The Last Word

The Last Word – Rebecca Hunter

I am Rebecca Hunter, a local artist from Forest Hill who is a co-founder of Drawn Together Art Collective, a duo of artists whose work is inspired by London and nature.

How long have you lived in the area?

I have lived in Forest Hill for 5 years, I used to visit the Horniman Museum a lot as a child and didn't return until my mid 20s. I love how green the area is, and the views of London.

What brought you here?

It was by chance really, a friend's brother was moving to New York so needed someone to take over their tenancy temporarily - however, they fell in love with New York so never came back, which worked for me as I fell in love with Forest Hill.

What has changed most during that time?

I'm really enjoying seeing more and more independent shops open up on Dartmouth Road, so many antique stores and boutique, it is really giving the road some vibrancy.

What do you most value about the area?

I think the Victorian architecture is my favourite thing about the road I live on, every building is designed so uniquely.

What one thing would you change?

House prices - I'd love to buy here, but it's proving difficult!

The one thing you couldn’t do without?

The Horniman Gardens - having that open space so close was an absolute lifesaver during lockdown. It has also inspired much of my artwork.

Do you know your neighbours?

I know the people who live in my building well, other than I'm very familiar with faces who I pass regularly on the street and in the local shops.

Do you belong to any groups?

I follow the Forest Hill Society on Facebook and enjoy their history talks they put on, but I'm yet to go to a meetup.

Describe your perfect weekend

Popping over to the Horniman museum for the farmers’ market, followed by a walk in Sydenham Woods, then by a pub lunch in The Signal or Sylvan Post.

Your favourite place for a night out?

I really love going for dinner at Rocca in Dulwich Village, followed by a drink next door in the Crown and Greyhound.

Coffee or tea? Where?

I love to have a cuppa at The Teapot or at St. David's Coffee House.

The best meal I’ve ever had..

Sadly, it wasn't open very long - but Lazy Peach on Dartmouth Road used to do a Vietnamese spin on a British breakfast and it was pretty incredible.

The best kept secret...

One Tree Hill! I thought it was just a small wooded area, but during lockdown I discovered how extensive the woodland is with exceptional views of London. I also found out that the church hosts movie nights and live music events which I'd love to go to once life is back to normal.

You can find examples of Rebecca Hunter's artwork including prints inspired by Forest Hill & Dulwich at: www.drawntogetherartcollective.com

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 www.se23.life

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 Leo Gibbons (Labour) Tel 020 8314 6916 Cllr_Leo.Gibbons@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 Pauline Morrison (Labour) Tel 020 8244 5315 cllr_pauline.morrison@lewisham.gov.uk

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2nd Saturday of every month, 11-12 am, Hattush Restaurant, Honor Oak Park, SE23 1DY. 3rd Saturday of the month, 10am - 11am Crofton Park Library, 375 Brockley Road, Brockley SE4. 4th Tuesday of the month, 3pm-4pm Crofton Park Library, 375 Brockley Rd, Brockley, SE4 2AG.

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