SE21 June 2026 by SE Magazines

Welcome to SE21

May turned out to be a great month, with some wonderful weather (in part!) and fantastic events. The Artists’ Open House weekends were a great success as usual as was the Dulwich Festival. We are so lucky to have such a fantastic team that put all the events together for us to enjoy. This month the wonderful Brockley Max Festival continues, see page 31 for more.

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 always a busy month for events, so we have a fabulous nine 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.semagazines.co.uk too as many events get added after I have gone to print. You can often find out more details online too.

If you are running a local event you can add it, for free, to our online calendar on SE Magazines website www.semagazines.co.uk.

The Last Word goes to Julia de Greff, who exhibiting at Jeannie Avent this month. Find out more on page 32.

Until next time.

Angela

Angela Burgess Head of All Things Community SE Magazines

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Events Calendar - June

Weekly Online Breathing Class p6.

People, Plant, Pint Meetup p6.

Weekly Wine Sessions, see p8.

Japanese

Weekly Wine Sessions, see

Goose Green Lunch Club, see p9.

South African Wine Tasting p26.

parkruns, see p18.

Men

Farmers’ Market, p9.

The Creative Arts Club p18.

Bookbinding Accordion & Slip Case,

Dyslexia

Weekly Wine Sessions, see p8.

Stick in The Wheel @ The Ivy House p30.

parkruns, see p18.

Summer Vintage Market p19.

Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 6, 8, 9, 18, 19, 26, 27, 28 & 30. Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar!

Dulwich WI, see page 27.

EDWI Dulwich Outdoor Gallery p19.

Junior parkruns, see p18.

Dulwich Park Runners see p6.

Goose Green Coffee Mornings, p89.

The Weekly Horniman Market p18.

Goose Green Lunch Club, see p9.

Lewisham

p9.

Junior parkruns, p18.

Singaround, p27.

Lewisham Underwater Hockey Club p9.

Drawing Class p26.

Goose Green Coffee Mornings, p8.

The Arts Society Dulwich, see p26..

Junior parkruns, p18.

The Weekly Horniman Market p18.

Goose Green Lunch Club, see p9.

Peckham

Walk Talk, p18.

Lewisham Underwater Hockey Club p9.

Honor Oak WI meeting p8.

Gong Bath, see p18.

Come and Meet My Paintings with Julia de Greff, see p6.

Lewisham Underwater Hockey Club p9.

Village Books Event in association with Alleyn’s p27.

Gong Bath p9.

Dulwich Choral Society Summer Concert p27.

Peckham Farmers’ Market, p9.

Cuisine Masterclass, p8.

Weekly Wine Sessions, see p8.

p8.

An Evening with Bees p19.

BNI Adventures p8.

BNI Adventures p8. BNI Adventures p8.

8th Camberwell Scout Group Summer Fair, p28.

Open Gardens, see p33.

Stories from Elsewhere Exhibition, see p26.

Brockley Max Festival see p31.

Free Dyslexia Advice Clinic p27.

see p28.

Local History at Bell House p30.

An Evening with Francesca Segal p9.

parkruns, see 18.

Come and Meet My Paintings with Julia de Greff, see p6.

Dulwich Park Runners see p6.

Weekly Online Breathing Class p6.

Dulwich Symphony Orchestra p30.

Indian Cookery, p6.

In Tune with Heaven, see p30.

Japanese Cuisine Masterclass, p8.

Goose Green Lunch Club, see p9.

Gong Bath p9.

The Weekly Horniman Market p18.

Gong Bath, see p19.

Stories from Elsewhere Exhibition, see p26.

Stories from Elsewhere Exhibition, p26.

Drawing Class p26.

Cockpit Summer Open Studios, p26.

Indian Cookery, p6.

Series see p28.

Dulwich Players present Babette’s Feast, see p28.

Limited places still available in our first-class Kindergarten for 2+ year-olds starting flexibly between September 2026 and January 2027.

Kindergarten

Discover & Play

Open Mornings

Join us with your two-year-old for a playful peek into our unique Kindergarten.

For children born between 1 September 2023 and 31 August 2024 and their parents.

Parents of younger or older children can also see the school in action by joining one of the regular tours.

What's On - June

Now Until

6 June: Brockley Max Festival

For more details go to the website. https://brockleymax.co.uk/

Now until 9 June: Come and meet my paintings

11.30am-5.30pm. Julia de Greff's colourful, vibrant paintings will be on show, for the first time, at Jeannie Avent Gallery in North Cross Road. There will be oil paintings, water colours and prints. Also, cards and merchandise; beautiful, sturdy tote bags, tea towels, fridge magnets and more. www.juliadegreff.co.uk. Jeannie Avent Gallery, 14 North Cross Road, East Dulwich, SE22 9EU.

Tuesdays 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

June: Indian Cookery

7pm-9.30pm. “Unlock the secrets of India’s spice-rich kitchens.”

This immersive culinary experience brings the vibrant flavours of India to life through handson cooking and cultural storytelling. From the smoky tandoors of the north to the coconutlaced curries of the south, participants will explore the diversity of Indian cuisine while mastering essential techniques and spice blends. Expect bold aromas, colourful plates, and deeply satisfying meals rooted in tradition. NOTE: Only ingredients for session one are provided. End date: Tuesday 7 July. Cost: £122 (full fee), £66 (reduced fee). Information & enrol: all.org.uk/courses/cookery/#course-87044

Granville Park Adult Education Centre, 100 Granville Park, SE13 7DU.

Tuesday 2 June: People, Planet, Pint MeetupEast Dulwich 7pm-9pm

These meetups are free to join, very relaxed and a great way to meet others interested in sustainability related topics. Thanks to our sponsor Krystal, the first 10 drinks are on them (alcoholic & non-alcoholic). Please come along to share and learn from others. We’re excited to see where the conversations take us!

The Lordship Pub, 211 Lordship Lane SE22 8HA. Register for free via www.eventbrite.co.uk.

Tuesdays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

June: Social Runs with DPR.

7:30pm – 8:30pm. Fantastic local running club. Social runs every Tuesday 7.30pm at Trevor Bailey Sports Ground on the south circular. Plus runs every Sunday morning; coached sessions on Thursdays; cross country races; competitions; weekends away; frequent social activities. Come along on a Tuesday to try us out!

www.dulwichparkrunners.co.uk enquiries@dulwichparkrunners.com

Trevor Bailey Club House Dulwich Common SE21 7HA

Tuesdays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 June: Weekly Online

Breathing Class 7pm – 7.40pm

A 40-minute breathing and relaxation class. Unwind, centre yourself and use the breath to help relax and prepare for a restful evening. Using different breathing techniques that can be incorporated into your day along with a few gentle mat-based stretches and ending with Yoga Nidra a full body guided meditation for deep relaxation. All welcome. No experience is needed. £7. To join see: https://liveyogateachers.com/classes/ meditation-open-level-kerry-flower

What's On - June

Tuesday 2 June: Honor Oak

WI Monthly Meeting

7.30pm-9.30pm. The Honor Oak WI is a friendly and supportive group of women of all ages, backgrounds and interests. We meet Monthly on the first Tuesday of the month. We also have a book club, craft club and gallery & museum visits group. All are welcome but maybe a charge for materials for non-members.

Instagram: honoroak_wi. honoroakwi@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/groups/honoroakwi.

Stanstead Lodge Café, Northwood Road, SE23 1DD.

Wednesdays 3, 10, 17 & 24

June: Goose Green Coffee Morning 11am-12.30pm

Do drop into Goose Green Coffee Morning for a warm welcome, coffee, tea and cake! We are open every Wednesday, it's a great place to get to know others from the local community. ALL WELCOME! FREE! St John The Evangelist, East Dulwich, 62A East Dulwich Road SE22 9AT.

Wednesdays 3, 10, 17 & 24

June: 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 3, 10, 17 & 24

June: Weekly Wine Session

7.30pm-9.30pm. The Dulwich Wine Society meets most Wednesdays and provides a way for novices and seasoned wine lovers to explore the world of grapes and wine regions. Taste, learn and discover new favourites. We take a break mid-way through the meeting which provides a chance to get to know others socially, and you can bring your own cheese and biscuits.

The Rosendale, 65 Rosendale Road, SE21 8EZ. https://www.dulwich-wine-society.co.uk.

Wednesdays 3, 10, 17 & 24 June: Flavour Journeys: a Culinary

Masterclass in Japanese Cuisine

7pm-9.30pm

“Umami Unlocked: A culinary deep dive into Japan’s refined flavours.” This six-week handson series introduces the elegance and precision of Japanese home cooking. From sushi rolling to ramen broth building, each week focuses on a different region and technique. Perfect for those who want to elevate their knife skills, understand umami, and explore Japanese ingredients with confidence. Key Skills:

• Sushi and sashimi basics

• Dashi and miso soup foundations

• Knife skills and vegetable carving

• Tempura, ramen, and donburi preparation

NOTE: Only ingredients for session one are provided. Cost: £145. End date: Wednesday 8 July Find out more and enrol online: https://all.org.uk/courses/cookery.

Brockley Rise Adult Education Centre, 2 Brockley Rise, SE23 1PR.

Thursdays 4, 11, 18 & 25

June: BNI Adventures

6:30am – 8:30am. Part of the award winning multi-national networking organisation, BNI, Adventurers brings together businesses local to Dulwich with the aim of passing business and keeping money in the local community. Givers gain, and members of Adventurers have excelled at both over the last 12 months. Breakfast included. Free parking. Get referrals: boost your business! Please contact Hayley on 07843 989728 for more information.

Dulwich & Sydenham Golf Club, Grange Lane, College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7LH. Register for this event on: www.eventbrite.co.uk

Thursdays 4, 11, 18 & 25

June: Goose Green Lunch Club 12.30pm-2pm

The lunch club is a friendly and informal club for people over 55. We meet every Thursday during term time and enjoy a delicious main course and dessert with tea and coffee for £5. If you’re interested in joining us for lunch or if you would like to volunteer with us, please call:

Martin - 07939 288885 / Barbara - 0208 693 2090 Goose Green Centre, 62A East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AT.

Thursday 4 June: An Evening with Francesca Segal, author of the Tuga Trilogy 7.30pm-8.30pm

Join us for an exciting evening with Costa Prize winning author Francesca Segal to celebrate the publication of Island Calling, the next novel in the Tuga Trilogy!

Funny, moving, and filled with hope, Island Calling is a joyous novel about mothers and daughters; about holding on and letting go.

Francesca Segal is an award-winning writer and journalist. She is the author of two critically acclaimed novels, The Innocents (2012) and The Awkward Age (2017), and a memoir of NICU motherhood, Mother Ship (2019). Her writing has won the 2012 Costa First Novel Award, a Betty Trask Award, and been longlisted for the Women’s Prize.

In association with James Allen’s Girls’ School. The Holst Hall, James Allen's Girls' School, 144 East Dulwich Grove, East Dulwich, SE22 8TE. Buy tickets at www.village-books.co.uk.

What's On - June

Thursdays 4 & 11 June: Cosy sunset Gong Bath Meditation & Sound Journey 7.45pm-9.15pm

Step into the magical realm of my Secret Soul Sanctuary by the woods! It is a safe haven in the heart of South London, where I invite you to join me for an evening Gong Meditation / Sound Journey. Bookings www.thesoulnurturer.co.uk and via Eventbrite.

Secret Soul Sanctuary, Sydenham Hill, SE23 3PH

Fridays 5, 12, 19 & 26 June: Lewisham Underwater Hockey Club 7:45pm – 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.

www.luwhc.org.uk Forest Hill Pools, Dartmouth Road, SE23 2HZ.

Saturday 6, 13, 20 & 27 June: Peckham Farmers' Market

9.30am-3pm. Peckham’s Bellenden Road gets a new weekly food destination as Peckham Farmers Market. We’ve got an amazing lineup for you. Let’s first start by introducing Wild Country Organics, a certified organic, soil association certified family run farm growing an exceptional breadth of seasonal produce, far beyond the limited range of supermarket offerings. This includes over 40 varieties of tomatoes, differing types of Pak Choi, mustard greens and much more. This is the freshest, most nutritious produce available, the time between harvest and sale is kept as small as possible to ensure maximum freshness. With seating, music and a carefully curated trader line-up, Peckham Farmers Market aims to become a weekly ritual for local residents, a place to shop, eat, drink and connect, right in the heart of the neighbourhood. The Belham Primary School, Bellenden Road, Peckham, SE15 4DG.

Dyslexia

Beyond the Page

Saturday 26 September 2026, 9.45am to 4pm Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7BG Joinusatthisyear’sFREEBellHouseDyslexiaFair

We are excited to invite you to this year’s Bell House Dyslexia Fair, the FREE family- focused community event bringing together parents and carers, children and young people, individuals with dyslexia, and experienced specialists in a welcoming and inclusive setting. As always, this year’s Dyslexia Fair is generously supported by Southwark Council.

Together we will venture ‘Beyond the Page’ to explore how dyslexic strengths can be used not only to support reading, writing and spelling, but to escape the constraints of the written word, expressing identity and ideas, finding creative solutions and empowering dyslexic thinkers.

Our family-friendly program is once again packed with hands-on activities, fun-filled workshops, expert-led talks, and specialists ready to share knowledge and advice. You will find plenty of opportunities to seek advice, pick up ideas, connect with others and exchange experiences.

After the huge popularity of the Affirmation Trail in 2025, this year’s Expression Trail through the beautiful garden will encourage you to explore and nurture your thoughts and feelings, using movement, music, voice and art.

Faisal Da Costa (SEN Manny Mentor) and Coach Carla will return with fun and inclusive workshops for children and young people, building confidence and connection through games, drama and art.

What did people enjoy at last year’s fair?

“Learningmoreaboutdyslexiaandmychildandmyjourney.

“It’sbeensonicenottofeelasaloneinthechallenges.

“Beingaroundfamilieswhoareallinthesameboat!”

What else did people say about the Dyslexia Fair

“Ilovethisday.Suchawonderful,engaging,passion-filled,

“I was feeling very isolated in trying to help my lotsofpracticeadvicebutalsocareandmoralsupport.

“...suchaninterestingandwiderangeofspeakers.Itwas “Ifounditveryinteresting.Itwasnicetoseefamiliestogether.”

Our speaker line-up is as exciting as ever, packed with expert speakers all keen to share their latest practical tips for unlocking potential in and beyond the classroom. Key topics include helping reluctant writers, how individual strengths can support literacy-based learning, developing emotional regulation at home, boosting reading comprehension, and supporting maths difficulties.

Chat to the Bell House Dyslexia Specialists, who will be on hand to offer on-the-spot literacy and maths advice, show you ways to support your children and young people at home, and signpost you to events throughout the day. Confirmed exhibitors include Connections in Mind, Talk and Move, Grapefruit, Access to Literacy, SEN Manny Mentor and SEN Books.

Topping it all off, the wonderful Vintage Printing Press will be open once again, while the café will offer delicious homemade cakes, soft drinks and sandwiches to enjoy while you unwind between activities in the gorgeous Bell House garden.

This highly popular, inclusive event is the perfect opportunity to learn, share, and grow alongside others who understand the challenges and strengths of dyslexia. Please, come and join us for practical ideas, expert insights and connection, in a beautiful and welcoming space Welookforwardtowelcomingyou!

Tickets

Tickets for this FREE community event will be available to book from early July. Follow us on Eventbrite (Bell House) to be notified when they are available: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk

About Bell House

Bell House is a volunteer-led charity in South London championing creative education and lifelong learning for all. Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7BG

journey.Thankyou,itwasAMAZING.” challenges.Likeawarmhugandhelpinghand.”

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passion-filled,spark-filledday.” son with his dyslexia and this not only gave me support.Ifeellessalone.” wasallsorelevantanduseful.” together.”

Register for the Dyslexia Newsletter on our website to be the first to hear all the Bell House Dyslexia Fair news: www.bellhouse.co.uk/dyslexia-support

The Joy Of Gravel Gardens

Garden Talk with Janine Winlaw | Instagram @janinewinlaw

Gravel gardens are perfectly suited to our increasingly hot dry summers. They’re relatively cheap to create and have an appealing relaxed airy feel, with plants growing up through gravel with space to breathe

In terms of creating the bones of your planting, Mediterranean and drought resistant shrubs and sub-shrubs create useful yearround moundy structure. Lavender, cistus, rosemary, santolina, ballota and hebes such as H. sutherlandii work well. Evergreen euphorbia such as E. wulfennii or creeping E. myrsinites also adds structure and lime green zing. For spiky or strappy leaved accents, yuccas, agave, libertia, astelia or iris work well.

Low growing plants such as creeping thyme, stachys byzantina or erigeron will help defined the shapes of planting pockets. Creeping crosswort works well in dry sites, and blocks of bergenia - used so effectively in Beth Chatto’s gravel garden - create bold evergreen texture. Add your colour and height with tough drought resistant perennials including nepeta, fennel, verbena bonariensis, achillia, agapanthus, eryngium, yellow Phlomis russeliana or lilaccoloured Phlomis tuberosa ‘Amazone’. Sedum arieties such as Hylotelephium ‘Matrona’ and

‘Ruby Glow’ are another must for a gravel garden and look great into winter with their growing seed heads.

Ornamental grasses such as the huge Stipa gigantea or much smaller feathery Stipa tenuissima add airy movement and texture. Other grasses to use include Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster’, Stipa calamagrostis or miscanthus varieties.

For spring interest bulbs such as alliums, species tulips and crocus create early interest and self-seeding annuals and perennials such as poppies and verbascum make informal dot plants.

Gravel gardens needn’t rely solely on traditional pea gravel either — crushed granite, shingle, limestone chippings, slate, flint, recycled aggregates and warm-toned self-binding gravels can all be used to create a similar feel

Beth Chatto’s gravel garden in Essex is a great source of inspiration - and you can buy wonderful and often quite unusual plants from the Beth Chatto nursery. The Horniman Museum has various dry gardens that will inspire and further afield, Derek Jarman’s Prospect Cottage in Dungeness is another fabulous gravel garden.

Help! It’s The Hormones...

Pets Corner with Leonie St Clair | www.londondogstraining.co.uk

With more city dogs and dwindling space to exercise them in, all dog owners need to consider the impact of hormones on behaviour, especially in adolescence.

There seems to be a growing trend to let in-season bitches off lead in the park. Owners should be aware that it only takes a few seconds for a male to mount and impregnate your girl; separating the dogs, if tied, could also be dangerous. At the very least, many male dogs getting a whiff of your girl will become frustrated, fractious and hard to control for up to hours afterwards. And, yes, that applies to some of the castrated males too. There is quite some variation on the impact of castration on ‘male’ dog behaviour. Some male dogs may be just as interested in pursuing females and just as competitive with other male dogs, if the other boy is intact. Sorry, keep in-season girls out of the park.

A number of you may not be familiar with the concept of ‘targeting’. This describes the compulsion some male dogs feel, whether or not they are castrated, to tackle the competition. On sensing testosterone, they see red. Teenage males will have elevated levels of testosterone from around 6 months to around 2 years, after which hormone levels plateau. These days, castration is not generally recommended until the dog achieves a degree of mental and physical maturity; although sometimes early castration is necessary.

If you know your male dog is more likely to harass or attack another male, especially a youngster, please start to monitor them and put them on lead before waiting for something to happen. As a rule of thumb, if your dog approaches another in a straight line, tail up, as though on a mission, this should be a red flag. The notion that dogs can ‘sort it out between them’ is outdated. If dogs are part of a social or family group, that is one thing, but this does not apply to the range of dogs encountered on daily park walks.

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. They know what to do to avoid conflict. However, many

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 or vulnerable, with arthritic joints.

The worst offenders are new puppy owners who believe that socialisation of their hound is best achieved by letting the pup or adolescent dog, run up to every dog it encounters, whether in the park or street. ‘He’s just a puppy, he just wants to say hello,’ says the newbie owner as they watch their teenage large breed mob a 4-year-old Chihuahua. The ensuing fracas is only too familiar and in one brief exposure each dog may have learned to fear other dogs and become reactive.

If you own a very social dog, remember that other dogs may need much more space. Learn about dog body language and how to recognise when or why things may escalate. If another dog is on a lead or training line, think twice before you let yours interact with it.

Japanese Walking is Having a Moment.

Fitness tips with Antonia Bannasch

But Don’t Put the Dumbbells Down

The New Trend Everyone’s Talking About

If you’ve spent time on fitness social media this year, you’ll have met “Japanese walking”. It is a brisk then easy interval protocol that’s racked up an enormous surge in search interest and is now turning up in mainstream magazines as the low effort longevity hack of 2026. The appeal is obvious: it’s free, gentle on the joints, the science behind it is genuinely good, and it doesn’t ask you to buy anything or sweat through a class you don’t really enjoy.

How It Works

The protocol is very straightforward. Walk briskly, hard enough that holding a full conversation gets awkward for three minutes, then drop to an easy stroll for three minutes. Repeat five times, three or four days a week. The original research, conducted at Shinshu University and published in 2007, found that older adults following this pattern improved their aerobic capacity, leg strength, and blood pressure more than those doing continuous moderate walking. Varying intensity, even modestly, beats plodding along at one steady pace.

Why It’s Worth Doing

If you’re currently doing nothing, or walking but never quite getting out of breath, this is one of the most accessible upgrades available. It will improve your cardiovascular fitness, support your metabolic health, and crucially it’s the sort of thing you can really sustain for years rather than weeks.

Japanese Walking Is Great. It’s Also Not Enough

Walking, however clever the protocol, is not a complete fitness programme. It cannot do the one thing that matters most for how you age: it cannot preserve your muscle and bone. From your midthirties onwards, you lose roughly one per cent of

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muscle mass each year unless you actively push back. Bone density follows a similar trajectory, accelerating for women during perimenopause and after menopause. Walking even brisk, intervalled, Japanese-style walking places nowhere near enough mechanical load on the body to halt that decline. You can be a beautifully consistent walker and still arrive at seventy with the strength reserves of someone two decades older.

Why This Matters More Than People Realise

Frailty is not an inevitability of ageing. It’s largely a consequence of under loading the body for decades. The people who stay independent into their eighties and nineties almost universally have enough muscle and bone to absorb a stumble, carry the shopping, and get up off the floor without ceremony.

What To Actually Do

As always, the fix is unglamorous and well established. Two strength sessions a week, hitting the major movement patterns such as squat, hinge, push, pull, carry with weights heavy enough that the last couple of reps feel genuinely effortful. Thirty to forty-five minutes a session is plenty. It doesn’t replace the walking. It works alongside it.

The Takeaway

Aerobic work, including your newly trendy intervals, keeps the heart and lungs robust. Strength work keeps the structure underneath upright. So, walk briskly and walk often. But also, please, lift.

What's On - June

Saturdays 6, 13, 20 & 27

June: 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 and 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 6 June: Men Walk Talk - Honor Oak

10am-11am. A monthly walk for men, taking in the green spaces of SE23 and surrounding area. Traditionally, men often avoid seeking mental health support, but we provide a community of support for guys to know they are not alone, and they can speak up. Join Richard for a walk and a talk on the first Saturday of every month. For more information: menwalktalk.co.uk 76-78 Honor Oak Park, SE23 1DY

Saturday 6 June: The Creative Arts Club: Art for All | Paper

Marbling 10am-12pm

The Japanese art of “Suminagashi” or “Ink Floating” dates back as early as the 12th Century. It involves floating inks onto water to create marbled patterns on paper or fabric. Japanese Masters would elevate this simple process to a mindful and meditative artform, spending years learning the control of ink, water tension and intricate pattern manipulation. But the basics are easy to learn, great fun and you will produce beautiful unique prints both on paper and on fabric in this class. No experience necessary and all materials and refreshments will be provided. But please bring an apron!

Bell House Dulwich, 27 College Road SE21 7BG www.bellhouse.co.uk.

Sundays 7, 14, 21 & 28 June:

Peckham Rye Junior Park Run

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.

Sundays 7, 14, 21 & 28 June: The 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. www.horniman.ac.uk/ 100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ.

Sunday 7 June: Deep Rest Gong Bath - Sound Meditation in Brockley

6pm-7pm. Imagine stepping into a tranquil and intimate space, laying down on a yoga mat, and allowing the soothing and evocative vibrations of the gong to wash over you. Your body will be invited into a deep state rest, while your overactive mind will get an opportunity to switch off and invite in a sense of calm and clarify. Our evening together will start with a guided meditation, followed by a cosmic gong bath. At the end there will be space and time to pull an oracle guidance card and to have some snacks. The gong is an incredibly powerful instrument. Its rich tapestry of harmonics and hauntingly beautiful melodies can lower your brainwaves into a Theta state, promoting profound healing and inner peace. As the gong sings, you might experience vivid visuals, a deep sense of calm, or the emergence of long-forgotten emotions ready to be healed and integrated. https://bit. ly/4ww3a1U &osteo, 179 Brockley Rd, SE4 2RS.

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Sunday 7 June: So Last Century's Summer Vintage Market at Dulwich Picture Gallery 10.30am-5pm

The Gallery is host to a curated collection of 40 of the best vintage traders filling the landscaped gardens, the Cloisters, Linbury Room and Art Studio. Expect to find plenty of mid-century homeware, decorative objects, ceramics and glass, lighting, furniture, 1950s and 60s original art, prints, antique maps and charts, French brocante, summer fashion, jewellery and lots more. There’ll also be flowers and plants by Yolly, mouth-watering street crêpes and galettes by Sarrasin and delicious bao buns, noodles and rice bowls by YouBao. The excellent Flotsam & Jetsam cafe and Canteen will be both be open too, serving food and drinks. Listen to the brilliant Alvar Treefrogs performing New Orleans jazz out on the lawns. If you haven’t heard them before, you’re in for a treat!

While you’re here, visit the Gallery’s Konrad Mägi exhibition and discover his captivating and psychologically charged paintings. See the new sculptural installation by contemporary Estonian artist Kristina Õllek, explore DPG’s permanent collection, delve into the Shop, and see the new Pavilion and sculpture gardens. Free entry. Just turn up on the day or get an advance ticket on the So Last Century website, to beat the queues. Step-free entrances and level access throughout. Dogs aren’t allowed inside, sorry.

Dulwich Picture Gallery, Gallery Road, SE21 7AD. https://www.solastcenturyfair.co.uk/

Tuesdays 9 & 16 June:

What's On - June

Wednesdays 10 & 24 June: An Evening with the Bees at Bell House 5.30pm-7pm

Join us for a relaxed and informative evening exploring the fascinating world of bees. We’ll begin with a gentle tour of the garden, observing pollinators in their natural habitat (looking, not touching!) while discussing their vital role in supporting life on Earth—and how we can all help protect them. You’ll also learn about the honeybee life cycle, the different members of the hive, and the important jobs they each perform. Afterwards, you’ll have the opportunity to suit up in full beekeeping gear and take a guided look inside one of our hives. We’ll search for the queen, look for brood and honey stores, and discover the remarkable complexity of life inside the colony. Sessions are £25 per person.

PLEASE DO NOT BOOK IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO BEE STINGS. https://www.bellhouse.co.uk.

Bell House Dulwich, 27 College Road SE21 7BG.

Wednesday

June: EDWI: Dulwich Outdoor Art/Gallery Walk with Amanda Greatorex

7pm-9.30pm. Our June event is an outside and we ask you to arrive for 7pm, outside East Dulwich train station. This is just the meeting point, and we will set off at 7:15pm. Amanda Greatorex will host this Dulwich Outdoor Art/Gallery Walk. Amanda will walk with us through East Dulwich and Dulwich Village and show us and talk about the great street art and art we have on our doorstep. Please wear walking shoes/boots and bring a raincoat/umbrella should there be showers. The East Dulwich WI welcomes guests to this event. First-time guests attend for free, and returning guests pay a fee of £7 (cash only). For further details please email us at:

join@eastdulwichwi.co.uk

East Dulwich Railway Station Grove Vale, SE22 8EF

Cosy sunset Gong Bath Meditation & Sound Journey

7.45pm-9.15pm. Step into the magical realm of my Secret Soul Sanctuary by the woods! It is a safe haven in the heart of South London, where I invite you to join me for an evening Gong Meditation / Sound Journey. Secret Soul Sanctuary, Sydenham Hill, SE23 3PH. Bookings via Eventbrite and www.thesoulnurturer.co.uk

Financial Matters

With David Frederick FCCA | Marcus Bishop Associates | marcus-bishop.com

Exposing The Financial Myths I

Financial decision making in the UK is influenced more by myths than formal financial education. Many adults inherit their beliefs about debt, pensions, investing, tax and property from parents, peers or media narratives. It is not unsurprising that many of these are often misconceptions that result in delayed wealth accumulation, reduce financial resilience and increase long-term dependence on debt. Over the next two months four of these myths will be examined along with their consequences.

“I Don’t Earn Enough to Build Wealth”

Wealth accumulation is associated with high income or that interesting term of HNW - High Net Worth - individuals. This term and many others which were coined for marketing professional services to a target market, serve to communicate a message of wealth building is not for anybody else. Consequently, those who are adversely affected by such language or wrongly believe the narrative hold back on key financial decisions such as: investing, pension contributions, building an emergency fund and developing their financial literacy.

This mindset or miseducation have led to some adults with a pot of cash savings in low interest, minimum workplace pension contributions, material credit card debts and no long- term financial plan or planning.

Such behaviour is sometimes triggered by accident unless there is a recognition that wealth can commence on any level of income. One such trigger for one individual was the attendance at a workplace wellbeing seminar. The consequence was the realisation that regularity of contributions was the real driver to building wealth and not large contributions; the move away from low interest cash savings account; and the introduction to professional financial advice. The lesson was the primary obstacle was never income but the psychology of exclusion from financial investment.

2) “Debt Is Normal - Everyone Lives on Credit” Really! Perhaps the reality is consumer credit has become culturally normalised and accepted with

the explosion of available credit over the past three decades. The economy is awash with buy-now-paylater; car finance; credit cards; subscription debt; lifestyle financing; plus, much more. Many adults interpret this widespread availability of borrowing as financially harmless.

Whereas the pervasive availability of debt finance has seen many individuals sunbathing in consumer debt. Consequently, the personal impact has been, cash flow challenges; limits on investment capacity; increased financial stress; and an escalation in interest costs being incurred.

Sometimes a disruption in lifestyle, such as redundancy, is the lightbulb moment that leads to the awakening. This was the case for Rob a former marketing executive in the city. His redundancy exposed his absence of any emergency funds; his dependence solely on his salary; and a revolving credit dependency. Rob implemented some harsh but practical actions and decisions, to stay afloat and avoid that rapid slide and disappearance into debt valley.

Rob sold his pride and joy, his financed vehicle; consolidated his debt; slashed his discretionary spending and automated his savings and investments. Rob’s lesson was not the reliance on occasionally borrowing. He had been sunbathing in debt and had allowed debt to become his household pet.

Two more myths will be exposed next month.

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Ripe Old Age

Practical Advice for Navigating Later Life with Michael Scott | rightathome.co.uk/mitcham

Why So Many Older Londoners Feel Left Behind by the Digital World

As London becomes increasingly digital, many older residents are finding everyday life more complicated, isolating, and harder to navigate.

London is one of the most connected cities in the world. We can order groceries with a swipe, book GP appointments online, pay for travel with a phone, and even use artificial intelligence for everyday help. For many, this feels convenient. But for a growing number of older Londoners, the city is starting to feel harder to keep up with.

The issue is not that older people “cannot use technology.” Many do. Plenty of grandparents use WhatsApp, enjoy online shopping, and facetime family abroad. The problem is that modern life is becoming digital-first so quickly that anyone lacking confidence online can easily feel excluded.

Everyday Tasks Becoming Harder

Many GP surgeries now ask patients to complete online forms before getting an appointment. Banking is increasingly app-based. Even booking theatre tickets, renewing Council parking permits, or checking travel updates often assumes everyone owns a smartphone and knows how to use it confidently.

For many older residents, that creates frustration and anxiety. Digital exclusion can also lead to loneliness. If you are not comfortable online, it becomes harder to stay connected with friends, local events, community groups, and even family conversations that now happen through group chats and social media.

Fear of Scams and Fraud

There is also understandable concern about scams. Stories about fake emails, fraudsters, and phone scams leave many older people wary of digital services altogether. Recently, I saw an elderly resident at the Post Office trying to renew his passport because he did not own a smartphone or use email. Thankfully, paper applications are still available.

Ironically, technology could make later life easier. Video appointments can help people with mobility issues, online communities can reduce isolation, and smart devices can support independent living — but only if people feel confident enough to use them.

Support Available in Dulwich and South London

The good news is that several local organisations are helping older residents build digital confidence. Link Age Southwark offers befriending schemes, activity groups, and digital support across Dulwich and Southwark.

The “Silver Surfers” programme at James Allen's Girls' School pairs students with older residents to help them learn smartphone and computer skills.

Older residents can also access social activities and technology support through Ageing Well Southwark and the Southwark Pensioners' Centre.

Ultimately, this issue is not really about smartphones or apps. It is about inclusion, dignity, and ensuring nobody feels shut out of modern life simply because the world changed faster than they expected.

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

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

Nature Makers

Eco-friendly crafting for little creatives! Join our awardwinning classes & events, where your child can get creative, connect with nature, and have fun in a safe, welcoming environment!

Contact: marie@nature-makers.co.uk or visit: www.nature-makers.co.uk

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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Project Phoenix

In December 1992 the first St Barnabas, Dulwich, a Victorian building, was consumed by fire. Nothing could be saved. Four years later we moved into our new home. It’s a Big Birthday and we’re welcoming back four of the visionaries whose creative skills inspired our new building.

You are invited to celebrate with architect Larry Malcic, stained glass artist Caroline Swash, organ consultant and director of music, William McVicker and writer Clare Stevens in our Project Phoenix programme of events. Look at their luminous contributions to the beautiful architecture and stained glass, listen to the music played on the fine Kenneth Tickell organ and hear how our stunning church building rose from the ashes (and how the architect met his future wife). Details of the 30th anniversary activities are on the St Barnabas website.

It’s a story with many twists and turns. It took courage. We had no building, no music, robes or crosses. But the church is the people. We found solace in the instant generosity of neighbouring

churches and resolved optimistically to Keep Calm and Carry On. The new St Barnabas had to have the wow factor for those inside and walking past. It had to work for the future, to be welcoming, flexible and sacred. It is a striking solution. Tradition informs the contemporary design. The day the stunning glass spire was swung into position over the rooftops in Calton Avenue was triumphant.

Now our open place of worship is a balance of structure and light, which floods the space with jewelled tones from the stained glass. The front pipes of the organ are copper, flamed to bring out a myriad of colours in harmony with the brickwork.

And the building is shared with the community, full of chatter and music of all kinds. “I love that the church sits in the middle of Dulwich, that everyone is welcome, it doesn’t matter what your background is, or why you come.”

Liz Barnett, Vicar of St Barnabas with Christ’s Chapel, Dulwich. Step inside and experience it for yourself. www.stbarnabasdulwich.org

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What's On - June

Thursday 11 - Tuesday 23

June: Stories from elsewhere

11am-5pm. "Stories from elsewhere" is an exhibition of photography and stories from India, Bangladesh, Cambodia and Vietnam. A new book of the same title will be launched at the exhibition on the evening of June 11th, between 6 and 8pm. Limited edition books, prints and postcards will be available for purchase.

11am-5pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday, 11am-8pm on Thursday, 11am-6pm on Friday and 10am-5pm on Saturday; OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT. Jeannie Avent Gallery 14 North Cross Road, SE22 9EU

Thursday 11 June:

Gwen John - 8pm-9pm

Gwen John’s work is both instantly recognisable and era-defining. She is known for the quiet strength of the solitary women in her portraits and the reflective stillness of her interiors. For decades she was overshadowed by her famous brother Augustus and often portrayed as a recluse, but nevertheless defied convention to forge her own existence. She trained at the Slade, then one of the few art schools to accept women on the same terms as men. She made her life and work within the heady art worlds of London and Paris amid a rich cultural circle that included James McNeill Whistler and her lover, Auguste Rodin. This is the story of a progressive trailblazer and a painter devoted to her craft at the forefront of early 20th century art.

The Arts Society Dulwich membership fee is £60 single, £110 double, £12 for students for ten lectures October to July. Lectures also live on Zoom but not recorded. Guests welcome at £10 per lecture at the door, cash or card, or for the Zoom link: info@theartssocietydulwich.org.uk.

James Allen's Girls' School (JAGS) Sixth Form Centre, Green Dale, SE22 8TQ.

Friday 12 June: South African Wine Tasting at Old Alleynians Rugby Clubhouse

6.30pm-11pm. The Cape calls. As the English evenings stretch a little longer, we’re bringing the warmth of the South African winelands to the Old Alleynians Rugby Clubhouse for a night of eight expressive wines, district storytelling and proper Cape hospitality. Across four whites and four reds, we’ll move from a crisp Cap Classique opener through flagship varieties — Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Swartland Syrah and a classic Cape Bordeaux blend — each paired with tasting snacks.

Stay on after the tasting for a braai with boerewors to purchase, and the clubhouse bar will be pouring until 10pm. Old Alleynians Rugby Clubhouse, Dulwich Common, SE21 7HA. https://winoship-wines-uk.sumupstore.com.

Saturdays 13 & 27 June: Saturday Drawing Class

1pm-3pm. In these fortnightly sessions we will explore different ways of drawing from life. You will be guided by Rosie (artist in residence) through different techniques and approaches throughout the session with time to experiment freely for those who wish and further guidance for others. Each session we will draw something in front of us. This will vary each week, sometimes we will work from a model who will move through a variety of poses, still lives, or self-portraits. These sessions are open to all levels who want opportunity and space to develop drawing from life.

This class is suitable for all experience levels, aged 16 and over. Basic materials will be provided. TICKETS ARE £10 PER PERSON. Bell House Dulwich, 27 College Road SE21 7BG. www.bellhouse.co.uk.

Friday 12 - Sunday 14 June: Summer Open Studios 2026

12pm-6pm. Summer Open Studios is back, and this edition is especially significant as we mark our 40th year of supporting makers and championing craft. This twice-yearly event is the only time Cockpit opens its doors to the public, offering a rare opportunity to meet some of London’s leading craftspeople, go behind the scenes in their studios to learn the details of their practice, and support independent businesses. At the heart of this year’s event is our 40th anniversary celebration and an auction of 40 incredible craft objects made at Cockpit. 18-22 Creekside, Deptford, SE8 3DZ. https://cockpitstudios.org.

Saturday 13 June: Free Dyslexia Advice Clinic

10am-12pm. Do you have concerns about your child's literacy, or questions about how to support your child with reading and spelling at home? Come and chat to an experienced dyslexia specialist at Bell House! We offer a limited number of free 1:1 advice clinics once a month. Even if you're not sure what you want to know, come and speak to someone about what you are noticing, and we can take it from there!

Read more and book your place at: https://www.bellhouse.co.uk/events/2025/3/29/ advice-surgeries.

Bell House Dulwich, 27 College Road, SE21 7BG.

Saturday 13 June: Dulwich

Choral Society Summer Concert 7pm-9pm

This summer Dulwich Choral Society celebrates the Motet, the devotional, polyphonic form that has inspired composers for centuries. Written in the 15th century, Ockeghem's fabulously dense thirty-six-part Deo Gratia commences a programme that takes us through the Baroque and Romantic eras right up to the bracing 1980s sound world of Górecki. Join us for this fabulous programme in the intimate setting of St Stephens, Dulwich on what we hope will be a beautiful summer's evening. Refreshments will be on sale.

St Stephen's Church, College Road SE21 7HW. Tickets via www.ticketsource.com

Sunday

14 June:

The Goose Is Out! Singaround at The Castle

7pm-10.30pm. If you like singing, come to our Singaround! It is very informal and participative. We take it in turns to sing a song - any genre, any language. Everybody is welcome. You don't have to be a "good singer", and you can just listen if you want. For lots more information, see our website www.thegooseisout.com. £5 on the door (cash or BACS only). The Castle, 280 Crystal Palace Road, East Dulwich, SE22 9JJ.

What's On - June

Monday 15 June: 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 No 57, 57 North Cross Road, SE22 9ET. We would love to meet you and look forward to welcoming you to our group.

https://dulwichwi.com.

Tuesday 16 June: Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris on The Book of Birds: A Field Guide to Wonder and Loss

7.30pm-8.30pm. From the creators of the internationally bestselling, award-winning phenomenon The Lost Words, Jackie Morris and Robert Macfarlane return with The Books of Birds a celebration of birdlife in Britain and how we can save them.

Seven years in the making, The Book of Birds is a love letter to the splendours and mysteries of birdlife, and a clarion call to halt the loss of birds from land, sea and sky. From Dipper to Dunnock and Kestrel to Kingfisher, from mountain to ocean and city to river, Jackie Morris and Robert Macfarlane conjure the unique spirit and lifeway of each species.

Robert Macfarlane’s Sunday Times and New York Times-bestselling books include Is a River Alive?, Underland, Landmarks, The Old Ways, The Wild Places and Mountains of the Mind. Jackie Morris has written or illustrated over seventy books. In 2018 she won the Kate Greenaway Medal and the British Book Awards Children’s Book of the Year for The Lost Words. A Village Books event in association with Alleyn's Schools Enterprises. www.village-books.co.uk. The MCT, Townley Road, East SE22 8SU.

What's On - June

Tuesday 16 - Saturday 20

June: Dulwich Players present

Babette's Feast 7.30pm-10pm

(ALSO 3PM ON SATURDAY) It is 1871 and Babette has fled for her life, as a refugee from the violent uprisings in Paris. She arrives, destitute, on the doorstep of two devout sisters in a remote part of Norway. But Babette is more than she seems: the impact of her arrival on the people who take her in and the local community turns out to be transformative.

If Scandi Noir has left you bleak, come and be uplifted by a timeless tale of love and loss and laughter - and the triumph of the human spirit among the fjords. Recommended age: 12+.

Tickets: £17, £15 concessions (full-time students, over 65s, registered unwaged, under 18s and Equity Members.

Please bring proof of status). Babette's Feast was conceived and developed by Abigail Killen and written by Rose Courtney adapted from the short story by Isak Dinesen.

It is produced by special arrangement with the DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC of Woodstock, IL. Tickets available from: brockleyjack.co.uk/jackstudio-entry/babettes-feast.

The Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, Brockely, SE4 2DH.

Wednesday 17 June:

Dyslexia Series: From Conflict to Connection

Supporting Neurodivergent Children Through Compassionate Communication

7.30pm-8.30pm. Finding calm, reducing conflict, and building genuine connection with your child can feel out of reach in challenging moments. This introductory talk on Nonviolent Communication (NVC), inspired by Marshall Rosenberg, offers parents a clear, compassionate framework to transform how they understand and respond to behaviour. In this one-hour session, parents will learn how to move away from patterns of judgement, criticism, and blame towards a more grounded and effective way of communicating. This session is FREE, but please register.

Bell House Dulwich, 27 College Road SE21 7BG. www.bellhouse.co.uk

Friday 19 June: BOOKBINDING: Accordion (4 Books in 1) & Slip Case 10am-6.30pm

Learn the fundamentals of paper grain, bone folding, punching, stitching, binding cloth to board and making a slip case. It will be a fun workshop where you will create 4 books in one, cased in hard covers and with ties should you wish. This is a great start for those wanting to explore bookbinding. All materials and equipment supplied. Tania will have ready prepared all the materials you need trimmed to size for an efficient speed of working. These workshops are held in the Bell House Print Room and Bindery where we will be using materials and equipment kindly donated to us from Dulwich College and The London Library. Space is limited so book fast. These are probably the smallest book binding classes ever! ONLY 4 places available for lots of one-to-one focus time. You will most definitely be needing a break so either bring along a sarnie or we can refuel on some biccies for half an hour. There is a chance of over-running so please allow some extra time at the end of the day.

COST £60 – ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED – NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED.

Bell House Dulwich, 27 College Road SE21 7BG. www.bellhouse.co.uk.

Saturday

20 June:

8th Camberwell Scout Group

Summer Fair 1pm-4pm

The famous 8th Camberwell Scout Group summer fair returns for its 31st year! In the grounds of St Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, Dulwich, 380 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22 8ND. Fun for all the family.

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What's On - June

Thursday 25 June: Local

History - Lili Marlene Girl: The Anne Shelton Story 7pm-9pm

Anne Shelton was one of Britain's most prominent singers during the 1940s and 1950s. She was known as the 'Lili Marlene Girl' and during the war years she sang with Glenn Miller and Bing Crosby. Shelton resided in Dulwich for over 50 years and was proud to refer to herself as ‘Anne Shelton from Dulwich’.

John Temple will tell the story of Shelton’s amazing rise to fame as a teenager in 1940; the phenomenal vocal talent she undoubtedly was and will sensitively examine aspects of her personal life which thus far have remained something of a mystery.

Dr John Temple is a political historian and a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIHCM). He is also a devotee of the popular music of the 1940s and 1950s and has been an admirer of Anne Shelton’s music for over 45 years. John lives on Tyneside with his long-time partner, Peter. Lili Marlene Girl: the Anne Shelton Story is his first biography. Tickets are £8 per person including a glass of wine. This talk will be held in-person at Bell House. Bell House Dulwich, 27 College Road SE21 7BG. www.bellhouse.co.uk.

Friday 26 June: Stick in The Wheel 7pm-11pm

Stick In The Wheel is Nicola Kearey and Ian Carter. They make full-force reworkings of centuries-old work-songs, speaking to contemporary issues of class. Their work is rooted in traditional music and song, informed by the modern electronic music that grew out of their hybrid East London heritage. Laurel Uziell is a poet who has recently begun singing traditional folk songs extraordinarily well. Rapt is Jacob Ware, a former Metal musician, who now creates delicate indiefolk landscapes. £18 advance, £20 on the door (cash or BACS only). For more information about the artists, the evening, the Goose and tickets, please see www.thegooseisout.com.

The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, SE15 3BE.

Saturday 27 June: Dulwich Symphony Orchestra

7.30pm-9.30pm. Emilie Mayer Overture No 2. Beethoven Piano Concerto No 4. Soloist Sofia Sacco. Vaughan Williams Symphony no 5. Conductor Chris Stark. All Saints West Dulwich, Lovelace Road, Thurlow Hill, SE21 8JN.

Tickets from www.ticketsource.com.

Sunday 28 June: In Tune With Heaven: The story of the Tickell organ 8pm-9.30pm

Organ story and sound: William McVicker reflects, Christopher Woodward performs Bach, Elgar and Eben, with live console view. Former Director of Music at St Barnabas, 1988-2019, McVicker is widely respected as an organ consultant and educator, with a lasting influence on church music nationally. Woodward has been Director of Music since 2020. A former organ scholar at King's College London, he continues an active performing and directing career. Tickets £15/12 concessions. BOOKING ONLINE. St Barnabas Dulwich, 40 Calton Avenue SE21 7DG. www.stbarnabasdulwich.org/project-phoenix/

Brockley Max

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Creativity: Brockley Max Celebrates 25 Years!

The Brockley Max Festival is marking a historic milestone: 25 years of championing local grassroots talent. What started in 2001 as a modest gathering of twelve events in two venues has blossomed into a monumental nine-day spectacular, boasting nearly 100 events across the borough.

Whether you’re a born-and-bred local or a newcomer to our creative corner of Lewisham, this year’s landmark silver anniversary promises to be the biggest and boldest celebration yet.

The 2026 Highlights: What Not to Miss

True to its roots, Brockley Max 2026 is packing the schedule with a vibrant mix of live music, interactive workshops, comedy, literature, and stunning public art. Here is a snapshot of this year’s headline events:

• Brockleywood Nights (Thursday 4th June): Celebrating its own fantastic 20-year milestone, this beloved short-film night returns to showcase the immense talent of our local filmmakers.

• A Brand-New Mural Trail: Keep your eyes peeled as you walk through the area! To mark 25 years, the festival has commissioned breathtaking new public murals—including vibrant installations

at Pistachios Café on Hilly Fields, the gates of the historic Ladywell Playtower, and Lewisham Shopping Centre.

The Grand Finale: Max in the Park - Hilly Fields

Saturday 6th June 12pm – 6pm

The crown jewel of the festival returns to Hilly Fields for its spectacular closing day. Max in the Park is the ultimate family-friendly afternoon. Pack a picnic blanket (or rely entirely on the incredible pop-up food stalls and bars) and enjoy a full day of live music on the main stage. This year's park event features the bustling Art Mart craft fair, children's creative workshops, and a powerful "arts occupation" by artists from sanctuary-seeking backgrounds, honouring the 130th anniversary of Octavia Hill.

Powered by the Community, For the Community

At its heart, Brockley Max remains a volunteerled, non-profit labour of love. It thrives because of the local businesses who sponsor it—like Lewisham Shopping Centre, Bryan & Keegan, and Brockley’s Rock—and the army of residents who give up their time to coordinate stages, hang art, and hand out programmes. Come out, support your local venues, applaud your talented neighbours, and toast to 25 years of the best festival in South East London. See you down the front! To view the full digital line-up or find out how you can volunteer, visit brockleymax.co.uk or follow @brockleymax on social media.

The Last Word with Julia de Greff

Julia de Greff lives in East Dulwich with her family. She works as an artist, reiki practitioner, coach and campaigner.

How long have you lived in the area?

I was born in Dulwich Hospital but moved away when I was a baby. My partner and I moved into our house in East Dulwich in 1995.

What brought you here?

I was living here with friends in a housing co-op. I felt most at home in this part of London compared to any other.

What has changed most during that time?

Property prices! And all that brings. There used to be more variety of independent shops: second hand, antique, greengrocers and pet shops.

What one thing would you change?

House prices. Our house is worth about 12 times what we paid for it. I would reduce house prices by 80% so that young people and artists and people on average incomes could afford to live here.

What do you value most about the area?

The people! I love many people in my street. A lot of my family’s ‘chosen family’ are in our street or close by. During a hard family time there were about five doors in our street that I could knock on and go in and have a cry.

The most famous person you’ve met?

As a teenager I would spot fame and run after it for a photo or autograph In particular…. David Bowie .., swoon. Bumped into him twice, I still love him. As a child I knew Rose Wylie, the first British woman artist to have a solo exhibition in the main halls at the Royal Academy. I was best friends with her daughter. We used to giggle a lot.

Coffee or Tea?

Tea. I like painting tea scenes. I love loose leaf tea. My partner and I enjoy afternoon tea together.

Where’s your favourite place to walk?

A few years ago, Camberwell Cemetery opened a gate at the end of our road. A beautiful new green space a minute’s walk away. I walk there every morning, have a little chat with myself and a laugh when I call the laughter line. Yes, honestly, it’s a real thing!

When I want to relax…..

Garden hammock. The sauna at Mind Body Therapy Centre, Stanstead Road.

What is your favourite shop?

I love Blue Feather vintage shop. I’ve bought lovely things there for very reasonable prices. And a copy of (the artist) Stephen Wright’s book.

The book I’m reading at the moment is…. ‘Frequently Happy’ by David Larbi. He is a lovely person/ author. His wisdom and joy are contagious.

My secret ambition

Not secret….to become even more myself…however strange, weird and wonderful that is!!

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Charity Open Gardens

Sunday 14th June 2pm - 5pm

This summer, discover two glorious gardens in the heart of Dulwich Village. Each garden offers a distinctive and luscious outdoor space.

One, lovingly developed over the past 40 years and was in the running for The Nation’s Favourite Garden in 2023, features a stunning display of roses, elegant delphiniums, unusual perennials and planters bursting with jolly annuals. With bees, butterflies, newts, squirrels, and even parakeets in residence, the garden’s commitment to attracting and preserving wildlife is evident throughout.

The second, described by some as “the most romantic garden in Dulwich,” centres around two mature cherry trees. In recent years, a bank of fifty-year-old shrubs has been cleared to reveal a beautiful old brick wall. Apple and pear trees, alongside a fig, a quince and a vine trained along the wall, create a richly textured setting. Entry is £10 (children go free), covering both gardens and including tea, coffee, or a soft drink. Delicious homemade cakes and plants will also be available to purchase. Sorry no dogs allowed. Bring own bags for plant purchases, please.

93 Dulwich Village & 105 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BJ