Welcome to SE23
Welcome to the August issue of SE22. Whilst many readers are on their holidays this month, there are still plenty of people who are staying put, so I am glad there is so much to do locally.
As usual I have rounded up all the great events taking place in and around Dulwich. The events pages start on page 6. August is another busy month for events, so we have an 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.
Next month the Dyslexia Fair is back at the wonderful Bell House. Read all about it on pages 14 & 15.
Dulwich Picture Gallery have sent an update on breaking ground on The Lovington Sculpture Meadow Read more on page 32.
Remember the magazine depends on all the wondeful local advertisers, so please do let them know if you saw them in this magazine!
Until next time.
Angela
Angela Burgess
Head of All Things Community SE Magazines/Around Dulwich
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Events Calendar - August
Online Breathing Class, see p26.
Life Drawing & Painting, see p26.
Dulwich Park Runners see p27.
Junior Art Workshops, see p30.
Goose
Goose Green Coffee Mornings, p27.
Junior Art Workshops, see p30.
Artwork Workshop (11-14 years), see p30.
Dulwich Park Runners see p27.
EDWI - Croquet & Picnic see p31.
BNI Adventures, see p6.
Online Breathing Class, see p26.
Junior Art Workshops, see p30.
Dulwich Park Runners see p27.
Online Breathing Class, see p26.
Life Drawing & Painting, see p26.
Zoom Portraiture Classes, see p27.
Junior Art Workshops, see p30.
BNI Adventures, see p6.
The Creative Arts Club, see p8.
BNI Adventures, see p6.
parkruns, see p9.
Junior parkruns, see p18. parkruns, see p9.
HQ Annual Big Summer Braai, see p31.
Zoom Portraiture Classes, see p27.
Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 6, 8, 9, 26, 27, 30 & 31. Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar!
Dulwich WI, see page 31.
Singaround, p27
Zoom Portraiture Classes, see p27.
Lewisham Underwater Hockey, see p8.
Dulwich Park Runners see p27.
Winoship Wines
The Weekly Horniman Market see p98.
So Last Century’s Vintage Market, see p31.
BNI Adventures, see p6.
Honor Oak WI, see p27.
Green Coffee Mornings, p27.
Lewisham Underwater Hockey, see p8.
Lewisham Underwater Hockey, see p8.
Lewisham Underwater Hockey, see p8.
The Weekly Horniman Market see p9.
The Weekly Horniman Market see p9.
Junior parkruns, see p18. parkruns, see p9.
Junior parkruns, see p18.
Various Holiday Camps for Children, see p6, 26 & 31.
Various Holiday Camps for Children, see p6, 26 & 31 parkruns, see p9.
The Weekly Horniman Market see p9.
Summer Drama Club, see p9.
BNI Adventures, see p6.
Peter Morris Final Show, see p8.
Lewisham Underwater Hockey, see p8.
Peter Morris Final Show, see p8.
Peter Morris Final Show, see p8.
parkruns, see p9.
Summer Drama Club, see p9.
Summer Drama Club, see p9.
Summer Drama Club, see p9.
Summer Drama Club, see p9.
Summer Drama Club, see p9.
Summer Drama Club, see p9.
Summer Drama Club, see p9.
Various Holiday Camps for Children, see p6, 26 & 31.
Various Holiday Camps for Children, see p6, 26 & 31.
Junior parkruns, see p18.
What's On - August
Now until Friday 9 August:
Alleyn’s Football CampSummer 2024 - 9am-3pm
Our UEFA-qualified coaches with vast experience provide a sector leading programme, where players develop technical proficiency and tactical awareness in the pursuit of excellence, under pinned by an ethos that champions respect, courage, and curiosity. For more information please visit our website: https://www.alleyns.org.uk/what-s-on/sportscourses/football-camp
020 8613 5027. Alleyn’s School, Junior School Hall, Townley Road, East Dulwich SE22 8SU.
Now until Friday 23 August:
Alleyn’s Holiday CampSummer 2024 - 8am-6pm
Alleyn’s Holiday Camp offers a great mix of indoor and outdoor activities to keep children happy, active, and entertained. Any child in school between Year 1 and Year 6 is welcome. Unique to our camp, we provide every child with a structured swimming session each day. Alleyn’s School, Junior School Hall, Townley Road, East Dulwich SE22 8SU. https://www. alleyns.org.uk/what-s-on/alleyn-s-holiday-camp
Now until Friday 16 August: Dulwich Lawn Tennis Club Summer Camp - 9.30am – 3pm.
If you are looking for something fun to do during your Half Term Breaks and Summer holidays, welcome to our Holiday Tennis Camps! Players will benefit from an experienced team of LTA qualified coaches with a great coach/players ratio and each camp is specially designed according to each age group and skills. To book tickets go to https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/ SebastienBlanchonCoaching/Coaching/Camps
Dulwich Lawn Tennis Club, Giant Arches Road, Burbage Road, Herne Hill, SE24 9HP
Thursdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
August: 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. Breakfast included. Free parking. Get referrals: boost your business!
Please contact Hayley on 07843 989728 for more information. Dulwich & Sydenham Golf Club, Grange Lane, College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7LH. Register at: www.eventbrite.co.uk
What's On - August
Thursday 1 – Tuesday 13
August: Peter Morris Final Show 12pm-6.30pm
My father was a talented and prolific artist. He passed away last September and we, his family, have decided to show his work at the Jeannie Avent Gallery. Original paintings, limited edition prints, and books of collections, are all available to purchase. www.peter-morris-artist.co.uk.
Jeannie Avent Gallery, 14 North Cross Road, East Dulwich, SE22 9EU.
Fridays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 August: Lewisham
Underwater Hockey Club
7:30pm – 9pm. Try out underwater hockey at Forest Hill pools every Friday evening. We’re a mixed ability club who play for fun and exercise. Complete beginners welcome - we’ll ease you in gently and have kit you can borrow. See our website to learn more. www.luwhc.org.uk Forest Hill Pools, Dartmouth Road SE23 2HZ
Friday 2 August: The Creative Arts Club | Paper MarblingHoliday Special 10am-12pm
Try your hand at the ancient art of paper marbling this month! Sarah will guide you through some simple and fun marbling techniques that you can easily use at home.
The Japanese art of “Suminagashi” or “Ink Floating” dates back as early as the 12th Century. The art of marbling eventually travelled to Europe through Persia and Turkey. It became so popular in Britain in the C19th that Marble Guilds were set up, each perfecting their own formulas and techniques which Master Marblers took great pains to keep secret. No secrets here at Bell House though, come along and experiment with some simple ways to create beautiful unique marble designs on a variety of different papers. Marbled paper can be used for card making, collage work, book decoration, wrapping paper - and so much more.
This class has some tickets available for parents/ carers plus child (aged 9+) so book our special combined ticket and bring your child along to experience the wonders of marbling together. Marbling is such fun, I guarantee that once you have taken your first print, you will not want to stop!
Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7BG. www.bellhouse.co.uk.
You can submit your events for free via our website: www.arounddulwich.co.uk
Saturdays 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
August:
Parkrun 9am - 10am
Dulwich Parkrun
Free, weekly timed 5k run, jog, or walk in Dulwich Park. Every Saturday at 9am promptly starting from Queen Mary’s Gate. Register once and bring your printed barcode (can be used at any parkrun across the world). First-timers briefing at 8.50am. Also in Peckham Rye, Brockwell and Crystal Palace parks. See websites for details. https://www.parkrun.org.uk/dulwich/
Peckham Rye Park Run
A 3-lap anti clockwise course, entirely on tarmac is mainly flat and therefore a potential PB course. The start & finish are located close to the Colyton Road entrance of the park. This scenic course takes you over 2 bridges along the pond keeping the black metal fence on your left before turning right running past the bowling green and around the oval gardens.
Peckham Rye Park, Colyton Road SE15 4JR https://www.parkrun.org.uk/peckhamrye/
Sundays 4, 11, 18 & 25 August:
Horniman Market
10am – 3pm. Located on the Bandstand Terrace, you will find stalls selling seasonal fruit and vegetables, artisan bread and cheese, organic meat, and delicious street food. If that’s not enough to have you feeling like our overstuffed walrus, we also have regular guest traders specialising in treats such as luxury chocolates, delightful drinks, irresistible cakes, and tasty pickle and preserves. www.horniman.ac.uk 100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ.
What's On - August
Mondays 5, 12, 19, 26 –Friday 9, 16, 23, 30 August: Summer
Drama Club (11-16s)
1pm-4pm. Faisal Dacosta who is a MultiDisciplinary Creative & SEN Learning Coach will be leading a Drama Club for students aged 1116 at Bell House this summer! His television credits include So Awkward Kids Camp, The Movie (CBBC), Professor T (Apple TV), Silent Witness (BBC) & The Personal History of David Copperfield (FilmNation).
The objective of this club is to boost your child’s happiness, self-esteem, confidence & wellbeing. Faisal strongly believes that it is incredibly important for children to acquire the tools to confidently walk into any room with their heads held high. Faisal has years of experience in mentoring & teaching students with special educational needs and he loves using all of his creative skills to guide them into being the best version of themselves. What to expect at Summer Camp / Drama Club?
• Super fun games
• Improvisation
• Drama activities
• Storytelling
• Exploring confidence building techniques
• Discussions to help kids find out who they are
• Mindset Mentoring
£15 for a single three-hour session. Special price of £60 when signing up for all 5 days. Bell House Dulwich, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7BG. Book online: www.bellhouse.co.uk/events/ 26
Pre-season Update
https://dulwichhamletfc.co.uk
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With pre-season friendlies in full swing and the league action kicking off this month, Dulwich Hamlet have revealled glorious new kit designs to see us smartly through the season. In true Hamlet fashion this is more than just a football strip – it’s geographic art, celebrating… Hills.
Our part of the capital is home to many of its finest hills and in recent seasons fans and players at the club have begun to celebrate these hills in song. A call and response chant which lists much loved hills such as Denmark, Herne, Forest and of course Champion, has become a regular part of post-match celebrations.
The new kit designs, for home, away and goalkeepers, include a contour map of the hills of south London, created with the data used by Ordnance Survey. It’s described as a football shirt, a geographic educational device, and a method for finding your way home after a match!
The hills themselves are listed on the cuffs, and the latitude and longitude of the Champion Hill centre spot is marked on the back, so there’s no excuse for players losing their way in midfield! And you can always find your way to the heart of the action.
Sure to become a collectors’ item, our teams will be sporting these remarkable strips in the remaining pre-season friendlies this month. Millwall Under 21s visit Champion Hill on Saturday
3 August to take on our men, while Crystal Palace Under 21s visit on Sunday 11th to play our women’s first team. Once the season’s under way replica shirts will of course be available in our club shop in the Mega Container on match days and online at dhst.org.uk/clubshop
The season proper starts in mid-August, with fixture lists available on the club site at dulwichhamlet.co.uk and season tickets on sale now. For our women’s first XI in particular it’s a momentous first step into the National League system, and the season opener is one to savour as Norwich City visit Champion Hill on Sunday 18 August. While following the men will continue to offer plenty of time beside the seaside, with trips to Bognor, Canvey Island, Folkestone, Hastings and Whitehawk.
This season also marks the centenary of the very first match against our great friends at Altona 93 in Hamburg and the away kit for this season, also including the hills map, shares the Altona colours of red, black and white. Look out for news of fundraising for the Altona centenary tour next summer.
As the new season gets going there’s plenty of opportunity to get involved at DHFC. Please consider joining the Supporters’ Trust – the voice of our fans at the heart of our community – and we’re always looking for volunteers to help make the match day experience at Champion Hill so cracking. In the meantime, it’s hills, hills, hills, hills…
Sedum For All Seasons
Garden Talk with Janine Winlaw | Instagram @janinewinlaw
Sedums, or Hylotelephium as they’ve been renamed are beginning to develop the wonderful flat umbels of tiny pink flowers at this time of year as summer progresses. Not only do they look fabulous, but they are bee magnets too. These slowly turn to deeper shades of pink in autumn, then provide interest throughout the winter, with the chocolate brown seed heads looking striking when they catch the frosts. Cut these down in February to make way for the new neat mounds of foliage in the spring. Here are a few to try:
One of the toughest varieties is Hylotelephium (Herbstfreude Group) ‘Herbstfreude’ or Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’. It has large salmon pink flower heads in summer.
Hylotelephium ‘Matrona’ has large flat heads of pale pink flowers in the summer, which contrast beautifully with the purple-tinged stems and grey/ purple leaves. It’s fairly tall (around 75cm)
Hylotelephium ‘Jose Aubergine’ has striking dark aubergine stems (to around 40cm) and foliage and pink flowers.
Hylotelephium ‘Purple Emperor’ (Atropurpureum Group) is one of the darkest purple sedum with deep purple foliage and maroon purple flowers in late summer/autumn. They make a striking contrast to silver plants and are compact (around 45cm).
Hylotelephium ‘Red Cauli’ is slightly shorter and neater, with purple/grey foliage and deep red slightly smaller flowers heads in late summer.
And for something a little different, Hylotelephium ‘Iceberg’ (Brilliant Group) has pale green leaves and umbels of tiny sparkling white flowers from August – pretty and unusual.
With their fat succulent leaves they are well adapted to drought conditions. In fact, they tend to get leggy in heavy fertile soil and have a better habit in relatively poor free draining soil, so add some grit in heavier soils. If they still get leggy, you can try giving them the ‘Chelsea chop’ during the week of Chelsea Flower Show in May, by cutting back half the stems the ground to produce less weight, a more compact shape and more flowers. They look good with grasses such as Stipa tenuissima and sesleria, along with agapanthus, grey leaved euphorbia, salvias and Stachys byzantina.
Bell House Dyslexia Fair | 10am - 4pm
Bell House Dyslexia Fair
Exploring Dyslexia. Uncovering potential and achieving success. Investigating the overlap with co-occurring differences
The annual Bell House Dyslexia Fair is a FREE event for everyone who’d like to learn more about dyslexia and neurodivergence.
Whether you’re a parent or carer of a child struggling to read, or an adult with dyslexia looking for support to thrive in the workplace, the Bell House Dyslexia Fair has you covered! Perhaps you work in a school supporting students with learning differences, or maybe you’re a teacher looking to improve your understanding of dyslexia and want to connect with experts. The Bell House Dyslexia Fair brings everyone together to share knowledge and experiences, in a warm, welcoming and inclusive community setting.
The day is packed full of expert-led talks and hands-on workshops. There’s something for every step of the dyslexia journey, from primary school all the way through to adulthood.
The line-up features a panel discussion with parents, advisors and experts offering advice and support on key aspects of the school journey. Dr Susie Nyman will share her multi-sensory teaching strategies. Natalie Brooks, Founder of Dyslexia in Adults, will talks about dyslexia and ADHD. Victoria Bagnell, from Connections in Mind, takes a closer look at supporting children with executive function challenges and Marcia Brissett-Bailey’s focuses on advocacy and navigating the education system
There’s fun to be had too, with creative activities for kids of all ages taking place across the day, including printing and music workshops, as well as a vision board workshop for families with older children. Or you can simply take some time out to enjoy a slice of homemade cake and a refreshing drink in the stunning gardens.
If you would like to discuss your own situation and get advice from an expert, we have a limited number of 1:1 appointment’s available to book on the day, on a first come, first served basis, so arrive early to avoid disappointment.
There is also an exhibition of local and national dyslexia resources and products runs throughout the day with professional advice
and expert knowledge on hand. To stay informed and find out when booking goes live, use the QR code above or go to www.bellhouse.co.uk/dyslexia-fair-2024
Hear what Ruth Pierce, Dyslexia Teacher and Assessor has to say about the Dyslexia Fair –‘As both a dyslexia practitioner and a parent of a dyslexic learner, I was keen to attend my first Bellhouse Dyslexia Fair and came away with a range of practical approaches and techniques to support both the students I was teaching and my daughter. However, more importantly, I remember feeling this sense of belonging and togetherness and how empowering it was to come to a place with such a positive approach to helping learners thrive and succeed.’
‘I have since become one of the organisers and we’ve been keen to appeal to a wider neurodivergent audience. I am delighted that we have sessions specifically for adults, where the focus will be on increasing awareness, how to access reasonable workplace adjustments
and encourage open conversations about barriers they may be facing and how to overcome them. Also, with this year’s theme being ‘the journey to explore co-occurring conditions’ we have experts presenting on topics such as ADHD, Developmental Language Disorder and executive functioning skills - it really is going to be an informative, nurturing and supportive day.’
About Bell House
Bell House is a volunteer-led charity in Dulwich championing creative education and lifelong learning for all.
Bell House, 27 College Road, SE21 7BG www.bellhouse.co.uk/dyslexia-fair-2024
Being Smart With Your Steps
Fitness tips with Leanne Spencer | www.bodyshotperformance.com
Striving to live happier, healthier, and longer. So, let’s talk about steps. Sometimes overlooked as a form of exercise, walking and walking briskly in particular contribute to keeping you healthy and fit.
Setting Your Step Goal
Even making a minimal change to your amount of daily movement comes with significant benefits. In fact, according to research*, spending just 30 minutes a day doing anything but simply sitting—or lying down—can reduce risk of premature death by up to 35%. Of course, it depends on the intensity— for more gentle exercise, the number is around 17%. Still, a rather compelling figure.
Why steps? I call them, ‘the foundation of fitness’. And they’re probably the easiest way to get more movement into your day. And getting them in doesn’t just improve your heart health, but also your focus, and energy. Not to mention it strengthens your muscles, bones, and of course, lungs. Now, I’m not going to broadcast my daily step goal; it’s very personal to me, as should yours be to you. What I mean is you’ll know what a realistic target for you is. A target that considers the rhythms of your day, your expectations, your commute, for example, and everything else.
You’ll have heard a lot of people saying they aim for 10,000 steps a day. And while this might be a good place to start, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. If you find yourself struggling to reach that amount, lower it to something more achievable. Don’t fall into the trap of setting a goal that is too high—it will likely leave you wanting to give up!
Optimising Your Steps
There are a number of smart ways to get more steps into your day, such as stacking activities to combine them with walking. So, rather than carving out time in your busy schedule, perhaps you could take phone calls while on the go. Maybe you could increase the amount of your on-foot commute, such as walking to the next bus stop (if you’ve got time) or getting off a stop earlier. If you usually drive down to your local shops, why not walk instead? Going to the supermarket? Park at the farthest end of the car park. And so on.
When it comes to increasing your step count, it pays to get creative. By coming up with ideas for how to move more without adding to your workload, you can save time for the things you really want to do whilst reaping those health benefits!
Small changes have a big impact over time. What will you do to get your steps up? I’ll be back next month to talk about the third S: shiver. All the best for now.
*Potential Effects on Mortality of Replacing Sedentary Time With Short Sedentary Bouts or Physical Activity: A National Cohort Study
Keith M Diaz, Andrea T Duran, Natalie Colabianchi, Suzanne E Judd, Virginia J Howard, Steven P Hooker American Journal of Epidemiology, March 2019,
10+ S ports Pl ayed at E very Le vel 7.00am - 7.30pm
Year 6 Open Day Events 2024 for Year 7 Entry September 2025
• Wednesday 18th September 9.30am8.00pm
• Saturday 21st September 10.00am6.00pm • Wednesday 25th September 9.30am8.00pm • Wednesday 2nd October 9.30am8.00pm • Saturday 5th October 10.00am6.00pm • Wednesday 9th October 9.30am8.00pm • Saturday 12th October 10.00am6.00pm
Year 11 Open Day Events 2024 for Year 12 Entry September 2025
• Wednesday 25th September 4.30pm7.30pm • Wednesday 16th October 1.30pm6.30pm • Wednesday 6th November 4.00pm6.30pm • Wednesday 27th November 4.00pm6.30pm
* By prior appointment only. Virtual tours will also take place during events above.
Financial Matters
With Akwasi Duodu | akwasi@sterlingandlaw.com | www.sterlingandlaw.com
What Is Wealth Planning?
Money does not guarantee happiness, but is a resource that can provide the peace of mind and opportunities needed to build a fuller and more fulfilling life. Although the term wealth planning sounds grand, it’s simply a phrase that describes the sensible management of your money. In essence, a wealth planners’ role is to help you enjoy your wealth as opposed to worrying about managing it. So, what is wealth planning and what does it entail?
Well, there are two ways to plan and manage wealth; engaging a wealth planner or going it alone. Here, we will discuss engaging with a wealth planner, however you may pick up some ideas if you’d like to go it alone.
1) Where are you now?
Imagine trying to get to a destination without knowing your starting point, or where you are now? In starting off, you wouldn’t know whether to go straight ahead, turn right, left or do a complete u-turn! Your wealth planner will help you determine where you are now with a financial review. This will involve gathering information about your current finances and doing a financial health check. At the end of this, you’d know which parts of your finances were strong, which needed fine tuning and which parts needed close attention.
2) Where do you want to be?
This is the bit most people struggle with –establishing what they want and when they want it. Most would like a comfortable retirement, a mortgage-free home, the ability to fund their children’s education if necessary and to leave their family financially secure on their death. But what do you want? A wealth planner will help you determine what’s most important for you and prioritise those wants, turning them into goals.
Goals are only dreams unless they are SMART. SMART stands for specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. A smart goal could look something like this: “I’d like to pay off my mortgage by the time I am 60.”
3) What are the possible ways of getting there?
Now that you know your staring point and destination, you can start planning your route. Let’s say in the “Where you want to be” section, you’ve decided that you’d like an income of £3,500 per month net of tax when you retire at your chosen retirement age. Would you know what you’d need to do to achieve that? Probably put some money into your pension plan, but how much?
Just like a mortgage broker would know how much you’d need to pay per month for a given mortgage, interest rate and term, your wealth planner would have tools to help them calculate how much you’d need to pay into a pension to achieve your desired retirement income. This would consider the risk you were willing to take, the effects of inflation, your affordability and other matters such as tax.
4) Let’s get started!
You now have your starting point, your destination and a route map with directions to get you there. What are you waiting for? All the planning in the world is useless unless you implement the plan and get started!
If necessary, they’d meet with you every so often to ensure your plan was on track and help you with any tweaks needed as your circumstances and/ or goals changed. With this sensible management of your finances, you should now be able to enjoy your wealth instead of worrying about managing it.
Dogs & Consent
Pets Corner with Leonie St Clair | www.londondogstraining.co.uk
Over the last twenty years there has been a major shift in the field of dog behaviour and training, away from what might be termed compulsion training towards methods that encourage and include ‘consent’. Historically, many of us subscribed to the idea that dogs should obey and pretty much do as we ask, within reason, after all we ‘own’ them. Noncompliance was viewed as a training fault or a fault with the animal. The notion that the dog should have a say in anything was dismissed as ‘woke’ nonsense. It is true that many dogs can be cowed into submission and just learn to endure types of handling they dislike, but not all. I see dogs that dislike certain forms of handling so much they are prepared to bite anyone that tries.
The remedy for handling issues brings us to two different approaches. The first is to force or punish the dog so that they dare not retaliate; it is risky, it is inhumane, but it can work. The second is to empower the dog to communicate it wants to stop or that it consents to us proceeding. In training lingo these are called stop and start buttons.
Getting consent training underway does take time and patience, but it really pays off once understood and once both trainer and dog are fluent. The upsides are massive, building trust and giving your pet a sense of control over events that might scare, hurt, or anger them.
There are many types of consent training protocols out there. The two I tend to use most are the wonderful Chirag Patel’s ‘Bucket Game’ and a stationing technique involving a chin rest.
The chin rest is quite simple and can be built in stages. First the dog is taught to rest their chin on your cupped palm, having first been lured into position with a tasty, soft treat. Once the exercise has been developed so that the dog will rest their muzzle on your outstretched palm on cue and for varying durations, you move on to stage two.
The second part of the exercise involves teaching your dog to transfer the skill of resting their muzzle onto your upturned palm to resting it on a chair or box, so they can station at standing height. The rationale is that you will need both your hands to perform any grooming, or medical procedures like ear cleaning. I recommend adding a rolled- up towel, or similar, to increase your dog’s
comfort. The dog learns to rest their muzzle onto the rolled- up material, on cue, and for increasing durations. We do not increase the duration each time, but toggle back and forth.
Once you and your dog are fluent and your dog understands that to earn their reward they station with their muzzle resting on something, you can start to carefully introduce those elements of handling the dog is resistant to. This must be done in tiny stages and if your dog has shown any aggressive behaviour, I would recommend you work with a behaviourist. However, the core message and principle is that the dog learns that the millisecond they lift their muzzle, whatever it is you are doing stops. If they resume stationing, they are giving you permission to continue. The chin rest becomes a way to communicate consent. See a simple training outline at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oifO3HJL_MI
Volunteer Drivers Needed
For 30 years, Link Age Southwark has eased loneliness and reduced social isolation for local older people and those living with a diagnosis of dementia. Today, they urgently need more volunteer drivers like Mark. Every Thursday, he collects four older women, from very different backgrounds, driving them to and from singing sessions run by the charity.
“I enjoy listening to them chat when I’m driving them. Hearing about their lives and families is fascinating – they may have limited mobility now, but one of them told me that at 18 she’d been a long jump champion!
They seem to really appreciate the interaction – they’ll ask about my sons, my dogs – it’s lovely to just be me. I retired last year from a very highpressure career where I was constantly ‘on call’. I wanted to explore other aspects of what I can bring to the world.
Link Age Southwark needed drivers. I have a roomy car, and it was an opportunity to give my
BabyBallet
The award winning movement to music, dance & singing programme for boys and girls from 6 months upwards run with a fun, safe and caring environment. Classes in Dulwich. Call Stephanie 07809 148348 | www.babyballet.co.uk.
HartBeeps
Mondays at Christ Church, 263 Barry Road, East Dulwich, SE22 0JT. Mondays 10am Happy House, 11.15am Baby Beeps & 12.30pm Baby Bells.. http://hartbeeps.com
Family Space
Free, creative workshops that take place on the last Saturday of the month at the South London Gallery, 6567 Peckham Road. For children aged 5-12 years old with their parents and carers. Drop-in, no need to book. www.southlondongallery.org
Little Superhero Training
Practice your Superhero moves! Discover Superhero fun facts! Any Little Heroes, Boys and Girls aged 2 - 5, Come along for a FREE taster session. Mondays & Fridays (term time only) St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Contact Lucy 07813 791757 | lucy@littleherocompany.com www.littleherocompany.com
brain a rest, whilst hopefully making a difference. Being a volunteer driver makes me feel good: you’re taking time – listening and being there for others.”
To find out more about becoming a Link Age Southwark volunteer, contact 020 8299 2623; volunteering@linkagesouthwark.org or visit: www.linkagesouthwark.org
Mini Athletics (SE London)
Winning the gold medal for children’s sports classes! Start your child’s fantastic journey in athletic development, designed for toddlers up to children of 7 years old. All through a fun play-based format. To try us out, contact Sam: 07811787153 | smcdermott@miniathletics.com www.miniathletics.com
Tennis-4-Kids
Learn young, have fun. Rally around for a smashing time. Serving ages 3-11. Rackets supplied; fun guaranteed. Gordon 07877 391005 | www.tennis-4-kids.com | gordonwood@hotmail.co.uk
‘Unicornios y Dinosaurios’
Fun and interactive Spanish language play classes, for children aged 0-5, and their parents and carers. Thursdays mornings (term-time only) in East Dulwich. Suitable for all levels of Spanish! Contact Hazel on 07852 553 239 or hazelcarr@ hotmail.com.
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What's On - August
Monday 5 & 12 – Wednesday
7& 14 August: Alleyn’s
Basketball Summer Camp
2pm-4pm - led by our expert coaching staff, this specialised camp offers dynamic basketball drills and comprehensive skill development, ensuring players acquire the fundamentals for success on the court. Our basketball camp caters to players of all abilities and gender. To attend, participants must be aged between 11 and 16 (Year 6 to Year 11). We warmly welcome students who do not attend Alleyn’s.
CAMP HIGHLIGHTS:
Offensive Concepts and Skills: Learn effective offensive strategies, shooting techniques, and scoring moves to dominate the game.
Defensive Concepts and Skills: Master defensive principles, footwork, and positioning to become a lockdown defender.
Ball Handling Skills: Improve your dribbling, passing, and ball control to excel in any game situation.
Basketball Conditioning: Enhance your physical fitness, speed, and agility through intense conditioning sessions.
CAMP FEATURES:
Experienced Coaching Staff: Learn from our knowledgeable coaching staff, comprised of former Division 1 players, University Head Basketball Coach & Dubai skills coach; who bring their vast experience from various levels of the sport.
Skill Development Stations: Engage in focused training stations designed to improve specific basketball skills.
Competitive Drills: Challenge yourself in competitive drills and scrimmages to apply your newly acquired skills.
Individual and Team Development: Develop individual skills while also understanding the importance of teamwork and communication on the court.
Fun and Positive Environment: Enjoy a supportive atmosphere that encourages growth, learning, and camaraderie among participants.
For more information please take a look at our website. https://www.alleyns.org.uk/
Tuesdays 6, 13, 20 & 27 August: Weekly Online Breathing Class
7pm – 7.40pm. A 40-minute breathing and relaxation class. Unwind, centre yourself and use the breath to help relax and prepare for a restful evening. Using different breathing techniques that can be incorporated into your day along with a few gentle mat-based stretches and ending with Yoga Nidra a full body guided meditation for deep relaxation. All welcome. No experience is needed. £7. To join please go to: https://liveyogateachers.com/classes/ meditation-open-level-kerry-flower
Tuesdays 6, 13, 20 & 27 August: Life Drawing & Painting
7pm – 8pm. This is an online drawing & painting session conducted via Zoom. Long pose life painting and drawing. A single pose held for three hours with 5-minute model breaks every 25 minutes. The Dulwich Art Group & School. www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk.
Tuesday 6 August:
Honor Oak WI
7:30pm. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at Stanstead Lodge Cafe SE23 1DD. honoroakwi@gmail.com honoroakwi Honoroak_WI www.facebook.com/groups/honoroakwi/
Tuesdays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
July: Social Runs with DPR
7:30pm – 8:30pm. Fantastic local running club. Social runs every Tuesday 7.30pm at Trevor Bailey Sports Ground on the south circular. Plus runs every Sunday morning; coached sessions on Thursdays; cross country races; competitions; weekends away; frequent social activities. Come along on a Tuesday to try us out!
More information and to enquire go to: www.dulwichparkrunners.co.uk enquiries@dulwichparkrunners.com
Trevor Bailey Clubhouse, Dulwich Common SE21 7HA
Wednesdays 7, 14 August:
Goose Green Coffee Morning
11am-12.30pm. All are welcome to drop into Goose Green Coffee Morning, a great place to meet others from your local community. We also have lovely cakes and good coffee plus other hot drinks. St John The Evangelist, East Dulwich, 62A East Dulwich Road, East Dulwich, SE22 9AT.
What's On - August
Wednesdays 7, 14, 21 & 28
August: Zoom Portraiture @ Dulwich Art Group & School
2pm – 5pm. Paint a clothed model with a focus on the portrait over two three-hour sessions. We give you a wide view and a closer portrait view so you can work out the framing for yourself. The model will at times be engaged in conversation in order to bring some animation to the face. Online Event: www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk.
Sunday 11 August: The Goose Is Out! Singaround at The Ivy House 7pm-10.30pm
If you like singing, come to our Singaround! It consists of people – or sometimes small groups of people – taking it in turns to sing a song. We welcome listeners too! Our Singarounds are very informal and participative. We don’t use the stage and we don’t use mics. You can sing whatever you like - any genre, any language. You don’t have to be a “good singer” - just wanting to sing is good enough for us. Everybody is welcome, including those who have never sung in front of other people before. www.thegooseisout.com.
£5 on the door (cash or BACS only, sorry). The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, SE15 3BE.
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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 North) 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.ukSurgeries
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 8314 2214
cllr_susan.wise@lewisham.gov.uk
Sakina Sheikh (Labour) 020 8314 7963
Cllr_Sakina.Sheikh@lewisham.gov.uk
Surgeries
Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month (excluding August) at The Lodge Cafe (Stanstead Lodge Senior Club), 260 Stanstead Road, SE23 1DD. We’ll be there from 10:30am until 12:30pm.
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
Crofton Park councillors offer in-person councillor surgeries on:
2nd Saturday of each month at 11-12
4th Saturday of each month at 11-12
4th Tuesday of each month at 2-3pm
All sessions take place at Crofton Park Community Library, Brockley Road. There are no surgeries in August, nor on 26th July, 24th or 27th December.
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What's On - August
Sunday
11 – Tuesday 13
August: STEM Summer Camp - Ages 11-13
Is your child ready for a summer filled with hands-on interactive problem-solving? Our STEM Workshop is perfect for Year 7 and 8 students eager to dive into the fascinating world of science, technology, engineering, and math.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Engaging Projects: Dive into evidence-based projects that spark curiosity and enhance critical thinking skills.
FUN & INTERACTIVE: Our workshop combines learning with excitement, ensuring your child has a blast while discovering the wonders of STEM.
FUTURE READY: Encourage your child’s passion for STEM and set them on the path to future studies and careers in these dynamic fields.
With us, the sky is not the limit—it’s just the beginning! Enroll your child today for an unforgettable summer experience that will inspire a lifelong love for STEM. SPECIAL OFFER: £100 per day. Buy one place, get one free! Limited Spots: Only 15 places per day to ensure personalized, hands-on learning.
Dulwich College, Dulwich Common SE21 7LD / https://www.physicswithkate.com/
Monday 12 – Wednesday 14
August: Art Workshop (11-14 years) 10am-3pm
Join a highly experienced art tutor and professional artist, renowned for their work in the UK’s top-performing schools. These art classes and print-making courses are tailored for secondary school students, guiding them step-by-step in creating stunning prints. Benefit from small class sizes and an excellent studio environment at Dulwich College.
• Day 1 - Etching Class: 12 August 2024
• Day 2 - Lino-Printing: 13 & 14 August 2024
Reserve your spot now to enhance your printmaking skills with expert instruction in a supportive and creative setting.
Dulwich College, Dulwich Common SE21 7LD https://www.physicswithkate.com/art-camp-1
Tuesdays 13, 20 & Wednesdays 14, 21 August: Junior Art Workshops at Alleyn’s School 9am-3pm
Join us for exceptional children’s art workshop delivered in partnership with Dina & Tracy. The emphasis is on having fun, making friends and opening up a whole new world of imagination for every child.
https://www.alleyns.org.uk/what-s-on/shortcourses/junior-art-workshops courses@alleyns.org.uk / 020 8613 5027
Alleyn’s School, Junior School Hall, Townley Road, East Dulwich SE22 8SU.
You can submit your events for free via our website: www.arounddulwich.co.uk
Wednesday 14 August: EDWI: Croquet & Picnic at Dulwich Croquet Club 6:30pm - 9:30pm
This event is a combination of playing croquet and having a picnic. All croquet equipment is provided for, and members of the club will show anyone new to croquet, how to play. We will provide picnic items and welcome anything you can bring. Please wear trainers or flat shoes. Guests are very welcome, first-time guests attend for free, returning guests pay £5 (cash please). We welcome new members, the subscription for the 24/25 year is £48. All inquiries join@eastduulwichwi.co.uk will be answered with detailed info. Further information join@eastdulwichwi.co.uk.
Dulwich Croquet Club, Dulwich Croquet Club, Giant Arches Road (Off Burbage Road), Herne Hill, SE24 9HP
Saturday 17 August:
Winoship Wines HQ 3rd Annual Big Summer Braai (BBQ) & Wine Tasting 3pm-8pm
Winoship Wines, local online wine retailer, are so excited to have secured a Blockbuster Producer for their 3rd Annual Big Summer Braai. If you partied with them previously you’ll know you’re in for a fun afternoon/evening starting with a private wine tasting, followed by big flavours and big steaks cooked on the Braai. No Gas will be hurt!
• Stand up wine tasting with Ronnie from Rust en Vrede and Donkiesbaai
• BIG Braai with BIG Steaks and Boerewors from our partner Meat Feast
• Accompanied by wines poured from BIG Magnums.
£50 per person, limited 50 places. Hosted in Dulwich near the Park (address provided upon RSVP) If planning a group booking, please advise the group size when RSVP’ing ASAP! RSVP: events@winoship.com
What's On - August
Sunday
18 August:
So Last Century’s Vintage Market at the Brewery 11am-6pm
So Last Century is excited to bring Vintage Market at the Brewery back in August for another outing to Gipsy Hill Brewing Company’s Taproom. In and around the Brewery’s event space you’ll find mid 20th century furniture, art, lighting, homeware and ceramics, prints, records, French brocante, salvage, vintage clothes and lots more. Most traders take card payments, and will deliver locally if you want to buy something big. Outside in the yard there’ll be amazing street food and coffee provided by KERB+ FREE ENTRY. Step-free entrance, and level access throughout. Dogs friendly. Gipsy Hill Taproom, Unit 5, 160 Hamilton Road, Norwood, SE27 9SF. https://www.solastcenturyfair.co.uk/
Monday 19 August:
Dulwich WI Monthly Meeting
7:30pm-9:30pm. Launched in 2018, the Dulwich WI is a supportive and stimulating group for women of all ages and backgrounds. We meet once a month at 57 North Cross Road, SE22 9ET. We would love to meet you and look forward to welcoming you to our group.
www.dulwichwi.com
Kix Bar + Kitchen, 57 North Cross Road, SE22 9ET
SAVE THE DATE:
Saturday 7 September: Peckham Rye Park Fete
12pm-5pm. We are looking forward to another wonderful fete and dog show this year. As usual you can expect the always popular dog show, sack races, coconut shy, Punch and Judy, the Friends-run stands and stalls such as the Pimm’s, wine and beer stand, the tea and cakes tent, and the book and plant stalls, along with a variety of other food stands and stalls The dog show profits are given to charity. All other profits from the fete are spent on projects in the Park or Common, such as the Community Wildlife Garden, Sensory beds and Fernery. Full details in our next issue or keep in touch via www.peckhamryepark.org/news.
‘Open Art’ Update: Breaking Ground
We have ceremoniously broken ground in what will become the ‘The Lovington Sculpture Meadow’! It is a real moment to celebrate, having reached 82% of fundraising towards our Open Art project. Anyone peering over the hedgerows can see the ground marked out with Kim Wilkie’s design for an interactive land art form and art forest that will be home to over 130 trees and, of course, art! Now, with just under £1,000,000 left to raise, the sculpture meadow element of this game changing project, has begun.
Another key component of Open Art is enhanced family and school facilities and, in preparation, this summer we will be hosting the Wiggle Wonderland Pavilion in the Gallery gardens. Acting as a focal point for a free ‘Summer of Play’ for local schools and family audiences, it will include pop up exhibitions of artwork by local primary schools and family centres, free story telling sessions and free art and play sessions for under 8s. Wiggle Wonderland will offer a vital opportunity
to test content for the Children’s Pavilion and also help us create a fantastic family offer for visitors in the future.
Inspiring people of all ages, ‘bringing life to art and art to life’, is our mission and we are excited that the free sculpture garden is beginning to take shape. Please pop in over the summer months and see the first temporary sculptures now in situ in the garden or take part in the programme of events, including free family workshops, a free gallery late, or just a mindful wander in the garden. We will continue to keep our peers, partners, friends and neighbours up to date on the project, but please do get in touch if you have any questions. You can also see a little more on project in a short video on our website: https://www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk/about/ open-art/
If you have any questions, feel to contact the Development team on: development@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk
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Index of Advertisers
Around Dulwich: Local Website 11 Amanda Azzopardi Aesthetics 5
Ayrton Windows & Doors .......................................... 35
Bells: The Dulwich Kitchen & Bathroom Company ....7
Constable & Toop: Funeral Directors ....................... 21
The Dovetail Joint ..................................................... 11
Dulwich Carpet Company ..........................................2
Dulwich Prep School: Open Morning 17
Garolla Electric Garage Doors 21
Google Reviews: SE Magazines ................................. 33
Interior & Exterior Painting & Decorating ..................5
John @ James & Lamont: Painting & Decorating ......5
Kingsdale Foundation School: Sixth Form
Open Events ................................................... 18 & 19
Link Age Southwark................................................... 25
Pickwick Estates ................................................... Back
Robert Cox French Polishing .......................................7 SE Magazines: Local Business Advertising 22 & 29 Sky High Builders 29 St Dunstan’s College Open Day ............................... 13 Stephen Shillito Graphic Design ............................... 29 Sterling and Law .........................................................5 Steve Smith Accountants ...........................................7
T Rooney Heating ...................................................... 11
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