SE23 October 2021 by SE Magazines

The only Community Magazine for Forest Hill & Honor Oak Established 2006

Issue 182 - October 2021 In this issue What’s On - P6 Garden Talk - P12 Food & Drink - P14 Fitness Tips - P16 Pets Corner - P20 Financial Matters - P24 Community Index - P28 The Last Word - P32 Welcome to Emma - P33

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Welcome to SE23 This month I am celebrating my 200th issue of SE22 magazine which I started in March 2005. A year or so later I took over the local magaizne in Forest Hill and SE23 was born. I am so pleased that I am still here producing my magazines, all these years later. Over the years I have had help along the way (Julie, Sarah and more) including my fantastic designer Stephen Shillito who designs most of my pages. But with so may new projects ideas in the pipeline, I am really pleased to say that I have now employed my first employee, who just happens to be my sister! Read my welcome to Emma page 33. As usual I have rounded up all the great events taking place in and around Forest Hill and Honor Oak. The events pages start on page 6. There are a fabulous seven pages of online and in person events happening right on our doorsteps. Please do remember you can add your own events to our website www.arounddulwich.co.uk via the submit button on the events pages. The Last Word this month goes to local business owner Sally Brandon who owns Minerva HR Consulting. Please do read the full article on page 32. If you own a local business or live in the area and would like to feature in The Last Word, please do drop me an e-mail. I am looking for more people to feature this year. Until next time.

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Contents Welcome ..................................................................... 3 Events Calendar ......................................................... 4 What’s On..............................6, 8, 10, 22, 23, 26 & 30 Garden Talk ............................................................ 12 Food & Drink ............................................................ 14 Fitness Tips .............................................................. 16

Pets Corner................................................................ 20 Financial Matters...................................................... 24 Community Index..................................................... 28 The Last Word .......................................................... 32 Welcome to Emma.................................................... 33 Index ........................................................................ 34

November Deadline - 15 October (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. Printed by Stephens & George Ltd ©SE Magazines Ltd All rights reserved. No reproduction can be made without permission. “This Publication is manufactured from (ECF) Elemental Chlorine Free pulp; sourced from certified or well managed forests and plantations, printed using vegetable based inks” “The fibres in this paper can be used up to a further seven times in the production of recycled paper. Please recycle this publication when it’s usefulness has been exhausted” Front cover image ©istockphotos.com SE23 - October 2021 | 3

Events Calendar - October Monday

Tuesday

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28th

Wednesday

29th

Thursday

30th

Friday

Saturday

1st

2nd

Re:connect Retreat Day for Mums see p6. Psalms, Psinging & Psandwiches, see p6.

Open Gardens, see p40.

5th

Words Aloud: A Reading Group with a Difference, p8.

Dulwich Park Runners see p10.

Aronowitz Ensemble @ The MCT, see p10

Life Drawing@ Dulwich Art Group, p10.

6th

12th

8th

Dulwich WI, see p27.

18th Words Aloud: A Reading Group with a Difference, p8. The Best Networking Event in Dulwich! See p26.

25th Words Aloud: A Reading Group with a Difference, p8.

Life Drawing @ Dulwich Art Group, p10. Dulwich Park Runners see p10.

19th

13th

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Climate Change Coffee Weekly Horniman Morning, see p23. Market see p8. Draw with Rob! An Rocking for event with Village Refugees, see p23. Books & Alleyn’s School Enterprises, see p26.

22nd

BNI Adventurers Online Meeting, see p22.

23rd parkrun, see p6.

24th Weekly Horniman Market see p8.

The Dulwich Players: Steel Magnolias, see p26. Zoom Portraiture @ Dulwich Art Group, p22.

27th

Dulwich Folk Dance Club, p22. Raise the Roof Choir, see p22.

28th

BNI Adventurers Online Meeting, see p22. The 143-Storey Dulwich Folk Treehouse by Andy Dance Club, p22. Smart Business Griffiths, see p30. Raise the Roof Networking with Charity Pub Quiz Cooking with Scissors. Choir, see p22. An Evening with in aid of Link Age See p26. Alexander McCall Southwark, see p30. Smith, p30. Dulwich Park Runners see p10.

Tamesas @ Dulwich Folk, see p8.

parkrun, see p6.

Herne Hill Music Festival (p23) Streatham Festival (p22). Ottolenghi Test Kitchen with Zoom Portraiture Village Books, p23. @ Dulwich Art Group, p22. The Arts Society Dulwich, p23. Dulwich Folk Dance Club, p22.

Dulwich Park Runners see p10. Life Drawing @ Dulwich Art Group, p10.

West Norwood Feast, see p8.

Raise the Roof Choir, see p22.

Julia Langley Studio @ Jeannie Avent Gallery, p6. Words Aloud: A Reading Group with a Difference, p8.

9th

Weekly Horniman Market see p8.

Julia Langley Studio @ Jeannie Avent Gallery, see p6. BNI Adventurers Herne Hill Music Festival (p23) Streatham Festival (p22). Online Meeting, see p22. Weekly Horniman parkrun, see p6. Zoom Portraiture Market see p8. Dulwich Folk @ Dulwich Art Dance Club, p22. Group, p22.

Honor Oak WI, see p10.

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Julia Langley Studio @ Jeannie Avent Gallery, see p6. parkrun, see p6

4th

Sunday

Zoom Portraiture @ Dulwich Art Group, p22.

29th

30th

Scottish Night parkrun, see p6 featuring Carol Anderson with Alex & Tommy MacDonald & Hamish Halley @ The Ivy House see p30.

31st Halloween Weekly Horniman Market see p8.

Forthcoming Events Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 6, 8, 10, 22, 23, 26 & 30. Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar! 4 | SE23 - October 2021

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What's On - October Now until – Tuesday 12 October: Julia Langley Studio at Jeannie Avent Gallery

11am-5pm. Julia Langley will be showing her beautiful limited edition prints, original paintings and cards at Jeannie Avent Gallery in North Cross Road, East Dulwich until 12th October. Visit her daily or contact to make an appointment at other times. See more at: www.jklangley.com Follow: Instagram @j.k_langley. Jeannie Avent Gallery, 14 North Cross Road, East Dulwich, SE22 9EU

Saturdays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 October: Parkruns in Dulwich Park and Peckham Rye Park

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 8.50am. https://www.parkrun.org.uk/dulwich/ https://www.parkrun.org.uk/peckhamrye/ 6 | SE23 - October 2021

Saturday 2 October: Re:Connect Retreat Day for Mums

10am-5pm. reconnect (verb): to connect again, get back in touch and rediscover. A full day nourishing retreat for mums, space to rest, restore and replenish. Learn holistic therapy techniques to support your mental and physical health. Join us at Beckenham Place Mansion, a Georgian house set in the glorious surrounds of Beckenham Park. The park has 98 hectares of nature to explore, a swimming lake and large areas of ancient woodlands. This retreat will take place in the atmospheric Dining and Drawing Rooms, with stunning views over the park. Book tickets via https://mamalabretreats.com/ The Mansion House, Beckenham Hill Road, Beckenham BR3 5BS

Saturday 2 October: Psalms, Psinging and Psandwiches 10am - 3:30pm. Poster for Psalms, Psinging and Psandwiches eventCome and explore psalmody at this regional event of the Hymn Society. This will be a really interesting day studying psalms and the variety of ways they can be sung. It will be led by speakers from Bedford, Reading and Gloucestershire. The day will include talks on Anglican chant, psalms in hymnody and the liturgical use of psalms. Sung examples will include new metrical translations from Psalms for the Common Era by Adam Carlill, psalms sung as plainsong, anglican chant, anthems, hymns and more. All welcome, sandwich lunch provided. To attend in person £10 https://tinyurl. com/psalmspp, livestream £5, on the door £12. St John’s East Dulwich, 62A East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AT.

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What's On - October Sundays 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 October: The weekly Horniman Market

10am – 3pm. The weekly Horniman Market is open to provide food items including fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese, bread, cake, meat and street food. 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. Market stalls will be positioned outdoors at a safe distance from each other to ensure we can maintain a social distance for all customers and traders. Please note, the Horniman Gardens and Gardens toilets are open, with the usual Gardens opening hours. www.horniman.ac.uk. 100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ.

Sunday 3 October: Tamesas

7.30pm-10.15pm. On Sunday October 3rd we welcome Tamesas to Dulwich Folk! Tamesas are Aimee Leonard, Emmie Ward and Kate Jones, our own local folk supergroup. You can expect intricate vocal harmonies with songs and music from the UK, Europe and America using among others fiddle, Bodhran, ukulele, flute and shruti box using gentle storytelling to driving, funky up-tempo rhythms. https://www.dulwichfolk.org.uk The Lordship, 211 Lordship Lane SE22 8HA

Mondays 4, 11, 18 & 25 October: Words Aloud:

A Reading Group with a Difference

Sunday 3 October 10am-4pm Keeping our visitors safe is a priority for Feast. We will continue to implement our social distancing measures so you can feel confident to enjoy your visit. Feast will be as wonderful as ever but we ask you to observe social distancing. There will be signs at each Hub explaining our measures. Stay safe, shop safely and enjoy our wonderful market. As always our dedicated Feast volunteers will be on hand to help you make the most of your visit. The map will help you to plan your visit and check out the up-to-date info on our social media. https://westnorwoodfeast.com. 8 | SE23 - October 2021

11am - 12:30pm. No Homework! Weekly discussions exploring stories and poems for sheer enjoyment, looking at how writers achieve their effects, led by author Lynn Knight No pens, no paper, no prep, no pressure. FREE, but numbers are limited. To book a place or find out more contact lkreadingrlf@gmail.com Brought to you by the Royal Literary Fund Anerley Town Hall, 123a Anerley Road SE20 8AJ 10

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What's On - October Monday 4 October: Aronowitz Ensemble

7.30pm-9.30pm. Magnus set up the Aronowitz Ensemble in 2004, with his brother Guy and Tom as founder members. They are former BBC New Generation Artists, and between them they have won National and International competitions including BBC Young Musician of the Year, Scottish International Piano Competition and have been recipients of the Borletti-Buitoni Award and the Royal Society’s Inspiration Award. Magnus has guest led the Orchestra at the Royal Opera House and the Philharmonia amongst others, Guy was recently televised performing the SaintSaens Cello Concerto at the Proms, and Tom is currently artistic director of the Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective who are resident ensemble at London’s Wigmore Hall. Programme: Schumann: Piano Trio in F Op. 80 Joseph Phibbs: Cello Sonata (2021) Schubert: Piano Trio No.1 in Bb. D.898. https://mct.alleyns.org.uk/page.aspx?id=278 MCT at Alleyn’s, Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, East Dulwich, SE22 8SU

Tuesdays 5, 12, 19 & 26 October: Social runs with DPR

7:30pm - 8:30pm. Trevor Bailey Clubhouse, Dulwich Common, Dulwich, London, UK map directions. Join Dulwich Park Runners at their club runs at 7.30pm on Tuesday evenings. All standards welcome. See the website for more information or email: enquiries@dulwichparkrunners.com. www.dulwichparkrunners.co.uk. 10 | SE23 - October 2021

Tuesdays 5, 12, 19 & 26 October: Tuesday Evening Life Drawing Zoom & Drop-in Session

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.

Tuesday 5 October: Honor Oak WI

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Plant Cyclamen for a Sprinkling of Autumn Colour

or autumn and winter colour and interest, you can’t beat the hardy cyclamen. These little gems will brighten up the darker months with a sprinkling of pink and white. They die back and lie dormant in warm weather, popping up again when temperatures drop. Despite their dainty appearance, they flower away through frost and snow and when happy will eventually self-seed and spread around, carpeting shady spots. In autumn, just as many plants stop flowering, up pop the little heads of Cyclamen hederifolium. These dainty pink or white flowers often appear first, with their striking marbled, heart-shaped leaves following afterwards, forming a carpet after the flowers have finished. White varieties include C. hederifolium ‘Amaze Me’ and C. hederifolium albiflorum ‘Album’ with a mass of upright pure white flowers or for silvery leaves try C. hederifolium ‘Silver Cloud.’ These cyclamen originate from the Mediterranean and put up with quite dry, sunny conditions such as under shrubs or round tree roots - although they prefer some shade and like free draining, humus rich soil to avoid the tubers drying out in summer. Next, flowering from late December, Cyclamen coum flowers are a sign that a fresh New Year is on its way. The rounded, dark green leaves with white or silver markings appear first, so they’ll already have been growing from October. These tiny cyclamen look wonderful en mass, and are perfect for naturalising around the base of deciduous trees and are gorgeous with snowdrops, crocuses and other shade lovers such as ferns. The flowers of Cyclamen coum tend to be magenta pink, but come in a range of pinks to pure white. For something more unusual try varieties such as C. coum ‘The ‘Pewter Group’ which have a silvery coating on the leaves or

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C. coum ‘Ashwood Snowflake’ with pure white flowers. These cyclamen like partial shade and humus-rich, well drained soil so dig in grit or leaf mould if you have heavy soil. Avoid manure as they like poorer soils and this will just produce leaves and no flowers. They also like dappled shade and moisture in autumn through to spring, which is when they grow below ground - long before they emerge. Both C.coum and C. hederafolium make lovely ground cover and are at their best planted in large groups. They look stunning underplanting silver birch trees, or popping up amongst inky black Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens.’ Tempting as it is, avoid planting C. hederifolium and Cyclamen coum together, as the former is more vigorous and will eventually take over. The larger, showier, non-hardy cyclamen are cultivars of Cyclamen persicum. They’re useful for winter window boxes and containers and come in a range of whites, magentas, reds and deep purples but are generally one-season wonders.

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Pumpkin & Ginger Tea Bread Recipes from Suzanne James | www.suzannejames.co.uk

t is easy to end up with an awful lot of pumpkin at this time of year. If you have done ‘soup’ and ‘pie’ so many times you are in need of a change then this is a great option. It is a surprisingly wonderful moist cake bread which is best served thickly sliced and buttered with a cup of tea. It is also great for lunchboxes.

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175g butter, melted 140g clear honey 1 large egg, beaten 250g raw peeled pumpkin, or butternut squash, coarsely grated (about 500g/1lb 2oz before peeling and seeding) 1 grated English apple 100g light muscovado sugar 350g self-raising flour 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (or ginger) 2 tbsp Demerara sugar

Method Preheat the oven to 1800C/gas 4/fan 1600C. Butter and line the base and two long sides of a 1.5kg loaf tin with a strip of baking paper. Mix the butter, honey and egg and stir in the grated apple and the pumpkin or squash. Finally mix in the sugar, flour and cinnamon. Pour into the prepared tin and sprinkle the top with the Demerara sugar. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until risen and golden brown. Leave in the tin for 5 minutes, then turn out and cool on a wire rack. Serve thickly sliced and buttered. Enjoy!

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About The Importance of Balance & Coordination Fitness tips with Leanne Spencer | www.bodyshotperformance.com

hilst working on your balance and coordination may not be on the top of your daily to-do list, it is actually a really important and little recognised part of health and wellbeing. For those who train regularly, balance and coordination are often missed from the training regime. Balance and coordination are part of your day whether consciously or unconsciously. Your brain interacts with your body when you’re doing various things, it interacts with how your senses work, it interacts and controls how your body moves together, or independently. Consciously working on your balance and coordination can help you stay functionally fit, maintain your focus and cognitive function and may even improve your health span. What we mean by functionally fit is being able to do day to day tasks more easily and flexibly for longer. For example: • Getting dressed, having the coordination to stand on one leg to put your trousers or socks on • Having coordination to tie your shoelaces up • Multitasking perhaps at work or at home • Carrying your shopping • Being able to lift a suitcase off the carousel at the airport The mind body connection can help with your focus too. If we don’t train our balance and our focus, like with any muscle or habit, if we stop working it our proficiency tends to drop off.

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but one foot in front of other heal to toe along a straight line) • Front, back or side leg raises • Yoga poses like tree pose • Step up and down using your bottom step Practising balance and coordination and cognitive exercises that connect mind and body now will put you in great stead for a better health span long term. Stability is a big part of it too, ensuring as you become older you have the balance, coordination and stability to perhaps mitigate against a fall, or you are able to walk on grass rather than the firmer pavement, or walk without a stick, get up and down the stairs etc.

Other Ways to Improve Balance and Coordination Some other perhaps overlooked ways, are things that use all of your senses. So if you’re walking and listening to a podcast, for instance, you’re using your coordination, stimulating the senses in different ways whilst doing something enjoyable. Standing during meetings can be a great way to engage mind and body. Sewing is great for focus and hand and eye coordination. Meditation has been proven to help with all kinds of coordination, balance and focus because it increases your focus, attention span and quality of your focus. All of these things can really help you become better at balance and coordination and also tune and improve your fine motor skills.

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We invite you to come to West Dulwich in South London to discover just how we get the best out of our students and harness top talent within an ethos characterised by warmth, culture and care. The amazing popularity of the school is a refl ection of our renowned academic achievements, inspirational award-winning learning environment and the unusually rare opportunities we provide. Kingsdale is extremely proud of its special reputation and heritage in Music and Mathematics. We offer scholarships for new entrants to the school who show musical, mathematical, artistic or sporting talent. Scholars receive free individual or small group tuition provided by expert professionals, to the value of £1,000 per annum. There is equality of access for admission places irrespective of distance from the school or home locality. Kingsdale offers private tours of the school during normal working hours throughout the academic year. Tours are arranged for prospective parents at a time that best suits them!

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any of London’s Lockdown pets are having a hard time adjusting as the city returns to a new normal. The noises and events associated with everyday hustle and bustle have taken a toll on young animals experiencing many of these things for the first time. The hardest time will soon be upon us. Please do not underestimate the potentially negative impact of Halloween and the long fireworks season. For those of you with lockdown puppies or rescues please consider how sensitive your pet is to novelty or noise and have a plan. Top of the list has to be the good will of your neighbours. Let them know you have a dog or cat and ask them to tell you when and if garden fireworks are on the cards. We can all prepare for organised events, but it is the startling effect of sudden bangs and swooshes from neighbouring gardens that may cause most damage. Not all pets are scared of fireworks, some seem to get used to them. However, where young animals are concerned it is best to assume the worst and stay safe. Very old animals with failing senses can also get a sudden fright where once familiar sights and sounds suddenly become unfamiliar and scary. Again, don’t take any chances. Keep your elderly pet safe with these simple tips. Ensure dogs and cats are shut in the house before dusk. Feed early and get pets out early to urinate and defecate. If your dog goes ballistic at door noises put a polite notice up at your front door or gate at Halloween, explaining and asking people/children not to knock. Alternatively, switch off lights visible from the street and make out you are not home. Cat flaps should be locked. Cats may need a litter tray to see them through the night. Do not walk your dog when there are fireworks about. Make the morning walk the big one of the day and aim to provide indoor entertainment in the evening. Unless they are clearly terrified, playing with your pet, whether cat or dog, is a great way to build positive associations with firework sounds. Make the games rambunctious, play tuggy with the dog, get the cat to chase a toy on a string. Running around counters anxiety.

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Aim to block out disturbing visual stimuli, whether children dressed up as ghouls or flashes from fireworks. Close curtains and blinds. Turn the house lights up bright. Create a sound wall by turning up radios and TV’s, loud. Washing machines are also a great way to block noise from outside. If your pet is anxious, he can of course lie beside you to help him feel secure. However, stay calm, no matter how anxious your pet is. If he wants to hide, let him. It is a good idea to create a covered, dark den at the core of the house, where your pet can hide if they want. Owners that have crate trained their dog or pup will be ahead of the game. Deep, cardboard boxes are also great temporary dens. Deaden firework noise by covering the den with a heavy blanket. Get your pet used to the den now. Fill it with treats and toys, to make it a desirable, safe space. If you know your pet is noise phobic or anxious speak to your vet about calming remedies and/or medication. Don’t delay. Those who feel their pet may have a problem can speak to their vet and behaviourist about treatment. Many pets can be taught over time that firework sounds are non-threatening.

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What's On - October Wednesdays 6, 13, 20 & 27 October: Zoom Portraiture @ Dulwich Art Group & School

Thursday 7 October until Thursday 25 November: Raise the Roof Choir Autumn Term 7pm-9pm. Raise the Roof is a fun and inclusive Natural VoiceCommunity Choir, based at the Carnegie Community Hub in Herne Hill. We sing foot-stomping, spine-tingling, genredefying, endorphin-raising songs in glorious a cappella vocal harmony – songs of passion, reflection, celebration and community from all over the world and across time – from folk to funk and doo-wop to hip-hop! Raise the Roof is a Natural Voice Choir and all are welcome. There are no auditions, we learn by ear and sing from the soles of our feet! We are led by choral composer Kirsty Martin. https://www.raisetheroofchoir.org/ The Carnegie Community Hub, Carnegie Library 192 Herne Hill Road, SE24 0AG

2pm - 5pm. This is now a hybrid session with 15 artists allowed into the studio and also 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. www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk

Thursdays 7, 14, 21 & 28 Adventurers (online meeting)

Thursdays 7, 14, 21 & 28 October: Dulwich Folk Dance Club (Country Dancing) 8pm-10pm. Yes! We’re back. Ready to celebrate our double vaccinations and the joy of life. Come join us and make new friends. St Barnabas Parish Hall, Gilkes Place, Dulwich Village SE21 7BT. Wendy 020 8769 9832 John 020 8693 2873 / johnhblase@aol.com

Friday 8 – Sunday 17 October: Streatham Festival 2021 Streatham Festival 2021 - brings you a wide variety of events that include live music, literature, theatre, stand-up comedy, creative workshops, walks, talks, and bit of a song and dance. https://streathamfestival.com/

6.30am-8.30am. Are you looking to grow your business? We have kept £9.4million in the local economy this year alone. We’ve changed the way the world does business... now it is Dulwich’s turn. Contact Hayley on 07843 989728 for more information. 22 | SE23 - October 2021

What's On - October Can you add in Herne Hill Music Festival 8-17th October

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE. Buy them on-line at: https://hernehillfestival.org. Tickets will also be vailable on-the-door if the event is not sold out. We advise that you check with the venues to see if they have any Covid rules in place.

Monday 11 October: Dulwich WI Monthly Meeting

Thursday 14 October: The Jewel in the Crown: the Arabs and Normans 8pm-9pm. The Arts Society Dulwich evening lecture at JAGS Sixth Form Centre. Guests welcome, £10 at the door, no booking required. During the 12th century Palermo became the most intellectually active and artistically eclectic centre in Europe; the great cathedrals of Cefalù and Monreale, the Palatine Chapel of the Norman Palace and the church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio were witness to a brilliant fusion of Norman, Arab and Byzantine art and architecture. https://www.theartssocietydulwich.org.uk/ programme/lectures. James Allen’s Girls’ School Sixth Form Centre

Saturday 16 October: Climate Change Coffee Morning

7pm-9pm. We meet on the second Monday of each month at Fifty Seven, 57 North Cross Road, East Dulwich, SE22. https://dulwichwi.com.

Thursday 14 October: Ottolenghi Test Kitchen: Shelf Love by Yotam Ottolenghi & Noor Murad 7.30pm-8.30pm Join Village Books and Alleyn’s School Enterprises for an evening with bestselling author Yotam Ottolength and Noor Murad to celebrate the publication of the first book in a new series Ottolenghi Test Kitchen: Shelf Love. Yotam and Noor will be demonstrating recipes from the book while chatting to author and journalist Felicity Cloake. This event is in partnership with Alleyn’s School Enterprises. https://mct.alleyns.org.uk/wazzon.aspx. MCT at Alleyn’s School, Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, East Dulwich SE22 8SU

10am-1pm. There will be Refreshments & a Cake Stall on sale. You can buy a small garden bulb to plant at home. There will be some activity stalls too. From the 16th of October the Fair Trade Centre will be re-opening on Saturdays again. The Fair Trade Centre, 263 Barry Road, SE22 0JT.

Saturday 16 October: Rocking for Refugees 7.30pm-11.30pm. Herne Hill Welcomes Refugees is a community group, organising and fundraising to resettle refugee families locally, via the government’s Community Sponsorship scheme. Join them for a night of funk, soul, rock and blues, as local band Talking Strawberries perform to raise enough money to support refugee families coming to the area. Talking Strawberries have been playing across London and the South East since 2005 and are London’s only English, Irish, Kiwi and Scottish covers band with three legendary vocalists. It will be a fun night, and you will be helping to making a huge difference to a refugee family’s life. This is also a Herne Hill Music Festival event. #HHWRRocks2021 Tickets: Earlybird £10, General £12/£8 (concessions). £15 on the door. Off the Cuff, Arch 645, 301-303 Railton Road SE24 0JN 26 SE23 - October 2021 | 23

Financial Matters

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Is a SIPP better than a personal pension? Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs) have become a popular alternative to your traditional personal or stakeholder pension, but why? Are they better? Many people are under the impression that a SIPP would provide better returns than a personal pension, but how true is that? SIPPs certainly sound sexier than personal pensions, but what’s the best option for you?

SIPP v Personal Pensions A SIPP is a type of personal pension that offers more investment options. This and the way they charge are the two main differences between them. There is also a third consideration which is whether your employer would be willing or able to contribute to your SIPP, as not all SIPPs would allow employer contributions.

Investment Options From an investment perspective, most modern personal pensions offer a wide range of investment funds to choose from and this should be adequate for most people. Some workplace stakeholder pensions however, do have a narrower range of funds available than personal pensions. This is primarily to ensure that they remain cheap and accessible for inexperienced investors who would typically need to join quickly without the need for financial advice.

Experience The more experienced investor who wanted more control over their finances may find that the SIPP would be the better option. The SIPP investor would be able to use their SIPP to invest in individual shares, investment trusts, gold bullion and commercial property amongst other qualifying assets. Having these investments under the roof of a SIPP would shelter any investment gains from tax.

Charges The added complexity of a SIPP means you’d almost certainly need a financial adviser to help you manage it. This would be an added cost and 24 | SE23 - October 2021

one would need to weigh up the cost benefit of that. Charges imposed on SIPP investments tend to be higher that those of personal pensions, however some SIPPs charge a fixed annual fee as opposed to a percentage of your pot, which could be beneficial for those with larger pots.

Worst Case Scenario What would happen if your personal pension or SIPP company went bust? Well, the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) would step in. Personal pensions that are run by life insurance companies would normally cover up to 100% of the value of your pension pot if the pension company went bust. A SIPP provider, on the other hand, would be covered up to £85,000 per pension scheme member. This is an important differentiator and one worth checking before you took the plunge one way or another.

Which Is Best? Frustratingly, there’s no simple answer. The more experienced investor looking to invest in interesting or esoteric assets such as commercial property, individual shares and commodities such as gold and silver may prefer the SIPP route. Anyone who simply wanted to plan for their retirement in as simple a way as possible may be better off with a personal pension. The good thing is that SIPPs and personal pensions are easily transferred from one to the other, although it’s more popular to transfer a personal pension to a SIPP than the other way round. The worst case (and sadly quite common) is the investor who liked the sound of a SIPP and bought one, paying for the privilege without using any of the many options available. We see this every day and it’s a complete waste of money. Don’t fall into that trap.

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Alleyn’s Junior School

Alleyn’s Junior School offers co-educational excellence in a caring community for children aged 4-11. We are accepting applications for 4+, 5+, 6+, 7+ and 9+ entry in September 2022. Join us at an Open Event to learn about Junior School life and our exciting redevelopment. Everyone is welcome. Visit www.alleyns.org.uk for details. 020 8557 1519 | Townley Road, Dulwich, London SE22 8SU

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What's On - October Sunday 17 October: Draw with Rob! 3pm-4pm Wednesday 20 - Saturday 23 October: Steel Magnolias By Robert Harling @8pm

Village Books and Alleyn’s School Enterprises are delighted to be welcoming award-winning and record-breaking author and illustrator Rob Biddulph to Dulwich! Tickets from £8. https://mct.alleyns.org.uk/wazzon.aspx. MCT at Alleyn’s, Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, East Dulwich SE22 8SU

Monday 18 October: EC Local Meeting: Dulwich 6pm-8pm. (Registration from 5.30pm). Join your fellow Dulwich business owners at The Lordship Pub, 211 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22 8HA (Upstairs). The EC Local Meeting is a new type of Networking and Business Growth Meeting that's guaranteed to help your business grow... because as well as good old networking, our meetings always have a featured content session where we share a practical marketing tactic or strategy that you can use in your business to get more customers and make more sales! You'll get more customers IN the meetings through networking and referrals PLUS you'll also leave with actionable ideas to market your business once you get home too. NB: this event is exclusively for Members of Entrepreneurs Circle so you'll either need to sign up (for free) at the event, or at the link: https:// eclocal.co.uk/Dulwich/join/. Already a member? Register at: https://eclocal.co.uk/Dulwich/

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“If you can’t say something nice about someone, come sit next to me.” The Dulwich Players are delighted to announce that our next production will feature an allfemale cast performing the touching and comic Steel Magnolias. Originally planned for 2020, but delayed due to Covid-19, the challenges in this play epitomise much of the last year and the struggles we have faced as a theatre group. The title refers to its characters, who exhibit the delicate characteristics of magnolias, but are often called upon to be as tough as steel. Steel Magnolias charts a path though the life of Shelby Eaterton, from her wedding day to less happier events. It takes place within the walls of Truvy’s hair and beauty emporium in the American deep south – what better place to throw shade on everyone in the local community and further. Tickets: £12 available online via: www.dulwichplayers.org The Edward Alleyn Theatre, Dulwich College, Dulwich Common SE21 7LD

Wednesday 27 October: Cooking with Scissors 6.45pm. We are back to in-person meetings! 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 your interest www.cookingwithscissors.co.uk. The Lordship Pub, Lordship Lane SE22 8HA. 30

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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 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 28 | SE23 - October 2021

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

Surgeries 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. No surgeries during August.

Alleyn’s School

Alleyn’s offers co-educational excellence in a caring community for children aged 11-18. Our final 11+ Open Event takes place on 5 October. Applications for September 2022 entry close at midday on 29 October for 11+ and midday on 15 October for 16+. Help with school fees is available.

www.alleyns.org.uk 020 8557 1500 | Townley Road, Dulwich, London SE22 8SU

Scholarships and Bursaries available at 11+, 13+ and 16+ Find out more at one of our upcoming Discover St Dunstan’s events To book a place, please visit www.stdunstans.org.uk Stanstead Road, London SE6 4TY

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What's On - October Tuesday 26 October: The 143-Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths 9.30am-10.30am

Joining us live from his writing room in Australia, best-selling author Andy Griffiths is ready to make half-term that little bit sillier! Andy and Terry have added thirteen new levels to their Treehouse (it used to be 130 storeys, but it keeps on growing!) including a word-o-matic (it knows every word in the whole world!); a recycling depot; a wrecking ball; a deep, dark cave with a real live, fire-breathing dragon; a complaining room; a spooky graveyard (where it’s always midnight, even in the middle of the day); and a camping ground where you can have a nice, relaxing camping holiday. Andy’s been a bit stressed, so Terry has decided the perfect way for them to relax is to head up to their new camping ground level for a muchneeded holiday. But it turns out to be not quite as relaxing as Terry originally planned... Ticket Only £5 – this ticket will give you access to the live stream event only. Book & Ticket £12.99 – this ticket will give you access to the live stream event, a copy of 143-Storey Treehouse (RRP £12.99) and A FREE COPY of The Treehouse Fun Book (RRP £6.99)

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Tuesday 26 October: Charity Pub Quiz @The Grange Pub, Bermondsey 6.30pm Link Age Southwark are delighted to be hosting a Pub Quiz with their Quiz Master Andrew! Come along at 6.30pm for a 7pm start and join us for a fun-filled evening with plenty of brain teaser questions, plus a raffle with great prizes. Tickets are £10 per person, available to buy online in advance or on the night. Teams of 6 people maximum. So, get a team together and get ready to test your general knowledge for charity! All proceeds from the event will go towards Link Age Southwark’s work supporting older people and people living with dementia in the local community. https://www.linkagesouthwark.org/ Event/the-grange-pub-quiz. The Grange Pub, Grange Road, SE1 3BW

Thursday 28 October: An Evening with Alexander McCall Smith

7pm-8pm. Join us for an evening in with the fantastic Alexandar McCall Smith, who be discussing the latest instalment in THE NO. 1 LADIES’ DETECTIVE AGENCY and his new stand alone novel. Tickets from £8. https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/ landing?eid=21156&

Friday 29 October: Scottish Night featuring Carol Anderson, with Alex & Tommy MacDonald and Hamish Halley 7pm-11pm. Carol Anderson is a highly regarded fiddle player and singer from Aberdeenshire. She has a distinctive style combining East Coast and West Coast influences. She has a keen interest in Scottish pipe music and this is reflected in her repertoire. Also appearing are Alex & Tommy MacDonald and Hamish Halley. Tommy and Alex MacDonald are a pair of folk musicians who between them play styles ranging from Irish, Scottish, American and Turkish traditional music to blues, ragtime, jazz and calypso – all on a mix of guitar, banjo, saz, tin whistle, accordion, piano and whatever else they can get their hands on! Hamish Halley is an amazing Scottish singer who sings unaccompanied. Tickets are £10 advance: www.wegottickets.com/thegooseisout or £12 on the door. The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road SE15 3BE 30 | SE23 - October 2021

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"There are a few local publications but SE22 is the best. We have advertised in the publications for many years and feel we have received a good response. We also enjoy reading about local events and information." Jackie - Quickprint "I have been advertising with SE Magazines pretty much from day one, so every month for well over 10 years now. It represents exceptional value for money, gets seen by a huge number of local people, both residents and businesses which is perfect, and monthon-month I have always had an excellent response to my advert. If you a running a local business and want to reach out to local people look no further." Chris - Mac Support

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"I love SE Magazines. They are full of useful information and contacts of local businesses and events. My business, Pianolobby is happy to advertise here and Angela is helpful and supportive."

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The Last Word – Sally Brandon The most famous person you have met? As my children are actors I have met a few famous people including Simon Callow and Idris Elba. I also know Miles Jupp who’s twins are birthday buddies with my youngest.

Favorite place to go for a drink? I have to say Two Spoons in Honor Oak Park. I love their cocktails and Luca also makes a bespoke one for me, and it is. 2 minute walk from my house.

What is your favorite place to eat? It used to be Le Chardon on Lordship Lane which sadly closed when the owners retired. With 3 children I don’t get to go out too but I do like The Real Greek, especially the one on the river by The Globe Theatre.

Coffee or Tea? Where?

I am Sally Brandon and I own Minerva HR Consulting, a boutique consultancy to help local businesses and individuals with any people needs they might have. From setting up a department from the very start, one off projects and helping devise your people agenda I am happy to support you and your team as needed. I have lived in the area since I was 5.

What brought you here? I grew up in East Dulwich so I am a local girl. When me and my husband were looking for a place to raise or family Honor Oak was perfect with the station being close by and also access to lots of green spaces and good schools whilst still being close to my parents.

What do you most value about the area? The community is lovely both on the road I live on and the local high street. It is rare I go out and don’t bump into someone I know. The easy links to London are a bonus as I am always dashing in and out of town with my 3 children who all act and need to get to auditions at short notice.

What one thing would you like to change? I would love there to be a pharmacy and bakery on the high street. In the past year we have had a butcher and a greengrocer open in the local area which were the other two I wanted.

Hands down it has to be Two Spoons in Honor Oak Park. I love their coffee and that they know me so well I don’t even have to order. My favourite coffee appears in front of me. It has a great atmosphere and is always welcoming.

Best meal I have ever had? I think it has to be a small place that I can’t remember the name of in Noosa on the Gold Coast in Australia, closely followed by my mother in laws Full English Breakfast with oat cakes and a cup of tea.

Favourite place to walk I am not a great one for walking but when I do, I love a stroll around The Horniman or Peckham Rye Park with friends. I also love walking by the sea.

If money were no object? I would fix what needs to be mended in our house, support my children in what they want to do, pay off my family & friend’s mortgages, and travel as much as I could with my husband and children exploring the world.

My perfect holiday. I have always wanted to travel to Bora Bora and relax on the sandy beach reading a good book and swimming in the clear blue sea. www.minervahrconsulting.co.uk

Emma Paterson A big welcome to Emma Paterson who joined SE Magazines last month. Emma is my very first employee and I am delighted to have her support. Emma’s role is Head of Getting Stuff Done! Hi, I’m Emma and I joined Angela at SE Magazines on 6th September. You may notice there is a similarity in our picture and you would be correct – I am in fact her little sister! I am married, and a mum to two boys, Harry and Charlie. I used to live in East Dulwich many years ago so I know the area! Now I’m not too far away so can still enjoy the delights it has to offer. My background is a mixture of customer focused roles within financial institutions, pension providers and publishing. I hope to have contact with some of you over the coming months and look forward to working with Angela to help continue producing fantastic community magazines!

Emma Paterson (pictured right) with SE Mags Editor Angela Burgess

CwS | Smart Business Networking meets on the last Wednesday of every month. Now back in person at The Lordship Pub, 211 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich SE22 8HA Find out how to register for FREE at: www.cookingwithscissors.com | e-mail: sbn@ cookingwithscissors.com Next Meeting: Wednesday 27 October 2021 - 6.45pm

Around Dulwich is the community website covering in and Around Dulwich including Dulwich Village, East and West Dulwich, Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park. Up to date events, more stories and news. www.arounddulwich.co.uk | Follow us @SEMags_AroundDulwich

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Index of Advertisers Alexandra Nurseries ..................................................13 Alleyn’s Junior School: Open Events..........................25 Alleyn’s School 11-18 years old: Open Events...........29 Around Dulwich Website............................................33 Ayrton Windows & Doors...........................................35 Bells Bathroom and Kitchens.......................................2 Bespoke Windows .....................................................11 Bromley Cats Protection.............................................21 Casa of Peckham: Eco Wood Stove Specialists..........11 Constable & Toop: Funeral Directors ........................25 Cooking with Scissors: Local Networking...................33 The Dovetail Joint ........................................................7 Dream Doors: Quality Kitchen Facelifts .....................15 Dulwich Carpet Company ...........................................7 Fish Need Water: Sales, Lettings & Commercial..........9 Garolla Roller Garage Doors.......................................21 Google Reviews for SE Magazines.............................31

Herne Hill School..........................................................5 Kingsdale Foundation School: Open Days and Evenings...............................................................18-19 Link Age Southwark Charity Pub Quiz.......................27 Party Pop Balloons.....................................................15 Pickwick Estates ....................................................Back Piercy & Co ................................................................13 Prendergast Ladywell School: Tour Days ..................17 Quick Print..................................................................11 SE Magazines Local Advertising........................21 & 31 Smart Business Networking.......................................33 St Dunstan’s College: Open Days...............................29 Sterling Law ...............................................................15 Steve Smith Accountants ..........................................13 Theatre Peckham: ages 3-16 years..............................9

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