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Issue 172 - December 2020 In this issue What’s On - P6 Garden Talk - P12 Food & Drink - P14 Fitness Tips - P16 Link Age Southwark - P18 Pets Corner - P20 Financial Matters - P22 Environmental Issues - P24 The Last Word - P32
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Welcome to SE23 Our last issue of the year and what a year it has been! I don’t think we are going to forget 2020 in a hurry. At the time of writing we are still in Lockdown 2.0 with no concrete news whether it will be lifted on the 2nd December. So as always please do check ahead if you are looking to go to an event or visit a shop, to make sure they are open. Even though many small business have had to close again for a month, so many now have a click and collect option; so please do support them if you can. Our events pages start on page 6 this month with five full pages of online and in person events you can go to. Again, everything is subject to change, so please do check ahead. Remember to our visit our newly updated website www.arounddulwich.co.uk for our daily events calendar. Soon you will be able to add your own events, so watch this space.! Link Age Southwark launch their Big Give Christmas Challenge with the opportunity to raise £24,000 in just 1 week! Full details pages 18 & 19. Environmental issues this month discusses the hot topic of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods in Lewisham. Read more on page 24. Community news is on page 25. The Last Word goes to Alastair Carnegie who is a local resident and owner of Carnegie Estate Agents Find out more on page 32. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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Contents Welcome ..................................................................... 3 Events Calendar ......................................................... 4 What’s On.......................................... 6, 8, 10, 28 & 29 Garden Talk ............................................................ 12 Food & Drink ............................................................ 14 Fitness Tips .............................................................. 16 Link Age Southwark Big Give Christmas Challenge.........................................................18 & 19
Pets Corner............................................................... 20 Financial Matters ..................................................... 22 Environmental Issues ............................................. 24 Community News..................................................... 25 Community Index...................................................... 26 Dulwich Hamlet Football Club .........................30 & 31 The Last Word .......................................................... 32 Index ........................................................................ 34
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Events Calendar - December Monday
Tuesday
30th
1st
A poetic evening with Barbara Kingsolver, see p6.
Wednesday
2nd
Thursday
3rd
Friday
4th
Saturday
5th
Sunday
6th
Tech Together, see p10.
BNI Adventurers Online Meeting, see p8.
Dulwich Park Amigo’s Magical Runners, p10. New Mum’s Online pre-Christmas Group, see p6. Show; Profits Explore your Voice by Weekly Horniman Live Stream Life to Albrighton Speaking & Exploring Market see p10. Drawing & Painting, Tech Together, see p8 Community Centre Bell House Shakespeare, see p6. see p10. Peckham Car Boot see p8. Christmas Quiz, see Honor Oak WI, see p6. Zoom Portraiture @ Sale, see p10. page 8. Dulwich Art Group, Dulwich Park see p8. Runners see p6.
7th
8th
Monday Evening Bad Drawing Group, see p28.
Live Stream Life Short Post Life Drawing see p6. Coping with Anxiety, see p28.
9th
10th
14th
21st
15th Coping with Anxiety, see p28.
New Mum’s Online Group, see p6.
16th
Guilded Walking Tour in Dulwich, see p29. Live Stream Life Drawing & Painting, see p10.
The Arts Society Dulwich, p28.
17th
Honor Oak WI Craft Meeting, see p29. Dulwich Park Runners see p8.
New Mum’s Online Group, see p6.
22nd
18th
23rd Zoom Portraiture @ Dulwich Art Group, see p8.
19th
29th
Bank Holiday Live Stream Life Drawing & Painting, see p8.
3oth Zoom Portraiture @ Dulwich Art Group, see p8.
Dulwich Park Runners, p10. Weekly Horniman Market see p10.
20th
Pexmas Festive Market, see p29. Live Stream Life Drawing & Painting, see p10.
BNI Adventurers Online Meeting, see p8.
Dulwich Park Runners, p10. Weekly Horniman Market see p10. Peckham Car Boot Sale, see p10.
24th BNI Adventurers Online Meeting, see p8.
25th Christmas Day
26th Boxing Day
27th Dulwich Park Runners, p10. Weekly Horniman Market see p10.
Dulwich Park Runners see p8.
28th
13th
Tech Together, see p28
BNI Adventurers Online Meeting, see p8.
Pexmas Emporium, see p29. Zoom Portraiture @ Dulwich Art Group, see p8.
Monday Evening Bad Drawing Group, see p28.
12th
Pexmas Festive Market, see p29.
Zoom Portraiture @ U3A Monthly meeting Dulwich Art Group, via Zoom p28 see p8. Dulwich Park Runners see p8.
Monday Evening Bad Drawing Group, see p28.
11th
31st
1st
2nd
3rd
New Year’s Eve BNI Adventurers Online Meeting, see p8.
Dulwich Park Runners see p8.
Forthcoming Events Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 6, 8, 10, 28 & 29. Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar! 4 | SE23 - December 2020
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What's On - December Notice Please note that all this information was correct at the time of going to press. However please do check details ahead, as the lockdown may be extended and this could affect some events.
Tuesday 1 December: Explore Your Voice by Speaking and Exploring Shakespeare
Tuesday 1 December: Honor Oak WI We meet on the first Tuesday of each month, currently via Zoom, at 7:30pm. @honoroakwi @honoroakwi @Honoroak_WI / honoroakwi@gmail.com
Tuesdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 December: Dulwich Park Runners Social runs in small groups: we meet at 7:30pm on Tuesdays and 9am on Sunday mornings. New runners welcome. All levels of ability are welcome. Social runs, lots of competitions, coaching and other great socially distanced activities. DPR: Building a Local Running Community www.dulwichparkrunners.co.uk or write to: enquiries@dulwichparkrunners.com
Tuesday 1st December A poetic evening with Barbara Kingsolver 10:30 - 11:30am. Bell House is pleased to welcome Matthew Collins back for ‘Speaking Shakespeare’, a four-part voice course focusing on Romeo and Juliet in which participants will explore Shakespeare’s most famous lovers by speaking them. www.bellhouse.co.uk/allevents
Tuesdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 December: Life Drawing & Painting 7pm-8.30pm. 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. This class will be run by Freya Tate, a wonderful artist with a sharp eye and a playful line. The session will be life model focused but Freya will introduce chaotic elements to challenge you and move your drawing on to higher levels. The Dulwich Art Group & School, 4a Champion Hill SE5 8AH. www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk.
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What's On - December Wednesday 2 December: Tech Together - Online Job Search tips
Friday 4 December: Amigo’s Magical pre-Christmas Show!
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Wednesdays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 December: ZOOM PORTRAITURE @ Dulwich Art Group & School 2pm-5pm. This is an online life drawing class with the Dulwich Art Group. This is a clothed portrait session conducted via Zoom to allow for interaction between participants. The Dulwich Art Group & School, 4a Champion Hill SE5 8AH. www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk.
Thursdays 3, 10, 17 & 24 December: BNI Adventurers (online meeting) 6.45am-8.30am. Are you looking to grow your business? We have kept £9.4million in the local economy this year alone. We’ve changed the way the world does business……now it Dulwich’s turn. Contact Hayley on 07843 989728 for information. www.facebook.com/adventurersbni/
Thursday 3 December: Bell House Christmas Quiz 2020 7.30pm-8.30pm. Begin your Christmas with Bell House! Bell House presents its Christmas Quiz for 2020. This year it will be online and you can join from the comfort of your own home. There is no entry fee but please donate to our pond project. Book at: https://www.bellhouse.co.uk/allevents
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Profits to Albrighton Community Centre 6pm-7pm. Get your sparkle and spells ready to have some fun! Live from Hogwarts castle “AMIGO” will be making sweets out of smelly socks, ear wax and other weird stuff as well as showing you a range of other magical things. Get your magic wands and party outfits out for the ultimate magic show of 2020. Please arrive at Hogwarts (via the zoom link) 10 minutes early to be admitted to the Magic Waiting Room and the show will begin promptly at 6pm. In this strange and difficult time, we live in, many things are different and the festive season is no exception but we will be sure to bring you some fantastic magical and fun entertainment that the whole family can enjoy together. Once you have purchased a ticket, you will receive a Zoom link via email (please check your spam folder if not received within 2 working days or email inegbue@gmail.com and we will re-send the link). Profits will go to the Albrighton Community Centre Fridge, helping vulnerable families in need this autumn/winter. We look forward to seeing you at the show :). Tickets via www.eventbrite.co.uk. https://www.amigosmagic.co.uk/
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Sundays 6, 13, 20 & 27 December: The weekly Horniman Market
10am-1pm. This is a drop-in drawing and painting session with the Dulwich Art Group conducted via Zoom with limited studio slots. Untutored sessions with a long pose generally held for three weeks giving the artist a chance to produce a more considered piece of work. Our models are carefully chosen and are lit with professional lights. Advice is always on tap but we tend to leave you to your own devices unless encouraged. The Dulwich Art Group & School, 4a Champion Hill SE5 8AH. www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk.
Sundays, 6, 13, 20 & 27 December: Dulwich Park Runners Social runs in small groups: we meet at 9am on Sunday mornings. New runners welcome. If you’d like to come along have a look at our website: www.dulwichparkrunners.co.uk or write to: enquiries@dulwichparkrunners.com All levels of ability are welcome. Social runs, lots of competitions, coaching and other great socially distanced activities. DPR: Building a Local Running Community
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And So To Bed... Garden Talk with Janine Winlaw | Instagram @janinewinlaw It’s chilly out there, the lawn’s looking muddy and the borders tatty, but a bit of tidying now will make the garden look neat over the Christmas period and get you one step ahead for spring…
Cut Back… …but don’t be too tidy. Some perennials such as sedum have attractive seed heads that look great covered in frost or dew. Ornamental grasses also add winter structure as do dried out hydrangea heads – both can be pruned in spring. Cut back perennials that are looking tatty and brown such as peonies and Verbena bonariensis to around to 5cm from ground level. (Leave more tender plants such as penstemon until April or May after the frosts.) Wisteria can be pruned now and give roses a light trim, removing long or damaged shoots. Now they’re dormant, apples, pears, currants and autumn fruiting raspberries can also be pruned from now on. Likewise, trim off any dead, diseased or rubbing branches from shrubs and trees. Acers and birch are particularly suited to pruning now, before the sap starts to flow. But there’s no need to go overboard as many plants such as buddleja and late flowering clematis can wait until early February.
Reorganise And Plant… This is a good time to move plants that are in the wrong place – too big, not thriving or overcrowded, adding organic matter as you go. Since they’re dormant, as long as the ground’s not frozen, they will adjust to being moved or divided. Try to work on boards, so as not to compact the soil. You can also plant trees, shrubs and bare root fruit trees, soft fruit bushes and roses now.
Clear Up Throw away any annuals such as sweet peas and cosmos. You can always replace with cyclamen or viola for winter colour Keep raking leaves from the lawn and remove them from borders -– especially rose leaves with black spot (burn or destroy anything diseased rather than composting it). If you have masses of leaves, bag them up – making a few holes in the bag - and leave them at the end of 12 | SE23 - December 2020
the garden for fantastic leaf mould. Keep on top of weeds and clear up messy areas with piles of pots or clutter that create a winter home for snails and slugs. Clean and store stakes and garden furniture.
Mulch Finish off the borders with a mulch of bulky organic matter or bark, especially around anything recently pruned, newly planted or tender such as Verbena bonariensis or penstemon. This will improve soil texture, suppress weeds and add a bit of frost protection. (Ideally this is done before the soil gets too cold.)
Lawn Care If the weather’s mild you may still need to cut the grass in dry weather – on a high setting. But keep off the lawn if it’s wet or frosty.
Finally… Pick some holly, cotoneaster, ivy and other evergreens with berries for the festive period! Happy Christmas!
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It has been a pretty rotten year all round, but there is nothing like a slice of cake to cheer you up! This is one of the cakes we have been selling at Fifty Seven, our venue (now takeaway in COVID times) at Northcross Road. As it is made with Parsnips & Apple we feel sure that it qualifies as a slice of your five a day!
Ingredients You will need a 12inch deep round tin & parchment to line it.
For the Cake • • • • • • • • • • • •
230g self raising flour 1tsp baking powder 1.5tsp cinnamon powder 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1tsp mixed spice 200g caster sugar 100g walnuts chopped 3 eggs 150ml sunflower oil 400g grated parsnips* 100g grated apples* *(Squeeze in a tea towel to remove all juice) 2 oranges zested
For the Frosting • • • •
1x 200g tub cream cheese (light preferably) 250g unsalted butter 200g icing sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract Plus chopped walnuts to decorate!
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1) Preheat the oven to 1500C. 2) Sieve together the self-raising flour, baking powder, cinnamon powder, ground nutmeg & mixed spice. 3) Sprinkle in the caster sugar. 4) Chop the walnuts and add to the mixture. 5) Beat the eggs and sunflower oil together to emulsify and add to the mixture. 6) Grate the parsnips and apples and squeeze through a tea towel to remove all the juice, then fold into the mixture. 7) Add the zest from two oranges to the mixture and fold in. 8) Line your 12inch deep round tin with parchment & pour the cake mix in. 9) Bake 25 – 30 minutes at 1500C. 10) Combine the frosting ingredients – cream cheese, butter, icing sugar and vanilla extract. 11) Beat until smooth. 12) When the cake is cool pour over the cake and then pop the chopped walnuts on the top. Enjoy!
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Five Signs Of Burnout
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How To Spot When You May Be On The Burnout Spectrum This month I’d like to talk to you about the five signs of burnout, that show you may be moving on that huge burnout spectrum. Perhaps a few red flags going up in terms of your health and wellbeing, all the way through to burnout. Now it’s a long way to go from these early warning signs, but it would be great, if we could identify these things to stop things in their tracks in the early part of that burnout spectrum. I was influenced by Gail North and Herbert Freudenberger‘s burnout spectrums. They created the burnout spectrum with 12 points.
1) Apathy And Anhedonia Apathy means you can’t be bothered and everything feels like an effort. Anhedonia is a loss of pleasure in things you would ordinarily find pleasurable. You used to love a game of tennis or a dog walk. Now you just don’t feel it. You don’t get the joy from it. Combined with apathy, you can’t be bothered to go out and do those things and try to get that joy back. This is a sign on the burnout spectrum.
2) Feeling Deeply Fatigued You feel deeply fatigued, real tiredness, tiredness in the bones. Tiredness perhaps that you just don’t seem to be able to overcome or even get enough sleep to overcome.
3) Finding It Hard To Shut Off You may feel you just can’t shut off. You might find that you’re dreaming about work or dreaming about some of the problems and anxieties in your life. That your mind is racing and you find it very, very difficult to close that off and to move on. You may find it challenging to get any headspace.
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on the burnout spectrum. You may notice this in yourself as well. You may feel that you’re not your usual effervescent self.
5) The Body Keeps The Score This last point is arguably the most important, which is that the body keeps the score. Even if you’re able to push through, ploughing on regardless, which is so common in business and British culture. Know that you can ignore the signs the body sends you, but it does keep the score. You might notice hair loss. You might notice weight gain or weight loss. Experience other kinds of physical symptoms such as headaches, unexplained, aches and pains. I’ve even known more dramatic symptoms than that. For example, the scarring of a forehead. You can try and push these signs of burnout stuff aside and ignore the red flags to your health and wellbeing, but it will come back eventually to rear its head. So please don’t ignore it.
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ink Age Southwark is a vibrant local charity providing friendly volunteer support to isolated people aged over 60. They work to reduce loneliness by helping older people and those living with dementia to maintain active lives, by providing befriending, group activities, transport, and light DIY and gardening services across the community. The charity will soon be launching their Big Give Christmas Challenge with the opportunity to raise £24,000 in just 1 week! These funds will be used to reduce isolation and loneliness experienced by older people living in Southwark, by enabling Link Age Southwark to diversify the way they offer their groups, to include face-to-face, online platforms and conference calling. Ultimately, this will help them to ensure nobody is excluded in the community. Link Age Southwark’s social and activity groups provide a much-needed break in the week for some, a chance to socialise and move about. For others, the groups may be the only time they speak to another person for several days or weeks at a time. Last year alone, the charity ran 26 groups who met 758 times, with a record 6,160 attendees in total.
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our work. It feels hard to reach out again after so much has been given by the local community, but any contribution that you can make to this appeal will be very gratefully received.” You can support Link Age Southwark by donating to their Big Give Christmas Challenge beginning on #GivingTuesday, between midday on 1st December to midday on 8th December. During the campaign, donations to the charity will be generously matched by individual sponsors and their Big Give Champion, The Julia and Hans Rausing Trust, meaning the value of your donation will be doubled.
How can you get involved? Visit Link Age Southwark’s campaign page: https://donate.thebiggive.org.uk/campaign/LAS and make a donation from 12pm on 1st December (#GivingTuesday). The campaign will close at 12pm on Tuesday 8th December. If you are unable to donate at this time but still want to support Link Age Southwark’s Christmas Challenge, you can do so by telling your friends, family and colleagues or sharing the campaign on social media. The feedback the charity receives from their evaluations confirms that the groups have a clear social function and increase attendee’s energy levels. 96% of group members reported they were either happy or very happy with the groups, with one member saying, “Group session gives me a big uplift. We sing and talk. It’s nice to socialise.” Another member’s husband commented on the impact the musical group has on his wife, who lives with dementia; “She used to love music […] and the group helps her to connect some way through music.” So far, the charity have moved 6 of their groups online and had 1 group meeting in a COVIDsafe way, up until the latest national restrictions. As government guidelines continue to change, it is essential for Link Age Southwark to adapt and expand the way they offer their groups to the older people they work with. Sophie Wellings, Director at Link Age Southwark says: “2020 has been a challenging and complex year for us all. We have been overwhelmed by the support and goodwill that we have received from the community. The money that we raise from the Big Give contributes significantly each year in supporting SE23 - December 2020 | 19
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Twelve Days Of Christmas Memo For Lockdown Puppy Owners Lockdown has seen an unprecedented increase in puppy ownership. Many of you are first time dog owners. With the Christmas season now only weeks away, I felt it would be useful for newbie owners to have a quickie Christmas pitfalls puppy guide. I have included links to further information. 1) Many human foods are toxic and even deadly for dogs. Chocolate, dried fruits, grapes, nuts, onions are just a few of the dangerous ingredients that can land your pup at the vet, or worse. 2) Christmas plants and decorations can also be very dangerous if ingested. Cabling for fairy lights and batteries are just one example of things your puppy may try to chew. See: www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/christmasdangers-dogs 3) Don’t forget external hazards like anti-freeze, sometimes present in floor cleaners. It tastes like nectar to your pup but is deadly in even tiny quantities. 4) Think about using baby gates, a pen or crate so your puppy or dog can be given a safe area when you cannot supervise. 5) Remember pups need 18-20 hours’ sleep a day. Ensure your pup has a quiet area and encourage chew and settle periods. No-one wants an adrenalin charged puppy. 6) At Christmas and other holidays, it is easy to get caught up in festivities and forget the young animal’s needs. Ensure your pup has an array of suitable edible chews, of different textures. These will keep her occupied when you are busy with presents or cooking. Remember, teething can be a protracted affair and the back teeth are still bedding in at twelve months. 7) Take time to teach your pup problem solving games as well as letting him run around. Brain work will tire and relax your pup beautifully. 20 | SE23 - December 2020
8) Teach your pup to find things, put part of her daily food ration into toys so she can chew and snuffle for the goodies. 9) If your pup is short-haired, do get a coat for rainy or cold days. 10) Be careful not to over exercise pups and young dogs in wet or slippery conditions. A bad slip can cause lasting damage to tender puppy joints. 11) Fireworks season continues and before you know it, we’ll have New Year celebrations too. Read up about how to prepare. www.dogstrust.org.uk/help-advice/dog-care/ fireworks 12) Don’t forget to leave your pup on her own for short periods. In lockdown and on holidays pups soon get used to you being around all the time and will suffer when that stops. Keep up separation training. www.abtc.org.uk/owners/covid-19/ Have a wonderful Christmas with your puppy and let’s look forward to a better year in 2021!
Ten things to consider when buying new window & door replacements
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here are many reasons you might want to replace windows and doors in your home from reducing drafts, improving heat insulation to home improvement and renovations. With thoughtful consideration and the help of an expert, such enhancements can increase the value of your property and ensure a long-lasting investment. For this reason, we introduce you to Ayrton Bespoke, experts in period replacement timber doors and windows. Ayrton specialise in accurately replicated sash or casement windows and individually made front and back doors that will enhance the character of your period home. They have an impressive reputation with more 5* Google Reviews than any other timber window and door company in London. The windows are built by the finest craftsmanship, whilst using only high quality slowgrown redwood from Latvian forests for durability and strength. This enables Ayrton to guarantee the finest quality there is to offer at affordable prices. To ensure you are 100% happy with your decision to fit these bespoke pieces, Ayrton will even send a surveyor round to run a satisfactory site survey to confirm the pricing.
Before you invest in new window or door replacements, have a look at Ayrton’s 10 important decisions for window and door replacements: 1) Buy from a local window specialist (not a builder – they don’t make windows and doors) 2) See the products up close before you buy 3) Property is valuable – use timber – and accurately replicate the original features 4) Don’t buy on price – buy cheaply and you will pay twice 5) Look for comprehensive guarantees 6) See examples of local work – even talk to an existing customer 7) Good windows and doors take time to make – allow 12 weeks 8) Expect answers on the detail – where is the wood from? What type of paint? Security? 9) Make sure the company also fits the windows and doors and does NOT sub-contract 10) Check out their reviews Ayrton Bespoke is London’s leading period timber window and door replacement company. Visit their showrooms in Wandsworth, Crouch End or Dulwich www.ayrtonbespoke.com. SE Magazine readers will receive an exclusive 15% offer off all windows and doors. SE23 - December 2020 | 21
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How Good Is Your Workplace Pension? If you’re employed in the UK (as opposed to selfemployed) you should be auto-enrolled into a workplace pension unless you’ve chosen to opt out. But although auto-enrolment is a good thing, it’s not an excuse to sit back and take no further interest in your pension. Many people I meet have little or no idea about their workplace pension. Many see their workplace pension as “wooden dollars” and therefore do not pay as much attention to their investment as they would a personal pension or ISA. Workplace pensions are real money and should be treated as you would any investment. Ignoring your pension could result in, poor performance, too much or too little risk or a mismatch with your retirement plans. Worst of all, some people forget about their workplace pension altogether when they change jobs, with their hard-earned money falling into the £19 billion of unclaimed pension pots.
What type do you have? As a minimum, you should take note of what kind of pension you have. There are only two types of workplace pension, so it should be easy; DB – defined benefit and DC, defined contribution. A DB pension is also known as a final salary and pays you a guaranteed income for life when you retire; often inflation proofed. Because of these guarantees, defined benefit pensions are very desirable. This doesn’t mean no attention should be paid to it.
Is your pension fund in default? One potential downside of defined benefit schemes is that they are costly for employers to run, and may run up deficits. Many DB pension funds are in default. If yours is, your pension benefits could be at risk, so it’s worth knowing. A defined contribution pension on the other hand is a pot of savings built up over time from contributions you and your employer make. Somewhat easier to understand, these savings are invested in a fund of assets such as equities and bonds whose objective is to grow over time. It is this aspect of pension saving that most people ignore entirely. But there is good reason to pay attention. 22 | SE23 - December 2020
Are you in the default pension fund? Your DC workplace pension scheme’s default fund will typically be a one size fits all portfolio of investments that trying to suit the needs of all members. In short, it will probably be a fairly blunt instrument – satisfactory for everyone perhaps, but ideal for few. Yet nearly nine out of 10 people in workplace DC pensions remain in the default fund, a statistic which makes worrying reading. Recent studies have revealed huge variations between workplace pension default funds, with a whole range of different approaches to structure, risk level and goals, which in turn ‘presents a risk for pension savers.
Five Ways To Make Your Workplace Pension More Relevant To You 1) Ask your workplace pension provider for details of their default fund Contact an independent financial adviser and ask them to explain the information you’ve been given, in terms of how the funds are invested and what this means for your money. 2) Talk with your adviser about your own financial circumstances, goals and risk appetite, and see how well these align with the strategy of your workplace pension’s fund. 3) Some employers will agree to make contributions to a pension you have set up yourself, such as a personal pension. With your adviser you could then choose the most suitable investment strategy for your needs. 4) When you have decided on a pension fund, continue to carry out regular checks to ensure that it is delivering what you want. 5) The one size fits all approach is best avoided. It is very unlikely that a default fund will turn out to be better for you than one tailored to meet your needs, and this can make a significant difference to your income in retirement. It is time to sit up and take notice.
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Environmental News Zaria Greenhill writes about Low Traffic Neighbourhoods in Lewisham
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ould you ever sit and drink coffee in the street? Or chat to neighbours? Or ride your bike? No? If not, there’s a good chance that it’s because of the traffic, which makes it noisy, smelly and dangerous. Have you heard of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs)? Lewisham Council declared a Climate Emergency in 2019 and aims to be zero carbon by 2030; traffic contributes about a quarter of our borough’s carbon emissions. Roughly half of all Lewisham’s adults are car-free, but traffic jams have become more frequent, and the air we breathe is often unsafe. Unlimited car use can no longer be taken for granted as the roads fill up and journey times increase, as does frustration, air pollution and road rage. The Locked-down empty South Circular was literally a breath of fresh air. It helped us to imagine what a car-free space could be like, and many of us loved it. An LTN has been in development in east Lewisham since lockdown, which has been difficult but nonetheless a new vision has been born for Lewisham. An LTN is when areas of housing are divided into ‘cells’ with no through traffic, or ‘rat-running’. Residents are expected to use major roads for longer journeys (no cut throughs), but to walk or cycle for local short journeys: school runs, leisure, shopping, and access to public transport. TFL states that 20% of all journeys are less than 2km, or 1.2 miles. A healthy adult takes about 20 minutes to walk that distance, far less on a bike. Those who need to use cars are able to, and usually find it easier with less traffic. This model has been used globally but in London, with irregular streets and historically haphazard development, it’s not easy. Luckily, our borough is rich in small businesses with the flexibility to serve 15-minute communities. Imagine accessing almost all daily needs within 15 minutes’ walk? Actually, in SE23, can you do that now? How about trying it out? Walking is more pleasant through peaceful tree-lined streets. While cycling can be scary, lots of cycle lanes and ‘quietways’ are away from main traffic routes, through parks and green space and residential roads. Use OpenStreetMap, Cyclestreets or Bikemap to find safe routes. The main down-side of LTNs is that traffic is dispersed into neighbouring
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areas and not actually reduced, bringing more traffic to some streets in the short term. Generally, LTNs have a trial period when support is offered to residents to use active travel, and over time traffic diminishes. Railton Road LTN between Brixton and Herne Hill reported a doubling in cycling after just two months, and a huge reduction in traffic. One of the biggest benefits is the enrichment of communities. People on foot are more likely to chat to neighbours and we all feel safer and more comfortable on our streets: they can become more pleasant places to relax and socialise, to share things, and even grow food. This is possible and indeed desirable for the future of London. As the weather warms and economies get more challenging, our communities and our relationships will be crucial. Let’s build them while we can. Zaria Greenhill is co-chair of Climate Action Lewisham, which has just released a short film about cycling in an LTN, see: https://climateactionlewisham.org/film/
Community News Community Groups Set To Provide Vital Winter Support To Residents Worst Hit By Covid-19
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esidents struggling to heat their homes this winter as a result of the Covid crisis will be able to benefit from expert advice provided by a group of local organisations and charities. The new initiative will give free support to anyone who is in debt to their gas and electricity supplier. Project leader, Dr Giovanna Speciale, says the scheme will help people badly hit by the ongoing Covid restrictions to keep their homes warm and regain control of their finances. ‘Since lock-down so many people are facing a financial abyss. This project will enable us to reach out and help those who are afraid to turn on their
heating this winter and feel they have nowhere to turn,’ Dr Speciale added. Thanks to funding provided by the British Gas Energy Trust, essential support will be available to residents in Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Greenwich and Croydon. Citizens Advice Lewisham will focus on developing long-term solutions to energy debt problems as well as helping with budgeting and access to benefits. South East London Community Energy (Selce) and Groundwork London will provide advice on how to avoid falling into fuel debt by reducing energy costs and making homes more energy efficient. Energy saving devices can also be provided free of charge. The project will be running from now until Summer 2021. Support is available through the Charlton Athletic Community Trust which can be contacted on: 0808 169 1779
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Community Index Useful Contacts The University Hospital Lewisham Tel 020 8333 3000 Lewisham Borough Council Tel 020 8314 6000 (24 hrs) www.lewisham.gov.uk Lewisham Early Years Service Tel 0800 085 0606 Forest Hill Safer Neighbourhood Team Tel: 020 8721 2723 Email: ForestHill.SNT@met.police.uk
Community Groups Forest Hill Society www.foresthillsociety.com Friends of One Tree Hill http://friendsofonetreehill.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/friendsofOTH / @Friends_of_OTH Tewkesbury Lodge Estate Residents’ Association www.tewkesburylodge.org.uk Sydenham Garden Tel 020 829 11650 www.sydenhamgarden.org.uk Our Lady and St Philip Neri Friends Association www.olspnfriendsassociation.com Independent community websites www.se23.com www.se23.life
Local MPs Ellie Reeves (Lab, Lewisham West) Tel 020 7219 2668 ellie.reeves.mp@parliament.uk Janet Daby (Lab, Lewisham East) Tel 020 8461 4733 Janet.daby.mp@parliament.uk Vicky Foxcroft - (Lab, Lewisham, Deptford) Tel 020 8469 4638 vicky.foxcroft.mp@parliament.uk
Local Councillors Forest Hill Ward Peter Bernards (Labour) Tel 020 8314 9927 cllr_peter.bernards@lewisham.gov.uk 26 | SE23 - November December 2020 2020
Sophie Davis (Labour) Tel 020 8314 3493 Cllr_Sophie.Davis@lewisham.gov.uk Leo Gibbons (Labour) Tel 020 8314 6916 Cllr_Leo.Gibbons@lewisham.gov.uk
Surgeries All councillors: 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month, 11am-12.30pm. Forest Hill Library, Dartmouth Road, SE23. 11am–12.30pm.
Perry Vale Ward John Paschoud (Labour) Tel 020 8314 3437 John.Paschoud@Lewisham.gov.uk Susan Wise (Labour) Tel 020 3489 2790 cllr_susan.wise@lewisham.gov.uk Sakina Sheikh (Labour) 020 8314 7963 Cllr_Sakina.Sheikh@lewisham.gov.uk
Surgeries Open advice surgery (no appointment needed) 2nd Saturday of the month (except August), 10:30am to 12noon, at Moon Lane Books, 300 Stanstead Road, SE23 1DE. Other times available by appointment, please phone or email one of us.
Crofton Park Ward Chris Barnham (Labour) Tel 020 8314 9896 cllr_chris.barnham@lewisham.gov.uk Tauseef Anwar (Labour) 020 8314 9930 Cllr_Tauseef.Anwar@lewisham.gov.uk Pauline Morrison (Labour) Tel 020 8244 5315 cllr_pauline.morrison@lewisham.gov.uk
Surgeries 2nd Saturday of every month, 11-12 am, Hattush Restaurant, Honor Oak Park, SE23 1DY. 3rd Saturday of the month, 10am - 11am Crofton Park Library, 375 Brockley Road, Brockley SE4. 4th Tuesday of the month, 3pm-4pm Crofton Park Library, 375 Brockley Rd, Brockley, SE4 2AG. No surgeries during August.
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What's On - December Mondays 7, 14 & 21 December: Monday Evening Bad Drawing Group
Tuesday 8 December: Dulwich & District u3a Festive Fun!
7pm – 8.30pm. The starting point for this group is that we are all rubbish at drawing, even if we’ve been doing it for ages. From there we proceed with freedom, enjoying the journey with no investment in the outcome. We use live streaming via Zoom, so artists will be able to communicate with each other and be part of an art group, even when not physically in the same location. This online class is open to everyone. Join us after 6.45pm so we can say hi! Cost: £8 per session £5 for students – email us with details of your student status: info@dulwichartgroup.co.uk – we’ll give you a discount code. The Dulwich Art Group & School, 4a Champion Hill SE5 8AH. www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk.
From 2pm on Zoom. A cheerful festive seasonal monthly meeting including a quiz, music and a talk on paintings of wintry scenes. Joining details will be sent on the 7th December. More details at dulwich-u3a.uk/events. Contact secretary@dulwich-u3a.uk for the link to the Zoom meeting.
Thursday 10 December: The Arts Society Dulwich Zoom lecture
Tuesday 8 & 15 December: Coping with Anxiety 6pm-7.30pm. This new drop-in series of online sessions are aimed at teenagers and young professionals from 18-25 years of age. You are not alone in feeling anxious. The group is a safe space to discuss any anxiety-related feelings, emotions, and everyday experiences of dealing with the burden of anxiety. Anxiety can really diminish the quality of everyday experiences, from school, work and relationships. Find out more at www.bellhouse.co.uk.
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7.50pm – 9pm. The Arts Society Dulwich Zoom lecture: The Christmas Story in Renaissance Art, 7.50 for 8pm (members only). www.theartssocietydulwich.org.uk
Saturday 12 December: Tech Together - Tips for choosing a mobile phone contract 11am. Join us for friendly and engaging sessions to help you make the most of the internet. www.bellhouse.co.uk.
What's On - December Guilded Walk in Dulwich Saturday 12th December, 2pm Join a guided walk in Dulwich (Maximum 6 guests). To order your gift vouchers,or to book a walk, and for more information, email: info@walkinglondonhistory.com
Saturday 12 / 19 & Sunday 13 / 20 December: Pexmas 2020 Festive Market
Tuesday 15 December: Honor Oak WI Craft Club Our Craft Club runs on the 3rd Tuesday of each month –currently via Zoom at 7:30pm @honoroakwi @honoroakwi @Honoroak_WI / honoroakwi@gmail.com
Wednesday 16, Thursday 17 & Friday 18 December: Pexmas Emporium 2-5pm or 6-9pm. A bookable shopping experience with 25+ traders, each hosting a bigger boutique style pop up for their brand. Less chance of queuing, more time to shop, with more space. A standard ticket grants individual access for a 3 hour shopping session. Book now for 2pm or 6pm shopping times. A Loyalty card ticket grants individual entry plus a 10% discount for all boutiques in your chosen Emporium slot, PLUS 10% off the Pexmas Online Store till the end of October 2021. https://www.pexmas.com/pexmas-2020
11am-6pm. Two weekends of independent Festive Markets, with 50+ different traders each day. More focussed shopping at the weekday Pexmas Emporium. Workshops from traders to DIY your way to the holidays. Plus we host our first Pop Up Shop! Watch this space for more. Copeland Gallery, 133 Copeland Road, SE15 3SN https://www.pexmas.com
COMING SOON! - Nimble Arts Holiday Clubs
Covid-secure 2021 Ofsted-registered creative holiday clubs for 4-11s 8am-6.30pm at Goodrich Primary SE22 0EP are now open for booking up till the end of the summer holidays! Book 1-5 days flexibly each week, pay by card, childcare voucher, tax-free childcare or spread the cost of all your 2021 holiday childcare with one of our instalment plans. Every day is a brand-new creative adventure launched every morning by our resident robot Switcher. Age-specific video and live workshops combining a huge variety of arts forms, creative play, teamwork, indoor and outdoor physical challenges and an emphasis on making friends in bubbles of 15 all come together at a Nimble Arts club, staffed by our highly experienced and qualified DBSchecked team. £52 for 8am - 5pm with flexible drop-off and pick-up and £6.50 for late pick-up 5 - 6.30pm with sibling discounts available. Children can attend from their 4th birthday, and we are able to open as a registered childcare company even in Tier 3/full lockdown. We can’t wait for you to join the fun - school holidays SORTED! To find out more visit www.nimblearts.co.uk • February Half-Term: 15th - 19th February 2021 • Easter Holidays: 6th - 16th April 2021 (Not Open Easter Monday 5th April) • Spring Half-Term: 1st - 4th June 2021 (Not Open Bank Holiday Monday 31st May) • Summer Holidays: 5 Weeks From 26th July - 27th August 2021 If you’d like to get in touch with any questions please email info@nimblearts.co.uk or call 0333 014 2576 SE23 - December 2020 | 29
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s we clatter towards Christmas, it is true to say that the youthful and somewhat injury depleted Dulwich Hamlet men’s side is yet to burn as brightly as many fans had hoped. A few draws, a few more defeats, and a limp departure from the FA Cup in the last qualifying round have left SE22’s finest camped in the foothills of the league. If ever a club is driven by the roar and jangle of its home crowd it is the sons of Edgar Kail. And boy has Champion Hill ever missed its roar. Yet hope burns eternal in The Rabble’s breast. Surely, the fans cry, the time must come when the team pull up their pink and blue socks, find their football mojo, and start ascending the treacherous slopes of National League South like a latter day Norgay. Well Amen to that and watch this space sports fans. Better news elsewhere from the Dulwich
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Hamlet universe however where the ever spicy Dulwich Hamlet Women’s team have put in some stellar performances recently. Just prior to lockdown, DHWFC took on high-flying Dartford, coming from 0-2 behind to win a ripsnorter 3-2. All this in front of a rocking record crowd of 586. The Hamlet women now go top of their league. Unfortunately during lockdown all football below the National league has been put on ice. So while the “elite” Dulwich Hamlet men’s team continue to play behind closed doors, the women’s team must wait until 2 December to find out whether and when they can resume their allconquering season. In the meantime however, the club is very much alive and well. For one, all Dulwich Hamlet home games continue to be streamed absolutely free on the club’s Tube channel (www.youtube. com/c/DulwichHamletTV). So you can don your
pink and blue, bellow at the screen, and cheer on your Hamlet heroes from the comfort of your own home. The experience is so life like you can even apply to be a virtual mascot at a Dulwich Hamlet game. Check out https://dhst.org.uk/news/virtualmascots-wanted for how you can do just that. If you’re feeling generous while you’re at it, you can chip in a few virtual coins to sustain the brilliant media team at https://www.justgiving.com/ crowdfunding/dhfctv. Talking of generous, Dulwich Hamlet fans have raised over £1200 through the sale of Hamlet branded face masks. Thanks to all those who have helped. And finally, in the news we’ve all been waiting for, you can now buy the new replica Dulwich Hamlet kit. This season’s shirt is right smart and will render any wearer the envy of Lordship Lane. So with Christmas approaching, why not take a look at all the Hamlet merchandise
available via the Supporters’ Trust website www.dhst.org.uk and buy yourself or a loved a special gift in pink and blue. Last order date for Christmas which guarantees delivery is Thursday 3. Any orders placed after this date will certainly be processed, but might not arrive in time for the big day. A merry Christmas to all from Champion Hill. And keep your eyes on the club website (www. dulwichhamletfc.co.uk) for news and updates on fixtures.
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The Last Word – Rhidian Turner What one thing would you change? Now that I have a child, I’ve become very aware of how fast people drive down our road.
Do you know your neighbours? We’re very lucky that we get on well with our neighbours. Our street is filled with children of a similar age to our son, which is great! It’s the first time I’ve lived somewhere with this sense of community.
Where are you to be found on a Saturday? Prepping drinks and garnishes for the weekend deliveries.
Coffee or tea? Where? Coffee, I love the hot bean soup! My go-to spot is Two Spoons in Honor Oak Park. Luca is a gent, the coffee is beautiful and the cakes are on point.
Cafe, pub or bar? I’ve got to say bar, really, haven’t I!?! I love the hospitality industry in all its guises, but the creativity, knowledge and passion on display in a good cocktail bar hold a special place in my heart.
Your favourite place to go for a drink?
Rhidian Turner is a veteran West End mixologist, drinks educator and founder of Doorstep Drinks, a local cocktail delivery service.
How long have you lived in the area? Two years now. It’s been the scene for some of the best moments of my life. I proposed to my wife in Honor Oak Park, got married in Peckham, we had our reception in East Dulwich and our son was born at King’s!
What brought you here? My wife, Alex, and I were looking for a change of pace after living in Central London. We got a viewing that I wasn’t able to attend, but Alex convinced me that the house and the area were perfect. She was right!
The one thing you couldn’t do without? On a personal level my wife, my son and our dog! On a more prosaic note, my phone! So much of what I do is about communication; with customers, suppliers and with the hospitality world in general. 32 | SE23 - December 2020
In these uncertain times, my living room! Since staying in has become the new going out, perfecting a new recipe for the menu makes for a great evening. I’m also in charge of the playlist!
Where’s your favourite place to walk? There’s no shortage of lovely walks in this part of South East London. I love an early morning walk over One Tree Hill with the dog and Sundays in Horniman Gardens are a great excuse for an al fresco pastry.
When I want to relax... I cook! I find cooking at home quite a zen activity. I enjoy the lack of pressure compared to the bar and restaurant world.
What is your favourite shop? I’m a sucker for cookware stores. I sometimes have to be physically restrained from coming home with yet another kitchen gadget!
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Index of Advertisers Adult Learning Lewisham ..........................................25 Alexandra Nurseries ..................................................13 Around Dulwich Community Website .......................29 Ayrton Windows & Doors...........................................35 Bells Bathrooms & Kitchens.......................................23 Bespoke Windows .......................................................9 Bromley Cats Protection...............................................9 Casa of Peckham: Eco Wood Stove Specialists............5 The Clinic: Self Care: Guilt Free Box...........................23 The Clipper ................................................................33 Coco Mia Design: Handmade Headbands...................5 Constable & Toop: Funeral Directors ..........................9 Cooking with Scissors ...............................................23 Delco Accounting Solutions........................................13 The Dovetail Joint ......................................................15 Dream Doors: Quality Kitchen Facelifts .....................13 Dulwich Books............................................................17 Dulwich Carpet Company ...........................................7 Hidden Disabilities.....................................................31
Just So Flowers.............................................................7 The Kind Care Company ...........................................17 Knocker & Foskett (Solicitors) ..................................11 The Little Clipper .......................................................33 Oven Rescue .............................................................11 PianoLobby ................................................................15 Pickwick Estates ....................................................Back Piercy & Co ..................................................................7 Pilar Sanchez Gomez Photography............................11 Sophie in the Garden ................................................15 SE Magazines: Local Advertising ............................... 2 Smart Business Networking ......................................23 Sterling Law .................................................................5 Stephen Shillito Graphic Design ................................29 Steve Smith Accountants ..........................................17 Village Books..............................................................11 Walking London History Tours....................................15 Walsh Glazing.............................................................23
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