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Issue 132 - February 2016 In this issue Events Calendar - P4 What’s On - P8 Hectic Host - P12 Food and Drink - P14 Fitness Tips - P16 Mother’s Day Competition - P20 Children’s Activities - P22 Shopping Page - P28 The Last Word - P48

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Welcome It was difficult to get in to the Valentine’s Day spirit when I was putting the magazines together this month; it was freezing! Hopefully it will have warmed up a little and you can take a stroll around the area buying some of the wonderful, local chocolate and sweets discovered by Lawrence Roullier White on his shopping page, p28. All in the name of love!

I can’t quite believe it is a year since the fantastic East Dulwich Picturehouse opened on Lordship Lane. Find out what else has been going on locally with Sarah Pylas’ Around Dulwich column on page 10. Rigby & Mac are holding their brilliant Mother’s Day Competition again this year, find out the full details on page 20.

Welcome .................................................3 Events Calendar .....................................4 Noticeboard.............................................6 What’s On......................8, 18, 32, 34 & 42 Around Dulwich ....................................10 Hectic Host.............................................12 Food & Drink.........................................14 Fitness Tips............................................16 Mother’s Day Competition ................20 Children’s Activities...................... 22 & 23 Pets Corner ......................................... 24 Shopping Page.......................................28 Dulwich Picture Gallery..........................30 Dulwich Hamlet FC Update....................36 Horniman Museum...................... 38 & 39 Financial Matters...................................40 SE22 Councillors ...................................44 Garden Talk .......................................... 46 The Last Word .......................................48 Index......................................................50 Mother's Day 2016

Mother’s Day Portrait Competition 2016!

The Last Word this month goes to Alice Solantania Saga. Alice is a fine arts photographer and can be seen taking wonderful self-portraits on Peckham Rye. Read all about her on page 48.

Remember that the events that miss our print deadline will be found at www.arounddulwich.co.uk as will many other stories.

Until next time.

Angela Angela Burgess: Editor SE Magazines Limited

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ward winning Dulwich based stores, the Dulwich Trader, ED and Tomlinsons will once again be running their hugely popular Mother’s Day Portrait Competition.

Open to children from Reception to Year 6 at a number of participating local schools, the competition asks children to submit portraits of their mothers or important people in their lives.

First run by the Dulwich Trader over 15 years ago, the competition encourages interaction between local schools, parents and businesses.

The only requirement is that the entries should be bold, bright and beautiful. Last year the competition really captured the imagination of local children and the Dulwich Trader stores were swamped with well over 400 fantastic entries from 14 local schools, panicking mothers and schools were still dropping off masterpieces well past the deadline.

Once again the judging panel will include awardwinning portrait artist and former Dulwich Hamlet student, Julie Bennett (www.juliebennett.co.uk).

Julie has been blown away by the creativity, effort, talent and passion on show in previous years. Ranging from poster paint to sculpture and taking in everything between – the range and quality of entries was incredible. Choosing

winners is always a very difficult task and we are sure this year will be no different.

Winners of the various categories will each receive a Dulwich Trader voucher to give to their mother or special person. The winners and runners up and 100’s of selected works will be displayed at the Dulwich Trader, ED and Tomlinsons from Friday 26th February until Monday 7th March to coincide with Mother’s Day on Sunday 6 March.

It’s quite a spectacle!

All those that are not displayed will be returned to pupils so that they can give them to their mothers in time for Mother’s Day. The participating schools at this stage are: Alleyn's Junior, DUCKS, Dulwich Hamlet, Heber, Oakfield, Rosemead, Elmwood, Paxton and Rosendale.

For any further information contact Dan Rigby at: 020 8761 4526, dan.rigby@rigbyandmac.com

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Events Calendar - February Monday

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Nikolia Astrup @ Dulwich Picture Gallery, p32 Honor Oak Lively Minds over Popchoir, every Dulwich Books 50’s Club, p8.

Women’s Institute, Event see p18..

Wednesday, see Parkrun, 8pm St Saviour’s Peckham Rye p43.

Painting the Park & Dulwich Peckham Women’s Church.

Park 9am, Institute, 8pm @ East Dulwich WI @ Mousetrap: Michael P8.

Club Local @ Fenner, see p18.

The Copleston Graffiti Classics Upstairs at EDT from Upstairs at EDT, Centre 7pm, see p18.

7.30pm Dulwich Folk Dance p18.

Club, see p6.

Boppin Bunnies, p18.

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Lively Minds over 50’s Club, p8.

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Parkrun, Peckham Rye Park & Dulwich Park 9am, P8.

Dulwich Decorative & Fine Arts Society lecture, see p32

Mum’s in Business See p32

Forest Hill Women’s Institute, 8pm @ All Inn One

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Popchoir, every Wednesday, see p43.

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Dulwich Folk Dance Tom Blakcburn @ The Old Nun’s Club, see p6.

Head, p32.

Growin gUp Communist, p32.

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Organ Recital, Chris’s Chapel, p34 Vocal Chords Choir Launch, see p34.

20th Parkrun, Peckham Rye Park & Dulwich Park 9am, P8.

The Strings Club Holiday Camp, see p34.

Nunhead Women’s Institute, 8pm @ The Old Nun’s Head

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Lively Minds over 50’s Club, p8.

Popchoir, every Wednesday, see p43.

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Dulwich Folk Dance Club, see p6.

X+Y www.biggerpicture.co.uk @EDT see p34

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Lively Minds over 50’s Club, p8.

U3A Monthly Open Meeting, see p42.

Give & Take Event at EDCC, see p25.

Dulwich Books Event see p42.

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Smart Business Networking with Cooking with Scissors. 6.45pm Upstairs @The Palmerston. www.cookingwithscissors.co.uk

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27th Parkrun, Peckham Rye Park & Dulwich Park 9am, P8.

Dulwich Folk Dance Club, see p6.

14th St Valentine’s Day

The Goose is Out! Singaround @ The Old Nun’s Head, see p34.

21st The Peckham Society Talk, see p42.

Dulwich Books Event see p42

28th MidCentury Modern, 10-4pm, see p8.

Rockbourne Youth Club Fair, p42.

Dulwich Symphony Orchestra, see p42.

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Forthcoming Events Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 8, 18, 32, 34 & 42.

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The Goose Is Out! held a Concert for Refugees at The Ivy House in January.

We made a total of £2794 for Help Refugees (a charitable fund under the auspices of Prism the Gift Fund).

This volunteer group provides practical help such as building shelters and providing heaters for refugees in Calais and Lesvos.

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Women’s Institute East Dulwich

First Wednesday at 7.30pm The Lodge, above East Dulwich Tavern, 1 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22 8EW. Currently full. To go on the waiting list please email: join@eastdulwichwi.co.uk www.eastdulwichwi.co.uk

Forest Hill Second Monday at 8pm.

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Honor Oak First Monday at 8pm-10pm.

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Nunhead Third Monday. 8-10pm.

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Peckham Rye & Dulwich Park parkrun

Saturday mornings at 9am.

The parkrun is a free weekly timed 5k run, which is open to all standards of runners; it is not a race.

PECKHAM RYE start is near the Colyton Road entrance of Peckham Rye park and run three laps of the gardens. www.parkrun.org.uk/peckhamrye DULWICH PARK start is Queen Mary's Gate on the south side of the park. This is the entrance on the South Circular (A205), Dulwich Common. www.parkrun.org.uk/dulwich www.modernshows.com

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Out & About

By Sarah Pylas

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’ve never really been one to partake in a completely Dry January - more of a slightly damp one - but if you managed to go the entire month without a single glass of your favourite tipple, well done! You are now free to enjoy a sopping wet February!

Returning back to Slimming World in the New Year did provide me with the much-needed motivation to avoid the fabulous eateries on our high street and stay home and cook instead. Although, that makes January sound far more boring than it actually was, as we invited friends over for dinner on a couple of occasions. Entertaining at home is definitely the new going out!

We may not have been ready to venture out to all our favourite local drinking establishments last month, but Jamie at The Palmerston was more than happy to offer us his advice on what to cook for a small dinner party at home. Not only did he share with us his favourite recipe for roast sirloin of beef, but also told us the best place to buy it – The Butchery in Forest Hill. They were incredibly helpful and provided us with a quality cut of meat, sourced from a small farm.

Our next gathering at home was with another group of local friends who came over for a Greek night! We served traditional Greek dishes such as kleftiko, spanakopita and a selection of dips from my new recipe book Secrets from Yiayia’s Greek Kitchen (shameless plug!), all washed down with a few carafes of Greek wine.

However, if it is restaurant quality food you are after and want to enjoy it in a more intimate setting, the East Dulwich Supper Club could be for you. Angela made it along to the January event and loved watching the professional chefs prepare dinner before her very eyes. All the food is seasonal, beautifully presented and served in Suzanne James’s industrial kitchen! Visit

suzannejames.co.uk/supperclub for details of how to join.

Now the hibernation period is officially over, I am looking forward to getting out and about again. Maybe even a Mum’s night out-out at the new cabaret night Rouges at Rivoli on the forth Saturday of the month. I’m not much of a (sober) dancer, but I’ve heard really great things about this truly fabulous venue.

With half term fast approaching, it will soon be time to wrap up warm and get back outdoors.

Although after several laps of the park, you may prefer an indoor activity to keep those little fingers frost-free. There are many fun activities for kids at The Horniman Museum, including dinosaur themed craft activities. Dulwich Books are also holding an interactive storytelling session at their shop in West Dulwich.

Slightly further afield in Woolwich on 6th February, Boppin’ Bunnies and CBeebies are hosting a joint musical event with Andy Day, star of Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures.

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Hectic Host

St Valentine’s Day

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ove it or hate it, it is that time of year when we are encouraged to express our fondness for our loved ones, or become a part time stalker and send the bewildered unsuspecting unsolicited, anonymous mail.

If you are embracing the day and celebrating an existing relationship, or hoping to take a new one to a new level, as with anything in life you want to demonstrate a little effort had gone into the planning. Here are a couple of ideas to help the hectic, host a romantic evening with minimal fuss.

With St Valentine’s Day falling on a Sunday this year this is a golden opportunity to organise something a little less rushed, but the danger is the day could easily degenerate into an episode of Come Dine with Me. Spare yourself the stress of getting hot and flustered in the kitchen whilst your guest or partner is left alone contemplating your CD collection and getting hot and flustered drinking too much wine. One thing we are not short of in this wonderful part of London is beautiful restaurants, but you had better book early, so make your lunch or supper reservation soonish. This is going to be hard but after the main course, decline the dessert and say that you have a surprise waiting at home. Who could not fail to be wooed by such a romantic suggestion and when you get home and remove your own handmade pudding and chilled bottle from the fridge, you will have melted their heart.

I am not going to go into detailed recipes here, they are easily and readily available in countless books, but here is a list of fail-free ideas and some quick hacks to make them even easier.

The problems with pudding is that presentation is everything, therefore you have to admire one that has mess in its name. No one can mess up an Eaton Mess, especially if you do not bother with the hardest bit, baking the meringues, but instead buy them from somewhere like the Cheese Block or Boulangerie Jade both on Lordship Lane.

You can make a fool proof fool by simply stirring a tablespoon or so of fruit compote into some whipped double cream.

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I cannot think of anything that might go wrong with Affogato, and the caffeine / sugar combination has obvious stamina merits on this day in particular.

The key here is really good coffee, again we have no shortage of wonderful establishments offering fantastic ground beans but you also want an amazing ice cream. As an alternative to the traditional vanilla why not try the rich and tempting chocolate and hazelnut Bacio, £9 for 500 ml, from Oddono’s on Lordship Lane.

Finally what to drink? You could serve a cheery Cherry Brandy by Bramley & Gage, £14.50, from Franklin’s Farm Shop or what better than the romantically named Pas de Deux organic dessert wine from Domaine Nigri, £15.99, from La Cave de Bruno on Lordship Lane.

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Food & Drink 3

Vegetarian Gratin

Here is a recipe for a lovely vegetarian gratin that can easily be adapted to work for meat eaters too.

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Ingredients • 4 Tablespoons Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil • 2 Red Onions Finely Sliced • 2 Cloves of Garlic Finely Chopped • 2 Teaspoons Oregano • 750g Aubergine cut into 1cm Cubes • 400g Tin Chopped Tomatoes • 2 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar • 3 Tablespoon Fresh Basil Roughly Chopped • 100g Parmesan Cheese Finely grated • 300g Courgettes cut into Ribbons • 200g Mozzarella Balls

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Method 1) Prepare your ingredients preheat your oven to 180°C. 2) Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan & add the onion, garlic & half of the oregano.

3) Over a medium heat, slowly sweat the onion & garlic mix for about 5 minutes or until onion is tender & translucent.

4) Turn up to a high heat, add the rest of the olive oil & aubergine & cook for a further 3-4 minutes or until aubergine is nearly cooked.

5) Add the tomatoes & vinegar & simmer for 2 minutes.

6) Stir in the basil & half the Parmesan.

7) Spread half the mix over the bottom of an over proof dish, followed by a layer of the courgette ribbons & then repeat to give layers similar to a lasagne.

8) Tear the mozzarella & evenly spread over the top of the courgette ribbons.

9) Scatter over the remaining Parmesan & then drizzle with extra virgin olive oil & pop into the oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown & bubbling.

For a slight variation replace the mozzarella with Gorgonzola & sprinkle with deep fried sage leaves & toasted walnuts.

For the meat eaters add some nice big pieces of an Italian spiced sausage to the mix.

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Fitness Tips

Five Habits of Consistently Fit People

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here are some people who can identify the connection between exercise and the feeling of being fit, and form lasting habits that mean they can sustain their fitness. Others struggle to get into a rhythm and find themselves exercising and dieting in a rollercoaster cycle of ups and downs.

That can be mentally exhausting. Having spent a few years running a personal training company, as well as following a fairly disciplined exercise regime myself, I’ve observed the traits and behavioural patterns that consistently fit people display. It’s important to mention that it’s not about any individual thing, but more about how you can blend these traits to develop that consistency. Here are my five habits of consistently fit people:

They don’t rely on guesswork There is now a wide range of wearable technology that can tell you how you’re performing in different types of exercise. There are also apps that enable you to track what you’re eating. A DNA test can tell you what your requirements are for key vitamins and minerals; your sensitivity to lactose, gluten, carbohydrates and saturated fat; and what the best type of exercise is for you based on your genes.

They know when to increase training loads and when to rest This is really important. You must listen to your body, and learn to read the signals it sends you and then have the discipline to respond to those signals and messages. Some of my most notable improvements to strength and fitness have come after a period of reduced training and increased rest. The body keeps the score, and ignoring the warning signs can be counterproductive to your health and fitness.

They have an active body and an active mind I have yet to meet anyone who has a consistent diet and exercise program who isn’t a very active person, mentally and physically. They read, whether it’s online or print, novels or newspapers. They question, and are naturally curious about things.

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themselves. They are unafraid to ‘get comfortable being uncomfortable’, and enjoy seeing their selfesteem and self-confidence soar as a result.

They are used to setting SMART goals SMART goals are Simple, Measureable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-bound. I often see people fail because the goals they set themselves were too tough. Start small, then build on your progress. This applies to dieting and exercise. Any diet that cuts out a key food group or involves a dramatic calorie reduction for example, is doomed to failure. We advise our clients to identify three aspects of their diet to work on, and take the time required to interweave those changes into their lifestyle. Once that’s achieved, look to another three things.

They see the bigger picture A sustainable (and therefore successful) diet and exercise program requires you to see the bigger picture. People who achieve consistent success in this area understand that good health is about many different things. To give you an idea, some of these things include: managing stress; getting into a good sleep routine; having rules around your smartphone and computer at night; maintaining healthy relationships; hydration; having good self-esteem; eating a balanced diet; knowing when to train and when to rest; walking regularly; remembering to laugh; doing a job you like and that is authentic to you.

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What’s On - February Thursday 4 February: Private View of ‘Painting the Mousetrap Tour Venice & London’

Saturday 6 February: Graffiti Classics 7pm

The latest works by Michael Fenner at the Jeannie Avent Gallery, 14 North Cross Road, SE22 9EU. Private View Thur 4 Feb 2016 from 7pm-10pm (The exhibition runs until Tues 16th Feb.)

Thursday 4 February: NEW VOICES with Monica Wood & Jem Lester 7pm Tickets are £10 and include a glass of wine and a proof copy of Monica’s novel The One-in-a-Million Boy. Monica Wood, already an award-winning author in the US, will present her debut UK novel The One in a Million Boy, a heart-wrenching book due for publication in April. A story of an unlikely friendship between a mentally sharp, determinedly independent woman of 104 and a world-recordsobsessed eleven-year-old boy, this UK debut is insightful, inventive and full of surprises. Jem Lester’s debut novel Shtum is a funny, engaging and beautiful novel about a young boy called Jonah who suffers from autism and has never spoken. Set in North London, his single father, Ben, must learn to cope with the challenge of having a child who keeps shtum, a book perfect for fans of David Nicholls, The Shock of the Fall and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time. You can buy tickets for events at both locations online at www.dulwichbooks.co.uk, by email at hello@dulwichbooks.co.uk, on the phone on 020 8670 1920 or in Dulwich Bookshop, 6 Croxted Road, SE21 8SW.

Friday 5 February: Club Local Calling all Mum’s and Dad’s who’d love a decent night out. Put Friday 5th Feb in your diary, sort a babysitter and head to your favourite local East Dulwich bar: The Lodge upstairs at the East Dulwich Tavern. This one off event is a great chance to get together with your grown-up friends and enjoy dance music we know you will love – because we do! CLUB LOCAL is created for you by people like you – we remember what life was like before kids and want a no-hassle night out, locally. 2 fantastic live DJs are lined up for the night playing feel good dance anthems, funky soul and vocal house from the mid-nineties until today. Spread the word!

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All Saints West Dulwich, SE21 8JY. Comedy Cabaret String Quartet. 16 strings, 8 dancing feet and 4 voices with 1 aim: to make classical music wickedly funny and fantastically exhilarating.

Graffiti Classics bursts the elitist boundaries of the traditional String Quartet with its hilarious all-singing, all-dancing musical comedy cabaret show. Tickets online: £12 full / £8 concession / £32 family ticket (2 adults & 2 children) www.chamberplayers.co.uk/graffiti-classics.

Saturday 6 February: Andy & the Odd Socks…

Who invited this lot?

A joint musical event hosted by Boppin’ Bunnies and CBeebies Andy Day! We are excited to announce that Andy Day (star of the CBeebies show ‘Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures’) is joining forces with award winning local company Boppin’ Bunnies for a whole day of exclusive performances at the new, iconic ‘Under 1 Roof’ Centre in Royal Arsenal, Woolwich. Venue: Under 1 Roof, Unit 9, The iO centre, Skeffington street, Royal Arsenal, SE18 6SR. Show times: 10am, 11:45am, 2pm, 4pm.

Running time: 35 minutes. Doors will open 15 minutes before each show time, and there will be 30 minutes ‘meet & greet’ with Andy after each show for people to take photos, grab a bite to eat from the onsite café, browse the shops & stalls and mingle with Andy. Suitable for families with children aged 2 – 8 years. Tickets £6 per child, Adults free. Siblings under 1 year free. 70% of the profits from this event will be split and donated to the Community Music Room at Under 1 Roof and the Angels Charity. To book your ticket visit: www.boppinbunnies.co.uk/boppin-bunniesspecial-events

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Mother's Day 2016

Mother’s Day Portrait Competition 2016!

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ward winning Dulwich based stores, the Dulwich Trader, ED and Tomlinsons will once again be running their hugely popular Mother’s Day Portrait Competition.

Open to children from Reception to Year 6 at a number of participating local schools, the competition asks children to submit portraits of their mothers or important people in their lives.

First run by the Dulwich Trader over 15 years ago, the competition encourages interaction between local schools, parents and businesses.

The only requirement is that the entries should be bold, bright and beautiful. Last year the competition really captured the imagination of local children and the Dulwich Trader stores were swamped with well over 400 fantastic entries from 14 local schools, panicking mothers and schools were still dropping off masterpieces well past the deadline.

Once again the judging panel will include awardwinning portrait artist and former Dulwich Hamlet student, Julie Bennett (www.juliebennett.co.uk).

Julie has been blown away by the creativity, effort, talent and passion on show in previous years. Ranging from poster paint to sculpture and taking in everything between – the range and quality of entries was incredible. Choosing

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winners is always a very difficult task and we are sure this year will be no different.

Winners of the various categories will each receive a Dulwich Trader voucher to give to their mother or special person. The winners and runners up and 100’s of selected works will be displayed at the Dulwich Trader, ED and Tomlinsons from Friday 26th February until Monday 7th March to coincide with Mother’s Day on Sunday 6 March.

It’s quite a spectacle!

All those that are not displayed will be returned to pupils so that they can give them to their mothers in time for Mother’s Day. The participating schools at this stage are: Alleyn's Junior, DUCKS, Dulwich Hamlet, Heber, Oakfield, Rosemead, Elmwood, Paxton and Rosendale.

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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.

The Baby Bear Club

Mum and baby classes for children under 5s, as well ad Dance classes and parties, at St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Contact 07825 710044 or e-mail Olya@theBabyBearClub.co.uk. www.theBabyBearClub.co.uk.

Baby Loves Music

Multi-Sensory Music groups for Parent and Baby in Nunhead. For more information email: amacgregor1.209@lgflmail.org.

Baby Massage

Baby massage classes provide quality time with your baby and a fun social occasion with other mums.

You will learn a wonderful skill which has many benefits. Tuesdays SE19. Contact Jayne 02086534781, jayne@2prepare.co.uk, www.2prepare.co.uk

Baby Sensory

Award-winning, sensory-rich development classes; designed to support you and your baby from birth to 13 months. Regular exposure to an incredible range of sounds, smells, sights, textures, music and massage. Local classes see http://babysensory.com/ for more details.

Bea’s Baby Bop

Drop in music classes for babies and toddlers.

Tues/Wed/Friday 3:30-4:30, Wed/Friday 11-12, Friday 10-11, Saturday 10:30-11:30, East Dulwich/ Herne Hill, www.beasbabybop.com.

Boppin’ Bunnies

Mondays: 10:15am (Mixed Ages), 11am (0 – 18 months). Exciting music classes for under 5s, led by professional musicians. Punk Me Up Ceramic’s Cafe, 34 East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AX www.boppinbunnies.co.uk.

Bumps and Babes

Meets on Fridays between 9.30 and 11.30 (drop in anytime) at St Faiths Community Centre, at the bottom of Red Post Hill, SE24. It is very informal, aimed at new Mums meeting up and getting ante/postnata/moral support from Alice and other mothers. Please contact Alice Yeates on yeatesa@

btinternet.com or 07831 225841.

Caterpillar Music

Exciting puppets, colourful percussion instruments, fun music making & favourite songs provide a captivating class for babies & young children!Contact:merrynkidd@caterpillarmusic.com.

020 8698 8439. www.caterpillarmusic.com

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. Tel: 020 3616 0033.

Email: eastdulwich@gymboree-uk.com.

Dads & Littluns: Brockwell Park

Fridays 10.30am-12.30pm. Brockwell Park Childspace, Cressingham Gardens Tenant’s Hall, Hardel Walk, Tulse Hill, SW2 2QG. www.dadsandlittluns.co.uk.

diddi dance

Funky pre-school dance classes for girls and boys.

Learn co-ordination, rhythm and great moves to funky songs and boost confidence. Classes in East Dulwich, contact Anne-Marie 07973 982790 for a free trial www.diddidance.com.

Dulwich & District Twins & Triplets Club, Baby & Toddler Group

1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, 10-11.45am, Herne Hill United Church, top of Red Post Hill. karendelahunty@yahoo.com or 07799 861104.

Dulwich Library Babes & Toddlers

Thursdays 10.30-11.45 & 1.30-2.45. 368 Lordship Lane, SE22 020 7525 6220.

East Dulwich Youth Theatre

Drama for 5 to 12 year olds. Storytelling, scripts and drama games to develop confidence, creativity and self-expression.Small classes and ensemble working means everyone can take part. Thursdays after school at the East Dulwich Constitutional Hall. Call Helen on 020 8693 0102 or email: helen.stanley@yahoo.co.uk.

Funky Monkey Group

Keyboard classes Ages 5-11. Christ Church, Barry Road. Wednesdays & Thursdays. 01732 457100. www.funkymonkey.info.

If you are interested in attending any of these activities please phone first to check the details.

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HartBeeps

Mondays. Goose Green Community Centre, East DulwichRoad, SE22 9AT. 1.30pm Baby Bells - Suitable from birth to sitting. 2.30pm Baby Beeps Sitting to toddling Also Thursdays at St Barnabas Parish Hall, Dulwich SE21 7BT. 1.30pm, Baby Bells, 2.30pm Baby Beeps & 3.30pm Happy House toddling to 4 years, younger siblings welcome. http://hartbeeps.com.

Junior Sebek-Kha

Physical fitness & martial arts, 5-10 yrs. Herne Hill Methodist Church Hall, 155 Half Moon Lane SE24.

Saturdays 2-3pm. 020 7737 2260. www.siaacademy.com.

La Jolie Ronde

French classes for 3-11 year olds, call Ginny Wadding on 07940 511034.

Little Superhero Training

Practice your Superhero moves! Tackle a Superhero assault course! Discover Superhero fun facts! Any Little Heroes, Boys and Girls aged 2 and a half - 6, Come along for a free taster session. Mondays and Fridays (term time only) @ St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Contact Lucy 07813791757, littleherocompany@gmail.com, www. littleherocompany.com

Lucy Sparkles

Monday, Wednesday & Fridays in East Dulwich.

From 0-7 years. Outstanding drama, music and dance classes for young children. Check website for times and venues. www.lucysparkles.com.

Monkey Music

Various classes, see www.monkeymusic.co.uk or call 020 8764 5185.

for 0-5s, with live cello and musical instruments, songs, bubbles, scarves and a chance to dance!

Classes in East Dulwich, Nunhead and Brockley. nimblearts.co.uk.

One O’Clock Club

Fun activities for children and their parents.

Peckham Rye Park, SE15 3UA (next to café).

020 7639 2702. Cost: Free. Age: 0 -5 years.

Tuesday 10am-12pm Stay and Play Wednesday 9:30am-12:30pm Childminders Group (term time only) Wednesday 1:30pm-3:30pm SEN Play Session (for children with additional needs. Term time only) Thursday 10-12pm Muslim Women & Children Group Thursday 1:30pm-3:30pm Stay and Play Friday 10am-12pm Stay and Play

Parents Photography Workshops

Hands-on workshops helping parents make the most of their cameras, run by a professional children’s photographer. Babies and pre-walkers welcome in class. Booking essential. Punked Up Cafe. Book at: www.timeformums.com or call 07753 533577.

Sing and Sign

Mondays through to Saturday. Call 020 7193 3696. www.singandsign.com.

Sparkle Music

Carefully structured and fun music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-school children in SE22.

Please check the website for current classes. Contact Anna 0771 1238352 or anna@sparkle-music.co.uk.

Twinkly

Toes

Ballet

2-4yrs

Small, friendly day time classes, Wednesday 10.40am.

Babies are welcome too! 020 8693 9111. 17 Blackwater Street, SE22. www.pushstudios.co.uk

Tuesdays @ The Goose Green Centre 2.35-3.10pm.

Following the IDTA syllabus this class is geared to teach your pre-schooler the basics of Ballet, in the most exciting way to keep your child engaged!

Contact Danni - www.gdnd.co.uk. 07904 424504.

Music for Little People

World of Little Adventures

Mum and Baby Fitness

Fun, friendly & educational music classes for 0-5 year olds. High quality, good value. The Goose Green Centre, East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AT. Contact Rebecca Vicary on 020 8852 0118 or www.musicforlittlepeople.co.uk

Baby Yoga and Toddler Yoga Classes in the East Dulwich Area. Please email yoga@wola.org.uk or call Hannah 07736 649 146 for class information.

Nimble Arts

Join Nimble Arts’ Becky every week for a NEW mixed age 45-minute interactive story adventure

If you are interested in attending any of these activities please phone first to check the details.

Pets Corner

Does your pet love you?

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ith Valentine’s Day close, it felt right to look at the relationships we have with our pets, and to ask whether the frequently intense emotions we feel towards our cats, dogs and even pet birds, are truly reciprocated?

There’s no doubt that the human animal bond helps many of us cope with the pressures of the modern world. It seems that owning an animal, especially the kind that we like to kiss and cuddle, has all kinds of proven health benefits for us. But what about the animals themselves, can we tell if they love us, or are our pets merely cute but well equipped, con artists?

The experts do have a few clues and while there are no definitive answers it is increasingly the view that some pets are capable of a range of humanlike emotions, including love.

Dog fans will swear the pooch is top of the tree in the devotion stakes, but it is actually parrot owners who can claim to pride of place where besotted pets are concerned. Who’d have thought that a bird brain might be on par with a human brain. But, it is true, our feathered friends not only lead complex social lives in the wild, even communicating in regional ‘parrotese’, they also bond for life. In the absence of a parrot mate, many bird owners find they have become the object of amorous fixation. And, because parrots bond so tightly with their chosen mate, this can present all kinds of problems for the human owner, who may find partners, children and close friends all under attack from the jealous, possessive bird.

Given their instinctive love and devotion wouldbe owners should think very, very carefully about parrot ownership and what amounts to a lifelong cross species ‘marriage’.

Unlike dogs our feline friends are not so well domesticated that they depend on us utterly and it is no surprise that cats are now the most popular pet by far. All a cat needs is some territory

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of his own and a regular source of food to survive.

But do cats ever feel more than cupboard love?

The jury is out, but it is thought that some cats are more social than others and do show signs of affection, if you know what to look for. Aside from showing anger or fear, cats are not designed for extravagant displays of emotion. However, a cat that flags his tail and moves purposefully towards you holds you in high esteem, if not affection.

Beware a heavily fluffed up tail though, that can spell anger. Rubbing around you and head butting (bunting) is now thought to be more about genuine affection than a scenting and ownership exercise. Slow eye closing is certainly a sign of trust, if not more. Try it out and see if your cat responds.

But purring, once thought to be a sign of pleasure, is now thought to be more about communicating a desire for something or to prolong an event.

Paradoxically, cats also purr when they are in pain. Cats that chirrup and ‘chat’ to you also may feel some sort of bond but whether your puss truly loves you is unclear.

Much more research has been carried out on dogs and we now know that owner and pet can experience internal changes that mirror the intensity of the parent child bond. Scientists are now beginning to think that dogs do feel a kind of love for their owners, although this is a physiological definition; what is sad and unclear is whether our dogs know we love them back.

Leonie St Clair - www.londondogstraining

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Saturday 20th February 2016 Bring items: 11-1pm ONLY Take items: 11-3pm

The Chair Sanctuary

Traditional & Modern Re-Upholstery & Repairs

East Dulwich Community Centre 46-50 Darrell Road, SE22 9NL Items ONLY ACCEPTED ON DAY OF EVENT Free community events promoting reuse and recycling.

Bring unwanted items in good condition and easy to carry home and take away things you need.

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February 2016 news

East Dulwich

“It’s called ID Gallery because students focus on identity in their coursework and because as young people they are exploring their own identities too.”

between art education and the wider world,” says Teacher of Art, Jose Campos.

b Jackie Brown’s installation recreates Barbara Hepworth’s sculptural forms using hair rather than stone.

“The idea behind the new ID Gallery is to give students the chance to work with practicing artists and bridge the gap

ID Gallery is a new space in the school where artists will be invited to exhibit their work and lead discussions with students.

The first exhibition in the new ID Gallery at Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich features an installation by local sculptor Jackie Brown.

Artist Jackie Brown opens new ID Gallery

Harris Girls’ Academy

Aspire Learn Succeed

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Tel 020 7732 2276

Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road London SE22 0NR

Find out more about how Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich has developed. Visit www.hgaed.org.uk or call Principal Jane Fletcher on 020 7732 2276 to arrange a personal visit.

m Jose Campos, Teacher of Art, pictured with Jackie at the entrance to our new ID Gallery.

Listen to an interview with Jose and Jackie about the new ID Gallery at harrisdulwichgirls.org.uk

“What I love about Jackie’s work is that her materials are very unconventional and will disrupt our students’ expectations of what art can be,” says Jose Campos, “but they are also very accessible because you’re curious about what she is doing.”

Jackie’s installation is inspired by sculptor Barbara Hepworth, recreating some of her forms using hair rather than stone. “The ID gallery is about exploring identity so using pieces made from hair seems relevant because hair is important to people’s identity,” explains Jackie.

Exploring identity

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This month Lawrence Roullier White goes in search of St Valentine’s Day treats for candy girls and bon-bon boys.

1) Doisy & Dam Coffee & Sprouted Buckwheat Organic Milk Chocolate, £1.95, Aga’s Little Deli, Dartmouth Road, SE23 2) Rococo Organic Violet Chocolate 70 gms, £5, Bunka, Dartmoth Road, SE23 3) Indeal Spanish Chocolate Figs, £4.95, The Cheese Block, Lordship Lane, SE22

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4) Lovechock Goji & Orange Organic Raw Chocolate, £2.99, DuGard & Daughters, Milkwood Road, SE24 5) Retro Lolly, £2.95, Dulwich Picture Gallery, Gallery Road, SE21 6) Artisan du Choocolat Glace Cherries in Dark Chocolate, £9.95, Franklin’s Farm Shop, Lordship Lane, SE22 7) Cherry Amour Jam, £4, Honor Oak Provender, Honor Oak Park, SE23 8) Perugira Baci Chocolate Kisses, £3.95, La Gastonomia, Park Hill Road, SE21 and Half Moon Lane, SE24 9) Divine White Chocolate with Strawberries and Dark Chocolate with Raspberries, £2.19 each, Oxfam, Half Moon Lane, SE24

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11) Charbonnel et Walker Sea Salt Caramel Truffles, £4.99, Shepherds Foods, Dulwich Village, SE21 12) Jelly Kisses, £1.20 per 100 gms, Sugar Mountain, Dartmouth Road, SE23 13) Hershey’s Kisses, £3.95,The Teapot, London Road, SE23 14) Rococo Rose & Raspberry Fizz Chocolate Mini Bars 20 gms, £1.35 Tomlinson’s Dulwich Village, SE21

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Dulwich Picture Gallery Exhibition: Painting Norway: Nikolai Astrup (1880 – 1928) 5 February 2016 – 15 May 2016

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required to bring their artefacts to the hall for assaying and marking. Goldsmiths’ Hall is a Grade I listed building that has stood at this location since 1339. There is a huge collection of antique and modern silver, modern jewellery and art medals, and the building is simply spectacular.

Lectures & Talks Sir Thomas Beecham

Friends Events Tickets and information are available from the Friends Desk, by phone or online: 020 8299 8750 (10.00am – 4.00pm) friendsticketing@dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

Gallery Film: Screenings Bar opens at 7pm and screening at 7.30pm.

Tickets £9, £7 friends - includes a glass of wine, snacks & film notes. No allocated seating

The Verdict (1982) Cert 15 /129 mins Monday 15 February Directed by Sidney Lumet with screenplay

by David Mamet, with Paul Newman, James Mason and Charlotte Rampling. In this powerful courtroom drama, an alcoholic Boston lawyer tries to redeem his reputation by winning a gruelling medical malpractice case.

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Visits & Walks The Goldsmiths’ Company Monday 15 February 1.45 for 2pm £10, Friends £7 The Goldsmiths’ Company is one the 12 great livery companies of the City of London, and received its Charter in 1327. Since 1300, it has been responsible for testing the quality of gold and silver, and the word hallmark originates from the 15th century when craftsmen were

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Wednesday 17 February 7.30pm £14, £12 Friends includes a glass of wine ‘The most adult conductor I have ever met’ George Bernard Shaw’s appraisal of Sir Thomas Beecham suggests Beecham as a complex man and artist. Join David Cairns, the distinguished critic and writer on music, to examine the great conductor’s career and recordings.

In Town Lecture Series – Botticelli Re-imagined Wednesday 24 February 7 for 7.30pm £12, £10 Friends includes a glass of wine Join Dr Paula Nuttall for a special insight into the background of the V&A exhibition, Botticelli Re-imagined placing Botticelli’s work in its contemporary Florentine context. She will look at masterpieces such as Primavera the Birth of Venus and The Mystic Nativity and frame these within the secular world of the Medici and the revival of classical myth. Boticelli’s Florence runs at the V&A from 5 March – 3 July 2016.

Lunchtime Concert Series From Blues To Bach 1.30-2pm/Christ’s Chapel February 3, 10, 24 Enter from the cloister in Dulwich Picture Gallery. Free lunchtime concerts with talented students from local schools who will both entertain and impress you with their musicianship

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What’s On - February Friday 5th & Saturday 6th February: Nikolai Astrup: Painting Norway

Thursday 11 February: Dulwich Decorative & Fine Arts Society illustrated lecture The Historical Use of Wallpapers in the British Interior, 1685 to today.; 7.30 for 8pm, Kingswood House, Seeley Drive, SE21. www.ddfas.org.uk

Thursday 11 February: Growing Up Communist with David Aaronovitch & Jo McMillan

The grounds of Dulwich Picture Gallery will transform into a world of light and fire this winter to celebrate the opening of the major exhibition Nikolai Astrup: Painting Norway.

Visitors of all ages will be invited to explore flame-lined paths amongst copper flowers that breathe fire, scorching sculptural trees as well as especially commissioned fire boxes featuring designs responding to Astrup’s bonfire paintings.

During the evening visitors can enjoy access to the Gallery’s permanent collection. Winter refreshments will include Herne Hill's famed La Tartiflette as well as hot cider and luxury hot chocolate to warm cold hands. 6.30pm – 9.30pm Price (includes entry to permanent collection): children £5, adults £8. Family ticket: £20 (two adults, two children) To book, visit: www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

Wednesday 10 February: Mums in Business Mums in Business are a group of mums in East Dulwich, South London SE22, who come together for support, networking and joint working. The meeting is free to attend (contribution of £2 towards drinks and nibbles is appreciated as this is administered by volunteers) and is intended to be a support group for like minded mums running or wishing to start their own businesses rather than a hardcore networking meeting.The group meets on the 2nd Wednesday every month at 8pm in the Daisylets office, 165 Lordship Lane (opposite Mrs Robinson) East Dulwich SE22 8HX. Please let us know if you would like to join us so the nibbles stretch round!

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7.30pm. Tickets are £6, which is fully redeemable against a purchase of either Party Animals or Motherland. Join David Aaronovitch and Jo McMillan to discuss an upbringing on the fringes of political life. Tracing the decline of the communist tradition in Britain, Party Animals is a deeply personal account of what it’s like to grow up in a family on the far-left. Written by David Aaronovitch, a wellknown journalist and commentator, it is a memoir that stands out from the crowd. Jo McMillan’s debut novel Motherland, published in hardback last year, is an incredible story of a childhood in struggle. In this case the struggle is that of thirteen-year-old Jessica, whose mother Eleanor is unerring in her attempts to radicalise the sleepy midlands town of Tamworth. Unfortunately for Jessica, those attempts are mostly met with indifference and hostility.

But a visit to the Democratic Republic of Germany beckons… You can buy tickets for events at both locations online at www.dulwichbooks.co.uk, by email at hello@dulwichbooks.co.uk, on the phone on 020 8670 1920 or in Dulwich Bookshop, 6 Croxted Road, SE21 8SW.

The Old Nun’s Head

Friday 12 February: Tom Blackburn Tom is a young up-and-coming folk singer and guitarist originally from Wales and now based in Oxford. He plays traditional folk and original instrumental pieces with an intricate acoustic twist. This will be the Goose’s last club night at The Old Nun’s Head, so please come and help give us a good send-off! Tickets £7 (on the door only, no advance tickets). Door 7.45 pm. Floorsingers welcome. Real ale, good food!

More information at: www.thegooseisout.com

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The Bigger Picture Film Club Presents Director Morgan Matthews with Asa Butterfield, Sally Hawkins & Rafe Spall

111 mins

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A socially awkward teenage math prodigy finds new confidence and new friendships when he lands a spot on the British squad at the International Mathematics Olympiad. A tender and perceptive film – about love.

7pm Bar/themed snacks | 8pm Film Free raffle prizes courtesy of Rye Books & Push Studios Tickets ÂŁ7 in person from: Push Studios, 17 Blackwater Street, EDT, 1 Lordship Lane & Rye Books, 45 Upland Road Or online from: www.thebiggerpic.co.uk

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What’s On - February Saturday 13 February: Vocal Chords Choir launch ‘Ticket to Ride’ Come and celebrate 3 years of adventure and joyous singing with the wonderful Vocal Chords choir from Forest Hill!

Launching their second CD, ‘Ticket to Ride’, on Saturday 13th February at Holy Trinity Church, 66 Lennard Road SE20 7LX. Doors open at 7pm, tickets £5 (children free).

With special guests to be announced.

Sunday 14 February: Organ Recital in Christ’s Chapel Dulwich Edward Kemp-Luck (Royal Academy of Music).

7.45pm. Admission Free.

Thursday 18 February

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The Bigger Picture Film Club Presents Director Morgan Matthews with Asa Butterfield, Sally Hawkins & Rafe Spall

Mon 15 – Fri 19 February: The Strings Club Holiday Camps Inspire your child with music this February Half Term with The Strings Club, as its award-winning Holiday Camp returns from 15 – 19 February 2016 to Balham, Hampstead and Brockley. Packed full of unmissable musical experiences, The Strings Club’s Ofsted-registered Holiday Camps for 4 – 11 year olds are perfect for both budding strings players, as well as an ideal introduction to music for complete beginners – with complimentary instrument hire included.

Each day includes exclusive musical workshops alongside small group instrument classes – led

by DBS checked teachers and professionally trained childcare staff. Mornings feature The Strings Club’s Let’s Learn Together, Play Together sessions where children can choose from beginners ukulele, guitar or violin groups or join more intermediate and advanced ensembles for those are already learning to play. Afternoon workshops range from the popular Big Sing Song sessions to Sounds and Colours Art Afternoons – just to name a few. Each week ends with a grand concert, so children and their new friends can proudly show what they’ve learnt.

From £17.50 – £22.50 per half day, and can be booked for a half day, full day or for the full week experience. Wrap around care from 8.30am to 5.45pm with its Early Bird and Late Clubs costs just £5 per session. Childcare vouchers are also now accepted and a 10% sibling discount applies. For more information visit: www.thestringsclub.org or call 0121 296 9204.

The Old Nun’s Head

Sunday 14 February: Singaround 111 mins

Cert 12A

2014

A socially awkward teenage math prodigy finds new confidence and new friendships when he lands a spot on the British squad at the International Mathematics Olympiad. A tender and perceptive film – about love.

7pm Bar/themed snacks | 8pm Film Free raffle prizes courtesy of Rye Books & Push Studios Tickets £7 in person from: Push Studios, 17 Blackwater Street, EDT, 1 Lordship Lane & Rye Books, 45 Upland Road Or online from: www.thebiggerpic.co.uk

Upstairs at East Dulwich Tavern, 1 Lordship Lane, SE22 www.thebiggerpic.co.uk

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Another popular Singaround hosted by The Goose Is Out! All are welcome, whether to sing or to listen. It’s an informal and supportive atmosphere, so don’t worry if it’s your first time! Songs of any country or culture welcome.

Starts 7.30pm, finishes whenever. FREE entry, voluntary donation at the interval to help cover the costs of running the Goose – we suggest £2. This will be the Goose’s last Singaround at The Old Nun’s Head, so please come and help give us a good send-off!

More information at: www.thegooseisout.com

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Dulwich Hamlet FC - News

Hamlet Attendances Continue To Rocket As Top Spot Is Maintained!

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ulwich have entered the new year in pole position to clinch promotion from the Isthmian League after a highly impressive festive period. Despite the clubs rightful reputation for free flowing ‘sexy football’, the team are also demonstrating an ability to grind out results, something which was occasionally missing in last years charge at promotion. They may have been positioned just a week apart but Hamlet clearly demonstrated this versatility across the games against Grays Athletic and Kingstonian.

The visit to Essex to take on Grays will largely be remembered for the officials and their loss of control that risked turning the game into a farce.

The game kicked off with many of the Hamlet faithful trapped on a broken down train and they may have wished they were trapped a little longer when they entered the stadium to see their team concede a needless penalty. The resulting kick was thankfully poor, with Wilson diving low to his right to comfortably save. Hamlet pressed forward and began to create chances, Carew as always was looking dangerous from free kicks and the close control of McDonald was worrying the Grays defence.

The deadlock was broken early in the second half when McDonald was gifted a chance he duly took when the opposition defender was deceived by the bobbly pitch. Chances fell to both teams but the real drama began in 69th minute when Grays were awarded another penalty following a perfectly legal challenge from Jordan Brown.

The Dulwich protests were prolonged, but didn’t stop Grays man Fortnam-Tomlinson from slotting home. The debate with the officials continued and saw Ashley Carew awarded two yellow cards for his extended discontent with the decision. When assistant manager Junior Kadi was sent to the stands for his part in the protests, it seemed that it could be a nervous final twenty minutes. However

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Hamlet looked determined to right the injustice of the penalty decision, forward they pushed- not satisfied with a single point and was the men in pink that looked the most likely victors. In 89th minute Nyren Clunis won a free kick on the corner of the box. With set piece specialist Carew taking an early bath, Scannell swung the ball into the box, nobody managed to a get a head on the ball as it floated through the box unobstructed and nestled into the back on the net. The sense of injustice still fresh in the mouths of the players and supporters alike there were scenes of delight among the travelling supporters as the 2-1 victory was clinched.

A week later on Boxing Day, Kingstonian were the visitors to the Hill. Labelled as potential title challengers themselves, another tight game was expected but the reality was anything but as Hamlet swaggered to a 5-1 victory. Within a week Hamlet had demonstrated with two very different performances why this could be the year that they clinch the title.

February Home Fixtures • Saturday 13th – Farnborough • Tuesday 16th – Wingate and Finchley • Saturday 27th - East Thurrock United Particularly in the winter months, please do keep an eye on the clubs website for fixture changes due to adverse weather or Cup commitments. www.pitchero.com/clubs/dulwichhamlet

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Horniman Museum & Gardens Dinosaurs: Monster Families 13 February - 30 October 2016 Discover the fascinating world of dinosaurs and their young in this family-focused interactive exhibition. Dinosaurs: Monster Families shows how dinosaurs looked after their eggs, nests and babies. Meet ‘Baby Louie’, a cast of the nearly-complete skeleton of a dinosaur embryo; dig in the discovery pit; touch a real dinosaur leg bone and come face-to-face with T-Rex’s relative – a life-size Tarbosaurus skeleton cast. Plus have fun at the interactive exploration stations, while dinosaurs fill the room in vivid illustrations.

Visitors will also be able to see a fossilised egg of the extinct elephant bird, on loan from Sir David Attenborough’s private collection, and enjoy an exciting programme of dinosaur-themed events and activities to complement the exhibition.

London's Urban Jungle Jamrach & the Victorian Exotic Animal Trade

Until Sunday 22 February 2016 Charles Jamrach was one of Victorian London’s leading dealers in exotic animals. This display explores his role and impact in the exotic animal trade and upon popular culture in Victorian times. Objects from the Horniman’s collections as well as prints offer an insight into how exotic animals came to be such a familiar sight in Britain, and how the trade operated, in this display curated by historian Elle Larsson. FREE

Farmers’ Market

Every Saturday, 9am – 1.30pm. A locally sourced, locally sold farmers’ market selling vegetables, meat, bread, flowers, hot food and much more in our glorious Gardens. FREE entry.

See www.horniman.ac.uk for details and ticket information. Ticket prices: Child £4.40; Adult £7.70: Family (2 adults, 2 children) £18.70. Prices include 10% voluntary Gift Aid donation. Tickets will be on sale from 1 February 2016. Horniman Members enjoy free, unlimited visits to the exhibition.

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Crossing Borders

February Half Term

Saturday 6 February, 11am–3pm Celebrate the diversity of our neighbourhood with this event led by local community groups working with migrants and refugees. Enjoy storytelling from around the world, arts and craft activities and immersive theatre performances.

FREE. Everyone welcome.

Carnival Late Thursday 25 February, 6.30–9.30pm It’s carnival time at the Horniman! Enjoy carnival with the sights and sounds of a Venetian ball, Brazilian parades, dance workshops with the London School of Samba, energetic New Orleans brass jazz performances, short films showcasing carnival traditions from around the world and festive food and drink at our bars and Café. Tickets: £5. Over-18s only.

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Tuesdays 23 February 3.30pm A live performance on our 17th-century harpsichord in the Music Gallery. Everyone welcome. FREE.

Big Wednesday: Dinosaurs Wednesday 17 February, 11am – 3.30pm Join us for a day of activities inspired by our new family exhibition Dinosaurs: Monster Families.

Become an explorer and hunt for dinosaurs and fossils around the Museum, meet dinosaur expert Dr Dave Hone and find out what it’s like to be a real life fossil hunter and watch dinosaur films and animations. FREE.

Community Teachsport: ParkActive Monday 15 – Friday 19 February, 11am – 3.30pm Take part in healthy fun activities in the Gardens including sports from around the world, as well as a soft play and baby gym. Drop in anytime. FREE For children aged 0-18 years and accompanying adults.

Horniman Museum & Gardens Family Art Fun Monday 15, Tuesday 16, Thursday 18, Friday 19 February, 11am – 2.45pm Free and fabulous craft activities inspired by our new family exhibition Dinosaurs: Monster Families. Make dinosaur finger puppets and headdresses to impress your friends! FREE. Suitable for families which children aged 3+.

Fantastic Fossils Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 February, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm Find out how fossils are made, identify some real fossils from our collections and make your own fossil cast to take home. Suitable for children age 5+.

Tickets: Child £3. Adults free.

The Wonderful Adventures of Mary Seacole Friday 19 February, 11.30am, 1.15pm, 3pm Let 1800s war nurse Mary Seacole take you on a tour of the Horniman to tell her amazing story and show you around the Museum. FREE.

Online Tea Trail London Tea Trail London - www.teatrail.london – is a new web app launched by the Horniman exploring the heritage of tea in London through three unique trails: Tea Through Time, World Tea Tastes and Taking Afternoon Tea. Aimed at encouraging international and UK visitors to London, as well as curious Londoners, to discover and explore new sites in the capital, Tea Trail London brings out the historic stories of tea in a variety of fascinating London venues including museums, shops and tea houses.

Please see our website: www.horniman.ac.uk for full details on all events, activities and exhibitions.

The Horniman Public Museum & Park Trust 100 London Road, London SE23 3PQ www.horniman.ac.uk

Up to date events, more stories and news Around Dulwich is a new, exciting website brought to you by SE Magazines. Whilst we like to bring you the most up to date news and events in the area, we often hear about some events after our deadline. Now you can find out what is happening each day of the month, by checking the Events section of the website. The magazines also list lots of local children’s activities but we don’t have space to include them all. So go to the Children’s Activities pages and find our full listing.

There are further details of local events such as author events, pop-up restaurants, fundraising events, literary festivals, Christmas fairs and much, much more. You can read the magazines online and see what we have been tweeting about. For those of you who would like details of events and news straight to their inbox, you can easily subscribe to our mailing list via the website. So if you haven’t taken a look at Around Dulwich yet, why not check it out now! www.arounddulwich.co.uk

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Financial Matters

Dividend Upheaval

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s we begin to daydream about the arrival of spring, dividend income taxpayers await the introduction of what the chancellor George Osborne, termed "a major and long overdue reform to simplify the taxation of dividends" in his Summer Budget speech last July.

From April 2016 the world of UK dividends will not be changed but transformed. This will have a major impact on the lives of all taxpayers receiving dividend income. Those most exposed to the fallout of this sea change are the increasing number of small company owners.

The four main changes from April 2016 are as follows: 1) The 10% dividend tax credit will be abolished.

2) Individuals will have a £5,000 a year tax-free dividend tax allowance. This allowance will not reduce total income for tax purposes and will only apply to dividend income.

3) Dividend income exceeding the annual allowance will be taxed according to an individual's income tax band. Basic rate taxpayers will pay 7.5%, higher rate 32.5% and additional rate 38.1%.

4) No tax will be deducted at source; it will be paid through self-assessment.

Dividends paid within pension funds and those received in shares from ISAs will remain tax-free.

In addition, the £1,000 savings allowance (£500 for higher rate taxpayers) due to come into effect in April 2016 excludes dividend income.

Despite these changes in UK dividends taxation, taxpayers have been reassured by the government that 85% of those affected by this change will pay either the same or less tax. Not being a sceptic, time will tell. It does seem unusual to undertake the greatest upheaval of our UK dividends taxation system for 40 years and yet the majority of taxpayers are left either unchanged or better off.

According to the government the remaining 15% left worse off will be basic rate or non-taxpayers who

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receive dividends exceeding £5,000 a year. This will no doubt include the owners of small companies where the owners’ annual remuneration is often a combination of salary plus dividends. The gainers and losers will become abundantly clear from April and the reality may just be different from the prediction of the government. The government has sold this change on the utilitarian, greater good principle. However, there has been no announcement of the expected increase in tax yield arising from this shift in dividend taxation.

Under the current system, dividends are paid as though 10% tax has already been deducted. This 10% is known as the dividend tax credit and is equal to a ninth of the dividend. For example, a £90 dividend has a £10 dividend tax credit attached to it.

For basic rate taxpayers, the 10% tax is deemed sufficient and there is no more tax to pay.

For higher and additional rate taxpayers the dividend and the dividend tax credit are added together and this figure is taxed according to an individual's income tax band at the following rates; 32.5% higher rate and 37.5% additional rate.

As a result of this transformation, for the minority the total amount of dividend income received will count as part of the taxpayer's net adjusted income when calculating whether the £100,000 threshold for withdrawing the personal allowance is breached.

Parents need to count all their dividend income to test whether the £50,000 threshold for the high income child benefit charge is breached.

April is just around the corner and any taxpayer who is uncertain or believes the changes in the taxation of dividend income will affect them should become pro-active and seek advice. However, if you are certain that you are within the government’s 85% that will not be any worse off or may actually benefit, just carry on business as usual.

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What’s On - February Thursday 18 February: Special Storytelling & Craft Activities 11am Join Mimi and Catkin the fairy kitten for an interactive storytelling and crafting workshop. Creators Clare Bevan and Cally Johnson-Isaacs will help you make your very own fairy friend and magical fairy pet puppet, with added glitter guaranteed. Suitable for ages 6 & under, this is a free event. Dulwich Books, 6 Croxted Road, West Dulwich SE21 8SW. Tel: 020 8670 1920 or visit www.dulwichbooks.co.uk

Sunday 21 February: The Peckham Society 3pm Recent archaeological finds in Southwark with Christopher Constable, Archaeological Officer at Goose Green Centre, St John’s Church. Goose Green, East Dulwich Road, London SE22.

Sunday 21 February: Deadly in Dulwich with Fiona Barton & Ann Morgan 7pm Tickets are £10 and include a mystery cocktail. Fiona Barton and Ann Morgan, two of the most exciting names in contemporary page-turning fiction, are the stars of the inaugural Dulwich Books crime and thriller event series, Deadly in Dulwich. Fiona’s debut novel The Widow will be published on the 14th January and is already tipped to become next year’s The Girl On The Train. Ann Morgan, famous for her previous book Reading The World, in which she recorded her attempt to read one book from every country in the world, has written her first psychological thriller Beside Myself, a tense story about the fragility of identity. Tickets: www.dulwichbooks.co.uk or email hello@dulwichbooks.co.uk Call 020 8670 1920 Dulwich Bookshop, 6 Croxted Road, SE21 8SW.

Wednesday 24 February: Cooking with Scissors An opportunity for local business professionals to meet, make new contacts and gain new business.

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Wednesday 24 February: U3A Open Meeting Talk –

‘Developments in Cancer Research’ and Link Age Southwark ( formerly Dulwich helpline ) Two speakers. Herne Hill Baptist Church Half Moon Lane, SE24 9HU. Refreshments after the talk. All welcome – Free for members and none members we now have over 60 interest groups that meet weekly. fortnightly or monthly. As always there will be be a chance to find out about all our activities and meet some of the group conveners. Membership is only £25 for a whole year of activities at no extra cost! http://dulwich-u3a.uk/

Saturday 27 February: Dulwich Symphony Orchestra at 7pm All Saints Church, Lovelace Road, Dulwich, SE21 8JY. Ticket prices: £12 adults (concessions £10), Under 16s free. Programme: This will be the second in our local Dulwich composers series, featuring new work by David Fielker called Variations: Early One Morning. Our conductor, Leigh O’Hara, who is also a concert pianist will lead the orchestra from the piano for Mozart’s piano Concerto No.24 and this extraordinary programme will be complemented by Schubert’s 8th ‘Unfinished’ Symphony a completed four movement version

by Brian Newbould. The Summer concert will be on 18th June.

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Saturday 27 February: Rockbourne Youth Club Relaunch & Fair 11am-3pm They are having a fair to raise money as the staff funding was removed. Anyone interested in having a stall at the fair should contact Ruth 020 8699 2050. 41a Rockbourne Rd SE23 2DA

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No Need To Move

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lovely family accosted me last Sunday morning. The kids were beautifully behaved as us grown-ups nattered away. They had stopped me wanting to tell me how disappointed they were that due to a lack of great school places they were planning to sell their home and leave the area. I was horrified. Over the last four years Cllr Rosie Shimell, former Cllr Jonathan Mitchell and I have worked tirelessly to ensure we have plenty of new great school places. Many in our community have helped to successfully campaigned for new free schools.

I explained to them that we have three new local primary schools to add to the existing ones. All are expected to be outstanding – East Dulwich Harris Primary School, Judith Kerr Primary School and the Belham Primary School. They then talked about secondary schools. I explained all our local secondary schools are Ofsted rated outstanding.

That we have a new East Dulwich Charter School opening in September and the results from all these school are better than the national and London averages by quite some margin.

What is worrying is that we’ve clearly failed to tell people successfully or often enough about these achievements. Talking to school heads they tell me it can take 5-7 years for the whole community to recognize changes and take to new schools. Please please please if you have any thought of leaving the area from fear of not having great school places for your children call me.

If you have pre school children you really don’t need to move to get a great schooling for your children. We now have enough great school places for your children for their whole school life. Bringing children up in London used to be a problem. Poor school results, etc. But London schools outshine schools in all other parts of the country. Your children also have all the amazing opportunities of living in such world city.

Friern Road Allotments

Just over a year ago I spotted another bout of flytipping in the entrance to the Friern Road Allotments. So I contacted the allotment members 44 | SE22 - February 2016

and asked if we could help them permanently block such flytipping by organising gates at the boundary – leaving no space for the fly tipping. I’m delighted to say these new gates were installed a couple of weeks ago. If you’ve not seen them enjoy the photo. Even better pop along (junction of Underhill with Friern Roads) and take a look for yourself. They look fabulous. If you know of any anti social problem where some lovely gates could help solve it please get in touch. Over the years we’ve organised lots of gates locally but these are the best so far and I’m sure we’ve not spotted every opportunity to design out crime and anti social behavior.

HSBC Closes

It was sad to see one of the locally remaining banks close in January. This leaves us Barclays Bank in the heart of Lordship Lane, Lloyds opposite Dulwich Library and the Post Office. If you need a local bank branch or are just annoyed that the HSBC Bank has left the area change banks. The bank switching service has made changing banks remarkably easier these days: www.simplerworld. co.uk which comes with a better guarantee than for Direct Debits!

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New Cycling Parking

Observant residents may have spotted some new cycling parking – Bikehangars being installed.

If you would like a Bikehangar and it would encourage you to cycle more often with more accessible bike parking outside or close to your home let me know. Southwark Council provides over ten thousand car garages and has now agreed via TfL funding to provide this type of cycle parking as well.

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Garden Talk

Ivy, a Love and Hate Story

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n ancient Britain, Ivy was a symbol of eternity and endurance. In the 18th century it was regarded as the classic Gothic plant, clothing buildings in melancholy fashion to remind us that nature is never far from reclaiming power. Nowadays Ivy still provokes fear and tends to get a very bad press.

Not all the accusations are founded though and the benefits of ivy I find are widely underrated so I’d like to try and set the record straight.

The Positives First of all, Ivy is an invaluable source of nectar for many insects, including bees and butterflies. They also provide shelter and food for small birds (their berries are high in protein) and for hibernating animals.

Researchers found that honey bees rely upon ivy for the majority of the pollen and nectar they collect during the autumn months, a crucial time when the insects are trying to build up stores for the winter and feed their young. By studying the pollen being brought back to the hives by bees they found that 89 per cent of it was being collected from ivy. “Part of the problem is that people really don’t see ivy as a flowering plant because the flowers are small, mainly green and not very exciting. But we found that the nectar produced by ivy is very high quality, so our message is for gardeners to see ivy as something positive.” says Professor Ratniek.

Message received Professor.

Secondly, it creates an attractive evergreen carpet or wall, perfect to cover an insightly wall, create a green backdrop or add character to a house façade.

There aren’t many evergreen climbers, let alone self clinging ones so Ivy is definitely a very useful plant.

The Negatives Trees canopies can become infested with too much ivy, which often happens in open-crowned trees such as ash. Ivy can act as a sail in high winds or add weight to an old tree canopy, making it unstable. Its 46 | SE22 - February 2016

heavy dense foliage can also hide cavities or decay.

In these cases, it may be necessary to thin the ivy.

Mostly, however, it's not a problem; trees have been supporting ivy for far longer than we have taken issue with it.

It does need to be kept in check because it can get into drains and gutters.

The Myths Myth 1: Ivy strangles trees.

Ivy doesn’t strangle trees. It doesn’t live off them either since, despite what a lot of people might think, ivy is not a parasitic plant. Those aerial rootlets merely support the plant; its ground roots do the feeding and watering. If the ivy appears to be growing into the trunk, this is often because it is exploiting the rotting trunk of a dead or old tree.

Myth 2: Ivy damages walls It damages walls. In fact, though ivy does cling by aerial roots, it can do little harm on a sound, wellpointed wall. The risk is that on old, soft-mortared walls ivy can open up cracks which then let in water. This can then freeze and loosen the mortar.

So fear not, and give Ivy the love it deserves.

Barbara Samitier - Garden Designer www.barbarasamitiergardens.co.uk

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The Last Word – Alice Solantania

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y name is Alice Solantania Saga and I am a Fine Art Photographer. I have just started a new company, The Faerie Tales of Violette. I love angels, faeries & magic story telling.

How long have you lived in the area?

Seven years in April! East Dulwich is wonderful.

What brought you here?

I am Swedish and moved to New York to go to college and ended up staying there for 8 years. I worked for The New York Times Magazine in their fashion department under Amy Spindler and later Stefano Tonchi before heading home to Stockholm to start freelancing as a fashion stylist. London seemed like a wonderful next step!

What do you most value about the street you live in?

I live in The Gardens and I love it being so peaceful and quiet, plus full of cute cats!

Coffee or tea? Where?

I love the rooibos orange & grapefruit tea and the team at ToastED (who also create delicious soy lattes!).

Cafe, pub or bar?

None. My house because it holds all my inspirations and treasures.

The book I’m reading at the moment..

I am addicted to Dulwich Woods!

MANY! here are a few: I love "Games Of Thrones", such adventures and such wonderful characters! A book that has helped me with my artist statement and the vision for "The Faerie Tales of Violette" is the “Start With Why” book by Simon Sinek.

For health, a book that has helped me is "Grain Brain" by David Perlmutter. I have too devoured the diaries by/of Anaïs Nin lately.

What is your favourite shop?

My secret ambition..

Your favourite place to go for a drink?

I love Franklins! I even used to call it my second home. Rod, the owner, is wonderful!

Where’s your favourite place to walk?

It used to be the antique shop off North Cross Road but sadly that one has closed. I have found wonderful treasures in St. Christopher’s Hospice charity shop!!!

And the last thing you bought there?

Some porcelain dolls and art books.

If money was no object..

I would invest in learning plus better equipment in order to create more beautiful things. Probably more travelling. A dream is to give 50% of it away to various charities, for example 'pencils of promise'.

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A house full of treasures with a beautiful wild garden outside. To be an constant learner. An art studio where I am creating, creating, creating.

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