What's On - February

Thursday 23 February: Alleyn’s International Concert Series: Sacconi Quartet

Saturday 25 February: Fair Trade Breakfast

9:30am – 1pm. Fair Trade Breakfast will be on sale between 9:30am – 12:00pm. Adult breakfast is £4.50pp and Children under 12, £3.50pp. There will also be a variety of stalls and a range of fairtrade food and gifts on sale until 1pm. Christ Church, 263 Barry Road, E ast Dulwich SE22 0JT.

Tuesday 28 February: Gardening in a Changing Climate (Online)

Photo:-Alejandro-Tamagno

7:30pm -9:30pm

‘A triumphant performance’ The Observer

For over twenty years, the Sacconi Quartet have been captivating audiences with their unanimous and compelling ensemble, consistently communicating with a fresh and imaginative approach. Performing with style and commitment, the quartet are known throughout the world for their creativity and integrity of interpretation.

Formed in 2001, the four founder members continue to demonstrate a shared passion for string quartet repertoire, reaching out to audiences with their energy and enthusiasm. The Sacconi enjoy a busy international career, performing regularly across the world, at Europe’s major venues, in recordings and on radio broadcasts.

The Sacconi are Quartet in Association at the Royal College of Music and Quartet in Residence in Folkestone.

HAYDN: String Quartet Op. 64 No. 2 in B minor

ELEANOR ALBERGA: String Quartet No. 2Introduced by the composer

SCHUBERT: String Quartet No. 14 in D minor [Death and the Maiden]

More information and booking can be found on www.mct.alleyns.org.uk

MCT at Alleyn’s, Alleyn’s School, 400 Townley Road, East Dulwich SE22 8SU.

7:30pm – 8:30pm. The weather in 2022 - a warmer wetter winter, a hot dry summer, a mild autumn - could be a taste of the future. In her illustrated online talk, Sue Fisher will look at the major impacts of climate change on gardens and how to mitigate the effects, with a wealth of tips and practical advice.

Sue Fisher’s horticultural career spans over 40 years, starting with a decade in the garden centre and nursery industry before developing into an accomplished gardening writer , designer and speaker. Sue writes regularly for Gardeners’ World and Garden Answers magazines. She has written 10 books on a variety of gardening subjects, as well as co-authoring books with some of the biggest names in gardening. Sue lives in West Devon where she combines her passions for plants alongside sustainable and wildlife-friendly gardening in her 3/4 acre plot.

Tickets are £5. The talk is being given by Bell House Dulwich in association with The Dulwich Society, with any surplus going towards garden activities at Bell House.

Tickets can be purchased on: www.eventbrite.co.uk