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What’s On
from SE23 December 2021
by SE Magazines
Wednesdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 December: Zoom Portraiture @ Dulwich Art Group & School
2pm - 5pm. This is now a hybrid session with 15 artists allowed into the studio and also cameras for artists attending through Zoom. Paint a clothed model with a focus on the portrait over two three-hour sessions. We give you a wide view and a closer portrait view so you can work out the framing for yourself. The model will at times be engaged in conversation to bring some animation to the face.
www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk
Wednesday 1 December: Christmas Wreath Making Workshop 3.30pm-5.30pm.
Lex Hamilton, highly acclaimed florist, recently featured in Vogue, is leading this creative workshop to design your very own Christmas wreath. Lex will be here to guide you through the process, helping you to select the best foliage, perfect your design and work with you to add your own creative flair. There will be mulled wine, festive tunes and our priceless Peace Keepers to keep little ones occupied, while you unleash your inner creative and take home the most spectacular festive arrangement to hang proudly at home. All tools and supplies are provided for you. Peace + Riot, 12 Croxted Road, West Dulwich SE21 8SW.
https://peace-riot-events.designmynight.com
Wednesday 1 – 22nd December: The Wonderful
7pm-9pm A spectacular storm sweeps Efe and her dog TikTok off Peckham Road into the magical African land of Ozanda where The Scarecrow is a Mannequin; The Tin Man is a Cyborg and The Lion is… the Mane Man! Pull on your favourite kicks and ease on down Theatre Peckham’s Golden Pathway for a wondrous adventure this Christmas. Based on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. Running time: 2 hours with interval. Venue open 1 hour prior to show, auditorium doors open 15 mins before. Theatre Peckham, 221 Havil Street, SE5 7SB.
www.theatrepeckham.co.uk.
Wednesday 1 December: Peace Talks Series - Mental
health + managing the day to day
7.30pm – 9.30pm. Sarah Kerridge (Doula) and Millie Gentle (Person Centred Counsellor) will be with us to talk to you about strategies for managing the day-to-day pressures of parenting – and everything else you might need to juggle. Both will be taking questions at the end and there will be an opportunity to chat more informally afterwards too.
Peace + Riot, 12 Croxted Road, West Dulwich SE21 8SW. Tickets www.designmynight.com
(online meeting) 6.30am-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 is Dulwich’s turn. Please contact Hayley on
07843 989728 for more information.
Thursdays 2, 9, 16 December: Dulwich Folk Dance Club
(Country Dancing) 8pm-10pm - The festive season is upon us. And here’s a wonderful way of celebrating. A fun evening of folk (aka country) dance awaits you. You can join in immediately, without experience, and get the full benefit of the event as all dances are “called”. And there are many people to partner you and show you how it’s done, should you need it. Price £5 (£4
for members)
Thursday 2 December - Gwen Godwin calling. Thursday 9 December – Sue Hastings calling. Thursday 16 December – Michele Odell calling. St Barnabas Parish Hall, Gilkes Place, Dulwich Village SE21 7BT. Wendy 020 8769 9832;
John 020 8693 2873/ johnhblase@aol.com.
10am-11am. Join our weekly warm and supportive online networking gathering. We meet to share our offerings, meet other business owners, connect on a regular basis, find collaborations and cheerlead each other. First Huddle free then only £5/month and includes a free Facebook Group. https://smallbusinesshuddle.co.uk.
Friday 3 December: Live Band Karaoke
7pm-11.30pm. Reckon you’ve got the swagger of Jagger? The bravado of Blondie? Well, this is the night for you. Belt out pure classics, on stage in front of an electric crowd backed by a bonafide five-piece band. Pick from nearly 300 tracks from all genres. Lyrics are provided on a screen. The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, Nunhead SE15 3BE.
www.livebandkaraoke.london
Saturdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 December: Dulwich & Peckham Rye Parkruns
9am-10am. Free, weekly timed 5k run, jog or walk. Every Saturday at 9am promptly starting from Queen Mary’s Gate (Dulwich Park) and Colyton Road Entrance (Peckham Rye Park). Register once and bring your printed barcode (can be used at any parkrun across the world). First-timers briefing at 08.50.
https://www.parkrun.org.uk/dulwich/ https://www.parkrun.org.uk/peckhamrye/
Saturday 4 December: Bell House Open Garden
11am-1pm. Bell House is opening its garden for visitors to explore. The Walled Garden comprises of raised beds filled with kitchen essentials grown organically. The House Garden features a rose garden and woodland walk designed to attract wildlife and provide safe habitats. The gardens are a place of community learning, maintained by volunteers who promote gardening as an activity for physical and mental well-being. Arrive anytime between 11am and 12:45. Tea and coffee will be available. We encourage a £5 donation that will go towards garden maintenance and activities. Free tickets are also available. Bell House 27 College Road, Dulwich SE21 7BG. www.bellhouse.co.uk
Business Spotlight Learn something new at Adult Learning Lewisham
If you would like to develop a new skill, meet new people, or just learn for the sheer pleasure of it, Adult Learning Lewisham (ALL) has a wide variety of daytime, evening and weekend courses on offer to suit all lifestyles and interests.
This year marks thirty years of adult learning in Lewisham. There have been many changes to the service over the years but the sense of community and creative spirit has remained at the heart of everything they do. Their courses have changed countless lives, enabling people to achieve their goals and transform their lives through learning. Many learners have gained qualifications whilst balancing their studies alongside work and family commitments, others have developed their hobbies into creative businesses. Develop a Hobby
If you want to develop a new creative skill or develop your hobby there are classes for beginners through to practicing artists, taught by subject specialists, artists, designers and industry professionals. Courses include: drawing and painting, clothes making, jewellery design, glass work, pottery, illustration, upholstery, photography, printmaking and more. Improve Your Qualifications
Improve your career prospects or gain the qualifications you need for further study by improving your English and Maths and gain a nationally recognized qualification. ALL also offer accredited courses for English speakers of other languages (ESOL) at all levels, including preparation courses for the SELT exams to gain British Citizenship. You can book a pre-course assessment for English, maths and ESOL courses starting in January by calling: 020 8314 3300 Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm, or email your details to adultlearning@lewisham.gov.uk and someone will call you to make an appointment. Learn Together
ALL has an extensive Family Learning programme that provides adults with the skills and knowledge to support their children’s
education. Courses are practical, fun and informative and encourage family members to learn new skills and enjoy quality time together. Some courses are designed to help parents improve their English, or understand how English and Maths are taught in schools so they are more confident in supporting their children’s learning. Popular courses include; pottery, drawing and painting, yoga, cooking and healthy eating, languages and more.
Adult Learning Lewisham Supported Learning
Courses for adults with learning difficulties, physical and sensory disabilities and mental health issues; designed to improve health and wellbeing or to gain employment, are also available. Sarah is enjoying her Supported Learning Home Management course, ‘I signed up for the course to learn more about nutritious food, explore new recipes and meet new people. ‘The course gives structure to my day and gets me out of the house. It also encourages me to exercise as I walk to class and back. I like cooking, learning new skills; and I’ve also learnt about safety in the kitchen, which helps me at home. ‘My confidence in cooking and mixing with people is growing. I like the friendliness of the class and I get lots of support from my tutor Georgia and Maria, the kitchen assistant.
Get the New Year off to a great start on a course starting in January Browse the spring term programme at: lewisham.gov.uk/Adultlearning Centres are located in Brockley, Lewisham, and Grove Park; ten minutes from Forest Hill, Honor Oak Park, Lewisham and Grove Park stations.
