SE22 June 2016

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Issue 136 - June 2016 In this issue Events Calendar - P4 What’s On - P8 Hectic Host - P12 Food and Drink - P14 Pets Corner - P20 Children’s Activities - P22 Shopping Page - P28 Financial Matters - P40 The Last Word - P48

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Welcome to SE22 This Month

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Welcome May turned out to be a great month. The weather was a bit hit and miss, but for the Dulwich Festival Fair, it was definitely a hit.

At the time of writing, it was the hottest day of the year so far!

Goose Green was packed with everyone having a great time. The donkey rides were as popular as ever. All the stallholders enjoyed it too. See a selection of photos on pages 42 & 43. The weather stayed dry for both weekends of the Artist’s Open Houses, which were well supported again this year. Here’s to next year!

Lawrence Roullier White has cocktails on his mind, see his special cocktail selection on our shopping page on 28.

The Last Word this month is a joint venture from Susan Mumford and Chris King, co-authors of Art is your Life. Make it your Living.

Find out more page 48.

We have six fabulous pages of local events, starting on page 8.

SE22 is the only place to find out what is happening in the area.

If you are running an event in the area, please do e-mail details through for a free listing.

Remember that the events that miss our print deadline will be found at www.arounddulwich.co.uk as will many other stories.

Until next time.

Angela Angela Burgess: Editor SE Magazines Limited

Welcome .................................................3 Events Calendar .....................................4 Noticeboard.............................................6 What’s On................8, 18, 24, 25, 34 & 35 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 Horniman Museum...................... 38 & 39 Financial Matters...................................40 Dulwich Festival Fair ............... 42 & 43 SE22 Councillors .......................... 44 & 45 Garden Talk .......................................... 46 The Last Word .......................................48 Index......................................................50

Dulwich Festival Fair

Festival Fair on Goose Green

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big thank you to all those who supported the 11th Festival Fair again this year. We had the hottest day of the year so far and East Dulwich came out in force. A massive thank you to all our sponsors: Around Dulwich, Bespoke Windows, Bodyshot PT, Daisylets, Glazer Delmar, Lila’s Jewels, Suzanne James Catering & SE Magazines.

Thank you to all the stallholders who booked this year, including our wonderful bars EDT and Makeshift. A big thank you to Stephen who designed the map and signs for the Fair (www. stephenshillito.co.uk), Thanks again to Sam for

bringing the donkeys - always a much loved feature of the fair. Thanks to Dulwich Festival team for their support.

Thank you to The Goose is Out! and all the performers (for music), my wonderful helpers on the day: Emma, Pat, Philipa and Tracey (for helping me set up and run the day), Miranda at Southwark Council, Red Watch @ Peckham Fire Station for bringing their engine and staying so long. A final thank you to the SGI-UK organisation for providing our wonderful stewards.

Angela x

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Events Calendar - June Monday

30th

Tuesday

31st

Wednesday

Thursday

1st

Friday

2nd

3rd

Brockley Max www.brockleymax.co.uk for full details.

7th

8th

9th

Bat Walk, see p18.

Sew & Sew @ Stag and Bow, see p18.

13th

Beginners Crochet @ Stag and Bow, see p18.

14th

15th

Sew & Sew @ Stag and Bow, see p18.

Beginners Crochet @ Stag and Bow, see p18.

10th

21st

22nd

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

Sew & Sew @ Stag and Bow, see p18.

27th Sew & Sew @ Stag and Bow, see p18.

Beginners Crochet @ Stag and Bow, see p18.

28th

29th

Dulwich Books Event see p35

11th

Club Local, see p24.

Patchwork & Quilting Course, p8.

Aimee Leonard & Emmie Ward @ The White Horse, p18.

16th

17th Glasswork Stained Glass, see p8.

Kieran Hodgson: Lance @ MCT, p24.

Trouble in Paradise www.biggerpicture.co.uk @EDT see p25

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

5th Tree Celebration 2pm. Friends of Brockwell Park.

Norwood Lodge, SE24

12th

18th

19th

Wigwam Toy Shop 3rd Anniversary, see p25.

Low Cost Community First Aid training, p25.

Father’s Day Open Garden & Book Sale, p25.

The One Tree Hill Sinfonia Concert p34.

Dulwich Symphony JAGS Summer Concert, Orchestra, p25. see p34.

23rd Patchwork & Quilting Course, p8.

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

Sunday

Car Boot Sale @ The Lido Car Park 9am-1pm West Dulwich Fresh Food Market, see p18. Open Garden Dulwich Village, see p24 Open Garden Open Garden in aid Organ Recital, Music & Wine of AbleChildAfrica Christ’s Chapel, p24.

Evening see p24 see p24 The Goose is Out! Opal Flutes, see Singaround @ The Ivy p24.

House, see p24

Dulwich Decorative & Fine Arts Society lecture, see p18

Mum’s in Business See p25

20th

4th

West Dulwich Fresh Food Market, see p18.

Dulwich & District Glasswork NCT Nearly New Stained Glass, Sale, see p18. see p8.

Tree Walk, see p18.

Dulwich Folk Dance Club, see p6.

East Dulwich WI @ Upstairs at EDT from Patchwork & 7.30pm Quilting Course, p8.

6th

Saturday

24th Final Fridays @ Aquarius Golf Club, p35.

Dulwich Folk Dance Club, see p6.

Glasswork Stained Glass, see p8.

The Ivy House The Goose is Out! see p34.

30th

1st

25th

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

Baby & Children’s Market, see p34.

Screen Printing Festival @ Stag & Bow, see p35.

The Concordia Chamber Choir’s Summer Concert, 2ndsee p35.

26th Honor Oak Park Allotments Open Day, see p35.

Sunset Soiree in aid of Link Age Southwark, p35.

3rd

Patchwork & Quilting Course, p8.

Dulwich Folk Dance Club, see p6.

Smart Business Networking with Cooking with Scissors. 6.45pm Lace Knitting @ Stag and Bow, Upstairs @The Palmerston. see p35 www.cookingwithscissors.co.uk

Forthcoming Events Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 8, 18, 24, 25, 34 & 35.

Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar!

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DULWICH FOLK DANCE CLUB Thursdays 8pm to 10pm St Barnabas Parish Hall, Gilkes Place Dulwich Village SE21 7BT June 2 Caller - Gwen Godwin 9 Caller - Les Wallace 16 Caller - Carol Hewson 23 Caller - Crys Rothon 30 Caller - Phillip Barber All Welcome - join in the fun Contact Gwen : 020 8699 7032 email: gagodwin@hotmail.com

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WE NEED MORE SUPERHERO TRAINER’S.....

Due to the The Little Hero Company’s great success running Superhero Classes in Dulwich for 2 ½ to 6 year olds.

We are now seeking more Superhero Trainer’s to help and train up more budding Little Heroes in Dulwich and other areas nearby from September 2016.

We are looking for someone who is fun, bubbly and enjoys working with kids. They must be reliable, enthusiastic, encouraging and have an engaging manner.

If you are interested in joining this exciting new venture, we would love to hear from you.

So please contact Lucy on 0781 379 1757 or email littleherocompany@gmail.com

Pilates Teacher Wanted The Pilates Garden offers a place where you can focus on you and your body’s well being, through both Pilates equipment and matwork instruction. We are looking for additional fully insured, qualified/certified Pilates matwork and equipment (reformer, cadillac, and Wunda chair) instructors to work part time at the studio. Flexible schedules and competitive pay is offered. To register interest please send an email to info@thepilatesgarden.co.uk.

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What’s On - June Wednesday 1 June: East Dulwich WI 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 7pm).

Membership and waiting list is currently closed. www.eastdulwichwi.co.uk.

Thursdays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 June: Patchwork & Quilting 2-4pm - A wide variety of patchwork and quilting techniques will be included on the course, covering both traditional and contemporary methods and using both machine and hand stitching. You will learn how to measure, cut and assemble your fabrics, considering the use of colour and overall design impact, and learn decorative finishing techniques.

Returning learners will develop knowledge of more complex techniques and will begin or continue work on an original quilt design. Visit: www.lewisham.gov.uk/adultlearning or email: Denise.Darlow@lewisham.gov.uk. £95 (full), £50 (reduced/concession). Brockley Rise Centre, 2 Brockley Rise, SE23 1PR.

Fridays 3, 10, 17, 24 June & 1 July: Glasswork - stained glass techniques 10am-12noon - This course will give you all the skills required to design and build your own simple stained glass panel which you can take home at the end of the course. You will learn about cutting glass accurately, leading up and soldering your panel and finishing techniques.

More advanced learners will be able to enhance their work by incorporating glass painting, acid paste and fused elements. No prior knowledge is necessary to enrol on this course. Visit www.lewisham.gov.uk/adultlearning or email Maria.Turner@lewisham.gov.uk. £115 (full), £70 (reduced/concession). Adult Learning Lewisham, Granville Park Centre, 100 Granville Park, SE13 7DU 8 | SE22 - June 2016

Saturdays 4, 11,18, 25 June & 2 July: Clothesmaking

- Introduction To Pattern Cutting & Sewing Techniques Basic Skirt Design

10am-1pm. This course will enable you to learn both basic sewing and pattern cutting skills. You will build knowledge in various pattern cutting techniques, including using scale blocks, dart manipulation, and simple design skills- which you will use when making your skirt. This course is planned for either complete beginners or those learners who wish to re cap and develop the basic skills they already have. Visit www.lewisham.gov.uk/adultlearning. £140.00 (full), £72.50 (reduced), £72.50 (concession).

Brockley Rise Centre, 2 Brockley Rise, SE23 1PR

Peckham Rye & Dulwich Park parkrun

Saturday Mornings 9am 4, 11, 18 & 25 June 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

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June Roundup

By Sarah Pylas

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s it really June already?! The first half of this year has passed by in the blink of an eye! It seems like just last week I was still wrapping my grey coatigan tightly around me for the school run and then BANG! - summer had arrived. Well, for a weekend it did anyway.

And, what a glorious weekend it was for the Dulwich Festival Fair! We could not have hoped for more wonderful weather on the day. The crowds flocked to Goose Green to get their fix of the sunshine, live music, great food, fab shopping and entertainment for the kids that did not require remortgaging your Victorian terrace to pay for.

Thank you to everyone who came to visit me on my Greek food stall, Yiayia’s Kouzina! Free baklava to you all next time…

When it was the turn of the Dulwich Park Fair the following weekend, there was a definite nip back in the air. Although, as this is all part and parcel of a typical British summer, almost every inch of green was still decorated with families sprawled out on picnic blankets and clinking plastic Prosecco flutes while chasing after their kids and/or sausage dogs.

Glasses were also raised to Anna Gryce at the East Dulwich WI AGM, as she was re-elected as President for another year. Congratulations to Anna and to the other newly elected members of the committee.

Meanwhile, the 7th XI of Dulwich Cricket Club headed down to cider country to partake in a pint or two of the local apple produce. My husband insists that they played a few games of cricket too…

Now, with summer half term upon us, many thoughts are turning to lazy afternoons in the park, and the opening times for the Adventure Playground on Peckham Rye.

However, it’s not all about the kids. To celebrate the longer days and warmer nights, Aquarius Golf Club are throwing a party on the last Friday of the summer months with entertainment from South London’s finest party band, The Hit Men, playing soul, funk, and all your favourite party hits. I went along to one of the events last summer and it was great fun.

Some highlights for June on the local events calendar include a Bat Walk and a Tree Walk up on One Tree Hill and Honor Oak Park Allotments are throwing open their gates for an open day with guided walks, home made cakes and a BBQ on 26th.

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

Outside Dining

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ith summer almost upon us those of us that are lucky enough to have some outside space can think about moving the party outside.

Many casual drinks parties are impromptu, taking advantage of some sudden sun or a chance visit, but you need to be able to offer your guests a bite to eat. I am always impressed how in France the host disappears for 10 minutes and reappears with trays of delicious snacks, Roullier White’s two French colleagues Stella Giugiu and Solène Falières share some secrets from the kitchens of French Hectic Hosts.

Warm goat’s cheese with honey on toast.

Take some bread, a day old bread is fine, lightly toast one side under the grill. Remove from grill and spread with creamy goat’s cheese, pop back under grill and cook under the cheese is melted, drizzle with honey and sprinkle with thyme or black pepper and serve.

Basil tuna rillettes. Take a tin of very good quality tuna, drain the fish and flake with a fork into a bowl, add some cream cheese, a dash of paprika, a squeeze of lemon juice, salt and pepper and top with some torn bail leaves. Spoon into small ramekins or spread on char grilled toasted bread with aperitifs.

Smoked salmon & ricotta toasts. Chop smoked salmon, this is ideal if you have some left over from brunch or breakfast and mix in a bowl with Ricotta, add some lemon juice and dill and work into a smooth paste. Spread on small toasted circles of French bread.

Verrines are a very popular party dish across all of France, small portions are made in little glasses, and are left scattered for guests to pick up. Chop some endive and drop into the bottom of each vessel, peel and pith some orange and break into small chucks, saving any juice, place the orange on the endive and top with some crumbled goat’s cheese, mix the leftover juice with a dash of olive oil and pour over each pot. Serve with a tea spoon. Another super-easy version is a crab & pear verrine, chop some pear

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and mix with some flaked white crab meat, stir in some lime juice and a little some fresh herbs.

You probably won’t need salt but do season with black pepper; although it is somewhat out of fashion in the UK and almost forgotten, white pepper works a treat with all types of shellfish.

It has a slightly more aromatic and earthy quality that works with the saltiness of the fish. White pepper is a common ingredient in France when you do not want dark flecks to show in your sauces or dishes. It is used mainly in the kitchen rather than on the table as a condiment. Spoon into glasses and top of with a little more lime juice and a dash of olive oil.

Soup de Champagne is a traditional punchlike drink that is served chilled in the summer.

To a bottle of champagne – or fizzy wine – add a cup of Cointreau, a cup of squeezed lemon and a cup of squeezed orange juice and stir in sugar to taste.

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Food & Drink with Suzanne James

Bouillabaisse Method

We will be serving this lovely Bouillabaisse at our June East Dulwich Supper Club, if in doubt ask your fishmonger for advice on the most seasonal fish to use.

1) Firstly, heat the oil in a large pan, add the fennel, celery and carrot and fry for until softened but not coloured. Add the chili and garlic and cook for two minutes until soft.

2) Add the spices and fry for two minutes until fragrant. Add the tomatoes, tomato purée, saffron, white wine and fish bones. Bring to the boil and then turn it down and let it simmer for roughly 1 hour.

3) Strain the stock through a fine sieve, pressing down firmly to extract some of the vegetables.

Return the strained stock to the pan and keep warm until ready to serve.

4) Return the pan to the heat and bring to a simmer.

Add the parsley, tarragon, prawns, fish and squid and cook gently for five minutes. Divide the cooked fish between four serving bowls and ladle the liquid over the top.

5) Should be served with Crotons and Rouille.

Serves 4 Preparation time 40 mins Cooking time 30 mins- 1 hour

Food in Season

Ingredients

Fruits & Nuts - Blackcurrants, Cherries, Elderflowers, Gooseberries, Raspberries, Redcurrants, Rhubarb, Strawberries, Tayberries Vegetables & Herbs - Asparagus, Basil, Beetroot, Broad Beans, Broccoli, Carrots, Chard, Chervil, Chives, Coriander, Courgettes, Cucumber, Fennel, Globe Artichokes, Green Beans, Lettuce, Lovage, Mangetout, Marjoram, Mint, New Potatoes, Onions, Oregano, Parsley, Peas, Radishes, Rosemary, Rocket, Sage, Sorrel, Spinach, Spring Onions, Summer Savory, Tarragon, Thyme, Tomatoes, Watercress Meat & Game - Lamb, Wood Pigeon Fish & Shellfish - Cod, Coley, Crab, Haddock, Herring, Langoustine, Mackerel, Plaice, Pollack, Prawns, Sardines, Scallops, Sea Bream, Sea Trout, Shrimp, Squid, Whelks, Whitebait, Wild Halibut, Wild Salmon Going out of season - Asparagus, Elderflower, Gooseberry, Hare, New Potatoes

• 5 tablespoons olive oil • 1 bulb fennel, chopped • 2 stalks celery, chopped • 2 carrots, chopped • ∞ red chili, chopped (depending on how spicy you like it) • 2 garlic cloves, chopped • 1 teaspoons cayenne pepper • ∞ teaspoons chili powder • 1 tin of 500g chopped tomatoes • 1 tablespoons tomato purée • 400ml white wine • 1kg fish bones, roughly chopped (ask your fishmonger for these)

• 1 ∞ tablespoons chopped fresh parsley • ∞ tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon • 1 large pinch of saffron • Fish (Fish of your choice – be creative) • 100g peeled and shelled prawns • 300g fish fillets (any white fish) sliced • 100g fresh squid, sliced 14 | SE22 - June 2016

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Fitness Tips

The Effects of Exercise on the Brain

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xercise has a profound effect on the brain, and is without a doubt essential to having a long and enjoyable healthspan. Whenever I talk about helping someone achieve longevity in life, I use the term healthspan rather than lifespan. The difference I think is crucial; your lifespan could be anything up to100 years upwards, but a life that is healthy always trumps a life that is simply long.

Think of the brain as a muscle The best way to promote brain health is to combine physical and mental exercises. For example, go for a run three times a week and also do a daily crossword to stay healthy. Alternatively, sports such as tennis, badminton, or most sports in fact, engage both the muscles of the body and the brain and help to maintain good coordination, agility and movement. You need to keep your brain fit and nourished in the same way you do your body.

Exercise improves brain circulation Despite the fact that the brain only accounts for about 2% of our body weight, it requires around 20% of or daily calorie intake. It's a demanding engine. Exercise has the effect of feeding the brain by improving blood flow, transporting oxygen and glucose, and then removing waste products as the deoxygenated blood leaves the brain. Improved blood flow also helps improve memory and attention span.

Helps to encourage neurogenesis The supply of extra oxygen to a part of the brain called the hippocampus (responsible for learning and memory) helps to create new brain cells. This process is called neurogenesis, and these new cells survive even after you stop exercising. The hippocampus is especially receptive to new neuron growth after endurance exercise, which is further evidence to support the argument that the best type of regular exercise for most people is endurance as well as strength training.

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Improves mood Exercise encourages the production of neurotransmitters such as endorphins, dopamine and glutamate as well as generating serotonin, nicknamed the 'feel-good' hormone. All of these neurotransmitters help to improve our mood and make us feel good, which in turn can reduce feelings of anxiety and stress, and have a positive effect on depression. I discuss this in greater length in my book ‘Rise and Shine’, and if you've read it, you will appreciate the power of exercise for mental health.

Reduces risk of Alzheimer's Disease Improved brain function can reduce the risk of serious and crippling conditions such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, and strokes and cognitive decline. Scientists now think there may be a link between Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes.

The theory is that people who have type 2 diabetes produce extra insulin, and that can get into the brain, disrupting brain chemistry and leading toxic proteins that poison brain cells to form. Regular exercise can significantly reduce this risk by as much as 60%. It's a no-brainer.

Neuroplasticity This relates to the brain's ability to learn and grow, restructure, rebuild and reorganise. Neuroplasticity can be affected by tasks which stretch the brain such as learning a new language, learning to write with your non-dominant hand or learning the alphabet backwards. Our brains start to shrink once we get into our forties, but there are things we can do to slow that decline and stay sharp. Around three hours a week of brisk walking can halt or sometimes reverse brain shrinkage (atrophy) and encourage neurogenesis.

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What’s On - June Saturday 4,11,18 & 25 June: West Dulwich Fresh Food Market 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.

Saturday 4th June: Dulwich & District NCT Nearly New Sale & 60 Year Celebrations Come and join us for our Summer Nearly New Table Top Sale which will be extra special this season as we are combining the event with the 60th Anniversary Celebrations of NCT. There will be lots of fun family friendly activities taking place as well as an opportunity to grab some nearly new bargains, meet other parents and grab a slice of cake from our pop-up cafe. We'll have baby, children's and maternity clothes for sale as well as toys, books and a whole host of baby equipment so come along and join in the fun.

The Green Community Centre, 5 Nunhead Green, Nunhead, SE15 3QQ 10:30am - 12:30pm, 15 minute priority entry for NCT membership cardholders (from 10:15am). Cost: £1 entry for adults. Age Groups: Toddlers and pre-school (14) ,[Junior (4-9)] , Parents and carers.

For more details, buyer and seller queries please email NNS.Dulwich@nct.org.uk go to our FaceBook Page: NCT Dulwich & District or follow us on Twitter @dulwichdistnct1

Saturday 4 June: Tree Walk – uncovering the natural history of One Tree Hill The Friends of One Tree Hill invite you to a Tree Walk – uncovering the natural history of One Tree Hill led by Sam Bentley-Toon, 2 - 3.30pm.

Contact Sam – sbtoon@wildlondon.org.uk or 07734 599 286. Meet at the gates to St Augustine’s church.

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Mondays 6, 13, 20, 27 June & 4, 11 July: Sew & Sew After School Sewing Club for 7-12 yr olds, 6 part course. 4.30pm-6pm, £105 for course + materials. Visit http://stagandbow.com email info@stagandbow.com.

Wednesday 8 June: Bat Walk led by Dan Greenwood The Friends of One Tree Hill invite you to a Bat Walk led by Dan Greenwood. 9pm. Contact Dan – dgreenwood@wildlondon.org.uk. Meet at the gates to St Augustine’s church.

Wednesdays 8, 15, 22 June.

Beginners Crochet 6.30-8.30pm, £95. Visit http://stagandbow.com email info@stagandbow.com.

Thursdays 9 & 16 June: Introduction to your Sewing Machine 6.30-8.30pm, £65. Visit http://stagandbow.com email info@stagandbow.com.

Thursday 9 June Dulwich Decorative & Fine Arts Society Illustrated lecture The Dollar Princesses: American Women who Married into European Aristocracy; 7.30 for 8pm, Kingswood House, Seeley Drive, SE21.

See www.ddfas.org.uk for details.

Thursday 9 June: Aimee Leonard & Emmie Ward at The White Horse Aimee Leonard and Emmie Ward are local singers and musicans who will be known to many of you through their connections with local choirs and orchestras. Aimee sings and plays bodhran and Emmie sings and plays flute, and together they are brilliant! Expect mainly traditional songs with lovely harmonies. Tickets £7 (on the door only, no advance tickets). Door 7.30pm, Live music starts 8pm. Floorsingers welcome. Real ale, good food! More information from www.thegooseisout.com

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Pets Corner

Why does my dog pull on the lead?

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e are all familiar with the sight of someone being pulled within an inch of shoulder dislocation as they walk their dog. It is not a good look and it makes walks pretty unpleasant all round. It is also a clear indication that the dog/ owner relationship is not as it should be.

Young pups are not born knowing how to walk on the lead. They walk faster than us and their natural instinct is to move towards anything they like at maximum speed and in the opposite direction from anything that scares them. The human solution is to control the puppy’s movement by tightening the lead while the puppy pushes against the pressure holding them back. In one tiny lesson we teach the pup to push forward against a tight lead and to associate that feeling with momentum.

The solution is really quite simple but one that demands absolute patience and consistency. In the first place teach the tiny pup to view walking on a lead and collar as a fun game not an endurance test.

Start off with your pup facing you and walk backwards. Encourage your pup to come towards you as you continue moving backwards. A nice treat and verbal praise ensures the pupster is fixated on you. Think when we first teach a baby to walk we often walk backwards holding the toddler’s hands as they take a few steps towards us. The fact that they can see our face encourages focus and confidence. Once your pup is happily trotting towards you, every now and then pivot so you now walk forwards with your back to the pup. Your pup will now walk beside you for a few paces - note and praise the first few seconds of the pup walking on the lead without pulling. You can build on this by constantly changing direction so the pup watches you to see where you are going. The more your pup watches you the better. Building focus is the way to go, think of it as a dance where you are leading. Build focus and training in tiny sessions, and slowly begin to train in different locations and with different distractions.

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It is also important to have the right tools and equipment. The lead should be long enough to hold across your body, with arms relaxed and down by your sides. Leather or strong nylon is preferable to chain links. Every dog should wear a collar because they must carry a legally compliant identity disc.

This is in addition to being microchipped, not an alternative. However, although a flat collar may work just fine, very ‘pully’ dogs may do better on a harness. Excessive pulling on the collar can damage young throats- leading to problems with breathing in adulthood. For this reason choke collars are definitely not a good idea.

The best harnesses are those with a ‘D’ ring on the chest as well as on the back. These are used with a double-ended lead where you end up with what amounts to a pair of reins. The beauty of this type of harness is that it is safe and the ability to control the dog at two points makes pulling much harder for them. Many determined ‘pullers’ can be taught to walk well on a Mekuti or Perfect Fit harness.

Finally, very headstrong dogs may benefit from retraining on a head collar, somewhat like a dog version of a bridal. These should be used with caution and be sure to get professional advice so you are clear how to use them, incorrect use can damage the dog.

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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.

The Baby Bear Club

Mum and baby classes for children under 5s, as well ad Dance classes and parties, at St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Contact 07825 710044 or e-mail Olya@theBabyBearClub.co.uk. www.theBabyBearClub.co.uk.

Baby Loves Music

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

Baby Massage

Baby massage classes provide quality time with your baby and a fun social occasion with other mums.

You will learn a wonderful skill which has many benefits. Tuesdays SE19. Contact Jayne 02086534781, jayne@2prepare.co.uk, www.2prepare.co.uk

Baby Sensory

Award-winning, sensory-rich development classes; designed to support you and your baby from birth to 13 months. Regular exposure to an incredible range of sounds, smells, sights, textures, music and massage. Local classes see http://babysensory.com/ for more details.

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

Mondays: 10:15am (Mixed Ages), 11am (0 – 18 months). Exciting music classes for under 5s, led by professional musicians. Punk Me Up Ceramic’s 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. Please contact Alice Yeates on yeatesa@ btinternet.com or 07831 225841.

Caterpillar Music

Exciting puppets, colourful percussion instruments, fun music making & favourite songs provide a captivating class for babies & young children!Contact:merrynkidd@caterpillarmusic.com.

020 8698 8439. www.caterpillarmusic.com

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. Tel: 020 3616 0033.

Email: eastdulwich@gymboree-uk.com.

Dads & Littluns: Brockwell Park

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

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, contact Anne-Marie 07973 982790 for a free trial www.diddidance.com.

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

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

Dulwich Library Babes & Toddlers

Thursdays 10.30-11.45 & 1.30-2.45. 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.

HartBeeps

Mondays. Goose Green Community Centre, East DulwichRoad, 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.

If you are interested in attending any of these activities please phone first to check the details.

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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 classes for 3-11 year olds, call Ginny Wadding on 07940 511034.

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. Check website for times and venues. www.lucysparkles.com.

Monkey Music

Various classes, see www.monkeymusic.co.uk or call 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. Contact Rebecca Vicary on 020 8852 0118 or 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.

Peckham Rye Park, SE15 3UA (next to café).

Mon 1.15-3.15pm Play and Stay for children under the age of 5 yrs old. Tues - 10am-12pm Play and Stay for children under the age of 5 yrs old. Tues - 1.302.30pm Olympikids - advanced booking required.

Contact 020 7639 2702 x 3. Thurs -1.15-3.15pm Stay and Play for children under the age of 5rs old. Sat 2pm-4pm Brazilian language school. There is a fee to attend the session. Sundays - party hire available.

020 7639 2702 x 3 for details.

Sing and Sign

Mondays through to Saturday. Call 020 7193 3696. www.singandsign.com.

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 or visit www.teamkaizentds.com.

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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.

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.

Parents Photography Workshops

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

Peckham Rye Playrooms

Fun activities for children and their parents.

If you are interested in attending any of these activities please phone first to check the details.

What’s On - June Friday 10th June: Club Local 8pm - 1am. The Lodge, upstairs at the EDT, East Dulwich £8 per adult (ncl free glass of Prosecco on arrival). Calling all locals who’d love a decent night out but don’t want to trek all the way into town to party with hipsters half their age. CLUB LOCAL brings together likeminded South East Londoners for a dance night on your doorstep, live DJs playing feel good dance tracks and club classics from the mid 90s and 00s you’ll know and love. CLUB LOCAL is the chance to get together with good friends and enjoy dance music we know you will love.

CLUB LOCAL is created for you by people like you who want a no-hassle night out, locally. www.thelittlediscocompany.co.uk

Friday 10 June: Open Garden, music & wine evening 5.30 -8pm Stoney Hill House, Rock Hill, Sydenham Hill, SW26 6SW. £5 admission includes a glass of wine/soft drink. Plants for sale. A secret green oasis with mature wooded which include rhododendron, oak and willow, with modern sculpture and paths.

Wheelchair friendly in places. For more details, please contact info@linkagesouthwark.org or call 020 8299 2623.

Saturday 11 June: Open Garden in aid of AbleChildAfrica 1-5pm 9 Brockley View SE23 1SN – the white house on the hill – entrance via side alley. Admission is just £2 to wander round this beautiful woodland garden.

Curious sculptures and meandering paths will eventually lead you to scrumptious home-made cakes and Fairtrade tea and coffee. This event is raising money for AbleChildAfrica, a unique charity working exclusively for disabled children and their families in Africa. The children they work with really are some of the world’s most vulnerable. www.ablechildafrica.org/ Please take care! – narrow side alley, uneven paths, steps, overhanging branches, high calorie cakes!

Sunday 12 June: Open Garden Dulwich Village A fine way to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday. 2pm-5pm at 115 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BJ. Enjoy this stunning and deceptive town garden with topiary, deck/gravel area, pond and scented garden for just £3.50 (U16s free).

Homemade refreshments on sale. For more details, please contact info@linkagesouthwark.org or call 020 8299 2623.

Sunday 12 June: Organ Recital in Christ’s Chapel Dulwich Douglas Hollick (International Concert Organist).

7.45pm. Admission FREE.

Sunday 12 June: Singaround at The Ivy House (in the refectory) 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.

Starts 7pm, finishes whenever. FREE entry, voluntary donation at the interval to help cover the costs of running the Goose – we suggest £2. More information from www.thegooseisout.com.

Thursday 16th June: Kieran Hodgson: Lance 8pm

Saturday 11 June: Opal Flutes 7.30pm at St Clements Church, Friern Road. Opal Flutes presents a selection of their favourite music – to include tunes by Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, Joplin, Elgar and Bach, songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein and Bacharach & David, and the world premiere of a new work by Laura Shipsey. Tickets £8/£5 on the door or in advance from www.opalflutes.com.

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The MCT at Alleyn’s. Tickets £10 (£8 concession). www.mctalleyns.org.uk. Box Office 020 557 1541.

THE GUARDIAN – NUMBER ONE COMEDY SHOW OF THE YEAR!

What’s On - June Thursday 16 June: Mums in Business Mums in Business are a group of mums in East Dulwich, South London 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.

Thursday 16 June: The Bigger Picture Presents: Trouble in Paradise 8pm (1932) Cert U 81 mins

Director: Ernst Lubitsch, writers: Samson Raphaelson and Grover Jones, with Miriam Hopkins, Kay Francis, Herbert Marshall. One of Lubitsch’s best comedy romances and as close to perfection as a film can be: suave, cynical, sophisticated and polished.

Upstairs at EDT, 1 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22 8EW. www.thebiggerpic.co.uk

To get your listing here contact: angela@semagazines.co.uk

Saturday 18 June: Wigwam Toy Shop 3rd Birthday 10am – 12pm Join us at the toy shop to celebrate our 3rd birthday.

We’ll have colouring competitions, crafts and cake, plus a special visit from a Star Wars character. Kids can dress up as their favourite Star Wars character and the best dressed will win a prize. The event is FREE of charge and parents are asked to stay with their children and join in the fun. 109 Rosendale Road, West Dulwich, SE21 8EZ, 020 8676 4815

Saturday 18 June: Low Cost Community Emergency First Aid Training “Save a life” Emergency First Aid Courses 2016.

These are practical first aid courses which aim to teach you the essential basics of emergency first aid procedures for adults, children and babies. 11.00am – 2.00pm. Cost: £25.00 *would normally cost £65.00.

St Barnabas Church Dulwich Village SE21. Please note, these are non certificated courses. Emergency first aid is simple to learn, easy to remember and saves lives. mail@handsonfirstaidtraining.co.uk www.handsonfirstaidtraining.co.uk

Saturday 18th June: Dulwich Symphony Orchestra 7pm. All Saints Church, Lovelace Road, SE21 8JY (free on-street parking, fully accessible). Ticket prices: £12 adults (concessions £10), Under 16s free, complimentary interval drink.

PROGRAMME: The concert will showcase the third and final piece in our local Dulwich composers series

by Alan Taylor called A South London Academic Festival Overture. There will be two brilliant pieces

by Beethoven, the regal Overture Coriolanus and Piano Concerto No.5 in E flat - ‘Emperor' played by soloist Bocheng Wang, winner of the Croydon Arts Festival Advanced Concerto prize 2015. The concert will conclude with English composer Herbert Parry's Symphony No.5 (1912).

Sunday 19 June: Open Garden & book sale 2pm-5pm at 18 Crescent Wood Road, SE26 6RU. This beautiful former orchard with lovingly tended lawned gardens front and back with large, well stocked pond and 100 year old apple tree. Entrance £3.50 (U16s free). Homemade refreshments will be on sale too. For more details, please contact info@linkagesouthwark.org or call 020 8299 2623.

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The purpose of the day was to give students first-hand experience of medicine and talk about the qualifications they would need for different roles. Medical students from the hospital were on hand to answer questions too.

They discussed the social implications of prostheses and got to practise clinical skills too, including measuring blood pressure, passing a tube into the mouth of a training mannequin, and testing their knowledge of anatomy and reflexes.

Year 9 science students spent a day at St George’s University Hospital last month – learning about different branches of medicine and trying their hand at moulding prosthetics.

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Aspire Learn Succeed

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Tel 020 7732 2276

Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road London SE22 0NR

Find out more about how Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich has developed. Visit www.hgaed.org.uk or call Principal Jane Fletcher on 020 7732 2276 to arrange a personal visit.

He had recently undergone a serious operation, he told us, and was walking his dog through the park when he heard our steel band playing. He said it made him feel so much better and think: ‘Yes, this is what it’s all about’. He asked that his praise be passed to the music teacher and the girls

We had a lovely phone call last month from a gentleman who wanted to praise and congratulate our steel band.

in the band. He didn’t want to say who he was, just that he was someone who we made feel happy.

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Steel Band Lifts Spirits of Passer-By

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Dulwich Picture Gallery Exhibitions: Winifred Knights (1899 – 1947) 8 June – 18 September 2016

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Royal Hospital, Chelsea Tuesday 28 June 10am – 12 noon £15, Friends £12 Tour around the buildings and grounds of the Royal Hospital, home to the famous Chelsea Pensioners, led by an expert Pensioner guide.

Will include a visit to the Great Hall and Chapel designed by Christopher Wren.

Meet: at the Chelsea gate on the junction of Royal Hospital Road and West Road at 9.45am.

Gallery Film: Screenings Bar opens at 7pm and screening at 7.30pm.

Tickets £9, £7 friends - includes a glass of wine, snacks & film notes. No allocated seating

White Mischief (1988)

Friends Events

Cert 18/107 mins

Monday 13 June

Tickets and information are available from the Friends Desk, by phone or online: 020 8299 8750 (10.00am – 4.00pm) friendsticketing@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

AGM of the Friends of Dulwich Picture Gallery Wednesday 22nd June at 7.30pm, Linbury Room.

Visits and Walks Architectural Lecture Walk Petts Wood Thursday 2 June 2.30-4.00pm £7, Friends £5 Petts Wood is Dulwich’s nearest purpose built 1920s suburb in the ‘tudor’ style.

Complementing Alan Powers’ talk on 1st June, Ian McInnes will lead this tour of a suburban area which remains, substantially, in original condition.

Meet: outside Petts Wood Station in Station Square. Wheelchair access: No

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Directed by Michael Radford with Greta Scacchi, Charles Dance, Sarah Miles and Joss Ackland.

True story of the notorious Happy Valley murder case in Kenya in 1941, when Sir “Jock” Delves Broughton was tried for the murder of the Earl of Erroll. Diana, his wife, succumbs to the charms of the debauched Earl, who is later found dead in his car in a remote location.

Storytelling Last Sunday of every month 2.30pm and 3.10pm Storytelling and special art trails for Children. FREE ADMISSION with Gallery ticket Dulwich Picture Gallery Gallery Road, Dulwich, London SE21 7AD www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

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Rodney Garages is a privately owned local business that works to the highest of standards, at very reasonable prices, ensuring you get real value for money.

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What’s On - June Sunday 19 June: JAGS Summer Concert 6pm Elgar - “The Music Makers” Mendelssohn - “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” - 3 movements.

Conductor Peter Gritton. Soloist, mezzo soprano, Joya Logan. JAGS Choral Society and JACO, the James Allen Community Orchestra are performing a summer concert in The Holst Hall, James Allen’s Girls School, 144 East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8TE. Tickets £10. Concessions students and children.

Sunday 19 June: The One Tree Hill Sinfonia concert St. Augustines Church, One Tree Hill, Honor Oak Park, SE23 3LE. 6.30pm. Presenting, De Falla-Ritual Dance from El Amor Brujo, MozartSinfonia Concertante for violin and viola, Bizeymusic from Carman suites.

Friday 24 June: Final Fridays at Aquarius Golf Club with The Hit Men UK A summer full of party fun at Aquarius Golf Club with the South East’s finest live party band playing soul, funk and all the great party hits. Admission free. Music from 8.30pm. Great bar, great location, great sunsets, stunning views. Aquarius Golf Club, Beachcroft Reservoir, Marmora Road, Honor Oak SE22 0RY. Next dates 29 July, 30 September (Aquarius Festival).

Friday 24 June: The Ivy House – Naomi Bedford

& Paul Simmonds (The Men They Couldn’t Hang), Little Big Noise, Kevin Barber We have long loved Naomi Bedford for her fantastic voice and fantastic songs, and tonight she is accompanied by Paul Simmonds of The Men They Couldn’t Hang. The music of Little Big Noise (aka Nick Torry) can best be described as folk/punk. Kevin Barber is a singer/songwriter who plays guitar, slide guitar and mandolin. He mixes original songs with classic covers and old-time country standards, to great effect!

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Saturday 25 June: Baby & Children’s Market 1pm-3pm. St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Over 20 stalls bursting with top quality new and nearly new high street/designer baby and children's items from birth to 5 yrs old, plus a selection of unique businesses in the baby & children's industry showcasing and selling their products & services all under one roof! Great brands at up to 90% off the full retail price.

Books, toys, slings, maternity wear, children swear, shoes, high chairs, moses baskets, prams and lots more! Businesses attending: Nellie's Baby Boutique, Hula Champ Clothing, Forever Living, Hartbeeps – South East London.

Stall Fee: Pre-loved stalls - £20 per table and Business stalls £25-30. Admission: £1.50 first hour, £1 thereafter. Kids Free. Parking: Plenty of FREE car parking available on surrounding roads. Contact Naomi via email: naomi.s@babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk or call 07949 247439

What’s On - June/July Saturday 25 June: Screen Printing Festival Special: Flags, T-Shirts & Bunting 10am-1pm, £50. Visit http://stagandbow.com email info@stagandbow.com.

Saturday 25 June: The Concordia Chamber Choir’s Summer Concert 7.30pm

Sunday 26 June: Sunset Soiree 6.30 – 8.30pm Music, wine and canapes in beautiful garden, 39 College Road, SE21 7BA. Come to this very popular and luxurious annual event and enjoy a mid summer’s evening in this beautiful garden with fantastic hospitality. £25 entry including welcome drink and canapés. Raffle and cash bar for more drinks. Limited wheelchair access. www.linkagesouthwark.org/events For more details, please contact info@dhscc.org or call 020 8299 2623

Tuesday 28 June: Book signing at Dulwich Books 6-8.30pm.

A pot-pourri of magnificent English choral pieces from the 19th and 20th centuries, both religious and secular. It includes works by Elgar, Vaughan Williams, Finzi and Sullivan. The very best of England. So come and enjoy Concordia’s musical celebration of summer at All Saints’ Church, Lovelace Rd, SE21 8JY. Tickets £12 at the door, £11 advance: www.concordiachamberchoir.co.uk.

Concessions (students and those on means tested benefits) HALF PRICE.

Sunday 26 June: Honor Oak Park Allotments Open Day On Sunday June 26th the allotments on the hill at Honor Oak Park are throwing open their gates for guided walks, home made cakes, tea & drinks, and a BBQ from 4.30pm. There will also be live music, including a set from the the JASSPA Jazz Band, as well as storytelling, and craft stalls. Various gardening techniques will be on display, together with ponds, produce, and a great view from the top of the hill.

Times: 1pm to 6.30pm. Honor Oak Park Allotments, by the entrance to Honor Oak Park Sports Ground off Honor Oak Park near the station.

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Local author & photographer team Susan Mumford & Chris King present their new book, Art is your life.

Make it your living. Includes a talk and Q+A (starting at 7pm). Details and book your FREE tickets at dulwichbooks.wordpress.com. BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

Wednesday 29 June: Cooking with Scissors An opportunity for local business professionals to meet, make new contacts and gain new business.

Meets on the last Wednesday of every month, upstairs at The Palmerston, 91 Lordship Lane, SE22 from 6.45pm – 8.45pm. Free admission. To find out more or register your interest in attending, please email sbn@cookingwithscissors.co.uk

Thursday 30 June: Lace Knitting: Make a Summer Shawl 6.30-9.30pm, £50. Visit http://stagandbow.com email info@stagandbow.com.

Friday 1 – 10 July: Sydenham Arts Festival With great jubilation, SYDENHAM ARTS announces the 2016 multi-disciplinary Summer Festival, which will take place over 10 days from the first to the 10th July. The Summer Fest follows hard on the heels of Sydenham’s highly successful Spring Festival of Music. www.sydenhamarts.co.uk @SydenhamArts on Instagram and @sydartsfest on Twitter.

Saturday 2 July: Goose Green School Summer Carnival 12-4pm. Join us for Music, Food, Drinks, Stalls, Games & Lots of Fun on Goose Green, East Dulwich Road!

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Horniman Museum & Gardens Favela: Joy & Pain in the City Until Sunday 18 September - FREE

appear across cultures, to create beautiful and intriguing works that inhabit a space between avian and human.

Prehistoric Garden

Leisure day on the Avenida Brasil. Elisângela Leite, 2014

Evocative photographs by young Brazilian photographers capture the complexities of favela life including the joy of children playing, the presence of the armed forces, and carnival performers amidst the skylines of Rio. In partnership with the Observatório de Favelas.

Refugee Week Events Monday 20 – Sunday 26 June - FREE Come and take part in the UK’s annual Refugee Week at the Horniman. During this week, the Horniman will host workshops and activities by local organisations working with asylum seekers and refugees. Please see the website for more information.

Avian Forms

End of May onwards - FREE Look back in time through the Prehistoric Garden, featuring ‘living fossils’ – plant and tree species which date back to the time of the dinosaurs. A redwood and a yew tree tower above tree ferns, cycads and ginkgos and even an amazing Wollemi pine, thought to be extinct until 1994. The Prehistoric Garden was funded through Tesco’s Bags of Help campaign, and voted for by Tesco shoppers in the London Borough of Lewisham.

Brazilian Food Garden End of May onwards - FREE Black turtle beans, sugar cane, coffee and cassava are among the plants featured in a colourful culinary display in the Horniman Food Garden, taking its inspiration from iconic dishes and drinks of Brazil. Planted in recipe groupings – including caipirinha and feijoada, a stew described by some as Brazil’s national dish – the food planting will be accompanied by wildflowers in the blue, gold and green of the Brazilian flag.

Saturday 25 June to Sunday 9 October - FREE

Festival of Brasil

Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, 2015_(c) Jane Edden, Courtesy of Flowers Galler

Artist Jane Edden is fascinated by the relationship between nature and culture, and the human desire to collect and categorise.

In this small display, Edden explores the ways in which animals are collected and studied, drawing inspiration from the science of comparative anatomy and the folklore and myths involving winged flying humans that

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3 July – 4 September 2016 Immerse yourself in Brazilian culture this summer with a season of unique events and exhibitions. We’ve collaborated with Brazilian artists and communities to bring you a snapshot of contemporary Brazilian art and culture inspired by their everyday lives and neighbourhoods. Experience installations, new dance performances and specially commissioned street art both at the Horniman and throughout our Forest Hill neighbourhood as well as fascinating photography displays, outdoor concerts and festivals. Be part of our digital conversations on social media and get involved in dancing, making art or music at our events. Find out more at horniman.ac.uk/brasil

Horniman Museum & Gardens Exhibition: Dinosaurs Monster Families Now until 30 October

experiences of migration to South East London.

Over four months, Nana worked alongside ten newly arrived migrants in the local area to produce a series of portraits. Throughout the project, individuals took an active role in how they were represented. Thinking about places that, in some way, are associated with their lives in London, each individual decided where and how they would be photographed as well as providing the text that accompanies their portrait.

The resulting work offers a glimpse into life for new arrivals, their challenges, the ups and downs and the experiences we all share as Londoners.

Cook and the Kangaroo Discover the fascinating world of dinosaurs and their young in this family-focused interactive exhibition. Dinosaurs: Monster Families shows how dinosaurs looked after their eggs, nests and babies. Meet ‘Baby Louie’, a cast of the nearlycomplete skeleton of a dinosaur hatchling; dig in the discovery pit; touch a real dinosaur leg bone and come face-to-face with T-Rex’s relative – a life-size Tarbosaurus skeleton cast. Plus have fun at the interactive exploration stations, while dinosaurs fill the room in vivid illustrations.

Visitors will also be able to see a fossilised egg of the extinct elephant bird, on loan from Sir David Attenborough’s private collection, and enjoy an exciting programme of dinosaur-themed events and activities to complement the exhibition.

Ticket prices: Child £4.40; Adult £7.70: Family (2 adults, 2 children) £18.70. Prices include 10% voluntary Gift Aid donation. Horniman Members enjoy free, unlimited visits to the exhibition.

Exhibitions & Displays

Until Sunday 5 June. FREE See one of the first European paintings of an Australian animal, ‘'The Kongouro from New Holland' by the artist George Stubbs, alongside the Horniman’s taxidermy mount of an Eastern Grey Kangaroo. This small display will explore Captain Cook’s first voyage to the Pacific, which encountered new landscapes, people, plants and animals. Part of a collaborative project between five museums, led by Royal Museums Greenwich, and funded by the Art Fund and HLF.

Horniman Farmers’ Market Every Saturday, 9am-1.30pm. FREE ENTRY. A locally sourced, locally sold farmers’ market selling vegetables, meat, bread, flowers, hot food and much more in our glorious Gardens.

Please see www.horniman.ac.uk for further information on regular events and activities including Art Makers, A World of Stories and Discovery for All.

Here, Now

Until Monday 6 June. FREE Here, Now is a collaborative project delivered in partnership with photographer Nana Varveropoulou and Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers. At a time when we are presented with one dominant narrative about refugees, this project tells another side of the story by illustrating individuals' different

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Financial Matters

Do you know who is calling you?

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t was a Saturday afternoon about 12.25pm when I answered a mobile telephone call. The caller was a known GP client. However, today her voice was somewhat distraught. The source of this distress soon became clear. On Friday evening she returned home to an answerphone message, asking her to call a telephone number regarding a tax matter.

The GP duly called the number and was greeted by a forceful male who advised her, “you have violated the tax laws and have an outstanding tax bill of £2,999 from 2012. You are required to make payment within 45 minutes and do not disconnect this call, otherwise the police will call at your home to obtain payment and seize your bank account."

Despite several attempts by the GP to interject, the forceful male would not relent.

When the GP suggested that she would pay via the usual HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) online portal, the male voice told her, “this was not possible and payment must be made via a bill payment voucher.”

It was at this juncture whilst listening to his tirade that she called me from her mobile telephone.

I interrupted her tale of woe and advised her to hang up and told her that this was a scam. Surprisingly, she was oblivious to these scams. However, the threatening experience of the scammer had left the GP traumatised. Her experience was just a few days after the courts had sentenced eight fraudsters for a similar telephone scam against elderly people.

To reassure her I checked her income tax position on our HMRC portal followed by a quick call to the HMRC Self-Assessment team. Unsurprisingly, both checks confirmed, she did not have any income tax arrears. Unfortunately, Action Fraud, our ally in fraud prevention and detection, were unavailable until Monday 9:00am. Perhaps, they presume fraudsters only work weekdays, 9:00am - 5:00pm.

Further investigation into the telephone number that was left, revealed a catalogue of similar tales had been reported.

On reflection, perhaps a GP should have known better. Why? With a father just recovering from a heart attack and a niece recently diagnosed with cancer, it is easy to see how preoccupation with life’s challenges knocked the GP off her guard.

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Sad as this tale is, plus the recent jailing of eight fraudsters, these fraudulent practices are becoming increasingly common behaviour. For the benefit of readers, I will break with protocol and share the scammers’ telephone number, 0203 129 2543. Any calls from this number should not be returned but reported to Action Fraud, 0300 123 2040.

It should be noted that HMRC will never: • demand payment within 45mins or any such ridiculous time • use terms such as ‘violation of tax laws’ • suggest the police will attend your home tell you not to disconnect their call.

Furthermore, for anyone yet to receive the selection of fake HMRC emails, they should be aware that HMRC emails will never: • notify you of a tax rebate • offer you a repayment • ask you to disclose personal information such as your full address, postcode, Unique Taxpayer Reference or details of your bank account • give a non HMRC personal email address to send a response to • ask for financial information such as specific figures or tax computations, unless you’ve given them prior consent and you have formally accepted the risks • have attachments, unless you have given prior consent and you have formally accepted the risks • provide a link to a secure log-in page or a form asking for information - instead they will ask you to log on to your online account to check for information.

As a simple word of warning, never disclose any personal or financial information to any caller for any reason or make any payment to any caller unless you are 100% certain of their identity.

David Frederick FCCA Principal Marcus Bishop Associates Chartered Certified Accountants

Thursday 16 June 8pm

The Bigger Picture Film Club Presents

Trouble in Paradise

Director: Ernst Lubitsch, writers: Samson Raphaelson & Grover Jones, with Miriam Hopkins, Kay Francis, Herbert Marshall

81 mins

Cert U

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One of Lubitsch’s best comedy romances and as close to perfection as a film can be: suave, cynical, sophisticated and polished.

7pm Bar/themed snacks | 8pm Film Free raffle prize courtesy of Rye Books Tickets £7 in person from EDT - 1 Lordship Lane, SE22 8EW Or online from: www.wegottickets.com Upstairs at East Dulwich Tavern, 1 Lordship Lane, SE22 www.thebiggerpic.co.uk SE22 - June 2016 | 41

Dulwich Festival Fair

Festival Fair on Goose Green

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big thank you to all those who supported the 11th Festival Fair again this year. We had the hottest day of the year so far and East Dulwich came out in force. A massive thank you to all our sponsors: Around Dulwich, Bespoke Windows, Bodyshot PT, Daisylets, Glazer Delmar, Lila’s Jewels, Suzanne James Catering & SE Magazines.

Thank you to all the stallholders who booked this year, including our wonderful bars EDT and Makeshift. A big thank you to Stephen who designed the map and signs for the Fair (www. stephenshillito.co.uk), Thanks again to Sam for

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bringing the donkeys - always a much loved feature of the fair. Thanks to Dulwich Festival team for their support.

Thank you to The Goose is Out! and all the performers (for music), my wonderful helpers on the day: Emma, Pat, Philipa and Tracey (for helping me set up and run the day), Miranda at Southwark Council, Red Watch @ Peckham Fire Station for bringing their engine and staying so long. A final thank you to the SGI-UK organisation for providing our wonderful stewards.

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Dulwich Festival Fair

Dulwich Festival Fair - 2016

Festival Fair on Goose Green This event is part of the Dulwich Festival which runs from 6th - 15th May

Sunday 8 May, 11am-4pm, Goose Green, SE22

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ack for a fabulous 11th year, the Festival Fair is taking place on Sunday 8 May from 11am until 4pm. The Festival Fair will bring together a selection of the best craftspeople, designers, independent shops, family fun, bars and cafes from East Dulwich.

The event is designed to be a fun, nonprofit making day for all the community.

There will be lots of activities for adults and children alike: bouncy castle, badge making, donkey rides, fire engine, police car and face painting for children.

For the adults there will be a beer tent provided by East Dulwich Tavern as well as a new bar from Makeshift and delicious food from a fantastic selection of food stalls including Handmade ice cream, lollies & sorbets, Venezuelan food; Pad Thai noodles; Juicy lamb & beef

burgers; Caribbean Cuisine, Vietname food; Falafel wraps; Pies & scotch eg Speciality sausages; Hog roast ro Breaded pork & chicken schnitzels; day breakfast; Brownie bites; Argentin sirloin; Pulled pork rolls to name bu few. We welcome back The Goose it O this year who have organised anoth great line-up of live entertainment dur the course of the afternoon.

At this year’s Festival Fair there w also be the opportunity to shop at o 100 stalls; ranging from bags to jewelle ceramics to photography; greet cards to children’s clothes, there will plenty to choose from. The Fair is n firmly established as a great commun event. Let’s hope we have great weath Remember it is free to all.

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SE22 Councillors

Lordship Lane Under Threat

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think we all want to keep East Dulwich Special - independent local shops, suburban sense of place, clean and pleasant streets. We’ve had a planning saga around the new M&S shop with the developer wanting to add ever more stories to their development (M&S now anticipated to open Wednesday 24 August). But this seems to have sparked even more interest from other developers to over develop properties on Lordship Lane. The latest scheme is to add a storey to the Foxton’s building at 23-25 Lordship Lane. If you think this would be an over development please comment on planning application 16/AP/1288. We also have another planning application to convert one of our shops 93-93 Lordship Lane currently a Londis to a restaurant with more flats on top. Maintaining at least 50% of all our shop units as shops is pretty fundamental to ensuring we keep a viable shopping high street 16/AP/1315. Pulling up buildings will change the atmosphere. To object or support either planning application - http://planbuild.southwark. gov.uk:8190/online-applications/ The second latest version of our Indie Shop Map is going to the printers and should be available in local shops about when this SE22 arrives on your doormat. It has been fully updated and it area widened slightly to include Bellenden Road, Dulwich Village as well as Lordship Lane. Hope you find it useful.

now been made compulsory to stop comments being lost. IF you have submitted any comments without an email address over the last 3 or 4 months then please revisit the councils planning portal and re enter your comments. Sorry.

Weird & Wonderful

Melbourne Grove (South)

As a keen local councillor you get involved in all sorts of problems. A long-standing piece of casework is to get Ordnance Survey maps corrected. St. Clements School has been shown on North Cross Road maps even though it moved in 1983. We’re now finally starting to see maps at various scales corrected after a 6 month of working on the OS people. It should mean the residents there can be found by 999 and have parcels delivered. If you know of any map errors get in touch.

Planning Hiccups

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New Micro Library

The residents at 2 Etherow Street have set-up a new micro library outside their home. To help make this a success they especially need more children’s picture books. I’ve ordered Aliens Love Underpants – brilliant rhyming book I’ve had lots of fun reading to my kids. I hope you can drop round some donations to this lovely idea.

Safety Review - Mid May we received this review

with various options – if you’d like to receive a copy please email me. Two detailed options are proposed and we’ll be deciding at the 22 June Dulwich Community Council meeting which options to follow, if any, to change Melbourne Grove (South).

One option for example is to replace the current humps with the same type that Melbourne Grove (North) has had for some time. So I am very keen to hear from you what you make of the study. What you think we should decide to do.

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Garden Talk

June Gardening June is a busy time in the garden. Here’s how to keep on top of it all…

Watering and feeding…

Give the garden a good soak once or twice a week in warm weather, concentrating on newly planted shrubs and trees. Containers can need watering daily when it’s hot. Water in the morning or evening and use ‘grey’ (wash water), a water butt and an irrigation system – much more efficient than a hose - where possible.

Apply or renew a mulch of well-rotted manure to cut down on weeding and watering– ideally after a downpour, as mulch keeps water out, as well as in. Feed flowering pot plants weekly with liquid fertiliser and hungry plants like sweet peas and clematis a mid season boost of general purpose organic fertiliser such as blood fish and bone, and water in.

Pruning and tidying…

Prune evergreen topiary and hedges. Trim about 5cm of new growth from box (buxus) with pruning shears. Prune spring flowering shrubs such as weigela, philadelphus and deciduous magnolias.

Follow with a general purpose organic fertiliser and mulch.

Deadhead spent flowers of plants like roses – it’ll really prolong the flowering period. Snip off browning heads with secateurs to a bud or leaf below. Cut hardy geraniums back with shears for a second flush and pick, pick, pick sweet peas to keep them coming (providing your house with a constant supply of fresh and beautifully scented flower). Pull out annual weeds by hand, or with a hoe, while they’re small. Dig out perennials like dandelions from lawns or beds –any roots left can regrow.

Cut down dead foliage on bulbs - around six weeks after flowering and ideally when it’s gone yellow. Until then they should be watered and fed to prepare them for next year. Lift and divide iris clumps after flowering. Stake tall perennials like phlox and hollyhocks to avoid them collapsing or being battered by rain. I prefer using cherry sticks (for sale at Shannon’s Garden Centre) than bamboos as I feel they blend better , or look out 46 | SE22 - June 2016

for more ornamental supports such as the rusted iron ones (Alleyn Park Garden Centre stock a beautiful selection). Tie in climbing and rambling roses to avoid them becoming a mess - ideally horizontally to encourage more flowers. Prune back Clematis montana into its allotted space, as well as honeysuckle and other vigorous climbers.

And the rest…

Look out for slugs and snails, particularly after rain, and around new shoots. Pick them off or use organic slug pellets or beer traps (jars of beer sunk into the soil to attract and drown slugs!). Squeeze off greenfly infestations with your fingers or squirt them with soapy water.

Mow the lawn once or twice a week - the less grass taken off each time the healthier it’ll be. Raise the blades if it’s dry. Feed the lawn with a liquid or slow release fertiliser such as chicken manure pellets. Ensure newly laid grass doesn’t dry out. Plant out runner beans, courgettes, and tomatoes – which like a sunny wall and lots of water. Surround ripening strawberries with straw to keep them off the soil and protect fruit bushes with netting. Pick elderflowers if you have any in your garden , for a summery cordial, just perfect with your (well earned) G&T, trust me.

Don’t forget to check out the NGS garden Festival and visit local gardens that open their doors for charity, a fabulous event.

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The Last Word – Susan Mumford & Chris King Describe your perfect weekend It starts on Friday evening with a pint at Franklin’s.

On Saturday after a late breakfast / brunch at home, we go out to the local shops and North Cross Road Market to stock up for the coming week. For the evening, friends might come round for dinner, or we’ll head over to the East Dulwich Picturehouse for a film. The major event on Sunday is finishing the weekly blog post, entailing Chris directing and producing a photograph based on Susan’s writing. This will either be done at home or on location in Dulwich and beyond. What truly makes it a pefect weekend is the finale: a cocktail at the House of Tippler.

Coffee or tea? Where?

Co-authors of the new book, Art is your life.

Make it your living., Susan Mumford & Chris King, have jointly participated in this edition of ‘The Last Word’. Their signing at Dulwich Books takes place on 28th June in the evening; see booking details below. Susan is an entrepreneur, mentor, speaker and author. She founded the Association of Women Art Dealers (AWAD), a non-profit trade network with members around the globe. She also runs a social enterprise called Be Smart About Art, which helps art world professionals thrive in a changing industry. Chris is an art, documentary and event photographer. His works are regularly exhibited in London and the USA, with pieces held in private collections in both countries. His images are on display in the permanent collection at The Frontline Club, London.

How long have you lived in the area?

Coffee at Jade, except for summertime, when it’s all about getting an affogato from Oddono’s.

Where’s your favourite place to walk?

The wondrous Peckham Rye Park.

What is your favourite shop?

For Chris it’s William Rose, and for Susan it’s Franklin’s.

And the last thing you bought there?

Chris last purchased a Fosse Meadows Chicken, and as Susan’s been travelling for two weeks it’s difficult to say. Her last visit likely involved Neal’s Yard yoghurt, whole milk from a British farm, blue corn chips and a random new discovery.

If money was no object..

A house in Dulwich with a Tesla in the garage, an apartment on Long Island City, New York, and a small pad in Venice (on the Guiddeca).

3 ∞ years

What brought you here?

Artist friends kept trying to persuade us to try out the area, so when an opportunity to move arose, we took it.

What do you most value about the area?

The independent shops and sense of community.

Do you know your neighbours?

Yes (some at least).

Do you belong to any groups?

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