Welcome to SE22
Welcome to the September issue of SE22. Where did August go? I am not complaining as it means it is time for my favourite time of the year and my bumper Back to School issue.
As usual I have rounded up all the great events taking place in and around Dulwich. The events pages start on page 6. September is another busy month for events, so we have a fabulous seven pages of online and in person events happening in and around Dulwich.
Remember to check out www.arounddulwich.co.uk for a full list of events, as there are too many to put in the magazine this monthl. Also events get added after I have gone to print.
Our Business Profile this month is on Ankor Pilates. Read all about them on pages 10 & 11.
Next month the Herne Hill Music Festival is back and we have all the details on pages 28 & 29.
The Last Word this month goes to local resident Hazel Carr. The former primary school teacher now runs local Spanish classes. Read more on page 48.
Remember the magazine depends on all the wondeful local advertisers, so please do let them know if you saw them in this magazine!
Until next time.
Angela
Angela Burgess Head of All Things Community SE Magazines/Around Dulwich
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Events Calendar - September
Dulwich WI, see page 32.
Online Breathing Class, see p6.
Life Drawing & Painting, see p6.
Honor Oak WI, see p8.
Dulwich Park Runners see p8.
Goose Green Coffee Mornings, p8.
Zoom Portraiture Classes, see p8.
An Evening with Clare Chambers see p8.
BNI Adventures, see p6.
Lewisham Underwater Hockey, see p18.
Live Band Karaoke, see p18.
Online Breathing Class, see p6.
Life Drawing & Painting, see p6.
Dulwich Park Runners see p8.
Online Breathing Class, see p6.
Life Drawing & Painting, see p6.
Dulwich Park Runners see p8.
Online Breathing Class, see p6.
Life Drawing & Painting, see p6.
Link Age Southwark AGM, see p36.
Dulwich Park Runners see p8.
Goose Green Coffee Mornings with Rachel Blackmore p8.
BNI Adventures, see p6.
An Evening with Robert Harris, see p30.
Goose Green Coffee Mornings, p8.
Zoom Portraiture Classes, see p8.
Goose Green Coffee Mornings, p8.
Zoom Portraiture Classes, see p8.
BNI Adventures, see p6.
BNI Adventures, see p6.
An Evening with William
Lewisham Underwater Hockey, see p18.
EDWI - Meet the Head Gardener of Hever Castle, see p32.
parkruns, see p18.
Dulwich Park Runners: Running Course, see p18.
p6.
Singaround, p30.
parkruns, see p18.
Dulwich Park Runners: Running Course, see p18.
parkruns, see p18.
Lewisham Underwater Hockey, see p18.
Dulwich Park Runners: Running Course, see p18.
Throwing
Lewisham Underwater Hockey, see p18.
Phil
Artisan Craft & Gift Fayre, see p40.
World of Trees & Travellers, p40. Throwing on The Wheel for Teenagers, p34. Dyslexia Fair, p47.
Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 6, 8, 18, 30, 32, 34 & 40. Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar!
The Weekly Horniman Market see p6.
St Clement w St Peter Dulwich Summer Fayre, see p32.
Junior parkruns, see p6.
The Weekly Horniman Market see p6.
The Weekly Horniman Market see p6.
Junior parkruns, see
The Weekly Horniman Market see p6.
Dulwich Quilters’ Exhibition see p34.
Junior parkruns, see p6.
Junior parkruns, see p6.
The Weekly Horniman Market see p6.
Peckham Rye Park Fete, p18.
One Tree Hill Allotments Open Day, see p30.
Outside In: A Village Books Event, see p30.
So Last Century’s Vintage Market, see p34.
Bach to Baby Family Concert p32.
An Evening with Diana Henry, see p32.
on The Wheel for Teenagers, p34.
Food Stories with Rick Stein, see, p34.
Boyd, see p34.
Beer, James Eagle & Creeping Jane @ The Ivy House, see p40.
Nunhead Art Trail, see p40.
Angela Morris - Winmill - A Gilded World - Exhibition, see p15. Junior parkruns, see p6.
Angela Morris - Winmill - A Gilded World - Exhibition, see p15.
Angela Morris - Winmill - A Gilded World - Exhibition, see p15.
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What's On - September
Sundays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
September: Junior Parkrun
Peckham Rye - 9am - 9:30am
A free, weekly, timed run for 4–14-year-olds, to get fit, stay healthy and have fun! We run 2km every Sunday morning at 9am, through rain and shine. The course is visible, well-marshalled, and all held on the paths around the sports pitches. Peckham Rye Park, Colyton Road, SE22 0NE. www.parkrun.org.uk/peckhamrye-juniors/
Brockwell Park - 9am - 9:30am
A free 2km fun run for 4–14-year-olds every Sunday in Brockwell Park. Just register on parkrun.com to get a barcode and meet behind the lido at 8:55 for a briefing. Come rain or shine, Easter, or Christmas we meet every week. Brockwell Park, Dulwich Road SE24 0PA. www.parkrun.org.uk/brockwell-juniors/
Sundays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
September: Horniman Market
10am – 3pm. Located on the Bandstand Terrace, you will find stalls selling seasonal fruit and vegetables, artisan bread and cheese, organic meat, and delicious street food. If that’s not enough to have you feeling like our overstuffed walrus, we also have regular guest traders specialising in treats such as luxury chocolates, delightful drinks, irresistible cakes, and tasty pickle and preserves. 100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ www.horniman.ac.uk/
You can submit your events for free via our website: www.arounddulwich.co.uk
Tuesdays 3, 10, 17 & 24
September: Weekly Online Breathing Class
7pm – 7.40pm. A 40-minute breathing and relaxation class. Unwind, centre yourself and use the breath to help relax and prepare for a restful evening. Using different breathing techniques that can be incorporated into your day along with a few gentle mat-based stretches and ending with Yoga Nidra a full body guided meditation for deep relaxation. All welcome. No experience is needed. £7. Join at: https://liveyogateachers.com/classes/ meditation-open-level-kerry-flower
Tuesdays 3, 10, 17 & 24
September: Life Drawing & Painting 7pm – 8pm
7pm – 8pm. This is an online drawing & painting session conducted via Zoom. Long pose life painting and drawing. A single pose held for three hours with 5-minute model breaks every 25 minutes. The Dulwich Art Group & School. www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk.
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STAGING YOUR PROPERTY: MAXIMISING YOUR RETURN
What's On - September
Tuesday 3 September: Honor Oak WI Monthly Meeting 7:30pm-9.30pm
The Honor Oak WI is a friendly and supportive group of women of all ages, backgrounds and interests. We have book, craft clubs, gallery & museum visits and gentle local walks groups. September’s speaker is Janie Ramsey talking about the five Queens of England and their influence on our customs, law and culture. It’s also ‘bring a friend’ month and it’s free to come and check us out - we’d love to welcome you! honoroakwi@gmail.com
honoroak_wi / /groups/honoroakwi/
Tuesdays 3, 10, 17 & 24
September: Social Runs with DPR 7:30pm
– 8:30pm
Fantastic local running club. Social runs every Tuesday 7.30pm at Trevor Bailey Sports Ground on the south circular. Plus runs every Sunday morning; coached sessions on Thursdays; cross country races; competitions; weekends away; frequent social activities. Come along and try us out! www.dulwichparkrunners.co.uk enquiries@dulwichparkrunners.com
Trevor Bailey Club House Dulwich Common SE21 7HA
Wednesdays 4, 11, 18 & 25
September: Zoom Portraiture @ Dulwich Art Group & School
2pm – 5pm. Paint a clothed model with a focus on the portrait over two three-hour sessions. We give you a wide view and a closer portrait view so you can work out the framing for yourself. The model will at times be engaged in conversation in order to bring some animation to the face. Online Event: www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk.
Wednesdays 4, 11, 18 & 25
September: Goose Green Coffee Morning 11am-12.30pm
Do drop into Goose Green Coffee Morning for a warm welcome, coffee, tea and cake! We are open every Wednesday, it’s a great place to get to know others from the local community.
Wednesday 11: We are delighted to be hosting this talk by debut author Rachel Blackmore, who will discuss her historical fiction novel, COSTANZA, set in Baroque Rome. COSTANZA tells the story of Costanza Piccolomini, lover and muse of the world-famous sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini. We will be open from 11am for coffee, tea and cake; Rachel’s talk will begin at 12 o’clock. Copies of COSTANZA will be available for sale.
All welcome! Free! St John The Evangelist, East Dulwich, 62A East Dulwich Road SE22 9AT.
Wednesday 4 September: An Evening with Clare Chambers
7.30pm-8.30pm. Clare Chambers, award-winning author of Small Pleasures is back with a new novel exploring love, family, and the joy of freedom. Her first novel Uncertain Terms was published in 1992 and she is the author of eight other novels. Small Pleasures, her first work of fiction in ten years, became a word-of-mouth hit on publication, was selected for BBC 2 Between the Covers book club and for BBC Radio 4 Book at Bedtime. It also won Pageturner of the Year Award at the British Book Awards 2022 and was longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction in 2021. TICKETS: Standard ticket: £12Book & ticket: £30 (includes a copy of Shy Creatures, book RRP . £22). Concession ticket (Under 18s): £10. A Village Books and Alleyn’s Schools Enterprises event. Alleyn’s School, Townley Road SE22 8SU. www.village-books.co.uk/events/
Ankor Pilates has helped over 1,000 members beat back pain
Effective, Long-Lasting Relief
Ankor Pilates, thriving in New Cross for seven years, is excited to announce a new branch opening in East Dulwich this September. The studio was founded by Zoe Fairlamb, who overcame a decade of severe back pain from a horse-riding accident.
Zoe shares her journey: “Pilates dramatically eased my chronic pain and allowed me to heal. I’ve made it my mission to help others heal back back quickly through what I’ve learned.” She adds, “If I can recover from such a severe injury, I believe anyone can.”
Personalised Pain Solutions
Ankor Pilates offers small group sessions, limiting classes to 12 participants for personalised attention. Members benefit from one-on-one consultations and a range of online resource.
The instructors at Ankor Pilates are highly trained, with many having personal experiences with chronic pain, equipping them to provide exceptional support to those in similar situations.
“I’ve witnessed many people come to Ankor who have been in pain for years and have tried everything, but nothing has worked. After 12 weeks with us, they notice a significant difference.”
Strength Through Support
Zoe emphasises the holistic approach to Pilates at Ankor: “Pilates is a fantastic lowimpact exercise that improves core strength and supports the spine. However, it’s crucial to consider what happens beyond the 2-3 hours of Pilates each week.”
She continues, “Members have over 100 other hours each week where they might engage in activities that exacerbate their pain. That’s why we’ve introduced back pain consultations and additional resources to help modify habits and lifestyles outside of sessions.”
From Wheelchair to Walking Holiday
Aimee, a member at Ankor Pilates, shared her experience: “I started going to Pilates after a period of ill health. My mobility had become extremely difficult and I had a lot of lower back pain and weakness. I had been in a wheelchair so there were many muscles that hadn’t been used for a long while.”
She continued, “Very quickly the pain disappeared and I found myself having the freedom to be able to walk easily. I have now been able to go on a walking holiday which I never believed I could do again.”
Aimee added, “I walked 5 miles per day for a week which was an amazing feeling. I would highly recommend. You don’t need a certain level of fitness before you start.”
Special Offer
To celebrate their launch, Ankor Pilates is offering readers an intro session for £1 (limited spots available).
Book Now
Visit: www.ankorpilates.com
Email: hello@ankorpilates.com
Asters for Late Summer Colour
Garden Talk with Janine Winlaw | Instagram @janinewinlaw
Aster is Greek for star and with their mass of tiny star-like flowers in subtle shades of pale mauve to dark purple, pinks to whites, asters are wonderful for keeping the colour going in the garden - often into late October.
Now is a great time to treat yourself to some while the soil is still warm enough to encourage root growth. Ideally buy at least three of one variety for impact. Here are some to try:
Aster x frikarii ‘Monch’ has large lavender mauve flowers and is unbeatable for length of flowering. A shorter variety (70cm) with good disease resistance.
Aster ‘Violetta’ is a tall Symphyotrichum novaeangliae aster with dark pinky purple flowers and strong upright growth.
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae ‘Helen Picton’ is a wonderful mid-height dark purple aster.
Aster amellus ‘Sonora’ is a good violet- blue midheight aster (around 50cm) with stiff growth that stays upright into winter.
Aster ‘Harrington’s Pink’ is a tall (1m) salmon-pink aster with attractive soft green leaves.
Eurybia divaricata, also known as a white wood aster, has delicate clusters of tiny white flowers and striking dark stems. It’s lovely for lighting up shady areas and copes well with dry shade along with ferns.
Euybia x herveyi ‘Twilight’ is has pale lavender blue flowers and copes with some shade. Asters look great with late flowering plants such as anemone, persicaria, rudbeckia, helenium and helianthus as well as ornamental grasses such as stipa and miscanthus. They like moist welldrained conditions and don’t like to have their roots in soggy soil. Keep them well-watered while establishing and then only water when they’re dry. Humid conditions can encourage mildew. To further prevent mildew, plant your asters with enough space and air circulation around them. Cut the stems back to the ground in autumn followed by a mulch.
Good places to see and buy Asters: Waterperry Gardens in Oxfordshire has an award winning well labelled autumn border showcasing a wide range of asters. Many of these are available to buy in their shop. Old Court Nurseries near Malvern specialises in asters which can be seen in their garden for planting inspiration.
September’s Here...
https://dulwichhamletfc.co.uk
@DulwichHamletFC @dhstorg |
Football’s back; the readiness is all...
Hamlet’s men are off and running with five league games already played, including a thrilling very late win in the first home match of the season against Hendon. Similarly our women have opened their account with an historic first fixture in the National League, hosting Norwich City at a charged Champion Hill. August was a busy month on the freshly grown grass so hats off to the ground staff for a making a magnificent pitch to play on. Ay, there’s the rub.
With the season underway our eagerly awaited home and away replica shirts, featuring the celebrated contour map design, are now available in all sizes. They’ll fly off the shelves so make sure you get down to Champion Hill soon to bag one from the freshly painted Supporters’ Trust Mega Container. You’ll be lost without one.
Hakan Hayrettin’s men’s side have four fixtures throughout September. On Saturday 7th we travel to Canvey Island and on Saturday 14th to Chichester City. Horsham visit Champion Hill on Saturday 21st. Then it’s back to Essex to take on Bowers & Pitsea on Saturday 28th. Men’s Saturday matches kick off at 3pm, with gates open at 1.30 for home games, so there’s plenty of time to pick your shirt and enjoy the refreshments offered all around the ground.
Meanwhile Ryan Dempsey’s women’s team have a particularly hectic start to life in the National League, Division One South East, with five fixtures throughout September. First up Ashford Town visit Champion Hill on Sunday 1st. We travel to London Bees on Sunday 8th; then it’s back at the Hill to host Chesham United on Sunday 15th.
The month ends with two more games on the road: at Cambridge United on Sunday 22nd, before the excitingly-named Real Bedford on Wednesday 25th. Women’s Sunday matches kick off at 2pm, and with this season set to see record crowds there’s history in the making.
There’s a great opportunity to be part of that history and to make your visit to Champion Hill extra special by signing up your youngsters
to be match day mascots for any of our men’s or women’s home fixtures. The full list of games and sign up details are available from Dulwich Hamlet Community via the club website at dulwichhamlet.co.uk
While you’re there you can buy tickets for men’s and women’s matches in advance. And with the hope of a new campaign please consider joining our Supporters’ Trust, the voice of our fans at the heart of our community, to help us go from strength to strength. Find out more at dhst.org.uk – where you can also buy replica shirts and much more – or come and have a chat on match days at the fresh pink ‘n’ blue Mega Container. Up the Hamlet!
Preparing for Big Events in Work & Life
Fitness tips with Leanne Spencer | www.bodyshotperformance.com
This month let’s talk about how to prepare for big events in work and life, so we’re in the best possible shape to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Often, we can predict when the big events are in our calendar, for example at work that might be:
• Quarter-end sales targets
• A new product launch
• Preparing for a conference, event or tradeshow
• Retail events like Black Friday
• Financial year-end
Equally important and often predictable events in our personal lives may be:
• A house move
• A new baby coming into the family
• A child going to a new or specialist school
• Taking a course or an exam
With these types of predictable events, we have time to plan and prepare for them, and that is what I am focussing on today. I think it’s crucial for us to think about when these big events are and what we can do to prepare ourselves for them. Especially if we want to have the best energy, mood, and motivation to achieve the best outcome.
Consider yourself as a ‘Business Athlete’
Now many of us won’t consider ourselves an athlete, but I believe business is an endurance sport, with occasional (or frequent) sprints. So, treating ourselves as a business athlete, and taking these big predictable events as seriously as an athlete would, can be the key to beating burnout and creating the very best outcome.
Now most of us, won’t go to the same extreme lengths, as professional athletes, to prepare for an event, and I would suggest for the majority, we likely do nothing to prepare for these big events. We just react and move from one thing to the next, expecting to perform at peak levels all year round. Perhaps that’s not you, and that’s a generalisation, but within many of the high-performing businesses I work with, I see this all the time, especially at the senior levels.
Preparing for Big Events = Preparing for Success
It can be as simple as having just one, two or three things you do when preparing for big events. A few small things you do, to set yourself up for success and maximise your performance. Imagine going into those moments with the very best energy, mood, and motivation ensuring you perform at your peak and secure the very best outcome from that event. That might be:
• Going to be 1 hour earlier in the weeks running up to the event to get a bit more sleep
• Eating really well the morning of the event to prevent the post-carb slump if you’ve had the wrong things for breakfast
• Ambience – carefully select what listen to on the journey to that event to get you in the right mood and head space
All of these things play a part in preparing for big events. But before I go want to leave you with this question to ponder: What could you do to prepare for big events in work and life?
What's On - September
Friday 6 September: Live Band Karaoke 7pm-11.30pm
Reckon you’ve got the swagger of Jagger? Well, this is your moment. Belt out classics from Dolly Parton to Dizzee Rascal, live on stage, backed by a stunning 5 piece band, in front of a supportive crowd. Lyrics are provided on a screen, and our compere will be on stage with you to add those critical BVs or keep things on track... Pick from over 350 tunes from all genres. Sign up to sing at the venue, then keep an eye on the ‘up next’ screen. The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road SE15 3BE. https://live-band-karaoke.designmynight.com.
Fridays 6, 13, 20 & 27
September: Lewisham Underwater Hockey Club
7:30pm – 9pm. Try out underwater hockey at Forest Hill pools every Friday evening. We’re a mixed ability club who play for fun and exercise. Complete beginners welcome - we’ll ease you in gently and have kit you can borrow. See the link to our website to learn more.
Forest Hill Pools, Dartmouth Road SE23 2HZ. For more information go to www.luwhc.org.uk
Saturdays 7 September –26 October: Dulwich Park Runners - Running Courses 8am
The best beginners’ course in London. Saturday mornings in Dulwich Park. 8 weeks, starting September 7th. Become a runner! Since it began many years ago, this course has transformed people’s lives. Join now! 8-week course for true beginners. 5-week course for those who are already running and wish to progress.
Dulwich Park, College Road, SE21 7EB. www.dulwichparkrunners.co.uk/beginners-course/
Saturdays 7, 14, 21 & 28
September: Parkrun 9am – 10am
Dulwich Parkrun
Free, weekly timed 5k run, jog, or walk in Dulwich Park starting from Queen Mary’s Gate. Register once and bring your printed barcode (can be used at any parkrun across the world). Firsttimers briefing at 08.50. Also in Peckham Rye, Brockwell and Crystal Palace parks. https://www.parkrun.org.uk/dulwich/
Peckham Rye Park Run
A 3-lap anti clockwise course, entirely on tarmac is mainly flat and therefore a potential PB course The start & finish are located close to the Colyton Road entrance of the park.
Peckham Rye Park, Colyton Road SE15 4JR. https://www.parkrun.org.uk/peckhamrye/
Saturday 7 September:
Peckham Rye Park Fete
12pm-5pm. We are looking forward to another wonderful fete and dog show this year. As usual you can expect the always popular dog show, sack races, coconut shy, Punch and Judy, the Friends-run stands and stalls such as the Pimm’s, wine and beer stand, the tea and cakes tent, and the book and plant stalls, along with a variety of other food stands and stalls. The dog show profits are given to charity. All other profits from the fete are spent on projects in the Park or Common, such as the Community Wildlife Garden, Sensory beds and Fernery. www.peckhamryepark.org/news.
Financial Matters
With David Frederick FCCA | Marcus Bishop Associates | marcus-bishop.com
Reviving Our Small Business Sector
The UK small business sector is a key feature of our national, regional and local economy. As at last year the small business sector (businesses with less than 50 employees) made up 99.2% of the total business population. Whereas the SMEs (Small Medium Enterprises) our businesses with less than 250 employees accounted for 99.9% of the 5.6 million businesses in the UK. SMEs provide employment for 60% of the UK economy and some 50% for UK private sector employment.
With its key role in the economy providing the income stream to the vast majority, the SME survival rate is of great importance for the policy makers and those employed within. However, the survival rate provides a less than heart-warming feeling. Less than 40% of small businesses celebrate 10 years. Just over 40% make it to five years. Over 75% reach their second birthday and circa 90% survive their first year. The mortality rate of the largest employment sector of our economy is experiencing serious business health challenges. Furthermore, this state of being has become a permanent feature of our economy. It begs the question, would policy makers have tolerated an individual mortality rate with this profile, without an outcry? Despite the repeated reports into the death rates within the small business sector the situation continues unabated. Access into business ownership may be a strength of the UK economy. However, much less can be said about key skill areas and in particular finance. This cannot be a surprise given the challenge of financial literacy within all segments of the economy, from cradle to grave. It was against this backdrop, that Action Coach, Catherine Manning shared her 10 financial tips for our small business owners, to avoid becoming a small business casualty and provide a business lifeline.
Create A Detailed Budget
This will allow business owners to keep track of their income and expenses to enable them to be aware of their financial position.
Separate Personal & Business Finances
To avoid confusion the two classes of finance should be kept apart and to avoid any legal problems.
Monitor Cash Flow
As cash is the lifeblood of any business it is essential that expenses can be met and take advantage of growth opportunities.
Invest in Accounting Software
Such investment can simplify financial management and promote greater accuracy of financial records.
Understand Your Financial Statements
To make better informed decisions the ability to read financial statements is essential. However, this may be supported with good professional advice.
Manage Debt Wisely
Responsible debt management can help business owners leverage growth opportunities without overburdening their finances.
Plan For Taxes
Proactively planning for taxes can provide financial savings and avoid last minute headaches.
Build an Emergency Fund
Necessary to keep the business sailing during difficult times and unexpected events.
Invest In Growth
Making strategic investments in growth can increase the long- term profitability and market positioning of the business.
Seek Professional Advice
Advice from experts is invaluable and can avoid making costly mistakes. Whilst recognising the lack of homogeneity of the businesses within the sector, it is evident and reasonable to assert the SME sector is in need of serious attention. This should not be to maintain the status quo of its poor survival rates but to inject some form of longevity into the sector for tomorrow.
With the fast-moving economic environment and rate of change, it would not be remiss to remind small business owners to develop a strategic mindset for their business irrespective of sector or age. This is not solely about not standing still but to recognise that the key that opened yesterday’s door onto today will not unlock tomorrow’s door to continued success. Just maybe it is time to reflect upon the need for holistic, strategic professional advice.
Ripe Old Age
Practical Advice for Navigating Later Life
Common Traits of Dementia - Wandering
Supporting a loved one with dementia can be incredibly stressful, as those living with the condition exhibit a wide range of symptoms, including a frequent urge to wander, which can leave them lost and at risk. Elderly spouses, family members, and caregivers often face constantly shifting patterns of behaviour, with both good and bad days. This unpredictability, combined with common challenges of aging, such as poor health and financial issues, can be overwhelming.
A significant concern is that many individuals with dementia (6 out of 10) will wander from home and go missing. They may experience restlessness and a desire to leave, sometimes not recognising their home. When they do wander, they might walk around the neighbourhood, ask for directions, get on public transport, talk to strangers, and generally appear confused and anxious. This can happen at any time, day or night.
Theories for this behaviour include habit, boredom, pain, memory loss, confusion, anxiety, and searching for someone. A study by the National Centre for Biotechnology Information suggests that navigational difficulties may precede a cognitive impairment diagnosis, as dementia affects the hippocampus, which is responsible for forming new memories about time and location. For caregivers, the situation can be very distressing. When a person with dementia wanders, they are at high risk of getting lost, injured, missing medication, or falling victim to harsh weather or unscrupulous individuals. Family members and caregivers often face frantic searches and constant worry about the person’s safety.
The goal in caring for someone with dementia is to help them remain independent and maintain their quality of life and dignity. However, if wandering becomes a safety concern, it may necessitate reevaluating whether it is safe to continue the current care arrangements or if alternative solutions are needed to keep the person in their home. Unfortunately, in extreme cases, home care might no longer be viable.
The Alzheimer’s Society provides practical advice and technological solutions to address
| rightathome.co.uk/mitcham
wandering. Any changes in care must be the least restrictive and in the best interest of the client. If the client cannot make decisions about their safety, decisions must involve family and other caregivers, adhering to the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Ideally vulnerable adults will be supported and cared-for so as to allow them to remain safe and independent, in their homes, for as long as possible. Family members and carers are mindful to act in their loved one’s best interests, adopting a positive outlook on ageing and dementia. However, we all have to be realistic and recognise harsh reality, that there is sadly no cure for ageing and dementia
Year 6 Open Day Events 2024 for Year 7 Entry September 2025
• Wednesday 18th September 9.30am8.00pm
• Saturday 21st September 10.00am6.00pm • Wednesday 25th September 9.30am8.00pm • Wednesday 2nd October 9.30am8.00pm • Saturday 5th October 10.00am6.00pm • Wednesday 9th October 9.30am8.00pm • Saturday 12th October 10.00am6.00pm
Year 11 Open Day Events 2024 for Year 12 Entry September 2025
• Wednesday 25th September 4.30pm7.30pm • Wednesday 16th October 1.30pm6.30pm • Wednesday 6th November 4.00pm6.30pm • Wednesday 27th November 4.00pm6.30pm
* By prior appointment only. Virtual tours will also take place during events above.
Herne Hill Music Festival
Come and join us for another year of music!
11th - 20th October
2024
The festival is a not-for-profit organisation. We aim to provide a variety of musical events for the whole community and promote local artists and venues. Events take place in pubs, churches, clubs, parks and greenhouses and some of them are free.
Do you love jazz? Come and hear Sarah L King open the festival with an evening of soulful jazz standards mixed with originals from her new album, 'Fire Horse'. The South London Jazz Orchestra follows on Saturday 12 October. A community big band playing arrangements from the jazz greats - Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glenn Miller et al. Conducted by Hugo Jennings. And if you'd like to have a go at jazzing yourself, come to the Monday Jazz Jam at Off the Cuff. Listen to the House band Head’s Up play a short set, then join in! Or come and listen for free. If you'd like to bring the whole family, why not try Junior Open Mic at Off the Cuff on 20th October? Or Dance at the Ceilidh to toe tapping tunes with the South East London Folk Orchestra on 18 October. Don't want to be pigeonholed? WE HAVE VARIETY!!
Creature & Machine – will curate an evening of electro pop, acoustic and spoken word performances on the theme of 'Quiet Power' on 12th October. Peter Black - international tour of solo guitar music, from flamenco to blues, classical to calypso! 13 October. Whiskey Moon Face - 'alternative' folk, combining elements of Klezmer, New Orleans jazz and Middle Eastern folk in their original songs on 15th October. Kalmaar - a young duo playing every imaginable style except classical! On 16 October Grinch Mountain Bluegrass Band - a trad bluegrass band, with banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar and double bass, paying tribute to the American Southern string bands of the 1940s - 1950s. 17th October. Hank Dogs - folk, folk rock, alternative country, Americana, blues, Celtic influences, creating a haunting sound on 20th October.
Some events are free or aimed at fund raising for local charities. The Big Swing Band from Camberwell will play at the Ruskin Park bandstand on Sunday 13 October. Expect classic swing and modern big band charts, hopefully accompanied by sunshine! In the evening of that day there will be a "Come and Sing" evensong service at St Faith's
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church. This is always a calm but uplifting event, a perfect way to end the first weekend of the festival. There's a great coffee morning at the Herne Hill United church on Saturday 12 October. If you wish you can make a donation towards the running of the Norwood and Brixton Food Bank. Relax with
coffee and cake while you enjoy varied music from two contrasting groups: Indig-O, a folk/early music group, and The Dogoda Wind Quintet. This is a good event to bring the whole family to - informal and an opportunity for them to experience a variety of musical instruments.
Other exciting events for children include a morning of songs, drumming and interactive story telling with Whippersnappers at Brockwell Lido on 19th October. Later on that day, children will also enjoy a performance of 'Peter and the Wolves', especially adapted from Prokofiev's 'Peter and the Wolf' to include a whole pack of wolves from the Judith Kerr Primary School and accompanied by members of the local Dulwich Symphony Orchestra. We are community focused and involve local groups in the festival. Four community choirs will sing at St Faith's on 12th October. Note-Orious from East Dulwich and Community Choirs from Clapham, Nunhead and West Norwood. Check them outyou might want to join them next time? And the Southwark Sinfonietta will close the festival on the 20th October with a programme of classical music. To
What's On - September
Sunday
8 September:
One
Tree Hill Allotments Open Day
12.30pm-6pm. The beautiful One Tree Hill Allotments site at Honor Oak will hold its annual Open Day. There will be tea, cakes, jams, chutneys and other produce; a BBQ; an art trail; guided tours; apple pressing with fresh juice and cider to drink; live music; kids’ activities and stalls. The views from the top of the hill are lovely, but getting there is via narrow paths and occasionally a few steps, so bear that in mind. There will be seating and full access at the bottom of the site where the main tea stall and food area is. One Tree Hill Allotments Site, Honor Oak Park, SE23 1PD.
Sunday 8 September: The Goose Is Out! Singaround at The Ivy House 7pm-10.30pm
If you like singing, come to our Singaround! It consists of people – or sometimes small groups of people – taking it in turns to sing a song. We welcome listeners too! Our Singarounds are very informal and participative. We don’t use the stage and we don’t use mics. You can sing whatever you like - any genre, any language. You don’t have to be a “good singer” - just wanting to sing is good enough for us. Everybody is welcome, including those who have never sung in front of other people before.
www.thegooseisout.com. £5 on the door (cash or BACS only, sorry). The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, Nunhead SE15 3BE.
Wednesday
11 September:
An Evening with Robert Harris
7.30pm-8.30pm. Robert Harris is back with a new masterpiece… Summer 1914. A world on the brink of catastrophe.
Robert Harris is the author of fifteen bestselling novels: the Cicero Trilogy – Imperium, Lustrum and Dictator – Fatherland, Enigma, Archangel, Pompeii, The Ghost, The Fear Index, An Officer and a Spy, which won four prizes including the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction, Conclave, Munich, The Second Sleep, V2 and Act of Oblivion. His work has been translated into forty languages and nine of his books have been adapted for cinema and television.
TICKETS: Standard ticket: £12. Book & ticket: £32 (includes a copy of Precipice, book RRP £22) Concession ticket (Under 18): £10. A Village Books and James Allen’s Girls’ School event.
The Vaughan Williams Auditorium, 144 East Dulwich Grove SE22 8TE. www.village-books.co.uk/events/
Thursday 12 September: Outside In: A Year of Growing & Displaying with Sean A. Pritchard 7.30pm-8.30pm
Outside In: A Year of Growing & Displaying is the first book from celebrated garden designer, popular Instagrammer and advocate of English cottage style, Sean A Pritchard, showing how to plan your garden so you can display flowers and foliage in your home through the year.
Sean A Pritchard has designed two show gardens for Macmillan Cancer Support, including the Macmillan Legacy Garden at the prestigious RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival in 2022. He divides his time between London and Somerset – where he lives in a 300-year-old farm labourer’s cottage on the Mendip Hills, overlooking the Somerset Levels. He applies much of his garden design philosophy to the decoration ofthe cottage, which he shares on his popular Instagram account, @sean_anthony_pritchard
Tickets: £12 (includes a glass of wine or soft drink). A Village Books event. With thanks to Bell House. Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich SE21 7BG. www.trybooking.com/
What's On - September
Friday 13 September: EDWIMeet the Head Gardener of Hever Castle, Neil Miller
7:30pm - 9:30pm. We are delighted to welcome Head Gardener Neil Miller of Hever Castle to East Dulwich. Neil will give a talk/presentation about the gardens off Hever Castle and a Gardening Q&A session afterwards. Check out Hever Castle here: www.hevercastle.co.uk
Guests welcome, first-time guests attend for free, returning guests pay £5 (cash only please). We welcome new members, the subscription for the 24/25 year is £36 if you join in September. All inquiries to: join@eastduulwichwi.co.uk will be answered with detailed info. For further information email: join@eastdulwichwi.co.uk.
The Castle Pub, Upstairs Function room, 280 Crystal Palace Road, East Dulwich, SE22 9JH.
Sunday 15 September: St
Clement w St Peter Dulwich
Summer Fayre 11.30am-2.30pm
St Clement with St Peter, Dulwich, Barry Road / Friern Road, East Dulwich SE22. Attractions include bouncy castle, refreshments, raffle, stalls and summer music by Opal Flutes.
Monday 16 September:
Dulwich WI Monthly Meeting
7:30pm-9:30pm. Launched in 2018, the Dulwich WI is a supportive and stimulating group for women of all ages and backgrounds. We meet once a month at Kix Bar + Kitchen 57 North Cross Road, SE22 9ET. We would love to meet you and look forward to welcoming you to our group. More information at: www.dulwichwi.com
Tuesday 17 September:
Bach to Baby Family Concert in East Dulwich
10.30am-11.15am
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow. Remember: Up to 2 children come free on every Adult Ticket! Book directly from our website: bachtobaby.com. St John the Evangelist, 62A East Dulwich Road, East Dulwich SE22 9AT.
Thursday 19 September:
An Evening with Diana Henry
7.30pm-8.30pm. A glorious new edition of the original gem at the heart of bestselling food writer Diana Henry’s much-loved repertoire, Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons gathers dishes that combine colourful, aromatic and perfumed ingredients to bring pleasure to your kitchen and an intoxicating whiff of warmer climes to your table. Diana Henry is one of the UK’s bestloved food writers. She has regular columns in the Sunday Telegraph and Waitrose Weekend, her work has appeared in BBC Good Food, House & Garden, delicious. and beyond, and her broadcast appearances include BBC Radio 4. Diana has won numerous awards for her journalism and books.
Tickets: Standard ticket: £12. Book & ticket: £35 (includes a copy of Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons, book RRP £26). Concession ticket (under 18s): £10. Junior School Hall at Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, East Dulwich SE22 8SU. www.village-books.co.uk/events/
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What's On - September
Saturdays 21 September –12 October: Throwing On The Wheel For Teenagers
4-week beginners’ course for ages 13-17
10am-12pm. Cost £160 for four 2-hour sessions. Course is on four consecutive Saturday mornings. Please note: This course is for teenagers only, aged 13-17. Throwing on the wheel can be a messy business & aprons will not be provided. Please wear appropriate clothing. Teacher: Elia Triance. Bell House, 27 College Road SE21 7BG. www.bellhouse.co.uk.
Saturday 21 – Sunday 22
September: Dulwich Quilters’ Exhibition 2024
10am-5pm. Bell House, College Road SE21 7BG, Entry £5. www.bellhouse.co.uk/events
Sunday 22 September:
So Last Century’s Vintage Market 11am-5pm
So Last Century is back at this wonderful little venue for another great vintage market at the end of the summer. On the day there’ll be an exciting selection of up to 25 great vintage traders outdoors in the pavilion and yard, and inside the arches. You’ll find mid-20th century furniture, lighting, homeware, decorative objets, art, prints, French brocante, vintage clothing, accessories and lots more. There’ll be a coffee van and brownie stall in the yard and AMP bar will be open, too. FREE ENTRY. Step-free entrances with level access throughout. Dogs welcome. AMP Studios, 897a Old Kent Road, SE15 1NL.
Monday 23 September: Food Stories with
Rick Stein
7.30pm - 8.30pm. Rick Stein is back with a major new BBC Two tv series and book, Rick Stein’s Food Stories, a celebration of the best of British food and the way we eat now. Join Village Books and Alleyn’s Schools Enterprises for an evening with Rick Stain and Good Housekeeping’s Gaby Huddart where he’ll be discussing his delicious and inspiring journey through Britain’s joyous and every-changing food scene.
TICKETS: Standard ticket: £15. Book & ticket: £40 (includes a copy of Rick Stein’s Food Stories, book RRP £28). Concessions (under 18s): £12. The MCT at Alleyn’s, Townley Road SE22 8SU. https://www.alleyns.org.uk.
Thursday
26 September:
An Evening with William Boyd
7.30pm-8.30pm. In his most thrilling novel yet and the first in a series, William Boyd, Britain’s greatest storyteller transports you to the vibrant streets of sixties London, as an accidental spy is drawn into the shadows of espionage and obsession… William Boyd is the author of sixteen highly acclaimed, bestselling novels and five collections of stories. Over a glittering forty year career, William Boyd has sold over 2 million books through TCM, winning countless awards in the process.
TICKETS: Standard ticket: £12. Book & ticket: £30 (book RRP £20). Concessions (under 18): £10.
A Village Books and Alleyn’s Schools Enterprises event. The Great Hall, Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, East Dulwich SE22 8SU.
https://www.village-books.co.uk/events/
ST CHRISTOPHER’S GOLF DAY
Join us for a full day of exciting golf at Croham Hurst Golf Club in Croydon on Friday 18 October
Enjoy free on-site parking, breakfast rolls on arrival, 18 holes of golf, entry to the four competitions and a two-course lunch for only £65 per person.
The day will be played in teams of four (with smaller groups and individuals combined to form a four) in Four-ball Stableford format with three best scores per hole. There will be prizes for first and second place teams, plus ‘nearest the pin’ and ‘longest drive’. Registration and breakfast rolls at 7.45am, tee-offs start at 8.30am and the day finishes with lunch, prizes and an auction.
Places are extremely limited, so book your place today at stchristophers.org.uk/golf-day. We would like to thank Croham Hurst Golf Club for generously hosting and supporting this fundraising event.
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Link Age Southwark Annual General Meeting 2024
Link Age Southwark’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday 24 September, 2024 at Dulwich Grove URC, East Dulwich Grove, London SE22 8RH from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. They are a vibrant local charity providing support to over 800 older people in Southwark who are feeling lonely or isolated. The charity plays a significant role in the community and it's a great opportunity to hear more about their work from staff, volunteers and the people they support.
Link Age Southwark will reflect on 30 years of operation, whilst also looking to future initiatives. The effort to transform Southwark into an Age Friendly borough is being led by Katy Griffiths, who will be delivering the keynote address at this meeting. This will give the audience a chance to ask questions about the plans for this work.
The audience will also hear from the older people supported by Link Age Southwark, who will discuss their experiences with the charity and the positive impact it has had on their lives.
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.
HartBeeps
Mondays at Christ Church, 263 Barry Road, East Dulwich, SE22 0JT. Mondays 10am Happy House, 11.15am Baby Beeps & 12.30pm Baby Bells.. http://hartbeeps.com
Family Space
Free, creative workshops that take place on the last Saturday of the month at the South London Gallery, 6567 Peckham Road. For children aged 5-12 years old with their parents and carers. Drop-in, no need to book. www.southlondongallery.org
Little Superhero Training
Practice your Superhero moves! Discover Superhero fun facts! Any Little Heroes, Boys and Girls aged 2 - 5, Come along for a FREE taster session. Mondays & Fridays (term time only) St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Contact Lucy 07813 791757 | lucy@littleherocompany.com www.littleherocompany.com
The meeting will also launch their annual Impact Report which showcases the work over the last 12 months. Refreshments will be provided. For more information and to confirm your attendance, please contact https://www.linkagesouthwark.org
Mini Athletics (SE London)
Winning the gold medal for children’s sports classes! Start your child’s fantastic journey in athletic development, designed for toddlers up to children of 7 years old. All through a fun play-based format. To try us out, contact Sam: 07811787153 | smcdermott@miniathletics.com www.miniathletics.com
Tennis-4-Kids
Learn young, have fun. Rally around for a smashing time. Serving ages 3-11. Rackets supplied; fun guaranteed. Gordon 07877 391005 | www.tennis-4-kids.com | gordonwood@hotmail.co.uk
‘Unicornios y Dinosaurios’
Fun and interactive Spanish language play classes, for children aged 0-5, and their parents and carers. Thursdays mornings (term-time only) in East Dulwich. Suitable for all levels of Spanish! Contact Hazel on 07852 553 239 or hazelcarr@ hotmail.com.
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My dog is just being friendly!
Pets Corner with Leonie St Clair | www.londondogstraining.co.uk
Many of you tell me your dog is being labelled as a problem by other dog owners, because they are not friendly to every dog they meet. Your dog may lunge, bark, or snap at dogs that get into her face, especially if she is on the lead.
Some of you are lucky and have a dog that is socially savvy and happy to engage with dogs of all shapes, sizes, and ages. She knows what to do to avoid conflict. However, many adult dogs behave differently. This may be a lack of socialisation; it may be the dog’s genetic traits. Dogs are individuals and some are just naturally more precious about their personal space. Some are born aloof, some may have been affected by a scary dog encounter when young, and others, especially older dogs, may feel unwell.
The worst offenders are new puppy owners who believe that socialisation of their hound is best achieved by letting the pup or adolescent dog, jump all over every dog it encounters, whether in the park or street. ‘She’s just a puppy, she just wants to say hello,’ says the newbie owner as they watch their 4- month American bulldog puppy attempt to mob the 4-year-old Yorkshire terrier. The ensuing fracas is only too familiar and in one brief exposure each dog may have learned to fear other dogs.
A common misconception is that ‘puppy licence’ is a universal given. Dogs within the same family or social group may for a while tolerate a pup’s physical impositions, but why would any adult dog feel it is fine to be ‘jumped’ and mobbed by a totally strange canine teenager? Neither dog is at fault; that lies with the owners and primarily with the puppy owner.
It is not just pups either. Owners of socially assertive dogs find it hard to accept that not all other dogs will love their pet as much as they do. Another familiar scenario is meetings between aloof or sensitive breed types and those dogs that have been selectively developed to be super sociable (Labradors, Pugs, some spaniels). These are the breed types that tend to adore everyone and everything, even burglars would be welcomed into their homes with a waggy tail.
Just as some humans fail to recognise the importance of personal space in their social interactions, some dogs are also bad at reading canine social signals. They’ll march up to every pooch they see and get in close and personal as soon as possible, failing to read the other dog’s signals to ‘back off’. Their owners are swift to blame the space-sensitive dog as it turns into a snarling gremlin on the other dog’s approach. Another factor is physical differences. Some dogs have upright ears - they may look challenging. Dogs with rounded faces and lowslung ears, like spaniels, can look puppyish. Dogs with black fur may be hard for other dogs to read, as are dogs with squashed faces or hair over their eyes. The wonder is that with so much variation that our dogs get on at all. The fact that they do speaks volumes for their adaptability and ability to learn. Nonetheless, if you do own a very friendly dog try to remember that other dogs may need much more space. Learn about dog body language and how to recognise when or why things may escalate. See:
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What's On - September
Friday 27 September:
PHIL BEER, James Eagle, Creeping Jane 7pm-11pm
Phil Beer “plays guitar and fiddle and sings a bit” - his words, not ours! He has been doing this extremely well for over 45 years as a solo artist, a collaborator, and as part of the highly successful Show of Hands.
James Eagle sings unaccompanied songs new and old: war and work, love, loss, and regret. He is a regular at the Goose Singaround and his debut album, After So Many Gone, is now out on Bandcamp.
Creeping Jane are Nygel & Sue, who started The Goose Is Out! in 2008 and have been running it ever since. They sing unaccompanied, both in unison and harmony, mainly songs from the UK. £16 advance, £18 on the door (cash or BACS only). Information & tickets: www.thegooseisout.com. The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road SE15 3BE.
Saturday 28 – Sunday 29 September: Nunhead
Art Trail
11am-6pm. After a very successful return in 2023, the Nunhead Art Trail is back on the weekend of the 28th/29th September. Artists will open their homes and studios across Nunhead, showing paintings, sculpture, print, photography, ceramics, jewellery and textiles. info@nunheadarttrail.com
@nunheadarttrail / @TheNunheadArtTrail
@nunheadarttrail / www.nunheadarttrail.com
Saturday
28 September:
Artisan Craft & Gift Fayre
10am-4pm. We are super excited to be hosting another Fair at this wonderful location right in the heart of Dulwich Village. We have over 30 amazing individual stalls showcasing their wonderful artisan craft and bespoke gifts including Artwork, candles, organic skincare, crystals, papercraft and lots more! An event for the whole family, from a treat for the children to something special for a loved one you will find it all under one roof. No tickets needed, just turn up on the day! https://www.lkpopupfayres.com
St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT
Saturday
28 September:
World Trees & Travellers: Women & the Rights of Trees
2pm-4.30pm. On this special of the festival, award-winning human rights activist and author Laura Angela Collins will tell histories and stories of Irish Travellers and Gypsy women in the Great North Wood. The session will be followed by a woodland workshop activity led by Green Party Councillor Emma Beard. This event is for all ages, and accessible to all. Refreshments are available at the festival camp, and there are access-free toilets also available.
Tremoot Camp, The Fort, Grange Lane, SE21 7LH. Book your free ticket via Eventbrite.
Saturday 28 September: Dyslexia Fair @ Bell House, see p47 for details.
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Rosemead Preparatory School & Nursery
ARosy Future – Dulwich’s leading prep school celebrates after a triumphant year
Rosemead Preparatory School and Nursery, Dulwich, south London, is celebrating after a triumphant year, which included a brilliant report from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and a Good Schools Guide review, which commended the school as the ‘one to watch’.
The ISI inspection, which was carried out in November 2023, praised Rosemead’s academic approach to learning, pastoral care and support and the positive influence of the school’s values, vision, and leadership.
‘A highly customised approach to every pupil’sacademicprogressisasignificantstrength oftheschool,’the report explained. ‘Acustomised learningprogrammeinmathematics,Englishand reasoning caters for pupils in Year 4 and above. This, supported by an extensive enrichment programme and much support for individuals, impactsonallgroupsofpupils,enablingthemto makegoodandoftenrapidprogressovertime.’
Speaking about the report, Head of Rosemead, Graeme McCafferty explained: ‘I am absolutely thrilled with our outstanding recent inspectionreportwithourcommunity.
‘One standout strength that truly shines through is our highly customised approach to every child’s academic progress. The report highlighted our dedication to tailoring personal learning programs for each child, particularly in subjectslikeMaths,English,VR,andNVR.’
Graeme added: ‘What’s more, our extensive learning support programme ensures that every
individual in our school community not only succeeds but thrives. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to providing the best possible education for every child at Rosemead, and I couldn’tbeprouderofourschool’sachievement.’
Rosemead’s early years’ provision was also praised in the summary findings. ‘Leaders in the early years effectively ensure staff have high expectations of the behaviour and achievement of children,’ the report found. ‘The positive relationships between adults and children in the earlyyearshelpchildrensettleinquicklyandfeel safeandhappy.’
It added: ‘Childrenintheearlyyearsachievewell from their varied starting points. Adults engage withthechildreneffectivelyanduseappropriate questioning to develop children’s vocabulary and understanding. Children from an early age become confident speakers and develop their readingskillswell.’
The report comes at an exciting time for Rosemead. Last year, the school announced a merger with St Dunstan’s College joining St Dunstan’s Education Group. Head of the group, Nick Hewlett, said: ‘Bringingourschoolstogether has been a wonderful opportunity, allowing
our staff and students to work closer together, learning from one another and enhancing our students’ educational journeys. I pay tribute to the staff, children and parents who are part of this onward journey, and I am very excited by Rosemead’s future.’
Rosemead is also celebrating after a visit from the Good Schools Guide which praised the school’s leadership and its future direction.
‘With a head and staff who are emotionally engaged with, and academically ambitious for, their pupils, there is no doubt that children here are happy and make excellent progress,’ the review explained. ‘They (pupils) are attentive, politeanddelightfullyentertaining.’
The review adds: ‘Aparenttoldus,‘Attheage offour,itisimpossibletoknowwhoyourchildwill beorwherehisorherinterestsandstrengthswill lie at 11.’ Here, the school, parents and children go on that journey of discovery together, so that whenthetimecomestherightchoicesaremade.
‘We think Rosemead is definitely ‘one to watch’ as it carves out a specific niche in this corner of London.’
In June, the school was also delighted to receive an award at the prestigious Education Choices Award, winning for best Improvements in EDIB (Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging).
Speaking about the news, Head Graeme said: ‘The whole school is thrilled to receive this award. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to providing the best possible education for every child at Rosemead, and I couldn’t be prouder of our school’s achievement.’
Find out more about joining Rosemead at their upcoming open morning on Saturday 12 October 2024. book at: www.rosemeadprep.org.uk
SE22 Councillors
Councillor James.McAsh | James.McAsh@southwark.gov.uk | @mcash
Summer is over and autumn is upon us! Thanks to an injury, I missed my last turn in our councillor rota so it has been some time since I last wrote this column. A lot has happened since then, not least the election of a new government! And here in East Dulwich, and in Southwark more widely, a lot is happening too. Here are a few highlights of recent announcements and what is to come on the horizon.
World Car Free Day
The 22nd of September is World Car Free Day: when towns and cities across the globe create opportunities for people to enjoy streets free of traffic. In Southwark, we are encouraging residents to apply for a street closure between 10am and 6pm on Friday 20th to Sunday the 22nd September. You can either apply for a Play Streets of up to three hours, where children are encouraged and supported to play in the street. Or you can apply for a Street Party which could run for much of the day. If you’re reading this at the beginning of the month, it’s not too late to apply. The deadline is September the 4th and you can apply online: https://www. southwark.gov.uk/events-culture-and-heritage/ events/planning-an-event/car-free-day-2024.
If you’re not reading this until a little later, then why not have a look around the area that weekend and see what fun is happening!
Open Water Swimming
Southwark has just become the latest borough to offer open-water swimming to its residents! Sadly not in East Dulwich, the programme runs from Surrey Docks Watersports Centre. You can book online here: https://southwarkleisure.co.uk/ watersports/.
Our new MP
Before the general election, most people in East Dulwich were represented by Helen Hayes or Harriet Harman. Following boundary changes at the election, most people in East Dulwich (and everyone in Goose Green or Dulwich Hill) are represented by Ellie Reeves MP. At the time of writing, my fellow Goose Green councillors – Cllr Portia Mwangangye and Cllr Charlie Smith – and I are scheduled to show her around the area at
the end of the month. You can find her contact details here: https://members.parliament.uk/ member/4620/contact
Redesigned Streets
Thanks a lot to everyone who responded to the council consultation on the redesign of Grove Vale, Melbourne Grove, Derwent Grove, Elsie Road and Tintagel Crescent. Works are now scheduled to take place between early in 2025. The plans look great!
Works in Dulwich Village
Technically not in East Dulwich, but residents should be aware that there will be substantial highways works ongoing in Dulwich Village for the next few months. This is a combination of a number of projects, including the redesign of “Dulwich Square”. Various traffic restrictions and road closures will be in place during this time. You can find out more here: https://www. southwark.gov.uk/transport-and-roads/improvingour-streets/live-projects/street-improvements/ dulwich-streets-for-people
Back to School
As a primary school teacher I am always acutely aware of the school calendar. So if you or your children are heading back to school this month –or starting for the first time – then I wish you the best of luck. The summer holidays never feel long enough but it always feels good to be back.
The Last Word with Hazel Carr
Hazel Carr has lived in East Dulwich for 7 years. She previously worked as a primary school Spanish teacher, and now runs local Spanish language play classes for children aged 0-4, and their parents and carers, as well as Spanish after-school clubs at local primary schools.
How long have you lived in the area?
7 years What brought you here? My church, which is nearby in Camberwell, my local friends, and the draw of being near to Lordship Lane.
What has changed most during that time?
It’s sad (and annoying!) when good shops and businesses close because they can’t afford the rent anymore.
What do you most value about the area?
The fact that I have the gym, hairdressers, shops and buses right on my doorstep (so, no need for a car!). Also, the sense of community: I know quite a few of my neighbours and some of the local shop keepers / staff.
What one thing would you change?
Probably the air pollution….
Do you know your neighbours?
Yes! Some of them have lived in my street for a very long time. My nextdoor neighbour, Rita, has lived in her house for 67 years and her late husband and family, many years before that. It’s so interesting to hear about the history of her family, and the area. She explained that some of the houses in our street are not Victorian, because they were destroyed during WW2, and then rebuilt in the 1940s.
What is your favourite place to eat?
Kartuli, a wonderful Georgian restaurant on Lordship Lane. The food is amazing, there are plants everywhere, and at Christmas-time they have an exquisite miniature display in the window!
Coffee or tea? Where?
Neither, I prefer freshly-made rose lemonade from Jade’s Boulangerie, as my ‘reward’ after my gym workout.
The best kept secret...
I’m not sure how much of a secret it is as it’s usually busy, but there is a lovely little vegetarian café tucked away at the bottom of my road, the ‘Bluebrick Café.’
Where’s your favourite place to walk?
Peckham Rye Park, it’s surprising how big it is when you keep walking!
What is your favourite shop?
‘A.J.Farmer’s’ on Lordship Lane: it’s like an oldschool ‘mini-market’. It’s amazing how many different things you can buy there: from household appliances and storage boxes, to cleaning products and craft supplies. It may be a bit more expensive than the supermarket, but it’s also more convenient and personal (the staff know their customers!).
The book I’m reading at the moment…
’Suffering is Never for Nothing’ by Elizabeth Ellliot: a book filled with realism, hope and joy.
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