Dulwich Hamlet FC

www.dulwichhamletfc.london @DulwichHamletFC | info@dhst.org.uk | 07951 640099 @dhstorg

After a somewhat subprime start, the Dulwich Hamlet men’s team has made like Peter Frampton and come alive. The National League South is in many ways the Bognor Regis of football leagues. Very hard to get to. And once you have, you wonder why on Earth you bothered. But the Sons of Edgar Kail it seems have decided to roll up their trousers, slap on the Ambre Solaire, and enjoy the salty surf of level 6 football. With manager Gavin Rose’s firm hand on the tiller, December saw the Sons of Champion Hill navigate a slew of victories against some of the provincial south’s finest teams. Perhaps the best among them was secured in front of the first crowd of the season, with over a thousand strong Covid-compliant Rabble witnessing a night of flowing football and ultimate 2-1 victory against an Eastbourne Town side currently riding a bit of wave. Particular praise must go to Hamlet stopper Charlie Grainger who leapt and dived like an Atlantic salmon to keep waves of Eastbourne attacks at bay, before the Pink and Blues turned the tide, reeled the seasiders in, and netted a couple of beauties in the first half. Heartfelt thanks from all associated with the club to the many volunteers who made sure the evening’s football was safe and secure for all. The Hamlet are now sitting towards the middle of the league, doubtless preparing for a new year charge into the unchartered waters of the playoffs. Stranger things have happened at sea. Meanwhile, Dulwich Hamlet’s all-conquering women’s team have largely been left champing like a stabled thoroughbred waiting for their temporarily furloughed season to resume so they can maintain their charge to league glory. But with the wretched virus seemingly waxing like an afternoon gibbous, it remains unclear under what circumstances both the men’s and women’s team will be allowed to play as we exit this parlous year. Fans remain hopeful that all our teams will be allowed to play out some of the season cheered on by the Champion Hill faithful. But as we go into the new year, the men’s team are likely to be forced to continue their campaign behind closed doors. At least for the moment. Please keep an eye on the club’s website (www.dulwichhamletfc.co.uk) for updates on fixtures over the busy new year period. Remember too that all home games are streamed for free by Dulwich Hamlet’s brilliant media team (www. youtube.com/c/DulwichHamletTV). And of course satisfy your desire for all that lovely pink and blue merchandise via the Supporters’ Trust website (www.dhst.org.uk). Here’s to a less choppy 2021.

CwS | Smart Business Networking meets on the last Wednesday of every month.

During lockdown, we are holding our meetings virtually using Zoom.

Find out how to register for FREE at: www.cookingwithscissors.com | e-mail: sbn@ cookingwithscissors.com Next Meeting: Wednesday 27 January 2021 - 8.15pm prompt

Take a look at our fab website which covers the areas in and Around Dulwich including Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park. Up to date events, more stories and news.

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Creative Design & Craftmanship The Dovetail Joint Bespoke Kitchens & Furniture since 1990

Tuesday 12 January: Dulwich & District U3A Monthly Open Meeting via Zoom

2pm-3.30pm. Geoff Pick OBE, a former curator of Keats House in Hampstead, where John Keats wrote “Ode to a Nightingale”, will talk on “Hampstead and a Nightingale”, marking the 200th anniversary of the death of the poet. dulwich-u3a.uk/events. Q & A after the talk. Contact secretary@dulwich-u3a.uk for the link to the Zoom meeting.

Tuesdays 12, 19 & 26 January: Coping with Anxiety

6pm-7.30pm. Online sessions. A drop-in series for young people (18-25) with anxiety. The group is a safe space to discuss any anxiety-related feelings, emotions, and everyday experiences of dealing with the burden of anxiety. Anxiety can really diminish the quality of everyday experiences, from school, work and relationships. We invite people to find a safe space to share their feelings and thoughts. By sharing the problems are often lessened and become easier with support of others. The group is hosted by two assistant psychologists from Circle Psychology Partners. They will offer participants some exercises which help in dealing with anxiety and difficult emotions.

Thursday 14 January: Pins & Poking Sticks: Decoding Dress in Shakespeare’s Time

5pm. Lecturer: Jacqui Ansell (via Zoom) A contemporary of Shakespeare’s informs us that “a ship is sooner rigged by far than a gentlewoman made ready”. In The Winter’s Tale Autolycus peddles «pins and poking sticks of steel», seductive smocks, perfumed gloves, bugle beads and other irresistible items. What were these objects and what was their role in the ‹art› of dress? Moral messages and secretive signals in emblematic jewellery and embroidery contributed to Elizabeth I’s image as the Virgin Queen. Elizabethan and Jacobean portraits will be decoded, focusing on the life (and untimely death) of Prince Henry and the sartorial splendour of his sister’s wedding in 1613.

www.theartssocietydulwich.org.uk Monday 18 January: Empowering Dyslexics

with technology 7-8pm

Book at: https://www.bellhouse.co.uk/allevents

Our guest this month in our Dyslexic event series is Arran Smith who will talk to us about dyslexia and the world of technology. Book you place here: https://www.bellhouse.co.uk/allevents

Tuesday 19 January: Honor Oak WI Craft Club

Our Craft Club runs on the 3rd Tuesday of each month –currently via Zoom at 7:30pm @honoroakwi @honoroakwi @Honoroak_WI honoroakwi@gmail.com

Friday 22 - Sunday 31 January: Repetition Exhibition at Jeannie Avent Gallery

Wednesday 27 January: Cooking with Scissors (via Zoom)

Local artist Jess Blandford is showing a series of line drawings and small paintings at the Jeannie Avent Gallery at 14 North Cross Road, SE22 9EU. Her meditative work which explores themes of repetition, seems particularly resonant in these times. See www.jessblandford.com for opening times or to make an appointment to view.

Saturday 23 January: New Year’s Bingo

7pm-9pm. The President of the Rotary Club of Dulwich, Peckham & Crystal Palace has a “Presidents Project”, usually a charity they feel very strongly about. This year our President Pat, has chosen the Childhood Tumor Trust as her Presidents Project. Please support Pat by buying a ticket through the Eventbrite link on the website.

https://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page. php?PgID=826188&ClubID=825

8.15pm. 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 your interest in attending, please email

sbn@cookingwithscissors.co.uk.

Thursday 28 January What is Dyslexia? And Exam Arrangements

10am-12pm. £20 per session or £100 for all 6. Tina will help you understand how you can best support a child at home and at school. Children with dyslexia may learn differently from you. This course has been designed to help you understand how you can best support a child at

home and at school.

To get your listing here contact: angela@semagazines.co.uk

Further Session: • 4th February – Learning Styles • 11th February – Reading Skills • 25th February – Study Skills • 4th March – Writing Skills • 11th March – Developing and Supporting Numeracy Skills Book you place here:

https://www.bellhouse.co.uk/allevents

Mindset Matters

With Becca Teers | www.healthy-habits.me | www.mindplus-experience.com

Some Tips for Making Your New Healthy Habits Stick!

Now we’re in the new year of 2021 (thank goodness!!) you may be making some changes to your lifestyle habits. Often once the initial enthusiasm has waned it can be difficult to keep our new habits going. Here are some reasons our new habits are difficult to maintain & practical solutions to help: Overwhelm! We try to change more than one thing at a time. Often our expectations of what we can achieve are unrealistic. Solution = Pick one goal or habit and work on changing this for at least one month before trying to change anything else. Write your goal down clearly, as this will commit your mind fully to what you’re wanting to achieve. We are too hard on ourselves when we fall off the path. Change doesn’t just happen automatically and it takes practicing the new behaviour for a while before it becomes easy & natural. Solution = Forgive yourself if it’s harder than you thought to make the change. If you lose your way, be kind to yourself. Congratulate yourself for working on improving your life and get back on track as soon as you can. We forget why we are making the change and we focus on what we are ‘losing’ rather than what we are gaining. Solution = Focusing on our ‘why’ and the benefits of the change. It’s crucial to really do a bit of groundwork before making any change.

Ask yourself these questions and write down the answers: 1) What will happen if you don’t change this? What is your worst fear? 2) What are the benefits of the change? What will you gain from changing this habit and how will life be different? Remind yourself of these answers by reading them every morning and every evening.

We don’t plan for obstacles that may arise. Solution = As part of the groundwork before making a lifestyle change, ask yourself when/where and with whom are you likely to find it more difficult to stick to your new habit? Come up with a strategy for each obstacle as to how you will practically deal with it. We try to do it alone and don’t seek support. Solution = Joining and connecting with others who are also making similar changes in their lives will help us feel supported. You could arrange to connect with a friend who is also making a change of their own, even a weekly chat or meet-up with this person to support, listen and congratulate each other on your progress so far. There are also many online support groups & Facebook forums that you can join. I hope these tips help you to achieve any health & lifestyle changes you want to make in 2021!

CORONAVIRUS TIER 3

VERY HIGH ALERT

gov.uk/coronavirus

Around 1 in 3 people with Covid-19 have no symptoms so will be spreading the virus without realising. We must all take action to protect each other and our hospital capacity.

MEETING FRIENDS AND FAMILY

No mixing of households indoors, or most outdoor places, apart from support bubbles. Maximum of six in some outdoor public spaces (e.g. parks, public gardens).

EDUCATION

Early years settings, schools, colleges

and universities open. Childcare, other supervised activities for children, and childcare bubbles permitted.

OVERNIGHT STAYS

We advise against overnight stays other than with household or support bubble.

TRAVELLING

Avoid travelling outside your area, other than where necessary such as for work or education. Further exemptions apply. Reduce the number of journeys where possible. Plan ahead and avoid busy times and routes on public transport. Avoid car sharing with those outside of your household or support bubble.

BARS, PUBS AND RESTAURANTS

Hospitality is closed, with the exception of sales by takeaway, drive-through or delivery.

INDOOR LEISURE

Open. Group activities and classes should not take place.

WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS

15 guests for weddings, civil partnerships and wakes; 30 for funerals. Wedding receptions not permitted.

EXERCISE

Classes and organised adult sport can take place outdoors, but people should avoid higher-risk contact activity. Group exercise activities and sports indoors should not take place, unless with your household or bubble. Organised activities for elite athletes, under-18s and disabled people can continue.

RETAIL

Open.

ACCOMMODATION

Closed (with limited exceptions)

ENTERTAINMENT

Indoor venues closed.

RESIDENTIAL CARE

COVID-secure arrangements such as substantial screens, visiting pods,

and window visits. Outdoor/airtight visits only (rollout of rapid testing will enable indoor visits including contact).

WORK AND BUSINESS

Everyone who can work from home should do so.

PERSONAL CARE

Open.

PLACES OF WORSHIP

Open, but cannot interact with anyone outside household or support bubble.

LARGE EVENTS

Events should not take place. Drive-in events permitted.