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Issue 172 - June 2019 In this issue Events Calendar - P4 What’s On - P8 Garden Talk - P12 Food & Drink - P14 Fitness Tips - P16 Children’s Activities - P22 Dulwich Picture Gallery - P26 Health Matters - P38 The Last Word - P40
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Welcome to SE22 May turned out to be a great month. The weather was mainly kind for the Dulwich Festival, which was fantastic, as always. Goose Green was packed again this year with the popular Festival Fair. The Artists’ Open House weekends were a great success - again. Here’s to next year! We have 7 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, please do e-mail details through for a free listing. I am devastated that The Palmerston is definitely closing on the 2nd June. I shall definitely be popping in during the last few days to show my support. The Last Word goes to the Laura Swidzinska. A local resident who has recently opened Gather in Peckham. Find out more on page 40.
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Contents
Welcome ..................................................................... 3 Events Calendar ......................................................... 4 Noticeboard ................................................................ 6 What’s On ........................ 8, 18, 19, 28, 29, 34 & 35 Business Profile: The Illusioneer ..................10 & 11 Garden Talk .............................................................. 12 Food & Drink ............................................................ 14 Fitness Tips .............................................................. 16 Children’s Activities .........................................22 & 23 Education News ...................................................... 24 Councillors Column .................................................. 25
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Events Calendar - June Monday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Parkrun, Peckham Rye Park 9am, P8.
Crofton Park Railway Garden Open Day, see p8.
3rd Tea & Time, see p18.
4th Laugh Train Comedy, see p18.
Honor Oak WI, 7.30pm, see p18.
Sunday
2nd West Norwood FEAST, see p8. St Christopher’s Open Gardens Festival, see p18.
Ewart Road Community Fair, see p8.
Choumert Square Open Day, see p18.
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Goose Green Coffee Teatro Vivo presents The Hunters Grimm @ Catford Broadway, see p19. Morning @ St Dulwich Folk Dance Link Age Southwark John’s Church p18. Parkrun, Club, see p19. Garden Safari, see Dulwich Runners Peckham Rye p19. Park 9am, Club, see p18. P8. Open Garden in aid of Meet the QCs with Red Thread, see p19. Village Books, p18. East Dulwich WI Singaround @ The @7.30pm, see p18. Ivy House, p19.
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Concordia Concert/ 6-16 June: Teatro Vivo presents The Hunters Grimm @ Catford Broadway, see p19. Goose Green Coffee Balham Literary Festival, see p19. Vintage Sale, see p29. A Midsummer Tea & Time, see p18. Morning @ St Heber School Summer Night’s Dream The Multi-Story Laugh Train John’s Church p19. Alex Steel, see p28. Fair, see p28. @ Bell House, Orchestra, Bold dy, see p18. Come NEW Dulwich WI An Evening with p29. The Multi-Story Tendencies, see p28. Look Good, Feel Great meeting, see p19. Elizabeth Macneal, p19. Workshop, see p29. Club Local, see Orchestra, Bold Dulwich Runners Tendencies, see p28. Life, Love & Other p28. Club, see p18. Live Band Stuff, Day Retreat, p29. The Arts Society Garthorne Road Make your own Karaoke @ The Dulwich Illustrated Espadrilles, see p19. Lecture, see p28. Nature Reserve Ivy House, p28. Open Day, see p29
Balham Literary Festival, see p19. Goose Green Coffee Tea & Time, Dulwich Folk Dance Train Laugh Morning @ St see p18. Club, see p19. Comedy, see p18. John’s Church p18. U3A Meeting, GE Lecture: Dulwich Bunco Show @ see p34. goes to the Cinema, Belair House p34. see p34. Peckham Rye to One Tree Hill Walk, see p34. Dulwich Runners Nunhead WI Club, see p18. Meeting, see p34.
24th
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Balham Literary Festival, see p19.
Tea & Time, see p18.
Laugh Train Comedy, see p18.
Mick Herron with Joe Country, Dulwich Books, see p35.
26th
Goose Green Coffee Morning @ St John’s Church p18. Dulwich Runners Club, see p35. Smart Business Networking with Cooking with Scissors. 6.45pm, see p35.
27th
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Dulwich Folk Dance Club, see p19. Jackie Oates, Brazen Thieves, Tabby Barbera @ The Ivy House, p35.
Forest Hill Methodist JAGS Community Church Summer Fair, Summer Concert, see p35. see p34. A Midsummer Night in SE19, see p34. A Midsummer Night’s Dream @ Bell House, p29.
29th
Parkrun, Peckham Rye Park 9am, P8.
Art@57 Art Market, see p35. Trim & Tonic @ The Clipper, see p35.
30th Heber Primary School Car Wash, see p35. The Southwark Sinfonietta, see p35. Link Age Southwark Sunset Soiree, see p35.
Forthcoming Events Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 8, 18, 19, 28, 29, 34 & 35. Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar! 4 | SE22 - June 2019
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What's On - June
Saturday 1 June: Crofton Park Railway Garden Open Day After four years of planning and fundraising, Crofton Park Railway Garden on Marnock Road, SE4 1AZ will open its doors to celebrate the completion of the landscaping works – making it an accessible and safe community garden for all to use. All welcome between 10.30am to 4.30pm. Designer and BBC Gardner’s World broadcaster Mark Lane who designed the garden will formally open the garden along with Cllr Sophie McGeevor, cabinet member for parks in Lewisham at 12.30pm. Fundraising efforts are continuing to help with the finishing touches. https://croftonparkrailwaygarden.org.uk
Peckham Rye & Dulwich Park Parkrun
Saturday 1 June: Ewart Road Community Fair 10am – 5pm. 44 Wastdale Road, SE23 1HN. Themed on Wellbeing and Mental Health, activities for children and adults with an Open Mike Spot www.ewartcommunityhall.org
Saturday Mornings 9am 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 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 8 | SE22 - June 2019
Sunday 2 June: 10am-4pm. West Norwood Feast is a people powered market like no other in South London – it’s run entirely by volunteers from the local community with the aim that people can now do a week’s shopping at Feast and the local shops. westnorwoodfeast.com 18
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Business Profile
Everything is changing, including The Illusioneer! Some of you may know it as a tiny “shop front” you walk past on your way to the station in Herne Hill, others may have booked the tiny venue for a “Party Show” or special occasion. Some people believe “it only appears when you need it!” The reality is, I opened The Illusioneer Theatre and Studio nearly 10 years ago, as a place for me to perform and develop a number of shows in a theatre style for all ages. I developed three core shows that worked well for The Illusioneer brand and the Little Theatre but now it’s time for change. Over this time I sought to diversify the audience so a parlour show called “Midweek Magic Mix” was developed with other Illusionists and Magicians to bring in a new adult audience. The core team of Illusioneers have now been with me for over 5 Years and because of my background in theatre, events and TV they wanted me to promote a stage show and event to a bigger audience. After lots of different formulas we produced the now monthly event at Belair House called “The Bunco Show” a mixture of puzzles, illusions, mysteries, casino and street games, culminating in a fun cabaret at the end of the evening, a packed show with a great finish. 10 | SE22 - June 2019
With The Illusioneer brand now established and synonymous with quality shows and good entertainment, we wanted to spread our wings and to do this we needed to consolidate what works well for us! At the beginning of the year I sat down to think about projects for 2019 and realised that we now had a number of quality venues hidden away around South London especially in this area and we had a number of successful shows that would fit these great spaces. www.theillusioneer.co.uk | 07711 161 864 |
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We were always being asked “Do we have a children’s show we can buy tickets to?” so, in addition to our seasonal shows such as Halloween and Christmas, now we do, at other local venues, TBA.
The Dome of Illusion (Tent Events) Visit us at this year’s “Lambeth Country Show” 20th/21st July 2019 and you will see the “Dome of Illusion” in action. Available for Weddings, Garden Parties, Fairs and Events. The MidWeek Magic Mix team of illusioneers
Over the next couple of months, The Illusioneer will be concentrating on the two main shows whilst not neglecting the other areas of activity we have become known for! “The Bunco Show” at Belair House and the “Midweek Magic Mix” which is to transfer in July to The Prince Regent on Dulwich Road. It will be presented in their upstairs space, perfect for this style of Parlour type Show and it has the bonus of excellent food and drink to hand.
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The Illusioneer Grand Flea Circus Will now become an event for hire under the “Dome of Illusion”
Tuition (Adults) Will continue as previously but at a specially equipped studio in Herne Hill.
Other Shows For shows such as “The Friday Night Illusion” (Not necessarily on a Friday Night) and “The Showcase of Prestidigitation” keep an eye on the website for venues, dates and details.
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Garden Talk with Janine Winlaw | Instagram @janinewinlaw Summer’s here at last, with everything bursting into bloom. Here’s what to do to keep it looking at its best.
Pruning Deadhead your roses to keep them flowering, likewise other perennials like geraniums and viola, snipping off browning heads or flower spires with secateurs. And pick sweet peas daily to keep them coming, filling your house with gorgeous scented. Old flower heads of Euphorbia characias should be pruned back now and oriental poppies can be cut right back after flowering too. Big clumps of hardy geraniums and nepeta (catmint) benefit from being sheared right back after flowering - to give them a second flush. Prune spring flowering shrubs such as weigela, philadelphus and deciduous magnolias, followed by a general purpose organic fertiliser and mulch. If you haven’t already, you can still prune evergreen topiary and hedges, taking about 5cm of new growth from box – ideally with pruning shears.
Planting If you haven’t already, now is the time to plant up your window boxes and with summer bedding plants to give you colour through the summer months. For the veg growers, if you haven’t already, plant out runner beans, courgettes, and tomatoes – which like a sunny wall, lots of water and a weekly high potash fertiliser. If you have a large clump of irises, now, after flowering, is the time to divide them up to make new plants. You can also continue to plant out gladioli. Thin out hardy annual seedlings such as cornflowers or nigellas, sown in May.
Tidying Mow the lawn once or twice a week – little and often is the best way to create a healthy lawn. Raise the blades if it’s dry and make sure newly laid grass doesn’t dry out. Keep on top of weeds - digging 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 12 | SE22 - June 2019
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it’s gone yellow. Stake tall perennials like phlox and hollyhocks to avoid them collapsing or being battered by rain. Keep tying in climbing and rambling roses to – ideally horizontally to encourage more flowers. Prune Clematis montana back into its allotted space, as well as honeysuckle and other vigorous climbers. Look out for aphid infestations and squeeze them off with your fingers or spray them off with soapy water. And keep a look out for slugs and snails, particularly around new shoots and after its rained. Take them off by hand and drown them in a bucket of water or use organic slug pellets or beer traps (jars of beer sunk into the soil to attract and drown slugs!). Surround ripening strawberries with straw to keep them off the soil and protect fruit bushes with netting.
Watering and feeding… Give the garden a good soak once or twice a week in warm weather, concentrating on newly planted shrubs and trees. You may need to water containers daily when it’s hot – particularly if they’re newly planted. Ideally water in the morning or evening. 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 give 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.
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Scallops with Pancetta & Coriander Recipes from Suzanne James
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t is scallop season again! There are two scallop seasons – June to August and December to February. Our preference is always to serve hand dived Orkney scallops, or if that isn’t possible then farmed scallops – avoid buying those that have been collected through dredging as this causes damage to the seabed. The recipe below is lovely as an Amuse Bouche, but can be easily adapted to form a starter by making more scallops and serving them on a bed of wild rocket.
Ingredients Serves approximately: 4 People Preparation: 30 Minutes. Cooking 5-10 Minutes • 4 large, cleaned scallops (keep the shells) • A Teaspoon of chopped coriander & few leaves for garnish • Zest of 1 lime • 75g unsalted butter • 50g Pancetta, cubed • Salt & Pepper
Method 1) Heat oven to 160°C. 2) Heat a frying pan to medium high, add 50g butter and cook until it foams (but does not burn), season the scallops and then seal on both sides. Remove and put onto a baking tray, then into the oven for 3-4 minutes while you make the sauce. 3) In the same pan you fried the scallops in, add 25g more butter to what is already there and add 50g chopped pancetta. Cook until golden. 4) Add the chopped coriander and the zest of 1 lime to the pan. 5) Remove scallops from the oven and place one in each shell. 6) Tilt the frying pan and spoon the pancetta/ lime/coriander butter mixture over the top of each one. 7) Decorate with fresh coriander leaves and serve. There are variations of this dish which include using chorizo, chopped fresh tomatoes and a parsley or even spring onion, chilli and bacon. Whichever you prefer, enjoy! 14 | SE22 - June 2019
In Season this month Fruits & Nuts - Cherries, Elderflowers, Rhubarb Vegetables & Herbs - Artichoke, Asparagus, Aubergine, Beetroot, Broad Beans, Broccoli, Carrots, Chillies, Courgettes, Fennel, French Beans, Garlic, Lettuce, Mangetout, New Potatoes, Onions, Pak Choi, Peas, Radishes, Rocket, Runner Beans, Samphire, Spinach, Spring Onions, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watercress, Wild Nettles Meat & Game - Lamb, Wood pigeon Fish & Shellfish - Cod, Coley, Crab, Haddock, Hailbut, Herring, Langoustine, Plaice, Pollack, Prawns, Salmon, Sardines, Scallops (Queen), Sea Bream, Sea Trout, Shrimp, Squid, Whelks, Whitebait Going out of season - Asparagus, Elderflower, Gooseberry, Hare, New Potatoes
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Fit & healthy for the summer
Fitness tips with Leanne Spencer | www.bodyshotperformance.com
Have you run out of time to get fit & healthy for this summer? I would say absolutely not, there is still plenty of time to get your body and your mind in better shape and get you feeling really good about your summer holiday. If your fitness levels are not great at the moment, the first thing to do is start increasing your daily life movement. Getting out there and walking much as you can, lifting some heavy things, whether that’s lifting your children up or whatever it is that you do – but start moving the body. Do compound movements – these are movements that involves multiple joints. For example, when you sit down in a chair and get back up again, you’re using the knee joint, the hip joint, and you’re using the ankle joint as well. One of the things I absolutely love recommending to people is running or jogging. It’s not necessarily for everyone, but it’s a really great way of toning and what I love about it most is you immediately start seeing improvement straight off the bat. It takes about two weeks and you can build up a nice base of aerobic fitness and start seeing some progress with your running which is always nice. You run a minute without stopping, then you do two minutes, then three minutes. People I know including family members have had some good success with an NHS programme called the Couch to 5K. You could also try different types of exercise. For me, it’s boxing, it’s circuits, and it’s spinning at a place called Psycle (based in London), otherwise, you can find spin classes all over the country. There are all sorts of different forms of exercise, another one I really love is called animal flow, which is a body-wear exercise - that’s a lot of fun, but you need a bit of base fitness for that. The key thing is to find something that you love and you really enjoy so you can get that consistency. But it just takes a few weeks to get that, but it’s good to start now. If you’re thinking about some of the aesthetic of fitness, 16 | SE22 - June 2019
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What's On - June Sunday 2 June: St Christopher’s Open Gardens Festival
Tuesdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 June: Laugh Train 8am-10pm. The Honor Oak Pub, SE23 1RH. On top of being a really fun night and a friendly club, the founder (curator and one of the resident hosts) is also a local SE London resident. Tickets range from £6-£8. www.designmynight.com
Wednesdays 5, 12, 19 & 26 June: Goose Green Coffee Morning 105 and 103 Dulwich Village open their doors to the public. The two Georgian houses have large, child friendly gardens, with beautiful ponds and a fine array of perennials. Homemade cakes and teas on the lawn with music provided by the wind band “Colomb Street Ensemble”. There is a fantastic and plentiful plant sale featuring a great variety of plants. Please do bring your own bags for purchases. Entrance is a snip at £7 for both gardens with access between the two via a gate. www.stchristophers.org.uk/opengardens.
Sunday 2 June: Choumert Square Open Day SE15 4SE 1-6pm. Delightful gardens with a variety of stalls selling many items for charity, also some music.
We meet every Wednesday from 10:30 until 12:00 at St. John’s Church by Goose Green. Come and meet others over tea, coffee and cake. Find us at 62a East Dulwich Road SE22 9AT. On the 2nd Wednesday of each month there will also be a short talk given by an interesting speaker.
Wednesday 5 June: Meet the QCs: An Evening with Thomas Grant and William Clegg 7.30pm. Join Village Books and Alleyn’s School Enterprises for an evening with two leading barristers: Thomas Grant and William Clegg. MCT, Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, Dulwich, SE22 8SU. Tickets at https://mct.alleyns.org.uk.
Mondays 3, 10, 17 & 24 June: Tea and Time
Wednesdays 5, 12, 19 & 26 June: Dulwich Runners Club
10.30am-12.30pm. Aimed at anyone over the age of 60. Christ Church, Barry Road, East Dulwich. Arts and craft, music and chat are on offer. Refreshments can be bought on site ranging from sandwiches to a cooked meal – all at a reasonable price. First session is free thereafter £5 per session. www.teaandtime.org.
Dulwich Runners meet every Wednesday night at the Edward Alleyn Clubhouse, 83-85 Burbage Road, SE24 9HD at 7.15pm (for 7.30pm). We have various groups that run between 4 and 10 miles on different routes each week. www.dulwichrunners.org.uk
Tuesday 4 June: Honor Oak Women’s Institute 7.30pm. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at the Cafe in Stanstead Lodge,260 Stanstead Rd, SE23 1DD (access via Northwood Rd) at 7:30pm. Our meetings involve a talk or activity, plus plenty of time for socialising. Guests are very welcome to join our meetings honoroakwi.wordpress.com/about/ 18 | SE22 - June 2019
Wednesday 5 June: East Dulwich WI Meeting In June we will be having our annual WI Croquet and Picnic. This will be a change of venue from our usual meeting place in the EDT, so we will meet at Dulwich Croquet Club, Giant Arches Road (off Burbage Road) SE24 9HP from 6.30-9.30pm. The EDWI currently has a limited number of places available for new members. edwicommittee@eastdulwichwi.co.uk.
What's On - June Thursday 6 – 16 June: Teatro Vivo present The Hunters Grimm at Catford Broadway Directed by Sophie Austin. Dare you hunt out a life-saving story? THE HUNTERS GRIMM, inspired by the tales of the Brothers Grimm, invites audiences to roam local neighbourhoods and experience familiar streets in new and surprising ways. Tickets £15 / £13 concessions. www.broadwaytheatre.org.uk.
Thursdays 6, 13, 20 & 27 June: Dulwich Folk Dance Club (Country Dancing) 8 – 10 pm. St Barnabas Parish Hall, Gilkes Place, Dulwich Village SE21 7BT. No partner-or experience-necessary: We guide you through the dances. Just come along and make new friends. 6 Caller- Michele Odell / 13 Caller-Crys Rothon 20 Caller-Joyce Woods / 27 Caller-Jane Lowe Wendy 020 8769 9832 John 020 8693 2873 johnhblase@aol.com
Sunday 9 June: Open Garden in aid of Red Thread 1pm- 5pm. This event is raising money for Red Thread, a youth work charity supporting young people at risk of knife crime in south London, helping them to lead healthy, safe and happy lives. Charity donation of £2 per adult to wander around the meandering paths in this beautiful garden, full of unusual sculptures, curious objects and diverse planting. 9 Brockley View SE231SN, the white house on the hill. Entrance via side alley. Please take care! – narrow side alley, uneven paths, steps, overhanging branches, high calorie cakes!
Sunday 9 June: Link Age Southwark Garden Safari 2-5pm. Enjoy entry to a selection of gardens in Frank Dixon Way and Frank Dixon Close, each garden with unique features including buses and trains. Tea and homemade cakes on sale. Maps and tickets available at 14 Frank Dixon Way, SE21 7ET. Tickets £5 / door. Children under 12 free.
Monday 10 June: New WI in East Dulwich 7.30pm. Dulwich Constitutional Club, East Dulwich Grove, East Dulwich, SE22. For further details if interested in more information please contact Sue Jarvie at suejarvie53@gmail.com
Tuesday 11 June: An Evening with bestselling author Elizabeth Macneal 7.30pm. Join Village Books for an evening with Elizabeth Macneal, a debut novelist and bestselling author of The Doll Factory. Bell House, 27 College Rd, Dulwich, SE21 7BG. Tickets are £10 including a glass of wine. www.eventbrite.co.uk.
Wednesday 12 June: Goose Green Coffee Morning With guest speaker Giles Camplin – Movies, Balloons and Airships. Wednesdays from 10:30 until 12:00 at St. John’s Church by Goose Green. Come and meet others over tea, coffee and cake. Find us at 62a East Dulwich Road SE22 9AT.
Wednesday 12 June: Make your own Espadrilles Class
Sunday 9 June: SINGAROUND at The Ivy House
6.30pm-9.30pm. £35. All materials full tuition provided. Suitable for beginners. Book now hello@themakingsof.co.uk. TheMakingsOf.co.uk. Come for a relaxing and friendly afternoon, leave with a new pair of shoes! Mary’s Living & Giving Shop for Save the Children, 45 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22.
Popular Singaround hosted by The Goose Is Out! All are welcome, whether to sing or to listen. It’s an informal and supportive atmosphere, so don’t worry if it’s your first time! Songs of any country or culture welcome. Door 7pm. Singing starts 7.15pm, finishes by 10.30pm at the latest. £3 on the door. www.thegooseisout.com
A spectacular line-up featuring vegan cooking star Rachel Ama, novelist Max Porter, crime writer Mick Herron and esteemed philosopher 28 AC Grayling. balhamliteraryfestival.co.uk
Thursday 13-25 June: Balham Literary Festival
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Aquatots Aquatots run a friendly, comprehensive swimming programme is spread across 29 progressive levels suitable for the early introduction of babies, from 10 weeks old in our Level 1, right through to children of approximately 7 or 8 years in our Child Level 29. We not only teach the children how to swim but also, water confidence and water safety. Lessons available every day of the week in Streatham, Catford and Peckham. Group and sibling discounts available. 0208 688 6488 | info@aquatots.com www.aquatots.com
Funky pre-school dance classes for girls and boys. Learn coordination, rhythm and great moves to funky songs and boost confidence. Classes in East Dulwich, Anne-Marie for a free trial 07973 982790 | www.diddidance.com.
District & Dulwich Twins Club Baby and Toddler Group every Friday 10am-12pm (turn up at any time!), at Peckham Rye Playrooms (SE corner of the Rye). It is for multiples only, but you do not have to be a member of the club to attend. BYO coffee cup! www.ddtwinsclub.org.
BabyBallet
Dulwich Library Babes & Toddlers
The award winning movement to music, dance & singing programme for boys and girls from 6 months upwards run with a fun, safe and caring environment. Classes in Dulwich. Call Stephanie 07809 148348 | www.babyballet.co.uk.
Funky Monkey Keyboard Classes
Baby Massage
Thursdays 10.30am-11.45am & 1.30pm - 2.45pm 368 Lordship Lane, SE22 020 7525 6220.
Ages 5-11. Christ Church, Barry Road. Wednesdays & Thursdays. 01732 457100 | www.funkymonkey.info.
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
GDND Ballet & Street Dance
Baby Sensory
Gymboree
Multi-award winning classes for babies from birth to 13 months. The fun packed programme of sensory delights includes an incredible variety of sounds, sights, textures, music and massage to support your baby’s development. Classes in SE4 and SE21 on Tues, SE26 on Weds and SE23 on Thurs. Email Sarah: Dulwich@babysensory.co.uk
Bea’s Baby Bop Drop in music classes for babies and toddlers. Tues/Wed/Friday 3:30-4:30, Wed/Friday 11-12, Friday 10-11, Saturday 10:30-11:30, East Dulwich/Herne Hill, www.beasbabybop.com.
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.
For children aged 3 and upwards Dulwich branches in SE22 and SE21 All new pupils receive a FREE TASTER CLASS office@gdnd.co.uk / 07904 424 504 | www.gdnd.co.uk
Classes are designed for newborns - 5 year olds, and are led by experienced and nurturing teachers. We run throughout the year at Gymboree East Dulwich. 184 Peckham Rye SE22 9QA. 07538 795023 | eastdulwich@gymboree-uk.com.
Happy Feet Creative Movement Class for Preschoolers. Tuesdays 10-10.45. The Quaker Meeting House, 34 Sunderland Road, SE23 2QA. Booking required. £6 a class. Contact Emma 07734 414024. www.facebook.com/happyfeetmovementclass/.
HartBeeps Mondays at Christ Church, 263 Barry Road, East Dulwich, SE22 0JT. 10am Happy House, 11am Baby Beeps & 12.15pm Baby Bells. Fridays at Ewart Community Hub, 44 Wastdale Road, SE23 1HN .10am Happy House, 11am Baby Beeps & 12.15pm Baby Bells. http://hartbeeps.com
Junior Sebek-Kha Physical fitness & martial arts, 5-10 yrs. Herne Hill Methodist Church Hall, 155 Half Moon Lane SE24. Saturdays 2-3pm. 020 7737 2260 | www.siaacademy.com.
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Parents Photography Workshops
French & Spanish classes for 3-11 year olds, in SE21, SE22 and SE24. Ginny Wadding 07940 511034 | www.lajolieronde.co.uk
Hands-on workshops helping parents make the most of their cameras, run by a professional children’s photographer. Babies and pre-walkers welcome in class. Booking essential. Punked Up Cafe. www.timeformums.com | 07753 533577.
Little Superhero Training Practice your Superhero moves! Discover Superhero fun facts! Any Little Heroes, Boys and Girls aged 2½ - 5½, Come along for a FREE taster session. Mondays & Fridays (term time only) St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Contact Lucy 07813791757 | lucy@littleherocompany.com www.littleherocompany.com
Lucy Sparkles Outstanding music, drama and dance classes and parties for young children. Fun classes where children engage with singing, movement and live music whilst enhancing learning through developing physical, emotional and intellectual skills. Tues, Weds & Fri classes for different age groups/themes. sarah@lucysparkles.com | 07929 784 719
Maths Mad = fun maths for kids! Stimulating Times Tables classes for 6 - 11 yr olds. Forest Hill. We make learning memorable & fun! Call Clair 020 8291 0360 www.mathsmad.co.uk | mathsmadcouk@gmail.com.
Mini Athletics Mini Athletics is the first of its kind. Through 3 progressive classes, children go on a fantastic journey in athletic movement. They are introduced to the basics of athletic movement skills (running, jumping, throwing) in a play based yet structured format. Classes for 2-3, 3-5 and 5-7 year-olds are held in Forest Hill, Dulwich Village, Peckham and Nunhead with free taster session for 1st class. www.miniathletics.com.
Mini Storytellers Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays 10am The East Dulwich Picturehouse. Ideal for 2-4 years. Price will be £7 drop in (under 12months free with paying child) . £26 for upfront for the month ahead. www.ministorytellers.com.
Monkey Music Award winning music classes for babies and young children. Established since 1993 families across the UK have grown up with Monkey Music as the ‘highlight of their week’. Enrol in our age specific classes in Dulwich and Herne Hill and claim a reduced £1 membership quoting SE22. Contact Rebecca: 020 8291 4092 | dulwich@monkeymusic.co.uk.
Nimble Arts
Shotokan Sports Karate Karate Classes full of fun and exciting games for children aged 4+, Tuesdays and Thursdays at Ivydale Primary School to learn this martial art. Contact Fabio Pinto. www.shotokansportskarate.co.uk | 07759 034722 fabio@shotokansportskarate.co.uk
Sing and Sign Monday - Saturday. 020 7193 3696 | www.singandsign.com
Sparkle Music Carefully structured and fun music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-school children in SE22. Check the website for current classes. Contact anna@sparkle-music.co.uk. | 0771 1238352
Team Kaizen Dance Academy (8+yrs) Street Dance classes led by industry professionals, classes lead to performances and demonstrations. Classes take place every Thursday at JAGS sports Club, 18.00 – 19.00 & 19.00 – 20.00. FREE TASTER SESSIONS throughout June, to book call 07533 533 297 | www.teamkaizentds.com.
Water Babies Taught by world-class teachers, our multi-award winning programme teaches water confidence and safety skills from birth to 4 years. Our fun, innovative baby swimming classes will start in Forest Hill Pools from September. 020 8858 5242 divein@waterbabies.co.uk | www.waterbabies.co.uk
Wise Kids Yoga Classes for Toddlers, Children and Teens. We teach a lovely mix of hatha, kundalini yoga, mindfulness and Montessori. Classes are held on Tues & Thurs - Parent & Toddler Yoga / Children’s Yoga ages 5 - 8, 9 - 11 and Teen Yoga 11 - 16. Goose Green Clinic. 07957 492407 | www.wisekidsyoga.co.uk.
World of Little Adventures Baby Yoga and Toddler Yoga Classes in the East Dulwich Area. Email yoga@wola.org.uk or call Hannah 07736 649 146 for class information.
Join Becky every week for a NEW mixed age 45-minute interactive story adventure for 0-5s, with live cello and musical instruments, songs, bubbles, scarves and a chance to dance! East Dulwich, Nunhead, Brockley. www.nimblearts.co.uk
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The Power of Outdoor Play Education News from Alleyn's | www.alleyns.org.uk
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imon Severino, Headmaster of Alleyn’s Junior School, tells us why playing outside is so beneficial. The warmer months herald the chance for children to play outside. It is such a simple pleasure, so important to a child’s development and one that is largely free and accessible to all children. Having spent many hours in local parks with my own children or taking playground duties at school, the significance of play in the growth of children is evident.
Imagination: Outdoor play nurtures creativity and fosters imagination A shelter becomes a castle, a pole becomes a base and a stick or piece of string controls a dragon. Shared ideas become grander and multiply and children create a common language, rules and a sense of belonging and empathy. How often do children use expensively built equipment in parks in ways so very different from the adult designer’s original concept?
Socialising: The importance of listening to one another Whether in the school playground or local park, children of different genders, ages and backgrounds collaborate together as they share equipment or an area for sport. Watch a football draw in children from different schools and of different ages in a shared game and passion. Through play they learn the importance of listening to one another, how to express themselves, how to resolve conflicts and how to be fair. Whatever the size of the space, children have an uncanny way of dividing it up fairly and efficiently. Such play becomes the foundation for friendships as well as a rich source of learning about the diversity of personalities.
Exercise and Adventure: The development of resilience Outside play tends to be active and physical, bringing all the health benefits of exercise and fresh air. Children learn by doing and watching others, by facing challenges and overcoming fears. Watch the smile as a child reaches the top of a climbing frame for the first time or listen to the squeals of laughter as they slide or spin around. These raw emotions 24 | SE22 - June 2019
speak volumes about the value of such exertions. Play fuels the development of resilience as children face and overcome disappointment and challenges to become stronger. They learn to move out of their comfort zone, try new activities, share new ideas and become more adventurous.
Take a step back and watch the delight The benefits of outdoor play cannot be underestimated and are fundamental to the healthy development of children. It cannot be taught but needs to be experienced so resist the temptation to prescribe how children should play and give them the chance to enjoy the wonderful parks and play spaces that abound locally. Take a step back, supervise from afar and watch the delight and fun that the children have. We are lucky to be surrounded by some beautiful and accessible parks and adventure playgrounds, including Dulwich Park, Goose Green Park, Peckham Park and Dog Kennel Hill Adventure Playground. The Southwark website has the full list: www.southwark.gov.uk/parks-and-open-spaces
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ince before I was elected, the main local issue raised with me in Goose Green ward has been parking. It comes from two distinct groups. One's experience of parking is a nightmare: road rage and dangerous driving on congested streets, hours wasted scouring the streets for a parking space, and air pollution soaring above safe levels. These residents demand controlled parking and cannot understand why the council is dragging its feet. For the other group, unrestricted parking is easy and free, and they worry that controlled parking would deter customers to the high street. Why would the council impose this on them - or is there an ulterior motive? These groups don't live on different planets. Just different ends of East Dulwich. My response is always the same: • It is illegal for the council to introduce controlled parking on our local streets just to raise revenue. • Controlled parking should only be implemented with the consent of residents in any zone. • A consultation can result in full implementation, full rejection, or partial implementation in a zone smaller than the consultation area. The last point will come as no surprise to the hundreds of residents and traders who have contacted the Goose Green councillors in the past year. We have been consistent on this from the beginning, but it could have been made more clearer in the consultation documents. Nonetheless, the key question for residents was clear: Would you like controlled parking on your own street? On 15 streets a majority said 'Yes'. On 54 the verdict was 'No'. The remaining ten had no majority either way. Could we just implement a CPZ on the roads that want one? No: an unrestricted road in a sea of controlled parking will be flooded by those avoiding the charge. But is there a workable area of streets which want one, and would partial implementation make sense? You told us you think there is a way. The streets requesting a CPZ tended to be in the northwest, near East Dulwich station or East Dulwich Hospital health centre, where parking pressure is worst. Most people living elsewhere did not want one.
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Southwark Council officers responded to these results with a proposal for a CPZ in the area around Melbourne Grove, where there is a majority for controlled parking, but we local councillors do not think it is the best fit, because it contains a group of roads where most residents oppose controlled parking. Moreover, it doesn’t take into account traders’ fears. So instead your local councillors have unanimously agreed a counter proposal for a smaller CPZ comprising roads around East Dulwich Grove near the station and health centre, and leaving the vast majority of roads unchanged: • The CPZ would include 80% of roads which requested one. • 90% of those who do not want a CPZ on their road would not have one. • There would be no change to parking on the streets most used by visitors to Lordship Lane. This is an issue which divides opinion so we must be prepared to compromise. While our proposal might not be everyone's preferred option, it is probably the best fit. The final decision will be taken by Cllr Richard Livingstone, the Cabinet Member for Environment, Transport Management and Air Quality, so whether you agree or disagree with our compromise position, let him know at: Richard.Livingstone@southwark.gov.uk And, please, keep in touch, we want to hear from you. SE22 - June 2019 | 25
Dulwich Picture Gallery Cutting Edge: Modernist British Printmaking 19 June - 8 September
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ABOVE: Cyril Power "The-Merry-go-round". ©The Estate of Cyril Power. All Rights Reserved, 2019 / Bridgeman Images
This summer we shine a spotlight on a brief but intense period of inspirational printmaking during the 1930s, with the first major show of work by artists from the Grosvenor School, including teacher and artist Claude Flight and his students Sybil Andrews, Cyril Power, Lill Tschudi, William Greengrass and Leonard Beaumont.
Exhibitions & Displays Nahoko Kojima: Sumi 19 June - 8 September Kojima's eight-metre-long crocodile, cut entirely from one sheet of paper, will hang suspended from the Gallery's entrance hall - a visual spectacle for all to admire. A key protagonist of the paper cut sculpture movement, she is renowned for turning majestic animals into works of art and questioning our relationship to nature.
Pisarro in Dulwich Until 4 August To celebrate the 400th anniversary of the founding of Dulwich College, Dulwich Picture Gallery is hosting a special display focusing on Camille Pissarro’s view of the school’s main building, painted in 1871. A special loan from the Fondation Bemberg, Toulouse, the work returns to Dulwich for the first time since it was painted.
Edward Alleyn’s Gift - Celebrating 400 Years of Dulwich history: 1619–2019 22 June - 29 September Free entry, subject to closure for other Gallery events using Linbury Room
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Dulwich Pavlion 2019: The Colour Palace
Adult Courses & Workshops Printmaking for beginners 10 June - 29 July (Mondays), 6.30-8.30pm £205 per person for eight sessions; £200 Friends & concessions
Revolutionary Processes Welcome to The Colour Palace 14 June, 6-10pm. Free, but ticketed Explore the Pavilion’s architecture and design with talks from Pricegore architects and Yinka Ilori. Plus a DJ set from Tony Njoku, Pavilion building competitions, drop-in drawing sessions, and more.
About Buildings + Cities Live podcast recording Wednesday 26 June, 7pm, £15 Inspiring architecture, such as the Pavilion, often balances dream and design. Luke Jones and George Gingell bring their podcast About Buildings + Cities to the Gallery, joined by our assistant curator Helen Hillyard and Neba Sere, young trustee at The Architecture Foundation.
The Gathered Table by José Pizarro Wednesday 19 June, 7pm, £60, standing event Sample delicious tapas and drinks crafted by the godfather of Spanish cooking, José Pizarro. José has worked at some of London’s most prestigious Spanish restaurants and in 2011 opened his first solo venture, José Tapas Bar, on Bermondsey Street. Enjoy his unique tapas in The Colour Palace, delivered by The Gathered Table.
Lectures & Talks Jonathan Jones Talk & Book Launch 6 June, 7-8.30pm £12 adults; £10 Friends & concessions
Contextual Lecture: Heritage, Private and Public in Tomorrow's World 25 June, 10.30am £12 adults; £10 Friends & concessions
18 June - 16 July (Tuesdays), 10am-1pm £155 per person for five sessions; £150 Friends & concessions
Early Years Mini Masterpieces 4 June 10-11am & 11.30am-12.30pm £12 per adult and child Discover all of the different people, places and animals in the Gallery’s paintings in these interactive workshops. Each session begins with a journey through the Gallery, followed by an artmaking activity. This month’s theme is transport. Suggested age: 6-24 months.
Art Adventurers 21 June, 10-11am. £12 per adult and child Are you and your little one ready for an adventure? Each month join our Early Years mascot, Jerome the Lion, as he takes you on a journey through the Gallery. Dance, sing and play your way around our paintings, before enjoying a messy artmaking session. This month's theme is transport. Suggested age: 2–4 years.
Families Drew Colby: Puppets 8 June. £5 per person; under 1 year free Drew Colby will conjure up enchanting images and stories through the ancient art of hand puppetry, using his hands and the magic of light and dark to cast shadows of animals, people and objects.
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What's On - June Thursday 13 June: The Multi-Story Orchestra, Bold Tendencies, Peckham 6:30pm. Stravinsky Dances from Petroushka. Kate Whitley Sky Dances. New choir piece created by Kender and St Mary Magdalene primary schools, led by Abimaro with St Thomas the Apostle Orchestra. This innovative concert series – with tickets just £5 – is open for all the family. www.multi-story.org.uk and www.boldtendencies.com.
Thursday 13 June: Alex Seel Alex Seel has a growing reputation as a solo performer. A singer-songwriter and guitarist whose roots are in folk and blues, he has a warm song-writing style with thought-provoking, subtle lyrics, plus a gift for acoustic guitar fingerpicking. Door 7pm. Live music starts 8pm. Tickets £8 (on the door only, no advance tickets). Unbooked floorspots welcome, put your name on the list by the door! www.thegooseisout.com
Friday 14 June: CLUBLOCAL 8pm-1am. Our resident DJ is warming up to play you the best club Disco House tunes and the best dance floor fillers from the 90s & 00s. New venue, Aneto, 58 East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AX. Full details www.thelittlediscocompany.co.uk.
Friday 14 June: Salsa comes to The Portico Gallery From 7.30pm. El Swing hits the dance floor with a monthly night of the very best in Salsa – from the hottest new salsa dura to the deepest, classic Fania – and all the amazing stuff in between. Club. £7 – Dance class only. £5 – Club only. The Portico Gallery, 23a, Knights Hill, SE27 0HS. www.porticogallery.org.uk.
Thursday 13 June: The Arts Society Dulwich Illustrated Lecture Edith Durham’s Collection of Beautiful Balkan Things, 7.30 for 8pm, James Alleyn’s Girls’ School Sixth Form Centre (parking via Green Dale). Non-members £9 at the door. www.theartssocietydulwich.org.uk.
Friday 14 June: Live Band Karaoke at the Ivy House Doors @ 7.30pm. Stuart Road, SE15. Karaoke on steroids! Live Band Karaoke offers the thrill of fronting up a live band. Pick from over 250 songs, from all genres and eras! The song list is available at livebandkaraoke.london. £5.
Friday 14 June: The MultiStory Orchestra, Bold Tendencies, Peckham 6:30pm. Stravinsky Dances from Petroushka. Kate Whitley Sky Dances. New choir piece created by John Donne and Harris Academy Peckham Park primary schools, led by Abimaro Gunnell and Fran Lobo with Harris Academy Peckham Orchestra. www.multi-story.org.uk and www.boldtendencies.com. 28 | SE22 - June 2019
Saturday 15 June: Heber School Summer Fair 1-4pm. Free Entry and everyone is welcome to this fun and friendly family fundraising event. Heber Road, SE22 9LA.
What's On - June Saturday 15 June: Life, Love and Other Stuff – The Day Retreat 10am-4pm at Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich SE21 7BG. Time for ourselves is a basic human need that we often overlook when other demands such as work, family and life stuff need our attention. For information and to book your ticket: eventbrite/lifeloveandotherstuff or email hello@lifeloveandotherstuff.com.
Saturday 15 June: 8th Camberwell Scout Group Summer Fair 1pm-5pm. St. Thomas More Church grounds. 380 Lordship Lane, SE22 8ND.
Saturday 15 June: Garthorne Road Nature Reserve Open Day 2pm-4pm. (corner of Beadnell Road and Garthorne Road). All welcome, especially children. Sorry no dogs. Garthorne Road Nature Reserve, Beadnell Road, London SE23 1AA.
Saturday 15 June: Sale of Pre-Loved and Vintage Quality Clothing, Jewellery, Accessories and Shoes 10am-4pm. Free Entry. Great selection of items from the 1930’s to present day for men and women of all different ages, shapes and sizes. Some lovely children’s clothes too. Sensible prices from £3 to £50. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO ST CHRISTOPHER’S HOSPICE. The Old Dairy Health Centre, 19B Croxted Road, SE21 8AZ. Please bring cash if possible as our card machine doesn't always work due to a weak signal.
Saturday 15 June: A Mass for Midsummer The programme for this year’s Concordia summer concert features three brilliant composers who span the entire 20th century. The centrepiece of the evening is the Mass (Opus 130) by the Belgian composer and organist Joseph Jongen. 7.30pm on at All Saints’ Church, Lovelace Rd, SE21 8JY. Tickets cost £14 at the door, or £13 in advance www.concordiachamberchoir.co.uk.
Saturday 15 June: Look Good, Feel Great Join us for this relaxed, eye-opening and transformational workshop where you will learn how you can look good and feel great every single day. Each of the two expert-led sessions will introduce you to practical ways you can boost your confidence inside and out. 10am – 2.00pm at [Space 61], 61 Cheltenham Road, Nunhead, SE15 3AF. Tickets £30 which includes light lunch & refreshments. www.eventbrite.co.uk.
Sunday 16 – 23 June: A Midsummer Night’s Dream The Gardens of Bell House, 27, College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7BG. Tickets are £12 and £8 (under 18 years of age) from Dulwich Players Box Office 07936 531356 / boxoffice@dulwichplayers.org, online at www.dulwichplayers.org and from Art Stationers, Dulwich Village. Suitable for all ages. Some seating will be available to hire but audience are welcome to bring portable chairs and/or rugs. Sorry no dogs. Sunday 16th June: 2pm and 5pm/ Saturday 22nd June: 2pm and 34 5pm & Sunday 23rd June: 2pm and 5pm SE22 - June 2019 | 29
How to encourage readers to comment on your blogs: 7 ideas Digital Skills with Brian McGee
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o you've written that new blog. Now you want to encourage more and different eyes to read it: new and existing clients, prospects and referrers. Inviting and responding to comments is a great way to keep your website content fresh while engaging with your readers. Here are seven ideas to encourage comments: 1) Keep asking! Regular and consistent requests that people a) read and b) comment on your blogs may sound obvious – but it works. Of course the blogs needs to be engaging, informative and helpful... (All three? even better). Ask by email when you're in touch with your contacts and clients, especially if the subject relates to what you're chatting about... Ask in person too at networking and other events. 2) Return the favour... Offer to read others' blogs and to comment on them. In the process you'll hit on new ideas for your own business and get to know that person better too. It will be an extra talking point when you next bump into each other. What's not to like? 3) Respond to the comment - Someone has written a comment: brilliant. Replying as soon as you can afterwards shows your appreciation (and demonstrates the values of your business). Other readers get to the end of your blog and have enjoyed it. They see the “call to action” inviting them to add a comment and notice that you’ve responded to other comments in a friendly, upbeat and positive way. Are they now more likely to leave a comment of their own? You bet. 4) Tweet your thanks - Someone who left a comment is on Twitter. Send a tweet saying thank you and mention that you've replied. Include a link back to the blog... to encourage more and different eyes to read it too. And comment too? That’s also possible. 5) Targets - If you can't measure it, it's not marketing. Setting yourself a goal for a certain number of comments per blog (three, for
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instance) may also help spur you on to write your next one. 6) LinkedIn/Facebook post - You've promoted your new blog on LinkedIn and/or your Facebook business page. Why not try out adding a comment to those posts saying thanks to someone who's added a comment? 7) Republish - You publish the blog, or perhaps a summary, in a magazine column or on another website. Include your "call to action" asking for comments, and a link back to the original blog, in that piece too. This article is based on a longer blog. If you read it please… wait for it… add a comment. www.briandmcgee.com/blog
Take a look at our new website which covers the areas in and around Dulwich including Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park. Up to date events, more stories and news. www.arounddulwich.com | twitter.com/AroundDulwich
CwS | Smart Business Networking meets on the last Wednesday of every month. 6.45pm - 8.45pm. (New venue to be announced) Find out how to register for FREE at: www.cookingwithscissors.com | e-mail: sbn@ cookingwithscissors.com Next Meeting: Wednesday 26th June 2019 SE22 - June 2019 | 31
www.horniman.ac.uk | 100 London Road, SE23 3PQ
As I Live and Breathe Now until 4 May 2020
ABOVE: "By the Skin of the Teeth" - 67 x 101.8cm (h x w) Pencil, watercolour, graphite, pastel on paper. © Claire Morgan. Photo: Colin Davison, Courtesy Galerie Karsten Greve, Cologne, Paris, St. Moritz.
Award-winning, internationally exhibited visual artist Claire Morgan has created stunning new pieces for the Horniman, including a dramatic installation in Gallery Square. Claire’s thought-provoking work draws on the theme of waste and the impact that humans have on their surroundings. Her pieces include thousands of fragments of colourful waste polythene frozen in time. FREE
Library Open Day First Sunday of each month, 10.30am-5.30pm Browse our library collections and see some of the library treasures. FREE, DROP IN.
Hear it Live! Mbira Music Duo Tuesday 25 June, 3.30-4pm Chartwell Dutiro and Jori Buchel will give a performance-demonstration of the mbira, an instrument traditionally performed by the Shona people of Zimbabwe. FREE. 32 | SE22 - June 2019
Welcome to the Horniman’ Tours Wednesdays and Saturdays 4pm, Sundays 11.30am Our Visitor Hosts provide a short introduction to the Horniman on these informal tours.
Curiosity Talks Tuesdays, 4pm and Saturdays, 11.30am Enjoy talks on a range of fascinating objects and topics, delivered by our Visitor Hosts. FREE, DROP IN.
Please see the website for information on regular and family events including the Horniman Farmers’ Market, Library Open Day, Hear it Live! performances, A World of Stories, Art Makers and Horniman Explorers. www.horniman.ac.uk
Plonk Crazy Golf Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays. Daily during school holidays 10am-5pm. Until 27 October
World Oceans Day Saturday 8 June, 10.30am-3.30pm
Plonk is bringing back buckets of fun to the Horniman with a new exciting 9-hole familyfriendly challenge. The course has wheelchair access and adapted putters, as well as putters for kids. Tickets: Child £4, Adult £6, Group £13.50 (up to 4 people)
Grasslands Garden Wander through wild landscapes in the Grasslands Garden, featuring spectacular plants from North American prairie and South African grasslands. Celebrating critically threatened wild landscapes, the garden includes beautiful summer-flowering species such as yellow coneflowers, sword lilies and summer hyacinths. Linked to the World Gallery, the naturalistic planting scheme was devised by Olympic Park designer James Hitchmough. FREE
Sunken Garden Brick Wondersthemed display Flowering June to September The summer bedding display in the Sunken Garden features lobelia, carex, petunias and marigolds in six colours, planted in rectangular and square blocks inspired by the LEGO® bricks in the Brick Wonders exhibition. FREE
Brick Wonders Until Sunday 27 October Discover amazing wonders from around the world made entirely from LEGO® bricks. From an ancient Egyptian pyramid to Old London Bridge, and from the natural wonder of a coral reef to the modern marvel of the international space station, travel through history and explore over 50 models made using half a million LEGO® bricks. Build your imagination at the interactive play areas, and don’t miss two special models of Horniman icons created especially for the show. Ticket prices: Child £5; Adult £9: Family (up to 2 adults, 2 children) £20. Prices include voluntary 10% Gift Aid donation. Horniman Members and Benefactors free.
Photo: © Laura Mtungwazi
A free day of family fun celebrating World Oceans Day. Enjoy interactive activities, take part in an ocean-themed poetry competition, enjoy art and craft and storytelling, and explore ocean objects with our curators including a new giant turtle taxidermy specimen in the Natural History Gallery, on loan from the Natural History Museum. FREE
Sea Nomads Until Sunday 23 June 2019 The Bajau Laut, an ethnic group of Malay origin, are some of the last true marine nomads. For centuries they have lived out their lives almost entirely at sea. Photographer James Morgan highlights efforts to conserve their culture and the spectacular underwater environments they have called home for centuries. FREE SE22 - June 2019 | 33
What's On - June Monday 17 June: Nunhead WI meeting We are a friendly and exciting Women’s Institute group, established 2015. If you’d like to join us or pop along as a guest (£3 fee) to our next meeting, we’d love to meet you. We meet upstairs at the Old Nun’s Head pub on the 3rd Monday of each month at 8pm. You can get in touch via nunheadwi@gmail.com, Facebook/Nunhead WI, Twitter @nunheadwi, Instagram @nunheadwi www.nunheadwi.wordpress.com/about
Monday 17 June: GE Lecture Dulwich goes to the Cinema A self-proclaimed film addict, ‘world's greatest living film critic’ David Thomson is a regular contributor to the New York Times and is the author of over 20 books, including biographies of Orson Wells, Marlon Brando, Nicole Kidman and Warren Beatty. His life-long fascination with film resulted in his most well-known work the Biographical Dictionary of Film published in 1975 and now in its sixth edition. Following on from David's lecture, we will be showing A Matter of Life and Death starring David Niven and considered the best example of Michael Powell's work. Dulwich College, SE21 7LD. http://bit.ly/dulwichgoestothecinema
Wednesday 19 June: Bunco Show @ Belair House Doors open from 6pm. Show starts at 8pm. This months show features Close up Illusions with a gaming, street and casino twist with a new style Cabaret later in the evening. Gallery Road, Dulwich SE21 7AB. Tickets: www.eventbrite. co.uk. www.theillusioneer.co.uk.
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Wednesday 19 June: Peckham Rye to One Tree Hill Walk 6.30pm-8.30pm. Led by Peter Frost. Meet at the Clockhouse PH. Junc Barry Road/Peckham Rye SE22 9QA. See the delights of Peckham Rye Park with the Sexby Garden and the lake up to One Tree Hill via Brenchley Gardens and wildlife reserve with its biodiversity. www.peckhamsociety.org.uk
Friday 21 June: U3A June Open Meeting Talk 2pm-4pm. Shaping our views. Journalist Simon Tait and colleagues in discussion about changing roles, news and comment. Carnegie Library 188 Herne Hill Road, London SE24 0AG. https://u3asites.org.uk/dulwich
Saturday 22 June: Forest Hill Methodist Church Summer Fair 11am to 2pm. Raising money for Mercy Ships, Rafiki Foundation and Saving Children of Africa in Need (SCAN). 20% of money raised goes to World Mission of the Methodist Church, Normanton Street, SE23 2DS. Raffles, books, plants, stalls. Lunch, refreshments and home made cakes. Private hire tables £10 each contact the Church Office. Entrance 50p, children 20p, under 5’s free.
Saturday 22 June: A Midsummer Night in SE19 7.30pm. London Mozart Players, Conductor: Howard Shelley, Actor: Tama Matheson. 7pm: drinks and entertainment; 8pm: concert performance. The London Mozart Players with conductor Howard Shelley and actor Tama Matheson present a witty modern take on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream accompanied by Mendelssohn’s incidental music. Drama, poetry and music fuse into an exuberant 90-minute show that’ll have you chortling into your prosecco! Come along for fizz, fiddles and fun – perfect for midsummer! St John the Evangelist, SE19 2RX. Tickets: £1025 (+ booking fee). 100 early bird tickets – 15 % discount. www.londonmozartplayers.com
What's On - June Sunday 23 June: JAGS Community Summer Concert
Saturday 29 June: Art@57 Art Market
6pm. Come and enjoy a programme of music by Vaughan Williams: the Scherzo from Symphony No. 8, the Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis and Symphony No. 1, A Sea Symphony. Auditorium at James Allen’s Girls’School, 144 East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8TE. Tickets – £10.00 available on the door. Students / children – free.
10-4pm. It is curated by local Artist Louise Ward. Art@57 aims to showcase the work of local Artists in a rolling programme of exhibitions highlighting the quality of the creativity in and around SE22. 57 North Cross Road, SE22 9ET. https://infoartat57.wixsite.com/artatfiftyseven
Tuesday 25 June: Mick Herron – Joe Country 7-8.30pm. Mick Herron will be talking about the brilliant Joe Country, the latest novel in his witty and thrilling spy series.Dulwich Books, 6 Croxted Road, West Dulwich, SE21 8SW. Price: £20 (Admission for one + a copy of Joe Country RRP £14.99) . £30 (Admission for two + 1 copy of Joe Country). www.eventbrite.co.uk
Wednesday 26 June: Dulwich Runners Midsummer 3 x 1 mile relay. Open to all abilities, this is a fun event for people to do after work, whether as part of a club team, with friends or work colleagues. 7.30pm start at Dulwich Park, College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7BQ. £15 per team of 3. Open to Men’s, Women’s or Mixed Teams. Prizes for the top 3 teams in each category. Enter in advance by returning a copy of the entry form at: www.dulwichrunners.org.uk/ midsummersrelays.
Wednesday 26 June: Cooking with Scissors An opportunity for local business professionals to meet, make new contacts and gain new business. Meets at from 6.45pm – 8.45pm. New venue to be announced. The last Wednesday of every month. Free Admission. To find out more please email sbn@cookingwithscissors.co.uk.
Friday 28 June: Jackie Oates, Brazen Thieves, Tabby Barbera Jackie Oates is a singer and fiddle player hailing from Staffordshire. Tickets £12/10 advance, £14/12 on the door. Door 7pm. Live music starts 8pm. Advance tickets: www.thegooseisout.com
Saturday 29 June: Trim & Tonic at The Clipper Introducing the Pedal Inn serving G&T’s, beers, ciders and soft drinks from 12pm. Come along and hear local singer Louis Vann Johnson. 11 North Cross Road, East Dulwich, SE22 9ET.
Sunday 30 June: Heber Primary School Car Wash 10-2pm, Heber Primary School playground, Heber Road, SE22 . Get your car sparkling clean from only £5. Cafe to enjoy while you wait. Thanks to the kind support of Roy Brooks estate agent, all proceeds go directly to the school.
Sunday 30 June: Link Age Southwark Sunset Soiree Link Age Southwark’s annual summer fundraising event is time taking place in the beautiful garden of North House. Join the local charity for a wonderful evening of drinks, delicious Suzanne James canapés and live music performed by The Charles Cary-Elwes Trio. Tickets £25. www.linkagesouthwark.org/events19.
Sunday 30 June: The Southwark Sinfonietta 3.30pm. St John the Evangelist, Goose Green, East Dulwich SE22 9AT. Conductor Rupert Bond directs the ensemble to play Beethoven Prometheus Overture, Weber Clarinet Concerto Nr 1 (soloist Nigel Keates) and Beethoven’s 4thSymphony. Tickets door: £12, concessions £10, CHILDREN FREE. swksinf@gmail.com or call 07957 970710. SE22 - June 2019 | 35
Financial Matters
With David Frederick FCCA | Marcus Bishop Associates | marcus-bishop.com
Personal Financial Management – Part II Last month we began our financial education journey by exploring the personal finance selfassessment process with an introduction to the personal balance sheet. Just to recap, the personal balance sheet is a statement that shows our financial net worth on the day the statement is produced. The second statement in this three part process is the personal income statement. This statement is the bathroom scales of personal financial management. It tells us the truth about where and how we spend our money. Perhaps, it is for this reason that most people choose to avoid it, yet moan about having no money or cannot make ends meet. The most effective use of the personal income statement requires personal honesty and discipline. Honesty to record every penny spent and the discipline to record all spending daily. This is no different from being on a calorie controlled diet and being required to record and monitor our dietary intake. As this is to assist our personal financial well-being there should be no reluctance to perform this exercise truthfully. Failure to comply only results in self-deception. An example of a monthly personal income statement produced from daily record keeping is shown in Record-1.
Personal Income Statement
Record-1 £
Record-2 £
Income Employment Total Expenses Household Fuel Finance Travel Leisure & Personal Total Net Income 36 | SE22 - June 2019
2,605 2,605
2,605 2,605
1,365 160 320 240 455 2,540 65
1,365 120 320 240 375 2,420 185
With a detailed picture of where our money goes enables us to begin to make decisions to alter the destination of our income. In the short term some expenditure items such as rent/mortgages, travel to work and finance agreements may be fixed. It is therefore necessary to ascertain which expenses are fixed and which ones are variable in the short term. The personal financial statement provides the basis for the third and final process of the personal financial self-assessment and taking control of our financial destiny. As a result a personal monthly or annual financial budget can be produced. The only parameters required to generate a financial budget are knowledge of our periodic income and our fixed period expenditure commitments. Thereafter it is possible to direct where our income should go. If the available £65pm is deemed insufficient net income, this may be increased by deciding to reduce monthly spending on leisure & personal activities and private driving. The resulting personal budget statement is as shown in Record-2.
Personal Budget Statement The personal budget statement layout is identical to the personal income statement. The only difference is when they are prepared. The former is prepared at the start of the monitoring period to indicate the desired position. Whereas the personal income statement is prepared at the end of the period and shows the current financial position. Control of one’s financial destiny, can be regained by preparing six personal budget statements at the start of every six months. These six personal budget statements will then form the benchmark for the six monthly income statements. Monthly comparison of the personal budget statement versus the personal income statement will then serve as a measure of the financial control being regained. Repeating this exercise in six monthly cycles should help the personal finance streamlining process and financial education journey. However, success is wholly dependent upon honesty and discipline of the individual. The three exercises and their respective three statements which form the personal financial selfassessment process should help individuals regain or maintain control of their personal finances to avoid the continuing household debt crisis.
High Flying Cats
Pets Corner with Leonie St Clair | www.londondogstraining.co.uk
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e all know cats are good at climbing and some get so fixated on animals like birds and squirrels that they will climb very high into trees and sometimes even up buildings, to try to get them. The downside of this (if you’ll excuse the pun) is that a fair few cats while focussed on their prey do the climbing part very well, but once the hunt is over they discover they do not know how to make the descent and get stuck. The instinct to climb is very strong in most cats and they have the perfect physical equipment for it, including sharp, curved claws, allowing them to get purchase on rough surfaces and haul themselves up, rather like a mountaineer uses ice picks. Fossil science has even identified a cat ancestor from the Oligocene period some 25 million years ago. Proailurus (meaning early cat) had nearly identical conformation to our modern domestic cat and most likely stalked its prey from tree branches, keeping it safer from dinosaurs. Many cat owners overlook this deepseated, ancestral urge to climb and discover their kitties perfecting hunting skills by clawing their way up curtains or other dangling, fluttering items. Cats also instinctively like to perch in high places, giving a vantage point from which to spy out prey and predators. Inside the home spiders, insects or any moving object may substitute as prey; the point is the cat has an overwhelming urge to perform these hunting type behaviours, so it is better to channel them if we can. We also know cats are highly territorial and this applies to vertical as well as horizontal space. A cat that has a high perch to climb will feel more content and secure. Like us, cats can suffer from depression and anxiety and very often chronic boredom is the culprit. Setting up multiple indoor climbing and resting spots at varying heights is beneficial, and will help prevent conflict between space sensitive cats in homes where there is more than one animal. Though specialist shelf units and climbing apparatus can be purchased, provision of indoor
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climbing and resting points need not cost a fortune. For those into DIY, simply stacking and covering various lengths of wood in carpet offcuts, creates a perfect climbing frame. Add to the top a cardboard or wooden box, with holes cut into it so the cat can run in and out, and you have a highly desirable cat retreat. So what about the high climbing outdoor cats? If climbing is so very instinctive why is it that some cats get stuck and unable to get down again? The answer is simple, there is a parting of the ways between instinct and physical design. Unlike many tree dwelling animals that easily climb and then descend head first, cats are not physically equipped to do this, their claws can only grip in one direction. Animals like squirrels have a special extra joint that allows their feet to rotate back, so the claws turn to grip on the way down. Cats can only descend backwards, tail pointing to the floor. This way the cat’s claws can still dig into the surface it is climbing, but it can be a precarious business. Some cats learn by trial and error to descend backwards but others never do and, unable to resist the lure of prey up high, have to be rescued again and again. SE22 - June 2019 | 37
Health News
With Becca Teers | www.healthy-habits.me | www.mindplus-experience.com
Six Ways to Increase Self-Esteem Last month was National Teen Self-Esteem Month and it got me thinking about the ways that we can nurture and support both our own and others’ sense of self worth and confidence. Teenagers have a lot to contend with these days, what with peer pressure, study and exam stress and the growing problem of bullying in schools. Social media can heighten the pressure to look and behave a certain way, to have the perfect body, own the latest gadget or wear the best trainers. There’s a tendency to look at others’ lives portrayed on sites like Instagram or Facebook and think that we don’t quite match up or that we aren’t good enough in some way. Teenagers are also dealing with practical, social and physical changes and of course hormones! Self-esteem is easily damaged, especially during childhood and teenage years. Of course I believe that it can be repaired and enhanced, so that as adults we can thrive, fulfill our full potential and be happy. I still think though, that preventative measures are always better than a cure. It is possible to really instill a strong sense of self in young people and this will stand them in good stead to deal the challenges of their future lives. Here are some points to bear in mind to help empower our young people to believe in themselves and to love and accept themselves just as they are. These points spell out the word TRUSTE and the principals can be applied to help ourselves as well as others; T - Is for TRUST. This means to put our trust in others and let them know that we trust them to do the right things. Also, to ensure others can trust us we need to lead by example, do what we say we’re going to do and act in the way that we want others to behave. R - Is for RESPECT. Giving others the space they need when they want to be solitary or when they want to give time to something that’s important to them. Respect means listening to others’ points of view and their ideas, letting them develop their opinions and their unique individuality. 38 | SE22 - June 2019
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U - Is for UNCONDITIONAL. Love and respect for others shouldn’t be based on them being faultless. We’re all human and we all make mistakes. Even if you’re disappointed by the actions of a child or teenager, they should still feel that they are loved and accepted. The best words that should be taught to kids are “I am enough”! S - Is for SUPPORT. Listening to others and taking an interest in them is one of the biggest ways you can show emotional support. T - Is for TEACH. Young people need to be guided and shown the way sometimes. Guidance in the best way to deal with emotional issues or how to respond to other’s actions that affect us (bullying for example), is so essential. Life skills should be taught in schools along with all the other subjects, in my opinion. E - Is for ENCOURAGE. We all need encouragement to thrive and to develop the confidence we need to be happy and fulfilled in life. I think young people should be encouraged to be themselves and to go for what they want in life. I hope you have enjoyed reading and find the TRUSTE principals helpful for yourself and others.
Bell House Educational Centre www.bellhouse.co.uk | Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich SE21 7BG. start, or aren’t convinced they can write - then find they can! Let Maggie Smith guide you through the process, whatever stage you are at.
Open Garden Squares Weekend - weekend of 8th & 9th June, 2pm - 5pm Explore Bell House’s Garden, as we open up as part of Open Garden Squares Weekend. Come for a talk on nutrition by Catherine Arnold on Sunday at 2pm.
Open Day: Discover Bell House Saturday 9th June, 11am - 3pm
Navigating the SEND Legal Framework Monday 10th June, 7pm
So what really goes on inside Bell House? Delve into a world of wider learning as Bell House opens its doors for free taster workshops and information about the charity. From creative writing to gardening to dyslexia support, see how you can unleash your creativity and keep learning at Bell House. Find an up-to-date timetable of workshops at bellhouse.co.uk.
Do you know your SENs from your EHCPs? Hear from lawyer and advocate Stephanie Callimeri as she reviews the educational system and the entitlements of children with SEN (Special Educational Needs), with a focus on Education and Health Care Plans.
The Doll Factory by Elizabeth MacNeal Tuesday 11th June, 7:30pm
Learning to Care: Safety in the Home Saturday 1st June, 10am - 1pm
Village Books are back at Bell House presenting The Doll Factory by Elizabeth Macneal.
As part of our Learning to Care Project, learn more about safety in the home environment when caring for and supporting your elderly family, friends or neighbours.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream - Sunday 16th, Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd June
How to start a Conversation about Mental Health - Tuesday 4th June, 7pm Learn practical tips on how to start a difficult conversation with a friend, relative or colleague about mental health.
In the Tracks of Pissarro: Dulwich History Exhibition - weekend of 8th & 9th and 15th & 16th June, 10am - 5pm To coincide with Pissarro’s Dulwich College (1871) coming to the Picture Gallery and the College’s 400th anniversary, Bell House is hosting a small exhibition looking at 1871, a key moment of change in our part of South London.
How to Write Personal Stories Saturday 8th June, 10:30am - 4:30pm Young and old, we all have a story to tell. Some of us have begun, others don’t know where to
The scene is set for nights of mischief, misunderstandings and merriment, as the Dulwich Players perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the magical gardens of Bell House. Performances at 2pm and 5pm each day.
Save a Life Community First Aid Course Saturday 22nd June, 9:30am Would you know what to do if someone stopped breathing? If not, then emergency first aid training should be on your list of essential skills to learn. You will leave this training session feeling confident to help someone in an emergency.
Volunteering opportunity - Are you a social media whizz? We are looking for a volunteer to help run our social media and online marketing. If you would be able to help us, and would like to find out more, email volunteering@bellhouse.co.uk.
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The Last Word
With Laura Swidzinska at Gather | www.wearegather.uk What one thing would you change? I’d love to see all shops, restaurants, cafes, everywhere, stop using single-use plastic and choose alternatives instead. Check out Plastic Free East Dulwich and Plastic Free Peckham to see what they’re doing to help local businesses.
Your favourite place to walk? The Green Chain. From Nunhead Cemetery to Crystal Palace. Perfect for contemplating which wonderful world-friendly products to stock in the store!
Cafe, pub or bar? Love a good pub - preferably one with big chairs and a lot of ales.
What is your favourite place to eat? Tandoori Nights. So happy they’re back and better than ever.
Coffee or Tea? Where? Coffee, hands down. When I’m at work, Anderson’s or the General Store on Bellenden Road. At home, Kanella. All make a mean oat milk flat white (and let me bring my own cup).
Your favourite place to go for a drink?
Laura is one half of the duo behind Bellenden Road’s, Gather, the first refillery and sustainability hub to open in the area. Alongside her Peckhamite co-founder Tash Gorst, they’ve opened Gather to make it easier for local people to live a life which produces less waste and harm to the environment.
How long have you lived in the area? I’ve been a South Londoner all my life. My Babcia (grandma in English!) has been in the same house in Balham for 70 years. I took the ‘big’ leap from SW to SE 3½ years ago.
After a hard day turning old furniture (donated by lovely locals) into bits and pieces for the store, Tash and I can often be found in the Victoria Inn on Bellenden Road. Or Hop Burns and Black – their ale selection is epic.
Where are you to be found on Saturday? In Gather. For the last few months we’ve been sanding, painting and sawing our way to a fitted-out store, almost entirely using repurposed furniture donated by locals. (Our till’s a couple of old doors.) That’s been our weekends and weekdays. I’ve learnt a lot!
If money was no object Tash and I would’ve opened Gather a long time ago!
What brought you here?
My secret ambition.
The greenness, shops run by locals rather than big corporates, and a quick train ride to my parents.
For our little store to have the same impact as Greta Thunberg or David Attenborough. Gather, 121 Bellenden Road, SE15
What do you value most about the area? The community - it’s super strong here. People really care about where they live and do things together to make it better. Take the East Dulwich Forum for example - that’s where I met my friend and business partner Tash, and Gather was born. 40 | SE22 - June 2019
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Index Alexandra Nurseries ..................................................13 Alleyn’s School Free Lectures & Workshops..............17 Around Dulwich .........................................................31 Bespoke Windows .....................................................31 Brian McGee Freelance Writer......................................7 Cooking with Scissors Networking ............................31 David Reynolds .........................................................41 Excel Spreadsheet Tutorial...........................................9 Grata Furniture ............................................................7 Healthy Habits ...........................................................15 Henson Security ........................................................41 The Illusioneer ..................................................10 & 11 Knight Frank .............................................................. 5 The Little Clipper .........................................................2 Littlebluefish: Web Design .........................................31 London Mozart Players ...............................................9 Mac Support ..............................................................41 Not Just Travel..............................................................7 Oven Resue................................................................15 Piercy & Co ................................................................13
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Next issues - July Copy deadline - 14 June
Around Dulwich With Sarah Pylas | www.arounddulwich.co.uk |
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s one season ends, so another begins. The warmer months mean only one thing in my sport-obsessed household – cricket! No sooner than my son’s muddy football boots were left outside for the very last time this season and the cricket whites were out! Training is every Friday and Monday evenings with matches on a Sunday morning, but football training will also continue on Saturday mornings throughout the summer months so there really is no escape for this reluctant spectator.My husband is also off on his annual cricket tour to Somerset with the Dulwich 7th XI for the 12th year running. Let’s just say the standard of cider drinking is more impressive than the quality of the play… Sadly, despite the best efforts of Jamie, Rema and the local community, The Palmerston will definitely be changing hands on 3rd June. This is a devastating blow to everyone who has loved and supported this pub over the last 15 years or so. Jamie and Rema have always been the heart of The Palmerston and I will follow them wherever they go. Although, not in a stalker-y way, OBVS. West Norwood Feast is back (Sunday 2 June)! This fab community event is built around 100 market stalls over five sites along the high street. It is run almost entirely by local volunteers who organise a full programme of free children’s activities and live entertainment. It is a farmer’s market, craft fair, flea market and street food hub all rolled into one. If you enjoyed the Artists’ Open House weekends last month, then you may be interested in St Christopher’s Open Gardens Festival (2
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June). Two Georgian houses will open their doors to the public. Enjoy homemade cakes and teas on the lawn with music provided by the wind band “Colomb Street Ensemble”. There will also be a fantastic and plentiful plant sale featuring a great variety of plants. Discover your WOW and unleash your confidence at a Look Great Feel Great workshop with Personal Colour Consultant, Anna Gryce, and Mindset Transformation Therapist, Becca Teers (15 June). These expert-led sessions will introduce you to practical ways you can boost your confidence inside and out! I know Anna and Becca personally and am sure this event will be as transformative as it promises to be. Trim and Tonic anyone? The Pedal Inn will be serving G&Ts, beer, ciders and soft drinks at The Clipper on North Cross Road (from 12pm on 29 June). Local singer, Louis Vann Johnson, will also be performing! Art@57 is a new street-facing Art Gallery curated by local artist Louise Ward and hosted in the window of Suzanne James’ private hire venue at 57 North Cross Road. Pop along to the next art market (29 June) to view a great mix of exciting and diverse artworks all made by local artists. There’s so much more, including school summer fairs, designer clothing sales, performances, concerts and even group exercise classes if you need something more aerobically effective than watching under-10s cricket… hopefully on a picnic blanket with a glass of Pimms! Details of all local events including ticket and booking information can be found on our website and on Instagram @arounddulwich.
Thompson Road, Dulwich, SE22 9JR £2,300 pcm
West Dulwich, SE21 8BW £2,475 pcm Suitable for professional sharers. Extraordinarily spacious four double bedroom split level flat in excellent condition throughout. Close to West Dulwich train station with local shops, bars and restaurants on the doorstep. Unfurnished.
Crystal Palace Park Road, Sydenham, SE26 6UG £1,500,000 (Guide Price)
Friern Road, Dulwich, SE22 0AZ £1,295,000 (Guide Price) 168.24 sq. metres (1811 sq. ft). A spacious and characterful semi-detached Victorian house located on one of East Dulwich’s premier roads with side access and a sun filled west facing 80 ft private garden. Set within easy reach of both Goodrich and Heber schools with Lordship Lane and Dulwich Park within a gentle 10 minutes walk. Freehold.
Beautifully presented Victorian family terrace house situated in central East Dulwich. The property offers three bedrooms, a reception and a modern kitchen-diner with doors leading out to a South facing sunny garden to rear. The house is close to Dulwich Park and the vast array of restaurants, pubs, cinema and shops that Lordship Lane has to offer. Unfurnished.
311.91 sq metres (3358 sq ft). A beautifully presented and thoughtfully refurbished six bed, four bathroom detached period house with off street parking, garage, separate workshop and a large well-established private garden on the door step of Crystal Palace Park and within a short walking distance to Penge West BR station with a 21 minute journey to London Bridge and access to the London Overground.
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