SE23 November 2017

Issue 135 - November 2017 In this issue Events Calendar Monthly Notice Board What’s On Food & Drink Children’s Activities Financial Matters Horniman Museum The Last Word

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Welcome to SE23 This Month

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Welcome I absolutely love this time of year., there is always so much going on! Not only are there the usual bonfire night events but it’s the start of the Christmas Fair season. We have two pages of Christmas events happening this month and next on page 44 & 45. It is the return of the fabulous Havelock Walk Winter Weekend, find out more on page 45.

Check out our full events listing starting on page 8. Remember there are more events, stories and news at www.arounddulwich. co.uk.

New this month is our business profile on local business Sterling Law, see pages 10 & 11.

All our usual columns are here, so why not take a moment and have a look through the contents page.

The Last Word goes to local resident Robyn Perkins. Robyn organises the briliant Laugh Train comedy nights at the Honor Oak Pub. Find out more on page 48.

That’s it for now, see you next month.

Welcome Page ........................................3 Events Calendar .....................................4 Noticeboard ............................................6 What’s On .............8, 18 , 22, 23, 32 & 33 Step Inside ............................................12 Food & Drink ........................................14 Children’s Activities ..................... 16 & 17 Fitness Tips............................................20 Financial Matters ..................................24 Garden Talk............................................28 Pets Corner ...........................................30 The Horniman Museum .......................34 Dulwich Picture Gallery............36, 40 & 41 Dulwich Hamlet FC................................42 Christmas Fairs............................. 44 & 45 Community Index ..............................46 Havelock Walk Winter Weekend ........47 The Last Word........................................48 London Christmas Trees That Keep on Giving ....................................................49 Index .....................................................50

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

December Deadline - 15 November (please allow an extra two days if design is required) To advertise in SE23 please contact Angela Burgess on 020 8088 1943 or e-mail: angela@semagazines.co.uk for further information. You can download our media pack from our website: www.semagazines.co.uk.

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Events Calendar - November Monday

30th

6th Dig it Gardening Club, see p18.

Honor Oak WI, 7.30pm @ The Honor Oak Pub, see p18.

13th

Tuesday

31st

7th Lively Minds, see p22.

Wednesday

1st

Business Owners’ Workshop p8.

Dulwich Books Event see p8.

Riverford Master Veg Class see p8.

East Dulwich WI @7.30pm, see p8 Midweek Magic, see p8.

8th Dig it Gardening Club, see p18.

Village Books Event, see p18.

Laugh Train Home see p18.

2nd

9th

15th

16th

Forest Hill Women’s Institute,

Laugh Train Home see p23.

Simply Mums Coffee Morning, see p23.

Village Books Event, see p23.

The History of Gin According to Cocktails, see p23.

21st Lively Minds, see p22.

Dig it Gardening Club, see p18.

4th

Sunday

5th

Parkrun, Peckham Rye h Park & Dulwic Park 9am, P18.

10th

11th

Village Books Event, see p18.

12th

Dulwich Literary Festival, p23.

Mozart Requiem, see p23.

Singaround @ The Ivy House, p23.

17th

18th

19th

Harpsichord Recital in Dulwich Village, see p32. MidCentury Modern @ Dulwich College, Trade Winds Choir, see p32. see p32.

Il Posto www.biggerpicture.co.uk @EDT see p32

U3A Open Meeting, see p23.

27th

3rd

Pub Quiz @ the Lordship Pub, see p22.

Tim Jones & The Dark Lanterns @ The Ivy House, p23.

The Arts Socidety Duliwch, see p22.

Dig it Gardening Club, see p18.

Dig it Gardening Club, see p18.

Saturday

Plosive Comedy, see p8.

Lively Minds, see p22.

20th

Friday

Dulwich Village Farmers’ Market, see p8.

Dig it Gardening Club, see p18.

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14th

Thursday

22nd Dig it Gardening Club, see p18.

Laugh Train Home see p32.

28th Lively Minds, see p22.

29th Dig it Gardening Club, see p18.

23rd Mums in Business, see p32.

Suzanne James Link Age Southwark Cupper Club, see p32.

The Charter School Christmas Fair, see p44.

30th

24th Alasdair Roberts @ The Ivy House, p33.

25th Baby & Childrens Market, see p33.

Christmas Fairs, see p44.

The Ionian Singers, see p33.

1st

26th

Havelock Walk Winter Weekend, see p44.

2nd

Dulwich College Christmas Fair, see p45.

Christmas Shopping @ Village Books, p33.

3rd

Jaadu Fashion Show, see p33.

Laugh Train Home see Smart Business Networking with p33.

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

Forthcoming Events Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 8, 18, 22, 23, 32 & 33.

Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar!

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

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

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

Scallywags parent, toddler and baby group.

Mondays 10am – 11:20am (term time only) at Dulwich Library, SE22 8NB. Variety of toys for free play, baby corner, craft, children’s bible story and song time, plus a cuppa for parents. Admission £2. Turn up or contact Jenny at scallywa gs@ gracechurchdulwich.org.uk

Are you retired or free during the day?

We’re looking for people with daytime availability to volunteer with Link Age Southwark. Whether it be visiting an older person for an hour a week, helping at one of our group activities, driving someone to a group or a hairdressers appointment or simply helping with some odd-jobs aroun d the house, giving some of your time could make a huge difference to the lives of our older friends and neighbours. Having a positive impact on your local community, making you feel better about yourself and making some new friends are just a few of the many benefits to volunteering with us. Learn more by visiting www. linkagesouthwark.org/volunteering or call 020 8299 2623. We would be delighted to discuss how you could get involved.

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What's On - November Wednesday 1 November: Business Owners’ Workshop – Blogging

Wednesday 1 November: Mid-Week Magic Mix

10:00am – 12:30pm. Cost: £25. Rivoli Meeting Room, 59 Ladywell Road, London, SE13 7UT. In this handson workshop you will learn with and from other business owners. Share winning habits and timesaving tips that will help you get even more out of blogging as part of your social media strategy. We’ll explore ideas on how to share the story of your business via blogging, engage with current clients and attract new prospects. To find out more and to book a place visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ bowrivoli-business-owners-workshop-bloggingtickets-39037893390

Wednesday 1 November: East Dulwich WI Meeting An exciting programme of guest speakers, activities and entertainment lined up for members this year.

You can check them all out over on our events page. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at The Lodge, above East Dulwich Tavern, 1 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22 8EW. Meetings start at 7.30pm ( please come along from 7:00pm).

Membership and waiting list is currently closed www.eastdulwichwi.co.uk.

Wednesday 1 November: Halloween Special with Andrew Michael Hurley 7pm at Dulwich Books. Prize-winning author of The Lonely talks about his new novel Devil’s Day. Tickets £10 or £20 with a copy of Devil’s Day. http://dulwichbooks.co.uk. 6 Croxted Road, West Dulwich SE21 8SW.

Wednesday 1 November: Riverford Master Veg Class Copleston Centre, Copleston Road, Peckham, SE15 4AN in the cafe area. 6.30-8.30pm. Informal plant based cookery class with glass of wine and meal for £25. Learn new techniques and tips, have fun, eat well and get to know Riverford.

Live Life on the Veg! To book call: 01803 227227.

Visit www.riverford.co.uk/masterveg

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On the first Wednesday of every month, the atmospheric theatre, in Half Moon Lane, hosts an evening of magic. The MidWeek Magic show, for adults only, is presented by Barrie Westwell (The Illusioneer) and The illusioneer Team of expert magicians and illusionists. Expect outstanding entertainment, a mixture of magic styles and an escape from the norm. Doors open 7.30pm for 8pm start, £15, ADULTS ONLY. The Illusioneer, 19 Half Moon Lane, SE24 9JU. barrie@theillusioneer.co.uk | 07711 161864.

Saturdays 4, 11, 18, 25 November: Dulwich Village Farmer’s Market We grow it. We sell it. You buy it, you peel it, you mash it, you chop it, you boil it, you fry it, you roast it, you bake it, you steam it, you grill it, you slice it. You eat it. Every Saturday 10am–2pm at Dulwich C of E Infants’ School, Turney Road junction with Dulwich Village London SE21 7JU. http://ilovemarkets.co.uk/

Saturday 4 November: Plosive Comedy in Dulwich with Sara Pascoe, Tez Ilyas, Jordan Brookes and MC Kiri Pritchard-McLean South East London is getting a brand new regular comedy night, featuring bigname headliners and hand-picked favourites from the alternative circuit. 8pm (doors 7.30pm) at The MCT at Alleyn’s, Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, Dulwich, SE22 8SU – £16 (plus booking fee). Age restriction: 18+. www.plosive.co.uk.

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Independent Financial Consultants As fully qualified independent financial advisers, Sterling & Law can offer you our invaluable skills, qualifications and experience in such areas as pensions and retirement planning, mortgage lending, life protection, saving and investing, school fees planning and estate (inheritance tax) planning.

Akwasi Duodu: The Forest Hill Office

I began my career as an independent financial adviser with Sterling & Law since it’s very beginning, in 1997. Working from the Forest Hill office with clients from the surrounding areas; Dulwich, Sydenham, Brockley, Catford and further afield, I genuinely enjoy helping my clients on a personal, one to one basis.

For me, building long-term relationships through repeatable, high quality advice and great service is an absolute priority. I provide a free, no obligation initial review, and whilst you’re welcome to visit me at my home-office here in Forest Hill, I’m also happy to visit you during daytimes or evenings in the comfort of your own home.

If you are seeking innovative, bespoke financial solutions from a personable and professional adviser, then I would be delighted to assist you in achieving your goals.

Sterling & Law Group plc Forest Hill Practice Westwood Park, London SE23 3QB T: 020 8699 4439 M: 07973 618 809 F: 0208 699 2599 E: akwasi@sterlingandlaw.com

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Here are my top 5 tips: 1) 2) 3) 4)

You don’t have to be rich to see a financial adviser.

Get out of debt before you start saving.

Never underestimate the value of insurance.

The best time to have started planning was long ago. The second-best time is today.

5) Get paid what you are worth and spend less than you earn.

What we aim to offer you

• An efficient, first-class, professional service while retaining the personal touch.

• The benefit of our years of experience and in-depth knowledge.

• A plan tailored to your specific requirements, reviewed and adjusted over time.

• Research and administration backed up by the latest technology.

• The assurance of our confidentiality and trustworthiness.

• The option to engage in a proactive system of regular reviews.

Our reputation as valued financial advisers is built on our focus and commitment to our clients, resulting in long-term professional relationships.

We provide holistic financial planning advice to private individuals and companies. Sterling & Law’s relationship with you is built on understanding your needs, goals and aspirations and what really matters to you.

We will work with you to prioritise your financial objectives, with an agreed plan to help you reach your goals.

At Sterling & Law, we believe you should not have to spend your valuable time sifting through complex financial markets to ensure your financial arrangements meet their objectives. We will do that for you. We understand that your financial circumstances are unique and therefore start with a completely open mind, paying careful attention to your goals and aspirations.

We will provide advice regarding your existing financial arrangements and point out areas that are adequate and those that may be inadequate or not covered at all. In most cases, we are able to effect transactions and arrangements that might be difficult for you to undertake yourself.

We will also help you decide how much provision you need to make and an order of priority for dealing with your financial requirements. Of course, it will all be sensibly balanced in relation to your current income, expenditure and prospects.

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Food & Drink with Suzanne James

Butternut Squash & Onion Bhajis Ingredients for the Madras Spice Mix Makes 14-16 Bhajis • 2 tablespoons coriander seeds • 1 tablespoon each of cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, yellow mustard seeds & ground turmeric • 5 whole dried Kashmir chillies • 6 whole green cardamom pods • 1 teaspoon medium curry powder

Ingredients for the Pumpkin Bhajis • 1 large egg • 25ml milk • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, + extra for deep-frying • 100g (prepared weight) butternut, peeled, deseeded & coarsely grated • 50g (peeled) onion, finely sliced • 1 teaspoon Madras Spice Mix • 50g Garam flour • Sea salt & freshly cracked black pepper • 2 Spring Onions – chopped • Teaspoon Chopped Coriander

Method First, prepare the madras spice mix. Heat a nonstick frying pan over a medium heat, add the mixed seeds, turmeric, dried chillies and cardamom pods and dry-toast for 1-2 minutes or until the spices are lightly toasted and their aroma wafts up from the pan, shaking the pan regularly to ensure that they do not catch and burn. Let the toasted spices cool and then grind them all together to a fine powder using a spice grinder. Add the curry powder and mix well. Keep the ground toasted spice mix in an airtight container or jar in a cool, dry cupboard for up to 1 month. The leftover spice mix can be used for homemade Madras curries and soups.

Prepare the Butternut bhajis mixture. Whisk the egg, milk and 1-teaspoon oil together in a mixing bowl. Add the squash, onion, spice mix, coriander, spring onions and salt and pepper and mix lightly to combine, then add the flour and stir to mix.

Heat some vegetable oil in an electric deep fat frying or in a deep frying pan to a temperature of 1600C (or until a small piece of bread browns within 20 seconds in the hot oil). Once the oil is hot 14 | SE23 - November Email Suzanne2017 with

enough, place teaspoonful’s of the bhajis mixture into the hot oil and deep-fry for 4-6 minutes or until cooked, crisp and golden brown. You will need to deep-fry the bhajis in two or three batches. Using a slotted spoon, remove and drain the cooked bhajis on kitchen paper, season with salt, then keep warm while you cook the remainder.

Serve the hot or warm bhajis as a starter with mango chutney and minted yoghurt, or serve as a fun accompaniment with pumpkin soup. As a snack, they are great for a drinks party – simply pile them into a bowl and serve warm. Enjoy!

In Season This Month Fruits, Nuts & Fungi - Apples, medlars, pears, quince, raspberries, chestnuts, horse mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, truffles, walnuts, wood blewits Vegetables & Herbs - Artichoke, beetroot, Brussels tops, cabbages, cardoons, carrots, celeriac, celery, chard, chicory, endive, greens, kale, leeks, lettuce, onions, parsnips, potatoes, pumpkins, salsify, swede, turnips, nettles, watercress Meat & Game - Wild goose, grouse, hare, mallard, partridge, pheasant, rabbit, wood pigeon Fish & Shellfish - Code, crab, lobster, mackerel, mussels, oysters, prawns, scallops, sea bass, sprats, squid, whiting

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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. Tel: 020 3616 0033. Email: eastdulwich@gymboree-uk. com.

Baby Massage Baby massage classes provide quality time with your baby and a fun social occasion with other mums. You will learn a wonderful skill which has many benefits. Tuesdays SE19. Contact Jayne 020 8653 4781 | jayne@2prepare.co.uk www.2prepare.co.uk

Baby Massage Learn a new skill, meet new mums and bond with your baby! Suitable from newborn to pre-crawling on Tuesdays in SE21 (Blocks of 4). Call Charlotte on 07932 698864 or email info@touchtherapy.co for availability. www.touchtherapy.co

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

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

Bea’s Baby Bop Drop in music classes for babies and toddlers.

Tues/Wed/Friday 3:30-4:30, Wed/Friday 11-12, Friday 10-11, Saturday 10:30-11:30, East Dulwich/Herne Hill, www.beasbabybop.com.

Boppin Bunnies Interactive Music class for under 5’s led by professional musicians. Monday mornings 9:30am, 10:15am & 11am. Punk Me Up Ceramics Cafe. 34 East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AX www.boppinbunnies.co.uk.

Bumps and Babes Meets on Fridays between 9.30 and 11.30 (drop in anytime) at St Faiths Community Centre, at the bottom of Red Post Hill, SE24. It is very informal, aimed at new Mums meeting up and getting ante/postnata/moral support from Alice and other mothers. Contact Alice Yeates: 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 co-ordination, rhythm and great moves to funky songs and boost confidence. Classes in East Dulwich, Anne-Marie 07973 982790 for a free trial www.diddidance.com.

Dulwich & District Twins & Triplets Club, Baby & Toddler Group 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, 10-11.45am, Herne Hill United Church, top of Red Post Hill. karendelahunty@yahoo.com | 07799 861104.

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

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

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

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Mondays. Goose Green Community Centre, East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AT. 1.30pm Baby Bells - Suitable from birth to sitting. 2.30pm Baby Beeps Sitting to toddling Also Thursdays at St Barnabas Parish Hall, Dulwich SE21 7BT. 1.30pm, Baby Bells, 2.30pm Baby Beeps & 3.30pm Happy House toddling to 4 years, younger siblings welcome. http://hartbeeps.com

Fun activities for children and their parents. Peckham Rye Park, SE15 3UA (next to café). Mon 1.15-3.15pm Play and Stay for children under the age of 5 yrs old. Tues - 10am-12pm Play and Stay for children under the age of 5 yrs old. Tues 1.30-2.30pm Olympikids - advanced booking required. Thurs -1.15-3.15pm Stay and Play for children under the age of 5yrs old. Sat - 2pm-4pm Brazilian language school. There is a fee to attend the session. Sundays - party hire available.

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Junior Sebek-Kha Physical fitness & martial arts, 5-10 yrs. Herne Hill Methodist Church Hall, 155 Half Moon Lane SE24. Saturdays 2-3pm.

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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! Tackle a Superhero assault course! Discover Superhero fun facts! Any Little Heroes, Boys and Girls aged 2 and a half - 6, Come along for a free taster session. Mondays and Fridays (term time only) St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Contact Lucy 07813791757 | littleherocompany@gmail.com www.littleherocompany.com

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Nimble Arts Join Nimble Arts’ 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! Classes in East Dulwich, Nunhead and Brockley. nimblearts.co.uk

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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 0771 1238352 or anna@sparkle-music.co.uk.

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

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What's On - November

Peckham Rye & Dulwich Park Parkrun

Saturday Mornings 9am 4, 11, 18, 25 November 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 5 November: An evening with Evan Davis – Why we have reached Peak Bullshit and what we can do about it 7.30pm. Village Books are delighted to host Newsnight presenter Evan Davis in the MCT at Alleyns School to hear his thoughts on post truth. Tickets are £10/£8 and can be booked at www.village-books.co.uk.

Monday 6th November: Honor Oak Women’s Institute 7.30pm. Please note the new venue: The Honor Oak Pub, Upstairs Function Room, 1 Saint German's Road, SE23 1RH. We meet on the first Monday of every month from 7.30pm (or the second Monday to avoid bank holidays). All ladies are welcome, please do come along, the first visit is free. The membership fee is £39.00, and covers the 2017 calendar year (pro-rated quarterly in your first year of membership). If you prefer to come along on an ad hoc basis, that's absolutely fine but there is a small charge of £4.50.

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Mondays 6, 13, 20 & 27 & Wednesdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 November: Dig it & We Dig it 2 Gardening Clubs Frendsbury garden in Brockley offers two weekly gardening clubs for wellbeing: Dig It on a Wednesday afternoon at 2pm and We Dig It 2 on a Monday afternoon at 1.30pm. Both clubs finish at 4pm. They are open to all adults in the area, especially those who are underemployed, socially isolated and recovering from mental ill-health. Please get in touch if you need more information on how to access the clubs by emailing digitgardening@zoho.com or texting /ringing Ruth on 07766 596600, or by the Facebook page FriendsOfFrendsburyGardens.

Tuesday 7 November: Bestselling author Philip Pullman talks writing and storytelling 7.30pm. Village Books are thrilled to bring Philip Pullman to Dulwich. He will talk about his life in writing and his new collection of essays on storytelling, published on 2nd November and called Daemon Voices. As the author of His Dark Materials series this is a treat for all book lovers in South London. This event is taking place at the MCT in Alleyns School. Tickets are £10/£8 or book offer of Daemon Voices + ticket for £25 and can be booked at www.village-books.co.uk

Tuesday 7 November: Laugh Train Home – Comedy that tells it like it is…unplugged Andrew Ryan (Russell Howard’s Good News, Comedy Central’s Live at the Comedy Store, Best of the Edinburgh Festival Live) with Tim Renkow (nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2014 Chortle Awards) and Jamali Maddix (The John Bishop Show, Chortle Student Comedian of the Year 2014). The Honor Oak, 1 St German’s Road, Forest Hill, SE23 1RH. 8pm – 10pm (doors at 7:30) Cost: £6 Adv. / £8 on the door. www.LaughTrainHome.com.

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Fitness tips with Leanne Spencer

Energise your day....... ...by changing how you start it

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few times a week I’ll walk into work, taking the quieter roads and as much green space as I can. This is a wonderful way to start the day, and I find I have a better day when it begins peacefully like this rather than rushed or sitting in traffic. My commute is 50 minutes on foot, and by the time I arrive in the office, I’m feeling really energised.

This is due to a few things, and in sharing them, I’m hoping you’ll review how you start your day and see if you can set yourself up for a great day with a few tweaks to your morning routine.

Make exercise part of your commute If you can’t walk all the way to work, consider getting on the train a stop later or earlier, or even getting up early enough to have a quick walk round the park on your way to the station. A study found that a brisk 10-minute walk increases energy, plus the effect lasts for up to 2 hours! In addition, if the 10-minute walk is maintained daily for 3 weeks, overall energy and mood is lifted.

Get natural daylight as soon as possible As soon as you wake, throw open the blinds or curtains and get natural light into the room and onto the retinas. This will trigger your circadian rhythm and if you concentrate, you should feel a shot of energy. Try it! Having a 10-minute or more dose of natural light at the start of the day (in conjunction with your commute) is great for energy levels, and may even provide you with some vitamin D3 depending on the time of year. It will also make being indoors for much of the rest of the day more bearable if you’re an office worker.

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I’m about to say is a perfect example of this: I love listening to podcasts so I intersect my daily commute with content by plugging into iTunes as I walk. Alternatively, you might intersect your commute with music, which in itself can be highly energising. Headphones are a great way to fill your head with something motivating, inspiring or calming – all whilst you’re on the move.

Start the day with compound movements Move every part of your body – perform compound movements that mobilise all the joints such as squatting, getting up and down from the floor and climbing. This can be done as part of your commute and your work day: getting up from your chair is a squat; climbing stairs is a compound movement, and many of us have to stand on the train – consider this is an excellent balancing exercise!

Think about ancestral movement Our ancestors were on the move all day – from the moment they woke to nightfall they would be on the move whether that was foraging, cleaning, washing, hunting or defending themselves against a threat. Our movement levels are a stark contrast to this, but we need to get back to more daily life movement. Stand often, walk a lot, and sit infrequently. Consider standing meetings and walking meetings, and observe how much more productive they are.

Use a foam roller The foam roller is one of my favourite pieces of kit and definitely the best fitness purchase you can make for under £15. It’s a cylindrical-shaped roller that you use to roll your body over (your body weight provides the pressure) and it’s a bit like having a massage. I start my day with this sometimes and it’s very energising. It can be painful if your muscles are tight, but persevere.

You’ll get an endorphin kick as well as a surge of fresh blood to that area, innervating the muscles.

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What's On - November Tuesdays 7, 14, 21 & 28 November: Lively Minds over 60’s group We meet every Tuesday in term time at St Faith’s Community Hall, Red Post hill’ SE24 9JQ. You can arrive from 12 pm to 1pm tea and coffee available bring a packed lunch. We have a speaker every week from 1.45 to 2.45pm.

Speakers for November: • 7th November – The Rubbish Pickers Wife with Elizabeth Gowing • 14th November – RSBP Water birds with John Lawrence • 21st November – Royal Bodyguard with Richard Griffin • 28th November – Last Empires/ the Last days of Music Hall with Wilf Lower

Thursday 9 November: Pub Quiz at Lordship Pub 7pm – Test your wits and raise money for Link Age Southwark – bring a team. For more information please visitwww.linkagesouthwark.org/events or call Laura on 020 8299 2623. Lordship Pub, Lordship Lane, East Dulwich SE22 8HA

Thursday 9 November: Tim Jones & The Dark Lanterns at The Ivy House Tim Jones is one of the most distinctive voices on the London folk scene. His song writing and delivery of traditional material has been likened to that of Peter Bellamy, Nic Jones and Fairport Convention.

The Dark Lanterns are Ted Kemp on concertina and Karen Phillips on fiddle. Door 7pm. Live music starts 8pm. Tickets £7 (on the door only, no advance tickets). Unbooked floorspots welcome, put your name on the list by the door! More information from www.thegooseisout.com

Thursday 9 November: The Arts Society Dulwich illustrated lecture Amber: Past Uses and Present Fakes 8pm, James Allen’s Girls’ School Sixth Form Centre (parking and access via JAGS Sports Club, Red Post Hill, SE22), 8pm. See www.ddfas.org.uk.

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What's On - November Friday 10 – Sunday 12 November: Dulwich Literary Festival at Dulwich College Featuring Alan Hollinghurst, Ali Smith, Simon Jenkins, Alexei Sayle, fun children’s programme and lots more - a fantastic weekend at Dulwich College. dulwichliteraryfestival.co.uk

Saturday 11 November: Mozart Requiem 7.30pm. It is a truth universally acknowledged that the Mozart Requiem is one of the masterpieces of choral music. The mysterious circumstances of its creation are still debated by scholars, but its overwhelming beauty and unforgettable impact on the listener are beyond dispute. The Concordia Chamber Choir is proud to be performing it as the centre piece of our autumn concert to which we welcome The South Circular Orchestra. Also on the programme are three exquisite Rossini motets while our orchestral guests will be playing one of Bach’s stirring Brandenburg Concertos, which are among the finest works of the Baroque. We look forward to welcoming you to a magnificent evening of music. All Saints’ Church, Lovelace Rd, SE21 8JY. Tickets cost £12 at the door, or £11 in advance from www.concordiachamberchoir. co.uk. Concessions (students and those on means tested benefits) half price.

Sunday 12 November: SINGAROUND at The Ivy House Another popular Singaround hosted by The Goose Is Out! All are welcome, whether to sing or to listen. It’s an informal and supportive atmosphere, so don’t worry if it’s your first time!

Songs of any country or culture welcome. Door 7pm. Singing starts 7.15pm, finishes whenever. £2 on the door. www.thegooseisout.com

Monday 13 November: Dulwich & District U3A Meeting A picture of Health with Michael Baum. 2pm till 4 pm at Herne Hill Baptist Church, Half Moon Lane. Professor emeritus of surgery & visiting Professor of medical humanities University College London. The history of surgery through the eyes of the artist from Ancient Egypt to the modern day. FREE Entry. Non members welcome. https://u3asites.org.uk/dulwich/events.

Tuesday 14 November: Laugh Train Home – Three very distinct storytellers Felicity Ward (The Inbetweeners 2, the John Bishop Show, Russell Howards Good News) with Adam Rowe (The Comedy Store) “True comic brilliance” – The Liverpool Echo and Vladimir McTavish ‘lively, sharp and skillful’ Time Out. The Honor Oak, 1 St German’s Road, Forest Hill, SE23 1RH. 8pm – 10pm (doors at 7:30). Cost: £6 Adv. / £8 on the door. www.LaughTrainHome.com.

Wednesday 15 November: Simply Mums Coffee Morning 10:30-12:30pm @ CAFE G, Peckham Rye, East Dulwich. Featuring guest speaker Life Coach Sherry Bevan, founder of The Confident Mother.

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Thursday 16 November: The Medieval Queens of England with Alison Weir 7.30pm. Join Village Books & Alison Weir as she shares with us the dramatic story of five Norman queens from her new book Queens of the Conquest. This event is taking place in The Great Hall in Alleyns School and tickets can be booked at www.village-books.co.uk

Thursday 16 November: The History of Gin According to Cocktails 7pm at House of Tippler, SE22 8HU. Experience an evening with Fords Gin journeying through the years of gin, from the early days of gin punch up to the current Golden Age of the Cocktail. You will learn how the rise and fall of gin and cocktails have been intertwined through history whilst enjoying 6 of the important cocktails that form the rich fabric of gin’s history. Tickets are £25, all proceeds go to Link Age Southwark. For tickets and more details, go to www.linkagesouthwark. org/events or call 020 8299 2623.

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Financial Matters with Akwasi Duodu

What would an interest rate hike mean to you?

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he Bank of England has been hinting that interest rates would rise for several years now, but has held them at 0.25%.

It now looks increasingly likely, with the first hike expected in November 2017.

Rates could double from 0.25% to 0.5%.

What does this mean to you?

If you’re a homeowner

You’ll likely see an increase in your monthly mortgage repayments if you are on a variable rate or tracker mortgage. If you have a fixed rate mortgage, you would be protected from any increase, but only until the end of your deal’s fixed term. The average UK standard rate mortgage is 4.6%. According to Moneyfacts, someone on that rate with a repayment mortgage outstanding of £200,000 and 25 years remaining would pay £28.72 per month extra if the rate went up by 0.25%.

If rate rises continued and went up by say 1%, that same mortgage would cost £117.10 per month more.

What you should do: If you have a shortterm fixed rate, tracker or variable mortgage, you may be vulnerable so it would be important to have a buffer in place. Your best move would be to speak to a mortgage adviser to work out how you may be affected if interest rates were to rise. Longer term fixed rate mortgages are quickly becoming popular and it’s easy to see why. With interest rates as low as they have ever been, now may be the best time to secure a low long-term fixed rate mortgage deal.

If you’re a tenant You may be under the misguided illusion that you won’t be affected by interest rates rises.

Think again. Any increase in mortgage cost would most likely be passed onto you if your landlord’s mortgage repayments were to increase. Just hope your wealthy landlord doesn’t have a mortgage and doesn’t read the papers!

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a tenant. Your landlord relies on your rent and many landlords would consider fixing your rent for a fixed term – typically 2 years at a time, to prevent the upheaval and cost of finding a new tenant. Ask the question. You may be surprised by the answer.

If you’re a saver Then this should be good news, right? Not necessarily, because whereas Banks are triggerhappy in passing on interest rate hikes to borrowers, the same Banks are infuriatingly slow in passing on interest rises to savers. This time around however, things may be a little different.

With savers outnumbering borrows by around seven to one, many Banks have pledged to give a better deal to savers as soon as interest rates rise. We shall see.

What you should do: You may want to hold off before deciding on any long term fixed rate savings deal. These deals should get better as rates rise. The average easy access savings account now pays just 0.4%. Two years ago, it was 0.66%. Five years ago, it was 1%.

Even if savings rates were to rise to 1% again, that would still be a poor deal for those saving over the long term. With inflation currently running at 2.8%, a 1% savings rate would still lead to capital depreciation. My advice would be to speak to your independent financial adviser now, especially if you want your longer-term savings to keep up with the rise in the cost of living.

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Garden Talk with Janine Winlaw

The Best Evergreen Climbers

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vergreen climbers are one of the most useful plants in city gardens. Covering fences in green foliage, they blur boundaries and create a lush backdrop for planting throughout the year. There are lots to choose from, all offering something different: foliage, flowers, berries, colour and scent. Here are my favourites.

Luscious leaves Trachelospermum jasminoides With neat glossy foliage and sweet smelling flowers, this tops the list. It copes with shade but in sun will reward you with a mass of tiny white summer flowers that smell of the Mediterranean. I also like the ‘Variegatum’ variety with white splashed leaves, or for something different try the yellow flowered ‘Star of Toscana’. Trachelospermum takes a while to establish but will eventually coat your fence in dense foliage, which just needs a light prune after flowering to keep in check.

shorten branches after flowering to expose the berries. Happy in sun or shade.

Fab flowers Lonicera japonica ‘Halliana’

Evergreen, self-clinging and shade tolerant, this is a useful new find of mine. It has long glossy green leaves and sprays of white flowers in late summer, early autumn. It’s slow growing but is a stunning sight once established. Happy in sun or shade in fertile soil. Shorten stems after flowering.

There’s nothing quite like the sweet smell of honeysuckle and there are various evergreen varieties. This one has white fragrant flowers in spring turning yellow into summer. For more dramatic colour try Lonicera henryi with dark green leaves and purplish-red summer flowers, or L.henryi ‘Copper Beauty’ has bronze leaves and beautifully contrasting yellow flowers. Great for an English country garden feel, honkeysuckles are vigorous and can get woody so cut back by up to two thirds in spring. They like sun or part-shade.

Hydrangea seemannii

Passiflora caerulea

Pileostegia viburnoides

This is another useful self-clinging evergreen with handsome mid green leaves and large greenish cream flower heads from early summer. It will climb high, so useful if you need to cover a tall shady or north- facing wall. Keep moist while establishing.

Brilliant berries Pyracantha ‘Orange Glow’ Although strictly speaking a shrub, pyracantha can be trained to cover a wall and is often supplied on a frame ready-trained. It’s thorny and needs careful pruning to keep flat against the fence but the stunning autumn berries, dark evergreen leaves and lovely white May blossom are worth the effort.

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A seriously exotic climber with evergreen leaves and large blue highly ornate flowers from July to September, followed by orange fruit from late autumn. P. caerulea ‘Constance Eliot’ is a lovely white form. Great for a cottage garden or tropical look, it’s another vigorous climber that needs cutting back after flowering to keep in shape. Prefers sun but will tolerate shade.

Akebia quinata This is a very pretty climber often known as chocolate vine probably because of its clusters of spicy-smelling maroon-chocolate flowers in March to May. They contrast well with the lovely bright semievergreen foliage. Likes full sun but tolerates shade.

Prune back after flowering.

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Pets Corner with Leonie St Clair

Why is my cat weeing around the house?

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at wee around the home has to be one of the most maddening issues a pet owner faces, not least because it stinks, but also because it can present a seemingly intractable issue that crops up for no apparent reason. Obviously the stakes are higher if you own an indoor cat, but even outdoor cats can start urinating in the home. In such a short article it is impossible to cover all the bases, but here is a brief guide signposting potential reasons and solutions. Adopt the mind-set of a detective and systematically exclude each possibility and solution before moving on to the next. If in doubt, speak to your vet and a feline behaviourist.

Spraying or puddles. Identifying which your cat is doing can help point to the root cause.

Some cats do both. Spray is generally found on vertical surfaces. Close monitoring of your cat’s behaviour may also reveal what is going on. Paw kneading and treading, vibrating an upright tail while backing up to vertical surfaces, usually occur just before spraying.

Neuter status. Cats have a highly developed sense of smell and use scent to signal to other cats. Intact cats are more likely to spray to mark territory and signal mating status. My advice, unless you are a breeder neuter your cat.

Illness. Get a vet check. A range of medical conditions, being in pain and feeling unwell, can all cause a cat to start urinating in new places.

Exclude, UTI’s, cystitis, kidney stones, diabetes and age associated problems.

Stress. Any changes to the home, either inside or outside, may trigger urination or spraying as a nonspecific sign of social disruption or stress. Cats are highly territorial and even seemingly insignificant changes to their environment or routine can be triggers. New cats whether in the home or outside can be another.

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Litter Box. Any cat can develop or have an existing dislike of its litter box. The box may be

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in the wrong location, perhaps next to a noisy household appliance, or it is in a cold or damp area or they dislike the surface next to the litter box. Cats spook easily and it is instinctive to want to be safe while in the vulnerable position of urinating.

Many cats hate enclosed litter boxes (they are smelly and cats are fastidious) and prefer large litter trays. Others will not share litter trays with other cats or close to another cat’s toileting area. The type and depth of litter can also be a major issue and sometimes changing the substrate helps. Old litter trays may have deep scratches that hold elimination smells. Litter trays must be cleaned out daily and thoroughly washed weekly. Like us, cats do not want to use toilets that are dirty and smell. Remember, used litter holds odours. Experiment with tray locations or even buying a new tray. Try a range of different litters and always have one more tray than there are cats.

Cleaning. Thorough cleaning of wherever the cat has formerly sprayed or urinated is vital.

It is also important to daily remove any residual elimination odours the cat may detect. Multiple washes followed up with an enzymatic cleaner are a must for each and every accident. Getting the house completely odour- free to start with is a necessary, albeit onerous undertaking. As discussed in an earlier article, outdoor cats also need a clean patch of raked soil in their garden or locale.

Praise. We should never punish the cat for inappropriate elimination but some experts do suggest praising the cat for eliminating in the right place. However, cats are private creatures and it is probably less stressful to simply give them space to do what is natural.

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What's On - November Thursday 16th November 7pm The Bigger Picture Presents: IL POSTO

Director: Ermanno Olmi 1961 Italy 93 minutes Cert U Bar and food at 7pm Film starts at 8pm Domenico and Antonietta are two suburban Italians searching for "a job for life" from a big city corporation. After a bizarre screening process made up of written exams, physical agility exercises, and interview questions they get menial jobs. The film ends as Domenico ponders his fate from behind his tiny desk at the back of the small windowless room, listening to the sound of the mimeograph machine as it runs off carbon copies next to the manager's desk.

We say: Nominated by Paul, our film expert, who feels that this film by the great Italian social realist, Ermanno Olmi, deserves to be better known. www.thebiggerpic.co.uk Showing at EDT, 1 Lordship Lane, SE22 8EW Tickets £7, available in person from EDT or online from www.wegottickets.com.

Saturday 18 November: Harpsichord Recital in Dulwich Village 18 November @ 10.30am, St Barnabas Parish Hall. Music by Jean-François Dandrieu and Jean Françaix. Narrated by Marie-Noelle Lamy. The event is supported by Southwark Council. Free entry for Under 18s. Adults £12.50 / £10 (early bird). www.dulwichmusicfestival.co.uk.

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Saturday 18 November: Trade Winds

A dynamic Forest Hill-based a cappella choir whose repertoire includes pop, folk, jazz and world music, are delighted to present their autumn concert at Holy Trinity Church, 66 Lennard Rd SE20 7LX. Doors at 7 for a 7.30pm start. With guest singers The Hasty Nymphs. Tickets £7 - all profits to go to the MS Trust.

Sunday 19th November: Midcentury Modern at Dulwich College 10am-4pm, Dulwich College, SE21 7LD. 60 top midcentury dealers and 25 hot contemporary designers come together at this celebrated show.

Discounted tickets at www.modernshows.com.

Afternoon ticket deal 2 for £10. Entry from 2-4pm (*Offer online only). £9 in advance (*online only) and £10 on the door on the day *until midnight 18/11/17

Tuesday 21 November: Laugh Train Home – International All-Stars Pete Johnannson (Netflix Exclusive Pete Johannson… you Might Enjoy Pete Johannson, Russell Howards Good News Extra) with Desiree Burch (Just filmed Live at The Apollo), Benji Waterstones (Finalist, Leicester Square New Act 2014) and MC Robyn Perkins. Venue: The Honor Oak, 1 St German’s Road, Forest Hill, SE23 1RH. 8pm – 10pm (doors at 7:30). Cost: £6 Adv. / £8 on the door. www.LaughTrainHome.com.

Thursday 23 November: Mums in Business Showcase for members who produce saleable goods if anyone wants to show off their work that’s ideal for Xmas orders (small collection only that can be passed around the group due to space limitations).

Members only please email claire@daisylets.uk.

We’ll have our usual catch up too of course.

What's On - November Thursday 23 November: Suzanne James Special Link Age Southwark Supper 7pm At Old Bakery, 11b Barry Road, London SE22 0HX. For further details and advance sales please go to www.linkagesouthwark.org/events / 020 8299 2623.

Friday 24 November: ALASDAIR ROBERTS at The Ivy House Alasdair Roberts is a Goose favourite, and we make no apologies for booking him again this year! A complete original, his music ranges all over the place (in the best possible way) whilst always being unmistakeably Alasdair Roberts, whether he is putting his own stamp on a traditional song or singing a song he has written himself. Tickets are selling fast for this concert, so we advise you to get yours soon if you want to come! Door 7pm. Live music starts 8pm. Tickets £12/10 advance, £13/11 on the door. www.thegooseisout.com.

Saturday 25th November: Baby & Childrens Market 1 pm-3 pm. St barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT

Saturday 25 November: Music for voices, viola and harp The Ionian Singers and their conductor Timothy Salter will be joined by violist Luba Tunnicliffe and harpist Oliver Wass, members of the Pelléas Ensemble. An exciting mix of music arises from the unusual combination of voices and the two instrumentalists who will perform both as a duo and with the choir. All Saints’ Church, Rosendale Road, West Dulwich SE21 8LN. 7.30pm. Tickets at the door or in advance from 020 8693 1051, 07950 143 916 or info@ioniansingers.co.uk. £13.00 (£11 concessions). www.ioniansingers.co.uk

Sunday 26 November: Christmas Shopping Day Christmas shopping day at Village Books in Dulwich Village and to celebrate there is a 15% off any book purchase that day. The bookshop is open on Sundays between 11am & 5pm.

Tuesday 28 November: Laugh Train Home – A Mixed Bag of Comedy Genius Marcel Lucont (Derek, John Bishop’s Christmas Show, Russell Howard’s Good News, Live At The Electric, Set List) with Matt Price “A phenomenal storyteller” The Scotsman, Cally Beaton and Bob Munro. The Honor Oak, 1 St German’s Road, Forest Hill, SE23 1RH. 8pm – 10pm (doors at 7:30) Cost: £6 Adv. / £8 door www.LaughTrainHome.com.

Wednesday 29 November: Cooking with Scissors 6.45-8.45pm. Upstairs at The Palmerston, 91 Lordship Lane. An opportunity for local business professionals to meet, make new contacts and gain new business. Meet the last Wednesday of every month. To find out more or register your interest in attending please email sbn@cookingwithscissors.co.uk.

Thursday 30 November: Jaadu Fashion Show You are invited to the Jaadu autumn/winter fashion show at Café Rouge, Park Hall Road. We will be presenting inspiring and stylish clothes to raise money for the charity we support, Karuna and to introduce our new Style Studio at the Jaadu shop, 92 Park Hall Road, SE21 8BW. 6pm Prosecco reception. 6.30 Jaadu Fashion Show.

Tickets £5 available at the Jaadu shop in advance.

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Horniman Museum & Gardens Butterfly House

Special Events Youth Late Saturday 18 November, 6.30–9.30pm The Horniman Youth Panel take over the Museum with a night of live bands, DJs, photobooth and more. This event is for young people aged 14–19, organised by young people. Arrive early to be one of the 200 visitors to get a free wristband.

FREE

Regular Events Throughout the year 10am-5pm March to October 10am-4pm November to February Last admission 30 minutes before closing. See the website for seasonal opening times.

Get up close with hundreds of beautiful butterflies in a tropical indoor garden. The specially-planted habitat is the perfect place to experience free-flying butterflies and discover amazing facts about the life-cycle and behaviour of these fascinating creatures.

Tickets: Adult £6, Child £6, Family (2 adults and 2 children) £15 (includes voluntary 10% Gift Aid donation which supports the work of the Horniman. Standard prices also available.)

Book at www.horniman.ac.uk or in person at the Museum. Horniman Members and Benefactors enjoy free, unlimited visits. Advance booking recommended.

Exhibitions British Wildlife Photography Awards 2017 Saturday 25 November 2017 – Sunday 14 January 2018 An exhibition of over 100 photographs that showcase the beauty and diversity of wildlife in Britain. From action to pattern, the extraordinary images were all taken by talented photographers working in the UK ranging from established professionals to under-12s. FREE

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Horniman Farmers’ Market Every Saturday, 9am-1.30pm Visit the Horniman Farmers’ Market every Saturday to pick-up your weekly essentials direct from independent and local producers.

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

Library Open Day Sunday 5 November - 10.30am–5.30pm On the First Sunday of each month Browse our library collections and see some of the library treasures. FREE, drop in.

Hear it Live!

Tuesday 28 November, 3.30-4pm Join us to hear a performance by Duªan Toroman, winner of the 2017 BroadwoodHorniman Harpsichord Competition. Duªan will play selections from his winning programme.

FREE

Art Makers Every Saturday 1.30-2.15pm and 2.45-3.30pm Have fun with different art techniques to create something fabulous to take home inspired by the Horniman’s collections or seasonal celebrations.

For information on our regular family events and activities please go to www.horniman.ac.uk

Museum & Park Trust | 100 London Road, SE23 3PQ | www.horniman.ac.uk

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25 October 2017 - 28 January 2018

Dulwich Literary Festival Presents Ali Smith 10 Nov, 7.30pm, £25, £20 Friends Join us for a very special evening with novelist Ali Smith, who will be discussing how she has been inspired by the art and writing of Tove Jansson and reading from her new book, Winter.

Contextual Lecture Series: Continental Culture: The Road to Europe

©Per Olov Jansson The first UK retrospective of one of the most celebrated illustrators of the 20th century, Tove Jansson (1914–2001). Known internationally as the creator of the Moomin characters and books, Jansson’s broader output of graphic illustrations and paintings are relatively unseen outside her home country of Finland.

The Private Made Public: Jacopo Bassono, The Adoration of Kings 10 Oct 2017 - 21 Jan 2018 Usually accessible by appointment only at Burghley House in Lincolnshire, this dazzling renaissance treasure will be given the spotlight in Dulwich for a new London audience.

Gallery Lates 6–10pm, £12 Standard, £10 Concessions / Friends Every month we’re bringing you specially themed Friday Lates that offer the chance to experience the Gallery in an entirely unique way. Start your weekend with exclusive after-hours access to exhibitions, performances, music, workshops and talks – all with a drink in-hand.

Death: A Portrait 3 November. Whether it’s the Mausoleum where the founders of the Gallery are buried or commemorative portraits, join us to explore our complex and contradictory attitudes to this emotive subject. Expect everything from talks and tours to death cafés, memento mori workshops and macabre salons.

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All lectures, Tuesday mornings 10.30 – 11.30am, £12, £10 Friends Throughout this series, we examine facets of European development, social and political unrest and the remapping of a continent.

Professor Thomas Dixon Rage and Revolution: the History of Anger in Europe 14 November This talk examines a wide range of historical examples of political anger from the French Revolution to Brexit.

Professor Peter Atkins Science since 1817: Attitudes and Achievements 21 November This lecture will discuss how science flourished in the 19th century and came into bloom in the 20th, having a profound impact on mankind's attitude.

Derek Taylor Who do the English think they are?

28 November Look back through history and discover why the English have sometimes been eccentric, snobbish and arrogant, and at other times respecters of democracy, stability and the rule of law.

InSight Lecture Series: Book Illustration: Enriching the Story 10.30-11.30am, Series of 3 £32, £26 Friends.

Single lecture £12, £10 Friends This series explores the way in which some of the finest artists have used illustration to explain, enhance, embellish and add meaning to texts.

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Dulwich Picture Gallery The Golden Age of Children's Book Illustration - 8 November This talk looks at how picture books of Walter Crane, Randolph Caldecott and Kate Greenway revolutionised children's publishing, tracing this practice back to the work of Cruikshank, who influenced many great illustrators.

The Art of the Bible: Illuminated Manuscripts from the British Library - 15 November For two millennia the Bible has inspired the creation of art. This lecture will explore a selection of illuminated manuscripts from the treasures of the British Library.

Embellishing and Meaning- Making: Literary Illustration in the Long 18th Century - 22 November This talk explores how printed images supported the establishment of the English literary canon.

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@dulwichgallery David Bomberg: The Lost Artist of the British Avant-Garde - 21 November Bomberg was one of the most talented artists associated with The Vorticist movement. This talk examines how his work continues to exert influence on some of the most important British painters working today.

Gallery Film Sunday Bloody Sunday - 13 November Each sociable evening includes a complimentary glass of wine, snacks and film notes. Bar opens at 7.00pm. Screenings at 7.30pm. Linbury Room. £9; £7 Friends

Family Events Mini Masterpieces: Tove Jansson and the World of the Moomins 7 & 23 November - 10am - 11am and 11.30am 12.30pm. £12 per adult & child

9 November Part of the InTown Lecture Series 7 for 7.30pm, £12, Friends £10 Dr Xavier Bray, Director of the Wallace Collection, will describe some of the prize pieces within this superb collection of painting, sculpture and decorative art.

Tuesday Evening Lecture Series: Immigrant Artists 7.00 for 7.30pm, £12, £10 Friends This series of lectures discusses the way in which foreign artists came to influence the work of art in Britain, their British contemporaries and later generations.

Holbein - 7 November The work of Hans Holbein the Younger had a tremendous impact on British portraiture, and his depictions of the court of Henry VIII have coloured our view of the period.

Johann Zoffany: Citizen of Nowhere? 14 November This talk looks at the work of Germanborn Zoffany, an insatiable adventurer who documented the mores of Indian rulers and British royalty with the same keen eye for detail.

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Experience the delights of our Collection with your child aged 6-24 months. Enjoy an informal, child-friendly gallery visit followed by a handson, sensory art session tailored for you and your baby. We are thrilled to announce that we will be running Tove Jansson themed sessions for the month of November! Explore the world of the Moomins in these very special sessions.

Early Introductions: Tove Jansson 17 Nov, 8.30 - 10am, Adults standard exhibition entry charge, children FREE Gain exclusive access to Tove Jansson (1914– 2001) with your little ones! Buggies, roaming toddlers and excited squeals encouraged. Enjoy a flower garland-making activity and a Moomin playhouse in this relaxed, family-friendly viewing.

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

Dulwich Picture Gallery Art Sundays

@dulwichgallery easily represented. Create a portfolio of subjects inspired by Tove Jansson, who mastered the “undrawable”: imagined worlds, risky political propaganda, and her love for her partner Tuulikki.

Adult Workshops & Courses Tove Jansson: Passion for Painting

2-4pm, £3 per child, Suggested ages: 3yrs+ Sunday is art day! Join us every week for our drop-in workshops and make something special to take home. This November we will be making bonfire night banners, creature collages, and welcoming illustrator Ros Asquith to the gallery!

Puppet Show - 12 Nov, 10.30am & 1.30pm, £5 per person; babies under one year FREE Drew Colby will conjure up magical images and stories, making brilliant puppets to delight children of all ages.

After School Workshops Make a Mega Book (7-10yrs)

Five Thursdays from 9 Nov - 7 Dec, 6.30pm 8.30pm, £130, £125 Friends This course will explore Jansson's imaginative approach to landscapes. You will create your own work in a variety of media, and develop your unique response to place.

Finnish Christmas Crafting Three Sundays from 19 Nov - 3 Dec, 10am 1pm, £30 per session, or £85 for all three Explore a different craft each session. From himmeli decorations to Finnish crochet (beginners welcome!) and traditional tähdet stars. Tea and biscuits will be provided while you spend a peaceful morning creating treats for yourself or someone else. Get crafty at one session or all three!

Off The Wall Saturday 11 Nov. 2 - 4pm. Free

Five Tuesdays from 7 Nov - 5 Dec, 4.30pm 6pm, £75 Inspired by Tove Jansson’s Moomin stories we will create our own! After an initial session spent deciding on plots, characters and locations, each member of the group will choose a different scene to illustrate. These scenes will be brought together to form a book which everyone will be able to take home.

Autobio-graphical Novels (11-14yrs) Five Wednesdays from 1 - 29 Nov, 4.30pm 6pm, £75 Explore how real life influenced the parallel universe Tove Jansson created in Moominvalley and create your own graphic novel, featuring people and experiences from your life.

Drawing the Undrawable (15-18yrs) 25 Nov, 10am - 4pm, £130, £65 Take part in an experimental workshop exploring how to draw things that are not normally or

Meet new people, work with a professional artist and engage in lively discussion as you challenge the role of galleries for young people today. Working in the Gallery you will explore universal themes such as love, power, beauty and equality, using our Permanent Collection and temporary exhibitions as your stimuli.

To book your place contact: creatives@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

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Dulwich Hamlet FC - News

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any readers may be aware of proposals to redevelop Champion Hill including a new football stadium and residential development. The existing stadium struggles to cope with the large crowds we now see at matches and quite simply it would require a huge amount of work to get it in a position which would help sustain the Club financially and offer improved facilities for supporters and the local community.

The Supporters’ Trust supports the redevelopment and believes this is currently the best way to secure a sustainable future for the Club in East Dulwich. As part of the development the Club would be transferred to its fans free of any debts and with a secure lease. This is one of our key objectives and ensures that the Club is put into the hands of the people who care about it most – the fans. We’re getting closer to knowing the outcome of the planning application with an appeal hearing set to take place in in December.

If you’re not a member of the Supporters’ Trust yet then please consider joining. You can join online or pick up a form from the DHFC shop near the main entrance on home match days. It costs just £10 a year for adults and £5 for concessions.

Visit our website at: http://dhst.org.uk/ and follow us on Twitter @dhstorg Saturday 7 October was a big day for non league clubs as this was the date for this years nonleague day (NLD) and, having played away on last season NLD, Dulwich hosted Needham Market at Champion Hill in front of 2,417 spectators. NLD first started in 2010 and has now grown to become an annual part of the football calendar and gives clubs like Dulwich the opportunity to promote themsleves to new fans and the local community.

The game was desinated as a 'Pay-What-YouLike' match with all profits from the game being donated to charity. The two main beneficiaries for the afternoon where the club's official 2017/18 charity partner 'The Copleston Centre' and the Brixton-based mental health support group charity 'Lambeth & Southwark MIND'. A staggering £9,100 was raised on the day thanks to the amazing generosity of all those in attendance.

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Volunteers from the Copleston Centre rattle collection buckets before the game. Photo: ©Duncan Palmer.

Upcoming Home Fixtures November • Saturday 11 Nov. - v Lowestoft Town 15:00 KO • Tuesday 14 Nov. – v Harrow Borough 19:45 KO • Saturday 25 Nov. – v Wingate & Finchley 15:00 KO Visit the Club’s website for all the up to date news: www.dulwichhamletfc.london and follow them on Twitter@DulwichHamletFC. Dulwich Hamlet Football Club are more than happy to issue complimentary tickets at a future league home match, which can be used by adults or children. If you would like some for your school, community group or workplace then just email the Community Liaison committee member, MishiMorath, at therabblers@yahoo.co.uk and he will get back to you.

Crowds build before this years non-league fixture at Champion Hill. Photo: ©Duncan Palmer.

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

6.45pm - 8.45pm.

Find out how to register for FREE at: www.cookingwithscissors.com | e-mail: sbn@ cookingwithscissors.com Next Meeting: Wednesday 29th November

Take a look at our new website which covers the areas in and around Dulwich including Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park.

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Christmas Fairs There are so many wonderful fairs planned for this month and next, I hope that I have brought you the details of the best!

Thursday 23 November: The Charter School Christmas Fair

Saturday 25 November: Love West Dulwich Christmas Fair 11.00am – 4.00pm. The Love West Dulwich Christmas Fair will take place on Park Hall Road, Croxted Road and Rosendale Road in West Dulwich, SE21. It promises to be a fun day for the whole family and a chance to get your Christmas shopping all wrapped up, whilst supporting the areas wonderful local businesses.

Saturday 25 November: St Augustine’s Great Autumn/ Christmas fair 11am -3pm. Free entry. Lots of stalls including Jewellery, Craft, Food, Cakes, Toys, Bric a Brac, Jams and Pickles and much more. An ideal start to the festive season. St.Augustines Church, One Tree Hill,Honor Oak Park SE23 3LE. augustineonetreehill.org.co.uk

Saturday 25 November: Christmas Fair at Forest Hill Methodist Church The Charter School will be holding its annual Christmas Fair on Thursday 23rd November from 5.30pm to 8.30pm. Local Artists and Designers will be selling their work including gorgeous vintage jewellery, handmade scarves and accessories, limited edition prints and homewares as well as greetings cards and Christmas cards.

The perfect opportunity to pick up an original Christmas gift. Fair will be held at The Charter School Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH , Entrance £1 for adults, kids free.

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10.30am-2-15pm. Normanton Street SE23 2DS. Raffle, Tombola, Fairtrade and stalls. Lunch, refreshments and home made cakes. Entrance 50p, children 20p, under 5’s free. Private tables for hire £10 each, ring Church Office on: 020 8291 6996.

Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 November: Havelock Walk Winter Weekend 12 – 6pm. Art studios, craft stalls, music, food and lot of fun! Forest Hill SE23.

Christmas Fairs Sunday 26 November: Dulwich College Christmas Fair 10.30am – 4pm. An exciting, fun-filled and enjoyable with approximately 160 stalls, selling fantastic and diverse products to meet everyone’s taste. Dulwich College, Dulwich Common SE21 7LD. www.friendsofdulwichcollege.co.uk

Saturday 2nd December: East Dulwich Christmas Cracker East Dulwich will be the place to be on when the fabulous Christmas Cracker returns supported

by Southwark Council and presented by the Dulwich Festival. Now in its sixth year, the 2017 East Dulwich Christmas Cracker will offer even more to get everyone in the festive spirit.

This year’s street festival programme will include an exciting array of entertainment from local bands, choirs and performance groups, exclusive offers from the fantastic local traders, a wonderfully seasonal North Cross Road market with tempting gifts and delicious festival food and the return of the delightful Children’s Christmas Treasure Hunt.

This year will see the advent of an art trail with local artists exhibiting throughout spaces in Lordship Lane and beyond. The East Dulwich Christmas Cracker will take place throughout the area from 11am to 5pm. Make a date in your diary to come along and join in the festive fun!

The East Dulwich Christmas Cracker is part of the Southwark Presents programme, funded by Southwark Council with contributions from local traders and produced by Dulwich Festival.

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Santa’s grotto Games and activities for children A range of stalls for your Christmas shopping Christmas decorations Mulled wine and mince pies Soup and other refreshments Bubbly roulette and other attractions Christmas carols Festive music by Opal Flutes and brass band And more besides!

Saturday 9th December: Dulwich Craft and Design Fair Events 10am – 5pm. St Barnabas Village Hall, Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Admission: Adults £2.50, Children under 18: Free. Concessions £1.50/with flier £1.50. Refreshments available.

Saturday 2 December: St John’s Christmas Fair 11am until 3pm at St. John’s Church, East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AT. Admission Free! Please join us for a truly festive fair to start getting you in the mood for Christmas. There will be lots to enjoy:

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Community Index Useful Contacts

Surgeries

The University Hospital Lewisham Tel 020 8333 3000 Lewisham Borough Council Tel 020 8314 6000 (24 hrs) www.lewisham.gov.uk Lewisham Early Years Service Tel 0800 085 0606

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

Community Groups

Susan Wise (Labour) Tel 020 8699 6520

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

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

Alan Till (Labour) Tel 020 8699 9878

Surgeries All your Perry Vale councillors are happy to be contacted by email, or telephone, or by letter addressed to them at Lewisham Town Hall. They also hold an open advice surgery (no appointment needed) between 10.30am and 12noon on the second Saturday of each month at St George’s Church Centre Vancouver Road SE23 (on the corner of Vancouver and Woolstone Roads).

Crofton Park Ward

Local MPs

Chris Barnham (Labour) Tel 020 8314 9896

Ellie Reeves (Lab, Lewisham West) Tel 020 7219 2668 ellie.reeves.mp@parliament.uk Heidi Alexander (Lab, Lewisham East) Tel 020 7219 3000 heidi@heidialexander.org.uk Vicky Foxcroft - (Lab, Lewisham, Deptford) Tel 020 8469 4638 vicky.foxcroft.mp@parliament.uk

Roy Kennedy (Labour) Tel 020 8314 7989

Local Councillors

Pauline Morrison (Labour) Tel 020 8244 5315

Surgeries 2nd Saturday of every month, 12noon – 1pm Donde Tapas, Honor Oak Park, SE23 1DZ.

Forest Hill Ward

3rd Saturday of the month, 10am - 11am Crofton Park Library, 375 Brockley Road, Brockley SE4.

Peter Bernards (Labour) Tel 020 8314 9927 Maja Hilton (Labour) Tel 020 8314 7899 Paul Upex (Labour) Tel 020 8314 9952

3rd Thursday of the month, 5pm-6pm Crofton Park Library, 375 Brockley Rd, Brockley, SE4 2AG

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The Last Word – Robyn Perkins Your favourite place for a night out?

Attending one of my comedy nights, every Tuesday at The Honor Oak!

What is your favourite place to eat?

Jerk Garden by Crofton Park Station. Mixed box of jerk chicken and pork… mmm…

The best meal you’ve ever had..

See Jerk above. Outside the area, my (much more successful) sister took me to a Michelin star restaurant in Stockholm. EVERYTHING was AMAZING. Oh and if you are in San Sebastian, get the tasting menu at Bar Zeruko.

Your favourite place to go for a drink?

I’ve gotten to know the Honor Oak from running our night there and I love it. They always have great beer (and great food), 2 beer gardens and always something on. But most of all, as a former landscape architect, the green wall inside is amazing.

Best bargain you’ve ever landed..

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fter a number of creative professions (potter, marine biology, furniture design & landscape architecture), I have settled into stand-up comedy. I also started Laugh Train Home in 2013, a comic run comedy night who (since September) have their second club night in SE23. On a day to day basis, I am an upbeat, chatty American who plays water polo, is a massive foodie, decent cook and is often seen riding a bright pink Brompton.

How long have you lived in the area?

I moved to London from Boston in 2008 and into SE London in 2014.

I bought my current flatlette on an ebay-like housing site, right before everything became unattainable. Yes, it was as weird as it sounds.

And it's about the size of a washing machine, so I’ve had to design & built all the furniture to have multiple functions (get in touch if you are in the same boat). But I love this area and you are now all stuck with me forever.

If money was no object..

To be honest, I think I would just write and perform comedy. I love making people laugh. But I would also travel a lot. I LOVE seeing the world.

My secret ambition..

I have ALWAYS wanted to be a rapper or a hip-hop dancer. There is still time…

Do you know your neighbours?

Oh yes. Probably too well. While at the Fringe, I had one enter my flat and search for a photo I needed for my show. I was about to ask him to go through my hard-drive when someone informed me ‘British people don’t ask that of their neighbours’. Whoops!

The most famous person you’ve met?

I feel like naming comedians is cheating a bit, especially as they come to play my club. www.LaughTrainHome.com / www.robynperkins.com

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London Christmas trees that keep on giving

ondon’s favourite and most ethical treetailer The Christmas Forest has ten pop-up festive, farm-like stores across London. From the end of November they will be selling a fabulous selection of sustainably grown, freshly cut Christmas trees that don’t drop their needles and that will look beautiful throughout the season.

There will be different varieties including potted living trees and a huge range of sizes all displayed in a forest-like setting. All their trees are sustainably grown and mainly from the UK to save on ‘tree miles’ and their shops are set up in a way to give customers and families a wonderful Christmas experience. Holly, wreaths, mistletoe and treats for the kids too!

For every tree sold, The Christmas Forest donates to plant a tree in the African drylands through Tree Aid. 205,206 trees planted to date, changing lives for thousands of some of the most deprived and families in the world. Come and wander through and pick your perfect Christmas tree and enjoy an extra festive glow knowing your trees means life, not just Christmas or log on and have a beautiful tree delivered right to your door, with another planted in the African drylands.

The Christmas Forest Dulwich will be open from 25th November - 24th December. 8am - 10pm Monday to Sunday. Prices start at £18. Free Parking.

Delivery available. You can buy online as well.

Address: Streatham and Marlborough Cricket Club, Dulwich Common, London SE21 7EX www.christmasforest.co.uk/stores/dulwich/

Open events Senior School – 7 and 23 November Book online at sydenhamhighschool.gdst.net Junior School – Weekly tours available Call the school to book A first class education for girls aged 4 – 18

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