SE23 March 2023

Welcome to SE23

I love this time of the year when the nights start getting a little bit lighter and Spring is very much in the air. This month those of us who are lucky will celebrate Mother’s Day on the 19th. Remember the clocks go forward on Sunday 26th.

As usual I have rounded up all the great events taking place in and around Dulwich. The events pages start on page 6. March is another busy month for events, so we have a fabulous seven pages of online and in person events happening in and around Dulwich.

Please do check any event before turning up to make sure that they are still going ahead. Remember to check out www.arounddulwich.co.uk too as many events get added after I have gone to print. You can often find out more details online too.

Our local football team Dulwich Hamlet FC have sent in their monthly update on page 26.

The Last Word goes to Bex Moon. Bex is an up-and-coming local musician who releases her debut album Tamarindo early this month. Find out more on page 32

Until next time.

Angela

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

April Deadline - 15 March (please allow an extra two days if design is required)

To advertise in SE23 please contact Angela Burgess on 020 8693 9040 or e-mail: angela@semagazines.co.uk for further information. You can download our media pack from our website: www.semagazines.co.uk.

Events Calendar - March

Why Household Chores are Essential to Child Development, see p10

Dulwich Park Runners see p18.

Honor Oak WI, see p18.

Weekly Online Breathing Class p18.

Life Drawing Classes, see p10.

Weekly Online Breathing Class p18.

Life Drawing Classes, see p10.

Weekly Online Breathing Class p18

Portraiture Classes see p6.

BNI Adventurers Meeting see p6. Dulwich Folk Dance club, see p8.

parkrun, see p9.

Open Garden @ Bell House see p9.

Life in her hands by Averil Mansfield p8.

Live Band Karaoke, see p8.

Goose Green Coffee Morning, see p6 parkrun, see p9.

Supporting the Dyslexic Learner, p6

An Evening with JoJo Moyes, see p18.

EDWI Heritage Cheese Event, see p18.

Everything Painters Know About Colour, see p18.

Supporting the Dyslexic Learner, p6 Hand Building Pottery Class see p6.

parkrun, see p9.

see p9.

Weekly Horniman Market see p9.

So Last Century Vintage Market Peckham, see p10.

Cookery Demo with Jane Lovett: see p30.

Arudel Castle Gardens & Landscape Talk, see p30

Cooking with Scissors networking, see p30.

Forthcoming Events

Hand Building Pottery Class see p6.

parkrun, see p9.

Midcentury Modern, see p19.

Singaround, see p19.

Weekly Horniman Market see p9.

So Last Century Vintage Market New Cross, see p19. Dulwich Street Art Guilded Walk, p19.

Clocks Go Forward

Junior parkruns, see p9.

Weekly Horniman Market see p9.

BNI Adventurers Meeting see p6.

Dulwich Folk Dance club, see p8.

Nick

see p30.

Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 6, 8, 9, 10, 18, 19 & 30. Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar!

Hart, James Eagle & Kate Owen @ The Ivy House,

} Embedding key values and developing ‘the whole child’ through a unique, continuous five-year curriculum

} Focusing exclusively on cutting edge Early Childhood Education (age 2+ to 7+), the most crucial period in a child’s life

} Transitioning seamlessly from play-based to more structured learning, preparing the children to move on at 7+ with that special Herne Hill School spark

} Expert staff operating under the ethos of Love · Care · Excellence in which children excel and learn with fun and enthusiasm

} Extensive wrap-around care from 7.45am to 4.45/6pm depending on the year group

What's On - March

Wednesdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 March: Zoom Portraiture @ Dulwich Art Group & School

Thursdays 2, 9 & 16 March: Supporting the Dyslexic Learner

2pm -5pm. This is now a hybrid session with 15 artists allowed into the studio and cameras for artists attending through Zoom. Paint a clothed model with a focus on the portrait over two three-hour sessions. We give you a wide view and a closer portrait view so you can work out the framing for yourself. The model will at times be engaged in conversation in order to bring some animation to the face. Online Location: www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk/wednesdayafternoon-zoom-portraiture/

Wednesday 1 March: Goose Green Coffee Morning

11am-12:30pm. Do drop in to Goose Green Coffee Morning for coffee, tea, cake and chat! All are welcome! St John's East Dulwich, 62A East Dulwich Road, East Dulwich SE22. Please enter through the Goose Green Centre.

Thursdays 2. 9, 16, 23 & 30 March: BNI Adventures

6:30am – 8:30am. Part of the award winning multi-national networking organisation, BNI, Adventurers brings together businesses local to Dulwich with the aim of passing business and keeping money in the local community. Givers gain, and members of Adventurers have excelled at both over the last 12 months. Now back in person this as exciting time for the chapter. Breakfast included. Free parking. Get referrals: boost your business! Please contact Hayley on 07843 989728 for more information or register for this event on: www.eventbrite.co.uk

Dulwich & Sydenham Golf Club, Grange Lane, College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7LH.

10am – 12pm. Children with dyslexia may learn differently from you. This course has been designed to help you understand how you can best support a child at home and at school. Bell House Dulwich, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 5BG. Tickets can be purchased on: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/supporting-thedyslexic-learner-tickets-261941523147

2nd March – Study Skills

9th March – Writing Skills

16th March – Numeracy Skills

Thursdays 2, 9, 16 & 23 March: Hand Building Pottery Class

1pm – 3pm & 6pm – 8pm. Pottery classes at Bell House offer a warm and welcoming atmosphere where creativity flows as freely as friendship. Bell House Dulwich, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 5BG. Tickets can be purchased on: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hand-buildingpottery-classes-tickets-413720297547

Come & try our range of beautiful pianos

Playing piano is fun for all the family! Also helps your child get ahead at school.

Pianolobby is in SE London & we are experts in matching people to their ideal upright piano.

Please call Julian on 020 3645 3930 or email: julian@pianolobby.co.uk | www.pianolobby.co.uk

LONDON SE21 7LD

SUNDAY 12TH MARCH 2023 10AM–4PM

85 vintage dealers and modern designers

What's On - March

Thursdays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 March: Dulwich Folk Dance Club – Thursday Evening Country Dance 8pm -10pm

Dulwich Folk Dance Club should like to welcome you, experienced or not, partnered or single, to its Thursday night dances at St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village. Come join us, put a smile on your face and make new friends. You probably already know dancing is good for the body and mind and emotions, generating the “happy hormones”.

Even if you’re an inexperienced dancer, you can join in immediately and get the full benefit and joy of the event as all dances are first practised and then “called” as a reminder while we are dancing. And there are many people to partner you and show you how it’s done, should you need them to. ENQUIRIES:

John Blase: 020 8693 2873 johnhblase@aol.com

Wendy Newall: 07821 089861 wendy.marsh@hotmail.com

Entrance on door £5 (£4 Club members)

2nd March: Tonight, our caller is the very experienced and charming Joyce.

9th March: Jane is our caller tonight. She, oh so often, comes up with very different dances which are great to get to do.

16th March: March has the feast of St Patrick. So we have Philip leading us through the most enjoyable dances he can find to mark the occasion!

23rd March: Sue is taking charge as caller tonight. Expect a lively time with great dances and fun!

30th March: It’s Gwen’s turn to get us dancing! Folk dancing from England and around the world.

Friday 3 March: Live Band Karaoke

Thursday 2 March: Life in Her Hands: The Inspiring Story of a Pioneering Female Surgeon by Averil Mansfield

7:30pm – 8:30pm. Averil Mansfield is a pioneer in her field. When she qualified as a surgeon in the early 1970s only 2% of her colleagues were female. She became the UK’s first ever female vascular surgeon.

After a formidable operating career in Liverpool and London, during which she made many enduring friendships, she went on to become the UK’s first ever female professor of surgery. Life in Her Hands is the remarkable life story of a truly trailblazing woman. Averil’s account shines light on a medical and societal world that has changed beyond measure, but which – as she shows through her experiences – still has a long way to go for the women finding their place within it. “A great read. I am honoured to have worked with such a legend” Dr David Nott

A Village Books and Alleyn’s Schools Enterprises Event. Tickets can be purchased on: www.mct.alleyns.org.uk

Junior School Hall, Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, East Dulwich SE22 8SX.

7pm -11pm. Reckon you’ve got the swagger of Jagger? the bravado of Blondie? This is a true ‘bucket list’ moment. Belt out classics from Taylor Swift to the Killers, live on stage, backed by a stunning 5 piece band, in front of a supportive crowd.

Lyrics are provided on a screen, and our compere will be on stage with you to provide additional support or add those critical backing vocals. Pick from around 350 tunes from all genres (see http://livebandkaraoke. london#songlist). Sign up to sing via QR code at the venue, then keep an eye on the ‘up next’ screen ... and get ready to rock!

The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, Nunhead SE15 3BE. Tickets can be purchased on: www.live-band-karaoke.designmynight.com

Saturdays 4, 11, 18 & 25

March: Park Runs in Dulwich Park and Peckham Rye Park

What's On - March

Sundays 5, 12, 19 & 26

March: Brockwell Park

Junior Park Run 9am - 9:30am

A free 2km fun run for 4–14 year olds every Sunday in Brockwell Park. Just register on parkrun.com to get a barcode and meet behind the lido at 8:55 for a briefing. Come rain or shine, Easter or Christmas we meet every week. Brockwell Park, Dulwich Road, Herne Hill SE24 0PA.

Sundays 5, 12, 19 & 26

March: Peckham Rye

9am-10am. Free, weekly timed 5k run, jog, or walk. Every Saturday at 9am promptly starting from Queen Mary’s Gate (Dulwich Park) and Colyton Road Entrance (Peckham Rye Park). Register once and bring your printed barcode (can be used at any parkrun across the world). First-timers briefing at 08.50. https://www.parkrun.org.uk/dulwich/ https://www.parkrun.org.uk/peckhamrye/

Saturday 4 March: Open Garden at Bell House

Junior Park Run 9am - 9:30am

A free, weekly, timed run for 4–14-year-olds at to get fit, stay healthy and have fun! We run 2km every Sunday morning at 9am, through rain and shine. The course is visible, well-marshalled, and all held on the paths around the sports pitches. www.parkrun.org.uk/peckhamrye-juniors/ Peckham Rye Park, Colyton Road, SE22 0NE.

Sundays 5, 12, 19 & 26

March: Horniman Market

11:30am - 1pm. Bell House is opening its garden for visitors to explore. Set behind the Georgian manor house, visitors can explore the peaceful two-acre garden. Tea and coffee will be available. We are encouraging a £5 donation that will go towards garden maintenance and activities. Tickets can be purchased at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bell-house-opengarden-tickets

Bell House Dulwich, 27 College Road SE21 5BG.

10am–3pm. Located on the Bandstand Terrace, you will find stalls selling seasonal fruit and vegetables, artisan bread and cheese, organic meat and delicious street food. We also have regular guest traders specialising in treats such as luxury chocolates, delightful drinks, irresistible cakes, and tasty pickles and preserves. Alongside food stalls, you’ll find body care, clothing, jewellery, design and craft; most are locally produced, ethical and many use environmentally friendly materials, natural and organic ingredients. Strict and enhanced hygiene measures are in place with all traders. We also ask that you sanitise your hands and only touch produce you intend on buying. Please pay using contactless methods. 100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ. www.horniman.ac.uk. 10

What's On - March

Sunday 5 March: So Last Century Vintage MarketPeckham 11am - 5pm

Monday 6 March: Ideas@Alleyn’s 7pm - 8pm

R V Jones Science Lecture with Professor Robert Winston

In the 1970s Lord Winston developed gynaecological surgical techniques that improved fertility treatments. He later pioneered new treatments to improve in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and developed pre-implantation diagnosis. This allowed embryos to be screened for genetic diseases and has allowed parents carrying faulty genes to have children free of illnesses such as cystic fibrosis.

AMP Studios is a railway arch mews off the Old Kent Road, not far from Queens Road Peckham station and New Cross Gate. On the day there’ll be an exciting selection of up to 25 great vintage traders outdoors in the pavilion and yard, and inside the arches. You’ll find lots of vintage designer clothing, homeware, lighting, furniture, decor, ceramics, prints, brocante, salvage, and lots more. The bar will be open, and outside in the yard there’ll be great coffee and chocolate brownies. FREE ENTRY. Step-free entrances with level access throughout. Dogs welcome.

www.solastcenturyfair.co.uk

AMP Studios, 897a Old Kent Road SE15 1NL.

Monday 6 March: Why Household Chores are Essential to Child Development

8pm - 9pm. Research shows that fewer children than ever before are helping around the home and yet household chores have been proven to help boost essential skills for learning and personal development; our executive functions. Victoria explains why chores are so important and how to get your child onboard with helping in this online talk.

Bell House Dulwich, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 5BG. Tickets can be purchased on: www.eventbrite.co.uk/

For listings contact: angela@semagazines.co.uk

He now runs a research programme at the Institute of Reproductive and Developmental Biology at Imperial College that aims to improve human transplantation. Robert Winston has over 300 scientific publications about human reproduction and the early stages of pregnancy. Robert Winston is also Chairman of the Genesis Research Trust – a charity which raised over £13 million to establish the Institute of Reproductive and Developmental Biology and which now funds high quality research into women’s health and babies. MCT at Alleyn’s, Alleyn’s School, Townley Road. Tickets: www.mct.alleyns.org.uk

Tuesdays 7, 14, 21 & 28 March: Life Drawing & Painting

7pm–8.30pm. This is an online drawing & painting session conducted via Zoom and in studio. Long pose life painting and drawing. A single pose held for three hours with 5-minute model breaks every 25 minutes. This class will be run by Freya Tate, a wonderful artist with a sharp eye and a playful line. The session will be life model focused but Freya will introduce chaotic elements to challenge you and move your drawing on to higher levels. The Dulwich Art Group & School. www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk.

The Art Of Naturalising Bulbs

Garden Talk with Janine Winlaw |

Instagram @janinewinlaw

Although it’s too late to plant spring bulbs, this is a great time to admire them, take photos and plan for next spring – and autumn planting. As well as growing spring bulbs in pots and borders, planting them in naturalistic drifts through lawns and under shrubs and trees is an increasingly popular way of creating a relaxed, natural feel in the garden. With the right conditions, bulbs will self-seed and carpet the ground for spring impact.

After a pretty show of snowdrops and aconites come the crocuses such as delicate Crocus tommasinianus, C. ‘Vanguard’ and C. ‘Pickwick’. They work well in large drifts in sunny lawns with good drainage. Plant them in autumn – ideally slicing the turf and rolling it back before planting the bulbs in large random drifts into exposed soil with a little compost.

From March to April, the dainty white or blue/violet daisy flowers of Anemone blanda are wonderful for naturalising in a lawn or under deciduous trees and shrubs, where they’ll gradually spread. Often found in woods, they tolerate partshade as well as full-sun. Tiny blue Scilla siberica or S. bifolia will also carpet bare soil in part-shade with a gorgeous sprinkling of bright blue.

There’s nothing that symbolises spring more than daffodils and species varieties in particular suit being naturalised in the lawn where the long grass can hide the dying flower heads. Wild daffodils such as Narcissus pallidiflorus, N. pseudonarcissus and N. poeticus are stunning in grass and under trees, while ‘N. ‘Thalia’ and N. ‘Actaea’ flower a little later.

Scatter them randomly and plant them with a bulb planter, replacing the turf afterwards. You’ll need to leave the foliage for around six weeks to die back and hold off on mowing until after the flowers have dispersed their seed.

In moisture-retentive soil, snake’s head fritillary Fritillaria meleagris and the whiteflowering variety, are a lovely choice. Camassias with starry flower spires look great in meadows and orchards and leucojum varieties are also beautiful naturalised in grass and under trees.

In sunny areas with free draining soil such as gravel gardens as well as lawns, try species tulips which are smaller and more delicate than modern tulips. Try Tulipa humilis, T. sprengeri and red-orange T. hageri which naturalise well in sunny lawns with free-draining soil.

Hi, I’m Tommy Rooney, owner of T Rooney Heating Limited, a family run gas and heating company. I was born and raised in Dulwich and have worked in the local area within the gas industry for over 10 years. Please do

Triple Ginger Cheesecake with Poached Rhubarb

Recipes from Suzanne James | www.suzannejames.co.uk

Serves 8-12

Preparation time about 30-45 minutes

Cooking time approx 30 minutes in total plus chilling minimum 3 hours

Ingredients for the base

• 100g Duchy Original Stem Ginger Biscuits Finely Crushed

• 50g Digestive Biscuits

• 60g butter, melted

• 20cm (8”) greased spring form tin

Ingredients for the filling

• 4000g forced rhubarb 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 (or full-fat soft cheese such as Philadelphia)

• 75ml double cream

• 200g caster sugar (for the filling mixture)

• 1 vanilla pod, split in half lengthways & seeds scraped out

• 2 whole eggs

• 2 egg yolks

Method

1) For the base, place the biscuits & butter in a bowl, stir well & 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 & 1tablespoon of water in a wide shallow pan & bring to a gentle simmer. Add the rhubarb & 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 & drain the rhubarb well. Reserve the juice.

3) Whilst the rhubarb & 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 & egg yolks in a clean blender or food processor & blend until smooth & 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

In Season This Month

Fruit, Nuts & Fungi - Forced Rhubarb

Vegetables & Herbs - Asparagus, Artichoke, Beetroot, Brussel Sprouts, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Chicory, Jerusalem

Artichoke, Kale, Leek, Onion, Pak Choi, Parsnip, Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Salsify, Savoy Cabbage, Spinach, Spring Greens, Spring Onions, Swede, White Cabbage, Wild Garlic

Meat & Game - Hare, Spring Lamb, Venison

Fish & Shellfish - Anchovy, Cockles, Cod, Dab, Dover Sole, Gurnard, Hake, Halibut, Langoustine, Lemon Sole, Lobster, Mussels, Oysters, Red Mullet, Sardine, Salmon, Shrimp, Sole, Tuna, Whitebait, Winkles

biscuit base, & then evenly spread half of your drained poached rhubarb on top.

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 & 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 & cook over a gentle heat so that it reduces to a thick syrup. Leave to cool.

9) Remove from the oven & 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 & spoon a little of the syrup over each slice. Enjoy!

Respect your Red Flags and Prevent Burnout

Fitness tips with Leanne Spencer | www.bodyshotperformance.com

driven by the need to go to the loo, I peeled myself off the mattress and shuffled downstairs on my bum, and into the bathroom. I had to climb back up the stairs on my hands and knees to get back to bed, which was where I stayed almost solidly for three days.

At the end of day three I felt slightly better, so went for a short walk in my local park. I soon realised my energy was nowhere near recovered – I had to stop at the benches every 100 metres or so and sit down for a few minutes. It was several days before I felt close to my normal self. My partner and I called this strange illness the ‘mystery sickness’. It came back again after three months and again three months after that.

Prevent Burnout with ‘REDFLAGS’

In hindsight, there was no mystery at all. I was simply doing too much and not respecting my red flags. Examples of red flags are listed below; you may find the acronym ‘REDFLAGS’ helps you remember them and most importantly to respect your red flag. You might only experience some of these, or each of them at different times:

R: rage, or quick to become angry

E: emptiness

D: despondency or depression

F: fatigue

L: low mood

Kids, job, mortgage, bills, the general cost of living crisis and so on, the stresses of modern life can be persistent and constant. That’s why today I would like to talk about what I call “red flags”. Red flags are indicators that you may be pushing a bit too hard. Learning how to spot and how to respect your red flags help us to identify and prevent burnout.

Not respecting my red flags

A few years ago, I woke up on a Monday morning feeling terrible. It felt like an invisible force was pushing me down, pinning me to the mattress as a result. When I tried to open my eyes, I had an aversion to light and could only squint or close them again. My mouth was dry, I felt nauseous and above all, I was incredibly lethargic. Eventually,

A: anhedonia (loss of pleasure in activities you normally enjoy)

G: guilt or a feeling of letting people down

S: self-doubt or low self-esteem

This is not a comprehensive list and of course there are physical symptoms, too, such as headaches, unexplained aches and pains and frequent illness such as common colds, but it gives you clues about what to look out for.

It is important to note that if you are experiencing any of these symptoms in a way that feels different or more persistent, seek the advice of your GP or speak to a professional.

Ask yourself, what are my red flags? Do I schedule time to check in with myself on how I’m feeling? What’s the one thing I can do straight away if I notice one of these flags go up?

What's On - March

Tuesdays 7, 14, 21 & 28 March:

Weekly Online Breathing Class

7pm -8pm. Weekly virtual online breathwork class. Join me for a 40-minute breathing and relaxation class. Unwind, centre yourself and use the breath to help relax and prepare for a restful evening. Using different breathing techniques that can be incorporated into your day along with a few gentle mat-based stretches and ending with Yoga Nidra a full body guided meditation for deep relaxation. All welcome. No experience is needed. £7. To join please use the link below: https://liveyogateachers.com/classes/ meditation-open-level-kerry-flower

Tuesdays 7, 14, 21 & 28

March: Social Runs with DPR

7:30pm – 8:30pm. Fantastic local running club. Social runs every Tuesday 7.30pm at Trevor Bailey Sports Ground on the south circular. Plus runs every Sunday morning; coached sessions on Thursdays; cross country races; competitions; weekends away; frequent social activities. www.dulwichparkrunners.co.uk enquiries@dulwichparkrunners.com

Tuesday 7 March:

Honor Oak WI

We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at Stanstead Lodge Cafe SE23 1DD at 7:30pm. honoroakwi@gmail.com

twitter.com/honoroakwi

www.facebook.com/groups/honoroakwi/ Honoroak_WI

Wednesday 8 March: EDWI

Heritage Cheese & Shane Holland, food writer & broadcaster

7:30pm – 9:30pm. The EDWI welcomes Heritage Cheese and Shane Holland, food writer & broadcaster for an evening to learn all about cheese. The event includes cheese tasting. Heritage Cheese will also bring cheese along to buy on the night. We welcome guests to this event. www.eastdulwichwi.co.uk

The Castle Pub, Upstairs Function Room, 280 Crystal Palace Road, East Dulwich, SE22 9JH

Thursday 9 March: An Evening with Jojo Moyes

7:30pm - 8:30pm. Jojo Moyes’s novels have sold 51 million copies around the world, hit the Number One spot in 12 countries and have been translated into 46 languages. Her most recent novel, The Giver of Stars, was a Sunday Times Number One bestseller and Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick. Her latest novel Someone Else’s Shoes explores the power of female friendship and tells the story of two women in their forties who find their lives irrevocably altered when they accidentally swap gym bags…

A Village Books and Alleyn’s Schools Enterprises event. The Great Hall, Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, East Dulwich SE22 8SU. Tickets can be purchased on www.mct.alleyns.org.uk

Thursday 9 March: Everything Painters Know About Colour

8pm - 9pm Painters have a different knowledge of colour derived from working with pigments. There are in fact six primary colours in painting - red, blue, yellow, green, cyan and magenta, which are all necessary to produce a full chromatic range or gamut. Colours are also dynamic - red, for example, can be both ‘warm’ or ‘cool’ depending on its bias towards either orange or magenta. Working with pigments deepens a painter’s admiration for the great colourists of the past. The theory will be illustrated by famous artworks from the Renaissance to the present day. Lecturer: Steve Barrett. Also available to members and non-members live on Zoom. info@theartssocietydulwich.org.uk

James Allen’s Girls’ School Sixth Form Centre, Green Dale, London.

Sunday 12 March: Midcentury Modern®

What's On - March

Sunday 26 March: So Last Century - New Cross

10am - 4pm. 60 top midcentury dealers descend upon the bold brutalist Christison Hall and red brick Victorian cloisters of Dulwich College on Sunday 12th March with 25 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. Ample parking, refreshments and delivery available onsite. Whilst we are happy for children to come along we ask that all pushchairs are left in the free buggy park provided for health and safety reasons. Make a day of it with Dulwich Picture Gallery, Dulwich Park and village all within walking distance. www.modernshows.com

Sunday 12 March: Singaround

7pm-10.30pm. Everybody is welcome to our Singaround, to sing or to listen! We don't use the stage and we don't use mics. Accompanied or unaccompanied, solo or duo or more, any language, any genre! It's different every time, depending on who comes! First come first to sing, just sign up any time during the evening at the list on the ticket table. One song each, then if there is time we go round again (with a short break in the middle!). Door 7pm, singing starts

7.15pm prompt. £5 on the door. Cash or BACS only, sorry! The Ivy House

40 Stuart Road, Nunhead SE15 3BE. The Ivy House is a five minute walk from Peckham Rye Park. The 484 from East Dulwich stops at the end of Stuart Road.

Monday 13 March: Dulwich WI Monthly Meeting

7:30pm – 9:30pm. We meet on the second Monday of each month at Vits+Kicks, 57 North Cross Road, East Dulwich, SE22

11am -4pm. So Last Century is back at Goldsmiths, University of London this March with another vintage show in the enormous Great Hall, inside the Richard Hoggart Building

This amazing, beautifully-lit space used to be an open courtyard parade ground when the building was the Royal Naval College. Goldsmiths took it over in 1890 and enclosed the space by springing huge arches from each corner to create a tremendous performance hall.

On the day you’ll find dozens of hand-picked vintage dealers with a great selection of affordable mid-20th century furniture, lighting, homeware, ceramics, glass, textiles and furnishings, original 1960s and 70s posters and art, prints and charts, brocante and salvage, vintage designer fashion, accessories and lots more.

Entry £3 (£2 if you follow So Last Century on social media) contactless or cash (ADVANCE TICKETS AREN’T AVAILABLE) UNDER 16, FREE. Goldsmiths, University of London, Lewisham Way, London SE14 6NW. www.solastcenturyfair.co.uk

Sunday 26 March: Dulwich Street Art Guided Walk

12pm - 2pm Who painted these murals and why?

Join me on a 2hr guided walk around East Dulwich and learn about the artists old and new as we explore the Dulwich Outdoor Gallery. Meet at Vale End, opp ED station, Vale End, London SE22 8EG, East Dulwich. www.dulwichoutdoorgallery.co.uk

When Good Play Goes Bad

Pets Corner with Leonie St Clair | www.londondogstraining.co.uk

Yesterday, I was fortunate to see a fabulous example of play between two young dogs. It looked and sounded rather rough but, despite this, there were some good clues that this was healthy play and both dogs were having a great time. It is important that pups and young dogs do get time to play but equally important that owners know what to look for and when to step in and interrupt play to avoid escalation into potential aggression.

First, please set aside the idea that we can just leave it up to the dogs to decide when they have had enough. Or that a shy pup has to learn to stand up for themselves and will learn through practice...the latter is a fast route to a defensive aggressive dog around other dogs. Here is a quick guide to recognising and developing healthy play between dogs.

• Avoid big groups; one on one is best

• Look for bouncy, prancy, loose, exaggerated movements

• Look for mirroring and reciprocity. Dogs should take it in turns to play ‘murderer’ and ‘victim’ or cop chasing robber.

• Try to match similar play styles: a slower dog is unlikely to enjoy the extensive chasing and neck nipping that sighthounds prefer. A sensitive pup may be easily overwhelmed by the rambunctious overtures of a friendly but ‘in-your-face’ Labrador youngster.

• If the dogs are different sizes look for signs of self-handicapping by the larger dog; lying down to play ‘bitey face’, or voluntarily rolling over on their back to be ‘killed’ by the smaller pup.

• If one dog is doing all the chasing and is always on top or in control of the game, look to see if the other dog is enjoying the interaction, or are they being harassed?

• Do a consent test. Hold both dogs and then let the ‘victim’ dog go. If they rush straight back for more play then it is probably okay. If not, terminate the session.

• Owners should keep play sessions relatively short and be able to call their dog away at regular intervals, rewarding compliance. Practice recalls away from other dogs.

• Learn how to use a positive interrupter.

Be aware that as young dogs develop, too much playfighting can become addictive and unhealthy.

• Some pups may learn to enjoy rough play too much. The buzz of chasing, wrestling and winning is so gratifying that they become canine bullies, insisting all other dogs ‘play’ their preferred game, whether they want to or not. These dogs can also get very frustrated and ‘angry’ when expectations are not met.

• Other dogs, for various reasons, may not read their canine friends so well. There may be some sort of deficit or in the course of play they may get too highly aroused to process anything. Owners should always observe play and be ready to step in and guide their dogs appropriately.

• All owners are also well advised to educate themselves in the nuances of canine body language and social signaling, and recognise that, like us, each dog is different and what goes for one may not work for another.

Dulwich Hamlet FC

There is a burgeoning literature on the existence of a condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD, a slough of despondency that as the days become more frigid and fleeting drags many of us down into Bunyan’s allegorical bog. Over the last decade or so, a similar malady has often affected Dulwich Hamlet men’s team as the post-Christmas Season Seemingly Always Declines (or SSAD). And so it has proven again, with The Pink and Blues’ fortunes deflating quicker than a Chinese spy balloon with a Sidewinder up its fundament.

Towards the end of 2022, East Dulwich’s Finest were resurgent and flying high in the National Conference South (well just below midtable). But yet again the early months of 2023 have seen The Hamlet’s prospects straiten somewhat and head down the Year of the Rabbithole. “Down, down, down. Would the fall never come to an end” as Alice might say. The Sons of Edgar Kail aren’t yet in the purgatory of the relegation zone. But they are near enough that stygian dotted line to give The Rabble a serious case of the dithers, the willies and indeed the whim-whams.

And yet precedent gives us succour that with February in the rear-view mirror The Pride of South East London will shake off this winter

torpor, make like local boy Peter Frampton, and come alive. March sees us welcome St Albans (4th), Havant and Waterlooville (11th) and Oxford City (25th) to Champion Hill. So make sure you are there to witness the most inevitable and pleasing of revivifications.

Meanwhile, the women of Dulwich Hamlet are showing how it should be done by chilling out in the middle of the London and South East Regional Women’s Premier Division. Word is spreading that there are few if any better ways of spending a Sunday afternoon than watching The Daughters of Edgar Kail spice it up against the opposition. March sees the women play the pride of the A110 (Enfield Ladies) on Sunday the 19th. So why not head down to The Hill with the rest of The Pepper Army and have yourself some of that. Finally it behooves us all at this time of the year to consider how we’re going to get ahead of the in-crowd and kit ourselves out in the local livery for the warmer months of this year. Well The Dulwich Hamlet Supporters’ Trust webpage at https://dhst.org.uk or indeed the Megacontainer on matchdays is there to give you the means to sate all your merchandise needs. Do you have an Adult DHFC Crest Pale Pink Pique Polo Shirt in Extra Large? You do, oh that’s wonderful! Upwards The Hamlet

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Financial Matters

With Akwasi Duodu |

How To Plan The Five Financial Life Stages

Think about who you were five, or even ten years ago. Have your priorities changed in that period? It is important to adapt your financial planning as you go through life and accumulate wealth. Here are some things to think about as you go through the various financial life stages:

Stage 1: Young Adulthood

This forms part of the accumulation state and would involve contributing to a pension. This is much easier than it was a few years ago because many employers have auto-enrolment schemes. Don’t get left behind if you are self-employed!

Staying out of debt and building your savings is crucial in the accumulation stage. Getting deep into debt through the use of credit cards and loans is a big no-no. The only acceptable debt would be your student loan. Avoid debt if you can and use your income to build your savings.

Stage 2: Middle Adulthood

A lot of people say this is when things start getting serious. Far from it! You can still have fun, but certain decisions could go a long way into determining how fondly you look back at these years. You’ll be looking at getting a mortgage, buying a house and perhaps starting a family. Set financial goals. Determine when you’d like to retire, how much you’d like to retire on, and put a plan in place. Make sure you have the right insurances in place to protect you and your family (if you have one) from financial disaster. By accumulating wealth and having a savings strategy you’ll be better equipped for the many unpredictable events that happen in these years. Build your savings reserves invest for the long term and reject non-mortgage debt.

Stage 3: Peak Earnings

This is still the accumulation stage and where you really should be directing as much as possible into tax efficient savings plans such as pensions and ISAs. Insuring your income should also be a priority ensuring you’re building your castle on

solid foundations. As you get older, you may want to re consider the risk level of your investments. At this stage, you would have less time to recover from potential market falls than you would at stage 1 or 2, so diversifying would make sense.

Stage 4: Financial Independence

The definition of financial independence is “the ability to live from the income of your own resources”. When this happens, you experience freedom of time and freedom of money. If you’ve applied yourself well in the previous life stages, you should be able do all the things you want with money no longer being a worry.

Stage 5: Decumulation

How quickly life sweeps by! With your mortgage paid off, the kids grown up and gone and just yourselves to think about, it might be time to consider downsizing and sharing some of your wealth and wisdom with the next generation. Decumulation is the point where you start taking income from your investments and pensions. You may consider your inheritance tax position and make gifts to the next generation. Make sure your Will reflects your wishes. Most importantly, enjoy your hard-earned wealth – don’t be embarrassed to spend it! You’ve earned it and certainly can’t take it with you!

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.

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.

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.

HartBeeps

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

Little Superhero Training

Practice your Superhero moves! Discover Superhero fun facts! Any Little Heroes, Boys and Girls aged 2 - 5, Come along for a FREE taster session. Mondays & Fridays (term time only) St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Contact Lucy 07813 791757 | lucy@littleherocompany.com www.littleherocompany.com

Lucy Sparkles

Outstanding music, drama and dance classes and parties for young children. Fun classes where children engage with singing, movement and live music whilst enhancing learning through developing physical, emotional and intellectual skills. Tues, Weds & Fri classes for different age groups/ themes. sarah@lucysparkles.com | 07929 784 719

Nibble Arts

Are you looking for flexible 8:00 - 6:30pm school holiday childcare? We still have lots of places available at Goodrich Primary SE22 from 4th birthday to 11 - our unique creative childcare lets children explore a brandnew adventure through up to 4 creative workshops a day with industry professionals for February Half-term 14th - 18th Feb!

Children are looked after in key groups of 10 for a really personalised experience and you can request that they are grouped with friends who are also attending. We are Ofsted approved and you can book in advance up to the end of Summer Holidays 2022 1-5 days a week using childcare vouchers, tax-free childcare, card or instalment plans from £54/day. Where else can you be on video chat to an Arctic explorer live from Svalbard University one day, and meeting Sophie the giant animatronic T-Rex the next? For the full timetable and to book visit www.nimblearts.co.uk/how-our-clubs-work visit www.nimblearts.co.uk/how-our-clubs-work

Mini Athletics (SE London)

Winning the gold medal for children’s sports classes! Start your child’s fantastic journey in athletic development, designed for toddlers up to children of 7 years old. All through a fun play-based format. To try us out, contact Sam: 07811787153 | smcdermott@miniathletics.com www.miniathletics.com

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. Check the website for current classes. Contact : anna@sparkle-music.co.uk. | 0771 1238352

Sunday Spot

Free, artist-led workshops for families at South London Gallery, 65-67 Peckham Road SE5, on the last Sunday of every month. For children aged 5–12 years with their parents & carers. Pre-booking advisable. www.southlondongallery.org

Our children’s activities pages have been popular for years and now they are back! If you run a class in any of these areas, then advertising in these pages are just for you. Each magazine has 5,000 copies which are hand-delivered every month. You can choose to go for 5, 10 or 15,000 copies, it is totally up to you. Contact Angela: angela@semagazines.co.uk for a rate card.

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

Forest Hill Safer Neighbourhood Team

Tel: 020 8721 2723

Email: ForestHill.SNT@met.police.uk

Community Groups

Forest Hill Society

www.foresthillsociety.com

Friends of One Tree Hill

http://friendsofonetreehill.wordpress.com

www.facebook.com/friendsofOTH / @Friends_of_OTH

Tewkesbury Lodge Estate Residents’ Association www.tewkesburylodge.org.uk

Sydenham Garden

Tel 020 829 11650 www.sydenhamgarden.org.uk

Our Lady and St Philip Neri Friends Association www.olspnfriendsassociation.com

Independent community websites www.se23.com

Local MPs

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

Billy Harding (Labour) Tel tba

Cllr_billy.harding@lewisham.gov.uk

Surgeries

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

Perry Vale Ward

John Paschoud (Labour) Tel 020 8314 3437

John.Paschoud@Lewisham.gov.uk

Susan Wise (Labour) Tel 020 3489 2790

cllr_susan.wise@lewisham.gov.uk

Sakina Sheikh (Labour) 020 8314 7963

Cllr_Sakina.Sheikh@lewisham.gov.uk

Surgeries

Open advice surgery (no appointment needed) 2nd Saturday of the month (except August), 10:30am to 12noon, at Moon Lane Books, 300 Stanstead Road, SE23 1DE. Other times available by appointment, please phone or email one of us.

Crofton Park Ward

Chris Barnham (Labour) Tel 020 8314 9896

cllr_chris.barnham@lewisham.gov.uk

Tauseef Anwar (Labour) 020 8314 9930

Cllr_Tauseef.Anwar@lewisham.gov.uk

Carol Webley-Brown (Labour) Tel 07795 915362

cllr_carol.webley-brown@lewisham.gov.uk

Surgeries

4th Saturday of the month, 11am - 12pm

Crofton Park Library, 375 Brockley Road, Brockley SE4. No surgeries during August.

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Next Meeting: Wednesday 29 March 2023 - 6.45pm

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March: Cookery Demo: Deliciously Simple by Jane Lovett

Wednesday 29 March:

Arundel Castle Gardens & Landscape - talk by Head Gardener Martin Duncan

7:30pm - 8:30pm The Dulwich Society’s Spring Garden talk will be given by Martin Duncan, Head Gardener and Landscape Designer at Arundel Castle. The gardens at Arundel Castle, the seat of the Duke of Norfolk, are some of the finest in Britain. Martin’s talk will describe their recent development, with advice and tips for gardeners along the way. After the talk there will be an opportunity to meet Martin over a glass of wine.

7:30pm- 8.30pm. Jane Lovett is known for her straightforward, speedy recipes that work equally well for midweek suppers as they do for easy (and stress-free) entertaining. Her latest book Deliciously Simple is a collection of over 100 recipes – from starters to puddings, with everything in between – which are deceptively straightforward without any compromise on taste, and all with an emphasis on speed.

From flash in the pan suppers (spicy coconut chicken); to recipes where the oven does all the work (haddock, potato and fennel traybake); along with sharing platters (cheat’s Coronation chicken, roasted spiced cauliflower with butternut squash and maftoul salad); these are all recipes that are sure to become firm family favourites, and save you time whilst keeping flavour at the heart of every recipe. Jane will be demonstrating a recipe from her book at this event.

Standard ticket: £15. Book & ticket: £36 (includes a copy of Deliciously Simple, book RRP £26) https://mct.alleyns.org.uk/page.aspx?id=361.

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Wednesday 29 March: Cooking with Scissors

6:45pm - 8pm. An opportunity for local business professionals to meet, make new contacts and gain new business. The last Wednesday of every month. Free Admission. To find out more or register please go to our website. The Lordship Pub, 211 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich SE22 8HA. Full details at www.cookingwithscissors.co.uk

The talk is being given in association with Bell House Dulwich, with any surplus going towards garden activities at Bell House. Tickets are £10 each, to include a glass of wine.

Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7BG. Tickets can be purchased on: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/arundel-castle-gardenslandscape-tickets

Friday 31 March: Nick Hart, James Eagle, Kate Owen

7pm - 11pm. Nick Hart is an award-winning singer and multi-instrumentalist whose work with English folk song is rapidly gaining him a reputation as one of the most acclaimed performers of his generation. His considered approach to accompaniment is informed by a deep respect for the nuances of traditional song and his his captivating live performances are a testament to the importance he places on storytelling. James Eagle and Kate Owen are local singers who are regulars at our monthly sing rounds. Both excellent, and both very different, they both sing unaccompanied.

The Ivy House is London’s first communityowned pub and has a wonderful Grade 2 listed ballroom with a purpose-built stage.

www.ivyhousenunhead.co.uk/

This concert will be half seated, half standing, so come early if you want to be sure of a seat!

Advance tickets are £12 from www.wegottickets.com/thegooseisout

Tickets on the door will be £14 (cash or BACS only, sorry) Door 7pm, Live music starts 8pm.

The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road SE15 3BE.

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The Last Word – Bex Moon

Where are you to be found on a Saturday?

I’m most likely found home on a Saturday or perhaps playing a gig.

What is your favourite place to eat?

My favourite place to eat is in the sunshine, there’s a great Vietnamese restaurant in Deptford called Viet Anh Pho which I love.

Cafe, pub or bar?

There’s a great one of these hybrids called Pantry in Forest Hill, they play Jazz vinyls and are open till late most nights. I love it here mainly because of the tunes, they also sell quality products.

Where’s your favourite place to walk?

My favourite place to walk is somewhere local. I went for a walk the other day around Crystal Palace park to see the dinosaurs and it’s quite impressive. Equally as impressive is Sydenham Hill Wood.

Bex Moon is an up-and-coming local musician who releases her debut album Tamarindo on the 3rd March. Her influences have been heavily inspired by the blues, jazz and more recently she’s been tapping into inspiration from her Spanish heritage. With some rather spectacular ambitions and work ethic, Bex is definitely an artist to follow, especially by any fans of music with an eclectic and colourful feel.

How long have you lived in the area?

I first moved to Forest Hill in 2010 and lived here for a year. I’ve been back again since December and planning on staying indefinitely this time around.

What brought you here?

I was brought originally to Forest Hill to have access to a garden, an open kitchen and to also be closer to Camberwell College of Arts, which was my university at the time.

What do you most value about the area?

As a musician I really value the sound of the local school that I neighbour onto because it brings such joy and energy. Intertwined with this I have to mention the incredible music resource that is Transition Mastering, my first album Tamarindo was mastered here by Jason Goz.

What’s your favourite place for a night out?

I had a really good time at ‘aint nothing but… the other night. It’s a bustling blues bar in Soho that offers an open mic night on Sunday and Monday Nights.

When I want to relax...

I take a bath with some lavender oil from The MindBody Therapy Centre on Stanstead Road and light a candle to focus on whilst I unwind.

What is your favourite shop?

I really love Marvellous Greens and Beans in Honor Oak because the quality of the produce and service is high, they offer seasonal and locally grown produce for anybody interested in a low carbon footprint which is amazing.

What was the last thing you bought there?

The last thing I bought from Marvellous Greens and Beans where some greens, which have stayed fresh for ages, and some oyster mushrooms which I cooked in a soup.

The book I’m reading at the moment..

Help Your Kids with Music: A Unique Step-by-Step Visual Guide by Carol Vorderman. I got it on loan from Forest Hill library, it’s great because it makes music theory accessible, and fun.

My secret ambition..

My secret ambition is to successfully climb the K2 mountain solo. It’s a challenge that has been calling out to me for about 4 years now.

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