SE23 August 2017

Issue 132 - August 2017 In this issue Events Calendar Monthly Notice Board What’s On Food & Drink Children’s Activities Horniman Museums Aquarius Golf Club The Last Word

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Welcome to SE23 This Month

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Welcome I have noticed how quiet it goes when the children are off school.

Hopefully everyone is having a wonderful time on holiday.

However if you are staying around Dulwich, don’t worry, there is plenty to keep you occupied. Check out our full events listing starting on page 8. There are details of summer workshops on pages 16 & 17. Remember there are more events, stories and news at www.arounddulwich.co.uk.

Two members of staff from The Lewisham Project take on an exciting challenge, find out more on page 15.

Last month I was delighted to be at the English Heritage Blue Plaque unveiling on the road I live; find out more on pages 28 & 29.

The Last Word this month goes to Jim Halliday, the club secretary at our local golf course, Aquarius Golf Club, which borders Honor Oak and East Dulwich. Jim tells us more on page 32.

See you next month.

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

Welcome Page ........................................3 Events Calendar .....................................4 Noticeboard ............................................6 What’s On ............................... 8, 10 & 20 Step Inside ............................................12 Food & Drink .......................................14 Young Lewisham Project ................15 Summer Children’s Activities........ 16 & 17 Children’s Activities ..................... 18 & 19 The Horniman Museum .............. 22 & 23 Financial Matters ..................................24 Fitness Tips............................................25 Dulwich Picture Gallery................. 26 & 27 Blue Plaque Honour .............. 28 & 29 Pets Corner ...........................................30 Garden Talk............................................31 The Last Word ....................................32 Index .....................................................34 Community Index .................................35 Local News

Young Lewisham Project

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wo members of staff from The Young Lewisham Project together with six other people will form part of a team of eight who will be competing in 24 Heures Velo - www.24heuresvelo.fr - a 24 hour cycle race taking place at the legendary Le Mans race circuit in France over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

The team decided to take up this challenge so they could help raise much needed funds for The Young Lewisham Project, a registered charity number: 1118469 based in Forest Hill. Established in 1974, it offers a wide range of supportive, alternative vocational programmes to young people who are not succeeding in mainstream education for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, back in 2015 The Young Lewisham Project which was mostly supported by the local authority had all of it’s funding withdrawn and is now working hard to replace it.

Please consider supporting this fundraising initiative which will help ensure the charity can continue to offer young people vocational activities on a weekly basis enabling them to learn new practical skills and lead onto them obtaining valuable professional accreditations. Currently programmes available to young people attending The Young Lewisham Project include: motorcycle and bicycle maintenance, carpentry, furniture restoration, art, fashion, gardening and allotment work. Residential trips and off site activities also take place throughout the year.

Over the course of the last year The Young Lewisham Project has worked with 150 young people and has supported them to become active citizens, take self-responsibility, learn about the local community, how to improve their own surroundings and link with other provision within The London Borough Of Lewisham.

If you would like to learn more about The Young Lewisham Project or support the team of eight valiant cyclists in their fundraising efforts, please visit www.younglewisham.org.uk or check out www.facebook.com/YoungLewishamProject and www.twitter.com/younglewisham. www.younglewisham.org.uk

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Events Calendar - August Monday

31st

Tuesday

1st

Wednesday

2nd

Thursday

3rd

Friday

4th

Various Summer Workshops and Activities, see pages 16 & 17.

Luna Cinema - Slumdog Millionaire, see p8.

7th Dig it Gardening Club, see p10.

8th Dulwich Opera Company presents Carmen, see p10.

10th

11th

Dig it Gardening Club, see p10.

Dig it Gardening Club, see p10.

Forest Hill Women’s Institute,

15th

Sound System: The Political Power of Music see p20.

22nd

16th

17th

18th

12th

13th Peckham Walk, see p20.

Dig it Gardening Club, see p10.

A Little Chaos www.biggerpicture.co.uk @EDT see p20.

23rd

29th

Dig it Gardening Club, see p10.

3oth

19th

20th

m Parkrun, Peckha h wic Rye Park & Dul Park 9am, P8.

24th

Sydenham Garden Summer Festival, see p20.

25th

26th

27th

m Parkrun, Peckha h wic Rye Park & Dul Park 9am, P8.

Dig it Gardening Club, see p10.

Dig it Gardening Club, see p10.

28th

6th

The Goose is Out! Singaround @ The Ivy House, see p10.

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21st

Parkrun, Peckham Rye h Park & Dulwic Park 9am, P8.

Parkrun, Peckham Rye h Park & Dulwic Park 9am, P8.

Honor Oak Women’s Institute, 8pm St Saviour’s Church.

14th

5th

Sunday

Luna Cinema presents The Friends of Brunswick Jungle Book, see Park Community p10.

Summer Fete, see p10.

My Life as a Courgette @ East Dulwich Picturehouse, see p10.

Dig it Gardening Club, see p10.

East Dulwich WI @7.30pm, see p8 Midweek Magic, see p8.

9th

Saturday

31st

1st

2nd

3rd

Dig it Gardening Club, see p10.

Forthcoming Events Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 8, 10 & 20. Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar!

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“Being a befriender is really lovely. Noth ing else in my week matches it!”

Volunteering for Link Age Southwark bring s many rewards. From visiting someone who is really keen to have a friendly chat once a week, driving someone to our groups, to helpin g with light diy and gardening or assisting at our activity groups, giving some of your time could make a big difference to the life of our older friends and neighbours. Helping in your community, making you feel better in yours elf, just some of the rewards you could exper ience as a volunteer.

Learn more by visiting: www.linkagesouthwark.org/volunteering or call 020 8299 2623.

We would be delighted to discuss our volunteering opportunities with you.

Forest Hill Women’s Institute New Members Welcome Want to join Forest Hill WI? We currently have a few spaces for members.

If you would like to meet some local woman and learn some new skills all whilst having fun then we’d love to hear from you.

To find out more about us visit www.foresthiwi.com We meet second Monday of the month at the All in One pub on Perry Vale (behind the station).

New Members Welcome @ Aquarius Golf Club

All categories: mens, womens and juniors. Come and have a courtesy round with one of our members. Contact Jim Halliday: secretary@aquariusgolfclub.co.uk Aquarius Golf Club, Beachcroft Reservoir, Marmora Road, SE22 0RY. www.aquariusgolfclub.co.uk 020 8693 1626

IT support for over 60s at local schools If you would like to set up an email accou nt, learn how to Skype to keep in touch with friends and family, surf the internet and more, but don’t know where to start, young Link Age Southwark volunteers at local schools in Dulwich may be able to help. We have term time sessions on Mondays and Thursdays starting in September. Sessions are free - you just need to be able to get yourself to the classes.

Register your interest now to avoid disappointment by calling 020 8299 2623.

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What's On - August Tuesday 1 August: The Luna Cinema Presents Slumdog Millionaire (15)

Saturday Mornings 5, 12, 19 & 26 August

Dulwich Village Farmer’s Market We grow it. We sell it. You buy it, you peel it, you mash it, you chop it, you boil it, you fry it, you roast it, you bake it, you steam it, you grill it, you slice it. You eat it. Every Saturday 10am–2pm at Dulwich C of E Infants’ School, Turney Road junction with Dulwich Village London SE21 7JU. www.lfm.org.uk

Wednesday 2 August: East Dulwich WI Meeting Doors open 7.15pm. Film starts 8.45pm. An orphan from the slums of Mumbai is one question away from winning India’s ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?’

Accused of cheating, he reveals how his incredible past and search for love are the answer for his success in Danny Boyle’s acclaimed film. Directed by Danny Boyle, 120 minutes. The Horniman Museum, 100 London Road, Forest Hill SE23 3PQ. Tickets: Adult £15. Book online at www.thelunacinema.com.

Peckham Rye & Dulwich Park Parkrun

Saturday Mornings 9am 5, 12, 19 & 26 August 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 8 | SE23 - August 2017

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. Meetings start at 7.30pm ( please come along from 7:00pm).

Membership and waiting list is currently closed www.eastdulwichwi.co.uk.

Wednesday 2 August: Mid-Week Magic Mix

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What's On - August Wednesdays 2pm 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 August: Dig it Gardening Club

Sunday 6 August: The Luna Cinema Presents The Jungle Book (U)

Frendsbury garden in Brockley offers two weekly gardening clubs for wellbeing: Dig It on a Wednesday at 2pm and We Dig It 2 on a Monday at 1.30pm. Both clubs finish at 4pm. They are open to all adults in the area, especially those who are under-employed, socially isolated and recovering from mental ill-health. http:// arounddulwich.co.uk/benefits-communitygardening/

Saturday 5th August: Friends of Brunswick Park Community Summer Fete 1pm-4pm. Brunswick Park, SE5. All food and drink will be free. The will be a free raffle x 3 (all donations to go to Link Age Southwark). Two prizes will be food and drink, donated by local businesses and a separate one for the kids. The day consists mostly old fashioned games (tug of war, 3 legged etc…) but there will be free face painting, free bouncy castle and we always have the lovely people/animals from Surrey Docks Mobile Farm join us. There's a crafts tent for the children too.

Saturday 5 August: Cine Mini and Ourscreen present ‘My Life as a Courgette’ @East Dulwich Picturehouse Voted by Mumsnet as – ‘One of the best family films out this summer’. Cine Mini : Watch, Touch, Taste and Play with Movies. Cine Mini turns an average trip to the cinema on its head. Families can expect an immersive experience with imaginative crafts, games, and a ‘prop box’ of treats to entertain the kids during the film and later at home. Everyone is welcome! For guidance the film is a PG and has been recommended for 7 years plus. East Dulwich Picturehouse, Lordship Lane, East Dulwich SE22 8HD. Fun and games in the Foyer starts 10.15am – Movie starts 10.45am where Cine Mini’s will be given their own magical prop box of treats.

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Doors open 7.15pm. Film starts 8.45pm. Mowgli’s journey to the man-village to escape the Bengal tiger Shere Khan becomes an unforgettable adventure in the company of Bagheera the panther and Baloo the bear. 2017 is the 50th anniversary of this classic, song-filled Disney animation. Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, 78 minutes. The Horniman Museum, 100 London Road, Forest Hill SE23 3PQ. Tickets: Adult £15, Child £10. Book at www.thelunacinema.com.

Mondays 1.30pm 7, 14, 21 & 28 August We Dig it 2 Gardening Club Frendsbury garden in Brockley offers two weekly gardening clubs for wellbeing: Dig It on a Wednesday at 2pm and We Dig It 2 on a Monday at 1.30pm. Both clubs finish at 4pm. They are open to all adults in the area, especially those who are under-employed, socially isolated and recovering from mental ill-health. http:// arounddulwich.co.uk/benefits-communitygardening/

Sunday 13 August: 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 whenever. £2 on the door. www.thegooseisout.com

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The Front Door, the External Focal Point of the Home…

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ave you noticed that some houses’ simply have much more curb appeal than other properties? This is not only assessed on the grandeur or splendor of the building, more often than not on the character or style the property presents to the outside world. Attractive landscaping and planting, good fencing and gates, structural features, exterior lighting, all contribute to creating that special curb appeal. But the front door is often underrated in its importance. It is the focal point of the house, the welcoming face and entry portal into the family home. The front door suffers more wear and tear than any interior door in the house, it has to perform multiple functions; keeping out hostile weather conditions, providing security, informing location, the access for postal and delivery services, the calling system for visitors and the primary entry and exit point for our furniture and belongings.

The front door can create that first good impression, with regular maintenance it can last for decades but with wear and tear it can become damaged or decayed and in need of replacing. This can provide a unique opportunity to make a personal and decorative statement. A recent research report published two years ago states that replacing a damaged front door ranks as the single most costeffective home refurbishment, returning more than 95% of the investment on selling the property.

Although it can appear a simple task to maintain, refurbish or replace the front door there are many things to consider to achieve the right look. The wrong choice can easily become an expensive, ugly mistake. If you are buying a new front door there are many different options to choose from – classic, traditional, cottage or modern styles, in natural woods or upvc materials, single glazed, doubleglazed or solid. There are also fire regulations and thermal quality standards to consider. Here are a few design hints to guide you on creating that attractive curb appeal.

Decoration - choose between varnishing the natural wood or painting in gloss or matt colours. The current trend seems to indicate the matt based paint in chalky earth colours are favoured over the traditional high gloss finishes in white, black or bright primary colours.

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Above Left: Hardwood door by London Door Company.

Above Right: Composite door by Bespoke Windows.

Door furniture – basically means hinges, locks & keyholes, handles, knockers or doorbells, post boxes and house numbers or names. There is a vast array of style and finishes to choose from antique brass, polished gold or chrome, brushed silver and even coloured finishes. Older doors have often been modified over time with a multitude of door furniture being added or replaced, creating a mishmash mix of finishes and styles that make the door unattractive in appearance. It makes a better impression if all the door furniture is in the same colour finish and style.

Entrance Lighting – is often overlooked, it is worth considering how the front door looks at night-time, as this also adds to the properties curb appeal and adds a welcoming feel along with added security.

Try to co-ordinate the style of lighting to match the overall look of the door and furniture.

Thresholds – these are often ignored but it is worth consider the effect that could be achieved if the threshold was coordinated into the overall design scheme by adding tiles or painting in a complimentary or contrasting colour.

Plants & Hanging Baskets – adding feature foliage to the front door can also add to the attractiveness of the entrance but such planting needs to be well kept and watered, nothing is less appealing to a property than dead or overgrown planting.

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Food & Drink with Suzanne James Croque Monsier Hasselback Potatoes with Prosciutto di San Daniele & Grana Padano The recipe below brings together the glorious combination of sweet soft potato, salty ham and cheese, and the delightful zing of wholegrain mustard. Whilst this can be served as a side dish it makes a wonderful light meal in it’s own right.

Serves: 4. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients • 4 baking potatoes (approx. 700g) • 4 tsp Filippo Berio Olive Oil • Salt • 70g Grana Padano Cheese • 6 slices Prosciutto di San Daniele • 4 tsp wholegrain mustard

Method 1) Pre-heat your oven to 2200C / 2000C fan oven.

2) Using a sharp knife, cut slits in your potatoes, these should be about half a centimetre apart and should go about two-thirds of the way through the potato.

3) Brush the tops of the potatoes with olive oil (about 1 tsp on each) and then sprinkle over a little salt.

4) Bake the potatoes for 1 hour (the cooking time may vary depending on the size of your potatoes).

Every 20 minutes, brush the potatoes with the oil they’re sitting in. If you notice the edges getting dark brown and crispy, loosely cover the potatoes in foil to stop them from burning.

5) While the potatoes are cooking thinly slice the Grana Padano Cheese.

6) Once the potatoes have been baking for an hour, use a knife to check if they’re soft in the centre, if not return them to the oven for a few more minutes.

If they are, remove them from the oven and carefully push the sliced cheese into the slits. It doesn’t need to go into every slit, about every 3 is fine.

7) Return the potatoes to the oven for 5 minutes to melt the cheese.

8) Remove the potatoes from the oven. Put a teaspoon of wholegrain mustard onto each potato and use the back of a spoon to spread it across the top. Roughly tear the Prosciutto di San Daniele and push it into some of the empty slits (as with the cheese, one in about every 3 slits is fine).

Serve immediately & Enjoy!

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Local News

Young Lewisham Project

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wo members of staff from The Young Lewisham Project together with six other people will form part of a team of eight who will be competing in 24 Heures Velo - www.24heuresvelo.fr - a 24 hour cycle race taking place at the legendary Le Mans race circuit in France over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

The team decided to take up this challenge so they could help raise much needed funds for The Young Lewisham Project, a registered charity number: 1118469 based in Forest Hill. Established in 1974, it offers a wide range of supportive, alternative vocational programmes to young people who are not succeeding in mainstream education for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, back in 2015 The Young Lewisham Project which was mostly supported by the local authority had all of it’s funding withdrawn and is now working hard to replace it.

Please consider supporting this fundraising initiative which will help ensure the charity can continue to offer young people vocational activities on a weekly basis enabling them to learn new practical skills and lead onto them obtaining valuable professional accreditations. Currently programmes available to young people attending The Young Lewisham Project include: motorcycle and bicycle maintenance, carpentry, furniture restoration, art, fashion, gardening and allotment work. Residential trips and off site activities also take place throughout the year.

Over the course of the last year The Young Lewisham Project has worked with 150 young people and has supported them to become active citizens, take self-responsibility, learn about the local community, how to improve their own surroundings and link with other provision within The London Borough Of Lewisham.

If you would like to learn more about The Young Lewisham Project or support the team of eight valiant cyclists in their fundraising efforts, please visit www.younglewisham.org.uk or check out www.facebook.com/YoungLewishamProject and www.twitter.com/younglewisham. www.younglewisham.org.uk

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Summer With the long summer stretching ahead of you, here’s a list of activities to help you entertain the children, whatever their age, during the summer break

Whippersnappers Inclusive Play scheme Monday 31st July – Friday 26th August College Lodge in Dulwich Park & Brockwell Lido in Herne Hill. Hours 10am to 5pm, with additional hours for working parents (9am to 10am and/or 5pm to 6pm with an additional cost).

Sessions cost £25 – £30 a day depending on number of days booked Parents/carers are encouraged to use funds from their care package to cover support worker costs for children with disability.

Prices start at £27.50 a day (if booked 5 days or more) Limited spaces available. Reserve your place now Phone 0207 738 6633 or email yjama@whippersnappers. org for more information www.whippersnappers.org.

Nimble Arts @ Horniman Primary School Now until the 18th August Creative activities for 4-11 year olds! Join every day, or just pick the days that work for you - every single day is different so you’ll never do the same thing twice!

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(£36.00 incl. VAT) available for 4/5’s only.

Late Pick Up between 5 – 6pm costs and additional £5 (£6 incl. VAT) and includes fruit and popcorn at our Movie Club. We offer the following sibling discounts at 5% of the total after discounts for 2 children and 10% for 3.

Nimble Arts is a locally run, arts-focussed organisation, with high quality, inclusive and creative artistic experiences for everyone at the core of everything they do! It’s run by local teachers and musicians Becky and Catherine, with a team of experienced childcare professionals and bona fide artists, actors and musicians leading our sessions.

Bookings, prices, answers to FAQs and lots of photos from past courses are available on their website at www.nimblearts.co.uk, or you can email info@nimblearts.co.uk The Andrew Flintoff Cricket Academy Monday 31st July - Friday 4th August 9.30am – 4.30pm Come along and have some fun with cricket.

Let our coaches develop your game whether you are just starting out or playing district cricket. Age 5-16 years old. For more information and bookings: www.andrewflintoffcricketacademy.co.uk or call 01785 711572.

Dulwich College, Dulwich Common, SE21 7LD.

Activities Tennis-4-kids.com Monday 31st July - Friday 4th August Four weeks of Summer Tennis Fun during Summer. St Clements Church Hall, Barry Road, East Dulwich 10.30-11.00 3-4 years, 11.00-11.45 4-5 years 11.45-12.30 6-10 years. The cost will be £8 per session.

Places are very limited. For details on how to book, please visit www.tennis-4-kids.com Creative Minds London - Performing Arts Camp Summer (Herne Hill) Monday 31st July - Friday 4th August Little Stars ages 4 - 7 and Big Stars ages 8 - 11!

9am - 4pm at the Island Arts Studio, Milkwood Road, Herne Hill, SE24 0EZ. Our summer programme gives children the chance to explore and develop their talents while meeting new like-minded friends. The classes will focus on developing the children’s knowledge of storytelling, role play and drama and theatre skills, including art & design, as well as developing their skills in music and dance.

activities with our professional and experienced facilitators.

The fees are £37.50 per day or £175 for the week (£35 per day). www.creativemindslondon.com Football Magic 7th - 25th August(split up into day courses) 9.30am-3.30pm, Pelo Sports Club, Burbage Road, Dulwich Surface: Grass. Cost: £30 per child, per day (booked in advance). Book the full week and receive 15% off. Age Range: 5-12. What to bring: Boots / Packed lunch / Training kit / Water / Rain jacket / Sun screen. www.footballmagiccoaching.co.uk

The theme for the week will be Roald Dahl’s Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. Each day (Monday through Friday) will offer various

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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.

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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

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Multi-Sensory Music groups for Parent and Baby in Nunhead.

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Classes are designed for newborns - 5 year olds, and are led by experienced and nurturing teachers. We run throughout the year at Gymboree East Dulwich. 184 Peckham Rye SE22 9QA. Tel: 020 3616 0033. Email: eastdulwich@gymboree-uk. com.

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 or email info@touchtherapy.co for availability. 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 for details.

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 and other mothers. Contact Alice Yeates: 07831 225841 | yeatesa@btinternet.com

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

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

Dulwich & District Twins & Triplets Club, Baby & Toddler Group 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, 10-11.45am, Herne Hill United Church, top of Red Post Hill. karendelahunty@yahoo.com | 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 Contact the GDND team: office@gdnd.co.uk / 07904 424 504 www.gdnd.co.uk

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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 1.30-2.30pm Olympikids - advanced booking required. Thurs -1.15-3.15pm 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

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

Little Superhero Training Practice your Superhero moves! Tackle a Superhero assault course! Discover Superhero fun facts! Any Little Heroes, Boys and Girls aged 2 and a half - 6, Come along for a free taster session. Mondays and 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

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

Music for Little People Fun, friendly & educational music classes for 0-5 year olds.

High quality, good value. The Goose Green Centre, East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AT. Rebecca Vicary 020 8852 0118 www.musicforlittlepeople.co.uk

Nimble Arts Join Nimble Arts’ 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! Classes in East Dulwich, Nunhead and Brockley. nimblearts.co.uk

Parents Photography Workshops

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. Please check the website for current classes. Contact Anna 0771 1238352 or anna@sparkle-music.co.uk.

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 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

Wise Kids Yoga 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 Tel: 07957 492407 www.wisekidsyoga.co.uk

World of Little Adventures Baby Yoga and Toddler Yoga Classes in the East Dulwich Area.

Please email yoga@wola.org.uk or call Hannah 07736 649 146 for class information.

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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What's On - August Sunday 13 August: Peckham Walk 14.00. Led by Peter Frost. Meet at Peckham Rye Station. Duration 2 hrs. Embraces what was the “Golden Mile” of the 1930’s with its department stores and art deco architecture. You are introduced to the unexpected which has made Peckham a favourite destination for the discerning visitor.

Thursday17th August 7pm The Bigger Picture Presents:

A Little Chaos

Tuesday 15 August: Sound System: The Political Power of Music. Talk & Q&A with Dave Randall.

7.30-9pm Rye Wax. FREE to attend.

Musicians have often wanted to change the world.

From underground innovators to pop icons, many have believed in the political power of music.

Rulers recognise it too. Music has been used to challenge the political and social order – and to prop up the status quo. Dave Randall explores what makes music so powerful. In his talk, he’ll look at examples ranging from Beethoven to Beyoncé and pose the question: how can we make music serve the interests of the many, rather than the few?

Dave will be taking your questions and selling his book on the night. www.ryewax.com 133 Rye Lane, London SE15 4ST | 020 7732 3176 | info@ryewax.com

Director: Alan Rickman UK 2014 112 minutes Cert PG Bar and food opens at 7pm Film starts at 8pm Upstairs @ East Dulwich Tavern Two talented landscape artists fall in love while building a garden in King Louis XIV's palace at Versailles. Passion is in their nature. The year is 1682. Sabine De Barra (Winslet), a strong-willed and talented landscape designer, fulfils her dreams in the gardens of France. www.thebiggerpic.co.uk.

Showing at EDT, 1 Lordship Lane, SE22 8EW Tickets £7, available in person from EDT or online from www.wegottickets.com.

Saturday 19 August: Sydenham Garden Summer Festival

Sydenham Garden Charity is holding its annual summer festival in its community market garden. It is being held on the De Frene Road site (between 35 and 37 De Frene Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 4AB). As well as on the door tickets can also be bought in advance. www.sydenhamgarden.org.uk 20 | SE23 - August 2017

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Horniman Museum & Gardens Indian Summer

Hear it Live!

The Horniman brings the sounds and spirit of South Asia to south east London with its vibrant Indian Summer season of events, performances and displays: horniman.ac.uk/IndianSummer.

Tuesday 29 August, 3.30-4pm Mehboob Nadeem will introduce and perform on the sitar, North India’s best known stringed instrument. Everyone welcome - but most suitable for children 5+. FREE.

Bengal Tiger

Pani

Until Sunday 3 September 2017

Until Sunday 26 November Pani is the word for water across large parts of South Asia. In this thought-provoking display, artist Daksha Patel explores the complex relationships between people and water in this region. FREE.

India Unplugged

A stunning taxidermy Bengal Tiger, on loan from the Natural History Museum, is on display in our Natural History Gallery throughout our Indian Summer. FREE.

Bandstand Music Sundays 6, 13, 20 August, 3-6pm - FREE Enjoy music on the Bandstand with local favourites, and sounds from across South Asia.

Horniman Favourites Wednesday 2 August, 10.30am-3.30pm Take part in the Horniman’s favourite summer activities and events. See a Punch and Judy show, meet the owls from JAMBS Owls and listen to stories inspired by our collections and gardens. Suitable for children aged 3+ and for larger groups including Play Schemes. FREE.

Big Wednesdays Wednesday 9, 16, 23, 30 August, 10.30am-3.30pm Explore and celebrate India with us every Wednesday in August. Join in activities ranging from storytelling to art and craft and experience dance, films and music performances inspired by traditions from all over India. Suitable for children aged 3+ and for larger groups including Play Schemes. FREE.

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Until 24 September This photography exhibition showcases traditional music making in Punjab, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Odisha and Kerala. FREE.

Family Bat Walk Friday 11 August, 7-9pm Learn about South East London’s bats and discover which bats might be living in and around the Horniman Gardens using special detectors. Suitable for children aged 8+.

Tickets: Adult £5, Child £3

Adult Bat Walk Friday 18 August, 7-9pm Learn about South East London’s bats and discover which bats might be living in and around the Horniman Gardens using special detectors. Suitable for adults. Tickets: Adult £5

Summer Holiday Activities Family Art Fun Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays Now until 31 August, 11am-2.30pm, Join free and fabulous Horniman craft activities this summer holiday inspired by our Indian Summer events season, The Robot Zoo family exhibition as well as our beautiful Gardens.

Suitable for children aged 3+. Sessions last 45 minutes. FREE.

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

Horniman Museum & Gardens Horniman Explorers

Minibeast Safari

Every Monday and Friday, until 1 September, 11am-12.30pm, 2-3.30pm Touch, see, smell and hear real objects and take part in short challenges and activities such as playing musical instruments or drawing an imaginary animal. Suitable for children 3+. FREE.

Every Friday until 1 September 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm Hunt for mini-beasts on our Nature Trail and discover the variety of insect life to be found in London. Suitable for children aged 3+ who must be supervised by an adult at all times.

The Nature Trail is not suitable for prams or pushchairs. Tickets: Child £3, accompanying adults free

Pond Dipping Every Tuesday until 29 August, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm Try your hand at pond dipping in our Nature Trail Pond and discover an underwater world bursting with life. Suitable for children aged 5+ who must be supervised by an adult at all times. The Nature Trail is not suitable for prams or pushchairs. Tickets: Child £3, accompanying adults FREE.

Please see our website www.horniman.ac.uk for information on our regular activities and events including the Horniman Farmers’ Market, A World of Stories, Art Makers, Busy Bees and Hands on Family Activities

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Financial Matters with Akwasi Duodu

How persistent should a financial adviser be?

I

don’t like the word “pushy” that’s why I use "persistent” instead. Pushy has unpleasant overtones, like the timeshare salesman we met in Tenerife who just wouldn’t give up until we’d signed on the dotted line. Mainly driven by commission, we knew he would be counting his money before we’d walked out the door.

Persistent is somewhat different. I like to think that most financial advisers try to get their clients to do good things, like insure their life, or set up a pension, or make sure their mortgage is protected. Granted, we get paid when the business is done. But generally, a financial adviser would be recommending something that could change the life of a client or his loved ones for the better.

Aren’t we therefore duty-bound to ensure that we see the advice through to its conclusion?

The dog-with-a-bone adviser This adviser won’t take no for an answer, and this approach works with some clients. The dog with a bone adviser has a meeting with a young gentleman who has no pension arrangements whatsoever. He recommends a pension plan but the client wishes to go away and think about it. The dog- with-a bone adviser wants to get the business done there and then. He believes in his recommendation. He has explained all its features and benefits. What on earth could there be to think about? In the end, the client just wants to get away from him. He is so put off by the experience that he never seeks financial advice again. Ten years go by and he still has no retirement provision.

The laid-back adviser This adviser doesn’t like to push his clients. He prefers to present and then wait for the client to purchase. Some of his clients like this approach for there is never any pressure. In most cases, however, he fails to close the business. On this occasion, he convinces his clients to consider purchasing life insurance, as they have dependent children. The clients think it is a good idea, however, with the pressing matters of everyday life to think about, forget all about it as almost as soon as they have finished the meeting. The laid-back adviser waits to 24 | SE23 - August 2017 Akwasi

hear back from them. When he hears nothing, he assumes they don’t want it and can’t bring himself to push them. The family remain uninsured and financially exposed.

The assertive adviser The assertive adviser starts of by asking the client what makes them tick in the decision-making process. Do they need to be pushed or are they good at making decisions? Are they able to make decisions on their own or do they need to refer to spouse, mum or dad? He then tries to strike a balance between being firm and being flexible.

Firm when there is evidence of potential financial exposure yet, flexible enough in his approach to ensure that clients feel comfortable. Firm enough to chase clients when they need to be, yet sensible enough to know when it is a lost cause.

That would be my approach. Ultimately, good sound financial advice should speak for itself, and clients will make their own decisions. Nonetheless, a gentle nudge sometimes helps and that gentle nudge could change someone’s life for the better.

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

Fitness tips with Leanne Spencer

Meditation Stressed? Tired? Burning out? How 10 minutes of meditation a day can be a game changer for busy professionals

This is how my day used to start The alarm goes off, but I don’t feel rested or reenergised. I get up after hitting the snooze button two or three times and rush to the shower.

Within 25 minutes of waking, I’m usually locking the front door and heading down the road to the station. Whilst on the train, I’ll check my BlackBerry for emails, I’ll look at my calendar and see what meetings I have ahead of me and when I might get a chance to take a break that day. I get off the train and head into the City via a coffee shop and pick up a pastry and a coffee, then hurry to my desk where I usually arrive bang on time. I then spend the day at my desk or in meetings, usually taking a short lunch-break to buy something that I then eat at my desk. When I get home at the end of the day I’m tired, possibly agitated and lacking in energy.

The next day, it starts again.

Does this sound familiar?

When I travel into the City now (I do my best to avoid rush hour), I look at the faces of the commuters as they hurry from place to place.

Most people look harassed and fatigued. Whilst you can’t necessarily change your job overnight, you can change how you feel about it. We all form our own emotional soundtrack that we play when certain events are occurring, such as a workday or commute. It is possible to alter your reactions and feelings about these events and change your physiology at the same time.

Meditating your way to a better day There is something you can do that takes just ten minutes a day and is very powerful for changing your stress response and overall physiology. That thing is meditation. There are many benefits to mediation, and I’ve recently been experimenting with it myself, and I’m really enjoying it. Some of the benefits I’ve noticed are: • An increased sense of calm and fewer feelings of agitation / frustration

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• Increased resilience and a more tempered response to stressful events • Improved concentration Other benefits that have been observed in scientific studies include: Improved immune system, Improved fertility, Improved creativity and reduction in pain.

How I practice meditation I’ve been using a couple of apps on a trial basis to see which I prefer – Headspace and Calm. Both offer a free trial (ten days for Headspace and seven days for Calm) before asking you to sign up for a small annual fee to unlock all the functionality. I spend ten minutes each morning doing a 10 minute meditation, and I do feel it has made a positive difference to my day. It helps me start the day in a calm manner rather than rushed (although my morning routine is very different from how it used to be!), I practice deep breathing as I do it, and I open the blinds and window to get some natural light in and fresh air. It’s a great way to start the day. If I’m busy or feel a bit stressed out, I’ll grab my noise-cancelling headphones and find a 10 minute meditation to do. It really helps.

My challenge to you Why not download the free app for Headspace or Calm, and do your own seven or ten-day trial?

There are 1,440 minutes available in a full day, so even allowing for sleep, dedicating just ten minutes of what remains should not be a tall order, and it could significantly change your day.

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Dulwich Picture Gallery Sargent: The Watercolours Until 8 October 2017

@dulwichgallery and dress up to recreate famous paintings in our collection. Bring your own picnic or enjoy a BBQ from our cabin. One child eats free for every paying adult.

Family: Art in the Pavilion Every Wednesday in August, 2 – 4pm, £3 per child, Suggested age: 3yrs+ Get creative at our art-making sessions in Dulwich Pavilion. Explore themes from the Permanent Collection, temporary exhibition Sargent: The Watercolours, and the special design of our pavilion.

The first UK show in nearly 100 years devoted to watercolours by the American artist, John Singer Sargent (1856–1925). Renowned as the portraitist of his generation, Sargent also devoted time to developing his watercolours, which dazzle with light and colour, demonstrating a technical brilliance and striking individuality. This exhibition brings together over 80 watercolours to reveal Sargent’s idiosyncratic view of the world and the scale of his achievement.

The Private Made Public: Antonio de Pereda On display is Antonio de Pereda's Two Figures at a Table with Kitchen Utensils (1631-1678), on loan from Penrhyn Castle (National Trust). A contemporary of Velázquez, Pereda is one of the finest still-life painters of the Spanish Golden Age and his Kitchen Scene is filled with exquisite details, which visitors will be able to explore at close quarters. Until 8 October 2017

Dulwich Pavilion This summer we celebrate 200 years since we first opened to the public with the very first Dulwich Pavilion. The Dulwich Pavilion and Pavilion Bar is open all summer, including late night openings Thursdays and Sundays for you to relax and enjoy a drink. Until 8 October 2017

Family Summer Celebration 6 August, 5.30 – 8.30pm, £7 per adult and £5 per child. Celebrate the start of the summer holidays with a special family party at the Gallery. Reel and jig the evening away in our pavilion, with a performance by folk orchestra SELfolk. Create your own portrait in the style of our Old Masters, listen to the stories our paintings have to tell 26 | SE23 - August 2017Gallery Dulwich Picture

Inside Out - 2 August

Make and decorate your own small-scale personal pavilion.

Green Spaces in Inside Places - 9 August

Explore the relationship between our pavilion and its surroundings.

Mirror Images - 16 August

Explore the mirror illusions and innovative design of the Dulwich Pavilion.

Spilt Picnic! - 23 August

Paint a picnic still life in the garden and explore watercolour techniques inspired by Sargent.

Collaged Keepsakes - 30 August

Work in the style of Sargent and make plein air collages to decorate a keepsake box.

ArtStories Explore the stories behind our Permanent Collection and temporary exhibitions in interactive sessions with our storyteller Fiona Alderton. Dulwich Pavilion 2-4pm, £3 per child, Suggested ages: 3yrs+

The Case of the Missing Jewels - 13 August The Magician of Drury Lane - 27 August

ArtPlay Get creative together at our practical drop-in sessions. Make everything from bunting to block prints! 2-4pm, £3 per child, Suggested ages: 3yrs+

Bohemian Suncatcher - 6 August

Bring the outdoors inside by creating your own suncatcher.

See You Later, Alligator! - 20 August

Create your own crafty crocodile puppet with snappy jaws and slinky tails.

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Dulwich Picture Gallery Practical Art for Young People Art Camp: Artists' Colony: for 6-9 years 3 days: 1 – 3 August 10am – 4pm or 8.30am – 5.30pm (extended day) £90: 10am – 4pm / £120: 8.30am – 5.30pm Join our artists’ colony this summer and make a variety of arts and crafts over three days.

Learn tie-dyeing techniques, make your own scarf, and weave your own crowns. Please wear clothes you won’t mind getting messy! Join us for arts activities from 10am to 4pm, or if you need to stay with us longer, there will be fun and games from 8.30am to 10am, and 4pm to 5.30pm. Please bring a packed lunch.

Art Camp: Art Through Architecture: for 10-12 years 3 days: 15 – 17 August 10am – 4pm or 8.30am – 5.30pm (extended day) £90: 10am – 4pm / £120: 8.30am – 5.30pm Take inspiration from the Dulwich Pavilion and the way it mirrors and fragments the architecture of the Gallery. Over three days, create a variety

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@dulwichgallery of observational drawings and a large-scale sculpture. Display your finished sculptures in our pavilion on the final day to share in a special celebration with friends, family and Gallery visitors. Please bring a packed lunch.

Off The Wall Discuss, debate and have your say!

Saturday 12 August, 2 - 4pm, Free Meet new people, work with a professional artist and engage in lively discussion as you challenge the role of galleries for young people today. Working in the Gallery you will explore univeral themes such as love, power, beauty and equality using our Permanent Collection and temporary exhibitions as your stimuli. Join us as we find new and creative ways to express these ideas - it's your space and your voice!

To book your place contact Emma Hollamby: e.hollamby@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk 020 8299 8753

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Aquarius Golf Club News

Blue Plaque Honour for Sir Henry Cotton

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ir Henry Cotton, still regarded as the greatest British golf with three Open victories to his name, was honoured on the 11th July with an English Heritage Blue Plaque. The plaque was unveiled by Peter Alliss at Sir Henry’s childhood home at 47 Crystal Palace Road, East Dulwich. Henry and his brother Leslie joined the Aquarius Golf Club in East Dulwich/Honor Oak in 1920. The club hosted a lovely lunch for all the attendees of the unveiling including Peter Alliss himself.

Marmora Road, SE22 0RY Club Tel: 0208 693 1626 Pro Shop Tel: 0208 693 1626 aquariusgolfclub@btinternet.com

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Pets Corner with Leonie St Clair

Teaching Your Dog ‘leave’

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he leave command, also known as ‘dog zen’, is possibly the most important command of all. ‘Leave’, as distinct from ‘drop’, tells the dog to disengage from an object, another animal or a human, on cue. The importance of ‘leave’ is that it teaches the dog to control its instinctive urge to move towards things that it wants or things that it dislikes and for owners this can become a powerful and incredibly useful tool. A solid ‘leave’ should be essential puppy training, up there with an instant ‘sit’, beautiful lead manners and an impeccable recall.

There are different ways to teach this command and most trainers will have a preference. However, the essential aim is to teach the dog that a tiny disengagement (averting its eyes momentarily or looking away) earns a reward. Once the dog understands this principle the owner can then begin to ask for more of the required behaviour before a reward is delivered.

Here is an example of how to teach the first stage of ‘leave’.

• Hold a treat on an open palm right under your dog’s muzzle, say ‘leave’ in a calm voice. As soon as he tries to take it, snap your hand shut. Aside from the snapping movement your hand must be still.

• While your dog tries to make you open your hand by sniffing and pawing at it, remain silent, the dog has to figure out what gets the hand to open.

• If your dog’s teeth or claws hurt, wear a glove.

• Dogs will try many times before they give up trying to get your hand open. On giving up they will probably look at you as though to say “what do I do now?” This is the start you want - the dog has made a decision not to take the food.

• IMMEDIATELY open your hand and repeat the command to ‘leave’.

• At this point, the dog may look at you, slightly step or turn away, sit or lie down. If your dog does any of these calmly praise him and reward him with the treat, thrusting your hand to his mouth, saying ‘take it’.

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• Repeat until you can open your hand and the dog makes no attempt to take the food on first presentation and ‘leave’.

• Timing is CRITICAL if your dog is to understand the exercise. You need to open your hand the moment he moves away, and shut it the moment that he moves towards the food.

• Once the dog is leaving on first presentation begin to vary the duration the dog leaves before rewarding. Sometimes make reward almost immediate, other times wait longer and gradually increase the maximum duration. If you do not provide this variation the ‘leave’ becomes a trick.

• So long as the dog ‘leaves’, give him CALM praise- this tells him he is doing the right thing but it DOES NOT MEAN he gets the treat. Note excited praise may cause the dog to try to snatch the treat.

• If the dog does not take the treat but fixates on it with his nose inches away, this does not count either, the dog must disengage.

• Once you have a reliable leave on first presentation, together with varying durations, now sometimes put the food treat away and reward from the other hand. The dog now learns to accept that leaving something that he wants or that interests him and never accessing that thing is still rewarding.

• Once this further variation is mastered now practise in lots of different situations and contexts.

Now the dog has learned the principle of ‘leave’ the command has to be rebuilt with treats on the floor (use a hand or foot to cover the treat). You will then move to dropping food randomly. The exercise should also be rebuilt with toys, other animals and even people. All this will take time, so find a good trainer or class to help you.

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Garden Talk with Janine Winlaw

Heavenly Hydrangea Hydrangeas are gorgeous shrubs – their great mounds of delicate yet showy flowers often take on pinky hues into autumn and can be dried for winter use too. There are masses of varieties, colours and sizes to choose from. Here’s my pick.

Hydrangea Macrophylla H.macrophylla go pink in alkaline and blue in acidic soil. To guarantee colour – go for white. There are two types, mophead, with large, globular heads and lacecap with flattened heads of tiny flowers surrounded by sterile florets. They’re happiest in part shade but can take sun – & like to be kept hydrated.

H. Macrophylla ‘Madame Emile Mouillere’ - A flamboyant white mophead becoming pink tinged into autumn – great for lighting up a partly shady border.

H. Macrophylla ‘Westfalen’ - A compact cultivar with bright green leaves and large rich purple mophead blooms. Good for smaller gardens.

H. Macrophylla ‘Veitchii’ - A small, elegant and hardy lacecap hydrangea with white sterile florets, that turn pink as they age.

H. Macrophylla ‘Rotchwanz’ - A more unusual lacecap with deep pink to wine-colored starry flowers & dark green leaves flushed red. A stunner.

Hydrangea paniculata Hydrangea paniculata have longer conical shaped flowers and add colour later in the season. They’re happiest in rich soils with partial sun.

H. Paniculata ‘Limelight’ - A popular hydrangea with heads of lime-green flowers that fade to cream then deep pink in autumn. ‘Little Lime’, is a compact version ideal for smaller gardens.

H. Paniculata ‘Tardiva’ - Lovely late flowering hydrangea with creamy-white flowers – good for a large sheltered border.

H. Paniculata Pinky Winky - A very pretty variety has elongated heads of flowers that turn pink from the base – giving the flowers a two-tone effect. I’ve seen it looking great in a patio container.

H. Paniculata ‘Vanille Fraise’ - A popular variety with large creamy white flower heads turning pink & then russet red in autumn. Loose & spreading in habit.

H. Paniculata ‘Kyushu’ - Dainty & perfect for pots.

Other Arborescens hydrangeas, from America, can tolerate hotter dryer conditions. Best loved is H. ‘Annabelle’ with huge globes of fresh lacy creamcoloured flowers. ‘Strong Annabelle’ is new variety with tougher stems. The oak leaved hydrangea H. Quercifolia is another American variety with oak leaved shaped leaves that turn a dramatic pinky red. ‘Snow Queen’ has large cones of white flowers.

With a spreading habit it’s best in a partly shady border with space.

Hydrangea Care Planting: Add plenty of organic material such as garden compost to help retain moisture.

Watering: Water well in first season and in dry summers tip a bucket of water over the roots about once a week.

Pruning: In spring cut back flowering stems to within a few buds of the woody framework, then mulch.

Drying: Pick at their peak or as they fade.

Feeding: Use a slow-release fertiliser or sprinkle blood, fish and bone in spring. If leaves are yellowing, water with liquid seaweed.

Staking: Fluted plants support placed over the plant in early spring, or bamboo canes tied gently to floppy steams will help keep plants upright.

Companions: Under plant with Liriope muscari, Vinca minor or Geranium ‘Rozanne’. Dark dramatic flower such as penstemon ‘Raven’ or Clematis ‘Black Prince’ contrast well with white hydrangea varieties. Or go for spire shaped perennials such as Veronicastrum virginicum ‘Album’, or perovskia ‘Blue Spire’.

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The Last Word with Jim Halliday

Jim Halliday (Above Right) showing Peter Alliss (Above Left) original records for Henry Cotton when he played at Aquarius Golf Club in East Dulwich (Membership currently open!!)

Jim is from Dumfries and a Queen of the South supporter, has lived in South London since 1977 and fully considers himself a Jockney! Since 2001 he has been involved in the local community as secretary at the volunteer-run, Aquarius Golf Club.

The most famous person you’ve met?

One of my neighbours Robert Fyfe, who played Howard in The Last of the Summer Wine.

Do you belong to any groups?

40 years

A few - Aquarius Golf Club, Sydenham Society, Prospect Union and the Golf Club Managers Association.

What brought you here?

Your favourite place to go for a drink?

How long have you lived in the area?

When I graduated from Stirling University, I was offered a job with the Post Office, now BT in IT. I stayed with them for 37 years.

What has changed most during that time?

The traffic, it take ages to get anywhere. In the afternoon I find it is quicker to walk to Sydenham High Street rather than drive.

What do you most value about the area?

The greenery as we overlooking Wells Park.

Do you know your neighbours?

Yes all of them, including their kids, dogs and cats.

Though the least friendly is my own Bengal cat.

We have a residents’ association, with a quarterly newsletter and we hold an annual garden party in June. It is a great opportunity to meet any new people who have moved into the avenue.

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Bricklayers Arm on Dartmouth Road. It is still a proper local’s pub. Good beer & a great place to watch sport.

The best kept secret...

Aquarius Golf Club patio on a summer’s evening.

Great views over London, a great place for a summer drink.

Where’s your favourite place to walk?

I will walk anywhere. I enjoy visiting country gardens, THE Lost Gardens of Heligan is my favourite but think that the formal Sexby Garden in Peckham Rye is as good as any and is free.

The book I’m reading at the moment.

This Game of Golf by Henry Cotton as prep for the unveiling of the English Heritage Blue Plaque to Sir Henry Cotton in Crystal Palace Road last month. www.aquariusgolfclub.co.uk

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London Door Company ...............................................5 The Luna Cinema ......................................................21 Pianolobby....................................................................5 Pickwick Estates ....................................................Back Piercy & Co ..................................................................7 Property In ..................................................................2 R J C Electrics ...............................................................7 Rodney Garages ........................................................27 SS PC Repairs ..............................................................9 Smart Business Networking ......................................33 Stephen Shillito Design..............................................33 Sterling Law ...............................................................13 Steve Smith Accountants ..........................................11 Walsh Glazing ............................................................33

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Community Index (subject to change with the location elections) 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

Community Groups Forest Hill Society www.foresthillsociety.com Honor Oak Park Residents’ Association (HOPRA) Tel Deirdre Mason 020 8291 4963 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 7771 4613 www.sydenhamgarden.org.uk Our Lady and St Philip Neri Friends Association www.olspnfriendsassociation.com Independent community website www.se23.com

Local MPs Jim Dowd (Lab, Lewisham West) Tel 020 8699 2001 dowdj@parliament.uk www.jimdowd.org.uk Heidi Alexander (Lab, Lewisham East) Tel 020 7219 3000 heidi@heidialexander.org.uk Joan Ruddock - (Lab, Lewisham, Deptford) Tel 020 7219 3000 www.joanruddock.org

Local Councillors Forest Hill Ward Anne Affiku (Labour) Tel 020 8314 6897 Philip Peake (Lib Dem) Tel 020 8699 2430

Alex Feakes (Lib Dem) Tel 020 8291 3985

Surgeries Cllr Affiku: 2nd Saturday of the month, Forest Hill Library, Dartmouth Road, SE23. 11am–12noon Cllr Feakes and Cllr Peake: 3rd Saturday of every month, Forest Hill Library, Dartmouth Road, SE23.

11am–12noon.

Last Tuesday of every month, Christian Fellowship Centre, Honor Oak Road, SE23 6–7pm

Perry Vale Ward John Paschoud (Labour) Tel 020 8291 5729 Susan Wise (Labour) Tel 020 8699 6520 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 John Bowen (Liberal Democrat) Tel 020 8314 9455 Jackie Addison (Labour) Tel 020 8690 3149 Pauline Morrison (Labour) Tel 020 8244 5315

Surgeries

4th Saturday of the month 10am - 11am, Crofton Park Library, 375, Brockley Road, Brockley SE4 (Cllr John Bowen) 3rd Saturday of the month, Crofton Park Library 10am - 11am, 375 Brockley Road, Brockley SE4 (Cllr Addison and Cllr Morrison) 4th Thursday of the month 7pm - 8pm, Ackroyd Community Centre Ackroyd Road, Forest Hill SE23 (Cllr Addison and Cllr Morrison)

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