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Wow where did January go? It is probably me just getting old but this month has whizzed by.
As usual I have rounded up all the great events taking place in and around Dulwich. The events pages start on page 6. February is another busy month for events, so we have a fabulous seven pages of online and in person events happening in and around Dulwich. Please do check any event before turning up to make sure that they are still going ahead. Remember to check out www.arounddulwich.co.uk too as many events get added after I have gone to print. You can often find out more details online too.
Link Age Southwark are celebrating 30 years of supporting older people this year, which is fantastic. They have written about some of the wonderful events they are planning for later in the year to celebrate such a great milestone. See page 26 for all the details.
The Last Word goes to Melisa Dora. Melisa is a Ceramics Artist and Teacher, specialising in hand thrown and hand built contemporary ceramics tableware. Find out more on page 32. Until next time.
Angela Angela Burgess Head of All Things Community SE Magazines/Around Dulwich
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To advertise in SE23 please contact Angela Burgess on 020 8693 9040 or e-mail: angela@semagazines.co.uk for further information. You can download our media pack from our website: www.semagazines.co.uk.
BNI Adventurers Meeting see p6.
Lightopia Feel The Magic p6.
Dulwich Park Runners see p9.
Honor Oak WI, see p9.
Portraiture Classes see p6.
Dulwich Folk Dance club, see p6.
Adventurers Meeting see p6.
Live Band Karaoke, see p8.
Weekly Online Breathing Class p9.
Weekly Online Breathing Class p9.
Dig & Nibbles Workshop p19.
Weekly Online Breathing Class p9
Gardening in a Changing Climate p30.
Dig & Nibbles Workshop p19.
Goose Green Centre Quiz Night, p10. parkrun, see p8.
Art After Windrush, see p10.
BNI Adventurers Meeting see p6.
parkrun, see p8. parkrun, see p8.
Junior parkrun, see p8.
Weekly Horniman Market see p8.
BNI Adventurers Meeting see p6.
parkrun, see p8.
Weekly Horniman Market see p8.
Callia Quartet, see p18.
Junior parkrun, see p8.
Alleyn’s International Concert Series: Sacconi Quartet, p30.
Cooking with Scissors networking, see p19.
Fair Trade Breakfast, see p30.
Weekly Horniman Market see p8. Dig & Nibbles Workshop p19.
Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 6, 8, 9, 10, 18, 19 & 30. Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar!
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8pm - 10pm. You’ve survived January, now it’s time to make the most of February.
Dulwich Folk Dance Club should like to welcome you, experienced or not, partnered or single, to its Thursday night dances at St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, from 8pm to 10pm. Come join us, put a smile on your face and make new friends. You probably already know dancing is good for the body and mind and emotions, generating the “happy hormones”. We just find it fun! As a bonus, the hall is lovely, spacious and airy, so particularly great in these (anti-) covid times.
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 in order to bring some animation to the face. Online Location: www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk/wednesdayafternoon-zoom-portraiture/
6:30am – 8:30am. Part of the award winning multi-national networking organisation, BNI, Adventurers brings together businesses local to Dulwich with the aim of passing business and keeping money in the local community. Givers gain, and members of Adventurers have excelled at both over the last 12 months. Now back in person this as exciting time for the chapter. Breakfast included. Free parking. Get referrals: boost your business!
Please contact Hayley on 07843 989728 for more information or register for this event on: www.eventbrite.co.uk/
Dulwich & Sydenham Golf Club, Grange Lane, College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7LH, UK
Even if you’re an inexperienced dancer, you can join in immediately and get the full benefit and joy of the event as all dances are first practised and then “called” as a reminder while we are dancing. And there are many people to partner you and show you how it’s done, should you need it. It’s very satisfying to complete a dance. No need to feel nervous or apprehensive. It’s a chance to meet new friends and have some fun. (We don’t bite!)
2ND FEBRUARY: Our caller tonight is Jane Lowe. We are fortunate that Jane is a Club member as she doesn’t call for just anybody! She also knows our strengths and can choose dances to suit our level of expertise, giving us an excellent evening. What’s to lose? Don’t miss out. Come and join us. You’ll enjoy it.
9TH FEBRUARY: It feels ages since we had Gwen Godwin as our caller but tonight’s the night! Gwen has many strings to her bow. Not only does she call English Folk Dances but also calls international folk dances and line dances. And she listens to our requests! So, we’ll certainly be in for an intriguing and unique evening.
16TH FEBRUARY: Tonight, the Club recognises St Valentine’s. And it is Sue Hastings who will be choosing the music and dances. As I have mentioned before, Sue is gaining quite a reputation and is in big demand to call at other Clubs. But we have her! Hooray! It’s going to be fun!
23 FEBRUARY: One of our most experienced callers will be calling tonight, Les Wallace. We know we will have a great evening with lots of laughs. Why don’t you join us? You’ll enjoy it.
7pm -11:30pm. Reckon you’ve got the swagger of Jagger? the bravado of Blondie? This is a true ‘bucket list’ moment. Belt out classics from Taylor Swift to the Killers, live on stage, backed by a stunning 5 piece band, in front of a supportive crowd. Lyrics are provided on a screen, and our compere will be on stage with you to provide additional support, or add those critical backing vocals. Pick from around 350 tunes from all genres (see www.livebandkaraoke.london#songlist). Sign up to sing via QR code at the venue, then keep an eye on the ‘up next’ screen ... and get ready to rock!
See https://www.instagram.com/lbkpeckham/ for a taste of what's in store... Tickets at: www.live-band-karaoke.designmynight.com
9am-9:30am. A free, weekly, timed run for 4–14-year-olds at to get fit, stay healthy and have fun! We run 2km every Sunday morning at 9am, through rain and shine. The course is visible, wellmarshalled, and all held on the paths around the sports pitches. Register on:
www.parkrun.org.uk/peckhamrye-juniors/ Peckham Rye Park, Colyton Road, SE22 0NE.
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/
10am–3pm. The weekly Horniman Market is open to provide food items including fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese, bread, cake, meat and street food. Alongside food stalls, you’ll find body care, clothing, jewellery, design and craft; most are locally produced, ethical and many use environmentally friendly materials, natural and organic ingredients.
Market stalls will be positioned outdoors at a safe distance from each other to ensure we can maintain a social distance for all customers and traders. 100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ. www.horniman.ac.uk.
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Tuesdays 7, 14, 21 & 28
February: Life Drawing & Painting
Tuesday 7 February: Honor Oak WI
7pm–8.30pm. This is an online drawing & painting session conducted via Zoom and in studio. 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. www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk.
Tuesdays 7, 14, 21 & 28
February: Weekly Online Breathing Class
7pm -8pm. Weekly virtual online breathwork class. Join me every Tuesday at 7pm for a 40-minute breathing and relaxation class. Unwind, centre yourself and use the breath to help relax and prepare for a restful evening. Using different breathing techniques that can be incorporated into your day along with a few gentle mat-based stretches and ending with Yoga Nidra a full body guided meditation for deep relaxation. All welcome. No experience is needed. £7. To join please use the link below: https://liveyogateachers.com/classes/ meditation-open-level-kerry-flower
We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at Stanstead Lodge Cafe SE23 1DD at 7:30pm. honoroakwi@gmail.com
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Tuesdays 7, 14, 21 & 28
February: DPR Social Runs
7:30pm – 8:30pm. Fantastic local running club. Social runs every Tuesday 7.30pm at Trevor Bailey Sports Ground on the south circular. Plus runs every Sunday morning; coached sessions on Thursdays; cross country races; competitions; weekends away; frequent social activities. Come along on a Tuesday to try us out!
www.dulwichparkrunners.co.uk
enquiries@dulwichparkrunners.com
Tuesday 7 February:
Cooks by Dr Rupy Aujla
7pm -10pm. We’re holding a quiz night on Wednesday 8th February from 7pm to raise money for the Goose Green Centre. Tickets are £10 each or a table for 6 for £50. The ticket price includes food and there will be a pay bar. Contact Martin Howell at Martin.howellwilliams@ntlworld.com or on 02082497411. Goose Green Centre, 62A East Dulwich Road, East Dulwich SE22 9AT.
Thursday 9 February:
Art After Windrush – PostColonial Artists Since 1948
7:30pm. Dr Rupy is a trusted NHS GP and food expert behind the bestselling Doctor’s Kitchen. He has a number one rated podcast, The Doctor’s Kitchen, with over 12 million downloads to date, over 295,000 Instagram followers and a million YouTube views. Dr Rupy’s mission is to help everybody leverage the incredible power of food and lifestyle medicine to support their wellbeing and prevent ill health. His new book Cooks demonstrates that healthy eating every day can be a celebration of ingredients from different cultures, which create dishes that are big on flavour and low on effort. Every recipe has been researched and developed to give maximal health benefits whilst being super simple and flavourful.
Dr Rupy believes that the crux of a healthy lifestyle is consistently eating well every day and this cookbook, with its easy full-flavoured recipes, inspires you to do just that. Dr Rupy will be demonstrating a recipe from his book and discussing the benefits of the power of food and lifestyle medicine to create healthy habits.
Tickets from £12 at: www.mct.alleyns.org.uk. The Junior School Hall at Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, East Dulwich SE22 8SU.
A Village Books and Alleyn’s Schools Enterprises event.
8pm -9pm. The lecture looks at the contributions made by artists of African, Caribbean or Asian origin to British art since the SS Empire Windrush arrived in 1948. It considers, among others, the work of Sir Frank Bowling, Francis Newton Souza, Eddie Chambers, Yinka Shonibare, Sonia Boyce, Rasheed Araeen, Lubaina Himid and the Singh Twins, all of whom have achieved international recognition and respect, their works collected by museums worldwide. They may not all be household names but their work is eye-catching and thought-provoking, and they have set much of the agenda for modern British art. Lecturer: Tony Rawlins Also available to members and nonmembers live on Zoom.
Contact info@theartssocietydulwich.org.uk
Location: James Allen’s Girls’ School Sixth Form Centre, Green Dale, London, www.theartssocietydulwich.org.uk
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Gardens often feel a bit bleak at this time of year, but winter flowering shrubs can keep the beauty, colour and scent going throughout the colder months. The flowers on these shrubs tend to have a particularly powerful perfume as they have to work harder to attract the few pollinating insects. Ideally find a space along a garden paths or in a pot or bed near a door so you can enjoy the gorgeous scent as you pass, dotting them around the garden, so that they don’t overpower each other. If there’s no scent, plant them near a window so that you can enjoy the pretty blooms from indoors.Here are my favourite winter flowering shrubs.
With semi-evergreen leaves that give the garden structure, this must have-have shrub bursts into bloom in January with delicate clusters of highlyscented pink flowers. Daphne odora varieties have handsome leaves and Daphne ‘Perfume Princess’ is a lovely neat variety covered with clusters of pale pink flowers. They’re happy in full sun or partial shade, ideally planted somewhere where you can enjoy the delicious scent. The more upright semi-evergreen ‘Daphne Bholua’ is lovely underplanted with Cyclamen coum.
This fabulous shrub that flowers from February into early spring, makes a stunning focal point in the winter garden, placed somewhere in full sun or dappled shade that’s visible from the house. Closely related to daphne, varieties of Edgeworthia also have clusters of scented flowers, but yellow rather than pink, on bare stems.
With delicate scented thread-like petals on bare stems, this shrub makes a showy focal point from December to March. H x intermedia ‘Jelena’ has beautiful golden orange flowers, while H x intermedia ‘Diane’ has stunning blood red flowers. Bring in a few stems for a scented flower display.
This is another wonderful shrub for winter with a mass of honey-sweet scented creamy flowers. S. ‘confusa’ has dark glossy leaves while S. hookeriana varieties have mid green leaves and reddish stems. This is a good shrub for dry shade and associates well with other woodland planting.
Winter flowering viburnum such as V. bodnantense ‘Dawn’ and closely related Viburnum farreri both have clusters of sweet-smelling flowers on bare stems. They have incredibly pretty clusters of fragrant pink flowers (from November to March) and a neat upright habit. Plant them near a path in sun or part shade, where they can be appreciated up close. If you want an evergreen shrub, Viburnum tinus also comes into life around now with heads of pretty white flowers. V ‘Eve Price’ is a neat variety with pink tinged flowers opening from pink buds on reddish stems.
Recipes from Suzanne James | www.suzannejames.co.uk
This lovely, simple one-pot is an easy, midweek winter warmer recipe for the whole family. It takes about 40 minutes to prepare start to finish Serves 4.
• Olive Oil
• Butter
• 1 Onion, finely chopped
• 1 Stick Celery, finely chopped
• 350g Risotto rice
• 250ml White wine
• 1.5 litres chicken or vegetable stock (simmering temperature)
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 50g grated parmesan
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese (optional)
• Small handful of chopped parsley (optional)
• 200g Jerusalem artichokes chopped
1) Scrub the artichokes (peel if you prefer) and slice them.
2) Heat a little oil and butter in a deep pan.
3) Add the onion and celery and fry gently until tender.
4) Add the risotto rice and stir it around until it is completely coated in the oil and butter.
5) Add the white wine and simmer until the wine is absorbed, then add the stock a ladle full at a time, letting each one be absorbed before the next one is added.
6) Keep adding then stock in this way until the rice is tender.
7) Season well and stir in the lemon zest and parmesan.
8) Stir in the cream cheese if using.
9) Fry the sliced artichokes in a little butter, until they are tender and starting to brown, add a squeeze of lemon. spoon over the risotto, sprinkle the chopped parsley on top and serve. Enjoy!
Fruit, Nuts & Fungi - Apples, Chestnuts, Pears (late – Concorde, Doyenne du Comice, Conference and Winter Nellis), Rhubarb (forced), Walnuts.
Vegetables & Herbs - Jerusalem Artichokes, Beetroot, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chicory, Kale, Leeks, Parsnips, Potatoes, Swede, Turnips.
Meat & Game - Duck, Guinea Fowl, Hare, Partridge, Venison.
Fish & Shellfish - Brill, Clams, Cockles, Haddock, Halibut, Hake, John Dory, Lemon
Sole, Monkfish, Mussels, Oyster, Plaice, Turbot.
Going Out Of Season - Cabbage, Cauliflower, Goose, Horseradish, Jerusalem Artichoke, Leek, Parsnip, Rhubarb, Swede, Truffle.
Fitness tips with Leanne Spencer | www.bodyshotperformance.com
Modern life can be stressful: job, kids, partners, friends, bills and the list goes on… That’s why today I would like to talk about something I call “slivers of recovery”. Slivers of recovery are small opportunities to give your nervous system a break. These small opportunities can really help to improve your wellbeing, particularly if you are feeling stressed or overworked. So, this month is all about doing something that is meditative – and that does not necessarily mean meditate!
For some people, this might be five or ten minutes (and sometimes longer) of meditation. There are some great apps out there like Calm and Headspace, or you could just set a timer and sit quietly, letting your thoughts come and go. But you might be surprised to learn that doing something that is meditative is not limited to just sitting and meditating.
So, if you are not ready to meditate yet, or you have and it has not worked, there are plenty of other things you can do for the same effect. It does not need to be for very long, either. Just a couple of minutes: enough time to give your eyes a break from the screen or give the nervous system a break from whatever you are focusing on. Now, what could these meditative activities be, I hear you ask?
Years ago, I worked with a lady who unknowingly did two things that were slivers of recovery. The first was that she would knit in between meetings. She was very senior – almost at the top – and would do this to gather her thoughts. And that was her sliver of recovery: just a few clackity clacks of those knitting needles. It had always been a hobby of hers, and she found that introducing it to the workday helped her to decompress and prepare for what was next. What’s more, she would occasionally go off and do retreats, such as oil painting, with other like-minded people. Of course, this is much bigger – a weekend or long weekend – but still a great example. As a result of doing both, she felt much happier.
The point I am making here is that she found something that was meditative for her, that was not meditation.
Another good example is going out for a 10-minute walk (again, it doesn’t have to be a long walk) without headphones and without listening to music or a podcast. Just let your thoughts drift.
So, what is that thing for you? Is it simply daydreaming out of the window? Is it folding paper, origami style, or reading maybe just a few pages of a book? Think about it, and how you can make it a regular part of your day. And see what difference this makes to your perceived stress levels and nervous system at the end of each week.
Saturday 11 February –
Saturday 18 - Sunday 19
February Dick Whittington
11am – 4pm. So Last Century Vintage Fair is back in Catford at the beautiful St Dunstan’s College for their first big event of 2023. There’ll be 50 hand-picked vintage dealers on each day, in two large halls: the 1960s Modernist Refectory and the contrasting Victorian Great Hall. Expect to find plenty of affordable mid-20th century furniture, homeware, lighting, ceramics, glass, decorative objects, textiles and furnishings, original 1960s and 70s posters and art, prints and charts, antique books, records, salvaged items, designer vintage clothes and lots more. On both days there’ll be street food, craft coffee and a chocolate brownie stall outside to keep you well fed and watered over the weekend!
Most traders take card payments, and many offer a delivery service if you want to buy something big! St Dunstan’s College, Stanstead Road, Catford, SE6 4TY.
More information can be found on: www.solastcenturyfair.co.uk
Monday 13 February:
Dulwich WI Monthly Meeting
7:30pm – 9:30pm. We meet on the second Monday of each month at Vits+Kicks, 57 North Cross Road, East Dulwich, SE22 9ET
3:30pm – 6:30pm. Pirate Pantomimes are proud to present their 10th Charity Pantomime at St. Augustine’s church in One Tree Hill SE23 with 3 performances over the weekend, 3.30pm and 7.30pm on Saturday 18th Feb and 3.30pm on Sunday 19th. With a fully professional cast giving their time for free every penny raised from the shows goes to local charities. Come along and join in the fun! (Tea, cakes and a cash bar at the interval). Tickets can be purchased on:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/augustine1treehill St Augustine’s Church One Tree Hill, Honor Oak Park SE23 3LE
St Stephen’s South Dulwich. 4pm-5:30pm. The Callia Quartet perform a concert of Haydn, Schubert and Florence Price Tickets £15 full price/ 13-20 yr. olds £8 / 12 yrs. olds and under are free. The concert will be followed by drinks of sparkling wine or a soft drink and a chance to chat. Tickets: www.calliaquartet.co.uk
St Stephen’s Church, College Road, SE21 7HW
7:30pm -8:30pm. Gennaro Contaldo’s warmth, Italian spirit and sense of fun have led him to be one of the UK’s most-loved chefs. He is renowned for being a mentor to Jamie Oliver and teaching him, with Carluccio, everything Jamie knows about Italian cooking. In 1999, he opened Passione in London, which was awarded Best Italian restaurant in 2005. In his new cookbook, Gennaro takes us on a culinary journey of regional basic Italian staples and turns them into beautiful meals.
With tips and ideas of what to do with leftovers, Gennaro helps home cooks squeeze maximum use from the ‘cucina povera’ ethos, turning humble ingredients into nourishing feasts without taste sacrifice. Encouraging an ethos of zero waste, Gennaro’s Cucina ensures that every part of the ingredient, and your budget, is put to good culinary use.
‘Proper old-school classics to use up every scrap.’
Jamie OliverGennaro will be chatting to author and journalist Felicity Cloake and demonstrating some recipes from his new book.
Standard ticket: £15. Book & ticket: £35 (includes a copy of Gennaro’s Cucina. Book RRP £25). Tickets can be purchased on www.mct.alleyns.org.uk
2pm -4pm. Join us in a working kitchen garden in Crystal Palace to learn the basics of kitchen garden layout, plant your own choice of fruit & veg from seed, and explore and discuss how best to nurture your seedlings once you get them back home. Take home the know-how you’ve gained (in addition to the planted, labelled seed tray!) and leftover seeds to expand your kitchen garden once home. Seed options from which to choose will follow the planting calendar. Workshops run weekly on Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons from 2pm to 4pm, starting 21 February. Georgina Rooke, 71 Eversley Road, Crystal Palace, SE19 3QS. More information can be found on www.digandnibbles.co.uk
6:45pm-8pm. An opportunity for local business professionals to meet, make new contacts and gain new business. The last Wednesday of every month. Free Admission. To find out more or register please go to our website. The Lordship Pub, 211 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich SE22 8HA. Tickets can be purchased at: www.cookingwithscissors.co.uk
MCT at Alleyn’s, 400 Townley Road SE22 8SU. A Village Books and Alleyn’s Schools Enterprises event For listings contact: angela@semagazines.co.uk
Many owners, especially those new to dog ownership, can get anxious about growling. They wonder if this signals they have a vicious dog or an animal that has decided he wants to be in charge? Some of us become socially embarrassed and chastise our pet to mitigate those potential judgements and show we are ‘good, aware’ owners. Others feel offended that ‘bowzer’ has the temerity to answer back and feel compelled to take steps to show who is really boss round here. The dog may be labelled as ‘nasty’ or ‘iffy’.
To be clear, we cannot deny that growling may be a prelude to a full- blown aggressive response but the key is in that word prelude. A growl is a red alert signal, it’s the clearest warning your dog is worried, uncomfortable or riled, and it gives us an opportunity to go to action stations, to ensure safety and calm all round.
Of course, not all growls are even bad. Growling can occur in play, as in a game of tug; it can be a signal of pleasure when you stroke your dog and it may also indicate the dog is in pain. Getting to grips with different growls and what they mean is all part and parcel of successful communication with our dog and every dog is a bit different in how they do that. Growling tells us how the dog is feeling, not necessarily with conscious intent, but it is a valuable window to his emotional state and it is normal.
Sometimes behaviourists and trainers advise clients to ‘ignore’ the growling. I have to admit that this is not that helpful and even misleading, as growling is something we certainly need to notice. However, in this context what is really meant by ‘ignore’ is shorthand for don’t chastise your dog. The last thing we want to do is repeatedly tell the growling dog off, whether with a stern ‘no’ or a sharp jerk on the lead. None of those approaches is going to address the real problem and that is the strong emotions that produce the growling.
In response to chastisement the dog will quickly learn not to growl but the negative emotions involved will likely get more intense,
especially when the additional unpleasantness of owner punishment is added to the equation.
The key point is that growling mostly indicates the dog is getting upset about something. He may be frightened or unsure of toddlers; he may be threatened by a dog coming towards him out on a on a walk. He may be super frustrated because he is a young, hormonal male that feels a primal urge to duff up the competition. He may even get anxious or angered around his food or favourite toys, worried someone/anyone is going to take (steal) it.
Any dog can learn to limit or even stop himself growling, but he cannot control his emotions. So, what can happen next is the dog that has quietly seethed or agonised inside on multiple exposures to something he hates, fears or is frustrated by, flies off the handle and bites, seemingly ‘out of the blue’ or ‘without warning’.
Don’t ignore growling but don’t shut it down either. Instead, take a careful note about what is going on when your dog growls, does he look relaxed or tense? What is the context? If your dog is growling a lot in certain situations, seek advice from a dog professional.
Beardy American poet Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow once wrote “Thy fate is the common fate of all. Into each life some rain must fall.” Well after the New Year’s Day away victory against Dover, Dulwich Hamlet fans must have considered Henry’s dismal creed so much defeatist nonsense. But then Farnborough descended on Champion Hill like a mid-table nimbostratus and doled out a proper metaphorical soaking.
Your writer, buoyed by the prospect of the first home game of the new year, and encouraged by a forecast that promised intermittent showers only, hopped hopefully onto a bus destined for Dog Kennel Hill Sainsbury’s. Portents on the journey weren’t good, with traffic on Lordship Lane moving like a salted slug and an empty Snapple bottle rattling erratically around the ankles of the P13’s passengers. On alighting East Dulwich’s favourite single-decker, this Hamlet fan was met with a penetrating drizzle that proved to be a persistent irritant all afternoon, moistening the large crowd as a blast on the ref’s whistle heralded the beginning of this ill-starred game.
After the first fifteen seconds you just knew this wouldn’t be The Hamlet’s day, with some Hampshire lad taking the kick-off pass short before waltzing through the Pink and Blues’ midfield and ripping a shot towards the home goal. That proved to be the beginning of a right Royal car-park of a spanking as an inspired Farnborough scored four unanswered goals in the first half. The Hamlet’s defence seemed so frozen manager Paul Barnes might well have considered applying copious Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream by way of a Princely palliative at half time. Whatever he did saw SE22’s finest come out slightly pinker and perkier, winning the second half 1-0. Inevitably it was Danny Mills who popped up to score the only goal of the half, where amidst a biblical storm an almighty Valhalla of a lightning bolt struck the only thing in the stadium taller than Danny (the floodlights) as the ball hit the back of the net. You’re Thor! We could barely watch the highlights.
A 5-1 defeat for a scratch Hamlet team a few days later in the Better Than the Turvey Cup left The Rabble wondering whether this was the
beginning of a traditional post-Christmas slump. But no, this team is made of different turkey gravy and a week after The Farnborough Calamity (one of Robert Ludlum’s lesser novels) they ladled out a 4-2 defeat to local rivals Welling in the darkest depths of Bexley.
We’re only halfway through the season and who knows how it will all end up. But this team is good enough to nibble away at the play-off places we reckon. So as the days lengthen and the weather turns clement, why not get yourself down to Champion Hill to see how it all pans out.
Fixtures, news and ticket details for both men’s and women’s teams can be found at: https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/dulwichhamlet. And all your pink and blue merch needs can be sated either at the stadium Megacontainer shop or via the Supporters’ Trust site at: www.dhst.org.uk. Up The Hamlet!
Everyone is talking about it in the financial services industry. Robo-Advice; with many financial advisers worried that they could be out of a job within 5 years if developments in artificial intelligence take off.
One scenario would be that you log in on your phone or tablet to a Robo-Advice portal and answer some questions. Name, address, date of birth. How many kids you have, their ages, your mortgage, savings, investments and pension plans. Your financial priorities, goals and aspirations. You complete a risk questionnaire. Then you press “submit” and wait.
Out come your results and the advice you’ve been waiting for. “Do this, do that, pay off this and invest in that. And stop spending so much money on eating out!” As an added benefit, you might save money on fees, as your Robo-Adviser would be super-cheap! And if you acted on your Robot’s advice today, you might even qualify for a Parker pen!
Speaking at a technology convention in London this month, the director of innovation of a major technology provider said, “Robo-Advice is the future and this technology could see financial advisers being made redundant. The reality is that you don’t need to interact with a real person. A robot could do it all for you at a fraction of the cost. Cognitive computing is a form of software that mimics the human brain and is able to weigh up problems which don’t necessarily have a right or wrong answer. This form of computing is already being developed by IMB, Google and Facebook.”
Fascinating stuff. However, Hardip Klear, IFA at Sterling & Law counters, “Whilst there may be an appetite for DIY financial transactions in the UK, my experience from working in Kent tells me that ordinary people would prefer the advice of an expert, that expert being a real person. Making complex financial decisions can be an emotional experience and having a trusted and experienced
adviser with you who can answer your questions, listen, empathise and relate to your financial problem is invaluable.”
She continues, “Most people could, if they wanted, go online and complete their tax return on their own. But they don’t. They use an accountant. Writing a Will, using another example, should be quite easy. But getting it wrong could be costly. So people go to a Solicitor. I think the Moneysupermarket generation may use Robo-Advice for some of the simpler financial transactions, like buying car insurance. But it could be the robots facing redundancy as people’s finances grow and become more complex.”
I agree. In my experience, the most valuable part of the relationship between client and adviser is the relationship itself. In addition, people sometimes need to be persuaded to buy certain financial products, like life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection. Or convinced to pay more into their pension, by helping them to visualise their retirement. You won’t get that from a robot. What you won’t get either is the rapport and sometimes friendship that develops between a client and their adviser.
So am I worried about being replaced by a robot? Of course I am! My Firm are actively exploring Robo-Advice and investigating to see if it could work alongside independent financial advisers. In the end, real person advisers may have to raise their game in order to compete with a new army of shiny robots. Competition as they say, is always a good thing. Bring it on!
Of the three finalist schools shortlisted last summer, which in turn were chosen among dozens of entries from the over 600 reputable schools nationwide belonging to the Independent Schools Association, Herne Hill School was judged at the end of last year to be the 2022 winner for its cutting-edge art and design provision. ISA’s Chief Executive Officer, Rudolf Eliott Lockhart, commented as follows: “At Herne Hill School, art is used as a tool to inspire learning on the wider issues that young children face within their daily lives. Its vast, innovative and all-round art and design curriculum offers them the freedom to express their imaginations and advance their own ideas, which is invaluable.” Congratulations to the pupils and teaching staff at Herne Hill School for all their creative artwork and for obtaining such a prestigious award!
Local charity Link Age Southwark is inviting you to join in its 30th birthday celebrations. The charity will be hosting a number of events to showcase its work alleviating loneliness and reducing social isolation for older people and those living with a diagnosis of dementia. These events will also help to raise valuable funds.
On Saturday 15 July, the Dulwich Picture Gallery will play host to the charity’s annual Sunset Soiree event which, this year, will feature an exhibition of photographs showcasing the breadth and diversity of the people involved with Link Age Southwark and its work. Tickets for this event will be available for purchase online shortly.
On Sunday 10 September, the charity is inviting everyone to take part in its inaugural ‘Sponsored Strollathon’. Set in the beautiful surroundings of Dulwich Park, the Strollathon will be a fun, familyfriendly, accessible event, with distances to suit all ages and abilities. Every Strollathon participant will receive a medal and T-shirt, refreshments, fundraising support and much more. Registrations will open soon.
More information about both events can be found at: www.linkagesouthwark.org/30thyear. You can also contact Link Age Southwark on: info@linkagesouthwark.org or 020 8299 2623 to register your interest or ask questions.
Funds raised will help Link Age Southwark continue its proud, 30 year track record of connecting the people they support with their local community and building lasting friendships between older people and volunteers. The charities services
include: befriending, social, exercise and activity groups and events, hospital, telephone and digital buddies; intergenerational work with local schools, specialist support for people living with mild to moderate dementia, and one-to-one support a range of issues from form filling to claiming pension credit.
Sophie Wellings, Chief Executive of Link Age Southwark said: “Our 30th year is a huge milestone for the charity. The work we do continues to be of real importance, particularly given the impact of the last two years and the current cost of living crisis. We’d love as many people as possible to get involved with these events to help mark our 30th birthday, and to support us in raising funds to ensure we can continue to support local older people for another 30 years.”
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
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
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
Forest Hill Ward
Peter Bernards (Labour) Tel 020 8314 9927
cllr_peter.bernards@lewisham.gov.uk
Sophie Davis (Labour) Tel 020 8314 3493
Cllr_Sophie.Davis@lewisham.gov.uk
Billy Harding (Labour) Tel tba
Cllr_billy.harding@lewisham.gov.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
Carol Webley-Brown (Labour) Tel 07795 915362
cllr_carol.webley-brown@lewisham.gov.uk
Surgeries
4th Saturday of the month, 11am - 12pm
Crofton Park Library, 375 Brockley Road, Brockley SE4. No surgeries during August.
9:30am – 1pm. Fair Trade Breakfast will be on sale between 9:30am – 12:00pm. Adult breakfast is £4.50pp and Children under 12, £3.50pp. There will also be a variety of stalls and a range of fairtrade food and gifts on sale until 1pm. Christ Church, 263 Barry Road, E ast Dulwich SE22 0JT.
7:30pm -9:30pm
‘A triumphant performance’ The Observer
For over twenty years, the Sacconi Quartet have been captivating audiences with their unanimous and compelling ensemble, consistently communicating with a fresh and imaginative approach. Performing with style and commitment, the quartet are known throughout the world for their creativity and integrity of interpretation.
Formed in 2001, the four founder members continue to demonstrate a shared passion for string quartet repertoire, reaching out to audiences with their energy and enthusiasm. The Sacconi enjoy a busy international career, performing regularly across the world, at Europe’s major venues, in recordings and on radio broadcasts.
The Sacconi are Quartet in Association at the Royal College of Music and Quartet in Residence in Folkestone.
HAYDN: String Quartet Op. 64 No. 2 in B minor
ELEANOR ALBERGA: String Quartet No. 2Introduced by the composer
SCHUBERT: String Quartet No. 14 in D minor [Death and the Maiden]
More information and booking can be found on www.mct.alleyns.org.uk
MCT at Alleyn’s, Alleyn’s School, 400 Townley Road, East Dulwich SE22 8SU.
7:30pm – 8:30pm. The weather in 2022 - a warmer wetter winter, a hot dry summer, a mild autumn - could be a taste of the future. In her illustrated online talk, Sue Fisher will look at the major impacts of climate change on gardens and how to mitigate the effects, with a wealth of tips and practical advice.
Sue Fisher’s horticultural career spans over 40 years, starting with a decade in the garden centre and nursery industry before developing into an accomplished gardening writer , designer and speaker. Sue writes regularly for Gardeners’ World and Garden Answers magazines. She has written 10 books on a variety of gardening subjects, as well as co-authoring books with some of the biggest names in gardening. Sue lives in West Devon where she combines her passions for plants alongside sustainable and wildlife-friendly gardening in her 3/4 acre plot.
Tickets are £5. The talk is being given by Bell House Dulwich in association with The Dulwich Society, with any surplus going towards garden activities at Bell House.
Tickets can be purchased on: www.eventbrite.co.uk
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.
Interactive Music class for under 5’s led by professional musicians. Monday mornings 9:30am, 10:15am & 11am. Punk Me Up Ceramics Cafe. 34 East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AX www.boppinbunnies.co.uk.
Funky pre-school dance classes for girls and boys. Learn coordination, rhythm and great moves to funky songs and boost confidence. Classes in East Dulwich, Anne-Marie for a free trial 07973 982790 | www.diddidance.com.
Baby and Toddler Group every Friday 10am-12pm (turn up at any time!), at Peckham Rye Playrooms (SE corner of the Rye). It is for multiples only, but you do not have to be a member of the club to attend. BYO coffee cup! www.ddtwinsclub.org.
Mondays at Christ Church, 263 Barry Road, East Dulwich, SE22 0JT. 10am Happy House, 11am Baby Beeps & 12.15pm Baby Bells. Fridays at Ewart Community Hub, 44 Wastdale Road, SE23 1HN .10am Happy House, 11am Baby Beeps & 12.15pm Baby Bells. http://hartbeeps.com
Practice your Superhero moves! Discover Superhero fun facts! Any Little Heroes, Boys and Girls aged 2 - 5, Come along for a FREE taster session. Mondays & Fridays (term time only) St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Contact Lucy 07813 791757 | lucy@littleherocompany.com www.littleherocompany.com
Outstanding music, drama and dance classes and parties for young children. Fun classes where children engage with singing, movement and live music whilst enhancing learning through developing physical, emotional and intellectual skills. Tues, Weds & Fri classes for different age groups/ themes. sarah@lucysparkles.com | 07929 784 719
Are you looking for flexible 8:00 - 6:30pm school holiday childcare? We still have lots of places available at Goodrich Primary SE22 from 4th birthday to 11 - our unique creative childcare lets children explore a brandnew adventure through up to 4 creative workshops a day with industry professionals for February Half-term 14th - 18th Feb!
Children are looked after in key groups of 10 for a really personalised experience and you can request that they are grouped with friends who are also attending. We are Ofsted approved and you can book in advance up to the end of Summer Holidays 2022 1-5 days a week using childcare vouchers, tax-free childcare, card or instalment plans from £54/day. Where else can you be on video chat to an Arctic explorer live from Svalbard University one day, and meeting Sophie the giant animatronic T-Rex the next? For the full timetable and to book visit www.nimblearts.co.uk/how-our-clubs-work visit www.nimblearts.co.uk/how-our-clubs-work
Winning the gold medal for children’s sports classes! Start your child’s fantastic journey in athletic development, designed for toddlers up to children of 7 years old. All through a fun play-based format. To try us out, contact Sam: 07811787153 | smcdermott@miniathletics.com www.miniathletics.com
Monday - Saturday. 020 7193 3696 | www.singandsign.com
Carefully structured and fun music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-school children in SE22. Check the website for current classes. Contact : anna@sparkle-music.co.uk. | 0771 1238352
Free, artist-led workshops for families at South London Gallery, 65-67 Peckham Road SE5, on the last Sunday of every month. For children aged 5–12 years with their parents & carers. Pre-booking advisable. www.southlondongallery.org
Our children’s activities pages have been popular for years and now they are back! If you run a class in any of these areas, then advertising in these pages are just for you. Each magazine has 5,000 copies which are hand-delivered every month. You can choose to go for 5, 10 or 15,000 copies, it is totally up to you. Contact Angela: angela@semagazines.co.uk for a rate card.
The one thing you couldn’t do without?
I love the parks and communal green spaces and feel fortunate to have so many options available in the area.
Describe your perfect weekend
Spending lots of time with my family, in particular my nieces and nephews. Taking long walks and looking after my allotment with my partner.
What is your favourite place to eat?
I am open to most cuisines. My partner has an extensive background as a chef; therefore I am very lucky to have many delicious meals cooked at home. Albeit being Brazilian, my partner and I often visit a wonderful Portuguese restaurant in Stockwell called “A Toca”. My favourite places in the Southeast are Brockley Rock, Van Hing, FM Mangal and Silk Road. Coffee or tea? Where?
My name is Melisa Dora. I am a Ceramics Artist and Teacher, specialising in hand thrown and hand built contemporary ceramics tableware. My first publication, Lessons with Clay, is now available in the UK and internationally. You can find out more about my work and classes on my website: www.melisadora.com.
How long have you lived in the area?
I was born and raised in Southeast London (SE4) and have continued to live here all of my life, aside from 2006, whilst attending The University of Brighton and graduating in Materials Practice in 2010.
What has changed most during that time?
The sense of close-knit community. It is an extremely diverse borough with a variety of independent shops, restaurants, coffee shops and activities available to all.
What do you most value about the area?
The community. Throughout the 6 years working in my pottery studio in Honor Oak Park, I have met wonderful people who have shown interest and support to my work.
The most famous person you’ve met?
Michael Omari, also known as Stormzy! I had the pleasure to welcome Stormzy to my studio in 2022, as he opted for the Throwing Taster Workshop. It was a very fun and memorable day which has a special place in my heart.
I love coffee and my favourite place is Rosslyn Coffee in Cannon Street. Not only do they have an incredible work ethic around their produce, Rosslyn supports London based artists such as myself.
The best meal I’ve ever had..
This is a very difficult question, as there are so many incredible restaurants in London. Most recently I was invited to The Lanesborough Grill and had the most incredible experience. The evening was also marked by the fact they use my tableware to serve many of their dishes.
Cafe, pub or bar?
Most definitely Cafe. This is true because I collaborate with many independent coffee shops and strive in supporting small businesses.
Where’s your favourite place to walk?
Beckenham Place Park.
My perfect holiday.
Due to my appreciation of food and wine, my partner and I tend to choose places where there is fresh produce, off the beaten track restaurants and destinations with lots of culture and history. Greece, Spain, Italy and Portugal always come to mind.
My secret ambition.
I love animals, so anytype of job where I get to spend everyday caring after them would be amazing. However, pottery is where my heart belongs, and I hope to one day establish my own school of ceramics.
Honor Oak Office: 47 Honor Oak Park Honor Oak London SE23 1EA
020 3397 1166
www.pickwickestates.com
Dulwich Office: 8 Woodwarde Road
Dulwich London SE22 8UJ
020 3397 1144
info@pickwickestates.com
