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Issue 143 - January 2017 In this issue Events Calendar - P4 Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On - P8 Hectic Host - P12 Food and Drink - P14 Fitness Tips - P16 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Activities - P22 Shopping Page - P28 Dulwich Hamlet FC - P36 The Last Word - P48

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Welcome to SE22 This Month

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Welcome I absolutely love this time of year. Christmas (which I love!) is over and we have a wonderful New Year to look forward too. December was a fantastic month with so much on locally including the wonderful Christmas Cracker, which had East Dulwich really buzzing (see p37). The Dulwich Charity lunch which took place at The Palmerston in early December, raised a fabulous amount for our local charity Link Age Southwark. Find out how much we raised on p42. 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. Most of us need a shot of caffeine first thing in the morning so Lawrence Roullier White volunteered to check out some of the best coffees in the area. We couldn’t cover them all in one page, so look out for a future feature later in the year. See page 28. All your favourites are here: Around Dulwich, page 10; Hectic Host, page 12; Food & Drink, page 14; Fitness Tips, page 16; Pets Corner, page 20; Children’s activities, pages 22 & 23; Dulwich Picture Gallery, page 30; Dulwich Hamlet FC Update, page 36; The Horniman Museum, pages 38; Financial Matters, page 40; SE22 Councillor, page 44 and Garden Talk, page 46. The Last Word this month goes to local dental technologist Cuong Luong. Find out more on page 48. See you next month!

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

Welcome .................................................3 Events Calendar .....................................4 Noticeboard.............................................6 What’s On............................8, 18, 24 & 32 Around Dulwich ....................................10 Hectic Host.............................................12 Food & Drink.........................................14 Fitness Tips............................................16 Pets Corner ......................................... 20 Children’s Activities...................... 22 & 23 Shopping Page ....................................28 Dulwich Picture Gallery..........................30 Legacy @ Dulwich Picture Gallery ........34 Dulwich Hamlet FC Update....................36 Christmas Cracker ................................37 The Horniman Museum .......................38 Financial Matters...................................40 Dulwich Charity Lunch ....................42 SE22 Councillors ...................................44 Love West Dulwich ...............................45 Garden Talk .......................................... 46 The Last Word .......................................48 Index......................................................50 Around Dulwich | www.arounddulwich.co.uk Events | Childrens Activities | Fashion | Food & Drink | Home & Garden | Mind & Body

The Dulwich Charity lunch raised a fabulous £2,500 for Link Age Southwark. The lunch, now in its 15th year, is held every December and is a fantastic way for local business men and women to meet up and get in to the festive spirit. This year the lunch was held at The Palmerston, who kindly closed the pub for the event. Over 64 local business men and women got together and had a great Christmas party.The organisers enjoyed great support from local businesses who donated prizes for the raffle and came along and enjoyed the day. A big thank you to: 102 Interiors, AA Graphics, Acacia Learning, Acorn Estates, Alcander Limited, Barbara Samitier Gardens, Brian McGee, Cafe G, Cécile Bell Interior

Designer, The Clipper, Coman & Co, Daisylets and Sales, Donna Noble Yoga, The Dovetail Joint, Dune Hypnotherapy, Glazer Delmar, Gymboree, Helen Jermyn Photography, House of Colour, House of Tippler, The Illusioneer, Inspring Change Coaching Limited, Keep Interior Design, Jayne Jefferson Cleaners, Jaynic Properties, Lomasi Flowers, The Lordship, MAC Support, Marcus Bishop Accountants, PM Bennison, The Palmerston, Patrick Myers Photography, Property In, Push Studios, QualitySolicitors/Amphlett Lissimore, Rigby & Mac, Roullier White, SE Magazines, St James’s Place Financial Management, Satoria Lab, Suzanne James Catering, Taylor Wilcox, Thorpe Group, Water Bear Design, William Bailey Solicitors, Willis B & Yoga with Michele.

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Events Calendar - January 2017 Monday

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Tuesday

Wednesday

27th

30th 2nd

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Parkrun, Peckham Rye Park & Dulwich Park 9am, P8.

Dulwich Folk Dance Club see p18

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11th

12th

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17th

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Loreley @ The Ivy House, see p18

19th

20th

Mums in Business, see p24

24th

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The Artist’s Practice @ Dulwich Picture Gallery, see p8.

26th

The Book Project @ Dulwich Picture Gallery, see p32.

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

Parkrun, Peckham Rye Park & Dulwich Park 9am, P8.

22nd

Nearly New Baby Items Sale, see p24. Living in Harmony with nature, see p24.

Come & See (1985) www.biggerpicture.co.uk @EDT see p24

Live Music @ The Cherry Tree, see p34.

21st

Brilliant Neon Sample Sale, see p24.

Dulwich Folk Dance Club see p18

The Artist’s Practice @ Dulwich Picture Gallery, see p8.

15th

Sydenham Concerts, see p18.

Dulwich Decorative & Fine Arts Society, see p18

18th

Organ Recital, see p18.

Parkrun, Peckham Rye Park & Dulwich Park 9am, P8.

Loreley @ The Ivy House, see p18

The Artist’s Practice @ Dulwich Picture Gallery, see p8.

8th

The Goose is Out! Singaround @ The Ivy House, see p18

East Dulwich WI @7.30pm Check website: www.eastdulwichwi.co.uk P8

Dulwich Folk Dance Club see p18

Dulwich & District U3A see p32

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Holiday Drop Off Camp, see p8.

Holiday Drop Off Camp, see p18.

23rd

Sunday

31st

Live Music @ The Cherry Tree, see p34.

16th

Saturday

29th

The Artist’s Practice @ Dulwich Picture Gallery, see p8.

Honor Oak Women’s Institute, 8pm St Saviour’s Church.

Friday

28th

Bank Holiday

9th

Thursday

Open Day LDentec, see p48.

27th

28th

Parkrun, Peckham Rye Park & Dulwich Park 9am, P8.

29th

Jackie Oates, Solasta, Mitchell & Vincent The Ivy House, see p32.

Forthcoming Events Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 8, 18, 24 & 32. Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar! 4 | SE22 - January 2017

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East Dulwich Academy of Music and Performing Arts Spaces available Saturday mornings at Goose Green Primary School, Tintagel Crescent, East Dulwich, London SE22 8HG. For class times and more information www.eastdulwichacademy.org Email: info@eastdulwichacademy.org Phone: 07824 805135 / 020 8693 3568

Time to dust off New Year Resolutions! Volunteering for Link Age Southwark can bring many rewards – not just for the older people we help, but also to our volunteers. From visiting someone once a week, to driving someone to our groups, just an hour a week can make a big difference to the life of one of our older friends and neighbours and boost your spirits too! Start 2017 by finding out how you can help to prevent isolation and loneliness. Visit www. linkagesouthwark.org/volunteering or call Jennie or Michele on 020 8299 2623 to get your resolutions off the ground, we would be delighted to meet you to discuss options available.

Goose Green Lunch Club

for senior citizens | Thursdays 12.30pm-2pm The Goose Green Centre, St. John’s church, 62a East Dulwich Road, SE22 Come and enjoy good food and company in pleasant surroundings. CONTACT Ken Deller 020 8693 2090 email kdeller@btinternet.com

Get Fit, Have Fun, Meet People Dulwich College Sports Club can help you to get fit, have fun and meet people, whils t improving your health and wellbeing. Their indoor and outdoor sports & fitness facili ties are superb, with an impressive free weigh ts room and fitness suite. See page 15 for a special membership offer - join now and pay no membership subs until 1 February. You can also purchase discounted limited editio n membership gift vouchers. See www.dcsportsclub.co.uk or call The Sports Club on 020 8299 9292 for details.

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DULWICH FOLK DANCE CLUB Thursdays 8pm - 10pm St Barnabas Parish Hall, Gilkes Place Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT JANUARY 5 Caller - Jane Lowe 12 Caller - Carol Hewson 19 Caller - Michele Odell 26 Caller - Crys Rothon - Burn’s Night IDEAL ACTIVITY FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE No partners needed Lots of fun, make new friends Contact : Gwen Godwin - 020 8699 7032 or Email: gagodwin@hotmail.com

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The first year of a baby’s life is one of the most important in terms of their long term development. It’s a time when their brain will grow more rapidly than at any other, and every movement your baby makes helps strengthen this growth. Swimming is one of the few things you can do at this young age, and it’s also one of the healthiest activities for you too! In water, babies are able to exercise every single muscle in their body - including some they would never even find on land. Sarah Ashton who runs Water Babies’ baby swimming classes in the South East London area, explains, “Whilst the emphasis in our sessions is very clearly on strengthening the bond you have with your baby, it’s also about having fun and increasing water confidence. Swimming from birth is also excellent for a baby’s development. Whilst being very gentle, it provides a complete physical workout, strengthening the heart, lungs and respiratory system which, in turn aids development of the brain. What’s more, regular

swimming can enhance baby awareness and improve eating and sleeping patterns as I was delighted to discover was the case with my own child!” Classes are kept small, and the fun relaxed atmosphere creates a sense of camaraderie within the group, with carers – and children – often socialising together afterwards. And don’t worry if you’re not a particularly strong swimmer – the water’s always shallow enough to stand up in, and rest assured you’ll never have to go underwater if you really don’t want to. We run classes in warm water and hydrotherapy pools in your area, so check out our website or contact us in the office to find your nearest one.

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What's On - Janaury Tuesday 3 – Friday 6 January: Holiday Drop Off Camp Holiday Drop Off is a great way for children to learn new sports in a fun and exciting environment. ‘HDO’ believe that sport should be enjoyed by all and have created a sports camp for children between the ages of 5 -14 years old. Places are limited so its best to book in advance. Although you can turn up on the day (depending on availability) ‘HDO’ have great discounts when booking online. To take advantage of the first class coaching in an admirable sporting facility, book online now and don’t miss out. A great Christmas holiday treat day for the kids. Visit holidaydropoff.com.

Tuesdays 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 January: Lively Minds Over 50’s Club 11am-4pm. Social club for the over 50’s. We offer two exercise to music sessions, talks from guest speakers or entertainment and relaxing yoga, we go on days out to beautiful English villages, stately homes and places of interest. 020 8677 1533. St Faith Community & Youth Association, St Faith's Centre, Red Post Hill, London SE24 9JQ.

Saturdays 7, 14, 21, & 28 January West Dulwich Fresh Food Market

Peckham Rye & Dulwich Park Parkrun

Saturday Mornings 9am 7, 14, 21, & 28 January 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

Tuesdays from 3 - 31 January The Artist's Practice: painting & drawing

A new fresh food market in West Dulwich. Located on the corner of Croxted Road and Park Hall Road outside Dulwich Books, Jo Partridge & Topps Tiles the market will run every Saturday. The market opens at 9am and runs weekly.

Explores several aspects of an artist's practice and build a portfolio under experienced guidance. Using a range of materials including chalks, charcoals, graphite, paints and inks, create works on paper. With artist Kim Jacobson. 4.30 - 6pm; £75. 15 - 18 yrs. www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

Dulwich Village Farmer’s Market

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We grow it. We sell it. You buy it, you peel it, you mash it, you chop it, you boil it, you fry it, you roast it, you bake it, you steam it, you grill it, you slice it. You eat it. Every Saturday 10am–2pm at Dulwich C of E Infants’ School, Turney Road junction with Dulwich Village London SE21 7JU. www.lfm.org.uk

Explores traditional materials such as egg tempera and gold leaf and learn painting techniques used by Monet, Pollock and Hirst. In this course you will create original artworks inspired by interesting artists and their innovative techniques. With artist Jo Lewis. 4.30 - 6pm; £75. www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

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January News By Sarah Pylas

appy New Year from us all (two) at Around Dulwich! Traditionally a time to make good resolutions, many of us will have sworn off booze, biscuits and bad habits for the foreseeable future. Some of us may even see out the whole week before returning to our old, comfortable ways. This time last year, I rejoined Slimming World in a mince pie induced panic and following a big night-in on the Rioja with the editor of this very magazine, I had also vowed never to drink red wine again. I caved on the diet a month later – it’s crisps, I just can’t seem to resist crisps – but not a drop of red wine has passed my lips since. Unfortunately, an increased white wine and Prosecco intake has made up for this shortfall, especially over the silly season where glasses of fizz were being topped up like treat bags at Halloween #hiccups. The drinks were certainly flowing at the annual Dulwich Charity Lunch in aid of Link Age Southwark. The event was held at The Palmerston again and thanks to the generosity of local businesses, £2,500 was raised for this wonderful charity supporting over 500 isolated, older people living in Southwark. The East Dulwich Christmas Cracker attracted over 7,000 visitors to our high street. Festive fun included performances from local bands, choirs and theatre groups, competitions, a food market and special appearances from Father and Miss Christmas. The Lordship pub has been buzzing since it changed hands and provided the perfect festive backdrop for many Christmas drinks parties. The new menu features hearty homemade dishes and is reasonably priced. I can also highly recommend the Viognier. Meanwhile, mince pies and mojitos were on offer at the East Dulwich WI Christmas party at EDT. Anyway, back to January. The lights have come down, tree needles have dropped and recycling bins

runneth over with empty bottles. It is grey and cold and everyone is dry, or trying to be. I gave up making resolutions a few years ago and instead started to choose a theme to guide me through the year to come. 2016 was my year to ‘say no and let it go’, which had varying levels of success! I have not yet decided my theme for 2017 (at time of print), but at this moment ‘say no and put the crisps down’ is a serious contender. If you have resolved to exercise more in 2017 then it is worth mentioning that the weekly parkruns in Peckham Rye and Dulwich Park are free to enter and open to all standards of runners. Southwark residents are also able to swim and gym for free at Dulwich Leisure Centre. Visit www. everyoneactive.com/southwarkfreeswimandgym/ for terms and conditions. Wishing all our readers a peaceful and prosperous new year. As always, you can find details of all local news, events and ticket information over on our website. You can also find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @arounddulwich.

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Hectic Host

Healthy, Speedy Suppers

anuary may be the month when we would all like to cocoon ourselves away and drink cocoa under cashmere blankets - but life must go on. Like it or not we will have to cater the occasional event. Coming after a month when at every gathering everything that touches our lips seemed to come in rich buttery pastry (with which there is nothing wrong at all) a clean, quick buffet full of fresh ingredients makes a refreshing change. Here is our tried and tested menu of four dishes for a casual evening with friends. Mozzarella & Chargrilled Courgette – this dish takes the longest so we would suggest starting this whilst getting on with the others. The key to this to make sure the courgettes do not turn to mush or blacken too much, you want them sweetly caramelised in their own juices. The best solution – although it is slow – is a health grill using no oil. Cut courgettes in half, making sure you grill ones of the same thickness at the same time and top and tail so they fit. Get on with the other preparation whilst regularly checking and placing cooked courgettes to one side. Once you have a grilled sufficiency, and they have been allowed to cool, cut into bit size pieces, lay on a plate and cover with an equal amount of cut mozzarella. Dress with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Le Puy Lentil, Beetroot, Pomegranate and Feta Salad – a simple and delicious dish. Simply cover your serving platter with a thickish layer of Le Puy lentils, layer on cubed, bit size pieces of cooked, chilled beetroot. Top with diced

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feta cheese and lots of pomegranate seeds and sprinkle with finely chopped parsley and mint. I drizzle this with a little honey and some pomegranate molasses that you can get from any store that sells southern Mediterranean produce. To cook Le Puy lentils, rinse them thoroughly in a sieve, place in a saucepan covered with water, bring to the boil and simmer gently for about 25 minutes. Drain and allow to cool before assembling this dish. Smoked Mackerel with Quinoa, Orange and Kale – possibly the quickest party dish ever. Simply layer quinoa on a platter, use a mixture of red and white. Take filets of peppered smoked mackerel, remove the silvery skin from the underside and flake over the grains. Take one or two seedless oranges – depending on the size of the dish you are making – and peel them. I do this over the plate so any juice of saved. Remove any pith and break into bite size pieces. Take a hand full of shredded kale and sprinkle over your dish. Dress with the juice of another orange. Grilled Halloumi with Rhubarb and Chili – grill halloumi until golden brown, stew rhubarb with a little brown sugar or honey, drain, removing excess liquid. Stir in dried chili and allow to cool. Allow guests to spoon onto cheese slices. Happy and healthy New Year!

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Food & Drink with Suzanne James

Happy New Year! I know this can be the season of dark nights, empty pockets and the dreaded post Christmas diet, but don’t despair. Spring is only around the corner, and in the meantime I have a lovely receipe for roast carrot humous which I just had to share! This is a great snack or starter, served with crudités or warm flatbreads, or spooned into toasted pittas with salad and/or some shredded cold meat. Whenever I do a roast I allow for extra carrots so I can make this, but you can use whatever leftover roast roots are around, and if you have some roast onions or garlic, chuck those in too. Enjoy it alone, or get some frineds round to share – good food, good company & laughter are the best antidote I know to the January blues! Sign up to our newsletter for more seasonal tips and news at www.suzannejames.co.uk/newsletter.asp

Roast Carrot Hummous Serves 2-4 Ingredients • 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed • 100–300g roast carrots (but can mix in other roast roots, such as parsnips, celeriac and perhaps some roast onion • Juice of 1 small lemon • 2 tablespoons tahini or thick natural wholemilk yoghurt • 2 tablespoons olive or rapeseed oil, plus extra to finish • 1–2 garlic cloves, finely chopped • ∞ teaspoon cumin seeds, bashed, or a good pinch of ground cumin, plus extra to finish (optional) • Good pinch of dried chilli flakes, plus extra to finish (optional) • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2) Season to taste with salt and pepper. To serve, spoon the hummus into a bowl or onto a plate, sprinkle with a good pinch of crushed cumin seeds and chilli flakes, if you like, and trickle on some olive or rapeseed oil. 3) Sealed in a container, this hummus keeps well in the fridge for up to a week.

Tips and swaps You can use leftover home-cooked chickpeas here if you like: 250g cooked peas is roughly equivalent to what you get in a 400g tin. If you don’t have any chickpeas, cannellini or butter beans work well too

Food in Season Vegetables - Jerusalem Artichokes, Beetroot, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chicory, Garlic, Kale, Leeks, Mushrooms, Onions, Parsnips, Potatoes, Pumpkin, Red Cabbage, Shallots, Spinach, Swede, Turnips. Fruit & Nuts - Apples, Pears (late – Concorde, Doyenne du Comice, Conference and Winter Nellis), Rhubarb (forced), Walnuts Meat - Duck (end of season), Guinea Fowl, Hare, Partridge, Venison Fish & Seafood - Brill, Clams, Cockles, Haddock, Halibut, Hake, John Dory, Lemon Sole, Salmon (coming into season), Monkfish, Mussels, Oyster, Plaice, Turbot

Method 1) In a food processor, whiz the chickpeas, carrots, lemon juice, tahini or yoghurt, oil, garlic, cumin and chilli flakes together until fairly smooth. If it’s too thick, thin with some hot water until you get the consistency you like. 14 | SE22 - January 2017

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Fitness Tips

Why is vitamin D important? An overview on the ‘sunshine vitamin’ and how to ensure you’re getting enough What is vitamin D? Firstly, for clarity, I’m talking specifically about vitamin D3 - the ‘sunshine vitamin’, a fat soluble vitamin, which needs to be consumed with fats in order to be absorbed. The body actually converts the vitamin into a hormone.

How is it consumed or activated? Vitamin D3 can be consumed in one of three ways: in supplement form; consumed in foods, although it’s almost impossible to consume enough D3 in foods; synthesised by the sun’s rays. We recommend supplementing in the winter months, and then getting what you need from sunlight in the summer months.

Why is it important? Vitamin D3 helps to promote calcium absorption in the gut, and is vital for both bone growth and remodelling. It also helps to prevent osteoporosis when used alongside calcium. Vitamin D3 helps with cell modulation and growth, and contributes to good neuromuscular and immune system functioning.

of vitamin D3 has also be linked to cancer, asthma, type II diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, Alzheimer’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Crohns Disease and type I diabetes.

Who is at risk of low vitamin D3? Anyone who is indoors a lot, and rarely gets sunlight on their skin. You are more at risk if you’re older, pregnant or obese. If your skin is black, you are also more at risk because pigmentation in your skin prevents the sunlight from getting through as effectively.

How do I know how much I need to supplement? There are now DNA tests which amongst other things will tell you what your requirement is for vitamin D3. I spend a lot of time outdoors all year round, yet even after summer my levels were only adequate. I take a supplement (I use Cytoplan), and as my DNA results tell me I have a raised requirement for D3, I take 5000 IUs per day in winter and 2500 in summer. Don’t follow my example though without checking your own levels first.

How do I know if I’m getting enough? There are several ways to take a Vitamin D3 test: • Request a test from your GP • Order a home kit (a simple finger-prick blood test, and results take about a week)

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FREE community events promoting reuse and recycling. Bring unwanted items in good condition and easy to carry home and take away things you need. Typical items include CD’s DVD’s, books, small electrical items, buggies, bikes, lamps, plants and kitchenware. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT NOT TO ACCEPT ITEMS.

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What's On - January Wednesday 4 January: East Dulwich WI Meeting An exciting programme of guest speakers, activities and entertainment lined up for members this year. You can check them all out over on our events page. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at The Lodge, above East Dulwich Tavern, 1 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22 8EW. Meetings start at 7.30pm (please come along from 7:00pm). Membership and waiting list is currently closed www.eastdulwichwi.co.uk.

Monday 9 – Tuesday 10 January: Holiday Drop Off Camp Holiday Drop Off is a great way for children to learn new sports in a fun and exciting environment. ‘HDO’ believe that sport should be enjoyed by all and have created a sports camp for children between the ages of 5 -14 years old.Places are limited so its best to book in advance. Although you can turn up on the day (depending on availability) ‘HDO’ have great discounts when booking online. To take advantage of the first class coaching in an admirable sporting facility, book online now and don’t miss out. A great Christmas holiday treat day for the kids. Visit holidaydropoff.com

Thursday 5 January: Dulwich Folk Dance Club

Thursday 12 January: LORELEY at The Ivy House

8pm – 10pm at St Barnabas Parish Hall, Gilkes Place, Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Ideal activity for a healthy lifestyle. No partners needed.Makenewfriends.Contact:GwenGodwin– 020 8699 7032 or email: gagodwin@hotmail.com • 5th Caller – Jane Lowe • 12th Caller – Carol Hewson • 19th Caller – Michele Odell • 26th Caller – Crys Rothon – Burn’s Night

Loreley are an exciting young duo who play traditional folk songs, setting the original lyrics to new music composed by themselves. Maddy Glenn (vocals, whistle, percussion) and Simon James Chisholm (mandolin, guitar, concertina) have gone from strength to strength, and tonight they will be launching their new album!Door 7.30pm. Tickets £7 (on the door only, no advance tickets). www.thegooseisout.com

Sunday 8 January: Organ Recital – Marilyn Harper - 7.45-8.30pm

Thursday 12 January: Dulwich Decorative & Fine Arts Society illustrated lecture

Christ’s Chapel of God’s Gift, Dulwich Picture Gallery. Retiring collection in aid of Link Age Southwark/Communities supporting older people. For more information contact helen@linkagesouthwark.org

Sunday 8 January: Singaround at The Ivy House

Greek Orders and Illusions, Roman Ingenuity and Engineering; 7.30 for 8pm, Kingswood House, Seeley Drive, SE21 8QR. www.ddfas.org.uk.

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 whenever. £2 on the door. www.thegooseisout.com

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Pets Corner

Pets that hate to be alone

new year begins and most of us face a return to work, after a long break. For some pets, especially new pets, this can be a difficult time. Many of us have to spend significant periods away from home, either in the office or travelling to it. Unless trained for this, many pets, selectively developed to form strong bonds with us, react badly to being left alone for hours and separation anxiety is seen in a variety of species, especially in dogs and cats. Canine separation anxiety is better known but felines are also affected. Cats may be more solitary than dogs, but still suffer if they are left too much to their own devices- especially indoor cats. Inability to cope with separation may trigger a range of problem behaviours. Common complaints include soiling around the home where anxious pets leave deposits, often at thresholds, to ward off perceived threats. It is thought some pets selfsoothe by laying down scent and may urinate on owner shoes, clothing and beds as way to mingle pet and human odours. Far from being spiteful the pet is trying to cope with feelings of loss. Puddles of wee and/or diarrhoea are strong indicators the animal has moved from anxiety into a state of panic, some pets even vomit. Destructive behaviours are common and may indicate barrier frustration, where the animal tries to claw or dig its way out and/or back to its owner. Other animals discover that focussed application of jaws and claws to random bits of their ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home helps them cope with uncomfortable feelings of anxiety or boredom. Many owners return to shredded sofas, gnawed doors and walls, and one person I know arrived home to discover five bags of potting compost had been ripped open and distributed evenly around the kitchen and hall. Vocalising is another strong manifestation of separation anxiety. Repetitive barking and howling will antagonise neighbours and may even involve the authorities. Aggression can also be a factor. Some dogs learn to intimidate and even attack their owners to stop them leaving. Separation issues in cats mostly arise when instinctive needs are

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not being met and owner presence is associated with daily highlights like mealtimes. Indoor cats need enriched environments to cope and owners should make the extra effort to use special toys to play hunting games with their puss. Cat trees, observation shelves and puzzle feeders are also great ways to give your cat something interesting to do while alone. There is little doubt that some animals are more sensitive and anxious by nature; some may have been weaned too early. These are the kittens and pups that are heart meltingly cute and sweetnatured, the ones we cuddle all the time and allow to follow us around the home like small, furry shadows. Such animals are prone to becoming over attached to owners and, flattered by the attention, we unwittingly encourage over dependence. Instead, owners should encourage greater independence in young pets. Separation training must be approached systematically, with short periods of separation that are gradually increased, interspersed with structured play and exercise. Young pups and kittens should not be fussed constantly but learn to switch off and relax while the owner does other things - but always after a good play or training session. Eventually the young animal learns that the owner disappears but always returns. In early training, a timetable and consistency are of great value. Sudden, long separations may be the very thing that sparks anxiety in the first place. If you think your animal may already be suffering from a serious separation issue then donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t delay, contact an ABTC registered animal behaviourist and get advice.

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

Baby Loves Music Multi-Sensory Music groups for Parent and Baby in Nunhead. For more information amacgregor1.209@lgflmail.org.

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

Dulwich & District Twins & Triplets Club, Baby & Toddler Group

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

1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, 10-11.45am, Herne Hill United Church, top of Red Post Hill. karendelahunty@yahoo.com | 07799 861104.

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Bea’s Baby Bop Drop in music classes for babies and toddlers. Tues/Wed/Friday 3:30-4:30, Wed/Friday 11-12, Friday 10-11, Saturday 10:30-11:30, East Dulwich/Herne Hill, www.beasbabybop.com.

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

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

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

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

Gymboree Classes are designed for newborns - 5 year olds, and are led by experienced and nurturing teachers. We run throughout the year at South London Dance Studios. 184 Peckham Rye SE22 9QA. 020 3616 0033 | eastdulwich@gymboree-uk.com.

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

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

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Come along and make an exciting project to take home each week! We make a step-by-step project from air-hardening clay - come and get creative and have fun! Aimed at 3-5 year olds (2 year olds siblings welcome too). Mondays 10.30-11.20am (in term times), East Dulwich Community Centre, 46-50 Darrell Road SE22 0BD. Fridays 10.30-11.20am Mission Bubble Studios, Blackwater Court, Blackwater Road SE22 8RS. Book up online or drop in! www.kidsclayworkshop.com

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 1.30-2.30pm Olympikids - advanced booking required. Thurs -1.15-3.15pm 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

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

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

Monkey Music Various classes www.monkeymusic.co.uk | 020 8764 5185

Music for Little People Fun, friendly & educational music classes for 0-5 year olds. High quality, good value. The Goose Green Centre, East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AT. Rebecca Vicary 020 8852 0118 www.musicforlittlepeople.co.uk

Nimble Arts Join Nimble Arts’ Becky every week for a NEW mixed age 45-minute interactive story adventure for 0-5s, with live cello and musical instruments, songs, bubbles, scarves and a chance to dance! Classes in East Dulwich, Nunhead and Brockley. nimblearts.co.uk

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

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

Twinkly Toes Ballet 2-4yrs Tuesdays @ The Goose Green Centre 2.35-3.10pm. Following the IDTA syllabus this class is geared to teach your pre-schooler the basics of Ballet, in the most exciting way to keep your child engaged! Contact Danni - www.gdnd.co.uk 07904 424504

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

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

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

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What's On - January Thursday 19 January The Bigger Picture Presents:

Come & See (1985) @8pm

Friday 20th & Saturday 21st January: Brilliant Neon Sample Sale End of line & slight seconds neon light bargains. Nights & Weekends, Unit 1 (under Peckham Rye railway arches), 22a Blenheim Grove, London SE15 4QN Friday 20th January 6pm-10pm Saturday 21st 11am to 4pm www.brilliantneon.co.uk instagram: brilliantneonltd venue: www.nightsandweekends.co.uk

Saturday 21 January: The Lovely Little Company Nearly New Baby Items Sale

Russia - 136 minutes - Cert 15 Director: Elem Klimov, with Aleksei Kravchenko, Olga Mironova. This is the study of the invasion of Byelorussia by the Nazis as experienced from the perspective of a young teenager ready to fight as a partisan for his country, and is considered one of the best films about war in all its incomprehensibility and insanity. Showing at EDT, 1 Lordship Lane, SE22 8EW

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Thursday 19 January: Mums in Business A group of mums in East Dulwich, SE22, who come together for support, networking and joint working. The meeting is free to attend (contribution of £2 towards drinks and nibbles is appreciated as this is administered by volunteers) and is intended to be a support group for like minded mums running or wishing to start their own businesses rather than a hardcore networking meeting. The group meets on the 3rd Thursday every month at 8pm in the Daisylets office, 165 Lordship Lane (opposite Mrs Robinson) East Dulwich SE22 8HX. Please let us know if you would like to join us so the nibbles stretch round! email claire@daisylets.uk. 24 | SE22 - January 2017

2-4pm. St Hilda’s Church Hall, Brockley Road, Crofton Park, SE23 1PL. The Lovely Little Company are holding a Newly New baby items sale. From clothing to toys to equipment & maternity wear, there’ll be loads of wonderful pre-loved bargains available. £1 entry for buyers. More information on how to book your stall at: thelovelylittle.wordpress.com or Facebook The Lovely Little Company and Twitter: @lovelylittleco.

Saturday 21 January: Living in Harmony with nature (and each other) – an introduction to Permaculture Ethics From 11am till 1pm at Frendsbury Gardens, Frendsbury Road, SE4 2BL. Optional practical session afterwards depending on weather. If heavy rain we’ll be in the cabin, so space may be limited. Please dress for the cold and be prepared to interact with each other and move about a bit! Suitable for all abilities, though not young children.Spaces are limited so please book with Ruth on 07766 596600 or email ethicalgardener@gmail.com. This workshop is funded by SLAM Let’s Smile.

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Debate Cake draws on the popularity of cafe culture, merging everyday life with critical thinking to challenge the world around us. The debates show students that exciting ideas often happen in more informal settings, not just in the classroom or the university.

Known as ‘Debate Cake’, the new initiative was launched with a debate about how gender stereotypes affect the portrayal of women in children’s books. Children’s author Tamara MacFarlane led the discussion and used the debate to gain insight into how her characters come across to girls.

Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich is hosting a series of debates in a cafe environment to build confidence and promote research and debating skills.

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Our next Debate Cake will be with artist Heather Agyepong, who is currently displaying her work at the academy’s ID Gallery. Heather will draw on her experience of growing up in Britain as a young black person to lead a discussion about self-esteem, race and belonging.

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Looking for a New Year pick-me-up? Lawrence Roullier White goes in search of South East London coffee

1) Aga's Little Deli, Dartmouth Road, SE23, serving Monmouth Coffee and tasty treats from Cinnamon Bakery in Peckham 2) Brickhouse Bakery, Zenoria Street, SE22, Square Mile coffee and the world-famous Peckham Rye bread 3) Blue Mountain Café, North Cross Road, SE22, the original and one of the best, in ED since 1993 4) Café G, Peckham Rye, SE22, serving Volcano Coffee and G what a great breakfast! 5) Franklins Farm Shop, London Lane, SE22, Volcano Coffee in a foodie heaven and friendly haven 6) General Store, Bellenden Road, SE15, serving Workshop Coffee and the best Bakewells 7) Honor Oak Provender, Honor Oak Park, SE23, Monmouth Coffee and ever changing selection of wonderful cakes 8) Boulangerie Jade, Barry Road, SE22, house blend free-trade and organic coffee served by smiley and lovely staff 9) Norris & Knight, Forest Hill Road, SE22, serving Volcano Coffee 10) Old Spike Roastery, Peckham Rye, SE15, great own-brand coffee from a fantastic social enterprise 11) Romeo Jones, Dulwich Village, SE21, great coffee and great people watching in this lovely London village 12) Small White Elephant, Choumert Road, SE15, Volcano Coffee and a much spoken about Turmeric Latte 13) St David Coffee House, Davids Road, SE23, serving Square Mile Coffee and where the bulk of The Life Assistance Agency was written by Thomas Hocknell 14) Toasted, Lordship Lane, SE22, Allpress coffee, drink in takeaway or brew at home Look out for another further round up of local coffee houses soon, too many to mention in one issue.

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Please meet the storyteller at the gallery ticket desk. Sunday 15 January & Sunday 29 January. Two sessions per day, 2.30pm & 3.10pm. FREE with Gallery ticket

Mini Masterpieces Experience the delights of our collection with your child aged 6-18 months. Enjoy an informal, child-friendly gallery visit followed by a handson, sensory art session tailored for you and your baby. Collection-based themes change monthly – come to one or all!

Windows and Light: Exploring the Architecture of Dulwich Picture Gallery

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For information call 020 8299 8750 or e-mail friendsticketing@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk Tickets are available online at www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk/whats-on or at the admissions desks in the Gallery.

Gallery Film

Bar opens at 7pm and screening at 7.30pm. Tickets £9, £7 friends - includes a glass of wine, snacks & film notes.

Shirley Valentine (1989) Cert 15/108 mins

Monday 9 January

With Pauline Collins, Tom Conti, Julia McKenzie. An award-winning British romantic comedydrama which follows middle aged Shirley Valentine in her journey of self-discovery.

ArtPlay Get creative together at ArtPlay, our practical drop-in session, making everything from bunting to block prints.

Felt Characters - Draw and Sew 22 January. 2 - 4pm

Taking inspiration from the Permanent Collection, explore a variety of techniques including drawing, mark making, stitching and appliqué. Create your own creative and colourful characters. With artist Francesca Centioni. FREE with Gallery Ticket.

Gallery Stories Selected Sundays of every month. Participate in interactive storytelling in the main gallery. 30 | SE22 - January 2017

Thursday 19 January 10.30am - 12pm £16 per adult & child

Cavatina Children's Concert: The Magnard Ensemble Sunday 8 January 2.30pm / Linbury Room. 5-12 yrs A wonderful afternoon with The Magnard Ensemble who will present Revolting Rhymes and Marvellous Music - a music and drama workshop based on stories by Roald Dahl. Explores weird and wonderful worlds in this creatively stimulating concert. Children FREE; £5 for every accompanying adult

Off the Wall Saturday 21 January. 2 - 4pm Discuss, debate and have your say in creative sessions led by you! This workshop provides an opportunity for young people to work with a professional artist and engage in lively discussions and debate that challenge perceptions of what galleries are and who they are for. Working together, participants will explore the Gallery’s collection and its universal themes such as power, love, inequality and war whilst addressing what is going on in the world around us. FREE. To book contact Emma Hollamby: 020 8299 8753 e.hollamby@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk Dulwich Picture Gallery Gallery Road, Dulwich, London SE21 7AD www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

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What's On - January / February Monday 23 January: Dulwich UA3A

Tuesday 7th February: Cancer....The Story so Far

Florence Eshalomi “Getting things done at the London Assembly” and Clare Roberts “Welcoming Syrian Refugees to Southwark”. Herne Hill Baptist Church, Half Moon Lane SE24 9HU. 2 till 4pm.

U3A members are privileged to be invited to the Crick’s new, purpose-built research centre. The Francis Crick Institute (formerly the UK Centre for Medical Research and Innovation) is a biomedical research centre in London, which opened in 2016. U3A members are privileged to be invited to the Crick’s new, purpose-built research centre. Caroline Hill and Daniel Miller will trace the history of cancer research and explore the most exciting avenues for future progress, from cancer genomics to immunotherapy. http://u3asites.org.uk/dulwich/events

Wednesday 25 January: Cooking with Scissors 6.45-8.45pm. Upstairs at The Palmerston, 91 Lordship Lane. An opportunity for local business professionals to meet, make new contacts and gain new business. Meet the last Wednesday of every month. To find out more or register your interest in attending please email sbn@cookingwithscissors.co.uk.

Thursdays 26 January 9 February: The Book Project Become a bookbinder and printmaker! Visit the Vanessa Bell exhibition and the Permanent Collection to gather ideas, and experiment with various relief and intaglio printmaking techniques to create high-quality prints and hand-bound books. With Nikki Gardham. 4.30 - 6pm; £45. 11 - 14 yrs. www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

Friday 27 January: Jackie Oates, Solasta, Mitchell & Vincent – The Ivy House Jackie Oates is a singer and fiddle player whose unique treatment of English ballads and songs, and pure, haunting singing style has established her at the forefront of the new English folk revival. Solasta are an outstanding new folk ensemble. Their dynamic interpretations of Celtic based material are rooted firmly in tradition, whilst incorporating elements from diverse musical worlds including classical, jazz and early music. Mitchell & Vincent are an acoustic duo from Dorset and Somerset. They play mainly tunes (on fiddle and guitar) based on British folk music, mixed in with a few broadly traditional songs. Tickets £12/10 advance, £13/11 on the door. Door 7pm, Live music starts 8pm. www.thegooseisout.com. 32 | SE22 - January 2017

Saturday 18th February: East Dulwich Community Centre Assocation & Barry Area Residents Association – Give and Take Event 11a.m. -2.30pm Bring items 11-1pm ONLY Take items: 11-2.30pm East Dulwich Community Centre 46-50 Darrell Road, East Dulwich, SE22 9NL Items ONLY ACCEPTED ON DAY OF EVENT Free community events promoting reuse and recycling. Bring unwanted items in good condition and easy to carry home and take away things you need. Typical items include CD’s DVD’s, books, small electrical items, buggies, bikes, lamps, plants and kitchenware. We reserve the right not to accept items. Further information: Barbara Enoe 0208 693 4411 edcc2010@gmail.com Supported by a Grant from Veolia

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Legacy: Photographs by Vanessa Bell and Patti Smith 8 February – 4 June 2017 thinking artists and thinkers. Charleston, Bell’s farmhouse on the Sussex Downs, where she lived with her life companion Duncan Grant, and the neighboring Monk’s House, home of Virginia and Leonard Woolf, both became sites of pilgrimage for Smith. The display will include a selection of Smith’s black and white photographs, the product of her residency at Charleston in 2003, which capture the lingering remnants of Bell’s life and chart Smith’s ongoing artistic response to the Bloomsbury group. Commenting on Charleston, Smith said: “Art was a part of everyday living. Their cups and saucers were designed by themselves, their utensils, the wallpaper, tapestries. When I first came here I found it just like home […] I felt a real longing to document this place in the same manner that I document my own home because it is very much how I live: books everywhere, things that seem

1) Brandon Camp, 1913. Photographs by Vanessa Bell and others, in Vanessa Bell’s album, Tate (TGA 9020/3). ©Tate Archive. London 2016.

Dulwich Picture Gallery will present the first photography display bringing together work by the British modern artist, Vanessa Bell and the American musician, writer and artist, Patti Smith. ‘Legacy: Photographs by Vanessa Bell and Patti Smith’, which coincides with the Gallery’s major retrospective of Vanessa Bell’s work, will include 17 photographs by Smith and a selection of Bell’s photo albums, displayed publicly for the first time. It couples two artists both known for their pioneering creative drive and defiance of social mores, showcasing two different but compatible artistic visions. Smith has long been drawn to the work and lives of the Bloomsbury Group, finding inspiration and solace in the rural retreats of these forward 34 | SE22 - January 2017

2) Patti Smith, Vanessa Bell’s Library, Duncan Grant’s painting of Vanessa Bell in her Mother’s Dress, 2006. Gelatin silver print, edition of 10, 25.4 x 20.32 cm. ©Patti Smith. Courtesy the artist and Robert Miller Gallery.

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@dulwichgallery While Smith’s photographs depict places abandoned to the forces of time, Bell’s teem with a host of characters, captured by her sharp eye and framed by her keen compositional instincts. Seen together, these images offer a present and past reflection on Charleston and Bloomsbury, suggesting a lineage of free thought and female creativity that continues to this day. Tickets: Entry included with the standard admission charge £8* Permanent Collection £7* Senior citizens FREE Unemployed, disabled, students, under 18s, Friends *Ticket prices include a voluntary Gift Aid donation.

3) Patti Smith, Vanessa Bell’s Bed, 2003. Gelatin silver print, edition of 10, 25.4 x 20.32 cm. ©Patti Smith. Courtesy the artist and Robert Miller Gallery.

very humble, very sacred, a simple wooden box, a shell, a paint tube – everything has significance.” On display with Smith’s photographs will be seven of Bell’s photograph albums, generously loaned from the Tate Archives, that were carefully compiled by Bell during her lifetime. Bell took pictures from her earliest days - some of the photographs date from her youth at St Ives, where her family spent their summers. Others depict her own young family, her husband Clive Bell and lover Duncan Grant, and the circle of leading intellectuals and artists that surrounded them. The selection also offers an insight into Bell’s working process, illuminating how she used the camera to inform her paintings and providing an intimate glimpse of the Bloomsbury members behind closed doors. “In our display, these photographs and their makers will be able to speak to each other across the years” says curator Sarah Milroy. “Bell and Smith are both free spirits that challenged the times they lived in, and epitomised the ideal of creative freedom. We look forward to their conversation.”

4) Patti Smith, Paint Brushes, Duncan Grant’s studio, 2008. Gelatin silver print, edition of 10, 25.4 x 20.32 cm. ©Patti Smith. Courtesy the artist and Robert Miller Gallery.

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Happy New Year from Dulwich Hamlet Supporters Trust

ntering 2017, Dulwich Hamlet sit comfortably in the Isthmian Premier League play-off positions. Hopes are high that the team is able to improve on last year’s play-off final defeat and gain promotion the National League South. On the cup front there are still three trophy’s to play for. After a hard fought reply in Hertfordshire, Dulwich beat Royston Town by a single goal to set up a 2nd round tie against Brighton based club Whitehawk which will take place on Saturday 14 January 2017. On Saturday 17th December 2016, Dulwich2Dunkirk dulwich2dunkirk.wordpress.com the Trust and the Football Club organised a collection of old and unused bikes which will be given to the Bike Project thebikeproject.co.uk. The Bike Project are a Denmark Hill based charity who refurbish and repair bikes for refugees. This in turn gives them mobility and can save them up to £20 a week on bus fares which works out to be over £1,000 a year. Dulwich2Dunkirk was set up by a group of football fans, primarily supporters of Dulwich Hamlet FC, in 2015. Since then they have held a number of successful donation drops, visited France a multiple times to deliver vital aid welcomed new arrivals to Dulwich Hamlet matches. The annual Supporters’ Trust Christmas party was held in the club bar at Champion Hill. We’re pleased to say that £520.00 was raised on the night, 50% of which will be donated to Dulwich Hamlet Football Club’s official charity partner for this season, Football Beyond Borders footballbeyondborders.org with the remainder going into the Trust’s coffers. An excellent evening’s musical entertainment was provided by Brixton Buzz’s, Mike Urban and DHST Board member, Mark Scoltock on the decks alongside a set from And Other Nihilists. A big thank you to Ron Strutt for allowing us to borrow his PA system for the night and donating an amp to us for future events. 150 uniquely designed Bala Play commemorative footballs in the Dulwich Hamlet colours of Pink and Blue have been produced. The ball can be bought from the DHST Mega-Container on home match days or from our online shop dhst.org.uk/dhstshop. Local playground and charity, the Dog Kennel Hill Adventure Playground

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Food collection taking place at a Dulwich Hamlet home game organised by Dulwich2Dunkirk. www.dkhap.org.uk will benefit to the tune of 50% of the profits from the sale of the specially designed Bala Play footballs. The money will fund a new swing for the playground, which has operated for over 40 years on a site near Champion Hill. It is a free open access adventure playground for local children and young people between the ages of eight and sixteen.

Forthcoming Fixtures at Champion Hill • Saturday 31 December 2016 – Wingate & Finchley 13:00 • Monday 2 January 2017 – Hendon 15:00 • Tuesday 10 January 2017 – Faversham Town 19:45 Dulwich Hamlet Football Club are more than happy to issue complimentary tickets at a future league home match, which can be used by adults or children. If you would like some for your school, community group or workplace then just email the Community Liaison committee member, Mishi Morath, at therabblers@yahoo.co.uk and he will get back to you. Dulwich Hamlet Supporters’ Trust info@dhst.org.uk 07951 640099 @dhstorg

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Horniman Museum & Gardens European Wildlife Photographer of the Year Until Sunday 15 January 2017 This exhibition features all the winning photographs in the European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2015 competition. The 84 exceptional images showcase the beauty and diversity of the natural world, capturing unique moments such as a new-born seal’s first glimpse of the world and an ant’s tiny landscape magnified into a colourful ‘fairyland’. The exhibition also includes overall winner Richard Peters’ photograph of an urban fox, ‘Shadow Walker’. FREE. The European Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest is owned by the GDT-Society of German Photographers.

Memorial - A Tribute to Taxidermy Until Monday 1 May 2017 Ethical taxidermist Jazmine Miles-Long challenges ideas and perceptions of this art and craft. Inspired by pieces selected from the Horniman’s historic collection, Jazmine pays tribute to the unknown craftsmen of the past to produce a series of painstakingly beautiful works that explore the journey from taxidermist to museum. FREE.

Fauna Brazil Until Sunday 8 January 2017 The incredible wildlife of Brazil is brought to life in this photographic display by João Marcos Rosa. These stunning images feature paths where jaguars hunt, rivers where giant otters fish and the enormous trees where harpy eagles build their nests. FREE.

Farmers’ Market Every Saturday (from 7 January) 9am–1.30pm Our weekly Farmers’ Market sells locally sourced vegetables, meat, bread, flowers, hot food and much more in our glorious Gardens. FREE ENTRY. 38 | SE22 - January 2017

Regular Family Events For families with children aged 3+ unless stated. Children must be accompanied by adults.

Art Makers Every Saturday, from 7 January 1.30pm and 2.45pm Create fabulous art inspired by the Horniman’s collections or seasonal celebrations. Different themes each week, please check the website. Tickets: Child £3.

A World of Stories Every Sunday, from 8 January 2pm and 3.15pm Our popular storytellers bring the Horniman’s collections and Gardens alive with enchanting stories from around the world. FREE. For families with children aged 5+.

Busy Bees Every Tuesday & Wednesday, from 10 January 10.30am, 11.15am, 12pm Lively sessions for under-5s and their parents/ carers during term-time. Activities include storytelling, art and craft and outdoor play. FREE. Collect tickets from the Ticket Desk area or Pavilion on the day. Note: These sessions are not suitable for nursery school groups.

Hands on Base Every Saturday from 7 January, 11am, 11.45am and 12pm Every Sunday from 8 January, 11am–12.30pm Explore and touch real museum objects from African masks to sharks jaws in our Hands on Base. On Saturdays, workshops explore objects on a theme whilst on Sunday just come in and handle whatever objects inspire you. Visit the website – www.horniman.ac.uk - for more information. FREE.

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Financial Matters

New Horizons for baby boomers

t is not unusual to begin the new year with some grandiose plan for the next 365 days. However, as a member of that illustrious club “Baby Boomer” the word retirement is frequently being dropped into conversation. Baby Boomer’s club, those born between 1946 and 1964 may rejoice as we enter 2017 without the dread of retirement and a state of inactivity. Last year 89-year-old Joe Bartley, a non SE21/SE22 resident advertised he was seeking employment due to boredom of retirement. Baby boomers with aspirations beyond working in a Devon café, there is still hope. Surprisingly, we can extract an example from Hollywood. Robert De Niro, who starred in the 2015 film, The Intern, highlighted the benefits a baby boomer intern can add to a business. Furthermore, a recent report, On the State of the Public's Health, Baby Boomers: Fit for the Future stated, “The adults in this generation are rich in experience. They have lived through tremendous change. They have also lived through enormous technological advances.” Three baby boomers shared their exciting new horizons that is open to others in 2017: Business Start-up; Voluntary work; Return to education. Research has shown that almost 1:5 baby boomers are increasingly exchanging their retirement to launch their own businesses. Reasons given for this resurgence include an opportunity to realise their dream; doing something they enjoy whilst good health prevails and maintenance of mental agility. Launching a new business venture requires careful thought planning and in most cases financial consideration. It is an activity that carries a serious health warning. This should not be undertaken by the exhausted or work worn baby boomer. Moreover, before embarking along this road, careful planning and professional advice is advisable. The potential financial rewards from a business venture will have a material impact upon the income tax position and income tax payable of a baby boomer. Daphne Gold, a former nurse said, “managing my three let properties is a helpful distraction from my grandma duties and volunteer life. I’m busier

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now than when employed in the NHS. I have an accountant to help me take care of all the financial and tax stuff” Voluntary work is a popular channel for baby boomers with their new time freedom. Many local/ community organisations and charities would welcome their wealth of expertise and experience. The financial implications of volunteering are negligible as most positions only remunerate out of pocket expenses. However, professional advice should always be sought. Volunteer positions on some professional bodies and government boards offer a daily or annual remuneration package. These positions will invariably have income tax implications. Meredith Baker a former Enterprise Centre Manager, has for the last five years developed a portfolio career. He combines his part-time job with life as a Magistrate plus sitting on at three boards/panels at periodic intervals with different remuneration packages. With a regular occupational pension and a part-time salary Meredith enjoys his new freedom. He is also well versed in the requirements of Self-Assessment. Finally, some baby boomers, like Gillian Delphy, return to the classroom. This can be for leisure, enjoyment or academic challenge. Gillian returned to university full-time to pursue a degree in Theology. University education can often cost a minimum of £9,000pa excluding books and living costs. Gillian funded her studies with a student loan plus her savings. The University of the Third Age (U3A) provides an opportunity for baby boomers to return to the classroom in a less stressful manner and less costly manner. U3A allows retired and semi-retired persons to undertake learning not for the academic outcome but for the joy of learning and exploration, in local areas. The U3A structure and courses provide an opportunity for the sharing of skills and life experiences. Course fees rarely exceed £100. David Frederick FCCA Principal Marcus Bishop Associates Chartered Certified Accountants

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Parking Changes Proposed

outhwark Council has decided to tidy up its traffic management paperwork and seeks to install 7.5m of double yellow lines on all junctions across Southwark, starting in East Dulwich, that currently don’t have double yellow lines. Originally they proposed 10m. The Highway Code tells us not to park within 10m of a junction but it doesn’t flex this depending upon road speeds. The Highway code has to allow sightlines for up to 60mph our streets are 20mph and almost all proposed have average speed less than 20mph. When this was first raised at the Dulwich Community Council we were clear this blunt instrument wouldn’t be appropriate in East Dulwich. We were told officers would only proceed where we agreed after ward councillors reviewed the proposals in detail. Cllr Rosie Shimell and I met officers and gave that feedback verbally and in writing. We proposed 2-3m would give sufficient sightlines for the actual speeds on the roads proposed and give safe crossings for people walking. We also highlighted that in the last ten years no reported crashes had occurred at any of the junctions missing double yellow lines in East Dulwich where they were now being proposed. Our feedback has been ignored and council officials have issued a public consultation to blanket implement 7.5m. If you’re in favour or against approximately 1,050 metres of double yellow lines being installed locally please respond to this consultation at http://tinyurl.com/jfen5ut & email me your thoughts. We think this is completely over the top, will not make the area safer but will increase the chances of controlled parking happening sooner rather than later. Excuse the attempted pun but this is a one-way street – please do let the council know what you think.

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Development East Dulwich is increasingly seeing development and ensuring this happens with the community rather than against the community is proving really hard. We seem to be attracting developers who we’re finding at best dodgy. M&S developers ignoring planning laws, restrictions banning overnight building work were ignored and legal enforcement notices had to be issued against them. On Upland Road the developer Cosmur took over the highway and pavement. Council officials allowed this and Peckham Rye ward councillors where the development was happening hadn’t ensured planning conditions requiring a Construction Management Plan. After nearly two years and a great deal of casework I’ve finally managed to get the pavement released. I even had to suggest direct action would take place to liberate the pavement before it was released that same day back to the public.

Railings As local councillors we’re constantly trying to think how to improve our area despite many limitations and blockers (if you have a great idea for improving the area please get in touch). One idea we had was to smarten up the very southern end of Barry Road outside Barry House. Barry House is the refugee centre serving Gatwick and is the first place refugees really see of the UK before they’re dispersed across the UK. So we’ve used some of our devolved capital budget to make it more presentable funding new low level railings. Please see the picture just before the tidying up was completed. Our next step is to see if we can flood light the tower to make it a local feature – good idea?

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Garden Talk

Take Cover! Great for banishing bare winter soil, marking out the front of a border and creating a lovely carpet under trees when planted in large drifts, ground cover plants are an important part of any garden. Here’s my top 10 evergreen varieties that are best for:

Shade 1) Asarum europaeum. With glossy green heart shaped leaves this easy going spreading plant makes a neat edging to a border, or is useful for mass underplanting in the shade. Simple and stylish. 2) Pachysandra terminalis. This is another lushlooking spreading evergreen ground cover that forms a dense mat of glossy green leaves. Tiny white flowers are a bonus in early summer. 3) Polystichum setiferum ‘Congestum’ is an evergreen dwarf fern with dense overlapping feathery fronds, useful for underplanting in a cool, but moist shady spot. Polypodium vulgare ‘Bifidomultifidum’ is another low growing fern that can handle sun so great if you’ve run out of shady spots. 4) Helleborus x hybridus Harvington lime. With bold dark green leaves and pretty white flowers from February to April this brightens up the garden in winter and makes a perfect ground cover for areas of dappled shade. 5) Pulmonaria ‘Blue Ensign’. I’ve come round to pulmonaria and particularly this variety with bright blue flowers in March to May and, unlike many, unspotted leaves. Great planted somewhere in partial shade, where the flowers can be clearly seen. It looks pretty with pale yellow primroses. 6) Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’. With striking frosted leaves and dark green veins this useful plant lights up shady areas under trees or near pathways where you can see the sprays of forget-me-not-like blue flowers in Spring.

Sun 7) Stachys Byzantina. This velvety silver-leaved sunlover is great for softening the edge of a border and giving a bit of interest to a winter garden. It has spires of purple flowers in summer. 8) Thymus ‘Silver Posie’. A bushy creeping thyme with variegated grey green leaves, it’s lovely for

edging paths and growing up between stepping tones. The herby leaves will liven up your food too! Bees love the tiny white/purple flowers in spring and early summer, but cut back after flowering to keep the plant compact.

Sun or shade 9) Vinca minor. Evergreen with pretty pale blue flowers, from spring to autumn, this is a common but useful ground cover plant for sprawling down slopes. This variety is less invasive than Vinca major but cut back long shoots in spring. Happy in sun or partial shade. Hedera helix ‘Glacier’ a pretty variegated ivy that gives a similar effect, sprawling across bare soil, or down slopes. 10) Carex oshimensis Evergold. A golden yellow low growing grass which makes a striking edge to borders and is stunning in winter against red stems of cornus or underplanting dark green or purple leaved shrubs. For a bit more drama try Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’, a low growing dark purple grass-like perennial that creates bold edge to borders when planted in a drift. Looks good with other grasses and contrasts well with silvery plants. Happy in full sun or partial shade. Happy new year folks! May 2017 be a lush and fruitful one! Barbara x

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The Last Word – Cuong Luong

Cuong has worked in East Dulwich as a Dental Technologist for 22 years but has 26 years experience in the industry. He also lectures and presents on composite work in Harley Street to Post Graduates. CQC awarded Cuong to practice dentistry with onsite laboratory in May 2016. As a promotion on our Open Day on Saturday 21st January 2017 ONLY, we are offering 70% off a new set of upper and lower full dentures.

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What brought you here?

The Brickhouse Bakery, it’s a great space for families and very convenient as it’s across the road from me.

The vibrant High Street with it's friendly people. There's a good sense of community here.

What has changed most during that time? More and more families moving here, it's evolved into what the locals call 'Nappy Valley'.

The one thing you couldn't do without? I could not live without the amazing choice of local independent shops and businesses on my doorstep.

Do you know your neighbours? The neighborhood is not the same without John Alan, who was my local florist. He lost the fight to cancer.

Describe your perfect weekend Walking through North Cross Road in the glorious sunshine, eating lots of different street foods on offer, trip to the Horniman museum or Peckham Rye park with my kids and trip to the cinema. 48 | SE22 - January 2017

Spent with family, either at Peckham Rye park or Dulwich Village for food and drink.

The most famous person you've met? Rosa Hoskins-Holt who is Bob Hoskins daughter, she is one of my patient cases.

Where is your favourite place to eat? The best meal I’ve ever had.. ...is my homemade crab and tiger prawn linguine. I have to use fresh ingredients from Moxtons, Cheeseblock and SMB.

The best kept secret….is LDentec, people don’t realise we have a dental surgery upstairs. We are a new dental surgery with a 22 year old established dental laboratory on-site.

When I want to relax…. I practice Wing Chun, a southern Chinese martial arts with my friends.

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