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Issue 145 - March 2017 In this issue Events Calendar - P4 What’s On - P8 Hectic Host - P12 Food and Drink - P14 Fitness Tips - P16 Children’s Activities - P24 Garden Talk - P26 Dulwich Hamlet FC - P28 The Last Word - P40

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Welcome to SE22 This Month

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Welcome I can’t quite believe that we are celebrating 12 years of SE22 this month! It is fantastic to have so much local support with wonderful readers, writers and businesses advertising. We couldn’t do it without any of you.

This month we have plenty of news pages with details of local events in and around the area. Make sure you take a good look through the pages, starting on page 8. Remember there are more events, stories and news at www.arounddulwich.co.uk.

All your favourites are here: Around Dulwich, page 10; Garden Talk, page 12; Food & Drink, page 14; Fitness Tips, page 16; Children’s activities, pages 24 & 25; Pets Corner, page 26; Dulwich Hamlet FC Update, page 28; Dulwich Picture Gallery, page 30; Financial Matters, page 38 and our SE22 Councillor, page 40.

New this month I would like to welcome local interior designer Ems Penniston, who will be writing for us on a monthly basis.

Ems is particularly interested in readers who would like to have their houses featured in the magazine. Read more on page 20.

The Dulwich Symphony Orchestra are back this month with another wondereful event. Find out more onpage 41.

See you next month!

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

Welcome .................................................3 Events Calendar .....................................4 Noticeboard.............................................6 What’s On................8, 18, 32, 34, 35 & 36 Around Dulwich ....................................10 Garden Talk .......................................... 12 Food & Drink.........................................14 Fitness Tips............................................16 The Beautiful Houses of Dulwich ...20 Children’s Activities...................... 24 & 25 Pets Corner ......................................... 26 Dulwich Hamlet FC Update....................28 Dulwich Picture Gallery..........................30 Financial Matters...................................38 SE22 Councillors ...................................40 Dulwich Symphony Orchestra ..............41 Index......................................................42

Interior Design - Ems Penniston

The Beautiful Houses of Dulwich

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love Dulwich; to my mind it is one of the most beautiful areas of London. I think it is the captivating combination of serene calmness, quiet sophistication and the cerebral atmosphere of a university town, accentuated with its fine schools, art gallery, local amenities and community life.

The neighbourhood offers locals and visitors alike an eclectic mix of the most stunning properties in South London from the grand Georgian mansions, the palatial Victorian and Edwardian houses, the preand post-war homes, to the lovely hidden cottages tucked away down secluded alleyways. One cannot fail to be impressed by the distinctiveness and diversity of the elegant properties that make up the unique residential district around Dulwich.

The other evening I was strolling around the village just as twilight fell. The homes lining the streets suddenly proffered a passer-by a quick, tantalising glimpse through the warm glow of tungsten lit windows into the private worlds of their occupants.

As I peeped through the glazed windowpanes into the concealed private lives behind these enclosed walls, my curiosity was challenged: are these homes really like I am imagining them to be? I also wondered how many other people have shared this secret desire of mine to learn more about the histories of these houses, the lives of the people who live in them and what the interior spaces and decor of these amazing properties are really like inside.

That’s when I had an idea. Why not write a monthly article under the title ‘Step Inside Dulwich’ and have it published as a regular feature in our local SE Magazine. The next morning I eagerly telephoned Angela Burgess, the magazine’s editor, and invited her to lunch at the congenial Gail’s Artisan Bakery and Cafe, situated in the heart of Dulwich Village to discuss my idea and ask if she would be interested in such a feature. To my amazement and delight she agreed. So here I am now, nervously writing my very first column to introduce myself, share my thoughts with you and ask for your help and

assistance. I am looking to recruit any readers who would be interested in having their home reviewed for the column and to contact me for further details.

We are keen to take a ‘peek through the keyhole’ of any property that has an interesting story to tell. We want to have an informal chat with the occupants, to discover the history of the house, what they can tell us about its past and present role in Dulwich life and showcase the distinctive interiors that exist. I hope to include properties that have been recently renovated as well as those properties that may still contain some original structural features and layouts.

Other topics I also intend to cover in this new column will include insights into the world of interior design, reviews on the latest design trends, as well as tips, hints and ideas to help you create your own distinctive home styling.

About Ems Penniston: Ems is Creative Director of Impressions London South, an interior design and bespoke decorating company based in Crystal Palace. Ems has a real passion for interior design, providing her clients with fresh ideas on how to create simple, yet elegant living spaces with the help of her partner Kevin McGurk, who simply describes himself as the mature, level-headed one who you can trust to transform Ems creativity into practical, affordable reality.

You can contact me for details via my email: hello@impressionslondon.co.uk or contact Angela Burgess via the SE Magazines website at: semagazines.co.uk to learn more about how your home could be featured.

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Events Calendar - March Monday

27th

Tuesday

Wednesday

28th

Thursday

1st

2nd

Friday

Saturday

3rd

4th

Sunday

5th

Paintings of Rural London & the South East, see p8.

East Dulwich WI @7.30pm Check website: www.eastdulwichwi.co.uk P8 Dulwich Hamlet Fundraising Match see p8.

6th

7th

8th

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

20th

Dulwich Decorative & Fine Arts Society, see p18 Jack Harris @ The Ivy House, see p18

15th

16th

Self-Portraits in the Classical Style, see p32

22nd

Tour de France Wine Tasting see p35.

28th

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

Baby & Childrens Market, see p32.

29th

Dulwich Society Garden Group Spring Talk, see p35.

30th

12th The Goose is Out! Singaround @ The Ivy House, see p32

Pratical Action SE London Group Meeting p32.

18th

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

19th

Twin Club Nearly New Sale, see p24.

Concordia Chamber Choir, see p34.

Southwark Presents Spring Walk, see p34.

24th

25th Nearly New Baby Sale, see p35.

Dulwich Folk Dance Club see p6 Dulwich & District U3A see p35.

27th

23rd

11th

17th

Dulwich Folk Dance Club see p6 The Second Mother www.biggerpicture.co.uk @EDT see p34 Mums in Business, see p34

Tour de France Wine Tasting see p32.

21st

10th

After School Kids Sewing, see p18.

Dulwich Folk Dance Club see p6

Tour de France Wine Tasting see p18.

14th

Holistically Health Happy Parenting see p18 Little Disco see p18.

The Windmills Jazz Quartet, see p18.

Dulwich Folk Dance Club see p6

9th

Paintings of Rural London, see p8.

13th

NCT Spring Nearly New Sale, p18.

Club Local, see p35.

26th Mother’s Day

Dulwich Symphony Orchestra springConcert, p41.

Peckham Rotary Quiz Night, see p35.

31st

1st

2nd

After School Kids Sewing, see p36. Oysters3, Hadrian’s Union, Julian Lebender Dulwich Folk Dance Club see p6 - The Ivy House, see p36.

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

Tour de France Wine Tasting see p36.

Women in Need of Wine @ Toasted, see p36.

Forthcoming Events Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 8, 18, 32, 34, 35 & 36.

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

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If you could spare a couple of hours once a week or fortnight, you could be helping at a number of our new groups in Southwark . It is a chance to meet new people (over 60s), take part and make a great contributio n to the local community.

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Fantastic, free local activities for over 60s

If you would like to meet new people, or need a helping hand Link Age Southwark’s volunteers can help.

- Join our groups – we have lots of activities including exercise, singing, reminiscing at over 20 locations - Get help with light gardening and DIY tasks - Have a friendly, weekly visit from a trained volunteer We also provide specific support to people with a diagnosis of mild to moderate dementia.

For more information visit www.linkagesouthwark.org or call 020 8299 2623

Goose Green Lunch Club

for senior citizens | Thursdays 12.30pm-2pm The Goose Green Centre, St. John’s church, 62a East Dulwich Road, SE22 Come and enjoy good food and company in pleasant surroundings.

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Beginners’ Gardening Course 6 session course - monthly meetings take you right through your first growing seaso n.

Held on Saturday mornings beginning 4 March in a lovely east dulwich garden.

Small group with lots of opportunities to ask questions. Learn how to plan a garden with colour all year, how and when to prune , how to look after and feed your soil. £195 for 6 sessions, includes seeds, plants, cuttings, tea and home made cake.

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

Wednesday 1 March: Centrepoint’s Homeless World Cup 7.45pm Stars line up alongside celebrities and former pros against Dulwich Hamlet FCA star-studded XI representing the youth homelessness charity Centrepoint will take on Dulwich Hamlet Football Club at Champion Hill in a fundraising match on 1 March. The match is being organised by The Street Football Association (SFA) which, as part of Centrepoint, uses street football to positively transform the lives of homeless and socially.

Kick-off: 7:45pm. Champion Hill Stadium, Edgar Kail Way, London SE22 8BD. Tickets are available on the door. Adults: £5. Concessions: £2. All proceeds taken at the game will go to Centrepoint to support homeless young people.

Concessions cover Seniors – 60+, Teenagers (13-19), Unemployed (JSA), NHS Staff, Blue Light Services, Serving Members of the Armed Forces and Full Time Students. (Please bring a form of valid ID for your concession as you may not admitted without that). Under 13s FREE accompanied by a paying adult

Thursday 2 March: ‘Paintings of Rural London and the South East’ An exhibition of landscape paintings in oils by local Artist Emily Faludy at the Jeannie Avent gallery, 14, North cross Road, East Dulwich, London, SE22 9EU. Private view – Thursday 2nd March from 6-9pm. Exhibition continues 2nd – 7th March from 10am – 7pm daily. www.emilyfaludyfineart.co.uk 8 | SE22 - March 2017

Saturdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 March West Dulwich Fresh Food Market A new fresh food market in West Dulwich. Located on the corner of Croxted Road and Park Hall Road outside Dulwich Books, Jo Partridge & Topps Tiles the market will run every Saturday. The market opens at 9am and runs weekly.

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

Peckham Rye & Dulwich Park Parkrun

Saturday Mornings 9am 4, 11, 18 & 25 March A FREE weekly timed 5k run, which is open to all standards of runners; it is not a race.

PECKHAM RYE start is near the Colyton Road entrance of Peckham Rye park and run three laps of the gardens. www.parkrun.org.uk/peckhamrye DULWICH PARK start is Queen Mary's Gate on the south side of the park. This is the entrance on the South Circular (A205), Dulwich Common. www.parkrun.org.uk/dulwich

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Around Dulwich | www.arounddulwich.co.uk Events | Childrens Activities | Fashion | Food & Drink | Home & Garden | Mind & Body

March News

By Sarah Pylas

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s a new month begins, the first signs of spring are slowly starting to appear around Dulwich. Butterflies are in the air and daffs are in bloom - a sure sign that winter is almost over! However, the freezing cold snap we experienced in February is set to return in March, so it could be a while yet before we put our big coats back up in the loft.

After hibernating for most of January, it felt good to be out and about a bit more last month.

I had dinner with friends at The Lordship, which I really recommend for hearty homemade food and good wine. We went on a Thursday night and there was a great atmosphere. I also went to Toasted for a friend’s birthday drinks one Friday night in February and it was absolutely buzzing in there too. Although after a month off the sauce I had forgotten how much it hurts the morning after. Especially when you throw children and half term into the mix! I fear much of my good work at the beginning of the year was undone by the end of this short month.

I am hoping to relax more in March, but with SE22’s 12th birthday drinks inked firmly in my diary as well as Wine Club, Red Nose Day antics and the loss of a whole hour when the clocks spring forward, true relaxation might only be achieved on Mother’s Day… if my husband remembers!

We haven’t managed to visit The Robot Zoo at the Horniman Museum yet, but this interactive exhibition looks amazing. It’s on until October, so there will be plenty of opportunities to see it.

I am even tempted to book tickets to Robot Zoo Late, which is an adult only evening event with talks, performances and a chance to take control of the giant animatronic beasts.

The Dulwich Society Garden Group’s spring gardens talk this month is on ‘The Chelsea Experience’ and looks very interesting. It’s with Matt Keightley, who was awarded a Silver Gilt Medal at the 2014 and 2015 RHS Chelsea Flower Show for his Show Gardens.

Over at the Hop Scotch Café Bar in Honor Oak, The Windmills Jazz Quartet will be playing an intimate gig. Entry is free and the band is even offering a free drink to the first couple to get up and dance! I think it would be safer all round if I just purchase my own drinks…

As always, you can find details of all local news, events and ticket information over on our website. You can also find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @arounddulwich.

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Ingredients • 1 courgette • 1 fennel bulb, trimmed and fronds reserved • 1 kohlrabi, peeled • several large mustard leaves, or other peppery salad leaves, e.g. rocket

For The Vinaigrette • ¾ tsp fennel seeds • ¼ tsp caraway seeds • juice of ∞ lemon • juice of ∞ orange • 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • salt and black pepper

Method Halve the courgette lengthways and slice each half crossways on the diagonal as thinly as you can.

Quarter and core the fennel, then slice as thinly as you can. Cut the kohlrabi into matchsticks. Lay the mustard leaves on top of each other, roll up like a cigar and cut into thin ribbons. Make the vinaigrette by grinding the seeds with a pestle and mortar

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Garden Talk

Your Gardening To-Do List Things are getting busy in the garden – here’s what to do this month Fertilise and mulch • After weeding, sprinkle soil with an organic fertilser, such as chicken pellets or fish, blood and bone and lightly fork around trees and shrubs. Give roses a special rose feed or a balanced fertiliser.

• Cover bare soil with a 5cm layer of organic matter such as well rotten manure to stop it losing water as weather warms up, watering first if it’s dry. A mulch suppresses weeds and looks smart too.

Move and plant • If there’s a shrub that’s outgrown its spot, now’s the time move it. Take as large a root ball as you can, drag it over to its new home on a plastic sheet, add well rotted compost to the hole, water it well and it should take off.

•This is the last chance to plant bare root trees, roses and shrubs as those little hair roots need to be making their way into the soil by now.

• Plant new climbers, by digging a hole, 22cm away from walls and fences so that the plant is not in a dry ‘rain shadow’.

• Create new plants by dividing clumps of over grown summer perennials. Tease the lifted plant apart with two forks back to back and don’t be nervous about a few roots breaking.

Prune and tidy • Cut down overgrown perennials and grasses to make way for new growth.

• Prune your roses. With sharp secateurs, remove dead, diseased and crossing stems, then prune flowering wood back by a third. Cut to 6mm above an outward facing healthy bud– and wear gloves!

• Cut down established cornus (dogwood) to the base to encourage colourful winter stems.

• Tackle overgrown climbers now - new buds mean you can see where the stems are dead. Honeysuckle, ivies, rambling roses and winter flowering jasmine can be pruned hard. Summer flowering jasmine can also be pruned by taking out the main stem or two to the ground.

• Prune late flowering clematis – such as Jackmannii

(Group 3) by cutting them 23-24cm from the ground, to just above a healthy bud – easy!

• Deadhead hydrangeas before new growth appears and cut to a third of last year’s growth.

Sow and grow • Grow scented sweet peas by make a bamboo wigwam, and planting two seeds at 30cm intervals and 1cm deep in situ. Young plants may need help before tendrils twine themselves around the support.

Plant and deadhead bulbs • Snowdrops rarely grow well from dry bulbs so divide or plant them while they’re still green.

• Plant summer flowering bulbs such as gladiolus and lilies in a sunny spot.

• Deadhead daffodils and let the foliage die back to encourage new flower buds to form inside the bulb.

Cut and feed your lawn • Start mowing your lawn for first time, just not too short at first.

•If you’re feeling energetic, aerate your lawn by making holes with a fork 10cm deep and 20cm apart.

• Give the lawn a feed of chicken manure pellets towards the end of the month – ideally when the lawn is damp.

Finally, watch out for slugs. They love juicy new growth and will be coming out in wet weather for a nibble.

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Food & Drink with Suzanne James

Triple Ginger Cheesecake with Poached Rhubarb

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t’s that time of year when I fall in love with pink again, even though it isn’t the best colour for my complexion. Beautiful, pink, forced Yorkshire Rhubarb at it’s best!

Serves 8-12 Preparation time 30-45 minutes. Cooking time approximately 30 minutes in total plus chilling minimum 3 hours.

Ingredients for the base •

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100g Duchy Original Stem Ginger Biscuits or Ginger Nuts Finely Crushed 50g Digestive Biscuits 60g butter, melted 20cm (8”) spring form tin, greased

Ingredients for the filling • • • • •

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4000g forced rhubarb cut into 2.5cm batons 50g caster sugar (for the rhubarb) 1 tbsp grated stem ginger 1 tbsp stem ginger syrup from the jar 800g cream cheese (or full-fat soft cheese such as Philadelphia) 75ml double cream 200g caster sugar (for the filling mixture) 1 vanilla pod, split in half lengthways and seeds scraped out 2 whole eggs + 2 egg yolks

Method: 1) For the base, place the biscuits and butter in a bowl, stir well and then press into the base of the tin.

Place in the fridge to chill.

2) Prepare the rhubarb. Put 50g caster sugar, the stem ginger syrup and 1tablespoon of water in a wide shallow pan and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the rhubarb and poach gently for 10 minutes or until the rhubarb is just cooked when tested with the point of a knife. Do not allow the rhubarb to go mushy.

Place a sieve over a bowl and drain the rhubarb well.

Reserve the juice.

3) Whilst the rhubarb and the base are cooling prepare the filling, preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/Gas Mark 6.

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processor and blend until smooth and mixed – do not blend for more than a minute, otherwise the mixture might split if it overheats.

5) Now scatter the grated stem ginger over the biscuit base, and then evenly spread half of your drained poached rhubarb on top.

6) Pour the filling mixture over the rhubarb in the cake frame or tin, then tap the frame a couple of times to remove any trapped air bubbles 7) Bake the cheesecake in the oven for 22–25 minutes.

Once cooked, the top will have coloured golden brown slightly and will have risen (souffléd) slightly, but it will sink back down once set. The cheesecake will also still have a slight wobble in the centre when it’s ready (once chilled, this will have set perfectly).

8) While the cheesecake is cooking, place the reserved rhubarb juices in a small pan and cook over a gentle heat so that it reduces to a thick syrup. Leave to cool.

9) Remove from the oven and leave the cheesecake to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then chill in the fridge for a minimum of 3 hours before cutting.

The chilled baked cheesecake will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

10) Cut the chilled cheesecake into 8-12 even portions.

Decorate with the remaining poached rhubarb and spoon a little of the syrup over each slice.

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Fitness Tips

Consistency & why it’s important How to get consistency with your health, fitness & nutrition

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consider my own routine to be very consistent.

My typical week will involve twice weekly 1-1 boxing sessions, a run twice a week and tennis at least twice a week. In between, I will do a Tabata workout at home and I use a foam roller every night in front of the television. I rarely defer from this routine, and my nutrition is also fairly typical. For breakfast I’ll have a green smoothie (kale, spinach, banana, apple, chia seeds and coconut water blended). Lunch is generally a quiche and salad and dinner is predominantly vegetables (green and roasted) with a piece of fish or chicken.

Having a consistent routine helps me to conserve energy, for two reasons. It gets rid of the internal monologue that takes place – i.e.

“I ought to go to the gym tonight but I could go tomorrow” “I know I ought to cook tonight but it’s easier to get a take-out” “When shall I fit in a run this week, I’m busy all week” This is draining, and a waste of energy; by having a consistent routine, you can remove the need for this tiresome chatter. Having a routine gives me more energy, because I’m maintaining my fitness levels. Developing a good level of physical fitness takes time, and it’s much easier to maintain than gain. So once you’ve built up some fitness, put in the effort to retain it.

I’m also strict about not booking anything instead of the boxing sessions. If I have to be away that day, I’ll move the session to another day that week. If I’m away for the week, I’ll catch up when I’m back. Also, I pay for sessions on a monthly standing order, so it’s ‘use it or lose it’, and therefore I’m incentivised to book them in.

The other thing I’ll do is adapt. If I’m away, I’ll do the same intensity of workout wherever I am.

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Environment drives performance is one of my mantras, and this also helps enormously with consistency. Keeping your environment – home and work – clean, tidy and efficiently set up will help you to maintain good habits. Plan ahead, be prepared and know where things are.

From a nutritional standpoint, you’ll find consistency when your body finds its natural set point. Set point refers to your body’s natural weight; it’s easy to maintain, and the hormones ghrelin (hunger) and leptin (satiety) are balanced and working well. You’ll eat when you’re hungry, stop when you’re full and you’ll maintain a steady body composition. Your body will naturally find it’s set point if you have a consistent and balanced fitness and nutrition program, and avoid disruptors such as sugar, alcohol, nicotine, excess caffeine, poor sleep, chronic stress and some prescription drugs.

The key to maintaining consistency is to normalise whatever it is you’re doing. Rather than following a special diet, or signing up to a short term program, think of health, fitness and nutrition as something you do because you’re alive.

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What's On - March Saturday 4 March: Dulwich & District NCT Spring Nearly New Sale Come and join us for our Spring Nearly New Table Top Sale. There will be lots of fun family friendly activities taking place as well as an opportunity to grab some nearly new bargains, chat to other parents, grab a slice of cake and drink some Starbucks coffee from our pop-up cafe. We’ll have baby, children’s and maternity clothes for sale as well as toys, books and a whole host of baby equipment so come along and join in the fun. St Faith’s Community Centre, Red Post Hill North Dulwich, London SE24 9JQ. 10:15am – 12:15pm, 15 minute priority entry for NCT membership cardholders (from 10am). Nearest train station: North Dulwich. Buses: 42, 37, P4. Cost: £1.50 entry for adults, free for kids. Age Groups: Babies; Toddlers and pre-school (1-4), [Junior (4-9), Parents and carers. For more details and buyer & seller queries please email NNS.Dulwich@nct.org. uk , go to our FaceBook Page NCT Dulwich & District or follow us on Twitter @dulwichdistnct1

Saturday 4 March: Holistically Healthy Happy Parenting 0-5 Years Event Are you interested in Holistic Health and wellbeing for you and your family? Looking for accessible holistic health practices in and around the area? The ‘Holistically Healthy Happy Parenting 0-5 years old Event’ is an exciting, new annual event coming to the Green in Nunhead, from 1-5pm on the 4th March 2017. This event is brought to you by Firefly Fitness UK – The home of Family Fitness Fun and creative exercise classes in getting fit with your child. HHHP aims to promote holistic health and wellbeing and signpost the holistic health provisions to parents with children 0-5 years old. It will be a varied event, with stalls selling food, goods and products and therapists and practitioners delivering sessions.

Onsite Creche facilities available for parents participating in workshops/therapies. Refreshments available. Bouncy Castle and Face Painting activities for children. Tickets ON SALE NOW! GENERAL ADMISSION: £5 (CHILDREN GO FREE). Tickets can be purchased from Eventbrite. Please visit the website www.fireflyfitnessuk.com for more information.

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Saturday 4 March: “The Windmills” Jazz Quartet 8pm. Hop Scotch Cafe Bar, 72 Honor Oak Park, SE23 1DY. Free entry. Line up: Paolo Forni (piano); Alex Billeter (saxophone); Jerome Billeter (bass); Dominic Kemp (drums). Selection of songs: “The Carioca” (rhumba) by Vincent Youmans; “Blue Train” (swing) by John Coltrane; “Lady Bird” (jazz waltz) by Tadd Dameron. Here’s a small incentive to whet peoples appetites: due to the intimate size of the venue, people often don’t want to be the first to get up and dance. So, the band will buy the first couple to get up and dance a drink! If you want any more information, e-mail dominickempmbp@gmail.com.

Sunday 5 March: Little Disco 1pm-2.30pm OR 3.30pm-5pm @ the East Dulwich Tavern, 1 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich.

Spring is in the air – Join us for a fun packed afternoon where you can expect our lovely lively DJ to play dance floor fillers and kids favourites, along with other boredom busting activities such as bubbles, balloons, inflatable guitars, indoor fireworks, interactive games and competitions and prizes. Dig out some disco accessories and dress up in style to join in with our mini rave! Tickets £6.50 / £4.50 / £2: www.thelittlediscocompany.co.uk (and booking upfront is essential)

Tuesday 7 March: Tour de France Wine Tasting – Alsace – At Toasted Wine Shop The second stop in our wine lovers tour of regional France. Join us for an intimate and informal tasting of the Alsace. We’ll change your perception of riesling – and of the Alsacian region which also produces. Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer and the sparkling Crémant d’Alsace. Alsace is all about aromas, so follow your nose! 7.30-9.00pm at Toasted Wine Shop, 36 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich.

Tickets £20: toasteddulwich.eventbrite.com or call us on: 0200 8693 9021 – Toasted Wine Shop run weekly tastings on Tuesday evenings and regularly host winemakers from around the world.

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Interior Design - Ems Penniston

The Beautiful Houses of Dulwich

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love Dulwich; to my mind it is one of the most beautiful areas of London. I think it is the captivating combination of serene calmness, quiet sophistication and the cerebral atmosphere of a university town, accentuated with its fine schools, art gallery, local amenities and community life.

The neighbourhood offers locals and visitors alike an eclectic mix of the most stunning properties in South London from the grand Georgian mansions, the palatial Victorian and Edwardian houses, the preand post-war homes, to the lovely hidden cottages tucked away down secluded alleyways. One cannot fail to be impressed by the distinctiveness and diversity of the elegant properties that make up the unique residential district around Dulwich.

The other evening I was strolling around the village just as twilight fell. The homes lining the streets suddenly proffered a passer-by a quick, tantalising glimpse through the warm glow of tungsten lit windows into the private worlds of their occupants.

As I peeped through the glazed windowpanes into the concealed private lives behind these enclosed walls, my curiosity was challenged: are these homes really like I am imagining them to be? I also wondered how many other people have shared this secret desire of mine to learn more about the histories of these houses, the lives of the people who live in them and what the interior spaces and decor of these amazing properties are really like inside.

That’s when I had an idea. Why not write a monthly article under the title ‘Step Inside Dulwich’ and have it published as a regular feature in our local SE Magazine. The next morning I eagerly telephoned Angela Burgess, the magazine’s editor, and invited her to lunch at the congenial Gail’s Artisan Bakery and Cafe, situated in the heart of Dulwich Village to discuss my idea and ask if she would be interested in such a feature. To my amazement and delight she agreed. So here I am now, nervously writing my very first column to introduce myself, share my thoughts with you and ask for your help and

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assistance. I am looking to recruit any readers who would be interested in having their home reviewed for the column and to contact me for further details.

We are keen to take a ‘peek through the keyhole’ of any property that has an interesting story to tell. We want to have an informal chat with the occupants, to discover the history of the house, what they can tell us about its past and present role in Dulwich life and showcase the distinctive interiors that exist. I hope to include properties that have been recently renovated as well as those properties that may still contain some original structural features and layouts.

Other topics I also intend to cover in this new column will include insights into the world of interior design, reviews on the latest design trends, as well as tips, hints and ideas to help you create your own distinctive home styling.

About Ems Penniston: Ems is Creative Director of Impressions London South, an interior design and bespoke decorating company based in Crystal Palace. Ems has a real passion for interior design, providing her clients with fresh ideas on how to create simple, yet elegant living spaces with the help of her partner Kevin McGurk, who simply describes himself as the mature, level-headed one who you can trust to transform Ems creativity into practical, affordable reality.

You can contact me for details via my email: hello@impressionslondon.co.uk or contact Angela Burgess via the SE Magazines website at: semagazines.co.uk to learn more about how your home could be featured.

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Students entering the ARTiculation prize were judged on delivery and presentation as well as conveying their thoughts and ideas about the art work.

c Zahra (back row, third from left), pictured with other contestants, and (below) speaking at Dulwich Picture Gallery.

Zahra choose to speak about Sometimes Making Something Leads to Nothing, a performance piece by Belgian artist Francis Alÿs in which he pushes a block of ice around Mexico City until it melts – an absurd expenditure of effort which he uses to discuss issues of social class and inequality.

Zahra, Year 12, gave a talk at Dulwich Picture Gallery recently as part of a national competition that encourages young people to speak in public about a work of art.

Art Prize at Dulwich Picture Gallery

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Zahra linked Alÿs’ work to everyday struggles and the need for resilience, relating it to her own experiences of needing educational support and having

Resilience

Professor Juan Cruz from the Royal College of Art commended Zahra’s grasp of the complex themes in Alÿs’ work and her personal input and the parallels she made. Over 4,000 young people from 200 schools currently take part in ARTiculation events every year.

“We all have our own block of ice, no matter what culture or social class we come from,” says Zahra. She challenged the audience to have resilience and ask themselves ‘what is our own block of ice’?

to be a ‘tower of strength’ to her family in difficult circumstances.

Zahra went on to gain an A in Fine Art at GCSE and is now Deputy Head Girl.

b Sometimes Making Something Leads to Nothing – performance work

by Francis Alÿs.

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

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

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

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

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Pets Corner

Pet Valentine’s Pampers

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his could have been a cheesy article about the many gifts you can buy for your pet for Valentine’s Day. It might have involved mention of glittery collars and expensive dog hotels but such things actually cater for the human ego, our pets could not care less how much a toy costs or how chic an accessory looks. There are much better ways to show our pet how much we care for them and that will make a genuine difference to their wellbeing. After all, what greater expression of love could there be? So if you really want to treat your pet here is how.

1) Tellington TTouch.

Originally devised to calm horses this specialist form of massage is heavenly for cats, dogs and other companion animals. Learning to use the classic hand -circle- and- a -quarter TTouches will not only relax your pet but also improve behaviour and general wellbeing. The beauty of these techniques is that owners can learn the basics and apply them at home. Find out more at: www.ttouch.com/

2) Homemade treats.

Why not ditch shop- bought treats and make your own? The benefits are in knowing exact ingredients, reducing overall costs, and you can make a large batch and freeze and thaw for use as you want.

If you want to push the boat out for your dog, make hard-baked garlic chicken. Cut up five boneless breasts of chicken into quarter inch cubes. Cover and mix well with one desert spoon of olive oil and a tiny squeeze of garlic puree. Bake in a medium oven until golden brown and completely hard (2-3 hours). Once cool keep in an air tight container.

For the puss get 2 cans of sardines or mackerel in oil (Do not drain). 2/3 cups cooked rice. 1 tablespoon pureed, cooked chicken livers. 1/4 cup chopped parsley. Combine all ingredients and mix well.

Shape into balls of desired size. These treats may be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days, and can also be frozen.

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3) Trick training Boredom is a major cause of stress in all pets.

Whether you own a budgie, a rabbit, a cat or dog, consider trick training as an additional way to stimulate and work your pet’s brain. However, especially where dogs are concerned, trick training should never be a substitute for basic training.

Teaching dogs to do high fives, to crawl or play dead are better known but effective ways of using his brain but cats may also enjoy training, find out more at www.entirelypets.com/teachpetricks Budgie owners may be interested in learning about hand training and teaching their bird to talk, see http://budgieplace.com/taming.

Some rabbits may enjoy training or rabbit agility but owners should first find out if their bunny is suited to jumping- not all rabbits have the right physique or temperament for agility, see: www.rspca.org.uk/ adviceandwelfare/pets/rabbits/behaviour/agility

4) Learn about pet communication.

Communication is a two way thing. Animals that feel misunderstood may become stressed and fractious.

Owners that take time to educate themselves about pet communication will reap the benefits. As it is February we can remind ourselves about the different ways animals express affection for their owners. Cats may deliver a gentle head-butt or roll over to expose their belly. Be warned though, although your cat is giving a display of affection this is not an invitation to ‘rub my tummy’. Instead gently stroke your cat’s cheek or under his chin.

Rabbits may bump an ankle with their nose, stretch up for attention or even give a little lick. Dogs greet friends with gentle, squinty eyes, a relaxed open mouth and sweeping tail wag.

Owners can learn more about pet communication from authors like Jonathan Bradshaw on cats, Turid Rugaas on dogs and Anne McBride on rabbits.

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Dulwich Hamlet FC - News

The Redevelopment of Champion Hill

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ulwich Hamlet Supporters Trust (DHST) hosted a joint meeting with the Football Committee on Monday 20 February to urge supporters to make their views heard regarding Southwark Council’s refusal to take a decision on the proposed redevelopment of Champion Hill.

The proposed redevelopment of Champion Hill offers the best chance to secure the long-term sustainability of Dulwich Hamlet Football Club and protect its future by placing ownership into the hands of supporters. It provides a new ground and leisure facility that will be accessible to the local community, including local schools.

Before the meeting Alex Crane, the new Chair of DHST said “It is imperative that the Planning Inspectorate understands the wide backing the scheme has from the community”. He continued, “the future of our Football Club is being put into severe jeopardy and will be put at risk if supporters and the local community more broadly do not act to back the scheme”. Further information on how to show your support can be found on the website: dhst.org.uk/support-our-stadium/ A star-studded XI representing the youth homelessness charity Centrepoint (centrepoint.org. uk) will take on Dulwich Hamlet Football Club in a fundraising match on 1 March. The match is being organised by The Street Football Association (SFA) which, as part of Centrepoint, uses street football to positively transform the lives of homeless and socially excluded adults. Working with professional football clubs, the SFA give men and women the inspirational opportunity to represent their country or a top team. For the game, SFA players who have represented England in The Homeless World Cup will join celebrities and former professionals on a unique team sheet to take on the Isthmian League Premier Division team. The Centrepoint squad includes: Rappers Wretch 32 and Example, comedians Rob Beckett and Tom Rosenthal, Nottingham Forest cult hero Jason Lee, TalkSPORT’s Perry Groves and some exciting secret names. The game kicks off at 19:45 and all proceeds taken at the game will go directly to Centrepoint to support homeless young people.

Dulwich Hamlet will be once again celebrating International Women's Day on Saturday 11 March 2017 (KO – 15:00) during the home game versus

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Merstham. The day will be an opportunity to celebrate the contribution that women have made to Dulwich Hamlet and our local community. On the day Dulwich Hamlet will run out in an all purple kit (the primary colour of the IWD organisation) that has been specially produced for the occasion and will feature IWD’s charity partners Catalyst and World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) logo’s. Fans will get the opportunity to get their hands on this one-off playing strip, as it will be auctioned off for charity after the game.

International Women's Day is celebrated annually on 8 March, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements. www.internationalwomensday.com

Forthcoming Fixtures at Champion Hill • Tuesday 7 March – Havant & Waterlooville 19:45 KO • Saturday 11 March – Merstham 15:00 KO • Tuesday 21 March – Kingstonian 19:45 KO • Saturday 25 March – Billericay Town 15:00 KO Dulwich Hamlet Football Club are more than happy to issue complimentary tickets at a future league home match, which can be used by adults or children. If you would like some for your school, community group or workplace just email the Community Liaison committee member, Mishi Morath, at therabblers@ yahoo.co.uk and he will get back to you.

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Omega Workshop – Book Making 5 March Take inspiration from the Gallery’s Collection and design your own book covers! With artist Sarah Weatherall.

Spring Birds – Painting 19 March Take inspiration from the Permanent Collection and explore a variety of painting and mark making techniques. Create colourful birds with unique patterns and prints. With artist Francesca Centioni Widely acclaimed as a central figure of the Bloomsbury Group, the modernist painter, Vanessa Bell (1879 - 1961) was a pivotal player in 20th century British art, inventing a new language of visual expression. Approximately 100 paintings, ceramics, fabrics and photographs arranged thematically reveal her pioneering work in portraiture, still life and landscape.

Legacy: Photographs by Vanessa Bell and Patti Smith Until 4 June 2017 A special display bringing together photographs

by Vanessa Bell and the American writer, artist and musician, Patti Smith (b. 1946).

The Private Made Public: The First Visitors Tuesday 14 March – Sunday 4 June 2017 Learn more about a typical visit to Dulwich Picture Gallery in the 19th century. James Stephanoff’s watercolour The Viewing at Dulwich Picture Gallery, c. 1830, is the earliest known view of the Gallery’s interior and gives an indication of what visitors may have encountered upon their arrival. See an example of an early Gallery handbook, as well as an original visitor book that all entrants were required to sign.

The visitor books bear the signatures of both local residents and contemporary celebrities, including: Claude Monet, Walter Sickert, Rodin, Edith Wharton and Virginia Woolf.

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Gallery Stories Sunday 12 & 26 March Selected Sundays of every month. Participate in interactive storytelling in the main gallery.

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Mini Masterpieces Wildlife: Animals in Nature Experience the delights of our collection with your child aged 6-18 months. Enjoy an informal, child-friendly gallery visit followed by a handson, sensory art session tailored for you and your baby. Collection-based themes change monthly – come to one or all! Tuesday 7 March & Thursday 23 March. 10.30am - 12pm. £16 per adult & child

InSight Lecture Series All in the detail: art in miniature This series examines three diverse forms of art, to show how the finest artists and craftsmen dopted a small format to create a big impact in terms of beauty, charm, drama and emotion.

10.30 - 11.30am. £12, £10 Friends ‘My portrait in little’: 16th century portrait miniatures - Wednesday 1 March The World Made Small: miniatures from the V&A Museum of Childhood - Wednesday 8 March Dulwich Picture Gallery Gallery Road, Dulwich, London SE21 7AD www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

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What's On - March Thursday 9 March: After-School Kids Sewing – Doughnut Plushies 4-6pm £17.50 each @Punk Me Up Cafe (34 E Dulwich Road, SE22 9AX). Sweet tooth’s will be satisfied in this 2-hour sewing workshop making big doughnut plushies, complete with felt sprinkles and button “sweets.” For kids ages 6+. www.thesewcialcircle.com to book.

Thursday 9 March: JACK HARRIS at The Ivy House Jack’s songs tell searching stories of human experience and reveal a maturity and understanding far beyond his years. His rich, complex lyrics and his powerful melodies draw upon a diverse range of influences – from the music of Tom Waits, Lyle Lovett and Laura Nyro to the local tales told by his grandmother. 7pm. Tickets £7 (on the door only, no advance. Floorspots welcome, put your name on the list by the door! www.thegooseisout.com

Thursday 9 March: Dulwich Decorative & Fine Arts Society illustrated lecture Igniting the Rainbow: the Changing Story of Colour in 19th Century Textiles; 8pm, Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, SE22. See www.ddfas.org.uk.

Saturday 11 March: PRACTICAL ACTION SE LONDON GROUP A MORNING MEETING – 11am at Forest Hill Methodist Church, Normanton St, Forest Hill SE23 2DS. (Corner of Shipman St.) Saving our planet! A presentation by the charity ‘10:10’. 10:10 promotes solutions to counteract climate change, and run projects focussing on carbon reduction and renewable energy. Free entry. Everyone welcome! Refreshments, gifts and cards on sale.

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Saturday 11th March: Baby & Childrens Market 1pm 1pm-3pm. At St Barnabas Hall 23 Dulwich Village SE21 7BT. Clear out preloved items and make extra CASH! YOU keep 100% of takings. Local parent/ child related businesses. Price includes table hire.

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Sunday 12 March: Singaround at The Ivy House Another popular Singaround hosted by The Goose Is Out! All are welcome, whether to sing or to listen. It’s an informal and supportive atmosphere, so don’t worry if it’s your first time!

Songs of any country or culture welcome. Door 7pm. Singing starts 7.15pm, finishes whenever. £2 on the door. www.thegooseisout.com

Tuesday 14 March: Tour de France Wine Tasting – Jura – At Toasted Wine Shop Stop 3 in our wine lovers tour of regional France, discover France’s smallest wine region, Jura.

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What's On - March Thursday 16 March: Mums in Business @8pm

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We are a group of mums in East Dulwich, South London SE22, who come together for support, networking and joint working. The meeting is free to attend (contribution of £2 towards drinks and nibbles is appreciated as this is administered by volunteers) and is intended to be a support group for like minded mums running or wishing to start their own businesses rather than a hardcore networking meeting.

The group meets on the 3rd Thursday every month at the Daisylets office, 165 Lordship Lane (opposite Mrs Robinson) SE22 8HX. Please let us know if you would like to join us so the nibbles stretch round! Please email: claire@daisylets.uk

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Saturday 18 March: Spring Awakening – Howells, Britten & Bax As the sleepy grey days of winter recede, the Concordia Chamber Choir stretches its musical muscles with a concert of ground-breaking English choral works from the 20th century. In an eclectic programme, three remarkable composers are featured: Herbert Howells, Benjamin Britten and Arnold Bax.So shake off those post-Christmas cobwebs, come out of hibernation and join us for another memorable evening with one of south London’s most prestigious and talented choirs. We look forward to seeing you. 7:30 pm at All Saints’ Church, Lovelace Rd, SE21 8JY. Remember that feeling you get coming home from an amazing concert? Make a note in your diary now! Tickets for CCC’s 2017 Spring Concert cost £12 at the door, or £11 in advance: www.concordiachamberchoir.co.uk.

Concessions (students and those on means tested benefits) half price.

Saturday 18 March: Dulwich & District Twin Club Nearly New Sale 10am – 12pm.

Come and pick up a bargain at our Spring sale. We will be selling good quality, pre-loved, newborn, baby, children’s and maternity clothes as well as toys, books, equipment, pushchairs and more. All proceeds go to support King’s Premature Baby Unit.

Teas, coffees and cakes too. Entry £1. St Faith’s Community Centre, Red Post Hill, Herne Hill, SE24 9JQ. Nearest Station North Dulwich or local buses.

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The Bigger Picture Presents:

Brazil 2015 - Cert 15 - 112 minutes The delicate relationship between employer and servant is skilfully subverted and scrutinised in this funny, serious study of class in modern-day Brazil Showing at EDT, 1 Lordship Lane, SE22 8EW www.wegottickets.com.

Saturday 18 March: Southwark Presents Spring Waking 6pm – 7.15pm Start from East Dulwich Community Centre. As winter turns into spring and darkness turns into light, we celebrate a time of change and transformation. Spring Waking, commissioned

by Southwark Council, is a new dazzling event for East Dulwich. Emergency Exit Arts and Output Arts are very excited to be creating this outdoor show with support through GfA. Spring Waking will feature a community procession led by a giant illuminated butterfly and moth and a fantastic light-filled finale show with a specially composed song cycle from singer and musician, Bishi. To join the parade with your own personalised butterfly or moth please check the Emergency Exit Arts website for details of public workshops: www.eea.org.uk | www.outputarts.com

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What's On - March Tuesday 21 March: Tour de France Wine Tasting - Burgundy - At Toasted Wine Shop 7.30pm-9.00pm Our 4th destination in the Wine Tour de France; Burgundy, is home to some of the most expensive wines in the world. It can be complicated, but there are plenty of beautiful and affordable wines here too. Famous for it’s zesty minerality born out of limestone soils – we’ll guide you through Chardonnays and Pinots known for their sustainable, organic, and bio-dynamic winemaking. Toasted Wine Shop, 36 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich. Tickets £20: http://toasteddulwich.eventbrite.com or call us on: 0200 8693 9021 – Toasted Wine Shop run weekly tastings on Tuesday evenings and regularly host winemakers from around the world.

Wednesday 22 March U3A "Special Operations Executive Nadines story 1944/45" Joan Munden will tell the story of her cousin.

Monthly Open Meeting at Herne Hill Baptist Church, Half Moon Lane, Herne Hill, London SE24 9HU

Thursday 23 March: Dulwich Society Garden Group Spring gardens talk – Matt Keightley on “The Chelsea Experience” 7.30pm at the Lecture Theatre, Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, London SE22 8SU. This year’s spring talk will be by Matt Keightley. Matt was awarded a Silver Gilt Medal at the 2014 RHS Chelsea Flower Show for his “Help for Heroes” Show Garden.

Working with Prince Harry for his charity Sentabale, he was awarded a second Silver Gilt Medal at the 2015 RHS Chelsea Flower Show for his “Hope in Vulnerability” Show Garden. Matt also received the BBC People’s Choice Award for Best Show Garden for both gardens. Matt’s talk will focus on “The Chelsea Experience”, telling us about his journey to Chelsea, getting show gardens just right, and life after Chelsea. After the talk, there will be the opportunity to meet Matt Keightley over a glass of wine.

Tickets are £8 each and can be purchased from Eventbrite or from Jeremy Prescott, 142 Court Lane, London SE21 7EB (cheques payable to “The DulwicSociety” and a stamped addressed envelope Non-members of the Dulwich Society are welcome.

Friday 24 March: CLUB LOCAL Brings together like-minded South East Londoners for a dance night on your doorstep, DJs playing club classics from the 90s and 00s you’ll know and love, whilst hanging out with people who share the love of the best dance anthems! Put Friday 24th March in your diary, sort a babysitter and head to your favourite local East Dulwich bar: The Lodge, upstairs at the East Dulwich Tavern. CLUB LOCAL events are created for you by people like you who want a nohassle night out, locally. Tickets £9 (incl a glass of Prosecco upon arrival). Time: 8pm – 1am. Buy tickets via: www.thelittlediscocompany.co.uk

Saturday 25 March: The Lovely Little Company Nearly New Baby Items Sale 3-5pm St Andrew’s Church, Brockley Road, SE4-2SA. The Lovely Little Company is holding another Newly New Baby Items Sale. Pop along to St Andrew’s Church & find lots of pre-loved bargains. They’ll be baby clothes, equipment, toys & books as well as maternity-wear. It’s also lovely opportunity to meet other parents in the area. We also have amazing cakes on sale too! £1 entry for buyers. If you’re in need of a clearout & would like to book a table at the sale then all the information you need is on our website.

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Saturday 25 March: Peckham Rotary Quiz Night 7 for 7.30pm at 23rd Camberwell Headquarters, 18A Gilesmead, 79 Camberwell Church St, Camberwell, London, SE5 7LN. Directions (From Camberwell Church St). Take the small gate (opposite St Giles Church) into Gilesmead. Walk all the way along the promenade to the farthest set of stairs. The HQ is signposted from there, up a short set of stairs. Ample on-street parking can be found on Benhill Rd, adjacent to Gilesmead.

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What's On - March Tuesday 28 March: Tour de France Wine Tasting – Rhone – At Toasted Wine Shop There’s no place like Rhone. We’ll be comparing and contrasting the vast Southern Rhone, known for its production of juicy red blends – versus the exclusive single variety reds of Northern Rhone where Syrah is king. 7.30pm-9.00pm. Tickets £20 available at: toasteddulwich.eventbrite.com | 0200 8693 9021.

Wednesday 29 March: W.I.N.O.W – Women In Need of Wine At Toasted Wine Shop Toasted is now running monthly afternoon wine tasting events, especially for women. 1.30-3.00pm on the last Wednesday of every month, W.I.N.O.W – Women in Need of Wine! A fun and informal wine tasting for beginners and connoisseurs alike.

Learn something new, improve your wine chat and relax with friends. £15pp Tickets: 0200 8693 9021 toasteddulwich.eventbrite.com

Wednesday 29 March: Cooking with Scissors 6.45-8.45pm. Upstairs at The Palmerston, 91 Lordship Lane. An opportunity for local business professionals to meet, make new contacts and gain new business. Meet the last Wednesday of every month. To find out more or register your interest in attending email sbn@cookingwithscissors.co.uk.

Thursday 30 March: After-school Kids Sewing – Cushion Covers 4-6pm £17.50 each @ Punk Me Up Cafe (34 E Dulwich Road, SE22 9AX). Get to grips with how to use a sewing machine in this 2-hour workshop making cushion covers. For kids ages 6+. www.thesewcialcircle.com

Friday 31 March: OYSTERS3, Hadrian’s Union, Julian Lebender at The Ivy House John Jones, Alan Prosser and Ian Telfer, the three founder members and creative heart of folk-rock legends Oysterband, invite you to an evening of fresh acoustic performance and off-the-wall stories – an insight into their history, sometimes turbulent, often funny, with great songs from every era of a unique career. Hadrian’s Union are a five piece Contemporary Folk Rock band from England and Scotland. Their influences include Lindisfarne, Home Service, Stackridge and the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band. Julian Lebender is an up-and-coming young singer/songwriter who combines folky guitar elements with popular song structures. Tickets £16/13 advance, £17/14 on the door. Door 7pm, Live music starts 8pm.

For tickets and further information, please see www.thegooseisout.com

CwS | Smart Business Networking meets at the Private Dining Room (Upstairs), The Palmerston, 91 Lordship Lane, SE22 8EP on the last Wednesday of every month.

6.45pm - 8.45pm.

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Financial Matters

Spring Budget RIP v Spring Cleaning

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eware the Ides (15th) of March” was the soothsayer’s message to Caesar warning him of his death. Alas in 2017 we have our own live version of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar albeit, beware the 8th March.

This marks the death of the Spring Budget that generations have grown up with. To some of us it is like losing a beloved family member. Despite it being the end of the Spring Budget, it does not mark the end of some spring cleaning of our tax affairs as we approach the 5th April. There is still time to consider four key last minute personal tax planning opportunities before we shut the door on 2016-17.

government provided the funds are used to buy a first home.

Pensions

An open opportunity still exists for any married or civil partners with unused personal allowance in 2016-17 to transfer £1,100 to their spouse or partner.

To qualify the transferor’s income must be less than £11,000 and the transferee’s income should lie between £11,000 - £43,000. Whilst it may not be a material sum £220 of tax savings is always going to be better than no action at all. Therefore all married couples and civil partners should review the existence of any unused personal allowances in 2016-17.

There are limits to how much can be invested in a pension scheme before a tax charge is payable. To qualify for personal tax relief, a pension contribution must be made by or on behalf of a relevant UK individual. Tax relief for pension contributions are restricted by reference to net relevant earnings and the annual allowance of £40,000 per year for those with income of less than £150,000. There is a minimum annual allowance of £10,000 per year, in most cases, for individuals with annual income of £210,000 or more. There are complex rules applicable to individuals with ‘threshold income’ above £110,000 and, therefore, seeking pension advice is important. In addition, there is a lifetime allowance which is currently £1 million, and it is possible to carry forward any unused allowances from the previous three tax years.

Pension investors over 55, are able to withdraw a tax-free lump sum or start taking pension drawdown even if they are still working.

Therefore as part of retirement planning, taxpayers may wish to review their pension arrangements.

ISAS

Tax Credits

Despite the relative low interest rates available on cash ISAs, individuals who are 18 or over can invest up to £15,240 in an ISA. Growth, income and withdrawals from an ISA are free of income tax and capital gains tax. The interest rates on a cash ISAs may not seem very attractive, however taxpayers should not forget that the £15,240 is also applicable to share ISAs whether managed or self-investing .

Minors can invest up to £4,080 in a Junior ISA. A recent addition to the ISA portfolio is, Help to Buy ISAs which allows individuals over the age of 16 buying their first home to save up to £200 per month into an account. Buyers can also deposit a lump sum of up to £1,000 when they set up their account. The money will earn interest and will also qualify for a 25% bonus (up to £3,000) from the

Tax planning is not just the preserve of those suffering the remnants of the 1980s ‘loadsa money’ culture! Individuals on low incomes may be eligible to claim tax credits or the universal credit.

The calculations for qualification of these benefits involve determining three figures from individuals: maximum benefit, net income and allowance. This should not be dismissed or scorned as some people on relatively high income can qualify.

It maybe farewell to the Spring Budget but not RIP personal tax planning.

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n a couple of weeks time, parts of East Dulwich should come alive with lots of Cherry Blossom giving us some of my favorite vistas. Parts of Melbourne Grove near the station are particularly beautiful from this. The idea of planting Cherry Blossom trees, emulating the Japnese Cherry Blossom festivals, came from former councillor Robin Crookshank Hilton. Thanks Robin.

Victory For several years now we’ve been fighting against 25m of double yellow lines being painted whenever residents want to have a new drive way. We had succeeded in having this policy reversed for non A & B roads and have now succeeded in having it reversed for Barry Road a B road. But we now need to get some of those 25m of double yellow lines removed from drives that were installed while this policy applied to them being built. What’s particularly annoying is the fact this was totally avoidable if ward councillors had been allowed to decide the matter solely rather than decisions from the council HQ being implemented without local influence. The fight continues.

Air Pollution This winter we’ve had appalling bad air pollution events. Just 5 days into 2017 the legal limits for air pollution for the whole year were breached. We know this is leading to over ten thousand premature deaths in London per year. Or around 40 premature deaths in East Dulwich/SE22 each year. And in the Autumn significant air pollution data withheld and hidden by former Mayor of London Boris Johnson was finally released showing air pollution has been known to be this bad in London for some years.

This has led to the Congestion Charging Zone this October having an added air pollution charge or Toxic £10 T-Charge being introduced. Broadly this applies for motor vehicles built before 2005. Some vehicles built 2005-2008 are also toxic enough to attract this charge. To find out more and whether your car is included visit - https://goo.gl/P0k4ez.

The plan is that in 2019 this T-charge will be extended to include everywhere within the North

and for us more importantly the South circular. This will impact all of SE22. So if you have a motor vehicle registered on or before 2008 you will need to either replace it with a much less polluting vehicle or not use it week days 7.30am-6pm by then.

But what really surprised me about these air pollution events was King’s College London stating “We think about half of the peak was from wood smoke” - https://goo.gl/xxHaRJ. With minimal winds the air pollution from wood burning stoves hangs around accumulating. Most of London is within Smoke Control Areas. All of SE22 is within such an area so using wood burning stoves is illegal here. Smoke free fuels are ok. But this problem is especially acute on days without strong winds.

Kerbside Strategy Consultation Southwark Council is consulting about agreeing a strategy for all 650km of roads across Southwark.

Some good features I think in it about promoting cycle parking but it also promotes with no evidence placing lots of double yellow lines at junction on roads with no crashes. This strategy will have a huge impact with time on how Southwark looks and feels and I would encourage you to take a look and give your feedback. You can find it here https://goo.gl/yHReM8

Humour Me Sadly my favorite statistician died in February. If you ever watch one TED talk I’d recommend this be it - https://goo.gl/z5igyT

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Dulwich Symphony Orchestra

DSO – Spring Concert Saturday 25 March at 7pm Mark Wilderspin not yet a breach...but an expansion Richard Strauss Four Last Songs Soprano Soloist: Ruth Holton Shostakovitch Symphony No. 10 in E minor Conductor Leigh O'Hara and Leader: Paula Tysall

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ulwich Symphony Orchestra is a local, longestablished community orchestra of highly dedicated members and a registered charity.The DSO’s Spring concert at the beautiful All Saints Church SE21, features local soprano Ruth Holton who is renowned for her recordings of Bach cantatas and oratorios. She has toured Germany, England and America in a series of recitals marking CPE Bach's 300th anniversary and is singing Howells Hymnus Paradisi and the Odes to St Cecilia by Purcell and Handel in the Three Choirs Festival in Worcester this summer.

Ruth is also the organist and Director of Music at All Saints Church where she has directed Bach's St John Passion and the Cantata Sleepers wake. She also directs Sing4All, a community choir for older people in Herne Hill. Ruth will be singing the highly admired and gloriously sweeping Four Last Songs by Richard Strauss; a wonderful marriage of soprano and orchestra in a passionate and poetic collection, completed in 1948 a year before Strauss’ death at 85 years old. The songs are suffused with calm, acceptance and completeness.

In contrast, the orchestra will play Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No.10; written after Stalin’s death, the composer described the

Symphony as, “a musical portrait of Stalin, roughly speaking” and can be read as a comment on the Stalinist era. Finally, ‘not yet a breach...but an expansion’ by contemporary composer Mark Wilderspin which was originally written for St Paul's Girls' School Symphony Orchestra and performed by them in 2012, acts as a charming musical bridge between the other two pieces.

Please join us at 7pm, All Saints West Dulwich, Lovelace Road, London, SE21 8JY Tickets: £12 adults (concessions £10), Under 16s free. Ticket includes free interval drink - West Dulwich or Tulse Hill rail stations - free onstreet parking - disability accessible. Find us at: www.dulwichsymphonyorchestra.org.uk or on Twitter @DulwichSymphony Tickets available on Eventbrite, search for ‘Dulwich Symphony Orchestra’ COMING UP - On 8 July, 2017 the DSO’s summer concert will be a fundraising Gala concert to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of St.Christopher’s Hospice by Dame Cicely Saunders.

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