SE22 June 2023

Welcome to SE22

May turned out to be a great month, with some wonderful weather and fantastic events. The Artists’ Open House weekends were a great success as usual and I bought another print to add to my collection. In fact it was the one on the cover of the May issue of SE22! How lucky we are to have such a wonderful team organising the Festival for 30 years.

As usual I have rounded up all the great events taking place in and around Dulwich. The events pages start on page 6. April is another busy month for events, so we have a fabulous seven pages of online and in person events happening in and around Dulwich.

Please do check any event before turning up to make sure that they are still going ahead. Remember to check out www.arounddulwich.co.uk too as many events get added after I have gone to print. You can often find out more details online too.

The Pub in the Park is back at Dulwich Park this month and I cannot wait to attend. Find out the full details on pages 10 & 11.

The Last Word this month goes to The Dulwich Doula:, Tess Lamacraft. Find out more on page 32.

Until next time.

Angela

Angela Burgess

Head of All Things Community SE Magazines/Around Dulwich

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Events Calendar - June

BNI Adventurers Meeting see p6.

Dulwich Folk Dance club, see p6.

Shared Reading in the Evenings see p6.

Lewisham Underwater Hockey, see p8.

Kids’ Screen Print Workshop, see p6.

Bach to Baby Family Concert in Dulwich, p19.

Super Chefs, see p19.

Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I, see p18.

Pollinators & Honey Bees in Dulwich, p9.

Dulwich Park Runners see p9.

Weekly Online Breathing Class p9.

Dulwich Park Runners see p9.

Weekly Online Breathing Class p9.

EDWI Croquet & Picnic, p30.

Dulwich Park Runners see p9.

Weekly Online Breathing Class p9.

Cooking with Scissors networking, see p31.

Forthcoming Events

Tapestry Weaving Taster Class p8.

Pub in the Park see p10 & 11.

Multi-Story Orchestra present Verified, p18.

Hand-Building Pottery Classes, see p18.

Lewisham Underwater Hockey, see p8.

A History of Japanese Woodcut, see p18.

Hand-Building Pottery Classes, see p18.

An Evening with The Reverend Richard Coles, see p30

Lewisham Underwater Hockey, see p8.

Dulwich Going Green, see p30.

Whispers From The Sun, see p30.

Hand-Building Pottery Classes, see p18.

Lewisham Underwater Hockey, see p8.

BNI Adventurers Meeting see p6.

Hand-Building Pottery Classes, see p18.

Dulwich Folk Dance club, see p6.

Lewisham Underwater Hockey, see p8.

Stick in the Wheel, Bird Radio, Mataio Austin Dean @ The Ivy House, see p31.

Arts Club for Older Adults p6. One Tree Hill Choir Open Rehearsal Spaces & Places p31.

Sound & Colour Meditation p8. Lambeth Country Show, see p18.

Super Chefs, see p19.

Open GardensCrescent Wood Road, see p19

Open Gardens, Court Lane, p19. Weekly Horniman Market see p9.

Singaround, p19.

Father’s Day

parkrun, see p8.

Garthorne Road Nature Reserve Open Day p30.

see p8. parkrun, see p8.

Junior parkruns, see p9. Weekly Horniman Market see p9.

Open GarensDulwich Village p31. Court Connections - music from early 18th Century p31.

Junior parkruns, see p9.

Weekly Horniman Market see p9.

Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 6, 8, 9, 18, 19, 30 & 31. Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar!

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What's On - June

Thursday 1 June – Thursday

29 June: Shared Reading in the Evening

6:30pm -7:30pm. Come along to our free online shared reading sessions to enjoy great literature, discussion, and company. This free online event will be run using Zoom. After registration through Eventbrite for each session, the link will be accessible on the Online Event page. Full details can be found at www.bellhouse.co.uk

Thursdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

June: BNI Adventures

6:30am – 8:30am. BNI Adventurers brings together businesses local to Dulwich with the aim of passing business and keeping money in the local community. Breakfast included. Free parking. Get referrals: boost your business! Please contact Hayley on 07843 989728 for more information or register for this event on www.eventbrite.co.uk.

Dulwich & Sydenham Golf Club, Grange Lane, College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7LH.

Friday 2 June: Creative Arts Club for Older Adults (60+): Seeing Green

Thursdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

June: Dulwich Folk Dance Club 8pm-10pm

1 June: Be ready for a fun evening tonight with beautiful music and great dances. Joyce is calling. So experienced and charming.

8 June: Tonight, will be one of surprises and variety. The Club has quite a few members who are excellent callers and, tonight, we shall be having a number of them calling. So, it's going to be very, very interesting to see what they all come up with and how they differ!

15 June: Hooray! Les is back! With his lovely music and relaxed style, we'll have a great time.

22 June: Yippee! What a treat! Philip is calling tonight. His repertoire of dances and music is enormous. Which means he's ready with a dance for every occasion, for any number of dancers!

29 June: Exciting times! The Club has new callers. And we're having an evening trying them out, again. What fun! Marvellous that traditions will be continuing. It's important to support Clubs such as ours. They'd be missed if they weren't here! (And that would be a bit too late!) Enquiries: John Blase: 020 8693 2873 johnhblase@aol.com

Wendy Newall: 07821 089861 wendy.marsh@hotmail.com

Entrance on door £5 (£4 Club members)

Friday 2 June: Kids’ Screen Print Workshop 10am -12pm

10am – 4pm. Immerse yourself in gorgeous green, beginning with a walk around the Bell House gardens in this all-day painting workshop. All materials will be provided but please bring your own lunch. Bell House Dulwich, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7BG.

Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk

We will start the workshop with a range of experimental drawing exercises taking inspiration from the artist Henri Matisse. We will then make our own paper stencils ready for screen printing onto fabric. You are also welcome to screen print your own designs in this workshop. Full details at www.bellhouse.co.uk. Bell House Dulwich, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7BG.

What's On - June

Fridays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

June: Lewisham Underwater

Hockey 7:30pm – 9pm

Try out underwater hockey at Forest Hill pools every Friday evening. We’re a mixed ability club who play for fun and exercise. Complete beginners welcome - we’ll ease you in gently and have kit you can borrow. See the link to our website to learn more. Forest Hill Pools, Dartmouth Road, SE23 3HZ Tickets at: www.luwhc.org.uk/

Saturdays 3, 10, 17 & 24

June: Park Runs in Dulwich Park and Peckham Rye Park

9am-10am. Free, weekly timed 5k run, jog, or walk. Every Saturday at 9am promptly starting from Queen Mary’s Gate (Dulwich Park) and Colyton Road Entrance (Peckham Rye Park). Register once and bring your printed barcode (can be used at any parkrun across the world). First-timers briefing at 08.50.

https://www.parkrun.org.uk/dulwich/ https://www.parkrun.org.uk/peckhamrye/

Saturday 3 June: Tapestry Weaving

Taster Class

Saturday 3 June: Open Garden at Bell House

10am – 1pm. Learn the art of tapestry weaving. This beginner’s class is for anyone who would like to pick up a bobbin and try tapestry weaving. It’s the perfect session if you have always wanted to have a go – no experience necessary. Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 5BG. www.bellhouse.co.uk.

11:30am -1pm. Bell House is opening its garden for visitors to explore. Set behind the Georgian manor house, visitors can explore the peaceful two-acre garden. Tea and coffee will be available. We are encouraging a £5 donation that will go towards garden maintenance and activities. Bell House Dulwich, 27 College Road, SE21 5BG. Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk

Saturday 3 June: Heat Press:

Sublimation Printing

2pm -5pm. In this sublimation printing workshop, printers will paint and mark-make with a range of colour liquid disperse dyes onto paper. Full details at www.bellhouse.co.uk.

Sound & Colour meditation with monochord

Saturday 3 June:

2pm – 3pm

Lie back and lose yourself in the gentle drone and subtle harmonics of the monochord, the resonance of Tibetan bowls, and the light tinkle of chimes. As you lie in effortless rest, I'll guide you through a visualisation meditation allowing your body to fall in sync with the vibrational frequency of the sound whilst focusing on the colour assigned to each chakra, guiding you through the qualities of these energy centres to feel balanced, relaxed and refreshed. £20. Oru Space: Sanctuary Studio, 20 Lordship Lane SE22 8H. Tickets: www.momence.com

Sundays 4, 11, 18 & 25 June: Peckham Rye Junior Park Run

9am -9:30am. A free, weekly, timed run for 4–14-year-olds at to get fit, stay healthy and have fun! We run 2km every Sunday morning at 9am, through rain and shine. The course is visible, wellmarshalled, and all held on the paths around the sports pitches. Register on www.parkrun.org.uk/ peckhamrye-juniors/ Peckham Rye Park, Colyton Road, Dulwich, SE22 0NE.

Sundays 4, 11, 18 & 25 June: Brockwell Park Junior Parkrun

9am - 9:30am. A free 2km fun run for 4–14-yearolds every Sunday in Brockwell Park. Just register on parkrun.com to get a barcode and meet behind the lido at 8:55 for a briefing. Come rain or shine, Easter, or Christmas we meet every week. Brockwell Park, Dulwich Road, SE24 0PA.

Sundays 4, 11, 18 & 25 June: The weekly Horniman Market

What's On - June

Tuesday 6 June: Pollinators & Honey Bees in Dulwich

6pm -7:30pm. Annie McGeoch will introduce the basics of beekeeping, describing the life inside the hive, the biology and adaptation of honeybees, honey extraction and honey purity. While honeybees are doing well, wild bee populations are declining. Tickets £15 and includes a pot of Bell House honey. www.bellhouse.co.uk. Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 5BG. Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk. Please do not attend if you are allergic to bee stings.

Tuesday 6, 13, 20 & 27 June: Online Breathing Class

7pm -8pm. Weekly virtual online breathwork class. Join me every Tuesday at 7pm for a 40-minute breathing and relaxation class. Unwind, centre yourself and use the breath to help relax and prepare for a restful evening. Using different breathing techniques that can be incorporated into your day along with a few gentle mat-based stretches and ending with Yoga Nidra a full body guided meditation for deep relaxation. All welcome. No experience is needed. £7. To join please use the link below: https://liveyogateachers.com/classes/ meditation-open-level-kerry-flower

Tuesdays 6, 13, 20 & 27 June: Social Runs with DPR:

10am–3pm. The weekly Horniman Market is open to provide food items including fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese, bread, cake, meat, and street food. Alongside food stalls, you’ll find body care, clothing, jewellery, design and craft; most are locally produced, ethical and many use environmentally friendly materials, natural and organic ingredients. Horniman Gardens and Gardens, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ. www.horniman.ac.uk.

Tuesday 6 June: Honor Oak WI

We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at Stanstead Lodge Cafe SE23 1DD at 7:30pm. honoroakwi@gmail.com

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7:30pm – 8:30pm. Fantastic local running club. Social runs every Tuesday 7.30pm at Trevor Bailey Sports Ground on the south circular. Plus runs every Sunday morning; coached sessions on Thursdays; cross country races; competitions; weekends away; frequent social activities. Come along on a Tuesday to try us out!

www.dulwichparkrunners.co.uk

enquiries@dulwichparkrunners.com

Slim Trees For Tight Spaces

Garden Talk with Janine Winlaw | Instagram @janinewinlaw

Space is often a premium in urban gardens and large or spreading trees are sometimes inappropriate. But there’s an amazing range of trees that have a tall, slim habit that are ideal for smaller spaces, meaning you don’t have to sacrifice all the wonderful benefits trees bring from evergreen structure, height and shade to spring blossom and autumn colour.

Unlike standard trees with large canopies, these columnar or fastigiate trees are ideal when space is tight, making striking vertical accents and providing a contrast to rounded plants. Traditionally, varieties such as upright Irish yew have been used in formal planting, placed either side of a doorway or along a path or avenue. But you can also dot these slim trees through large planting beds, to give a sense of rhythm and structure.

Designer Tom Stuart-Smith used Irish yews (Taxus baccata ‘Fastigiata Robusta’) in the Italianate gardens at Trentham, Staffordshire, in a contemporary informal way, where these dark green vertical structures seem to march through the soft planting like giant figures in a landscape. In smaller gardens, you could create a similar effect by using trees such as classically

elegant Italian cypress (Cupressus sempervirens var. pyramidalis) repeated through Mediterranean planting to summon up holidays abroad. Deciduous varieties of fastigiate trees such as beech can be used in a similar way and also add wonderful foliage colour. Carpinus betulus ‘Frans Fontaine’, is a particularly neat upright hornbeam with bright green leaves in spring turning yellow and orange in Autumn. And for drama you could try columns of the purple beech Fagus sylvatica ‘Dawyck’.

As well as grouping and repeating these trees, you can also use a single feature tree tucked into a corner or to thin beds. And there are more options than you’d image. In fact, some of the best garden trees also have fastigiate cultivars. For striking autumn colour try the lovely upright Persian ironwood tree (Parrotia persica, Persian Spire) or Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Slender silouette’. For blossom Crataegus monogyna ‘Stricta’ is a lovely crab apple and there’s a beautiful slim cherry called Prunus serrulata ‘Amanogawa.’

Whether used as a feature plant, grouped or repeated, these wonderfully architectural vertical accents add a whole new dimension to an urban garden.

“Re-constructed Eton Mess”

Recipes from Suzanne James | www.suzannejames.co.uk

It is the season for summer parties, so what could be better than an Eton Mess tray bake? Quick and easy to make and guaranteed to delight your guests. You will need a 20cm x 30cm shallow cake tin or brownie tin, greased and lined with non-stick baking paper, plus the following ingredients.

Serves approximately 12

Prep: 20 mins / Cooking time 20-30 minutes

For the Sponge

• 200g softened butter

• 200g caster sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla essence

• 75g ground almonds

• 4 medium free-range eggs, beaten

• 150g self-raising flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 4 tbsp double cream

• 250 small strawberries, hulled & halved

• 1 tbsp granulated sugar

For the Topping

• 250ml double cream

• 50g icing sugar

• 4 meringues (shop bought for ease)

• 200g small strawberries, hulled & thickly sliced

• A small handful of fresh mint leaves

Method

1) Heat the oven to 190°C/170°C fan/gas 5.

2) To make the sponge, beat the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl for 5 minutes until light and creamy.

3) Add the vanilla essence, then mix in the ground almonds.

4) Beat in the eggs one at a time, adding a tablespoon of the flour with the last 2 eggs. Sift in the remaining flour and a pinch of salt and, using a large metal spoon, fold in using a figureof-eight motion, along with the 4 tablespoons of double cream.

5) Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and level the surface. Scatter the prepared strawberries over the top and sprinkle with the granulated sugar. Bake for 20-30 minutes until a skewer pushed into the centre of the cake comes out clean.

6) Remove the cake from the oven and leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes.

7) Transfer to a cooling rack, leaving the baking paper in place, and allow to cool completely.

8) Once cold, peel off the baking paper and transfer the sponge to a serving platter. Whip the 250ml double cream and the icing sugar together in a large bowl until the cream forms soft peaks. Spread the whipped cream thickly on top of the sponge and scatter with the crumbled meringues, strawberries and mint leaves.

9) Cut into portions to serve.

In Season This Month

Fruit, Nuts & Fungi - Cherries, Elderflowers, Rhubarb, Strawberries

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, Lobster, 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

Cycling Through Deep Snow...

Fitness tips with Leanne

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A Metaphor for Dealing with Overwhelm

Last month, we went on another Arctic adventure, which provided a valuable metaphor for overwhelm that I want to share with you. This event is called the “Arctic Circle”, which we signed up for a couple of years ago and before we knew it, we’d flown out to Norway.

A tale of endurance

Arctic Circle is a three-day event that takes place close to the borders of Finland, Sweden and Norway.

Day one is fat biking, which is, frankly, almost an impossible task. The total distance for this leg is 25km, though we only cycled for about 500m of that (and that was in stages). These events are full of very interesting people and all quite accomplished. Typically, you don’t realise what someone’s achieved until you go home and Google them.

Day two is cross-country skiing over about 25km of undulating terrain, which we really enjoyed. We spent the night on the snow in two-man tents, before the final 20km push on snowshoes on day three. Blizzard conditions made for an uncomfortable start, but the 10km stretch across a nature reserve was worth the struggle.

You might be thinking 20-25km is not a long way, but the terrain is anything but flat and the conditions are unforgiving. Should you lose a glove, you’ll probably need rescuing. If you take off a glove or other piece of clothing for too long, that body part may not warm up again. Managing body temperature (and that goes for heating up as well as cooling off) is absolutely a top priority.

What’s in this story for you?

What’s in this for you, aside from a good tale? Well, it’s this. Every time I do one of these adventures, I learn things about myself. In the Arctic Circle Race of 2019, I learnt that my endurance mindset was terrible. I overestimated how much I’d achieved and didn’t leave enough in the tank for what was left. This time, I channelled that previous experience to combat any feelings of overwhelm.

And this principle applies to all aspects of managing energy. That can mean an endurance race or working through a busy period in the office.

I am frequently asked about managing priorities and dealing with overwhelm in a business context. Whilst I don’t think there’s a neatly packaged answer to this. It all depends on the individual, their workload, and the context behind the question. Taking part in endurance events has significantly helped me deal with this.

When you have got a long distance ahead, and the terrain is challenging and you’re dealing with hideous blisters (as I was), you need to be able to break down the distance into chunks. Focus on small efforts, don’t look too far ahead, accomplish that small gain and then set the next target. It’s about slowing down the pace, quietening the mind and focusing on the next goal. I believe this is just as valuable in a business context.

What's On - June

Thursday 8 – Friday 9 June: The Multi-Story Orchestra present: Verified

Thursdays 8, 15, 22 & 29

June: Hand-Building Pottery Classes (afternoon session)

1pm – 3pm & 6pm -8pm. Whether you're a seasoned potter or new to the craft, the pottery at Bell House offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere where creativity flows as freely as friendship. Full details at www.bellhouse.co.uk.

Thursday 8 June: A History of Japanese Woodcut

7pm -8pm. Verified is about the search for authenticity and acceptance amidst the growing pressures of social media and living in a digital age. The Multi-Story Orchestra’s Young Creatives and composer Kate Whitley join forces to create this vibrant, new and large-scale work for choir and orchestra. Verified was commissioned by The Borletti-Buitoni Trust and is performed in celebration of The Trust’s 20th anniversary in 2023. Tickets: https://multi-story.org.uk/ upcomingevents/verified-thursday Bold Tendencies, 95A Rye Lane, SE15 4ST.

Thursday 8 June: Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I: The Mother and Daughter Who Changed History by Tracy Borman

7:30pm -8:30pm. Anne Boleyn is a subject of enduring fascination. By far the most famous of Henry VIII's six wives, she has inspired books, documentaries and films, and is the subject of intense debate even today, almost 500 years after her violent death. Dramatic though this story is, of even greater interest - and significance - is the relationship between Anne and her daughter, the future Elizabeth I. A Village Books and Alleyn's Schools Enterprises event. The MCT at Alleyn's, Alleyn's School, Townley Road SE22 8SU. Tickets: www.alleyns.org.uk/live/live-events/

8pm -9pm. The career of Antony Gormley spans nearly 40 years, during which time he has made sculpture that explores the relationship of the human body to space, often using his own body as his starting point. His work has been shown in galleries throughout the world including Tate London and the Hermitage in St Petersburg, but it is also often on display as public art such as Another Place at Crosby Beach near Liverpool. Lecturer: Rosalind Whyte Also available to members and non-members live on Zoom. www.theartssocietydulwich.org.uk. James Allen's Girls' School Sixth Form Centre, Green Dale SE22.

Friday 9th – Sunday 11th June: Pub in the Park

The ultimate food and music festival. Hosted by Tom Kerridge and Simon Rimmer, we’re bringing award-winning restaurants, banging live music, more incredible chefs and of course delicious food. For full details of bands and to book tickets go to https://www.pubintheparkuk.com/dulwich. Dulwich Park, Dulwich SE21.

Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 June: Lambeth Country Show 2023

12pm -8pm. The Lambeth Country Show returns with a new date in 2023, boasting a unique lineup that celebrates the very best of the city and countryside. With over 120,000 people attending throughout the weekend, the show was one of the biggest free family festivals in the UK. Brockwell Park and more information can be found on www.lambethcountryshow.co.uk

For listings contact: angela@semagazines.co.uk

Saturday 10 June: Open Gardens - Crescent Wood Road

2pm -5pm. Brian and Jenny Sweeney and John Wheen. Free parking, step-free access. www. linkagesouthwark.org. Combined entry £7.50 (includes tea and cake) 1 and 18 Crescent Wood Road, Sydenham SE26 6RT.

Tickets: www.linkagesouthwark.org/Event/opengardens-10-june

Sunday 11 June – Wednesday 14 June:

SÚPER CHEFS

What's On - June

Sunday 11 June: Singaround

EVERYONE HAS A SUPERPOWER - WHAT'S YOURS?

11am and 1pm (45 minutes). Maya Productions presents Súper Chefs: a new interactive musical for children 4-8 years old and their families. Theatre Peckham, 221 Havil StreetSE5 7SB. Age rating: Children aged 4 – 8 and their families. https://www.theatrepeckham.co.uk/show/ super-chefs/ Tickets can be purchased from www.mayaproductions.co.uk/productions/ super-chefs/

Sunday 11 June: Open Gardens - Court Lane

2pm -5pm. Free parking in Court Lane. Combined entry £8, children free. 142 and 148 Court Lane, Court Lane, Dulwich, SE21 7EB. Tickets can be purchased on www.linkagesouthwark.org/Event/ open-gardens-11-june

7pm -10pm. Everybody is welcome to our Singaround, to sing or to listen! We don't use the stage and we don't use mics. Accompanied or unaccompanied, solo or duo or more, any language, any genre! It's different every time, depending on who comes! First come first to sing, just sign up any time during the evening at the list on the ticket table.

One song each, then if there is time we go round again (with a short break in the middle!) Door 7pm, singing starts 7.15pm prompt. £5 on the door. Cash or BACS only, sorry!

The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, Nunhead SE15 3BE. www.thegooseisout.com

Monday 12 June: Dulwich WI Monthly Meeting.

7:30pm – 9:30pm. We meet on the second Monday of each month at Vits+Kicks, 57 North Cross Road, SE22 9ET.

Bach to Baby Family Concert in Dulwich Village

Monday 12 June:

10:30am – 11:30am. Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow. Book directly from our website: www.bachtobaby.com Bach to BabyDulwich Village, 40 Calton Avenue, SE21 7DG.

For listings contact: angela@semagazines.co.uk

Family Fun

Education News from Alleyn's | www.alleyns.org.uk

As we turn our thoughts to the school holidays, Ollie Beauchamp, Head of Year 9 at Alleyn’s tells us how to keep children’s minds active in those spare moments during the summer and help turn a long car journey into a shorter one. Did you know time is thought to pass more quickly as we get older because any duration of time becomes a smaller proportion of your life to date? It certainly would explain why a 5-hour car journey for a child seems like an eternity to them! Here are some fun games to help your child focus on an activity rather than the inevitable passing of time.

Capital City Challenge

Put your Geography and memory skills to the test by quizzing each other on Capital Cities of various countries all around the world. To get your competitive juices flowing, have a go at my 20 Capital City Challenge and watch out for the banana skins designed to catch you out!

Australia Canberra

Turkey Ankara

Switzerland

Bern

Morocco Rabat

New Zealand Wellington

Brazil Brasilia

Canada

Ottawa

Monaco Monaco

Pretoria/Bloemfontein/Cape

Guess the rule!

This is a fun variation of the above. Instead of remembering all the items, players aim is to figure out what the secret rule is specifying which objects are on the deserted island. It sounds rather confusing, but it is really fun and simple. Here are some examples:

For example:

Player 1: “On the deserted island, there are Oranges, but no Apples”

Player 2: “On the deserted island, there is Coconut, but no Mango?”

Player 1: “Sorry, on the deserted island there is neither Coconut nor Mango”

Player 1: “On the deserted island there are Olives, but no Wine”

Player 2: “On the deserted island there is Oxygen but no Carbon Dioxide?”

Player 1: “Yes, on the deserted island there is Oxygen and no Carbon Dioxide!”

Can you guess the rule? Yes, that is an easy one, only things beginning with the letter ‘O’ are allowed on the deserted island!

Let’s have a look at a harder example:

Player 1: “On the deserted island, there is Coffee, but no Tea”

Player 2: “On the deserted island, there are Crisps, but no Sweets?”

South Africa

Town shared!

Malaysia Kuala Lumpur

Thailand Bangkok

Belgium Brussels

Denmark

Copenhagen

Pakistan Islamabad

Vietnam Hanoi

South Korea Seoul

Slovakia Bratislava

Senegal Dakar

Barbados Bridgetown

Argentina

Buenos Aires

Player 1: “Sorry, on the deserted island there are Sweets, but no Crisps”

Player 1: “On the deserted island there is Pudding, but no Ice Cream”

Player 2: “Can you give me another example?

Player 1: “Yes, on the deserted island there is Pizza and Cheese but no Tomato!”

Can you guess the rule? A little trickier this time but only things which include a double letter are on the deserted island!

Your rule could be anything. It could be focused on the way the word is spelt like my examples, or it could be focused on the meaning of the word or even how you say it. Be creative and this is sure to pass an hour or two!

Human Shazam

This is an easy game which will be popular with kids and adults of all ages. Simply play a song, and everyone needs to write down the song name, and artist. Award 1 point for each correct answer. A good way to do this is to put your favourite streaming service onto shuffle so everyone can participate. Another variation of this is to split your group into teams of two. One person from each team needs to hum or whistle a song, and their teammate has to guess what the song is!

I am going to a deserted island, and I’m bringing a…

This is a great memory game which can be adapted in many ways. The first player names an object he or she is bringing to the deserted island (or whatever destination strikes your kids’ fancy), and the next person repeats that object and adds another one to the list. For example:

Player 1: “I’m going to the deserted island, and I’m bringing a football.

Player 2: “I’m going to the deserted island, and I’m bringing a football and a television.”

Player 3: “I’m going to the deserted island, and I’m bringing a football, a television, and a jet ski.” You can play this as a team (how many items can you remember together?) or competitively. Each person has a go and needs to remember all the items going to the deserted island before adding their own. If they make a mistake, they are out until the next round. Last one standing wins!

Useful Links

https://intheplayroom.co.uk/55-fun-car-games-forfamilies-on-long-road-trips/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/quizzes

Dulwich Hamlet FC

Woe, woe and thrice woe. After a dog of a season - watched by a lot of dogs it must be said - a final game defeat saw The Pink and Blues plop into the final Conference South relegation spot before being flushed down the u-bend of ignominy into the Isthmian Premier. After giving it ten minutes or so, however, the fetid fug of failure has begun to lift from Champion Hill helped along by a strong Glade-like toot of optimism and determination. As John F. Kennedy said "Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly." And if that dictum is good enough for Bad Back Jack, it's good enough for us.

The mood has been lifted further with the news that popular manager Hakan "Sheriff Hakman" Hayrettin and his trusty sidekick Terry "good laugh Terry" Harris seem to be staying at the club to help rebuild and rebound us back up the football pyramid, like some sort of mad Pharoah training for the Stairmaster Challenge. Hakan of course nearly performed a miracle of Ali Bongo proportions to keep us up when the club brought him in late on in the season. The fans have come to love him. And as we all know it is love that will

lift us up where we belong, where the eagles cry, on Dog Kennel Heights. Roll on the new season we say.

The Dulwich Hamlet women have fared far better, finishing in the right half of their league and while having a bit of a cup run. Their final game against the Millwall Lionesses took place at The Den no less. And although we lost 2-1, a jolly good day was had by the growing Pepper Army of fans who follow the team home and away come what may, come what may. We will love you until our dying day.

So there you have it, the end of a big fat curate's egg of a season. Disappointment on the pitch. But good news off it, with the new Greendale stadium development finally being given the green light, thereby securing the club’s future on the rolling slopes of SE22.

Keep an eye on the website for news of new signings, next season's fixtures and no doubt some good looking pre-season matches https://www. pitchero.com/clubs/dulwichhamlet Plus for all your merch needs, check out the happening pink and blue clobber for sale at: www.dhst.org.uk

Down The Hamlet.

Financial Matters

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

The Net Of Tax Avoidance & Tax Evasion

HM Revenue and Custom’s (HMRC) decision to name two Belize registered companies as promoters of a tax avoidance scheme in the UK, has reignited the tax avoidance v tax evasion debate. Moreover, it has reminded taxpayers of their risk if they get entangled in this web. The taxpayer is liable for the lost taxes and not the tax avoidance scheme promoter.

The two companies identified by HMRC had the same registered business address in Belmopan, the capital of Belize, were promoting and marketing a tax avoidance scheme known as the Umbrella Remuneration Trust (URT). The scheme used complex, offshore, financial arrangements so that income tax and national insurance contributions were not correctly paid.

The Trust received contributions from the scheme users, UK companies and self-employed people who claimed the contribution as a deductible corporation tax or income tax expense. When the money was transferred back to the user, no taxes were paid.

Mary Aiston, HMRC’s Director of Counter Avoidance, said: “These cynically marketed tax avoidance schemes don’t work in the way the promoters claim and users can end up with big tax bills. We will continue to take strong action against those who promote and market tax avoidance schemes and remain committed to supporting taxpayers to steer clear of or exit tax avoidance.”

The action by HMRC is, or maybe wholly justifiable with these two companies plus many more including UK registered companies. However, the real source of the matter is the legislation surrounding IR35, since 2000 and its expansion in April 2021 to the private sector. Since 2021, more owner-managed service companies have fallen into IR35. Consequently, many have also become prey to an interesting range of practices by the umbrella companies that these previously

independent contractors have been forced to operate under.

The former Chancellor, Dennis Healey, described the difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion as being “the thickness of a prison wall”. This stemmed from the Duke of Westminster case in 1936 when the judge, Lord Tomlin, said: “Every man is entitled if he can to arrange his affairs so that the tax attaching under the appropriate Acts is less than it otherwise would be. If he succeeds in ordering them so as to secure that result, then, however unappreciative the Commissioners of Inland Revenue or his fellow taxpayers may be of his ingenuity, he cannot be compelled to pay an increased tax”

HMRC does not provide an operational definition of tax avoidance or tax evasion. It is often muted that tax avoidance is the exploitation of tax legislation to reduce a taxpayer’s tax liability. Thus, according with Lord Tomlin’s ruling. Whereas tax evasion is the deliberate non-payment of tax payable by a taxpayer. HMRC do not differentiate between tax avoidance and tax evasion. HMRC regard actions to reduce a taxpayer’s liability with suspicion unless they deem it accords with the intended spirit of the tax relief. This has become increasingly the case since March 2011 when HMRC issued ‘Tackling Tax Avoidance’ which set out their approach to the problem of tax avoidance.

Some umbrella companies are effectively marketing tax avoidance schemes as effective tax planning. Whilst the area may be blurred, the two are not synonymous or interchangeable. This perceived lack of clarity has entangled many owner-managed service companies operating under IR35 into the net of tax avoidance schemes. Consequently, some have been saddled with financial penalties and tax liabilities. This was the £27,000 shock tax bill that landed at the door of one such taxpayer.

Taxpayers should consider the maxim, if a tax scheme sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Moreover, users of umbrella companies need to look beyond paying the least tax and maximising their take home salary in their selection process.

Blue-Green Algae & Other Summer Hazards

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

Summer is not far off. The weather is changing and so is the rest of the environment. For dog owners there are various hazards associated with the outdoors to be aware of. There are well-known dangers associated with higher temperatures, especially for short-nosed breeds, more than usually prone to breathing issues. Hot pavements and tarmac can burn the paws of any dog. Of course, we never leave our dog in a locked car, without sufficient ventilation.

Grassy areas seem the ideal place for a scamper, but grass seed can easily get embedded in ears, paws and other parts of the body, sometimes leading to major infection and even long- term damage to ear canals. Think twice about where you let your dog play off lead. As a precautionary measure it is important to be able to inspect your dog after play, examining ears and between paw pads. If your dog is resistant to handling seek advice on how to improve this vital aspect of pet care.

There are also dangers for dogs around ponds, lakes, reservoirs, or rivers. Some breeds are innately attracted to water and the prospect of a dip or a drink, especially on a hot day, is irresistible to some hounds.

Quite aside from the risks swimming dogs may present to other animals living near or in the water- at least one goose had been attacked in Peckham Rye park- there is often a rat population and the possibility of contracting Leptospirosis from water infected with rat urine.

Another big consideration in hot weather is the potential buildup of blue green algae. This is more likely to be found on inland waterways but sometimes even in the sea. Last summer there were reports from around the country of pet dogs dying after exposure to blue green algae, even in London Parks. Post mortems on dogs that died after contact with water in Higham Park Lakes in North London and Bushy Park, in Richmond, revealed suspected blue green algae toxicity. At the time, warnings had been issued against humans swimming or fishing and against allowing dogs into the water.

Blue green algae are not a type of micro plant species but describes a range of clump-

forming bacteria, some of which are not only toxic to humans but, according to the Blue Cross Animal Charity, can kill a dog between 15 minutes to an hour after ingestion. The problem is the dog does not have to actively drink the water, but can ingest the bacteria by licking their fur after swimming. The bacteria produce toxins which cause the liver to shut down. Dogs that survive exposure may suffer long-term health issues.

Affected dogs will show the usual signs of toxicity; vomiting, diarrhoea, staggering, seizures, breathing problems, drooling and collapse. If you have any reason to think your dog has been exposed then get to a vet immediately. Every second counts. There is no antidote, but your vet will take all available measures to remove the toxin and stabilise your dog. As temperatures begin to climb look out for the following:

• The appearance of greeny- blue or brownish ‘paint streaks’ on the water’s surface

• Foam at the edges of the water

• Green, blue or brown collections of what look like algae on the water’s surface

• A blue green surface scum, a bit like pea soup Report any suspected outbreaks to the Environment Agency on their 24- hour hotline on 0800 807060 and, if you can, to the local parks authority.

SE22 Councillors

Coronation Street Parties

New Council Housing in Bassano Street

We were lucky with the weather in East Dulwich on the Sunday after the Coronation. I was able to visit the street parties in Dunstan's Road, Goodrich Road, Landells Road and the two that were held in Crystal Palace Road. With the roads closed off it was a great opportunity for local residents to celebrate the Coronation, have some food and drinks and for neighbours to get to know each other a bit more.

Goose Green Ward councillors, Portia Mwangangye, James McAsh and Charlie Smith recently paid a visit to the nearly completed Council built homes in Bassano Street. These four 4-bedroom town houses will be ready to let soon. They all have large rooms, plenty of cupboard space with a small individual courtyard at the rear. They are well insulated which will keep heating bills down. All of the houses will be allocated from the Council's housing register with half going to local applicants.

Emergency Bleed Control Kits

I was asked to attend the installation of a bleed control box and defibrillator at the Cafe on Peckham Rye Common recently. These boxes contain a supply of bandages and tourniquets that can be accessed by an emergency phone number if a stabbing occurs. Early containment of a stab wound prior to the arrival of an ambulance can often save a life.

Mayor of Southwark

Councillor Michael Situ was inaugurated as the new Mayor of Southwark on the 20th of May in Southwark Cathedral. Michael, who lives in the area is a solicitor advocate and represents the Old Kent Road ward. Michael follows his father, Tayo Situ who was also a Mayor of Southwark who sadly died during his term of office in 2011. Tayo had the distinction of being the first Nigerian to become Mayor of Southwark. Michael is married with two children and lives in Peckham.

Councillor Charlie Smith - Goose Green Labour Councillor | charlie.smith@southwark.gov.uk

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.

Boppin Bunnies

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

diddi dance

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

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.

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

Little Superhero Training

Practice your Superhero moves! Discover Superhero fun facts! Any Little Heroes, Boys and Girls aged 2 - 5, Come along for a FREE taster session. Mondays & Fridays (term time only) St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Contact Lucy 07813 791757 | 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

Nibble Arts

Are you looking for flexible 8:00 - 6:30pm school holiday childcare? We still have lots of places available at Goodrich Primary SE22 from 4th birthday to 11 - our unique creative childcare lets children explore a brandnew adventure through up to 4 creative workshops a day with industry professionals for February Half-term 14th - 18th Feb!

Children are looked after in key groups of 10 for a really personalised experience and you can request that they are grouped with friends who are also attending. We are Ofsted approved and you can book in advance up to the end of Summer Holidays 2022 1-5 days a week using childcare vouchers, tax-free childcare, card or instalment plans from £54/day. Where else can you be on video chat to an Arctic explorer live from Svalbard University one day, and meeting Sophie the giant animatronic T-Rex the next? For the full timetable and to book visit www.nimblearts.co.uk/how-our-clubs-work visit www.nimblearts.co.uk/how-our-clubs-work

Mini Athletics (SE London)

Winning the gold medal for children’s sports classes! Start your child’s fantastic journey in athletic development, designed for toddlers up to children of 7 years old. All through a fun play-based format. To try us out, contact Sam: 07811787153 | smcdermott@miniathletics.com www.miniathletics.com

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

Sunday Spot

Free, artist-led workshops for families at South London Gallery, 65-67 Peckham Road SE5, on the last Sunday of every month. For children aged 5–12 years with their parents & carers. Pre-booking advisable. www.southlondongallery.org

Our children’s activities pages have been popular for years and now they are back! If you run a class in any of these areas, then advertising in these pages are just for you. Each magazine has 5,000 copies which are hand-delivered every month. You can choose to go for 5, 10 or 15,000 copies, it is totally up to you. Contact Angela: angela@semagazines.co.uk for a rate card.

What's On - June

Tuesday 13 June: Screen Print Workshop

Friday 16 June: Dulwich Going

Green – A Panel Discussion at Bell House at the Dulwich Festival

You probably want to be greener but may not know what to do. A panel of local experts will offer ideas on what can be done to make your home greener – insulation, heating, solar panels, cladding or even moving house. Bookings through www.dulwichfestival.co.uk Bell House Dulwich, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7BG.

10:30am – 3pm. In this one-day screen printing workshop at Bell House, participants will print with textile screen printing inks. You will draw, hand-cut paper stencils, then screen print onto heavy and light weight fabrics. Tickets can be purchased on www.eventbrite.co.uk Bell House Dulwich, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7BG.

Wednesday 14 June: EDWI

Croquet & Picnic at Dulwich Croquet Club

6:30pm – 9pm. This event is a combination of playing croquet and having a picnic. Members will bring picnic items. All croquet equipment is provided for and members of the club will show anyone new to croquet, how to play. Guests are very welcome, first-time guests attend for free, and returning guests pay £4. We welcome new members, the subscription for the 23/24 year is £46. All enquiries should go to join@eastduulwichwi.co.uk and will be answered with detailed info. Dulwich Croquet Club, Giant Arches Road (Off Burbage Road), SE24 9HP.

Thursday 15 June: An Evening with The Reverend Richard Coles

7:30pm -8:30pm. Richard Coles is a writer, broadcaster and an Anglican priest. He copresents Saturday Live on BBC Radio 4 and appears, from time to time, on QI, Have I Got News For You, and Would I Lie To You? Tickets can be purchased on www.alleyns.org.uk/live/liveevents The MCT, Alleyn's School, Townley Road, London SE22 8SU

Friday 16 June: Whispers From The Sun, Branco Stoysin's Sunny side of guitar, the album launch recital at BELL HOUSE, Dulwich

7:30pm -9:30pm. The 30 years Dulwich based artmusic creator, Branco Stoysin, will bring to the Bell House his Sunny side of guitar, which meets the beautiful natural world in a harmonious synergy. Branco will launch his triple anniversary new CD album Whispers From The Sun. His creative motto has always been and whispers from the Sun flow into the music. For more info please visit: https://www.brancostoysin.co.uk/ Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7BG.

Saturday 17 June: Garthorne Road Nature Reserve

Open Day 2pm -5pm

We are open to the public on the third Saturday of each month. Entrance is free and all are welcome to come to an oasis of calm in Forest Hill. Garthorne Road Nature Reserve, Garthorne Road Nature Reserve, Beadnell Road, SE23 1AA. www.garthorneroadnaturereserve.com

Sunday 18 June: Open Gardens - Dulwich Village

2pm -5pm. Noël and Caroline Annesley, Ann and Andrew Rutherford. NGS (raising money for caring, cancer and gardening charities). Combined entry £10, children free (includes tea/coffee/squash, and a donation to Link Age Southwark). Two Georgian houses with large gardens stretching back to Dulwich Park. 103 and 105 Dulwich Village, Dulwich Village, Dulwich, SE21 7BJ. Tickets and information www.linkagesouthwark.org

Sunday 25 June: Court Connections - music from early 18th century

What's On - June

Wednesday 28 June: Cooking with Scissors

6:45pm -8:00pm. An opportunity for local business professionals to meet, make new contacts and gain new business. The last Wednesday of every month. Free Admission. To find out more or register please go to our website. Location: The Lordship Pub, 211 Lordship Lane, SE22 8HA. Tickets: www.cookingwithscissors.co.uk

Friday 30 June: Stick In The Wheel, Bird Radio, Mataio Austin Dean

3pm -5pm. Join us for a live performance of flute, recorder and ‘cello music at Bell House. Taken from a variety of settings – ranging from the grandeur of the royal courts of early 18th century Europe to music intended for more intimate, domestic surroundings. This music is perfectly suited to the beautiful setting of Bell House, bringing alive the sounds of the era in which it was built. Bell House Dulwich, 27 College Road SE21 7BG. Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk

Tuesday 27 June: One Tree Hill Choir Open Rehearsal Spaces & Places

7:30pm -8:30pm. One Tree Choir invites you to come hear an Open Rehearsal. We will sing a variety of songs from around the world in addition we will present our conductor/composer Lucy Callen's Songbook of Spaces piece. We'll have a bar, pay what you want and think about joining us in September! onetreehillchoir.co.uk St Saviour' Church, Brockley Rise, SE23 1JN

7pm -11pm. In The Wheel make a very welcome return to the Goose. They create full-force reworkings of centuries-old work-songs and ancient texts, which speak to contemporary issues of class – an inherently political act. Their relentless approach to questioning traditional music forms is matched only by the energy with which they play it. Full of hope and resistance, they celebrate music from our collective histories – conjuring the past to point toward the future. This concert will be half seated, half standing, so come early if you want to be sure of a seat! Advance tickets are £15 from www.wegottickets.com/thegooseisout

Tickets on the door (if any left) will be £17 (cash or BACS only, sorry!)

Door 7pm. Live music starts 8pm. The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, Nunhead SE15 3BE.

The Last Word - Tess Lamacraft

Do you belong to any groups?

I’m a member of Doula UK, a fantastic group of people helping parents navigate life with a new baby, and Dulwich Leisure Centre. Weekly doses with Pilates goddesses Cherron and Wendy and Zumba Queen, Bianca keep me sane and stretchy.

Describe your perfect weekend

A sunny walk round Peckham Rye with mates, rooftop comedy at the Bussey Building, dancing in Off The Cuff, chomping on a Chinese takeaway from Oriental Star with my family while watching a film that’s taken us 45 minutes to agree on.

What do you most value about your street?

Besides having lovely friends and neighbours on this road we have three pubs, a swimming pool, Gumboots Nursery, Dulwich Chiropractic Clinic, the infamous ‘Yellow (not Yellow anymore) Shop’. I have frequented them all many times.

Where are you to be found on a Saturday?

Wandering down North Cross Road Market inhaling tartiflette or attempting to locate my son’s discarded Athenlay football kit to wash for a Sunday match.

What is your favourite place to eat?

Luca’s for the delicious cakes, Dulwich Tandoori or Memsaab for a curry, Rocca for a family pizza and pasta outing.

What is your favourite shop?

Greetings on Lordship Lane for the smiley banter with ‘Mr Greetings’. Roullier White for its beautiful items and lovely displays, AJ Farmer because it is AJ Farmer and has everything you could possibly ever need in life.

Tess Lamacraft, The Dulwich Doula, is a postnatal doula providing practical, emotional and informational support to new parents in South East London, helping them feel looked after, confident, informed and empowered.

How long have you lived in the area?

We moved from Brixton 17 years ago when our daughter was a baby and have been here ever since. Our son was born at our home here on Crystal Palace Road so this house feels extra special to me.

What has changed most during that time?

The addition of three new state schools all within walking distance. The abundance of cafes. The Blue Mountain Café (now Souvlaki Street) used to be the one and only.

The best kept secret...

Sports massage therapist Roberto Veda at Dulwich Therapy Rooms is amazing at sorting out dodgy backs and various niggles. He has come to my rescue many times.

The most famous person you’ve met?

I’ve met lots in my job as a TV editor before training to be a postnatal doula. Paul O’Grady (RIP), Chris Packham, Romesh Ranganathan and Brenda Blethyn have been some of my favourites to meet and chat to. Brenda Blethyn used to be an East Dulwich resident. She’s gorgeous. Interviewing her is like having tea and biscuits with your favourite aunty.

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