Welcome to SE23
Welcome to the September issue of SE23. Where did August go? I am not complaining as it means it is time for my favourite time of the year and my bumper Back to School issue.
As usual I have rounded up all the great events taking place in and around Dulwich. The events pages start on page 6. September is another busy month for events, so we have a fabulous seven 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. ou can often find out more details online too.
Next month the Herne Hill Music Festival is back and we have all the details on pages 28 & 29.
Link Age Southwark are holding their AGM this month. Find out more on page 36.
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
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Head of All Things Community SE Magazines/Around Dulwich
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Events Calendar - September
Dulwich WI, see page 32.
Online Breathing Class, see p6.
Life Drawing & Painting, see p6.
Honor Oak WI, see p8.
Dulwich Park Runners see p8.
Goose Green Coffee Mornings, p8.
Zoom Portraiture Classes, see p8.
An Evening with Clare Chambers see p8.
BNI Adventures, see p6.
Online Breathing Class, see p6.
Life Drawing & Painting, see p6.
Dulwich Park Runners see p8.
Online Breathing Class, see p6.
Bach to Baby Family Concert p32.
Life Drawing & Painting, see p6.
Dulwich Park Runners see p8.
Online Breathing Class, see p6.
Life Drawing & Painting, see p6.
Link Age Southwark AGM, see p26.
Dulwich Park Runners see p8.
Goose Green Coffee Mornings with Rachel Blackmore p8.
An Evening with Robert Harris, see p18.
Goose Green Coffee Mornings, p8.
Zoom Portraiture Classes, see p8.
BNI Adventures, see p6.
Outside In: A Village Books Event, see p18.
Lewisham Underwater Hockey, see p9.
Live Band Karaoke, see p9.
Lewisham Underwater Hockey, see p9.
EDWI - Meet the Head Gardener of Hever Castle, see p32.
BNI Adventures, see p6.
An Evening with Diana Henry, see p32.
Lewisham Underwater Hockey, see p9.
parkruns, see p9.
Dulwich Park Runners: Running Course, see p9.
Peckham Rye Park Fete, p9.
parkruns, see p9.
Dulwich Park Runners: Running Course, see p9.
p6.
Singaround, p18.
Junior parkruns, see p6.
Dulwich Quilters’ Exhibition see p34.
parkruns, see p9.
Dulwich Park Runners: Running Course, see p9.
Throwing on The Wheel for Teenagers, p34.
So Last
Goose Green Coffee Mornings, p8.
Zoom Portraiture Classes, see p8.
BNI Adventures, see p6.
An Evening with William Boyd, see p34.
Lewisham Underwater Hockey, see p9.
Phil Beer, James Eagle & Creeping Jane @ The Ivy House, see p35.
Artisan Craft & Gift Fayre, see p35.
World of Trees & Travellers, see p35.
Throwing on The Wheel for Teenagers, p34.
Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 6, 8, 9, 18, 32, 34 & 35. Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar!
The Weekly Horniman Market see p6.
St Clement w St Peter Dulwich Summer Fayre, see p32.
Junior parkruns, see p6.
The Weekly Horniman Market see p6.
The Weekly Horniman Market see p6.
Junior parkruns, see
The Weekly Horniman Market see p6.
Junior parkruns, see p6.
The Weekly Horniman Market see p6.
One Tree Hill Allotments Open Day, see p18.
Century’s Vintage Market, see p34.
Food Stories with Rick Stein, see, p34.
Nunhead Art Trail, see p35.
Junior parkruns, see p6.
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What's On - September
Sundays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
September: 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 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
September: Horniman Market
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/
You can submit your events for free via our website: www.arounddulwich.co.uk
Tuesdays 3, 10, 17 & 24
September: 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. Join at: https://liveyogateachers.com/classes/ meditation-open-level-kerry-flower
Tuesdays 3, 10, 17 & 24
September: Life Drawing & Painting 7pm – 8pm
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.
What's On - September
Tuesday 3 September: 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 have book, craft clubs, gallery & museum visits and gentle local walks groups. September’s speaker is Janie Ramsey talking about the five Queens of England and their influence on our customs, law and culture. It’s also ‘bring a friend’ month and it’s free to come and check us out - we’d love to welcome you! honoroakwi@gmail.com
honoroak_wi / /groups/honoroakwi/
Tuesdays 3, 10, 17 & 24
September: 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 and try us out! www.dulwichparkrunners.co.uk enquiries@dulwichparkrunners.com
Trevor Bailey Club House Dulwich Common SE21 7HA
Wednesdays 4, 11, 18 & 25
September: Zoom Portraiture @ Dulwich Art Group & School
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.
Wednesdays 4, 11, 18 & 25
September: 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.
Wednesday 11: We are delighted to be hosting this talk by debut author Rachel Blackmore, who will discuss her historical fiction novel, COSTANZA, set in Baroque Rome. COSTANZA tells the story of Costanza Piccolomini, lover and muse of the world-famous sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini. We will be open from 11am for coffee, tea and cake; Rachel’s talk will begin at 12 o’clock. Copies of COSTANZA will be available for sale.
All welcome! Free! St John The Evangelist, East Dulwich, 62A East Dulwich Road SE22 9AT.
Wednesday 4 September: An Evening with Clare Chambers
7.30pm-8.30pm. Clare Chambers, award-winning author of Small Pleasures is back with a new novel exploring love, family, and the joy of freedom. Her first novel Uncertain Terms was published in 1992 and she is the author of eight other novels. Small Pleasures, her first work of fiction in ten years, became a word-of-mouth hit on publication, was selected for BBC 2 Between the Covers book club and for BBC Radio 4 Book at Bedtime. It also won Pageturner of the Year Award at the British Book Awards 2022 and was longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction in 2021. TICKETS: Standard ticket: £12Book & ticket: £30 (includes a copy of Shy Creatures, book RRP . £22). Concession ticket (Under 18s): £10. A Village Books and Alleyn’s Schools Enterprises event. Alleyn’s School, Townley Road SE22 8SU. www.village-books.co.uk/events/
What's On - September
Friday 6 September: 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.
Fridays 6, 13, 20 & 27
September: 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
Saturdays 7 September –26 October: Dulwich Park Runners - Running Courses 8am
The best beginners’ course in London. Saturday mornings in Dulwich Park. 8 weeks, starting September 7th. Become a runner! Since it began many years ago, this course has transformed people’s lives. Join now! 8-week course for true beginners. 5-week course for those who are already running and wish to progress.
Dulwich Park, College Road, SE21 7EB. www.dulwichparkrunners.co.uk/beginners-course/
Saturdays 7, 14, 21 & 28
September: 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/
Saturday 7 September:
Peckham Rye Park Fete
12pm-5pm. We are looking forward to another wonderful fete and dog show this year. As usual you can expect the always popular dog show, sack races, coconut shy, Punch and Judy, the Friends-run stands and stalls such as the Pimm’s, wine and beer stand, the tea and cakes tent, and the book and plant stalls, along with a variety of other food stands and stalls. The dog show profits are given to charity. All other profits from the fete are spent on projects in the Park or Common, such as the Community Wildlife Garden, Sensory beds and Fernery. www.peckhamryepark.org/news.
September’s Here...
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Football’s back; the readiness is all...
Hamlet’s men are off and running with five league games already played, including a thrilling very late win in the first home match of the season against Hendon. Similarly our women have opened their account with an historic first fixture in the National League, hosting Norwich City at a charged Champion Hill. August was a busy month on the freshly grown grass so hats off to the ground staff for a making a magnificent pitch to play on. Ay, there’s the rub.
With the season underway our eagerly awaited home and away replica shirts, featuring the celebrated contour map design, are now available in all sizes. They’ll fly off the shelves so make sure you get down to Champion Hill soon to bag one from the freshly painted Supporters’ Trust Mega Container. You’ll be lost without one.
Hakan Hayrettin’s men’s side have four fixtures throughout September. On Saturday 7th we travel to Canvey Island and on Saturday 14th to Chichester City. Horsham visit Champion Hill on Saturday 21st. Then it’s back to Essex to take on Bowers & Pitsea on Saturday 28th. Men’s Saturday matches kick off at 3pm, with gates open at 1.30 for home games, so there’s plenty of time to pick your shirt and enjoy the refreshments offered all around the ground.
Meanwhile Ryan Dempsey’s women’s team have a particularly hectic start to life in the National League, Division One South East, with five fixtures throughout September. First up Ashford Town visit Champion Hill on Sunday 1st. We travel to London Bees on Sunday 8th; then it’s back at the Hill to host Chesham United on Sunday 15th.
The month ends with two more games on the road: at Cambridge United on Sunday 22nd, before the excitingly-named Real Bedford on Wednesday 25th. Women’s Sunday matches kick off at 2pm, and with this season set to see record crowds there’s history in the making.
There’s a great opportunity to be part of that history and to make your visit to Champion Hill extra special by signing up your youngsters
to be match day mascots for any of our men’s or women’s home fixtures. The full list of games and sign up details are available from Dulwich Hamlet Community via the club website at dulwichhamlet.co.uk
While you’re there you can buy tickets for men’s and women’s matches in advance. And with the hope of a new campaign please consider joining our Supporters’ Trust, the voice of our fans at the heart of our community, to help us go from strength to strength. Find out more at dhst.org.uk – where you can also buy replica shirts and much more – or come and have a chat on match days at the fresh pink ‘n’ blue Mega Container. Up the Hamlet!
Asters for Late Summer Colour
Garden Talk with Janine Winlaw | Instagram @janinewinlaw
Aster is Greek for star and with their mass of tiny star-like flowers in subtle shades of pale mauve to dark purple, pinks to whites, asters are wonderful for keeping the colour going in the garden - often into late October.
Now is a great time to treat yourself to some while the soil is still warm enough to encourage root growth. Ideally buy at least three of one variety for impact. Here are some to try:
Aster x frikarii ‘Monch’ has large lavender mauve flowers and is unbeatable for length of flowering. A shorter variety (70cm) with good disease resistance.
Aster ‘Violetta’ is a tall Symphyotrichum novaeangliae aster with dark pinky purple flowers and strong upright growth.
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae ‘Helen Picton’ is a wonderful mid-height dark purple aster.
Aster amellus ‘Sonora’ is a good violet- blue midheight aster (around 50cm) with stiff growth that stays upright into winter.
Aster ‘Harrington’s Pink’ is a tall (1m) salmon-pink aster with attractive soft green leaves.
Eurybia divaricata, also known as a white wood aster, has delicate clusters of tiny white flowers and striking dark stems. It’s lovely for lighting up shady areas and copes well with dry shade along with ferns.
Euybia x herveyi ‘Twilight’ is has pale lavender blue flowers and copes with some shade. Asters look great with late flowering plants such as anemone, persicaria, rudbeckia, helenium and helianthus as well as ornamental grasses such as stipa and miscanthus. They like moist welldrained conditions and don’t like to have their roots in soggy soil. Keep them well-watered while establishing and then only water when they’re dry. Humid conditions can encourage mildew. To further prevent mildew, plant your asters with enough space and air circulation around them. Cut the stems back to the ground in autumn followed by a mulch.
Good places to see and buy Asters: Waterperry Gardens in Oxfordshire has an award winning well labelled autumn border showcasing a wide range of asters. Many of these are available to buy in their shop. Old Court Nurseries near Malvern specialises in asters which can be seen in their garden for planting inspiration.
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Preparing for Big Events in Work & Life
Fitness tips with Leanne Spencer | www.bodyshotperformance.com
This month let’s talk about how to prepare for big events in work and life, so we’re in the best possible shape to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Often, we can predict when the big events are in our calendar, for example at work that might be:
• Quarter-end sales targets
• A new product launch
• Preparing for a conference, event or tradeshow
• Retail events like Black Friday
• Financial year-end
Equally important and often predictable events in our personal lives may be:
• A house move
• A new baby coming into the family
• A child going to a new or specialist school
• Taking a course or an exam
With these types of predictable events, we have time to plan and prepare for them, and that is what I am focussing on today. I think it’s crucial for us to think about when these big events are and what we can do to prepare ourselves for them. Especially if we want to have the best energy, mood, and motivation to achieve the best outcome.
Consider yourself as a ‘Business Athlete’
Now many of us won’t consider ourselves an athlete, but I believe business is an endurance sport, with occasional (or frequent) sprints. So, treating ourselves as a business athlete, and taking these big predictable events as seriously as an athlete would, can be the key to beating burnout and creating the very best outcome.
Now most of us, won’t go to the same extreme lengths, as professional athletes, to prepare for an event, and I would suggest for the majority, we likely do nothing to prepare for these big events. We just react and move from one thing to the next, expecting to perform at peak levels all year round. Perhaps that’s not you, and that’s a generalisation, but within many of the high-performing businesses I work with, I see this all the time, especially at the senior levels.
Preparing for Big Events = Preparing for Success
It can be as simple as having just one, two or three things you do when preparing for big events. A few small things you do, to set yourself up for success and maximise your performance. Imagine going into those moments with the very best energy, mood, and motivation ensuring you perform at your peak and secure the very best outcome from that event. That might be:
• Going to be 1 hour earlier in the weeks running up to the event to get a bit more sleep
• Eating really well the morning of the event to prevent the post-carb slump if you’ve had the wrong things for breakfast
• Ambience – carefully select what listen to on the journey to that event to get you in the right mood and head space
All of these things play a part in preparing for big events. But before I go want to leave you with this question to ponder: What could you do to prepare for big events in work and life?
What's On - September
Sunday
8 September:
One
Tree Hill Allotments Open Day
12.30pm-6pm. The beautiful One Tree Hill Allotments site at Honor Oak will hold its annual Open Day. There will be tea, cakes, jams, chutneys and other produce; a BBQ; an art trail; guided tours; apple pressing with fresh juice and cider to drink; live music; kids’ activities and stalls. The views from the top of the hill are lovely, but getting there is via narrow paths and occasionally a few steps, so bear that in mind. There will be seating and full access at the bottom of the site where the main tea stall and food area is. One Tree Hill Allotments Site, Honor Oak Park, SE23 1PD.
Sunday 8 September: The Goose Is Out! Singaround at The Ivy House 7pm-10.30pm
If you like singing, come to our Singaround! It 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, Nunhead SE15 3BE.
Wednesday
11 September:
An Evening with Robert Harris
7.30pm-8.30pm. Robert Harris is back with a new masterpiece… Summer 1914. A world on the brink of catastrophe.
Robert Harris is the author of fifteen bestselling novels: the Cicero Trilogy – Imperium, Lustrum and Dictator – Fatherland, Enigma, Archangel, Pompeii, The Ghost, The Fear Index, An Officer and a Spy, which won four prizes including the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction, Conclave, Munich, The Second Sleep, V2 and Act of Oblivion. His work has been translated into forty languages and nine of his books have been adapted for cinema and television.
TICKETS: Standard ticket: £12. Book & ticket: £32 (includes a copy of Precipice, book RRP £22) Concession ticket (Under 18): £10. A Village Books and James Allen’s Girls’ School event.
The Vaughan Williams Auditorium, 144 East Dulwich Grove SE22 8TE. www.village-books.co.uk/events/
Thursday 12 September: Outside In: A Year of Growing & Displaying with Sean A. Pritchard 7.30pm-8.30pm
Outside In: A Year of Growing & Displaying is the first book from celebrated garden designer, popular Instagrammer and advocate of English cottage style, Sean A Pritchard, showing how to plan your garden so you can display flowers and foliage in your home through the year.
Sean A Pritchard has designed two show gardens for Macmillan Cancer Support, including the Macmillan Legacy Garden at the prestigious RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival in 2022. He divides his time between London and Somerset – where he lives in a 300-year-old farm labourer’s cottage on the Mendip Hills, overlooking the Somerset Levels. He applies much of his garden design philosophy to the decoration ofthe cottage, which he shares on his popular Instagram account, @sean_anthony_pritchard
Tickets: £12 (includes a glass of wine or soft drink). A Village Books event. With thanks to Bell House. Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich SE21 7BG. www.trybooking.com/
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Year 6 Open Day Events 2024 for Year 7 Entry September 2025
• Wednesday 18th September 9.30am8.00pm
• Saturday 21st September 10.00am6.00pm • Wednesday 25th September 9.30am8.00pm • 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 25th September 4.30pm7.30pm • 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.
Financial Matters
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The Seven-Year Hack: Navigating the UK’s Inheritance Tax Like a Pro
Inheritance tax—the final frontier of taxation, where even after death, the taxman still has his hand outstretched, waiting to take his cut. But, as with all things in the UK tax system, there’s a loophole. Enter the “Seven-Year Rule,” a quirky, somewhat arcane piece of tax legislation that might just save your heirs from coughing up a hefty sum to HMRC. Allow me to guide you through this labyrinth, but with a twist—a pinch of humor to keep things lively. What is the Seven-Year Rule?
The Seven-Year Rule is the tax equivalent of playing hide and seek, only you’re trying to hide from the taxman, and you need to stay hidden for a full seven years. Here’s how it works: if you give away assets or gifts, and then manage to survive for seven years after the date of the gift without croaking it, those assets will no longer be considered part of your estate when the miserable, humourless tax man finally comes knocking. Essentially, you’ve outfoxed HMRC! Nice work!
The Classic Case of Aunty Beryl
Imagine, if you will, Aunty Beryl. A sprightly octogenarian with a penchant for knitting, gin, and, naturally, passing on her worldly goods to her favorite nephew (that’s you, of course). Aunty Beryl has a tidy little estate worth £500,000, and being the savvy lady she is, she knows that if she leaves it all to you when she dies, the taxman will swoop in like a seagull on a chip, taking 40% of anything over the £325,000 threshold.
But Beryl is no fool. She decides to give you £200,000 now, in the hopes that she’ll live another seven years and HMRC will leave empty handed. The taxman, meanwhile, grumbles under his breath, “Let’s see if you can outrun me, Beryl!”
The Taper Relief: Because Even the Taxman Has a Soft Side
Aunty Beryl’s got another card up her sleeve: the taper relief. Let’s say she doesn’t quite make it to the seven-year finish line but manages to last five
years. While the full inheritance tax would apply if she passed within three years of gifting, taper relief kicks in after that.
Like a discount at your favorite shop, the tax liability starts reducing year by year after the third year. So, at year four, there’s a 20% discount on the tax, and by year six, it’s 60% off. Of course, Aunty Beryl would prefer the full seven-year stretch to save you the most money, but every little bit helps, right?
The “I Might Need It Back” Clause
Aunty Beryl, like many of us, isn’t entirely sure about parting with her hard-earned cash just yet. Enter the “reservation of benefit” clause, a rule that says if Aunty Beryl continues to benefit from any gift she gave you—like, say, continuing to live in the house she just “gifted” you—then HMRC treats it as if she never gave it away in the first place. So, if Mildred wants to give you the house, she better be prepared to pack her bags and move into a charming little cottage in the countryside (or at least pretend she’s renting it from you at market rates).
The Cunning Plan: Gifting Strategically
The Seven-Year Rule is perfect for those with a long game in mind. You see, the trick is to start gifting early and often. Rather than waiting until you’re tottering on the edge of the abyss, spread your gifts out, just like a miserly Santa. The earlier you start the seven-year clock, the better your chances of outsmarting the taxman.
And there you have it, folks—a brief romp through the world of the Seven-Year Rule. If you’re planning to bequeath your estate without giving the taxman a big slice of the pie, Aunty Beryl’s playbook isn’t a bad place to start. Just remember to plan wisely, live healthily, and perhaps avoid taking up extreme sports in year six. After all, it’s not just your legacy that’s at stake—it’s also a satisfying victory over the HMRC!
My dog is just being friendly!
Pets Corner with Leonie St Clair | www.londondogstraining.co.uk
Many of you tell me your dog is being labelled as a problem by other dog owners, because they are not friendly to every dog they meet. Your dog may lunge, bark, or snap at dogs that get into her face, especially if she is on the lead.
Some of you are lucky and have a dog that is socially savvy and happy to engage with dogs of all shapes, sizes, and ages. She knows what to do to avoid conflict. However, many adult dogs behave differently. This may be a lack of socialisation; it may be the dog’s genetic traits. Dogs are individuals and some are just naturally more precious about their personal space. Some are born aloof, some may have been affected by a scary dog encounter when young, and others, especially older dogs, may feel unwell.
The worst offenders are new puppy owners who believe that socialisation of their hound is best achieved by letting the pup or adolescent dog, jump all over every dog it encounters, whether in the park or street. ‘She’s just a puppy, she just wants to say hello,’ says the newbie owner as they watch their 4- month American bulldog puppy attempt to mob the 4-year-old Yorkshire terrier. The ensuing fracas is only too familiar and in one brief exposure each dog may have learned to fear other dogs.
A common misconception is that ‘puppy licence’ is a universal given. Dogs within the same family or social group may for a while tolerate a pup’s physical impositions, but why would any adult dog feel it is fine to be ‘jumped’ and mobbed by a totally strange canine teenager? Neither dog is at fault; that lies with the owners and primarily with the puppy owner.
It is not just pups either. Owners of socially assertive dogs find it hard to accept that not all other dogs will love their pet as much as they do. Another familiar scenario is meetings between aloof or sensitive breed types and those dogs that have been selectively developed to be super sociable (Labradors, Pugs, some spaniels). These are the breed types that tend to adore everyone and everything, even burglars would be welcomed into their homes with a waggy tail.
Just as some humans fail to recognise the importance of personal space in their social interactions, some dogs are also bad at reading canine social signals. They’ll march up to every pooch they see and get in close and personal as soon as possible, failing to read the other dog’s signals to ‘back off’. Their owners are swift to blame the space-sensitive dog as it turns into a snarling gremlin on the other dog’s approach. Another factor is physical differences. Some dogs have upright ears - they may look challenging. Dogs with rounded faces and lowslung ears, like spaniels, can look puppyish. Dogs with black fur may be hard for other dogs to read, as are dogs with squashed faces or hair over their eyes. The wonder is that with so much variation that our dogs get on at all. The fact that they do speaks volumes for their adaptability and ability to learn. Nonetheless, if you do own a very friendly dog try to remember that other dogs may need much more space. Learn about dog body language and how to recognise when or why things may escalate. See:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcZKBoGn6uc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozIloAsNrrI
Link Age Southwark Annual General Meeting 2024
Link Age Southwark’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday 24 September, 2024 at Dulwich Grove URC, East Dulwich Grove, London SE22 8RH from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. They are a vibrant local charity providing support to over 800 older people in Southwark who are feeling lonely or isolated. The charity plays a significant role in the community and it's a great opportunity to hear more about their work from staff, volunteers and the people they support.
Link Age Southwark will reflect on 30 years of operation, whilst also looking to future initiatives. The effort to transform Southwark into an Age Friendly borough is being led by Katy Griffiths, who will be delivering the keynote address at this meeting. This will give the audience a chance to ask questions about the plans for this work.
The audience will also hear from the older people supported by Link Age Southwark, who will discuss their experiences with the charity and the positive impact it has had on their lives.
BabyBallet
The award winning movement to music, dance & singing programme for boys and girls from 6 months upwards run with a fun, safe and caring environment. Classes in Dulwich. Call Stephanie 07809 148348 | www.babyballet.co.uk.
HartBeeps
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
The meeting will also launch their annual Impact Report which showcases the work over the last 12 months. Refreshments will be provided. For more information and to confirm your attendance, please contact https://www.linkagesouthwark.org
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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St Dunstan’s College
St Dunstan’s College, Catford, south London, is delighted to reveal Year 13 students have achieved the best A Level results in the school’s 136-year history.
This year, 88% of all grades achieved were
A*- B with an outstanding 61% being A -
A* and 27% being A*. It is expected that these grades will position St Dunstan’s once again within the best performing schools in the country, based on academic outcomes.
Speaking about the record-breaking results, Head of St Dunstan’s, Nick Hewlett said: ‘The whole St Dunstan’s community is absolutely delighted for our Year 13 students. The outcomes mark the school’s best-ever A Level results on record, and for a second year in a row, outside of the Covid period, and speak to a school culture that has been turbocharged in recent years, showcasing that it is perfectly possible to obtain outstanding academic results within the framework of a liberal, progressive and Renaissance curriculum.’
Head of Senior School, Jade McLellan, said: ‘Thestudentshaveworkedtremendously hard over the last two years, receiving relentless support from their A Level teachers and their families. We are so proud that their efforts have been rewarded with these historic outcomes. This year has also seen our highest number of Oxbridge and medicine places gained and five students are joining an elite course at a conservatoire, art foundation courseoradramaschool.Morethantwothirds of the students will be joining a Russell Group
university and Times World Rankings Top 20 university.’ ‘The whole community wishes the students the very best as they begin the next chapter of their educational journeys, and we look forward to welcoming them back as Dunstonians in the future.’
Speaking about her results, Natasha, who will read Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University of Oxford, said: ‘I’m so pleased with my results today and feel extremely happy. I will miss the community spirit at St Dunstan’s and how the teachers and staff focus on every individual to help them succeed.’
Ayano, who will read Psychological and Behavioural Sciences at the University of Cambridge, said: ‘I’m feeling really happy today, I wasn’t quite expecting it but I’m glad we have them now. I’m really excited for this next step at Cambridge. The teachers have been so helpful, right from the start they’ve been there all the way supporting and encouraging you to do well.’ Rio, Year 13’s outgoing Head of School, who will be reading Law at the University of Warwick, said: I’m so happy with my results, I’m really going to miss it here at St Dunstan’s. Even over the holidays I’ve missed seeing everyone each day.’
Dita, who will read English Language and Literature at the University of Oxford, said: ‘I feel very relieved today but so happy to finally have the results. We all worked so hard overthelasttwoyears.I’mreallygoingtomiss St Dunstan’s, seeing my friends each day and the community and supportive atmosphere.’
Following the historic results, 97% of the cohort will be heading to their chosen destination, which includes 100% success for students holding an offer for Oxbridge, medicine, music conservatoires, art foundation or drama school.
The A Level results come at an exciting time for St Dunstan’s College. Earlier this year, the College was named Most Progressive School in south-east England at the Private Education Awards 2024 and was named Independent Senior School of the Year at the Tes School Awards 2022, which are known as the Oscars of education.
Find out more about St Dunstan’s College at their upcoming open day on Saturday 21 September 2024, or their Sixth Form Open Evening on Wednesday 2 October 2024. From September to November, the school also hosts other open events including morning tours. St Dunstan’s offers a variety of scholarships and bursaries for students joining at 11+ and 16+. For more information and to book a visit see: www.stdunstans.org.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. To
What's On - September
Friday 13 September: EDWIMeet the Head Gardener of Hever Castle, Neil Miller
7:30pm - 9:30pm. We are delighted to welcome Head Gardener Neil Miller of Hever Castle to East Dulwich. Neil will give a talk/presentation about the gardens off Hever Castle and a Gardening Q&A session afterwards. Check out Hever Castle here: www.hevercastle.co.uk
Guests 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 £36 if you join in September. All inquiries to: join@eastduulwichwi.co.uk will be answered with detailed info. For further information email: join@eastdulwichwi.co.uk.
The Castle Pub, Upstairs Function room, 280 Crystal Palace Road, East Dulwich, SE22 9JH.
Sunday 15 September: St
Clement w St Peter Dulwich
Summer Fayre 11.30am-2.30pm
St Clement with St Peter, Dulwich, Barry Road / Friern Road, East Dulwich SE22. Attractions include bouncy castle, refreshments, raffle, stalls and summer music by Opal Flutes.
Monday 16 September:
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. More information at: www.dulwichwi.com
Tuesday 17 September:
Bach to Baby Family Concert in East Dulwich
10.30am-11.15am
Bach to Baby is 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. Remember: Up to 2 children come free on every Adult Ticket! Book directly from our website: bachtobaby.com. St John the Evangelist, 62A East Dulwich Road, East Dulwich SE22 9AT.
Thursday 19 September:
An Evening with Diana Henry
7.30pm-8.30pm. A glorious new edition of the original gem at the heart of bestselling food writer Diana Henry’s much-loved repertoire, Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons gathers dishes that combine colourful, aromatic and perfumed ingredients to bring pleasure to your kitchen and an intoxicating whiff of warmer climes to your table. Diana Henry is one of the UK’s bestloved food writers. She has regular columns in the Sunday Telegraph and Waitrose Weekend, her work has appeared in BBC Good Food, House & Garden, delicious. and beyond, and her broadcast appearances include BBC Radio 4. Diana has won numerous awards for her journalism and books.
Tickets: Standard ticket: £12. Book & ticket: £35 (includes a copy of Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons, book RRP £26). Concession ticket (under 18s): £10. Junior School Hall at Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, East Dulwich SE22 8SU. www.village-books.co.uk/events/
What's On - September
Saturdays 21 September –12 October: Throwing On The Wheel For Teenagers
4-week beginners’ course for ages 13-17
10am-12pm. Cost £160 for four 2-hour sessions. Course is on four consecutive Saturday mornings. Please note: This course is for teenagers only, aged 13-17. Throwing on the wheel can be a messy business & aprons will not be provided. Please wear appropriate clothing. Teacher: Elia Triance. Bell House, 27 College Road SE21 7BG. www.bellhouse.co.uk.
Saturday 21 – Sunday 22
September: Dulwich Quilters’ Exhibition 2024
10am-5pm. Bell House, College Road SE21 7BG, Entry £5. www.bellhouse.co.uk/events
Sunday 22 September:
So Last Century’s Vintage Market 11am-5pm
So Last Century is back at this wonderful little venue for another great vintage market at the end of the summer. On the day there’ll be an exciting selection of up to 25 great vintage traders outdoors in the pavilion and yard, and inside the arches. You’ll find mid-20th century furniture, lighting, homeware, decorative objets, art, prints, French brocante, vintage clothing, accessories and lots more. There’ll be a coffee van and brownie stall in the yard and AMP bar will be open, too. FREE ENTRY. Step-free entrances with level access throughout. Dogs welcome. AMP Studios, 897a Old Kent Road, SE15 1NL.
Monday 23 September: Food Stories with
Rick Stein
7.30pm - 8.30pm. Rick Stein is back with a major new BBC Two tv series and book, Rick Stein’s Food Stories, a celebration of the best of British food and the way we eat now. Join Village Books and Alleyn’s Schools Enterprises for an evening with Rick Stain and Good Housekeeping’s Gaby Huddart where he’ll be discussing his delicious and inspiring journey through Britain’s joyous and every-changing food scene.
TICKETS: Standard ticket: £15. Book & ticket: £40 (includes a copy of Rick Stein’s Food Stories, book RRP £28). Concessions (under 18s): £12. The MCT at Alleyn’s, Townley Road SE22 8SU. https://www.alleyns.org.uk.
Thursday
26 September: An
Evening with William Boyd
7.30pm-8.30pm. In his most thrilling novel yet and the first in a series, William Boyd, Britain’s greatest storyteller transports you to the vibrant streets of sixties London, as an accidental spy is drawn into the shadows of espionage and obsession… William Boyd is the author of sixteen highly acclaimed, bestselling novels and five collections of stories. Over a glittering forty year career, William Boyd has sold over 2 million books through TCM, winning countless awards in the process.
TICKETS: Standard ticket: £12. Book & ticket: £30 (book RRP £20). Concessions (under 18): £10.
A Village Books and Alleyn’s Schools Enterprises event. The Great Hall, Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, East Dulwich SE22 8SU.
https://www.village-books.co.uk/events/
What's On - September
Friday 27 September:
PHIL BEER, James Eagle, Creeping Jane 7pm-11pm
Phil Beer “plays guitar and fiddle and sings a bit” - his words, not ours! He has been doing this extremely well for over 45 years as a solo artist, a collaborator, and as part of the highly successful Show of Hands.
James Eagle sings unaccompanied songs new and old: war and work, love, loss, and regret. He is a regular at the Goose Singaround and his debut album, After So Many Gone, is now out on Bandcamp.
Creeping Jane are Nygel & Sue, who started The Goose Is Out! in 2008 and have been running it ever since. They sing unaccompanied, both in unison and harmony, mainly songs from the UK. £16 advance, £18 on the door (cash or BACS only). Information & tickets: www.thegooseisout.com. The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road SE15 3BE.
Saturday 28 – Sunday 29 September:
Nunhead Art Trail
11am-6pm. After a very successful return in 2023, the Nunhead Art Trail is back on the weekend of the 28th/29th September. Artists will open their homes and studios across Nunhead, showing paintings, sculpture, print, photography, ceramics, jewellery and textiles. info@nunheadarttrail.com
@nunheadarttrail / @TheNunheadArtTrail
@nunheadarttrail / www.nunheadarttrail.com
Saturday 28 September: Artisan Craft & Gift Fayre
10am-4pm. We are super excited to be hosting another Fair at this wonderful location right in the heart of Dulwich Village. We have over 30 amazing individual stalls showcasing their wonderful artisan craft and bespoke gifts including Artwork, candles, organic skincare, crystals, papercraft and lots more! An event for the whole family, from a treat for the children to something special for a loved one you will find it all under one roof. No tickets needed, just turn up on the day! https://www.lkpopupfayres.com
St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT
Saturday
28 September:
World Trees & Travellers: Women & the Rights of Trees
2pm-4.30pm. On this special of the festival, award-winning human rights activist and author Laura Angela Collins will tell histories and stories of Irish Travellers and Gypsy women in the Great North Wood. The session will be followed by a woodland workshop activity led by Green Party Councillor Emma Beard. This event is for all ages, and accessible to all. Refreshments are available at the festival camp, and there are access-free toilets also available.
Tremoot Camp, The Fort, Grange Lane, SE21 7LH. Book your free ticket via Eventbrite.
You can submit your events for free via our website: www.arounddulwich.co.uk
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
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.
Open Events
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Entry into Year 7 and Year 9 (ages 11 and 13)
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