SE23 April 2018 by SE Magazines

Issue 140 - April 2018 In this issue Events Calendar Monthly Notice Board Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On Food & Drink Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Activities Garden Talk Horniman Museum The Last Word

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Welcome to SE23 This Month

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Welcome Next month sees the 25th anniversary of the Dulwich Festival! This amazing 10-day festival is back with a fantastic diary of events. We have a preview for you on pages 20 & 21. Most people in the area now know about the awful way Dulwich Hamlet Football Club has been treated by the owners of the ground they use. The people of East Dulwich and beyond took to the streets to march in protest. Find out more on page 13. I was delighted to visit Bell House in Dulwich Village last month; I even got to ring the bell! Find out more about the events they have on this month on page 25. As always there are plenty of local events to keep us busy in April. We have a fabulous seven pages of wonderful events happening right here on our doorstep. So dive in on page 8. Remember that we also have more events on our website www.arounddulwich. co.uk along with daily posts. The Last Word this month goes to Nic Kemp, business owner, blogger and mum, see p32. Until next time.

Welcome Page ........................................3 Events Calendar .....................................4 Noticeboard ............................................6 What’s On .............8, 10 , 16, 17, 26, & 27 Fitness Tips ...........................................12 Dulwich Hamlet Football Club .........13 Food & Drink ........................................14 Children’s Activities ..................... 18 & 19 Dulwich Festival Preview.............. 20 & 21 Garden Talk............................................22 Financial Matters ..................................24 Bell House Events .................................25 The Horniman Museum .............. 28 & 29 Dulwich Picture Gallery................. 30 & 31 The Last Word .................................32 Index .....................................................34 Community Index ..............................35 Dulwich Hamlet FC - News

Save Dulwich Hamlet

he 17 March 2018 will be a day that will live long, not only the memory of Dulwich Hamlet supporters, but also the local community of East Dulwich. If you are not aware, owners of the land (Meadow Residential LLP) that the Champion Hill stadium lays upon, have not only (with immediately effect) ended the club’s licence to play at the ground, but also made public that they have trade marked a number of names associated with the 125 year old football club including the name ‘Dulwich Hamlet Football Club’. Therefore stating that the football club cease using the name. Being ‘locked’ out of our ground, home since the 1920’s, resulted in the team now having to play home fixtures at Tooting and Mitcham’s ground 8 miles away. At the time of writing two ‘home’ games had taken place, the most recent one taking The Hamlet back to the top of the league. Back in November, Meadow informed the football club that they would no longer be financing the club. Since then supporters have been digging deep into their own pockets to keep the club alive through its 12th Man scheme All that money is being used exclusively to pay wages and other bills. While heart-warming, it cannot be a sustainable approach forever.

Save Dulwich Hamlet

Following the latest actions by the owners of the Champion Hill site, a number of supporters have set up an action group called ‘Save Dulwich Hamlet’. Initially set up to organise a rally and march from Goose Green to the football Stadium at the end of Edgar Kail Way. Alongside the Supporters’ Trust and Football Club Committee, supporters are making their voice heard on the club's future in

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

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a number of different ways. On 16 March around 30 Dulwich Hamlet fans descended on the House of Commons to watch an adjournment debate on the future of the club, called by one of our local MPs, Helen Hayes, who has tirelessly campaigned to save the football club. Days before Southwark Council announced that they are now seeking to purchase the Champion Hill site from Meadow with the intention of building much need council housing around the ground. Both events are really positive actions in helping to secure the future of the club.

Goose Green Rally Within 24 hours up to 1,500 Dulwich Hamlet fans gathered on Goose Green for a rally organised by the Save Dulwich Hamlet. After hearing a number of speeches that included local MP Helen Hayes, Trust Chair Al Crane and lifelong supporter Mishi Morath, supporters marched to the Champion Hill ground turning Grove Vale Road into a sea of Pink and Blue. The club and its supporters have been very active in the local area, helping local schools and charities, and we can promise you that will not change as long as it remains alive. It is an intrinsic part of the community and the rally on the 17 March 2018 showed just how important this football team is the local community. Things in East Dulwich are changing on a regularly basis and who knows by the time you are reading this article the team could be back at playing back at Champion Hill. Further information on upcoming fixtures, location and the latest information on the clubs situation can be read on the football clubs official website. www.dulwichhamletfc.london @DulwichHamletFC | info@dhst.org.uk @dhstorg 07951 640099 SE23 - April 2018 | 13

May Deadline - 16 April (please allow an extra two days if design is required) To advertise in SE23 please contact Angela Burgess on 020 8088 1943 or e-mail: angela@semagazines.co.uk for further information. You can download our media pack from our website: www.semagazines.co.uk. Printed by Stephens & George Ltd ©SE Magazines Ltd All rights reserved. No reproduction can be made without permission. “This Publication is manufactured from (ECF) Elemental Chlorine Free pulp; sourced from certified or well managed forests and plantations, printed using vegetable based inks” “The fibres in this paper can be used up to a further seven times in the production of recycled paper. Please recycle this publication when it’s usefulness has been exhausted” Front cover image ©istockphotos.com SE23 - April 2018 | 3

Events Calendar - April Monday

Tuesday

27th

26th

Wednesday

28th

Thursday

29th

Friday

Saturday

30th

Sunday

31st

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Horniman Easter Fair including The Ugly Duckling, see p8. The Ugly Duckling @ The Horniman, see p8.

30th 2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

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, ParkrunRy e Peckham lw ich Park & Du Park 9am, P10.

Easter Bank Holiday Comedy Magic Show see p8.

GCSE Revision Workshop for teenagers see p8.

Midweek Magic, see p10.

East Dulwich Car The Peckham Boot Sale, see p16. Society Dawn Chorus, see p10. Singaround @ The Ivy Mandala Drawing & House, p16. Painting Workship with UbieDesign, see p10.

Everybody Dance Family Disco, see p10.

East Dulwich WI @7.30pm, see p10

9th Honor Oak WI, 7.30pm @ The Honor Oak Pub, see p16. NEW Dulwich WI meeting, see p16. Forest Hill Women’s Institute,

10th Mad Hatter Tea Party Disco! see p16.

11th

Beginners Sewing Workshop, see p16.

23rd Introducing Debut Novelist AJ Pearce, see p26.

13th

24th Lively Minds over 50’s Club, see p26.

, ParkrunRy e Peckham lw ich Park & Du Park 9am, P10.

Beekeeping for Beginners, see p17.

The Foxglove Trio @ The Ivy House see p16.

17th

14th

The Arts Society Duliwch, see p16.

Let’s Sew Maria’s Dolls Workshop, p16

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16th

12th

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19th

20th

21st

25th

26th

27th

28th

Beginners Sewing Dulwich Folk Dance Workshop, see p16. Club, see p26. Let’s Sew Maria’s Dolls Workshop, p16 Mums in Business, see page 17. An Evening with Susie Steiner, see p17. Debate on Global Poverty, see p17.

Beginners Sewing Dulwich Folk Dance Workshop, see p16. Club, see p27. U3A Meeting, see, p26.

8th

Club Local Rewind, see p27.

, ParkrunRy e Peckhamlw ich Park & Du Park 9am, P10.

15th The Peckham Society - The Flora & Fauna through the ages, see p17.

22nd

29th

Melrose The Party Sleep-dependent Work on Emmanuel Q www.biggerpicture.co.uk Alden Pa uartet, Learning & Daytime Wildlife Garden, tt & Dashw erson @EDT see p27 see p26. Function Talk, Sandtim ood, see p26. e Cooking with Scissors. r Lecture: Picasso @ Th Ivy Hou se, see e see p26. 1932 - Love, Fame, p27. Tragedy, see p26.

Forthcoming Events Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 8, 10, 16, 17, 26 & 27. Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar! 4 | SE23 - April 2018

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Dulwich Runners

meet every Wednesday night at the Edward Alleyn Clubhouse, 83-85 Burbage Road, SE24 9HD at 7.15pm (for 7.30pm). Multiple running groups leave the Club House to tackle South London’s streets and parks (summer) with various routes between 4 and 10 miles tailored to the time of year and ability. The Club House has shower and changing facilities, off road parking and a bar offering hot and cold drinks for post run socialising. For more details please visit: www.dulwichrunners.org.uk/

Mini Athletics (South East London) Start your child’s fantastic journey in athletic development by coming along to a Mini-Athletics class. An action packed 45 minute class which is designed to energise, educate and enthuse 2-7 year olds to love sport! Each class focuses on the ABCs of movement (Agility, balance, co-ordination) through a structured but play-based format. As well as developing young children’s athleticism, the classes also improve cognitive skills and social skills. And they have loads of fun! Starting after Easter on April 21st in Forest Hill on Sat and Wed mornings with more classes being added soon. You can book a free taster www.miniathletics.com/book-class or contact Alexie here awilliams@miniathletics.com 6 | SE23 - April 2018

Volunteer Befriending with Link Age Southwark Local charity Link Age Southwark are looking for people with daytime availability to volunteer with Link Age Southwark. Volunteering for just 1 hour a week can have a huge difference on the lives of our older friends and neighbours. Whether you become a volunteer befriender, help at an activity group or become a fundraiser, there are plenty of ways for you to get involved in our work. You can find out more by more by visiting www.linkagesouthwark.org/volunteering or call 020 8299 2623. We’d be delighted to hear from you.

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What's On - April Sunday 1 April: Horniman Easter Fair

Monday 2 April: Easter Bank Holiday Monday Comedy Magic Show 1 – 3pm & 4 – 6pm @ The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Rd, Nunhead, London SE15 3BE. Doors Open 30 minutes early. Interval between two Magical acts from Magic Theo & Amigo’s Magic. Magic before your very eyes, Mayhem, comedy, one lucky person to have their stress removed and lots of audience participation. Great Family Entertainment. Free Bunny Copter to all those attending. Tickets £8 per Child, Adult £10 – Family ticket of four £30. This sold out last year so please book early to avoid disappointment. Visit www.magicmindreadingandmayhem.co.uk or call 0208 480 8176.

Tuesday 3 April: GCSE revision workshop for teenagers

10.30am–4.30pm. Enjoy the Easter weekend at the Horniman with the whole family. Go on an Easter trail, create something crafty in our workshops, have your face painted and join in family activities across the Gardens. Suitable for families with children aged 3+. FREE ENTRY.

This workshop is perfect for al dyslexic teenagers who feel that, despite working hard, they are still not achieving the results they want. Caroline Bateman will cover a range of tips, tricks and strategies for learning, revising and coping with stress. Students need to bring a laptop, tablet or smartphone that can connect to a wireless network. 1-4pm at Bell House, 27 College Road, London, SE21 7BG. Tickets: £45 (subsidised places available, please email info@bellhouse.co.uk). Ticket link.

Sunday 1 April: The Ugly Duckling

11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm at Horniman Museum and Gardens. Meet the most unlikely duckling hero and hear the story of the duck who was different. Featuring song and puppetry, The Ugly Duckling is a classic heart-warming tale for all the family. Produced for the Horniman by Sandal Sticks Theatre. Suitable for families with children aged 3+. Tickets: £5 Child, £1 Adult. 8 | SE23 - April 2018

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to the end of the shopping parade on the other side. He will also recommend that the boundary be extended onto Perry Vale to encompass the small parade of shops. A report will be issued in September and public consultation will be organised for the autumn. The Mayor of Lewisham will then consider the proposals by March 2009. We have two more venues for The 23 Club. On Wednesday 23rd July, we’re meeting at 8pm at Le Querce, 68 Brockley Rise, 020 8690 3761. If you’d like to spend an evening with other people who are passionate about SE23, then just ring the restaurant to book (mentioning it's for The 23 Club). They’ll seat us all on one or two big tables, depending on numbers. Everyone pays for their own food/wine. In August, the 23rd falls on a Saturday so we thought this would be a good opportunity for a family-oriented, Forest Hill Society Summer Barbecue at lunchtime. The venue is the Perry Hill pub, 78 Perry Hill, 020 8699 5076. This is for Forest Hill Society members and their guests. We hope as many of you as possible will support these events.

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What's On - April Wednesday 4 April: Mid-Week Magic Mix

Peckham Rye & Dulwich Park Parkrun

Saturday Mornings 9am 7, 14, 21 & 28 April An ADULTS ONLY Magic show, presented by Barrie Westwell (The Illusioneer) and The illusioneer Team of expert magicians and illusionists. Expect outstanding entertainment, a mixture of magic styles and an escape from the norm. Doors 7.30pm for 8pm start, £15, ADULTS ONLY. The Illusioneer, 19 Half Moon Lane, SE24 9JU. barrie@theillusioneer.co.uk | 07711 161864.

Wednesday 4 April: East Dulwich WI Meeting An exciting programme of guest speakers, activities and entertainment lined up for members this year. You can check them all out over on our events page. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at The Lodge, above East Dulwich Tavern, 1 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22 8EW. 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Membership and waiting list is currently closed www.eastdulwichwi.co.uk.

Thursday 5th April: 'Everybody Dance Family Disco’ 2.30pm-4pm. The Rosendale Pub in West Dulwich: It’s Easter disco time in West Dulwich. Children’s DJ and entertainer Clee-J presents disco, games, free glow sticks, dancing, sweets, prizes, bubbles, baby/ chill out room with bar, face painting and music for everyone to enjoy. Party with your family and be home in time for tea. Children £8, Adults £4, Under 1's free. Book here https://event.bookitbee.com/ clee-jcom, visit Clee-J.com or call 07944 085031.

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A FREE weekly timed 5k run, which is open to all standards of runners; it is not a race. PECKHAM RYE start is near the Colyton Road entrance of Peckham Rye park and run three laps of the gardens. www.parkrun.org.uk/peckhamrye DULWICH PARK start is Queen Mary's Gate on the south side of the park. This is the entrance on the South Circular (A205), Dulwich Common. www.parkrun.org.uk/dulwich

Saturday 7 April: Mandala Drawing & Painting workshop with UbieDesign 10am – 4pm. Cost: £65 or £35 Half Day. 57 by Suzanne James, 57 North Cross Road, East Dulwich SE22 9ET. Learn how to draw your own stunning Mandala in the morning and go on to learn about the colour wheel and painting techniques in the afternoon. You can choose to do the full day or just drawing or painting half day. Great for creativity and relaxation! NO artistic skill required! www.ubiedesign.com/book-a-class/

Saturday 7 April: The Peckham Society Dawn Chorus Meet at 5am at Peckham Rye Common café, SE15. Led by Peter Frost. We are blessed with a large variety of wild birds including the returning migrants. The water fowl add an extra interest not found at all similar venues.

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Fitness tips with Leanne Spencer

Why maintaining weight loss is so hard

e’ve all heard about people who manage to lose weight, but how often do they maintain the new weight? Dieting is easy initially because you’re full of enthusiasm and can draw on willpower for the energy required in the first few weeks. Willpower is a finite commodity though and isn’t enough on its own. Willpower is also an energyintensive resource, and needs to be fed. If you are relying on willpower alone to get you through the first few weeks, you need to feed that power by sleeping fully, keeping the mind busy with constructive pursuits and staying active.

Early Promise Initially, we tend to see results because often the body dumps a load of water, rewarding us with a few pounds off the scales. Despite the fact that it’s fat, not water, that we want to lose, it’s motivating to see that dial go down on the scales. Usually with a bit of effort more weight can be lost, but after a while, it all starts to feel like hard work. Sound familiar? The truth is, weight loss is tough, and requires a lot more than will power or trying really hard.

Your Home Could Be Sabotaging You The way we set up our homes has a strong influence on our ability to maintain our weight or sustain weight loss. Your environment is the single most important factor in determining success. If you let me into your home, I can predict whether you’ll be able to hit your weight goals and then maintain them. How you set up your home, in particular your kitchen, will determine your success. Here’s how.

Slim by Design I’ve taken some of these ideas from a book I’ve just read called ‘Slim by Design’ by Brian Wansink. Here are just a few recommendations Brian and his team have made following research into weight management. How to set up your kitchen: • Eat from plates that contrast the colour of your food so you can see how much you’ve loaded on. • Don’t keep an empty kitchen; you’ll end up ordering out or buying junk food from the local store. 12 | SE23 - April 2018

• Keep the good stuff in your fridge at the front and at eye level – Brian and his team found that you are 11% more likely to consume the first thing you see rather than the third. • Eat from smaller bowls and serve yourself from smaller spoons. • Think about the principle of Half Plate Healthy – this is Brian’s idea that as long as you fill up 50% of your plate with vegetables, it’s less important what’s on the other side of the plate. How to set up your office: • If you have your own plates, bowls and cutlery, reduce the size. • Keep snacks out of sight or in an opaque bowl if on your desk. • Be aware of your food radius – the availability of food around you. Familiarise yourself with the good food stores so you know where to head when pushed for time. • Have a fruit bowl on your desk or encourage your employer to provide one.

The Obesegenicity Of The Environment A major contributor to why maintaining weight loss is so hard is the environment. Our environment is now set up to make life as easy as possible for us. We surround ourselves with labour-saving devices; we have transport to move us from A to B; technology means apps can do work for us; our jobs are mainly sedentary and the availability of food within our own personal food radius is usually poor and mainly comprised of refined carbohydrates and low in nutrients. That all said, it’s our personal responsibility to address that and ensure we’re doing all we can to promote good health and longevity. By addressing some of the points I’ve made here, you’ll be well on your way to doing that and maintaining the weight you’re happy at.

What’s Your Intent? Think about your ‘why’; What is your intent? Why do you want this? Why do you want this now? Leanne Spencer @BodyshotPT www.bodyshotperformance.com

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Food & Drink with Suzanne James

Roasted Sea Bream with Fennel, Cherry Tomatoes & New Potatoes Preparation time 10 mins / Cooking time 35 minutes

Method 1) Preheat the oven to 180°C. 2) Heat 1/2 tbsp oil in a pan. Add the onion and cook until softened. Add the garlic and fennel, season, and cook until it softens slightly. 3) Spoon the fennel mix into a baking tray. 4) Add the tomatoes, chopped pepper, sliced courgette and dill. 5) Arrange the sea bream fillets, skin-side down, over the veg mixture. Squeeze over half the lemon, then drizzle with the remaining oil; season well. 6) Cut 4 lemon slices from the remaining half and sit two on each fillet. Return to the oven for 8 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the veg is tender. 7) Serve with boiled new potatoes Plaice is a sustainable fish but when buying it make sure that it has been caught in trawls to reduce the impact of disturbing bottom dwelling species (check labels, or buy from a good fishmonger like Moxon’s, or the lovely fish van on North Cross Road Market). Make sure fillets are over 30cm, anything smaller is too young. It has long been overlooked in higher end gastronomy and rarely features on the menus of top restaurants, but it really is a superb fish, possessing a fine, moist texture and subtle but distinctive flavor. Other options to Plaice are Flounder, Dab or Sea Bream.

Ingredients • 2 Sea Bream - filleted • 1 Red Onion - sliced • 2 Small Garlic Cloves • 1 Red Pepper - chopped • 1 Bulb of Fennel – sliced • 2 Courgette - sliced • 10 Cherry Tomatoes - halved • Small Handful of Dill - chopped • 1/2 Lemon squeezed • 1/2 Lemon sliced • New Potatoes – boiled & sliced • Salt & Pepper 14 | SE23 - April 2018

In Season This Month Fruits & Nuts - Forced Rhubarb Vegetables & Herbs - Asparagus, Basil, Broccoli, Chives, Dill, Jersey Royal New Potatoes Lettuce & Salad Leaves, Morel Mushrooms, Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Radishes, Rocket, Samphire, Sorrel, Spinach, Spring Onions, Watercress, Wild Garlic, Wild Nettles Meat & Game - Lamb, Venison, Wood Pigeon Fish & Shellfish - Crab, Langoustine, Lobster, Plaice, Prawns, Salmon, Sardine, Sea Trout, Shrimp, Whitebait Going out of season - Cockles, Oysters, Venison, Wild Garlic, Winkles

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What's On - April Sunday 8 April: East Dulwich Car Boot Goodrich School, Dunstans Road SE22. Come & sell your unwanted upcycled & vintage items. Pitch Enquiries 07398 577183. Sellers 11am. Public Entry FREE 12pm. All pitches are pre-paid to avoid road congestion come rain or shine. Every 2nd Sunday of the Month.

Sunday 8 April: SINGAROUND at The Ivy House Another popular Singaround hosted by The Goose Is Out! All are welcome, whether to sing or to listen. It’s an informal and supportive atmosphere, so don’t worry if it’s your first time! Songs of any country or culture welcome. Door 7pm. Singing starts 7.15pm, finishes by 10.30pm at the latest. £2 on the door. More information from www.thegooseisout.com.

Monday 9 April: Honor Oak Women’s Institute 7.30pm. The Honor Oak Pub, Upstairs Function Room, 1 Saint German’s Road, SE23 1RH. We meet on the first Monday of every month from 7.30pm (or the second Monday to avoid bank holidays). All ladies are welcome, please do come along, the first visit is free.

Monday 9 April: Women’s Institute SE22 7.30pm. Dulwich Constitutional Club, East Dulwich Grove, East Dulwich, SE22. For further details if interested in more information please contact Sue Jarvie on suejarvie53@gmail.com.

Tuesday 10th April Mad Hatter Tea Party Disco! 1.30- 3pm and 4-5.30pm The Lakes Cafe in South Norwood: 'Mad Hatter' Clee-J brings you her disco with games, free glow sticks, dancing, sweets, prizes, snow and bubbles machines, whilst Mel 'Queen of Hearts' provides the kids refreshments for a mid disco tea party. I'm so excited to be returning to the Lakes following 4 sell out events. Children £8, Under 1's free, Adults free with paying child or £4 with under 1. Book here https://event.bookitbee.com/cleejcom, visit Clee-J.com or call 07944 085031.

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Wednesdays 11, 18 & 25 April: Beginners Sewing Courses 7pm-10pm. Would you like to learn a new hobby? Come and join a course, workshop or group and be inspired by an expert teacher who will share their skill with you here at Really Maria. We provide all the sewing machines, but you may bring your own if you wish. We also provide cutting boards, rotary cutters and scissors. Our class fees do not include materials unless stated. You can bring your own, or purchase at our shop with a 10% discount for having booked onto the class. For further information and books visit: reallymaria.com or call 020 3581 0909. Really Maria, 15 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22 8EW.

Wednesdays 11 & 18 April: Let’s Sew Maria’s Dolls 7pm-9.30pm. Would you like to learn a new hobby? Come and join a course, workshop or group and be inspired by an expert teacher who will share their skill with you here at Really Maria. We provide all the sewing machines, but you may bring your own if you wish. We also provide cutting boards, rotary cutters and scissors. Our class fees do not include materials unless stated. You can bring your own, or purchase at our shop with a 10% discount for having booked onto the class. reallymaria.com or call 020 3581 0909. Really Maria, 15 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22 8EW.

Thursday 12 April: The Arts Society Dulwich illustrated lecture Symphonies in Colour: the Mosaics of Ravenna, 7.30 for 8pm, James Allen’s Girls’ School Sixth Form Centre (parking and access via JAGS Sports Club, Red Post Hill, SE22). See www.ddfas.org.uk.

Thursday 12 April: THE FOXGLOVE TRIO at The Ivy House The Foxglove Trio seek out lesser-known traditional and contemporary folk songs and, with care and creativity, transform them into moments of breathtaking beauty, via Patrick Dean’s bold melodeon playing, Cathy Mason’s intricate cello lines and Ffion Mair’s clear, soaring vocals. Door 7pm. Live music starts 8pm. Tickets £7 (on the door only, no advance tickets). Unbooked floorspots welcome, put your name on the list by the door! More information from www.thegooseisout.com

What's On - April Saturday 14 April: Beekeeping for Beginners Join us at Bell House for an introductory beekeeping course, where we have established a small apiary. The session is aimed at people who have little or no experience of beekeeping, and feedback from previous courses has been fantastic. 10am-1pm at Bell House, 27 College Road, London, SE21 7BG. Tickets: £30 (subsidised places available, please email info@bellhouse. co.uk). Buy tickets via www.eventbrite.co.uk.

Sunday 15 April: The Peckham Society – The Flora and Fauna through the ages at Sydenham Hill Woods

Wednesday 18 April: Debate on Global Poverty With Nobel Peace Prize winner and local author 7pm at St Barnabas Church SE21. There will be a prestigious panel of speakers on the theme: ‘Global Poverty is a matter for Global Concern’. The event will be chaired by Lord Meghnad Desai. He will be joined by Tim Tahane, former Vice President of the World Bank; and Benny Dembitzer,Economist and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. Benny is a Dulwich resident and author of a number of books about international development issues.His latest book ‘The Famine next door’ will be published in April. Everyone is welcome to attend and join in.

AGM 3pm. Talk 3.30pm with Daniel Greenwood, London Wildlife Trust, at Goose Green Centre, St John’s Church, Goose Green, East Dulwich Road, SE22. This is a remnant of the forested ridge which dominated the area between Croydon and Lewisham of London from antiquity. Daniel has a wealth of knowledge to share on the wildlife and birds rarely found in a large city. This talk will also dwell on the flora and fauna back to the ice ages.

Wednesday 18 April: An Evening with Susie Steiner in conversation with DS Graham McMillan 7pm at Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich Village SE21 7BG. Village Books invites you to join Susie Steiner and DS McMillan for an evening discussing working together on plotting the crimes so the books have a real authenticity. Whilst researching her latest book Persons Unknown, Susie Steiner worked with DS Graham McMillan. DS McMillan is a real life detective with the Met Police and his views and thoughts add a reality to Susie’s crime novels making them unique. Tickets £10, includes drinks & entry. Book www.village-books.co.uk/events

Thursday 19 April: Mums in Business Come along at 8pm to Daisy Lets & Sales on Lordship Lane and meet new and existing members, have a chat and some nibbles and a glass of wine! Please do let me know if you plan to come so I know numbers in advance. Email: claire@daisylets.uk. SE23 - April 2018 | 17

BabyBallet

Capoeira Dulwich

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.

Classes for boys and girls from 4 years upwards. Martial arts the Brazilian way. Helps children develop strength, flexibility, coordination and rythm. Contact: vitor.barreto.13@ucl.ac.uk 07473 751177 | www.facebook.com/capoeiradulwich/m

Baby Loves Music

Dads & Littluns: Brockwell Park

Multi-Sensory Music groups for Parent and Baby in Nunhead. Contact: amacgregor1.209@lgflmail.org.

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

Baby Massage Baby massage classes provide quality time with your baby and a fun social occasion with other mums. You will learn a wonderful skill which has many benefits. Tuesdays SE19. Contact Jayne 020 8653 4781 | jayne@2prepare.co.uk www.2prepare.co.uk

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

Baby Sensory Multi-award winning classes for babies from birth to 13 months. The fun packed programme of sensory delights includes an incredible variety of sounds, sights, textures, music and massage to support your baby’s development. Classes in SE4 and SE21 on Tues, SE26 on Weds and SE23 on Thurs. Email Sarah: Dulwich@babysensory.co.uk

Bea’s Baby Bop Drop in music classes for babies and toddlers. Tues/Wed/Friday 3:30-4:30, Wed/Friday 11-12, Friday 10-11, Saturday 10:30-11:30, East Dulwich/Herne Hill, www.beasbabybop.com.

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

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

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

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 | 07799 861104.

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

Funky Monkey Group Keyboard Classes Ages 5-11. Christ Church, Barry Road. Wednesdays & Thursdays. 01732 457100 | www.funkymonkey.info.

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

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

165 Lordship Lane SE22 8HX • 5 London Road SE23 3TW

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HartBeeps

Peckham Rye Playrooms

Mondays. Goose Green Community Centre, East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AT. 1.30pm Baby Bells - Suitable from birth to sitting. 2.30pm Baby Beeps Sitting to toddling Also Thursdays at St Barnabas Parish Hall, Dulwich SE21 7BT. 1.30pm, Baby Bells, 2.30pm Baby Beeps & 3.30pm Happy House toddling to 4 years, younger siblings welcome. http://hartbeeps.com

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

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

Sing and Sign

La Jolie Ronde

Sparkle Music

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

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

Little Superhero Training Practice your Superhero moves! Discover Superhero fun facts! Any Little Heroes, Boys and Girls aged 2½ - 6, Come along for a FREE taster session. Mondays & Fridays (term time only) St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Contact Lucy 07813791757 | littleherocompany@gmail.com www.littleherocompany.com

Maths Mad = fun maths for kids! Stimulating Times Tables classes for 6 - 11 yr olds. Forest Hill. We make learning memorable & fun! Call Clair 020 8291 0360 www.mathsmad.co.uk | mathsmadcouk@gmail.com

Monday - Saturday. 020 7193 3696 | www.singandsign.com

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

Water Babies

Various classes www.monkeymusic.co.uk | 020 8764 5185

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

Music for Little People

Wise Kids Yoga

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

Classes for Toddlers, Children and Teens. We teach a lovely mix of hatha, kundalini yoga, mindfulness and Montessori. Classes are held on Tues & Thurs - Parent & Toddler Yoga / Children’s Yoga ages 5 - 8, 9 - 11 and Teen Yoga 11 - 16. Goose Green Clinic, 59 East Dulwich Road, To book Email: wisekidsyoga@gmail.com | 07957 492407 www.wisekidsyoga.co.uk

Monkey Music

Nimble Arts Join Becky every week for a NEW mixed age 45-minute interactive story adventure for 0-5s, with live cello and musical instruments, songs, bubbles, scarves and a chance to dance! East Dulwich, Nunhead, Brockley. www.nimblearts.co.uk

Parents Photography Workshops

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

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

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Dulwich Festival 25th Anniversary

Dulwich Festival 2018

he Dulwich Festival returns this spring with the theme of ‘Celebration’ and promises to be bigger and better than ever to mark its 25th year. Highlights include rap royalty, The Last Poets, celebrating 50 years together; an evening with author Jane Robinson, celebrating the centenary of the Suffragettes; and a celebration of atoms, big bangs and DNA with award winning writer & performer, John Hinton’s, Ensonglopedia of Science. Over ten terrific days, the festival will showcase art & culture in the various wonderful hidden gems to be found in Dulwich. Dulwich, which pre-dates the Domesday book, has always had a vibrant community and been a pioneer for the arts. Dulwich Picture Gallery was the world’s first public art gallery when it was established over 200 years ago. The Dulwich Picture Gallery won’t be alone in opening its doors at this year’s Festival, over 250 local artists will once again welcome the public into their homes and studios for the Artist’s Open House, taking place across both weekends, providing a unique insight into their creative processes. To celebrate the centenary of women being given the right to vote, social historian and author Jane Robinson, will give an illustrated lecture at the Dulwich Picture Gallery on Friday 11th May on her latest book, Hearts and Minds: The Untold Story of the Great Pilgrimage and How Women Won the Vote. The book tells the remarkable, yet neglected story

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of the suffragists march on London. After the talk, author and journalist, Nicolette Jones, will lead a Q&A. A trly memorable evening is in store at Dulwich College when The Last Poets make a rare UK appearance. The godfathers of hip hop and spoken word legends have inspired generations of performance poets and musicians since fusing poetry and rap on Harlem street corners during the Civil Rights era. Step up to the open mic with them as they give the festival a proper send off on Sunday 20th May. The ‘People’s Poet’, David Nieta, will host this event and lead an intimate discussion about their lives, from their youth in the ghetto, to their triumphs and defeats, their inspirations, and their legacy. Also appearing at Dulwich College, acclaimed performance poet, comedian and musician, John Hegley returns to the Festival for an evening of wit and fun with A Potato Show on Friday 18th May. John is a regular sell-out at the Edinburgh Festival and appeals to young and old alike. There are plenty more family-orientated events. Expect atoms and Big Bangs at John Hinton’s latest show, Ensonglopedia of Science, a song about science for every letter of the alphabet at Alleyn’s Great Hall on Tuesday 15th May. A Circus Skills Workshop; the Festival Quiz in aid of LinkAge Southwark and the Children’s Art Competition, will all continue the ‘Celebration’ theme. Saturday 12th

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May will be Festival Family Funday with workshops, concerts, performances and the start of Artists’ Open House to entertain all. The everpopular fairs will also be back at Goose Green (Sunday 13th) and Dulwich Park (Sunday 20th), both of which provide free entertainment for all ages. There is something for all musical tastes at this year’s Festival. Opening the event on Friday 11th May, is a Festival of Choirs curated by local choir, Tongue & Groove, at James Allen’s Girls’ School. For Classical music fans, a highlight will be a performance of works by Purcell, Debussy and Beethoven by the Doric String Quartet. Formed nearly 20 years ago, they are recognized as the leading British string quartet of their generation, with a worldwide reputation. They will perform on 16th May in the 400-year old Christ’s Chapel in Dulwich Village. There’s an opportunity to gain an insider’s view of the exquisite organ in the Chapel with an open day conducted by organist, Marilyn Harper, on 12th May; Marilyn will also give the Festival organ recital at Christ’s Chapel on Sunday 13th May. The newly restored Georgian mansion, Bell House, on Gallery Road, will provide the perfect setting on 14th May for a relaxing evening of Poetry & Music. Formerly home to a Lord Mayor of London, the magnificent house will also host the Romeo Jones supper club in aid of LinkAge Southwark on 17th May. Contemporary music lovers will be excited by the return of Post-Brexit indie folk band, Joe Innes

& The Cavalcade, on 12th May, whose masterfully offbeat and often irreverent song writing has gained wide–spread praise. Meanwhile, The Ned Bennett Quartet will provide an evening of Blue Note Bossa Nova on Monday 14th May at Copper Beech Café and Licence to Ceilidh will be taking up residence at the Parish Hall, inviting us to cast off our inhibitions and take to the floor with some irresistible tunes on Saturday 19th May. An extensive programme of walks will be available to join; London Wildlife Trust guides leading the bat walk and the dawn chorus walk; Ian McInnes providing an insight into Dulwich’s Georgian Heritage; Lette Jones conducting the tree walk; Amanda Greatorex exploring local street art from Connor Harrington and Remi Rough, to Stik and the Festival will conclude with Brian Green’s history walk on Sunday 20th May. If this hasn’t sated your appetite, then Dulwich Festival’s Food Trail will be offering culinary delights from local producers and retailers throughout the 10-day Festival. The Dulwich Festival would not be the Dulwich Festival without the huge amount of support and enthusiasm shown by successive generations throughout its amazing first 25 years. The Festival celebrates the beautiful spaces, places, products and people Dulwich has to offer. Catch the film made of last year’s Festival by visiting our Twitter or Facebook page. Enjoy the wonderful sights caught last year via our Instagram feed. SE23 - April 2018 | 21

Garden Talk with Janine Winlaw

Luscious lawns 5) Repair bald patches Most lawns get problem areas where the grass has been worn away or died back, often under trees or in shady areas from lack of water or light. Don’t worry, these are easy enough to reseed. First roughen the surface with a rake, then scatter the grass seed - choose a suitable mix such a hardwearing mix with ryegrass or one for shade. Then lightly sprinkle soil over the surface to protect the seeds from the birds and to give them extra moisture to germinate.

6) Edge your lawn:

1) Rake leaves

Neatening up the edges will give your lawn an instant facelift. A spade will do but a lawn edger makes things easier – especially on curves. A good trick for repairing a tatty edge is to cut a square piece of turf around the damaged edge, flip it round so that the straight line is on the edge side and looks nice and crisp – then re-seed the damaged bit as above.

Rake off any leaves and other garden debris built up over the winter.

7) Aerate

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Now is the time to give your grass a bit of spring TLC if you want a lawn to be proud of this summer. Here are eight jobs to give it a lift - even just a few of these will be a step in the right direction.

2) Give it a trim As the weather warms up and your grass starts to grow again, you can start mowing. Choose a dry day and use the highest setting so as not to scalp the lawn.

3) Remove weeds Regular mowing will remove most of the annual weeds but not the pesky perennial weeds such as thistles and dandelions. Weed killer is an option, but I prefer to dig them out by hand, removing the whole taproot to avoid it re-growing.

4) Scarify This is where you rake off the ‘thatch’ - dead grass, debris and moss - one of the biggest problems with lawns. Use a wire rake and don’t worry if it leaves big bare patches – you can repair those later. Your lawn will benefit in the long run as scarifying lets in air and light and stimulates the grass roots into putting on side shoots and thickening up. 22 | SE23 - April 2018

This is one of the best things you can do for a lush, healthy lawn. Most lawns get compacted – especially those on heavy soil and in areas where kids run up and down. Aerating –creating holes in the lawn - allows water, air and nutrients to get to the roots. You can get special hollow tine forks for this, but a garden fork is fine. Work across the lawn making holes a few cm deep, then brush sharp sand into the holes to improve drainage. Aerating is hard work, but is easier early in the season while the ground is still soft. And by encouraging your grass to grow more densely makes it harder for weeds and moss to grow.

8) Feed your lawn At this time of year you need a spring feed with more nitrogen to replace what’s been lost over the winter. You can buy organic fertilisers from chaseorganics.co.uk. The best time to feed your lawn when the grass is wet or rain is predicted. Janine Winlaw - Writer & Gardener Follow me on instagram @janinewinlaw

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. 6.45pm - 8.45pm. Find out how to register for FREE at: www.cookingwithscissors.com | e-mail: sbn@ cookingwithscissors.com Next Meeting: Wednesday 25th April 2018

Take a look at our new website which covers the areas in and around Dulwich including Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park. Up to date events, more stories and news. www.arounddulwich.com | twitter.com/AroundDulwich

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Financial Matters with Akwasi Duodu

Five ISA Mistakes To Avoid With the tax year end fast approaching and a new tax year beginning, many savers will be looking to set up new ISAs (Individual Savings Accounts) or top up their existing ISA portfolios. Typically, many would have left it until the last minute and many may panic buy, trying to get invested before the end of the tax year. This can lead to costly mistakes.

Are ISAs any good? Yes, ISAs are a good thing. The first good thing about ISAs is that they are tax free; this means that interest on a Cash ISA or capital growth on a stocks and shares ISA is completely free of tax. Because of this, they encourage people to save; whether by lump sum or on a regular basis. The second good thing about ISAs is that they are largely liquid, which means access to your money is usually without much restriction. And thirdly, if you do your research right, you might find an ISA matched perfectly to you. There are some absolute gems out there, if you have the time and resolve to find them. So what ae the pitfalls and mistakes people make when choosing an ISA?

1) Panic buying a Cash ISA Many investors, in their great haste to get an Isa before the end of year deadline end up panic buying the first advertised ISA they see online. Typically, these online adverts trick you into jumping in with an attractive introductory rate only for the rate to drop after 6 or 12 months. After the honeymoon period ended, you’d end up with an interest rate no better than a typical high street bank deposit account.

2) Panic buying a stocks and shares ISA The science behind stocks and shares can be a complex one so getting the right ISA for you isn’t always straightforward. The danger is investors see adverts online and jump into investments without making an informed decision. An archetypal example would be someone investing in an advertised FTSE tracker ISA without 24 | SE23 - April 2018

actually understanding how the product works. Disappointment could follow without a careful assessment of appetite for risk.

3) Confusing Cash & Shares 75% of ISAs sold today are Cash ISAs. There is nothing wrong with that for short term money. However, in these days of super-low interest rates, many Cash ISAs are unlikely to give return able to keep pace with inflation. This is where the Stocks & Shares ISA comes to its own. For anything longer term i.e. 5 years or longer, investing in Stocks & Shares is likely to give a more satisfactory result.

4) Not taking advice Choice is a great thing but with literally tens of thousands of products out there, pinning down the right one for you could be a bewildering and debilitating experience. Getting it right is crucial and discussing your options with an independent financial adviser should be a price worth paying. Your adviser would, amongst other things, discuss your objectives for the investment, assess your risk appetite and investment time horizon before helping you select an ISA provider.

5) Waiting until the end of the tax year This is very common. Use it or you lose it, granted but don’t wait until the end of the tax year to invest. Do it well before. Why? Well, there will be more time for you to speak to an adviser and carefully select the right product for your personal circumstances. Rushing out and panic buying the first ISA you can get your hands on really isn’t the way to do it and investment mistakes are usually costly. You have been warned.

Akwasi Duodu | akwasi@sterlingandlaw.com www. sterlingandlaw.com

Bell House Educational Centre

April Courses

ell House is an educational centre that offers support outside the mainstream school curriculum, lifelong learning, short courses, exhibitions, talks and musical events. The house is a centre for educational needs such as dyslexia support. We champion wider learning courses for all age groups, offering children and adults the opportunity to unleash their creativity or engage with subjects they have never tried before. There are free events and bursary places available on all our courses.

GCSE revision workshop for teenagers This workshop is perfect for al dyslexic teenagers who feel that, despite working hard, they are still not achieving the results they want. Caroline Bateman will cover a range of tips, tricks and strategies for learning, revising and coping with stress. Students need to bring a laptop, tablet or smartphone that can connect to a wireless network. 3rd April, 1-4pm at Bell House Tickets: £45 (subsidised places available, please email info@bellhouse.co.uk), https://www. eventbrite.co.uk/e/gcse-revision-workshop-forteenagers-tickets-42395893258

Sleep-dependent learning and daytime function in childhood and adolescence The sleeping brain is far from idle; research highlights the importance of good sleep for learning and education. Dr Fran Knight will be talking about sleep-dependent learning, and how memory can be strengthened following a good night’s sleep. She will cover how poor sleep can effect attention and behaviour in children, and promote healthy sleeping habits. 24th April, 7-9pm at Bell House Tickets: www.bellhouse.co.uk/events

Beekeeping for beginners Join us at Bell House for an introductory beekeeping course, where we have established a small apiary. The session is aimed at people who have little or no experience of beekeeping, and feedback from previous courses has been fantastic. 14th April, 10am-1pm at Bell House Tickets: £30 (subsidised places available, please email info@bellhouse.co.uk) https://www. eventbrite.co.uk/e/beekeeping-for-beginnerstickets-43437438548

Picasso 1932: Love, Fame, Tragedy After our sold-out March talk on Modigliani, book your tickets soon to grab a seat at our April talk on Picasso. This is part of a new series of art history lectures, following major exhibitions in London. Rosalind Whyte, lecturer at the Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Royal Academy and Dulwich Picture Gallery, is giving this exciting talk at Bell House. 26th April, 7pm-8.30pm at Bell House Tickets: £10 (subsidised places available, please email info@bellhouse.co.uk) https://www. eventbrite.co.uk/e/picasso-1932-love-fame-tragedytickets-42692794297?aff=ehomecard

Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7BG www.bellhouse.co.uk

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What's On - April Thursday 19 April: Dulwich Folk Dance Club 8pm-10pm. Caller – Crys Rothon – St George’s Day & Shakespeare’s Birthday.Ideal activity for a healthy lifestyle. No partners needed. Lots of fun – make new friends. Contact :- Gwen Godwin 020 8699 7032 or email : gagodwin@hotmail. com. St Barnabas Parish Hall, Gilkes Place, Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT.

Monday 23 April: Introducing Debut Novelist AJ Pearce 7pm at Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich Village SE21 7BG. Village Books invites you to meet AJ Pearce. Picked as one of the leading debut novelists of 2018 this will be an event you’ll not want to miss. Irresistibly funny and enormously moving, Dear Mrs Bird by AJ Pearce is a love letter to the enduring power of friendship, the kindness of strangers and the courage of ordinary people in extraordinary times. Tickets £10, includes drinks & entry. Book www.village-books.co.uk/events

Tuesday 24 April: Lively Minds Club – Caroline Davies will play Violin Lively minds meet at St Faith’s Community Centre, Red Post Hill, SE24 9JQ, Near Dulwich Village and North Dulwich Station. We meet every Tuesday in term time, We arrive for a tea or coffee from 12pm for a chat. The speaker slot is 1.45-2.45pm. We have only one meeting in April 2018 as the hall will be closed.

Tuesday 24 April: Sleep-dependent learning and daytime function in childhood and adolescence 7-9pm. The sleeping brain is far from idle; research highlights the importance of good sleep for learning and education. Dr Fran Knight will be talking about sleep-dependent learning, and how memory can be strengthened following a good night’s sleep. She will cover how poor sleep can effect attention and behaviour in children, and promote healthy sleeping habits. Bell House, 27 College Road, London, SE21 7BG. Tickets: www.bellhouse.co.uk/events 26 | SE23 - April 2018

Wednesday 25 April: Dulwich & District U3A 2pm-4pm. The Famine Next Door with Benny Dembitzer, Nobel Prize winner and International Economist will talk about problems and solutions facing the world today. He will be signing copies of his latest book which will be available at the meeting. Herne hill Baptist Church, Half Moon Lane, SE24 9HU. To find out more do feel free to come to a monthly meeting – All welcome – Once you see what we have on offer you will want to join. Visit u3asites.org.uk/dulwich/events.

Wednesday 25 April: Work on Emmanuel Wildlife Garden, Chalford Road 2-4pm. Want to get down to Earth? Then get to Emmanuel wildlife garden, off Chalford Road, West Dulwich on the last Wednesday afternoon of every month. Norwood Wildlife Team created a garden on a patch between Emmanueel, a Parish Church, and their neighbours 12yrs ago and have recently returned it to its original purpose with the help of Church members. Beginners welcome. We hope to see you. Contact John Cotter on 8244 8724.

Wednesday 25 April: Cooking with Scissors An opportunity for local business professionals to meet, make new contacts and gain new business. Meets at upstairs at The Palmerston, 91 Lordship Lane, SE22 from 6.45pm – 8.45pm. The last Wednesday of every month. Free Admission. To find out more or register your interest in attending, please email sbn@cookingwithscissors.co.uk.

Thursday 26 April: Lecture: Picasso 1932 – Love, Fame, Tragedy 7.00 for 7.30pm. Tickets £10 includes a glass of wine. A new series of art history lectures about major exhibitions in London is to start at the very beautiful Bell House in College Road, Dulwich. Built in 1767, it is Grade II listed, and gets its name from the striking bell tower, the bells of which, together with Dulwich College Chapel, rang whenever a fire broke out. https://www.bellhouse.co.uk/events/2018/4/26/artlecture-picasso-1932

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What's On - April Thursday 26 April The Bigger Picture Presents: THE PARTY @8pm Director: Sally Potter 2017 UK | 71 minutes| Cert 15

Janet (Kristen Scott Thomas) hosts a party to celebrate her new promotion to Shadow Minister for Health, with a few close friends, many of them rather closer to each other than she knows. A (very) black comedy; as new twists in relationships are revealed or hinted at, it becomes clear that this celebration is far better watched than participated in. Timothy Spall (playing her husband, where still waters may, or may not, be running exceedingly deep) excels as usual, as does the remainder of the cast in a very theatrical film (good lines, fast dialogue, provokes thought). www.thebiggerpic.co.uk. Showing at THE IVY HOUSE 40 Stuart Road Nunhead, London SE15 3BE 020 7277 8233 | ivyhousenunhead.com Tickets £7 online at: www.wegottickets.com.

Thursday 26 April: Dulwich Folk Dance Club 8pm-10pm. Caller – Michele Odell. Ideal activity for a healthy lifestyle. No partners needed. Lots of fun – make new friends. Gwen Godwin: 020 8699 7032 or email: gagodwin@hotmail.com. St Barnabas Parish Hall, Gilkes Place, Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT.

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Friday 27 April: CLUB LOCAL <<Rewind It’s a trip down memory lane for fans of those all-time 80s & 90s pop classics, funk, soul and disco tunes! Perfect for those who’d love a proper night out but don’t want to Uber it into town and back and party with people who weren’t even born in the 80s. Your live DJ will be throwing you back to the days of MTV, the King of Pop, Madonna, Womack & Womack, Soft Cell, Snap! and Lionel Ritchie and all those one-hit wonders of those decades, bringing you feel-good club classics and dance floor fillers from those decades only. Spread the LOVE for Grown-Ups’ Discos and invite your local friends along! The Lodge (upstairs) at The East Dulwich Tavern 1 Lordship Lane, SE22 8EW, Tickets: £9 per adult (incl. a glass of Prosecco) time: 8pm – 1am. Tickets buytickets.at/thelittlediscocompany

Friday 27 April: MELROSE QUARTET, Alden Patterson & Dashwood, Sandtimer at The Ivy House

Melrose Quartet are Nancy Kerr, James Fagan, Jess Arrowsmith and Richard Arrowsmith, all internationally renowned singers, instrumentalists and writers/composers in their own right. They perform a diverse repertoire – carousing chorus songs, lively dance tunes, ancient stories and modern pieces. Alden Patterson & Dashwood weave rich vocal harmonies, fiddle, dobro, guitar and mandolin around beautifully written original songs and melodies, influenced by folk traditions from both sides of the Atlantic. Sandtimer is a British folk-rock group. Featuring close vocal harmonies, percussive guitar rhythms and intricate, Appalachian-infused guitar textures, Sandtimer sing songs of reflection and escapism. Tickets £14/12 advance, £16/14 on the door. Door 7pm. Live music starts 8pm. For advance tickets and information, www.thegooseisout.com. SE23 - April 2018 | 27

Horniman Museum & Gardens Colour: The Rainbow Revealed 10 February-28 October

Tickets: Adult £6, Child £6, Family (2 adults and 2 children) £15 (includes voluntary 10% Gift Aid donation which supports the work of the Horniman. Standard prices also available.) Book at www.horniman.ac.uk or in person at the Museum. Horniman Members and Benefactors enjoy free, unlimited visits. Advance booking recommended.

Coral: Fabric of the Reef

Colour: The Rainbow Revealed is an awardwinning exhibition exploring the endless ways in which colour shapes our world. Be dazzled by how colours are made and perceived, discover how animals use colour to attract and hide, and look into how different colours mean many different things for people across the planet. The exhibition is also full of family-friendly displays and interactive games including an Art Machine for you to create your own vibrant masterpiece, a Mood Room with multi-coloured lights, and a Colour Café to learn why only certain colours tempt our taste buds. Ticket prices: Child £4.40; Adult £7.70: Family (2 adults, 2 children) £18.70. Prices include voluntary 10% Gift Aid donation. Standard prices also available. Horniman Members and Benefactors enjoy free, unlimited visits to the exhibition. For more information and to book tickets go to www.horniman.ac.uk.

Horniman Butterfly House 10am-5pm March to October. Last admission 30 minutes before closing. See the website for seasonal opening times. Get up close with hundreds of beautiful butterflies in a tropical indoor garden. The specially-planted habitat is the perfect place to experience free-flying butterflies and discover amazing facts about the life-cycle and behaviour of these fascinating creatures.

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Until Sunday 9 September Inspired by the Horniman’s Aquarium and Natural History collection, artist Karen Dodd uses woollen fabric – dyed and sculpted, and intricately bound and stitched – to draw attention to coral and coral reefs, simultaneously celebrating their beauty and raising awareness of their vulnerability in the face of increasing environmental change. FREE.

Easter Holidays 30 March–13 April

Horniman Easter Fair Saturday 31 March and Sunday 1 April 10.30am–4.30pm FREE ENTRY Enjoy the Easter weekend at the Horniman with the whole family. Go on our Easter trail, create something crafty in our workshops, have your face painted and join in family activities across the Gardens. Suitable for families with children aged 3+.

A World of Stories Friday 30 March and Monday 2 April 11am, 12.15pm, 2pm, 3.15pm Hear some seasonal tales from our wonderful storytellers. Everyone welcome but most suitable for children aged 5+. FREE.

Horniman Museum & Gardens The Ugly Duckling Saturday 31 March and Sunday 1 April 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm (30 minute performance) Meet the most unlikely duckling hero and hear the story of the duck who was different. Featuring song and puppetry, The Ugly Duckling is a classic heart-warming tale for all the family. Produced for the Horniman by Sandal Sticks Theatre. Suitable for families with children aged 3+. Tickets: £5 Child, £1 Adult

Big Wednesday: Spring Colours Wednesday 4 April. 10.30am-3.30pm Join us for performances and activities to celebrate the colours of spring. FREE

Big Wednesday: Year of the Reef Wednesday 11 April. 10.30am-3.30pm Take part in activities including art and storytelling, inspired by the International Year of the Reef and the sea. FREE

Family Bat Walk Friday 13 April. 7-9pm Learn more about bats in this fun family session. Create some bat-inspired art and craft before going into the Gardens to search for bats using real detectors. Suitable for children aged 8+. Tickets: Child £3, Adult £5

Welly Walk on the Nature Trail: Signs of Spring Saturday 28 April 1.45-3.30pm Get your wellies on and join us on the Horniman Nature Trail to explore the animals, insects and plants that thrive there in spring. Have a go at sweep-netting, tree-beating and identifying what you discover. Suitable for ages 5+. Tickets: Child £3, Adult £5

Hands on Base: Horniman Explorers Mondays and Fridays (except 30 March and 2 April). 11am, 2pm Discover the collections that make the Horniman special! Explore and touch things from African masks to sharks jaws in our Hands on Base. FREE. DROP IN

Pond Dipping Tuesdays. 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm Join us to explore nature and wildlife in the pond on the Horniman Nature Trail. Suitable for children for aged 5+. Tickets: Child £3

Mini-beast Safari Thursdays. 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm Hunt for mini-beasts in the Horniman Gardens. Suitable for children for aged 3+. Tickets: Child £3

Horniman Farmers’ Market Every Saturday: 9am-1.30pm Visit the Horniman Farmers’ Market every Saturday to pick-up your weekly essentials direct from independent and local producers. Located in our glorious Gardens you will find stalls selling seasonal fruit and veg, artisan bread, organic meat and delicious hot food. We also have regular guest traders specialising in treats such as luxury chocolates, homemade jams and irresistible cakes. FREE ENTRY.

Library Open Day First Sunday of each month 10.30am–5.30pm Browse our library collections and see some of the library treasures. FREE, DROP IN. Please go to www.horniman.ac.uk for information on our regular family events.

Family Art Fun Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (except 30 March and 2 April) 11am, 11.45am, 12.30pm, 1.15pm, 2pm, 2.45pm Enjoy free craft activities inspired by the vibrant colours of spring and the sea. Suitable for children for aged 3+. FREE

The Horniman Public Museum & Park Trust 100 London Road, SE23 3PQ www.horniman.ac.uk

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Dulwich Picture Gallery

David Milne: Modern Painting Until 7 May 2018

@dulwichgallery in residence at the Royal Geographic Society for a voyage into the art of exploration. Flora’s most recent work, Basecamp, takes the literal, geographical encampment as a format to explore ideas and experiences of boredom, excitement, waiting and possibility.

Contextual Lecture Series: Does the NHS Have a Future? 10 April, 10.30 - 11.45am, £12, £10 Friends Healthcare systems all over the world are in crisis. With the immense costs of longer lives and medical technology, can healthcare based on general taxation survive, and what would happen to equality and cohesion under commercially funded healthcare? A major exhibition of one of Canada’s greatest modern painters, David Milne (1882-1953). It will showcase, for the first time in the UK, a wide selection of his oil paintings alongside watercolours, drawings and photographs, to reveal an artist of true originality and vision.

Rediscover: Tiepolo's 'Joseph Receiving Pharoah's Ring' Until 3 June Rediscover one of Dulwich Picture Gallery’s finest masterpieces: Joseph Receiving Pharaoh’s Ring by Giambattista Tiepolo (1696–1770). Since 2016, this painting has been the focus of a major conservation project, with the help of X-rays, this display explores the changes the artist made during the course of its production.

Gallery Late: Wilderness

20 April, 6-10pm, £12, £10 Friends & Concessions Inspired by David Milne: Modern Painting and Milne’s way of isolated living and his immersion in the natural world, Mother Nature will be our muse as we examine the wilderness in art. Enjoy talks and tastings with professional forager, James Wood, nature-based workshops, and an experiential tour created by contemporary music and arts organisation Collective 31.

In Conversation: Art and Exploration

12 April, 7.30pm, £12, £10 Friends Join David Milne: Modern Painting co-curator, Sarah Milroy, and Flora Parrott, formerly artist

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How Einstein Made Our Future Less Frightening 17 April, 10.30 - 11.45am, £12, £10 Friends One of the leading experts in theoretical physics and astronomy, Professor Binney will consider the positive implications of Einstein’s theories on the world of tomorrow.

You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet: The Future of the Film and Media Industries 24 April, 10.30 - 11.45am, £12, £10 Friends With extensive experience as an independent producer of award-winning films including Chariots of Fire and Bugsy Malone, Lord Puttnam will offer his insights into how cinema and the media will change in the coming decades.

Gallery Film Rebel Without a Cause 9 April. £9, £7 Friends Each sociable evening includes a complimentary glass of wine, snacks and film notes. Bar opens at 7.00pm. Screenings at 7.30pm. Linbury Room.

Adult Workshops Mastering Monochrome 17 April - 15 May, 10am - 1pm, £130, £125 Friends Unusually for a watercolourist, David Milne favoured black paint. Traditionally, the use of black has been considered a no-no in watercolour painting. Abandon these notions and create your own series of Milne-inspired interior and still life works using a monochrome palette! With artist Liz Charsley-Jory

Dulwich Picture Gallery Subject and Surface 21 April - 5 May, 10am - 1pm, £30 per session; £85 for all three sessions Drop in to one session, or take part in all three. Explore the distinctive features of David Milne’s artistic style. Week one will address his use of line and blank space, week two will explore his non-representational colour palette, and week three will be an opportunity to learn how to apply thick paint to the canvas. With artist Rebecca Allen

Easter Holiday Activities: Art Pioneers (6-9 years) 3 - 5 April, 10am - 4pm, £90 for three days Create art inspired by nature! Over three days you will learn how to work in watercolour and oil pastel, and make trips to Dulwich Park for inspiration. Please wear clothes you won’t mind getting messy, prepare to be outside, and bring a packed lunch.

Master Printmakers (10-12 years)

@dulwichgallery Early Years Mini Masterpieces: 3 & 19 April, 10am - 11am and 11.30am 12.30pm, £12 per adult & child Experience the delights of our Collection with your child aged 6-24 months and then create your very own masterpiece in a practical, hands-on session. This month’s theme is family portraits!

Early Introductions: David Milne Early View 13 April, 8.30 - 10am, Adult £15.50, Senior £14.50, children go free Gain exclusive access to David Milne: Modern Painting with your little ones! Buggies, roaming toddlers and excited squeals encouraged. There will also be an art-making activity for you to enjoy in this relaxed, family-friendly viewing.

Art Sundays 2 - 4pm, £3 per child, Suggested ages: 3yrs+

10 - 12 April, 10am - 4pm, £90 for three days Over three days master the art of printmaking, taking particular inspiration from Milne’s colourful landscapes. You will learn three different print processes, play with colour palettes and come away with a portfolio of prints! Please wear clothes you won’t mind getting messy, and bring a packed lunch.

Drop-in Sessions 3–6 and 10–13 April, 2–4pm, Adults standard gallery entrance charge; children free, Suggested age: 3yrs+ For two weeks over the Easter holidays, we will be running drop-in afternoon workshops inspired by David Milne. Join us to make bug hotels, wreaths and sun-catchers!

Sunday is art day! Join us every week to take part in our hands-on drop-in workshops. There will always be something special for you to make and take home. For the month of March we will be making pop-up cards, windmills and multi-coloured wigs!

Family Day: The Great Outdoors Sunday 15 April, 10am–5pm, £20 family ticket (two adults, two children); £8 adults; £7 seniors; £3 children, All ages welcome Make the most of your last day of the Easter holidays with a Great Outdoors day at the Gallery! Take part in "Patterns in Nature" workshops with Wild Life Drawing. Learn how to survive in nature with Miscellaneous Adventures. Listen to stories about adventures in the wilderness, or take a moment to relax in mindfulness workshops. Gallery Road, Dulwich, London SE21 7AD www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

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The Last Word – Nic Kemp What do you most value about the area? I live on a terrace of 13 houses, and it’s an amazing community with open gardens at the back - quite unique.

What one thing would you change? Night train all the way through to HOP

Do you know your neighbours? Yes, we all hang out.

Do you belong to any groups? I helped set up and run SELSEP (South East London Self Employed Parents group) which is a community group and Facebook forum who have regular meetups and workshops. It was a fundamental group for me to set up my business.

Describe your perfect weekend Going to some galleries, walking along the Southbank, and ending with a drink on top of the Queen Elizabeth Hall gardens with a G&T.

What is your favourite place to eat?

Nic Kemp is the co-founder of Oomami, a consultancy for film, video & broadcast companies to help them expand and streamline their creative processes through technology and innovation. She also runs a gluten free blog Eggainst The Grain which is full of nutritional child friendly recipes and advice. She lives with with her partner, Matt, and their two young daughters.

How long have you lived in the area? About 13 years.

What brought you here? We had the opportunity to rent a friends 3 bedroom house in Ladywell for the same price as I was paying for a room in Shoreditch. We then had kids and decided to stay and settle in Honor Oak.

What has changed most during that time? Places to eat and drink! When we first arrived, we never really hung out locally as there wasn’t much here. The Ladywell Tavern was the only pub really near us and was pretty dire then, though we did love the old Mr Lawrence's. I remember when Jam Circus and The Orchard opened - it was very exciting! Though I still get excited when new places open up. 32 | SE23 - April 2018

My favourite place is still probably Moro in Exmouth Market. It is tricky to eat out locally with the kids with their coeliac disease, so we often eat at places in town that are certified by Coeliac UK such as Pho, Leon, Wagamamas, Carluccios and Pizza Express. I’d love to see more local and independent restaurant and cafes certified.

Where’s your favourite place to walk? Blythe Hill Fields is opposite me so I often take a breather from working from home and go for a quick run or walk to the top of the hill to see the amazing view. I recently drove the family to run down the hills at the Seven Sisters in East Sussex, probably my favourite walk in the UK.

Best bargain you’ve ever landed… All my furniture mainly from East Dulwich Forum.

My secret ambition… (not so secret) is to open a gluten free cafe.

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Community Index Useful Contacts

Surgeries

The University Hospital Lewisham Tel 020 8333 3000 Lewisham Borough Council Tel 020 8314 6000 (24 hrs) www.lewisham.gov.uk Lewisham Early Years Service Tel 0800 085 0606

All councillors: 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month, Forest Hill Library, Dartmouth Road, SE23. 11am– 12.30pm.

Community Groups

Susan Wise (Labour) Tel 020 8699 6520

Forest Hill Society www.foresthillsociety.com Friends of One Tree Hill http://friendsofonetreehill.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/friendsofOTH / @Friends_of_OTH Tewkesbury Lodge Estate Residents’ Association www.tewkesburylodge.org.uk Sydenham Garden Tel 020 829 11650 www.sydenhamgarden.org.uk Our Lady and St Philip Neri Friends Association www.olspnfriendsassociation.com Independent community websites www.se23.com www.se23.life

Local MPs Ellie Reeves (Lab, Lewisham West) Tel 020 7219 2668 ellie.reeves.mp@parliament.uk Heidi Alexander (Lab, Lewisham East) Tel 020 7219 3000 heidi@heidialexander.org.uk Vicky Foxcroft - (Lab, Lewisham, Deptford) Tel 020 8469 4638 vicky.foxcroft.mp@parliament.uk

Local Councillors Forest Hill Ward Peter Bernards (Labour) Tel 020 8314 9927 Maja Hilton (Labour) Tel 020 8314 7899 Paul Upex (Labour) Tel 020 8314 9952

Perry Vale Ward John Paschoud (Labour) Tel 020 8291 5729

Alan Till (Labour) Tel 020 8699 9878

Surgeries All your Perry Vale councillors are happy to be contacted by email, or telephone, or by letter addressed to them at Lewisham Town Hall. They also hold an open advice surgery (no appointment needed) between 10.30am and 12noon on the second Saturday of each month at St George’s Church Centre Vancouver Road SE23 (on the corner of Vancouver and Woolstone Roads).

Crofton Park Ward Chris Barnham (Labour) Tel 020 8314 9896 Roy Kennedy (Labour) Tel 020 8314 7989 Pauline Morrison (Labour) Tel 020 8244 5315

Surgeries 2nd Saturday of every month, 12noon – 1pm Donde Tapas, Honor Oak Park, SE23 1DZ. 3rd Saturday of the month, 10am - 11am Crofton Park Library, 375 Brockley Road, Brockley SE4. 3rd Thursday of the month, 5pm-6pm Crofton Park Library, 375 Brockley Rd, Brockley, SE4 2AG

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