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Issue 128 - October 2015 In this issue Events Calendar - P4 What’s On - P8 Hectic Host - P12 Food and Drink - P14 Fitness Tips - P16 Children’s Activities - P22 Dulwich Literary Festival - P41 Dulwich Hamlet FC - P44 The Last Word - P56

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Welcome

This month we are delighted to be working with Dulwich Books (with both our Around Dulwich & SE mags hats on), on the Dulwich Literary Festival. So we have all the details of the events which take place at the Old Library, Dulwich College, but better than that, we have a fabulous introduction by our very own Helen Lederer. Helen is taking part in the event and will be discussing her new book out, Losing It! See pages 41 to 42 for full details.

Lawrence Roullier White has been checking out the local talented designer-makers and skilled craftspeople in the area, see page 36 for more.

Check out our full events listing starting on page 8, we have more pages than usual full of local events. Remember there are more events, stories and news at www.arounddulwich.co.uk.

All your favourites are here: Around Dulwich, page 10; Hectic Host, page 12; Food & Drink, page 14; Fitness Tip, page 16; Children’s activities, pages 22 & 23; Dulwich Picture Gallery, page 38; Financial Matters, page 48; the Horniman, page 46; Pets corner, page 50; SE22 Councillors, p52 and Garden Talk, page 54.

The Last Word this month goes to Emma Gladstone, Artistic Director of Dance Umbrella, read more on page 56.

Have a fantastic month, see you next time.

Angela Angela Burgess: Editor SE Magazines Limited

Welcome ................................................3 Events Calendar ....................................4 Noticeboard ............................................6 What’s On ......... 8, 18, 20, 24, 26, 32 & 34 Around Dulwich ...................................10 Hectic Host............................................12 Food & Drink ........................................14 Fitness Tips ...........................................16 Children’s Activities ..................... 22 & 23 Concert at Alleyn’s ..............................28 Shopping Page .....................................36 Dulwich Picture Gallery .......................38 Dulwich Literary Festival ............. 41-43 Dulwich Hamlet FC Update...................44 Horniman Museum .............................46 Financial Matters ..................................48 Pets Corner ........................................ 50 SE22 Councillors....................................52 Garden Talk ......................................... 54 The Last Word .......................................56 Index .....................................................58 www.dulwichliteraryfestival.co.uk

Dulwich Literary Festival 2015

Introduction

Helen Lederer - Losing It!

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’ve discovered there are consequences to publishing a book. No more is there a mad dash in and dash out of a book shop or even a lazy browse. Now I skulk about wondering if my book is stocked, and if it is, I debate whether I should yank it out of the shelf to make it look more prominent on a table - or wonder if I might bribe the book shop to allow me stand at the door and direct people to my signed copies before suggesting they might like to write me five star reviews on amazon.

Actually I do none of these (no really, I don’t) but I have learned about the wonders of the world of the Literary Festival. All year I have been discovering more pleasures as I travel to different towns and meet amazing people who make these events happen. The best bit (for me) is actually meeting and talking to the readers who have actually read my book and share a glass of wine or two in these friendly and convivial settings. I call these Literary Festivals ‘stand-up comedy but with less jokes and more love’.

So imagine my extra delight to be invited to take part in such a festival in my very own postcode. The Dulwich Literary Festival has not only been brave enough to invite me to talk about ‘Losing It’, which is my first comedy novel about a woman who is in debt, divorced and desperate (moi?). But it will also allow me to experience some stunning authors who are also going to be in Dulwich this year. I was lucky to attend Kate Mosse’s book launch at the Horniman Museum and

became beguiled by furry people dressed as animals and experienced a real ‘happening’ around Kates new book ‘The Taxidermist’. What other postcode could host such a magical event? It’s exciting to note that the festival has attracted an amazing line-up including not only Kate Mosse, Vince Cable, Prue Leith and Huw Edwards, but also Melvyn Bragg! People will be cancelling their holidays no doubt to get a piece of this literary action where debate, chat and general awe is guaranteed.

I’ve lived in Dulwich for 14 years and seen the bistro pubs come (and go) along the lane and often wonder what it would be like to live anywhere else. But this will be my first Dulwich Literary Festival along with my first book and er... my first nomination for the PG Wodehouse comedy literary prize (and no I didn’t get it) but hey - it’s not the winning it’s the taking people apart that counts….

Can’t wait to see you over a glass and a book! helenlederer.co.uk/tour comedywomeninprint.co.uk/

After The Storm with Vince Cable Friday 16th October

Old Library Dulwich College 7pm Vince Cable’s bestselling book, The Storm, explored and explained the causes of the 2008 world economic crisis and how Britain should respond to the great challenges it brought.

Tickets are £18.99 for entry + signed hardback copy of After The Storm, or £8.00 ENTRY ONLY. (Plus Booking Fee).

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Events Calendar - October Monday

28th

Tuesday

29th

Wednesday

30th

Thursday

1st

Friday

2nd

Saturday

3rd

Bread of Life Showcase, see p18.

Dulwich Folk Dance Club, see p20.

5th

6th Lively Minds over 50’s Club, p8.

Lecture: Shackleton & the James Caird, see p18.

7th

8th

RYA Coastal Skipper Course, see p20.

Peckham Society 40th Anniversary p20

13th

14th

4th

Dulwich Park Fun Run see p18.

Live Music @ The French House, p18.

9th

Sleepover @ Dulwich Picture Gallery, see p8.

10th

11th

Dulwich Folk Dance Twisted Vintage Jewellery Open House, p20 Club, see p20.

Herne Hill Music Festival, see p20 Dulwich Decorative & Fine Arts Society Live Music @ The Practical Action SE lecture, see p20. French House, p18. London Group p24.

RYA Comp Crew East Dulwich WI @7.30pm Course, see p20. www.eastdulwichwi.co.uk p8

12th

Parkrun, Peckham Rye Park 9am, P8.

Sunday

15th

80s/90s Disco for kids, see p24.

Organ Recital, see p24.

The Goose is Out! Robin Gillan @ The St Christopher’s Singaround @ The Old Nun’s Head, Midnight Walk, p24. Old Nun’s Head, see p20. see p24.

16th

17th

18th

Herne Hill Music Festival, see p20 Dance Umbrella Festival, see page 8.

Alison Balsom &

Lively Minds over 50’s Club, p8.

Friends @ Alleyns, Dulwich Literary Festival, see p26. see p26.

Roberto Forzoni @ Live Music @ The Mums in Business, Belair House, p24 French House, p18.

Live Music @ The see p26.

French House, p18.

Force Majeure U3A Monthly Open www.biggerpicture.co.uk Meeting, see p26. @EDT see p5.

19th

2oth

21st

22nd

23rd

24th

25th

Dance Umbrella Festival until the 31st October, see page 8.

Sewing with jersey fabrics, see p32.

HDO Kids Camps 19th-23rd & 26th-30th, see page 32 for details.

Lively Minds over 50’s Club, p8.

Liver & Chianti Wine Tasting, see p26.

Dulwich Folk Dance Club, see p20.

28th

29th

Live Music @ The French House, p18.

30th

Our King Went Forth, A musical celebration, see p26.

26th

27h

FREE Beginners’ Session @ The Old Nun’s Head, see p32.

Peckham Rye Learn to play the ukulele in a week, see p32.

Discos see Park 9am, p32.

Lively Minds over P8.

Dulwich Folk Dance 50’s Club, p8.

Anorak Christmas Sample Sale p34.

Club, see p20.

The Sisterhood Halloween Craft Concert, see p32.

Morning @ Smart Business Networking with Wigwam, see p34.

John McClean & The Cooking with Scissors. 6.45pm Clan, Ben Holland @ Horniman Halloween Fair, see p32.

Upstairs @The Palmerston.

The Ivy House, p34. www.cookingwithscissors.co.uk

Halloween

31st

Parkrun,

1st

Forthcoming Events Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 8, 18, 20, 24, 26, 32 & 34. Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar!

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Thursday 15 October

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What’s On - October Saturday 3 October: Children’s Sleepover at Dulwich Picture Gallery

This Autumn Dulwich Picture Gallery will partner with Pushkin Press to host its first ever children’s sleepover. Pillows and Paintbrushes will take 7 – 13 year olds on an exciting night-time adventure. After an evening of creative activities and storytelling children can enjoy a special night’s sleep in the company of the Gallery’s Old Masters. This year the sleepover will delve into the world of the bestselling American children’s classic From The Mixed Up Files of Mrs Basil E Frankweiler recently re-published by Pushkin in the UK. During the evening children will be able to pay a visit to the house of Mrs Frankweiler and listen to her tales, explore the mysteries of the Gallery with a special trail and make their own autographed book bag to take home, all whilst experiencing the enchanting atmosphere of the Gallery after hours.

It’s then lights out for a sleep like no other alongside baroque masters including Rembrandt and Canaletto. The following morning includes a healthy breakfast and screening of a film adaptation of the book before the Gallery opens to the public.

Age: 8 – 13yrs old. Please note all children must be accompanied by an adult. 6.45pm – 8.30am. £50 or £60 including a copy of From The Mixed Up Files of Mrs Basil E Frankweiler (postal delivery prior to the event). www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

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

Oh, The Excitement!

By Sarah Pylas

Around Dulwich has only been shortlisted for Best Website at the Association of Independent Magazine Publishers’ Awards! Not only that but our mothership, SE Magazines, is up for Best Social Media Presence. Angela is off to the glitzy award ceremony in the West Midlands and will hopefully return to East Dulwich with a gong or two for our (tragically bare!) trophy cabinet.

Win or lose, we think a celebration of some sort is definitely called for so expect to see us hitting the fizz hotspots on our high street soon. The newly spruced up Palmerston is now open for breakfast from Friday-Sunday and will set the perfect scene for waffles and buck’s fizz. Meanwhile, Toasted are running even more superb events over autumn following the huge success of their recent wine tastings.

Now the new school term is well underway, routine has found its way back into our lives. However, no amount of planning seems to prevent the morning chaos before the post-school run calm. Shoes are still being hunted for at 8.45am, book bags are eternally disappearing and coats that fitted just 2-days ago are now straining at the seams.

The end of summer also spells the end of one of England's great rituals _ the cricket season.

Fortunately I was on hand to see my husband's cricket team, the mighty Dulwich 7th XI, beat Wiltshire's Fonthill Cricket Club for the first time in seven attempts. Fonthill will no doubt be plotting revenge when Dulwich turn up next May on their annual cricket (and cider) tour of the West Country.

I may no longer be a cricket widow, but it seems when one sports season ends, another begins! Our TV is permanently switched to the footie at the moment so when local friends invited me for dinner at Pedler, a vibrant neighbourhood eatery new to Peckham, I jumped at the chance to escape for a

few hours over a glass of Mother’s Ruin. The menu changes daily and uses fresh seasonal ingredients, all served with an array of Little Bird Gin cocktails.

But there was obviously so much more to September than gin and wine. There was tea, Prosecco and cakes galore at Fiona Nott’s annual Open House for Macmillan Cancer Support. Hosted over 2-days, the event raised much needed funds for a great cause.

Well-done Fi! This month we are looking forward to the Herne Hill Music Festival on 9th October, as well as the highly anticipated first Dulwich Literary Festival on the weekend of 16-18. We are particularly excited about seeing legendary comedian and author, Helen Lederer, who will open her event on the 18th with a short stand up performance and then talk about her fab and funny book ‘Losing it’. Keep your eyes peeled for an exclusive interview with Helen on the site soon.

Our events page has full listings of all the local news, events and ticket information. Just visit our website for more details www.arounddulwich.co.uk or follow us on Twitter @arounddulwich.

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he most difficult thing I always find when you have guests for the weekend is the breakfast, especially on the day of departure. For whatever reason breakfast is one of those meals that everyone seems to view differently; whilst for some it might be half a slice of toast on the hoof to others it is the full monty virtually including the hooves.

Divining what everyone is expecting is a problem and if you were hoping to get away with a juice and coffee the last thing you want to do is to introduce the notion of a meal with more components and opportunities for danger and disaster than Heston Blumenthal catering Bear Grylls’ wedding.

I never eat breakfast, although I know one should, so my biggest problem is remembering that other people do and getting something in. Then the next problem is whether it will be something your guests will want. There is the added disadvantage of the social etiquette, which is peculiar to breakfast, whereby guests feel like they can contribute to the menu planning.

I remember being horrified once as I reached for the eggs and asked how everyone wanted theirs, meaning firm or runny scrambled, to hear a request come back for Benedict. Not what I had in mind.

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This simple muesli cookie recipe works a treat every time, it is really delicious and guests will come downstairs to the aroma of baking, a smell

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Bake in an oven pre-heated to 200-degrees until golden brown, probably around 15 minutes but check after 5 and 10 minutes, as this timing is approximate and will depend on the size and thickness of the cookies.

If your muesli is a little meagre on the fruit front you can always add some extra and just cut down on the cereal content accordingly. Of course will have to allow for any allergies to nuts etc, but the beauty of this recipe is if you opt for a gluten free muesli pretty much everyone can eat it.

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ou know Summer is over when you find yourself dreaming of a good hearty winter dish instead of a Summer Salad! Nothing beats pottering around my kitchen, or curling up with a good cook book whilst enjoying the aroma of a gently bubbling casserole or a Sunday roast. This months recipe combines two of the best seasonal foods – squash and mushrooms into a delicious caramelised accompaniment to your Sunday roast!

Although we are approaching the end of the main growing season, even now some fruit and vegetables will be at their best – look out for figs, apples and quince growing locally. Mushroom & beetroot will also be fantastic, not to mention pumpkins of course.

Don’t forget that if you carve a pumpkin for Halloween there are loads of easy ways to use the flesh including soups, casseroles or as part of a roasted vegetable dish. The seeds can also be roasted with a little olive oil and salt to make a really tasty snack. If you find a recipe you love then look out for Pumpkins on special offer after 31st October – you can pick up some real bargains, and they will keep in a cool dry place for at least 6-8 weeks, or if easier you can cook and freeze the flesh for use later.

In Season this month Fruit, 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 & rainbow trout 14 | SE22 - October 2015

Roast Pumpkin & Mushrooms with Thyme Serves 8 with the Sunday Roast

Ingredients • 1kg (2lb 4oz) pumpkin or squash • 5 tablespoons olive oil • 4 tablespoons balsamic syrup (Filippo Berio is my favourite) • 8 sprigs thyme • 700g (1lb 9oz) chestnut mushrooms Method 1) Preheat the oven to 2000C/4000F/Gas 6.

2) Cut the pumpkin (peeled if you wish) into wedges, about 3cm (11/4in) thick at the thickest part, and remove the seeds.

3) Put the wedges in a roasting-tin in which they can lie in a single layer with space around them. Drizzle on 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the balsamic, season and add two-thirds of the thyme, tearing it with your hands.

4) Clean the mushrooms with kitchen paper and slice in half. Put these into another roasting-tin in a single layer and add the rest of the oil, balsamic and thyme. Season. Toss everything around. Make sure there is space around the mushrooms so they don’t sweat.

5) Roast the pumpkin for about 45 minutes, or until tender and a little caramelised.

6) Roast the mushrooms for about 35 minutes, until dark and roasted and any juices have evaporated.

When ready, gently toss them together and serve immediately in a warm dish. ENJOY!

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Meditation “Through sustained focus and meditation on our patterns, habits and conditioning, we gain knowledge and understanding of our past and how we can change the patterns that aren’t serving us to live more freely and fully.” (Yoga Sutra, III:18) When I talk to clients about meditation, the concept can seem quite alien to them, and some find it a real struggle. This is one of the drawbacks of modern city life; many of us have lost the art of knowing how to shut off. Practising mediation is quite simply learning to be still, to be quiet and to allow the body time to restore itself back to homeostasis and a place of calm. There are a lot of preconceptions about meditation and what it means; I was very dismissive of it when I first came across it, thinking this wasn’t something I had time for nor needed.

The truth is, everyone would benefit from meditating, even if it’s only for ten minutes a day. The other misconception about meditation is that it involves being guided through a twenty minute dream-like state, or sitting in the Buddha position, or falling into a trance imagining yourself swimming with dolphins. Meditating to me is about taking some time, even just a few minutes, and spending it thinking about nothing else but your body and what’s going on. Your mind should be still, your thoughts should be boxed away, and the best way to start is to focus on your breathing.

During a sales training day in my old City life, I can recall the sales director asked us all to sit in silence for several minutes and then make a note of the noises we could hear. Almost everyone came back with the same noises; passing traffic, pedestrians talking on their phones, the sounds of footfall on the pavement, the creaking of chairs, clothes rustling, and so on. No-one in the room (there were over 100 people there) said they heard the sounds of their breathing, despite it being the closest noise to them. This is because it’s something that we do automatically, and 16 | SE22 - October 2015

therefore we don’t hear it. What mediating does is bring your attention back to your breathing, and to allow you to focus on yourself again. In the same way that none of the salespeople in the meeting noticed their breathing because they were focusing externally on the white noise around them, if you’re focusing on your breathing you automatically block out the white noise around you so you can fully focus. I also find reading in a quiet area is similar to meditating, if you can find a peaceful spot.

Just lying down and closing your eyes can also work. It’s all about quietening the mind and taking some time to consider how you’re feeling; the where, when and how isn’t important, as long as you can disconnect from the outside world.

It’s now not uncommon to see sportspeople meditating and going through visualisation exercises before waiting to come onto the court, pitch, athletics field or enter the ring. They can do this in spite of the noise around them. I urge you to try it.

Leanne Spencer @BodyshotPT www.bodyshot-pt.co.uk

Horniman Halloween Fair Sat 31 Oct & Sun 1 Nov 2015 10.30am–4.30pm Spooky trail | Arts and crafts market Creepy creatures | Family activities Dress in your Halloween costume and be part of our Halloween Parades Free entry 100 London Road Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ horniman.ac.uk

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NEW *Little Stars* Stay & Play group for all 0-4 years Tuesday mornings in term time - contact us for more details

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What’s On - October Saturday 3, 17th & 24th October: London Parks – Their History & Botany 12 noon – 5pm. Looking at the history, design, and planting of public and Royal Parks. Course consists of two visits to Kensington Gardens and Victoria Park, and two sessions at the SLBI. Letta Jones, £55 members / £60 non-members. Booking essential. South London Botanical Institute (SLBI), 323 Norwood Road, London SE24 9AQ. For more details: www.slbi.org.uk email info@slbi.org.uk | 020 8674 5787.

Saturday 3 October: Dulwich Park Fun Runs

Whether you’re training for a bigger challenge or just looking for a fun day out – join the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and the CFTwo Fundraising Group for the 10th Dulwich Park Fun Run in 2015! The Dulwich Park Fun Run is organised by the Cystic Fibrosis Trust with support from the CFTwo Fundraising Group. This is a fantastic day out perfect for families and friends to come along and be a part of! There is a choice of 5k or 10k distances for the adults, and a 1 mile juniors’ fun run for kids, and a buggy push, with all funds raised in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.

If you would like to take part in this year’s Dulwich Park Fun Run please download the application form and email it to events@cysticfibrosis.org.uk.

Until Saturday 3 October: Christ Church with the Bread of Life Café

Come and enjoy a week of celebrations at Christ Church with the Bread of Life Café (now managed

by Emm’s) in the newly Redecorated building.

Church and Community groups will be show casing their activities during the week. www.cced.org. uk. Grand event to finish will be a Cream Tea, entertainment, and a Swing band on Saturday 3rd October 2pm to 5pm. The Fair Trade Centre will be open all day from 10am.

To book your Cream Tea (price tbc) email: emmscatering@hotmail.com | 075359 03015 Christ Church, 263 Barry Road, SE22 0JT.

Live Music at The French House

Every Friday and Saturday night from 8-10pm and Sunday from 12-3pm. An acoustic performance from a young French girl called Emma Benitah who sings French classic songs with a twist and plays guitar. www.thefrenchhouse.co/ 52 Lordship Ln, London SE22 8HJ | 020 3441 2090 18 | SE22 - October 2015

Sewing Courses

Saturday 3 October: How to use a Sewing Machine – Beginners Intro

Learn everything you need to get started in 2 hours. £30. 10am – 12pm. .......................................................................

Tuesday 6 – Tuesday 27 October: Evening Dressmaking Course

Bring your own projects – 4 x sessions £15.

7.00pm – 9.30pm. .......................................................................

Saturday 10 October: Intro to Sewing Machine II – Beginners Next Steps

Build on existing skills to insert a zip and make a cushion. £35. 10am – 12.30pm .......................................................................

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Tuesday 6 October: Lecture Shackleton and the James Caird

A two-part lecture at Dulwich College on Sir Ernest Shackleton (Old Alleynian 1887-1890) and the James Caird. This is the third lecture in the College’s ‘GE Moore Lecture Series’ which was established to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the College in 2019. The evening will commence at 6.45pm with a drinks reception in the James Caird Hall in The Laboratory, the new home of the James Caird, the 23-foot whaler in which Shackleton and five companions made their 800-mile voyage. Lectures will take place in the Great Hall 7.30 – 9.00pm and a selection of artefacts and podcasts will be available in the Lower Hall.

Tickets cost £10 each and are available from: lectureseries@dulwich.org.uk

Whitestuff Postcard Gallery

The WHITESTUFF Foundation is seeking LOCAL ARTISTS to donate a hand painted postcard which will be mounted and hung in the shop from November 15th 2015. Each 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 0208 6939381 for more details. Please support our local charity by donating your talent.

For more information about the White Stuff Foundation: www.whitestuff.com/foundation.

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Come and join Fiona & Emma to begin or contniue your love of dance!

Starting this term Kate Vernon Smith who trained at Laban will be teaching contemporary dance.

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What’s On - October Tuesday 6 October: RYA Compcrew & Day skipper course Wednesday 7 October: RYA Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster

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Tuesday 6th October: Aussie Winemaker Extravaganza!

Our favourite winemakers from down under are returning to Toasted and they’re bringin the sunshine with them! To celebrate we’re throwing an Australian themed winemaker dinner and are now taking bookings. 6 exciting wines, 4 Australian bonafide winemakers, 3 succulent course (with an Aussie feel), one big afterparty and 0 reasons to miss it! Dinner reservations 7pm-9pm. £55 - includes dinner, wine & service. Reservations: 0208 693 9021. www.toastdulwich.co.uk. 36-38 Lordship Lane, SE22

Wednesday 7 October: Peckham Society 40th Anniversary Symposium

7 – 9pm. Short presentations from our membership at All Saint’s, Blenheim Grove, London SE15

Thursday 8 October: Dulwich Decorative & Fine Arts Society illustrated lecture

Banks, Burgundy & Piracy – the 15th Century Artists of Bruges. Kingswood House, Seeley Drive, SE21. 7.30 for 8pm. All welcome. www.ddfas.org.uk.

Friday 9 – Saturday 10 October: Twisted-vintage Jewellery Open House Sale

Friday 9 October from 9-1pm and Saturday 10 October from 10-2pm at 75 Horniman Drive, SE23 3BU. We recycle and revive vintage Jewellery, creating unique necklaces and bracelets, which are all handmade in our In-house Studio. We also do customised pieces, using people’s own treasures and inherited pieces to create a bespoke contemporary piece. Come along to our Open House to have a look, a chat, and maybe get a special treat/ gift/ voucher.

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The Old Nun’s Head

Friday 9 October: Robin Gillan

Robin is an accomplished mult-instrumentalist and singer, known for his emotive and authentic playing of old-time American and British traditional music. Tickets £7 (on the door only, no advance tickets). Door 7.45 pm.

Floorsingers welcome. Real ale, good food!

More information: www.thegooseisout.com

Friday 9 – 18 October: The 2015 Herne Hill Music Festival

Highlights include: The Peasants’ Opera, performed by Charter School, Harmony Sinfonia playing Dvorak’s ‘New World’ Symphony, The Eusebius String Quartet, a day of music in Brockwell Park, a fund-raising concert for charity Practical Action with brass quartet music, a concert by school bands, jazz star Renato D’Aiello, and and evening of ‘Gorgeous Guitars’. The Peasants’ Opera has been funded by Dulwich Community Council, and is top of the bill in this year’s Festival.

Details of all the events, and tickets: www.hernehillfestival.org

Dulwich Folk Dance Club Thursdays 8pm - 10pm at St Barnabas Parish Hall, Gilkes Place, Dulwich Village OCTOBER 1 - Caller, Sue Hastings 8 - Caller, Gwen Godwin - International Dance 15 - Caller, Crys Rothon - Playford Evening 22 - Caller, Philip Barber 29 - Caller, Carol Hewson - Halloween Party Contact Gwen - 020 8699 7032 email: gagodwin@hotmail.com

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BabyBallet

The award winning movement to music, dance & singing programme for boys and girls from 6 months upwards run with a fun, safe and caring environment. Classes in Dulwich. Call Stephanie 07809 148348. www.babyballet.co.uk.

The Baby Bear Club

Mum and baby classes for children under 5s, as well ad Dance classes and parties, at St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Contact 07825 710044 or e-mail Olya@theBabyBearClub.co.uk. www.theBabyBearClub.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

Baby Sensory

Classes offer a wonderful world full of exciting sensory experiences for parents and babies from light shows to bubbles, bells, rainbows, puppets, signing, games, massage, baby whispering & bonding activities. Classes are on a Tuesday in Brockley, Wednesday in Sydenham and Thursday in Forest Hill. Email Sarah on dulwich@babysensory. co.uk for more information.

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

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.

Bumps and Babes

Meets on Fridays between 9.30 and 11.30 (drop in anytime) at St Faiths Community Centre, at the bottom of Red Post Hill, SE24. It is very informal, aimed at new Mums meeting up and getting ante/postnata/moral support from Alice and other 22 SE22are - October 2015 If |you interested

mothers. Please contact Alice Yeates on yeatesa@ btinternet.com or 07831 225841.

Caterpillar Music

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

Creation Station

Arts and crafts for your 1 - 5 year old. Classes in SE22 and SE15. Contact Tracy to book your space.

Tracyskelton@thecreationstation.co.uk, 0844 854 6967. www.thecreationstation.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. 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.

diddi dance

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.

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

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.

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.

in attending any of these activities please phone first to check the details.

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Funky Monkey Group

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

HartBeeps

Musical, multi-sensory, baby development class, with original music, remixed nursery rhymes, brought to life with fun props, wacky puppets and sparkly parachutes.. Our sessions Baby Bells newborns to sitting, Baby Beeps sitting to toddling & Happy House - walking to 4years (younger siblings welcome). Free taster for your first session. Classes in East Dulwich on Mondays afternoons and Dulwich Village Thursday afternoons. Contact Lotte 07522 386334. lotte@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. 020 7737 2260. www.siaacademy.com.

La Jolie Ronde

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

Little Superhero Training

Practice your Superhero moves! Tackle a Superhero assault course! Discover Superhero fun facts! Any Little Heroes, Boys and Girls aged 2 and a half - 6, Come along for a free taster session. Mondays 3.50 4.35pm and Fridays 10.15 - 11am (term time only) @ St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Contact Lucy 07813791757, littleherocompany@gmail. com, www.littleherocompany.com

Monkey Music

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

New Mums Fitness Class

Wednesday 10.45am 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) 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

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.

Sing and Sign

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.

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Ballet

2-4yrs

Small, friendly day time classes, Friday 11am-11.45am.

Babies are welcome too! 020 8693 9111. 17 Blackwater Street, SE22. www.pushstudios.co.uk

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.

Music for Little People

World of Little Adventures

Mum and Baby Pilates

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

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.

If you are interested in attending any of these activities please phone first to check the details.

What’s On - October Saturday 10 October: Practical Action SE London Group

7.30pm at St Faith’s Church, Red Post Hill.

North Dulwich SE24 9JQ. Musical Postcards – A fund-raising concert by Meridian Brass as part of the Herne Hill Music Festival. Meridian Brass is a vibrant quartet, passionate about all types of chamber music. They invite you to explore music influenced by travel to and from ‘this sceptr’d isle’.

Saturday 10 October: St Christopher’s Midnight Walk

from 11pm. Starting and finishing at St Christopher’s Hospice, 51-59 Lawrie Park Road, Sydenham, SE26 6DZ. Take a Midnight Walk to support St Christopher’s in national Hospice Care Week. This fun and friendly star-lit walk is a five mile circular route which encompasses all five boroughs where St Christopher’s provides expert end of life care. Participants are encouraged to wear pyjamas or onesies and as well as a fabulously unusual Saturday night out, by securing sponsorship for the Midnight Walk, walkers will raise money to support St Christopher’s Candle Project which supports bereaved children, young people and families from across South East London.

Registration fees £20 per person. There is a reduced rate of £10 for those aged 11-17 (under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult, and children under 11 may not take part). http://www.stchristophers.org.uk/ For more information please contact the Fundraising Team on 020 8768 4575 or email midnightwalk@stchristophers.org.uk

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Sunday 11 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.

FREE entry, voluntary donation at the interval to help cover the costs of running the Goose – we suggest £2. www.thegooseisout.com 24 | SE22 - October 2015

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Sunday 11 October: 80s/90s Disco 1pm-2.30pm at the EDT in East Dulwich. Time for you to go back to school as we turn back the time and play some old-skool 80s and 90s hits.

Little Disco from 3.30pm-5pm at the EDT in East Dulwich – our regular fun family daytime disco returns for it’s third season. Let us entertain the kids whilst you enjoy a drink at the bar or catch up with friends. Join us for one of these fun daytime disco for families with under 7s. You can expect our lovely lively DJ to play dance floor fillers and kids favourites along with other boredom busting activities such as giant bubbles, fireworks, interactive games and competitions, prizes and a FREE disco accessory for every child. Prices: from £4.50 p child & £19.50 p family of 4. Babies <1 boogie for free.

Tickets available via www.thelittlediscocompany. co.uk. Booking in advance recommended as our events do often sell out.

Sunday 11 October: Organ Recital Riccardo Gnudi (Pisa, Italy). Chapel Dulwich.

7.45pm. Admission free.

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What’s On - October Tuesday 13 October: U3A Monthly Open Meeting

Carnegie Library – ‘Black Settlement in Britain in 1950’s & 60’s.and its cultural impact’ with speaker – Nia Reynolds (Author) from 2pm till 4pm. Refreshments after talk with opportunity to meet and talk to interest group conveners and choose for over fifty interest groups that meet regularly throughout Dulwich.

Friday 16 – Sunday 18 October: Dulwich Literary Festival 2015

Dulwich Literary Festival takes place in The Old Library at Dulwich College from Friday 16th October through to Sunday 18th October. Please visit dulwichliteraryfestival.co.uk for more information and tickets.

Thursday 15 October: Alison Balsom & Friends – A concert in

support of Brass for Africa 7.30pm

Tuesday 20th October: ‘Liver & Chianti’ Tasting?! £20 MCT at Alleyn’s, Townley Road, Dulwich, SE22 8ST. All proceeds from the concert will benefit Brass for Africa. The first half will be a trumpet and piano recital with Tom Poster, then after the interval this special event will include a brief presentation about the charity and Alison will be introducing some very special guests to play with her including jazz trumpet maestro Guy Barker. A limited number of Special Package VIP tickets will include a 6pm-7pm pre-concert drinks event hosted by Alison.

Tickets at: http://mct.alleyns.org.uk/page. aspx?id=143

Wednesday 14 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 meets on the 2nd Wednesday every month at 8pm in the new Daisylets office – 165 Lordship Lane (opposite Mrs Robinson) East Dulwich SE22 8HX. The meeting is FREE to attend (contribution of £1 towards drinks and nibbles is appreciated). Please let us know if you would like to join us so the nibbles stretch round! Email claire@daisylets.com 26 | SE22 - October 2015

Inspired by the movie ‘Silence of the lambs’ we want to see if Anthony Hopkins is right when it comes to food and wine pairings! (Don’t worry we’re not cannibals) We’ll be taking a look at the Chianti region in Tuscany and showing 4 different styles of the famed wine. To keep your tummy happy we will also be serving a selection of charcuterie and some chicken livers “yum, yum, yum”!! To book, please call 0208 693 9021 & state if you have a wine tasting voucher. www.toastdulwich.co.uk.

Saturday 24 October: Our King Went Forth 7.30pm

From Agincourt to the Field of Cloth of Gold – a century in Music and Song. A musical celebration of two historic events: The Battle of Agincourt (1415) where King Henry V of England defeated King Charles VI of France, exactly 600 years ago.

The Field of Cloth of Gold (1520), the sumptuous celebrations at which King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France met in peace and friendship. Performed in costume by The Friends` Musick chamber choir and the Mock Tudor Band. St Augustine`s Church, One Tree Hill, Honor Oak Park, SE23 3LE. Tickets £10 & £7 (Seniors & Students).

Refreshments & cash bar. Tickets: 020 8699 0172. www.augustineonetreehill.org.uk and www.thefriendsmusick.com. Tickets also available from The Art Stationers, 31 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BN. All proceeds in aid of church restoration.

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Alleyn’s International Concert Series

Alison Balsom & Friends

A concert in support of Brass for Africa

Part of the Alleyn’s International Concert Series Thursday 15th October

7.30pm MCT at Alleyn’s, Townley Road, Dulwich, SE22 8ST Three-time winner at the Classical BRITs and 2013 Gramophone Artist of the Year, trumpeter Alison Balsom has an international reputation as one of classical music’s great ambassadors and is one of the most sought after musicians on the international circuit today.

As Patron of Brass for Africa, Alison is presenting this concert as part of the AICS, but in support of the charity's mission to make a positive change to the lives of disadvantaged children, young people and their communities in Africa through brass music and brass music education. All proceeds from the concert will benefit Brass for Africa.

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with Tom Poster, then after the interval this special event will include a brief presentation about the charity and Alison will be introducing some very special guests to play with her including jazz trumpet maestro Guy Barker.

There are a limited number of Special Package VIP tickets which will include a 6pm-7pm pre-concert drinks event hosted by Alison.

The opportunity to learn and to play music together is quite literally life changing, especially for children surviving on the fringes of society in Africa. We hope that this event will raise significant funds for this essential work. You can read more about the wonderful work of this charity at www.brassforafrica.com Tickets for the event: http://mct.alleyns.org.uk/page.aspx?id=143 http://alisonbalsom.com

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Rhianna (10 A or B grades) put her success down to all the times she came to school early for extra revision lessons. “We often stayed at school until 5pm to get things done too,” she said. “We knew it was time to get working really hard if we wanted to do well.”

There were many notable individual achievements. Amtul and her family, for example, were “overwhelmed” with her 12 A* or A grades.

Students at Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich are celebrating the academy’s best ever GCSE results, with 75% of students gaining five or more passes at grades A*-C in 2015, including English and Maths.

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Science success. Head of Science, Tom Grocott, with students Amtul and Omaymah. 100% of Physics, Chemistry and Biology students gained A*-C grades.

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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.

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Come to our open days in October.

Monday 5 October 2015 8.45am Tuesday 6 October 2015 8.45am Wednesday 7 October 2015 8.45am

October open days

Best year ever. 75% of our students achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A*-C, including English and Maths.

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What’s On - October

Sewing Courses

Saturday 24 October: Sewing with Jersey fabrics – Make a dress or top

Make a dress in half a day * Nicky Cook Pattern included – £70. 10am – 2pm at The White Room @352 Brockley Road SE4 2BY 020 8694 1375 www.thewhiteroomse4.co.uk

Monday 19th – Friday 23rd & Monday 26th – Friday 30th October: HDO Kids Camps

Normal Day: 9am-4pm: £35. Extended Day: 8am 5pm: £40. Sibling Discounts: 25% off 2nd child, 50% 3rd child. Dulwich College Sports Club - please see our website www.dcsportsclub.co.uk

Monday 26 – Friday 30 October: Learn to play ukulele in a week

Horniman Halloween Fair Sat 31 Oct & Sun 1 Nov 2015 10.30am–4.30pm Spooky trail | Arts and crafts market Creepy creatures | Family activities Dress in your Halloween costume and be part of our Halloween Parades Free entry 100 London Road Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ horniman.ac.uk

Daily drop-in sessions throughout half-term for kids of all ages. 10:30-11:30am. £10 per session or pay £45 in advance for the whole week at My Jamii Cafe, 3 Honor Oak Park SE23 1DX. Contact garethwrites@hotmail.com for more information.

Friday 30 October: The Sisterhood Concert

The Sisterhood Concert, a fundraising event held this winter, will dedicate one night in South East London to celebrating & empowering women and girls of all ages and ethnicities, Whilst raising funds & awareness for Women & their children who are fleeing the horrors of domestic violence. The event will be held at the The Micheal Croft Theatre, Alleyns School, Dulwich; Friday 30th October 7-9:30pm. Email: sisterhoodconcert@gmail.com or visit Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates.

The Old Nun’s Head

Monday 26 October: FREE Beginners’ Session

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.

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Friday 30 October: Hallowe’en Disxcos

10am-11am, 11.30-12.30 & 3pm-4pm at The Ivy House in Nunhead.

Freaky Friday Hallowe’en Disco during Half-Term.

Boooo-gie away and win a great prize for the best fancy dress! Join us for one of these fun daytime disco for families with under 7s. You can expect our lovely lively DJ to play dance floor fillers and kids favourites along with other boredom busting activities such as giant bubbles, fireworks, interactive games and competitions, prizes and a FREE disco accessory for every child. Prices: from £4.50 p child & £19.50 p family of 4. Babies <1 BOOGIE FOR FREE. www.thelittlediscocompany.co.uk.

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What’s On - October Wednesday 28 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. To find out more or to register your interest in attending, please-mail: sbn@cookingwithscissors.co.uk. Upstairs at The Palmerston, 91 Lordship Lane East Dulwich SE22.

The Ivy House

Friday 30 October: John McClean and The Clan, Ben Holland

Animal Kingdom It is always a great pleasure to welcome local band John McClean and The Clan to the Goose, and tonight they are supported by up and coming singer songwriter (and fab interpreter of Dylan songs) Ben Holland. John has a reputation which extends well beyond South London and the UK, and if you like folk, blues and soul you will love this, so come on down! Tickets £10/8. Door 7pm, live music starts 8pm. Pub grub, real ales.

Tickets & information: www.thegooseisout.com

Saturday 31 October: Halloween Craft Morning at Wigwam Toy Shop

Bring your children to enjoy making Halloween themed crafts! The Dulwich Bakery will also be supplying yummy Halloween cupcakes. The spooky fun is FREE of charge and no booking necessary.

10am – 1pm at 109 Rosendale Road, West Dulwich, SE21 8EZ. Tel 020 8676 4815.

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(Stereoscopic Images of Natural History at the Horniman) Until – 6 March 16

Great_Indian_Hornbill (Buceros Bicornis) Horniman Museum & Gardens ©Jim Naughte

An interactive display of mesmerising Natural History images by artist Jim Naughten, brought to three dimensional life through stereoscopic photography. Featuring mounted skeletons and wet specimens from various Natural History collections, including the Horniman’s. FREE.

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SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER 1.30pm MICHAEL SMITH Shackleton - By Endurance We Conquer 4pm Afternoon Tea with PRUE LEITH The Food of Love 7pm DAVID ADAM talking with ADAM RUTHERFORD The Man who Couldn’t Stop - Life and OCD

SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER 9.30-10.30am WORKSHOP 1 GARDEN CRITTERS AND CRAZY JITTERS 7-9 years with Gary Northfield 9.30-10.30am WORKSHOP 2 MAKING MONSTER MAYHEM 9-12 years with Jamie Littler 11am - noon WORKSHOP 3 GARDEN CRITTERS AND CRAZY JITTERS 9-12 years with Gary Northfield 11am - noon WORKSHOP 4 MAKING MONSTER MAYHEM 7-9 years with Jamie Littler 6.30pm JOIN PUSHKIN CHILDREN’S BOOKS AND STORYTELLER VANESSA WOOLF Exploring the world of Tonke Dragt in The Secrets of the Wild Wood

SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER 10.30am HUW EDWARDS Religion, London and the BBC 1pm DENIS MACSHANE in conversation Brexit - Should we Stay or Should we Go? 3.30pm KATE MOSSE in conversation with EMMA DARWIN The Taxidermist’s Daughter 6.00pm MELVYN BRAGG Now is the Time 8.30 Losing It with HELEN LEDERER Book Tickets at www.dulwichbooks.co.uk

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1) Concrete planters made by Alastair Mitchell in Peckham, from £18, conpot.co.uk 2) Hard forged kitchen knives by Blenheim Forge in Peckham, from £90, blenheimforge.co.uk 3) Placemats and coasters made by Rosa & Clara in East Dulwich, from £3.50 for a coaster, rosaandclaradesigns.co.uk 4) Local prints and tea towels by Ray Stanbrook, including Peckham, Herne Hill, East Dulwich, Dulwich Park, Brockwell Park, Brockley, Camberwell and many more raystanbrook.wordpress.com 5) Silk scarves made by Gabriela Szulman in Camberwell, £95, gabrielaszulman.com 6) Forest Hill street map made by Place in Print in Forest Hill, from £35, framed £55, placeinprint.com 7) Print by Thomas Murphy made in Peckham, £60, peckhamprintstudio.com 8) Up-cycled chest of drawers by Muck N Brass made in Honor Oak, £195, @mucknbrass 9) Bespoke and ready to wear jewellery and jewellery repairs

by Jessica Walker in Dulwich Village, jessicawalkerjewellery.co.uk 10) Screen-printed cushion by Ginger Line Designs in Peckham Rye, £35, gingerlinedesigns.co.uk 11) Plate, hand drawn by Jamie Palmer at his home in East Dulwich and his studio in Forest Hill, £45, part of a beautiful range of plates, bowls and vases from penandgravy.com 12) Bespoke furniture and fittings, from fitted and freestanding kitchen, closets and shelving units to stand-out statement one-off pieces by Andrea Felice in Dulwich, af-designs.co.uk 13) Brockley, Honor Oak and Forest Hill Postcards by Sarah Godsell & Greetings Cards by stephen Shillito, for local stockists see picksarah.co.uk & stephenshillito.co.uk 14) Babies’ hands and feet cast in bronze, silver or glass by Wrightson and Platt in Brockley, commissions start at around £900, wrightsonandplatt.com

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Dulwich Picture Gallery Exhibition: The Amazing World of M. C. Escher 14 October 2015 – 17 January 2016

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with the artist Tom Girtin. Join the discussion on the character of the work, travels and friendships that moulded this great artist.

In Town Lecture Series A series of lectures about major exhibitions in other London galleries

The Fabric of India – at the V&A Tuesday 13 October 7.00 for 7.30pm £12, £10 Friends includes a glass of wine India’s textiles have been renowned worldwide for centuries but this exhibition is the first to focus on the making of Indian textiles, as well as their use and history, from the earliest surviving pieces to the present day. The exhibition runs from 3 October 2015 to 10 January 2016.

Exhibition: Prud’hon: Napoleon’s Draughtsman Until15 November 2015

Friends Events 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

Gallery Film: Screenings Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) Cert X (18), 108 mins Monday 12 October Directed by Richard Brooks with Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman and Burl Ives. Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play, forcefully performed in this film covers a troubled Southern family feuding over their dying father’s millions. It embraces subjects considered taboo at the time – homosexuality, infertility, adultery and alcoholism.

Bar opens at 7pm and screening at 7.30pm Tickets £9, £7 friends - includes a glass of wine and snacks. No allocated seating.

In Their Own Words Will and Tom by Matthew Plampin Tuesday 22 October. 7.00 for 7.30pm/Linbury Room. £14, £12 Friends includes a glass of wine and a paperback copy of the book. Matthew Plampin in conversation with art historian Jacqueline Riding.

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Ai Weiwei - at the Royal Academy Thursday 29 October 2015 £12, £10 Friends includes a glass of wine Curated in collaboration with Ai Weiwei from his studio in Beijing, the RA will present some of his most important works. Graham Greenfield will guide us through this important exhibition showcasing everything from marble and steel to tea and glass. The exhibition runs from 19 September to 13 December 2015.

Visit - Fishmongers’ Hall Monday 26 October 10.30-12.30pm £17, Friends £15 includes tea or coffee on arrival The Fishmongers’ Company, one of the Twelve Great Livery Companies, has been in existence for 700 years. Its hall was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666 and devastated by bombs in World War II. Now restored to its former glory, it houses magnificent art and antiquities.

Lunchtime Concert Series From Blues to Bach 1.30-2pm/Christ’s Chapel October 7, 14 Enter from the cloister in Dulwich Picture Gallery.

Free lunchtime concerts with talented students from local schools who will both entertain and impress you with their musicianship.

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Dulwich Literary Festival 2015

Introduction

Helen Lederer - Losing It!

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’ve discovered there are consequences to publishing a book. No more is there a mad dash in and dash out of a book shop or even a lazy browse. Now I skulk about wondering if my book is stocked, and if it is, I debate whether I should yank it out of the shelf to make it look more prominent on a table - or wonder if I might bribe the book shop to allow me stand at the door and direct people to my signed copies before suggesting they might like to write me five star reviews on amazon.

Actually I do none of these (no really, I don’t) but I have learned about the wonders of the world of the Literary Festival. All year I have been discovering more pleasures as I travel to different towns and meet amazing people who make these events happen. The best bit (for me) is actually meeting and talking to the readers who have actually read my book and share a glass of wine or two in these friendly and convivial settings. I call these Literary Festivals ‘stand-up comedy but with less jokes and more love’.

So imagine my extra delight to be invited to take part in such a festival in my very own postcode. The Dulwich Literary Festival has not only been brave enough to invite me to talk about ‘Losing It’, which is my first comedy novel about a woman who is in debt, divorced and desperate (moi?). But it will also allow me to experience some stunning authors who are also going to be in Dulwich this year. I was lucky to attend Kate Mosse’s book launch at the Horniman Museum and

became beguiled by furry people dressed as animals and experienced a real ‘happening’ around Kates new book ‘The Taxidermist’. What other postcode could host such a magical event? It’s exciting to note that the festival has attracted an amazing line-up including not only Kate Mosse, Vince Cable, Prue Leith and Huw Edwards, but also Melvyn Bragg! People will be cancelling their holidays no doubt to get a piece of this literary action where debate, chat and general awe is guaranteed.

I’ve lived in Dulwich for 14 years and seen the bistro pubs come (and go) along the lane and often wonder what it would be like to live anywhere else. But this will be my first Dulwich Literary Festival along with my first book and er... my first nomination for the PG Wodehouse comedy literary prize (and no I didn’t get it) but hey - it’s not the winning it’s the taking people apart that counts….

Can’t wait to see you over a glass and a book! helenlederer.co.uk/tour comedywomeninprint.co.uk/

After The Storm with Vince Cable Friday 16th October

Old Library Dulwich College 7pm Vince Cable’s bestselling book, The Storm, explored and explained the causes of the 2008 world economic crisis and how Britain should respond to the great challenges it brought.

Tickets are £18.99 for entry + signed hardback copy of After The Storm, or £8.00 ENTRY ONLY. (Plus Booking Fee).

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Afternoon Tea with Prue Leith Saturday 17th October 4pm

Comic Workshops

Saturday 17th October 9.30 – Noon Would you like to draw cartoons? or learn how to be a Phoenix Comic illustrator? Come along to a Phoenix Comic workshops on Saturday 17th October and find out how.

The workshops will take place in The Old Library in Dulwich College. Each workshop will have no more than 30 children sat at round tables. Pencils and paper are provided.

TICKETS ARE £10 PER WORKSHOP.

Workshop 1 - 9.30am – 10.30am – Garden Critters & Crazy Jitters cartoon workshop aimed at children 7 – 9 years of age with Gary Northfield.

Workshop 2 - 9.30am – 10.30am – Making

Monster Mayhem cartoon workshop aimed at children 9 – 12 years of age with Jamie Littler .

Workshop 3 - 11am – Noon – Garden Critters

& Crazy Jitters cartoon workshop aimed at children 9 – 12 years of age with Gary Northfield.

Workshop 4 - 11am – Noon – Making Monster Mayhem cartoon workshop aimed at children 7 – 9 years of age with Jamie Littler.

Into The Wild Woods – A Storytelling Adventure

Saturday 17th October 6.30 – 7.30pm Join Pushkin Children’s Books and storyteller Vanessa Woolf, as they invite us into the world of Tonke Dragt - author of the international bestselling children’s classic The Letter for the King, and forthcoming sequel The Secrets of the Wild Wood.

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Join us for afternoon tea and hear Prue Leith talk about her novel, The Food Of Love. Tickets are £15.00 for entry + signed hardback copy of The Food of Love & afternoon tea or £8.00 entry & afternoon tea only. (+booking fee)

Shackleton: Endurance We Conquer - talk by Michael Smith Saturday 17th October 1.30pm

Michael Smith talk/reading is built around the life of Sir Ernest Shackleton and his biography, Shackleton – By Endurance We Conquer. Tickets are £9.99 for entry & a paperback copy of Shackleton or £6.00 for entry. (+booking fee)

The Man Who Couldn’t Stop: David Adam on life and OCD Saturday 17th October at 7.00pm Have you ever had a strange urge to jump from a tall building, or steer your car into oncoming traffic?

You are not alone. In this fusion of science, history and personal memoir, writer David Adam talks to Adam Rutherford about the peculiar thoughts that exist within every mind, and how they image drive millions of us towards obsessions and compulsions.

David’s critically acclaimed book, The Man Who Couldn’t Stop, has been shortlisted for the 2015 Royal Society Winton Book Prize. This event is being held in partnership with The Royal Society.

Tickets are £10 and include a paperback copy of The Man Who Couldn’t Stop.

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Religion, London & the BBC with Huw Edwards

Sunday 18th October 10.30am – 12.00

Melvyn Bragg

Sunday 18th October 6pm

Join us to hear Huw Edwards share with you his thoughts in a talk that combines themes including early Nonconformist congregations in London, some 18th century London history and also some stuff on the BBC and the way the media covers religion. Tickets are £15 which includes a signed paperback copy of City Mission or £8.00 entry ticket. (+ booking fee).

Brexit: Should Britian Leave or Stay? with Denis MacShane Sunday 18th October 1pm

Join us to hear Denis MacShane discuss the pros and cons of a Britain in Europe. Following the 2015 General Election, the question of ‘Brexit’ – a British exit from the EU – is high on the political agenda. In this book, former Europe Minister Denis MacShane looks at the history of Britain’s fraught relationship with Europe and shows how the possibility of Brexit has become increasingly more likely.

He looks at the key personalities who shaped Britain’s European policy – from Churchill to Heath and Wilson to Thatcher, Blair and Cameron – and the key issues of immigration and the economy which have heightened Eurosceptic feeling in the UK. Tickets are £10.00 (+ booking fee) and includes a copy of Brexit.

Kate Mosse In Conversation with Emma Darwin Sunday 18th October 3.30pm

Kate Mosse is an international bestselling author with sales of more than five million copies in 42 languages. Her fiction includes the novels Labyrinth, Sepulchre, The Winter Book, Ghosts, and Citadel, as well as an acclaimed collection of short stories, The Mistletoe Bride & Other Haunting Tales.

Tickets are £12.00 (plus booking fee) for entry + a paperback copy of The Taxidermist’s Daughter.

Old Library Dulwich College. Critically acclaimed author and broadcaster Melvyn Bragg will discuss his latest novel Now is the Time, a rich and compelling tale set in the heart of the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381. Tickets are £18.99 for entry + a signed hardback copy of Now Is The Time or entry only for £10.00. (plus booking fee).

Losing It with Helen Lederer Sunday 18th October 8.30pm

Helen Lederer is a well-known British comedian, actress and writer. Helen’s debut novel, Losing It, is written with the same wit, observational humour and bittersweet characterizations as her stand-up material. Hilariously funny, it focuses on a middle-aged woman who is divorced, in debt, over weight and so desperate to change her life that she agrees to be the front-woman for a new diet pill. Peter who has read Losing It says it’s desperately funny, desperately engaging, desperately readable and desperately adorable.’ Helen will open up the evening with a short stand up performance, talk about her book and then we’ll open up to questions and generally have a good old chat as friends.

Tickets are £12 (plus booking fee) and include a signed paperback copy of Losing It and wine!

Tickets & Information at: www.dulwichliteraryfestival.co.uk dulwichbooks@yahoo.co.uk | 020 8670 1920 Dulwich Books on Croxted Road SE21 8SW SE22 - October 2015 | 43

Dulwich Hamlet FC - News

Community Comes Out In Force To Support Calais Appeal

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ith the season well underway, Dulwich continue to keep up with the leagues early season pace setters. After disappointing defeats against Staines Town and away at rivals Leatherhead, the team bounced back with four wins out of five with the highlight perhaps the three nil away victory at Kingstonian.

It was however the efforts co-ordinated by the Supporters’ Trust that took the headlines this month. With the harrowing scenes across national media of the refugee humanitarian crisis, the Trust worked with supporters to do what they could to assist those in need. An appeal was put out to supporters and the local community for provisions to be donated for transport to refugees in Calais.

Tinned goods, clothes, tents, sleeping bags and toiletries were among the key items requested and to say that we were overwhelmed by response is an understatement. Hamlet Supporters and the wider local community began arriving in force hours before the game against Billericay. By 2pm the Trust were putting out another call to deal with the sheer volume of donations that just kept arriving.

In the coming days The Independent, The Press Association and Channel Four News all published stories about the appeal leading to another day of bumper donations on the following Tuesday when we took on Leatherhead. Any storage at the Club was creaking under the sheer weight of donations and the appeal for items came to end. The community continued to help in force, with fifty people arriving

the next day to help sort and box up the donations.

Big Yellow Storage Company in West Norwood donated some storage space and Global Freight Solutions provided a van and driver to help transport the donations into storage. During October, two Trust board members will be among those transporting the items to France. The owners of the football club, Hadley property group have agreed to cover the costs of the transport and we are delighted at the way in which the community has pulled together for this initiative. If you’d like to help then donations are still being made towards the cause where Hamlet supporters have already raised over £1200 www.gofundme.com/9h3c4ay8 We’d like to thank everyone involved at a time when our community really pulled together.

THE HOME GAMES IN OCTOBER ARE • 3rd October – VCD Athletic • 6th October – Staines Town • 13th October – Met Police • 17th October – Brentwood Town • 27th October – Mertsham PLEASE CHECK: www.pitchero.com/clubs/dulwichhamlet, for further details and information on all of Hamlet's fixtures this season.

Dulwich Hamlet Supporters’ Trust info@dhst.org.uk | 07951 640099 @dhstorg

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

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Horniman Museum & Gardens Adult Courses An Introduction to Urban Mammals Saturday 3 October, 10.00am-4.30pm On this one day course learn more about mammals found in our urban environments, their importance, the challenges they face, and how to identify and record them. You’ll also get to use the Horniman’s taxidermy mammal collection. In partnership with the Mammal Society. Tickets: £30. Book through The Mammal Society at: www.mammal.org.uk/ training/urban-mammals

October Half Term Big Wednesday Wednesday 28 October, 11am – 3.30pm Join us for a day of activities inspired by traditional Javanese theatre in urban settings, including gamelan workshops, storytelling and making shadow puppets as part of The Big Draw 2015. FREE.

Community Teachsport: ParkActive Monday 26 – Friday 30 October, 11am – 3.30pm Take part in healthy fun activities in the Gardens including sports from around the world, as well as a soft play and baby gym. Drop in anytime.

FREE. For children aged 0-18 years and adults.

Discovery for All Monday 26, Tuesday 27 & Friday 30 October, 2-3.30pm Come and visit our Hands On Base and explore its thousands of real objects from around the world. FREE. Everyone welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Family Art Fun Monday 26, Tuesday 26, Thursday 29 & Friday 30 October, 11am-2.45pm. FREE. Free and fabulous craft activities inspired by autumn and the Mexican Day of the Dead.

Make stick insects or Day of the Dead banners.

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includes pond, meadow and log pile habitats.

The half mile Horniman Nature Trail occupies a stretch of the original Crystal Palace and South London Junction Railway. This activity is not suitable for prams or pushchairs. Children must be aged 3+ and accompanied by an adult. FREE but ticketed on the day.

Nature Explorers: Extraordinary Owls Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 October 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm A fun family session finding out about owls and what they eat by dissecting an owl pellet!

Suitable for children age 5+. Tickets: Child £2.

Adults FREE.

The Wonderful Adventures of Mary Seacole Friday 30 October, 11.30am, 1.15pm, 3pm Let 1800s war nurse Mary Seacole take you on a tour of the Horniman to tell her amazing story and show you the Museum and Gardens. A Black History Season event. FREE.

Family & Weekend Events Horniman Farmers’ Market Every Saturday, 9am – 1.30pm (except Saturday 26 September, 9am – 4pm). A locally sourced, locally sold farmers’ market selling vegetables, meat, bread, flowers, hot food and much more in our glorious Gardens. FREE ENTRY

Fabulous Fungi Saturday 10 October, 11am-12.30pm Join us for a guided walk with conservationist Jim Murphy to discover fabulous fungi that grow in our Gardens and on our Nature Trail. Suitable for children age 7+ Adults £5. Child £3

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Financial Matters

Retirement Planning 2015 Style!

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here may be a new approach to retirement planning sweeping the country. Billy Holiday used to sing out the words, “Mama may have, Papa may have, But God bless the child that's got his own” from her hit God Bless the Child.

However, today Billy’s words have been abandoned as many a person wish to be life-long dependents.

Recent research findings by insurance company LV= found: 1) One in three (35%) of the working population say they are reliant on inheritance for future financial stability; 2) One in five (20%) say they won’t be able to comfortably retire without such help.

Despite the findings of those waiting on the inheritance train, the same research had bad news for those waiting passengers. Approximately, one in four (24%) retirees planned to leave nothing to heirs or give their cash to charity.

The most common thing that those awaiting the inheritance train said that they would do with an inheritance was to pay off their mortgage and clear other outstanding debts. It does beg the question, what are they doing with their current earnings and should they be amassing a debt and awaiting a fairy godmother to bail them out?

One in six people (16%) said they would use inherited funds to bolster their retirement savings.

For those individuals that are hoping to be left an inheritance, the number of people leaving significant amounts to the younger generation is falling, with most people leaving less or nothing at all. Whilst some may claim this is unfortunate, is it really such a sad thing?

According to LV=’s research, a quarter of retirees (28%) say they don’t expect to leave much to their children. A fifth (20%) say they intend to spend their money enjoying their retirement rather than leave it behind and 4% say they will follow Bill Gates and Warren Buffett’s lead and leave their cash to charity.

The latter will at least reduce their inheritance tax liability.

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Without such help many working people admit that they would be unprepared for their later years.

One in five (20%) say they will struggle to retire comfortably without inheriting and a quarter (25%) will have to work longer than planned should they not receive such a windfall.

Perhaps some of those people awaiting the fairy godmother or the family inheritance bail out subscribe to the words of Ronald Regan, “It's true hard work never killed anybody, but I figure, why take the chance?”

There may still be time for those waiting on the platform for that inheritance train to seek an alternative route to their lifestyle planning.

John Perks, Managing Director of LV= Retirement Solutions, said: “People now spend almost as long in retirement as they do in the workplace, so it’s worrying to see that many people say they are reliant on something essentially out of their control to provide them with a comfortable retirement.”

A five step strategy for financial survival for tomorrow is as follows: 1) Review your current spending behaviour, today; 2) Identify how you may plug the holes of any excessive spending; 3) Identify any potential scope to increase your earnings; 4) Start your financial planning from today to avoid misery tomorrow; 5) Take responsibility for planning your own financial future rather than leave it to chance or somebody else.

Now is the time to wake up, get up and step up! A windfall tomorrow is always nice to have but many a person has been disappointed when they receive less than they expected or in some cases nothing at all.

David Frederick FCCA Principal Marcus Bishop Associates Chartered Certified Accountants

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Pets Corner

Pets & Fireworks

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ith the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness now upon us, heralding all the snug delights of darker autumn nights, the impromptu fireworks ‘do’ is top of many party lists. Private pyrotechnics are a popular way to add sparkle to any seasonal gathering, but they are also the bane of many pets and their owners.

If you have a puppy or a kitten and this will be your first winter together, be warned, fireworks season begins soon and goes on for a very long time, well beyond New Year; early preparation is a must.

Top of the list has to be the good will of your neighbours. Let them know you have a dog or cat and ask them to tell you when garden fireworks are on the cards. We can all prepare for organised events, but it is those sudden bangs and swooshes from the garden a few doors down, that can cause most damage.

Not all pets are scared of fireworks, some seem to get used to them. However, where young animals are concerned it is best to assume the worst and stay safe. Very old animals can also get a sudden fright, the result of failing senses, where once familiar sights and sounds suddenly become unfamiliar and scary. Again, don’t take any chances.

Keep your elderly pet safe with these simple tips.

• Ensure dogs and cats are shut in the house before dusk. Feed early and get pets out early to urinate and defecate.

• Cat flaps should be locked. Cats may need a litter tray to see them through the night.

• Do not walk your dog when there are fireworks about. Make the morning walk the big one of the day and aim to provide indoor entertainment in the evening.

• Unless they are clearly terrified, playing with your pet, whether cat or dog, is a great way to build positive associations with firework sounds.

• Make the games rambunctious, play tuggy with the dog, get the cat to chase a toy on a string.

Running around counters anxiety.

• Aim to block out disturbing visual stimuli, like flashing lights. Close curtains and blinds. Turn the house lights up bright.

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• Create a sound wall by turning up radios and TV’s, loud. Break out the weekly wash. Washing machines are a great way to block noise from outside.

• Be calm but upbeat. Do not actively reassure your pet or keep checking in with glances- this communicates to your pet that you are worried and seeking reassurance!

• If your pet is anxious he can be allowed to lie beside you, so long as you are not actively encouraging this.

• It is a good idea to create a covered, dark den at the core of the house, where your pet can hide if they want. Owners that have crate trained their dog or pup will be ahead of the game. Deep, cardboard boxes are also great. Deaden firework noise by covering the den with a heavy blanket. Get your pet used to the den now. Fill it with treats and toys, to make it a desirable, safe space.

• Use products like Feliway, Adaptil and Pet Remedy sprays to calm pets on the night.

• If your pet is already highly anxious around fireworks and other loud noises, seek specialist help. Your vet together with a qualified behaviourist can advise on treatment and a range of sedating and anti-anxiety drugs to be used on the night.

• Everyone should consider using one of a number of desensitising sound CD’s. Many pets can be taught over time that firework sounds are non-threatening.

Don’t delay, start preparing now.

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SE22 Councillors

Bulk Waste Collection Charging

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rom 1 October Southwark Council will start charging for Bulk Waste Collection. The charge will be £16 per collection of up to ten items. This new charging regime seems a false economy. We can expect extra fly tipping from people avoiding this charge. We have won a tiny concession around people on benefits not being charged but I’ve yet to see the full details.

Please don’t be discouraged from disposing of bulky waste responsibly. You might want to club together with a neighbour to use your full quota of up to ten items for each £16 collection fee.

East Dulwich Police Team The Mayor of London is currently considering whether to stop employing Police Community Support Officers. Currently we have two per ward across London and they make a material difference to local policing. Fingers crossed common sense prevails and we keep ours. What ever your political persuasion I hope you lobby a GLA Assembly Member to keep them.

Lordship Lane Crown Post Office I’ve now had confirmation that the complete revamp of our main local Post Office on Lordship Lane is expected during the first two weeks of October. It will be closed for one Saturday morning to enable a complete weekend of building works to proceed. New shop front, counters, layout.

Hopefully this will help turn this Post Office financial losses around and ensure it’s longterm survival. So please be patient while this refurbishment takes place.

trees. More crime prevention. What do you think we should fund to make East Dulwich better? If you’d like any help with making an application please get in touch.

Melbourne Grove At the last Dulwich Community council, we heard from a deputation with a massive petition against one of the options being considered in a soon to be started study about traffic speeding and volumes along the southern end of Melbourne Grove. The study is expected to report back in the Spring.

Around early summer, residents in the area will be consulted on possible options.

Please do tell me if you think we do or don’t have such problems there or indeed on your road.

Good Luck For The Future For those few SE22 residents living in South Camberwell ward I’m sorry but you have a by-election. One of the councilors for South Camberwell, Chris Gonde has resigned due to pressures of the councilor role being too much on his family life. I sympathise with him and wish him and his young family well. Hopefully the byelection on Thursday the 15 October will have a good turn out.

Cleaner, Greener, Safer Projects The latest round of devolved capital and revenue funding has been launched and you have until 9 November to submit your ideas to make the area Cleaner, Greener and or Safer and apply for funding. Things live making the junction Lordship Lane with East Dulwich Grove safer. More street 52 | SE22 - October 2015

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Garden Talk

Green Up Your Roof!

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f you have a shed or extension you’d like to make an attractive feature of, it’s well worth considering a green roof. Green, also called living roofs, can be retrofitted or installed at the time of building.

While the idea may seem a bit daunting, they’re actually more straightforward than you’d think and have a host of benefits from attracting birds, bees and butterflies to improving air quality and keeping your building warm in winter and cool in summer - not to mention being very pretty to look at. They can also help with your planning application, Southwark Council and the Dulwich Estate are quite sensitive to any effort to improve the local biodiversity.

What plants can I use?

Sedum roofs are particularly popular - I’ve noticed lots popping up locally. Sedum are ideal as they’re tough, drought resistant and don’t need much soil.

There are lots of varieties to choose from often turning a rich red in autumn and all flowering at different times, producing a neat carpet of different textures and colours throughout the year.

Wildflowers can also be used. The roof of the Horniman museum’s library building is a largescale example - spot the mass of dancing white ox eye daisies in spring. The Café on the Rye also displays a mini meadow on its roof every year.

The advantage in using perennial wildflowers is you’ll have a more diverse range of plants, that’ll vary from year to year - and in turn attract more wildlife. But they’re heavier than sedum as they require a deeper growing medium and are only in flower for half of the year. Or for the best of both worlds, you could even have a combination of sedum and wildflowers.

compost – not usually a problem with sedum but might mean adding extra support to a shed or with bigger projects, consulting a structural engineer. The basic layers needed include a water and root proof membrane (such as a pond liner), a drainage layer and above that the growing medium that best suits your plants –something mainly inorganic, lightweight and free draining.

When it comes to planting, the simplest option is using a sedum mat or wildflower turf that rolls out (sedumgreenroof.com sell both). Otherwise you can plant out plugs individually or even scatter a green roof seed mix. You’ll also need to consider drainage – usually holes cut into the frame to allow water to flow onto the guttering.

What about maintenance?

On the whole they’re pretty low maintenance. A new sedum roof will need watering once a week for the first three months, but after that should take care of itself. Meadow planting will need to be mowed once a year in the autumn and may need watering in long hot spells - especially in the first year. So if you’ve been inspired, now (autumn) is a great time to install one before it gets too chilly– or wait until spring, giving plants time to get established before the summer.

What is involved?

It depends on how big the roof is and how handy you are. It is possible to construct a green roof yourself, or speak to your architect, builders or specialist companies. You’ll need to make sure the structure can withhold the weight of sodden 54 | SE22 - October 2015

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The Last Word – Emma Gladstone eating and drinking outside. When we first moved here we were at the rather uneventful end of the high street, but now it’s become foodie heaven, and now even with a new cinema.

What do you most value about the area?

I travel a lot for work, and relish the fact that when I am at home I don’t need to go on public transport or get in a car. Everything is in walking distance. I have a shopping trolley. My daughter will not walk near me when I take it out.

Do you know your neighbours?

We know our neighbours on both sides and opposite.

It’s a good mix of people–families, single folk, some privately owned houses, some rented. It is part of what makes the area work.

What’s your favourite place for a night out?

I am out so often in the evenings for work that my favorite thing to do for a night out is a night in with family and friends.

Where are you likely to be found on Saturday?

As Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Dance Umbrella, I programme and produce choreography for our international festival, which takes place across London each October. This year the festival runs from 15th – 31st October and we’re showing work in 19 venues, and doing several city-wide tours, including one that takes us to Brockwell Park – Walking Stories.

How long have you lived in the area?

I have lived in East Dulwich for 11 years. I moan about it taking time to get home after seeing shows for work in town, but It’s actually the best placed I have lived in London.

What brought you here?

Love. My husband is from the area, and just before we got married we moved from Tufnell Park N7 to here. As a born and bred north Londoner it seemed a big move at the time, but I would never move back north now.

When I am in London then I head to the market for some rosemary bread, visit Raoul in the Cheese Block, get a copy of the FT (good arts coverage) and do some cooking which I don’t have time to do in the week.

I would like to say I can be found at Park Run every 9am in Dulwich Park, but the number of times I have physically managed to make it are somewhat less than the number of times I have imagined myself there.

What is your favourite place to eat?

Franklins, Tandoori Nights and Hisar. They represent a pretty good mix of what’s on offer on Lordship Lane, and of London, really.

The book I’m reading at the moment..

Annie Dillard’s The Writing Life. For some reason I bought it as an audio book, and then on a long journey last weekend I realized I could listen to it while I was driving.

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My secret ambition..

To get the Park Run more often…

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