference to living in busy South London. If I need fresh air and time to think, you’ll find me walking our cocker spaniel in one of the local parks. Though she has developed a bad habit of barking at other dogs, at which point I look away and pretend I’ve absolutely no idea whose dog it is.

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Hmmm… I think as Vicar I am obliged to visit all the cafes, bars and pubs in the parish. Its hard job but somebody’s got to do it! But, and this is going to make me sound terribly old, which I am not, I do need the music to be quiet enough to have a conversation. My children are going to cringe….

The best kept secret…

St John’s Church! We’ve been here for over 150 years, a still, sacred space in contrast to the exhausting busyness of life. A place of peace and connection, and no-one’s going to grill you about what you do or don’t believe.

When I want to relax…

Simple things… a swim at Dulwich baths, a nice cup of tea, radio 4, the sun shining, a perfect poached egg on toast.

The book I’m reading at the moment Atul Gawande’s Being Mortal. Its about how we end our lives, now that medical interventions can keep our bodies going much longer than before. It sounds really bleak, to be talking about dying, but its more cheerful than that, asking how we can live a good life, all the way to the end.

My secret ambition.. to yarn-bomb the trees on Goose Green. Who’s in? www.stjohnseastdulwich.org

Interior Design Advice with Bradley Viljoen

Picture Hanging

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find I am often called in by clients to give advice on how best to display pictures they have accumulated over the years. Some paintings have already found a place in the home but others, whether acquired through inheritance, or bought in a short-lived moment of excitement, have been left sleeping in dusty lofts or hidden corners awaiting their moment to shine.

When buying pictures my philosophy is always to buy what you love. Placing pictures, however, is a skill, as too is the job of picture hanging. Common mistakes are hanging artwork too high so one must crane one’s neck to see it or having too many similar sized pictures. I am always minded by my client’s own design aesthetic, be it a love of symmetry or asymmetry, formal or relaxed, full or spartan. Whatever your preference, here are my 8 top tips to create an interesting scheme: 1) Mounting - the cheapest and most uninteresting pictures can be made exceptional by a variety of well-chosen frames (think Gesso, distressed, hand-painted, lacquered, or gilt for example) and mountings (think wooden instead of card).

Frames are often not cheap but will transform your pictures.

2) Create ensembles - use artwork to create ensembles with complementary furniture, curtains, lamps and vases. Unless the home needs to serve as a gallery, most art looks best when connected to other items within a room.

3) Create a textural frisson - consider tone and texture when grouping art. Oils, watercolours, charcoal sketches, and prints can work well together and create interest. In my sitting room I have a framed antique Chinese needlework paired with a modern decoupage of Grimaldi. The black mounting and dark frames of both pair an unlikely combination beautifully.

4) Drama - for pictures that cry out to be presented as focal points or to create drama, consider alternative feature ways of hanging. If your home boasts picture rails, take advantage of them, or use antiqued brass rods and chains or their contemporary equivalent.

5) Avoid monotony - Pictures that are all placed as single pieces, all at the same height or arrangement, or are all similarly framed, can feel tedious and reduce the visual attention one is able to give to them.

6) Movement - place pictures of less interest in areas of the house that are darker or have the greatest movement, for example, in tight hallways and landings. Prized pictures, or those that invite the longest attention, should be placed carefully, for example, at the end of a long hallway to create a focal point, or in a place where one lingers.

7) Reflection – must be considered carefully.

Unless you really want to see the house across the street, place glass-fronted prints where they will not cause reflection or replace their glass with one that is non-reflective.

8) Lighting – use judicious lighting when you want to draw the eye to a certain place or bring to life a dark painting. Take care to choose an appropriate tone of light to enhance the picture. Consider whether it is best lit from above or below and avoid glare.

Good picture hanging necessitates making brave choices and I find that clients instinctively know that something is not working but lack the confidence to take risks. For a small investment, bringing an interior designer into your home to offer those bold choices will re-energise your home and create the intimacy and mood that you are looking for. Be kind to those dusty old pictures and let them shine and be admired. www.bradleyviljoendesign.com SE22 - April 2018 | 41

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Homemade with with Jessica Walker

Kitchen Herb Wreath Spring is all about awakening your senses after the grey days, and bleak nights. A herb wreath is a delightful alternative to Spring flowers. It is fragrant and affordable, once dried the herbs can be used for adding flavour to your cooking.

You will need: • A wet oasis base – I bought mine on Amazon.

• A pair of secateurs or sharp scissors.

• A selection of herbs…I used Bay from my garden, and bought Rosemary and thyme from my local supermarket.

• A round tray, dinner plate or charger.

• Candles - optional.

Simple!

Step 1 - Submerge your base in water. This will keep your arrangement fresh for much longer.

Step 2 - cut your herbs into workable pieces – approximately 4-5 inches long.

Step 3 - Work your way around the base sticking your herb sprigs firmly into the oasis. base Layer the herbs for texture and depth of colour.

Step 4 - Place your wreath onto your tray, wooden board, plate or charger to avoid making your surface.

Step 5 - add your candles to the middle and light.

Place in your kitchen or dining room.

Step back and admire your work.

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