SE22 February 2020

The only Community Magazine for East Dulwich Established 2005

Issue 179 - February 2020 In this issue Events Calendar - P4 What’s On - P8 Around Dulwich - P10 Garden Talk - P12 Food & Drink - P14 Children’s Activities - P20 Education News - P28 Melissa Hemsley - P30 Dulwich Hamlet FC - P31

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Welcome to SE22 February is the month of love! That is loving your local area and supporting the businesses and community groups. We rely on all our lovely, local advertisers to be able to produce this magazine, so if you do give them a call or drop them an e-mail, please do say where you heard about them.

We are so lucky to have so many wonderful events that push us to leave the comfort of our homes in the Winter months. We have over six pages of 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.

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Contents

Welcome ..................................................................... 3 Events Calendar ......................................................... 4 Noticeboard ................................................................ 6 What’s On ........................ 8, 18, 19, 22, 23, 36 & 37 Around Dulwich ...................................................... 10 Garden Talk .............................................................. 12 Food & Drink ............................................................ 14 Health Matters ......................................................... 16 Children’s Activities .........................................20 & 21 Dulwich Picture Gallery ...................................26 & 27

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Education News ....................................................... 28 Pets Corner............................................................... 29 Event Spotlight: Melissa Hemsley ....................... 30 Dulwich Hamlet FC .............................................. 31 The Horniman Museum ...............................32 & 33 Financial Matters ..................................................... 34 Councillors Column ................................................. 35 Index ........................................................................ 38 Bell House Events ................................................... 39

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March Deadline - 14 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.

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Events Calendar - February Monday

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Parkrun, Peckham Rye Park 9am, P8.

Opera Choruses with Dulwich Choral Society p8.

Sunday

2nd 10am. Honor Oak Panthers Hockey honoroakpanthershc.com Horniman Market, 10am-3pm

Live Band Karaoke, see p8.

3rd The South London Photographic Society, see p8.

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The South London Photographic Society, see p8.

Emergency First Aid at Work course, see p22.

Dulwich WI meeting, see p22.

Forest Hill Women’s Institute,

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11th Knit & Stitch Group, see p8.

Magpie Arts, see p8.

Dulwich Park Runners, see p18.

Author Event: Ian Elmslie, see p22.

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17th The South London Photographic Society, see p8.

Nunhead WI Meeting, see p23.

24th The South London Photographic Society, see p8.

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HDO Kids Camps, www.holidaydropoff.com Knit & Stitch Goose Green Coffee Raise the Roof Group, see p8.

Morning @ St Lewisham Under Community Choir p19.

Honor Oak WI, John’s Church p18.

Water Hockey Dulwich Folk Dance see p18.

Club, see p19.

East Dulwich WI @ Peter’s Dance Club, see p19.

7.30pm, see p19.

Wine Tasting: Link Club, see p18.

Magpie Arts, Dulwich Runners Age Southwark, p19. see p8.

Club, see p18.

Alfabeto Runico, Life Drawing Group, see p19. see p18.

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Goose Green Coffee BNI Adventurers Lewisham Under Morning @ St meeting, p19.

Water Hockey John’s Church p23.

Dulwich & District U3A Dulwich Folk Dance Club, see p19.

Club, see p19.

Meeting, see p23.

Raise the Roof Melissa Hemsley Live Band Karaoke, @ Bell House p22. Community Choir p19. Valentine’s Day The Arts Society Special, see p23.

Breathe Yourself to Dulwich Illustrated a Happier Life, p23.

Lecture, p23.

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Parkrun, Peckham Rye Park 9am, P8.

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Parkrun, Peckham Rye Park 9am, P8.

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The Peckham Society Talk, see p23.

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Parkrun, Peckham Rye Park 9am, P8.

Parkrun, Peckham Rye Park 9am, P8.

Goose Green Coffee Coffee Morning, Using Instagram see p19.

Morning @ St for your business, John’s Church p18. Dulwich Folk Dance see p37.

Club, see p19.

Dulwich Runners Magpie Arts, Plosive Comedy Fair Trade Breakfasts, Raise the Roof Club, see p18. see p37. see p8. with Sara Pascoe Community Choir p19.

Smart Business Dulwich Park see p36.

Flamenco The Mercies with Runners, see p18. Networking with Nancy Kerr & Cooking with Scissors.

Kiran Millwood James Fagan @ The Spectacular, see p37. see p36.

Hargrave, see p36. Ivy House, p36.

Knit & Stitch Group, see p8.

10am. Honor Oak Panthers Hockey honoroakpanthershc.com Horniman Market, 10am-3pm

The Dulwich Players present Pride & Prejudice, see p23.

BNI Adventurers Goose Green Coffee Lewisham Under meeting, p19.

Morning @ St Magpie Arts, Water Hockey Coffee Morning, John’s Church p23. see p8.

Club, see p19. see p19.

Dulwich Runners Club, see p18.

Dulwich Folk Dance Dulwich Park enSEmble26 Club, see p19.

Runners, see p18. Breathe Yourself to Concert, see p36. a Happier Life, p36.

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10am. Honor Oak Panthers Hockey honoroakpanthershc.com Horniman Market, 10am-3pm Classical Symphony Orchestra Concert p22.

Singaround @ The Ivy House, p22.

Knit & Stitch Group, see p8.

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10am. Honor Oak Panthers Hockey honoroakpanthershc.com Horniman Market, 10am-3pm

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Forthcoming Events Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 8, 18, 19, 22, 23, 36 & 37. Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar!

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Sunday 1 March 2020, 4pm Compèred by Classic FM presenter Sam Pittis, world-renowned cellist Raphael Wallfisch joins London Mozart Players along with an array of talented young soloists to perform a dazzling programme of virtuosic pieces showcasing the cello.

An afternoon of music making for the whole family to enjoy!

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Now in its 14th year, the course is held in east dulwich garden with an RHS qualifiedan teacher. Starts Saturday 14 March 10.30 12.30. 2 hour sessions include tea, home cake, free seeds and written materials. made Call Jane on 07952 898025 or email janesvegschool@hotmail.co.uk for more info.

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What's On - February Peckham Rye & Dulwich Park Parkrun

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Saturday 1 February: Live Band Karaoke Doors 7pm. Live Band Karaoke offers you the chance to front up an awesome live band, on stage, in front of a supportive crowd. Pick from 300+ songs from all genres. Peckham Audio, opposite Peckham Rye station with state of the art audio equipment, provides the perfect setting. An exhilarating experience, for experienced singers and novices alike. £8 (door); 2-for-1 available in advance via: DesignMyNight.com@LBKPeckham.

Peckham Audio, 133a Rye Lane.

Mondays 3, 10, 17 & 24 February: The South London Photographic Society Saturday Mornings 9am 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 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 1 February: Come & Sing Opera Choruses with Dulwich Choral Society 10.30am-5pm. Join us for a highly enjoyable and inspiring day singing some of the most celebrated and memorable opera choruses in the repertoire, including highlights from Puccini, Verdi, Donizetti and Bizet. The event will be led by Aidan Oliver, Chorus Director at Glyndebourne Opera, and will be held at St. Barnabas Church, Calton Avenue, Dulwich Village, SE21. All welcome! Tickets: www.dulwichchoral.com.

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8pm. The South London Photographic Society (known affectionately as SLPS) was founded in 1889. We are a small, friendly group of amateur photographers who meet together regularly on an informal basis. All visitors welcome. To find out more about visiting us or becoming a member of SLPS, contact membership.southlondonps@ gmail.com. For all other enquiries, contact: secretary.southlondonps@gmail.com.

Perry Rise Baptist Church (Ground Floor), Perry Rise, Forest Hill SE23 2QL.

Tuesdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 February: Knit & Stitch Group 3-5pm.A group for seasoned knitters as well as for those wanting to learn a new skill, including mending their own clothes. Men, women, children and young people of all abilities welcome. Free of charge. Light refreshments available. St Clement with St Peter Dulwich, Barry Road/Friern Road entrances.

Tuesdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 February: Magpie Arts run by Sue Bennett 4-5pm (usually term times, but to be confirmed).

Gently guided creative art classes for children 6-10yrs. Held at FCWellbeing Café on Melbourne Grove, SE22, next to ED station. Places limited to 8 per class. £13 per child inc sketchbook and all materials. Instagram – Magpiearts_15. To book please email suebennett181@gmail.com.

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fter a month-long hibernation away from late nights, wine, red meat and sparkly outfits, I can honestly say that I missed the sequin skirts the most! I probably say this every year, but I really do enjoy January and all the quiet nights in that come with it. I love being back in a routine, making a start on new books, moving this tired old body a bit more and – after surviving on a diet of Quality Street for most of December – discovering the joy of eating vegetables again.

Although, the arrival of February comes with a few of my other favourite things; romance, pancakes, half-term and wine!

Link Age Southwark will be celebrating the end of Dry January with a Wine Tasting Fundraiser at fifty seven on North Cross Road (6 Feb). The theme of the evening is ‘Unusual Grape Varieties’ and will be led by Clare Hanson, a judge at the International Wine Challenge and member of the Dulwich Wine Society.

The Merry Nude is back this month with a friendly life drawing group at The Clock House (Tuesday evenings). The class is open to all abilities and beginners are often really impressed with what they can achieve.

I have been a huge fan of Melissa Hemsley since Gary Barlow mentioned in his autobiography (YES, YES, I read it from cover to cover OK) about how Melissa and her sister, Jasmine, changed his whole approach to food. I have tried many recipes from the HEMSLEY + HEMSLEY ‘The Art of Eating Well’ cookbook (the sausage stew is a firm family favourite), so I was very excited when Village Books announced an event with Melissa at Bell House (12 February) where she will talk about her new cookbook ‘Eat Green’. Sadly, the date clashes with my Film Club so I’m going to miss this event, but I am sure it will be very popular.

Raise the Roof is a not for profit, natural voice choir and all are welcome! The group meets at the Horniman Museum on Thursday evenings and there are no auditions – you learn by ear and sing from the soles of your feet!

The Dulwich Players present a new adaptation of Jane Austen’s much loved classic Pride and Prejudice to be performed at the Edward Alleyn Theatre, Dulwich College (19 February) and supporting The Alzheimer’s Society. Enjoy

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Elizabeth’s straight-talking, Mr Bennet’s dry wit, Darcy’s arrogance and Mr Collins’ pomposity – along with Mrs Bennet’s increasingly fragile nerves as she seeks to marry off her errant daughters.

The warmth of Spain arrives in Dulwich when Cancion Gitana present their Flamenco spectacular Al-Andalus at St Barnabas Parish Hall (29 February).

In a 75-minute spectacular with many costume changes, narrations and dramatic poetry in Spanish and English, slide projections and striking lighting, Cancion Gitana create a Flamenco dance theatre performance of a kind rarely seen on UK stages as they explore the origins of Flamenco among the major Andalucian Flamenco cities.

And, for all the lovers out there - I am sure there will be many Valentine’s themed events in local shops, pubs and restaurants on 14 February… this could be a good night for me to slip back into hibernation!

Details of all local events including ticket and booking information can be found on our website and Instagram @arounddulwich.

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The Head of Sixth Form, Simon Conway states that, “We aim to provide a personalised education plan for all of our students. Everyone requires support in a slightly different way and by targeting those areas on an individual basis we ensure our students achieve their potential, gain fantastic results and move on to a well matched and aspirational pathway.”

Although Prendergast Sixth Form are proud of their academic record, it is clear that they value the character and personal development of their students. One of their students stated that, “I love Prendergast Sixth Form because it offers many extracurricular trips, not only to Universities like Durham and Oxford but also opportunities to travel abroad to places like Berlin and to visit the Large Hadron Collider at the CERN laboratory in Switzerland’.

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Although Prendergast Sixth Form places a strong emphasis on outstanding academic results, it is clear that they place equal importance on developing well rounded and balanced young people and as Simon Conway states, “Our aim is to ensure that Prendergast Sixth Form students develop into responsible, ambitious and compassionate leaders of the future, ready to make a positive difference in the world”.

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Heavenly Helebores For Early Colour Garden Talk with Janine Winlaw | Instagram @janinewinlaw

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he pure white helebores I have in my front garden, shooting up in January from the bare soil are such a joy, making me feel spring is on the way. Helebores come in a gorgeous range of subtle hues from whites and pale apple greens to dusky pinks and deep inky purples, lighting up your garden from now to spring. There are also a few peachy coloured helebores and fancier varieties with double petals or stunning markings.

The best way of choosing a flower you love is to buy it now while it’s in bloom. For most impact, group at least three together in the front garden, by a path, or where you can see them from a window on a cold day. Apart from the more sun tolerant varieties, helebores like dappled shade, so planting them in drifts under a deciduous tree or large shrub for summer shade is ideal.

They look great inter-mingled with snowdrops and cyclamen or other shade lovers such as ferns or Liriope muscari, as well as underplanting late winter flowering shrubs such as sarcococca and Vibernum tinus. Prune off last year’s old foliage in Janurary to show off the new buds and flowers as they grow and deadhead if you want to avoid them self-seeding.

Your Guide To Helebore Varieties To Try Helleborus x hybridus (H. orientalis) Flowering from Feb to April, this is a popular hellebore with large dark green leaves and a wonderful range of flowers from from the deep pinky/red ‘Havington Red’ to the striking soft yellow ‘Yellow Lady’ with maroon speckling. The dark plum varieties such as ‘Single Dusky Grape’ (Ashwood Garden Hybrids) look great offset with snowdrops or bright blue Pulmonaria ‘Blue Ensign’. They like partial shade. 45cm H

Helleborus niger Also known as the Christmas rose, this is a dainty white hellebore with yellow stamens and low growing leathery evergreen foliage. It’s great for containers and one of the earliest to flower (Jan to Feb). Likes partial shade. (30cm H) 12 | SE22 - February 2020

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H. foetidus Another large architectural variety with masses of bell shaped pale green flowers with purple edges (Jan – April) above clumps of palm like dark green leaves. It likes partial shade. Tall at up to 80cm.

H. argutifolius This larger more sculptural helebore is a fabulous foliage plant with handsome serrated evergreen leaves that’ll give your garden evergreen interest and structure all year roud. The pale green clusters of flowers in pendants are in bloom from Janurary to March. Looks great with pink-red flowers of Pulmonaria rubra. Likes full sun or or partial shade. (50cm H)

H. ‘Penny’s Pink’ This is a real show-stopper (part of the Rodney Davey marbled group) has large flowers from late winter to mid-spring above the silver-marbled foliage. Anna’s Red’ is named after Anna Pavord is also bred by Rodney Davey, with masses of reddy purple flowers on dark stalks with marbled foliage. Happiest in partial shade, and flowering from February to April,. (50cm H).

H. x sternii More sun tolerant than most, this is a striking hellebore as much for its marbled silvery foliage as the pretty clusters of pink tinged green flowers (Feb – March). ‘Silver Dollar’ is a stunning variety with steely silver serrated leaves – best in containers in a sunny sheltered position. 40cm.

Helleborus lividus is similar but less hardy with wonderful marbled bluish green leaves and clusters of pink-tinged apple green flowers (Jan – March). Ideal in a large container in a sheltered semi shady pot with well-drained soil (35cm H)

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Gluten Free Chocolate Brownies Recipes from Suzanne James | www.suzannejames.co.uk This is the recipe we used at our cookery class at fifty seven on the 11th January 2020.

Ingredients • • • • • •

375g Salted Butter 400g Dark Chocolate (chocolate mix) 480g Castor Sugar 6 Medium Eggs (egg & sugar mix) 225g Rice Flour Pinch Salt

Method 1) Preheat the oven to 1800C or to gas mark 4.

2) Prepare your tin measuring approximately 33cm x 23cm x 5cm by lining with parchment paper.

3) Cut the butter into small cubes and place in a saucepan with your chocolate to melt slowly over a low heat.

4) Stir chocolate mix until smooth and glossy.

Allow chocolate mix to cool.

5) Break the eggs into a bowl, add sugar, lightly beat together (egg & sugar mix).

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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6) Measure your flour and sieve into another bowl, add a pinch of salt.

7) Pour the egg & sugar mix into the cooled chocolate and beat well together with wooden spoon or spatula.

8) Finally add the flour and beat together well.

9) Pour into your lined tin.

10) Bake on the middle shelf in the oven for a total of 30 minutes, after 15 minutes baking, open the oven and turn the brownie for a perfectly even bake.

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tress and anxiety seem to be reaching almost epidemic levels in our society.

Here are a couple of my favourite tools to help deal with overwhelm, stress &/ or anxiety. Both can be done in a matter of minutes and are simple and effective.

Alternate Nostril Breathing Just a few minutes of alternate nostril breathing, will restore balance and ease in mind and body.

This tool calms the mind, reverses stress, improves focus and balances the nervous system.

HOW TO DO IT 1) Sit comfortably with a straight spine and your heart/chest ‘open’, shoulders down and relaxed.

2) Relax your left hand in your lap and bring your right hand just in front of your face.

3) With your right hand, put your pointer and middle fingers between your eyebrows, lightly using them as an anchor. The fingers you’ll be actively using are the thumb and ring finger.

4) Close your eyes and take a deep breath in and out through your nose.

5) Close your right nostril with your right thumb.

Inhale through the left nostril slowly to count of 5 6) Close the left nostril with your ring finger so both nostrils are held closed; retain your breath for a count of 5.

7) Open your right nostril and release the breath slowly through the right side to the count of 5.

Pause briefly after the exhale.

8) Inhale through the right side to the count of 5.

9) Hold both nostrils closed (with ring finger and thumb) for a count of 5. Open your left nostril and release breath to the count of 5 through the left side. Pause briefly after the exhale.

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and usually it’s moving too fast. Often it can be a spinning feeling that keeps repeating within the body. This tool is useful for helping you to move out of a fearful or anxious state of mind and into a more positive and helpful state.

HOW TO DO IT 1) Locate where you feel the anxiety moving in your body and notice which way the feeling ‘spins’.

You can use your hands to model the direction of the spin.

2) Next imagine that you can move the spin outside of your body. Imagine it still spinning in the same direction but it is now outside of you.

3) Once it is outside of you imagine reversing the spin in the opposite direction (and the movement of your hands if you’re using them).

The Backward Spin

4) Now imagine bringing this spin back into your body, rotating in the opposite direction. Notice how it feels different. Imagine adding some laughter to the spin (this starts to release ‘feel-good’ hormones in the body and changes the feeling even more).

Anxiety and fear can be felt as a physical feeling in the body. Normally it’s a feeling of movement

These techniques are so simple that people report immediate relief and a mind shift when using them.

Repeat steps 5-9 for 4-5 minutes and notice how you feel after.

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What's On - February Tuesdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 February: Dulwich Park Runners We meet at 7:30pm at the Trevor Bailey Sports Centre, on the South Circular opposite Dulwich Park. We always welcome new runners so if you’d like to come along have a look at our website: www.dulwichparkrunners.com for more details. All levels of ability are welcome.

Tuesdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 February: Friendly Life Drawing group at The Clock House 7-9pm. We run life drawing sessions in lovely pubs that provide helpful tuition from practicing artists in within a friendly and sociable atmosphere. All materials are provided so anyone can turn up and beginners are often really impressed with what they can achieve!

We are open to all abilities where beginners are encouraged and experienced artists challenged, with different models and themes each week.

Our sessions are every Tuesday upstairs at the Clock House from 7-9pm, and are £13 on the door, £12 online or £42 for 4 sessions (though we welcome you to attend for free). More info about us can be found at www.TheMerryNude.co.uk

Tuesday 4 February: Honor Oak Women’s Institute 7.30pm. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at the Cafe in Stanstead Lodge, 260 Stanstead Road, SE23 1DD (access via Northwood Rd) at 7:30pm. Our meetings involve a talk or activity, plus plenty of time for socialising.

The bar will be open and there is usually cake Guests are very welcome to join our meetings.

You can try out your first one for free and then it’s £4.50 pay as you go if you don’t wish to join the WI. For more information about the WI as an organisation see www.thewi.org.uk

Tuesdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 February: Peter’s Dance Club 8 – 9pm, New Beginners class in Latin American & Ballroom dancing. Everybody welcome, no partner needed. £10 each, pay per week. St Stephen’s Church, College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7HW. Peter on 07946 596770.

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Wednesdays 5, 12, 19 & 26 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 5, 12, 19 & 26 February: Dulwich Runners Club 7.15pm (for 7.30pm). We have various groups that run between 4 and 10 miles on different routes each week. There are groups for a variety of paces to suit all levels of ability from beginners, those looking to build on the parkrun bug to experienced racers. Guests are very welcome.

The Club House has shower and changing facilities, off road parking and a bar offering hot and cold drinks for post run socialising. www.dulwichrunners.org.uk. Edward Alleyn Clubhouse, 83-85 Burbage Road, SE24 9HD.

What's On - February Wednesday 5 February: East Dulwich WI Meeting

Thursdays 6, 13, 20 & 28 February: Coffee Morning

7pm for 7.30pm. The Lodge, above East Dulwich Tavern, 1 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22 8EW. 7pm for a 7.30pm start. The EDWI is currently open for new members. Why not try us out – you can come along to 3 meetings before committing yourself (£3 fee per night). Email us at edwicommittee@eastdulwichwi.co.uk or visit www.eastdulwichwi.co.uk.

We meet in a warm church to drink good coffee, eat delicious cake and chat about life/work/ family. Free of charge. The event is wheelchair accessible, child and pet friendly St Clement with St Peter Dulwich, Barry Road / Friern Road entrances.

6.45am-8.30am. Are you looking to grow your business? We have kept £9.4million in the local economy this year alone. We’ve changed the way the world does business……now it Dulwich’s turn. Please contact Hayley on 07843 989728 for more information. Fifty Seven, 57 North Cross Road, East Dulwich SE22 9ET. www.facebook.com/adventurersbni/

6.45pm–9pm. Raise the Roof is a not for profit Community Choir with a difference. Raise the Roof is a Natural Voice Choir and all are welcome.

There are no auditions, we learn by ear and sing from the soles of our feet! We are led by Musical Director and choral composer Kirsty Martin, a founding member of the Natural Voice Network. £10 drop-in rate – £5 Student discount drop-in.

Horniman Museum, 100 London Road, SE23 3PQ.

Thursdays 6, 13, 20 & 27 February: BNI Adventurers

Thursday 6 February: Alfabeto Runico Marta dell’Anno, Nicola Scagliozzi and Andrea Resce fuse several styles together from Italian traditional music, jazz, classical, reggae and pop with their unique combination of two double basses, violin/viola and voice. With their extensive classical training and fresh innovative style, they create new arrangements of ancient songs and their own original compositions performed in Italian, English, Spanish, French and in their own southern Italian Puglian dialect.

For all events book your £15 tickets online at www.stchristophers.org.uk/tickets or call 020 8768 4500 to reserve them. Free entry for patients. Tickets include canapés and a glass of wine during the interval. All events take place at St Christopher’s Hospice, 51-59 Lawrie Park Rd, Sydenham, London SE26 6DZ

Thursday 6 February: Wine Tasting 7pm. Celebrate the end of Dry January with us at our Wine Tasting fundraiser. The theme of the evening is “Unusual Grape Varieties.” The evening will be led by Clare Hanson, judge at the International Wine Challenge and Committee Member of the Dulwich Wine Society. Tickets are £25 www.linkagesouthwark.org/events. fifty seven, North Cross Road SE22 9ET.

Thursdays 6, 13 & 27 February: Raise the Roof Community Choir

Thursdays 6, 13, 20, & 27 February: Dulwich Folk Dance Club (Country Dancing) 8 – 10 pm or 10.30pm on special party nights.

St Barnabas Parish Hall, Gilkes Place, Dulwich Village SE21 7BT. Dispel the winter blues and come country dancing! Exercise for mind and body and lots of fun. No partner or experience necessary: We guide you through the dances.

Just come along and make new friends. Contact: Wendy 020 8769 9832 / John 020 8693 2873 johnhblase@aol.com • 6 Caller- Carol Hewson • 13 Caller- Sibby-St Valentine’s Night • 20 Caller- George Reynolds • 27 Caller- Gwen Godwin

Fridays 7, 14, 21 & 28: Lewisham Under Water Hockey Club.

7.15pm-9pm. Forest Hill pools on every Friday evening. It's free to try-out then £5. Ages: 10 to 85. All equipment is supplied along with training. This is a friendly non-profit Club. After our 1.5 hour game, the group go to a club house opposite the pools. At 9.30pm – food and Green Tea. Contact Alan 020 8699 2412 or 07948 706112.

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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

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

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

BabyBallet 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.

Baby Massage Baby massage is a safe and positive skill to learn - suitable from newborn to crawling. Some of it’s many benefits include; relieving the effects of colic, teething, constipation and wind, and also promoting relaxation. Wednesdays 10-11am @Gaia Studio Maxted Rd, Peckham/East Dulwich.

Contact Kate to book: 07852 573335.

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.

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

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

Bea’s Baby Bop Drop in music classes for babies and toddlers.

Tues/Wed/Friday 3:30-4:30, Wed/Friday 11-12, Friday 10-11, Saturday 10:30-11:30, East Dulwich/Herne Hill, www.beasbabybop.com.

Mondays at Christ Church, 263 Barry Road, East Dulwich, SE22 0JT. 10am Happy House, 11am Baby Beeps & 12.15pm Baby Bells. Fridays at Ewart Community Hub, 44 Wastdale Road, SE23 1HN .10am Happy House, 11am Baby Beeps & 12.15pm Baby Bells. http://hartbeeps.com

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

020 7737 2260 | www.siaacademy.com.

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

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.

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

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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.

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

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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 SE22. 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

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. www.timeformums.com | 07753 533577.

Shotokan Sports Karate Karate Classes full of fun and exciting games for children aged 4+, Tuesdays and Thursdays at Ivydale Primary School to learn this martial art. Contact Fabio Pinto. www.shotokansportskarate.co.uk | 07759 034722 fabio@shotokansportskarate.co.uk

Scallywags parent, toddler and baby group Mondays 10 am-11:20am (term time only) at Dulwich Library, SE22 8NB. Variety of toys for free play, baby corner, craft, children’s bible story and song time, plus a cuppa for adults. Admission £2. Contact Vicky at scallywags@ gracechurchdulwich.org.uk.

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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What's On - February Sunday 9 February: Classical Symphony Orchestra Concert 7pm. The Southwark Sinfonietta, an orchestra composed of talented local musicians conducted

by Rupert Bond. The programme is: Rupert Bond’s own Dominus Vobiscum; Caprice Opus 22 for piano and orchestra by William Sterndale Bennettt (an English composer, admired by Mendelssohn and Schumann), with soloist Eleanor Meynell; to conclude with Beethoven’s iconic 5th symphony. St Faith’s Church, Red Post Hill, North Dulwich SE24 9JQ. Tickets at the door: £12, concessions £10, CHILDREN FREE. Contact: swksinf@gmail.com. Tel 07811 769 969.

Tuesday 11 February: Author event – Ian Elmslie, A Marvellous Party Author events are held on the second Tuesday of each month 7 to 9pm. Welcoming tea and coffee from 6.30pm. About A Marvellous Part – “Join the party and tuck into a cornucopia of ticklish memoirs, celebrating fifty glorious years of legalised love, and starring some unforgettable meetings with pionqueers, and personal heroes, heroines and icons from the world of entertainment.” Carnegie Library, Herne Hill Road, SE24 0AG.

Sunday 9 February: Singaround at The Ivy House Door 7pm. Singing starts 7.15pm prompt, finishes by 10.30pm at the latest. 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. £3 on the door. More information from www.thegooseisout.com.

Monday 10 February: Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Course 9:30am–16:30pm With Keri Hartwright Cost: £65.

Rivoli Meeting Room, Unit E 59 Ladywell Road, SE13 7UT. This course is recommended for small businesses owners, those with responsibility for providing first aid at work and the self employed.

Fully regulated through Qualsafe Awards, Ofqual and the QCF framework.The course covers adult and child CPR, use of the AED, choking, dealing with the unconscious casualty, managing shock and minor injuries. The management of catastrophic bleeding is an optional assessment. info@safety-first-welling.org.

Tickets: https://bit.ly/2s5s1Oz

Monday 10 February: Dulwich Women’s Institute (New Venue) 7.30pm. For more information please contact Sue Jarvie on suejarvie53@gmail.com. Dulwich Hamlet Football Club, Champion Hill Stadium, Edgar Kail Way, London SE22 8BD. 22 | SE22 - February 2020

Wednesday 12 February 7.30pm. Melissa will be talking about her fabulous new cookbook Eat Green, a flexitarian approach to cooking designed to help you produce delicious meals, with minimum fuss and maximum flavour. The recipes are flexible so you can add meat in or take it out, making the book suitable for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike. If you want to eat more healthily with less waste, this is the perfect book to get you started. Tickets £10 (includes a glass of wine).

Book tickets at www.village-books.co.uk. Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7BG.

What's On - February Wednesday 12 February: Goose Green Coffee morning Guest speaker: Anne Coates – Writing a crime series and finding a publisher. 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.

Dulwich & District U3A 2pm-4pm. How does the House of Commons work? Sir David Natzler - Former Head of the House of Commons. Our talks are open to non members. Herne Hill Baptist Church, 27b Half Moon Lane, Herne Hill, SE24 9HU. https://u3asites.org.uk/dulwich.

Breathe Yourself to a Happier Life 7.30pm-9pm Come and learn a simple and easy to use breath technique that can support you in all areas of your life: reduced stress and anxiety; increased energy; improved detoxification; deep sense of calm and relaxation; feel more centred and balanced; stronger connection to others; better sleep pattern. Station Hall Herne Hill, Railton Road SE24 0JW. www.schoolforwellbeing.com.

Thursday 13 February: The Arts Society Dulwich illustrated lecture To Please the Palate and Charm the Eye, 7.30 for 8pm, James Allen’s Girls’ School Sixth Form Centre (parking via Green Dale). Non-members £9 at the door, no booking needed. ww.theartssocietydulwich.org.uk

Friday 14 February: Live Band Karaoke Valentine’s Day special Doors 7.30pm. Live Band Karaoke offers you the chance to front up an awesome live band, on stage, in front of a supportive crowd. An exhilarating experience, for experienced singers and novices alike. As well as offering the usual songlist of 300+ songs from all genres, this ‘Valentine’s Day Special’ will celebrate timeless duets – from cheesy love songs to rock classics.

Ivy House, Stuart Road, SE15. Tickets £4 (advance via Design My Night) or £5 (door). @LBKPeckham

Sunday 16 February: The Peckham Society

Recent Archaeological projects in Southwark & London 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. Gill is moving to the Museum of London Archaeological department in the new year. So Gill will also mention a few projects from greater London. www.peckhamsociety.org.uk

Monday 17 February: Nunhead WI meeting We are a friendly and exciting Women’s Institute group, established 2015. If you’d like to join us or pop along as a guest (£3 fee) to our next meeting, we’d love to meet you. We meet upstairs at the Old Nun’s Head pub on the 3rd Monday of each month at 8pm. Get in touch nunheadwi@ gmail.com, Facebook/NunheadWI, nunheadwi. wordpress.com

Wednesday 19 - Saturday 22nd February: The Dulwich Players present Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen To be performed at the Edward Alleyn Theatre, Dulwich College, SE21 7LD at 8pm. The Dulwich Players present a new adaptation of Jane Austen’s much loved classic Pride and Prejudice. Enjoy Elizabeth’s straight-talking, Mr Bennet’s dry wit, Darcy’s arrogance and Mr Collins’ pomposity – along with Mrs Bennet’s increasingly fragile nerves as she seeks to marry off her errant daughters. Newly adapted

by Rebecca Dallaway and Hannah Tomlinson, and brimming with Austen’s sparkling original lines, our version is fast-paced, funny and full of charm. This evergreen exploration of love, marriage, society and family – and the pitfalls of pride and prejudice – has never been more enjoyable! We will be supporting the charity Alzheimer’s Society.

Tickets: £12. www.dulwichplayers.org (small fee payable) Box Office: 07936 531356, email: boxoffice@dulwichplayers.org, in person from Art Stationers, Dulwich Village or on the door.

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Dulwich Picture Gallery www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk | Gallery Road, London SE21 7AD | 020 8693 5254

Exhibitions & Displays British Surrealism 26 February - 17 May

achievements in print. This talk will examine instances of this dialogue between the two Dutch geniuses – be it in portraiture, or in the field of the distracting and innovative Dutch specialty, the nude.

Prospects for Humanity 11 February, 10.30am £12; £10 Friends & Concessions Can we survive climate change, population growth, proliferation of nuclear weapons, AI, genetic manipulation, new diseases, or the idiocy of (some) politicians? Join renowned philosopher, writer and master of the New College of the Humanities A C Grayling as he kicks off our 2020 Contextual Lecture Series.

Included in Gallery admission

Journeys Now until 24 June

Brexit and the Future of the UK 18 February, 10.30am £12; £10 Friends & Concessions Join Dr Simon Usherwood, expert in Euroscepticism and Deputy Director of the ESRC's "UK in a Changing Europe" programme to explore the debate surrounding the UK's withdrawal from the EU and its profound impact on our future.

British Surrealism: Curator's Introduction 27 February, 12.30pm £12; £10 Friends & Concessions Included in Gallery admission

Contextual Lecture Series: Prospects & Prophecies Rembrandt and Dou: An Irrepressible Taste for Small Things 1 February, 11am £12; £10 Friends & Concessions Blaise Ducos discusses the relationship between the work of Rembrandt and his former pupil Gerrit Dou. Curator of 17th and 18th-century Dutch and Flemish Paintings at the Louvre Museum, Paris, Blaise will explore the 'Leidenesque' quality of Rembrandt’s

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Join Dr David Boyd Haycock curator of British Surrealism for an exciting introduction to the exhibition. Gain exclusive insight into the practice of some of the key surrealists and hear David's argument for the roots of surrealism lying in the UK.

Family Art Sundays 2, 9, 16, 23 February, 2-4pm Free, drop in Sunday is art day, so drop by for a free family artmaking workshop! Each week there’s a different theme to explore and something to take away as a memento. Play with collaging and making wacky sculptures and sketches in the spirit of our British Surrealism exhibition.

Dulwich Picture Gallery Gallery Road, London SE21 7AD Tel: 020 8693 5254 | (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) | Cafe: 020 8299 8717

My Family and Me (6-9 years) 18 & 19 February, 10am–12.30pm £35 for two days Fancy making your very own zine? Using collage and carbon paper, spend two mornings making a magazine about you and your family. Fill it with art inspired by all that is special to you!

What are You Like? (10–12 years) 20 & 21 February, 10am–12.30pm £35 for two days Come and tell your story: your interests, family, favourite things and more! Across two sessions, you’ll fill a sketchbook with stories about yourself and explore what makes you, you!

Art Adventurers 28 February, 10-11am £12 per adult and child Are you and your little one ready for an adventure?

Each month join our Early Years mascot, Jerome the Lion, as he takes you on a journey through the Gallery. Dance, sing and play your way around our paintings, before enjoying a messy artmaking session. Our themes change monthly to keep your little ones engaged. Suggested age: 2-4 yrs.

Music Lunchtime Concert Series 5 & 26 February, 1.30pm Free, Christ’s Chapel

Family Friday: Museum of Us 21 February, 10am-4pm £5 adults; free for under 18s

Early Years Mini Masterpieces 4 & 20 February 10-11am & 11.30am-12.30pm £12 per adult & child

Talented students from local South London schools showcase their musicianship in these free concerts.

Sunday Organ Recital 16 February, 7.45pm Free entry 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. Suggested age: 6–24 months.

Enjoy free organ recitals in the beautiful Christ’s Chapel. Marilyn Harper will be playing a programme of Sweelinck, Buxtehude and Gustavo Delgado Parra.

Film: The Untouchables 10 February

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A Unique Perspective Education News from Alleyn's | www.alleyns.org.uk Elisabeth Sarr, teacher at Alleyn’s Junior School, tells us how to encourage a love of Geography in our children.

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eography helps children gain a better understanding of our world’s people, places and environments, understand how and why places change, and imagine and predict what the future might hold - and living in London offers our children a unique perspective to help them gain that understanding. As you travel around our city with your child, the conversations you have can develop their understanding and offer them a lens through which to look at the world. Here are some suggestions to get those conversations started: Hop on a bus: Many bus routes begin in our local area and wind their way through numerous neighbourhoods. Looking from the windows will reveal a diverse world, both in the buildings and the Londoners who inhabit them.

Look at that view: Telegraph Hill or Honour Oak’s One Tree Hill offer great vantage points to see London – what landmarks can you see? You might see the weather rolling in, or pollution hanging over the city, all of which are great talking points you could expand on to develop your child’s understanding of the world. Making several visits at different times will enable you to contrast what you see.

Visit a park: We are spoilt for choice with Dulwich Park, Brockwell Park and Peckham Rye all nearby. Use the maps at the park entrances to navigate round. Can your child pinpoint where you are? Identify where you want to go and use the map to get there. Look at the landscape - what can you see?

Useful links: www.tfl.gov.uk/maps/ www.wildlondon.org.uk/explore-our-nature-reserves www.horniman.ac.uk/ www.southwark.gov.uk/parks-and-open-spaces

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Explore diverse London: There are many places in London that show the vibrancy of the many cultures that co-exist in our city. Peckham’s Rye Lane is one nearby example - it is a thriving centre for London’s African (and particularly Nigerian Yoruba) community. Take a trip down the Lane to see all the colourful fabrics and delicious foods.

Centre for Wildlife Gardening: You will find this fantastic centre run by the London Wildlife Trust on the borders of East Dulwich. Here you can investigate a range of ecosystems and learn to record your results. The website has a range of wildlife surveys your child can participate in.

World Gallery: Visit the Horniman Museum, which hosts many wonderful exhibitions, as well as holding its own collections. The World Gallery contains artefacts from cultures spanning the continents, which will spark your child’s imagination. The gardens also offer wonderful views of London.

Plan routes: When using public transport, discuss any maps you see. Encourage your child to plan your journey or suggest alternative routes and they will become accustomed to navigating the city and beyond.

Using our local area as a springboard is an excellent way to cultivate a child happy to explore and understand the vibrant and exciting world around them as well as further afield.

Why Does My Dog Bark?

Pets Corner with Leonie St Clair | www.londondogstraining.co.uk

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lot of clients ask me what they can do about persistent barking. The short answer is, it depends! Dogs bark for all sorts of reasons and knowing why is an important part of the solution. Fortunately, the tone, duration and pauses between the barks often hold vital clues and can help owners understand what is going on.

Broadly, dogs bark for the following reasons: • Fear or anxiety- this can occur both inside and outside the home. Some dogs may have a fear response when people arrive at the front door or if they are approached by people or other dogs when they are on lead outside.

These dogs bark to warn the person or dog to stay away. Conversely, highly social dogs may bark in excitement at the prospect of meeting new people or simply to alert the owner that someone is at the door. So, trying to understand the dog’s emotional state is key to identifying the reasons for barking and then what to do about it.

• Attention seeking and boredom- barking is just another form of communication. Some dogs quickly learn that barking is the quickest way to get owner attention (even eye contact is attention). They can also learn to bark when they want something. Persistent demand barking can emerge in dogs that get easily frustrated.

• Territorial behaviour- a clear warning to other creatures they have breached an area the dog considers to be his territory. Dogs that at animals in the garden or through the patio doors, might be exhibiting this behaviour. Barking warns the other animal, including humans, to go no further and may involve aggressive display or actual aggression. It is thought the emotions driving territorial behaviour are closer to anger or irritation, rather than fear.

• Separation issues- some dogs bark excessively when left alone. This sort of barking arises out of severe frustration, anxiety or even panic. The dog is desperately trying to make contact with its owner.

• Play and excitement- dogs can get very barky while playing and this sort of barking

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can also involve demand and attention seeking behaviour- like the dog that barks repetitively until you throw the ball again.

Some dog breeds have been selectively bred for barking - alerting the handlers to prey or a scent (Bloodhound), alerting the handler to location (terriers bark down foxholes), alerting the owner to changes in the environment (watch dog breeds), guarding/protection/herding (Dobermanns, German Shepherds). So, it pays to be aware of how barky your dog is likely to be and train accordingly from puppyhood.

Pups that grow into dogs with strong watchdog and territorial traits should be trained on appropriate behaviours around the front door and visitor arrivals as soon as possible. Alarm barking is okay if properly managed, but dogs that want to guard the home turf or protect owners can be problematic. These dogs will need more guidance with strangers and ‘new things’ and must be taught to respond promptly to owner direction. You do not want the dog deciding what action should be taken when a new person enters your home!

In general, attention and excitement barking is best ironed out by ignoring the barking and stopping the activity that prompts the barking. However, owners should be aware that stonewalling makes the dog try harder to get your attention, meaning the barking will get much worse before it improves; failure occurs when owners cave in too early. Barking arising out of fear and anxiety, including separation barking issues, will generally require the help of an expert.

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Monthly Event Spotlight Melissa Hemsley from 'Eat Green' Fridge-Raid Frittata Feeds 4, takes 20 mins The beauty of a frittata is that anything goes – really, it does! In this case, broccoli is the star, but let whatever is in your fridge take the lead. Always aim for some green as it’s often the green veg that most of us could do with more of. Not only is a vegetable frittata an easy and delicious way to start your day, but in this case you eat the whole broccoli in all its glory – stems and stalks – and, even better, everything happens in the same pan.

If you’ve got cooked broccoli ready to go, then skip step 1 and save time. And if you know you’ll be rushing out the door a lot this week, bake it in a 12hole muffin tray at fan 170°C/Gas mark 5 for 10–15 minutes for a grab-and-go breakfast or snack.

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1 large head of broccoli, florets evenly chopped and stem finely chopped 1 small onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 tbsp butter 10 eggs 2 large handfuls of grated cheese (I use mature Cheddar or you could use crumbled feta or goat’s cheese)

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A handful of chopped fresh basil, parsley, chives or celery leaves Chilli flakes, to taste 2 handfuls of wild garlic, chopped (when in season) Sea salt and black pepper

METHOD 1) Grab a medium-sized, deep-sided frying pan and steam the broccoli for 3 minutes in about 4 tablespoons of water, lid on, until almost tender and just turned bright green. Drain any excess liquid (though the broccoli will probably absorb it all) and set the broccoli aside.

2) Pop the pan back on the heat and gently fry the red onion rings and garlic in the butter for a few minutes.

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3) Meanwhile, whisk the eggs together in a bowl, add salt, pepper and the cheese, plus any of the herbs, chilli flakes or wild garlic, if using.

4) Preheat the grill to high. Add the broccoli back to the pan to coat in the garlic but-ter, then pour in the egg mix, stirring so that the broccoli and onions are distributed evenly. Let the bottom and sides cook and start to set over a medium heat for about 5 minutes.

5) Pop the frittata under the grill for a further 5 minutes until golden on top and just cooked through (give the pan a wobble to check), then slide it onto a chopping board or plate. Cool for 10 minutes and slice up into quarters.

WASTE NOT This is divine with cauliflower too and tastes a bit like cauliflower cheese. The day I handed in this book, I made a celebratory clear-out-the-fridge frittata with 2 big handfuls of chopped mushrooms, shredded cabbage, 1 tablespoon of leftover cream, ¼ onion and a big pinch of fresh thyme leaves. It was delicious and too good to not share here.

Melissa will be at Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7BG. on February 12th to talk about her new book 'Eat Green'. Book tickets at: www.village-books.co.uk.

Dulwich Hamlet FC www.dulwichhamletfc.london

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@DulwichHamletFC | info@dhst.org.uk | 07951 640099

n the run up to the Christmas period the men’s team registered a Four - One away win at Hungerford Town to record their first league win since the end of August. Despite losing the remaining two games of 2019 within the space of three days, the team have recently started to find some consistent form on the pitch registering two wins and two draws at the start of the new year moving further away from the bottom half of the table.

February marks LGBT History Month in the United Kingdom, the first of which took place in 2005. In recent years, Dulwich Hamlet has not shown strong support for this section of our community during this period but this continues its support all year round. This has resulted in a significant raise in members of the LGBT community attending games, knowing that they have a secure and welcoming place to watch football.

Just before Christmas, lifelong supporter Mishi Dulwich Morath sadly passed away. A member of the LGBT community himself, Mishi extremely influential in helping to create this amazing inclusive community football club that we all see today.

His ground breaking community work, helped Dulwich Hamlet to win the National Game Community Award in December at the Football Supporters’ Associations annual event.

Mishi also helped many fundraising events and in February 2015 a Dulwich Hamlet men’s XI played a fundraising friendly against Stonewall FC, Britain’s top-ranking LGBT football team. A midweek crowd of 369 attended the anti homophobia friendly, which raised money for the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

In the past two years, the Supporters’ Trust have launched a special LGBT Dulwich Hamlet scarf at the first home game of February, the profits of which helped raise funds for LGBT charities.

Last season, two hundred scarves, (featuring the colours of the LGBT Rainbow Flag) sold out before kick-off in the club’s fixture against Welling United.

This resulted in £400 being donated to both LGBT football organisations, Football v Homophobia and the Gay Football Supporter’s Network.

Again this year, the first weekend in February will see the Trust launch this season’s scarf, when it goes on sale at the men’s fixture

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against Essex club, Chelmsford City on Saturday 1 February (15:00). This season the Trust will also have beanies, baseball and Trucker caps alongside badges with the club crest being changed from its famous pink and blue colours to feature those of the LGBT rainbow flag.

As you will now be aware, from the start of this season the club now has a woman’s squad with their first team playing in the London and South East League. Featuring a strong LGBT presence amongst the squad, the club and Supporters’ Club will also be celebrating LGBT history month at their home fixture on Sunday, 9 February (14:00 KO) when Fulham Fc are the visitors to Champion Hill.

The Supporters’ Trust will be hosting a quiz night at the club bar, Champion Hill on Thursday 27 February to raise funds for both the football clubs charity partners Redthread and Football Beyond Borders. You can find more information on this event by visiting the Trust website: https://dhst.org.uk/ Saturday 1 February KO 15:00 Dulwich Hamlet v Chelmsford City Sunday 9 February KO 14:00 Dulwich Hamlet Women’s v Fulham FC Saturday 15 February KO 15:00 Dulwich Hamlet v Welling Utd Sunday 23 February KO 14:00 Dulwich Hamlet Womens v Dartford FC Saturday 29 February KO 15:00 Dulwich Hamlet v Tonbridge

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www.horniman.ac.uk | 100 London Road, SE23 3PQ

Permian Monsters: Life Before the Dinosaurs 15 February – 1 November

Stages of Making Until 19 April Step into this immersive exhibition in The Studio where all the artworks have a story to tell about design, techniques and time. Inspired by the history of the Horniman and its collections, Stages of Making is produced by a collective of local community members working with artist Katie Schwab. Works include painted walls, table tops made from yoghurt pots and a giant rag-rug created from used t-shirts by members of the public. Visitors can join in daily making activities to contribute to a live archive or book for one of the special workshops. FREE.

As I Live and Breathe Until 4 May

Image courtesy of Gondwana Studios.

252 million years ago, in a period called the Permian, life on Earth was dominated by extraordinary creatures. It was a time of fearsome sabre-toothed predators, giant insects and bizarre-looking sharks.

The Permian ended with a mass extinction that destroyed 90% of all life, paving the way for the Earth’s next great rulers… the dinosaurs.

In this fascinating, family-friendly exhibition, which is travelling to the UK for the first time, you can discover more about this mysterious time period. On display will be fossil skeletons as well as full-size models and animatronics that bring the Permian back to life. You can also sift through interactive dig pits and get creative in an art area.

A relaxed opening for families who are unable to visit when the Horniman is busy will take place on Thursday 16 April, 9–10am. For more information, please see the Special Events section. In addition, look out for Permian Monsters activities during the school holidays. Permian Monsters: Life Before the Dinosaurs is a travelling exhibition produced by Gondwana Studios.

Tickets*: Child £5, Adult £9, Family (up to two adults and two children) £20. Horniman Members and Benefactors enjoy free, unlimited entry. *Prices include a voluntary Gift Aid donation which helps support the work of the Horniman.

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Award-winning, internationally exhibited visual artist Claire Morgan has created stunning new pieces for the Horniman, including a dramatic installation in Gallery Square. Claire’s thoughtprovoking work draws on the theme of waste and the impact that humans have on their surroundings. Her pieces include thousands of fragments of colourful waste polythene frozen in time. FREE.

Turn It Up: On Paradoxes Until 21 June Jide Odukoya’s photographic series shows a contrasting Nigeria through the lens of traditional weddings, highlighting how moments of extravagant celebration are an important part of Nigerian cultural identity because of the fragile wealth that supports it. FREE.

Grasslands Garden Open year round Wander through wild landscapes in the Grasslands Garden, featuring spectacular plants from North American prairie and South African grasslands. Celebrating critically threatened wild landscapes, during the winter months visitors will be able to see beautiful architectural seed head heads and fading flower spikes. Linked to the World Gallery, the naturalistic planting scheme was devised by Olympic Park designer James Hitchmough. FREE.

Please see the website for information on regular and family events including the Horniman Farmers’ Market, Library Open Day, Hear it Live! performances, A World of Stories, Art Makers and Horniman Explorers. www.horniman.ac.uk

February Half Term Monday 17 to Friday 21 February Bath Bomb Workshops Monday–Friday, 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 3pm, 4pm Make an explosive bath bomb full of fizzy fun with Einstein’s Entertainers! Learn about the science of volcanoes and natural explosions and take home your own piece of bath bomb lava to put in the bath. Tickets: Child £7.50

MAKE! Permian Volcanoes Monday–Friday, 10.30am–12.30pm and 2–4pm Join in some volcanic art and craft fun inspired by our new Permian Monsters: Life Before the Dinosaurs exhibition. Get crafty and take home your own creation. FREE, DROP IN.

Horniman Explorers: Permian Monsters Monday–Friday, 11am–12.30pm, 2–3.30pm A fun hands on family session exploring real museum objects linked to our new Permian Monsters: Life Before the Dinosaurs exhibition.

FREE.

Green Turtle Until May 2021 A magnificent taxidermy mount of a male Green Turtle, Chelonia mydas, on loan from the Natural History Museum is on display in the Natural History Gallery. Over 100 years old, this impressive animal was collected off the coast of Nicaragua in Central America and presented to the Natural History Museum in 1906. This small display will showcase the challenges facing Green Turtles and other marine life today and what we can do to protect it. FREE.

Stay in Tune Thursdays Every Thursday (except during school holidays), 2–5.15pm On Thursday afternoons during term time the Horniman becomes an age-friendly space for adults to socialise and enjoy hands-on music sessions, concerts, tours and more. There is extra seating and a more relaxed grown-up atmosphere across the Museum, plus a special offer in the Café. FREE. The regular programme is: 2.30-3.15pm Hands on Music (dementia friendly session) 3.30-4pm Hear it Live! (dementia friendly session) 4.15-5.15pm The Aftershow – a music appreciation discussion

Curiosity Talks Tuesdays 4pm & Saturdays 11.30am Enjoy talks on a range of fascinating objects and topics, delivered by our Visitor Hosts. FREE, DROP IN.

Welcome to the Horniman Tours Wednesdays & Saturdays 4pm, Sundays 11.30am Our Visitor Hosts provide a short introduction to the Horniman on these informal tours. FREE.

Horniman Market Every Sunday, 10am–3pm

Hear it Live!

Visit our weekly market to enjoy a range of delicious hot food, pick up fresh and seasonal produce from local traders, and treat yourself to irresistible cakes and craft beer. Located in our glorious Gardens you will also find regular guest traders specialising in everything from natural bodycare to homemade jams. In addition, special markets will take place throughout the year. Please follow us @HornimanMarket FREE ENTRY.

Every Thursday, 3.30-4pm

Library Open Day

Join us in the Music Gallery every week for concerts featuring our early keyboard instruments from the 17th to 19th centuries. Upcoming performers include Dušan Toroman (square piano), Masumi Yamamoto (virginals) and Callum Anderson (organ). FREE.

First Sunday of each month, 10.30am5.30pm Browse our library collections and see some of the library treasures. FREE, DROP IN. SE22 - February 2020 | 33

Financial Matters

With David Frederick FCCA | Marcus Bishop Associates | marcus-bishop.com

Residential Property Disposal: Capital Gains Tax Overhaul

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pril 6 2020 brings a new dawn for residential property owners disposing of property and the payment of any capital gains tax liability. Three new changes are being introduced simultaneously: (i) the abolition of letting relief; (ii) the reduction in the period of private residence]relief; and (iii) the payment of capital gains tax within 30 days.

The combined effect of these three changes will increase the amount of capital gains tax (CGT) liabilities to owners of residential properties. In addition, there will be new and additional reporting to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

The introduction of the 30 days payment period will present the greatest challenge hence this is our primary focus. This is a radical shift from the current capital gains tax (CGT) regime.

At present taxpayers have a maximum of 22 months to pay their CGT subject to the disposal date.

However from 6th April 2020, the payment period is reduced to 30 days from the date of disposal of the residential property. Consequently the reporting and payment of CGT now moves outside of the self-assessment system and becomes a separate report of capital gains.

CGT Reporting 6 April 2020 The disposal of any UK land on which a residential property gain accrues requires a return to be submitted to HMRC within 30 days of disposal.

The declaration requires the separate reporting of the transaction details plus a declaration by the reporting party, with an express statement that the return is to the best of their knowledge “correct” and “complete”. Amendments may be made to the CGT reported to HMRC. However, any amendment can only relate to events that had already occurred at the date the return was submitted.

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A report will not be required if a disposal of residential property results in the due and payable CGT liability being nil.

CGT Payment CGT was traditionally paid as part of the selfassessment tax process. However, from 6th April 2020, the payment of CGT is being advanced from the current 31st January deadline. CGT due on any residential property disposal must be calculated and paid to HMRC within 30 days of the disposal.

The CGT payment will be a CGT payment on account for the year as the final CGT liability computation will be undertaken as usual within the selfassessment process.

The new regime will continue to leave home owners disposing of their principal private residence unaffected. However, the increasing number of buy to let landlords will be directly affected. There may be some material impact upon parties engaged in divorce and/or separation, and UK home owners working away from home and/or overseas. Therefore advice should be sort at the earliest opportunity.

Letting Relief At present if the owner of a residential property disposes of a property which was at once their main residence but it had been rented out, they are likely to be entitled to a maximum of £40,000 ‘letting relief’ on disposal of their residential property.

From 6th April 2020, the owner will no longer be entitled this relief unless the owner was resident during the period of letting out their property. As a consequence, the maximum additional CGT to be incurred by a basic income tax rate home owner is £7,200 and for higher rate tax payers is £11,200.

Period of Private Residence Relief At present the last 18 months of ownership of the property are treated as qualifying for principal private residence. From 6th April 2020 only the last 9 months of ownership will qualify for principal private residence.

All taxpayers disposing of residential property from 6th April 2020 will need to be more attentive to their CGT reporting responsibilities.

SE22 Councillors Cllr Victoria Olisa | Goose Green Ward | Victoria.olisa@southwark.gov.uk

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hat are the things we can do differently to look after each other in East Dulwich? Air pollution around our local primary schools has been an issue for years. Green screens are part of the solution, which can reduce the high levels of air pollution in our part of the borough, but we need to do more, as local residents. A group of local people have got together and formed Clean Air for Dulwich and here they have outlined some simple tips to help improve the air we breathe in East Dulwich and the surrounding areas.

We’re a group of residents seriously concerned about the dangerous impact local levels of air pollution are having on everyone’s health.

We want to raise awareness locally, and help bring about positive changes to improve the quality of the air we breathe.

According to recent analysis by the British Heart Foundation, breathing the air in Southwark is the equivalent of smoking 152 cigarettes each year.

Whilst we can’t always see it, air pollution affects everyone – the young and old are particularly vulnerable. Evidence is mounting of associations between air pollution and numerous conditions including respiratory conditions, stunted lung growth in children, heart and lung disease, dementia, miscarriage and more…

Southwark Council’s monitoring has shown dangerous levels of pollution in many Dulwich locations. As awareness grows, local schools are responding by installing ivy green screens, classroom air purification systems and School Street timed road closures to protect student’s health, but there is more we can all do to protect ourselves and help reduce pollution at source.

How can I protect myself and my family from air pollution?

• Avoid using a car wherever possible – pollution can be up to 3 times higher inside a car than outside as the exhaust fumes from the car in front are pulled inside and trapped. Cyclists and pedestrians just metres away are often less exposed.

• Walk on quieter back streets to significantly cut your exposure.

• Choose to walk on the least polluted side of

the road, away from queuing traffic, and on the inside of the pavement to stay as far away as possible from exhaust fumes. When waiting at bus stops stand as far back, away from the traffic, as possible.

How can I help tackle and reduce air pollution?

• Be part of the solution, not the pollution • Wherever possible walk or cycle rather than take a car, particularly for short trips such as the school run. Evidence shows children benefit academically from a short burst of exercise before school. You could also consider using public transport.

• Don’t burn wood or coal indoors because they produce significant amounts of harmful particulate matter (even ‘eco-certified’ wood burners produce particulate matter).

• Don’t idle. Switching the engine off until you’re ready to drive will save money and unnecessary fumes.

• Rethink home deliveries – use local collections points instead, to reduce the number of delivery vans circling our roads. Better still, shop locally on foot or by bike.

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What's On - February Wednesday 19 February: Breathe Yourself to a Happier Life 7.30pm-9pm Come and learn a simple and easy to use breath technique that can support you in all areas of your life: reduced stress and anxiety; increased energy; improved detoxification; deep sense of calm and relaxation; feel more centred and balanced; stronger connection to others; better sleep pattern. Station Hall Herne Hill, Railton Road SE24 0JW. www.schoolforwellbeing.com.

Friday 21 February: enSEmble26 Concert Doors 12 for 12.30pm. To celebrate Beethoven’s 250th birthday this year, enSEmble26 performs the complete violin and piano sonatas on a Friday each month at 12.30, St John the Evangelist Church, Upper Norwood, Sylvan Road, SE19 2RX. Tickets on Eventbrite or on the door. Tickets £10 and £8 concessions. Buy 4 concerts and the 5th IS FREE. Visit ensemble26.com

Wednesday 26 February: Cooking with Scissors An opportunity for local business professionals to meet, make new contacts and gain new business. Meets at downstairs at Franklins, 157 Lordship Lane, SE22 8HX from 6.45pm – 8.45pm.

The last Wednesday of every month. Free Admission. To find out more or register your interest in attending, please email: sbn@cookingwithscissors.co.uk.

Friday 28 February: Nancy Kerr & James Fagan, The Sparrow Down, Ian Kennedy & Sarah Lloyd @The Ivy House

Door 7pm, Live music starts 8pm. We are delighted to welcome Nancy Kerr & James Fagan to the Goose for the first time! They are one of the best-known British folk duos, with a lifelong grounding in traditional singing and instrumental playing. Expect outstanding musicianship, traditional songs and acclaimed original compositions! The Sparrow Down draw influences from old time Americana and contemporary folk musicians, with banjo, guitar and vocal harmony. Ian Kennedy and Sarah Lloyd are a local couple whose lovely singing at community events will be well known to many of you! £14/12 advance, £16/14 on the door.

Tickets & info: www.thegooseisout.com.

Friday 28 February: Plosive Comedy with Sara Pascoe Line-up: Sara Pascoe, Jordan Brookes, Kiri Pritchard McLean & Darren Harriott. Time: 8pm (Doors 7.15pm). The MCT at Alleyn’s Alleyn’s School, Townley Rd, East Dulwich SE22 8SU. Price: £17 (plus booking fee). Age Restriction: 18+. https://plosive.seetickets.com.

Thurday 27 February: The Mercies with Kiran Millwood Hargrave 7.30pm. We’re always thrilled to find a brilliant new novelist to introduce and we’re delighted to be bringing a huge new talent to Dulwich.

Kiran Millwood Hargrave is an award-winning poet, playwright and children’s novelist. Her first novel for adults The Mercies is being published

by Picador in February. Kiran will be talking about her work and the writing process – join us for what promises to be a fascinating insight to one of the year’s most talked about novels.

Tickets £10 (to include a glass of wine). Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7BG. www.village-books.co.uk.

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What's On - February Instagram Workshops

For Small Business, Freelancers & Local Organisations Learn how to better promote yourself on Instagram!

Friday 28 February 10am - 1pm Using Instagram for your Business at Space at 61, Nunhead

Wednesday 4 March 10am - 1pm Instagram for Complete Beginners at Space at 61, Nunhead

These workshops are run by Anna from hellosocial.media. For further information and bookings email:

anna@hellosocial.media

Saturday 29 February: Fair Trade Breakfasts 9.30am-1pm. On sale between 9.30am to 12 midday.

Adult breakfast £3.50. Children under 12 £2.50. There will also be a variety of stalls and a range of fair trade food and gifts on sale till 1pm. At the Bread of Life Fair Trade Centre, Christ Church, 263 Barry Road, East Dulwich SE22 0JT. breadoflifecentre@hotmail.co.uk / 020 8693 4170.

Saturday 29 February: Flamenco Spectacular Al-Andalus Cancion Gitana present their Flamenco spectacular Al-Andalus at St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village,at 7.45pm (doors at 7.15pm). In a 75 minute spectacular with many costume changes, narrations & dramatic poetry in Spanish and English, slide projections & striking lighting, Cancion Gitana create a Flamenco dance theatre performance of a kind rarely seen on UK stages as they explore the origins of Flamenco among the major Andalucian Flamenco cities. All tickets £17.50. Info and Tickets from www. duendeflamenco.co.uk or text/call 07758 752257.

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Index Alexandra Nurseries ..................................................13 Around Dulwich .........................................................10 Ayrton Windows & Doors...................................... Back Bells Bathrooms & Kitchens.......................................15 Bespoke Windows .......................................................5 Cooking with Scissors Networking ............................17 David Reynolds .........................................................17 Dulwich College Sports Club......................................17 Healthy Habits............................................................13 Kate Francis: Post-natal Yoga.......................................9 The Little Clipper .........................................................9 London Mozart Players: Cellofest................................5 Mac Support ................................................................5 Piercy & Co ..................................................................7

Post-natal Yoga.............................................................9 Prendergast School: Sixth Form ................................11 Rocket Garden Design .................................................7 Rosie Reilly Plumber....................................................7 SE Magazines: Local Advertising ...............................38 Smart Business Networking ......................................17 St Christopher’s Personal Care ...................................2 Steve Smith Accountants ............................................9 Walsh Glazing ............................................................37 William Bailey Solicitors.............................................13 Winkworths.......................................................24 & 25

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February Events at Bell House www.bellhouse.co.uk | Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich SE21 7BG.

Supporting the Dyslexic Learner, 6 week course starting Thursday 30th January

The Book Exchange Club, Tuesday 4th February

Children with dyslexia may learn differently from you. This course has been designed to help you understand how you can best support a child at home and school.

A chance to share a book that has had an impact on you, and to come away with a new book that should enrich the mind.

Drawing from the Garden, 3 week course starting Saturday 1st February Taking inspiration from the Bell House garden, Liz Charsley-Jory will lead three sessions drawing art out of natural life.

An Introduction to Screenwriting, Sunday 2nd February Whether adapting a story from another medium or developing an original idea, outline or existing script of your own or even if just curious, this workshop will teach you the nuts and bolts of film and TV writing.

Family Philosophy Workshop, Sunday 2nd February Bell House has once again joined forces with The Philosophy Foundation this year to give young people and their parents an opportunity to explore some of philosophy’s big questions. All are welcome from beginners to those who have had an experience of philosophy before.

Introduction to Mindfulness and Self Compassion, Monday 3rd February This eight-week course introduces Mindfulness for health and well-being, no experience is necessary.

Dyslexia Screenings Now Available screenings@bellhouse.co.uk for more information.

The Dyslexia Portfolio is a screening consisting of a series of nine, short literacy and literacybased processing tests which can then be used to see if the child has a profile consistent with the dyslexic profile.

Troy: Myth & Reality – Curator’s Talk, Wednesday 5th February Vicky Donnellan, co-curator of Troy: Myth & Reality at the British Museum comes to Bell House.

The Modern Period: All you need to know about your flow, Sunday 9th February Let's talk about periods! Our expert speakers will discuss what's normal, what's not, and the products available for managing menstruation.

Perfect for parents and children who want to start talking about periods.

Instagram Stories for Business, Wednesday 12th February If you are a business owner who is looking to improve your Instagram performance then upping your Stories game is a must.

Writer’s Panel: Finding Your Voice, Thursday 13th February Following the success of their October event, South East London Authors are back at Bell House, exploring what it means to find your voice as a writer.

How to Write Personal Stories, Saturday 15th February We all have a story to tell – about our childhood, the place we live, our travels, the trials of parenthood and relationships. Come and learn to tell yours.

Into the Abyss: Book Talk, Wednesday 19th February Professor Anthony David, a cognitive neuropsychiatrist, ND director of the UCL Insitute for Mental Health, talks about his new book ‘Into the Abyss’ which looks into case studies of illnesses at the edge of human understanding.

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