SE22 February 2018 by SE Magazines

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Issue 156 - February 2018 In this issue Events Calendar - P4 What’s On - P8 Food & Drink - P14 Health News - P16 Children’s Activities - P22 Around Dulwich - P24 Fitness Tips - P28 Horniman Museum - P30 Dulwich Picture Gallery - P36

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Welcome to SE22 This Month

020 8088 1942 angela@semagazines.co.uk www.semagazines.co.uk @SEMags Photograph by Jermyn Photography

Welcome

After a rather wet and windy start to the year, it is still wet and windy as I write this! Not the most inspiring weather! So we are so lucky to have so many wonderful events that push us to leave the comfort of our homes to disover what is happening around Dulwich. We have over six pages of wonderful events happening right here on our doorstep. So dive in on page 8. Remember that we also have more events on our website www.arounddulwich. co.uk along with daily posts. Our latest business profile is Lordship Flooring who have been in East Dulwich for over 20 years now, see pages 10 & 11. All our usual columns are here: Garden Talk, p12; Food & Drink, p14; Health News, p16; Around Dulwich, p24; Pets Corner, p26; Fitness Tips, p28; the Horniman Museum, p30 & 31; Financial Matters, p32; Education News, p34; Dulwich Picture Gallery, p36 & 37 and James Barber updates us on page 40. Jessica Walker is back with her Home Made column on page 43. Until next time.

Welcome .................................................3 Events Calendar .....................................4 Noticeboard.............................................6 What’s On.......... 8, 18, 20, 21, 38, 39 & 41 Business Profile: Lordship Flooring...................................... 10 & 11 Garden Talk .......................................... 12 Food & Drink.........................................14 Health News..........................................16 Children’s Activities...................... 22 & 23 Around Dulwich.....................................24 Pets Corner ......................................... 26 Fitness Tips ...........................................28 Horniman Museum...................... 30 & 31 Financial Matters .................................32 Education News ....................................34 Dulwich Picture Gallery ............ 36 & 37 SE22 Councillors Column.......................40 Index......................................................42 Home Made...........................................43 Dulwich Picture Gallery

David Milne: Modern Painting 14 February - 7 May 2018

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

20 February, 10.30-11.45am, £12, £10 Friends Having unearthed the hidden wiring of British politics as a journalist and academic, Lord Hennessy, professor at Queen Mary University, will be drawing on his experience to discuss the country in its global context.

Lecture by Alfred Brendel: My Life in Music 7 February, 7.30pm, £20, £18 Friends, (Includes a glass of wine) £10 under 18s. 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.

Gallery Film 5 February, The Bridges of Madison County

Angela

@dulwichgallery Contextual Lecture: Britain's Place in the World

Includes a complimentary glass of wine, snacks and film notes. Bar opens at 7.00pm. Screenings at 7.30pm. Linbury Room. £9, £7 Friends.

Gallery Late: (Art) Lovers 16 February, 6-10pm, £12, £10 Friends & Concessions Join us for a Valentine’s event with a difference as we take a closer look at romance and love at the Gallery. Have a quirky portrait painted of you and your other half by our guest artists. You’ll also have the chance to make an unconventional keepsake to present to the person you love… or the one who broke your heart.

Lectures & Talks David Milne: Modern Painting Curator's Lecture 15 February, 12.30pm with Ian Dejardin, 7.30pm with Sarah Milroy, £12, £10 Friends & Concessions Join co-curators of David Milne: Modern Painting Ian Dejardin (Executive Director of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg, Ontario) and Sarah Milroy (Toronto-based writer and curator) to explore Milne’s life and work.

The legendary pianist made his final concert appearance with the Vienna Philharmonic on 18 December 2008. Since then he has turned to his second great passion, the written word.

Log Cabin Craft 11-25 February, 10am-1pm, £35, £100 for three sessions Inspired by the humble lifestyle of David Milne, these three craft sessions will cover the creature comforts that no forest cabin can do without. The first workshop will focus on crocheting blanket squares, the second will offer an introduction to needlework, and the third will culminate in creating a wind chime from natural materials.

February 13-16 Half-Term This February half-term we are celebrating love in all its forms for a whole week, not just on Valentine’s Day!

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13, 14, 15 & 16 Feb, 2-4pm, Adults standard exhibition entry charge, Children FREE Every afternoon during half-term we will be running drop-in workshops exploring the theme of love in its many forms: for your family, friends, and special people! We will be making pop-up cards, origami garlands, and much more. Come to one session or all four!

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Pop-up Pet Portraits (6-9yrs) 13 & 14 Feb, 10am-12.30pm, £35 Over two days create a tribute to one of your greatest loves, your pet! Learn the art of paperfolding, collage and illustration and come away with a pop-up portrait of your favourite animal.

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March Deadline - 15 February (please allow an extra two days if design is required) To advertise in SE22 please contact Angela Burgess on 020 8088 1942 or e-mail: angela@semagazines.co.uk for further information. You can download our media pack from our website: www.semagazines.co.uk. Printed by Stephens & George Ltd ©SE Magazines Ltd All rights reserved. No reproduction can be made without permission. “This Publication is manufactured from (ECF) Elemental Chlorine Free pulp; sourced from certified or well managed forests and plantations, printed using vegetable based inks” “The fibres in this paper can be used up to a further seven times in the production of recycled paper. Please recycle this publication when it’s usefulness has been exhausted” SE22 - February 2018 | 3

Events Calendar - February Monday

29th

Tuesday

Wednesday

30th

31st

Thursday

1st

Friday

Saturday

2nd

3rd

Sunday

, ParkrunRy e Peckham lw ich Park & Du Park 9am, P8.

4th

Mother Goose, see p8. Classico Latino Perform @ All Saints, see p8.

Dulwich Folk Dance Club, see p8.

5th Honor Oak WI, 7.30pm @ The Honor Oak Pub, see p18. NEW Dulwich WI meeting, see p18.

12th

6th

7th

Lively Minds over 50’s Club, see p18. Midweek Magic, see p18. Laugh Train Home see p18. East Dulwich WI @7.30pm, see p18

13th

14th

Lively Minds over Forest Hill 50’s Club, see p18. Women’s Institute, www.foresthiwi. com

8th

9th

Dulwich Folk Dance Club, see p8. The Arts Socidety Clublocal, see p20. Duliwch, see p18. Kit Hawes & Aaron Catlow @ The Ivy House, see p20.

15th

10th

Valentine’s Day

16th

20th

Dulwich Folk Dance Club, see p8.

21st

22nd

The Forest Hill Family Festival, see p20. Lively Minds over Mums in Business, Dulwich Folk Dance Club, see p8. see page 39. 50’s Club, see p18.

Britten’s War Requiem, see p38. Laugh Train Home see p38

26th

27th

17th

Out the Box Girls’ Festival, see p21.

BOWRivoli Workshop on LinkedIn, see p38. U3A Meeting, see, p39.

28th

23rd

1st

, Recent Archaeological ParkrunRy e Peckham lw ich Projects in Southwark, Park & Du see p38. Park 9am, P8.

24th

Wizz Jones, Andy Twyman, Lisa Winship & Andy Mathewson @ The Ivy House, see p39.

Love & Friendship www.biggerpicture.co.uk @EDT see p39

2nd

Singaround @ The Ivy House, p20.

18th

Give and Take Event, see p38.

Holiday Drop Off Camp - see p6

19th

11th

The Forest Hill Family Festival, see p20. Classical Symphony Plosive Comedy Orchestra concert, see p20 with Nish Kumar, Christ’s Chapel see p20. Organ Recital, see p20.

The Forest Hill Family Festival, see p20. Dulwich Players - Compleat Femal Stage Beauty, see p21.

Laugh Train Home see p21

, ParkrunRy e Peckhamlw ich Park & Du Park 9am, P8.

Sydenham Concerts, see p38.

25th Sydenham Concerts, see p41.

Fair Trade Breakfast, see p41.

3rd

4th

Lively Minds over 50’s Club, see p18.

Laugh Train Home see p41

Smart Business Networking with Cooking with Scissors. 6.45pm Upstairs @The Palmerston. www.cookingwithscissors.co.uk

Forthcoming Events Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 8, 18, 20, 21, 38, 39 & 41. Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar! 4 | SE22 - February 2018

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There’s never been a better time to join Dulwich College Sports Club Get fit, have fun and meet new people in 2018 with the diverse range of sports, classes, courses, children’s parties and activities for all the family at Dulwich College Sports Club. With NO JOINING FEE IN FEBRUARY there has never been a better time to join this family friendly sports club or to check out all the resident clubs and activities available to the whole community www.dcsportsclub.co.uk

Holiday Drop Off multi-sports camps every school holiday at Dulwich College Sports Club Your children will have a blast at HDO’s fantastic multi-sports camps! Children from age 5-14 take part in a whole range of incredible indoor and outdoor sports to keep them happy and active through the school holidays, including swimming pool inflatable sessions and HDO’s amazing inflatable obstacle course www.holidaydropoff.com

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What's On - February Thursdays 1, 8, 15, 22 February: Dulwich Folk Dance Club

Peckham Rye & Dulwich Park Parkrun

Thursdays 8 – 10pm St Barnabas Parish Hall, Gilkes Place, Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. 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. • 01 Caller – Michele Odell • 08 Caller – Sue Hastings • 15 Caller – Carol Hewson – Valentine’s Party • 22 Caller – Crys Rothon

Saturday 3 February: Pirate Productions presents Mother Goose

Saturday Mornings 9am 3, 10, 17, & 24 February 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 3 February: Classico Latino perform at All Saints

Performances Saturday 3.30pm and 7.30pm, Sunday 3.30pm. Tickets £12. Children and Concessions £8. For information and tickets go to: www.augustineonetreehill.org.uk. St Augustine, One Tree Hill, Honor Oak Park, SE23 3LE.

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7.00pm. All Saints, West Dulwich, SE21 8JY. A 6-piece ensemble of violin, cello, piano, vocals, percussion and bass. Performing Latin influenced music full of passion, energy and virtuosity. Tickets: £12.50 full / £9 concession / £34 family discount ticket price available from: www.wegottickets.com/chamberplayers. All full details can be found at: www.chamberplayers.co.uk/classico-latino

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Business Profile

Lordship Flooring Lordship Flooring (Formerly Lordship Lane Carpets) are an independent, family run flooring company who have been providing modern flooring solutions on Lordship Lane, and more recently, Blackheath village, for over 20 years.

About Lordship Flooring We tweaked our name in 2015 to reflect that carpets are only slice of what we offer now. In fact, the only flooring that we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t provide is ceramic tiles. We have a huge selection of the most beautiful wood, parquet, woven stair runners, rubber, cork, Marmoleum, Amtico and of course, both traditional and contemporary carpet.

Celebrating the revival of the Independent business We are lucky enough to have been part of this community for long enough to have seen the area develop. Unusually, our high street is well used and well loved with a strong sense of support for local businesses. Lordship Lane paved the way for a new way of shopping, when shopping habits were changing drastically due to the rise of the internet. Realising and embracing how the success of the local high street impacts the whole community and celebrating independent shops rather than chains, makes for a more interesting and characterful community. We are glad to see this trend grown in other local areas. I think our customers truly value the high level of customer service and knowledge when using local specialists. We have seen our

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business grow from 1 single shop with a couple of part time fitters to a double fronted shop with 20 fitting staff and averaging 12 fittings a day. We have been able to invest in our staff and can train apprentices in all aspects to our standards and then we find their niche and let them specialise in certain areas. For example, two of our fitters now specialise in original floorboard renovation, another two specialise in hard flooring, only one fits our specialist woven runners and another three fit all of the wood and parquet. This helps us have a bank of experts with great craftmanship, not something most shops can afford to do. Whilst in the actual shops, most of the team have either interior experience and can offer home consultations, or previous fitting experience, allowing us to really give the most rounded and informative feedback from start to finish. Having these experts means that we are able to fit materials that are not easily sourced and installed and that is why we can offer such a vast selection including our own ranges of British Wool carpets and FSC certified wood.

Our homes reflect our individuality more than ever Long gone are the days when beige and magnolia reigned interiors and with much

Customised options

more choice and interest, people will invest large amounts of time ensuring that their homes are extensions and reflections of themselves. With our largely creative community championing the more adventurous schemes, we are inspired daily and always source extraordinary materials and ways to customise materials to satisfy our customers. Whilst most people still opt for neutrality in the in the main areas of the home, there are still a wealth of options and the right choice of floor will make a huge impact on the interior as a whole. A wooden floor will even

In our quest to provide the most personalised options and widest ranges we are able to design Marmoleum floors, popular in Victorian hallways, a totally natural product that can be laser cut into traditional and contemporary designs in over 200 colours. We also offer the highly practical Amtico, perfect in high traffic areas like kitchens and bathrooms with endless design possibilities, we even have a huge screen room visualiser where we can upload photos of your current floor and help you play around with different designs and laying patterns before you commit. Oh yes and we currently have our winter sale on, so come and say hello! Lordship Flooring 129-131 Lordship Lane SE22 8HU 020 8693 8728 www.lordshipflooring.com

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make sound travel differently for example. A rubber or Concrete floor will set a minimalist and modern tone and carpet is still the number one choice for cosy family rooms. Hallways, stairs and bathrooms are good places to inject colour and pattern as there wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be so many other soft furnishings or furniture to consider in the scheme.

Garden Talk with Janine Winlaw

Making Compost The Ground Rules If you’ve ever been tempted to make your own compost, why not give it a go. There’s something hugely satisfying about knowing your veg peelings and egg boxes are going to good use – and months later you’ll be rewarded with crumbly brown compost to feed your garden with nutrients. You’ll also be doing your bit for the environment and it’s free. Here’s what you need to know.

What To Compost Two types organic material: green (wet, nitrogenrich) and brown (dry, carbon-rich). You need about 2:1 brown to green. Examples include:

Green • Vegetable and fruit peelings, apple cores, mouldy veg. (Avocado skins don’t break down well though). • Teabags, tea leaves and coffee grounds • Fresh grass clippings – too many will make it sludgy • Plant trimmings from your garden – avoid tough plant stems and glossy evergreen leaves, which are slower to break, or cut them up finely. • Horse or poultry manure

Brown • Cardboard, loo roll, newspaper, old bills, egg boxes • Straw and hay. • Woodchips, sawdust, wood ash - in moderation (untreated wood). • Dried grass clippings and dry leaves • Hair and animal fur • 100% natural clothes fibre – shredded

What to avoid • Cooked food, meat, fish, bones and dairy products • Cat and dog waste. • Diseased plants and seeds of weedy plants – ideally remove seed heads and seedpods of all plants. • Tap roots, roots of weeds that could regrow such as dandelions 12 | SE22 - February 2018

• Anything treated with pesticide. • Woody bits of plants that will break down slowly.

Composting Tips Treat your compost bin like a garden pet – and feed and tend to it. Compost needs moisture, air and heat. Water your compost if it looks dry – I leave the lid off mine in the summer when it rains. Scrunched up paper and loo rolls add space for air – as does turning your compost regularly – around once a month. This also generates heat, accelerating the composting rate. Heat is not essential – a cold heap will just take longer. Put your bin in an accessible, sheltered spot with some sun. A proprietary compost activator will speed things up, as will chicken or horse manure. When you think your compost is ready, from a month to a year depending on your method, leave for another few months without adding any more to let it all rot down before using – and ideally have a second bin you can start filling.

Types Of Bins Plastic: Ideal for a small space, they retain moisture and heat well. I like the square designs that have a top opening hatch a front opening door for quick access to compost. Wooden: Buy DIY kits or make your own using pallets (minimum size 1m x 1m) and ideally more than one for each stage of the process. Smaller beehive-style wooden ones are good for urban gardens. Hot Bin: Expensive but compact, work at a much higher speed (one to two months instead of six months for ordinary compost) and take cooked foods and bread that ordinary bins can’t. (Hotbincomposting.com) Tumbling Composter: They have to be turned every few days but create compost in around four weeks. (Tumbleweed, Harrodhorticulture.co.uk) For those with less space try a wormery (see wormcity.co.uk) or Bokashi system (wigglywigglers.co.uk). Janine Winlaw - Writer & Gardener Follow me on instagram @janinewinlaw

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Food & Drink with Suzanne James

Mincemeat & Marzipan Couronne Christmas is over, and isn’t it annoying when you discover you have left over mincemeat in your cupboard that never made it into a mince pie? Not any more! Here is a really lovely way to use up your supplies!

For the Couronne • 250g Strong white bread flour • 5g Salt • 8g Yeast • 50g Unsalted butter, softened • 135ml Whole milk • 1 egg, lightly beaten

For the Marzipan • 90g Caster sugar • 149g Icing sugar, plus extra for dusting • 220g Ground almonds • 1 Orange, finely grated • 1 egg, beaten

For the Filling & Topping • 400g Mincemeat • 50g Apricot jam • 200g Icing sugar • 50g Chopped pistachios

Method 1) To make the couronne, mix the flour, salt, and yeast together in a bowl. Then, add the softened butter, the milk and egg to the mixture and work the mix with your hands until it comes together as a soft dough and the sides of the bowl are clean. Lightly flour a surface and knead the dough for about 5 or 6 minutes. At this point, the dough shouldn’t feel sticky anymore. Place the dough in a bowl, cover it with cling film and leave it to prove in a warm environment for 1 hour. 2) While the dough is proving, make the marzipan. Mix the caster sugar, icing sugar and ground almonds in a bowl together with the orange zest and the egg until well combined. The result will be a thick paste. Knead this paste on a clean surface lightly dusted with icing sugar for about 5 minutes until it is smooth. Then, wrap it in cling film and leave it in the fridge to chill. 3) Prep a baking tray lined with parchment paper. 14 | SE22 - February 2018

4) At this stage, the couronne dough should have doubled its size. Take the dough and roll it into a rectangle approximately 30cm x10cm. Spread the mincemeat over the top. 5) Take the marzipan and roll it into a rectangle of similar size to the dough. Lay the marzipan over the mincemeat. 6) Roll the dough tightly like a Swiss roll, then cut in half lengthways almost to the end. Twist the two lengths of dough around each other to form a spiral, then bring the ends together to forming a ring, and place it on the parchment lined baking tray. It is important to now leave it to prove again for another 30-60 minutes (the dough should spring back into shape when lightly touched). Cook at 1800C for 30 minutes, until risen and golden-brown. Move to a wire rack to cool. 7) Mix the apricot jam with a splash of water and heat it until runny. Brush the jam all over the warm couronne and set aside to cool completely. 8) To finish, mix icing sugar and 1-2 tablespoons of water to make a runny icing and drizzle or brush it over the corounne. Sprinkle some pistachios over the top and it is ready to enjoy.

In Season This Month Fruit, Nuts & Fungi - Apples, Chestnuts, Pears (late – Concorde, Doyenne du Comice, Conference and Winter Nellis), Rhubarb (forced), Walnuts. Vegetables & Herbs - Jerusalem Artichokes, Beetroot, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chicory, Kale, Leeks, Parsnips, Potatoes, Swede, Turnips. Meat & Game - Duck, Guinea Fowl, Hare, Partridge, Venison. Fish & Shellfish - Brill, Clams, Cockles, Haddock, Halibut, Hake, John Dory, Lemon Sole, Monkfish, Mussels, Oyster, Plaice, Turbot. Going out of season - Cabbage, Cauliflower, Goose, Horseradish, Jerusalem Artichoke, Leek, Parsnip, Rhubarb, Swede, Truffle.

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Health News

Are you SAD? Do you suffer from the winter blues? As the cold weather and the darker nights and mornings draw in do you suffer from a lack of energy or low mood? Do you find it harder to get up in the morning and generally lose a bit of motivation and ‘lust for life’? Do you find it more difficult to focus on work or generally just feel a bit ‘down in the dumps’? If the answer is yes to any of the above you may be suffering from a bout of winter depression; the medical name of which is SAD (Seasonal Affected Disorder). There's sound scientific evidence to support the idea that the season can affect our moods and it’s thought that SAD affects 1 in 15 people in the UK.

What causes SAD? We don’t know for sure what causes these changes in mood but scientists believe that part of the problem is due to the reduced hours of daylight. The theory is that when light enters the eyes it alters the levels of hormones in the body. Light is thought to reduce melatonin, the hormone that causes us to sleep. Less light means higher amounts of melatonin, making us feel more tired and lethargic, also during the daytime.

What steps can we take to help ourselves? • Get as much natural light as possible. The charity Mind says research has shown that a walk or run outside, especially on brighter days can really help. Also, sitting next to a window if possible, can make a big difference to your mood. • Eat well! We naturally crave heavier, more calorific foods in the colder weather, but ensure you also include plenty of fruit and vegetables. • Get moving! The positive effects of exercise on the mind are well known. It relieves stress and 16 | SE22 - February 2018

anxiety, aids sleep and releases natural feel-good hormones called endorphins, lifting the mood and helping us to feel more positive. • Be social- even if you don’t really feel like it, spending time with friends and family at this time of year will make you feel more connected and less alone. • Take up a new hobby or set yourself a motivating goal. It could be taking up meditation, enrolling in a cooking or writing class or entering an event like a run or walk for charity. Choose something that will motivate and inspire you and create a new focus.

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What's On - February Monday 5 February: 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, the first visit is free.

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Monday 5 February: New Women’s Institute in East Dulwich 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 6, 13 20, 27 February: Lively Minds Over 50’s Club 11am-4pm. Social club for the over 50’s. We offer two exercise to music sessions, talks from guest speakers or entertainment and relaxing yoga, we go on days out to beautiful English villages, stately homes and places of interest. 020 8677 1533. St Faith Community & Youth Association, St Faith’s Centre, Red Post Hill, London SE24 9JQ. • 6th Suzy Mills sings • 13th The Humerus side of being an Actor, JA Fryer • 20th Growing Old, Jean Heddon • 27th Exercises on a Chair, Gwen Godwin

Tuesday 6 February: Laugh Train Home Comedy Milo McCabe as Troy Hawke (Blue Go Mad in Ibiza (ITV2), Live at the Electric (BBC Three), with Imran Yusuf (The Imran Yusuf Show, Michael McIntryre’s Comedy Roadshow), Sean McLoughlin (Russell Howard’s Stand-Up Central and Comedy Central’s Live at The Comedy Store) and MC Robyn Perkins. Laugh Train Home is known for hilarious comedy nights, a fun atmosphere and a bit of the unexpected. For over two years, we have been bringing you the best UK and International comedians, including Joe Lycett, Seann Walsh, Josh Widdicombe, Reginald D. Hunter, Sara Pascoe and more. Faces you know from the TV and great names you know from the circuit – in Battersea every Wednesday, and now in Forest Hill every Tuesday! Our Laugh Train Home comedy night is going to have you in stitches. The Honor Oak, 1 St German’s Road, Forest Hill, SE23 1RH. Every Tuesday, 8-10pm (doors at 7:30).Cost: £6 Adv. / £8 on the door. www.LaughTrainHome.com. Closest Train: Forest Hill or Catford. Tickets available online. LaughTrainHome@LaughTrainHome.com 18 | SE22 - February 2018

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 7 February: 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 8 February: The Arts Society Dulwich illustrated lecture Stravinsky, the Ballets Russes and the Astonishing Premiere of The Rite of Spring, 7.30 for 8pm, James Alleyn’s Girls’ School Sixth Form Centre (parking and access via JAGS Sports Club, Red Post Hill, SE22). See www.ddfas.org.uk.

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What's On - February Thursday 8 February: Kit Hawes and Aaron Catlow at The Ivy House Kit Hawes and Aaron Catlow are two brilliant musicians who draw on many influences to create unique arrangements of traditional songs and tunes, as well as their own compositions. Expect to have a musical journey through Europe and beyond, with dazzling playing combined with musicality and showmanship! 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

Friday 9 February: CLUBLOCAL Club Local is back on Fri 9th February brings together like-minded grown-ups for a dance night on your doorstep. For this event, our 2 resident DJs will be spinning those all time Balearic club classics from the mid 90s through to the 00s – all those Ibiza tunes you’ll know and love. Invite your friends along and head to your favourite local East Dulwich bar: The Lodge, upstairs at the East Dulwich Tavern, SE22 8EW. CLUB LOCAL is created for you by people like you who want a no-hassle night out, locally. Tickets £9 / £7.50 (with / without a glass of Prosecco upon arrival). Time: 8pm – 1am. Buy tickets via: www.thelittlediscocompany.co.uk

Saturday 10 February: Plosive Comedy in Dulwich with Nish Kumar Nish Kumar, Phil Wang, Sofie Hagen and MC Sean McLoughlin. 8pm (doors 7.15pm). The MCT at Alleyn’s, Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, Dulwich, SE22 8SU. £16 (plus booking fee). Age restriction: 18+. www.plosive.co.uk.

Sunday 11 February: Classical Symphony Orchestra Concert The Southwark Sinfonietta, an orchestra composed of local musicians, gives a concert at St Augustine’s Church, One Tree Hill, Honor Oak Park SE23 3LE. Start time 3:30pm, refreshments available afterwards. Conductor Rupert Bond directs the ensemble to play Beethoven’s Violin Romance, Vaughan Williams’ Greensleeves Fantasia and 2 works by Haydn, including his symphony No 94, the Surprise symphony. Tickets: £12, concessions £10, CHILDREN FREE. swksinf@gmail.com or call 07811 769 969.

Sunday 11 February: SINGAROUND at The Ivy House

Saturday 10 – 24 February: The Forest Hill Family Festival In partnership with Eliot Bank/ Kelvin Grove Children & Family Centre, The Parents’ Network: SE London are hosting The Forest Hill Family Festival from 10-24 February. The Festival includes a series of workshops and activities for parents to foster relationships, network through shared experiences, and gain expertise in child development and well-being. The workshops are all free to attend thanks to the generous funding made available through Lewisham Council’s Forest Hill Assembly. Some events require advance booking. We have also partnered with local businesses who will be offering a range of discounted products and services including family photography, personal training, children’s shoes, activities and more. For offers, the full schedule of events and to book workshops visit: separentsnetwork.wordpress.com 20 | SE22 - February 2018

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

Sunday 11 February: Christ’s Chapel Dulwich Organ Recitals on the famous 1760 organ at 7.45pm with Riccardo Bonci. ADMISSION FREE

What's On - February Tuesday 13 February: Laugh Train Home Comedy Phil Kay (QI, Russell Howard’s Good News, Phil Kay Feels…Next Stop), with Adam Hess (Live At The Palladium, Live From The BBC, Fosters Best Newcomer 2015 Nominee), Jim Campbell (The Comedy Store), and MC Robyn Perkins. Laugh Train Home is known for hilarious comedy nights, a fun atmosphere and a bit of the unexpected. For over two years, we have been bringing you the best UK and International comedians, including Joe Lycett, Seann Walsh, Josh Widdicombe, Reginald D. Hunter, Sara Pascoe and more. Faces you know from the TV and great names you know from the circuit – in Battersea every Wednesday, and now in Forest Hill every Tuesday! Our Laugh Train Home comedy night is going to have you in stitches. The Honor Oak, 1 St German’s Road, Forest Hill, SE23 1RH. Every Tuesday, 8-10pm (doors at 7:30).Cost: £6 Adv. / £8 on the door. www.LaughTrainHome.com. Closest Train: Forest Hill or Catford. Tickets available online. Contact: LaughTrainHome@LaughTrainHome.com

Wednesday 14 – 17 February: Dulwich Players – Compleat Female Stage Beauty

Thursday 15 February: Out The Box Girls’ Festival Presented by charity, BelEve London-based charity, BelEve is celebrating its years of work empowering girls and young women by hosting an exclusive event at south London’s brand-new venue, Peckham Levels, from 4pm – 8pm. The event is hosted by BBC 1 Xtra’s DJ Melody Kane. The Festival is open to all, with the aim of raising funds for BelEve whose aim is to continue to empower and inspire girls and young women to maximise their potential, celebrate their achievements and be leaders in their world. Tickets are £15 for adults, £10 for children, or £30 for a family ticket (1 adult / 2 children) with ALL proceeds going straight back to the BelEve charity for them to continue to do their wonderful work. www.belEveuk.org

14th to 17th February, Edward Alleyn Theatre. Compleat Female Stage Beauty is a witty, fast paced and powerful production, which combines outrageous humour with genuinely moving scenes. It’s 1661 and in the theatre all female roles are still played by men. Renowned interpreter of Shakespeare’s heroines, actor Edward Kynaston is the toast of the town – until Charles II decrees that women, including his own mistress, Nell Gwynn, can take to the stage. After losing his fame, his lover, and finally his pride, Kynaston must adapt to this strange new world and find his place in society. This play contains adult themes and humour and is appropriate for 15 yrs +. Edward Alleyn Theatre, Dulwich College. Performances starts at 8pm. Tickets £10 in advance or £12 on the door – available on-line: www.dulwichplayers.org (ticketsource) or from The Art Stationers, Dulwich Village. Snacks and refreshments available at the theatre.

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

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

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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

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

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 Contact the GDND team: office@gdnd.co.uk / 07904 424 504 www.gdnd.co.uk

Gymboree Classes are age specific and designed from newborn to 3.5 yrs. Our focus is child led learning through play and fun! We run all year at our site 184 Peckham Rye SE22 9QA. Book in for your FREE trial www.gymboreeclasses.co.uk 07538 795023.

HartBeeps 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 Also Thursdays at St Barnabas Parish Hall, Dulwich SE21 7BT. 1.30pm, Baby Bells, 2.30pm Baby Beeps & 3.30pm Happy House toddling to 4 years, younger siblings welcome. http://hartbeeps.com.

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Practice your Superhero moves! Tackle a Superhero assault course! Discover Superhero fun facts! Any Little Heroes, Boys and Girls aged 2 and a half - 6, Come along for a free taster session. Mondays and Fridays (term time only) St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Contact Lucy 07813791757 | littleherocompany@gmail.com www.littleherocompany.com

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 Nimble Arts’ 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! Classes in East Dulwich, Nunhead and Brockley. nimblearts.co.uk

Parents Photography Workshops 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. Book at: www.timeformums.com or call 07753 533577

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Sparkle Music Carefully structured and fun music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-school children in SE22. Please check the website for current classes. Contact Anna 0771 1238352 or anna@sparkle-music.co.uk.

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. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 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 Tel: 07957 492407 www.wisekidsyoga.co.uk

World of Little Adventures Baby Yoga and Toddler Yoga Classes in the East Dulwich Area. Please email yoga@wola.org.uk or call Hannah 07736 649 146 for class information.

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Around Dulwich with Sarah Pylas February Round-up

hank goodness February is here! I am welcoming the arrival of this fabulous month as only someone who attempted to do Dry January and Veganuary simultaneously can! I mean, what was I thinking?! January is bleak enough with its dark, grey skies and icy cold breeze to also go without a warming plate of spag bol, and the occasional glass of fizzy wine. Although, eating out as a vegan was a lot easier than I thought it would be. Norris and Knight on Forest Hill Road and Spinach on Lordship Lane both offer delicious vegan options. In fact, the avocado and roasted tomatoes on toast I devoured at Spinach inspired many a lunch at home! I also had a great vegan meal at The Real Greek in Dulwich Village, and even Pizza Express now has a vegan pizza on their menu! My January was mostly dry, but after a couple of weeks of following a more plant-based diet, I found myself secretly squirrelling away my son’s leftover pork sausages in the kitchen. Saying that I am hoping I won’t undo all of January’s healthier habits now that February is here. I really want to continue walking as often as possible, instead of instinctively jumping in the car or on a bus, and I’d like to have at least a couple of meat-free days a week. Anyway, February may be the shortest month, but it is packed with things to do in and around Dulwich! The Dulwich Folk Dance Club meets every Thursday evening at St Barnabus Parish Hall and is an ideal activity for a healthier lifestyle. The annual production at St Augustine’s Church this year is Mother Goose, which is on over the weekend of 3rd-4th February and is a very popular event for young and old alike! Londonbased charity, BelEve is celebrating its years of work empowering girls and young women by hosting an exclusive event at south London’s brand-new venue, Peckham Levels. Taking place on Thursday

15th February, the event is hosted by BBC 1 Xtra’s DJ Melody Kane. The Festival is open to all, with the aim of raising funds for BelEve whose aim is to continue to empower and inspire girls and young women to maximise their potential, celebrate their achievements and be leaders in their world. Bestselling crime and thriller author, Elly Griffiths, will be at Village Books on 22nd February chatting about her books, how she writes the plots and keeps the suspense throughout her novels. A new exhibition ‘Colour: The Rainbow Revealed’ will be in place at the Horniman Museum from 10th February. This award-winning exhibition explores the endless ways in which colour shapes our world. The exhibition is full of family-friendly displays and interactive games including an Art Machine for you to create your own vibrant masterpiece, a Mood Room with multi-coloured lights, and a Colour Café to learn why only certain colours tempt our taste buds. Keep an eye on our website for details of more half-term activities in the area. 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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Pets Corner with Leonie St Clair

The problem with prey drive

ecently I have witnessed a variety of dogs whizzing around various local parks, off lead and in hot pursuit of some small furry- usually a squirrel. I’ve seen them repeatedly leap, baying and clawing at the nearest tree in an effort to reach the object of their blood lust, which is seeking refuge in the branches. Others adopt the classic ‘pointer pose’- a statue-like, motionless fixation on a furry object of desire, one paw up, nose and body pointed forward, and in this immoveable state, completely impervious to owner entreaty or command- that is if the owner is anywhere to be seen, and mostly they are not. It seems a proportion of dog owners feel this is excellent exercise and a great way for their pet to let off steam. Well, I must disagree. Is it instinctive? Yes, highly. Do some dogs want to do it more than others? Yes. Do some of us view squirrels and rats as pestilent and therefore fair game? Sadly, yes. However, those owners should think what they are encouraging their dog to learn, because once the genie called prey drive is let loose it is very difficult to put back in the bottle. Allowed to practice and refine this highly instinctive behaviour you will have a dog with zero recall, looking to hunt and pursue other animals at every opportunity and these animals may come to include cats, other small pets and occasionally even small dogs. Of course, mankind has harnessed and channelled the dog’s hunting and chasing instincts for aeons. Working Spaniels and Labradors are still taught a version of prey drive, flushing and retrieving game to hand, but with a soft mouth. In other countries sighthounds are developed to run down various types of game, including deer, over here we bet on lure racing dogs instead. Sheep and cattle dog breeds are trained in attenuated versions of chase behaviours, like herding and droving. In each instance, canine predatory instinct is harnessed and channelled- not given free rein. An exception to this are categories of dog like terriers - developed to hunt and kill independent of owner direction. Prey drive is different to any other type of aggressive behaviour and is

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mediated by a different part of the brain. It is the hardwired instinct to stalk, pursue and kill other animals, ultimately for food. These behaviours are common to all predatory species for which almost nothing compares to the thrill of the chase. Why encourage our domesticated companion predator to have freedom to practice and revert? As with all instincts, certain responses are triggered by the environment early. Quick movements will prompt most young dogs and cats to pursue and capture anything from tumbling leaves to flies. Squealing noises tend to incite immediate focus and even fixation. Unharnessed, nature will take its course. The responsible dog owner will recognise that the ‘killing game’ is particularly inappropriate for modern city dwellers. Even if your dog never catches the squirrel he chases, he is still refining and augmenting his desire to catch something living with each repetition. Someone’s pet Chihuahua or puppy may come to look very enticing to a dog in a predatory state of mind and body; species recognition failing in the heat of the moment. Ideally, start to channel your pup’s predatory instincts from the day you get him. Forget freedom of expression, think controlled expression. Train him to chase and retrieve toys and other objects you choose instead of letting him discover his own. Control and satisfy his hunting appetite by teaching ‘find’ and tracking games. Many dogs, especially terriers, will want to rip and destroy at some point. Teach tuggy with very clear rules, provide chew toys and games where he can mouth with your permission. Teach a solid ‘leave’ and train your dog to listen to you anytime, anywhere. Dogs are not wolves, they do not need to hunt and chase other animals to survive. A responsible owner will recognise the need to harness those wolf-like instincts in ways that are socially acceptable. Don’t let your dog chase squirrels as a substitute for interactive training, exercise and play. Leonie St Clair - www.londondogstraining

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Fitness tips with Leanne Spencer

Transform Your Health The Seven Secrets of a Successful Health Transformation Why is it that some people manage to transform their health and others don’t? Here’s what you need to consider if you want to reach a successful outcome.

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2) You Have Patience Implementing lasting and sustainable changes is a slow game. Think a marathon not a 100m sprint. You need to be patient, and focused. Appreciating that things take time is essential to the outcome, and you won’t be in a rush.

3) You Trust The Program Holding on to preconceived ideas and limiting beliefs damages the chances of success. Trust in the person you’ve hired to help you. Believe in the power of two people focused on a common goal with an unswerving desire to make it happen. Allow yourself to be guided.

4) You Make It Personal Recognising that everyone’s different is essential for success. Focus on your needs, your goals and aspirations. Don’t compare yourself to others. Don’t accept the one-size-fits-all approaches. Make it about you. Do what works for you not everyone else.

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6) You Take A Holistic View Changing your health requires a holistic view. An issue with sleep for example might be affected by nutrition, hormones, stress, digestion or any number of factors related to sleep hygiene. Being able to look at the bigger picture is essential.

7) You Trust Your Coach There’s a whole load of conflicting advice out there about health, fitness and nutrition. If you want to stay focused and be successful, find someone you trust and listen to them. It’s okay to stay informed but if you cast the net too widely, you’ll end up conflicted and confused.

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Horniman Museum & Gardens Colour: The Rainbow Revealed

Coral: Fabric of the Reef Until Sunday 9 September 2018

10 February-28 October

Colour: The Rainbow Revealed is an awardwinning exhibition exploring the endless ways in which colour shapes our world. Be dazzled by how colours are made and perceived, discover how animals use colour to attract and hide, and look into how different colours mean many different things for people across the planet. The exhibition is also full of family-friendly displays and interactive games including an Art Machine for you to create your own vibrant masterpiece, a Mood Room with multi-coloured lights, and a Colour Café to learn why only certain colours tempt our taste buds.

Inspired by the Horniman’s Aquarium and Natural History collection, artist Karen Dodd uses woollen fabric – dyed and sculpted, and intricately bound and stitched – to draw attention to coral and coral reefs, simultaneously celebrating their beauty and raising awareness of their vulnerability in the face of increasing environmental change. FREE.

Horniman Farmers’ Market Every Saturday: 9am-1.30pm

Ticket prices: Child £4.40; Adult £7.70: Family (2 adults, 2 children) £18.70. Prices include voluntary 10% Gift Aid donation. Standard prices also available. Horniman Members and Benefactors enjoy free, unlimited visits to the exhibition. For more information and to book tickets go to www.horniman.ac.uk.

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Visit the Horniman Farmers’ Market every Saturday to pick-up your weekly essentials direct from independent and local producers. Located in our glorious Gardens you will find stalls selling seasonal fruit and veg, artisan bread, organic meat and delicious hot food. We also have regular guest traders specialising in treats such as luxury chocolates, homemade jams and irresistible cakes. FREE ENTRY.

Library Open Day First Sunday of each month 10.30am–5.30pm Browse our library collections and see some of the library treasures. FREE, DROP IN.

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Hear it Live! Last Tuesday of every month 3.30-4.30pm Join us in the Music Gallery to hear performances and talks based on our musical instrument collection, including our 18th-century harpsichord. FREE.

February 12-16 - Half Term Family Art Fun Monday 12, Tuesday 13, Thursday 15 and Friday 16 February 11am, 11.45am, 12.30pm, 1.15pm, 2pm, 2.45pm Enjoy free craft activities inspired by our familyfriendly exhibition Colour: The Rainbow Revealed. Suitable for children for aged 3+. FREE.

Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers Monday 12, Tuesday 13, Thursday 15 and Friday 16 February. 11am, 2pm Drop in to these fun sessions to explore and touch objects from pueblo drums to puppets in our Hands on Base. Suitable for children for aged 3+. FREE. DROP IN.

Big Wednesday: Colour and Carnival Wednesday 14 February 10.30am-3.30pm Celebrate the brilliant colours of Carnival costumes with performances and storytelling. FREE.

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Carnival Dance Workshop Thursday 15 and Friday 16 February 10am, 11.15am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.45pm (45 minute workshop) Learn to dance like youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re partying through the streets of Brazil with Gandaia Arts. Suitable for families with children aged 4+. Tickets: ÂŁ5 per person.

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Financial Matters with David Frederick

Valentine’s Day on a budget

alentine’s Day arrives annually, 51 days after Christmas Day and 45 days into the new year. Often it’s in a new year in which grand resolutions and plans have already been broken or abandoned just as children treat their Christmas presents. Despite the fixed nature of Valentine’s Day it often arrives too soon for many people. Some may still be in deep thought about what they will buy for their loved one, whilst others may still be recovering the Christmas expenditure fallout, or a combination of both. Nevertheless it is under 14 days away, so there is little time for procrastination. In 2017, UK spending on Valentine gifts and cards was just under £1bn. In comparison to our European cousins, UK couples spent just short of £50 on their loved ones. Across the continent, the spending was double, on average £110. Perhaps, the only response is c’est la vie! Valentine’s Day has become synonymous for treating loved ones to flowers, meals and jewellery. For those yet to come to terms with the new year and/or seeking to do battle with personal austerity or their new financial planning regime, here are few tips to have a financially pain free Valentine’s Day. A discussion with some local couples has led to the conclusion that eating out on Valentine’s Day, for some may be a relatively expensive experience especially on a tight budget. Assuming of course it has been possible to book a place at that special restaurant. Have no fear, a simple solution is to eat at home. Either cook your loved one a special meal or treat them to a meal cooked at home by a catering company. Advance enquiry and booking may give rise to any special deals to be had. In the SE21/SE22 region, couples are blessed with a range of providers. Like the BBC, I cannot advertise any providers. If couples still wish to eat out then advance booking is advisable to avoid disappointment. Secondly, the cost of the meal can be eliminated

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by regarding the money spent as a long term investment. If all else fails, couples may choose to redeem some of their religiously collected reward points on their credit and/or loyalty cards as part payment towards the meal. To avoid the last minute dash to buy flowers from any store other than a florist, early planning is advisable. Some online and high street florist may have short term discounts for early bookings. In addition, most florist would prefer pre-planning rather than the last minute rush especially if delivery is required. This would also avoid disappointment as the popular red rose go through the door very speedily in February. For those couples with extremely tight budgets two austere strategies to afford them a painless Valentine’s Day with flowers includes; an increasing popular approach of sending flowers before 14th February. This may guarantee your loved one gets the desired flowers at a lower cost and everyone is happy. Couples need to know their partner as this strategy may not be a panacea for all loved ones. A secondly budget saving strategy is to have flowers sent to loved ones without a vase. In some quarters there is a myth or truth that jewellers increase their prices before Valentine’s Day. If this is in fact the case then the smart move is to select your loved one’s jewellery in advance of the 12th hour or the astute couples would have already purchased it in the January sales. If the latter is the case let’s hope by Valentine’s Day we are still a loving couple. Wishing you all a happy Valentine’s Day!

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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 28th February 2018

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Education News from Alleyn’s

Rhythm & Rhyme Pat Reed, English Co-ordinator at Alleyn’s Junior School, tells us about the benefits of poetry for children and how to encourage them to enjoy it. ‘What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare’ W.H.Davies When learning is fun children learn more readily, and this is particularly relevant when we consider poetry as a vehicle of both fun and learning. Poetry is an enjoyable and entertaining form of the written word, which can be performed by speaking it aloud to whoever may be around and willing to listen.

The importance of rhymes and songs In today’s busy, technology filled world many children arrive at school with a poorer lexicon of nursery rhymes, chants and songs than their predecessors. Early exposure to rhyme, pattern, description and words contributes enormously to the enrichment of a child’s language skills from a very early age. In fact, phonemic skill development, that is the ability to hear and recognise sounds in words, through poetry, has been proven to significantly improve reading, spelling and other literacy skills.

Poetry should be a pleasure to hear, a pleasure to say and a pleasure to invent Repetition of rhymes and stories is good for the brain, teaching how language works and building memory capabilities. As children recite rhymes and sing songs, they are learning new vocabulary and how to articulate words, modulate their voices, and enunciate clearly. They are simultaneously practising pitch, volume, and voice inflection while experiencing the rhythm of language. They learn to pronounce words easily by saying them over and over again and by practising them without effort or the pressures of criticism.

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poems with your child so they will become more familiar with poetical language. Roald Dahl’s ‘Revolting Rhymes’ are always hugely popular at junior school age. • Present a variety of poems to your child as their interest develops. • Encourage your child to have a go at writing their own simple poems. Poetry is a great way to express emotions and feelings, so tap into this resource. Start small with riddles and short rhymes before tackling longer pieces. • There are many young performance poets to be found on YouTube, who make for entertaining viewing. Joseph Coehlo is a point in question - an excellent poet and winner of many awards for his poetry books for children. He has recently produced a book suitable for five year olds and above, ‘How to Write Poetry’, which is packed with useful tips and ideas for budding poets, and it will make you laugh too! The more exposure you give a child to poetry the more it will enrich their language, as well as fostering a lifelong enjoyment of verse.

Useful Links • poetryline.org.uk • poetrysociety.org.uk • poetrylibrary.org.uk/learning/children/advice/ www.alleyns.org.uk

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Dulwich Picture Gallery

David Milne: Modern Painting 14 February - 7 May 2018

@dulwichgallery Contextual Lecture: Britain's Place in the World 20 February, 10.30-11.45am, £12, £10 Friends Having unearthed the hidden wiring of British politics as a journalist and academic, Lord Hennessy, professor at Queen Mary University, will be drawing on his experience to discuss the country in its global context.

Gallery Film 5 February, The Bridges of Madison County Includes a complimentary glass of wine, snacks and film notes. Bar opens at 7.00pm. Screenings at 7.30pm. Linbury Room. £9, £7 Friends.

The legendary pianist made his final concert appearance with the Vienna Philharmonic on 18 December 2008. Since then he has turned to his second great passion, the written word.

February 13-16 Half-Term This February half-term we are celebrating love in all its forms for a whole week, not just on Valentine’s Day!

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Wearable Wings (10-12yrs) 15 & 16 Feb, 10am-12.30pm, £35

Early Years

In just two days master a professional costume-making technique and create a pair of personalised wings to wear! Take inspiration from paintings of angels and cupids in the Gallery, as well as from your own style.

23 Feb, 8.30-10am, Adults standard exhibition entry charge, Children FREE

Young People Off the Wall Drop-in sessions for 11-18 year olds Saturday 10 Feb, 2 - 4pm. Free

David Milne: Early Introductions Gain exclusive access to David Milne: Modern Painting with your little ones! Buggies, roaming toddlers and excited squeals encouraged. Explore the exhibition at your own pace and get creative with artmaking activities in these relaxed, family-friendly viewings.

Mini Masterpieces: Air, Sea and Land: Travel and Movement 6 & 22 Feb, 10am - 11am and 11.30am 12.30pm, £12 per adult & child

Meet new people, work with a professional artist and engage in lively discussion as you challenge the role of galleries for young people today. Working in the Gallery you will explore universal themes such as love, power, beauty and equality, using our Permanent Collection and temporary exhibitions as your stimuli. For more information and to join the booking email list for this course please contact creatives@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

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.

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

Unlocking Paintings: Volunteer Interpretation Project Drop-in sessions for 14-21 year olds Are you a future artist or curator? Curious about what goes on behind the scenes of a gallery? Our new Unlocking Paintings project is launching this year and we are looking for young people to get involved! Get the chance to work with our curators to explore new ways of talking about our collection and develop new programmes and activities for young people. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to get involved. If you are interested please email: k.robinson@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk or call 020 8299 8753

Sunday is art day! Join us every week to take part in our hands-on drop-in workshops.

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What's On - February Saturday 17 February: Give and Take Event

East Dulwich Community Centre Association & Barry Area Residents Association

Give & Take Event Saturday 17th February 2018 11am - 2.30pm

Bring items 11-1pm ONLY Take items: 11-2-30pm East Dulwich Community Centre

East Dulwich 46-50 Darrell Road, SE 22 9NL Community Centre Items ONLY ACCEPTED ON DAY OF EVENT Association & Barry Area Residents NO FOOD or PAINT Association. 11am.We reserve the right not to accept items. 2.30pm. Bring For further information contact: 0208 693 4411 | edcc2010@gmail.com items 11-1pm ONLY. Take items: 11-230pm. East Dulwich Community Centre, 46-50 Darrell Road, SE 22 9NL. Items ONLY ACCEPTED ON DAY OF EVENT. Free community events promoting reuse and recycling. Bring unwanted items in good condition and easy to carry home and take away things you need. Typical items include CD’s DVD’s, books, small electrical items, buggies, bikes, lamps, plants and kitchenware. NO FOOD or PAINT. We reserve the right not to accept items. CONTACT: edcc2010@gmail.com. 020 8693 4411 Supported by a Grant from Veolia.

Free community events promoting reuse & recycling. Bring unwanted items in good condition and easy to carry home and take away things you need. Typical items include CD’s DVD’s, books, small electrical items, buggies, bikes, lamps, plants and kitchenware.

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Sunday 18 February: Sydenham Concerts 5pm. St. Bartholomew’s Church London SE26 6QR. London Brandenburg Soloists. Music by Telemann, Bach and Vivaldi. Soloists: Lana Trotovsek (violin), Boris Bizjak (flute) and Masumi Yamamoto (harpsichord). £10 / £8 (Concessions) / £5 (Students) / £2 (Under 18s). Tickets available online.

Sunday 18 February: The Peckham Society – Recent Archaeological projects in Southwark 3pm. Gill King at Goose Green Centre, St John’s Church, Goose Green SE22. In London’s most historical borough we have a wealth of historical heritage. Gillian is also an expert in Industrial Archaeology of which we have much still, going back to the early 19thC. We have had eminent archaeologists speaking to us for over a decade and I am sure we won’t be disappointed. 38 | SE22 - February 2018

Monday 19 February: The Foundation Schools’ Concert – Britten’s War Requiem Over 500 pupils, parents and friends of Alleyn’s, Dulwich College and James Allen’s Girls’ School (JAGS) will perform together on the stage of the Royal Festival Hall. The three Foundation Schools: Alleyn’s, Dulwich College and JAGS will come together on 19 February 2018, to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the end of the Great War and pay tribute to their pupils and staff who selflessly served their country between 1914 and 1918. All are welcome. Tickets at a range of prices from £15 to £45 are available from the Southbank Centre: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Tuesday 20 February: Laugh Train Home Comedy Prince Abdi (The wall, FHM Stand Up Hero, Laughter shock, Show me the Funny), with Ria Lina (The World Stands Up, Mega Mela Malai Comedy and Sweet n Sour), Annie McGrath (@ elevenish, Girls Go Trolling and Webscam) and MC Robyn Perkins. Laugh Train Home is known for hilarious comedy nights, a fun atmosphere and a bit of the unexpected. The Honor Oak, 1 St German’s Road, Forest Hill, SE23 1RH. Every Tuesday, 8-10pm (doors at 7:30). £6 Adv. / £8 on the door. www.LaughTrainHome.com. Closest Train: Forest Hill or Catford.

Wednesday 21 February: #BOWRivoli workshop: improve your profile, engage more on LinkedIn LinkedIn: yet another thing on your “must do more of” list? In this hands-on, participatory workshop you will learn how to get more out of LinkedIn. BOOK NOW at: http://bit.ly/2DGMJGd or brian@briandmcgee.com for more details. At Rivoli Meeting Room 9.30am 12.30pm http://rivolimeetingroom.co.uk/ Unit E, 59 Ladywell Road, LONDON SE13 7UT

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What's On - February Wednesday 21 February: Mums in Business 8pm Come along 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 email me if you plan to come so I know numbers in advance, claire@daisylets.uk.

Thursday 22 February The Bigger Picture Presents: LOVE & FRIENDSHIP @8pm

Wednesday 21 February: Maxwell Knights, Britain’s Greatest Spy Master 2pm. U3A

Director: Whit Stillman Ireland, France, Netherlands (2016) 90 minutes. Cert: U Inspired by Jane Austen’s epistolary novel 'Lady Susan' (c1794), Kate Beckinsale stars as the still relatively young, but widowed, Lady Susan Vernon, attempting to arrange ‘good’ (in terms of status and finance) marriages for both herself and her teenage daughter Frederica, currently at a boarding school that Lady Susan cannot afford! www.thebiggerpic.co.uk. Showing at EDT, 1 Lordship Lane, SE22 8EW Tickets £7, available in person from EDT or online from www.wegottickets.com.

Friday 23 February: WIZZ JONES, Andy Twyman, Lisa Winship & Andy Mathewson at The Ivy House Henry Hemmings will talk about his biography of M15’s greatest spymasters. Herne Hill Baptist Church, Half Moon Lane, SE24 9HU. 2pm- 4pm. Copies of the book will be available to buy.

Thursday 22 February: Elly Griffiths at Village Books

Bestselling crime and thriller author will be in Dulwich on Thursday 22nd February chatting about her books, how she writes the plots and keep the suspense throughout her novels. Tickets are £8 and include a glass of wine. This event is taking place at Bell House on College Road and begins at 7pm. Book tickets: www.village-books.co.uk/events

Inspired by the likes of Big Bill Broonzy and Davy Graham, Wizz Jones’ unique acoustic guitar style was cited by John Renbourn and Eric Clapton as an important early influence. We are delighted to welcome him – and his eclectic repertoire – back to the Goose tonight. Andy Twyman is an absolutely amazing musician/one-man-band who had us open-mouthed when we first saw him at a blues night.Lisa Winship & Andy Mathewson play a broad range of country blues, ragtime, original songs and acoustic versions of almost anything they like from the 1920s onwards, all powered by fingerpicking guitar and a fantastic voice. Tickets £10/8 advance, £11/9 on the door. Door 7pm. Live music starts 8pm. www.thegooseisout.com SE22 - February 2018 | 39

SE22 Councillors with James Barber

Recycling Not So Fantastic Plastic

Christmas Rubbish Collections

The remarkable Blue Planet 2 TV series was truly shocking showing how everyday plastics end up polluting the planets oceans and killing wildlife. Then January storms swept up massive amounts of plastics onto beaches around the UK – apparently this plastic was sitting on the sea bed around the UK before being churned up. Truly appalling. Ideally, we’d all consume less plastic but for those plastics we do acquire a reminder that in Southwark you can recycle the following – • Plastic drinks bottles • Plastic household bottles e.g. shampoo and detergent bottles • Plastic food trays, tubs, pots, lids and tops e.g. plastic milk bottle tops • Plastic carrier bags You can NOT recycle black plastic bags, clear transparent film lids from things like ready meals, or crisp packets. If you put these in with your recycling, you contaminate not just your recycling but the whole round of collections. Recycling should be placed loosely not in plastic bags, but in blue wheelie bins or specific Southwark clear plastic recycling bags. If you follow these rules, then your recycling doesn’t gum up the machinery at the waste recycling centre and won’t be contaminated and sent to landfill or to SELCHP for incineration.

Some other residents complained that during Christmas, rubbish and recycling are needed more than ever. The wheelie bins aren’t enough and the slight delay in collections exacerbates this. Southwark Council will never be able to put lots more collections on and the hard-working staff also need time off to celebrate Christmas and New Year. But council officers are looking to adopt some proposed changes I’ve suggested. For rubbish residents could on seasonal collection days place extra black plastic bins bags next to their wheelie bins for collection. For recycling residents would be able to collect clear recycling bags, used by residents of flats, and use these for excess recycling needs placing them out on the amended recycling collection days next to the wheelie bin. I’ll remind you in December of this small enhancement to the service Southwark Council will offer.

Brown Bag Rationing Ends I received several complaints from residents asking why are brown garden waste bags being rationed by Southwark Council libraries, where people collect them from, to five per visit. After a bit of chasing and in response to my request I can announce a new policy has been agreed by Southwark Council and will have neem briefed to all libraries by the time you read this. Each person during each visit will now be able to ask for up to 25 brown garden waste bags and no longer be limited to five. A big thank you to the residents that highlighted this rationing to me. 40 | SE22 - February 2018

Ponding Our pavements with time get lumpier and bumpier as pavement tarmac and slabs settle, tree roots grow, people park or drive on pavements, etc. Cllr Rosie Shimell and I have been logging all the puddles and ponding and generally uneven pavements with council officers that we witness - makes for very dull photos! This has resulted in a programme of Lordship Lane pavement works which should complete by the end of the month. We’ve also reported ponding on Upland Road, Melbourne Grove and Grove Vale which should be fixed by the time you read this. If you spot any puddles or ponding on pavements or for that matter on local roads, please let me know and we will get it fixed.

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What's On - February Saturday 24 February: Fair Trade Breakfast

Tuesday 27 February: Laugh Train Home Comedy

Come on in & join us for a Fair Trade Breakfast from 10am to 1pm at the Bread of life Fair Trade Centre, Christ Church, 263 Barry Road, East Dulwich SE22 0JT. For more information phone 020 8693 4170 or email: breadoflifecentre@ hotmail.co.uk. Breakfasts will be on sale between 10am & 12 Midday. Adult Breakfasts £3.50p, Children under 12 £2.50. There will also be a Cake Stall, Raffle & a range of fair trade Food & Gifts on sale till 1pm.

Matt Richardson (Nevermind The Buzzcocks, The Xtra Factor and more), with Suzy Bennett (Winner, Funny Woman Award 2006), Kai Samra (Semi Finalist in the Amused Moose Laugh Off 2017, Winner of the Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2017) and MC Robyn Perkins. The Honor Oak, 1 St German’s Road, Forest Hill, SE23 1RH. 8-10pm (doors at 7:30pm). £6 Adv. / £8 door. www.LaughTrainHome.com.

Sunday 25 February: Sydenham Concerts 5pm. St. Bartholomew’s Church London SE26 6QR. Bach Kleidoscope – Complete Bach Sonatas for Violin and Harpsichord 1. Johannes Pramsohler (violin). Masumi Yamamoto (harpsichord) £10 / £8 (Concessions) / £5 (Students) / £2 (Under 18s). Tickets available online.

Wednesday 28 February: 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 email: sbn@cookingwithscissors.co.uk.

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Index Next Month SE22 enjoys fantastic support from local businesses. If you do contact someone as result of reading about them in SE22 please mention this. Thank you. If you would like to advertise your business in SE22, please contact Angela Burgess on 020 8088 1942 or e-mail at angela@semagazines.co.uk. 13th y Birthda! Issue Established 2005

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Aesthetic Dental Zone................................................17 Alexandra Nurseries ..................................................29 Around Dulwich .........................................................33 Bespoke Windows .....................................................13 The Chair Sanctuary ..................................................19 The Clipper ................................................................13 Cooking with Scissors Networking ............................33 David Reynolds .........................................................31 DIY Alcove Cabinets ..................................................41 Dream Doors: Quality Kitchen Facelifts .....................35 Dulwich College Sports Club .....................................27 Dulwich Village Podiatry .............................................9 Dune Hypnotherapy ..................................................19 EK Yoga.......................................................................29 East Dulwich CC Give & Take Event...........................41 Firefly Stoves..............................................................25 Healthy Habits Hypnosis..............................................7 Hemingway Design ...................................................15 Henson Security ........................................................27 Knight Frank .............................................................. 5 The Little Clipper .......................................................13 Littlebluefish: Web Desgin .........................................33 London Door Company ...............................................9 42 | SE22 - February 2018

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Home-made with Jessica Walker

Spring is served....

On these bleak grey days its wonderful to have a promise of Spring in the house. I went in search of a mix of Spring bulbs and fresh flowers, available almost everywhere. Using a pewter serving plate, found in one of the many charity shops on Lordship lane, and a mix of votives I "Served Springâ&#x20AC;? 1) Gently separate the flowers and bulbs. I potted the bulbs and used moss to finish. 2) Cut the flowers, and arrange in the votives. I choose tulips, for colour and texture, and narcissi, for fragrance. 3) I added a candle to my centre piece for delicate light. 4) Finish by arranging extra moss around the tray. You can now sit back and embrace the fragrance, beauty and light of Spring.

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