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