SE23 February 2016 by SE Magazines

Issue 114 - February 2016 In this issue Events Calendar - P4 Monthly Notice Board - P6 Events - P8 Hectic Host - P12 Food & Drink - P14 Horniman Museum - P24 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Activities - P32 The Last Word - P36

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Welcome It was difficult to get in to the Valentine’s Day spirit when I was putting the magazines together this month; it was freezing! Hopefully it will have warmed up a little and you can take a stroll around the area buying some of the wonderful, local chocolate and sweets discovered by Lawrence Roullier White on his shopping page, p28. All in the name of love! All our usual columns are here: The Hectic Host - p12; an extended Food & Drink - p14; Councillor’s Column - p22; the Horniman Museum Listings on p24; Financial Matters - p26; Garden Talk p30 and Children’s Activities on pages 32 & 33. The Last Word this month goes to our Hannah Davies. Hannah is a freelance writer who has written for several glossy magazines and has just started writing a children’s book, find out more on page 36. Remember that the events that miss our print deadline will be found at www.arounddulwich.co.uk as will many other stories. Happy New Year!

Welcome Page ........................................3 Events Calendar .....................................4 Noticeboard ............................................6 What’s On .....................8, 10, 16, 18 & 19 Hectic Host ...........................................12 Food & Drink .......................... 14 & 15 Councillor’s Update...............................22 The Horniman Museum .......................24 Financial Matters ..................................26 Shopping Page ..................................... 28 Garden Talk .......................................... 30 Children’s Activities ..................... 32 & 33 Community Index .................................34 The Last Word .......................................36 Index .....................................................38

Food & Drink 3

Vegetarian Gratin

Here is a recipe for a lovely vegetarian gratin that can easily be adapted to work for meat eaters too. • 4 Tablespoons Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil • 2 Red Onions Finely Sliced • 2 Cloves of Garlic Finely Chopped • 2 Teaspoons Oregano • 750g Aubergine cut into 1cm Cubes • 400g Tin Chopped Tomatoes • 2 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar • 3 Tablespoon Fresh Basil Roughly Chopped • 100g Parmesan Cheese Finely grated • 300g Courgettes cut into Ribbons • 200g Mozzarella Balls

Method 1) Prepare your ingredients preheat your oven to 180°C. 2) Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan & add the onion, garlic & half of the oregano. 3) Over a medium heat, slowly sweat the onion & garlic mix for about 5 minutes or until onion is tender & translucent. 4) Turn up to a high heat, add the rest of the olive oil & aubergine & cook for a further 3-4 minutes or until aubergine is nearly cooked. 5) Add the tomatoes & vinegar & simmer for 2 minutes. 6) Stir in the basil & half the Parmesan. 7) Spread half the mix over the bottom of an over proof dish, followed by a layer of the courgette ribbons & then repeat to give layers similar to a lasagne. 8) Tear the mozzarella & evenly spread over the top of the courgette ribbons. 9) Scatter over the remaining Parmesan & then drizzle with extra virgin olive oil & pop into the oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown & bubbling. For a slight variation replace the mozzarella with Gorgonzola & sprinkle with deep fried sage leaves & toasted walnuts. For the meat eaters add some nice big pieces of an Italian spiced sausage to the mix.

Angela Angela Burgess: Editor SE Magazines Limited

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Events Calendar - February Monday

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Nikolia Astrup @ Dulwich Picture Gallery, p16 Honor Oak Lively Minds over Popchoir, every Dulwich Books 50’s Club, p8. Women’s Institute, Event see p10.. Wednesday, see Parkrun, 8pm St Saviour’s Peckham Rye p15. Painting the Park & Dulwich Peckham Women’s Church. Park 9am, Institute, 8pm @ East Dulwich WI @ Mousetrap: Michael P8. Club Local @ Fenner, see p10. The Copleston Graffiti Classics Upstairs at EDT from Upstairs at EDT, Centre 7pm, see p10. 7.30pm Dulwich Folk Dance p10. Club, see p6. Boppin Bunnies, p10.

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Lively Minds over 50’s Club, p8.

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Parkrun, Peckham Rye Park & Dulwich Park 9am, P8.

Dulwich Decorative & Fine Arts Society lecture, see p16

Mum’s in Business See p16

Forest Hill Women’s Institute, 8pm @ All Inn One

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Popchoir, every Wednesday, see p15.

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Dulwich Folk Dance Tom Blakcburn @ The Old Nun’s Club, see p6. Head, p16. Growin gUp Communist, p16.

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Organ Recital, Chris’s Chapel, p18 Vocal Chords Choir Launch, see p18.

20th Parkrun, Peckham Rye Park & Dulwich Park 9am, P8.

The Strings Club Holiday Camp, see p18.

Nunhead Women’s Institute, 8pm @ The Old Nun’s Head

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Lively Minds over 50’s Club, p8. Popchoir, every Wednesday, see p15.

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Dulwich Folk Dance Club, see p6. X+Y www.biggerpicture.co.uk @EDT see p18

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Lively Minds over 50’s Club, p8.

U3A Monthly Open Meeting, see p19.

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27th Parkrun, Peckham Rye Park & Dulwich Park 9am, P8.

Dulwich Folk Dance Club, see p6.

Smart Business Networking with Cooking with Scissors. 6.45pm Upstairs @The Palmerston. www.cookingwithscissors.co.uk

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The Goose is Out! Singaround @ The Old Nun’s Head, see p18.

21st The Peckham Society Talk, see p19.

Dulwich Books Event see p19

Dulwich Books Event see p19.

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14th St Valentine’s Day

28th MidCentury Modern, 10-4pm, see p8.

Rockbourne Youth Club Fair, p19. Dulwich Symphony Orchestra, see p19.

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Forthcoming Events Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 8, 10, 16, 18 & 19. Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar! 4 | SE23 - February 2016

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The Goose Is Out! held a Concert for Refugees at The Ivy House in January. We made a total of £2794 for Help Refugees (a charitable fund under the auspices of Prism the Gift Fund). This volunteer group provides practical help such as building shelters and providing heaters for refugees in Calais and Lesvos. We would like to thank all the artists who gave their time for free and the many local people who helped in any way, both before and during the concert. www.thegooseisout.com

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What’s On - February

Women’s Institute East Dulwich

First Wednesday at 7.30pm The Lodge, above East Dulwich Tavern, 1 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22 8EW. Currently full. To go on the waiting list please email: join@eastdulwichwi.co.uk www.eastdulwichwi.co.uk

Forest Hill Second Monday at 8pm. All Inn One (in the restaurant), Perry Vale SE23 2NE. For more details call Claudia on 07917 330001 or e-mail Claudia.moss@googlemail.com.

Honor Oak First Monday at 8pm-10pm. St. Saviour's Church, Rehearsal Room, Brockley Rise, SE23 1JN. For details email: honoroakwi@gmail.com.

Nunhead Third Monday. 8-10pm. The Old Nun’s Head on Nunhead Green. Currently full. To go on the waiting list please email: nunheadwi@gmail.com

Peckham Rye & Dulwich Park parkrun

Saturday mornings at 9am. The parkrun is a free weekly timed 5k run, which is open to all standards of runners; it is not a race. PECKHAM RYE start is near the Colyton Road entrance of Peckham Rye park and run three laps of the gardens. www.parkrun.org.uk/peckhamrye DULWICH PARK start is Queen Mary's Gate on the south side of the park. This is the entrance on the South Circular (A205), Dulwich Common. www.parkrun.org.uk/dulwich www.modernshows.com

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Lively Minds Over 50’s Club - Tuesdays

Our speaker slot is 2-3pm, come along from 1.45 for a cup of tea and/ or a low impact keep fit class. We are at St Faith’s community Hall next to the Church, Red Post Hill SE24 9JQ. Tel: 0209 299 6118 and leave a message.

Tuesday 2 February - Mia Dancers Tuesday 9 February - In house Tuesday 16 February - Children playing piano with Helgar Rose Tuesday 23 February - Rarer and Migrant birds with John Beckham 8 | SE23 - February 2016

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What’s On - February Thursday 4 February: Private View of ‘Painting the Mousetrap Tour Venice & London’

Saturday 6 February: Graffiti Classics 7pm

The latest works by Michael Fenner at the Jeannie Avent Gallery, 14 North Cross Road, SE22 9EU. Private View Thur 4 Feb 2016 from 7pm-10pm (The exhibition runs until Tues 16th Feb.)

Thursday 4 February: NEW VOICES with Monica Wood & Jem Lester 7pm Tickets are £10 and include a glass of wine and a proof copy of Monica’s novel The One-in-a-Million Boy. Monica Wood, already an award-winning author in the US, will present her debut UK novel The One in a Million Boy, a heart-wrenching book due for publication in April. A story of an unlikely friendship between a mentally sharp, determinedly independent woman of 104 and a world-recordsobsessed eleven-year-old boy, this UK debut is insightful, inventive and full of surprises. Jem Lester’s debut novel Shtum is a funny, engaging and beautiful novel about a young boy called Jonah who suffers from autism and has never spoken. Set in North London, his single father, Ben, must learn to cope with the challenge of having a child who keeps shtum, a book perfect for fans of David Nicholls, The Shock of the Fall and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time. You can buy tickets for events at both locations online at www.dulwichbooks.co.uk, by email at hello@dulwichbooks.co.uk, on the phone on 020 8670 1920 or in Dulwich Bookshop, 6 Croxted Road, SE21 8SW.

Friday 5 February: Club Local Calling all Mum’s and Dad’s who’d love a decent night out. Put Friday 5th Feb in your diary, sort a babysitter and head to your favourite local East Dulwich bar: The Lodge upstairs at the East Dulwich Tavern. This one off event is a great chance to get together with your grown-up friends and enjoy dance music we know you will love – because we do! CLUB LOCAL is created for you by people like you – we remember what life was like before kids and want a no-hassle night out, locally. 2 fantastic live DJs are lined up for the night playing feel good dance anthems, funky soul and vocal house from the mid-nineties until today. Spread the word! 1 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich SE22 8EW. TICKETS: £8 per adult (incl. a glass of Prosecco) 8pm – 1am Ticket link: www.thelittlediscocompany.co.uk 10 | SE23 - February 2016

All Saints West Dulwich, SE21 8JY. Comedy Cabaret String Quartet. 16 strings, 8 dancing feet and 4 voices with 1 aim: to make classical music wickedly funny and fantastically exhilarating. Graffiti Classics bursts the elitist boundaries of the traditional String Quartet with its hilarious all-singing, all-dancing musical comedy cabaret show. Tickets online: £12 full / £8 concession / £32 family ticket (2 adults & 2 children) www.chamberplayers.co.uk/graffiti-classics.

Saturday 6 February: Andy & the Odd Socks… Who invited this lot? A joint musical event hosted by Boppin’ Bunnies and CBeebies Andy Day! We are excited to announce that Andy Day (star of the CBeebies show ‘Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures’) is joining forces with award winning local company Boppin’ Bunnies for a whole day of exclusive performances at the new, iconic ‘Under 1 Roof’ Centre in Royal Arsenal, Woolwich. Venue: Under 1 Roof, Unit 9, The iO centre, Skeffington street, Royal Arsenal, SE18 6SR. Show times: 10am, 11:45am, 2pm, 4pm. Running time: 35 minutes. Doors will open 15 minutes before each show time, and there will be 30 minutes ‘meet & greet’ with Andy after each show for people to take photos, grab a bite to eat from the onsite café, browse the shops & stalls and mingle with Andy. Suitable for families with children aged 2 – 8 years. Tickets £6 per child, Adults free. Siblings under 1 year free. 70% of the profits from this event will be split and donated to the Community Music Room at Under 1 Roof and the Angels Charity. To book your ticket visit: www.boppinbunnies.co.uk/boppin-bunniesspecial-events

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Hectic Host

St Valentine’s Day

ove it or hate it, it is that time of year when we are encouraged to express our fondness for our loved ones, or become a part time stalker and send the bewildered unsuspecting unsolicited, anonymous mail.

If you are embracing the day and celebrating an existing relationship, or hoping to take a new one to a new level, as with anything in life you want to demonstrate a little effort had gone into the planning. Here are a couple of ideas to help the hectic, host a romantic evening with minimal fuss. With St Valentine’s Day falling on a Sunday this year this is a golden opportunity to organise something a little less rushed, but the danger is the day could easily degenerate into an episode of Come Dine with Me. Spare yourself the stress of getting hot and flustered in the kitchen whilst your guest or partner is left alone contemplating your CD collection and getting hot and flustered drinking too much wine. One thing we are not short of in this wonderful part of London is beautiful restaurants, but you had better book early, so make your lunch or supper reservation soonish. This is going to be hard but after the main course, decline the dessert and say that you have a surprise waiting at home. Who could not fail to be wooed by such a romantic suggestion and when you get home and remove your own handmade pudding and chilled bottle from the fridge, you will have melted their heart. I am not going to go into detailed recipes here, they are easily and readily available in countless books, but here is a list of fail-free ideas and some quick hacks to make them even easier. The problems with pudding is that presentation is everything, therefore you have to admire one that has mess in its name. No one can mess up an Eaton Mess, especially if you do not bother with the hardest bit, baking the meringues, but instead buy them from somewhere like the Cheese Block or Boulangerie Jade both on Lordship Lane. You can make a fool proof fool by simply stirring a tablespoon or so of fruit compote into some whipped double cream.

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I cannot think of anything that might go wrong with Affogato, and the caffeine / sugar combination has obvious stamina merits on this day in particular. The key here is really good coffee, again we have no shortage of wonderful establishments offering fantastic ground beans but you also want an amazing ice cream. As an alternative to the traditional vanilla why not try the rich and tempting chocolate and hazelnut Bacio, £9 for 500 ml, from Oddono’s on Lordship Lane. Finally what to drink? You could serve a cheery Cherry Brandy by Bramley & Gage, £14.50, from Franklin’s Farm Shop or what better than the romantically named Pas de Deux organic dessert wine from Domaine Nigri, £15.99, from La Cave de Bruno on Lordship Lane. Lawrence Roullier White www.roullierwhite.com

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A socially awkward teenage math prodigy finds new confidence and new friendships when he lands a spot on the British squad at the International Mathematics Olympiad. A tender and perceptive film â&#x20AC;&#x201C; about love. 7pm Bar/themed snacks | 8pm Film Free raffle prizes courtesy of Rye Books & Push Studios Tickets ÂŁ7 in person from: Push Studios, 17 Blackwater Street, EDT, 1 Lordship Lane & Rye Books, 45 Upland Road Or online from: www.thebiggerpic.co.uk

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Food & Drink 3

Vegetarian Gratin

Here is a recipe for a lovely vegetarian gratin that can easily be adapted to work for meat eaters too.

Ingredients • 4 Tablespoons Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil • 2 Red Onions Finely Sliced • 2 Cloves of Garlic Finely Chopped • 2 Teaspoons Oregano • 750g Aubergine cut into 1cm Cubes • 400g Tin Chopped Tomatoes • 2 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar • 3 Tablespoon Fresh Basil Roughly Chopped • 100g Parmesan Cheese Finely grated • 300g Courgettes cut into Ribbons • 200g Mozzarella Balls

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What’s On - February Friday 5th & Saturday 6th February: Nikolai Astrup: Painting Norway

Thursday 11 February: Dulwich Decorative & Fine Arts Society illustrated lecture The Historical Use of Wallpapers in the British Interior, 1685 to today.; 7.30 for 8pm, Kingswood House, Seeley Drive, SE21. www.ddfas.org.uk

Thursday 11 February: Growing Up Communist with David Aaronovitch & Jo McMillan

The grounds of Dulwich Picture Gallery will transform into a world of light and fire this winter to celebrate the opening of the major exhibition Nikolai Astrup: Painting Norway. Visitors of all ages will be invited to explore flame-lined paths amongst copper flowers that breathe fire, scorching sculptural trees as well as especially commissioned fire boxes featuring designs responding to Astrup’s bonfire paintings. During the evening visitors can enjoy access to the Gallery’s permanent collection. Winter refreshments will include Herne Hill's famed La Tartiflette as well as hot cider and luxury hot chocolate to warm cold hands. 6.30pm – 9.30pm Price (includes entry to permanent collection): children £5, adults £8. Family ticket: £20 (two adults, two children) To book, visit: www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

Wednesday 10 February: Mums in Business Mums in Business are a group of mums in East Dulwich, South London SE22, who come together for support, networking and joint working. The meeting is free to attend (contribution of £2 towards drinks and nibbles is appreciated as this is administered by volunteers) and is intended to be a support group for like minded mums running or wishing to start their own businesses rather than a hardcore networking meeting.The group meets on the 2nd Wednesday every month at 8pm in the Daisylets office, 165 Lordship Lane (opposite Mrs Robinson) East Dulwich SE22 8HX. Please let us know if you would like to join us so the nibbles stretch round! Email claire@daisylets.uk 16 | SE23 - February 2016

7.30pm. Tickets are £6, which is fully redeemable against a purchase of either Party Animals or Motherland. Join David Aaronovitch and Jo McMillan to discuss an upbringing on the fringes of political life. Tracing the decline of the communist tradition in Britain, Party Animals is a deeply personal account of what it’s like to grow up in a family on the far-left. Written by David Aaronovitch, a wellknown journalist and commentator, it is a memoir that stands out from the crowd. Jo McMillan’s debut novel Motherland, published in hardback last year, is an incredible story of a childhood in struggle. In this case the struggle is that of thirteen-year-old Jessica, whose mother Eleanor is unerring in her attempts to radicalise the sleepy midlands town of Tamworth. Unfortunately for Jessica, those attempts are mostly met with indifference and hostility. But a visit to the Democratic Republic of Germany beckons… You can buy tickets for events at both locations online at www.dulwichbooks.co.uk, by email at hello@dulwichbooks.co.uk, on the phone on 020 8670 1920 or in Dulwich Bookshop, 6 Croxted Road, SE21 8SW.

The Old Nun’s Head

Friday 12 February: Tom Blackburn Tom is a young up-and-coming folk singer and guitarist originally from Wales and now based in Oxford. He plays traditional folk and original instrumental pieces with an intricate acoustic twist. This will be the Goose’s last club night at The Old Nun’s Head, so please come and help give us a good send-off! Tickets £7 (on the door only, no advance tickets). Door 7.45 pm. Floorsingers welcome. Real ale, good food! More information at: www.thegooseisout.com

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What’s On - February Saturday 13 February: Vocal Chords Choir launch ‘Ticket to Ride’ Come and celebrate 3 years of adventure and joyous singing with the wonderful Vocal Chords choir from Forest Hill! Launching their second CD, ‘Ticket to Ride’, on Saturday 13th February at Holy Trinity Church, 66 Lennard Road SE20 7LX. Doors open at 7pm, tickets £5 (children free). With special guests to be announced.

Sunday 14 February: Organ Recital in Christ’s Chapel Dulwich Edward Kemp-Luck (Royal Academy of Music). 7.45pm. Admission Free.

Thursday 18 February

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The Bigger Picture Film Club Presents Director Morgan Matthews with Asa Butterfield, Sally Hawkins & Rafe Spall

Mon 15 – Fri 19 February: The Strings Club Holiday Camps Inspire your child with music this February Half Term with The Strings Club, as its award-winning Holiday Camp returns from 15 – 19 February 2016 to Balham, Hampstead and Brockley. Packed full of unmissable musical experiences, The Strings Club’s Ofsted-registered Holiday Camps for 4 – 11 year olds are perfect for both budding strings players, as well as an ideal introduction to music for complete beginners – with complimentary instrument hire included. Each day includes exclusive musical workshops alongside small group instrument classes – led by DBS checked teachers and professionally trained childcare staff. Mornings feature The Strings Club’s Let’s Learn Together, Play Together sessions where children can choose from beginners ukulele, guitar or violin groups or join more intermediate and advanced ensembles for those are already learning to play. Afternoon workshops range from the popular Big Sing Song sessions to Sounds and Colours Art Afternoons – just to name a few. Each week ends with a grand concert, so children and their new friends can proudly show what they’ve learnt. From £17.50 – £22.50 per half day, and can be booked for a half day, full day or for the full week experience. Wrap around care from 8.30am to 5.45pm with its Early Bird and Late Clubs costs just £5 per session. Childcare vouchers are also now accepted and a 10% sibling discount applies. For more information visit: www.thestringsclub.org or call 0121 296 9204.

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A socially awkward teenage math prodigy finds new confidence and new friendships when he lands a spot on the British squad at the International Mathematics Olympiad. A tender and perceptive film – about love. 7pm Bar/themed snacks | 8pm Film Free raffle prizes courtesy of Rye Books & Push Studios Tickets £7 in person from: Push Studios, 17 Blackwater Street, EDT, 1 Lordship Lane & Rye Books, 45 Upland Road Or online from: www.thebiggerpic.co.uk

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Another popular Singaround hosted by The Goose Is Out! All are welcome, whether to sing or to listen. It’s an informal and supportive atmosphere, so don’t worry if it’s your first time! Songs of any country or culture welcome. Starts 7.30pm, finishes whenever. FREE entry, voluntary donation at the interval to help cover the costs of running the Goose – we suggest £2. This will be the Goose’s last Singaround at The Old Nun’s Head, so please come and help give us a good send-off! More information at: www.thegooseisout.com

What’s On - February Thursday 18 February: Special Storytelling & Craft Activities 11am Join Mimi and Catkin the fairy kitten for an interactive storytelling and crafting workshop. Creators Clare Bevan and Cally Johnson-Isaacs will help you make your very own fairy friend and magical fairy pet puppet, with added glitter guaranteed. Suitable for ages 6 & under, this is a free event. Dulwich Books, 6 Croxted Road, West Dulwich SE21 8SW. Tel: 020 8670 1920 or visit www.dulwichbooks.co.uk

Sunday 21 February: The Peckham Society 3pm Recent archaeological finds in Southwark with Christopher Constable, Archaeological Officer at Goose Green Centre, St John’s Church. Goose Green, East Dulwich Road, London SE22.

Sunday 21 February: Deadly in Dulwich with Fiona Barton & Ann Morgan 7pm Tickets are £10 and include a mystery cocktail. Fiona Barton and Ann Morgan, two of the most exciting names in contemporary page-turning fiction, are the stars of the inaugural Dulwich Books crime and thriller event series, Deadly in Dulwich. Fiona’s debut novel The Widow will be published on the 14th January and is already tipped to become next year’s The Girl On The Train. Ann Morgan, famous for her previous book Reading The World, in which she recorded her attempt to read one book from every country in the world, has written her first psychological thriller Beside Myself, a tense story about the fragility of identity. Tickets: www.dulwichbooks.co.uk or email hello@dulwichbooks.co.uk Call 020 8670 1920 Dulwich Bookshop, 6 Croxted Road, SE21 8SW.

Wednesday 24 February: Cooking with Scissors An opportunity for local business professionals to meet, make new contacts and gain new business. Meets on the last Wednesday of every month, upstairs at The Palmerston, 91 Lordship Lane, SE22 from 6.45pm – 8.45pm. Free admission. To find out more or register your interest in attending, please email: sbn@cookingwithscissors.co.uk

Wednesday 24 February: U3A Open Meeting Talk –

‘Developments in Cancer Research’ and Link Age Southwark ( formerly Dulwich helpline ) Two speakers. Herne Hill Baptist Church Half Moon Lane, SE24 9HU. Refreshments after the talk. All welcome – Free for members and none members we now have over 60 interest groups that meet weekly. fortnightly or monthly. As always there will be be a chance to find out about all our activities and meet some of the group conveners. Membership is only £25 for a whole year of activities at no extra cost! dulwich-u3a.uk/

Saturday 27 February: Dulwich Symphony Orchestra at 7pm All Saints Church, Lovelace Road, Dulwich, SE21 8JY. Ticket prices: £12 adults (concessions £10), Under 16s free. Programme: This will be the second in our local Dulwich composers series, featuring new work by David Fielker called Variations: Early One Morning. Our conductor, Leigh O’Hara, who is also a concert pianist will lead the orchestra from the piano for Mozart’s piano Concerto No.24 and this extraordinary programme will be complemented by Schubert’s 8th ‘Unfinished’ Symphony a completed four movement version by Brian Newbould. The Summer concert will be on 18th June. All details can be found on our website, see the ‘concerts’ link: www.dulwichsymphonyorchestra.org.uk

Saturday 27 February: Rockbourne Youth Club Relaunch & Fair 11am-3pm They are having a fair to raise money as the staff funding was removed. Anyone interested in having a stall at the fair should contact Ruth 020 8699 2050. 41a Rockbourne Rd SE23 2DA SE23 - February 2016 | 19

A better perspective

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Observations on our recent weather

utumn and especially December 2015 have been reported as the wettest in weather recording history. This was very much in evidence as we watched news reports of flooding in parts of the UK and saw some of the highway drainage in Lewisham struggle to channel the continued heavy downpours, despite regular past clearing of the gullies.

I have decided that this year is the year I plant an asparagus bed at my allotment plot. I have been told that this will be a challenge but the end result will be worth it, although I should not expect to see any full grown spears for a couple of years. If there are any readers who are able to offer constructive advice on how best to approach this venture, I would welcome it.

Accompanying the heavy rain was very mild weather, which confused flora and fauna and people alike. On the last posting day before Christmas, a friend of mine walked to his post box dressed in summer garb as it was so warm, and on Boxing Day, as it had stopped raining for five minutes, I mowed the lawn. I did this only because the grass had become too high for me to detect the bodies of mice and rats (helped on their journey to vermin heaven by my cat the assassin) as I took vegetable waste to the wormery compost at the rear of the garden. Nothing focuses the mind like stepping on an ex mouse or rat.

As the year progresses, we have many anniversaries, celebrations and sporting events to enjoy, including remembering the 1966 England world cup win and watching the 2016 Olympics in Rio, so let us hope we have good weather. I was recently reminded of where I was on the day of the 1966 England/Germany world cup final. I was living in what is now fashionable East London and I think it may well have been raining.

Although, we will soon be officially in spring, many bulbs were well on their way to flowering in January, as was the blossom on some trees. M+S had daffodils for sale as the post-Christmas sales continued. It was all very confusing. For those readers who like me are lucky enough to have an allotment, it has not been an easy time. The heavy and continued rain had made the London clay soil too heavy to manage and the mild weather enabled weeds to proliferate freely. I have yet to understand why any god would create dandelions, and we must put the blame firmly at our Victorian ancestorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; doors for importing exotic and invasive plants such as Japanese Knotweed, no matter how attractive they must have looked in their natural habitat all those years ago. Thankfully, as we moved further into January we were finally given the correct weather for the time of year and se23 was reminded that it was supposed to be winter. 22 | SE23 - February 2016

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Horniman Museum & Gardens Dinosaurs: Monster Families 13 February - 30 October 2016 Discover the fascinating world of dinosaurs and their young in this family-focused interactive exhibition. Dinosaurs: Monster Families shows how dinosaurs looked after their eggs, nests and babies. Meet ‘Baby Louie’, a cast of the nearly-complete skeleton of a dinosaur embryo; dig in the discovery pit; touch a real dinosaur leg bone and come face-to-face with T-Rex’s relative – a life-size Tarbosaurus skeleton cast. Plus have fun at the interactive exploration stations, while dinosaurs fill the room in vivid illustrations. Visitors will also be able to see a fossilised egg of the extinct elephant bird, on loan from Sir David Attenborough’s private collection, and enjoy an exciting programme of dinosaur-themed events and activities to complement the exhibition.

London's Urban Jungle Jamrach & the Victorian Exotic Animal Trade

Until Sunday 22 February 2016 Charles Jamrach was one of Victorian London’s leading dealers in exotic animals. This display explores his role and impact in the exotic animal trade and upon popular culture in Victorian times. Objects from the Horniman’s collections as well as prints offer an insight into how exotic animals came to be such a familiar sight in Britain, and how the trade operated, in this display curated by historian Elle Larsson. FREE

Farmers’ Market

Every Saturday, 9am – 1.30pm. A locally sourced, locally sold farmers’ market selling vegetables, meat, bread, flowers, hot food and much more in our glorious Gardens. FREE entry.

See www.horniman.ac.uk for details and ticket information. Ticket prices: Child £4.40; Adult £7.70: Family (2 adults, 2 children) £18.70. Prices include 10% voluntary Gift Aid donation. Tickets will be on sale from 1 February 2016. Horniman Members enjoy free, unlimited visits to the exhibition.

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Saturday 6 February, 11am–3pm Celebrate the diversity of our neighbourhood with this event led by local community groups working with migrants and refugees. Enjoy storytelling from around the world, arts and craft activities and immersive theatre performances. FREE. Everyone welcome.

Carnival Late Thursday 25 February, 6.30–9.30pm It’s carnival time at the Horniman! Enjoy carnival with the sights and sounds of a Venetian ball, Brazilian parades, dance workshops with the London School of Samba, energetic New Orleans brass jazz performances, short films showcasing carnival traditions from around the world and festive food and drink at our bars and Café. Tickets: £5. Over-18s only.

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Tuesdays 23 February 3.30pm A live performance on our 17th-century harpsichord in the Music Gallery. Everyone welcome. FREE.

Big Wednesday: Dinosaurs Wednesday 17 February, 11am – 3.30pm Join us for a day of activities inspired by our new family exhibition Dinosaurs: Monster Families. Become an explorer and hunt for dinosaurs and fossils around the Museum, meet dinosaur expert Dr Dave Hone and find out what it’s like to be a real life fossil hunter and watch dinosaur films and animations. FREE.

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Financial Matters

The death of Buy to Let?

et’s be clear: buying a property to let in the UK has been a sound investment for a long time, and many landlords have had a fantastic run of things for many years. Picture this: You purchase a property, albeit with a considerable deposit (25% or more) and let it out. If your house or flat is in a popular part of London or the South East, the ratio is up to nine tenants to one property so having an empty property for long is rarely an issue, making this a low risk investment. You collect rent from your tenant and watch the value of your property rise. Running expenses such as interest payments and refurbishment due to wear and tear are tax deductible as “business expenses” making your investment tax efficient. In this low interest environment, what’s not to like?

The honeymoon is over The government in its wisdom has decided to implement a massive spanner in the works for landlords. The reasoning behind this is two-fold: 1) The Government believes that wealthy landlords are forcing first time buyers out of the market because they tend to chase the same properties, and wishes to create more of a level playing field. Landlords will be required to pay an additional 3% in stamp duty on purchases from April 2016. To put that into perspective, a £400,000 two bedroom flat in South London would cost a potential landlord £12,000 more than it would a first time buyer. 2) The Government believes that landlords have had it too good for too long and is phasing out tax relief on property expenses over the next few years. In addition, landlords are also facing a change to the way they pay tax when they sell their buy-to-let properties. At present capital gains tax isn’t due until the end of the tax year. But from April 2019 landlords will have to pay their capital gains bill within 30 days of selling a property, making the whole proposition a lot less attractive. 26 | SE23 - February 2016

What are the consequences for the property market? Antony Lopez, Senior Mortgage Consultant & Sterling & Law says, “Many landlords will decide to sell up, especially those who have been penalised by the new tax regime. Popular properties in the buy to let space could drop in price as a consequence, mainly one and two bedroom apartments. This could be good news for first time buyers, who are currently suffering from a lack of supply and choice.” So who wins and who loses? “Rightly or wrongly, I believe the reduction in tax benefits may be passed on to tenants, who could end up paying more in rent to compensate. This may drive more tenants to consider purchasing, causing a bit of a vicious circle. This move by the government would be deemed to have failed if the demand supply ratio does not improve for first time buyers.

Does buy to let still make sense as an investment? No question, being a landlord is about to become much less attractive. But the true principle remains sound: Get someone else to live in your property and pay your mortgage for you. Yes, you’ll be taxed for the privilege and have to invest more to start with once stamp duty is taken into consideration. However, take a long term view and watch the value of your property rise. If you are canny enough to have a capital repayment mortgage, eventually have your mortgage repaid in full by your tenants. What’s not to like?

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This month Lawrence Roullier White goes in search of St Valentine’s Day treats for candy girls and bon-bon boys. 1) Doisy & Dam Coffee & Sprouted Buckwheat Organic Milk Chocolate, £1.95, Aga’s Little Deli, Dartmouth Road, SE23 2) Rococo Organic Violet Chocolate 70 gms, £5, Bunka, Dartmoth Road, SE23 3) Indeal Spanish Chocolate Figs, £4.95, The Cheese Block, Lordship Lane, SE22

4) Lovechock Goji & Orange Organic Raw Chocolate, £2.99, DuGard & Daughters, Milkwood Road, SE24 5) Retro Lolly, £2.95, Dulwich Picture Gallery, Gallery Road, SE21 6) Artisan du Choocolat Glace Cherries in Dark Chocolate, £9.95, Franklin’s Farm Shop, Lordship Lane, SE22 7) Cherry Amour Jam, £4, Honor Oak Provender, Honor Oak Park, SE23 8) Perugira Baci Chocolate Kisses, £3.95, La Gastonomia, Park Hill Road, SE21 and Half Moon Lane, SE24 9) Divine White Chocolate with Strawberries and Dark Chocolate with Raspberries, £2.19 each, Oxfam, Half Moon Lane, SE24

10) Queen of Hearst Biscuits, £8.95, Romeo Jones, Dulwich Village, SE21

11) Charbonnel et Walker Sea Salt Caramel Truffles, £4.99, Shepherds Foods, Dulwich Village, SE21 12) Jelly Kisses, £1.20 per 100 gms, Sugar Mountain, Dartmouth Road, SE23 13) Hershey’s Kisses, £3.95,The Teapot, London Road, SE23 14) Rococo Rose & Raspberry Fizz Chocolate Mini Bars 20 gms, £1.35 Tomlinson’s Dulwich Village, SE21

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Garden Talk

Ivy, a Love and Hate Story

n ancient Britain, Ivy was a symbol of eternity and endurance. In the 18th century it was regarded as the classic Gothic plant, clothing buildings in melancholy fashion to remind us that nature is never far from reclaiming power. Nowadays Ivy still provokes fear and tends to get a very bad press. Not all the accusations are founded though and the benefits of ivy I find are widely underrated so I’d like to try and set the record straight.

The Positives First of all, Ivy is an invaluable source of nectar for many insects, including bees and butterflies. They also provide shelter and food for small birds (their berries are high in protein) and for hibernating animals. Researchers found that honey bees rely upon ivy for the majority of the pollen and nectar they collect during the autumn months, a crucial time when the insects are trying to build up stores for the winter and feed their young. By studying the pollen being brought back to the hives by bees they found that 89 per cent of it was being collected from ivy. “Part of the problem is that people really don’t see ivy as a flowering plant because the flowers are small, mainly green and not very exciting. But we found that the nectar produced by ivy is very high quality, so our message is for gardeners to see ivy as something positive.” says Professor Ratniek. Message received Professor. Secondly, it creates an attractive evergreen carpet or wall, perfect to cover an insightly wall, create a green backdrop or add character to a house façade. There aren’t many evergreen climbers, let alone self clinging ones so Ivy is definitely a very useful plant.

The Negatives Trees canopies can become infested with too much ivy, which often happens in open-crowned trees such as ash. Ivy can act as a sail in high winds or add weight to an old tree canopy, making it unstable. Its 30 | SE23 - February 2016

heavy dense foliage can also hide cavities or decay. In these cases, it may be necessary to thin the ivy. Mostly, however, it's not a problem; trees have been supporting ivy for far longer than we have taken issue with it. It does need to be kept in check because it can get into drains and gutters.

The Myths Myth 1: Ivy strangles trees. Ivy doesn’t strangle trees. It doesn’t live off them either since, despite what a lot of people might think, ivy is not a parasitic plant. Those aerial rootlets merely support the plant; its ground roots do the feeding and watering. If the ivy appears to be growing into the trunk, this is often because it is exploiting the rotting trunk of a dead or old tree. Myth 2: Ivy damages walls It damages walls. In fact, though ivy does cling by aerial roots, it can do little harm on a sound, wellpointed wall. The risk is that on old, soft-mortared walls ivy can open up cracks which then let in water. This can then freeze and loosen the mortar. So fear not, and give Ivy the love it deserves. Barbara Samitier - Garden Designer www.barbarasamitiergardens.co.uk

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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.

Baby Loves Music

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Baby Massage

Baby massage classes provide quality time with your baby and a fun social occasion with other mums. You will learn a wonderful skill which has many benefits. Tuesdays SE19. Contact Jayne 02086534781, jayne@2prepare.co.uk, www.2prepare.co.uk

Baby Massage

Learn a new skill, meet new mums and bond with your baby! Suitable from newborn to pre-crawling on Tuesdays in SE21 (Blocks of 4). Call Charlotte on 07932 698864 or email info@touchtherapy.co for availability. www.touchtherapy.co

Baby Sensory

Award-winning, sensory-rich development classes; designed to support you and your baby from birth to 13 months. Regular exposure to an incredible range of sounds, smells, sights, textures, music and massage. Local classes see http://babysensory.com/ for more details.

Bea’s Baby Bop

Drop in music classes for babies and toddlers. Tues/Wed/Friday 3:30-4:30, Wed/Friday 11-12, Friday 10-11, Saturday 10:30-11:30, East Dulwich/ Herne Hill, www.beasbabybop.com.

Boppin’ Bunnies

Music sessions for 0 - 5 yrs run by professional musicians! Singing, music making with real instruments and live performance from your Boppin’ Bunnies musician. Come along for a free taster session. Wednesday afternoons, St. Saviours Scout Hall, SE23. www.boppinbunnies.co.uk.

Bumps and Babes

Meets on Fridays between 9.30 and 11.30 (drop in anytime) at St Faiths Community Centre, at the bottom of Red Post Hill, SE24. It is very informal, aimed at new Mums meeting up and getting

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Caterpillar Music

Exciting puppets, colourful percussion instruments, fun music making & favourite songs provide a captivating class for babies & young children!Contact:merrynkidd@caterpillarmusic.com. 020 8698 8439. www.caterpillarmusic.com

Gymboree

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

Dads & Littluns: Brockwell Park

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

diddi dance

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

Dulwich & District Twins & Triplets Club, Baby & Toddler Group

1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, 10-11.45am, Herne Hill United Church, top of Red Post Hill. karendelahunty@yahoo.com or 07799 861104.

Dulwich Library Babes & Toddlers

Thursdays 10.30-11.45 & 1.30-2.45. 368 Lordship Lane, SE22 020 7525 6220.

East Dulwich Youth Theatre

Drama for 5 to 12 year olds. Storytelling, scripts and drama games to develop confidence, creativity and self-expression.Small classes and ensemble working means everyone can take part. Thursdays after school at the East Dulwich Constitutional Hall. Call Helen on 020 8693 0102 or email: helen.stanley@yahoo.co.uk.

Funky Monkey Group

Keyboard classes Ages 5-11. Christ Church, Barry Road. Wednesdays & Thursdays. 01732 457100. www.funkymonkey.info.

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HartBeeps

Mondays. Goose Green Community Centre, East DulwichRoad, SE22 9AT. 1.30pm Baby Bells - Suitable from birth to sitting. 2.30pm Baby Beeps Sitting to toddling Also Thursdays at St Barnabas Parish Hall, Dulwich SE21 7BT. 1.30pm, Baby Bells, 2.30pm Baby Beeps & 3.30pm Happy House toddling to 4 years, younger siblings welcome. http://hartbeeps.com.

Junior Sebek-Kha

Physical fitness & martial arts, 5-10 yrs. Herne Hill Methodist Church Hall, 155 Half Moon Lane SE24. Saturdays 2-3pm. 020 7737 2260. www.siaacademy.com.

La Jolie Ronde

French classes for 3-11 year olds, call Ginny Wadding on 07940 511034.

Lationo Bambino

Join Nimble Arts’ Becky every week for a NEW mixed age 45-minute interactive story adventure for 0-5s, with live cello and musical instruments, songs, bubbles, scarves and a chance to dance! Classes in East Dulwich, Nunhead and Brockley. nimblearts.co.uk.

One O’Clock Club

Fun activities for children and their parents. Peckham Rye Park, SE15 3UA (next to café). 020 7639 2702. Cost: Free. Age: 0 -5 years. Tuesday 10am-12pm Stay and Play Wednesday 9:30am-12:30pm Childminders Group (term time only) Wednesday 1:30pm-3:30pm SEN Play Session (for children with additional needs. Term time only) Thursday 10-12pm Muslim Women & Children Group Thursday 1:30pm-3:30pm Stay and Play Friday 10am-12pm Stay and Play

Lively & unique Salsa dance classes for new Mums carrying their babies in a sling. Also fun dance classes for Toddlers and Birthday Party Entertainment. Only £1 per class! Tuesday 9:30am Tots (1-4 yr), 10:15am Mum&Baby (baby carrier required). TNG Centre, Wells Park Rd, SE26To book Email info@ latinobambino.co.uk. www.latinobambino.co.uk.

Parents Photography Workshops

Little Superhero Training

Sing and Sign

Practice your Superhero moves! Tackle a Superhero assault course! Discover Superhero fun facts! Any Little Heroes, Boys and Girls aged 2 and a half - 6, Come along for a free taster session. Mondays and Fridays (term time only)@ St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Contact Lucy 07813791757, www.littleherocompany.com.

Monkey Music

Various classes, see www.monkeymusic.co.uk or call 020 8764 5185.

Mum and Baby Fitness

Small, friendly day time classes, Wednesday 10.40am. Babies are welcome too! 020 8693 9111. 17 Blackwater Street, SE22. www.pushstudios.co.uk

Music for Little People

Fun, friendly & educational music classes for 0-5 year olds. High quality, good value. The Goose Green Centre, East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AT. Contact Rebecca Vicary on 020 8852 0118 or www.musicforlittlepeople.co.uk

Hands-on workshops helping parents make the most of their cameras, run by a professional children’s photographer. Babies and pre-walkers welcome in class. Booking essential. Punked Up Cafe. Book at: www.timeformums.com or call 07753 533577. Mondays through to Saturday. Call 020 7193 3696. www.singandsign.com.

Sparkle Music

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

Twinkly Toes Ballet 2-4yrs

Tuesdays @ The Goose Green Centre 2.35-3.10pm. Following the IDTA syllabus this class is geared to teach your pre-schooler the basics of Ballet, in the most exciting way to keep your child engaged! Contact Danni - www.gdnd.co.uk. 07904 424504.

World of Little Adventures

Baby Yoga and Toddler Yoga Classes in the East Dulwich Area. Please email yoga@wola.org.uk or call Hannah 07736 649 146 for class information.

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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

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 website www.se23.com

Tel 020 8314 9952

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

Perry Vale Ward John Paschoud (Labour) Tel 020 8291 5729 Susan Wise (Labour) Tel 020 8699 6520 Alan Till (Labour) Tel 020 8699 9878

Surgeries All your Perry Vale councillors are happy to be contacted by email, or telephone, or by letter addressed to them at Lewisham Town Hall. They also hold an open advice surgery (no appointment needed) between 10.30am and 12noon on the second Saturday of each month at St George’s Church Centre Vancouver Road SE23 (on the corner of Vancouver and Woolstone Roads).

Local MPs

Crofton Park Ward

Jim Dowd (Lab, Lewisham West) Tel 020 8699 2001 dowdj@parliament.uk www.jimdowd.org.uk Heidi Alexander (Lab, Lewisham East) Tel 020 7219 3000 heidi@heidialexander.org.uk Vicky Foxcroft - (Lab, Lewisham, Deptford) Tel 020 8469 4638 vicky.foxcroft.mp@parliament.uk

Chris Barnham (Labour) Tel 020 8314 9896

Local Councillors Forest Hill Ward Peter Bernards (Labour) Tel 020 8314 9927 Maja Hilton (Labour) Tel 020 8314 7899 Paul Upex (Labour) 34 | SE23 - February 2016

Roy Kennedy (Labour) Tel 020 8314 7989 Pauline Morrison (Labour) Tel 020 8244 5315

Surgeries 2nd Saturday of every month, 12noon – 1pm Donde Tapas, Honor Oak Park, SE23 1DZ 3rd Saturday of the month 10am - 11am Crofton Park Library, 375 Brockley Road, Brockley SE4 3rd Thursday of the month, 5pm-6pm Prendergast Ladywell Fields College, Manwood Road SE4 1SA

Bishop Challoner School Shortlands A Catholic Independent School for Girls & Boys 3-18 Years

OPEN MORNING

Saturday 5th March 2015 9.00am -1.00pm Welcoming all faiths

Scholarships Available

228 Bromley Road, Shortlands, Kent. BR2 0BS Tel: 020 8460 3546 www.bishopchallonerschool.com to pre-register SE23 - February 2016 | 35

The Last Word – Hannah Davies

annah Davies is a freelance celebrity and features writer. Since 1997 she has written for magazines including Woman, Best, Good Housekeeping, What’s On TV and Psychologies, as well as various national newspapers. She’s currently in the process of writing her first children’s book.

How long have you lived in the area? 40 years! I grew up in Camberwell and then spent time in Lewisham and Ladywell before settling in Honor Oak Park with my family five years ago. It sounds sad, but even just going north of the river makes me feel out of sorts!

What has changed most during that time? So much! Gentrification is an overused word, but places like East Dulwich are unrecognisable now. South East London used to be a real backwater and people who didn’t know the area assumed it was just like Only Fools and Horses or Desmond’s, which in many ways it was!

What do you most value about the area/street you live in? The fact that I can’t walk down the street without bumping into at least one person I know – although it really annoys my children because I’m always gassing! I’m really lucky to have family nearby and good friends who live on my road.

What one thing would you change? I know we have the Overground now, but transport links into town are still woeful compared to the rest of London. People were convinced the Bakerloo Line extension was coming to Camberwell back in the 1980s – 30 odd years on and it’s still just a dream!

What’s the one thing you couldn’t do without? Our campervan, Maggie. She gives us a sense of freedom and the chance to escape to the countryside at weekends.

The most famous person you’ve met? I’ve interviewed lots of actors and soap stars over the years thanks to my work. But I still remember the butterflies I got meeting Sting backstage at a concert when I was about 11. He signed a photo that I kept under my pillow for months! 36 | SE23 - February 2016

Where are you to be found on Saturday? In Peckham Rye park. Come rain or shine, my children never seem to tire of it.

What is your favourite place to eat? Mamma Dough is a family favourite. I’m a creature of habit so I always order the Jon Bon Chovy but I’m determined to branch out and try something new one day.

Where’s your favourite place to walk? Along the Southbank or up One Tree Hill for the views of London.

When I want to relax... I open a bottle of wine and catch up on EastEnders. It’s my guilty pleasure.

My secret ambition… To finish the children’s book I started writing yonks ago. I’ve bored so many people about it, but 2016 is the year I’m going knuckle down and do it. Hopefully seeing that written in print will mean there’s no ducking out of it!

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