The Last Word

Laurie Sanderson & Shivali Shah

What is your favourite shop?

Forest - can never enter it without buying something! What was the last thing you bought there?

A replacement “String of hearts” plant as I had unfortunately killed my previous one.

How long have you lived in the area?

Shivali has lived in London since secondary school, and Laurie is a relative newcomer only moving to the area in 2016.

What do you most value about the area?

The community here is the best. Regular chats amongst neighbours help us stay connected and engaged with what’s going on. Be it a local popup market, film screening, school fete, or a lost cat, stolen bicycle, we all keep in touch and keep connected.

Do you know your neighbours?

We both love all our neighbours. They are great and have become like family to us and our children.

Do you belong to any groups?

We are both leaders in the 5th Camberwell Scout group.

What’s your favourite place for a night out?

Peckham- there are so many choices! I like to just walk around the area and pop in wherever suits me at the moment.

Where are you to be found on Saturday?

What is your favourite place to eat?

Begging Bowl in Peckham. Just love the interesting and creative menu.

Your favourite place to go for a drink?

It’s got to be Yama Momo for their amazingly exotic cocktails. The Electric Kamikaze is a must!

The best kept secret...

Can’t decide between The Griffin Sports Club in the Village and Stephanie’s on the South Circular. Who would have known that there is a huge sports ground with a newly refurbished clubhouse tucked away through an alleyway in Dulwich Village or that there is a fabulous chilled out outdoor cafe/bar directly opposite West Dulwich Station.

Where’s your favourite place to walk?

Sydenham Woods

In the morning its sports with the kids- Dulwich Sports Grounds for football, Herne Hill Velodrome for cycling, JAGs for swimming, North Dulwich Tennis Club.

Coffee or tea? Where?

Coffee at Christopher’s, we go at least once a week to chat and get busy with any projects happening.

When I want to relax...

I head out to one of the local parks and green spaces. We really are spoiled for choice here, Dulwich Park, Brockwell Park, Peckham Rye, the Greendale, Goose Green.

The best meal I’ve ever had..

That’s a tall order, but recently we had dinner together at Belair House, and their new north Indian menu is outstanding!

https://dulwichfestival.co.uk/event/goose-green-fair/

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.