SE22 November 2018

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Issue 165 - November 2018 In this issue Events Calendar - P4 What’s On - P8 Garden Talk - P12 Food & Drink - P14 Fitness Tips - P16 Christmas Fairs - P20 Children’s Activities - P36 Dulwich Literary Festival - P46 The Last Word - P52

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Welcome to SE22

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

Contents

Welcome ..................................................................... 3 Events Calendar ......................................................... 4 Noticeboard ................................................................ 6 What’s On........................ 8, 18, 19, 32, 34, 48, 49 & 51 Around Dulwich ....................................................... 10 Garden Talk .............................................................. 12 Food & Drink ............................................................ 14 Fitness Tips............................................................... 16 Christmas Fairs ............................................20 & 21 Education News........................................................ 22 Bell House Events .................................................... 24 Interior Design ......................................................... 26

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I absolutely love this time of year., there is always so much going on!

Not only are there the usual bonfire night events (check out our events pages) but it’s the start of the Christmas Fair season. We have two pages of Christmas events happening this month and next on page 20 & 21.

Check out our full events listing starting on page 8. Remember there are more events, stories and news at www.arounddulwich.co.uk.

This month sees the return of the Dulwich Literary Festival, with events happening throughout the month. We have full details on pages 46 & 47.

The Last Word goes to local resident and personal stylist, the lovely Sarah Gilfillan. Find out more on page 52.

That’s it for now, see you next month.

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Dulwich Hamlet FC .............................................. 30 Children’s Activities .........................................36 & 37 Financial Matters ..................................................... 38 The Horniman Museum ..............................40 & 41 SE22 Councillors Column ....................................... 42 Dulwich Picture Gallery ...................................44 & 45 Dulwich Literary Festival .................................46 & 47 Pets Corner................................................................ 50 The Last Word ..................................................... 52 Index ........................................................................ 54 Home Made .............................................................. 55

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Events Calendar - November Monday

29th

Tuesday

30th

Wednesday

31st

Thursday

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Friday

2nd

Saturday

3rd

Knit, Crochet & Natter Club see p19.

Dulwich Folk Dance Club, see p8.

5th Tea & Time, see p18.

Michael Palin Erebus at The MCT, see p18.

12th

6th

8th

13th

20th

14th

15th

Nunhead WI Meeting, see p48.

21st

22nd

Dulwich Runners Club, see p19.

27th SANE Mental Health Workshop @ Bell House, see p24.

16th

Vietnam with Max Concert @ St Goose Green Coffee Hastings, p34.

Augustine’s Morning @ St Church, see p34.

White Stuff Art John’s Church with Event, Postcard Helen Hayes MP, see p32. see p32..

Mums in Business, Dulwich Runners see page 32.

Club, see p19. wark Bees & Honey @ Bell Link Age South Gala Dinner, see p32.

House, see p24.

Wreath Making Workshops see p48.

Goose Green Coffee Dulwich Folk Dance Morning @ St Club, see p8.

John’s Church p18.

West Dulwich Late-Night Christmas Shopping, see p20.

Tea & Time, see p18.

Tea & Time, see p18.

10th

Dulwich Literary Festival, see pages 46 & 47 Dulwich Folk Dance Goose Green Coffee Work on Emmanuel Club, see p8.

Morning @ St Wildlife Garden, The Arts Society Honor Oak WI, John’s Church p18. Dulwich Illustrated see p49.

7.30pm, see p18.

Lecture, see p32.

Dulwich Runners Club, see p19.

The All-New Scummy Tracy Borman at The East Dulwich WI Mummies Show, p19.

MCT, see p18. @7.30pm, see p19 Winter Wilson @ The Ivy House, see p19.

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Climatekeys Concert, see p8.

Dulwich Firework Display & Lambeth Fireworks @ Brockwell Park see p8.

Babble Talks, see p18.

Tea & Time, see p18.

Dulwich & District U3A Meeting, see p32.

NEW Dulwich WI meeting, see p32 Forest Hill Women’s Institute,

19th

7th

Plosive Comedy with Reginald D Hunter, see p8.

Parkrun, Peckham Rye ParkPa&rk Dulwich 9am, P8.

28th

29th

17th

Parkrun, Peckham Rye ParkPa&rk Dulwich 9am, P8.

Christmas Bazaar, see p20.

Handmade Collective @ The Ivy House, see p34.

Dulwich Symphony Orchestra, see p34.

Sunday

4th An Afternoon with Lauren Child at the MCT, see p18.

11th East Dulwich Car Boot Sale see p32.

Singaround @ The Ivy House, p32.

18th Midcentury Modern @ Dulwich College, see p34.

Jacqueline Wilson at JAGS, see p34..

London Mozart Players see p48.

23rd

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25th

30th

1st

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Handmade Collective, see p48.

Anorak Sample Sale, see p48.

One Tree Hill Choir Love West Dulwich Dulwich College Remembrance Christmas Fair see p20. Christmas Fair Alleyn’s Head Car Concert, see p48. see p21.

Boot Sale, see p49.

Club Local @ EDT, Christmas Fair @ East Dulwich Car see p48.

Forest Hill Methodist Boot Sale see p49.

Church, see p20.

Violin & Cell Recital @ Bell House, p24. SoLo Craft Fair @ St Barnabus see p20.

Goose Green Coffee Dulwich Folk Dance Horniman Christmas Market, see p41.

Morning @ St Club, see p8.

John’s Church p18.

Chris Wood, Thom The Square Work on Emmanuel Ashworth & Elfin The Bigger Picture Wildlife Garden, p49.

Bow @ The Ivy see p51.

Dulwich Runners House, p51.

Club, see p19.

The Charter School Cooking with Scissors.

North Dulwich p21. see p49.

Christmas Fair, see

Forthcoming Events Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 8, 18, 19, 32, 34, 48, 49 & 51. Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar!

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What's On - November Thursdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 November: Dulwich Folk Dance Club (Country Dancing) 8 – 10 pm. St Barnabas Parish Hall, Gilkes Place, Dulwich Village SE21 7BT. Dust off those dancing shoes and come country dancing! Good exercise for mind and body and lots of fun. No partner -or experience-necessary: All welcome. Just come along and make new friends.

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Friday 2 November: Plosive Comedy in Dulwich with Reginald D Hunter Reginald D Hunter, Rose Matafeo, Brett Goldstein, Suzi Ruffell. 8pm (doors 7.15pm) The MCT at Alleyn’s, Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, Dulwich, SE22 8SU. Tickets are on sale now priced £17 (plus booking fee). Age restriction: 18+. www.plosive.co.uk

Saturday 3rd November: Dulwich Firework Display Doors open at 5pm (access via Old Alleyn Club entrance at 83-85 Burbage Road) Fireworks approx @ 7.00pm. This family orientated firework display is once again selling tickets in advance.

A new improved layout will mean more food & beverage stalls than ever before making this the place to be on Bonfire Night. Bonfire, Mulled Wine, Real Ale, BBQ, Pizza and Kids bar plus much more. Adult tickets on the night will cost £10, so save 20% by getting yours in advance.

Buy now to guarantee entry. Last year such was the demand that we nearly sold out in advance, so don’t take a chance – get your tickets now!

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Saturday 3 November: Lambeth Fireworks at Brockwell Park 5pm – 9pm Lambeth Fireworks will light up Brockwell Park with two dazzling fireworks displays that will rival any of the other premier Fireworks Night events in the UK. The awe-inspiring displays will be accompanied by a myriad of street food traders and a funfair throughout to offer something for everyone, families and adults alike, across the whole evening. First display at 6.45pm; Second display at 8pm. Brockwell Park, Lambeth. Tickets via Eventbrite.

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Around Dulwich with Sarah Pylas

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ell, hello there November! As we wash our hands clean of Halloween face paints for another year and finish the last batch of pumpkin soup, fireworks begin to light up our skies ready for Bonfire night.

The Lambeth Fireworks at Brockwell Park (3 November) promises not one, but two dazzling fireworks displays! There will also be street food traders and a family fun fair to add to the excitement.

Dulwich Sports Club invites you to their family firework display (3 November) and a new and improved layout will mean more food and beverage stalls than ever before!

Southwark Council is delivering its fifteenth pyrotechnic extravaganza in Southwark Park to mark Fireworks Night this year (5 November).

The display is free to residents and one of few fireworks events in the capital to fall on the very night Guy Fawkes was discovered guarding explosives beneath parliament.

Our high street also begins to sparkle, as festive cheer takes over from mid-November.

At the St. Barnabus Christmas Bazaar (17 November) there’s an opportunity to start your Christmas shopping early with over 30 local designers and artists selling a variety of goods ranging from jewellery, ceramics, glassware and preserves.

The Love West Dulwich Christmas Fair (24 November) is celebrating its fifth year and will take place throughout West Dulwich on Park Hall Road, Croxted Road and Rosendale Road in SE21.

On the day, there will be festive activities for the whole family including a Santa’s Grotto at Wigwam Toy Shop, children’s story time at Dulwich Books, and a treasure hunt.

SoLo Craft Fair is holding a Christmas Craft market in the heart of Dulwich Village (24 November) at St. Barnabus Parish Hall. Over 50 independent traders will be selling the best in handmade crafts and there will also be a bar selling Christmas tipples.

The Charter School North Dulwich will be holding its annual Christmas Fair (29 November) where local artists and designers will be selling their work including gorgeous vintage jewellery, handmade scarves and accessories, home-made jams and jellies, plants, and limited edition prints.

The Handmade Collective London is a group of South London artists, designers and makers, celebrating and promoting art and creativity in our local area. They are holding pop-up shopping

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events in the run-up to Christmas at The Ivy House pub (17 November), 10 Walters Way, SE23 (24-25 November) and fiftyseven, North Cross Road (1 December).

Other highlights this month include Tea and Time, a newly launched club at Christ Church, Barry Road, aimed at anyone over the age of 60 who would like to meet other folks in the local area (Mondays at 10.30am).

Following their sell-out UK tour, the Scummy Mummies will be performing their new show at the Catford Broadway Theatre (9 November) complete with new songs, new sketches and new catsuits!

Link Age Southwark is hosting a 25th birthday gala dinner with Jo Brand at Dulwich College (15 November). Tickets are limited, but it should be a glorious evening of fine dining and entertainment including a raffle, auction and some wonderful musical performances.

The festivities continue next month with The Dulwich Charity Lunch (6 December) at The Palmerston. As always, they are looking to raise a bumper amount for Link Age Southwark to support their work in helping older people maintain active lives in the community. Please contact angela@ semagazines.co.uk to book a ticket to the event, or to donate a prize for the auction and raffle.

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Garden Talk with Janine Winlaw

Winter Window Boxes Now’s the time to smarten up window boxes for the winter season. Here’s how.

Make A Plan A visit to your local garden centre is a great way to get inspiration, but do some planning first. Measure your container for a rough idea of how many plants to buy. And think about the style and colour of your house - exterior and interior - you might fall for an orange plant, but will it clash from inside your sitting room?

Thrillers, Spillers, Fillers You could block plant a simple row of white cyclamen or dusky pink heather– contemporary and stylish. But for more variety, it’s useful to think ‘thrillers’, tall evergreen plants for structure, ‘spillers’ like ivy to trail down containers and ‘fillers’, for the gaps. Compact evergreen shrubs such as pretty small-leaved hebes make good structural ‘thrillers’ as does Skimmia x confusa ‘Kew Green’ – go for symmetry here, one or three. For something bright and festive Skimmia japonica ‘Nymans’ has jolly red berries, Gaultheria Procumbens pink ones and Solanum Capsicastrum has cheery orange fruit like tiny clementines. Silvery Calocephalus brownii (Silver Bush) is also very Christmassy – especially teamed with red cyclamen. Evergreen ferns such as asplenium (hart’s tongue) or ornamental grasses such as coppery Anemanthele lessoniana (Pheasant’s grass) provide interesting form and leaf texture.

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If you want colour, use fillers such as winter flowering viola or pansies – which come in everything from dark purple to orange and will keep flowering through the winter if deadheaded. Dusky pink or white hellebores such as Heleborus niger look great and I love the silvery foliage of H. ‘Silver Dollar’. For bigger containers heucheras, with their large handsome evergreen leaves in everything 12 | SE22 - November 2018

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from rich plum to lime or orange brighten up a winter day. The dramatic purple variety ‘Obsidian’ complements cool steely blue Festuca glauca for a smart window box combo. And for a spring surprise, underplant the whole box with bulbs such as dainty Iris reticulate, crocus, daffodils an muscari.

Design As a rule, restricting your colours to two or three will avoid your planter looking like a fruit salad as a design teacher once described it. The same goes for plant varieties – ideally go for plants that have similarities, adding an element of contrast for interest. But whether you’re drawn to a simple colour scheme of white and green or something more exuberant, it’s all a matter of personal choice.

The best way of getting combinations you like is to put them together at the garden centre and keep changing them until you’re happy. After all, it’s only temporary, so you can afford to be a bit experimental.

Practicalities When you get your plants come, it’s a good idea to empty old compost and start again. Cover drainage holes with broken terracotta pots or grit. Arrange the plants and fill the gaps with potting compost – adding grit if the plants need good drainage, firm down and water.

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Food & Drink with Suzanne James

Easy Vegan Gluten-Free Brownies Makes 9 Brownies In October we cooked for a wonderful Bride and Groom at a wedding that was attended by Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Greg Wise, Imelda Staunton, Jim Carter, Derek Jacobi, Ben Elton and many more.

To accommodate quite a few special diets we created this wonderful Gluten Free Vegan Brownie!

Ingredients • 2 batches of flax eggs (2 tbsp (14g) of flaxseed meal + 5 tbsp (75ml) of water) • Half a cup of melted coconut oil • Half a cup of coconut sugar • Quarter of a cup of maple syrup (or agave nectar) • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • Three quarters of a teaspoon of baking powder • Quarter teaspoon sea salt • Half cup unsweetened cocoa powder • Three quarters of a cup of Gluten Free Oat Flour • Quarter cup of corn meal • One third of a cup of pecans or walnuts (optional) • One third of a cup of vegan chocolate chips (optional) Method • First preheat the oven to 3500F (1760C) and lightly grease an 8”x8” baking dish with coconut oil, then line with parchment paper • Prepare flax eggs in a small mixing bowl.

• In a large mixing bowl add melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, maple syrup and vanilla extract.

Whisk thoroughly to combine and start dissolving the coconut sugar.

• Add flax eggs and whisk once more until combined. Then add baking powder, sea salt, and cocoa power and whisk.

• Add gluten-free oat flour and corn meal and fold with a spatula until just mixed. Then add desired add-ins (optional), such as vegan chocolate chips or nuts.

• Add the batter to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer with a rubber spatula.

Add a few additional toppings if desired, such as chocolate chips and nuts (optional).

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• Bake for 17-22 minutes, or until the edges appear dry and slightly fluffy and the center is no longer wet or sticky.

• Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes, preferably 45 minutes - 1 hour (the longer they cool, the less tender they will be). Then gently lift out of pan and use a sharp knife to cut into desired number of squares (I woud suggest 9).

• These are delicious on their own, but we served it with poached pear, coconut cream and cinnamon. For an easy option go for Ice Cream or Whipped Cream!

• Completely cooled leftovers don’t tend to hang around for long, but will last a few days at room temperature in an airtight container or in the freezer up to 1 month.

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Fitness tips with Leanne Spencer

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want to firstly introduce the concept of an energy jar; it’s not a literal jar in the body obviously, but the idea that we have one receptacle, one place where our energy is stored. What I mean by that is we tend to think we’ve got energy for home, energy for work, energy for the gym and I know a lot of people will go and have a difficult week at work, get into the gym and put themselves through a hard workout, and find they don’t have the energy to do it.

That’s because their energy has already been depleted. We need to pace ourselves like an athlete would. They’ll look at their energy reserves, they’ll look at the demands being put on them and their schedule and they’ll ebb and flow, they’ll adapt. We as corporate or business athletes, if you like, tend to see ourselves as having to operate at a high level all the time.

This is simply not going to happen, that’s how you burn out. If you do find that you’re lacking in energy, here are a few things that you can use, and they’re entirely free of charge.

Light is the first thing. I’ve got big windows here flooding the office with light. I use light in the mornings as soon as I wake up to give me a little shot of energy. That also helps to kick start my circadian rhythm. Light is something that you can use, natural light but also blocking out blue light later in the day that can suppress melatonin and therefore impact our sleep.

Movement is another thing that’s very energising. Have a standing desk, stand up when you’re taking phone calls at your desk perhaps.

You can just put some books underneath your laptop to make a standing desk but get moving.

A constant level of daily movement is very energising. It’s when we sit still and static that that problems arise, and we tend to feel underenergised.

Cold water is another one that you can use.

I’m a big fan of a cold shower in the morning. It took me awhile to get there. To start with I would splash cold water onto my face, then I would

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crank the tap onto cold for the last few seconds of a shower and now I can pretty much do two minutes. It’s shivery, it’s gaspy, it’s unpleasant, but it sets you up well for the day because if you can start your day like that, almost anything seems easier the rest of the day.

Heartfulness is another thing that I find very energising and empowering. This is contribution, it’s doing something for other people or something that’s not related to you. Volunteering would be one example. It’s about giving back in some way.

The feeling that creates is very energising, but it’s also about doing something for you. Many people I talk to have just forgotten about their hobbies, they don’t have time to do anything for themselves any more. It’s either work or it’s family and there’s not much in between. Just reconnect with a hobby or something you used to enjoy, even if it’s just ten minutes a day.

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What's On - November Sunday 4 November: An Afternoon with Lauren Child

Tuesday 6 November: Babble Talks

3pm at The MCT at Alleyns School, Townley Road, Dulwich SE21 8SU. Join Village Books for an afternoon with the current Children’s Laureate as she looks at the inspiration behind her work, the magic of reading and writing for children, and how ideas can come from anywhere.

Lauren Child is best known as the creator of the successful book series Clarice Bean, Ruby Redfort and Charlie and Lola. Tickets: Adult £10, child £7, child and book £20 (includes entry and an illustrated edition of Mary Poppins). Tickets at https://mct.alleyns.org.uk

11.30-12.30pm. Babble Talks is the event for all new parents who are looking for something to stimulate their minds. We invite expert guest speakers to present a 20-minute talk, participate in a bit of interactive fun and games and then answer audience questions. It’s an opportunity to flex those intellectual muscles for an hour and switch focus – these talks are NOT about parenting! Tickets are £7.50 in advance or £10 on the door. Events last 1 hour, including a 20-minute talk, an interactive section and a Q&A. For parents with babies under 1 year-old. The East Dulwich Tavern, London SE22 8EW. For more information, contact Ruth and Ian on 07870 568779 or babbletalks@gmail.com.

Mondays 5, 12, 19 & 26 November: Tea and Time

Tuesday 6 November: Honor Oak Women’s Institute

Tea and Time is a newly launched club, aimed at anyone over the age of 60 who would like to meet other folk in the local area on a Monday starting on 22nd October between 10.30-12.30 at Christ Church, Barry Road, East Dulwich. Arts and craft, music and chat are on offer. Refreshments can be bought on site ranging from sandwiches to a cooked meal – all at a reasonable price.

First session is free thereafter £5 per session.

All welcome. www.teaandtime.org or email sue. beynon@yahoo.com

Monday 5 November: Michael Palin – Erebus 7.30pm at The MCT at Alleyns School, Townley Road, Dulwich SE21 8SU. Join the former Monty Python stalwart and much-loved television globe-trotter – as he discusses his books and writing, and brings to life the world and voyages of HMS Erebus.

Michael will be in conversation with comedian, novelist and television presenter David Baddiel. Tickets via Eventbrite.

Ticket and book £25, Entry for two and one book £35.

A signed copy of Erebus: The Story of a Ship by Michael Palin is included with every purchase.

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7.30 at The General Napier Pub, 73 Bovill Road, SE23 1EX. All ladies are welcome, please do come along, the first visit is free and due to our new larger venue we now have spaces for new members to join.

Please feel free to call Gill on 07949 569018 if you have any questions We meet on the first Tuesday of every month from 7.30pm.

Tuesday 6 November: Tracy Borman: Henry VIII and The Men Who Made Him 7.30pm at The MCT at Alleyns School, Townley Road, Dulwich SE21 8SU. Henry VIII is well known for his tumultuous relationships with women, and he is often defined by his many marriages. But what do we see if we take a different look? In this talk, Tracy will tell the story of England’s most famous monarch through the eyes of the men who surrounded him.

Tracy Borman is a bestselling author and historian, specialising in the Tudors. She is joint chief curator of Historic Royal Palaces and chief executive of the Heritage Education Trust. Adult £10, Student £8, Book and Ticket £30. Tickets via mct.alleyns.org.uk

Wednesdays 7, 14, 21 & 28 November: Goose Green Coffee Morning We meet every Wednesday from 10:30 until 12:00 at St. John’s Church by Goose Green. Come and meet others over tea, coffee and cake. Find us at 62a East Dulwich Road SE22 9AT. On the 2nd Wednesday of each month there will also be a short talk given by an interesting speaker.

What's On - November Wednesday 7 November: East Dulwich WI Meeting This month’s meeting is a Comedy Night!

Making us laugh will be Esther Manito who was nominated for the BBC New Comedy Award this year and is winner of the Comedy Store’s ‘King Gong 2018’. The EDWI is currently open for new members. Why not try us out – you can come along to 3 meetings before committing yourself (£3 fee per night). Email us at edwicommittee@ eastdulwichwi.co.uk or visit our website. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at The Lodge, above East Dulwich Tavern, 1 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22 8EW. 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

Wednesdays 7, 14, 21 & 28 November: Dulwich Runners Club Dulwich Runners meet every Wednesday night at the Edward Alleyn Clubhouse, 83-85 Burbage Road, SE24 9HD at 7.15pm (for 7.30pm). We have various groups that run between 4 and 10 miles on different routes each week. There are groups for a variety of paces to suit all levels of ability from beginners, those looking to build on the parkrun bug to experienced racers. We have a rota of established club runners to run with new members. Guests are very welcome and encouraged to try us out with a small £1 fee for all runners each Wednesday they run. The Club House has shower and changing facilities, off road parking and a bar offering hot and cold drinks for post run socialising. www.dulwichrunners.org.uk.

Thursdays 8, 15, 22 & 29 November: Knit, Crochet and Natter Club @ Really Maria 6:30-9:00 pm. Free club. Really Maria, 15 Lordship Lane, SE22 8EW. www.reallymaria.com.

Friday 9 November: The AllNew Scummy Mummies Show Catford Broadway Theatre. Doors 7.30pm, Show 8pm. A night of comedy for less-than-perfect parents. Following their sell-out UK tour, the Scummy Mummies are coming home to Catford with a brand new comedy show. New songs! New sketches! New catsuits! And even some new jokes!

Join Ellie and Helen as they celebrate the scummier side of parenting, from drinking wine at teatime to hiding from the PTA. Bring your friends and make it a Mum’s (or Dad’s!) night out! Based on the hit Scummy Mummies podcast and best-selling book.

As heard on Radio 4 and featured by The Guardian, The Sunday Times and The Telegraph. Tickets https:// broadwaytheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873594266

Thursday 8 November: Winter Wilson at The Ivy House Winter Wilson are a duo who combine great singing and harmonies with beautiful original songs. “Kip Winter simply has a voice to die for” – Maverick Magazine. Door 7pm. Live music starts 8pm. Tickets £7 (on the door only, no advance tickets). Unbooked floorspots welcome, put your name on the list by the door! www. thegooseisout.com

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What's On - Christmas 2018 There are so many wonderful fairs planned for this month and next, I hope that I have brought you the details of the best!

Saturday 17 November: Christmas Bazaar 10am – 5pm. An opportunity to start your Christmas shopping early with over 30 local designers and artists selling a variety of goods ranging from jewellery, ceramics, glassware and preserves. There will be refreshments available all day. This event is organised by the Dulwich Friend of St Christopher’s, with all profits from the stall holder pitches being donated to St Christopher’s Hospice. St Barnabas Church Hall, Dulwich Village SE21 7DG – Entrance is free

Wednesday 21st & Thursday 22nd November: West Dulwich Late-Night Christmas Shopping Dulwich Books and The Dulwich Trader will be open 6.30pm-9pm. And look out for our speciallycurated Dulwich Books Christmas Catalogue. Filled with all our favourite new books, we hope it will inspire you with gift ideas for all your family and friends – and hopefully give you an idea or two for your own Christmas list too!

Saturday 24 November: Christmas Fair at Forest Hill Methodist Church 10.30am-2pm, Normanton Street SE23 2DS. Raffle, Fairtrade and stalls. Lunch, refreshments and home made cakes. Entrance 50p, children 20p, under 5’s free. Private tables for hire £10 each, ring Church Office on 020 8291 6996.

Saturday 24 November: SoLo Craft Fair 11am-4pm.St. Barnabus Parish Hall will be filled with over 50 independent traders selling the best in handmade crafts. There will also be a bar serving Christmas tipples, so grab a drink and do your Christmas shopping in style. St. Barnabus Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE23 7BT. Free entry and sweets for all! www.solocraftfair.com. Find us @solocraftfair

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Saturday 24 November: Love West Dulwich Christmas Fair 11am – 4pm. Throughout West Dulwich on Park Hall Road, Croxted Road and Rosendale Road in SE21. On the day there will be several festive activities for children to enjoy at several local businesses, including Santa’s grotto at Wigwam Toy Shop, children’s story time by Dooddles & Scribbles at Dulwich Books, a treasure hunt starting at The Rosendale pub, crafts & yoga at Petermans, and Christmas decoration painting at the Dulwich Trader. The fair will also be a chance to get lots of Christmas shopping started at many of our local independent shops, as well as at The Rosendale Road Market Food and drinks lovers can also enjoy the street food stalls on Croxted Road, the BBQ taking place outside Scotch Meats Stores and a local craft beer stand at The Rosendale Pub. In addition to this, there’ll be live entertainment and music on Croxted and Rosendale Roads from local choirs, Rainbow Smiles nursery and Miss Christmas.

What's On - Christmas 2018 Sunday 25 November: Dulwich College Christmas Fair 11.30am-4pm. An exciting, fun-filled and enjoyable with approximately 160 stalls, selling fantastic and diverse products to meet everyone’s taste.

Dulwich College, Dulwich Common SE21 7LD. www.friendsofdulwichcollege.co.uk

Thursday 29 November: The Charter School North Dulwich Christmas Fair 5.30pm – 8.30pm. Local Artists and Designers will be selling their work including gorgeous vintage jewellery, handmade scarves and accessories, home-made jams and jellies, homewares, plants, cards and limited edition prints. It is the perfect opportunity to pick up an original Christmas gift.

There will be a raffle on the night with many fabulous prizes. And there will be festive food, drink and music for entertainment. Fair will be held at The Charter School North Dulwich, Red Post Hill, SE24 9JH. Entrance £1 for adults, kids FREE. Friends@charternorthdulwich.org.uk

Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 December: Havelock Walk Winter Weekend 12 – 6pm. Art studios, craft stalls, music, food and lot of fun! Forest Hill SE23.

Saturday 1st December: East Dulwich Christmas Cracker 11am-5pm. East Dulwich will be the place to be when the fabulous Christmas Cracker returns supported by Southwark Council and presented by the Dulwich Festival. This year’s street festival programme will include an exciting array of entertainment from choirs and performance groups, exclusive offers from the fantastic local traders, a wonderfully seasonal North Cross Road market with tempting gifts and delicious festive food and the return of the delightful Children’s Christmas Treasure Hunt in aid of LinkAge Southwark. The Art Trail will also see many local artists exhibiting throughout spaces in Lordship Lane and beyond.

Enjoy sparkling family entertainment, discover fabulous gifts, FOLLOW THE ART TRAIL & taste delicious festive foods.

Saturday 1 December – St John the Evangelist Christmas Fair 12pm-3pm. 62a East Dulwich Road SE22 9AT. Admission FREE. Santa’s grotto – Games and activities for children – A range of stalls for your Christmas shopping – Christmas decorations – Mulled wine and mince pies – Soup and other refreshments – Bubbly roulette and tombola – Christmas carols – Festive music by Opal Flutes and brass band.

Saturday 8th December: Dulwich Craft and Design Fair 10am-5pm. St Barnabas Village Hall, Dulwich Village, London SE21 7BT Adults £2.50, Children under 18: Free, Concessions £1.50/with flier £1.50 Refreshments. www.dulwichcrafts.co.uk.

Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th December: Pexmas Festive Market 11am-6pm Market stalls, Santa’s grotto, Makers’ Workshops, Street Food, Mulled wine. Warwick Gardens, Peckham SE15 4PT. www.pexmas.com

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Education News from Alleyn's

All Children are Artists Sally Reynolds, Head of Art at Alleyn’s, tells us how to encourage our children’s artistic development.

Why is Art so good for us?

Art has a unique place in the human psyche; combining both the intellectual and emotional faculties. Engaging in the creative process can be a deeply personal and rewarding one in which art allows a space for reflection and for making sense of the world. “All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.”

Pablo Picasso Making art is serious play and is an important expressive outlet for children, giving them the freedom to experiment, develop their imagination, and providing fun and relaxation. For teenagers, it is a tool they can use to explore their own identity and interests, often making work about personal and social issues they feel strongly about. Art also encourages independence and critical awareness, with children from GCSE level onwards becoming used to researching and directing their own projects.

Developing your child’s interest in Art London is a brilliant city for children to engage in art, both at school and at our amazing range of museums and galleries. Moreover, London’s cultural diversity and contrasting physical landscape make it a wonderfully rich resource in itself. It is always a good time to get creative. Here are some ideas to try out: • Visit museums and galleries regularly – check for family activities, workshops and talks: Dulwich Picture Gallery, Horniman Museum, South London Gallery, Royal Academy, Tate Modern, Tate Britain, National Gallery, British Museum, V&A, Serpentine Gallery, Whitechapel Gallery, Camden Arts Centre.

The Royal Academy has lots of family activities, under 16 entry is FREE: www.royalacademy.org.uk.

• Create art with your child. It does not matter if you are drawing in sand or getting out the paints – it is all art!

• Keep a good stock of art materials.

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• Have discussions about art – you do not need to be an art graduate – everyone’s opinion is valid.

• Encourage your child to make responses to artists’ works and to produce artwork on themes which draw on their own interests.

• Encourage your child to draw from observation as well as from their imagination.

• Get your child a sketchbook to use as a visual diary where they can jot down ideas, feelings and observations.

• Go to courses such as Dulwich Picture Gallery, the Royal Drawing School and Parade Mews Pottery.

“You’ve got to take all of your little musings seriously. That little doodle in your sketch book might seem inconsequential but down the line it might turn into a major idea.” Grayson Perry www.alleyns.org.uk

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How to make Dyslexia your Superpower 15th November 7:30pm Margaret Rooke, a writer, went on a journey of discovery after her daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia, interviewing successful adults for her bestselling book 'Creative, Successful Dyslexic. 23 High Achievers Share Their Stories', followed up by 'Dyslexia is my Superpower (Most of the Time)'. Hear what has transformed Margaret’s way of thinking about dyslexia; and what she has learned about how best to support your children and yourselves.

Dal: Cookery Demonstration 17th November 10am Led by Sara Bham, in this workshop we will cook and sample different types of dal from northern and southern Pakistan, discuss which chutneys go well with them, and whether you prefer the rice or the bread as an accompaniment whilst sipping a steaming mug of chai.

Violin and Cello Recital 23rd November 7pm Save the date for a violin and cello recital given

by Ada Witczyk and an accompanying cellist. Join exciting new baroque partnership 82 Degrees as they explore the expressive limits of the violin and cello at the Bell House. Take a seat and discover the music of Haydn, Bach, Corelli and Biber.

How to … make your own stationery 24th November 11am Led by master bookbinder Ina Baumeister, make an elegant notebook with elastic closure and exposed spine. Come and get a taste of bookbinding and enjoy creating a finished and useful item. A perfect Christmas present.

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Learning to Care 24th November 10am The Learning to Care project at Bell House has been set up to help educate people on how to care for and support their elderly family, friends and neighbours through a series of talks and short films. At our first event you will hear from a carer, geriatrician and solicitor, followed by a panel discussion. A free event with breakfast provided from 9.15am.

SANE Mental Health Workshop 27th November 6pm SANE’s unique awareness workshop aims to tackle common educational gaps in mental health head on through informal discussion and interactive exercises. This workshop will include discussion and exercises on what mental health is, depression, anxiety disorders, and psychosis, bipolar disorders and schizophrenia.

How does my child’s dyslexia affect me?

Talk by John Hicks: 28th November 7pm When their children are assessed to have dyslexia, parents can be set on their own path of selfdiscovery, which can impact how they interact with their own children’s circumstances. John Hicks, a parenting and neurodiversity coach, will talk through questions which can arise as parents navigate the challenges ahead.

Tickets details at www.bellhouse.co.uk.

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Interior Design Advice with Bradley Viljoen

Honour your Ceiling

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was once told, when walking outside, ‘look up’.

Great advice; all that aesthetic beauty to see, instead of uneven paving. Why then, inside our homes, do we give so little attention to the humble ceiling?

A well-decorated ceiling can elevate a room, giving it that ‘wow’ factor. It provides an opportunity to add layers, to enhance your chosen scheme, and to be as bold as your creativity allows.

The belief that a white ceiling makes a room look taller is often a misconception unless you seek the all-white minimalist look. I recently completed the smallest bathroom redesign imaginable, and, by painting walls and ceiling in the same non-white colour, I successfully blurred their boundaries. The result is a bathroom, not limited by its modest proportions and which feels spacious and harmonious.

Ceiling fashion has changed over time, from the elaborate ceilings of the renaissance periods to ‘swirled’ or ‘stippled’ artex, woodchip and, heaven forbid, polystyrene tiles of the 70’s and 80’s! Today’s smooth ceilings bring a myriad of opportunities with a little imagination.

Cornicing, normally considered an extension to the wall, directly impacts on a ceiling’s aesthetic impact. I always encourage its retention, softening the hard angle between wall and ceiling and creating many decorative opportunities.

For relatively inexpensive impact, there is paper. You can enter the realms of whimsical to geometric here. Paper can enhance and extend the impact of elaborate coving. Awkward spaces and irregular ceilings can have their boundaries blurred by using the same paper on the walls and ceiling; a successful ploy particularly in bedrooms and attic rooms.

The second option is paint. From today’s vast selection you can choose both colour and texture – think dead flat oil, satin emulsion or oil gloss, the latter reflecting light into the room beautifully.

A trick employed in the Victorian period was diluting the wall colour, which was then applied above the picture rail and then further diluted for the ceiling. This gentle gradation of colour has a subtle but powerful effect, drawing the eye up.

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Personally, I favour adding extra ceiling detail, giving a more three- dimensional look and layering interest. An inexpensive option is to add inset beading but be generous with its proportion and place either on the ceiling or on the wall abutting the existing coving. With a more elastic budget, decorative plaster panels, such as those offered

by Stevenson of Norwich, can be designed and mounted onto an existing ceiling.

Suspended or tray ceilings can also be introduced during refurbishment works. These help to hide lighting cables as well as provide an interesting visual effect. Hidden recesses offer an opportunity to install subdued lighting – think hotel lobbies or cocktail bars. My personal favourite, coffered ceilings, make a strong, geometric statement and can be used in any setting.

With so many choices it is high time we honoured our ceilings and move our sights upwards. Why not trial it in one room and see how much your ceiling gives you back in return. www.bradleyviljoendesign.com

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Dulwich Hamlet FC - News

November News

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ith a defeat in the FA Cup away to Eastbourne Town and Dulwich Hamlet’s only home game in October cancelled due to our opponents progressing into the next round, the only game at Imperial Fields last month was a fundraising match against a Crystal Palace XI on Thursday 11 October.

This friendly would not be possible without the agreement by our opponents – who sent a squad including several first team names and managed by Roy Hodgson. This was a superb commitment from the South London’s Premier League club and provided much needed match day revenue for the club.

This was also a great opportunity to showcase our fantastic club, with just under 1,300 in attendance on the night. For a number of those in attendance, this was the first time watching Dulwich Hamlet and despite a Five – Nil loss we hope those watching The Hamlet for the first time enjoyed their evening and that we will see them again at a future fixture.

Increasing our home attendances has been a focus for the Supporters’ Trust this season. The home match on 29th September was designated a ‘Family Day’ and it was so good to see so many of the Junior Rabble at Imperial Fields. They turned out in force to support their heroes on the pitch, collecting balloons, pin badges, team posters and lollipops (pink and blue, of course!) along the way. Also on the day, budding artists took part in a competition to design a page for the 2019 Trust calendar.

The Trust’s next Family event is planned for the 1st December, when we hope to host a Christmas Fayre, complete with old fashioned games, stalls and 'seasonal refreshments’ for the grown-ups'. Who knows, Santa himself might make an appearance!

Talking of Christmas, the Trust will once again be hosting this year’s Dulwich Hamlet Christmas Party. We are very grateful to the East Dulwich Tavern (EDT), Lordship Lane, who have

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Action from Dulwich Hamlet V crystal Palace offered to hire out their upstairs room to us. The evening will include a raffle, auction and several DJ’s with all proceeds going the clubs 12th Man Scheme and club’s charity partner, so be sure to put Thursday 20 December in your diaries.

The Mega-Container has now been relocated to Imperial Fields and was open for business at a home game in early October. It’s had become necessary, in the short term, to bring the container to our temporary home to not only keep up with demand, but to allow us to deliver new merchandise to supporters. In addition to our match day shop, Dulwich Hamlet merchandise can be purchased from our online shop www. dhstshop.co.uk with a percentage of the profits going towards the day-to-day running costs of the football club.

Finally, following on from the previously successful Fundraiser Pub Quiz at the EDT, they will be hosting another quiz on Thursday 8 November starting a 20:00. Further details can be found on the Supporters’ Trust website dhst.org.uk.

Mark Scoltock DHST Spokesperson

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What's On - November Thursday 8 November: The Arts Society Dulwich illustrated lecture A Portrait of Jewels from Stuart & Jacobean Painting, 7.30 for 8pm, James Allen’s Girls’ School Sixth Form Centre (parking via Green Dale). Open to all. www.ddfas.org.uk.

Sunday 11 November: East Dulwich Car Boot Goodrich School, Dunstans Road SE22 0EP. Free parking for buyers. Come & sell your unwanted up cycled, vintage bric-a-brac, toys, books and clothing. Rain or shine! All pitches pre-booked/ paid call 07870 362 276 to book your slot. Sellers arrive 11am. Buyers 12pm free entry. Outside hard ground pitches. Cars £15. Walk-ins £10.

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Sunday 11 November: 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 by 10.30pm at the latest. £2 on the door. www.thegooseisout.com

Monday 12 November: New WI in East Dulwich 7.30pm. Dulwich Constitutional Club, East Dulwich Grove, East Dulwich, SE22. For further details if interested in more information please contact Sue Jarvie on suejarvie53@gmail.com

Monday 12 November: Dulwich & District U3A Meeting 2- 4 pm. Intergenerational Fairness . Discussion lead by Angus Hanton from the Intergenerational Foundation. Herne Hill Baptist Church SE24 9HU. u3asites.org.uk/dulwich/events

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Wednesday 14 November: Goose Green Coffee Morning with guest speaker Helen Hayes MP We meet every Wednesday from 10:30 until 12:00 at St. John’s Church by Goose Green. Come and meet others over tea, coffee and cake. Find us at 62a East Dulwich Road SE22 9AT. On the 2nd Wednesday of each month there will also be a short talk given by an interesting speaker.

Thurday 15 November: Whitestuff Art Postcard Event 5.30-8pm. We are again seeking LOCAL ARTISTS to donate a hand-painted postcard which will be mounted and hung in the shop from 15th November 2018, the original piece will be sold for £15 with all proceeds going to The Dog Kennel Hill Adventure Playground. Pick up an info pack at our East Dulwich branch, Whitestuff, 28-30 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22 8HJ, or call 020 8299 5490 for more details. Please support our local charity by donating your talent. For more information about the White Stuff Foundation www.whitestuff.com/foundation

Thursday 15 November: Mums in Business Come along at 8pm to Daisy Lets & Sales on Lordship Lane and meet new and existing members, have a chat and some nibbles and a glass of wine! Please e-mail Claire if you are planning on attending, claire@daisylets.uk.

Thursday 15 November: Link Age Southwark 25th Birthday Gala Dinner at Dulwich College Join Link Age Southwark for a glorious evening of fine dining and entertainment including a raffle, auction and some wonderful musical performances in celebration of our 25th birthday.

We are delighted to welcome comedienne Jo Brand as our special guest speaker. All proceeds will go to continuing our inspirational work combatting loneliness and isolation, and supporting older people to thrive in later life.

Tickets available from www.linkagesouthwark. org/events, act quickly as limited tables remain.

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What's On - November Thursday 15 November: Vietnam with Max Hastings 7.30pm at The Great Hall, Alleyns School, Townley Road, Dulwich SE21 8SU. Vietnam became the Western world’s most divisive conflict since the Second World War. Max Hastings has spent the past three years interviewing scores of participants on both sides, as well as researching a multitude of American and Vietnamese documents and memoirs, to create an epic narrative of an epic struggle. Adult £10, Concession £8, Book and Ticket £35. Tickets available at https://mct.alleyns.org.uk/

Friday 16 November: Concert at St. Augustine’s Church On One Tree Hill In aid of St. Christopher’s Hospice.

7.30pm. The Primrose Piano Quartet. Schubert, Brahms and Fauré. Tickets £15, concessions £8.

Under 10s free. www.ticketsource.co.uk or on the door www.staugustineonetreehill.org.uk

Saturday 17 November: Handmade Collective London 3pm-10pm. Handmade Collective London, a group of South London artists, designers and makers, celebrating and promoting art and creativity in our local area. Our expertly crafted items are available to buy at local markets, events and directly from our members. The Ivy House Pub, 40 Stuart Road SE15 3BE.

Saturday 17 November: Dulwich Symphony Orchestra 7.00pm. Conducted by Leigh O’Hara. Edvard Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor with soloist John Flinders. Gustav Holst, The Planets. All Saints’ Church, Lovelace Road, West Dulwich, SE21 8JY. £12 concessions £10 complimentary interval drinks included. Under 16s free. Tickets available on the door or via https://bit.ly/2RYIBrI

Sunday 18 November: Jacqueline Wilson 3pm at The Vaughan Williams Auditorium, James Allen’s Girls’ School, 144 East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8TE. Discover how Jacqueline started her writing career and created some of her most popular characters, and hear about her new book My Mum Tracy Beaker. There will be no book signing after the talk but there will be an opportunity for to ask questions. Tickets www.jags.org.uk/vwaevents.

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Sunday 18 November: Midcentury Modern 10am – 4pm. MIDCENTURY MODERN® is back with 65 top vintage dealers in furniture, posters, glass, ceramics, art and jewellery and taking a trip to the movies. Saxon from Metro Retro has some juicy industrial pieces after a trip to Pinewood studios fitting out the latest set for the new Judy Garland film featuring Bridget Jones star Renee Zellweger (currently in postproduction and out soon) and the Orson and Welles team has some stunning posters from 1968 with 2001 A Space Odyssey, Bullitt, Barbarella, Planet of the Apes and The Thomas Crown Affair making it an epic year for movies.

Upstairs find some stunning pieces including the featured wing back chair from furniture designers Burke and Marshall that would not look out of place in a Flash Gordon movie. Head to modernshows.com to buy discounted advance tickets for November 18th Midcentury Modern® in Dulwich NOW. Food vans on site / buggy park / delivery available. Last entry 3.30pm. Tickets & Admission: £10 door, £9 e-tickets, £10 for two after 2pm – online only. Children under 14 free.

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The award winning movement to music, dance & singing programme for boys and girls from 6 months upwards run with a fun, safe and caring environment. Classes in Dulwich.

Call Stephanie 07809 148348 | www.babyballet.co.uk.

Funky 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.

The Baby Bear Club

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

Mum and baby classes for children under 5s, as well as Dance classes and parties. Dulwich Village & Forest Hill.

Olya@theBabyBearClub.co.uk v07825 710044 | www. thebabybearclub.co.uk.

Baby Massage Baby massage classes provide quality time with your baby and a fun social occasion with other mums. You will learn a wonderful skill which has many benefits. Tuesdays SE19.

Contact Jayne 020 8653 4781 | jayne@2prepare.co.uk www.2prepare.co.uk

Baby Sensory Multi-award winning classes for babies from birth to 13 months. The fun packed programme of sensory delights includes an incredible variety of sounds, sights, textures, music and massage to support your baby’s development.

Classes in SE4 and SE21 on Tues, SE26 on Weds and SE23 on Thurs. Email Sarah: Dulwich@babysensory.co.uk

Bea’s Baby Bop Drop in music classes for babies and toddlers.

Tues/Wed/Friday 3:30-4:30, Wed/Friday 11-12, Friday 10-11, Saturday 10:30-11:30, East Dulwich/Herne Hill, www.beasbabybop.com.

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

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 Yeates and other mothers. 07831 225841 | yeatesa@btinternet.com

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

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

Dulwich Library Babes & Toddlers Thursdays 10.30am-11.45am & 1.30pm - 2.45pm 368 Lordship Lane, SE22 020 7525 6220.

Funky Monkey Group Keyboard Classes

Ages 5-11. Christ Church, Barry Road. Wednesdays & Thursdays. 01732 457100 | www.funkymonkey.info.

GDND Academy Ballet & Street Dance For children aged 3 and upwards Dulwich branches in SE22 and SE21 All new pupils receive a FREE TASTER CLASS office@gdnd.co.uk / 07904 424 504 | www.gdnd.co.uk

Gymboree Classes are designed for newborns - 5 year olds, and are led by experienced and nurturing teachers. We run throughout the year at Gymboree East Dulwich. 184 Peckham Rye SE22 9QA. 07538 795023 | eastdulwich@gymboree-uk.com.

Happy Feet Creative Movement Class for Preschoolers. Tuesdays 1010.45. The Quaker Meeting House, 34 Sunderland Road, SE23 2QA. Contact Emma 07734 414024. www.facebook.com/ happyfeetmovementclass/. Booking required. £6 a class.

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 Thursdays at St Barnabas Parish Hall, SE21 7BT. 1.30pm, Baby Bells, 2.30pm Baby Beeps & 3.30pm Happy House toddling to 4 years, younger siblings welcome. http://hartbeeps.com

Junior Sebek-Kha Physical fitness & martial arts, 5-10 yrs. Herne Hill Methodist Church Hall, 155 Half Moon Lane SE24. Saturdays 2-3pm.

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La Jolie Ronde French & Spanish classes for 3-11 year olds, in SE21, SE22 and SE24. Ginny Wadding 07940 511034 | www.lajolieronde.co.uk

Little Superhero Training Practice your Superhero moves! Discover Superhero fun facts!

Any Little Heroes, Boys and Girls aged 2½ - 5½, Come along for a FREE taster session. Mondays & Fridays (term time only) St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Contact Lucy 07813791757 | lucy@littleherocompany.com www.littleherocompany.com

Lucy Sparkles Outstanding music, drama and dance classes and parties for young children. Fun classes where children engage with singing, movement and live music whilst enhancing learning through developing physical, emotional and intellectual skills.

Tues, Weds & Fri classes for different age groups/themes. sarah@lucysparkles.com. 07929 784 719

Maths Mad = fun maths for kids!

Stimulating Times Tables classes for 6 - 11 yr olds. Forest Hill.

We make learning memorable & fun! Call Clair 020 8291 0360 www.mathsmad.co.uk | mathsmadcouk@gmail.com.

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

Peckham Rye Playrooms Fun activities for children and their parents. Peckham Rye Park, SE15 3UA (next to café). Mon 1.15-3.15pm Play and Stay for children under the age of 5 yrs old. Tues - 10am-12pm Play and Stay for children under the age of 5 yrs old. Tues - 1.302.30pm Olympikids - advanced booking required. Thurs -1.153.15pm Stay and Play for children under the age of 5yrs old. Sat - 2pm-4pm Brazilian language school. There is a fee to attend the session. Sundays - party hire available. 020 7639 2702

Sing and Sign Monday - Saturday. 020 7193 3696 | www.singandsign.com

Sparkle Music Carefully structured and fun music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-school children in SE22. Check the website for current classes. Contact anna@sparkle-music.co.uk. | 0771 1238352

Team Kaizen Dance Academy

Mini Athletics Mini Athletics is the first of its kind. Through 3 progressive classes, children go on a fantastic journey in athletic movement. They are introduced to the basics of athletic movement skills (running, jumping, throwing) in a play based yet structured format. Classes for 2-3, 3-5 and 5-7 year-olds are held in Forest Hill, Dulwich Village, Peckham and Nunhead with free taster session for 1st class.. www.miniathletics.com.

Mini Storytellers Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays 10am The East Dulwich Picturehouse. Ideal for 2-4 years. Price will be £7 drop in (under 12months free with paying child) . £26 for upfront for the month ahead. www.ministorytellers.com.

Monkey Music Award winning music classes for babies and young children.

Established since 1993 families across the UK have grown up with Monkey Music as the ‘highlight of their week’. Enrol in our age specific classes in Dulwich and Herne Hill and claim a reduced £1 membership quoting SE23. Contact Rebecca 020 8291 4092. dulwich@monkeymusic.co.uk.

Nimble Arts Join Becky every week for a NEW mixed age 45-minute interactive story adventure for 0-5s, with live cello and musical instruments, songs, bubbles, scarves and a chance to dance!

East Dulwich, Nunhead, Brockley. www.nimblearts.co.uk

(8+yrs) Street Dance classes led by industry professionals, classes lead to performances and demonstrations. Classes take place every Thursday at JAGS sports Club, 18.00 – 19.00 & 19.00 – 20.00. FREE TASTER SESSIONS throughout June, to book call 07533 533 297 | www.teamkaizentds.com.

Water Babies Taught by world-class teachers, our multi-award winning programme teaches water confidence and safety skills from birth to 4 years. Our fun, innovative baby swimming classes will start in Forest Hill Pools from September. 020 8858 5242 divein@waterbabies.co.uk | www.waterbabies.co.uk

Wise Kids Yoga Classes for Toddlers, Children and Teens. We teach a lovely mix of hatha, kundalini yoga, mindfulness and Montessori. Classes are held on Tues & Thurs - Parent & Toddler Yoga / Children’s Yoga ages 5 - 8, 9 - 11 and Teen Yoga 11 - 16. Goose Green Clinic. 07957 492407 www.wisekidsyoga.co.uk.

World of Little Adventures

Baby Yoga and Toddler Yoga Classes in the East Dulwich Area. Email yoga@wola.org.uk or call Hannah 07736 649 146 for class information.

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Financial Matters with David Frederick

Pre-Paid Funeral Plans

W

hen Benjamin Franklin said, "in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes" he could not have foreseen the arrival and explosion in pre-paid funeral plan sales. A pre-paid funeral plan is an arrangement that allows an individual to pay in advance for theirs or another persons' funeral.

The plan is a contractual arrangement with a prepaid funeral plan provider, who subject to the plan being fully paid for, will be responsible for arranging the funeral when the time arrives and paying for the elements covered in the plan.

In the decade to December 2017, plan sales increased over 200%. The estimated size of the funerals market is some £2 billion per annum and the average cost of a funeral last year was £3,784.

The market growth and its size has seen it fall under microscopic examination from consumer groups and the government. In June 2018, the government launched a consultation into the market to examine scope for improved regulation.

John Glen, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, said: "There are thousands of pre-paid funeral plans bought each year, and most providers are fair and legitimate. But tougher regulation will ensure robust standards are enforced for all plan providers, and protect individuals and their families if things go wrong”.

The government's consultation coincided with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) study into the market. Daniel Gordon, Senior Director of Markets at the CMA said: "People can understandably be very emotionally vulnerable when planning a funeral. We therefore think it is important that – at what can be a particularly challenging time – the process is made as easy as possible. As part of this study, we want to ensure that people can at least receive clear information on prices and the services making up a funeral, and that people get a fair deal on the cremation fees charged."

Pre-paid funeral plan providers are invariably funeral directors, a subsidiary company of a funeral director or a separate entity who make

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arrangements with funeral directors to carry out funerals on their behalf. The main advantages of these plans are that they allow consumers to pay for, and plan their funeral before they die. This can assist some loved ones when having to manage with their loss. Secondly, these plans protect loved ones from the rising costs of funerals.

Pre-paid funeral plans should not be confused with life assurance policies which provide a cash amount on death. Life assurance policies differ in three key ways: 1) The money received from a life policy can be spent on anything; 2) The pay-out may or may not be sufficient to cover the funeral costs; and 3) There is no contractual arrangement with a prepaid funeral plan provider.

The sector is regulated by the Funeral Planning Authority (FPA). Although 95% of the sector are members, it is not mandatory for plan providers to be a FPA member. The FPA doesn’t have the power to prevent providers from trading; nor is their code of practice is not legally binding.

These issues plus some cases of the absence of best practice in the selling of plans has led to the examination.

The FPA welcomed the government consultation and would like to become the statutory regulator for the pre-paid funeral planning market in the UK via some form of government legislation.

However, we would always encourage consumers to exercise due care and attention when purchasing a pre-paid funeral plan. Plans should only be purchased from a FPA member and consumers should ensure they fully understand the elements of the funeral that their plan covers.

David Frederick FCCA Principal Marcus Bishop Associates Chartered Certified Accountants

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Horniman Museum & Gardens EVOLUTION of The Artist & The Exhibited Works Until 17 March 2019

Youth Late Saturday 17 November, 7-10pm The Horniman Youth Panel is back for another museum takeover featuring live bands, DJs, photobooth and more. Organised by young people, for young people aged 14-19, this event is not to be missed. Arrive early to get a free limited edition wristband. FREE.

The Lore of the Land

Crochetdermy® Lioness Trophy

Until Sunday 28 April 2019 The first exhibition in our new arts space, The Studio, explores our deep-rooted relationship with the natural world.

Artist Serena Korda has worked with a Collective of local community members to create an immersive, multi-sensory installation featuring ceramic artworks dispensing scents inspired by the Horniman Gardens, and a soundscape based on recordings of the chemical processes occurring in plants and trees. The exhibition includes a display of 100 objects from the Horniman’s anthropology collection which have been selected by Korda and the Collective.

The Studio was developed as part of the Horniman’s wider anthropology redisplay to provide a platform for our social arts programme that will feature exhibitions and events. FREE.

Yamal: The Stream of Life Until Sunday 6 January 2019

An installation of beautifully crafted lifesize crochet animal sculptures by UK based Crochetdermy® artist Shauna Richardson. Part natural history, part anthropology, the display includes trophy heads of a bear and a lioness, as well as monkeys and an infographic showing the ‘evolution’ of Shauna’s work.

Supported by Roseberys Auctioneers. FREE

Horniman Noses Until 17 March 2019 Artist Joshua Sofaer has an interest in ‘the nose’ which has led to a body of work that plays with absurdity and disguise. As part of an Artquest research residency, Joshua researched the Horniman’s collections as inspiration to create a series of false noses, three of which will be on display in the Natural History Gallery. FREE

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Photographer Bryan Alexander has spent the last 25 years documenting the lives and culture of people living in the Yamal region of Northwest Siberia. This display of his work in the World Gallery reveals aspects of traditional life, and how it has been affected by social, cultural and environmental changes taking place. FREE.

Horniman Museum & Gardens Horniman Farmers’ Market

Library Open Day

Every Saturday, 9am-1.30pm

First Sunday of each month, 10.30am–5.30pm

Visit the Horniman Farmers’ Market every Saturday to pick-up your weekly essentials direct from independent and local producers. Located in our glorious Gardens you will find stalls selling seasonal fruit and veg, artisan bread, organic meat, craft beer and delicious hot food. We also have regular guest traders specialising in treats such as luxury chocolates, homemade jams and irresistible cakes. FREE ENTRY

Horniman Christmas Market Friday 30 November - 5.30–9.30pm Saturday 1 - Sunday 2 December 10am– 5.30pm

Browse our library collections and see some of the library treasures. FREE - DROP IN

Hear it Live!

Last Tuesday of every month, 3.30-4.30pm Join us in the Music Gallery to hear performances and talks based on our musical instrument collection, including our 18th-century harpsichord and English concertinas.

Please go to www.horniman.ac.uk for details of our regular family events.

Join us for some festive Christmas shopping as the Museum is filled with stalls and products by independent sellers, local designers and makers. Join us on Friday evening for a special late night opening with mulled wine and music!

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SE22 Councillors with Charlie Smith

October News fitted out. It will have more floor space and will also have a small coffee shop within the library.

While other Councils are closing libraries, Southwark Labour Council is either opening new ones or refurbishing existing.

New Charter School East Dulwich Grove A number of weeks ago along with other local Councillors, I took part in a topping out ceremony at the new school. Since then much progress has been made and if all goes according to plan new students will move into the school early in 2019.

This has been a successful partnership between the Charter Foundation, local parents, local Councillors, our Member of Parliament and Southwark Council.

Let's wish the new school every success for the future. Work has already begun on the new medical centre also in East Dulwich Grove. When finished this Centre will provide much needed health care for local residents.

Hello, I am Charlie Smith, Labour Councillor for the Goose Green Ward.

Nightmare At Sorting Office The closure of the sorting office in Sylvester Road has caused major problems for SE22 residents now that the only place to collect parcels is from the sorting office in Peckham. It is not unusual to have to wait in line for an hour or more to retrieve post and parcels.

This is not good enough. The nine Dulwich Labour Councillors have made a formal complaint to OFCOM about the new arrangement. I am calling on Royal Mail to provide a collection point within the SE22 area. Our local M.P. Helen Hayes is campaigning for Royal Mail to be taken back into public ownership.

The move to Peckham has also resulted in delivery of mail in SE22 becoming more erratic. Many local residents are saying they are receiving letters over a week late. This is a total shambles. Your Councillors will do all in their power to rectify the situation.

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More Benches For East Dulwich Two years ago I arranged for three benches to be installed in East Dulwich. I have now secured funding for three more benches that will be installed in the not too distant future. This will be a boon for older people and for those with mobility problems.

Research has shown older people are reluctant to go out because of uneven pavements and a lack of somewhere to sit. I hope we can tackle both these problems.

Clean Air Southwark Council has pledged to clean up the air we breathe, especially for the young and elderly.

We are asking drivers to turn off their idling engines when stationary. Wardens will ask offending drivers to switch off idling engines. Failure to do so could result in a penalty notice being issued. This is especially important near schools and I would ask parents to think seriously about this and would encourage walking to school rather than driving.

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Dulwich Picture Gallery

Ribera: Art of Violence Until - 27 January 2019

@dulwichgallery through creative workshops, talks and tours, powerful new dance performances by Dane Hurst and live art by _REMIX. Experience the exhibition's challenging themes through the lens of a curator, a pathologist, a drag queen, musicians and queer visual artists. Indulge in Spanish-inspired drinks, wines and artisan appetisers from local producers to keep your cravings satisfied.

Family Puppet Show 10 November, 10.30am & 1.30pm

Ribera: Art of Violence is the first UK show of work by the Spanish Baroque painter, draughtsman and printmaker, Jusepe de Ribera (1591–1652), displaying his most sensational, shocking and masterfully composed works.

Griefcast: A Live Recording 16 November, 6-9.30pm Enjoy a special live recording of Griefcast, winner of best podcast of the year at the British Podcast Awards 2018. Join host Cariad Lloyd and special guests as they discuss grief and death through the lens of comedy. From awkward funeral songs to whether there is an afterlife, Cariad will be guiding her guests through the weirdness, humour and pain of grief and death.

Two special guests have been revealed: Stevie Martin (comedian, journalist and host of the podcast ‘Nobody Panic’) and Geoff Lloyd (broadcaster and host of the podcast ‘Reasons to be Cheeful’)! Watch this space for the third…

Please note the recording will be 7-8.30pm.

There will be time to see Ribera: Art of Violence from 6-7pm. Please note that due to limitations regarding exposing delicate works to light Ribera: Art of Violence will not be open after the recording.

Gallery Lates: Under The Skin 23 November, 6-10pm Do you dare to get under the skin of Ribera: Art of Violence after-hours? Reveal your dark side

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My Shadow and Me is like a cartoon created live out of nothing but darkness and light. One person (and his shadow) meet and go on an incredible, imaginative, shadowy journey where creatures emerge, engage and transform beautifully. The show uses minimal language in combination with glorious music. Suggested age: 4 - 12yrs

Early Years: Mini Masterpieces 7 November, 10-11am & 11.30am-12.30pm 22 November, 10-11am & 11.30am-12.30pm Discover all of the different people, places and animals in the Gallery’s paintings in these interactive workshops. Each session begins with a journey through the Gallery, followed by an art-making activity. Our themes change monthly to keep your little creatives engaged.

This month’s theme is buildings. Suggested age: Sitting – 24 months

Art Adventurers 14 November, 10-11am

Are you and your little one ready for an adventure? Each month join our Early Years mascot, Jerome the Lion, as he takes you on a journey through the Gallery. Dance, sing and play your way around our paintings, before enjoying a messy art making session. This month’s theme is buildings. Suggested age: 2 – 4yrs

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Lectures & Talks

Extreme Expressions

From the Collection: The Aftermath of Violence: 2 November, 12.30-1.30pm

Five Tuesdays 6 November to 4 December

Ribera: Art of Violence presents extraordinary images of physical pain. Join The Sackler Director of Dulwich Picture Gallery, Jennifer Scott, on a journey through shock, grief, acceptance and healing, drawing on the Gallery's masterpieces

by Carlo Dolci, Rubens, Van Dyck and Poussin.

Taking inspiration from Ribera’s detailed studies of different facial features and his depictions of the human experience at its most extreme, create a sketchbook of studies from life over five weeks. You will get to experiment with a variety of techniques and media, including pencil, chalk and ink. With artist Sarah Wetherall

Ribera: Curator’s Introduction with Dr Xavier Bray: 8 November, 7.30-8,30pm

Art Sundays

Join exhibition co-curator Xavier Bray for an introduction to Ribera’s most sensational work, including some of his most shocking and masterfully composed paintings, drawings and prints.

2–4pm every Sunday. £3 child; adults free

Beneath The Skin of Ribera’s Bodies: 30 November, 12.30-1.30pm Join art historian Jack Hartnell to learn about the complex and fascinating ways in which the people of the Middle Ages thought about, explored and experienced their physical selves.

Music: Magnard Ensemble 7 November, 7.30pm

Suggested age: 4–12 years. Sunday is art day!

Come along to the Gallery every Sunday for a drop-in family art-making workshop. Each week there is a different theme for you to explore and a piece of work to display proudly at the end.

Film: The Killing of Sister George 12 November, 7.30pm

The lively and engaging Magnard Ensemble wind quintet, founded in 2012, are the current selected artists for the Tillett Trust Young Artist Platform, Tunnell Trust and CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust. They made their international debut at the KKL Lucerne, Switzerland in January 2017, have delivered concerts and workshops at festivals and prestigious venues across the country and recently received a four-star review from BBC Music Magazine for their debut CD Revolting Rhymes and Marvellous Music. Their programme includes works by Haydn, Bach and Gershwin. Adult ticket includes a glass of wine

Beryl Reid plays soap opera star June Buckridge in this comedy drama, which sees the protagonist lose her television role as Sister George and face a battle to save her relationship with young lover Alice. Ticket includes a glass of wine, snacks and film notes. Directed by Robert Aldrich and starring Beryl Reid, Susannah York and Coral Browne (1968) Cert 18 / 138 mins Gallery Road, Dulwich, London SE21 7AD www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

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Dulwich Literary Festival

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ulwich Literary Festival returns this November with an unmissable line-up of speakers who will kick-off London’s winter literary calendar. Under the theme of rough music, an ancient traditional means of expressing dissent, the festival will celebrate those who have rejected social norms and oppression in the name of progress. Headliners include much-loved comedian Jo Brand, The Apprentice star and Countdown host Nick Hewer, the BBC’s Kamal Ahmed, historian Ben Macintyre and Classic FM presenter John Suchet. They will be welcomed to the halls of Dulwich College and Dulwich Books alongside novelists Melissa Harrison and Sulaiman Addonia, historian Simon Heffer, and writer Louis de Bernières (Captain Corelli’s Mandolin), for a programme of discussions that will look back on the World Wars in commemoration of one hundred years of Armistice, probe pressing issues of contemporary international conflict, and celebrate the unifying power of music.

Commenting on the Festival programme, Susie Nicklin, CEO of the MILD group, said: “This year ’s festival features writers who highlight injustice, fight against stereotype, and make noise about the iniquities of war, corruption, bad-faith politics, forced migration and intolerance of difference. My paternal grandfather, missing an eye and therefore not fit for active service, was a quartermaster in France in WW1, while his three athletic brothers were killed within a few miles of each other in the trenches. This festival is dedicated to the memory of those four brave brothers and to all those who have died and suffered in warzones since 1914, as well as those who have lifted their voices in protest and who have encouraged us to live the best lives we can.”

Delving into the history, literature and varying perspectives of WW1 and WW2 will be author Giles Milton (D-Day: The Soldier ’s Story), discussing how the events of WW2’s ‘Longest Day’ affected survivors and civilians on all sides, Simon Heffer (The Age of Decadence), who will interrogate the romanticised folk-memory of the decades leading up to the Great War and the complications that lurked beneath, Melissa Harrison (All Among the Barley), whose lyrical novel sheds light on England’s

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interwar climate and the looming threat of fascism, and Jean Moorcroft Wilson (Robert Graves), who, on Remembrance Sunday, will sit down with journalist and PTSD expert Matthew Green (Aftershock) for a fascinating discussion of war poetry and the mental health of veterans.

Bringing essential discussions around contemporary conflict will be Sulaiman Addonia (Silence is My Mother Tongue), whose novel explores love in a time of struggle and challenges conventional expectations of the refugee experience, Michael Hughes (Country), who will shed light on his moving Irish Troubles story about the brutal glory and bitter tragedy of armed conflict, Lindsey Hilsum, who will honour the life and work of her late friend and war correspondent Marie Colvin, and Ben Macintyre (The Spy and the Traitor), who will be talking about his new Cold War espionage epic, described by John le Carré as ‘the best true spy story I have ever read.’

Exploring the current climate of global affairs will be journalists Jason Cowley (Reaching Utopia) and Isabel Hardman (Why We Get the Wrong Politicians), who will look back on their brimming careers and what they have learnt about

Dulwich Literary Festival Jo Brand, Nick Hewer, Kamal Ahmed, Ben Macintyre and John Suchet will headline main weekend, 7th – 11th November. Two additional events to take place at November’s West Norwood Feast. contemporary political Britain, Kamal Ahmed (The Life and Times of a Very British Man), who will delve into the complexities of immigration and race in the 21st century, and Oliver Bullough (Money Land) and Dharshini David (The Almighty Dollar), who will together examine the relationship between wealth and power and the implications it has for a global future.

In accordance with this year’s theme, music and melodies will be celebrated throughout the festival weekend, with much-loved Classic FM presenter John Suchet (Tchaikovsky: The Man Revealed), who will discuss the life, loves and friendships of one of history’s greatest composers, Louis de Bernières, whose lyrical poetry collection commends human connection, the passing of time, music, and love in all its varied forms, and opera and concert experts Jane Glover (Handel in London) and

Elizabeth Nicholson, who will share their profound understanding of the magnificent work of composer George Frideric Handel. Events on Tchaikovsky and Handel will be opened with delightful renditions of the composers’ work, performed by Dulwich College pupils.

The festival will bring a roster of family favourites, with inimitable comic Jo Brand (Born Lippy), joined by fellow south Londoner Brenda Gilhooly (AKA Gayle Tuesday) to discuss Brand’s new memoir and, one hundred years after partial women’s suffrage, what it means to be female today, and Nick Hewer (My Alphabet), who will be talking about his entertaining and evocative new memoir. South London cartoonist Tim Bird (The Great North Wood) will explore the history of Dulwich’s woodlands, and children’s author Fabi Santiago (I Really Want That Unicorn) will be running a story–time session with readings and fun craft activities at the Dulwich Books pop-up at West Norwood Feast. For Information and tickets see https://dulwichliteraryfestival.co.uk/ Events will take place at Dulwich College, Dulwich Books, West Norwood Old Library and St Barnabas Church, a new community venue for 2018 SE22 - November 2018 | 47

What's On - November Sunday 18 November: Sounds of the Silver Screen with London Mozart Players 4pm Conductor: Ben Palmer. 4pm at St John the Evangelist. London, SE19 2RX. From Pinewood to ... Norwood! London Mozart Players, the UK’s longest established chamber orchestra, bring the magic of the movies to St John’s, Upper Norwood, in a concert that’s perfect for all the family. Tickets: Priority £23.00 (includes reserved seating, programme, interval drink). Adult £15 | Concessions £12 | Young Person (16-25) £10 | Under 16s FREE. 10% discount off all ticket prices using code SEMAGS. Unreserved seating. @4pm Tickets: www.londonmozartplayers.com www. eventbrite.co.uk

Monday 20 November: Nunhead WI meeting A friendly and exciting WI group, established 2015. If you’d like to join us or pop along as a guest (£3 fee) to our next meeting, we’d love to meet you. We meet upstairs at the Old Nun’s Head pub on the 3rd Monday of each month at 8pm. This month we are being joined by John Holland, “Baker on Board”, who has lots of exciting things for us to do themed around festive cake/biscuit decorating. nunheadwi@gmail.com, www.nunheadwi.wordpress.com/about

Friday 23 – Sunday 25 November: Anorak Black Friday SAMPLE SALE 10am – 5pm, The Herne Tavern, 2 Forest Hill Road, East Dulwich, SE22 0RR. Visit anorakonline.co.uk

Friday 23 November: CLUBLOCAL Rewind is back and brings together like-minded South East Londoners for a dance night on your doorstep. Our DJ is warming up to play you the best of the 80s & 90s Pop, Soul, Funk & Disco classics. Spinning all those tunes you’ll know and love – with a nod to Aretha! Invite your friends along and head to your favourite local East Dulwich bar: The Lodge, upstairs at the East Dulwich Tavern, SE22 8EW. CLUB LOCAL is created for you by people like you who want a no-hassle night out, locally. Tickets £9 / £7.50 (with / without a glass of Prosecco upon arrival). Time: 8pm – 1am. Buy tickets via: www.thelittlediscocompany.co.uk

Saturday 24th November & Sunday 25th November: Handmade Collective London

Wednesday 21 & Thursday 22 November: Wreath Making/ Table Decoration Workshops 1pm-3pm. All sessions are £45, and start with a demonstration, materials and mulled wine are included. With expert help, and hands on advice, you will return home with a festive masterpiece.

Email jessica@jessica@jessicawalkerdesigns. co.uk.for further details and to book your place Venue is in Crystal Palace.

Friday 23rd November: One Tree Hill Choir (formerly Fairlawn Singers) Remembrance concert: Karl Jenkins’ ‘The Armed Man’ and Faure’s ‘Requiem’ 7.30pm. St Augustine’s Church, Honor Oak, SE23 3LE. Bar/ refreshments, doors open 7pm, concert starts at 7.30pm. Musical Director - Ben Vonberg-Clark .

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11am -6pm, HCL Open House, 10 Walters Way, SE23 3LH. Handmade Collective London, a group of South London artists, designers and makers, celebrating and promoting art and creativity in our local area.

Expertly crafted items are available to buy at local markets, events and directly from our members.

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

What's On - November Saturday 24 November: The Alleyn’s Head Car Boot Sale Last Saturday of every month. Open 9am-1pm (stallholders from 8am). Cars £10/Vans £15. The Alleyn’s Head pub car park, Park Hall Road, SE21 8BW. Contact alison@pgtimebank.org to book your pitch on (no pitches available on the day, in advance only). Fundraising for Paxton Time Bank, a local skills exchange.

Saturday 24 November: Concordia’s Autumn Concert THE GLORY OF BAROQUE. All the magnificent music in Concordia’s autumn concert was composed within the span of only 20 years – in the astonishing flowering of European music in the early 18th century which we now call The Baroque. Our programme especially celebrates the trio of composers whose work defines this golden era: Vivaldi, Handel and Bach. Our centrepiece will be Vivaldi’s Gloria, almost a ‘lost’ masterpiece till the mid-20th century, but now one of the most popular and revered works in the canon of sacred music. The genius of Handel will be represented by two contrasting pieces: Zadok The Priest, which never fails to take the breath away with its sweep and majesty and Ode For the Birthday Of Queen Anne, a secular cantata, part of which was sung at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex this summer. Last, but not least, we are delighted to welcome back our special guests The South Circular Orchestra, who will perform the 2nd of Bach’s much-loved Brandenburg Concertos. The performance is at 7.30pm at All Saints’ Church, Lovelace Rd, SE21 8JY. Tickets £14 door, or £13 advance at www.concordiachamberchoir.co.uk.

Concessions (students and those on means tested benefits) half price. Remember that feeling you get coming home from an amazing concert? Make a note in your diary now!

Sunday 25 November: East Dulwich Car Boot Goodrich School, Dunstans Road SE22 0EP. Free parking for buyers. Come & sell your unwanted up cycled, vintage bric-a-brac, toys, books and clothing. Rain or shine! All pitches pre-booked/ paid call 07870 362 276 to book your slot. Sellers arrive 11am. Buyers 12pm free entry. Outside hard ground pitches. Cars £15. Walk-ins £10.

Open 11am – 4.30pm.

Wednesday 28 November: Work on Emmanuel Wildlife Garden, Chalford Road

2-4pm. The appeal for plants had a great response with offers of wild foxgloves, orchids, honeysuckle, hop and clematis. Offers of native wild flowers are always gratefully received.

There is still a need for volunteers to help on site. No need to bring tools there is a huge stock including bow saws, sledgehammers, axes and bulb planters which may be hired for private use by volunteers at £2 per item per week. For sale at present seed of TOADFLAX which John reckons helps our ailing bee population, “I have them all over my front garden and they are covered in bees all day.” We hope to see you, for further information. Contact John Cotter 020 8244 8724.

Also every Saturday 2-4pm.

Wednesday 28 November: Cooking with Scissors An opportunity for local business professionals to meet, make new contacts and gain new business.

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

Wednesday 28 November: Dan Snow: On This Day in History 7.30pm at The MCT at Alleyns School, Townley Road, Dulwich SE21 8SU. Join Village Books for an evening with Dan Snow as he looks back at over 3000 years of the most important stories from the past. From the Ides of March to D-Day, Dan Snow tells the story of an important event that happened on each day of the year. Adult £10, Concession £8, Book and Entry £22.50. Tickets https://mct.alleyns.org.uk/

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Pets Corner with Leonie St Clair

Living with a bossy cat

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ost of us are familiar with the horrendous yowls and screams that are the soundtrack to fighting felines.

Cats will occasionally scrap for territory or access to resources they value but especially bossy cats will rule other cats in the neighbourhood (aka “Topcat’s Yard”) with an iron paw. Having established itself as the cat ‘in charge’ it takes only a hard stare to warn other cats what follows if they do not defer.

These are the cats that can also turn the desire to control with violence onto their human owners.

In an earlier article I explored how inappropriate handling in kittenhood can lead to inappropriate play induced aggression. But these cats are different and for want of a better word literally terrorise their owners. This type of puss is very clear about its own boundaries, its likes and dislikes, and it is not scared to impose its wishes onto human owners, with force.

Living with a truly aggressive cat is frightening and cats can cause serious injury through bites and scratches - cat scratch disease is a medical emergency. It is often the case that owners just want an easy, cuddly pet but the cat they happen to own is demanding but highly averse to physical contact unless strictly on its own terms and those terms are sometimes known only to the cat in question.

If you own a ‘bossy’ cat or a nervous, fearful cat, then you may need to accept this puss is never going to be a cuddle bunny. Common flash points with these feline ‘control freaks’ include grooming, any move to pick them up or cuddle them, being stared at, disturbing them while they nap, food preparation, and any attempts to chastise them.

On the other hand, these cats will happily impose themselves on you -plonking themselves on top of the magazine you are reading; nipping to force your attention, or to shoo you away from their food.

These cats tend to bite their owners on specific parts of the body, mostly the feet, but even the nose. It used to be thought these cats were dominant but that model did not make sense as cats are not pack animals. Conflict aggression was considered but also dismissed; these cats are not thought to be fearful and tend to have owners desperate to

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get into their cat’s ‘good books’. Many cats can be pushy but stop short of aggression, these cats use aggression as their default management tool.

If you own a cat like this learn to identify and avoid flash points- forget about meeting force with force, these cats will simply up their game.

Look out for the earliest physical signs an attack is on the cards and take immediate action by calmly moving away: • Narrowed eyes, dilated pupils, direct staring • Swishing/twitching tail • Sideways glances at the irritant (your foot or hand, for example) • Hissing, growling or spitting • Ears flattened against the side of the head or rotated backwards • Crouched or tense body posture Use these management tips: • Keep food aggressive cats in another room or outside until their food is ready and on the floor • Cats that nip for attention in the morning should be locked out of the bedroom or other flash point areas • Avoid excessive petting, let the cat come up to you and briefly touch cheeks or forehead • Avoid holding the cat but if he starts to show aggressive signs gently put him down, do not hold him tighter If the problem is more serious contact a feline behaviourist for further advice, specialist training can help rehabilitate cats with this kind of aggression issue.

Leonie St Clair - www.londondogstraining.co.uk

What's On - November Thursday 29 November The Bigger Picture Presents: THE SQUARE @8pm Director: Ruben Östlund / 2017 Sweden / 151 mins / Cert: 15 Modern art and modern art curators – Pretentious?

Silly? Up themselves?

Divorced from real life? – and, as it turns out, able to be wonderfully satirised and pilloried. The Square (itself a new artwork in a modern art museum) punctures so many balloons, with Elizabeth Moss (it’s been a busy few years for her) as the journalist observer, and more than that as well. www.thebiggerpic.co.uk.

THE IVY HOUSE 40 Stuart Road, SE15 3BE 020 7277 8233 | ivyhousenunhead.com Tickets £7 online at: www.wegottickets.com.

Friday 30 November: Chris Wood, Thom Ashworth, Elfin Bow Chris Wood is an uncompromising writer whose music reveals his love for the unofficial history of the English speaking people. With gentle intelligence he weaves the tradition with his own contemporary parables. Thom Ashworth is an English folksinger and bassist, playing both stripped down arrangements of British traditional songs and his own folk-inspired songs. Elfin Bow’s music has been described as pastoral psych-folk with an undercurrent of electronic ambience. Tickets £14/12 advance, £16/14 on the door. Door 7pm. Live music starts 8pm. For advance tickets and further information, please see www.thegooseisout.com

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WILLIAM BAILEY Solicitors

A local friendly firm established for over 20 years We are happy to announce that our Wills and Probate team raised £2360 for Will Aid 2017.

Thank you to all who participated with us.

The Lodge, 47 East Dulwich Road, London, SE22 9AN 020 8693 9615 | info@williambaileysolicitors.co.uk

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The Last Word – Sarah Gilfillan Sarah Gilfillan is a personal stylist / shopper for men and runs men’s personal style consultancy Sartoria Lab. She helps men who don’t like shopping to get their wardrobes together easily and quickly.

How long have you lived in the area?

14 years

What brought you here?

I fell in love with Goose Green when I came to check out the area.

What has changed most during that time?

The shops, bars and cafes have all been updated and now we even have a cinema!

The one thing you couldn’t do without?

The thing I can’t do without (apart from my phone of course) is tea! There’s just something so comforting about a cup of English breakfast tea.

Do you know your neighbours?

I know the people in my building but not the rest of my neighbours. I thought it was a London thing but a friend in Balham and her neighbours have a Google group and regularly have parties! Maybe it’s time I took charge of our street coming together?

The most famous person you’ve met?

Ewan McGregor - I was assisting a stylist on a photo shoot for a magazine - he kissed me on the cheek!

And yes… I have washed since.

Do you belong to any groups?

I belong to the East Dulwich WI and I attend CWS which have both been great for getting to know local people. I also go to 1st London Toastmasters which is a public speaking group in the City.

Describe your perfect weekend I’d kick my weekend off with ‘Dancefit’ on Saturday morning at Push Studios – it’s doesn’t feel like exercise as it’s such fun! Have a yummy brunch at the Blue Mountain cafe, amble around Peckham Rye park with a friend, followed by a trip to see a film at the East Dulwich Picturehouse. Then on Sunday I’d go walking with my dad and his rambling group in Sussex.

The best meal I’ve ever had…

The best meal I’ve ever had was at a restaurant on a beach on the island of Ishchia in Italy where I was on holiday with friends. I ate aubergine parmigiana and it tasted of the Italy I’d first encountered and loved as a 17 year old au pair in Salerno.

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Your favourite place to go for a drink?

I love the American bar at Brasserie Zedel in Piccadilly

What is your favourite shop?

My favourite shop is KJ Laundry in Marylebone Lane - I bought my favourite ever dress there, thanks to the shop assistant suggesting I try it. I wouldn’t have looked twice at it but I love it and always get compliments when I wear it! Reverse personal shopping! For clients, Liberty and Fenwicks have great menswear departments.

The book I’m reading at the moment..

The book I’m reading at the moment is called Born Survivors - it’s about 3 women who managed to conceal their pregnancies whilst at Auschwitz and give birth during the 2nd World War. I went to see one of those children speak at the Jewish museum earlier in the year. It’s an unbelievable tale of survival.

www.sartorialab.co.uk

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Homemade with Jessica Walker

Pinecone Bird Feeder

As the ground freezes, Birds are looking for calorific food. This practical and attractive Pinecone covered in seed is perfect.

You will need: • A large pinecone • Fat - I used lard • A plastic jug or bowl • Bird seed • Garden string

Step 1 - put your fat into your plastic jug or bowl and melt the fat in a microwave Step 2 - dip the cone into the fat several times, so that the cone is generously coated Step 3 - while the fat is still not set, sprinkle liberally with bird seed.

Step 4 - tie the garden string to the cone, so that you can hand it from a tree.

Now sit back and enjoy the birds!

For details of Jessica’s workshops please e-mail jessica@jessicawalkerdesigns.co.uk

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