SE22 october 2014 by SE Magazines

Issue 116 - October 2014 In this issue Events Calendar - P4 Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On - P8 Hectic Host - P12 Food and Drink - P14 Fitness Tips - P16 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Activities - P20 Shopping Page - P28 Dulwich Picture Gallery - P30 The Last Word - P48

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Welcome to SE22 This Month

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Welcome Finally I can officially tell you about a TV programme which was filmed last Summer. Along with five friends from the East Dulwich WI, I took part in Ashley Banjo’s Secret Street Crew! It was an amazing experience and now we finally get to see how it has all been edited for TV. Find out more on pages 10 & 11. Lawrence Roullier White has been double busy this month. Firstly he has collated a fantistic coffee crib sheet in the Hectic Host on page 12. Our shopping feature this month is all about greeting cards. Find out Lawrence’s favourites on page 28. As usual there are so many events going on in East Dulwich and the surrounding areas, we have trouble fitting them all in. So make sure you read all the events pages and the calendar, so you can plan your October. Cheers

Welcome .................................................3 Events Calendar .....................................4 Noticeboard.............................................6 What’s On......................8, 18, 24, 34 & 42 East Dulwich WI Form Secret Street Crew ...................................... 10 & 11 Hectic Host.............................................12 Food & Drink.........................................14 Fitness Tips............................................16 Children’s Activities...................... 20 & 22 Shopping Page ......................................28 Dulwich Picture Gallery ........................30 Friends of Dulwich Picture Gallery .......32 Dulwich Hamlet Football Club...............36 Horniman Museum...............................38 Financial Matters...................................40 SE22 Councillors....................................60 Garden Talk ...........................................46 The Last Word........................................48 Index......................................................50 East Dulwich WI

East Dulwich WI form Secret Street Dance Crew...

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ast summer, six members of the East Dulwich WI took part in the SKY 1 TV show, Ashley Banjo’s Secret Street Crew - shocking their loved ones and proving there is whole lot more to the Women’s Institute than cake-baking competitions at the summer fete. If you are not familiar with the show, each episode follows a group of non-dancers as they secretly attempt to learn a street dance routine choreographed by 2009 Britain’s Got Talent winner Ashley Banjo and his street dance troupe Diversity. After an invitation to audition from the production company Shine and following many anguished emails, phone calls and glasses of wine, the EDWI had six members to put forward – Anna Gryce, Angela Burgess, Fiona Nott, Pam Martin, Sarah

Pylas and Tina Hampson. The casting took place at The Plough on Lordship Lane, on a cold February evening in 2013. The group was filmed doing traditional WI activities such as patch working and sketching, as well as dancing around the tables to music. The footage was taken away for the producers to review and a few days later, the EDWI were told that they had been selected to be a part of the show! Yikes! As exciting as this was, the participants were under strict instructions not to reveal any details to their friends and family. So, together they came up with the cover story that they were filming a documentary about the history of the WI instead. Everyone fell for it, but little did they know that

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Events Calendar: October 2014 Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

1st Women’s Institute, first Wednesday of the month. 7.30pm. Check website www. eastdulwichwi.co.uk

6th

13th Alleyn’s International Concert Series, p24.

20th

7th 8th Mum’s in Business see p18.

Thursday

2nd

Sunday

4th

5th

10th

11th

12th

17th

18th

19th

Pink Thursdays @ The House of Tippler p8

9th

Saturday

parkrun, Peckham Rye Park 9am, p8. The Nunhead Bite see p8. Exploring Come & Sing Midlife with Music, see p8. paint see p18.

Twisted Vintage Jewellery, see p18. Goose Green Clinic Organ Recital @ Christ’s Chapel, Open Day, p24. see p24. You Are Wolf Dulwich Books RYA Shorebased Relief Printing p18. @ The Old see , Event Courses, see p18. Course, see p18. Dulwich Decorative & Nun’s Head, Baby Jumble Goes The Goose is Out! p24. Fine Arts Society, p18. see to School, p18. Singaround, p24

14th

Intuitive Painting Course see p18.

15th 16th Printing Relief Course, see p18.

The Peckham Society, p24. The Castle Comedy Club p34 RYA Shorebased RYA Shorebased The Lunchbox Courses, see p18. Courses, see p18. www.thebiggerpic.co.uk at EDT, see p24.

21st

22nd

RYA Shorebased Courses, see p18.

FREE Beginners’ Session @ The Old Nun’s Head, see p42.

3rd

Intuitive Painting Course see p18.

23rd

29th

RYA Shorebased Courses, see p18.

Sea Shanty & Sea song Night @ The Ivy House, p34.

RYA Shorebased Courses, see p18.

28th

24th

Horniman Farmers’ Market 9am-1.30pm Be a Brewer for the Day, p34. Intuitive Painting Course see p18.

25th

p34. Curtains - A Musical Whodunnit, see

Relief Printing Course, see p18.

27th

Friday

30th

Scummy Mummies Live Show @ The Hob p42

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

Lewisham Nearly New Sale, p42. Pop-in Art Group Exhibition, p42.

Big Autumn Sing, see p34. Exploring Midlife with paint see p18.

26th Clocks go back! Dulwich Farmers’ Market, Dulwich College 9am-1pm Little Disco Under 7s, see p42.

31st Halloween Pop-Up, Pop-In Hallowe’en Little Disco see p42.

Forthcoming events

Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 8, 18, 24, 34 & 42, please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar!

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Tuesday Pop-In Art Group Exhibition at St John’s Church on Saturday 25th Octob er The Art Group, which has been running for around 14 years now for people with Learning Disabilities, most living locally, will be holding its 9th exhibition at St. John’s Church, East Dulwich Road, London SE22 9AT from 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. All welcome.

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Dulwich Decorative and Fine Arts Society new season kicks off on 9th October. 10 illustrated lectures from October to July for only £38 (£70 for two people). Meetings held at JAGS; parking at the school. Wide range of subjects including Rembrandt; modern stained glass; Roman town planning; Michelangelo; 20th century furniture design; Armenian culture and monuments. See www.ddfas.org.uk for details or contact info@ddfas.org.uk to go on the mailing list. Membership open to all.

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St. Barnabas Parish Hall Gilkes Place, Dulwich Village 2 - International and Country Dance - caller, Gwen Godwin 9 - Caller, Carol Hewson, 16 - Caller, Crys Rothon, 23 - Caller, Joyce Wood 30 - Halloween Dance - in costume - caller, Carol Hewson Contact: Gwen - 020 8699 7032 or

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What’s On - October Wednesday 1st October: East Dulwich WI The East Dulwich WI meets on the first Wednesday of each month (except August) at The Lodge, above East Dulwich Tavern, 1 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22 8EW. Guests welcome. Meetings starts promptly at 7.30pm. Membership is currently closed but if you wish to join the waiting list please email: join@eastdulwichwi.co.uk or visit: www.eastdulwichwi.co.uk for more information.

Thursday 2nd October: Pink Thursdays First Thursday of every month from 7.30pm until late. House of Tippler, Lordship Lane. A friendly social group for gay girls and boys takes place on the first Thursday of every month at the House of Tippler. For more information email: pinkthursdaysed@gmail.com

Saturdays 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th October: Peckham Rye parkrun The parkrun is a free weekly timed 5k run, which is open to all standards of runners; it is not a race. They take place every Saturday morning at 9am near the Colyton Road entrance of Peckham Rye park and run three laps of the gardens. FREE. www.parkrun.org.uk/peckhamrye

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Saturday 4th October: "Come & Sing music from West Side Story" Scratch Concert with the Gallery Singers 1pm to 6pm. All Saints West Dulwich, 165 Rosendale Road SE21 8LN (entrance on Lovelace Road). Proceeds go to support the work of Dulwich Helpline & Southwark Churches Care ( DH&SCC ) in helping to end loneliness among isolated older adults in Southwark. Come and rehearse the wonderful songs from this much loved classic musical under the guidance of the Gallery Singers, a young and enthusiastic choir with a professional etiquette; then perform the songs in front of an appreciative audience. The performance at the end of the afternoon is open to those who don’t want to sing but who would simply like to hear the music. Singers of all standards are welcome. For further information and to book tickets, go to: www.dhscc.org/events

Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th October: The Nunhead Bite Celebrate food, culture and the local community! Investigate local haunts for unexpected adventures, special offerings and surprises. Street Food, Market, Bar and Entertainments on Nunhead Green. www.pexmas.com 8 | SE22 - October 2014

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East Dulwich WI

East Dulwich WI form Secret Street Dance Crew...

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East Dulwich WI

...with Diversity Frontman, Ashley Banjo! is outdated.” The group was later introduced to Diversity members, Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely, who would be mentoring them through the entire process. Once rehearsals were underway, the six women struggled to get to grips with the intricate choreography.

just 3-weeks later, their loved ones would actually be surprising them with a choreographed routine at a WI event. Filming took place from July – August last year, during one of the hottest spells in years. The team settled in gently to the first day of filming, with tea and cakes in a beautiful garden on Court Lane. This is where they were introduced to Ashley, who wanted to first find out a bit more about them and why they were doing it.

“It was exhausting, at times, terrifying and a really challenge coordinating mind and body. However, I had a lot of fun and am incredibly proud of what we achieved,” said Tina. Fiona agrees. “I never believed I would be able to pull it off and am so proud that I conquered my fear to take part. I knew it was going to be a challenge – and it certainly was - but it was the best experience of my life and something I will never forget.” The episode of Ashley Banjo’s Secret Street Crew featuring The East Dulwich WI airs on Sky 1 HD, Sunday 5th October, at 6pm.

Everyone agreed it was a great opportunity to learn something completely out of their comfort zone. “The WI is about inspiring women and learning new skills” said Anna Gryce, President of the East Dulwich WI. “We wanted to remain true to these traditional values, but also show that the twee jam making image of WI members

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Hectic Host

The A-R of Coffee

nspired by the new generation of independent coffee bars that are springing up in South London the Hectic Host predicts a return of the old style coffee morning – however this time around things will be less black and white than the old-school ‘black or white’? If you cannot tell your Affogato from your Ristretto and are confused by the java jargon avoid embarrassment with this handy crib sheet. Affogato. From the Italian word for “drowned”; ice cream covered with Espresso often with a drop of coffee liqueur. Americano. Possibly invented by GI’s stationed in Italy during WWII; a double Espresso with double the amount of hot water added – see Long Black. Antoccino. A single shot of espresso with equal amount of steamed milk. Not known in Italy. Cafe au Lait. Brewed coffee with steamed rather than cold milk. Café Con Hielo. Spanish for “coffee with ice”; an iced Espresso. Café con Leche. Spanish for "coffee with milk"; similar to a Latte, however, the Espresso is mixed with scalded milk in equal proportions. Café Cortado. Spanish for “cut”; a shot of Espresso “cut” with warm milk. Café Cubano. An Espresso sweetened with raw cane sugar. Cafe Noisette. In between a Macchiato and a Latte; a double shot of Espresso with half the amount of hot milk. Café Viennois. From Vienna; equal parts Espresso, hot milk, and whipped cream. Caffè Corretto. An Italian cocktail of Espresso with Grappa or Sambuca. Cappuccino. A classic Cappuccino is equal parts double Espresso, steamed milk and foamed milk. A "wet" Cappuccino has more steamed milk whereas a "dry" Cappuccino has more foamed milk. Cold Brew. The process of steeping coffee grounds in cold water for an extended period. Doppio. Italian for “double”; rather than a single 30 ml shot of Espresso, a Doppio is a 60 ml shot. Espressino. One shot Espresso with equal parts steamed milk and sprinkle with cocoa powder, also known as Marocchino.

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Espresso Con Panna. Italian for “Espresso with cream”; an Espresso with whipped cream. Flat white. Developed in Australia in the 1980s; made by pouring steamed milk from the bottom of a pitcher “microfoam” over Ristretto. Irish coffee. Coffee, whiskey, and sugar topped with thick cream Latte. Italian for “milk”; a double shot of Espresso with 300 ml steamed milk topped off with foamed milk. Long Black. Similar to an Americano but prepared oppositely by adding double Espresso to an equal amount of hot water leaving the crema (the thin layer of foam) intact, creating a more full bodied flavour. Macchiato. A double or single Espresso with a dash of foamed milk. Marocchino. See Espressino. Mocha. One shot Espresso with 120 ml steamed milk with chocolate syrup. Red Eye. Like an Americano but a double Espresso mixed with brewed coffee rather than water. Sometimes known as a Shot in the Dark or an Eye Opener. Ristretto. Water is forced through ground coffee similar to Espresso but more quickly releasing less caffeine compared to regular Espresso but the same amount of coffee oils and flavour. Can also mean an Espresso with less water. The Hectic Host Lawrence Roullier White www.roullierwhite.com

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Food & Drink This Month Come on all you ‘hunter gatherers’ this time of year is just perfect for searching out free food in local parks and hedgerows! Whilst blackberries are past their best there is still time to seek out elderberries, wild mushrooms, chestnuts, wild rocket, watercress, quince and figs. There is something strangely pleasing about knowing that this former Surrey farmland continues to provide food 100 years on!!

Roasted Figs wrapped in Parma Ham with Blue Cheese Preparation 20 minutes (serves up to 4 as a starter) When left to ripen in the sunshine figs are a truly luscious fruit. Some prefer to peel the fig before eating, but in fact the whole fruit is edible. They are best kept at room temperature, as chilling suppresses the flavour. If you have too many to eat at once, fig jam is delicious or they can be poached in syrup and served with a little crème fraîche or mascarpone. This is a wonderful, easy & delicious starter.

In Season this month Fruits, Nuts & Fungi Apples, blackberries, chestnuts, elderberries, figs, grapes, pears, quince, tomatoes, walnuts. Lots of lovely mushrooms; chanterelles, chestnuts, horse mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, parasol mushrooms, puffballs, giant shaggy ink caps and summer truffles. Vegetables & Herbs Beetroot, borlotti beans, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, chard, courgettes, fennel, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, onions, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins & squash, rocket, salsify, scorzonera, spinach, turnips. Meat & Game Duck, wild goose, grouse, guinea fowl, hare, mallard, partridge, pheasant, rabbit, venison, wood pigeon. Fish & Shellfish Cod, crab, eels, lobster, mackerel, mussels, oysters, prawns, scallops, sea bass, sprats, squid, brown and rainbow trout. 14 | SE22 - October 2014

Ingredients

• 4 ripe, fresh figs • 8 slices Parma ham • 750g/3oz Italian blue cheese (we suggest Gorgonzola, Roquefort or Dolcelatte) • Extra-virgin olive oil • Balsamic glaze • A small bag of rocket (or other salad) leaves • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Place the figs on a baking tray. Using a sharp knife, carefully make an incision halfway down the fig in the top in the shape of a cross, so the top of the fig opens up when squeezed lightly. Cut the cheese into small lumps and then divide it between the figs, pushing pieces down into the tops. Carefully wrap two slices of Parma ham around the middle of each fig, leaving the top uncovered. Sit the figs on a baking tray and cook in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese has started to melt and the ham begins to crisp. Divide the salad / rocket leaves onto 4 serving plates and place 1 fig on top of each pile of salad. Drizzle over the balsamic glaze and the olive oil and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately, while the cheese is still warm. You can drizzle some honey on top too if the fancy takes you!

Enjoy! Suzanne is a professional chef, wife and mother who has lived in South East London all her life. www.suzannejames.co.uk

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Fitness Tips

BeneFITS of……Dance by Amanda Botterill, Push Studios

t’s THAT time again….the time of the year that the sequins are out, the self-tan is on, the celebs are nervous…yes, it’s Strictly time once more!! Strictly Come Dancing has been going for over ten years now and has been partly responsible for a dance revival. Over those years, many of the celebrities have lost weight, toned up and become more flexible due to their dance regime. In 2011 Pamela Stephenson lost 2 stone, and 2013 saw Susanna Reid lose 7lbs, Lisa Riley 2 stone and Kimberly Walsh lost 27cm from her hips. It’s THAT time again….the time of the year that the sequins are out, the self-tan is on, the celebs are nervous…yes, it’s Strictly time once more!! Strictly Come Dancing has been going for over ten years now and has been partly responsible for a dance revival. Over those years, many of the celebrities have lost weight, toned up and become more flexible due to their dance regime. In 2011 Pamela Stephenson lost 2 stone, and 2013 saw Susanna Reid lose 7lbs, Lisa Riley 2 stone and Kimberly Walsh lost 27cm from her hips. Dance of ANY kind will be of benefit and you don’t have to have any experience to enjoy the wonderful results that dance can bring. The number of people taking part in dance classes across the globe is increasing, allowing people to be more active, socialise within local communities and develop creative skills. There are numerous benefits to taking part in dance classes from increasing your daily exercise to making new friends with shared interests. In the European Union the weekly exercise targets for children are currently set at a minimum of 1 hour per day for children and at least 30mins five times a week for adults. Although these targets may seem daunting at first they can be enjoyably and easily met – by dancing! Aside from dancing being a huge amount of fun, the benefits are to reduce stress levels, weight loss, increased muscle tone and creating stronger bones to support the body.

Not ‘sporty’??? No matter!! Many dancers and those who enjoy dance don’t consider themselves ‘sporty’ at all! However, the fitness of a dancer can be likened to that of an Olympic athlete – in fact a study in 2008 by the University of Hertfordshire concluded that the tested groups of dancers from the English National Ballet and the Royal Ballet performed 16 | SE22 - October 2014

25% better in fitness tests that the international squad of swimmers tested. The beneFITS of a group class: release endorphins & build your confidence.

Pairing physical activity and social connection can stimulate extra endorphin production – when you’re doing exercise in a group the energy level is higher and more endorphins are released. Whether it’s Zumba, Cha Cha, Rumba, Hip Hop, Tango, Street Dance, Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary or a Tap Class, the enjoyment is limitless and the benefits bountiful!! In addition, getting involved in a group class will increase confidence class by class to embark on other exercise activities.

TEN reasons to get dancing • Keep your body and brain active • Improve strength and flexibility • Embarking on something new – learn a new skill • Improve posture & balance • Reduce stress levels – dance is for YOU • Building confidence & communication skills • Offering a creative outlet • Improve coordination • Loose inhibitions • Above all – it’s great fun!!!!! To locate your nearest dance class go to Google, type in “East Dulwich Dance Classes” and keeeeeep dancing!!!

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What’s On - October Intuitive Painting Courses at The Whistling Studio SE5 Thursday 2nd, 9th, 16th October:

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Sunday 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th October: Exploring Midlife with Paint: A course for women. 6 afternoons

6 Sundays, 2 – 6pm, £240. Beginning 21st September:

The Whistling Studio 88 Grove Park London SE5 8LE paintingyourpathway.co.uk Wednesday 8th October: Mums in Business A group of mums in East Dulwich, South London SE22, who come together for support, networking and joint working.The group welcomes new members with open arms and aims to offer a friendly atmosphere in which to explore any issues or questions that members or newcomers might have that month that other members may be able to help with. We occasionally have speakers too to give advice on relevant topics for half an hour or so which can trigger questions, debate and discussion. The group meets on the 2nd Wednesday every month at 8pm in the new Daisylets office 165 Lordship Lane (opposite Mrs Robinson) East Dulwich SE22 8HX.

Wednesday 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th October: Relief-printing course at Doopodoopo In this course various types of relief-printing techniques including lino- and woodcut will be explored, a fun way to create beautiful and colourful prints. This course is geared towards printing novices as well as more experienced practitioners who want to deepen their experience. A 4 week course and on Wednesdays from 7 to 9pm at DoopoDoopo. For more information or to reserve a place contact Doopodoopo via email: info@doopodoopo.co.uk or drop by in the shop 15 Dartmouth Road (Mon: closed, Tue – Fri: 11-6, Sat & Sun: 11-5) 18 | SE22 - October 2014

Saturday 11th October: Books are my Bag Party at Dulwich Books 11am-3pm. Help us celebrate this year’s Books Are My Bag campaign. The first 100 customers will get a free Tracy Emin canvas tote with their purchase – each complete with two randomly selected free books. Between 11am and 12pm children’s author Laura Dockrill will read her poetry and share with us the picture books that influenced her as a child. Free Tracey Emin Books are my Bag tote with a randomly selected free book inside for the first twenty people to arrive. Then join us between 2pm and 3pm for prosecco and cake with local author Jeremy Page. Free Tracey Emin Books are my Bag tote with a randomly selected free book inside for the first twenty people to arrive. Books Are My Bag is a nationwide campaign to celebrate bookshops. This collaboration between publishers, bookshops and authors is the biggest ever promotion of bookshops. 6 Croxted Road, West Dulwich, SE21 8SW. Tel 0208 670 1920 www.dulwichbooks.co.uk www.facebook.com/dulwichbooks Twitter @dulwichbooks dulwichbooks@yahoo.co.uk

RYA Shorebased courses Tuesday 7th / Wednesday 8th October Tuesday 14th / Wednesday 15th October Tuesday 21st / Wednesday 22nd October Tuesday 28th / Wednesday 29th October Day skipper (beginner) Tuesdays 7-9pm & Yachtmaster Wednesdays 7-9pm. Starts first week of October at Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, East Dulwich. Classes subject to numbers so register asap. For more detail visit: www.safeenasailing.co.uk e-mail adrian@safeenasailing.co.uk

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SE22

All Fired Up

Bumps and Babes

BabyBallet

Caterpillar Music

No toys anymore sadly. We are open 9:30 – 6pm Mon – Sat and 11am – 5pm as a café, just to pop in for a drink and chat or to paint ceramics! Tippee Toes is a walk in singing group for parents and babies from 10am – 11am on Mon and Tues. 34 East Dulwich Road, SE22. 020 7732 6688 www.allfiredupceramics.co.uk.

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.

Baby Loves Music

Multi-Sensory Music groups for Parent and Baby in Nunhead. For more information email: amacgregor1.209@lgflmail.org.

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 02086534781, jayne@2prepare.co.uk, www.2prepare.co.uk

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

Exciting puppets, colourful percussion instruments, fun music making & favourite songs provide a captivating class for babies & young children!Contact:merrynkidd@caterpillarmusic.com. 020 8698 8439. www.caterpillarmusic.com

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. Tel: 020 3616 0033. Email: eastdulwich@gymboree-uk.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.

Baby Massage

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Baby Sensory

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

Learn a new skill, meet new mums and bond with your baby! Suitable from newborn to pre-crawling on Tuesdays in SE21 (Blocks of 4). Call Charlotte on 07932 698864 or email info@touchtherapy.co for availability. www.touchtherapy.co

Exciting sensory experiences for parents and babies 0–13 months. Activities vary weekly. 07545 247 963. www.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.

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

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

Dulwich Library Babes & Toddlers

Thursdays 10.30-11.45 & 1.30-2.45. 368 Lordship Lane, SE22 020 7525 6220.

Boppin’ Bunnies

Music sessions for 0 - 5 yrs run by professional musicians! Singing, music making with real instruments and live performance from your Boppin’ Bunnies musician. Come along for a free taster session. Wednesday afternoons, St. Saviours Scout Hall, SE23. www.boppinbunnies.co.uk.

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East Dulwich Youth Theatre

Drama for 5 to 12 year olds. Storytelling, scripts and drama games to develop confidence, creativity and self-expression.Small classes and ensemble working means everyone can take part. Thursdays after school at the East Dulwich Constitutional Hall. Call Helen on 020 8693 0102 or email: helen.stanley@yahoo.co.uk.

Wednesday 1:30pm-3:30pm SEN Play Session (for children with additional needs. Term time only) Thursday 10-12pm Muslim Women & Children Group Thursday 1:30pm-3:30pm Stay and Play Friday 10am-12pm Stay and Play

Parents Photography Workshops

Funky Monkey Group

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

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. All fired up Ceramics cafe. Book at: www.timeformums.com or call 07753 533577.

I Love Languages

Sing and Sign

French or Spanish Private Tuition for children and teenagers based in Dulwich. Have fun while learning. Call or Text Clara 07811 394 806 www.ilovelanguages.org.uk.

Junior Sebek-Kha

Physical fitness & martial arts, 5-10 yrs. Herne Hill Methodist Church Hall, 155 Half Moon Lane SE24. Saturdays 2-3pm. 020 7737 2260. www.siaacademy.com.

La Jolie Ronde

French classes for 3-11 year olds, call Ginny Wadding on 07940 511034.

Monkey Music

Various classes, see www.monkeymusic.co.uk or call 020 8764 5185.

Mum and Baby Pilates

Small, friendly day time classes, Friday 11am-11.45am. Babies are welcome too! 020 8693 9111. 17 Blackwater Street, SE22. www.pushstudios.co.uk

Music for Little People

Fun, friendly & educational music classes for 0-5 year olds. High quality, good value. The Goose Green Centre, East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AT. Contact Rebecca Vicary on 020 8852 0118 or www.musicforlittlepeople.co.uk

Mondays through to Saturday. Call 020 7193 3696. www.singandsign.com.

Sparkle Music

Carefully structured and fun music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-school children in SE22. Please check the website for current classes. Contact Anna 0771 1238352 or anna@sparkle-music.co.uk.

Twinkly Toes Ballet 2-4yrs

Tuesdays @ The Goose Green Centre 2.35-3.10pm. Following the IDTA syllabus this class is geared to teach your pre-schooler the basics of Ballet, in the most exciting way to keep your child engaged! Contact Danni - www.gdnd.co.uk. 07904 424504.

World of Little Adventures

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

Zumba for Mum & Baby

Wednesday 11-11.45am at Push Studios. Bring your baby with you whilst you workout to Latin beats – calorie burning and the babies love the music!! For details contact 020 8693 9111. www.pushstudios.co.uk.

One O’Clock Club

Fun activities for children and their parents. Peckham Rye Park, SE15 3UA (next to café). 020 7639 2702. Cost: Free. Age: 0 -5 years. Tuesday 10am-12pm Stay and Play Wednesday 9:30am-12:30pm Childminders Group (term time only) 22 SE22are - October 2014 If |you interested

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The Old Nuns Head Friday 10th October: You Are Wolf You are Wolf is Kerry Andrews, and if you haven’t seen her before (or if you have!), we can guarantee that this will be an amazing experience! Kerry is absolutely brilliant and unique, with a very special talent. She performs looped versions of traditional songs and also her own material. Come and see her before she becomes famous! Tickets £7 (on the door only, no advance tickets). Door 7.45 pm. Floorsingers welcome. Real ales, good food!

Sunday 12th October: Singaround 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. Starts 7.30pm, finishes whenever. Food and real ale. Free entry, voluntary donation at the interval to help cover the costs of running the Goose – we suggest £2. Information at: www.thegooseisout.com

Thursday 9th October: Dulwich Decorative & Fine Arts Society illustrated lecture The Legacy of Abraham Through Art and Tradition. James Allen’s Girls’ School Sixth Form Centre, 7.30 for 8pm. Open to all. See www.ddfas.org.uk.

Friday 10th October & Saturday 11th of October: Twisted-vintage jewellery Open Studio Sale Fri. 9-1pm/Sat.10-1pm. 75 Horniman Drive, SE23 3BU. Come and get a unique gift, or just a very special treat for yourself. Vouchers are also available!! Please see our website for more details

Saturday 11th October: Goose Green Clinic Open Day 11am-4pm Come and experience free and low-cost classes, therapies and talks in the beautiful and tranquil Goose Green Clinic. Activities include yoga, meditation, massage, baby yoga, Amatsu, healing, Craniosacral therapy and much more. Visit the clinic at 57-59 East Dulwich Rd or website www.goosegreenclinic.net for information about the centre and what we have to offer. 24 | SE22 - October 2014

Saturday 11th October: Baby Jumble Goes to School 2-4pm. Nearly new sales for kids aged 4+ (up to 11 years); clothes and school uniforms; toys books and sports kit. St Hilda’s church hall in Crofton Park. An opportunity for parents to earn a bit of extra cash, clear some space at home and feel good about the fact that their little ones pre-loved items are going to a good home.

Sunday 12 October: Organ Recital Christ's Chapel Dulwich 7.45pm Admission free, retiring collection. Anne Page (Cambridge). Anne is a distinguished recitalist and teacher from Western Australia. She has done a lot of work playing on and researching historic organs. She will be at home on the Dulwich organ.

Alleyn's International Concert Series: Monday 13 October 2014 Philip Higham - 'all the qualities of a world-class artist' The Strad. First Prize winner of the 2008 Bach Leipzig and 2009 Lutoslawski International cello competitions. Philip is currently recording the complete Bach Suites, due for release in 2015. Tom Poster - 'a young lion' The Guardian. First Prize winner of the Scottish International Piano Competition 2009 and the BBC Young Musician of the Year Competition in 2000. Tom has recently signed a three-album deal with Edition Classics. Two exhilarating and versatile young artists with reputations already established on the International concert scene, present a concert featuring one of Bach's masterworks alongside some of the great cello and piano duos from the Romantic repertory as part of the Alleyn’s International Concert Series. Programme: Bach: Suite No 5 in C minor BWV 1011 Schumann: Fantasiestücke Op.73 Liszt arr. Jules de Swert: 3 Consolations Brahms: Sonata for Cello & Piano in E minor Op.38

Thursday 16th October: The Peckham Society 7pm-9pm. Update on Central Peckham Symposium. Benny O’Looney and Eileen Conn. 2 hours. Meeting Room, Peckham Library, Peckham Square, SE15.

Thursday 16th October: THE LUNCHBOX (2013) 104 minutes. Cert PG. The Bigger Picture @ East Dulwich Tavern. Bar opens at 7pm Film shows at 8pm. All tickets £7 via WeGotTickets. www.thebiggerpic.co.uk.

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Top-performing student Elisabeth admitted to being “shocked” by her results: 10A*, 2A and 1 Distinction. She says the secret to her success was her teachers and her parents, and is looking forward to studying Geography, Maths, Further Maths and Chemistry at A Level.

Students celebrated some exceptional GCSE grades when they opened their results on 21 August 2014.

Students Celebrate GCSE Success

October 2014 news

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Find out more about how Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich has developed. Visit www.hgaed.org.uk or call Principal Jane Fletcher on 020 7732 2276 to arrange a personal visit.

Prospects for next year’s GCSE results look promising too, with many students having already achieved A and B grades in GCSEs including Science, Art, Music and IT.

Fatima achieved 1A*, 9A, 1B and 2 Distinctions and plans to study Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Psychology.

Adaeze achieved 5 A*, 7A and 1 Distinction and will study Biology, Chemistry, Psychology and Maths. Her advice for future students: “It’s better to be organised from the beginning, but if you need to catch up – just get on with it!”

“Organised”

m Top-performing student Elisabeth celebrates her results with her father.

A Level students also did well with 88% of grades achieved being between A*C. The average A Level grade achieved across all subjects was a very creditable B.

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‘Your Hair Is Amazing' 'I Like Your Shoes' - Complimentary Colours by Ohh Deer, £2.50, Dulwich Picture Gallery, Gallery Road, SE21

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Dulwich Picture Gallery Family Sundays 2 – 4pm

Courses & Lectures for Adults

On the first and last Sunday of every month families with a gallery ticket can enjoy a range of drop-in activities.

The Contextual Lecture Series 2014 People Who Changed the World 10.30 – 11.30am This series of Tuesday morning lectures presents some of the world’s most influential figures in history, philosophy, politics and religion. Eminent specialists cover diverse topics such as Socrates, Nelson, Pankhurst and Brunel

Tuesday 14 October

St Paul the Apostle: Still Shaping the World Prof. Linda Woodhead.

Tuesday 21 October

Horatio Nelson and the Triumph of the Georgian Navy. With Tim Clayton.

Artplay Get creative together at Artplay in this practical drop-in session where you can make anything from bunting to block prints.

Gallery Stories Participate in interactive storytelling in the main gallery. The storyteller will meet you at the gallery ticket desk at the following times: 2.30pm 3.10pm. Family events are FREE for families with a gallery ticket and for Friends membership holders. Alternatively tickets for Artplay can be purchased in the Sackler Centre for £3 per child. No booking necessary. All materials provided.

Art History: Time in the Collection

Three Saturdays from 11 to 25 October 10.30am – 1pm. £55 / £50 Time exists within Dulwich Picture Gallery’s paintings in various forms, as it does in many collections. Join us to explore the position and presence of time as seen through subject, medium, and style exploring the cultural context behind how the works were created. This course will focus on representations of life and death in the collection, from The Judde Marriage to Venetia, Lady Digby on her Deathbed, by Sir Anthony van Dyck; as well the development of style and process in the collection's representation of Western Art. With curator and artist Gabor Gyory.

Mini-Masterpieces 9 October: Woof and Baah! Animals and Landscapes 10.30am – 11.30am Experience the delights of our collection with your child age 6-18 months. Enjoy sensory, interactive discovery though art sessions tailored for you and your baby, followed by an informal, child-friendly gallery visit. Collection-based themes change monthly – come to one or all! £12 per adult and child (booking essential).

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Friends of Dulwich Picture Gallery Friends Events

French Supper in the Café

Tickets and information are available from the Friends Desk, by phone or online: 020 8299 8750 (10.00am – 4.00pm) friendsticketing@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

Wednesday 1 October. £10 per person includes a glass of wine/ Supper £17 for two courses and £20 for three. A special French supper in the Gallery café. Music provided by The House of Dreams.

Gallery Film: Screenings

In Their Own Words

Bar opens at 7pm and screening at 7.30pm £9, £7 Friends includes a glass of wine, snacks and film notes.

Capote (2005) Cert 15, 115 mins

In partnership with Dulwich Books Tracy Chevalier - Tuesday 7 October 7.00pm for 7.30pm. £17, £15 Friends. Includes a glass of wine and a copy of her novel The Last Runaway.

Music Jazz Meets Classical – the Dominic Alldis Trio Wednesday 8 October 7.30pm. £18, £16 Friends (incl. a glass of wine;) under 18s £10.

Storytelling First and last Sunday of every month: 2pm4pm. Storytelling and special art trails for Children Free admission with Gallery ticket. Monday 13 October. Directed by Bennett Miller with Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener and Chris Cooper. Drama based on Truman Capote’s book In Cold Blood.

Family Chamber Music Concert (Cavatina Trust) Sunday 19 October 2.30pm Linbury Room. £5 per adult, children free. Join The Antara Flute and Harp Duo for a family friendly chamber music concert.

FREE Lunchtime Concerts Wednesdays October 1, 8, 15 1.30-2pm/Christ’s Chapel. Talented students from local schools will impress and entertain you with their musicianship.

In Town Lecture Series Anselm Kiefer - Thursday 16 October. Lectures about major exhibitions in other London galleries. 7.00pm for 7.30pm/Linbury Room. £12, £10 Friends incl. a glass of wine.

Friend’s Open Art Exhibition 30 September 2014 – 12 October 2014 Normal Gallery opening hours. Giving professional and amateur artists the opportunity to have work displayed at our prestigious gallery. 32 | SE22 - October 2014

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What’s On - October Sydenham Singers, a community choir associated with Sydenham Gardens. The workshop is led by Janna Goodwille, an experienced choir leader, with a warm sensitive style who will draw you into the joy of singing in harmony. Everything is taught by ear, no experience is necessary. £17 / £10 concessions. Refreshments included. To book email sydenhamsingers@gmail.com or call/ text: 07501 529737. www.sydenhamsingers.com

16 October

The Bigger Picture Film Club Presents

THE LUNCHBOX Directed by Ritesh Batra with Irrfan Khan and Nimrat Kaur

Thursday 23rd -Saturday 25th October: Curtains – a Musical Whodunnit

104 mins

Cert PG

Written by Kanders and Ebbs (or Chicago and Caberet fame). 7.30pm each night with a 2.30pm matinee performance on the Saturday. At Edward Alleyn Theatre, Dulwich College. Advance prices are £10.50 adults, £7.50 concessions, £30.50 family (add £2 to ticket prices if bought on the door). Tickets can at: www.phoenixplayers.org.uk/buy-tickets.

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Young Mumbai housewife, Ila, tries to spice up her marriage by preparing a special lunchbox to be delivered to her husband at work. By mistake, it is delivered to another office worker, Saajan, a lonely, old man. The absence of a reaction from her husband leads her to put a note in the next day’s lunchbox. Thus begins an exchange of notes which evolves into an unexpected friendship. A witty and perceptive film that reveals the hopes, sorrows and regrets of ordinary people. 7pm Bar/themed snacks | 7.50pm Introduction by Julian Stubbs | 8pm Film Free raffle prizes courtesy of Rye Books & Push Studios Tickets £7 in person from: Push Studios, 17 Blackwater Street, EDT, 1 Lordship Lane & Rye Books, 45 Upland Road Or online from: www.wegottickets.com

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Thursday 16th October: The Castle Comedy Club

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Friday 24 October: Sea Shanty & Sea Song Night with The Hog-Eye Men and The Dulwich Folk Choir plus Singaround at The Ivy House Following the success of our previous shanty night, we are having another one! All welcome, whether to sing a song, join in the choruses, or just to listen. Pirate costumes optional! Starts 7pm. Pub grub, real ale. Free. www.thegooseisout.com

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A hilarious night out at this iconic old boozer. Featuring great stand up from award winning Andrew O’Neill, Jon Murfin and three up and coming acts. Laura Lexx MCs. 7.30pm / 8pm at The Castle, 280 Crystal Palace Road, London, SE22 9JJ, 0208 693 1872 , East Dulwich Rail. Price £7 doors / £5 adv. www.wegottickets.com

Saturday 18th October: Be a Brewer for the day Find out how our beer is made and learn about the brewing process. See the brew from the beginning, get to grips with the ingredients used to create our beers and have a chance to sample our range. 10.00-13.00. Unit 8, Tyrrell Trading Estate, Tyrrell Road, SE22 9NA. Details and tickets: Tickets are £20 but numbers are strictly limited, please email lucy@clarkshaws.co.uk to book a place. Further details at www.clarkshaws.co.uk/events

Sunday 19th October: BIG Autumn Sing 2-6pm At Forest Hill Methodist Centre, Normanton St, SE23 2DS. A Community singing workshop hosted by 34 | SE22 - October 2014

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Dulwich Hamlet FC - News

Attendance record smashed at Dulwich Hamlet Dulwich Hamlet smashed the attendance record for the current ground on Saturday 6 September. Over 2800 people streamed through the turnstiles to support the pink & blues against Hampton & Richmond, buoyed by the opportunity to ‘pay what you like’ to mark ‘Non-League Day’. The festivities started early, as regulars and newbies alike marched from Peckham Rye Park to the ground accompanied by local band ‘the Relatives’. The Hamlet were also chosen as one of four non-league clubs nationally to front the antidiscrimination group Kick it Out’s ‘season of action’. As ever, our fans (the Rabble) created a carnival atmosphere on the terraces and their faith was rewarded by two excellent strikes from summer signing Ashley Carew. Sadly, 10-man Dulwich couldn’t hold out for a win, and conceded a last minute equaliser. All proceeds from the game (over £6000) were donated to the Mayor of Southwark’s homeless charities. A little under £1000 was also raised for MND research, as management and players participated in the ice bucket challenge after the game. Champion Hill was gripped by FA Cup fever the following Saturday, when the Hamlet entertained Worthing FC. The match was also significant as Dulwich became the first non-league club to back the national anti-homophobia Rainbow Laces campaign. In addition to the players, many of the Rabble picked up a pair in exchange for a donation split equally between the 12th Man scheme and the Gay Football Supporters’ Network. Sadly, the laces didn’t inspire the players to victory, and FA Cup glory will have to wait another year, as the Hamlet lost 3-0. Off the pitch, discussions on the redevelopment of Champion Hill and Greendale Fields continue. The Dulwich Hamlet Supporters’ Trust have been active and have put in submissions to Southwark Council, Hadley Property Group (owners of the ground) and the London Assembly. You can read more on this and other news at www.dhst.org.uk. October is set to be another exciting month, so why not join us and support your local team. Upcoming home fixtures are shown below. Please check the club website before travelling as fixtures can be changed due to Cup commitments or bad weather: www.pitchero.com/clubs/dulwichhamlet/. 36 | SE22 - October 2014

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Half Term Community Teachsport: ParkActive Mon 27 – Fri 31 Oct, 11-3.30pm Enjoy some healthy drop in activities in the Gardens. Older children can have a go at sports from around the world whilst tiny tots can enjoy the soft play and baby gym. Please check for cancellations due to bad weather. Suitable for 0-18 years. FREE.

Discovery for All Monday 27, Thursday 30, Friday 31 Oct, 2.00pm-3.30pm Come and visit our Hands On Base and explore its thousands of real objects from around the world. Everyone welcome. FREE.

Nature Explorers: Bulb planting in the Gardens Mon 27 and Tues 28 Oct, 11am, 1.15pm, 3pm Take a look at some unusual seeds from around the world and help us to plant some bulbs in the Garden ready for Spring. Suitable for ages 5+. Tickets: Child £2. Buy on the day.

Nature Trail Discovery Wednesday 29 October, 2-3.30pm Discover our mile-long Nature Trail, the oldest in London. Encounter wildlife and pond, meadow and log pile habitats. Suitable for ages 3+. Not suitable for prams or pushchairs. Free but tickets required. FREE.

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Kathak Dance for All Wednesday 29 October, 11am, 12.15pm, 1.45pm, 3pm Learn how to tell a story through dance and find out how it is linked to Diwali – the festival of lights. Suitable for ages 5+. FREE.

Miss Horniman’s Halloween Tour Friday 31 October, 11.30am, 1.15pm, 3pm Join Miss Horniman as she tells spooky stories and mysterious myths in the darkest corners of the Museum. FREE.

Adults An Introduction to Urban Mammals Friday 4 October, 9.45am – 4.30pm Ideal for beginners, this one day course delivered by the Mammal Society provides a great introduction to urban mammals, how to identify and record them (including traditional trapping methods, footprint tunnels, camera traps and DNA analysis) and knowledge of the Horniman’s mammal collection. £89. £59 (Mammal Society Members), £50 (students/ concessions)

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Stories of British imperial adventure told through the Horniman’s collection Thursday 9 October. 7-8pm Afghan journalist Zia Shahreyar and historian Bijan Omrani will present the Horniman’s thought-provoking collection of relics from the Anglo-Afghan Wars using them and other objects from the region to place the current conflict in its historical and cultural context. Tickets: £5 Over-18s only.

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Over a quarter, 28%, of those who are working in their sixties, seventies and eighties run their own business; and One in five, 21%, of these businesses began when the entrepreneur was in their sixties. Research by London Victoria (LV=) found, UK workers are taking a more gradual approach to retirement and are working beyond the state pension age, slowly cutting back their hours and reducing the number of working days. Some 38% of UK adults at state pension age no longer work with working longer being today's norm. Various factors contribute to the rise in ‘parttime pensioners’. For some there is a financial element that drives their decision to work past state retirement age, with almost half remaining in the workplace to boost their retirement income. However, the key reasons people choose not to retire are because they enjoy working (52%) and feel that they are far too young to stop (46%). When asked how old they feel, three quarters (75%) of people aged 60+ felt much younger than they are, and on average feeling 50+. It would seem that over 60s refuse to be constrained by their age. LV= research identified a group known as the ‘grand-trepreneurs’, adults of state pension age who are choosing to use their newfound 40 | SE22 - October 2014

freedom to set up or invest in businesses. Over a quarter (28%) of those who are working into later life run their own business, with one in five (21%) of these starting-up when the entrepreneur was in their sixties. At the same time, since semi-retiring close to a third (32%) have switched careers to try something new. The need to ‘have something to do' (45%) and a desire ‘to feel useful’ (25%) are the key drivers behind the UK’s ‘grand-trepreneruial’ spirit.

Today's over 60s are the real ‘boomerang generation’. The findings show that there is a trend to ‘unretire’, with many retirees returning to work. Some 15% of employees in their 60s have returned to work after retiring; 49% have come out of retirement to boost their retirement; and a further 39% have returned to work to overcome boredom. Despite many pensioners working longer, returning to work, or delaying taking their private pension to boost their retirement income, only 5% have deferred their state pension. This is despite the fact that deferring their state pension would increase the value of their state pension by 10.4% a year. Richard Rowney, Managing Director of Life & Pensions at LV= said: “For many people, working for longer is a positive choice. Many people in their sixties and seventies enjoy their jobs and are keen to remain active in later life. However we cannot ignore that for others, their financial situation means they have to continue working - or even go back to work after retiring – because they simply cannot afford to stop. Perhaps the removal of the 65 years old default retirement age was a direct response to Paul's original question. David Frederick FCCA Principal Marcus Bishop Associates Chartered Certified Accountants

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What’s On - October Saturday 25th October: Tuesday Pop-In Art Group Exhibition at St John's Church The Art Group, which has been running for around 14 years now for people with Learning Disabilities, most living locally, will be holding its 9th exhibition at St. John's Church, East Dulwich Road, London SE22 9AT from 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. All welcome.

Saturday 25th October: Lewisham Nearly New Sale St Lawrence Centre, Catford. We always *really* appreciate donations of cakes, biscuits and sandwiches for the cafe (preferably homemade) - this usually raises over £100 for the NCT! Again, it would be very useful to have an idea of what you hope to donate so we can prepare our signs in advance. You can find out more about our nearly new sales on our website or follow us on twitter @ LewishamNCTNNS.

Sunday 26th October: Little Disco (families with under 7s) 1pm – 2.30pm & 3.30pm – 5.00pm at East Dulwich Tavern, 1 Lordship Lane, SE22 8EW. Go crazy with your little ones on the dance floor and show them how to get down to the latest pop tunes. Apart from the usual disco antics, there will be bubbles, fireworks, entertainment and many other boredom busting activities! Tickets £6 p child / £4 p adult / £17.50 p family of 4 / Under 1s come free. For more info and tickets go to www.thelittlediscocompany. co.uk Tickets must be booked in advance – limited spaces available.

Monday 27th October: FREE Beginners’ Session at The Old Nun’s Head If you’ve always wanted to be able to join in an instrumental session in a pub or at a festival, here’s your chance! All welcome, and we will be learning a tune an evening by ear, so you don’t need to be able to read music. Bring your own instrument. 8pm. www.thegooseisout.com.

Wednesday 29th October: Scummy Mummies Live Show 8.30pm on 29 October, 26 November, 17 December at The Hob in Forest Hill, SE23. 42 | SE22 - October 2014

Local comedians Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn will dish new sketches, songs and stand-up, plus special the dirt on modern parenthood, covering all the big issues from culture and current affairs to farting and fish fingers Every show will feature brand guest comedians such as Angela Barnes (Russell Howard’s Good News, The Now Show) and Holly Walsh (Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats). Plus the audience gets to come clean by sharing their Scummy Mummy Confessions. The Hob, 7 Devonshire Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3HE (opp. Forest Hill station). Tickets £5: @scummymummies www.wegottickets.com scummymummies.com.

Wednesday 29th October: Cooking with Scissors: Smart Business Networking 6.45pm onwards, introductions from 7.15pm. An opportunity for local business professionals to meet, make new contacts and gain new business. Upstairs at The Palmerston, 91 Lordship Lane, SE22. To find out more or to register your interest in attending, email: sbn@cookingwithscissors.co.uk.

Friday 31st October: Pop-Up, Pop-in Hallowe’en Little Disco The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Rd, SE15 3BE, Nunhead. Freaky Friday Hallowe’en Disco during Half-Term. Come and join in with some spooky fun disco dancing, games, bubbles & fireworks! Limited tickets available – to secure, just email us names and numbers or just show up at one of the following time slots. 10am-11am, 11.30am – 12.30pm, 3pm – 4pm. Price: £6 per child (£4 for additional siblings) littledisco@live.com

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ur local Police officers have told us crime is down. During the last four months 57 crimes were reported versus 83a year ago. But East Dulwich still has a problem with burglary. The Police have more officers patrolling locally including some in plain cloths. I’d recommend asking our local Police for a home crime prevention visit. If you email them eastdulwich. snt@met.police.uk or call them on 07920 233912 you can have some expert advice, and Cllr Rosie Shimell and I have ensured they have lots of really useful free crime prevention kit to help you protect your home. But we can all do simple thing. Keep front garden plants and hedges lower than chest height, keep an eye on neighbouring properties, report suspicious activities to the Police via the non emergency 101 number.

Another cause for local Police concern is fraud against older residents. Sometimes this is done over the phone to get bank details and then clean bank accounts out. A useful aid to help people spot scams can be found via this link http://www. met.police.uk/docs/little_book_scam.pdf or let me know you’d like a copy and I’ll drop one round when passing.

Police Base June last year the Met Police closed East Dulwich Police station. A real blow to the area with our local Police now spending a third of their shifts traveling to and from the area – they’re based in Camberwell now. So we have been exploring several different solutions to providing a local Police base in the area. They have access to the borough Youth offending Team Offices on East Dulwich Road which have a small Police office. But it isn’t accessible to the general public and easily accessible 24/7. We have found sufficient budget to open an annex building to provide this Police Base beside the Dulwich Library. We’re now working to get cross party support to see that it happens. Sadly it wouldn’t be a Police station but it would make our Police more accessible and that we maximise the time they’re policing rather than travelling. 44 | SE22 - October 2014

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eSurgeries For some time we’ve seen a big decline in the number of people visiting councillor face to face surgeries. Cllr Charlie Smith holds his the second Thursday of each month 7-8pm at the East Dulwich Community Centre. Cllr Rosie Shimell and I hold our on the fourther Thursday of each month also at the East Dulwoich Community Centre 7-8pm. But very few want the bother of set times and leaving home for relate a problem to a councillor. So Rosie and I offer home visit. This is to ensure we’re as accessbile as possible. If you need a local ocuncillor to help you please email or call us. We’re happy to drop round for a home visit. But we’re also now offering a further service, eSurgeries. If you’d like a video Skype call just let contact me so we can arrange a time. James Barber.

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utumn is the ideal time for planting hedges. Hedges define property boundaries, provide privacy, compliment and soften houses. They can constitute a winbreak and have a strong architectural presence. Informal and semi-formal hedges are also an excellent source of food and shelter for wildlife. The choice of hedging plants is very wide and deciding what hedge can be tricky. Decide first what type of hedge you’d like: evergreen, deciduous, formal or informal, flowering? How tall would you need it to be maintained at? Here is a selection of good hedging plants that spring to mind:

Ilex auifolium “Argentea marginata” (Holly)

A splendid evergreen hedge with lustruous dark green glossy leaves, silver margins and bright red berries. It’s very attractive to wildlife and once established and well kept, it can look very crisp. And of course it looks magical at Christmas.

Escallonia

I’m not a big fan of the one with pink flowers but if you can find the white flowered variety and have a sunny aspect it’s a charming hedge which will produce masses of flowers from June to October.

Eleaagnus ebbingei

Attractive silver foliage. Needs loads of sun but doesn’t mind the wind.

Pyracantha “Orange Glow”

It will look shaggy for a few years but will pay off. Once established it can look very crisp if you keep it trimmed. It looks stunning in Autumn with its orange berries and bears fragrant white/cream flowers in May. The network of armoured stems make it a great nesting site for small birds - with "breakfast in bed" in winter when they feast on the ripe berries.

Taxus baccata (Yew)

English Yew Hedge is the classic British conifer hedging plant, called the King of Hedges. Yew is a dense, dark evergreen with bright green spring growth and red fruits which are much sought after by birds but harmful to humans and pets.

Osmanthus burkwoodii

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the hedge after flowering, it will increase the flowering for the following year.

Viburnum tinus “Eva Price”

Nothing showy about it but it makes a sound informal evergreen hedge which flowers in Winter.

Hornbeam/ Beech

Both native hedges. Both suitable for formal hedges. Both suit period or modern properties. They are deciduous but still provide screening in winter as they retain brown leaves until spring (Beech hold its leaves longer than Hornbeams.) A favourite of mine.

Purple or copper beech

Oh so lovely. Quite pricey though. And not always easy to source.

Lavendula angustifolia “Hidcote”

A very welcoming and of course beautifully scented evergreen low hedge. This is too low to provide privacy but is a good choice to define boundaries without creating a “wall”.

Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn)

Native informal hedge with fragrant white flowers and red berries. Very attractive to wildlife and resistant to pollution.

Photinia x fraseri “Red Robin”

It looks stunning in Spring covered with bright red young foliage. One last tip before I run out of space: In Spring cut back top growth to encourage a thicker base. Barbara Samitier is a garden designer who lives in Peckham Rye. www.barbarasamitiergardens.co.uk

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The Last Word - Scummy Mummies Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn are local comedians who met at a stand-up gig in Lewisham and bonded after discovering their children were born 11 days apart, with the help of the same midwife. Together they are the Scummy Mummies, performing their monthly comedy show at The Hob in Forest Hill. They also co-host the UK's number one parenting podcast.

How long have you lived in the area? Together we've lived here a total of 40 years. Helen moved to SE23 in 2010 and Ellie has lived around here her whole life.

What do you most value about the area? As parents, it's great to live in a place where there is so much to do with kids, from libraries and swimming to parks and art classes. But most of all, we enjoy being part of the local community because people are so friendly here, and they have a good sense of humour!

The one thing you couldn’t do without? Having the Horniman Museum on our doorstep is brilliant - it has saved our lives on many a rainy Thursday afternoon. Our kids adore the aquarium, the walrus and the music room, and we love the cafe and the free wi-fi...

The most famous person you’ve met? We spotted Jo Brand in Dulwich Village. This was a big thrill for us because we are huge fans of her comedy and she's one of our all-time heroes.

Your favourite place for a night out? The Hob in Forest Hill for The Scummy Mummies Show, of course! We perform one Wednesday night every month. Come on down and grab a wine, meet other local parents and enjoy the show!

What is your favourite place to eat? We like Italian food so Si Mangia on Forest Hill Road is always great for a treat. The pizzas at Sodo in Honor Oak Park are fanastic too. And we are Scummy Mummies, so we have been known to take the kids to the Wetherspoons in Forest Hill for a cheap and cheerful tea!

Coffee or tea? Where? We love sharing a pot of tea at Montage on Dartmouth Road. The best bit is the playroom downstairs, which keeps our children entertained while we pretend to write jokes for our show (but really just talk about The X-Factor.) Actually, that's not even true. The best bit is the cake. 48 | SE22 - October 2014

The best kept secret... Mayow Park never seems to be too busy but we love it - there are two playgrounds to choose from and the new cafe is fabulous. Plus our kids are big fans of the art class, Messy Makers, which runs every Wednesday at 10.30am in the community garden.

What is your favourite shop? We love The Fitting Studio in Forest Hill - it's the best bra shop in London! We also like visiting Sugar Mountain for a treat after swimming. And we like popping into Bunka because they have great gift ideas and don't mind the kids playing with the toys out the back.

If money was no object... We would buy the Catford Broadway theatre. During the day, we'd turn it into a giant soft play centre with accompanying wine bar. At night, we'd perform The Scummy Mummies Show! The Scummy Mummies show is performed Wednesdays at 8.30pm on the following dates: 24 September, 29 October, 26 November and 17 December. Each show features brand new sketches, songs and silliness plus special guest comedians. Tickets are £5 from We Got Tickets: www.wegottickets.com/location/2903 Visit their website for more details and to download their podcast for free: scummymummies.com.

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Personal Healthcare Assistants Needed in East Dulwich Shift Pattern: Full & Part Time hours available Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 16:00 Pay Rate: £8.00 per hour Ref: AA/Dulwich Active Assistance Group is looking for experienced, enthusiastic and reliable Personal Healthcare Assistants to support a female client with a physical disability, within her own home. You will need to be proactive and organised, previous experience in a clinical setting would be ideal. Knowledge & understanding of diabetes & fluid balance would be beneficial, but is not essential as full, specialist training will be provided to successful applicants. You must have a full, clean driving licence and be comfortable driving our client’s vehicle. To join our progressive & dynamic team please fill in our online application form, which can be found on our website. All applicants must be willing to undergo the appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS This position is exempt from the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 as per section 8(2).

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Index Next Month SE22 enjoys fantastic support from local businesses. If you do contact someone as result of reading about them in SE22 please mention this. Thank you. If you would like to advertise your business in SE22, please contact Angela Burgess on 020 8088 1942 or e-mail at angela@semagazines.co.uk. Issue 117 - November 2014 In this issue Events Calendar Monthly Notice Board Hectic Host Food and Drink Fitness Tips Children’s Activities Financial Matters Garden Talk

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Active Assistance Group ............................................49 Albson Flooring.............................................................7 Alexandra Nurseries ..................................................35 Alleyn’s Open Days ...................................................41 Alleyn’s School - Lifeguard Guard Vacancy ...............17 Bells The Kitchen & Bathroom Company .................37 Bespoke Windows Limited ........................................21 Bromley Blinds ..........................................................21 The Chair Sanctuary ..................................................31 Chi Kung Sessions .....................................................15 Cleaning Agency Friends ...........................................31 The Clipper ................................................................33 Cooking with Scissors Networking ............................49 Crown Electrical..........................................................49 Cut Above Tree Management ...................................17 Daisylets ....................................................................49 David Reynolds .........................................................45 Dulwich Hamlet Football Club ...................................36 Dulwich Physiotherapy .............................................43 East Dulwich Community Centre: Open Day ............45 Family Law Consulting...............................................15 Fashion Conscience Eco Boutique...............................7 GDND Academy .........................................................13 50 | SE22 - October 2014

Glazer Delmar Solicitors ..............................................5 Goose Green Clinic Open Day ...................................39 Harris Girls’ Academy .......................................26 & 27 High Vibe: Vibration Training .....................................25 Jaflong Contemporary Indian Cuisine .......................31 James & Associates ...................................................47 Kingsdale Open Days & Evenings .............................51 Landmark Lofts Limited ..............................................9 The Little Clipper .......................................................33 Lila’s ...........................................................................25 London Door Company .............................................19 M J Lawless - Plasterer ..............................................35 Mac Support ..............................................................29 Made by Tom Bruce Ltd ............................................33 Nunhead Home..........................................................25 Nutty’s Children’s Parties ..........................................15 P M Bennison Heating Limited .................................17 Personal Healthcare Assistants .................................49 Pickwick Estates ....................................................Back Piercy & Co ..................................................................7 Pro Laser Clinic ..........................................................23 Property In ..................................................................2 Quick Print .................................................................39 R J C Electrics .............................................................29 Richard Tindall Garden Services ................................33 Rodney Garages ........................................................43 Rosie Reilly Plumber .................................................35 Roullier White ............................................................45 SE Magazines ............................................................19 SS PC Repairs ............................................................13 The Sweet Reason .....................................................17 Silverpoint Design & Construction ............................39 Steve Smith Accountants ..........................................47 Sydenham High School Open Events ........................43 Timber Windows .......................................................47 Walsh Glazing ............................................................19 Westbury Chemists ...................................................45 Upton & Walker Gardening ...................................... 15

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