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Issue 163 - March 2020 In this issue Events Calendar - P4 Notice Board - P6 What’s On - P8 Garden Talk - P12 Food & Drink - P14 Children’s Activities - P18 Horniman Museum - P26 The Last Word - P32
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Welcome ..................................................................... 3 Events Calendar ......................................................... 4 Noticeboard ................................................................ 6 ............. 8, 10, 11, 16, 20, 21, 24 & 25 What’s On Garden Talk ............................................................ 12 Food & Drink ............................................................ 14 Children’s Activities .........................................18 & 19 Fitness Tips ......................................................... 22
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Events Calendar - March Monday
Tuesday
30th
31st
Wednesday
26th
Thursday
27th
Friday
28th
Saturday
29th
Sunday
1st Cellofest, see p8. Horniman Market, 10am-3pm Village Books Event, p8.
24th
25th Exhibition in the Window: Diana McKinnon “Embroided Textiles”, see p8.
2nd
3rd Knit & Stitch Group, see p18. Honor Oak WI, see p10. Peter’s Dance Club, see p10. John Newman - Vanishing Act, see p10.
The South London Photographic Society, see p8.
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The South London Photographic Society, see p8.
Knit & Stitch Group, see p10.
Dulwich WI meeting, see p20. Forest Hill Women’s Institute,
4th Instagram for Beginners see p10. Dulwich Runners Club, see p11. East Dulwich WI @ 7.30pm, see p11. Club Naija Supper Club, see p11. Breathe Yourself to a Happier Life, p10.
11th
Goose Green Coffee Morning @ St John’s Church p20.
This too Shall Pass Open Mornings @ with Julia Samuel, Rosemead p20. see p20.
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16th The South London Photographic Society, see p8. Nunhead WI Meeting, see p21.
23rd The South London Photographic Society, see p8.
17th Knit & Stitch Group, see p10. Village Books event with Eleanor Lipman see p21.
24th
18th
5th BNI Adventurers meeting, p11. Coffee Morning, see p11. Dulwich Folk Dance Club, see p11. EnSEmble 26 Concert see, p11.
6th
Magpie Arts, see p16.
7th
All That Jazz, Link Age Southwark, see p16.
Parkrun, Peckham Rye Park 9am, P16.
8th 10am. Honor Oak Panthers Hockey honoroakpanthershc.com
Southwark Adult Learning Weekend, p16. The Neighbourhood Fun Walk!, see p16. Singaround @ The Ivy House, p20.
Lewisham Under Water Hockey Club, see p16.
12th
13th
14th
Parkrun,
15th
19th
20th
21st
Parkrun,
22nd
Peckham Rye Coffee Morning, 10am. Honor Oak Park 9am, Lewisham Under P16. see p11. Panthers Hockey Water Hockey honoroakpanthershc.com Dulwich Folk Dance Club, see p16. Club, see p19. Southwark Adult Learning Weekend, p16. March Magic Mix, Magpie Arts, see p20. see p16. Dulwich Choral Midcentury Society, see p21. The Arts Society Live Band Karaoke, Modern, see p21. Dulwich Illustrated see p20. Lecture, p20.
Peckham Rye Goose Green Coffee BNI Adventurers Lewisham Under Park 9am, 10am. Honor Oak Morning @ St P16. Water Hockey meeting, p11. Panthers Hockey John’s Church p20. Club, see p16. Coffee Morning, honoroakpanthershc.com Dulwich Runners see p11. Dulwich & District U3A Never Weather Horniman Club, see p10. - Beaten Saile, Dulwich Folk Dance Meeting, see p21. Market, see p21. Breathe Yourself to Club, see p11. Magpie Arts, 10am-3pm a Happier Life, p10. Concordia Spring see p16. Lars Mytting - The Bell Concert, see p22. in the Lake, p21.
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27th
Goose Green Coffee BNI Adventurers EnSEmble 26 Knit & Stitch Morning @ St meeting, p11. Concert see, p24. Group, see p10. John’s Church p10. Lunchtime Village Books Coffee Morning, Dulwich Runners Concert, see p24. Event, Falastin - A see p11. Club, see p10. Plosive Comedy Cookbook p24. Dulwich Folk Dance with Ed Gamble The Endz, The Multi Babble Talks, see p24. Club, see p11. see p24. Smart Business Story Orchestra Wizz Jones, Alfie Networking with see, p24. Jones, Zach Cooking with Scissors. Johnson @ The Ivy see p24. House, p24.
28th
Parkrun, Peckham Rye Park 9am, P16.
29th
Plastic Free East Dulwich Monthly Community Dulwich Symphony Clean, see p25. Orchestra, see p25. A Tribute to Gary Rhodes, Supper Club, see p25.
Forthcoming Events Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 8, 10, 11, 16, 20, 21, 24 & 25. Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar! 4 | SE23 - March 2020
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Opening: 21st September 2020 Fairlawn Primary School is a highly successful and happy school in Forest Hill. We pride ourselves on providing a warm and friendly environment where both children and parents feel they are welcomed and listened to. We are offering both part time and full time places. Term time only. Your child must be 3 years old by 31st August 2020
Nursery Hours 08:45 to 11:45 10 places available 12:25 to 15:25 10 places available 08:45 to 15:25 16 places available* *providing you are eligible for 30 hours free childcare. Early years provision rated as ‘’Outstanding” by Ofsted. ‘The stimulating environment and exceptional curriculum provides rich, varied and imaginative experience’
Apply by 30th April 2020. Please email Michelle Pay for an application form:
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Local charity Link Age Southwark are looking for an experienced financial manager with a good grasp of the third sector to join our Board of Trustees and help us achieve our aim of making Southwark a great place to grow old in. Full details of the role can be found at www.linkagesouthwark.org
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What's On - March Until 29 March Exhibition in the Window: Diana McKinnon ‘Embroidered Textiles’
24 hours Art Exhibition in the Window at 57 North Cross Road, SE22 9ET. infoartat57.wixsite.com/artatfiftyseven
STILL: An Exhibition of Limited Edition Photographic Prints by Louise Ward
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Sunday 1 March: Robin Stevens - Murder Most Unladylike 3pm. Village Books and James Allen’s Girls’ School are delighted to welcome bestselling children’s author Robin Stevens back to Dulwich! Robin will be talking about her bestselling series Murder Most Unladylike including her new book Top Marks For Murder. Robin will also be discussing her World Book Day title The Case of the Drowned Pearl. VWA, James Allen’s Girl’s School, 144 East Dulwich Grove, London, SE22 8TE. Tickets £10/£8 under for 18s. www.village-books.co.uk.
Sunday 1 March: London Mozart Players – Cellofest with Raphael Wallfisch
Mon-Fri 4pm -7pm, Sat and Sun 8am – 6pm. Louise will be at the cafe on 1st, 14th, 15th, 28th March from 11am -2pm. Also at the Art@57 Art Market on 21st March 10am -4pm. Copper Beech Cafe, JAGs Sports Club, Red Post Hill, Dulwich, SE24.9JN. Visit www.copperbeechcafe.com and www.lwardfineartphotography.com
Sunday 1 March: Cellofest 4pm. Compèred by Classic FM presenter Sam Pittis, internationally-renowned cellist Raphael Wallfisch joins London Mozart Players along with an array of talented young soloists to perform a dazzling programme of virtuosic pieces showcasing the cello. Featuring Romberg’s Cello Concerto No.4 in E minor. Tickets £5-£23 via Eventbrite. St John the Evangelist SE19 2RX
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4pm. World-renowned cellist virtuoso Raphael Wallfisch will be joined by amazing cellists of all ages in a masterful demonstration of the beauty and versatility of the cello. The concert will be compèred by Classic FM presenter Sam Pittis. Programme includes: Romberg Cello Concerto No. 4 in E minor, Tchaikovsky Pezzo Capriccioso, Rossini Une Larme, Mozart Ave Verum, Schubert Ave Maria. St John the Evangelist, Upper Norwood, SE19 2RX. Tickets £5-£23. londonmozartplayers.com/concert/cellofest/
Mondays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 March: The South London Photographic Society 8pm. We are a small, friendly group of amateur photographers who meet together regularly on an informal basis. All visitors welcome. To find out more about visiting us or becoming a member of SLPS, contact: membership.southlondonps@gmail.com For all other enquiries, contact: secretary.southlondonps@gmail.com. Perry Rise Baptist Church (Ground Floor), Perry Rise, Forest Hill SE23 2QL. 10
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What's On - March Tuesdays 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 March: Knit & Stitch Group 3-5pm. A group for seasoned knitters as well as for those wanting to learn a new skill, including mending their own clothes. Men, women, children and young people of all abilities welcome. Free of charge. Light refreshments available. St Clement with St Peter Dulwich, Barry Road/Friern Road entrances.
Tuesdays 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 March: Peter’s Dance Club 8 – 9pm, New Beginners class in Latin American & Ballroom dancing. Everybody welcome, no partner needed. £10 each, pay per week. St Stephen’s Church, College Road, SE21 7HW. Peter on 07946 596770.
Tuesday 3 March Honor Oak WI – Ceilidh Night 7.30pm. Come and dance away those winter blues, or just enjoy the music of our lovely ceilidh band. Tea, coffee, cake, fun and friendship. All women welcome – your first visit is free. Lodge Cafe, entrance in Northwood Road directly behind Stanstead Lodge, 260 Stanstead Road, SE23 1DD.
Tuesday 3 March: Jon Newman – Vanishing Act: The Smaller Rivers of South London 7pm-8.30pm. Join local historian and author Jon Newman as he talks about the underground rivers of South London. The Effra, the Peck, the Heathwall and the Falcon Brook now all run in underground sewers, but their presence has shaped the suburban development of the area and played a defining role in the history of South London. Even now, when supposedly safely out of sight, they continue to impact the lives of people living south of the Thames. Dulwich Books, 6 Croxted Road, West Dulwich, SE21 8SW. £5 (Admission) / £10 (Admission + a copy of The Heathwall). Tickets available via Eventbrite.
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Instagram Workshops
Learn how to use Instagram for your business and create a workable Social Media Strategy! Wednesday 4 March 10am - 1pm Instagram for Complete Beginners at Space at 61, Nunhead Perfect if you’re just starting out on your Instagram journey!
Friday 27th March 10am - 3pm
Create A Social Media Strategy for your Business at a North Dulwich venue. Perfect if you’re new to Social Media or you want to revisit your strategy! These workshops are run by Anna from hellosocial.media. For further information and bookings email:
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Wednesday 4 & 18 March:
Breathe Yourself to a Happier Life 10.15am – 11.45am. Come and learn a simple and easy to use breath technique that can support you in all areas of your life: reduced stress and anxiety; increased energy; improved detoxification; deep sense of calm and relaxation; feel more centred and balanced; stronger connection to others; greater clarity of thought; better sleep pattern. Telegraph Hill Centre, Pepys Road, SE14 5TY. www.schoolforwellbeing.com.
Wednesdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 March: Goose Green Coffee Morning We meet every Wednesday from 10:30 until 12:00 at St. John’s Church by Goose Green. Come and meet others over tea, coffee and cake. Find us at 62a East Dulwich Road SE22 9AT. On the 2nd Wednesday of each month there will also be a short talk given by an interesting speaker.
What's On - March Wednesday 4 March: Club Naija Supper Club
Thursdays 5, 12, 19 & 26 March: BNI Adventurers
7pm. Modern Nigerian supper club held on the first Wednesday of each month. A five course tasting menu of traditional dishes reimagined with a modern twist, to the sound of naija pop and afrobeats. £35 per person, book online at clubnaija.co.uk. Grounds & Grapes 41 Honor Oak Park SE23 1DZ.
6.45am-8.30am. Are you looking to grow your business? We have kept £9.4million in the local economy this year alone. We’ve changed the way the world does business……now it Dulwich’s turn. Please contact Hayley on 07843 989728 for more information. Fifty Seven, 57 North Cross Road, East Dulwich SE22 9ET. www.facebook.com/adventurersbni/
Wednesdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 March: Dulwich Runners Club 7.15pm (for 7.30pm). We have various groups that run between 4 and 10 miles on different routes each week. There are groups for a variety of paces to suit all levels of ability from beginners, those looking to build on the parkrun bug to experienced racers. Guests are very welcome. The Club House has shower and changing facilities, off road parking and a bar offering hot and cold drinks for post run socialising. For more details please visit our website. Edward Alleyn Clubhouse, 83-85 Burbage Road, SE24 9HD.
Wednesday 4 March: East Dulwich WI Meeting 7pm for 7.30pm. The Lodge, above East Dulwich Tavern, 1 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22 8EW. 7pm for a 7.30pm start. The EDWI is currently open for new members. Why not try us out – you can come along to 3 meetings before committing yourself (£3 fee per night). Email us at edwicommittee@eastdulwichwi.co.uk or visit www.eastdulwichwi.co.uk.
Wednesdays 4 & 18 March:
Breathe Yourself to a Happier Life 7.30-9pm. Come and learn a simple and easy to use breath technique that can support you in all areas of your life: reduced stress and anxiety; increased energy; improved detoxification; deep sense of calm and relaxation; feel more centred and balanced; stronger connection to others; greater clarity of thought; better sleep pattern. www.schoolforwellbeing.com. Station Hall Herne Hill, Railton Road, Herne Hill SE24 0JW.
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Thursdays 5, 12, 19 & 26 March: Coffee Morning We meet in a warm church to drink good coffee, eat delicious cake and chat about life/work/ family. FREE. The event is wheelchair accessible, child and pet friendly St Clement with St Peter Dulwich, Barry Road / Friern Road entrances.
Thursdays 5, 12, 19 & 26 March: Dulwich Folk Dance Club (Country Dancing) 8–10pm or 10.30pm on special party nights. St Barnabas Parish Hall, Gilkes Place, Dulwich Village SE21 7BT. Dust off those dancing shoes and come country dancing. Exercise for mind and body and lots of fun. No partner or experience necessary: We guide you through the dances. Just come along and make new friends. Wendy 020 8769 9832; John 020 8693 2873 / johnhblase@aol.com • 5 Caller- Michelle Odell • 12 Caller- Jane Lowe • 19 Caller- Carol Hewson- St Patrick’s Day • 26 Caller-Sue Hastings
Thurs 5 March: EnSEmble 26 EnSEmble 26 is a collective of musicians devoted to sharing their love of music through worldclass concerts and community outreach projects. Tom Norris and Alastair Blayden play regularly with the London Symphony Orchestra, as well as being leading chamber musicians. They will be performing Beethoven’s ‘Ghost Trio’ and a late string quartet. For all events book your £15 tickets at www.stchristophers.org.uk/tickets or call 020 8768 4500 to reserve them. FREE ENTRY FOR PATIENTS. Tickets include canapés and a glass of wine during the interval. All events take place at St Christopher’s Hospice, 51-59 Lawrie Park Rd, Sydenham, London SE26 6DZ. 16 SE23 - March 2020 | 11
What To Do In The Garden This March Garden Talk with Janine Winlaw | Instagram @janinewinlaw 1) Mulch. After weeding, give bare soil a thick layer of organic matter such as well-rotted manure. Mulch stops soil losing water as weather warms up, suppresses weeds and smartens everything up. 2) Fertilise. Sprinkle soil with an organic slow release fertilser, such as chicken pellets or fish, blood and bone and lightly fork around trees and shrubs. Give roses a special rose feed or a balanced fertiliser. 3) Plant and deadhead bulbs. Divide or plant snowdrops while they’re still green. Deadhead daffodils, leaving the green foliage. Plant summerflowering bulbs such as gladiolus and lilies in a sunny spot. 4) Invest in spring flowering plants. I love blue Brunnera ‘Jack Frost’ and pulmonaria ‘Blue Ensign’ as well as magnolias and camellias – the single white varities are particularly delicate. This is also a good time to plant new climbers, 22cm away from walls and the last chance to plant bare root trees, roses and shrubs – the hair roots need to start getting established. 5) Move plants. Move shrubs that are in the wrong place, taking as large a root ball as you can, adding well-rotted compost. 6) Divide plants. Create new plants by dividing large clumps of perennials. Use two forks back to back to tease the roots apart – and don’t worry if some roots break. 7) Prune perennials. Cut down overgrown perennials and grasses to make way for new growth. Prune your roses removing dead, diseased and crossing stems, then pruning flowering wood back by a third. Established cornus (dogwood) can now be cut down to the base to encourage colourful winter stems. Prune hydrangeas to a third of last year’s growth. 8) Late flowering clematis (Group 3) such as Jackmannii and ‘Etoile Violette’, by cutting them 2324cm from the ground, to just above a healthy bud. Summer flowering jasmine can also be pruned by taking out the main stem or two to the ground. Honeysuckle, ivies, rambling roses and winter flowering jasmine can also be pruned hard. 12 | SE23 - March 2020
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9) Grow scented sweet peas by make a bamboo wigwam, and planting two seeds at 30cm intervals and 1cm deep in situ. Young plants may need help before tendrils twine themselves around the support. 10) Cut and feed your lawn. Start mowing your lawn for first time on a high setting. If needed, aerate it by making holes with a fork 10cm deep and 20cm apart. Give the lawn a feed of chicken manure pellets towards the end of the month – ideally when the lawn is damp.
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Do you live in our Bromley area (BR1 - 5 or SE20, SE23 & SE26) and would like some help to get your cat neutered? We are offering you the chance to have your cat neutered for just £5. For more information please contact Bromley Cats Protection on :
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Triple Ginger Cheesecake with Poached Rhubarb Recipes from Suzanne James | www.suzannejames.co.uk Preparation time about 30-45 minutes. Serves 8-12. Cooking time approximately 30 minutes in total plus chilling minimum 3 hours.
Ingredients For The Base • • • •
100g Duchy Original Stem Ginger Biscuits or Ginger Nuts Finely Crushed 50g Digestive Biscuits 60g butter, melted 20cm (8”) spring form tin, greased
Ingredients For The Filling • • • • • • • • • •
400g forced rhubarb trimmed and cut into 2.5cm batons 50g caster sugar (for the rhubarb) 1 tbsp grated stem ginger 1 tbsp stem ginger syrup from the jar 800g cream cheese 75ml double cream 200g caster sugar (for the filling mixture) 1 vanilla pod, split & seeds scraped out 2 whole eggs 2 egg yolks
Method
1) For the base, place the biscuits and butter in a bowl, stir well and then press into the base of the tin. Place in the fridge to chill. 2) Prepare the rhubarb. Put 50g caster sugar, the stem ginger syrup and 1tablespoon of water in a wide shallow pan and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the rhubarb and poach gently for 10 minutes or until the rhubarb is just cooked when tested with the point of a knife. Do not allow the rhubarb to go mushy. Place a sieve over a bowl and drain the rhubarb well. Reserve the juice. 3) Whilst the rhubarb and the base are cooling prepare the filling, preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/Gas Mark 6. 4) Put the cream cheese, cream, sugar, vanilla seeds, eggs and egg yolks in a clean blender or food processor and blend until smooth and mixed – do not blend for more than a minute, otherwise the mixture might split if it overheats. 5) Now scatter the grated stem ginger over the biscuit base, and then evenly spread half of your drained poached rhubarb on top. 14 | SE23 - March 2020
6) Pour the filling mixture over the rhubarb in the cake frame or tin, then tap the frame a couple of times to remove any trapped air bubbles 7) Bake the cheesecake in the oven for 22–25 minutes. Once cooked, the top will have coloured golden brown slightly and will have risen (souffléd) slightly, but it will sink back down once set. The cheesecake will also still have a slight wobble in the centre when it’s ready (once chilled, this will have set perfectly). 8) While the cheesecake is cooking, place the reserved rhubarb juices in a small pan and cook over a gentle heat so that it reduces to a thick syrup. Leave to cool. 9) Remove from the oven and leave the cheesecake to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then chill in the fridge for a minimum of 3 hours before cutting. The chilled baked cheesecake will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. 10) Cut the chilled cheesecake into 8-12 even portions. Decorate with the remaining poached rhubarb and spoon a little of the syrup over each slice.
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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What's On - March Fridays 6, 13, 20 & 27 March: Magpie Arts Run by Sue Bennett. 4-5pm (except school holidays). Gently guided creative art classes for children 6-11 years. Held at FCWellbeing Café on Melbourne Grove, SE22, next to ED station. Places limited to 8 per class. £13 per child including sketchbook and all materials. First class taster price of £5. Instagram – Magpiearts_15. To book please email suebennett181@gmail.com.
Peckham Rye & Dulwich Park Parkrun
Fridays 6, 13, 20 & 27 March: Lewisham Under Water Hockey Club 7.15pm-9pm. Forest Hill pools on every Friday evening. It’s free to try-out then £5. Ages: 10 to 85. All equipment is supplied along with training. This is a friendly non-profit Club. After our 1.5 hour game, the group go to a club house opposite the pools. At 9.30pm – food and Green Tea. Contact Alan 020 8699 2412 / 07948 706112.
Friday 6 March: All That Jazz 7pm. Link Age Southwark’s annual All That Jazz fundraiser is back for its 9th year! Join the local charity for a wonderful evening of music performed by students from JAGs, Kingsdale, Dulwich College and more. There will be a bar and raffle on the night. Cash and card payments accepted. Tickets £10 per person available via: www.linkagesouthwark.org/Event/all-that-jazz. Holst Hall, JAGS, 144 East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8TE
Saturdays 7 & 14 March: Southwark Adult Learning A great chance to try Pottery, sewing, carving, printmaking, life drawing, creative writing and even acoustic guitar playing! Full details at www. southwark.gov.uk/adultlearning. Thomas Calton Centre, Alpha street, SE15 4NX. 020 7358 2100.
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Saturday Mornings 9am 7, 14, 21, & 28 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
Sunday 8 March: The Neighbourhood Walk Fun! Fitness & Fresh Air! 10am Come and join your local community on a walk around the Nunhead Circular (5.5 miles.) Bring your friends, neighbours and families to this fun social event. An opportunity to meet new people, make more friends and get to know your neighbours. Meeting Place: Outside Nunhead railway station (congregate on the corner opposite ‘The Nunhead Gardener’). The walk ends at the Old Nun’s Head, for a well-deserved post walk drink. Everyone welcome, Please RSVP: theneighbourhoodwalk@gmail.com so we know how many to expect. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Aquatots Aquatots run a friendly, comprehensive swimming programme is spread across 29 progressive levels suitable for the early introduction of babies, from 10 weeks old in our Level 1, right through to children of approximately 7 or 8 years in our Child Level 29. We not only teach the children how to swim but also, water confidence and water safety. Lessons available every day of the week in Streatham, Catford and Peckham. Group and sibling discounts available. 0208 688 6488 | info@aquatots.com www.aquatots.com
BabyBallet The award winning movement to music, dance & singing programme for boys and girls from 6 months upwards run with a fun, safe and caring environment. Classes in Dulwich. Call Stephanie 07809 148348 | www.babyballet.co.uk.
Baby Loves Music Multi-Sensory Music groups for Parent and Baby in Nunhead. Contact: amacgregor1.209@lgflmail.org.
Baby Massage
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
Dads & Littluns: Brockwell Park Fridays 10.30am-12.30pm. Brockwell Park Childspace, Cressingham Gardens Tenant’s Hall, Hardel Walk, Tulse Hill, SW2 2QG. www.dadsandlittluns.co.uk.
diddi dance Funky pre-school dance classes for girls and boys. Learn 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.
District & Dulwich Twins Club 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.
Baby massage is a safe and positive skill to learn - suitable from newborn to crawling. Some of it’s many benefits include; relieving the effects of colic, teething, constipation and wind, and also promoting relaxation. Wednesdays 10-11am @Gaia Studio Maxted Rd, Peckham/East Dulwich. Contact Kate to book: 07852 573335.
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Ages 5-11. Christ Church, Barry Road. Wednesdays & Thursdays. 01732 457100 | www.funkymonkey.info.
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 For babies from birth to 13 months. This 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
Thursdays 10.30am-11.45am & 1.30pm - 2.45pm 368 Lordship Lane, SE22 020 7525 6220.
Funky Monkey Keyboard Classes GDND 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.
Happy Feet Creative Movement Class for Preschoolers. Tuesdays 10-10.45. The Quaker Meeting House, 34 Sunderland Road, SE23 2QA. Booking required. £6 a class. Contact Emma 07734 414024. www.facebook.com/happyfeetmovementclass
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. 18 | SE23 SE23| -IfMarch 2020 you are interested
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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.
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
Junior Sebek-Kha Physical fitness & martial arts, 5-10 yrs. Herne Hill Methodist Church Hall, 155 Half Moon Lane SE24. Saturdays 2-3pm. 020 7737 2260 | www.siaacademy.com
La Jolie Ronde French & Spanish classes for 3-11 year olds, in SE21, SE22 and SE24. Ginny Wadding 07940 511034 | www.lajolieronde.co.uk
Little Superhero Training Practice your Superhero moves! Discover Superhero fun facts! Any Little Heroes, Boys and Girls aged 2½ - 5½, Come along for a FREE taster session. Mondays & Fridays (term time only) St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Contact Lucy 07813791757 | lucy@littleherocompany.com www.littleherocompany.com
Lucy Sparkles Music, drama and dance classes and parties for young children. Fun classes where children engage with singing, movement and live music whilst enhancing learning. Tues, Weds & Fri classes for different age groups/themes. sarah@ lucysparkles.com | 07929 784 719
Maths Mad = fun maths for kids!
Parents Photography Workshops 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.
Shotokan Sports Karate Karate Classes full of fun and exciting games for children aged 4+, Tuesdays and Thursdays at Ivydale Primary School to learn this martial art. Contact Fabio Pinto. www.shotokansportskarate.co.uk | 07759 034722 fabio@shotokansportskarate.co.uk
Sing and Sign Monday - Saturday. 020 7193 3696 | www.singandsign.com
Sparkle Music Carefully structured and fun music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-school children in SE22. Please check the website for current classes. Contact anna@sparkle-music.co.uk. 0771 1238352
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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
(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.
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Through 3 progressive classes, children are introduced to the basics of athletic movement skills (running, jumping, throwing) in a play based yet structured format. Classes for 2-3, 3-5 and 5-7 year-olds are held in Forest Hill, Dulwich Village, Peckham and Nunhead with free taster session for 1st class. www.miniathletics.com
Monkey Music Award winning music classes for babies and young children. Established since 1993 families across the UK have grown up with Monkey Music as the ‘highlight of their week’. Enrol in our age specific classes in Dulwich and Herne Hill and claim a reduced £1 membership quoting SE23. Contact Rebecca: 020 8291 4092 | dulwich@monkeymusic.co.uk.
Our multi-award winning programme teaches water confidence and safety skills from birth to 4 years. For more information call 020 8858 5242 divein@waterbabies.co.uk | www.waterbabies.co.uk
Wise Kids Yoga Classes for Toddlers, Children and Teens. 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, wisekidsyoga@gmail.com | 07957 492407 | www.wisekidsyoga.co.uk
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.
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What's On - March Sunday 8 March: Singaround at The Ivy House
Wednesday 11 March: Goose Green Coffee Morning
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 prompt, finishes by 10.30pm at the latest. £3 on the door. www.thegooseisout.com.
Guest speaker: Florence Eshalomi – Labour Assembly Member for Lambeth and Southwark. 10:30 - 12:00 at St. John’s Church by Goose Green. Come and meet others over tea, coffee and cake. 62a East Dulwich Road SE22 9AT.
Monday 9 March: Dulwich WI 7.30pm. For more information please contact Sue Jarvie on suejarvie53@gmail.com. Dulwich Hamlet Football Club, Champion Hill Stadium, Edgar Kail Way, London SE22 8BD.
Wednesday 11 March: This Too Shall Pass: Stories of Change, Crisis and New Beginnings by Julia Samuel
Wednesday 11 March: Open Mornings @ Rosemead 9:30am – 11:00am. A chance to see the ‘inner workings’ of our school. You will have the opportunity to speak with staff, parents and governors as well as being escorted on tours by our students. You can begin your Open Day visit at either the Pre-Prep School (40A Thurlow Park Road, Dulwich, SE21 8HZ) or the Prep School (70 Thurlow Park Road, Dulwich, SE21 8HZ). Places do not need to be pre-booked for Open Mornings.
Thursday 12 March: The Illusioneer Presents March Magic Mix Show starts at 8pm. Doors open from 6pm. Hosted at Belair House is a compendium of close up, casino magic, parlour magic and magical games presented by our eclectic team of talented Illusioneers. Tickets £20 via Eventbrite. Food and drink available throughout the evening. Belair House, Gallery Road, SE21 7AB.
Thursday 12 March: The Arts Society Dulwich illustrated lecture 7.30pm. If change is the natural order of things, why do many of us feel ill-equipped to deal with it? In This Too Shall Pass, acclaimed psychotherapist Julia Samuel draws on hours of conversations with her patients to show how we can learn to adapt and thrive during our most difficult and transformative experiences. Illuminated by the latest social and psychological research, This Too Shall Pass unflinchingly deals with the hard times in family, love, work, health and identity. The Lower School Atrium, Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, East Dulwich, SE22 8SU. Tickets £10/£8. https://mct.alleyns.org.uk 20 | SE23 - March 2020
The Ancient Greek Olympics – a Visitor’s Guide. 7.30 for 8pm, James Allen’s Girls’ School Sixth Form Centre (parking via Green Dale). Nonmembers £9 at the door, no booking needed. www.theartssocietydulwich.org.uk
Friday 13 March: Live Band Karaoke Doors and signups from 7.30pm. Live Band Karaoke offers wannabe singers the thrill of fronting up a live band, in stage. Like regular karaoke on steroids! Pick from around 300 songs, from all genres. Tickets £4 (advance) or £5 (door). Ivy House, Stuart Road, SE15. www.livebandkaraoke.london
What's On - March Saturday 14 March: Dulwich Choral Society
Monday 16 March: Nunhead WI meeting
7.30pm. Dulwich Choral Society presents Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, along with Britten’s Jubilate in C and Canticle II ‘Abraham and Isaac,’ Janacek’s Otcenas (Our Father) and Vaughan Williams’s ‘Let All The World.’ With treble and tenor soloists, harp, percussion, organ and piano. Conducted by DCS Music Director Aidan Oliver, Choral Director at Glyndebourne and of the Edinburgh Festival Chorus. Tickets £20 pounds (£5 under 18) via dulwichchoral.com or on the door. All welcome! All Saints Church, Lovelace Road, West Dulwich.
We are a friendly and exciting Women’s Institute group, established 2015. If you’d like to join us or pop along as a guest (£3 fee) to our next meeting, we’d love to meet you. We meet upstairs at the Old Nun’s Head pub on the 3rd Monday of each month @8pm. www.nunheadwi.wordpress.com.
Sunday 15 March: Midcentury Modern® at Dulwich College 10am – 4pm. 60 top midcentury dealers descend upon the bold brutalist Christison Hall and red brick Victorian cloisters of Dulwich College for the day with 28 modern designers too. Expect an eclectic mix including original travel, film posters and artwork, iconic furniture, industrial, lighting, rugs, textiles, throws, glass pieces, ceramics, wallpaper and jewellery. Entry closes at 3.30pm. Doors close at 4pm. modernshows.com/shows
Tuesday 17 March: An Evening with Eleanor Lipman
Thursday 19 March: Lars Mytting – The Bell in the Lake 19.00 – 20.30. Join one of Scandinavia’s best-loved storytellers, Lars Mytting, as he talks about his brilliant new novel, The Bell in the Lake. The first in a rich historical trilogy that draws on legend, The Bell in the Lake is a beautiful, heart-breaking romance set in the wilds of northern Norway. Dulwich Books, 6 Croxted Road, West Dulwich, SE21 8SW. £10 / £22 (Admission + a copy of The Bell in the Lake). Tickets via Eventbrite.
Friday 20 March: U3A Dulwich & District Meeting 2pm till 4pm Beacons of the Future Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the School Board for London, Geoff Pick Director of the London Metropolitan Archives. Herne Hill Baptist Church, Half Moon Lane, SE24 9HU. https://u3asites.org.uk/dulwich
Saturday 21 March: Never Weather-Beaten Saile
7.30pm. Village Books are delighted to welcome Eleanor Lipman, author of The Inn at Lake Devine, Then She Found Me and The Family Man to Dulwich. Eleanor will be discussing her new book Good Riddance: One woman’s trash becomes another woman’s treasure, with deliriously entertaining results. Bell House, 27 College Rd, Dulwich, London SE21 7BG. Tickets £10 (includes a glass of wine). www.village-books.co.uk.
7.30pm. To mark the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower carrying the Pilgrim Fathers to begin a new life in America. The Friends` Musick chamber choir will tell the story of that fateful voyage in words and music. Narrated by a descendant of a servant on board, with additional narrative from one of the singers descended from William Brewster – a key figure among the Pilgrims. London Premiere, performed in period costume. Tickets: £12, £10 Online: Eventbrite . Limited availability at door. www.bellhouse.co.uk/allevents. Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich SE21 7BG.
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How To Rest & Recharge
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Fitness tips with Leanne Spencer | www.bodyshotperformance.com omething that occurred to me relatively recently is that I’m a classic blend between extrovert and introvert – I have very extroverted tendencies, but also quite introverted. And what was really eye opening to me, is when someone explained the difference between the two. An extrovert isn’t someone who loves to be at parties and is always shouting their heads off and an introvert isn’t the quiet one that never comes out of their shell. But, an introvert is somebody who recharges by being alone and an extrovert is someone who recharges by being with other people. That’s the true definition of it. And having heard that, I realised that one of the ways I recharge is predominantly by being alone. It’s not by socialising – that’s where I expend my energy. Once I twigged onto this, (which is quite funny that I have suddenly found this out in my mid-forties! But it’s changed the game for me a bit). I’ve really pared down my diary in terms of evening engagement. That’s when I really like to recharge and then I expend all the energy I have to expend during the day, whatever’s needed – but I like to come back, stay home and recharge in the evenings. It’s an observation I’ve since made amongst people that my company interacts with, and I interact with people who are mostly overscheduled. Have a think about how you recharge, and if it is being alone, if it is in the evenings where you get to recharge your batteries and rest and recuperate – have a look and see if you can thin out your diary a little bit to reflect that. But also think about what it is that helps you to recharge? Is it gardening? Is it reading? Is it doing something for others? Is it just spending time on your own? Whatever it is, really tap into it so that you fully understand and then make sure you’re doing enough of it throughout the week so you can get that recuperation and that rest that you need. When we think about rest, we tend to think of
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it as sitting down and doing nothing, watching television, lying in bed, or sleeping in. Yes, they are all forms of rest, but I want to open your mind to the different forms of rest that there are. What is underappreciated around rest is that it can be very active. For example, light forms of exercise; walking, a very gentle jog, or yoga can be rest. Also, indulging your hobbies and your passions. I think that's what a lot of people don't appreciate. Rest is where you're resting the mind, getting some parasympathetic dominance. The part of the nervous system that helps us to rest, repair, and digest. Something that warms the heart, or what I like to call heartfulness - something we really love, that has strong connection and meaning and purpose for you, and that's going to be very individual to you. So, think about what fills you with that warming, that makes you relax, that makes you feel like you've got space in the day for yourself and you feel recharged doing that thing. And look to your diary and make sure you've got plenty of that scheduled in. It really is as simple as that.
Environment Matters Artist and Art Therapist Grace Thompson talks about raising money for Street Trees for Living
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ne of the most striking sights to greet me in Crofton Park was that of newly planted street trees. I loved the sense of community and decided to sponsor more tree planting when we moved here just over a year ago. I’ve always been drawn to working with the community through art workshops or environmental projects, so I thought that raising money for further trees would be a great way to meet my neighbours and work with local businesses.
Art Workshops To Raise Funds My idea was to hold art workshops in the local area where children and adults could use reclaimed wood to create abstract tree sculptures. Art is such a universal language that we all share, especially for children where it’s a natural process that they’re drawn to. For adults, it’s so enriching to see a reconnection with a sense of playfulness and creatively. We used a range of materials to create something tangible, an object that participants could take home. A significant part of the process was the connection and support of using their donations to contribute towards something positive for the local community. To play, make art, and at the same time raise money, was an engaging and productive way to involve the community to sponsor the planting of trees.
Trees I raise money for Street Trees for Living (STfL) – a local charity that works closely with Lewisham Council. Trees provide so many health benefits, both physically and mentally; they are also vital for biodiversity and wildlife. They disperse pollution and can help mitigate the effects of the climate emergency, as we face a future of incredibly hot dry summers and prolonged periods of rainfall. But trees can help prevent flooding and keep urban areas cool, as well as absorbing greenhouse gases. In our local area, we can all do something very tangible – and work together to raise funds for greener, healthier streets.
The Schools Tree Project STfL currently have a project to work with schools to get trees planted on streets that surround them. Schools can raise funds for trees and Lewisham Council will provide match funding for the amount of trees that have been sponsored. Lots of our schools are in heavily polluted roads, and STfL endeavour to create green corridors to disperse pollution and protect children from toxic air, mainly from vehicle exhaust emissions. Comprehensive research finds harm from head to toe when we are exposed to pollution, including stunted lung growth in children, asthma and heart and lung disease. My daughter goes to a local school that is very environmentally conscious, and we are raising money for five trees – the council will match with an additional five. This scheme is a great way to get the school and its local community really engaged with tree planting. STfL also has lesson plans to connect people to the Schools Tree Project. It’s crucial to water the young trees in there first few years of life so we’ll be having schools working with the community to make sure the trees are well looked after. If you know of a school that would like to participate, please contact us below! Grace Thompson is a volunteer member of Street Trees for Living https://www.streettreesforliving.org/ For upcoming workshops please visit: http://www.littleartforms.com/ SE23 - March 2020 | 23
What's On - March Saturday 21 March: Concordia Spring Concert – The Venetian Masters 7.30pm. For this special Spring Concert, Concordia would like to take you on a musical magic carpet to Venice. St. John the Evangelist, 2 Sylvan Rd, SE19 2RX. Tickets cost £14 at the door, or £13 in advance: www.concordiachamberchoir.co.uk.
Tuesday 24 March: Falastin – A Cookbook by Sami Tamimi and Tara Wigley 7.30pm. Join Village Books and Alleyn’s School Enterprise for a culinary evening with authors Sami Tamimi and Tara Wigley who will be discussing their new book Falastin. The Lower School Atrium, Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, East Dulwich, SE22 8SU. Tickets £10/£8 Copies of Falastin will be on sale on the night for £20(RRP £28). Sami and Tara are the co-authors of Jerusalem and Ottolenghi: The Cookbook, and Ottolenghi SIMPLE.
Tuesday 24 March: "The Endz” Premiere by The Multi Story Orchestra & students from Harris Academy Peckham 7-8pm An original piece of music theatre bringing together rap, spoken word and songs to shed light on how gang violence impacts young people, in their own words. Following the death of an ex pupil from Harris Academy Peckham last year, a group of 30 young people from the school are now telling their own story about the bitter reality of gang culture today through art. Theatre Peckham, 221 Havil St, Camberwell, SE5 7SD. Tickets: £6. multi-story.org.uk/upcomingevents
Wednesday 25 March: She Is Fierce – Amazing Female Writers That History Forgot 11am-12pm. Babble Talks are daytime TEDstyle talks for parents, not about parenting. For parents and carers with babies under 1 year old. Anthologist Ana Sampson seeks out the hidden talent of female writers of the past. Who are these women and why do we not already know their names?. East Dulwich Picturehouse, SE22 8HD. www.babbletalks.com. 24 | SE23 - March 2020
Wednesday 25 March: Cooking with Scissors An opportunity for local business professionals to meet, make new contacts and gain new business. Meets at downstairs at Franklins, 157 Lordship Lane, SE22 8HX from 6.45pm – 8.45pm. FREE ADMISSION. for information & registration email: sbn@cookingwithscissors.co.uk.
Friday 27 March: enSEmble26 Concert Doors 12 for 12.30pm. Celebrate Beethoven’s 250th birthday as enSEmble26 performs the complete violin and piano sonatas on a Friday each month at St John the Evangelist Church, Upper Norwood, Sylvan Road, SE19 2RX. Tickets @Eventbrite / Door. £10 & £8 Concessions. Buy 4 concerts and the 5th is free. ensemble26.com
Friday 27 March: Plosive Comedy with Ed Gamble Line-up: Ed Gamble, Jamali Maddix, Suzi Ruffell & Adam Hess Time: 8pm (Doors 7.15pm). Venue: The MCT at Alleyn’s Alleyn’s School, Townley Rd, East Dulwich SE22 8SU. Price: £17 (plus booking fee). Age Restriction: 18+. www.plosive.co.uk.
Friday 27 March: Lunchtime Concert 12.30pm. Beethoven Violin Sonatas op.12. no.3 in Eb major. Ellie Fagg- Violin and Eleanor Meynell – Piano. St John the Evangelist Church, Upper Norwood, SE19 2RX. Tickets £10/£8 on the door or from Eventbrite. www.ensemble26.com.
Friday 27 March: Wizz Jones, Alfie Jones, Zach Johnson at The Ivy House We are delighted to welcome back Wizz Jones, supported by his nephew Alfie, plus Zach Johnson. Wizz learned his craft from the likes of Davy Graham and Long John Baldry in the coffee bars of London’s Soho during the late fifties, busked through Europe with Rod Stewart, and was cited by John Renbourn and Eric Clapton as an important early influence. Zach is an indie/ folk singer/songwriter from South-East England, writing lyrically-driven songs that feature his intricate guitar playing and powerful vocals. Door 7pm, Live music starts 8pm. £10/8 advance, £12/10 on the door. www.thegooseisout.com
What's On - March Saturday 28 March: A Tribute to Gary Rhodes
Pop-Up Restaurant with Chef David Datt
6.30pm – 10.30pm at Fifty Seven, 57 Northcross Rd SE22 9ET. David Datt is cooking and running this local Supper Club evening. There is availability for 24 guests to dine on a three-course menu including three choices for each course (Vegan’s, gluten and dairy-free options are included on the menu). Each guest will be welcomed with a complimentary glass of Prosecco. The rest of the evening is BYO so please bring wine/beer with you to accompany the meal. The cost per ticket for this event is £40 and this is just to cover the costs of event space hire and food as this is a non-profit evening. For more information & booking: www.realhoxtonchef.co.uk/post/atribute-to-gary-rhodes
Saturday 28 March: Dulwich Symphony Orchestra 7pm. Mendelssohn Symphonies 2 and 5 with Ruth Holton and Rebecca Hickey (sopranos),Tom Raskin (tenor) and the Dulwich Symphony Chorus. Conductor Leigh O’Hara. All Saints West Dulwich, Lovelace Road, Dulwich, SE21 8JY. Tickets on the door or online from Eventbrite. www.dulwichsymphonyorchestra.org.uk
Sunday 29 March: Plastic Free East Dulwich Monthly Community Clean All welcome. All equipment provided. Meet 11am St Francis Park. www.plasticfreeeastdulwich.org.
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Permian Monsters: Life Before the Dinosaurs Until 1 November
Special Events
Climate Crisis: Speculative Futures Thursday 5 March, 6.30-10pm Join us for a night of interactive experiences created by students from Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts in response to the global climate crisis. With interventions and activities taking place across the Museum and Gardens aimed at inspiring speculation and dialogue, this event will showcase creative ideas for a just transition to a post-carbon society designed and produced by students from across art, design and performance. £7.50. 18+ ONLY.
Crossing Borders Common Ground Saturday 21 March, 11am – 3.30pm
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252 million years ago, in a period called the Permian, life on Earth was dominated by extraordinary creatures. It was a time of fearsome sabre-toothed predators, giant insects and bizarre-looking sharks. The Permian ended with a mass extinction that destroyed 90% of all life, paving the way for the Earth’s next great rulers… the dinosaurs. Tickets*: Child £5, Adult £9, Family (up to two adults and two children) £20. Horniman Members and Benefactors enjoy free, unlimited entry. *Prices include a voluntary Gift Aid donation which helps support the work of the Horniman.
Stages of Making Until 19 April Step into this immersive exhibition in The Studio where all the artworks have a story to tell about design, techniques and time. Inspired by the history of the Horniman and its collections, Stages of Making is produced by a collective of local community members working with artist Katie Schwab. Works include painted walls, table tops made from yoghurt pots and a giant rag-rug created from used t-shirts by members of the public. Visitors can join in daily making activities to contribute to a live archive or book for one of the special workshops. See the website for more details. FREE. 26 | SE23 - March 2020
See the Horniman through new eyes! Come along to this exciting event where all performances, activities and workshops are run by people who have recently arrived in south east London. Meet your new neighbours and celebrate the diversity of Forest Hill and our local area. FREE.
BSL Storytelling: A World of Stories 29 March, 2-2.45pm and 3.15-4pm Enjoy tales from around the world, presented by our deaf storyteller and signed in BSL. Stories will be interpreted into spoken English so that any hearing family members can come along and enjoy the sessions too. Suitable for families with children aged 5+. Please check the website for further details. FREE.
Regular Events
Stay in Tune Thursdays Every Thursday (except during school holidays), 2–5.15pm On Thursday afternoons during term time the Horniman becomes an age-friendly space for adults to socialise and enjoy hands-on music sessions, concerts, tours and more. There is extra seating and a more relaxed grown-up atmosphere across the Museum, plus a special offer in the Café. For more information, please contact the Community Engagement team at communitylearning@horniman.ac.uk. FREE.
Please see the website for information on regular and family events including the Horniman Farmers’ Market, Library Open Day, Hear it Live! performances, A World of Stories, Art Makers and Horniman Explorers. www.horniman.ac.uk
Hear it Live! Every Thursday, 3.30-4pm Join us in the Music Gallery every week for concerts featuring our early keyboard instruments from the 17th to 19th centuries. Upcoming performers include Dušan Toroman (square piano), Masumi Yamamoto (virginals) and Callum Anderson (organ). FREE.
Curiosity Talks Tuesdays 4pm and Saturdays 11.30am Enjoy talks on a range of fascinating objects and topics, delivered by our Visitor Hosts. FREE.
Welcome to the Horniman Tours Wednesdays and Saturdays 4pm, Sundays 11.30am
Our Visitor Hosts provide a short introduction to the Horniman on these informal tours. FREE.
Horniman Market Every Sunday, 10am–3pm Visit our weekly market to enjoy a range of delicious hot food, pick up fresh and seasonal produce from local traders, and treat yourself to irresistible cakes and craft beer. Located in our glorious Gardens you will also find regular guest traders specialising in everything from natural bodycare to homemade jams. In addition, special markets will take place throughout the year. FREE.
Library Open Day
First Sunday of each month, 10.30am-5.30pm Browse our library collections and see some of the library treasures. FREE.
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Financial Matters
With Akwasi Duodu | akwasi@sterlingandlaw.com | www.sterlingandlaw.com
The Secret Of Being An Effective Saver
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ou might think I’ll say that the best way to save is by not spending. Not necessarily. We all have to live and life can be expensive. But saving on a regular basis is the best way to build up a solid chunk of money. Doing it through an automated system like direct debit or standing order is the most effective way to build up savings without really having to think about it day to day. But someone saving to buy a car may use a completely different method of saving to someone saving to but a house or someone saving for retirement. There are however some common rules to adhere to if you want to save effectively.
1) Have A Goal Saving isn’t always easy especially if you are the kind of person who is constantly juggling your income and outgoings. Saving for something specific is always more effective than simply saving for the sake of it. Having a specific goal will also keep you motivated.
2) Work Out Your Budget Are you actually in a position to save? You won’t know unless you work out your budget. Simply put, this is your income vs your expenditure. Find out how much you have left every month after all your expenses are paid. Some of this money may be used to save.
3) Get Rid Of Your Debts Apart from your mortgage which is easier said than done to get rid of, getting rid of any credit cards or loans makes sense before you start. This is because the debit interest you pay on debts is almost always higher than any credit interest you’ll receive in a savings account. Once debt free, you can start saving.
4) Rainy Day Money Start by building and setting aside an amount of money for a rainy day such as time off work due to illness or an emergency fund for mishaps. As a minimum, we would recommend 3 to 6 month’s net 28 | SE23 - March 2020
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salary to be kept somewhere easily accessible.
5) Short Term Savings Decide how much you are likely to spend on things like a car or a holiday in a given year. Divide that figure by 12 to give yourself a monthly amount to save. This should be invested in a relatively easily accessible account. If you keep this up, in 12 months’ time, as if by magic, you’ll have enough money to pay for whatever you need.
6) Medium Term Savings Medium term savings would include things like saving for a house deposit or saving for a wedding. It’s quite simple to set an amount to save monthly. Let’s say your goal is £15,000 in five years’ time. Just divide that figure by 5 years then divide that by 12. £250 per month. That’s how much you’ll need to save on a monthly basis. For a potentially better return than cash accounts, consider a stocks and shares ISA; which, remember, carries a degree of investment risk.
7) Long Term Savings Whilst the most obvious long-term goal would be saving for retirement less obvious goals cross such as a much larger house deposit could be considered long term. Nonetheless, the most effective way to save long term if you want a good return is via stocks and shares through a workplace or personal pension or a lifetime ISA. For best results for medium and long term, speak to your independent financial adviser, who should be able to help you assess risk and find a savings vehicle that suits you.
Community Index Useful Contacts The University Hospital Lewisham Tel 020 8333 3000 Lewisham Borough Council Tel 020 8314 6000 (24 hrs) www.lewisham.gov.uk Lewisham Early Years Service Tel 0800 085 0606
Community Groups
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
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
cllr_susan.wise@lewisham.gov.uk
Local MPs
cllr_chris.barnham@lewisham.gov.uk
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
Local Councillors 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 Leo Gibbons (Labour) Tel 020 8314 6916 Cllr_Leo.Gibbons@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 Tauseef Anwar (Labour) 020 8314 9930 Cllr_Tauseef.Anwar@lewisham.gov.uk Pauline Morrison (Labour) Tel 020 8244 5315 cllr_pauline.morrison@lewisham.gov.uk
Surgeries 2nd Saturday of every month, 11-12 am, Hattush Restaurant, Honor Oak Park, SE23 1DY. 3rd Saturday of the month, 10am - 11am Crofton Park Library, 375 Brockley Road, Brockley SE4. 4th Tuesday of the month, 3pm-4pm Crofton Park Library, 375 Brockley Rd, Brockley, SE4 2AG. No surgeries during August. SE23 - March 2020 | 29
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Exhibitions & Displays British Surrealism UNTIL 17 May
Gallery Yoga + British Surrealism Sunday 15 March, 8.30–10am £25; £12 Friends Try a yoga session with a difference, amongst our beautiful collection of Old Master paintings. Led by experienced British Wheel of Yoga teachers, each session is designed to stretch, strengthen and energize you. Followed by early access to British Surrealism. Ticket includes yoga, exhibition entry and a hot drink from the Gallery Café.
Twisted World: Writing Surrealist Poetry Saturday 21 March, 10am–5pm. £60 This exhibition marks 100 years since the birth of surrealism, championing the British artists that contributed to an iconic movement. See over 70 eclectic works from 42 artists including Leonora Carrington, Francis Bacon, Henry Moore and Paul Nash as well as lesser known figures such as Marion Adnams, Conroy Maddox, Reuben Mednikoff and Grace Pailthorpe.
Journeys UNTIL 24 June Included in Gallery admission. Our latest display shines a new light on works from the Gallery's Collection and seeks to question the nature of migration from the 17th century to today. Journeys has been co-curated by a group of Community Curators, with personal experiences of migration hailing from all over the world.
Courses & Workshops Inspired by the exhibition, British Surrealism
Painting the Surreal Landscape Five Tuesdays from 3–31 March, 10am–1pm £155; £150 Friends & Concessions Explore the techniques and process of creating and capturing transcendent landscapes. Artist Nikki Gardham will guide you through exploring the colour palettes, paint application, and poetic imaginations of the surrealists. By the end of the course you will have a portfolio of oil sketches and finished paintings made in the gallery’s studio and grounds.
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From William Blake to Lewis Carroll, British Surrealism draws on many writers whose works experimented with the bizarre, surreal and sublime. In this day-long workshop with poet Katherine Lockton of South Bank Poetry, explore a selection of surrealist poetry before creating your own. Suitable for all experience levels.
Drawing From the Subconscious Three Saturdays from 21 March–4 April £35 per session / £90 for all three; £30 / £85 Friends & Concessions Explore the therapeutic qualities of drawing and painting from dreams with artist Mary Herbert. Each week you'll encounter the work of a different British surrealist, using this as a springboard to discover the symbolism of dreams and the subconscious in your own practice.
After Hours British Surrealism Late: Down the Rabbit Hole Friday 27 March, 6–10pm 18+, Free but ticketed (booking essential) Dive into the weird and wonderful world of British Surrealism in this special Late. See the exhibition after hours alongside pop-up performances, food and drink and collaborative art-making workshops – from creating a largescale ‘magnificent corpse’, to surrealist game play. Or why not try and make sense of your dreams in our Dream Surgery.
Dulwich Picture Gallery Gallery Road, London SE21 7AD Tel: 020 8693 5254 | (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) | Cafe: 020 8299 8717
Talks Surviving the Century With Professor Martin Rees Tuesday 10 March, 10.30am £12; £10 Friends & Concessions Humanity is threatened by two types of stress: firstly, the environmental and climatic stresses caused by the pressure of a growing and more demanding population: and secondly, the risk that some technologies are advancing faster than we can cope with them or effectively regulate them. Professor Rees addresses these themes in a lecture drawing from his recent book On the Future: Prospects for Humanity.
British Surrealism: Sign Language Talk Thursday 26 March, 1pm. FREE BSL interpreter John Wilson leads this talk looking at highlights from the British Surrealism exhibition. This talk is for deaf and hard-of-hearing British Sign Language users - it will be delivered in BSL and does not include a voiceover. Book a free ticket by emailing: learning@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk
Engineering the Future With Lorde Browne Tuesday 31 March, 10.30am £12; £10 Friends & Concessions
Early Years Mini Masterpieces Tuesday 3 & thursday 19 March,10-11am & 11.30am-12.30pm. £12 per adult and child Discover all of the different people, places and animals in the Gallery’s paintings in these interactive workshops. Each session begins with a journey through the Gallery, followed by an art-making activity. Ages: 6–24 months.
Art Adventurers Friday 27 March, 10-11am £12 per adult and child Are you and your little one ready for an adventure? Each month join our Early Years mascot, Jerome the Lion, as he takes you on a journey through the Gallery. Dance, sing and play your way around our paintings, before enjoying a messy artmaking session. Our themes change monthly to keep your little ones engaged. Suggested age: 2-4 yrs.
Music & Film Lunchtime Concert Series 4, 11 & 18 March, 1.30pm Free, Christ’s Chapel Talented students from local South London schools showcase their musicianship in these free concerts.
Sunday Organ Recital Sunday 8 March, 7.45pm Free, Christ's Chapel Enjoy free recitals in this beautiful chapel.
Play Misty For Me Monday 9 March Bar 7pm / Film 7.30pm £10; £8 Friends Join Lord Browne, former Group Chief Executive of BP, to consider the new freedoms and opportunities technological advances provide us with. Lord Browne will examine key questions raised by the advancement of new technologies, including how the rise of social media affects our privacy, fake news, and if robots will take our jobs.
This psychological thriller was Clint Eastwood's directorial debut. Also starring in the film, Eastwood plays the role of a radio DJ being stalked by an obsessed female fan, played by Jessica Walter.
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The Last Word - Helen Anderson My name is Helen, I am a local womenswear designer and I have recently launched my first collection. I have designed a range of clothes that are aimed at being flattering and comfortable but also stylish, with colours and high quality fabrics specifically combined to achieve this. All of the manufacturing for which has been done in London.
How long have you lived here? I’ve lived in SE London for over 30 years and in Forest Hill for the past 15 years.
What brought you here? Before moving here I was a fashion student in Manchester. My ambition was to pursue a career in costume making/design implementing my fashion training, which brought me to London. I worked in the West End at the Piccadilly Theatre, National Theatre and Sadlers Wells amongst others. When I first arrived in London I visited friends in South East London and never looked back.
What one thing would you change? More clothes shops!
Do you know your neighbours? Yes, I feel lucky to have friendly neighbours who even feed our cat when we’re away.
What’s your favourite place for a night out? Sfizio restaurant behind Forest Hill station is an inviting venue which stands out from other places in the area, having a unique combination of a good menu and cosy atmosphere.
What is your favourite place to eat? It has to be The Dartmouth Arms, they have the most interesting vegetarian options on their menu.
Coffee or tea? Where? When going for business meetings I like to grab a coffee at Canvas and Cream, also they do a great halloumi breakfast. I’d definitely recommend it.
Your favourite place to go for a drink? The All in One is more than just a pub it has a community feel about it and hosts a lot of events. I went for a work Christmas dinner there once, we hired a private room, the food was excellent and we danced until the early hours. 32 | SE23 - March 2020
Where’s your favourite place to walk? The Horniman Gardens has a fantastic view of the London skyline and is a pleasure to walk around in all seasons. It is beautifully maintained and the planting is stunning.
If money was no object… I would open my own clothes shop, preferably on Dartmouth Road where it is a little more pedestrian friendly and there are a few interesting and unique shops.
My perfect holiday… Would have to have the sea, sun, a beach and plenty of sangria.
My secret ambition… To design clothes for Tess Daly on Strictly Come Dancing! www.helencatherine.com
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