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Issue 187 - June 2022 In this issue The only Community Magazine for Dulwich Village & West Dulwich Established 2006

What’s On Pub in the Park Garden Talk Food & Drink Fitness Tips Children’s Activities Education News Financial Matters The Last Word

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Welcome to SE21 May turned out to be a great month, with some wonderful weather and fantastic events. I thoroughly enjoyed the Artists’ Open House weekends, part of the Dulwich Festival and purchased a couple of great prints. The Goose Green Fair was back with a bang and was packed all day long. I was particularly pleased to see it return as I started the original event back in 2006! The current organisers did a fantastic job. As usual I have rounded up all the great events taking place in and around Dulwich. The events pages start on page 6. June is proving a popular month for events so we have seven pages of online and in person events happening in and around Dulwich. Please do check any event before turning up to make sure that they are still going ahead. Remember to check out www.arounddulwich.co.uk too. The Pub in the Park is back at Dulwich Park this monnth and I cannot wait to attend. Find out the full details on pages 10 & 11. The Last Word goes to Gokay who is an international bodybuilding champ, ex Turkish Airforce sergeant and the head body transformation coach, founder of Gokay Fitness. See page 32. I hope you enjoy the magazine this month, please feel free to let me know if you do. Until next time.

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

Contents

Welcome ..................................................................... 3 Events Calendar.......................................................... 4 What’s On..............................6, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28 & 30 Business Spotlight: Pub in the Park.................10 & 11 Garden Talk ............................................................. 12 Food & Drink ........................................................... 14 Fitness Tips............................................................... 16

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Children’s Activities.................................................. 20 Education News........................................................ 22 Financial Matters ..................................................... 24 Pets Corner............................................................... 30 The Last Word........................................................... 32 Index ........................................................................ 34

July Deadline - 15 June (please allow an extra two days if design is required) To advertise in SE21 please contact Angela Burgess on 020 8693 9040 or e-mail: angela@semagazines.co.uk for further information. You can download our media pack from our website: www.semagazines.co.uk. Printed by Stephens & George Ltd ©SE Magazines Ltd All rights reserved. No reproduction can be made without permission. “This Publication is manufactured from (ECF) Elemental Chlorine Free pulp; sourced from certified or well managed forests and plantations, printed using vegetable based inks” “The fibres in this paper can be used up to a further seven times in the production of recycled paper. Please recycle this publication when it’s usefulness has been exhausted” Front cover image ©istockphotos.com SE21 - June 2022 | 3

Events Calendar - June Monday

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Tuesday

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Thursday

Friday

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Goose Green Coffee Morning p8. Brixton People’s Kitchen Supper Club, see p6.

3rd Jubilee Bank Holiday

Saturday

4th parkrun see p18.

Sunday

5th Weekly Horniman Market see p19.

Jubilee Film Festival Fun see p6. Portraiture Classes see p8.

6th

7th

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Jubilee Flower Festival see p18. Brockley Max Live Band Karaoke, ‘Oscillations Live’ see p18. see p19.

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Rule, Nostalgia: A BNI Adventurers Life Drawing Backwards History Meeting see p8. Classes, see p19. of Britain p26. Small Business Huddle Online Meeting p18. Portraiture Dulwich Folk Dulwich Park Classes see p8. Dance Club, p8. Runners see p26. Statues of Discord in Whitehall & Trafalgar Honor Oak WI, see p19. Square see p26.

13th

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Life Drawing Dulwich WI, see p26. Classes, see p19. Dulwich Park Runners see p26.

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Alleyn’s International Concert Series see p7.

28th Life Drawing Classes, see p19. Dulwich Park Runners see p26.

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Portraiture Classes, see p8. Cooking with Scissors - Smart Business Networking, see p30.

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BNI Adventurers Meeting, see p8.

29th

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12th Weekly Horniman Market see p19.

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parkrun, see p18. Weekly Horniman Market see p19. One Tree Hill Allotments Day, Noye’s Fludde, see see p28. p30. Nature Reserve Open Day, see p28. St Augustine’s Church Summer Fair, see p30.

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Small Business Huddle Online Meeting p18. Dulwich Folk Dance Club, p8.

Dulwich Park Runners see p26.

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Portraiture Classes, see p8.

11th parkrun see p18.

BNI Adventurers Meeting, see p8. Small Business Huddle Online Meeting p18. Dulwich Folk Dance Club, p8. Portraiture Three Sisters by Classes, see p8. Heather Morris, see p28.

The Best Business Growth Event in Dulwich! See p30.

Open Garden: Peckham Rye p19.

Dulwich Folk Dance Club p8.

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Pub in the Park, see p10. Americana Night Fran McGillivray & Mike Burke, Jack Daw, James Riley @ The Ivy House, see p30.

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parkrun, see p18.

Weekly Horniman Market see p19.

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BNI Adventurers Meeting, see p8. Small Business Huddle Online Meeting p18. Dulwich Folk Dance Club, p8.

Forthcoming Events Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 6, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28 & 30. Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar! 4 | SE21 - june 2022

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What's On - June Now until Wednesday 1 June: Charity supper club hosted in the iconic Brockwell Park

Brixton People’s Kitchen present Well-Seasoned, a supper club with a purpose hosted in the iconic Brockwell Park. As part of Brockwell Bounce, a three-day festival running from 30th May until 1st June, each consecutive night will feature a uniquely designed menu and live music. Well-Seasoned lines up three amazing female chefs: Masterchef quarter-finalist Yui Miles, the incredible Dine with Dina (Dina Macki) and soul food sorceress Safiya Robinson - founder of Sisterwoman Vegan. Well-Seasoned’s concept is about adding a little bit (or a lot) of spice to life and celebrating bold flavours and rich food heritages. Safiya Robinson, founder of Sisterwoman Vegan, a plant based social enterprise, takes over with her own unique take on dinner. All proceeds from Well-Seasoned will go towards funding Brixton People’s Kitchen. A social enterprise dedicated to providing as many people as possible with access to diverse, nutritious and affordable foods. Challenges have faced the organization over the last two years with the sharp increase in people struggling with the rising cost of food. Coupled with an unexpected eviction from their Lambeth premises last year. Proceeds from the supper club will fund a new community shop and café as well as crucial school holiday meal support services. Each supper club is priced at £55 per person which includes a two-course menu, drink and live music. Vegetarian, vegan and halal options are available. Menus and tickets can be found at: www.brixtonpeopleskitchen.com/wellseasoned-supper-club Brockwell Park, Brockwell Park Gardens, London SE24 0NG 6 | SE21 - june 2022

Tuesday 31 May – Saturday 4 June: Jubilee Festival Fun

10am-3pm. Join the Jubilee Fun! A Week of Free Kids’ Workshops at Station Hall, Herne Hill Get ready for this summer’s Jubilee Celebrations with a week of free family fun at Station Hall, Herne Hill! With something for all ages, Jubilee Creative Family Workshops will take place twice a day (10am and 1pm) from Tuesday 31st May to Friday 3rd June. Bring the kids and get creative making fancy hats, fabulous flags and brilliant bunting in preparation for the Jubilee Celebrations! And bring the little ones too - there will be a free ‘Mini Jubilee Play Space’ for 0-3s! Weekday workshops will culminate in a Spectacular Saturday of Celebrations, with performances of ‘The Queen and the Time Machine’ by Skewbald Theatre. Enjoy a thrilling time travelling adventure through the ages of Her Majesty the Queen’s reign, plus music, dancing, party games, face painting and a complementary brew and fancy biscuits. There will also be prizes for the best Jubilee costume! Two time slots are available for Saturday sessions: 10am to 12pm; or 1pm to 3pm. To find out more and book tickets visit: www.stationhallhernehill.org/jubilee Station Hall Herne Hill, Railton Road, SE24 0JW

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Alleyn’s

International

Concert Series

Standard: £20.00 Concession: £6.00

Online booking: mct.alleyns.org.uk

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TUESDAY 21ST JUNE 7.30PM MCT AT ALLEYN’S Programme:

Lili Boulanger: D’un matin du Printemps Mozart: Sonata for Violin & Piano K301 in G major Beethoven: Piano Sonata Op.13 in C minor, Sonata Pathétique Jeremy Pike: Elegy for Ukraine Grieg: Sonata for Violin & Piano Op.8 in F major

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Tickets:

JENNIFER PIKE (VIOLIN) WITH MARTIN ROSCOE (PIANO)

The MCT at Alleyn’s Townley Road, Dulwich SE22 8SU

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What's On - June Wednesday 1 June: Goose Green Coffee Morning 11am. Drop in to Goose Green Coffee Morning, where everyone from the local community is very welcome. Try our great coffee, home-made cake, tea etc. We are open from 11 o’clock until 12:30. A great place to stop for a chat. We have activities on offer some weeks. Also, you can find out about our Get-Connected Scheme to help you get online. St John’s Church East Dulwich, 62A East Dulwich Road, East Dulwich SE22 9AT.

Wednesdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 June: Zoom Portraiture @ Dulwich Art Group & School

2pm - 5pm. This is now a hybrid session with 15 artists allowed into the studio and also cameras for artists attending through Zoom. Paint a clothed model with a focus on the portrait over two three-hour sessions. We give you a wide view and a closer portrait view so you can work out the framing for yourself. The model will at times be engaged in conversation to bring some animation to the face. dulwichartgroup.co.uk

Thursdays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 June: BNI Adventurers 6.30am-8.30am. Part of the award winning multi-national networking organisation, BNI, Adventurers brings together businesses local to Dulwich with the aim of passing business and keeping money in the local community. Givers gain, and members of Adventurers have excelled at both over the last 12 months. Now back in person this as exciting time for the chapter. Breakfast included. Free parking. Get referrals: boost your business! Please contact Hayley on 07843 989728 for more information. 8 | SE21 - june 2022

Thursdays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 June: Dulwich Folk Dance Club-Thursday Dance 8pm - 10pm. When is the last time you had an evening out that was actually good for you? Dr Michael Mosely has been extolling the many virtues of dance on radio and TV. Good for both mind and body-and fun! It’s hard not to smile when you’re dancing. Experienced or not, partnered or single, young or not so young, you are invited to come country (aka folk) dancing at St Barnabas Parish Hall. Country dancing is a very inclusive form of dance and has been so for centuries. Even if you’re an inexperienced dancer, you can join in immediately and get the full benefit and joy of the event as all dances are first practised and then “called”. And there are many people to partner you and show you how it’s done, should you need it. A chance to meet new friends and have some fun. 2 June: Our caller tonight is Les Wallace. Les has a wealth of experience calling and finds some lovely and, often, unusual dances for us to dance to. 9 June: Tonight, we have a very special guest caller, Sibby. He is much in demand and comes a long way to call for us, so we feel very lucky. 16 June: We had such a lovely evening with Sue Hastings calling last month that we just had to have her back again, soon! And, although in demand from other Clubs, it is we who have her this evening! Hooray! 23 June: Our caller this evening is Jane Lowe. It seems that even the “Daily Telegraph” is interested in her activities as she featured on page 6, along with a sizeable photograph, fairly recently. But we love her calling and are very much looking forward to the evening. 30 June: This evening, we have someone calling who is dear to our hearts-Joyce Wood. She has been calling for a very long time and has a competent, gentle, measured style all her own. And lovely music and dances! ULEZ: Please note, the Club’s Hall lies within the south circular. ENQUIRIES: John Blase: 020 8693 2873 johnhblase@aol.com Wendy Newall: 07821 089861 wendy.marsh@hotmail.com. £5 (£4 Club Members). Pay at the Hall 18

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CwS | Smart Business Networking meets on the last Wednesday of every month. Now back in person at The Lordship Pub, 211 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich SE22 8HA Find out how to register for FREE at: www.cookingwithscissors.com | e-mail: sbn@ cookingwithscissors.com Next Meeting: Wednesday 29 June 2022 - 6.45pm

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In Praise of Hedges Garden Talk with Janine Winlaw | Instagram @janinewinlaw

edges create stylish boundaries but also help divide a garden into ‘rooms’, giving the space architectural structure. Hedge partitions also work well offset either side of a garden, create informal divisions, breaking up a long thin garden, for example, and creating a private nook for a seating area. And hedges are also useful for neatly screening compost bins or sheds. The crisp clean lines of a well pruned-hedge is also a perfect backdrop to softer, herbaceous planting. Even in the smallest garden, tucking a bench behind a small hedge will create a fun, private space to hide away for a quiet moment. There’s a wide range of plants that work as hedges. Here are a few to consider:

Evergreen Options - Yew creates a fabulous dark green hedge that can be tightly clipped. Portuguese laurel, griselinia and pittosporum varieties also work well.

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Deciduous Hedging - Native hornbeam and beech (copper beach is also lovely) are great if you want something that changes with the seasons from fresh spring leaves to autumn colour and finally brown foliage that’s often retained through winter Flowering Shrubs

- Escallonia, choisya, camellias, rosemary, roses such as Gallicas or even hydrangeas can be used as a hedging. Native hedging made of plants such as hawthorn and dog rose are full of colour and great for biodiversity.

Ornamental Grasses

- Calamagrostis ‘Karl Foerster’, miscanthus and pennisetum, make lovely hedges with movement and texture. These can be layered in front of an evergreen hedge to seasonal interest. Autumn and spring are good times for planting hedges, but now is a good time to do some advanced planning by noticing what hedging you like and what will work in your own garden.

Room 12a Everyone is heading to Room 12a for: • Vintage posters and lobby cards • Original drawings & paintings • Parody Mexican retablo (visit to find out more!) • Mid-Century modern ceramics And…and…and…

Summer camp 2022

Next Level Cricket Academy Timings: 9.30-3.30pm Location: Dulwich Sports Ground Turney road, Dulwich Dates: 11th - 15th July 25th - 29th July 8th - 12th August Price: £50 per day £225 for whole week

“My brother and I were hired by very strange people to take them to an island. Thank you, we come back safely” - Contemporary Parody Retablo/Ex-Voto by Miguel Hernandez – Mexico City 2019

Room 12a is in Holdrons Arcade, 135a, Peckham Rye Lane, SE15 4ST. Instagram: @Room12a_ Open: Wed-Sun 11.30- 6.00pm

We are a fun cricket coaching company lead by current female players! Girls of all abilities welcome! To book your place, visit our website www.nlcricketacademy.co.uk or email us at info@nlcricketacademy.com

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Lobster Risotto Recipes from Suzanne James | www.suzannejames.co.uk

ative British Lobsters are caught off the coast between June & September, they are blue when live, and go bright red when you cook them. Billingsgate Fish Market in east London stocks some of the best lobster in the UK. You can pick up consistently fresh produce thanks to the daily catches from British coastal areas as there are 40plus merchants at the market the competition is keen which helps to keep prices low. The rule of thumb with lobsters is always to use top-quality produce, then keep your preparation as simple as possible – this will let the natural flavours come through and show your guests you really know your stuff. Serves 8-10 as a small course.

Ingredients • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

5 live 1-pound lobsters (can be pre-cooked) 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 large onions, finely diced sea salt & fresh ground black pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups Arborio rice 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup dry white wine 8 cups lobster broth 3 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 teaspoons chopped thyme 2 tablespoons freshly cut chives 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest aioli or mayonnaise for garnish

Method In a large stock pot bring 2 gallons of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Add the lobsters and boil for 10 minutes or until they turn bright red. Remove the lobsters and when cool enough to handle, remove the meat and coarsely chop. Reserve 8 cups of the boiling liquid and discard the rest. Add the lobster shells to the reserved water and simmer for 20-30 minutes. Strain the broth and then return to the pot over medium-low heat to be used in the risotto. You may have some broth left over which you can boil down into a lobster reduction and freeze for another use. 14 | SE21 - june 2022

Heat the butter in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and a generous pinch of sea salt and sauté until translucent (about 6 minutes). Add the olive oil, rice, garlic, and a bit more salt. Stir the rice until it is sizzling and wellcoated with the oil. Add the wine and keep stirring until it is reduced. Bear in mind that from this point it will take 20-30 minutes, or a bit longer if your rice is older). For a dinner party allow 40 minutes and the risotto can sit for 5-10 minutes if necessary. Adjust the heat to keep the broth at a brisk simmer; you should see little bubbles but nothing near a boil. Add 1 cup of the lobster broth (just enough to barely cover the rice) and stir frequently until the broth has almost been completely absorbed. Repeat the process of adding broth, stirring, and allowing the rice to absorb the liquid until the rice becomes a bit soupy and is a little al dente. Before serving, stir in the chopped lobster meat (reserve a little for garnish) and season the risotto with sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. Garnish with the reserved lobster meat, herbs, lemon zest, and a dab of aioli or mayonnaise. Serve as soon as you can. Enjoy!

In Season This Month Fruit, Nuts & Fungi - Cherries, Elderflowers, Rhubarb, Strawberries Vegetables & Herbs - Artichoke, Asparagus, Aubergine, Beetroot, Broad Beans, Broccoli, Carrots, Chillies, Courgettes, Fennel, French Beans, Garlic, Lettuce, Mangetout, New Potatoes, Onions, Pak Choi, Peas, Radishes, Rocket, Runner Beans, Samphire, Spinach, Spring Onions, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watercress, Wild Nettles Meat & Game - Lamb, Wood pigeon Fish & Shellfish - Cod, Coley, Crab, Haddock, Hailbut, Herring, Langoustine, Lobster, Plaice, Pollack, Prawns, Salmon, Sardines, Scallops (Queen), Sea Bream, Sea Trout, Shrimp, Squid, Whelks, Whitebait Going Out Of Season - Asparagus, Elderflower, Gooseberry, Hare, New Potatoes

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Hydration

Fitness tips with Leanne Spencer | www.bodyshotperformance.com

et’s talk about hydration this month’ article. And I don’t need to tell you how important it is to stay hydrated. We all know about the importance of movement and nutrition for health and yet one aspect – anecdotally speaking - that is still very often neglected is hydration. So, it is probably not unfair to say that most of us are not always at optimum hydration. Every system within the body needs water to function properly, from digestion to our energy levels. It is common for us to be a little dehydrated, but how can we tell? Of course, the colour of your pee will give you an idea. When we are dehydrated, our blood pressure drops, causing poor circulation and reduced blood flow to the brain. This means that your heart must work extra-hard to distribute oxygen and nutrients throughout the body, making you feel tired and sluggish.

3 Top Tips for Maintaining Hydration Luckily, this is an easy fix. The remedy? A simple glass of water! But what can we do to get more water into our day? Here are my three top tips on how to stay hydrated: First, water. Every morning, while I wait for my coffee to brew, I have a glass of water with a little bit of creatine powder in it for some extra energy. Naturally, your body will be dehydrated after seven to eight hours of sleep. Therefore, longer you leave it before your first glass of water, the longer it will take for your body to recover. Studies show that drinking water after waking up helps to cleanse the stomach of toxins and balance the lymphatic system, improving immune health. Little and often. Using a smaller glass of water encourages movement. Why? Because you have to get up and get moving in order to get more water. This is a great way to get in those movement snacks as you take a trip to the kitchen for a re-fill. People often mistake thirst for hunger, which can cause them to eat more than they need. Consistent water intake throughout the day will also help you to consume the right amount of food. Keep it coming. If you don’t have a reusable bottle for when you are on the go, it is time to 16 | SE21 - june 2022

treat yourself. Carrying around a flask or bottle will ensure you are never without water and have sufficient energy for optimum performance. Often, when we are busy, we tend to ignore or miss the signals from our bodies telling us that we are thirsty.

Not Only Skin Deep Being hydrated does not just affect your physical health and appearance. Simply drinking more water can have a huge impact on our quality of life as it boosts our energy and helps us to perform at a higher level. You may find that using alerts on your phone as a reminder helps you to drink as much water as possible to stay motivated throughout the day.

Independent Education with a Catholic Ethos for Girls 11-18

Open Day 11+ and 13+ Entry Saturday 24 September 2022, from 9.30am to 12.30pm

Small groups and family visits available Our Lady’s Close, London SE19 3FA 020 8674 7229 | thelaurelsschool.org.uk SE21 - June 2022 | 17

What's On - June Thursdays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 June: Small Business Huddle

Friday 3 June: Live Band Karaoke

10am-11am on Zoom. Join our weekly warm and supportive online networking gathering. We meet to share our offerings, meet other business owners, connect on a regular basis, find collaborations and cheerlead each other. First Huddle free then only £5/month and includes a free Facebook Group. smallbusinesshuddle.co.uk.

7pm -11:30pm Belt out classics from Dolly Parton to Metallica, live on stage, backed by a sensational 5-piece band, in front of an electric crowd at Peckham Rye’s historic Ivy House. Pick from around 300 tunes. Lyrics are provided on screen, and our compere will be on stage with you to provide additional support and / or add those critical backing vocals. Doors + signups from 7pm; £6 (adv) / £8 (door, subject to availability). Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, London SE15 3BE. https://live-band-karaoke.designmynight.com/

Thursday 2 June – Saturday 4 June: Jubilee Flower Festival

A Jubilee Flower Festival at Christ’s Chapel of God’s Gift at Dulwich. Admission Free. Thursday 2 June: Jubilee Celebration Service at 2pm. The festival is open until 5pm. Friday 3 June 11am – 4pm. Saturday 4 June 11am – 4pm. Organ Performances & short, guided tours at 12 noon & 3pm. Christ’s Chapel of God’s Gift at Dulwich, 14 Gallery Road, London, SE21 7AD. 18 | SE21 - june 2022

Saturdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 June: Parkruns in Dulwich Park and Peckham Rye Park

9am-10am. Free, weekly timed 5k run, jog or walk. Every Saturday at 9am promptly starting from Queen Mary’s Gate (Dulwich Park) and Colyton Road Entrance (Peckham Rye Park). Register once and bring your printed barcode (can be used at any parkrun across the world). First-timers briefing at 08.50. www.parkrun.org.uk/dulwich/ www.parkrun.org.uk/peckhamrye/

What's On - June Saturday 4 June: Brockley Max - 'Oscillations Live'

7:30pm - 11:30pm - An evening of live indie electronic music and synthpop featuring: Rodney Cromwell - Catford’s only exponent of indie pound-shop electronic music, constructing a twisted soundtrack for the post-truth world. www.happyrobots.co.uk Sweet Machine - Original synthpop with a strong 80’s vibe, Depeche Mode meets Pulp! www.sweetmachine.co.uk Mari Dangerfield - Quirkpop of the mind, body and laptop. www.maridangerfield.com FREE ENTRY. Downstairs at The Honor Oak Pub, 1 St. German’s Road, SE23 1RH/ https://bit.ly/3FVQfN1

Sunday 5 June: Open Garden 2.30pm-5.30pm. Owners Ian and Pru Bland are celebrating the 25th time of opening their garden to the public. The garden is about the size of a tennis court, densely planted with many rarer items. The emphasis is on contrasting size, colours and foliage, and has featured in magazines. Charity: NGS Scheme/St Christopher’s Hospice. Teas/Plants for sale. Wheelchair access. 174 Peckham Rye, East Dulwich SE22 9QA

Tuesdays 7, 14, 21 & 28 June: Tuesday Evening Life Drawing Zoom & Drop-in Session

Sundays 5, 12, 19 & 26 June: The weekly Horniman Market

10am–3pm. The weekly Horniman Market is open to provide food items including fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese, bread, cake, meat and street food. Alongside food stalls, you’ll find body care, clothing, jewellery, design and craft; most are locally produced, ethical and many use environmentally friendly materials, natural and organic ingredients. www.horniman.ac.uk. 100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ.

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7pm–8.30pm. This is an online drawing & painting session conducted via Zoom and in studio. Long pose life painting and drawing. A single pose held for three hours with 5-minute model breaks every 25 minutes. This class will be run by Freya Tate, a wonderful artist with a sharp eye and a playful line. The session will be life model focused but Freya will introduce chaotic elements to challenge you and move your drawing on to higher levels. The Dulwich Art Group & School. www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk.

Tuesday 7 June: Honor Oak WI We meet on the first Tuesday of each month, currently via Zoom, at 7:30pm. twitter.com/honoroakwi www.facebook.com/groups/honoroakwi/ Honoroak_WI honoroakwi@gmail.com 26 SE21 - June 2022 | 19

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.

Boppin Bunnies Interactive Music class for under 5’s led by professional musicians. Monday mornings 9:30am, 10:15am & 11am. Punk Me Up Ceramics Cafe. 34 East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AX www.boppinbunnies.co.uk.

diddi dance Funky pre-school dance classes for girls and boys. Learn coordination, rhythm and great moves to funky songs and boost confidence. Classes in East Dulwich, Anne-Marie for a free trial 07973 982790 | www.diddidance.com.

District & Dulwich Twins Club Baby and Toddler Group every Friday 10am-12pm (turn up at any time!), at Peckham Rye Playrooms (SE corner of the Rye). It is for multiples only, but you do not have to be a member of the club to attend. BYO coffee cup! www.ddtwinsclub.org.

Gymboree Classes are designed for newborns - 5 year olds, and are led by experienced and nurturing teachers. We run throughout the year at Gymboree East Dulwich. 184 Peckham Rye SE22 9QA. 07538 795023 | eastdulwich@gymboree-uk.com.

HartBeeps Mondays at Christ Church, 263 Barry Road, East Dulwich, SE22 0JT. 10am Happy House, 11am Baby Beeps & 12.15pm Baby Bells. Fridays at Ewart Community Hub, 44 Wastdale Road, SE23 1HN .10am Happy House, 11am Baby Beeps & 12.15pm Baby Bells. http://hartbeeps.com

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All The World’s a Stage… Education News from Alleyn's | www.alleyns.org.uk Rebekah Manning, Drama teacher at Alleyn’s Junior School, tells us how our children can benefit from drama at home.

ou do not need a performer in the family to enjoy nurturing a love of drama. Children have a natural ability to create and play using their imaginations. The more you engage with this ability the more easily your child will harness the invaluable skills they will gain and use them in social and academic settings. Finding time in our busy lives can be a challenge but even a few minutes playing and creating happy memories in the process - will benefit your child’s literacy, speaking and listening, problem solving, collaboration, empathy, understanding of the world, confidence, creativity, and concentration.

Stories Sharing stories together can be bonding time and discussing and exploring them is a great way to explore drama. Role-playing episodes from storybooks is not only fun but can help deepen your child’s understanding of stories and characters. Ask questions like: ‘What do you think will happen next?’, ‘Show me how you think the character walks and talks.’ or ‘Imagine I am Hagrid and you are Harry and I have come to take you to Hogwarts; what do you say to me?’

Create your own story Your child will love the magic created by making up stories together. Establish characters and a scenario, introduce a problem to overcome and find a resolution - then take it in turns to tell a section of the story. A twist always goes down well! Eye contact and pausing for suspense are powerful, too! Finally, remember that anything goes; there is no right or wrong. Role-play: Make-believe games allow children to improvise both the world around them and a world of their invention. Use whatever stimulus interests your child - anything can be used to create scenarios for you to improvise around. Making them the experts and allowing them to take you on their journey is empowering. 22 | SE21 - june 2022

Puppets: Playing with puppets or cuddly toys can be a gateway for children to explore and communicate challenging feelings or worries. Perform: Act out stories and poems, whether as a performer or a member of the audience, is great fun. Raid the wardrobe for costumes! Games: Good old fashioned ‘Charades’ or ‘Famous Names out of a Hat’ make great Drama practice. Rhubarb and custard: Re-enacting a scene from a story or play just using the words rhubarb and custard can help develop how we use our voices, physicality, and facial expression to tell a story without relying on dialogue. Mirroring: Taking turns to mirror each other’s slow movements can help physical control and concentration, create a sense of well-being and encourage eye contact. Tongue twisters: Trying to say these is helpful for articulation and pronunciation. The skills children acquire taking part in drama are wide-reaching, so find time to be creative and imaginative with your child, and above all have fun!

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When is a gift is not a gift?

combination of rising house prices hampering first time buyers plus the threat or fear of care home fees has seen many parents transfer their main residence to their children or contemplating the act. Prima facie, this may seem a great IHT strategy as the parents transfer ownership to the children. Some parents view this as a great way to have live in care from their own blood. However, such decisions may not be so good as first thought. The transfer to the child(ren) may be fine. However, here comes the red flag. If the parent(s) continues to live in the property following the transfer of ownership, the gift fails. The gift is caught by what is known as ‘gift with reservation of benefit (GWROB).’ A GWROB arises where an individual transfers ownership of an asset to a beneficiary, but the transferor continues to benefit from it following the transfer. A parent transferring their home to their children but continuing to live in the property is a perfect example of a GWROB. In effect the property will be deemed to still be a part of the estate of the parent(s) for IHT purposes and moreover for any assessment or contribution to residential care home fees in the future. However, there is greater problem arising from the benevolent and innocent act by a parent that needs to be addressed before any attempt to resolving the GWROB. A parent’s transfer of their property to their child, means that the child is now the legal owner and not their parent. Suddenly, the parent has moved from secured residency to being at risk of losing their home. This may arise in three simple steps. Firstly, the child can evict their parent if they desire. To some this may seem farfetched. However, it is a reality in 2022, that some children have forced their parents out of their home sometime after the property transfer has been completed. Some local authorities are battling with this emerging group of homeless people. It is for this reason alone and not any

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great tax planning strategy that parents should be reluctant and not in a hurry to transfer their property to their children during their lifetime. Secondly, what happens if the child becomes divorced? The spouse of the child would have a legitimate claim against the child’s estate; and that includes the house that has been transferred from their benevolent parent(s). Thirdly, if the child becomes bankrupt, the property will be included as part of the child’s assets. What began as a wonderful parental gesture is no longer so attractive? As parents have through their own action often without professional advice, placed themself at risk of losing their home. This is in addition to the creation of a GWROB. In the past three years HMRC was recovered over £370m from such gifts which have failed. The underlying problem is not the transfer of the property by the parent but the transfer of the property without seeking any professional advice. The professional fees saved is often paid to HMRC a multiple of times. A simple solution to the GWROB problem is for parents not to transfer their main residence to anybody during their lifetime. However, if they wish to transfer the property, a GWROB can be avoided if the parent pays market rent to the child after the transfer of the property. Market rent must be payable for life by the parent. In addition, any such transfer may not be a sanctuary from care fees. Local authorities may regard the transfer as a “deliberate deprivation of assets” by the parent(s). If this is the case, the local authority will take action to recover care fees. Parents should always seek professional advice before any property gift; otherwise, their gift can easily become a GWROB.

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What's On - June Tuesdays 7, 14, 21 & 28 June: Social runs with DPR 7.30pm-8.30pm. Trevor Bailey Clubhouse, Dulwich Common, Dulwich, London, UK map directions. Join Dulwich Park Runners at their club runs at 7.30pm on Tuesday evenings. All standards welcome. enquiries@dulwichparkrunners.com. www.dulwichparkrunners.co.uk.

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Wednesday 8 June: Rule, Nostalgia: A Backwards History of Britain by Hannah Rose Woods

7:30pm – 8:30pm. For more than five hundred years, British politicians, poets, novelists and social commentators have mourned the loss of older national identities, and called for a revival of simpler, better ways of life. Starting in the pandemic, where national rhetoric called on ‘blitz spirit’ and ‘keep calm and carry on’, Hannah guides us back in time through Margaret Thatcher’s call for a return to ‘Victorian values’ in the 1980s, to William Blake’s protest against the ‘dark satanic mills’ of the Industrial Revolution that were fast transforming England’s green and pleasant land, and more. In Rule, Nostalgia, cultural historian Hannah Rose Woods will separate the history from the fantasy, debunk dangerous and pervasive myths about Britain’s past and explore the ways in which nostalgia has historically been mobilised in Britain across the political spectrum, from the radical left to the nationalist right, for both good and ill. Tickets: Book & Ticket £25 (Includes a copy of Rule, Nostalgia. Book RRP £20) Standard Ticket £10. Website for booking tickets is: https://mct.alleyns.org.uk/page.aspx?id=319 Junior School Hall, Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, Dulwich, SE22 8SU 26 | SE21 - june 2022

8pm – 9pm: The Arts Society Dulwich lecture at JAGS Sixth Form Centre. Guests welcome, £10 at the door, no booking required. Should there be a column to Nelson in Trafalgar Square? A parliamentary committee in the 1840s said there shouldn’t, but their view was overridden. As more statues are removed, perhaps the succession of works on Trafalgar Square’s fourth plinth has something to teach us. James Allen’s Girls’ School Sixth Form Centre. www.theartssocietydulwich.org.uk/programme/ lectures

Monday 13 June: Dulwich WI Monthly Meeting

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What's On - June Thursday 16 June: Three Sisters by Heather Morris

Saturday 18 June: Nature Reserve Open Day: Garthorne Road Nature Reserve

2pm – 5pm: Open day at Garthorne Road Nature Reserve, Forest Hill SE23 1AA. All welcome. Bug hunts for children. Sorry no dogs. Beadnell Road Forest Hill SE23 1AA. https://garthorneroadnaturereserve.com

Saturday 18 June: One Tree Hill Allotments Day 7:30pm – 8:30pm From the author of the six million copy phenomenon The Tattooist of Auschwitz comes an astonishing new story, Three Sisters. Inspired by a true story of three sisters, Heather Morris retells the story of the unbreakable bond and a fierce will to survive in this new novel. Rich in vivid detail, and beautifully told, Three Sisters will break your heart, but leave you amazed and uplifted by the courage and fierce love of three sisters, whose promise to each other kept them alive. Two of the sisters are in Israel today, surrounded by family and friends. They have chosen Heather Morris to reimagine their story in her astonishing new novel. Heather will be interviewed by Dr Hester Vaizey. Tickets: Standard Ticket £10. Concession £8. Tickets: https://mct.alleyns.org.uk/page.aspx?id=325 A Village Books and Alleyn’s School Enterprises Event. The Lower School, Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, Dulwich, SE21 8SU

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12:30pm – 6pm. At the beautiful One Tree Hill Allotments Site’s, there will be tea, cakes, jams, chutneys, and other produce; art exhibits; guided walks; kids’ activities; demonstrations; BBQ; pizzas & cider; and live music. 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 are. See you all there! One Tree Hill Allotments, Honor Oak Park SE23 3LB. https://othas.org.uk 30

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What's On - June Saturday 18 June: St Augustine’s Church Summer Fair 11am-3pm. Bouncy castle, stalls, cakes, refreshments, face painting, plant sale, bric-abrac, new items & more! Honor Oak Park, SE23

Friday 24 June: Americana Night - Fran McGillivray & Mike Burke, Jack Daw, James Riley

Sunday 19 June: Noye’s Fludde 4pm – 6pm: An incredible tempest, a massive boat and an angry God take centre stage in this imaginative re-telling of the biblical story of Noah, his family, and their unlikely cargo of animals as they fight for survival for 40 long days and nights on the ark. Based on the fourteenth century Chester Miracle Play, Benjamin Britten’s Noye’s Fludde was conceived as a community opera, to be performed by children with one or two adult speaking parts. The work has become a firm favourite, combining the naïve sincerity and humanity of the medieval original with inventive musical material that is as accessible as it is joyful. What’s more, it’s tailormade to show off the array of talent in SE19! For this dramatic tour de force, Crystal Palace’s resident orchestra, the London Mozart Players, will be joined by 100 young singers and actors from local schools, the St John’s Hive choir and the Crystal Palace Recorder Group, plus local amateur string players, all bringing this epic story to life. St John’s Upper Norwood is the ideal venue for this piece – Britten intended it to be performed in a church rather than a theatre. Join us for this dramatic parable of courage and redemption, with its heart-warming rainbow ending that carries the promise of a new beginning. St John the Evangelist, 1 Sylvan Rd, SE19 2RX. Book Tickets at:www.londonmozartplayers.com.

Tuesday 21 June: Entrepreneurs Circle Local Meeting: Dulwich 6pm-8pm (registration from 5.30pm). The Entrepreneurs Circle Local Meeting is a Business Growth Meeting (with some networking) that’s guaranteed to help your business grow... ...because as well as good old networking, our meetings always have a featured content session where we share a practical marketing tactic or strategy that you can use in your business to get more customers and make more sales! www. entrepreneurscircle.org/join to sign up The Clock House (Upstairs) 198a Peckham Rye, East Dulwich, SE22 9QA. 30 | SE21 - june 2022

7pm – 11pm: Fran McGillivray (vocals & bass guitar) and Mike Burke (acoustic, electric & resonator guitars, mandola, mandolin & vocals) are exciting and compelling performers and songwriters with a strong following on the root’s music scene. Their latest album, “Rain”, has received consistently rave reviews. Jack Daw is a union of Rob Anderson and several London musicians, primarily from the local Americana community. Rather than a band per se, Jackdaw is home for songs written by Rob and Wayne Drury, and live performances include a varying combination of the musicians involved. Anglo-American and raised in London, James Riley followed his roots back to Nashville in 2015 for a short trip – which ended up becoming a 2-year odyssey. Whilst in Tennessee he met Grammy-winning producer Matthew Odmark and recorded his debut album “Transatlantica” Tickets are £10 advance, £12 on the door (cash only, sorry). Please see our website for up-todate information on the Covid precautions we are taking. www.thegooseisout.com The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, Nunhead, SE15 3BE

Wednesday 29 June: Cooking with Scissors 6.45pm-8pm. An opportunity for local business professionals to meet, make new contacts and gain new business. The last Wednesday of every month. Free Admission. To find out more or register: www.cookingwithscissors.co.uk/. The Lordship Pub, 211 Lordship Lane, SE22 8HA

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The Last Word – Gok Kurtuldum The most famous person you’ve seen? Jason Statham. I see him a lot.

Describe your perfect weekend Breakfast in the garden, followed by some reading and hitting the gym and a day trip to the countryside in the afternoon. I’m trying to make the most out of my National Trust Membership. They have gorgeous gardens and historic properties to explore. Quebec House is less than an hour drive. It is a fascinating building with beautiful grounds.

Where are you to be found on Saturday? On my laptop doing admin on the couch or at Gok’s Fitness Hub in Dulwich Village

What is your favourite place to eat? Walters in West Dulwich has really friendly staff. They have good beer and their food is real treat.

Coffee or tea? Where? I can’t do without either of them. I’m Turkish. Romeo Jones in Dulwich Village, amazing coffee! I generally go for a black Americano.

What is your favourite shop? Scotch Meats in West Dulwich as they have many other things other than their gorgeous meat. Veggies, cheese, bread, little fancy organic sauces… you name it! I like cooking at home and I stock up treats from them. My name is Gokay (people call me Gok). I’m an international bodybuilding champ, ex Turkish Airforce sergeant and the head body transformation coach, founder of Gokay Fitness.

How long have you lived in the area? 12 years in total. 9 years on, 3 years off, and now coming back, hurray!

What has changed most during that time? House prices!! I think what changed recently, and this is positive, is the new cafés and restaurants that have opened in the area. The Italian Sicilian café has some good deli selection and great coffee as well.

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Best bargain you’ve ever landed? My flat. I still feel I was so lucky.

The book I’m reading at the moment.. Derren Brown’s Boot Camp For Life. I also keep watching his videos on YouTube. Do you know this guy? He is a genius. I really like his tv programmes and in this book he teaches you how to use his techniques to improve your own brain.

My perfect holiday.. Warm Mediterranean sea side resort, a good book and sunshine. Kalkan in Turkey is full of good restaurants, almost guaranteed sunshine. There are some beautiful villas that are good value for money.

My secret ambition.. Lovely parks in Dulwich. We are almost spoilt with Leaving something behind that benefits the next choices. Small, quiet park? Then Belair Park. A bit generations’ health and wellbeing. I published a more action with a nice café? Dulwich Park. Want book called Get Fit Stay Fit For Men Over 40 which is a small slope as you are super fit? Brockwell Park. You can always have a quick coffee at the Lido Café. one of them haha. www.gokayfitness.com 32 | SE21 - june 2022

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