Welcome to SE23
Welcome to the October issue of SE23. Time has been flying by and now the shops are already stocking Christmas items!
As usual I have rounded up all the great events taking place in and around Dulwich. The events pages start on page 6. October is another busy month for events, so we have a super eight pages of online and in person events happening in and around Dulwich.
Remember to check out www.arounddulwich.co.uk for a full list of events, as there are too many to put in the magazine this monthl. Also events get added after I have gone to print.
Dulwich Hamlet FC have their usual update on page 10. Janine Winlaw discussing the importance of grasses in Garden Talk on page 14. Fitness Tips tackles tough tasks on page 16. Leonie warns up of the dangers of fireworks for pets on page 20.
Akwasi Duodu brings us Financial Matters on page 22.
We have regular updates on our social channels, so please do follow up, all the details are under my picture on the right!
Remember the magazine depends on all the wondeful local advertisers, so please do let them know if you saw them in this magazine!
Until next time.
Angela
Angela Burgess Head of All Things Community SE Magazines/Around Dulwich
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Events Calendar - October
Bach to Baby Family Concert p25.
Sophie From Romania by Rory Cellan-Jones, p25.
Online Breathing Class, see p6. Life Drawing & Painting, see p6.
Honor Oak WI, see p6.
Dulwich Park Runners see p6.
Goose Green Coffee Mornings, p8.
Zoom Portraiture Classes, see p8.
An Evening with Jenny Eclair, p8.
BNI Adventures, p8.
Curator TalkNaomi: In Fashion see p9.
The Eagle & the Hart, see p9.
Supporting the Dyslexic Learner, see p9.
Lewisham Underwater Hockey, see p24.
Dulwich WI, see page 30.
Online Breathing Class, see p6.
Life Drawing & Painting, see p6.
Dulwich Park Runners see p6.
Kimchi Fermentation Workshop, p25.
Online Breathing Class, see p6.
Life Drawing & Painting, see p6.
Dulwich Park Runners see p6.
An Evening with Pierre Koffmann p29.
Goose Green Coffee Mornings The Singing Geese p8.
Zoom Portraiture Classes, see p8.
EDWI - October Meeting, p28.
BNI Adventures, see p8.
@ Jeannie
Lewisham Underwater Hockey, see p24.
Gallery, see p28.
Herne Hill Music Festival see p28.
Goose Green Coffee Mornings, p8.
Zoom Portraiture Classes, see p8.
Bach to Baby Family Concert p30.
Life Drawing & Painting, see p6.
Dulwich Park Runners see p6.
Online Breathing Class, see p6.
Life Drawing & Painting, see p6.
Dulwich Park Runners see p6.
Goose Green Coffee Mornings, p8.
Zoom Portraiture Classes, see p8.
BNI Adventures, see p8.
People, Planet, Pint Networking Event, see p29.
Charity Golf Day for St Christopher’s see p31.
Lewisham Underwater Hockey, see p24.
parkruns, see p24.
Bell House Open Garden, p24.
parkruns, see p24.
South East London Orchestra’s Autumn Concert,see p28.
The Weekly Horniman Market see p25.
Singaround, p29.
parkruns, see p24.
Junior parkruns, see p24.
The Weekly Horniman Market see p25.
So Last Century’s Vintage Fair, see p30.
parkruns, see p24.
BNI Adventures, see p8.
Lewisham Underwater Hockey, see p24.
African Tree Tales, see p30.
The Weekly Horniman Market see p25.
Last
Goose Green Coffee Mornings, p8.
Zoom Portraiture Classes, see p8.
BNI Adventures, see p8.
Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 6, 8, 9, 24, 25, 28, 29 & 30. Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar!
The Weekly Horniman Market see p25.
Junior parkruns, see p24.
parkruns, see p24.
Live Band Karaoke, see p9.
Junior
So
Century’s Vintage Market, see p34.
Untold @ Jeannie Avent Gallery, see p28.
Vintage Market, see p29.
Junior parkruns, see p24.
Untold
Avent
Untold @ Jeannie Avent Gallery, see p28.
Herne Hill Music Festival see p28.
What's On - October
Tuesdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
October: Weekly Online Breathing Class
7pm – 7.40pm. A 40-minute breathing and relaxation class. Unwind, centre yourself and use the breath to help relax and prepare for a restful evening. Using different breathing techniques that can be incorporated into your day along with a few gentle mat-based stretches and ending with Yoga Nidra a full body guided meditation for deep relaxation. All welcome. No experience is needed. £7. To join please use: https://liveyogateachers.com/classes/ meditation-open-level-kerry-flower
Tuesdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
October: Life Drawing and Painting 7pm – 8pm
This is an online drawing & painting session conducted via Zoom. Long pose life painting and drawing. A single pose held for three hours with 5-minute model breaks every 25 minutes. The Dulwich Art Group & School. www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk
Tuesdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
October: Social Runs with DPR 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Fantastic local running club. Social runs every Tuesday 7.30pm at Trevor Bailey Sports Ground on the south circular. Plus runs every Sunday morning; coached sessions on Thursdays; cross country races; competitions; weekends away; frequent social activities. Come along on a Tuesday to try us out!
www.dulwichparkrunners.co.uk enquiries@dulwichparkrunners.com
Trevor Bailey Club House
Dulwich Common SE21 7HA
Tuesday
1
October: Honor Oak WI Monthly Meeting
7:30pm-9.30pm. The Honor Oak WI is a friendly and supportive group of women of all ages, backgrounds and interests. We meet Monthly on the first Tuesday of the month. We also have book, craft clubs, gallery & museum visits and gentle local walks groups.
October’s speaker is Bridget Rogers talking about how to make a sourdough starter and sourdough bread with some homemade sourdough breads to taste. It’s also our second ‘bring a friend’ month and it’s free to come and check us outwe’d love to welcome you!
honoroakwi@gmail.com honoroakwi Honoroak_WI www.facebook.com/groups/honoroakwi/
You can submit your events for free via our website: www.arounddulwich.co.uk
What's On - October
Wednesdays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
October: Dulwich Art Group & School - Zoom Portraiture
2pm – 5pm. 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. Online Event: www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk.
Wednesday 2 October: An
Evening with Jenny Eclair
7.30pm-8.30pm. Stand-up comedian Jenny Eclair was the first woman to win the Perrier Award – the UK’s top comedy award – in 1995. Jokes, Jokes, Jokes is Jenny’s very funny memoir about elbowing her way into the male dominated world of comedy. A world before microphones, mobile phones, before everyone gave up smoking or started taking coke. Jenny Eclair was on the comedy circuit before there really was a comedy circuit. Still gigging to sell-out crowds forty years later, Jenny Eclair’s memoir charts her childhood, her career and the changing face of women in comedy, all told with hilarious brilliance. Jenny is well known for her starring role on BBC 1’s Grumpy Old Women and co-hosts 'Older and Wider' - the podcast for people who don’t know what a podcast is. She is also the writer of the much-loved BBC Radio 4 Little Lifetimes monologues.
Tickets: Standard ticket: £15. Book & ticket: £35 (includes a copy of Jokes, Jokes, Jokes, book RRP £25) The MCT at Alleyn’s, Townley Road SE22 8SU. https://www.alleyns.org.uk.
A Village Books and Alleyn’s Schools Enterprises Event
Wednesdays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
October: Goose Green Coffee Morning 11am-12.30pm
Do drop into Goose Green Coffee Morning for a warm welcome, coffee, tea and cake! We are open every Wednesday, it’s a great place to get to know others from the local community. All welcome! FREE! St John The Evangelist, East Dulwich, 62A East Dulwich Road SE22 9AT.
9 October: The Singing Geese will be enjoying a variety of songs from around the world, led by Steve Barbe. The singing begins at 11:30. Do give us a try! All are welcome!
Thursdays 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
October: BNI Adventures
6:30am – 8:30am. Part of the award winning multi-national networking organisation, BNI, Adventurers brings together businesses local to Dulwich with the aim of passing business and keeping money in the local community. Givers gain, and members of Adventurers have excelled at both over the last 12 months. Breakfast included. Free parking. Get referrals: boost your business! Please contact Hayley on 07843 989728 for more information.
Dulwich & Sydenham Golf Club, Grange Lane, College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7LH.
Register for this event on: www.eventbrite.co.uk
What's On - October
Thursday
3 October:
Curator talk - NAOMI: In Fashion
7pm-8pm. The V&A’s current exhibition NAOMI: In Fashion looks at Naomi Campbell’s extraordinary 40-year career, which intersects with the best of high fashion. Campbell is recognised worldwide as a supermodel, activist, philanthropist, and creative collaborator, making her one of the most prolific and influential figures in contemporary culture. In this illustrated talk, the exhibition’s curator Sonnet Stanfill will provide behind the scenes insight into how the project came together. She will cover the main themes, highlighting star objects and key messages within the show.
Tickets £5 per person. www.bellhouse.co.uk.
Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7BG
Thursdays 3, 10, 17 October & 7, 14, 21 November: Supporting the Dyslexic Learner 7pm-8.30pm
This six-week course has been designed to help you understand how you can best support a child at home and at school. Children with dyslexia may learn differently from you. We will cover how to recognise different learning profiles, multi-sensory learning, age-appropriate reading matter and tools, note taking, mind mapping, making numeracy more visual and how to gather evidence that a child needs help and support. Tina Hunter is a highly experienced specialist teacher and assessor with over 20 years of experience in the field of further education. www.bellhouse.co.uk
Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7BG
Thursday 3 October: The Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II
and Henry IV by Helen Castor
7.30pm-8.30-pm. Helen Castor, medieval historian and a Bye-Fellow of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, returns after a ten-year hiatus with the chronicle of the lives and reigns of Richard II and Henry IV, two cousins whose rivalry brought their nation to the brink of disintegration – and back again. It is a story about power, and masculinity in crisis, and a nation brought to the brink of catastrophe and disintegration – and then brought back. At its heart, it is the story of two men whose lives were played out in extraordinary parallel, to devastating effect.
Tickets: Standard ticket: £12. Book & ticket: £45 (includes a copy of The Eagle and The Hart, book RRP £35). Concession ticket: £10. The Great Hall at Alleyn’s School, Townley Road SE22 8SU. www.village-books.co.uk.
Friday 4 October: Live Band Karaoke
7pm-11.30pm. Reckon you’ve got the swagger of Jagger? Well, this is your moment. Belt out classics from Dolly Parton to Dizzee Rascal, live on stage, backed by a stunning 5-piece band, in front of a supportive crowd. Lyrics are provided on a screen, and our compere will be on stage with you to add those critical BVs or keep things on track... Pick from over 350 tunes from all genres. Sign up to sing at the venue, then keep an eye on the ‘up next’ screen.
The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road SE15 3BE https://live-band-karaoke.designmynight.com
New Season News
https://dulwichhamletfc.co.uk
The season’s in full swing and the dates for your diary coming thick and fast: for league fixtures this month, as well as for the numerous cup competitions in various stages of qualifying, early rounds, or eternal glory. There’ll be unforgettable nights under the Champion Hill lights or magical mystery tours to places as yet undiscovered. Depending on the draw!
Starting with the League, our Women’s first team host Actonians at Champion Hill on Sunday 6th October; then travel to Queens Park Rangers on Sunday 27th. There’s some extra bite in that one, and with the strong travelling support from the Pepper Army, away games in general are making for increasingly memorable days out. Meanwhile our Women’s reserves face Richmond & Kew at home on the 6th; then travel to Leatherhead on the 20th and Hackney on 27th.
Our Men kick off the month with a Tuesday night trip to Chichester City on the 1st. Saturday 12th October sees the visit of Hastings United to Champion Hill; followed by Billericay Town at home on Saturday 19th. Don’t miss either of those and the chance to join a packed autumn-chilled Champion Hill, one of the finest feels this side of Chianti. The month ends with a seaside jolly to face Folkestone Invicta on Saturday 26th, and a reminder of what summer was. To the Cup draws: there are fixtures for our Women’s first team in the
FA Cup on Sunday 13th and in the National League Cup, if we progress, on Sunday 20th; as well as potential progress in the Isthmian League Cup –keep your eyes peeled for details of who we’ll face, and where, on the club site at dulwichhamlet.co.uk or on social media. We’ve got a feeling there’s cup magic in the air this year.
Similarly for our Men, whose next knockout clash will be in the FA Trophy on Saturday 5th. Those who’ve followed Dulwich men’s cup exploits in recent years will know to be realistic, but to quote from Hamlet for a second month running, if it be not now, yet it will come.
Join us at Champion Hill and on the road in readiness for it all. And please consider joining our Supporters’ Trust to get even more involved. The Trust is the voice of our fans at the heart of our community. You can join online at dhst.org.uk or come and meet us at the Mega Container on match days.
What’s more, the Trust creates the fabulous threads seen all around SE22 and beyond. Alongside unique replica shirts and tops singing of the hills of south London, there’s a new design promising Delicious Football, and a range celebrating our friendship with Altona 93, ready for next year’s mouth-watering centenary tour. Look out for details of fundraising events throughout the season as we gear up for Hamburg. Meanwhile, we’re up for the Cups; Up the Hamlet!
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In Love With Grasses
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I’m a huge fan of ornamental grasses. They add wonderful naturalism, movement and texture to planting and come into their own in early autumn with their golden seed heads shimmering and swaying in the breeze. They look great in big drifts, acting like a neutral foil to colourful late flowering perennials like persicaria, asters, helenium, Japanese anemones, sedum and Verbena bonariensis. But they also work well in smaller gardens knitting plants together. Here are a few to try.
Tall & Statuesque
Miscanthus. Some of the best grasses for striking silky seed heads, they tend to flower late but make a real statement when they do. M. sinensis ‘Malepartus’ is a statuesque variety (2m) with a fountain of burgundy flowers, while M. Ferner Osten’ is slightly smaller. M. Adagio is a compact variety with a mass of shimmery silvery flowers.
Stipa giganteum is another big statement grass, which throws its tall oaty flower heads high into the air – and is best in an open sunny spot where the sun can shine through it.
Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’ is a great performer, with a very upright habit and fabulous seed heads. Unlike many grasses, the fresh green leaves arrive early in the season, before the fluffy purple flowers emerge, which finally turn straw coloured in summer.
Medium Sized Grasses
Stipa tenuissima. Also known as ‘Mexican feather grass’ is useful semi evergreen grass with very fine wispy leaves and feathery golden seed heads in summer. It’s lovely mingling with perennials such as achillea and salvia Nemerosa ‘Caradonna’. It likes full sun and well-drained soil. Comb out the tatty bits or cut right down in spring for a fresh flush of green.
Calamagrostis ‘Overdam’ is rarer and smaller (1m) than Karl Foerster and is a pretty grass with an upright habit and cream striped leaves. Calamagrostis brachytricha has pale fluffy flower heads in autumn – again late to flower but worth it when it does. It has a more relaxed arching habit and copes with some shade.
Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Goldtau’ is a
mound-forming evergreen grass, this has silvery purple flowers in early summer, maturing to a cloud of delicate golden seed heads. It’s happy in sun or part shade, in moist well-drained soil.
Small & Perfectly Formed
Hakonechloa macra is a gorgeous short grass with lush green foliage – a little like bamboo in feel. It’s happy in dappled shade and is fantastic on mass underplanting trees, where it cascades like flowing water, or for edging paths and borders. Sesleria autumnalis is an excellent low growing evergreen grass with mounds of bright green strappy leaves that turn more lime- coloured in winter. It has short silvery flower spires in the summer.
Grass Care
Most grasses like sun and free draining soil though some such as anemanthele lessioniana and deschampsia thrive in semi shade. Cut deciduous grasses right back in late winter, before the new growth has got going. Remove seeds heads from evergreen varieties and comb them through with your fingers to remove tatty old growth.
Where to See Grasses
The Horniman Museum has a Grassland Garden where you can see most of the grasses above growing as a permanent display.
Ripe Old Age
Practical Advice for Navigating Later Life
Signs Your Loved One Needs Help at Home
We all worry about our loved ones as they reach later old age especially as their health or mobility starts to falter. Naturally they want to remain independent and will often be very reluctant to accept help. However, there often comes a time when some help) becomes necessary for their well-being and safety. With a gradual decline, it can be difficult to judge when this time comes, here are some typical signs to watch for.
Changes in Physical Health
Noticeable changes in physical health, unexplained bruises, significant weight loss, could all signal that your loved one is struggling to manage.
Decline in Personal Hygiene
A decline in personal care, such as unwashed clothes, body odour, or neglect of dental care, may indicate that they are finding it challenging to maintain personal hygiene without assistance.
Forgetfulness and Confusion
Memory loss, confusion about time or place, missed medications, and difficulty in following conversations or making decisions can be signs of cognitive decline or conditions like dementia that require specialized care.
Changes in Mood or Behaviour
Sudden mood swings, increased irritability, social withdrawal, or expressions of fear and anxiety could be signs of emotional distress or depression, especially if your loved one is isolated or feels overwhelmed by daily tasks.
Unkempt Living Environment
A home that was once tidy and organized now appearing cluttered, dirty dishes piling up, expired food in the fridge, or neglect of household chores might indicate that maintaining the home has become too much.
Safety Concerns
Evidence of recent falls, burns, or other accidents, as well as unexplained financial transactions or mishandling of medications, are significant red flags that your loved one may be at risk living alone.
Difficulty Managing Finances
Unpaid bills, unusual purchases, or confusion regarding financial matters might indicate that your loved one needs help managing their finances effectively.
Social Isolation
Withdrawal from social activities or lack of interest in hobbies can indicate your loved one is struggling, this can we a vicious circle leading to loneliness and social isolation especially if your loved on lives alone.
Your loved one may be reluctant to accept extra help. Good local care companies should be able to help. Some specialise in supporting those living with dementia. With care and empathy, taking things step-by-step, they can support you in bringing your loved one round to the idea of having some help at home, as needed including personal care and companionship.
Tackling Tough Tasks:
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The Secret to Getting Things Done
This month’ article focuses on tackling tough tasks, how do we get on top of difficult tasks? We all face moments when a task or challenge seems daunting, or those tasks that we just feel some friction to. Often, our first instinct is to tackle it alone. But what if I told you there’s a way to make those tasks feel easier, simply by having someone by your side? Let me explain.
A study* found that when individuals stood in front of a steep hill and were asked to assess how difficult the climb would be and how long it would take, their answers varied depending on one key factor: whether they were alone or had someone standing next to them.
When facing the challenge solo, people estimated the task would be quite difficult and time-consuming. However, when someone stood beside them—even if it was a complete stranger— their perception of the hill’s difficulty decreased. Just the presence of another person made the task feel easier.
The Power of Shared Effort
The takeaway is that when we tackle tough tasks with someone else-whether in business, personal life, or facing daily hurdles-the experience feels less daunting. The perception of difficulty decreases, and the overall task becomes more manageable. This concept applies to so many areas of our lives:
• Solving complex business problems becomes easier when we collaborate with colleagues.
• Overcoming personal challenges feels less overwhelming when we lean on friends, family, or even professionals.
• Simply sharing what we’re going through with others can reduce the mental load, helping us build resilience.
You Don’t Have to Be a Lone Wolf
It’s common to feel like we need to carry the challenges on our own. The truth is, sharing the load with others — whether they’re friends, colleagues,
or even strangers — can make tackling tough tasks ahead feel lighter. The next time you’re faced with a challenge, consider this: Who can you lean on? Who could stand next to you, either metaphorically or physically, to make that challenge a little less daunting?
By embracing connection and community and welcoming the support of others, we can reduce friction, improve resilience, and ultimately find more enjoyment in the tasks that once seemed overwhelming.
That’s it for this month’ article! I hope this tip helps you tackle your next challenge with confidence.
*Social Support and the Perception of Geographical Slant ; Journal of Experimental Social Psychology. Volume 44, Issue 5, September 2008, Pages 1246-1255 Simone Schnall University of Plymouth, UK; Kent D. Harber Rutgers University at Newark; Jeanine K. Stefanucci College of William and Mary; Dennis R. Proffitt University of Virginia; ** (Further research out of Queen’s University has found evidence of emotional load sharing between partners in a close relationship. The study found that a strong relationship with a loved ones can help ease stress when placed in difficult situations.)
Queen’s University. “Evidence of emotional ‘load sharing’ in close relationships.” ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 14 September 2015. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/09/150914220528. htm>.
Year 6 Open Day Events 2024 for Year 7 Entry September 2025
• Wednesday 2nd October 9.30am8.00pm
• Saturday 5th October 10.00am6.00pm
• Wednesday 9th October 9.30am8.00pm
• Saturday 12th October 10.00am6.00pm
Year 11 Open Day Events 2024 for Year 12 Entry September 2025
• Wednesday 16th October 1.30pm6.30pm
• Wednesday 6th November 4.00pm6.30pm
• Wednesday 27th November 4.00pm6.30pm
* By prior appointment only. Virtual tours will also take place during events above.
Halloween & Fireworks
Pets Corner with Leonie St Clair |
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Please do not underestimate the potentially negative effects of Halloween and the long fireworks season, especially on young or elderly animals or animals that are unwell/injured. A pet that coped last year as a pup may be more aware and sensitive, now they are older. Do not delay, plan ahead.
Speak to 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 cause most damage.
Not all pets will fear 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 when once familiar sights and sounds suddenly become unfamiliar and scary. Do not take any chances. Keep your elderly pet safe with these simple tips. You can also visit dogstrust.org.uk for further advice.
• Ensure dogs and cats are shut in the house before dusk. Feed early and get pets out early to toilet.
• 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.
• Block out disturbing sights, 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, put a wash on.
• If your pet is anxious, let him lie beside you is it helps, but do not make a big fuss. If he wants to hide, let him.
• 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. Do not delay.
• Those who feel their pet may have a problem can speak to their vet and behaviourist about treatment to prepare for next year. Many pets can be taught over time that firework sounds are non-threatening.
Financial Matters
With Akwasi Duodu | www.sterlingandlaw.com
Similar Beginning Different Choices
Twins, Christopher and David grew up in the same household with similar upbringings and the same opportunities. Being creative artists they both ended up working as graphic designers. Ther career paths were almost identical, and they earned similar amounts. The big difference between the two brothers, however, was their attitude to money.
Chris’s Path To Financial Security
Chris loved to save and was diligent and prudent with his money. From his early 20s, Chris engaged the services of a financial adviser who helped him make good financial decisions. Fearful of debt, he budgeted carefully and lived within his means.
He opened a regular savings ISA, contributed to his pension and made modest but consistent investments in shares recommended to him. He understood the power of long-term investing and compound interest and recognised that in starting early, he could accumulate a substantial sum over the long term. He refused to make rash purchases, wouldn’t go on holidays he couldn’t afford, bought property and used his credit card sparingly, paying off the balance as soon as he was able.
By the time Chris was in his early 40s, he had enough money saved to buy his employer’s graphic design company when it came up for sale. His income increased significantly, but he kept his company’s and personal finances under a strict control. This pragmatic approach saw his company go from strength to strength. He could now travel, pursue his hobbies and enjoy time with his family without worrying about money. By the time Chris was in his early fifties, he could have retired if he wanted to. But he enjoyed his work and loved running his company. With the financial resources to delegate most of the difficult tasks of running a graphic design company, Chris was able to step
back and get involved only when needed. This success wasn’t a stroke of luck but the result of decades of taking advice, sound financial habits and disciplined financial behaviour.
Dave’s Struggles
Dave took a much more haphazard approach to his finances. During his 20s and 30s, he spent much of his income on expensive vacations and maintaining a lifestyle that outpaced his earnings. By the time he was 40, Dave was in significant debt and hadn’t saved a penny for retirement. While his brother was quietly building, Dave was sinking thinking he could always catch up later.
When Dave finally came to his senses in his 50s, he reluctantly started contributing the bare minimum to a pension. With so much debt strangling him, he was never able to purchase a property.
As Dave reached his 60s, it became clear that his financial situation was precarious. His debts, combined with a small pension and limited savings, meant he struggled to maintain the lifestyle he had grown accustomed to. While Chris was enjoying the fruits of his early planning, Dave had to keep working, ending up working for Chris’s firm.
Comparing Chris & Dave’s Fortunes
The fortunes of Chris and Dave offer a stark reminder of how the decisions you make in your early working years echo throughout your life. Chris’s early start gave him financial security, while Dave’s procrastination left him struggling. The difference wasn’t just in their earnings or career paths, but in their attitudes toward saving and financial planning.
Chris’s disciplined approach to saving meant that he always had a safety net. Dave, however, never gave himself that security, living instead for the moment and relying on debt to finance his lifestyle.
The lesson is clear: when it comes to financial security, good advice, discipline, a little sacrifice and starting early are the key components to success. Whilst it’s never too early to start it can easily become too late.
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Mondays at Christ Church, 263 Barry Road, East Dulwich, SE22 0JT. Mondays 10am Happy House, 11.15am Baby Beeps & 12.30pm Baby Bells.. http://hartbeeps.com
Family Space
Free, creative workshops that take place on the last Saturday of the month at the South London Gallery, 6567 Peckham Road. For children aged 5-12 years old with their parents and carers. Drop-in, no need to book. www.southlondongallery.org
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
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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
Tennis-4-Kids
Learn young, have fun. Rally around for a smashing time. Serving ages 3-11. Rackets supplied; fun guaranteed. Gordon 07877 391005 | www.tennis-4-kids.com | gordonwood@hotmail.co.uk
‘Unicornios y Dinosaurios’
Fun and interactive Spanish language play classes, for children aged 0-5, and their parents and carers. Thursdays mornings (term-time only) in East Dulwich. Suitable for all levels of Spanish! Contact Hazel on 07852 553 239 or hazelcarr@ hotmail.com.
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What's On - October
Fridays 4, 11, 17 & 25
October: Lewisham
Underwater Hockey Club
7:30pm – 9pm. Try out underwater hockey at Forest Hill pools every Friday evening. We’re a mixed ability club who play for fun and exercise. Complete beginners welcome - we’ll ease you in gently and have kit you can borrow. See the link to our website to learn more.
Forest Hill Pools, Dartmouth Road SE23 2HZ. For more information go to: www.luwhc.org.uk
Saturday 5 October: Bell House Open Garden
11.30am-1pm. Set behind the Georgian house, visitors can explore the peaceful two-acre garden. Bell House is opening its garden for visitors to explore. The Walled Garden comprises of raised beds filled with kitchen essentials grown organically. The House Garden features a rose garden and woodland walk designed to attract wildlife and provide safe habitats. The gardens are a place of community learning, maintained by volunteers who promote gardening as an activity for physical and mental well-being. We encourage a £5 donation that will go towards garden maintenance and activities. FREE tickets are also available. www.bellhouse.co.uk Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7BG.
Saturdays 5, 12, 19 & 26
October: Parkrun 9am – 10am
Dulwich Parkrun
Free, weekly timed 5k run, jog, or walk in Dulwich Park starting from Queen Mary’s Gate. Register once and bring your printed barcode (can be used at any parkrun across the world). Firsttimers briefing at 08.50. Also in Peckham Rye, Brockwell and Crystal Palace parks. https://www.parkrun.org.uk/dulwich/
Peckham Rye Park Run
A 3-lap anti clockwise course, entirely on tarmac is mainly flat and therefore a potential PB course The start & finish are located close to the Colyton Road entrance of the park.
Peckham Rye Park, Colyton Road SE15 4JR. https://www.parkrun.org.uk/peckhamrye/
Sundays 6, 13, 20 & 27
October: Junior Parkrun
Peckham Rye - 9am - 9:30am
A free, weekly, timed run for 4–14-year-olds, to get fit, stay healthy and have fun! We run 2km every Sunday morning at 9am, through rain and shine. The course is visible, well-marshalled, and all held on the paths around the sports pitches. Peckham Rye Park, Colyton Road, SE22 0NE. www.parkrun.org.uk/peckhamrye-juniors/ Brockwell Park - 9am - 9:30am
A free 2km fun run for 4–14-year-olds every Sunday in Brockwell Park. Just register on parkrun.com to get a barcode and meet behind the lido at 8:55 for a briefing. Come rain or shine, Easter, or Christmas we meet every week. Brockwell Park, Dulwich Road SE24 0PA. www.parkrun.org.uk/brockwell-juniors/
Sundays 6, 13, 20 & 27
October: Horniman Market
What's On - October
10am – 3pm. Located on the Bandstand Terrace, you will find stalls selling seasonal fruit and vegetables, artisan bread and cheese, organic meat, and delicious street food. If that’s not enough to have you feeling like our overstuffed walrus, we also have regular guest traders specialising in treats such as luxury chocolates, delightful drinks, irresistible cakes, and tasty pickle and preserves.
100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ www.horniman.ac.uk/
Monday 7 October: Bach
to Baby Family Concert in Dulwich Village 4pm-4.45pm
The critically acclaimed concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow. Outstanding Musicians, Exhilarating Performances, Inspiring Locations across the UK. As seen at Royal Albert Hall and Buckingham Palace. Featured in The Times (London) and the New York Times.
Remember: Up to 2 children come free on every Adult Ticket! Get £2 off on your first concert when you sign up to our e-updates. Be the first to hear about concerts in your area, exclusive & special events, e.g. Buckingham Palace, offers and early bird ticket sales. St Barnabas’ Church, Dulwich, 40 Calton Avenue, Dulwich, SE21 7DG. https://www.bachtobaby.com
Monday 7 October:
Sophie from Romania by Rory Cellan-Jones 7.30pm-8.30pm
In January 2022, the Cellan-Jones-Coyle family said goodbye to their beloved elderly Collie Cross, Cabbage. Newly retired, Rory had become inseparable from her during daily pandemic walks which alleviated his Parkinson’s Disease symptoms. After a grief-stricken year, Rory and his wife Diane contemplated opening up their hearts again and came across a dog listing for ‘a kind girl who loves everybody and is just looking for her forever home’. Bright-eyed, big-eared and trembling, Sophie arrives in London from Central Europe in a van on 17th December. 'Sophie from Romania' follows the journey of her adoption –from her battles with anxiety, to the joys of play and her first foray outside.
Rory was the BBC’s principal technology correspondent until 2021. He now writes an influential Substack column on medical innovation, tech and his beloved Romanian rescue dog, Sophie. Through this and his Twitter following @ruskin147 he spreads awareness of technological developments in the fields of medicine, health care and – more specifically –Parkinson’s. Together with Jeremy Paxman and several others he has begun a new podcast on Parkinson’s called Movers and Shakers.
Tickets: Standard ticket: £12. Book & Ticket: £32 (Book RRP £22). Concession ticket (Under 18): £10. The MCT at Alleyn’s, Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, East Dulwich, SE22 8SU. www.village-books.co.uk.
A Village Books & Alleyn’s Schools Enterprises event
Tuesday 8 October: Kimchi
Hands On Fermentation
Workshop in Penge 7pm-8.30pm
Join me for this workshop in Penge, London SE20 where you will chop and prepare veg and fruit to take home and ferment with full instructions. The recipe I use is vegan. Everything you need is provided. No experience required and your ferment will be ready to eat within a week of the workshop. Kimchi is a delicious spicy Korean condiment made from fermented cabbage with lots of brilliant gut health boosting properties. 71 Kingswood Road, London SE20 7BL Book your tickets via www.eventbrite.co.uk
Herne Hill Music Festival
Come and join us for another year of music!
11th - 20th October
2024
The festival is a not-for-profit organisation. We aim to provide a variety of musical events for the whole community and promote local artists and venues. Events take place in pubs, churches, clubs, parks and greenhouses and some of them are free.
Do you love jazz? Come and hear Sarah L King open the festival with an evening of soulful jazz standards mixed with originals from her new album, 'Fire Horse'. The South London Jazz Orchestra follows on Saturday 12 October. A community big band playing arrangements from the jazz greats - Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glenn Miller et al. Conducted by Hugo Jennings. And if you'd like to have a go at jazzing yourself, come to the Monday Jazz Jam at Off the Cuff. Listen to the House band Head’s Up play a short set, then join in! Or come and listen for free. If you'd like to bring the whole family, why not try Junior Open Mic at Off the Cuff on 20th October? Or Dance at the Ceilidh to toe tapping tunes with the South East London Folk Orchestra on 18 October. Don't want to be pigeonholed? WE HAVE VARIETY!!
Creature & Machine – will curate an evening of electro pop, acoustic and spoken word performances on the theme of 'Quiet Power' on 12th October. Peter Black - international tour of solo guitar music, from flamenco to blues, classical to calypso! 13 October. Whiskey Moon Face - 'alternative' folk, combining elements of Klezmer, New Orleans jazz and Middle Eastern folk in their original songs on 15th October. Kalmaar - a young duo playing every imaginable style except classical! On 16 October Grinch Mountain Bluegrass Band - a trad bluegrass band, with banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar and double bass, paying tribute to the American Southern string bands of the 1940s - 1950s. 17th October. Hank Dogs - folk, folk rock, alternative country, Americana, blues, Celtic influences, creating a haunting sound on 20th October.
Some events are free or aimed at fund raising for local charities. The Big Swing Band from Camberwell will play at the Ruskin Park bandstand on Sunday 13 October. Expect classic swing and modern big band charts, hopefully accompanied by sunshine! In the evening of that day there will be a "Come and Sing" evensong service at St Faith's
Festival 2024
church. This is always a calm but uplifting event, a perfect way to end the first weekend of the festival. There's a great coffee morning at the Herne Hill United church on Saturday 12 October. If you wish you can make a donation towards the running of the Norwood and Brixton Food Bank. Relax with
coffee and cake while you enjoy varied music from two contrasting groups: Indig-O, a folk/early music group, and The Dogoda Wind Quintet. This is a good event to bring the whole family to - informal and an opportunity for them to experience a variety of musical instruments.
Other exciting events for children include a morning of songs, drumming and interactive story telling with Whippersnappers at Brockwell Lido on 19th October. Later on that day, children will also enjoy a performance of 'Peter and the Wolves', especially adapted from Prokofiev's 'Peter and the Wolf' to include a whole pack of wolves from the Judith Kerr Primary School and accompanied by members of the local Dulwich Symphony Orchestra. We are community focused and involve local groups in the festival. Four community choirs will sing at St Faith's on 12th October. Note-Orious from East Dulwich and Community Choirs from Clapham, Nunhead and West Norwood. Check them outyou might want to join them next time? And the Southwark Sinfonietta will close the festival on the 20th October with a programme of classical music.
What's On - October
Wednesday 9 October: East Dulwich WI
7.30pm-9.30pm. We are delighted to welcome Kevin Coates, former musician in the Band of Her Majesty’s Coldstream Guards for 30 years, reaching the rank of Senior Band Sergeant Major. He was recognized for his service to military music in 2001 with an MBE, awarded by Prince Charles. He has travelled to many countries playing in many famous concert halls and has taken part in two North American tours playing concerts in over 70 cities in the three months duration of the tours. Kevin is joining us to give an insight into the history of the Guards Division Bands and show us parts of the ceremonial uniform worn on duty and reveal many behind the public eye stories he was involved in during his career. Guests are very welcome, first-time guests attend for free, returning guests pay £5 (cash only please). We welcome new members, the subscription for the 24/25 year is £24 if you join in October. All inquiries should go to join@eastdulwichwi.co.uk and will be answered with detailed info.
Thursday 10 – Tuesday 22
October: Untold
An exhibition of street photography and portraits from India, Bangladesh and south-east Asia by traveller, writer and photographer Adrian Whittle. It follows his successful 2023 exhibition at the Barbican Library Gallery. The new show includes work from 2023 and 2024, much of it exhibited for the first time.
The exhibition includes portraits and candid street shots. Visitors can also read the stories behind some of the photographs. Adrian explains: “I often spend a long time with the people I photograph, listening to their stories and answering their questions about my own life and family. Some of these are included in the exhibition, whereas other pictures invite the viewer to think for themselves about what they are seeing.”
Visitors to the exhibition will be able to purchase prints, postcards, and a limited-edition book.
Jeannie Avent Gallery, 14 North Cross Road, East Dulwich, SE22 9EU. www.jeannieavent.com
Friday 11 – Sunday 20 October: Herne Hill
Music Festival
Come and enjoy a variety of music in Herne Hill. The festival is a not-for-profit organisation. We aim to provide a variety of musical events for the whole community and promote local artists and venues. Events take place in pubs, churches, clubs, parks and greenhouses with some free events and other events raise money for charity. https://hernehillfestival.org.
Saturday 12 October: South
East London Orchestra’s Autumn Concert
Join us for an afternoon of wonderful music at All Saints Church, West Dulwich. Celebrating the stories of mythological women, we will be performing the virtuosic Sheherazade by Rimsky-Korsakov, Pohjola’s Daughter by Sibelius and Rhiannon by British composer Grace Williams. Tickets: £15 adult, £10 concession, FREE FOR CHILDREN. Purchase online via: www. ticketsource.co.uk/south-east-london-orchestra, or on the door. For a 10% discount, book online using the code SELO10. www.selo.org.uk
All Saints West Dulwich, Lovelace Road SE21 8JY.
The Castle Pub, Upstairs Function room, 280 Crystal Palace Road SE22 9JH
What's On - October
Sunday 13 October: So
Last Century’s Vintage Market at the Brewery
11am-6pm
Vintage Market at the Brewery is back in Gipsy Hill, In and around the Brewery’s event space you can expect to find mid 20th century furniture, art, lighting, homeware and ceramics, decorative objects, prints, records, vintage clothes (including children’s), jewellery and lots more. Most traders take card payments and will deliver locally if you want to buy something big. Outside in the yard there’ll be amazing street food and coffee provided by KERB+. And of course, the Gipsy Hill Taproom will be serving up plenty of pints from their big range of excellent draught beer - all brewed on site. FREE ENTRY. Step-free entrance, and level access throughout. Dog friendly.
Gipsy Hill Brewery, 160 Hamilton Road SE27 9SF www.solastcenturyfair.co.uk.
Sunday 13 October: The Goose Is Out! Singaround at The Ivy House 7pm-10.30pm
Singaround consists of people – or sometimes small groups of people – taking it in turns to sing a song. We welcome listeners too! Our Singarounds are very informal and participative. We don’t use the stage and we don’t use mics. You can sing whatever you like - any genre, any language. You don’t have to be a “good singer” - just wanting to sing is good enough for us. Everybody is welcome, including those who have never sung in front of other people before.
www.thegooseisout.com.
£5 on the door (cash or BACS only, sorry).
The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road E15 3BE.
Tuesday
15 October:
An Evening with Three-Michelin starred chef Pierre Koffmann
7.30pm-8.30pm. Village Books and Alleyn’s Schools Enterprises are delighted to host an evening with three-Michelin starred chef Pierre Koffmann celebrating a new edition of his award-winning cookbook Memories of Gascony. With recipes and reminiscences from his grandparents’ home in rural Gascony, this is an intimate account of school holidays spent on the farm helping his grandfather to harvest and hunt, and learning to treasure seasonality, simplicity and the best ingredients at his grandmother’s side.
After working as a young chef in France, he arrived in London in 1970 to work under Michel and Albert Roux at Le Gavroche and then the Waterside Inn. Within six years of opening, La Tante Claire had its third Michelin star. Between them Koffmann’s protégés now boast over twenty Michelin stars in their own right.
Standard ticket: £12. Book & ticket: £35 (includes a copy of Memories of Gascony, book RRP £35).
Concession ticket: £10. The Junior School Hall, Townley Road, SE22 8SU. www.alleyns.org.uk.
Thursday
17 October:
People, Planet, Pint Networking Event
7pm-9pm. A relaxed networking event for anyone passionate about people and the planet. Everyone is welcome, there is no specific agenda, only to meet up with a friendly bunch of people interested in the climate space or wanting to learn more about it. From 7:00 pm onwards. Book free tickets on Eventbrite! The Lordship Pub, 211 Lordship Lane SE22 8HA.
What's On - October
Saturday
19 – Sunday 20
October: So Last Century’s Vintage Fair – Catford
11am-4pm. So Last Century’s Vintage Fair is back in Catford at the beautiful St Dunstan’s College. There’ll be more than 50 hand-picked vintage dealers on each day, in two large halls: the stunning 1960s Modernist Refectory building and the contrasting Victorian Great Hall. You can expect to find stunning displays of affordable mid-20th century furniture, homeware, lighting, ceramics, glass, decorative objets, textiles and furnishings, original 1960s and 70s posters and art, prints and charts, books, records, salvaged items, French brocante, vintage fashion and lots more. Outside there’ll be a barista coffee van, chocolate brownie stall and street food to keep you energised!
Entry: Advance tickets and a limited 2 for 1 offer available now for Saturday 19th or Sunday 20th at: www.solastcenturyfair.co.uk. Or pay on the door (cash or card).
St Dunstan’s College, Stanstead Road SE6 4TY
Monday 21 October – Friday 1 November: Half Term Tennis Camps 9am-3pm
Holiday camps for children all levels, from 3 to 18 years old. A great opportunity for children and teens to dive into the amazing world of tennis, have lots of fun and make new friends in a healthy environment. Our camps are the perfect mix of tennis, drills, games and fun. You can join for the whole week or for single day!
Dulwich Lawn Tennis Club, Giant Arches Road, Burbage Road, Herne Hill, SE24 9HP. https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/ SebastienBlanchonCoaching/Coaching/Camps
Monday 21 October: Dulwich WI Monthly Meeting
7:30pm-9:30pm. Launched in 2018, the Dulwich WI is a supportive and stimulating group for women of all ages and backgrounds. We meet once a month at Kix Bar + Kitchen, 57 North Cross Road SE22 9ET. We would love to meet you and look forward to welcoming you to our group. www.dulwichwi.com
Tuesday 22 October: Bach to Baby Family Concert in East Dulwich 10.30am-11.15am
Critically acclaimed concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow. Up to 2 children come free on every Adult Ticket! Get £2 off on your first concert when you sign up to our e-updates. St John the Evangelist, 62A East Dulwich Road, East Dulwich, SE22 9AT. https://www.bachtobaby.com
Saturday 26 October:
African Tree Tales: Treemoot International Storytelling Festival 2pm-4.30pm
On this day of the festival, Ogiek land defender Leonard Mindore and Maguzawa oral historian Kamilu Hassan Hamza will share stories of the indigenous people of Mau Forest in Kenya and Yarmariya Bush in Nigeria.
Part of the Treemoot International Storytelling Festival, which celebrates the culture and diversity of the Great North Wood in SE London. Facilitated by Mercy Ette (Newcastle University)
14:00-15:00 Trees and the Ogiek of Mau Forest with Leonard Mindore
15:00-15:30 Break and refreshments
15:30-16:30 The Trees of the Maguzawa, Hausa Animists with Kamilu Hassan Hamza
These events is for all ages, and accessible to all. Refreshments are available at the festival camp, and there are access-free toilets also available. Grange Lane, Dulwich, SE21 7LH. Book your FREE tickets via Eventbrite.co.uk.
ST CHRISTOPHER’S GOLF DAY
Join us for a full day of exciting golf at Croham Hurst Golf Club in Croydon on Friday 18 October
Enjoy free on-site parking, breakfast rolls on arrival, 18 holes of golf, entry to the four competitions and a two-course lunch for only £65 per person.
The day will be played in teams of four (with smaller groups and individuals combined to form a four) in Four-ball Stableford format with three best scores per hole. There will be prizes for first and second place teams, plus ‘nearest the pin’ and ‘longest drive’. Registration and breakfast rolls at 7.45am, tee-offs start at 8.30am and the day finishes with lunch, prizes and an auction.
Places are extremely limited, so book your place today at stchristophers.org.uk/golf-day. We would like to thank Croham Hurst Golf Club for generously hosting and supporting this fundraising event.
stchristophers.org.uk
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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
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 North) 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
Billy Harding (Labour) Tel tba
Cllr_billy.harding@lewisham.gov.ukSurgeries
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 8314 2214
cllr_susan.wise@lewisham.gov.uk
Sakina Sheikh (Labour) 020 8314 7963
Cllr_Sakina.Sheikh@lewisham.gov.uk
Surgeries
Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month (excluding August) at The Lodge Cafe (Stanstead Lodge Senior Club), 260 Stanstead Road, SE23 1DD. We’ll be there from 10:30am until 12:30pm.
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
Carol Webley-Brown (Labour) Tel 07795 915362
cllr_carol.webley-brown@lewisham.gov.uk
Surgeries
Crofton Park councillors offer in-person councillor surgeries on:
2nd Saturday of each month at 11-12
4th Saturday of each month at 11-12
4th Tuesday of each month at 2-3pm
All sessions take place at Crofton Park Community Library, Brockley Road. There are no surgeries in August, nor on 26th July, 24th or 27th December.
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