SE23 March 2018

Issue 139 - March 2018 In this issue Events Calendar Monthly Notice Board What’s On Food & Drink Children’s Activities Garden Talk Horniman Museum The Last Word

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Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8NE £925,000 ( Guide Price) 124.84 sq. metres (1344 sq.ft.) This charming four bedroom period mid terrace offers stylish family accommodation with great transport links into Central London and Canary Warf. Set within minutes of Dulwich Park, easy walk to Dulwich Village and Lordship Lanes wide range of shops and restaurants.

Spacious one bedroomed first floor conversion flat offering great sized living space with large eat in kitchen, reception room with bay window and bedroom to rear over looking a large shared garden.

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First floor split level conversion flat offering two double bedrooms, lounge with cast iron period fireplace. There is a modern bathroom and wellfitted kitchen with integrated appliances. Only 7 Minute walk to Peckham Rye Station.

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Second floor purpose built apartment with high vaulted ceilings. Set within easy reach of local shops.

There are numerous buses running nearby, Forest Hill BR station is within 10 minutes walk. Part Furnished.

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Welcome to SE23 This Month

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Welcome I am celebrating 13 years of our sister publication SE22 which paved the way for SE23, 18 months later. It is fantastic to have so much local support with wonderful readers, writers and businesses advertising. I couldn’t do it without you!

As always there are plenty of local events to keep us busy in March. We have a fabulous seven pages of wonderful events happening right here on our doorstep. So dive in on page 8.

Remember that we also have more events on our website www. arounddulwich.co.uk along with daily posts.

The first ever Cancer Woof Day is taking place on Sunday 4th March in Dulwich Park. You can find out how to enter on page 31.

The Last Word this months comes from Lol Johnson. Lol is a local professional photographer whose work mainly revolves around interiors and kids. Find out more on page 32.

Until next time.

Angela Angela Burgess Head of All Things Community SE Magazines/Around Dulwich

Welcome Page ........................................3 Events Calendar .....................................4 Noticeboard ............................................6 What’s On .......8, 10 , 16, 17, 26, 27 & 30 Fitness Tips ...........................................12 Food & Drink ........................................14 Children’s Activities ..................... 18 & 19 Dulwich Picture Gallery................. 20 & 21 Garden Talk............................................22 Financial Matters ..................................24 The Horniman Museum .............. 28 & 29 The Last Word .................................32 Index .....................................................34 Community Index ..............................35

The Last Word – Lol Johnson Do you know your neighbours?

Yes - I live on an estate of 60’s houses, which seem to attract like-minded people, so I have lots of lovely creative neighbours. It can actually be a bit of a hazard if you’re trying to leave the house in a hurry - I almost always end up bumping into someone the minute I leave the house! But I love that sense of community - it can be a rare thing in London.

Describe your perfect weekend I think we’ve perfected the easily attainable perfect weekend in our house, and manage it on a regular basis. Jump on the train into Town for a sneaky lunch/shop with the other half whilst the kids are at clubs on a Saturday, followed by early evening G&T’s listening to Craig Charles on Radio 6. Then a lazy Sunday - a stroll through the woods or a trip to a gallery (for some inspiration), then back home for a family roast in front of the fire…

I’m quite easily pleased!

Where is your favourite place to eat?

You can’t beat The Begging Bowl in Peckham - it’s a real local gem.

Where’s your favourite place to walk?

Lol Johnson is a local professional photographer whose work mainly revolves around interiors and kids. When not busy artily draping a throw, or coaxing kids into throwing a pose, she can be found out and about with her husband and kids or jogging around the local parks.

How long have you lived in the area?

I’ve been a South Londoner ever since I made the move from my hometown of Newcastle in 1996, but made the move to Forest Hill just before the birth of my first child in 2006. It was the only place we could afford to buy a property! It’s not quite so affordable now.

What has changed most during that time?

Property prices! And transport links - the East London Line makes central London much more accessible, but the best thing about Forest Hill is one of it’s oldest institutions - The Horniman Museum and I’m lucky enough to live right on it’s doorstep. Unfortunately, that happens to be on the South Circular, if I could change anything - I’d build a bypass!

I grew up on the North east coast, so I’m always hankering after a stroll along the beach… failing that Dulwich/Sydenham woods are a pretty good alternative, although they can get a bit busy at weekends!

When I want to relax…

I run a nice hot bath, grab a book and lock the bathroom door - I can easily while away an hour.

Best bargain you’ve ever landed…

When we bought our house, the owner offered us our pick of the furniture, as it was her Mothers who had sadly passed away. We bagged ourselves a whole set of Ladderax shelving and a fantastic G Plan dining set - I reckon they’d been there since the house was built and they fit the style of the property perfectly.

My secret ambition…

To run a B&B on a rugged cliffside.

You can view a selection of Lol’s work on her website www.loljohnson.com or keep up-todate with the most recent work on Instagram @loljohnsonphotography

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Events Calendar - March Monday

29th

Tuesday

Wednesday

30th

31st

Thursday

1st

Friday

2nd

Beginners Sewing Workshop, see p8.

Dulwich Folk Dance Club, see p8.

6th

7th

12th

13th

14th

Evening with Lively Minds over Honor Oak WI, Joanna Trollope, 7.30pm @ The Honor 50’s Club, see p10. see p16.

Oak Pub, see p10 Morning Quilting Evening with Mick Herron see p10.

Group, see p8.

Beginners Sewing Midweek Magic, Workshop, see p8. see p10.

East Dulwich WI @7.30pm, see p10

Mum Before Me @ Jeannie Avent Gallery, see p16.

Beginners Sewing Morning Quilting Workshop, see p8.

Group, see p8.

NEW Dulwich WI Lively Minds over meeting, see p17.

50’s Club, see p10.

Forest Hill Reflections on the Women’s Institute, www.foresthiwi.com Great War, see p17/26.

19th

20th

Beginners Sewing Workshop, see p8.

Morning Quilting Group, see p8.

Intermediate Knitting, see p8.

Lively Minds over 50’s Club, see p10.

27th

8th

9th

15th

16th

10th

First Cancer Woof Day @ Dulwich Park, see p8.

11th

17th

22nd

see p26.

Give and Take Event, see p26.

23rd

Dulwich Folk Dance Leon Rosselson, Club, see p27.

Joe Wilkes, Local Mums in Business, Singers @ The Ivy see page 27.

House, see p27.

Dulwich Society Garden Group Talk, see p27.

U3A Meeting, see, p27.

Wages of Fear www.biggerpicture.co.uk @EDT see p27

29th

30th Good Friday

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

18th

, ParkrunRy e Peckham lw ich Park & Du Midcentury Modern m, Park 9a P10. @ Dulwich College,

Dulwich Folk Dance Club, see p26.

28th

Parkrun, e Peckham Ryich

St Patrick’s Day

Rosalind Whyte - Modigliani Lecture, see p26.

21st

4th

lw Park & Du Dulwich Folk Dance Mother’s Day Park 9am, P10.

Club, see p16.

Mum Before Me @ Jeannie Avent Gallery, see p16.

Heber Nearly New Singaround @ The Ivy The Arts Society Sale, see p17.

House, p17.

Duliwch, see p16.

Elizabeth Mundy Book Signing p17 Hadrian’s Union East Dulwich Car @ The Ivy House, Concert: Full of Boot Sale, see p17. the Joys of Spring, see p16. see p16.

Morning Quilting Group, see p8.

New Social Netball League starts, see p30.

, ParkrunRy e Peckham lw ich Park & Du Park 9am, P10.

Sunday

Plosive Comedy see p8.

Beginners Sewing Workshop, see p8.

U3A New Members Tea, see, p26.

26th

3rd

Dulwich & District Twin Club Nearly New Sale, see p8.

Evening Quilting Group, see p8.

5th

Saturday

s k Walru The Pin w, see p30. ho S t n le Ta

24th

, ParkrunRy e Peckhamlw ich Park & Du Park 9am, P10.

25th

Children’s Easter Craft Morning @ Wigwam Toy Shop, see p30.

31st

, ParkrunRy e Peckhamlw ich Park & Du Park 9am, P10.

1st

Horniman Easter Fair including The Ugly Duckling, see p30.

Forthcoming Events Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 8, 10, 16, 17, 26, 27 & 30. Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar!

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Open Evenings ~ A drop in open evening for prospective parents Monday 21st May 2018, 7pm to 8:30pm Monday 8th October 2018, 7pm to 8:30pm At St George’s Church, Vancouver Road, Forest Hill SE23 2AG

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Time to get gardening 6 session course from March to July aimed at beginners takes you through your first growing season. Learn how to achieve a garden with colour and interest all year round, the basics of pruning, how to identify and renovate overgrown shrubs, soil improvement, lawn care and growing flowers and veg from seed. Now in its 11th year, the course is held in an East Dulwich garden with RHS qualified teacher.

Starts Saturday 24 March. 2 hour sessions include tea, homemade cake and free seeds. Call Jane on 07952 898025 or email janesvegschool@ hotmail.co.uk for more info.

Forest Hill Women’s Institute

Link Age Southwark Celebrates 25 Years

Local charity Link Age Southwark is celebrating its 25th birthday this year. For a quarter of a century Link Age Southwark has been working to end loneliness and isolation by forming friendships between older people and volunteers.

Join in the celebrations by becoming a volunteer and committing to visit an older person in your local community for 1 hour a week.

We especially welcome volunteers who are available during the day time. If you would like to find out more please visit www.linkagesouthwark.org/volunteering or call 020 8299 2623.

New Members Welcome Want to join Forest Hill WI? We currently have a few spaces for members.

If you would like to meet some local woman and learn some new skills all whilst having fun then we’d love to hear from you.

To find out more about us visit www.foresthiwi.com We meet second Monday of the month at the All in One pub on Perry Vale (behind the station).

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What's On - March From Thursday 1 March: Sewing, knitting & Quilting Workshops Would you like to learn a new hobby? Come and join a course, workshop or group and be inspired by an expert teacher who will share their skill with you here at Really Maria. We provide all the sewing machines, but you may bring your own if you wish. We also provide cutting boards, rotary cutters and scissors.

Our class fees do not include materials unless stated. You can bring your own, or purchase at our shop with a 10% discount for having booked onto the class. For further information visit: reallymaria.com or call 020 3581 0909. Really Maria, 15 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22 8EW. Thursdays, 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd March: Beginners Sewing Workshops - 10-12noon Mondays 5th, 12th & 19th March: Beginners Sewing Workshops – 7.30pm-9.30pm.

Thursday 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd March: Evening Quilting Group -UFOS Bring Your Unfinished Projects. 7pm-10pm Tuesdays 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th March: Morning Quilting Group -UFOs Bring your own project. 10am-1pm.

Mondays 12th & 19th March: Intermediate Knitting 11am-1pm.

Saturday 3 March: Dulwich & District Twin Club Nearly New Sale 10am-12pm Come and pick up a bargain at our Spring sale. We will be selling good quality, pre-loved, newborn, baby, children’s and maternity clothes as well as toys, books, equipment, pushchairs and more. All proceeds support King’s Premature Baby Unit. Teas, coffees and cakes. Entry £1. St Faith’s Community Centre, Red Post Hill, Herne Hill, SE24 9JQ.

Sunday 4 March: First ever Woof Cancer Day organised to raise cash for Cancer Research UK A family fundraiser welcoming four legged friends has been organised to raise vital cash for Cancer Research UK. Pet pooches and their owners are being invited to sign up for Woof Cancer Day – a 5km dog walk around Dulwich, which has been organised by the Dulwich Woof Committee in aid of Cancer Research UK. There will be a number of activities to get involved in including top dog and fancy-dress competition, refreshments and of course some poochtastic stalls! Entry is just £5 for each adult and £5 for each dog. www.cancerresearchuk.org.

Thursday 1 March: Dulwich Folk Dance Club 8-10pm. St Barnabas Parish Hall, Gilkes Place, Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Caller – Michele Odell. Ideal activity for a healthy lifestyle. No partners needed. Lots of fun – make new friends. Contact Gwen Godwin 020 8699 7032 / gagodwin@hotmail.com.

Saturday 3 March: Plosive Comedy with James Acaster

James Acaster, John Kearns, Desiree Burch and MC Stuart Laws. 8pm (doors 7.15pm). The MCT at Alleyn’s, Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, Dulwich, SE22 8SU. £16 (plus booking fee). Age restriction: 18+. www.plosive.co.uk.

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Horniman Easter Fair Saturday 31 March & Sunday 1 April, 10.30am–4.30pm Easter Trail

Ugly Duckling Storytelling

Animal Corner

Arts & Crafts Markets

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What's On - March

Peckham Rye & Dulwich Park Parkrun

Monday 5 March: Honor Oak Women’s Institute 7.30pm. The Honor Oak Pub, Upstairs Function Room, 1 Saint German’s Road, SE23 1RH. We meet on the first Monday of every month from 7.30pm (or the second Monday to avoid bank holidays). All ladies are welcome and the first visit is FREE.

Wednesday 7 March: East Dulwich WI Meeting Saturday Mornings 9am 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 March 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

Tuesdays: Lively Minds Club Tuesday 6 March: White Winter – M Carrigan Tuesday 13 March: Crossing the Pantanal – A Search for the Elusive Jaguar – John Lawrence Tuesday 20 March: The Choice / entertainers for Easter Party Ticket Holders Only 11am-4pm. We are a group of over 60’s who meet weekly on Tuesday during term time.

We are at St Faith’s Community Hall, Red Post Hill, SE24 9JQ near Dulwich Village and North Dulwich station. We are open from 12pm for a chat, tea and coffee available, and a speaker slot from 1.45-2.45pm. We have recently lost our exercise class and are trying to replace it. There are outings from April to December some with freedom pass. Please note we are closed on the 27th March, 3rd and 10th April and will reopen on the 17th April with a welcome back quiz. St Faith Community & Youth Association, St Faith’s Centre, Red Post Hill, London SE24 9JQ.

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We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at The Lodge, above East Dulwich Tavern, 1 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22 8EW. 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Membership and waiting list is currently closed www.eastdulwichwi.co.uk.

Wednesday 7 March: An Evening with Mick Herron 7pm-8.30pm. Bestselling spy novelist Mick Herron returns with London Rules, the fifth of his acclaimed Jackson Lamb novels. Mick will discuss his writing, read from his new book and sign your copies. Mick’s Jackson Lamb novels started with the bestselling Slow Horses. Mick himself is as hilarious and captivating as his books. Do not miss this event!

Dulwich Books, 6 Croxted Rd, London SE21 8SW. £10 (admission & glass of wine), £20 (admission, book & glass of wine). Tickets via www.eventbrite.co.uk

Wednesday 7 March: Mid-Week Magic Mix

An ADULTS ONLY Magic show, presented by Barrie Westwell (The Illusioneer) and The illusioneer Team of expert magicians and illusionists.

Expect outstanding entertainment, a mixture of magic styles and an escape from the norm.

Doors 7.30pm for 8pm start, £15, ADULTS ONLY. The Illusioneer, 19 Half Moon Lane, SE24 9JU. barrie@theillusioneer.co.uk | 07711 161864.

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BOOK LAUNCH, SIGNING, READINGS Live, Love, Laugh as you share a moment with author, Susan Haynes-Elcock & her newest book.

‘Random Thoughts for Your Journey’

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Fitness tips with Leanne Spencer

How Sleep Affects Weight Loss This is one of the most popular questions about sleep that is asked on Google, which is interesting as I think it’s an under-appreciated aspect of weight loss. The fact is, sleep plays a major role in fat loss (and in muscle gain as well). Sleep is a critical factor for almost every aspect of our health. So how can a lack of sleep affect weight loss? There are three major implications to a lack of quality sleep – and they’re all linked to hormones.

Ghrelin Ghrelin is a hormone that regulates our appetite – its nickname is the hunger hormone. Ghrelin tells our brain that we’re hungry, and when it’s working well, we can rely on it to steer us towards food when we need it. It’s like following your intuition – you’ll know what to eat and when to eat. When you’re sleep deprived, there can be too much ghrelin in your system, causing feelings of hunger. This makes you far more likely to overeat and gain weight.

Leptin Leptin is a hormone that regulates satiety – leptin tells the brain when we’re full. When we’re sleep deprived, we can end up with too little leptin in our bodies, which makes your brain think you need energy, and creates feelings of hunger. This can cause you to overeat and more likely to crave glucose-rich foods such as refined carbohydrates.

The Perfect Storm When you combine these two factors – increased ghrelin and decreased leptin levels – you have a perfect storm for weight gain or hindered weight loss. Add into this that when you’re tired, you lack motivation to exercise or cook healthy foods, it’s clear to see the influence that sleep has on weight loss.

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for functions such as regulating metabolism and contributing to your immune response. Cortisol levels should be highest in the morning and come down as the day progresses and hit their lowest point before bedtime. When you’re sleep-deprived, cortisol levels go up, and this increases blood glucose (sugar) levels.

Whilst this isn’t ideal, it’s not a huge issue if it’s intermittent or infrequent, because your pancreas will produce insulin to ‘mop up’ the glucose and transport it to the muscles, liver and fat cells. The problem is sleep deprivation can reduce your insulin sensitivity, which means your blood glucose could be elevated.

This is a scenario you want to avoid and can cause unstable energy levels.

Main Takeaway Sleep is essential for good health, and this includes weight management. If you’re looking to lose weight, review your sleep routine first.

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Food & Drink with Suzanne James

Courgette Spaghetti

For the spinach & basil pesto • 150g Baby spinach • 30g basil leaves • 1 garlic clove, finely grated • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil To finish • A small handful of fresh basil leaves • 2 tsp grated parmesan

Method 1) For the pesto, put all the ingredients into a jug blender or food processor, add some salt and pepper and blitz until smooth.

2) Put the spiralised courgettes into a bowl and sprinkle generously with salt. Mix well with your hands, then leave to stand and wilt for 20 minutes.

Drain in a colander, patting the courgette firmly with kitchen paper to remove all excess water and salt.

3) Tip the spiralised courgettes into a large pan and add the pesto and “cream”. Stir well to coat with the sauce and cook over a medium heat for 2 minutes, then fold through the sundried tomatoes.

4) Divide the courgetti between warmed bowls and sprinkle with the fresh basil leaves, parmesan and pine nuts.

More and more people are changing their diets, eating less meat and even becoming vegetarians or vegans. There is no doubt that there are health benefits but it does take time and research to make sure you still follow a balanced diet. Over the past two months I have been trying to stick to a pescetarian diet, and I have now given up meat for lent so please help me! Some days are easier than others, but I have been surprised by how much I am enjoying it, and I am definitely getting more creative with my recipes.

We will be serving Courgette “Spaghetti” as a starter at our March Supper Club, and it is definitely one of my favourite veggie options so far (though maybe not the healthiest due to the double cream – I will keep working on that!). Serves 2.

Ingredients • 50g Sundried Tomatoes • Olive oil spray • 1 tsp dried oregano • 500g large wonky courgettes, spiraliser to resemble spaghetti (or use a peeler to create fine strips if you don’t have a spiraliser) • 2 tbsp double cream 14 | SE23 - March 2018

In Season This Month Fruit & Nuts - Forced Rhubarb Vegetables & Herbs - Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Chicory, Jerusalem Artichoke Kale Leek, Onion, Pak Choi, Parsnip, Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Salsify, Spinach, Spring Onions, Swede, Turnips, Sweet Potato, Wild Nettles Meat & Game - Hare, Spring Lamb Fish - Cockles, Cod, Dab, Dover Sole, Gurnard, Hake, Halibut, Langoustine, Lemon Sole, Lobster, Mussels, Oysters, Red Mullet, Salmon, Shrimp, Whitebait, Winkles

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CwS | Smart Business Networking meets at the Private Dining Room (Upstairs), The Palmerston, 91 Lordship Lane, SE22 8EP on the last Wednesday of every month.

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What's On - March Wednesday 7 March: An Evening with Joanna Trollope 7.30pm at The Great Hall Alleyns School. Village Books of Dulwich Village is delighted to present an evening of chat and conversation with Joanna Trollope. Joanna will share with you her thoughts on writing, tell you about her latest novel and where she gets her storylines from.

Joanna’s latest novel, An Unsuitable Match, is an uplifting story of love, family and second chances. Tickets are £10/£8 at www.villagebooks.co.uk/events.

Thursday 8 March: HADRIAN’S UNION at The Ivy House Fantastic folk rock band Hadrian’s Union say their influences include Lindisfarne, Jethro Tull, Stackridge and The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, but they are very much forging their own unique style. They supported Oysters 3 at The Ivy House last year, and for us they were the highspot of the night. Since then they have gone from strength to strength and have released a great album – Aural Borderalis. We are really looking forward to having them back tonight as headliners in their own right. Door 7pm.

Live music starts 8pm. Tickets £7 (on the door only, no advance tickets). Unbooked floorspots welcome, put your name on the list by the door! www.thegooseisout.com

Thursday 8 March: Dulwich Folk Dance Club 8-10pm St Barnabas Parish Hall, Gilkes Place, Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Caller – Jane Lowe. Ideal activity for a healthy lifestyle. No partners needed. Contatct Gwen Godwin: 020 8699 7032 / gagodwin@hotmail.com.

Thursday 8 March: The Arts Society Dulwich illustrated lecture Habitat Catalogued 7.30 for 8pm, James Alleyn’s Girls’ School Sixth Form Centre (parking and access via JAGS Sports Club, Red Post Hill, SE22). www.ddfas.org.uk.

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Thursday 8 – 13 March: Exhibition ‘Mum Before Me’ Jeannie Avent Gallery 11am-5pm. 14 North Cross Road, SE22 9EU. Who was your mum before you were born? This is the question that has inspired an exhibition in which eighteen artists explore the lives of the women who became their mothers. The exhibition opens on International Women’s Day, Thursday, 8 March, and on the following Sunday, 11 March at 3pm, there is a celebration at the gallery of Mother’s Day with performances by the Rye Poets, other voices and Caroline Gregory. Everyone is welcome. There will be a special drawing by Gill Day on the gallery’s windows.

Saturday 10 March: Concert: Full of the Joys of Spring 7.30pm Our exhilarating centrepiece is Poulenc’s Gloria, a masterwork which, with exquisite melodies and breath-taking harmonies, manages to combine buoyant optimism and a deep, spiritual tranquillity.

We will also perform Poulenc’s 4 Motets, a popular choral work often performed during Holy Week.

In an eclectic programme we also include pieces

by Debussy, Messiaen and Stravinsky. All Saints’ Church, Lovelace Rd, SE21 8JY. Tickets £12 door / £11 advance www.concordiachamberchoir.co.uk.

Concessions (students and those on means tested benefits) half price.

What's On - March Sunday 11 March: Singaround at The Ivy House 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. Door 7pm. Singing starts 7.15pm, finishes by 10.30pm at the latest. £2 on the door. www.thegooseisout.com

Sunday 11 March: East Dulwich Car Boot At Goodrich School, Dunstans Road SE22. Come & sell your unwanted upcycled & vintage items.

Pitch Enquiries 07398 577183. Sellers 11am.

Public Entry FREE 12pm. All pitches are pre-paid to avoid road congestion come rain or shine.

Every 2nd Sunday of the Month.

Monday 12 March: Dulwich WI in East Dulwich Saturday 10 March: Heber Nearly New Sale 11am-1pm

7.30pm. Dulwich Constitutional Club, East Dulwich Grove, East Dulwich, SE22. For further details if interested in more information please contact Sue Jarvie on suejarvie53@gmail.com

11am-1pm. Having a Spring Clean or clearing out the Loft? Sell your unwanted/preloved baby and child equipment, toys and clothes at the Heber School Nearly New Sale. Heber Primary School, Heber Road, East Dulwich SE22 9LA. £20 a table . £1 admissions for buyers (kids free). Refreshments, car parking near site. Contact hebernearlynew@gmail.com to make your booking and for more information.

Supported by LoftLife www.loftlife.net.

Saturday 10 March: Elizabeth Mundy Book Signing Kirkdale Book Shop 3pm. In Strangers’ Houses by Elizabeth Mundy is a debut crime for the postBrexit generation. Lena Szarka, a Hungarian cleaner working in London, knows all too well about cleaning up other people’s messes. When her friend Timea disappears, she suspects one of her clients is to blame. The police don’t share her suspicions and it is left to Lena to turn sleuth and find her friend. But Lena soon discovers it’s not just her clients who have secrets. And as she begins to unravel Timea’s past, exposing long hidden truths, she starts to wonder if she really knew her friend at all. Kirkdale Book Shop, 272 Kirkdale, SE26 4RS. www.elizabethmundy.com.

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BabyBallet

Capoeira Dulwich

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.

Classes for boys and girls from 4 years upwards. Martial arts the Brazilian way. Helps children develop strength, flexibility, coordination and rythm. Contact: vitor.barreto.13@ucl.ac.uk 07473 751177 | www.facebook.com/capoeiradulwich/m

Baby Loves Music

Dads & Littluns: Brockwell Park

Multi-Sensory Music groups for Parent and Baby in Nunhead.

Contact: amacgregor1.209@lgflmail.org.

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

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 020 8653 4781 | 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 info@touchtherapy.co | www.touchtherapy.co

Baby Sensory Multi-award winning classes for babies from birth to 13 months. The fun packed programme of sensory delights includes an incredible variety of sounds, sights, textures, music and massage to support your baby’s development.

Classes in SE4 and SE21 on Tues, SE26 on Weds and SE23 on Thurs. Email Sarah: Dulwich@babysensory.co.uk

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 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.

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 ante/postnata/moral support from Alice Yeates and other mothers. 07831 225841 | yeatesa@btinternet.com

diddi dance 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.

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 | 07799 861104.

Dulwich Library Babes & Toddlers Thursdays 10.30am-11.45am & 1.30pm - 2.45pm 368 Lordship Lane, SE22 020 7525 6220.

Funky Monkey Group Keyboard Classes Ages 5-11. Christ Church, Barry Road. Wednesdays & Thursdays. 01732 457100 | www.funkymonkey.info.

GDND Academy Ballet & Street Dance For children aged 3 and upwards Dulwich branches in SE22 and SE21 All new pupils receive a FREE TASTER CLASS office@gdnd.co.uk / 07904 424 504 | www.gdnd.co.uk

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. 07538 795023 | eastdulwich@gymboree-uk.com.

165 Lordship Lane SE22 8HX • 5 London Road SE23 3TW

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HartBeeps

Peckham Rye Playrooms

Mondays. Goose Green Community Centre, East Dulwich Road, 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

Fun activities for children and their parents. Peckham Rye Park, SE15 3UA (next to café). Mon 1.15-3.15pm Play and Stay for children under the age of 5 yrs old. Tues - 10am-12pm Play and Stay for children under the age of 5 yrs old. Tues - 1.302.30pm Olympikids - advanced booking required. Thurs -1.153.15pm Stay and Play for children under the age of 5yrs old. Sat - 2pm-4pm Brazilian language school. There is a fee to attend the session. Sundays - party hire available. 020 7639 2702

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

Sing and Sign

La Jolie Ronde

Sparkle Music

French & Spanish classes for 3-11 year olds, in SE21, SE22 and SE24. Ginny Wadding 07940 511034 | www.lajolieronde.co.uk

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

0771 1238352

Little Superhero Training Practice your Superhero moves! Discover Superhero fun facts!

Any Little Heroes, Boys and Girls aged 2½ - 6, Come along for a FREE taster session. Mondays & Fridays (term time only) St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Contact Lucy 07813791757 | littleherocompany@gmail.com www.littleherocompany.com

Maths Mad = fun maths for kids!

Stimulating Times Tables classes for 6 - 11 yr olds. Forest Hill.

We make learning memorable & fun! Call Clair 020 8291 0360 www.mathsmad.co.uk | mathsmadcouk@gmail.com

Monday - Saturday. 020 7193 3696 | www.singandsign.com

Team Kaizen Dance Academy (8+yrs) Street Dance classes led by industry professionals, classes lead to performances and demonstrations. Classes take place every Thursday at JAGS sports Club, 18.00 – 19.00 & 19.00 – 20.00. FREE TASTER SESSIONS throughout June, to book call 07533 533 297 | www.teamkaizentds.com.

Water Babies

Various classes www.monkeymusic.co.uk | 020 8764 5185

Taught by world-class teachers, our multi-award winning programme teaches water confidence and safety skills from birth to 4 years. Our fun, innovative baby swimming classes will start in Forest Hill Pools from September.

For more information call 020 8858 5242 divein@waterbabies.co.uk | www.waterbabies.co.uk

Music for Little People

Wise Kids Yoga

Fun, friendly & educational music classes for 0-5 year olds.

High quality, good value. The Goose Green Centre, East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AT. Rebecca Vicary 020 8852 0118 www.musicforlittlepeople.co.uk

Classes for Toddlers, Children and Teens. We teach a lovely mix of hatha, kundalini yoga, mindfulness and Montessori. Classes are held on Tues & Thurs - Parent & Toddler Yoga / Children’s Yoga ages 5 - 8, 9 - 11 and Teen Yoga 11 - 16. Goose Green Clinic, 59 East Dulwich Road, To book Email: wisekidsyoga@gmail.com | 07957 492407 www.wisekidsyoga.co.uk

Monkey Music

Nimble Arts Join 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!

East Dulwich, Nunhead, Brockley. www.nimblearts.co.uk

Parents Photography Workshops

World of Little Adventures Baby Yoga and Toddler Yoga Classes in the East Dulwich Area.

Email yoga@wola.org.uk or call Hannah 07736 649 146 for class information.

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. www.timeformums.com | 07753 533577.

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Dulwich Picture Gallery

David Milne: Modern Painting Until 7 May 2018

@dulwichgallery From the Collection: Hunting for Paintings 28 March, 7.30pm, £12, £10 Friends (Entry to Permanent Collection included in ticket price) Noel Desenfans, one of the Gallery’s founders, became a master in the art of hunting for paintings. Join the Gallery’s curator Peter Kerber for the story of one of the finest private art collections in Europe – which was to become the Dulwich Picture Gallery.​

Adult Workshops Mark-Marking for Beginners A major exhibition of one of Canada’s greatest modern painters, David Milne (1882-1953). It will showcase, for the first time in the UK, a wide selection of his oil paintings alongside watercolours, drawings and photographs, to reveal an artist of true originality and vision.

Rediscover: Tiepolo's 'Joseph Receiving Pharoah's Ring'

20 March - 3 Jun 2018 Rediscover one of Dulwich Picture Gallery’s finest masterpieces: Joseph Receiving Pharaoh’s Ring by Giambattista Tiepolo (1696–1770). Since 2016, this painting has been the focus of a major conservation project, with the help of X-rays, this display explores the changes the artist made during the course of its production.

Colour 16 March, 6-10pm, £12, £10 Friends & Concessions Take a trip through the shades and hues of this intriguing subject as we explore one of society’s greatest fascinations. Through artist interventions, workshops, experiments and talks, we’ll examine our relationship with colour and uncover the surprising stories behind the pigments in the Gallery.

1-29 March, 6.30-8.30pm, £130, £125 Friends Over five weeks become more confident in your mark-making, and take inspiration from the master of line, David Milne. Each session you will explore a different medium, including ink, watercolour, and pastel.

Wild Life Drawing: Wings in the Wilderness 17 March, 11am-4pm, £25 drawing ticket (11am1pm), £50 drawing & flying ticket (11am-4pm) Get up-close to the birds of prey and owls that would have lived in the same environments as David Milne. Spend the morning with Wild Life Drawing and an avian specialist, drawing from life and learning about the lives of these powerful birds. You can also opt-in to spend a full day with these birds, and have the extraordinary opportunity to fly them in the afternoon..

Art Sundays 2 - 4pm, £3 per child, Suggested ages: 3yrs+

Lectures & Talks Into The Wild Lecture Series: Wild London - Spring in the City: Talk 14 March, 7.30pm, £9, £7 Friends Brenna Boyle, a zoologist, and founder of Wild Capital will describe how an extraordinary diversity of wildlife has adapted to the urban environment of London.

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Sunday is art day! Join us every week to take part in our hands-on drop-in workshops. There will always be something special for you to make and take home. For the month of March we will be making pop-up cards, windmills and multi-coloured wigs!

Dulwich Picture Gallery Mini Masterpieces Windows & Light: Exploring Architecture.

7 & 22 March. 10am - 11am and 11.30am 12.30pm, £12 per adult & child Experience the delights of our Collection with your child aged 6-24 months and then create your very own masterpiece in a practical, handson session. March's theme is architecture!

Gallery Music Piano Recital by Pavel Kolesnikov 21 March, 7.30pm, £20, £18 Friends, £10 under 18s ( Adult ticket includes a glass of wine) Russian born, but now based in London, Pavel Kolesnikov was a BBC New Generation Artist from 2014 - 2016. In 2014, the Daily Telegraph gave his Wigmore Hall debut recital a rare five-star review, calling it “one of the most memorable of such occasions London has witnessed in a while.” His programme will include works by Chopin, Debussy and Schumann.

@dulwichgallery Tours & Walks Wild London: A Spring Walk in Nunhead 24 March, 2pm, £7, £5 Friends Nunhead Cemetery is one of the seven great Victorian cemeteries that ring London. Large areas have re-naturalised and it is now a designated Nature Reserve and a haven of wildlife, with spring the season of peak activity.

Following on from her talk on 14th March, Brenna Boyle will lead a two-hour walk exploring some of this activity. Please come wearing appropriate footwear.

Gallery Road, Dulwich, London SE21 7AD www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

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Garden Talk with Janine Winlaw

In Praise Of Cherry Blossom There’s nothing prettier than pink cherry blossom against a clear blue sky – a sign winter is behind us and spring is here. Here are 10 of the best:

Pale pink Prunus ‘Pink Shell’ A small, elegant tree with spreading branches and delicate single, pale pink flowers – a lovely contrast to the light green leaves. This is one of the prettiest cherries and widely available. 4m.

Prunus ‘Kojo-no-mai’ A compact cherry tree/shrub - with delicate very pale pink flowers and wonderful autumn foliage.

Ideal for containers. 2.5m Prunus ‘Accolade’ A graceful spreading tree with a cloud of large pastel pink semi-double flowers in April/May. It also has smooth reddish brown bark and fiery orange foliage in autumn. Height 6/7m.

Brighter pink Prunus ‘Kursar’ A small tree with clusters of dramatic deep pink single blooms in March to April. It has a neat upright habit and the new bronze foliage turns green then red/gold in autumn. 3/4m Prunus ‘Okame’ A lovely tree with masses of single candy floss pink flowers in March/early April and orangey red autumn foliage. 4m Prunus ‘Pink Perfection’ An elegant spreading cherry with masses of frilly double, bright pink flowers from April to May. Delicate bronze coloured leaves when young turn green then orange in autumn. 5m

Whites Prunus ‘Shogetsu’ Considered one of the finest Japanese cherries with pale pink flowers April/ May quickly fading to clouds of white blossom. It has lovely orange/red leaves in autumn. 4m Prunus ‘The Bride’ This is a dinky tree with a rounded shape, covered in large single white flowers with dark red centres in spring. Ideal for growing in a container or border. 2m 22 | SE23 - March 2018

Prunus x subhirtella ‘Autumnalis’ Unlike the others here, the tiny white flowers of this tree are now getting to the end of their season having flowered from October. A stunning tree for winter, lovely underplanted with winter flowering Cyclamen hederofolium. 8m Prunus serrula This gets bigger than the others here but it’s lovely as a multi-stem, which tend to stay smaller.

It has small white flowers in April but is grown more for the polished coppery bark that shines out in the winter. Its leaves turn a lovely yellow in autumn. 10m

Companions Cherries look great underplanted with a mass of Crocus tommasinnianus or Cyclamen coum.

Helebores also look great interplanted with low growing ferns or try Epimedium x youngianum ‘Niveum’ – a fab semi evergreen ground cover plant with delicate white flowers in spring.

Care Cherries tolerate semi-shade, but they do best in the sun, in well drained soil. Any pruning such as removing dead, diseased damaged or crossing branches needs to be done in the summer to avoiding diseases. When planting, incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake.

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Financial Matters with Akwasi Duodu

Fortune Favours The Brave

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hate the word CRASH. But for the purposes of the headline above, let’s call this fall in the stock market a correction. This month, the FTSE 100 share index fell by almost 10%, the US stock markets were all down heavily as was almost every stock market across the world.

The press loved it. Nothing sells papers quicker than alarming and negative headlines.

How about this: “Financial Meltdown!” “Billions wiped off shares across the world!” And so on.

We see these headlines and our immediate instinct is, “Ooh, I must read about that.” And like sheep, we buy the newspaper.

But what do you do when the stock market drops heavily? How should you react when you go online to look at your ISA or pension statement and its value has fallen by 10% or more? Here are three options:

1) Panic & sell everything immediately… …or move all your stocks into Cash. As you would imagine, I’m not a great fan of either strategy, but they do have one positive. You won’t lose any more money. If the market continues to fall, you’re safe. There is however one small problem.

First of all, can you pull your money out quickly enough before the markets hit the bottom? Even if you manage to do so, when markets crash heavily, they tend to bounce back pretty quickly.

In many instances in the past, the momentum of the bounce back has continued beyond the point of the initial fall. This causes a bull market (an expression used where markets power ahead like a charging bull). Anyone who had sold everything or moved their money into cash would be “outside the market” meaning they would not participate in the bull market, thereby crystallising their losses. By the time they got back in, they would have missed the boat.

2) Keep calm and do nothing…. …leaving everything as is. It might sound lazy but doing this takes some guts and faith that markets

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will return to normal. History suggests that they usually do. The biggest market corrections have always been followed by a strong rally. Black Monday 1987, the Dot Com Crash in 2000, 11 September 2001 and most recently, the Credit Crunch in 2008.

Markets tend to take weeks to fall and months or years to recover. But by sitting tight, staying calm and doing nothing, you get to participate in the rally as and when it comes.

History has shown there to be rally after every market correction there has ever been, however with stocks and shares, there are no guarantees.

3) Buy like it’s going out of style…. …investing any spare cash in the markets. We all understand property. Ask yourself this: When would have been the best time to invest in property? You may think back to 1991, when interest rates were at an all-time high, when almost every house in London was For Sale, when interest rates hit 15%, when words like “negative equity” and “handing back the keys” and “repossessed” was on everyone’s lips. Hindsight is a great thing, but if you’d had the money at the time, and a crystal ball, you would have bought everything you could get your hands on. The stock market is no different.

Most investors tend to get on the bandwagon during a bull market. However, the best time to jump on the bus is after a crash – or should I say market correction? It takes a special type of investor to do that. What type of investor are you?

Akwasi Duodu | akwasi@sterlingandlaw.com www. sterlingandlaw.com

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What's On - March Tuesday 13 March: Reflections of the Great War 6.30-7pm – drinks reception in the James Caird Hall. 7-8.30pm – Lecture in the George Farha Auditorium. The 10th GE Moore lecture marks the 100th anniversary of the end of the Great War with reflections from Dr Nick Black, Jeremy Deller OA, David Parfitt and Nick Newman.

Tickets £10 at: lectureseries@dulwich.org.uk.

Thursday 15 March: Dulwich Folk Dance Club 8-10pm. St Barnabas Parish Hall, Gilkes Place, Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Caller - Crys Rothon.

Ideal activity for a healthy lifestyle. No partners needed. Lots of fun, make new friends. Contact Gwen Godwin gagodwin@hotmail.com or call 020 8699 7032

Thursday 15 March: Rosalind Whyte – Modigliani Lecture 7.00 for 7.30pm. Tickets £10 includes a glass of wine. A new series of art history lectures about major exhibitions in London is to start at the very beautiful Bell House in College Road, Dulwich. Built in 1767, it is Grade II listed, and gets its name from the striking bell tower, the bells of which, together with Dulwich College Chapel, rang whenever a fire broke out. Tickets available via www.eventbrite.co.uk.

Saturday 17 March: Give and Take Event East Dulwich Community Centre Association & Barry Area Residents Association. 11am-2.30pm.

Bring items 11-1pm ONLY. Take items: 11-2-30pm.

East Dulwich Community Centre, 46-50 Darrell Road, SE22 9NL. Items ONLY ACCEPTED ON DAY OF EVENT. Free community events promoting reuse and recycling. Bring unwanted items in good condition and easy to carry home and take away things you need. Typical items include CD’s DVD’s, books, small electrical items, buggies, bikes, lamps, plants and kitchenware.

NO FOOD or PAINT. We reserve the right not to accept items. Further information: 020 8693 4411 or edcc2010@gmail.com.

Supported by a Grant from Veolia.

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Sunday 18 March: Midcentury Modern 10am-4pm. Dulwich College, SE21 7LD. Expect an electic mix of some of the UK’s favourite new contemporaries and top midcentury experts at this celebrated show in association with Elle Decoration and Camper. Line your walls with original travel, film posters and artwork both modern and midcentury. Dress the home office with furniture, lighting and rugs, buy presents for your nearest and dearest including some stunning glass pieces and midcentury or modern jewellery. Furnish your home with midcentury and modern desks, tables, sofas and sideboards. £9 early bird or 2 for £10 afternoon tickets. £10 on door all day. While we are happy for you to bring babies/children to this adult interiors show and we ask you to put all prams in the buggy park outside each building free of charge.

Tuesday 20 March: Dulwich & District U3A – New Members Tea 2pm-4pm. A chance for new members to meet with some of the committee and Group Conveners. To find out more do feel free to come to a monthly meeting – All welcome – Once you see what we have on offer you will want to join. u3asites.org.uk/ dulwich/events

What's On - March Thursday 22 March The Bigger Picture Presents: WAGES OF FEAR @8pm

Thursday 22 March: Mums in Business Come along at 8pm to Daisy Lets & Sales on Lordship Lane and meet new and existing members, have a chat and some nibbles and a glass of wine! Please do let me know if you plan to come so I know numbers in advance, claire@daisylets.uk.

Thursday 22 March: Dulwich Folk Dance Club Director: Henri-Georges Clouzot.

1953 France & Italy | 131 minutes | Cert: PG Classed in many ‘top 10 of all time’ action films, and winning the Golden Bear in Berlin and the Palme D’Or at Cannes in 1953, this is the story of four desperate men who take on an almost impossible challenge. Set in a South American backwater, the four are hired to drive unstable nitro-glycerine in unrefrigerated trucks across impossible roads. This is a seat-clenching film, and, despite the unattractiveness of the protagonists you cannot help but care for their fates. www.thebiggerpic.co.uk.

Showing at THE IVY HOUSE 40 Stuart Road Nunhead, London SE15 3BE 020 7277 8233 | ivyhousenunhead.com Tickets £7 online at: www.wegottickets.com.

Thursday 22 March: Dulwich Society Garden Group Spring Gardens Talk Troy Scott Smith on “Sissinghurst – revitalising Vita”. 7.30pm at the Lecture Theatre, Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, SE22 8SU. This year’s Spring talk will be given by Troy Scott Smith, the Head Gardener at Sissinghurst Castle Garden since 2013. Before his move to Sissinghurst, Troy was Head Gardener at Bodnant in North Wales, another celebrated National Trust garden. Tickets £10 each (including a glass of wine) and may be purchased through www.eventbrite.co.uk (search “Dulwich Society”), or by sending a cheque payable to the “Dulwich Society” and SAE to Jeremy Prescott, 142 Court Lane, London SE21 7EB. JeremyMPrescott@gmail.com.

8-10pm. St Barnabas Parish Hall, Gilkes Place, Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Caller - Carol Hewson – Easter Bonnets Party. Ideal activity for a healthy lifestyle. No partners needed. Lots of fun, make new friends. Contact Gwen Godwin 020 8699 7032 or email gagodwin@hotmail.com

Friday 23 March: Dulwich & District U3A 2pm-4pm. History and conservation of the Sydenham Woods with Daniel Greenwood. Herne Hill Baptist Church, Half Moon Lane SE24 9HU. u3asites.org.uk/dulwich/events for full details.

Friday 23 March: LEON ROSSELSON, Joe Wilkes, Local Singers at The Ivy House A very powerful singer and songwriter, Leon Rosselson’s songs have been recorded by many people including Billy Bragg. We are delighted to be welcoming him to the Goose for the first time, and we can’t believe it has taken us so long! Described by Rock ‘n’ Reel magazine as “A major talent”, Joe Wilkes was long associated with The Spitz venue in East London, where he played with Bert Jansch, Beth Orton and Davy Graham, amongst others. Also appearing tonight will be a number of talented local singers who are regulars at our Singarounds.Please note that due to Easter, this concert is a week earlier than usual. Tickets £10/8 advance, £11/9 on the door. Door 7pm.

Live music starts 8pm. For advance tickets and information see www.thegooseisout.com

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Horniman Museum & Gardens Colour: The Rainbow Revealed 10 February-28 October

PHOTO © Gareth Jones

Colour: The Rainbow Revealed is an awardwinning exhibition exploring the endless ways in which colour shapes our world. Be dazzled by how colours are made and perceived, discover how animals use colour to attract and hide, and look into how different colours mean many different things for people across the planet. The exhibition is also full of family-friendly displays and interactive games including an Art Machine for you to create your own vibrant masterpiece, a Mood Room with multi-coloured lights, and a Colour Café to learn why only certain colours tempt our taste buds.

Horniman Butterfly House 10am-5pm March to October / 10am-4pm November to February Last admission 30 minutes before closing. See the website for seasonal opening times.

Get up close with hundreds of beautiful butterflies in a tropical indoor garden. The specially-planted habitat is the perfect place to experience free-flying butterflies and discover amazing facts about the life-cycle and behaviour of these fascinating creatures. Tickets: Adult £6, Child £6, Family (2 adults and 2 children) £15 (includes voluntary 10% Gift Aid donation which supports the work of the Horniman. Standard prices also available.) Horniman Members and Benefactors enjoy free, unlimited visits.

Advance booking recommended.

Neon Late Thursday 1 March, 6.30-9.30pm We celebrate the opening of our new Colour: The Rainbow Revealed exhibition with a vibrant evening featuring the full spectrum of performances, music and tours. Food and bars available. Tickets: £5. Over-18s only

Live at the Horniman Friday 2 March. 7-9.15pm Join us for a special evening of live music, from rock and pop to R&B and indie, performed by some of Lewisham’s best up and coming young musicians. This exciting showcase will also feature advice from a panel of industry experts.

Organised in partnership with Lewisham Music and part of the Lewisham Live Festival. Tickets: Child £3, Adult £5

Crossing Borders: People and Places PHOTO © National Museums Liverpool

Ticket prices: Child £4.40; Adult £7.70: Family (2 adults, 2 children) £18.70. Prices include voluntary 10% Gift Aid donation. Standard prices also available. Horniman Members and Benefactors enjoy free, unlimited visits to the exhibition. For more information and to book tickets go to www.horniman.ac.uk.

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Saturday 10 March. 11am-4pm Celebrate the diversity of our neighbourhood at this event organised in collaboration with local organisations who work with refugees and asylum seekers. FREE. Everyone welcome

Youth Takeover: Family Day Saturday 24 March. 12-4pm The Horniman Youth Panel take over the museum for an exciting day of activities for families inspired by our new exhibition Colour: The Rainbow Revealed. FREE.

Horniman Museum & Gardens Easter Holidays Horniman Easter Fair

Horniman Farmers’ Market Every Saturday: 9am-1.30pm

Saturday 31 March and Sunday 1 April 10.30am–4.30pm Enjoy the Easter weekend at the Horniman with the whole family. Go on our Easter trail, create something crafty in our workshops, have your face painted and join in family activities across the Gardens. Suitable for families with children aged 3+. FREE ENTRY.

Visit the Horniman Farmers’ Market every Saturday to pick-up your weekly essentials direct from independent and local producers.

Located in our glorious Gardens you will find stalls selling seasonal fruit and veg, artisan bread, organic meat and delicious hot food. We also have regular guest traders specialising in treats such as luxury chocolates, homemade jams and irresistible cakes. FREE ENTRY.

The Ugly Duckling

Library Open Day

Saturday 31 March and Sunday 1 April 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm (30 minute performance) £5 Child, £1 Adult Meet the most unlikely duckling hero and hear the story of the duck who was different.

Featuring song and puppetry, The Ugly Duckling is a classic heart-warming tale for all the family.

Produced for the Horniman by Sandal Sticks Theatre. Suitable for children aged 3+.

First Sunday of each month 10.30am–5.30pm

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What's On - March Saturday 24 March: Children’s Easter Crafts Morning @ Wigwam Toy Shop 10am – 1pm. Join us for a fun morning of making Easter crafts and cards. The event is free of charge and parents are asked to stay with their children and join in the creativity. Wigwam Toy Shop, 109 Rosendale Road, West Dulwich, SE21 8EZ. 020 8676 4815.

Tuesday 27 March: New Social Netball League in Dulwich Playnetball will be running a ladies recreational league on Tuesday nights, starting on 27th March from 7-9pm. The season will run for 12 weeks. This league is suitable for players who are returning to netball after a break, new players with a little experience picking up the game or players who just want a bit of a run around without it being too competitive.

Contact Kerry for more information or to sign up: interest@playnetball.com, call 07895 790025 or visit our Facebook page. JAGS Sports Club, Red Post Hill, SE24 9JN.

Wednesday 28 March: Cooking with Scissors An opportunity for local business professionals to meet, make new contacts and gain new business. Meets at upstairs at The Palmerston, 91 Lordship Lane, SE22 from 6.45pm – 8.45pm.

The last Wednesday of every month. Free Admission. To find out more or register your interest in attending, please email sbn@cookingwithscissors.co.uk.

Friday 30 March: The Pink Walrus Talent Show Forest Hill’s monthly LGBT+ night returns – and they are looking for acts for their talent show. Top prize is £50 and all kinds of acts are welcome, from singing and dancing, to drag, puppets, juggling, contortionists, magicians – the stranger the better. You don’t have to be professional standard, enthusiasm is more important than ability. If you want to take part get in touch: thepinkwalrusevents@gmail.com.

The Control Room, Upstairs at The Signal, 7 Devonshire Road, SE23 3HE, Admission £5.

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Saturday 31 March and Sunday 1 April: Horniman Easter Fair 10.30am–4.30pm at Horniman Museum and Gardens. Enjoy the Easter weekend at the Horniman with the whole family. Go on an Easter trail, create something crafty in our workshops, have your face painted and join in family activities across the Gardens. Suitable for families with children aged 3+. Free entry.

Saturday 31 March and Sunday 1 April: The Ugly Duckling 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm at Horniman Museum and Gardens. Meet the most unlikely duckling hero and hear the story of the duck who was different. Featuring song and puppetry, The Ugly Duckling is a classic heart-warming tale for all the family. Produced for the Horniman by Sandal Sticks Theatre. Suitable for families with children aged 3+. Tickets: £5 Child, £1 Adult

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The Last Word – Lol Johnson Do you know your neighbours?

Yes - I live on an estate of 60’s houses, which seem to attract like-minded people, so I have lots of lovely creative neighbours. It can actually be a bit of a hazard if you’re trying to leave the house in a hurry - I almost always end up bumping into someone the minute I leave the house! But I love that sense of community - it can be a rare thing in London.

Describe your perfect weekend I think we’ve perfected the easily attainable perfect weekend in our house, and manage it on a regular basis. Jump on the train into Town for a sneaky lunch/shop with the other half whilst the kids are at clubs on a Saturday, followed by early evening G&T’s listening to Craig Charles on Radio 6. Then a lazy Sunday - a stroll through the woods or a trip to a gallery (for some inspiration), then back home for a family roast in front of the fire…

I’m quite easily pleased!

Where is your favourite place to eat?

You can’t beat The Begging Bowl in Peckham - it’s a real local gem.

Where’s your favourite place to walk?

Lol Johnson is a local professional photographer whose work mainly revolves around interiors and kids. When not busy artily draping a throw, or coaxing kids into throwing a pose, she can be found out and about with her husband and kids or jogging around the local parks.

How long have you lived in the area?

I’ve been a South Londoner ever since I made the move from my hometown of Newcastle in 1996, but made the move to Forest Hill just before the birth of my first child in 2006. It was the only place we could afford to buy a property! It’s not quite so affordable now.

What has changed most during that time?

Property prices! And transport links - the East London Line makes central London much more accessible, but the best thing about Forest Hill is one of it’s oldest institutions - The Horniman Museum and I’m lucky enough to live right on it’s doorstep. Unfortunately, that happens to be on the South Circular, if I could change anything - I’d build a bypass!

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I grew up on the North east coast, so I’m always hankering after a stroll along the beach… failing that Dulwich/Sydenham woods are a pretty good alternative, although they can get a bit busy at weekends!

When I want to relax…

I run a nice hot bath, grab a book and lock the bathroom door - I can easily while away an hour.

Best bargain you’ve ever landed…

When we bought our house, the owner offered us our pick of the furniture, as it was her Mothers who had sadly passed away. We bagged ourselves a whole set of Ladderax shelving and a fantastic G Plan dining set - I reckon they’d been there since the house was built and they fit the style of the property perfectly.

My secret ambition…

To run a B&B on a rugged cliffside.

You can view a selection of Lol’s work on her website www.loljohnson.com or keep up-todate with the most recent work on Instagram @loljohnsonphotography

Day and evening courses

Lewisham School of Arts and Design

Develop your creativity with expert tuition from artists, designers and industry professionals in specialist workshops. ‘The tutor manages to create a stimulating learning environment where we can explore and develop according to our own personal interests and passions’.

You can enrol online for most courses. www.lewisham.gov.uk/adultlearning Classes ten minutes from Grove Park, Lewisham and Honor Oak Park stations.

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Community Index Useful Contacts

Surgeries

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

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

Community Groups

Susan Wise (Labour) Tel 020 8699 6520

Forest Hill Society www.foresthillsociety.com Friends of One Tree Hill http://friendsofonetreehill.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/friendsofOTH / @Friends_of_OTH Tewkesbury Lodge Estate Residents’ Association www.tewkesburylodge.org.uk Sydenham Garden Tel 020 829 11650 www.sydenhamgarden.org.uk Our Lady and St Philip Neri Friends Association www.olspnfriendsassociation.com Independent community websites www.se23.com www.se23.life

Local MPs Ellie Reeves (Lab, Lewisham West) Tel 020 7219 2668 ellie.reeves.mp@parliament.uk 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

Local Councillors Forest Hill Ward Peter Bernards (Labour) Tel 020 8314 9927 Maja Hilton (Labour) Tel 020 8314 7899 Paul Upex (Labour) Tel 020 8314 9952

Perry Vale Ward John Paschoud (Labour) Tel 020 8291 5729

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).

Crofton Park Ward Chris Barnham (Labour) Tel 020 8314 9896 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 Crofton Park Library, 375 Brockley Rd, Brockley, SE4 2AG

Honor Oak Office:

Dulwich Office:

47 Honor Oak Park Honor Oak London SE23 1EA

8 Woodwarde Road Dulwich London SE22 8UJ

020 3397 1166

020 3397 1144

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