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What’s On
from SE22 December 2021
by SE Magazines
Wednesdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 December: Zoom Portraiture @ Dulwich Art Group & School
2pm - 5pm. This is now a hybrid session with 15 artists allowed into the studio and also cameras for artists attending through Zoom. Paint a clothed model with a focus on the portrait over two three-hour sessions. We give you a wide view and a closer portrait view so you can work out the framing for yourself. The model will at times be engaged in conversation to bring some animation to the face.
www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk
Wednesday 1 December: Christmas Wreath Making Workshop 3.30pm-5.30pm.
Lex Hamilton, highly acclaimed florist, recently featured in Vogue, is leading this creative workshop to design your very own Christmas wreath. Lex will be here to guide you through the process, helping you to select the best foliage, perfect your design and work with you to add your own creative flair. There will be mulled wine, festive tunes and our priceless Peace Keepers to keep little ones occupied, while you unleash your inner creative and take home the most spectacular festive arrangement to hang proudly at home. All tools and supplies are provided for you. Peace + Riot, 12 Croxted Road, West Dulwich SE21 8SW.
https://peace-riot-events.designmynight.com
Wednesday 1 – 22nd December: The Wonderful
7pm-9pm A spectacular storm sweeps Efe and her dog TikTok off Peckham Road into the magical African land of Ozanda where The Scarecrow is a Mannequin; The Tin Man is a Cyborg and The Lion is… the Mane Man! Pull on your favourite kicks and ease on down Theatre Peckham’s Golden Pathway for a wondrous adventure this Christmas. Based on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. Running time: 2 hours with interval. Venue open 1 hour prior to show, auditorium doors open 15 mins before. Theatre Peckham, 221 Havil Street, SE5 7SB.
www.theatrepeckham.co.uk.
Wednesday 1 December: Peace Talks Series - Mental
health + managing the day to day
7.30pm – 9.30pm. Sarah Kerridge (Doula) and Millie Gentle (Person Centred Counsellor) will be with us to talk to you about strategies for managing the day-to-day pressures of parenting – and everything else you might need to juggle. Both will be taking questions at the end and there will be an opportunity to chat more informally afterwards too.
Peace + Riot, 12 Croxted Road, West Dulwich SE21 8SW. Tickets www.designmynight.com
(online meeting) 6.30am-8.30am. Are you looking to grow your business? We have kept £9.4million in the local economy this year alone. We’ve changed the way the world does business... now it is Dulwich’s turn. Please contact Hayley on
07843 989728 for more information.
Thursdays 2, 9, 16 December: Dulwich Folk Dance Club
(Country Dancing) 8pm-10pm - The festive season is upon us. And here’s a wonderful way of celebrating. A fun evening of folk (aka country) dance awaits you. 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. Price £5 (£4
for members)
Thursday 2 December - Gwen Godwin calling. Thursday 9 December – Sue Hastings calling. Thursday 16 December – Michele Odell calling. St Barnabas Parish Hall, Gilkes Place, Dulwich Village SE21 7BT. Wendy 020 8769 9832;
John 020 8693 2873/ johnhblase@aol.com.
10am-11am. 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.
Friday 3 December: Live Band Karaoke
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, Nunhead SE15 3BE.
www.livebandkaraoke.london
Saturdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 December: Dulwich & Peckham Rye Parkruns
9am-10am. Free, weekly timed 5k run, jog or walk. Every Saturday at 9am promptly starting from Queen Mary’s Gate (Dulwich Park) and Colyton Road Entrance (Peckham Rye Park). Register once and bring your printed barcode (can be used at any parkrun across the world). First-timers briefing at 08.50.
https://www.parkrun.org.uk/dulwich/ https://www.parkrun.org.uk/peckhamrye/
Saturday 4 December: 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. Bell House 27 College Road, Dulwich SE21 7BG. www.bellhouse.co.uk
The Lane Centre
Professional Individual & Couples Counselling Services
The Lane Centre will be offering phone therapeutic support and counselling services for local residents and community needing help with stress and anxiety during the Covid-19 pandemic. Rooms Available To Rent
For professional services in line with our emotional and physical well-being ethos. Please email info@thelanecentre.com for more information. www.thelanecentre.com 80a Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, London SE22 8HF
