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Issue 168 - February 2019 In this issue Events Calendar - P4 What’s On - P8 Garden Talk - P12 Food & Drink - P14 Fitness Tips - P16 Children’s Activities - P22 Bell House - P24 East Dulwich Photo Comp - P34 The Last Word - P40
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The talk of East Dulwich is the proposed Parking Zone and Design of Healthier Streets Study. Southwark Council have just extended the consultation period to the end of February, so do make sure you have your say. We have views from a local retailer and a resident, see p38. On a more cheery note, we have a selection of the winning entries from the East Dulwich Photo Competition which took place last year. Look out for the new banners on lamposts around the area soon, see p34. There are plenty of events on this month too, so make sure you take a good look through the news pages, starting on page 8. The Last Word goes to Shannon Reed who is the owner of Mockingbird Makes. Find out more on page 40. Until next month,
Angela
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Contents Welcome ..................................................................... 3 Events Calendar ......................................................... 4 Noticeboard ................................................................ 6 What’s On..........................................8, 18, 19, 26 & 27 Garden Talk .............................................................. 12 Food & Drink ............................................................ 14 Fitness Tips............................................................... 16 Digital Skills .............................................................. 20 Children’s Activities .........................................22 & 23 Bell House Events .................................................... 24
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Health News ........................................................ 28 SE22 Councillors Update ........................................ 29 Education News ....................................................... 30 Dulwich Picture Gallery ..................................32 & 33 East Dulwich Photo Competition .................34 & 35 Financial Matters ..................................................... 36 Dulwich Hamlet FC ................................................... 37 Controlled Parking Zone .............................38 & 39 The Last Word ..................................................... 40 Index ........................................................................ 42
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Events Calendar - February Monday
28th
Tuesday
29th
Wednesday
30th
Thursday
Friday
31st
Saturday
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Sunday
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Watercolour Rivers @ Jeannie Avent, see p8. Free Run Club, see p8. Work on Emmanuel Classic Orchestral Concert, see p8. Wildlife Garden, see p27. Elia London Greek Supper Club, see p8.
4th Tea & Time, see p18. Livesey Bridge Club, see p18.
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5th
6th
Babble Talks @ EDT, see p18. Laugh Train Comedy, see p18.
12th
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14th
Watercolour Rivers @ Jeannie Avent, Goose Green Coffee Dulwich Folk Dance see p8. Club, see p18. Morning @ St John’s Laugh Train Tea & Time, see p18. The Arts Society Church with Anne Comedy, see Dulwich Illustrated Coates - see p19 NEW Dulwich WI p19. Lecture, see p26. meeting Livesey Bridge Dave Webber & Forest Hill Club, see p18. Honor Oak WI, Anni Fentiman @ Women’s Institute, 7.30pm, see p18. U3A Meeting, see The Ivy House, https://foresthillwi.com p19. see p26.
18th Tea & Time, see p18. Livesey Bridge Club, see p18.
19th
20th
21st
Holiday Drop Off Multi-Sports Camps, see p26.
Laugh Train Comedy, see p27.
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Goose Green Coffee Morning @ St John’s Church p18.
Dulwich Folk Dance Club, see p18.
Terrarium Workshop, see p26.
15th Plosive Comedy with Tim Key, see p26.
22nd
Alasdair Roberts, Amble Skuse and more see p27
Nunhead WI Meeting, see p26.
25th Tea & Time, see p18. Livesey Bridge Club, see p18.
26th Laugh Train Comedy, see p27. All @ Alleyn’s Series: The Psychology of Evil, see p11.
9th
Parkrun, Peckham
10th
Rye ParkPa&rk Watercolour Rivers @ Jeannie Avent, see p8. Dulwich Goose Green Coffee Crofton Park 9am, The Hug @ Rye P8. Dulwich Folk Dance Community Library Morning @ St Books, see p19. Club, see p18. John’s Church p18. Punk Rock Speical Work on Emmanuel Classica Symphony see p19. Wildlife Garden, Orchestral Concert, East Dulwich WI see p27. see p19. @7.30pm, see p18. Singaround @ The Ivy House, p19
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Goose Green Coffee Morning @ St John’s Church p18.
28th
1st
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Parkrun, Peckham Rye ParkPa&rk Dulwich 9am, P8.
17th Peckham Society Meeting, see p26.
Work on Emmanuel Wildlife Garden, see p8.
23rd
Parkrun, Peckham Rye ParkPa&rk Dulwich 9am, P8.
24th
Work on Emmanuel Wildlife Garden, see p8. Coffee Morning @ Fair Trade Centre, see p27.
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Dulwich Folk Dance Club, see p18.
Smart Business Networking with Cooking with Scissors. 6.45pm Upstairs @The Palmerston see p27.
Forthcoming Events Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 8, 18, 19, 26 & 27. Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar! 4 | SE22 - February 2019
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What's On - February 31 January - 12 February “Watercolour Rivers” Art Exhibition by Maciek Malinowski and Joanna Szwej-Hawkin
Peckham Rye & Dulwich Park Parkrun
Saturday Mornings 9am 2, 9, 16, & 23 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 2 February: Free Run Club Jeannie Avent Gallery, 14 North Cross Road, East Dulwich, SE22 9EU. The exhibition features photographs by Maciek Malinowski and ceramics by Joanna Szwej-Hawkin. asiaceramics.co.uk
Saturday 2 February: Elia London Greek Supper Club (Chinese New Year special) Chinese New Year special includes complimentary Chinese wine from our family vineyard in Shandong, China. Elia London is a weekly supper club where we serve an 8 course Greek-inspired tasting menu. It is based in our flat on East Dulwich Road, opposite Goose Green and starts at 7:30pm. The cost is £52pp which includes the meal, a welcome drink, and tea/coffee at the end of the meal. We can accommodate up to 8 people per date. Full details www.elialondon.com. 8 | SE22 - February 2019
10.15am. Start 2019 as you mean to go along with our run club led by PT and ex full time athlete Michelle Debono on hand to lead you and give tips to keep your running on track. Please wear suitable running trainers and a supportive sports bra. Starts and finishes at Sweaty Betty on Lordship Lane (Runners are able to leave their bags at the store whilst they participate in the class). 60 min. To book the class, participants are required to go to sweatybetty.instabook.io/
Sunday 3 February: Classic Orchestral Concert 7.30pm. Join us in the lovely surroundings of St Stephen’s Church for this beautiful concert, given by the local professional musicians of the Tamino Orchestra. The programme includes Strauss’s evocative Metamorphosen, works by Handel, John Tavener and Gluck (with mezzo-soprano Stephanie Marshall), and a new work by local composer Nicholas Ansdell-Evans, who conducts. St Stephen’s Church, College Road, SE21 7HW. Tickets £15 on the door. Wine will be served in the interval. www.ststephensdulwich.org/concerts/ 18
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Around Dulwich with Sarah Pylas February Round-up
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made it through the wilderness, somehow I made it through (ooo-ooo)… and it’s FEBRUARY! Like many of us, I tend to hibernate in January. It’s cold, it’s dark and I’ve spent most of my money on mince pies, fizzy wine and sequin skirts that will lurk at the back of my wardrobe until December rolls around again. By February, I usually feel sufficiently detoxed/exercised/rested enough from Christmas for my normal activities to return (hello, wine). Although, January wasn’t all gloom and doom! I saw a couple of great films at the East Dulwich Picturehouse - Mary Poppins Returns with my 9-year old and The Favourite, which was brilliant but most definitely not for children! I also discovered that my favourite cheese and wine bar - Grounds and Grapes in Honor Oak is also open during the day for coffee and brunch! Powered by an unexpected blast of New Year motivation, I joined the gym. Again. My challenge this year is to continue the healthier habits I started last month into February and beyond! There’s a little bit of everything going on around Dulwich this month. A new exhibition ‘Watercolour Rivers’ has just opened at Jeannie Avent Gallery on North Cross Road. The exhibition features photographs by Maciek Malinowski and ceramics by Joanna Szwej-Hawkin. Babble Talks host daytime TED-style talks at the East Dulwich Tavern for parents that are not about parenting. This month, guest speaker Professor Christopher Jackson, will describe the geology of one of the largest and most active volcanoes in the Democratic Republic of Congo and show footage and photography from the volcano summit and deep within the crater (5 February). There will be a punk literary event titled Punk Rock Special, (9 February) which has been organised by Crofton Books and will be hosted by the Crofton Park Community Library. This will be part of that weekend’s annual London Book Crawl in support of independent bookshops, including Crofton Books. The event is centered around the acclaimed book ‘Punk is Dead: Modernity Killed Every Night’ by local author Richard Cabut and will feature readings from the book by Richard and other contributors, as well as local poets and original punk rock luminaries. The guest speaker at the Goose Green Coffee Morning this month (13 February) is local author
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Anne Coates on setting her Hannah Weybridge thrillers in SE London. And, if Valentine’s Day gives you all the feels, then check out the specially crafted romantic set menu at The Clock House on Peckham Rye (14 February). Brick Wonders opens at the Horniman Museum and Gardens this month (16 February) and if your kids are into Lego, this is a mustsee during half-term. From an ancient Egyptian pyramid to Old London Bridge, and from the natural wonder of a coral reef to the modern marvel of the international space station, you can travel through history and explore over 50 models made using half a million LEGO® bricks. More than 50 models will be on show, from individual pieces that will inspire you to build them at home, to awe-inspiring dioramas and mosaics. Details of all local events including ticket and booking information can be found on our website and on Instagram @arounddulwich. www.arounddulwich.co.uk
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Elijah Mendelssohn’s
Saturday 27th April 2019 7.30pm at Cadogan Hall Dulwich Choral Society James Allen’s Girls’ School Holst Choir City of London Sinfonia Sarah Fox Soprano Catherine Hopper Mezzo-soprano Andrew Henley Tenor Neal Davies Baritone – Elijah Conducted by Aidan Oliver
To purchase tickets, visit: www.cadoganhall.com
Free Lectures and Workshops at Alleyn’s School Alleyn’s presents All@Alleyn’s - an engaging series of lectures and workshops delivered by our subject specialists. Events are free and open to all the community: Tuesday 26 February, 5.00pm Wednesday 27 March, 6.00pm Wednesday 24 April, 5.00pm Thursday 16 May, 6.30pm Monday 17 June, 7.00pm Wednesday 26 June, 2.15pm Tuesday 16 July, 1.30-4.30pm Tuesday 23 July, 1.30–4.30pm Tuesday 17 September, 5.00pm Tuesday 8 October, 7.00pm Thursday 28 November, 7.00pm
The Psychology of Evil Pasta-making Workshop Shakespeare: A Potted History off the t ‘Upstart Crow' Elizabethans in Film, followed by a screening of ‘Shakespeare in Love' Camille Pissarro at Work in Dulwich The Letterpress Workshop A Beginner's Guide to Family History Family History Surgery Edith Wharton, the Short Story and the Magazines Holistic Development though Sport Why is Tolkien so popular?
All@Alleyn’s forms part of our celebrations to mark the 400th anniversary of Edward Alleyn’s foundation of his College of God’s Gift. We would be delighted if you could join us! To book event tickets visit mct.alleyns.org.uk To learn more about Alleyn’s 400 activities visit www.alleyns.org.uk/celebrate400
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Garden Talk with Janine Winlaw
In Praise Of Snowdrops
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here’s something magical about snowdrops with their dainty white heads appearing in dreary mid winter, giving us a reason to be cheerful. The most common variety, Galanthus nivalis - roughly translated as ‘milk white flower’ has a single flower and green vshaped markings on the inner petals, and G. nivalis ‘Flore Pleno’ is a frillier double version. But there are hundreds of cultivars with subtle differences in size, markings and colouring. Snowdrops are woodland plants and thrive in moist, well-drained soil, in dappled shade. They look wonderful naturalised in grass or carpeting the ground under trees. But they also work in drifts in borders or underplanting shrubs or multi-stems such as silver birch. Pick a spot, such as a front garden or somewhere visible from a window, were you can appreciate them easily.
Companion Plants Aim for naturalism by planting snowdrops in little clumps of three, five or seven, with about 20 or so in total for impact. Snowdrops look stunning interplanted with tiny pinky purple Cyclamen coum or other delicate early spring bulbs such as Crocus tommasinianus creating a pretty tapestry. Hellebores are great snowdrop partners, particularly the inky purple varieties of Helleborus x hybridus. Ferns are also natural partners, loving the same damp shady conditions. For a monochrome statement try dotting snowdrops amongst low growing black grass, Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’. The colourful red and orange stems of cornus (Dogwood) also provide a great backdrop. Another option is a pot large enough for them to get enough moisture and nutrients, as you’ll be able to appreciate their delicate beauty upclose.
Growing Tips Snowdrops are best bought in the green, before the leaves have died down, around March. Plant them straight away to avoid them drying out, to the original depth (the leaves that were below soil will be paler). Add sharp sand or grit to heavy soil to improve drainage and firm them in. Leave on the foliage until it dies naturally, as this feeds the bulbs for next year. If you have large colonies, divide them in March by carefully lifting a clump with a spade and planting as above. 12 | SE22 - February 2019
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Snowdrop gardens and walks in and around London Ham House and Garden: Just along the river from Richmond, this is a great day out. Admire the snowdrops in the woodland garden, followed by a warming cuppa in the café. Some of the beautiful 17th Century house is also open in the winter. Nationaltrust.org.uk Kew Gardens: A hearty walk around the 300 acres should keep you warm - head to the Rock Garden and Davies Alpine House for your snowdrop fix. Kew.org Ightham Mote: The estate and gardens at Ightham Mote are open in February for a stroll around the grounds, spotting snowdrops as you go. Nationatrust.org.uk Hever Castle: Around 80,000 snowdrops have been planted to create a trail, open from 9th February. Look out for unsual varieties such as yellow tipped ‘Wendy’s Gold’, or a giant 9 inch variety called ‘Colossus.’ Hevercastle.co.uk Polesden Lacey: Tucked away in the Surrey Hills, this is a great London escape for wintry walks around the estate and snowdrop spotting in the Winter Garden. Nationaltrust.org The National Garden Scheme’s snowdrop festival has hundreds of gardens teeming with snowdrops. To find one near you see visit: www.ngs.org.uk/snowdrops Janine Winlaw - Writer & Gardener Follow me on instagram @janinewinlaw
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Food & Drink with Suzanne James
Avocado & Chocolate Tart It is amazing what you discover when you ‘go vegan’! Who’d have guessed you can make a chocolate tart with avocados?! It is possibly the easiest thing ever to make, and it is really delicious.
Makes a 12” Tart Ingredients Base • 150g Medjool dates • 120g Almonds • 160g Gluten Free Oats • 120g Vegetable Oil or Coconut Oil
Filling • 625g Avocado flesh • 188g Maple Syrup • 63g Cocoa Powder • 250g Dark Chocolate (melted) • 63g Coconut Oil • 2½ tablespoons Vanilla Extract • A pinch of Cinnamon
Topping • Zest of one orange
Method 1) Blitz the base ingredients together and press into a 12” tin. Blind bake for about 15 minutes (but no need to use baking beans). 2) Leave base to cool. 3) Blitz all the filling ingredients together until well combined and smooth. 4) Once the base has cooled add the filling to the tin and smooth the top. Place in fridge and leave to set. 5) Garnish the top of the tart with the zest of one orange for a ‘jaffa cake’ effect!
Enjoy!
In Season At This Time Of Year 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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Fitness tips with Leanne Spencer
What is your health worth?
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his question comes up a lot, because we put a value against everything that we do, and some of the values that we put against health are not as important as they should be, or we don’t take it as seriously as we should. It’s very easy to get caught up in the here and now, and think, “Well, I’m okay for now. I don’t need to think too much about the future. The way I’m living my life now is okay, I’m managing.” Or, maybe you’re just firefighting all the time – you haven’t got the energy to put into health. My belief is that we’re sacrificing or selling off our future for the convenience of today, and you can apply that to anything in life, but particularly health. Is the way you’re living now selling off your future? One of our key beliefs here at Bodyshot is that health span is more important than lifespan. What I mean by that is, it’s really important to live a long, healthy, energised, and vital life and being healthy with it, as opposed to living a long life where the last 20 years you might be walking assisted with a stick, or maybe a chair, and you’re not able to feed yourself and so on. Here are some of the big mistakes I see people making around health and undervaluing it. One, it’s not putting enough time into it. We need to dedicate time – I would say between 10-20, even 25% of your time should be spent on health. That could be many things; It could be having a coach, having a personal trainer, going for massages, doing your own fitness sessions, going to the gym, sitting in the sauna, going for treatments, perhaps meditating, doing something for you that’s really good for your mind, your body, and for your general wellbeing, and equally putting financial input into that as well. Again, I would suggest spending between 1025% of your monthly income on something related to health as I’ve just described above. If you think that sounds a lot, just think about what it could buy you later on in life. If it could get you another 5 years of health span, or 10 years of being mobile
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– what price is that? Or, another 10 years of better and improved cognitive performance, so you stave off some of the diseases like Alzheimer’s which are very prevalent at the moment. It’s really important to focus on being invested in terms of time, invested in terms of money, invested emotionally and invested in all regards – to really focus in on health. The start of the year is a time when we tend to have a little bit more energy, and a little bit more focus, so I really urge you to think about how much time, and money, and emotional energy do you spend on your health, and what’s that getting you? Where are you at right now? Lastly, think about what your health is worth to you? What would you do if you had all the energy in the world? That’s a great question to leave you on. Leanne Spencer @BodyshotPT www.bodyshotperformance.com
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What's On - February Mondays 4, 11, 18 & 25 February: Tea and Time 10.30am-12.30pm. A newly launched club, aimed at anyone over the age of 60 who would like to meet other folk in the local area. Christ Church, Barry Road, East Dulwich. Arts and craft, music and chat are on offer. Refreshments can be bought on site ranging from sandwiches to a cooked meal – all at a reasonable price. First session is free thereafter £5 per session. All welcome. Visit www.teaandtime.org or email sue.beynon@yahoo.com
Mondays 4, 11, 18 & 25 February: Livesey Bridge Club 6.45pm-10pm Sydenham Community Library, Sydenham Road, SE26 5SE. Come and play duplicate bridge. No partner necessary as a steward/host is available. www.bridgewebs. com/livesey
Tuesday 5 February: Laugh Train – Matt Richardson 8pm-10pm. New material. With John Hastings, Jasper Cromwell-Jones and MC Carly Smallman. The Honor Oak, 1 St Germans Road, SE23 1RH. www.laughtrainhome.com.
Tuesday 5 February: Babble Talks – Into the Volcanic Inferno with Professor Christopher Jackson 11.30-12.30pm. In June 2017, 15 scientists and BBC film crew travelled to Nyiragongo, one of the largest and most active volcanoes in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and home to the largest permanent lava lake on Earth. Posing a constant threat to the city of Goma, a settlement with more than 1 million people, Nyiragongo last erupted in 2002, and has been intermittently active ever since. In this talk Chris will describe the geology of this lethal, mysterious volcano and show footage and photography from the volcano summit and deep within the crater. Upstairs at The East Dulwich Tavern, 1 Lordship Lane, SE22 8EW. www.babbletalks.com. Tickets via billetto.co.uk.
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Wednesdays 6, 13, 20, 27 February: Goose Green Coffee Morning We meet every Wednesday from 10:30 until 12:00 at St. John’s Church by Goose Green. Come and meet others over tea, coffee and cake. Find us at 62a East Dulwich Road SE22 9AT. On the 2nd Wednesday of each month there will also be a short talk given by an interesting speaker.
Wednesday 6 February: East Dulwich WI Meeting For our February meeting we have invited a select gathering of local authors to come and tell us about the inspiration that drives them and the books they have written. It’s going to be a truly interesting and insightful evening and there will be signed books on sale. We meet Upstairs at the East Dulwich Tavern, Lordship Lane, SE22 8EW, at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. The EDWI currently has a limited number of places available for new members. Why not try us out? You can come along to 3 meetings before committing yourself (£3 fee on the night) or email us at edwicommittee@eastdulwichwi.co.uk
Wednesdays 6, 13, 20 & 27 February: Livesey Bridge Club 6.45-10pm Sydenham Community Library, Sydenham Road, SE26 5SE. Come and play duplicate bridge. No partner necessary as a steward/host is available. www.bridgewebs.com/livesey/ for more details.
Thursdays 7, 14, 21 & 28 February: Dulwich Folk Dance Club (Country Dancing) 8 – 10 pm. St Barnabas Parish Hall, Gilkes Place, Dulwich Village SE21 7BT. A new year, a new you! Dust off those dancing shoes and come country dancing! Exercise for mind and body and lots of fun. No partner -or experience-necessary: We guide you through the dances. Couples, singles, beginners and experienced dancers all welcome. Just come along and make new friends. Wendy 020 8769 9832; John 020 8693 2873 or email johnhblase@aol.com 7 Caller – Sue Hastings 14 Caller – Michele Odell St Valentine’s Carnevale Night 21 Caller – George Reynoldsl 28 Caller – Crys Rothon
What's On - February Saturday 9 February: Crofton Park Community Library Punk Rock Special
Sunday 10 February: Classica Symphony Orchestra Concert The Southwark Sinfonietta, an orchestra composed of local musicians, gives a concert at St John the Evangelist, Goose Green, East Dulwich SE22 9AT. Start time 3:30pm. Conductor Rupert Bond directs the ensemble to play Haydn’s dramatic London Symphony Nr 95, a sparkling overture by Cimarosa and Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto – featuring a talented young local musician as soloist. Tickets: £12, concessions £10, CHILDREN FREE. 07811 769969. Contact: swksinf@gmail.com
Sunday 10 February: 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
Tuesday 12 February: Laugh Train – Scott Capurro 8pm-10pm. (8 Outof10 Cats, TheBlameGame. MrsDoubtfire), with Richard Todd (Winner, Amused Moose Laugh Off), and more acts to be announced… The Honor Oak, 1 St Germans Road SE23 1RH. www.laughtrainhome.com. 3pm-5pm, there will be a punk literary event, titled simply Punk Rock Special, organised by Crofton Books, hosted by the Crofton Park Community Library, for which the event is a benefit. This will be part of that weekend’s annual London Book Crawl in support of independent bookshops, including Crofton Books. The event is centred around the acclaimed book Punk is Dead: Modernity Killed Every Night (Zer0 Books) by local author Richard Cabut. It will feature readings from the book by Richard Cabut and other contributors, as well as local poets and original punk rock luminaries. There will also be a Q and A session. https://www.ninjabookbox. com/london-bookshop-crawl
Sunday 10 February: The Hug @ Rye Books 11am. Author reading and finger puppet workshop with Eoin McLaughlin. Free. 47 North Cross Road, SE22. www.ryebooks.co.uk
Wednesday 13 February: Goose Green Coffee Morning with Anne Coates Guest speaker is local author Anne Coates on setting her Hannah Weybridge thrillers in SE London. We meet every Wednesday from 10:30 until 12:00 at St. John’s Church by Goose Green. Come and meet others over tea, coffee and cake. Find us at 62a East Dulwich Road SE22 9AT.
Wednesday 13 February: U3A Meeting – Setting up the Garden Museum 2-4pm. Christopher Woodward the director will tell us about this new museum. Housed in the former church of St Mary-at-Lambeth next to Lambeth Palace, it is a dramatic reconstruction of the former Museum of Garden History. Herne Hill Baptist Church, Half Moon Lane, London SE24 9HU. 28 https://u3asites.org.uk/dulwich/home SE22 - February 2019 | 19
Digital Skills - with Brian McGee
Anniversary blog: beyond the bunting, cake & bubbles
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our business has plenty of milestones: when you started out, moving to bigger premises, or maybe entering a new market… Just the opportunity to create a blog – keeping in mind your ideal clients and how you help them. In this monthly article about digital skills, here are five ideas to help you create that celebratory blog.
1) Images Think laterally. You may find just the celebratory image of cake you need… but searching for bunting may allow you to hit on something better. Compelling images will add to your blog’s appeal. When you promote it, those photos will make your social-media posts alluring too. There are plenty websites with free imagery if your budget is limited. I often use the sites Pixabay and Unsplash. (Please credit the photographer.) If it’s a significant anniversary, consider working with a professional photographer.
2) Promotion Think ahead to the attention you want the blog to garner. Croydon Chamber of Commerce appears in some of my blogs, as well as the East Dulwich network Cooking with Scissors. When I promote the blog on Twitter, guess who I mention?
3) Look Ahead About to launch a new product or service that’s market-sensitive? You of course want to keep details close to your chest. Otherwise, go ahead and give potential new clients, returning customers and referrers a flavour of your ambitions for the next year or beyond.
4) Celebrate! Obstacles, challenges, problems… You’ve faced plenty of those while building up your business. There’s a lot to celebrate, though, achievements aplenty. Got a new client, or repeat work from an existing one? Entered a new industry? Teamed up 20 | SE22 - February 2019
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with an associate to broaden your offering? Got a new distribution deal? Unless client confidentiality prevents you, mention those milestones. Gloss over the challenges? That’s hardly realistic. Explain how you have overcome them to deliver the quality of service you’re known for.
5) Walk The Walk Transmitting values by doing, rather than talking about them? Yes, there is that. However if you try to back local traders, why not mention that the cake is from A, the bunting by B and the bubbles for your celebratory get-together by C. That gives opportunities to post on social media and support other businesses too, inviting more eyes to reach your blog. Writing the blog will give you heart as your work towards the next milestone. But before the hard graft and perseverance to get there, remember to celebrate all the progress you’ve already made. Congratulations! This article is based on a longer blog. If you read it please add a comment: https://briandmcgee.com/marketing/anniversaryblog-7-ideas-to-take-you-beyond-the-bunting-cakeand-bubbles briandmcgee.com | +44 (0)7801 943 007 brian@briandmcgee.com
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Aquatots Aquatots run a friendly, comprehensive swimming programme is spread across 29 progressive levels suitable for the early introduction of babies, from 10 weeks old in our Level 1, right through to children of approximately 7 or 8 years in our Child Level 29. We not only teach the children how to swim but also, water confidence and water safety. Lessons available every day of the week in Streatham, Catford and Peckham. Group and sibling discounts available. 0208 688 6488 | info@aquatots.com www.aquatots.com
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.
District & Dulwich Twins Club Baby and Toddler Group every Friday 10am-12pm (turn up at any time!), at Peckham Rye Playrooms (SE corner of the Rye). It is for multiples only, but you do not have to be a member of the club to attend. BYO coffee cup! www.ddtwinsclub.org.
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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.
Funky Monkey Keyboard Classes
Thursdays 10.30am-11.45am & 1.30pm - 2.45pm 368 Lordship Lane, SE22 020 7525 6220.
Ages 5-11. Christ Church, Barry Road. Wednesdays & Thursdays. 01732 457100 | www.funkymonkey.info.
The Baby Bear Club Mum and baby classes for children under 5s, as well as Dance classes and parties. Dulwich Village & Forest Hill. Olya@theBabyBearClub.co.uk 07825 710044 | www.thebabybearclub.co.uk.
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
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GDND 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.
Happy Feet Creative Movement Class for Preschoolers. Tuesdays 10-10.45. The Quaker Meeting House, 34 Sunderland Road, SE23 2QA. Booking required. £6 a class. Contact Emma 07734 414024. www.facebook.com/happyfeetmovementclass/.
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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.
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
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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.
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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.
Little Superhero Training Practice your Superhero moves! Discover Superhero fun facts! Any Little Heroes, Boys and Girls aged 2½ - 5½, Come along for a FREE taster session. Mondays & Fridays (term time only) St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Contact Lucy 07813791757 | lucy@littleherocompany.com www.littleherocompany.com
Lucy Sparkles Outstanding music, drama and dance classes and parties for young children. Fun classes where children engage with singing, movement and live music whilst enhancing learning through developing physical, emotional and intellectual skills. Tues, Weds & Fri classes for different age groups/themes. sarah@lucysparkles.com | 07929 784 719
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.
Mini Athletics Mini Athletics is the first of its kind. Through 3 progressive classes, children go on a fantastic journey in athletic movement. They are introduced to the basics of athletic movement skills (running, jumping, throwing) in a play based yet structured format. Classes for 2-3, 3-5 and 5-7 year-olds are held in Forest Hill, Dulwich Village, Peckham and Nunhead with free taster session for 1st class. www.miniathletics.com.
Mini Storytellers Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays 10am The East Dulwich Picturehouse. Ideal for 2-4 years. Price will be £7 drop in (under 12months free with paying child) . £26 for upfront for the month ahead. www.ministorytellers.com.
Monkey Music Award winning music classes for babies and young children. Established since 1993 families across the UK have grown up with Monkey Music as the ‘highlight of their week’. Enrol in our age specific classes in Dulwich and Herne Hill and claim a reduced £1 membership quoting SE23. Contact Rebecca: 020 8291 4092 | dulwich@monkeymusic.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
Peckham Rye Playrooms 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
Sing and Sign Monday - Saturday. 020 7193 3696 | www.singandsign.com
Sparkle Music 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. 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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Bell House Educational Centre
February Events A Short Introduction to Life Drawing 4 session course, every Tuesday from 22nd January, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Posters through the years: learn the evolution of effective design Sunday 24th February, 3pm- 5pm
In this four week course with Dulwich Arts Group students will learn several different approaches to capturing the figure including blind contour, gestural, schematic, and will be provided the tools for proportional drawing.
Using great posters of the past, from the first poster in 1880 to the current day, this talk will teach you the history, art and process of effective design, to enhance your own designs.
Supporting the Dyslexic Learner 6 session course, every Thursday (exl. half term) from 31st January, 10am - 12 noon 6 courses for parents or teachers designed to help you understand how you can best support a child with dyslexia at home and at school. They will cover a range of topics from study skills to learning styles.
Bill Viola / Michelangelo: Exhibition Talk Wednesday 6th February, 7:15pm Join us as Graeme Greenfield returns to Bell House to explore the Bill Viola / Michelangelo exhibition at the Royal Academy.
How to... write personal stories Saturday 9th February, 10:30am - 4:30pm Learn how to write your own story, with Maggie Smith’s popular writing workshop. A chance to get ideas flowing, reflect on forgotten details, and a time to write with no distractions. For complete beginners to those who have already attended Maggie’s workshops.
An Introduction to Mindfulness 4 session course, every Monday from 11th February, 7pm Are you curious about what mindfulness involves and whether it is a practice that works for you? This course, with Bromley Mindfulness, will teach you the practical skills to help you in your day to day life.
Thou Art Mental Saturday 23rd February, 3-5pm Dave Neita will share his observations on a range of artworks dealing with issues surrounding mental health, and facilitate a session where participants will be invited to create their own poetry, prose, or drawings.
Russia, Royalty and the Romanovs Wednesday 27th February, 7:15pm Rosalind Whyte explores this exhibition at The Queen’s Gallery, looking into the relationship between Britain and Russia through portraits, sculpture, photographs, archival documents and miniature masterpieces by Fabergé.
Demystifying Dyslexia Assessments Thursday 28th February, 7pm Tina Hunter, a specialist dyslexia teacher, will help you navigate the various reports, assessments and screenings for dyslexia, to help you make an informed choice on what is right for a child with dyslexia.
Learning to Care: Dementia Saturday 2nd March, 10am-1pm Our second Learning to Care event will be very useful for you if you are involved in caring for an elderly family member with dementia or are interested in the symptoms of dementia and the services available to offer support. Join us for speakers and panel discussions at this free event. Please note, there are bursary places available on all our courses - details at: info@bellhouse.co.uk
Volunteer Learning to Care Coordinator In 2018, Bell House launched a new initiative to support and educate those who are involved in caring for an elderly relative, friend of neighbour - the Learning to Care project. We are now excited to be searching for an enthusiastic and driven volunteer keen to take over the coordination of this project. The role includes organising quarterly speaker events and maintaining connections with other charities that support carers and the elderly. For information on this role and volunteering at Bell House, please email info@bellhouse.co.uk
Tickets & details at www.bellhouse.co.uk. Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich SE21 7BG. 24 | SE22 - February 2019
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What's On - February Thursday 14 February: The Arts Society Dulwich illustrated lecture The Enigma of the Wilton Diptych 7.30 for 8pm, James Alleyn’s Girls’ School Sixth Form Centre (parking via Green Dale). Non-members £9 at the door. Visit www.theartssocietydulwich.org.uk.
Thursday 14 February: Dave Webber & Anni Fentiman at The Ivy House
Dave Webber & Anni Fentiman are a harmony duo who sing mainly acapella, and mainly traditional and traditional idiom songs, particularly from Anni’s native North East. Door 7pm. Live music starts 8pm. Tickets £8 (on the door only, no advance tickets). Unbooked floorspots welcome, put your name on the list by the door! www.thegooseisout.com
Saturday 16 February: Plosive Comedy in Dulwich with Tim Key Plosive’s flagship stand-up night, bringing the best in alternative comedy to south east London. Line-up: Tim Key, John Robins, John Kearns, Catherine Bohart. 8pm (doors 7.15pm), The MCT at Alleyn’s, Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, SE22 8SU. Price: £17 (plus booking fee). Age restriction: 18+. www.plosive.co.uk/
Sunday 17 February: The Peckham Society – Recent Archaeological projects in Southwark with Gill King 3pm. Goose Green Centre, St John’s Church, Goose Green SE22 9AT. 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. Free admission, non-members welcome. www.peckhamsociety.org.uk 26 | SE22 - February 2019
Monday 18 – Friday 22 February: 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+ can 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 many new exciting activities www.holidaydropoff.com. If your children simply can’t wait for the holidays, you can book one of their amazing weekend party packages www.eventdropoff.com
Monday 18 February: Nunhead WI meeting 8pm. We are a friendly and exciting Women’s Institute group, established in 2015. If you would like to join us or to just pop along as a guest (£3 fee or cost of materials for craft sessions), we would love to meet you. We usually meet upstairs at the Old Nun’s Head pub on the third Monday of each month at 8pm, although some meetings may be held at other local venues. You can get in touch via: nunheadwi@gmail.com, Facebook/Nunhead WI, Twitter @nunheadwi, Instagram @nunheadwi www.nunheadwi.wordpress.com/about
Monday 18 February: Terrarium Workshop 6.30pm-8.30pm at The Rosendale Pub, West Dulwich. Come and make your very own closed terrarium. Unlike open terrariums closed ones require very little maintenance and are perfect for the less green fingered. Design your own colourful indoor garden, learn about the soil, the drainage, how to get your plants thriving, as well as top tips to keep your plants healthy. All materials will be provided to take home your own terrarium plus a glass of prosecco on arrival. Tickets are £40 www.eventbrite.co.uk.
What's On - February/March Tuesday 19 February: Laugh Train – Bobby Mair 8pm-10pm. (Comedy Central: The Bobby Mair Show, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Russell Howards Good News, Comedy Central Roast Battles, Bobby & Harriet Get Married), with Eshaan Akbar(BBC Asian Network, Winner: Piccadilly Comedy Club New Comedian of the Year 2016, The Big Asian Standup), Jake Howie(Winner, New Act of the Year at the Reading Comedy Festival) and MC Carly Smallman. The Honor Oak, 1 St Germans Road SE23 1RH. www.laughtrainhome.com.
Friday 22 February: The Ivy House Alasdair Roberts, Amble Skuse & David McGuinness, Jacken Elswyth, Sophie Crawford The brilliant Alasdair Roberts returns to the Goose in what has been described as an “extraordinary coalition” with Amble Skuse and David McGuinness. Their album “What News” was Guardian Folk Album of the Month, and is Ali’s first album of traditional songs since 2010. Traditional, but not as you know it! Jacken Elswyth is a unique and original singer and banjo player exploring traditional tunes, extrapolations thereon, and improvisational pieces for clawhammer banjo. Sophie Crawford plays a combination of traditional folk music and her own songs on dulcimer and accordion. Tickets £14/12 advance, £16/14 on the door. Door 7pm. Live music starts 8pm. For advance tickets and further information, www.thegooseisout.com.
Saturday 23 February: Coffee Morning With a twist of Chocolate 10am to 1pm at Christ Church, Fair Trade Centre, 263 Barry Road, East Dulwich, SE22 0JT. breadoflifecentre@hotmail.co.uk. www.cced.org.uk.
Tuesday 26 February: Laugh Train – Jen Brister 8pm-10pm. (Live at the Apollo, Comedy Central Live at the Comedy Store, The Guilty Feminist and more…), with Jon Long(Winner of the Musical Comedy Awards 2016 – Audience Favourite Act) and MC Evan Desmarais. The Honor Oak, 1 St Germans Road SE23 1RH. www.laughtrainhome.com.
Wednesday 27 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. Register at: sbn@cookingwithscissors.co.uk.
Every Saturday and the last Wednesday 27 February: Emmanuel Wildlife Garden Volunteer The team works 2-4pm every Saturday plus same time on the last Wednesday. For further information contact John Cotter 0208 244 8724
NEXT MONTH Saturday 2 March: Mozart Requiem Come & Sing Join the Dulwich Choral Society at St. Barnabas Church, Calton Avenue, Dulwich Village for an all-day Come & Sing on Mozart's Requiem. Registration is from 10:00 for a 10:30 start, with breaks for lunch and refreshments. An informal concert with soloists will start at 16:30 and finish by 17:30. Tickets are 20 pounds for non-choir members, 15 pounds for choir and 10 pounds for singers under 26. All are most welcome, both to participate in the Come & Sing and also to attend the concert. For further details, please visit www.dulwichchoral.com
Saturday 16 March: Spring Awakening It’s always a joy to wake up to a wonderful piece of music which you haven’t encountered before but which instantly becomes a firm favourite. In our Spring Concert, we’re sure you’ll discover some such gem among these exceptional choral works. The performance is at 7.30pm on Saturday, 16th March at All Saints’ Church, Lovelace Rd, SE21 8JY. Tickets cost £14 at the door, or £13 in advance from www.concordiachamberchoir.co.uk. Concessions (students and those on means tested benefits) half price. Remember that feeling you get coming home from an amazing concert? Make a note in your diary now! SE22 - February 2019 | 27
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Lift Your Mood Change your thoughts- change your life; 7 Ways to Instantly Lift Your Mood For many people the winter is a tough time of year. The darker nights and mornings and cold temperatures can make us feel like hiding under the duvet just waiting for the Spring to arrive! If you’re feeling a bit low do read on for some great ways to shift the mindset to positive! • Tune In- Music can lift the mood in a matter of minutes. If you’re finding it difficult to muster up motivation and energy, why not create an uplifting playlist of some of your favourite tunes and pop it on whenever you’re feeling the need. Notice how you instantly feel lighter and happier. • Laughter- Charlie Chaplin once said: “A day without laughter is a day wasted”! One of the best tonics when we’re feeling a bit down is a good laugh. Whether it be watching, reading or listening to some comedy or being around people who make you giggle, a good belly laugh can reduce stress and tension and generally lift our spirits. • Get moving - As well as improving our physical health, the importance of exercise in reducing stress, depression and anxiety is widely recognized now. Exercise actually has a similar chemical effect on the body to some anxiety medications! Cardiovascular exercise, that’s the type of movement that gets the heart pumping, causes the body to burn up cortisol (the stress hormone) and increases levels of ‘feel good’ endorphins in the body, elevating our mood and relieving stress. • Smile - Even though you may not feel like it, research has shown that if you smile you will feel better. Why? Smiling uses muscles of the face in such a way that feel good hormones are released, instantly making us feel happier. Happiness is also infectious, so if you smile at others you will naturally spread a positive vibe amongst a group of people. • Motivational Quotes - collect some inspirational quotes and pop them on your phone 28 | SE22 - February 2019
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so that you can read one or two a day to make you happier and more positive. Here’s one of my favourites: “Believe you can and your halfway there.” - Theodore Roosevelt. • Get outdoors and breathe - just a five minute walk in the park and a few breaths of fresh air is enough to boost your mood. • Phone a friend - Being in touch with others makes us feel less alone and more connected. Actually chatting to someone and hearing their voice, as a pose to texting, emailing or social media, takes us out of ourselves and we focus on the other person for a while. I hope you enjoyed reading and will try some of the above tips to influence your own mood, whenever you need to. Becca Teers Becca Teers – Author, Clinical Hypnotherapist www.healthy-habits.me | www.unlimited-book.com www.mindplus-experience.com
SE22 Councillors - with Victoria Olisa
Controlled Parking Zones Welcome It’s Cllr Victoria Olisa here. I hope that you had a restful; festive season and welcome to 2019. The last six months has been busy in East Dulwich for me and the other two ward councillors.
East Dulwich & Peckham West CPZ Following the recent implementation of the Dog kennel Hill CPZ from 17th December, the East Dulwich CPZ consultation was due to start 15th January 2019.
Project Timeline Originally the consultation was until the 31st January but has now been extended until the end of February. This includes consultation meetings with local businesses. All residents within the CPZ area will receive personal letters, information on permits and mythbusting, a questionnaire which needs to be completed online or by post, including feasibility drawings. Next stage is the consultation findings and recommendations (including revised designs) to the Cabinet for the final decision check the following link for more information (http:// www.2.southwark.gov.uk/info/200494/how_ we_work/3158/how_ individual_ decision_ making_works) The report will be made available online. Spring 2019 – statutory consultation (https:// www.southwark.gov.uk/parking/parkingprojects/decision-making-for-parking-projects) on the revised design. Autumn/ Winter 2019 – resolution of all the objections to the project. Implementation of the CPZ subject to the outcome of the objections and final resolution of the project findings. https://consultations.southwark.gov.uk/
Dulwich Community Council At the last two Dulwich Community Council meetings the main residents’ issues were the closure of the East Dulwich Sorting office and the transfer of services to the Peckham Delivery office. Many serious complaints were presented to Craig Wallace, Royal Mail Operations Manager at the October meeting, especially missing post and credit cards and lengthy queues at the Peckham office, which was short staffed. Craig promised to respond to personal email complaints via his email at craig.wallace@royalmail.co.uk
Goose Green Panel Meeting Cllr Smith and I attended the last GG ward panel and 2019 priorities were drafted including more focus on motorbike thefts, home burglaries and promotion of the new Goose Green SNT team. Next meeting is 6th February. Please send updates via tweet @MPSGooseGreen Victoria.Olisa@southwark.gov.uk
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Education News from Alleyn's
Brilliant Biology
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atthew Greetham, Biology teacher at Alleyn’s, tells us how to encourage a love of Biology in our children. “I don’t know any child that’s not fascinated with the natural world…” (Sir David Attenborough). Children have always arrived in my classroom with a natural interest in Biology, but with modern life and technology taking up more and more of their time, we all need to champion the Biology of the everyday and inspire curiosity in the natural world in the children in our care. Not only is learning about Biology a fascinating academic pursuit but it helps us see the bigger picture and understand how everything in the environment is connected. Here are some tips to spark your child’s interest:
Be Mindful The natural world is happening all around us whether we notice it or not, and while the suggestion that you are never more the two metres from a rat has been debunked (it is closer to 50 metres) your child does not have to look far to find some Biology - they just need to notice it. Here’s how: • Be aware of the seasons. Ask your child what they notice happening to the trees. Is it happening to all of them? • Open your window or go to a park. City birds have much louder calls than country birds so they can be heard over the traffic. Encourage your child to listen to their calls. Are some louder than others? Do they sound the same? Can they imitate them? My favourite is the chiff-chaffing of the Chiffchaff!
Inspire Wonder During my teacher training, I remember a very experienced Head of Science had pupils eating out of his hand by simply saying “I wonder why this happens”. He encouraged them to think for themselves and engendered in them a passion and curiosity for science. This is the essence and joy of coming up with a scientific hypothesis that you can then test. Some examples: • Investigate your nearest pond with your child. You might ask “I wonder what sorts of animals and plants live in this pond?” and “How could we find 30 | SE22 - February 2019
out?” Come prepared with a net to go pond dipping! • Buy your child some cress seeds to grow and then ask “I wonder why cress leans towards the light?” “What happens if it has no light?” and “How can we find out?” Put more cress seeds into a dark airing cupboard and you are onto your second experiment of the day!
Get Outside While Biology certainly happens inside our homes, they are generally sterile places, and it goes without saying that to really experience the natural world you must take your children outside and let them explore. Some of my fondest childhood memories are walks in the wild. Dulwich Wood might seem a dull ramble for you, but for children it is a wilderness to explore. If you let them, your children might just encourage you to be more mindful of the nature living right in front of your eyes!
Useful links www.british-birdsongs.uk www.rspb.org.uk/fun-and-learning/for-families/ family-wild-challenge/activities/pond-dipping www.cressinfo.com/experiments www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lists/downloadablewalks-in-the-south-east www.alleyns.org.uk
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Harald Sohlberg: Painting Norway Until 2 June
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Little Landscapes
The first major show of work by Norwegian symbolist artist, Harald Sohlberg (1869 – 1935), outside of Norway. Arguably one of the greatest masters of landscape painting in the history of Norwegian art, Harald Sohlberg: Painting Norway is timed to coincide with the 150th anniversary of Sohlberg's birth.
And Then The World Changed Colour: Breathing Yellow Until 2 June Neudecker's latest tank installation, Breathing Yellow, has been specially commissioned as part of Harald Sohlberg: Painting Norway. A three-dimensional living landscape submerged underwater is inspired by the rich colour Sohlberg used in his paintings and the intense yellow light of the Mausoleum. It will continue to change and evolve at different times of the day, responding to the light conditions surrounding it.
19 & 20 February,10am-12.30pm £35 for the two days Over two days, create your own little landscape of a place that is special to you. Learn how to set a scene, and create a detailed landscape through the use of collage and layering of materials. Suggested age: 6-9 years.
Texture Terrariums 21 & 22 February, 10am-12.30pm £35 for the two days Over two days, design and create flowers that can live forever! Taking inspiration from Mariele Neudecker’s tank and Sohlberg’s paintings, make your own terrarium using pressed leaves, paper and acetate. Suggested age: 10-12 years.
Art Sundays 3, 10, 17 & 24 February, 2-4pm £3 per child; adults free
Unlocking Paintings: The Art of Work Until 28 April Scenes of people at work became incredibly popular in the 17th century. This display offers a snapshot of working life, from fishing and farming to brickmaking and ironmongering.
Film: A Few Good Men (1992) 11 February, bar opens at 7pm, screening at 7.30pm, £9; £7 Friends & concessions This courtroom drama focuses on two US marines charged with the murder of a colleague, and their lawyers as they attempt to build their case for the defence. Ticket includes a glass of wine, snacks and film notes.
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Contextual Lecture: The Kings and the Catholics 12 February, 11am £12 adults; £10 Friends & concessions Harald Sohlberg: Curators Introduction with Kathleen Soriano 14 February, 12.30pm £12 adults; £10 Friends & concessions Harald Sohlberg: British Sign Language Talk 21 February, 1pm FREE Contact our learning team to book: learning@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk Contextual Lecture: A Warming Arctic 26 February, 10.30am £12 adults; £10 Friends & concessions
Discover all of the different people, places and animals in the Gallery’s paintings in these interactive workshops. Each session begins with a journey through the Gallery, followed by an art-making activity.. This month’s theme is Transport. Suggested age: 6-24 months
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Love East Dulwich Photo Competition
Westley-6 - Romy Thomas
Blakes Oak - Fraser MacDonald
Misty Park - Lynetta Moran
Goose Green Church - Hannah Morris 2019 started with a show of Community Spirit in East Dulwich with the Jeannie Avent Gallery on North Cross Road kindly showcasing the entries from the @loveeastd #meanded photo competition. The 411 entries, depicting what entrants think captures the spirit of the area, created a wave of colour around the walls. From people and places, to art work and animals, what SE22 means to each individual is 34 | SE22 - February 2019
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Love East Dulwich Photo Competition
Scarf - Kate Hills
Ducks - Amy Little
tem - Paul Scammell
Lawrence - Andrew Carter
wonderfully unique and certainly diverse. Back in October a panel of independent judges selected the winning images which will appear as an outdoor exhibition running from East Dulwich station, to Goose Green, down Lordship Lane and in to North Cross Road. For more info on the winners, or to see all the entries, visit www.loveeastdulwich.com SE22 - February 2019 | 35
Financial Matters with David Frederick
Is this the new banking relationship?
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o, has often meant, no. However, no action may be authority to proceed. Two days in the life of Amanda's banking relationship may enlighten us. It was a Monday evening in December at around 5pm and the banks were closed when Amanda received a text message from her bank asking her whether she had made a payment. It was from her dormant student current account which had been inactive for over three years. Amanda knew that she had not made a payment and was cautious about fraud so she did not respond. Moreover, she did not wish to get caught up in an elaborate fraud, where fraudsters seek to get individuals to call them back and part with their personal information. Amanda thought her action would be fine as she would be visiting the bank the next day with her passport, as she did not have a bank card for the account, so she was not too worried. The text message asked her whether she had tried to make a payment for £200 and requested that she replied ‘Y' to verify, or ‘N’ if it is wasn’t her. Amanda didn’t respond and thought if it was a valid text as she had not engaged with the text, the transaction would not be processed. She received another text stating, that she was making a payment to a loan company. This served to confirm to Amanda that it was all a trick to try and engage her because she did not have any loan outstanding with any company. This reaffirmed her plan to visit the bank the next day to alert them that she had been receiving these text messages which were purporting to come from them. On Tuesday, Amanda received another text stating £100 had left her account then several other texts in quick succession advising her that she was approaching her overdraft limit. This was followed by another text alerting her that her bank card had been declined on a payment as there was insufficient funds in her account. Finally, another text arrived advising Amanda that she had reached her overdraft limit and a payment was required by the close of business otherwise she would incur an
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overdraft fee. At this point panic set in and Amanda abandoned her planned lunchtime bank visit as it was apparent that whatever was happening was now urgent. Amanda briskly exited her meeting and dashed to the bank. Following her passing the bank’s security check and the customer service clerk review of the barrage of text messages, it was confirmed that the Amanda’s text alerts were genuine but the transactions were fraudulent. Shortly, thereafter the bank resolved the fraudulent withdrawals of over £3,000 from Amanda’s account. Unfortunately, the bank has still been unable to explain to Amanda, why the transactions had been authorised from her account despite her non response to their text messages. Are the bank suggesting to us that by not responding to their text messages customers are effectively authorising them to make the transaction? If this is the case then bank customers should be aware of this new meaning. Is no response the new yes? Furthermore, why did the bank, who allegedly, know their customers and have robust anti-fraud systems allow a dormant bank account to suddenly become active with a flurry of small payments, to go unnoticed? A banking relationship lesson for bank customers is, always take action in response to a text or alert from your bank. Other tips to stay safe are: 1) cancel all those dormant bank and credit card accounts; 2) use your bank's mobile app to monitor your account; 3) check your bank transactions daily; 4) be vigilant on the location of ATMs that you use; 5) if possible only withdraw cash from ATMs inside banks. David Frederick FCCA Principal Marcus Bishop Associates Chartered Certified Accountants
Dulwich Hamlet FC - News
DHFC Returns to East Dulwich
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oxing Day saw Dulwich Hamlet’s return to playing football in its home of East Dulwich with a National League South fixture against Eastbourne Borough. Having last lost against Eastbourne in an earlier round of this season’s FA Cup, the team was hoping for a little revenge in the form of three valuable league points. They did not disappoint a crowd on 3,000 spectators and ran out winners with a 2 – 1 victory. The next two home league fixtures fell within the next week and Champion Hill witnessed further crowds of 3,000 for both games. In fact the crowd for the first home game of 2019 on Saturday 5 January, unfortunately saw several hundred people being unable to enter the ground due to it reaching capacity. Whilst it is great to be playing home games back at Champion Hill, the current form of the football squad has been a concern for fans of late. It is clear that Gavin Rose and his coaching staff are working hard to get the results on the field, with the support they are off the field we know that they will be able to turn it around. It was initially hoped, after agreeing an new lease with the stadium owners, that the first ‘home’ game would be against Torquay in early December. however, those extra few weeks gave the club a little more time to ensure that the ground was not only ready for The Rabble’s return but a number of improvements could be put in place. Amongst some of the improvements are the instalment of new pink seats, replacing those that have broken over the years. These have been purchased by the Dulwich Hamlet Supporters’ Trust at a cost of £5,000. This amount, together with a previous loan of £13,000 made to the Football club in October this year, the Trust have requested, via the current Club Directors, that a total amount of £18,500 be converted into shares of the Football Club. One of the Supporters’ Trust main objectives has been to help secure a long term future for the football club in East Dulwich. The commitment to this, especially over the past 12 months, as never been stronger and the Trust see this as the ideal time to strengthen the commitment with the purchase of further shares in the club. It is great to
see everyone connected at the club continuing to work hard in not only securing the club’s future but also helping in and around Southwark. The Trust’s traditional Christmas party was held on Thursday 20 December at the newly redecorated club bar, here at Champion Hill. Many thanks to all those who attend and help raise funds for the club 12th Man Scheme and this year’s club charity partner Redthread. In addition, thanks to the many local business who donated prizes for our raffle and auction that helped us raise £1,200 that will be split 50/50 between Redthread and 12th Man. The club bar is now opening 7 days a week and looks amazing thanks to all the hard work all the hard work that David, the new bar manager, and an amazing group of volunteers (both supporters and members of our local community) have done. With the bar opening each day after the new year, we hope that it will be a real asset for the club, supporters and local East Dulwich community.
Upcoming Dulwich Hamlet Home Fixtures • Welling United - Saturday 9 February 15:00 • Hemel Hempstead – Saturday 16 February 15:00 Information on all fixtures and how to purchase advance tickets for home games at Champion Hill can be found on the club’s official website: dulwichhamlet.co.uk www.dulwichhamletfc.london @DulwichHamletFC | info@dhst.org.uk 07951 640099 @dhstorg
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Community News
Controlled Parking Zones Southwark Council is conducting a parking and healthier streets study in the East Dulwich area on the potential introduction of a controlled parking zone in East Dulwich. The residents in the zone will have received detailed packs on the proposed plans. But even if you are not in the zone you may still be effected, so make sure you go the the Council’s website and find out all the details. Here are two local views. A Retailer’s View - Michael Donovan I love our High Street! As a local resident of over thirty years and an independent retailer I have watched the slow recovery of Lordship Lane and Northcross Rd that has taken us from the sad, desolate, boarded up stores of 'Hardship Lane' in the early noughties, to the vibrant, diverse collection of bars, restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques that have made us the envy of other communities around the country. This transformation was lead by local people who took a huge risk at the beginning and opened independent businesses in the hope that we could build something to be proud of and negate the need to travel into Central London for dinner, a decent cup of coffee or something beautiful for the home! Although it has taken over fifteen years, we have succeeded and now enjoy such quality and choice in East Dulwich that these days I rarely travel into W1 unless I am going to the theatre! But now our beloved High Street is under threat. Across the UK, fourteen stores are closing every day as online shopping, hiked business rates and a vast increase in rents take their toll. East Dulwich is not immune and we have already lost a number of established independent businesses in the last six months. The looming realities of Brexit also cast a long shadow as none us in the business community know if we will be coping with new international customs tariffs and a weaker pound that will make our goods much 38 | SE22 - February 2019
more expensive. Southwark Council has chosen this precarious moment to propose the introduction of CPZ (Controlled Parking Zones), something that local people rejected in 2012 and a move that I believe will be catastrophic for the small independents that lie at the heart of our retail community. We do not have the deep pockets of the large chain stores and the inevitable loss in footfall will tip the balance and cause some of our most cherished stores to close their doors for good. The end result would be, at best, a homogenised High St of generic brands that can be found everywhere and, at worst, a return to the bad old days of dozens of empty premises covered in graffiti - just look at the old Londis premises today! I am incredibly proud of our High St and I enjoy all of its many facets every day so cannot bear the thought of losing what so many have worked so hard to achieve and facing a future where choice and experience are diminished. We serve the community - and I have to say it is a complete pleasure to do so - and local residents are our customers so if Controlled
Parking is the wish of the majority then obviously we must honour democracy and face the consequences together. However I believe that this move is actually a dressed-up stealth tax and will not result in the cleaner, greener streets promised. It will seriously impact local businesses as it has in other local areas including Herne Hill where trade at lunchtime has been decimated. I hope that residents respond to the Council's canvassing and reject the proposal as we cannot succeed without the support of local people. We have something at the heart of our community that cannot be re-created if it is destroyed and I hope that we can work together to protect it.
Be Careful What You Wish For! A Resident’s View - Jon Fitzmaurice (Oglander Road) Last time around, in 2012, the Council’s rationale for introducing CPZs was largely as a response to the level of parking by commuters and its impact on local residents. However, it’s now equally about air pollution and health issues. As a result, an increasing number of residents may be tempted to back a CPZ. But do bear in mind that: • There will be more permits issued than parking spaces available – no one is guaranteed a space • The arrival of the CPZ will encourage people to apply for “dropped curbs” which will further reduce the amount of street parking in roads and
have an adverse environmental impact on the water table as people concrete over their front gardens to make them into parking lots. • Permits will have to be purchased for use by tradespeople & visitors during periods when the CPZ is in operation and • Charges are likely to increase from year to year. Whatever the council says, income from permits, parking charges and fines (there will be more of these!) are a welcome revenue stream across the borough, at a time when their income from central government is being cut. Furthermore, there’s the impact on local shops and businesses to consider, the presence of which makes living here so rewarding for many people. As things stand, businesses will be required to pay £500+ for a permit (four times as much as residents) for vehicles that are essential to their business, but there’s no provision for any employees needing to drive to work. Driving our local traders to the wall mustn’t happen. Finally, spare a thought for key workers, like teachers and health workers, needing to drive to work. There’s no provision for them, even though they run our local schools and services. Have Your Say – Act Now! https://consultations.southwark.gov.uk/ SE22 - February 2019 | 39
The Last Word – Shannon Reed The one thing you couldn’t do without? Whenever we’ve discussed moving to the countryside it’s the thought of leaving my friends that stops me. Having no family here means they have become my (chosen) family.
Do you know your neighbours? Yes, a few, and they are all delightful. I really feel like I live in a small town with easy access to the city.
Do you belong to any groups? I am a member of the Peckham WI, which is a fabulous gathering of people, and I’m also part of their knit group. I often meet up with other local small business owners at Shona Chambers’ networking group First Fridays at her venue Space at 61 in Nunhead.
What is your favourite place to eat? Our whole family are Yama Momo fans – but the odd weekend breakfast is almost always at the boy’s favourite – Johnnies Cafe.
Coffee or tea? Where? Peppermint tea in Aneto Cafe where I’ll often be found knitting or crocheting my next project.
What is your favourite shop? I am the owner of Mockingbird Makes and a speaker on Creativity for Wellness with over 15 years experience in creative innovation and personal development. I am also trained in NeuroLinguistic Programming and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and am a mum of two boys.
How long have you lived in the area? I’m originally from New Zealand but have lived in East Dulwich for over 10 years.
What brought you here? My husband and I moved here to have a garden, as we previously lived in an apartment in Battersea.
What do you most value about the area? We live in a cul-de-sac and the boys can enjoy playing out with other children. We also live close to Dulwich Hamlet Football Club and are delighted they are back in their home ground. The way the community have come together to bring them home is so inspiring. I donate to their 12th man fund for everything I make in the team’s colours. 40 | SE22 - February 2019
Am allowed to say Pearspring Houseplants & Botanical goods on Lordship Lane, as they stock my handmade cactus and keyrings? I would anyway because Alex and their team are so very knowledgable and patient.
What was the last thing you bought there? Pots for my handmade cactus, of course!
The book I’m reading at the moment.. Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain
My perfect holiday.. Sun, sand and surf for sure. I’ve travelled a lot in my life and now, having children, I just want to sit in one place and do nothing on a holiday. But I’m sure there will be many more adventures to come.
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