Tessa Holmes Appeal

Help Tessa Make Every Step Count!

Havelock Walk in Forest Hill is where you will find local Lewisham artist Tessa Holmes. Her workshop, eTCH STUDIO 23 sits halfway down this hidden cobbled mews. Recently, her print “Landscript’ was chosen as a prize winner at the Lovely Gallery as part of the Sydenham Artists Trail ‘I was thrilled to discover this’’ she says ‘at last some light at the end of a very long tunnel’ She as a lot to celebrate this year… In the summer of 2010 Tessa was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. After a gruelling five months of chemotherapy she went into remission but relapsed in 2012. Her only route to survival was a bone marrow transplant. ‘Things were pretty bleak’ she recalls. ‘I had to pack up my studio and put my life on hold for the second time in two years. But I knew this was going to be a much harder challenge. The day I started treatment, I remember thinking, “Will I ever unlock my studio doors again?” Tessa underwent a Double Cord Blood Stem

Cell Transplant (stem cells from placental blood) at

Kings College Hospital in December 2012 - followed by over two years of exhausting treatments and painful procedures “I existed in another universe, one full of medical jargon, hospital wards and outpatient clinics. My world was made up of of blood transfusions, bone marrow biopsies, electrolyte tops ups and a lot of pills. The Haematology team at Kings were miracle workers though; it was a long haul, but they saved my life. This December Tessa will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of her successful transplant. “Now it’s time to give back” she smiles. She has set herself a challenge to raise money for Unit 6, the new Haematology Outpatients Centre being built at the Denmark Hill site. This new building will be an excellent resource providing essential treatments and services to patients suffering from blood cancers and other blood related disorders including sickle cell anaemia and multiple myeloma. “My hope is to raise £10,000 which would be a great achievement - just like my ten years post transplant has been! My challenge is called Ten x 10: a series of ten 10 kilometre walks over 10 weeks between October and December. The final walk on Sunday December 11th is the actual anniversary of my transplant. Perfect timing!” You can support Tessa’s fundraising campaign by visiting:

www.justgiving.com/tessa-holmes10years.

For a chance to win a copy of her limited edition print, “The Periodic Table” you can buy raffle tickets at Havelock Walk Winter Weekend Open Studios on December 3rd and 4th. All raffle proceeds will go to the Just Giving fund. To read a candid account of her cancer experience go to her blog at:

http://hairwegoagain-tch23.blogspot.com

Website: tessaholmes.com Instagram: @etchstudio23

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.

Gymboree

Classes are designed for newborns - 5 year olds, and are led by experienced and nurturing teachers. We run throughout the year at Gymboree East Dulwich. 184 Peckham Rye SE22 9QA. 07538 795023 | eastdulwich@gymboree-uk.com.

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 brand-new 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

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

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 at: angela@semagazines.co.uk for a rate card.