SE23 April 2023

Welcome to SE23

The clocks have sprung forward and now we can start to benefit from the light mornings and evenings. Spring is definitely in the air. I love April, especially when we have the bank holidays for Easter. Who doesn’t love a couple of days off work!

As usual I have rounded up all the great events taking place in and around Dulwich. The events pages start on page 6. April is another busy month for events, so we have a fabulous seven pages of online and in person events happening in and around Dulwich.

Please do check any event before turning up to make sure that they are still going ahead. Remember to check out www.arounddulwich.co.uk too as many events get added after I have gone to print. You can often find out more details online too.

For 30 years, Link Age Southwark has been alleviating loneliness and reducing isolation for older people. To help the charity mark this milestone anniversary, we have 30 Link Age fun facts on page 10. The Dulwich Festival is also celebrating this year with its 30th year anniversary in May and you find out what is happening right here in our preview on pages 32 and 33.

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Events Calendar - April

parkrun, see p6.

Open Garden @ Bell House see p6. Blackheath Choir, see p6.

Dulwich Symphony Orchestra, see p6.

Weekly Horniman Market see p8.

Easter Tennis Camp @ Dulwich Lawn Tennis Club, see p8.

Dulwich Park Runners see p9.

Honor Oak WI, see p9..

BNI Adventurers Meeting see p18.

Good Friday

Lewisham Underwater Hockey, see p18.

Live Band Karaoke, see p18.

Easter Sunday

parkrun, see p6.

Singaround, see p18.

Easter Monday

Weekly Online Breathing Class p9.

EDWI Monthly Event, see p19.

Norman Rockwell & the Heyday of the illustrator, see p19

parkrun, see p6.

Weekly Horniman Market see p9.

Control: The Dark History and Troubling Present of Eugenics p30.

Life Drawing Classes, see p9.

Weekly Online Breathing Class p18.

parkrun, see p6.

Dulwich Players presents The 39 Steps, see p19.

8.

Weekly Horniman Market see p9.

Life Drawing Classes, see p9.

Weekly Online Breathing Class p9.

Portraiture Classes see p9.

Cooking with Scissors networking, see p30.

Tristan Gooley: How to Read a Tree, Clues and Patterns from Roots to Leaves, see p31.

Forthcoming Events

BNI Adventurers Meeting see p18.

Dulwich Folk Dance club, see p18.

Martin Carthy, Creeping Jane, Mark Whittaker @ The Ivy House, see p31.

(Not just) Pomp and Circumstance see p30. parkrun, see p6. Junior parkruns, see p6 & 8.

Weekly Horniman Market see p9.

Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 6, 8, 9, 18, 19, 30 & 31. . Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar!

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What's On - April

Saturdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 April: Park Runs in Dulwich Park and Peckham Rye Park

Saturday 1 April: Blackheath Choir: Schubert Stabet Mater & Haydn Heiligmesse

7:30pm – 10pm: Join Blackheath Choir for a glorious programme of Schubert›s Stabat Mater and Haydn›s Heiligmesse. We are joined by the brilliant St Paul’s Sinfonia, and soloists including soprano Helen Semple, tenor William Smith and bass Oskar McCarthy.Tickets are £15 in advance from tickets@blackheathchoir.org.uk or by texting 07921 295 430, or £18 on the door.

St Margaret’s Church, Lee Terrace, Blackheath, SE13 5DL.

9am-10am. FREE, weekly timed 5k run, jog, or walk. Every Saturday at 9am promptly starting from Queen Mary’s Gate (Dulwich Park) and Colyton Road Entrance (Peckham Rye Park). Register once and bring your printed barcode (can be used at any parkrun across the world). First-timers briefing at 08.50. https://www.parkrun.org.uk/dulwich/ https://www.parkrun.org.uk/peckhamrye/

Saturday 1 April: Open Garden at Bell House

For more information you can go to: www.blackheathchoir.org.uk/events

Saturday 1 April: Dulwich Symphony Orchestra

11:30am - 1pm. Bell House is opening its garden for visitors to explore. Set behind the Georgian manor house, visitors can explore the peaceful two-acre garden. Tea and coffee will be available. We are encouraging a £5 donation that will go towards garden maintenance and activities.

Tickets can be purchased at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bell-house-opengarden-tickets

Bell House Dulwich, 27 College Road, SE21 5BG.

7pm - 7:30pm. DSO conducted by Chris Stark with soloist Rhys Evans plays music by Weber, Dvorak and Sibelius. Tickets from Eventbrite via www.dulwichsymphonyorchestra.org.uk. All Saints West Dulwich, Lovelace Road, SE21 8JY

Sundays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 April: Peckham Rye Junior Park Run

9am - 9:30am. A free, weekly, timed run for 4–14-year-olds at to get fit, stay healthy and have fun! We run 2km every Sunday morning at 9am, through rain and shine. The course is visible, wellmarshalled, and all held on the paths around the sports pitches. Register on www.parkrun.org.uk/peckhamrye-juniors/ Peckham Rye Park, Colyton Road, SE22 0NE.

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What's On - April

Sunday 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

April: Brockwell Park Junior

Parkrun 9am - 9:30am

Monday 3 April – Thursday

6 April: 7+ to 9+ and 11+ Revision Workshops

9am - 9:30am. A free 2km fun run for 4–14-yearolds 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. https://www.parkrun.org.uk/brockwell-juniors/

Sundays

April:

2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

Horniman Market

10am–3pm. The weekly Horniman Market is open to provide food items including fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese, bread, cake, meat and street food. Alongside food stalls, you’ll find body care, clothing, jewellery, design and craft ; most are locally produced, ethical and many use environmentally friendly materials, natural and organic ingredients. Market stalls will be positioned outdoors at a safe distance from each other to ensure we can maintain a social distance for all customers and traders.

Strict and enhanced hygiene measures are in place with all traders. We also ask that you sanitise your hands at each available stall and only touch produce you intend on buying. Please pay for goods using contactless methods. Please note, the Horniman Gardens and Gardens toilets are open, with the usual Gardens opening hours. 100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ. www.horniman.ac.uk.

9am – 1pm. Kamakala Kids House is a small, local children’s tuition agency, offering primarily Maths & English tuition and exam preparation for children from reception to GCSE level.

Over the Easter holidays, we will be running our revision workshops in two streams: 7+ to 9+ exam prep and 11+ exam prep. These workshops are appropriate for children imminently sitting independent school entry examinations or looking to hone their core Maths and English skills. We will also be offering tuition for the VR and NVR skills and interview preparation. We have successfully helped our students with entry into schools such as Alleyns, JAGS, Eltham, Dulwich College, DPL, KCS Wimbledon, Rosemead and Oakfield. Please do get in touch if interested to book your child’s space at: kamakalakidshouse@gmail.com or Jenny at 07927989861

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Monday

3 April: Easter Tennis Camp at Dulwich Lawn Tennis Club

If you’re looking for something fun to do during the Easter holidays, look no further than Dulwich Lawn Tennis Club Camps! Our experienced team of LTA qualified coaches will ensure tennis players have lots of fun whilst improving their tennis. At our tennis camps your children have the perfect mix of tennis, fun games, healthy competitions, drills and a lot more! Our camps are perfectly suitable for children from 3 to 16 years old - all abilities. You can book your children for individual days too.

Dulwich Lawn Tennis Club, Giant Arches Road, Burbage Road, Herne Hill, SE24 9HP

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Tuesdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 April: Life Drawing & Painting

What's On - April

Tuesday 4, 11, 18 & 25 April: Social Runs with DPR

7pm–8.30pm. This is an online drawing & painting session conducted via Zoom and in studio. Long pose life painting and drawing. A single pose held for three hours with 5-minute model breaks every 25 minutes. This class will be run by Freya Tate, a wonderful artist with a sharp eye and a playful line. The session will be life model focused but Freya will introduce chaotic elements to challenge you and move your drawing on to higher levels. The Dulwich Art Group & School. www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk.

Tuesday 4, 11, 18 & 25 April: Weekly Online Breathing Class

7pm -8pm. Weekly virtual online breathwork class. Join me every Tuesday at 7pm for 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. To join please use the link below: https://liveyogateachers.com/classes/ meditation-open-level-kerry-flower

Tuesday 4 April: Honor Oak WI

We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at Stanstead Lodge Cafe SE23 1DD at 7:30pm. honoroakwi@gmail.com

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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 on a Tuesday to try us out!

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Wednesday 5, 12, 19 & 26

April: Zoom Portraiture @ Dulwich Art Group & School

2pm -5pm. This is now a hybrid session with 15 artists allowed into the studio and cameras for artists attending through Zoom. 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 Location: www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk/wednesdayafternoon-zoom-portraiture/

Link Age Southwark

For 30 years, Link Age Southwark has been alleviating loneliness and reducing social isolation for older people and those living with a diagnosis of dementia. To help the charity mark this milestone anniversary, here are 30 Link Age fun facts:

1. Link Age Southwark started in 1993 as two separate charities, Dulwich Helpline and Southwark Churches Care.

2. The charities merged in 2012 and became Link Age Southwark in 2015.

3. 81 is the average age of the people the charity supports.

4. Four people it supports are over 100 and four will turn 100 this year.

5. It hosts four annual parties for older people. The 30th birthday party will be a super-size event with up to 100 attendees.

6. The charity’s Honorary President, Katharine St John Brooks was awarded a BEM in 2020 for her services to the charity.

7. Iain Glen, the actor who appeared in Game of Thrones is one of the charity’s Ambassadors.

8. The charity’s offices are located behind the United Reformed Church on Tell Grove.

9. As part of their 30th year celebrations the charity is hosting its first-ever Sponsored Strollathon on 10 September in Dulwich Park.

10. The Strollathon will be a fun, accessible event for all ages and abilities. Registrations: www.linkagesouthwark.org/Event/sponsoredstrollathon-2023

11. Link Age Southwark is one of six charities making up the Consortium of Older People’s Services in Southwark.

12. Its services are free of charge to Southwark residents.

13. It offers a range of groups for older people including exercise, singing and social groups.

14. As a legacy of the pandemic the charity now runs groups older people can join online or in person.

15. Over 400 volunteers support the charity’s work.

16. Last year they contributed over 24,000 hours.

17. In 2018 Link Age Southwark was awarded the Queen’s Award for Volunteering.

18. Over 200 volunteers are involved in befriending, visiting people and reducing loneliness and social isolation.

19. Befriender and award-winning photographer Nick Dolding is compiling a 30th anniversary photo exhibition.

20. This will take place at Dulwich Picture Gallery as part of Link Age Southwark’s annual Sunset Soiree fundraising event.

21. Sunset Soiree tickets and information: www.linkagesouthwark.org/Event/sunset-soire-2023

22. The charity sends birthday cards to all the older people it supports, handwritten by volunteer Gill.

23. It also sends Christmas cards each year, handwritten by pupils from JAGs.

24. Link Age Southwark’s dementia team undertake many creative partnerships including with the Old Vic.

25. Link Age Southwark has 75 Patrons who donate £500 annually, and aims to recruit 30 new Patrons in its 30th year.

26. It has 2,298 Twitter followers (@LASwark)

27. Several of Link Age Southwark’s staff team started as volunteers.

28. The charity works in partnership with several local churches.

29. Their team of Young Fundraisers support the running and promotion of its fundraising events.

30. It has a team of volunteer digital buddies provide IT support to older people in their own homes.

The Green Gym

Garden Talk with Janine Winlaw |

Here’s How To Look After Your Body While You Garden

Now that the weather’s warming up, it’s tempting to get outside and throw yourself into some serious pruning and clearing. But after a day’s hard gardening, you can end up with backache and other pains. In fact spring is when physiotherapist Jacqueline Knox sees most gardening-related injuries. But this can be avoided, as she explains.

Step one is to build up slowly: ‘If you’ve done no gardening all winter, increase your capacity gradually,’ says Jacqueline co-author of ‘Garden Your Way to Health and Fitness’, published by Timber Press. Gardening is wonderful exercise, building strength and flexibility, but approach it as you would other exercise, explains Jacqueline. ‘Warm up by doing some squats or walking briskly round the garden in order to prepare your muscles for exercise.’

And vary your activities. ‘One of the most common faults of gardeners is not alternating

activities,’ she says. ‘If you’re on your knees planting, get up after 20 minutes and do some pruning or leave the lawn half mown until later.’ This prevents the repetitive nature of gardening putting a strain on the body.

Posture also helps. ‘When you’re lifting, keep your back straight, lifting from a stable base, feet wide apart, bringing the object close towards you,’ explains Jacqueline. But the key, she says, is to engage the muscles in your whole body, ‘the thighs, bottom, back and tummy so they take the load not the ligaments.’ It also helps to be strong in the first place, she says. ‘As you get older you lose muscle mass so it’s good for gardeners to strengthen their muscles, particularly the core, with exercises such as pilates, the plank or press ups.’

And invest in the right, well sharped tools and a kneeler so that you can work on all fours and take the strain out of your back with too much bending.

So, if your garden is bursting into life, beckoning you out there, go easy – like your garden, your body needs easing out of winter of hibernation. Happy, healthy gardening!

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Roasted Shoulder of Lamb

Recipes from Suzanne James | www.suzannejames.co.uk

There is lots to celebrate this month, Easter weekend, the approach of Spring, and the arrival of English Lamb in the shops. Slow cooked lamb is the perfect dish for a family gathering, all the prep is done the day before, so that on the day you can leave the oven to work its magic whilst you entertain (or join in the Easter Egg hunt!). Rest assured that you will be serving a gloriously succulent, melt in the mouth dish for everyone to tuck into later in the day, what better way could there be to celebrate Spring?

Preparation (day before if possible) 20 minutes, Cooking time 5 hours. Serves 6

Ingredients

• 6 Garlic Cloves, peeled & chopped

• Handful of fresh Rosemary, chopped

• 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard

• Lemon Juice

• 2kg shoulder of lamb

• Olive oil

• 3 onions each sliced into 3 or 4 discs

Method

1) Make the marinade, I do this in a blender, mixing together the garlic cloves, rosemary, Dijon mustard, plus 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. If you don’t have a

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Lettuce & Salad Leaves, Morel Mushrooms, Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Radishes, Rocket, Samphire, Sorrel, Spinach, Spring Onions, Watercress, Wild Nettles

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blender, just cut up the garlic and rosemary as finely as possible and mix together by hand.

2) Pierce the lamb all over with a sharp knife, then place it into a large ziplock bag, cover it in the marinade and leave in the fridge overnight if possible, or for a minimum of 4 hours.

3) Take the lamb out of the fridge at least 1 hour before cooking to allow it to come up to room temperature.

4) Preheat the oven to 1600C. Put the sliced onion into a baking dish and then rest the marinaded lamb on top.

5) Cover the lamb with tented foil and roast for 5 hours, basting occasionally.

6) Remove from the oven, transfer to a cutting board and allow to rest, covered for at least 30 minutes.

7) Serve with minted new potatoes, roasted baby carrots, peas and green beans, plus gravy of course! Enjoy!

What an Inuit Woman Taught Me About Recovery

Fitness tips with Leanne Spencer | www.bodyshotperformance.com

In March 2019, my partner (in life and adventure!) Antonia and I took on the Arctic Circle Race. It’s 160km cross-country in Greenland, taking place across 3 days while camping out on the snow. Prior to the race, you stay in a tiny village called Sisimiut, home to 5,582 people. Every year, the locals support the race by volunteering along the course and with other aspects of the race admin.

The Back of The Pack

Day one of the race began with smiles and excitement, and shortly after 10am, we were off. The start of the race is quite chaotic, and it wasn’t long before Antonia and I found ourselves at the back of the pack. About an hour in, it became clear that we had bitten off significantly more than we could chew; the weather wasn’t great, and the wind was blowing snow into the tracks, rendering them obscured.

What I thought I’d enjoy – the splendid mountains and the solitude – became menacing and imposing. I started to feel very anxious and concerned that we’d struggle to complete the distance. The elevation was crazy: on day one alone, the total elevation was the equivalent of climbing Snowdon 2.5 times. And when we got to the top, having climbed with our skis on our backs, we had to walk down the other side as it was too steep for us to ski down. I had meltdown after meltdown, shouting at Antonia, “this is beyond my ability!”

Arms Out Open

I told Antonia that if we reached the finish for the day, I was quitting. And I really meant it. As we FINALLY skied in towards the stage 1 finish line, sun setting behind us, I saw someone who appeared to be looking right at me. As I got closer, I could see it was an Inuit woman wrapped in furlined clothing, holding her arms out open.

I skied into her arms, and we hugged tightly for what felt like several minutes. I didn’t want to let her go but thought I probably should. As I moved away from her, she pulled me in again for another long hug. It was just what I needed.

When she eventually let me go, Antonia persuaded me not to go to the event organiser’s tent, but instead to go to the tent and change. After that, she was able to persuade me to get some food, and eventually to our two-man tent where we slept for the night.

Slivers Of Recovery

It did get ‘easier’ after the first day, and I managed to get my head in the endurance race game. But what made the difference was that hug. Those 60 seconds of rest – of connection – enabled me to contemplate the next step, and the next, and so on. And that’s the importance of making time for slivers of recovery in your day. Just 60 seconds of rest can make a huge difference. Backing off beats burnout.

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What's On - April

Thursday 6, 13, 20 & 27 April: BNI Adventures

6:30am – 8:30am. Part of the award winning multi-national networking organisation, BNI, Adventurers brings together businesses local to Dulwich with the aim of passing business and keeping money in the local community. Givers gain, and members of Adventurers have excelled at both over the last 12 months. Now back in person this as exciting time for the chapter. Breakfast included. Free parking. Get referrals: boost your business!

Contact Hayley on 07843 989728 for information or register on www.eventbrite.co.uk/

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Thursday 6, 13, 20 & 27 April: Dulwich Folk Dance Club

8pm - 10pm. Spring has sprung and the days are getting longer. Time to put all that extra energy to good use, getting healthy and enjoying yourself at the same time. Dulwich Folk Dance Club should like to welcome you, experienced or not, partnered or single. Come join us, put a smile on your face and make new friends.

Even if you’re an inexperienced dancer, you can join in immediately and get the full benefit and joy of the event as all dances are first practised and then “called” as a reminder while we are dancing. No need to feel nervous or apprehensive. It’s a chance to meet new friends and enjoy yourself.

ULEZ - Please note, the Club’s Hall lies within the south circular. ENQUIRIES:

John Blase: 020 8693 2873 / johnhblase@aol.com

Wendy Newall: 07821 089861 / wendy.marsh@hotmail.com

Entrance on door £5 (£4 Club members)

6 April: Our very own Sue is calling tonight

13 April: Lovely Joyce is back with us tonight. Hooray!

20 April: Tonight, we get to sample the different styles and dances by a number of our Club callers. Let’s see which style you prefer.

27 April: The very experienced Les is our caller tonight.

Friday 7 April: Live Band Karaoke

7pm -11pm. Belt out classics from Taylor Swift to the Killers, 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 provide additional support or add those critical backing vocals. Pick from around 350 tunes from all genres (see http://livebandkaraoke.london#songlist). Sign up to sing via QR code at the venue, then keep an eye on the ‘up next’ screen ... and get ready to rock! The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, Nunhead SE15 3BE. Tickets can be purchased on: www.live-band-karaoke.designmynight.com

Friday 7 April: Lewisham

Underwater Hockey

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, Forest Hill, SE23. Tickets can be purchased at www.luwhc.org.uk/

Sunday 9 April: Singaround

7pm-10.30pm. Everybody is welcome to our Singaround, to sing or to listen! We don’t use the stage and we don’t use mics. Accompanied or unaccompanied, solo or duo or more, any language, any genre! It’s different every time, depending on who comes! First come first to sing, just sign up any time during the evening at the list on the ticket table.

One song each, then if there is time we go round again (with a short break in the middle!). Door 7pm, singing starts 7.15pm prompt. £5 on the door. Cash or BACS only, sorry! The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, Nunhead SE15 3BE. More information can be found on: www.thegooseisout.com

Monday 10 April: Dulwich WI Monthly Meeting

What's On - April

Wednesday 19 – Saturday

22 April: Dulwich Players present The 39 Steps

7:30pm – 9:30pm. We meet on the second Monday of each month at Vits+Kicks, 57 North Cross Road, SE22 9ET.

Wednesday 12 April: East

Dulwich WI – Monthly Event

7:30pm to 9:30pm. Our April monthly meeting is a craft event. We will be doing patchwork (English paper piecing) and are planning to showcase Japanese visible mending (boro and sashiko). We welcome guests and we will provide all materials, however if one prefers a specific design please bring your own fabric scraps, thread etc. (Old shirts are ideal and denim scraps)

Contact: join@eastdulwichwi.co.uk

The Castle Pub (upstairs function room), 280 Crystal Palace Road, East Dulwich SE22 9JJ

Adapted by Patrick Barlow From the novel by John Buchan. From the movie by Alfred Hitchcock Licensed by ITV Global Entertainment Limited. And an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon. By Arrangement with Fiery Angel Limited. Britain on the brink of war! Foreign agents on our shores! Can Richard Hannay, innocent man on the run, evade the police, get the girl, and save the country from a ring of murderous spies? Six plucky actors, who between them will be taking on more than 50 roles, will bring Alfred Hitchcock’s epic cinematic masterpiece to the stage in a visual and emotional feast of drama, villainy, adventure and pure silliness. The production includes the famous chase on the Flying Scotsman train, a scene on the Forth Bridge and the world’s first ever on-stage ‘plane crash…Described as “a delightfully theatrical tour-de-force”, the 39 Steps took the West End by storm playing at the Criterion Theatre, London for over 9 years. This is a must-see for all ages.

19th April – 21st April @ 7:30pm

22nd April @ 3:30pm and 7:30pm

At The Great Hall, Alleyn’s school, Townley Road, SE22 8SU

Tickets: £14 - Adults / £10 - 18 Years & Under via: www.dulwichplayers.org. (small fee payable) This amateur production of “The 39 Steps” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

Thursday 13 April: Norman Rockwell and the Heyday of the Illustrator

8pm-9pm. Art critics dismissed Rockwell’s folksy images of middle American for decades as oversentimental and banal. However his reputation has soared in recent years as a new generation comes to appreciate his humanity and inventiveness and he is revered by film directors George Lucas and Steven Spielberg for his brilliant storytelling. At their best, his paintings reconcile mid-western values with progressive ideals and artistic traditionalism with optimism about the modern world. This lecture traces the roots of Rockwell’s art back to the 19th century work of Winslow Homer and Howard Pyle. Lecturer: Rupert Dickens Also available to members and non-members live on Zoom. info@theartssocietydulwich.org.uk.

James Allen’s Girls’ School Sixth Form Centre, Green Dale. Lecture slides can be found on: www.theartssocietydulwich.org.uk/programme/lectures

Dental Hygiene for Pets

Pets Corner with Leonie St Clair | www.londondogstraining.co.uk

Clean, sparkly teeth are important for human health but pets also benefit from regular dental care. A little training and regular inspections not only help save your pet from costly veterinary interventions and the risks of sedation and general anaesthetic, but will keep them healthier overall. There is of course the additional benefit of avoiding the breath of death!

Dogs

Teach your puppy to be comfortable having his whole mouth and throat inspected and work towards cleaning those teeth. This is best achieved in tiny stages, using one of a variety of specialist enzymatic toothpastes. Please never use human toothpaste as this could be poisonous. Even elderly dogs can be taught to have their teeth cleaned! Before brushing, get into the habit of looking and feeling inside your dog’s mouth. Bad breath, red, swollen or bleeding gums, yellow or brown plaque, lumps and bumps can all be signs of a problem. An additional benefit is that if your dog accepts you exploring his mouth it may be easier to remove something dangerous on the rare occasion you might have to.

Cats

Teaching felines to have their teeth inspected and brushed will be more difficult, much depends on how tolerant the cat is about handling in general. It is best to start young and always use specialist toothpaste. Begin by getting the puss to lick tuna water or similar off your fingers and slowly increase contact with the gums and teeth, before progressing to doing the same with toothpaste on your fingers and then on a q tip. Learn to cradle your cat from behind, cupping his chin and gently lift each lip before cleaning the teeth. A quality diet and access to appropriate chews, will help keep teeth clean in both cats and dogs, but seek veterinary advice first. Be alert to signs of a dental problem. Cats are often better at hiding pain than are dogs. Fastidious cats that suddenly become messy eaters or reluctant to eat, should be checked at the vet.

Rabbits

Rabbits have teeth that never stop growing. Front teeth that grow too long or are misaligned can interfere with grooming and eating. Rabbit teeth should be checked every week and you should train your bunny to be comfortable with this. Rabbits that are in pain will often hunch their bodies and grind their teeth and painful teeth also cause rabbits to dribble. Do not try to trim your rabbit’s teeth at home. This is a job for the vet. A quality, high fibre diet will help wear down rabbit teeth naturally.

Birds

Birds do not have teeth but their beaks require care and even clipping. Beaks are made up of living tissues, the outer layer is rather like human fingernails and it grows. Wild birds have many opportunities to wear down their beaks looking for food, nest building and so on. Pet birds do not have the same freedom. Owners often think a beak has overgrown when it has not but home trims are dangerous; it is always best to get veterinary advice. Depending on the bird’s size your vet will use a dremel or emery board, to gently file the beak. Owners should provide home enrichment, allowing pets to file their beaks naturally. Cuttlefish is ideal for smaller birds while sturdy wooden chew toys are great for larger birds. Finally, appropriate hard foods, like nuts and seeds are ideal.

Dulwich Hamlet FC

Paul Barnes no longer warms the hallowed bench in Champion Hill’s pizzaparlour liveried dugout. After a spirited start under his clement tutelage, the new-year slump surpassed even the most cheerless Cassandra’s prophesies, with the team careering down the league like a roundel of Gloucester cheese hurtling towards the stygian depths of the relegation zone. So sadly Paul has now parted company with The Pink and Blues, no doubt (and we sincerely hope) to thrive with a new team in the future.

What stripe of lionheart then could possibly steady the good ship Toscana, pep and pump up the club’s morale and propel East Dulwich’s Finest towards the nirvana of midtable mediocrity? Lumber forward ex-Maidstone gaffer and no-nonsense non-league enforcer the mighty Hakan Hayrettin. Now we read that “Hakan” is a name historically bestowed on the ancient overlords and emperors of the Anatolian steppe. And to watch Hakan prowling the touchline - shoulders as wide as he is tall, brow furrowed like the lava soil of Lanzarote - is to see a commanding colossus dedicated to doing the dirty work necessary to keep the Sons of Edgar Kail in the National South. To paraphrase the Iron Duke, we don’t know what Sherriff Hakman does to the opposition, but he sure scares the bejesus out of us.

So how is he doing? Pretty well as your writer writes. Hakan’s first game was a stirring 1-0 victory over an estimable St Albans side. And while the new style Hamlet was bested away at Chelmsford, they returned to the verdant slopes of SE22 to steal a 2-1 win over a stalwart Havant and Waterlooville side. At full time the ecstatic new gaffer rumbled towards the crowd uppercutting the air repeatedly (less Klopp, more Foreman felling Frazier), to the delight of a giddy and boisterous Rabble assembled behind the Greendale goal. Oh the absolute thrill of it all. Now you simply must get yourself down Edgar Kail Way to see the end of season run-in at this squeakiest derriere of times. The good news is there’s a glut of nail-biting home games in April to enjoy, all it transpires against fellow strugglers: with Cheshunt on 7th April, Taunton 15th, Concord 25th and (last game of the season) Chippenham on the 29th. The Hamlet need every

bit of sustenance and succour the swaggering dandy denizens of South East London can muster. So splash out at the club’s online shop (https:// dhst.org.uk) and glom yourself as much pink and blueness as you can before heading to The Hill. Your football club needs you.

Meanwhile the Dulwich Hamlet Women’s team continue to serve up some spicy stuff. Their ascent of the league continues steady with hopes Horniman high of a top half finish. But this year it’s all about the cup. The Combined Counties Midweek Women’s Cup to be precise, where The Daughters of Edgar Kail beat Ebbsfleet 7-6 on penalties after the game finished all square, thereby progressing to the quarter finals. Equal in thrills to that World Cup Final thing we watched before Christmas. The Women play on Sundays primarily and in April they will welcome AFC Acorns (7th), Ebbsfleet (9th) and Dartford on the 23rd. Up the Hakan and up The Hamlet.

Financial Matters

With Akwasi

Is buy-to-let still worth it in 2023?

It’s easy to have a gloomy outlook if you’re a landlord or considering becoming one. Interest rates are higher, so having a mortgage is much more expensive than it was twelve months ago. The tax position is much less favourable too. Let’s get past the bad news first – warning, there’re plenty of it!

How much tax will I pay as a landlord?

Buy to let landlords now must pay tax on their entire rental income irrespective of mortgage interest costs. Instead, landlords now receive a 20% tax credit, meaning less in tax relief if you’re a higher rate tax payer. Capital gains tax when you sell will be higher post April 2023 and higher still post April 2024. You’ll also pay 3% more in stamp duty.

How much can I borrow?

First of all, you’ll need a chunky 25% deposit, but the maximum you can borrow is linked to the rental income you expect to receive,. The lender will want to ensure that your rental income covers your mortgage repayments with a surplus of an additional 25% – 30%. You’ll also need to be earning £25,000 or more a year for most lenders to accept your application.

What are the new EPC laws for landlords?

Many would say that the final nail in the coffin comes with the new EPC rating rules which come into effect in 2025. Currently, landlords need an EPC rating of at least E to be able to rent out their property. In 2025, the qualifying band will change to C for new tenants and any existing tenancies will have until 2028 to do the same. Retrofitting homes to upgrade to the new EPC C minimum standard is unlikely to be cheap.

Is there any good news for landlords?

The property market is currently slowing as high mortgage rates and the cost-of-living bites and lowers demand from buyers. In addition to this, all

the problems mentioned above have made many, who would normally be keen to get on the buy to let bandwagon, think twice. As a result, bargains abound for those with the stomach to get involved. Markets go through cycles and those who buy when times are tough tend to reap dividends when favourable times return.

What is the rental demand?

With the lustre of buy to let having somewhat faded over recent years, many landlords have decided to drop out and sell up. High interest rates have made it harder for first time buyers to get into the property ladder. The combination of these two factors means demand for rental property far outstrips supply. This is reflected in rent, which has increased by up to 30% in some parts of London. Good news for the landlord.

So, should I invest in a buy to let property?

This question isn’t as easy to answer as it was a few years ago where the answer would have been a resounding yes. There’s a lot more to consider these days. Anyone thinking of getting involved for the short-term to make a quick buck should probably walk away. Those who are in it for the long term, perhaps as a boost to their retirement income, could reap dividends. After all the concept of having rental income that pays for the majority of the cost of ownership of your property still rings true. My advice would be to consult with an expert. They would help you to get your sums right and ensure that there are no are nasty surprises waiting for you.

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.

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.

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.

District & Dulwich Twins Club

Baby and Toddler Group every Friday 10am-12pm (turn up at any time!), at Peckham Rye Playrooms (SE corner of the Rye). It is for multiples only, but you do not have to be a member of the club to attend. BYO coffee cup! www.ddtwinsclub.org.

HartBeeps

Mondays at Christ Church, 263 Barry Road, East Dulwich, SE22 0JT. 10am Happy House, 11am Baby Beeps & 12.15pm Baby Bells. Fridays at Ewart Community Hub, 44 Wastdale Road, SE23 1HN .10am Happy House, 11am Baby Beeps & 12.15pm Baby Bells. http://hartbeeps.com

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

Lucy Sparkles

Outstanding music, drama and dance classes and parties for young children. Fun classes where children engage with singing, movement and live music whilst enhancing learning through developing physical, emotional and intellectual skills. Tues, Weds & Fri classes for different age groups/ themes. sarah@lucysparkles.com | 07929 784 719

Nibble Arts

Are you looking for flexible 8:00 - 6:30pm school holiday childcare? We still have lots of places available at Goodrich Primary SE22 from 4th birthday to 11 - our unique creative childcare lets children explore a brandnew adventure through up to 4 creative workshops a day with industry professionals for February Half-term 14th - 18th Feb!

Children are looked after in key groups of 10 for a really personalised experience and you can request that they are grouped with friends who are also attending. We are Ofsted approved and you can book in advance up to the end of Summer Holidays 2022 1-5 days a week using childcare vouchers, tax-free childcare, card or instalment plans from £54/day. Where else can you be on video chat to an Arctic explorer live from Svalbard University one day, and meeting Sophie the giant animatronic T-Rex the next? For the full timetable and to book visit www.nimblearts.co.uk/how-our-clubs-work visit www.nimblearts.co.uk/how-our-clubs-work

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

Sing and Sign

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

Sparkle Music

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

Sunday Spot

Free, artist-led workshops for families at South London Gallery, 65-67 Peckham Road SE5, on the last Sunday of every month. For children aged 5–12 years with their parents & carers. Pre-booking advisable. www.southlondongallery.org

Our children’s activities pages have been popular for years and now they are back! If you run a class in any of these areas, then advertising in these pages are just for you. Each magazine has 5,000 copies which are hand-delivered every month. You can choose to go for 5, 10 or 15,000 copies, it is totally up to you. Contact Angela: angela@semagazines.co.uk for a rate card.

Community Index

Useful Contacts

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

Forest Hill Safer Neighbourhood Team

Tel: 020 8721 2723

Email: ForestHill.SNT@met.police.uk

Community Groups

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

Local MPs

Ellie Reeves (Lab, Lewisham West)

Tel 020 7219 2668

ellie.reeves.mp@parliament.uk

Janet Daby (Lab, Lewisham East)

Tel 020 8461 4733

Janet.daby.mp@parliament.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

cllr_peter.bernards@lewisham.gov.uk

Sophie Davis (Labour) Tel 020 8314 3493

Cllr_Sophie.Davis@lewisham.gov.uk

Billy Harding (Labour) Tel tba

Cllr_billy.harding@lewisham.gov.uk

Surgeries

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

Perry Vale Ward

John Paschoud (Labour) Tel 020 8314 3437

John.Paschoud@Lewisham.gov.uk

Susan Wise (Labour) Tel 020 3489 2790

cllr_susan.wise@lewisham.gov.uk

Sakina Sheikh (Labour) 020 8314 7963

Cllr_Sakina.Sheikh@lewisham.gov.uk

Surgeries

Open advice surgery (no appointment needed) 2nd Saturday of the month (except August), 10:30am to 12noon, at Moon Lane Books, 300 Stanstead Road, SE23 1DE. Other times available by appointment, please phone or email one of us.

Crofton Park Ward

Chris Barnham (Labour) Tel 020 8314 9896

cllr_chris.barnham@lewisham.gov.uk

Tauseef Anwar (Labour) 020 8314 9930

Cllr_Tauseef.Anwar@lewisham.gov.uk

Carol Webley-Brown (Labour) Tel 07795 915362

cllr_carol.webley-brown@lewisham.gov.uk

Surgeries

4th Saturday of the month, 11am - 12pm

Crofton Park Library, 375 Brockley Road, Brockley SE4. No surgeries during August.

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What's On - April

Saturday 22 April: (Not Just) Pomp and Circumstance

Wednesday 26 April: Cooking with Scissors

4pm – 6pm. Join Lambeth Wind Orchestra for their afternoon celebration of music, ‘(Not Just) Pomp and Circumstance’. Treats include Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks, Vaughan Williams’ Folk Song Suite and a special composition for saxophone quartet. Cake will be served in the interval! Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Rise, Brixton SW2 2QP. www.lambethwindorchestra.org.uk

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lwopresents-not-just-pomp-and-circumstancetickets-580483179817

6:45pm -8pm. An opportunity for local business professionals to meet, make new contacts and gain new business. The last Wednesday of every month. FREE Admission.

The Lordship Pub, 211 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich SE22 8HA.

To find out more or register please go to our website. www.cookingwithscissors.co.uk

Monday 24 April: Control: The Dark History and Troubling Present of Eugenics by Adam Rutherford

7:30pm – 8:30pm. Throughout history, people have sought to reduce suffering, eliminate disease and enhance desirable qualities in their children. In the Victorian era eugenics, a full-blooded attempt to impose control over unruly biology, began to grow among the powerful and quickly spread to dozens of countries around the world.

But these ideas are not merely historical: today, with new gene editing techniques, conversations are happening about tinkering with the DNA of our unborn children to make them smarter, fitter, stronger. Deeply steeped in contemporary genetics, Control offers a vital account of one of the defining – and most destructive – ideas of the twentieth century.

Dr Adam Rutherford is a science writer and broadcaster. He studied genetics at University College London, and during his PhD on the developing eye, he was part of a team that identified the first genetic cause of a form of childhood blindness. He has written and presented many award-winning series and programmes for the BBC, including the flagship weekly Radio 4 programme Inside Science and The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry with Dr Hannah Fry.

Tickets: https://mct.alleyns.org.uk

MCT at Alleyn’s School, Townley Road SE22 8SU

Wednesday 26 April: Tristan Gooley: How to Read a Tree, Clues and Patterns from Roots to Leaves

What's On - April

Friday 28 April: Martin Carthy, Creeping Jane, Mark Whittaker

7:30pm – 8:30pm. Did you know that you can find north by looking at the bark of a London Plane tree? Or that the veins on a leaf can help you find water? In How to Read a Tree, you’ll discover the signs trees are giving you about their past and the landscape that surrounds it. And you’ll learn rare skills that can be applied every time you pass a tree, whether you are in a town or a wilder spot.

As the author of the international bestsellers The Walker’s Guide and How to Read Water, Tristan Gooley knows how to uncover the phenomena worth looking for. He has been instructing people in the art of reading trees for two decades. Unlike other books of this ilk, Tristan shifts the focus to what you can see. Once you have learned to see these things it is impossible to unsee them – you will never look at a tree the same way again!

‘An important book and a pleasure to read.’ –Raynor Winn, author of The Salt Path A Village Books and Alleyn’s Schools Enterprises event.

Junior School Hall at Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, East Dulwich SE22. Tickets can be purchased on: www.mct.alleyns.org.uk

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7pm – 11pm. We are delighted to be welcoming Martin Carthy back to the Goose! For more than 50 years, Martin has been one of folk music’s greatest innovators. His skill, stage presence and natural charm have won him many admirers, not only from within the folk scene, but far beyond it. Trailblazing musical partnerships with, amongst others, Steeleye Span, Dave Swarbrick, his award-winning wife Norma Waterson and his daughter Eliza Carthy have resulted in more than 40 albums. Martin is a ballad singer, a groundbreaking acoustic and electric-guitarist and an authoritative interpreter of newly composed material. His settings of traditional songs with guitar have influenced artists, including Bob Dylan and Paul Simon, on both sides of the Atlantic.

“Arguably the greatest English folk song performer of them all” - Q Magazine

Creeping Jane are Nygel Packett and Sue Whitehead, who started the Goose Is Out! fifteen years ago and have run it ever since. In 2008 we didn’t envisage finding ourselves singing together on stage supporting Martin Carthy, but hey, here we are. We try to give preference to good local singers to support our headliners, and Mark Whittaker is an excellent singer who comes to our regular Singarounds.

The Ivy House is London’s first communityowned pub and has a wonderful Grade II listed ballroom with a purpose-built stage. www.ivyhousenunhead.co.uk

This concert will be half seated, half standing, so come early if you want to be sure of a seat! Advance tickets £18 from: www.wegottickets.com/thegooseisout

Tickets on the door will be £20 (cash or BACS only, sorry!) Door 7pm. Live music starts 8pm.

Dulwich Festival 12th-21st May 2023

Dulwich Festival, 12-21st May, is celebrating 30 years of community-focused, arts-based fun!

Presenting over 60 carefully curated ticketed events in literature, theatre, comedy, art, history and music, the festival also hosts Artist Open House, multiple fairs, open days, markets and competitions in film, fiction and art. Providing a platform for creatives of all ages to showcase their talents and share their knowledge, this year’s line-up offers the abundantly creative London community a comprehensive range of options, many of which are free and family friendly!

Adam Kay, hilarious and best-selling author of This is Going to Hurt will headline Literature, with a talk on his follow-up book, Undoctored, whilst local and Costa Prize-winning novelist Caleb Azumah Nelson will talk about his new book, Small Worlds, exploring the intimate relationship between father and son. Demonstrating delicious one-pot meals, Rukmini Iyer, author of the Roasting Tin series will tantalise tastebuds with tips from her most personal book to date, India Express. Bellies will also be full of laughter at

the pub-based Comedy Club, featuring internet sensation Kieran Hodgson, multi-nominated and award winning Sikisa and globally acclaimed comedy double act Max & Ivan. For the musically minded, authentic soul jazz heavyweights The Filthy Six and legendary jazz tenor Jean Toussaint will head the Festival Jazz Club at the EDT on Lordship Lane, whilst an all-female line up of

singer-songwriters will delight audiences with country, folk and blues in Herne Hill, Under the Tree. Britain’s biggest boyband, The London Gay Men’s Choir will educate, inspire and entertain, whilst acclaimed classical duo, Sara Trickey and Daniel Tong, will offer a more intimate concert at Dulwich Picture Gallery. To ensure no one feels left out, everyone is invited to sing their hearts out at workshops at the Christ’s Chapel or with the Dulwich Choral Society at St Barnabas Church. If the great outdoors is your preference, there are wildlife walks with the London Wildlife Trust, Street Art Walks across SE21, SE22 and SE23 and guided Georgian architecture walks, too. Fascinating local historians will also lead tours around Dulwich to highlight social radicals including Frida Knight, Alison Neilans, Alice Harris and Alice Vickery. For families, there are Fairs a-plenty at Goose Green, Dulwich Park and West

Dulwich, each hosting fun-filled days packed with stalls, rides, games, performers, food and drink. Young people and kids will love the huge range of accessible activities, offered in conjunction with Kingswood Arts! Expect film screenings, Parade in a Day, Family Fiesta and a Carnival Day! If none of this strikes a chord, perhaps a ceilidh, markets, a bike-powered rendition of Romeo & Juliet, sustainability talks, organ playing, a Sinfonietta concert, a nature play teddy-bear picnic and competitions in art, film and fiction will! Full listings and tickets can be found and purchased on the Dulwich Festival website now: https://dulwichfestival.co.uk

Of course, Artist Open House (AOH) is a highlight of the festival, providing a space for 800+ artists to share their talents. Drawing a significant connection between artist and community, AOH presents a unique opportunity to purchase locally produced and affordable art, across multiple medias.

This year, there have been unprecedented entries from artists spanning SE5, SE15, SE21, SE22, SE24, SE23, SE26 and SE27. Figurative sculptor Catherine McLeod, has been selected as the cover artist for the Festival Catalogue and Guide this year. Capturing the human form, her work celebrates the journey and curiosity that life presents – a perfect representation of Artist Open House 2023! Don’t miss portrait artist Sam Barnett, recently commissioned by the BBC and Children in Need to produce a portrait of King Charles for the Coronation, and sculptor Sarah Tombs, who has produced eleven sculptures for hospitals across the country, including Hammersmith. Free catalogues for AOH will be available in independent shops, cafes and venues across South London by mid-April, but visitors can also plan their day and route by visiting: https://dulwichfestival.co.uk/artists-open-house/