SE23 September 2020

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Issue 169 - September 2020 In this issue What’s On - P6 Garden Talk - P12 Food & Drink - P14 Fitness Tips - P16 Financial Matters - P20 Horniman Museum - P22 Pets Corner - P26 Community Index - P30 Link Age Southwark - P32

Local Events | News | Community News | Local Businesses | Features www.arounddulwich.co.uk | www.semagazines.co.uk

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We will be reopening our centres in September.

Enrol online now for courses running in the autumn term.

Our full spring and summer 2021 programme will be available for enrolment at a later date.

To keep you safe we have reduced class sizes and we will be offering a range of online courses.

Find out more at:

www.lewisham.gov.uk/adultlearning or call us on 020 8314 3300 Adult Learning Lewisham

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TOGETHER WE FLOURISH

Welcome to SE23 Each time I sit to write this note, the world seems to have changed so much from the previous month. Life feels almost back to normal. Yes we have to wear masks in shops, but there isn’t as much queuing! The Eat Out to Help Out scheme has been a roaring success. Wouldn’t it be great if they extended it for another month or two?

Our events pages start on page 6 this month with five full pages of online and actual events you can go to. Please do check whether the eent is online or in person as many more events are opening back up as usual. Remember to our visit our website www.arounddulwich.co.uk as events are updated daily.

A lovely local story is the celebrity ambassadors showing support to Link Age Southwark to lift spirits during lockdown, see page 30. Link Age Southwark are also hosting an online Pet Contest, which promising to be a lot of fun. I am delighted to be asked to be one of the judges. See the Around Dulwich website for full details.

Becca Teers talks to us about the importance of self-care on page 24.

Included are two of her favourite effective, yet simple self-care tools to use daily to keep positive. Something we all need at the moment.

Until next time, take good care.

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

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Contents Welcome ..................................................................... 3 Events Calendar ......................................................... 4 What’s On .......................................... 6, 8, 9, 10 & 28 Garden Talk ............................................................ 12 Food & Drink ............................................................ 14 Fitness Tips .............................................................. 16 Financial Matters ..................................................... 20

Horniman Museum.................................................. 22 Mindset Matters....................................................... 24 Pets Corner............................................................... 26 Community Index...................................................... 30 Community News: Link Age Southwark................... 32 Index ........................................................................ 34

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Events Calendar - September Monday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Foxglove Forest School, see p28.

STOP PRESS! Sunday 30th August Dulwich Street Art Walk, see p6.

7th

Live Stream Life Short Post Life Drawing see p8.

Dulwich Park Runners see p8.

8th Live Stream Life Short Post Life Drawing see p8.

New Mum’s Online Group, see p8.

9th

Dulwich & District U3A Monthly Meeting, see p10.

15th Live Stream Life Short Post Life Drawing see p8.

Dulwich Park Runners see p8.

21st

22nd Live Stream Life Short Post Life Drawing see p8.

Dulwich Park Runners see p8.

28th

29th Live Stream Life Short Post Life Drawing see p8.

6th

Zoom Reiki, see p9.

10th

11th

Foxglove Forest School, see p28.

New Mum’s Online Group, see p8.

16th

5th

BNI Adventurers Online Meeting, see p8.

What’s The Big Idea? Online workshop, see p6.

17th

12th

West Norwood Feast, see p9.

Zoom Reiki, see p9.

13th

SoLo Craft Fair’s Virtual Craft Market, see p9. Weekly Horniman Market is back!

Live Stream Life see p10.

Drawing & Painting, see p9.

Tech Together, see p6.

Zoom Reiki, see p9.

18th

Sunday

Tech Together, see p6. Weekly Horniman Market is back!

SoLo Craft Fair’s Virtual see p10.

Craft Market, see p9.

Live Stream Life Drawing & Painting, see p9.

Live Stream Life Drawing & Painting, see p8.

Butterflies & Moths of South London, p6. Tech Together, see p8.

Live Stream Life Drawing & Painting, Dulwich Park see p8.

Runners see p8.

14th

BNI Adventurers Online Meeting, see p8.

Tech Together, see p9.

Saturday

19th

Zoom Reiki, see p9.

20th

The Luna Cinema @ Dulwich Park - see p10 for details of films.

SoLo Craft Fair’s Virtual Craft Market, see p9.

BNI Adventurers Online Meeting, see p8.

New Mum’s Online Group, see p8.

Tech Together, see p6.

Tech Together, see p8.

Live Stream Life Drawing & Painting, see p8.

23rd

Flo Smith Now & Then @ Bell House, p6.

Zoom Reiki, see p9.

24th

25th

26th

Foxglove Forest School, see p28.

New Mum’s Online BNI Adventurers Online Group, see p8.

Meeting, see p8.

1st

27th

Make a Film in a Weekend @ Bell House, see p6.

Tech Together, see p6. Weekly Horniman Market is back!

Live Stream Life see p10.

Drawing & Painting, see p9.

Zoom Reiki, see p9.

Zoom Reiki, see p9.

Tech Together, see p8.

Live Stream Life Drawing & Painting, see p8.

30th

Weekly Horniman Market is back! see p10.

Zoom Reiki, see p9.

2nd

3rd

4th

New Mum’s Online Group, see p8.

Tech Together, see p8.

Live Stream Life Drawing & Painting, Dulwich Park see p8.

Runners see p8.

Smart Business Networking with Cooking with Scissors.

Via Zoom, see p28.

Forthcoming Events Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 6, 8, 9, 10 & 28. Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar!

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Alleyn’s Junior School

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Alleyn’s Junior School offers co-educational excellence in a caring community for children aged 4-11.

Our 2020 open events will take place in September, October and November.

Please join us to learn about life at Alleyn’s Junior School, and how to apply.

Everyone is welcome - visit our website for dates and details. www.alleyns.org.uk | 020 8557 1519 Townley Road, Dulwich SE22 8SU

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What's On - August/September STOP PRESS AUGUST

Sunday 30th August: Small Group Dulwich Street Art Walk

BELL HOUSE EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER Saturdays: TechTogether

11am – 12 noon. A new project at Bell House providing technical support and guidance to anyone who may need it. FREE.

Tuesday 8 September: Butterflies & Moths of South London

7pm-8pm. In this presentation, you will find out more about these beautiful insects and how they are doing in the local area. FREE.

Thursday 10 September: What’s The Big Idea?

With Amanda Greatorex incorporating Baroque inspired pieces plus new and current work £15. 11am-1pm. This guided walk with Amanda Greatorex will tell you about the contemporary Street Artists and the Baroque paintings most works are inspired by (at Dulwich Picture Gallery) offering insights into the artists old and new.

We will see Remi Rough's recent mural and other new works in the area *hopefully a new live in action commission by German artist Mad C* featuring artworks by: Remi Rough, System, Conor Harrington, Stik, Ben Wilson, Christiaan Nagel, Mad C, Agent Provocateur, Beerens, DScreet, Mear One, Phlegm. Also local work by Will Vibes, Ant Carver, Kit Neale. A one-way trip from East Dulwich (opposite ED station) ending up by Dulwich Library. www.dulwichoutdoorgallery.co.uk

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7.30pm-9pm. A series of online workshops for anybody wanting to learn more about screenwriting, scripts and characters. £150.

Saturday 19 September: Flo Smith Now & Then 3pm-5pm. In the garden at Bell House A show that is based on the book of the same name written by Christopher Saul taken from real-life audio recordings of the author’s grandmother Flo Smith. £10.68 - £14.95

Sat. 26 & Sun. 27 September: Make a Film in a Weekend 9am-6pm. Join a team of ten to take on the objective of creating a short film in an upbeat, safe, and nurturing setting. Geared for people aged 17-23 - all experience levels welcome! £85 early bird & then £100. https://www.bellhouse.co.uk/allevents 8

Entry into Years 3, 4 and 5 (ages 7-9) Online registration is now open for 2021 entry - Please visit the Admissions section of our website to book a place for one of our Autumn Open Events. Find out more about our holistic approach to education from the Master, Head of the Junior School and members of staff, including the many opportunities in Sport, Drama, Music and Art. All applications to Year 3 are automatically considered for Academic Scholarships. The offer of a place in the Junior School is the offer of a place at Dulwich College to age 18.

Visit www.dulwich.org.uk/admissions or please call the Junior School Registrar on 020 8299 8432. We look forward to hearing from you.

Entry into Year 7 Online registration is now open for 2021 entry - Please visit the Admissions section of our website to book a place for one of our Autumn Open Events. Find out more about our holistic approach to education from the Master and members of staff, including the many opportunities in Sport, Drama, Music and Art, and details about how to apply for a Bursary. All applications are automatically considered for Academic Scholarships.

Visit www.dulwich.org.uk/admissions or please call the Registrar on 020 8299 9263. We look forward to hearing from you.

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What's On - September Tuesdays 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 September: Live Stream Short Post Life Drawing 2pm-5pm This is a live stream art class. Untutored but advice is always available. There are options to come for just 1 hour (£5) and 2 hours (£10) and 3 hours (£15). For all abilities. When life drawing, short poses are excellent for training the eye and the hand and building the ability to sum up the essence of the figure with economy. Each hour will start with short poses and work up to two or three ten minute poses. This is a familiar format for life drawing sessions which most of us find very satisfactory. Whilst the session runs for three hours it is possible to attend one, two or three hours, as works for you. Joining or leaving the group happens promptly on the hour. The Dulwich Art Group & School, 4a Champion Hill SE5 8AH. www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk.

Tuesdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 September: Dulwich Park Runners Social runs in small groups: we meet at 7:30pm on Tuesdays. New runners welcome so if you’d like to come along have a look at our website: www. dulwichparkrunners.com or write to: enquiries@ dulwichparkrunners.com All levels of ability are welcome. Social runs, competitions,coaching and great social activities.

Wednesdays 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 September: Tech Together 11am. Join us for friendly and engaging sessions to help you make the most of the internet. www.bellhouse.co.uk.

Wednesdays 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 September: Online New Mum’s Group This free online group running from 10.30am12noon on Wednesdays will provide a support environment where mothers can get together with others who may be struggling with one or more aspects of being a new mum More details https://www.bellhouse.co.uk/ events/2020/2/24/new-mums-group-gbrk7 8 | SE23 - September 2020

Wednesdays 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 September: Live Stream Life Drawing & Painting

10am-1pm. This is a live streamed, online class on life drawing with the Dulwich Art Group.

Untutored sessions with a long pose generally held for three weeks giving the artist a chance to produce a more considered piece of work.

Our models are carefully chosen and are lit with professional lights. Advice is always on tap but we tend to leave you to your own devices unless encouraged. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly the quality of attention is always excellent. The Dulwich Art Group & School, 4a Champion Hill SE5 8AH. www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk.

Thursdays 3, 10, 17, 24 September: BNI Adventurers (online meeting) 6.45am-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 Dulwich’s turn. Please contact Hayley on 07843 989728 for more information. www.facebook.com/adventurersbni/

Saturdays 5, 12, 19, 26 September: Tech Together 11am. Join us for friendly and engaging sessions to help you make the most of the internet. www.bellhouse.co.uk.

What's On - September Saturdays 5, 12, 19, 26 September: Live Stream Life Drawing & Painting 10am-1pm. This is a live streamed, online class on life drawing with the Dulwich Art Group.

Untutored sessions with a long pose generally held for three weeks giving the artist a chance to produce a more considered piece of work.

Our models are carefully chosen and are lit with professional lights. Advice is always on tap but we tend to leave you to your own devices unless encouraged. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly the quality of attention is always excellent. The Dulwich Art Group & School, 4a Champion Hill SE5 8AH. www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk.

Saturdays 5, 12, 19, 26 September: Zoom Reiki Meditation Experiences 6pm. Help for NHS frontliners mainly with free attendance, and anyone else can join in too for the price of coffee and cake! Zoom links are on the Reiki page of www.themindbodyandsoulcoach.com

Sunday 6 September: West Norwood Feast

Feast will be as wonderful as ever but things might feel a little different. In agreement with Lambeth and in line with Government guidelines we will be operating as a street market only.

This means we will still have the great range of street food, arts, crafts, vintage items and local products that you’ve come to know and love. We will be operating on three sites, Food Fair, Artisans’ Market and (new for 2020) Village Green. There’s a handy map, details of our social distancing measures and lots more information on our website so you can plan your visit. As always our dedicated Feast volunteers will be on hand to help you make the most of your visit.

Please Be Patient, Keep Your Distance & Enjoy Feast. https://westnorwoodfeast.com.

Saturdays 5, 12, 19, 26 September: SoLo Craft Fair’s Virtual Craft Market

Takes place every Saturday 12-2pm on our Instagram Stories, each market showcases products from between 150-250 makers. www.solocraftfair.com

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Sundays 6, 13, 20, 27 September: Zoom Reiki Meditation Experiences 8pm. Help for NHS frontliners mainly with free attendance, and anyone else can join in too for the price of coffee and cake! Zoom links are on the Reiki page at: www.themindbodyandsoulcoach.com SE23 - September 2020 | 9

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What's On - September Sundays 6, 13, 20, 27 September: The weekly Horniman Market

10am – 3pm. The Market has now re-opened with a smaller group of traders than usual, to provide essential food items including fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese, bread and meat.

Market stalls will be positioned outdoors at a safe distance from each other to ensure we can maintain a two metre social distance for all customers and traders. We will be marking out designated queuing areas, and we ask that you maintain two metres between yourself and the people around you. Strict and enhanced hygiene measure are in place with all traders.

We also ask that you sanitise your hands at each available stall and only touch produce you intend on buying. The Market will be accepting card payments only. Please note, the Horniman Gardens and Gardens toilets are now open, with the usual Gardens opening hours. www.horniman.ac.uk.

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Wednesday 16 – Sunday 20 September: The Luna Cinema @ Dulwich Park

Summer is back on track as The Luna Cinema’s 12th consecutive open-air film season is set to return in a brand new socially spacious way!

After a somewhat turbulent few months for cinema, when it appeared only drive in screens might see the light of day this year, film fans across the country (and those without cars) can now look forward to summer evenings in gorgeous settings, enjoying great films on giant screens under the stars.

• 16 Sep - Joker @ 7.30pm • 17 Sep - Jo Jo Rabbit @ 7.30pm • 18 Sep - Rocketman @ 7.30pm • 19 Sep - The Greatest Showman @ 7.30pm • 20 Sep - Pretty Woman @ 7.30pm For full details of how to book tickets, please go to the website. www.thelunacinema.com

Monday 14 September: Dulwich & District U3A Monthly Open Meeting Talk Via Zoom 2-4pm. Simon Pearson will talk about his latest book. He paints a vivid picture of the men and their machines as the battle for air superiority over Britain is played out across the skies of Europe, from the west of Ireland to the German capital. We will experience the battle chronologically through the remarkable stories of seventeen airmen from across the world.

More details at Dulwich-u3a.uk. Q & A after the talk. Contact secretary@dulwich-u3a.uk for the link to the Zoom meeting.

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They Joys of Ornamental Grasses Garden Talk with Janine Winlaw | Instagram @janinewinlaw

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ate summer is when many grasses come into their own, with 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 echinacea, gaura, anemones, sedums and Verbena bonariensis. But they also work well dotted around smaller gardens knitting plants together and adding a naturalism, movement and texture to planting. Most grasses like sun and free draining soil though some such as anemanthele lessioniana and deschampsia thrive in semi shade. Here are a few to try:

Tall And 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. This is a big statement grass, which throws its tall oaty flower heads high into the air – and is best in an open spot where the sun can shine through, turning them golden. It needs full sun and good drainage.

Calamaacutifolia x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’. A great grass 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 to strawcoloured seed heads in summer, lasting through the winter.

Medium Sized Grasses Stipa tenuissima. Also known as ‘Mexican feather grass’ this is useful semi evergreen grass with fine wispy leaves and feathery silvery gold seed heads in summer. It’s lovely mingling with perennials such as salvia nemerosa ‘Caradonna’ or knautia.

It likes full sun and well-drained soil. Comb out tatty bits or cut right down in spring for a fresh flush of green.

Calamagrostis ‘Overdam’. Rarer and smaller (1m) than Karl Foerster, this is a pretty grass with an upright habit and cream striped leaves. Or try 12 | SE23 - September 2020

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Calamagrostis brachytricha which has pale fluffy flower heads in late August, that turn buttery coloured – it also has a more relaxed arching habit.

Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Goldtau’. A mound-forming evergreen grass, this has silvery purple flowers in the summer, maturing to a cloud of delicate golden seed heads. It’s happy in sun or part shade, in well-drained soil.

Small And Perfectly Formed Festuca glauca. This is a useful low growing evergreen grass that creates mounds of fine bluegreen foliage. It needs plenty of sun but doesn’t like to dry out, and in the right conditions sends up silvery grey flowers in summer. It works well with purples, pinks and whites.

Hakonechloa macra. This is a gorgeous short grass with lush green foliage – a little like bamboo in feel. It’s happy in dappled shade and is fantastic en masse underplanting trees, where it cascades like flowing water, or for edging paths and borders.

Sesleria autumnalis. A new favourite of mine, this is a 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 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.

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Crunchy Fruit & Oat Crumble Recipes from Suzanne James | www.suzannejames.co.uk

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eptember marks the end of summer berries, but there is still time to get the last of the blackberries and there are lots of other fruits like apples, plums, grapes, figs and pears to be enjoyed too.

The fruits up at the allotment are truly wonderful. Tender ripe figs, with honey nut sweetness; juicy sweet plums with a lovely tart aftertaste; and sweet seedless grapes with a slightly sharp punch. Unadulterated apples, pears and raspberries, all with a glorious freshlypicked taste. I love to wander around, looking at everyone's allotments and am always amazed by the variety of produce, and growing methods – from perfect rows to higgledy-piddledy planting.

As we move into Autumn Pumpkin, squash, kale, runner beans and leeks make their debut, lamb makes a comeback and it's the start of the mussel season too.

You should find that the shops are bursting with cheap homegrown produce this month, so choose your favorite British fruits and get making this lovely crumble recipe!

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2-3 slices of bread (100g/3oz), crumbed (stale is fine) 50g (2oz) rolled oats (or muesli or granola) 100g Butter 1 tablespoon sliced almonds 400g (14oz) any fruit (e.g. 2 apples plus berries) 100ml (3ml oz) fruit juice (we use apple juice, but if you don’t have any fruit juice use a couple of teaspoons of jam or marmalade dissolved into 100ml (3fl oz) boiling water) 2 tablespoons of runny honey

Method 15 minutes preparation time 15-20 minutes cooking time 1) Add crumbed bread, butter, oats and nuts to a bowl and mix well (use your fingers if need be to squash it all together).

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2) Chop the unpeeled, cored apples and put into an ovenproof dish with the berries and fruit juice.

3) Sprinkle the crumb mixture on top then drizzle with honey.

4) Bake in a preheated oven 1800C/Gas 6/3500F for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

5) Serve immediately with a little greek yoghurt, custard or cream or for real decadence serve with a Crème Anglaise.

Enjoy!

Suzanne is a professional chef, wife and mother who has lived in South East London all her life.

In Season This Month Fruits & Nuts - Apples, Apricot, Aubergine, Blackberries, Blackcurrants, Blueberries, Loganberries, Peaches, Plums, Raspberries, Redcurrants, Strawberries, White currants, Cobnuts, Hazelnuts, Quince.

Vegetables & Herbs - Artichokes, Aubergines, Beetroot, Broccoli, Cabbages, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chard, Courgettes, Cucumber, Fennel, French Beans, Garlic, Kohlrabi, Lamb’s Lettuce, Onions, Pak Choi, Peas (inc. Sugar Snaps) Potatoes, Radishes, Rocket, Runner Beans, Salsify, Scorzonera, Samphire, Sorrel, Spinach, Sweetcorn, Tomatoes, Watercress.

Meat & Game - Lamb, Rabbit, Venison, Wood Pigeon.

Fish & Shellfish - Black Bream, Crab (brown, hen & Spider), Signal Crayfish, Grey Mullet, Lobster, Mackerel, Pollack, Prawns, Scallops, Sea Bass, Squid, Trout (river – brown and rainbow).

Going Out Of Season Blackberries, Blueberries, Cherry, Mange tout, Peach, Redcurrant, Strawberries (many of these towards the end of the month).

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Marginal Gains

Fitness tips with Leanne Spencer | www.bodyshotperformance.com

The Aggregation Of Marginal Gains Being physically and mentally fitter and healthier have never been more important. We all know though that lifestyle changes can be daunting, hard to incorporate and hard to stick to too.

So, what can we do to make our lives healthier without feeling that we are about to climb Mount Everest?

So, this month I would like to talk about a concept that might be familiar to some of you who have trained or performed on a more competitive and professional sporting level. It is the concept of marginal gains. I’ve borrowed this from, Sir Dave Brailsford, you may have heard of him in conjunction with team Sky. He did a lot of work with a lot of sports teams and it was around this principle of the aggregation of marginal gains.

What Is Aggregation of Marginal Gains?

set nine Olympic records and seven world records.) I think we can borrow this concept as well.

How Can I Use the Aggregation of

What he means by that is if he could get a Marginal Gains to Improve My Wellbeing?

1% improvement in an athlete’s sleep, a 1% So my challenge for you is improvement in their just one thing. What one mental wellbeing, 1% "Being physically and mentally thing can you think about improvement in their fitter and healthier have never changing or tweaking or energy levels that all been more important..." bringing in or taking out of snowballs and actually your routine, that’s going the cumulative effect at to significantly improve your wellbeing over time. that elite level is the difference between getting It’s really simple. on the podium and not. Here are just a few examples of what that looked like: Sir Brailsford What is the Minimal Effective Dose? tested different types of massage gels to identify I also want to choose another concept of the which one would support faster muscle recovery. minimal effective dose. What is the smallest He also asked a surgeon to teach each rider how thing that you could do so small, you might even to wash their hands more effectively in order think, oh, come on, I can do more than that. to reduce the likelihood of getting a cold. Sir Implement that, bed it into your routine and Brailsford also introduced the type of pillow and your lifestyle. Then look for something else. The mattress that would lead to the best night’s sleep aggregation of marginal gains, health is a long for each rider. game, you see. So this is the most effective way The accumulative effect of these and the to get that consistency and get these lasting, other small improvements he introduced had sustainable changes. a massive impact on the performance of the What Is Your #JustOneThing?

British Cycling Team (Olympic Games in Beijing 2008, British Cycling won 60% of the gold medals What is that one thing that you’ll work on today? available. London 2012, the British Cycling Team As always give it a go.

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Visitor Visas Spousal Visas British Citizenship Applications Administrative Applications Tier 1-4 Applications General Immigration Matters Immigration & Nationality

OTHER AREAS OF LAW • Landlord & Tenant • Wills and Probate • Civil Litigation

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FAC OMNIA AD DEI GLORIAM

Take advantage of the chance to visit Kingsdale Foundation

Six of the BEST from Ofsted!

Alleyn Park, Dulwich, SE21 8SQ Tel: 020 8670 7575

Specialist 11-19 College in Mathematics & Performing Arts Headteacher Mr S H Morrison

Come and Visit One of the Most Outstanding and Popular Schools in the Country!

9.30 – 11.30am, 1.30 – 3.30pm & 4.30 – 8pm 10 – 12 noon, 1 – 3pm & 4 – 6pm 9.30 – 11.30am, 1.30 – 3.30pm & 4.30 – 8pm 10 – 12 noon, 1 – 3pm & 4 – 6pm

Wednesday 7th Saturday 10th Wednesday 14th Saturday 17th

*By prior appointment only. Virtual tours will also take place during events above.

October

9.30 – 11.30am, 1.30 – 3.30pm & 5.30 – 8pm 10 – 12 noon, 1 – 3pm & 4 – 6pm 9.30 – 11.30am, 1.30 – 3.30pm & 4.30 – 8pm

Wednesday 23rd Saturday 26th Wednesday 30th

September

Year 6 Open Days & Evenings 2020

First Class & Top of the Class!

‘The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding’ Ofsted 2017

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For information on admission to our Sixth Form for 2021 and to receive a Sixth Form prospectus please visit our website or contact the school by email at: sixthform@kingsdale.southwark.sch.uk

*By prior appointment only. Virtual tours will also take place during events above.

• Wednesday 30th September 4.30 - 5.30pm & 6 - 7.30pm • Wednesday 21st October 1.30 - 3.30pm & 4.30 - 6.30pm • Wednesday 11th November 1.30 - 3.30pm & 4.30 - 6.30pm • Wednesday 25th November 1.30 - 3.30pm & 4.30 - 6.30pm

*Sixth Form Open Days 2020

www.kingsdalefoundationschool.org.uk | info@kingsdale.southwark.sch.uk

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!

School: An Ofsted rated exceptionally Outstanding School

Financial Matters

With Akwasi Duodu | akwasi@sterlingandlaw.com | www.sterlingandlaw.com

Six Simple Steps To Setting Financial Goals

Goals are important. No one ever achieves anything significant in life without a goal. Imagine having to shoot an arrow without being given a target. Where would you aim? Wouldn’t your shot be a pointless waste of time and effort? Goals give us something to aim for; they take us forward in life. They are like the oxygen to our dreams. Rather than shooting aimlessly, having a goal allows you to hit your target.

1) Figure out what matters to you Put everything from what is urgent to the whimsical and distant on the table for inspection and analysis.

Keep asking yourself why your goal is important.

2) Categorise your goals: Sort out what is within easy reach and label that as short term. What might take a bit of time could be labelled medium term and anything way out there in the future would be labelled long term.

3) Apply a SMART goal strategy You may have heard this before, but your ambitions should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and have a time limit. SMART.

4) Create a realistic budget.

Get a handle on what’s coming in and what’s going out. Then work it to address your goals; finding out what is affordable, what is realistic and what is out of the question.

5) Put your plan into action If your budget shows that you have a bit leftover every month, you’re on your way to getting started.

If it doesn’t, then you would need to address your income v expenditure.

6) Monitor your progress and make changes as life evolves Short term financial goals: Make a budget and live by it: Living without a budget is a bit like driving a vehicle without a fuel gauge. You’ll get caught out and run out of gas. A strong handle on what’s 20 | SE23 - September 2020

"no one ever achieves anything significant in life without a goal..."

coming in vs what is going out will give you an idea of what is affordable, where to make cuts in your expenditure and whether you are earning enough to achieve your goals.

Pay off credit card debts and short-term loans. These are very accessible but are a great financial trap. The interest paid on such accounts eats up so much of the cashflow that could be used for other plans. Once paid off, avoiding short term debt should be part of the plan.

Medium term financial goals: Build an emergency fund: Three months of liquidity is the minimum standard however building an emergency reserve isn’t easy and takes planning and sacrifice. Six months is even better. In a fragile economy and jobs market, having an emergency reserve is key.

Save for a deposit for a home: For most people, this would be their most significant purchase and investment. A bigger deposit will get you a better mortgage deal and a lower mortgage so it’s worth saving as much a possible prior to purchase.

Long term financial goals: Develop skills to improve your income. This does not necessarily mean a return to school for an additional degree. It might mean taking on additional training or responsibility at your current job. It could also mean attending conferences and workshops, networking in your profession; anything to acquire more contacts and knowledge.

Planning for retirement Having a retirement plan and goal can be fun and exciting; especially when working with a financial adviser who could help you with a realistic retirement fund target.

Now, armed with your bow, arrow and target, it’s time to get shooting. Good luck!

Creative Design & Craftmanship

The Dovetail Joint

Bespoke Kitchens & Furniture since 1990 020 8291 5578 www.thedovetailjoint.co.uk

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www.horniman.ac.uk | 100 London Road, SE23 3PQ

Exhibitions & Displays Permian Monsters: Life Before the Dinosaurs Extended to 3 January 2021

Family: Plonk Golf Daily, 11am to 5.30pm Grab a (sanitised) golf club and test your wits against a socially-distanced course featuring bonkers ball runs, loop-the-loops, heroic hills, balancing-beams, and some Horniman-themed specials. And for those who have fallen in love with the epic Horniman Walrus, meet Plonk's very own Gerald the Crazy Golf Walrus. Tickets: Child £4, Adult £6, Family (two adults and two children, or one adult and three children) £16. Book in advance on Plonk's website or pay on the day (card payments only).

Green Turtle Image courtesy ©Gondwana Studios

252 million years ago, in a period called the Permian, life on Earth was dominated by extraordinary creatures. It was a time of fearsome sabre-toothed predators, giant insects and bizarre-looking sharks.

The Permian ended with a mass extinction that destroyed 90% of all life, paving the way for the Earth's next great rulers… the dinosaurs.

In this fascinating, family-friendly exhibition, which is travelling to the UK for the first time, you can discover more about this mysterious time period. On display will be fossil skeletons as well as full-size models and animatronics that bring the Permian back to life.

Tickets*: Child £5, Adult £9, Family (up to two adults and two children) £20. Horniman Members and Benefactors enjoy free, unlimited entry. *Prices include a voluntary Gift Aid donation which helps support the work of the Horniman.

Permian Monsters: Life Before the Dinosaurs is a travelling exhibition produced by Gondwana Studios. See horniman.ac.uk for more information and to book tickets.

Turn It Up: On Paradoxes

Until May 2021 A magnificent taxidermy mount of a male Green Turtle, Chelonia mydas, on loan from the Natural History Museum is on display in the Natural History Gallery. Over 100 years old, this impressive animal was collected off the coast of Nicaragua in Central America and presented to the Natural History Museum in 1906. This small display will showcase the challenges facing Green Turtles and other marine life today and what we can do to protect it.

FREE – included in pre-booked, free museum visit, book at horniman.ac.uk

Grasslands Garden Open year round Wander through wild landscapes in the Grasslands Garden, featuring spectacular plants from North American prairie and South African grasslands.

Celebrating critically threatened wild landscapes, during the winter months visitors will be able to see beautiful architectural seed head heads and fading flower spikes. Linked to the World Gallery, the naturalistic planting scheme was devised by Olympic Park designer James Hitchmough. FREE no pre-booking required.

Extended until 4 October 2020

Horniman Market

Jide Odukoya's photographic series shows a contrasting Nigeria through the lens of traditional weddings, highlighting how moments of extravagant celebration are an important part of Nigerian cultural identity because of the fragile wealth that supports it. FREE – included in prebooked, free museum visit, horniman.ac.uk

Open every Sunday to pick-up your weekly essentials including fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese, bread and meat, direct from independent and local producers. Follow @HornimanMarket or visit horniman.ac.uk. FREE entry, no pre-booking required. CARD PAYMENTS ONLY.

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Every Sunday, 10am–3pm

Find out more about life at St Dunstan’s College at one of our upcoming bespoke tours or virtual Q&As with the leadership team. Visit www.stdunstans.org.uk to find out more.

Constable & Toop Funeral Directors

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Mindset Matters With Becca Teers | www.healthy-habits.me | www.mindplus-experience.com

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ith all the uncertainty at the moment it’s important that we have ways to keep us positive. Self-care is something that we can all do for ourselves to take care of our mental health & keep us as calm & happy as possible. Here are two of my favourite effective, yet simple self-care tools to use daily to keep positive.

Gratitude Practicing feeling grateful for what you have puts the focus on the positive things in your life, rather than what you don’t have or are lacking.

We know that what we focus on we get more of as like attracts like. So, to get more of what you want in your life, you have to focus on the good things you already have and be thankful for them.

This will attract more similar good things to you by training your mind to notice the good stuff around you.

Each day think of between 5 and 10 things that you are grateful for and record them in a notebook, which you can label your Gratitude Diary. Stuff you are grateful for can be anything you choose big or small; the people in your life, a compliment from a friend, your morning coffee, a favourite pair of jeans, a walk in the park, or something to appreciate in nature, such as a lovely sunset, a beautiful flower, or even the smell of fresh basil or mint from your herb garden or fridge.

A Photo Every Day Hailey Bartholomew learnt from a life coach (who also just happens to be a nun!!) that the secret to happiness is reflection and gratitude. Hailey overcame her own feelings of depression when she started appreciating the small and large aspects of her life that she was grateful for. She created the 365 Project in which she took a photo every day of something she was truly thankful for. Check out her inspiring story and the beautiful photos at www.365grateful.com.

Music There’s no doubt that music can alter our mood, just like that, quickly and easily. Have you ever heard a song on the radio that instantly takes you back to a past time, event, or person?

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Music is such a powerful tool for changing our mindset. It happens automatically, so why not use music purposefully to uplift your mood? You can combine listening to your favourite, energising and mood-enhancing music with one of your daily activities. Listen to your favourite tunes whilst exercising, getting ready for your day, eating your breakfast, or whilst travelling to and from work.

You could create playlists for different purposes, maybe one to energise you when you’re feeling a little jaded, one to calm you for when you’re feeling wired, and another to lift you up when you’re feeling down.

Music has the effect of changing and enhancing your moods, and this tool can be harnessed and used within the day to put you in a great mood when you need to be at your best.

Sydenham High School GDST | sydenhamhighschool.gdst.net

Dr Elyse Waites, Deputy Head Pastoral, discusses how to support your child’s return to school.

A new academic year is always a little daunting, but September 2020 is likely to bring a host of different anxieties. While there have undoubtedly been benefits to increased family time, children need to reintegrate with their peers and re-socialise themselves before they go back into the school environment. During lockdown, your child's friendships may have become strained or deteriorated. To combat this, allow children the time to meet friends in small groups face to face to slowly build up their confidence and widen their social sphere again. Online socialising may be a bigger part of your child’s life these days but nothing can replace the interpersonal connections forged in face to face interactions.

Many young people have experienced fear and loss recently. All schools will be required to teach mental wellbeing as part of the PSHE curriculum from September 2020 but it is important that you encourage speaking to friends and teachers about what they have been through or access school counselling.

Aside from screen time for online lessons or keeping in touch with friends and family, there may have also been a more ‘relaxed’ approach to online entertainment from parents desperate to get their own work done. Online teaching provides a varied and accessible curriculum and the number of educational apps and websites has surged

enormously worldwide, with estimates tripling the worth of the Edtech market by 2025. Despite legitimate reasons for your children to spend more time online, the increased risks that come with this are not to be ignored. Speak openly and honestly to your children about internet safety. Sites such as Childnet, Netaware, Internet Matters and Think U Know have very useful resources to help you do this.

When your child returns to school, it will not be to the ‘normal’ timetable and routine.

Classes may be relocated, movement restricted and teachers may be changed. Lunches may be staggered, assemblies may not happen and sports fixtures and school trips are likely to be cancelled.

I recommend sitting down with your children and speaking about this frankly and honestly. It is not a permanent change, but it is certainly an important one. Managing the disappointment and potential anger at the injustice of a missed residential or sports tournament is something that would be good to get out of the way before September so that the return to school won’t be more difficult than it needs to be.

Remember to have regular open and honest conversations. Children take their emotional cues from adults so it is important you remain calm, listen to their concerns and reassure them.

Discover more about Sydenham High School this autumn. admissions@syd.gdst.net | 020 8557 7004 SE23 - September 2020 | 25

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Escaped Birds

Pets Corner with Leonie St Clair | www.londondogstraining.co.uk Every year lots of pets go missing leaving owners distressed. Pet birds are no exception and there seem to have been quite a few cases of late. Here is a checklist of actions for exotic birds on the loose.

Owners • The moment you realise your bird has flown off, check every tree you can. Birds do not tend to go far in the first few days, so a thorough exploration of the locale is a must. Get your neighbours involved too.

• Put up laminated flyers with your name and telephone number. Give a description of the bird and a photograph but omit the pet’s name.

• If anyone spots the bird, they should call you, you are the best person to try to tempt your pet back.

• Go to the area and call your bird by name.

Stand or sit where your bird can see you and try to ensure it has enough space to fly towards you at a shallow angle; sit or stand further from the tree, not right under it.

• Keep still, birds hate to fly towards moving objects. Keep calling your bird by name. If he is whistle trained, use that or use a favourite toy to try to entice him.

• Ensure you are armed with your pet’s favourite treats.

• Your bird may be trapped at height. Many pet birds are not that experienced at flight. Instinct prompts them to fly up and get as high as possible.

Flying down is something they have not practised and many are scared to try- a bit like a cat trapped up a tree. Even a clipped bird can climb high, without being able to fly. Try to be patient and wait.

You may need a long ladder to go up and collect your pet. Talk to your bird to keep him calm.

• If possible, put your bird’s cage with his favourite treats and toys down on the ground, where he can see it, and leave the door open.

Many birds are more likely to feed at dawn and dusk and your pet may be more willing to approach a familiar cage at feeding time.

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to them with treats. Many pet birds will go to any friendly human once they are hungry enough.

When your bird is missing for longer periods • Get the word out to veterinary practices, rescue centres, and as many online resources as you can.

• Resources like dog lost will allow you to post about other missing pets. Members of the public generally recognise that an exotic species should not be loose.

• Keep updating the sites for weeks and months, don’t give up. Birds can be found months later by members of the public.

• Any member of the public that sights a possible escapee should contact their vet and online sites, to see if there is information on a missing pet that matches the bird sighted.

Preventing Escape • Microchip your bird.

• Ensure his wings are clipped to reduce flight.

• Look for new growth at the tips of the flight feathers. Even a bit can give the bird enough lift to escape.

• If you cannot get your bird’s feathers trimmed, do not take him outside until you can.

• Always shut doors and windows if your bird is out of his cage

Alleyn’s School

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Alleyn’s offers co-educational excellence in a caring community for children aged 11-18.

Our 2020 open events will take place in September, October and November.

Please join us to learn about life at Alleyn’s, the application process, and how we can help with fees through scholarships and means-tested bursaries.

Everyone is welcome - visit our website for dates and details. www.alleyns.org.uk | 020 8557 1500 Townley Road, Dulwich SE22 8SU

CwS | Smart Business Networking meets on the last Wednesday of every month.

During lockdown, we are holding our meetings virtually using Zoom.

Find out how to register for FREE at: www.cookingwithscissors.com | e-mail: sbn@ cookingwithscissors.com Next Meeting: Wednesday 30 September - 8.15pm prompt

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

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What's On - September Wednesday 30 September: Cooking with Scissors – Via Zoom An opportunity for local business professionals to meet, make new contacts and gain new business. To find out more or register your interest in attending, please email: sbn@cookingwithscissors.co.uk.

Foxglove Forest School for under 5s

Sat. 26 & Sun. 27 September: Make a Film in a Weekend 10-11 Grow Mayow Community Garden Mayow Park, Mayow road, London SE26 4JA. Wednesday, Thursdays & Friday mornings.

9am-6pm. Join a team of ten to take on the objective of creating a short film in an upbeat, safe, and nurturing setting. Geared for people aged 17-23 - all experience levels welcome! £85 early bird & then £100. https://www.bellhouse.co.uk/allevents 28 | SE23 - September 2020

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Alleyn’s School

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Co-educational excellence in a caring community. Help with school fees is available.

We may be able to help with school fees through our range of scholarship awards and means-tested bursaries, available at 11+ and 16+, including the WJ Smith Award for exceptional musical promise.

Around 10% of Alleyn’s Senior School pupils receive means-tested nancial assistance.

Much of that help sees families pay no fees at all.

Join us at an open event in September, October or November to learn more.

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

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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 30 | SE23 - September 2020

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.

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Community News

Celebrity Ambassadors show support to Link Age Southwark to lift spirits during lockdown

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ocal charity Link Age Southwark’s ambassadors includes a host of actors who have come together to help lift the spirits of older people during lockdown.

Stars from television shows such as Downtown Abbey, Game of Thrones, Spooks, and Scott and Bailey, have recorded themselves at home reading a short story or a poem, which Link Age Southwark has turned into Lockdown Listens. Link Age Southwark has been issuing a recording each week with the aim of giving older people and local volunteers a morale boost during lockdown.

One of the actors featured is Heather Bleasdale, who has starred in Coronation Street and in the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, reading the humorous short story Free White Towel.

The novelist and comedian Jenny Eclair recorded herself reading one of her short stories ‘Valerie Lashes Out’. As part of the recording, Jenny offers a message of hope, saying: “Look after yourselves. Let’s hope that very soon we’ll be over all this and we can get out and we can enjoy our friends in the sunshine and see people we haven’t seen for some time. ” One service user fed back about a reading by Robert Glenister, star of the BBC series Spooks: “I enjoyed hearing Robert Glenister read Wordsworth’s wonderful poem Upon Westminster Bridge”.

"Free White Towel" is read by the actor Heather Bleasdale Link Age Southwark originally shared the actors’ recordings by email with their service users and volunteers, but based on feedback from older people they are now keen to share these moraleboosting recordings with the wider public.

Link Age Southwark’s Director, Sophie Wellings said: “We are very grateful to our celebrity Ambassadors and volunteers for taking the time to get involved with this project and are delighted with how well the Lockdown Listens series has been received.”

Link Age Southwark plan to incorporate the readings into materials for their Dementia reading group which has now moved online so even more people can take enjoyment from the series.

Link Age Southwark’s Lockdown Listens are now available for the public to listen to on their website. www.linkagesouthwark.org/news

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Tuesday 15 September - 6:00 to 8:00pm Thursday 17 September - 9:15 to 10:30am Tuesday 22 September - 9:15 to 10:30am Thursday 24 September - 9:15 to 10:30am Thursday 29 September - 9:15 to 10:30am

‘‘We look forward to meeting you’’ Niall Hand - Headteacher Our Open Events may go online via Zoom, please check website for information.

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Index of Advertisers Adult Learning Lewisham.............................................2 Alexander Charles & Browne: Estate Agents.............15 Alexandra Nurseries ..................................................13 Alleyn’s Junior School ..................................................5 Alleyn’s School...........................................................27 Alleyn’s School Bursaries...........................................29 Around Dulwich Community Website........................27 Ayrton Windows & Doors...........................................35 Bells Bathrooms & Kitchens.......................................31 Bespoke Windows .....................................................17 Bromley Cats Protection.............................................33 Casa of Peckham: Eco Wood Stove Specialists..........13 Cooking with Scissors Networking ............................27 Constable & Toop: Funeral Directors ........................23 Delco Accounting Solutions........................................17 The Dovetail Joint ......................................................21 Dream Doors: Quality Kitchen Facelifts .....................29 Dulwich Carpet Company ...........................................5

Dulwich College: The Junior School..............................7 Dulwich College ...........................................................7 Kingsdale Foundation School: Open Days & Evenings............................................................18-19 Mould Haruna Solicitors.............................................17 PianoLobby ..................................................................5 Pickwick Estates ....................................................Back Piercy & Co ................................................................15 Poetic Endings - Funeral Directors.............................21 Prendergast Ladywell School: Open Days..................33 St Dunstan’s College .................................................23 Sophie in the Garden.................................................17 Smart Business Networking ......................................27 Sterling Law ...............................................................13 Steve Smith Accountants ..........................................33 Sydenham High School GDST.....................................25 Walsh Glazing ............................................................31 Yeeha! Flexible Childcare & Softplay..........................11

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