The Last Word

The Last Word – Emily Drane

Emily is a local artist with a passion for capturing and celebrating the buildings we love the most. From first date locations to first homes, engagement spots and wedding venues, Emily creates completely original artwork which make perfect gifts. Explore her work on instagram @the.place.where

How long have you lived in the area?

We moved to East Dulwich on a gloriously hot day in August 2018. I grew up just north of London and thought I would always be north of the river but my boyfriend Jamie coaxed me down and I’m a complete convert!

What do you most value about the area?

Aside from the leafy, villagey feel I love this area for the beautiful buildings. I have always loved architecture and the history of places and I adore bringing the memories and stories to life through my art.

The one thing you couldn’t do without?

Lordship Lane and its amazing independent businesses. My favourite weekend activity is mooching around the shops, and (in better times) indulging in the incredible food and drink scene.

Your favourite place to go for a drink?

We live a few doors up from the Great Exhibition and I miss it so much. Popping in for a glass of red on a winter’s Sunday or enjoying cold cider in the garden in the summer is my heaven and we are so lucky to have such a great pub on our doorstep.

The best kept secret...

Until lockdown, it was Dulwich Woods. I’d often head down there on a weekday with my dog Pickle and have it all to myself. It feels like you are in the middle of the countryside. It’s a bit busier now, but it’s still gorgeous.

When I want to relax...

It has to be yoga. I am a qualified yoga teacher and discovered Yoga Nidra (Yogic sleep) last year whilst on my training. It’s a form of very deep guided mediation that takes you to the place between being awake and being asleep. It is so therapeutic and rejuvenating and you must try it!

What is your favourite shop?

This is tough one because there are so many great shops. If I had to pick one it’d probably be Mrs Robinson – I can spend HOURS in there!

What was the last thing you bought there?

I bought an awesome hot pink woolly hat which came in very useful during that incredibly cold snap a few weeks ago!

If money was no object…

I would buy a property in Cornwall, a property in the northern French Alps and a property in East Dulwich in a heart beat! I would love to split my time between the hustle and bustle of the city and the incredible beauty of the coast and the mountains.

The book I’m reading at the moment..

Three Women by Lisa Taddeo, a fascinating look at female desire told through the stories of 3 women. The author spent 8 years researching the book, moving across the US multiple times to live in the same communities as her subjects. It’s enlightening, empowering and I highly recommend it.

My perfect holiday…

My favourite places in the world are the Isle of Skye in Scotland, and the Giffre Valley in the French Alps. The Alps are great in the winter, but the summer is on a whole other level…

My secret ambition…

To become a full-time artist. I currently juggle my art with a 9-5 job in advertising but I can feel a more creative lifestyle calling me and this year it’s my aim to take the steps towards answering it. instagram: @the.place.where email: hello@theplacewhere.uk

Dulwich Hamlet FC

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February is often a pivotal month at Dulwich Hamlet. A month where the team either begins a headlong decline towards the relegation zone or a mighty push for play off and promotion glory. This year is different. Indeed the Hamlet have barely kicked a ball in anger during 2021. Their last game was a best forgotten 2-0 defeat away to the perma-tanned

Essex galácticos of Billericay. But on 22 January

The National League suspended the season and very little has happened since. Or so you might think. In fact the drama off the field has far surpassed anything fans would normally expect to witness from the concrete tundra of the Champion Hill terraces. When Lear asserted that nothing will come of nothing he clearly hadn’t anticipated the convoluted machinations of non-league football politics. In short, the blazer brigade at The

National League have, pace King Lear, expected clubs to restart the season and start playing with nothing by way of funds. No funds from crowds, because crowds aren’t allowed. And no funds from grants, because … well it isn’t clear why.

Instead league authorities have told clubs to resume playing, under the threat of expulsion, fines or deduction of points. All this during a worldwide pandemic. After consultation with fans, the Hamlet’s board gave the clear message to the League that it would cease activities to protect the club rather than incur debts to continue this Norwegian Blue of a season. East Dulwich’s finest aren’t alone in this position with a procession of other clubs in the league taking a similar position. How will this standoff play out? Who knows.

But you can keep an eye on the drama as it plays out via the website: www.dulwichhamletfc.co.uk. Away from the dull distraction of football politics, The Hamlet continues to be active in our community. Throughout February, Dulwich

Hamlet FC and Whitehawk FC joined forces for an awareness and fundraising campaign about mental health. “Shout Out for Mental Health’ was driven by the Hamlet’s own goal-machine

Danny Mills and saw a number of fundraising and awareness events including a ‘Virtual’ match, played out on Twitter between the two sides, a radio request show on local London station K2K, a fans quiz night, and an ‘Evening with’ zoom event featuring Danny Mills and guests. All money raised was split between two branches of the UK mental health charity, MIND in Southwark and Lambeth and Brighton and Hove (home of Whitehawk FC). Well done to everyone involved. While there is no football in the offing for the foreseeable future, you can still get hold of lovely club merchandise via the Supporters’ Trust website at www.dhst.org.uk. Every pound spent goes to helping secure the club’s future. Up the Hamlet and stay frosty.

Index

Adult Learning Lewisham: Live and Online Open Day....................................................................9 Alexandra Nurseries .................................................13 &Art: Children’s Art Classes ........................................7 Around Dulwich Community Website ......................27 Ayrton Windows & Doors..................................... Back Bells Bathroom and Kitchens....................................13 Bespoke Windows ....................................................15 Bradley Viljoen Design ..............................................27 Casa of Peckham: Eco Wood Stove Specialists.........15 Cooking with Scissors ..............................................27 Critter Solutions Pest Control .....................................5 David Reynolds ........................................................15 Dulwich Carpet Company ..........................................9 Essentials by Esme .....................................................5 Interior & Exterior Painting & Decorating ................11 Hyatt Kitchens & Fitted Joinery...................................5 Isabelle Capitain Handmade Jewellery ....................13 John @ James & Lamont: Painting & Decorating ....11 Mac Support ...............................................................7 Piercy & Co ...............................................................11 Robert Cox French Polishing .....................................23 Rosie Reilly Plumber .................................................11 SE Magazines: Local Advertising ............................. 21 Smart Business Networking .....................................27 Stephen Shillito Graphic Design ...............................21 Steve Smith Accountants .........................................27 Sydenham High Pre School Open Morning...............17 The Place Where Illustrations ....................................9 Truepennys Estate Agents..................................2 & 35 Urban Dog Care .........................................................21 Walsh Glazing ............................................................23 William Bailey Solicitors ..............................................7

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