SE22 March 2022

Issue 205 - March 2022 In this issue The only Community Magazine for East Dulwich Established 2005

What’s On Garden Talk Food & Drink Education News Financial Matters Councillors Column Dulwich Hamlet FC Pets Corner Children’s Activities

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Welcome to SE22 As you can see from the cover, I am celebrating 17 years of SE22! I still love putting the magazine together as much now as I did back in 2005. The magazine has changed over the years, but I am delighted to see that it still has a place in the local community.

As usual I have rounded up all the great events taking place in and around Dulwich. The events pages start on page 6. March is proving a popular month for events so we have seven pages of online and in person events happening in and around Dulwich. Please do check any event before turning up to make sure that they are still going ahead.

Remember to check out www.arounddulwich.co.uk too.

Katherine Blackler, a local Certified Professional Organizer and APDO Past President discussing a modern alternative to spring cleaning with Spring Clearing Week running from 21-27 March. See page 10.

Financial Matters with David Fredericks looks at a tax-efficient end to the 2021-22 tax year on page 22.

Our local football team Dulwich Hamlet FC have sent in their monthly update on page 30.

I hope you enjoy the magazine this month, please feel free to let me know if you do.

Until next time.

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

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Contents

Welcome ..................................................................... 3 Events Calendar.......................................................... 4 What’s On..............................6, 8, 18, 19, 26, 27 & 28 Time to Clean Up Your Act?...................................... 10 Garden Talk .............................................................. 12 Food & Drink ............................................................ 14 Fitness Tips............................................................... 16

Education News........................................................ 20 Financial Matters...................................................... 22 Councillors Column.................................................. 24 Dulwich Hamlet Football Club.................................. 30 Pets Corner................................................................ 32 Children’s Activities.................................................. 33 Index ........................................................................ 34

April Deadline - 15 March (please allow an extra two days if design is required) To advertise in SE22 please contact Angela Burgess on 020 8693 9040 or e-mail: angela@semagazines.co.uk for further information. You can download our rates from our website: www.semagazines.co.uk.

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Events Calendar - March Monday

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Tuesday

1st

Alleyn’s International Concert Series: Gould Piano Trio, see p6.

Honor Oak WI, see p6.

On The Street Where you Live, p8.

Life Drawing Classes, see p6.

Dulwich Park Runners see p6.

7th Words Aloud: A Reading Group, p19.

14th

8th

Wednesday

2nd Goose Green Coffee Morning, see p8.

Portraiture Classes, see p8.

9th

Thursday

16th

Saturday

3rd

4th

5th

1oth

11th

12th

Sunday

6th

BNI Adventurers International Women’s Day Week of Events, see p18.

Meeting, see p8.

Small Business Huddle parkrun, see p19.

Online Meeting p8.

Weekly Horniman Zumba Gold Taster Market see p19.

Supporting your Live Band Karaoke, Class, p19.

Dyslexic Learner, see p18. see p18.

Callia Quartet Dulwich Folk Concert, see p19.

Dance Club, p18.

International Women’s Day Week of Events, see p18.

BNI Adventurers Meeting, see p8.

Goose Green Coffee Morning, Small Business Huddle Online Meeting p8. see p19.

Supporting your Dyslexic Learner, p18.

Portraiture Dulwich Park Dulwich Folk Classes, see p8.

Runners see p6.

Dance Club, p18.

The Arts Society Dulwich, p26.

15th

Friday

17th

parkrun, see p19.

13th Weekly Horniman Market see p19.

Midcentury Modern®, see p26.

18th

19th

20th

Recent Work by Louise Ward, see p26.

Words Aloud: A Reading Group, p19.

Dulwich WI, see p26.

21st Words Aloud: A Reading Group, p19.

The Best Business Growth Event in Dulwich! See p27.

28th

Life Drawing Classes, see p6.

Dulwich Park Runners see p6.

22nd Life Drawing Classes, see p6.

Dulwich Books presents Karen Joy Fowler: Booth, See p27.

Dulwich Park Runners see p6.

29th

Portraiture Classes, see p6.

23rd

24th

parkrun, see p19.

30th

31st

Weekly Horniman Market see p19.

Spring Fair, London Mozart Players: see https:// Not Now, Bernard & mypopupevents.

Other Stories p27. co.uk

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Recent Work by Louise Ward, see p26.

BNI Adventurers Portraiture Meeting, see p8.

Classes, see p8.

Small Business Wizz Jones, Simon Huddle Online Village Books Prager & Alfie Jones Meeting p8. presents: The Wood @ The Ivy House, That Built London see p28.

Dulwich Folk

by Chris Schüler Dance Club, p18. see p28.

1st

26th

27th

parkrun, see p19.

Weekly Horniman Market see p19.

2nd

3rd

BNI Adventurers Meeting, see p8.

Recent Work by Louise Ward, see p26.

Words Aloud: A Reading Group, p19.

BNI Adventurers Meeting, see p8.

Small Business Huddle Online Meeting p8.

Dulwich Folk Dance Club, p18.

Cooking with Scissors - Smart Business Networking, see p28.

Small Business Huddle Online Meeting p8.

Dulwich Folk Dance Club, p18.

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

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What's On - March Tuesdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 March: Tuesday Evening Life Drawing Zoom & Drop-in Session

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

Tuesdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 March: Social runs with DPR

7.30pm-8.30pm. Trevor Bailey Clubhouse, Dulwich Common, Dulwich, London, UK map directions.

Join Dulwich Park Runners at their club runs at 7.30pm on Tuesday evenings. All standards welcome. See the website for more information or email: enquiries@dulwichparkrunners.com. www.dulwichparkrunners.co.uk.

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Tuesday 1 March: Honor Oak WI 7.30pm

We meet on the first Tuesday of each month, currently via Zoom, at 7:30pm. twitter.com/honoroakwi www.facebook.com/groups/honoroakwi/ Honoroak_WI Email: honoroakwi@gmail.com

Tuesday 1 March: Alleyn's International Concert Series: Gould Piano Trio 7:30pm - 9:30pm.

Gould Piano Trio Lucy Gould – violin Richard Lester - 'cello Benjamin Frith - piano The Washington Post recently praised the Gould Piano Trio for their 'combination of jeweller-like precision and musical fire', likening them to the great Beaux Arts Trio. They have remained at the forefront of the instrumental chamber music scene for nearly quarter of a century, and their programme includes a newly re-discovered work written c1900 by Stravinsky's teacher which they recently world premiered to great critical acclaim, and Tchaikovsky's monumental two movement Piano Trio.

PROGRAMME: • Haydn: Piano Trio Hob.XV No.19 in G minor • Kashperova: Piano Trio in A minor • Tchaikowsky: Piano Trio Op.50 in A minor For tickets and full details visit https://mct.alleyns.org.uk.

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What's On - March Tuesday 1 March: On the Street where you Live: Dulwich then and now

Wednesday 2 March: Goose Green Coffee Morning - Harps and Harp Music 11:30am. Drop in to Goose Green Coffee Morning and hear some beautiful harp music as well as hearing all about the harp. All are welcome to this free talk by Keziah Thomas. We are open from 11am, offering tea, coffee and cake. The talk begins at 11:30am. St John's Church East Dulwich, 62A East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AT.

8pm - 9pm. This online illustrated local history talk will make fascinating comparisons of Dulwich then with Dulwich now. Spot the difference and see how much (or how little) has changed. Brian Green has a lifetime’s collection of images of past Dulwich together with first-hand memories, interviews with past residents and hours spent in the archives. This talk will complement the “On the Street Where You Live”; series previously published in the Dulwich Society Journal. Book via https://www.bellhouse.co.uk.

Wednesdays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 March: Zoom Portraiture @ Dulwich Art Group & School

2pm - 5pm. This is now a hybrid session with 15 artists allowed into the studio and also cameras for artists attending through Zoom. Paint a clothed model with a focus on the portrait over two three-hour sessions. We give you a wide view and a closer portrait view so you can work out the framing for yourself. The model will at times be engaged in conversation to bring some animation to the face. www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk 8 | SE22 - March 2022

Thursdays 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 March: BNI Adventurers 6.30am-8.30am. Part of the award winning multi-national networking organisation, BNI, Adventurers brings together businesses local to Dulwich with the aim of passing business and keeping money in the local community. Givers gain, and members of Adventurers have excelled at both over the last 12 months. Now back in person this as exciting time for the chapter.

Breakfast included. Free parking. Get referrals: boost your business! Please contact Hayley on 07843 989728 Dulwich & Sydenham Golf Club, Grange Ln, College Road, Dulwich SE21 7LH

Thursdays 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 March: Small Business Huddle

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

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Spring Cleaning Week Time To Clean Up Your Act? It’s that time of year when traditionally we throw ourselves into a spring clean – or do we?

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study in 2017 by Money Magpie found that 50% of the UK population has ditched this annual ritual. Long gone are the days of washing soot from the walls and beating a year of dust out of the furniture. Central heating, improved cleanliness and hygiene mean many of us are abandoning the annual cleanse. Add to that a lack of time and enthusiasm, and it’s no surprise this tradition is becoming obsolete.

Yet March is still the perfect time to harness the optimism and opportunity of spring. That’s why APDO (the Association of Professional Declutterers & Organisers) has a modern alternative to spring cleaning with Spring Clearing Week running from 2127 March 2022. This year’s theme “Clear for Calm” is designed to help you focus on creating a positive environment for the rest of 2022, empowering you to let go of your clutter and create more physical and mental space to do the things you love.

They want us to reduce stress, save time and increase our wellbeing by clearing the surplus stuff in our lives. And remember that unnecessary “stuff” can apply to objects, emotions, diary commitments and even relationships.

Local CPO® Certified Professional Organizer and APDO Past President Katherine Blackler (SortMySpace) explains that because each person has a different threshold and understanding of clutter, there are no fixed rules to suit all households. It’s not up to her to tell you how many china bowls or DVDs you should have and (sadly!), she won’t be the one to tell your partner they need to throw out their entire collection of books!

What she does do however, is to challenge you to think carefully whether something is still serving you well. Ask yourself the following questions when considering your belongings: • Have I used or worn this in the last 6* months?

• Will I use or wear this in the next 6* months?

• Would I buy this for myself or my family now?

If the answer to these is ‘No’, consider selling, donating, recycling or, as last resort, ditching.

For items you do use infrequently, ask yourself: • Do I need to own this myself? Could I hire / borrow it on the odd occasion I do need it? Check out the Library of Things in Crystal Palace that lends equipment and household items.

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• If I kept this item, can I lend it to others to justify the space it takes up between my / our personal usage?

• If that job needs doing in future, would I be likely to hire a tradesperson who’d bring their own tools or equipment?

• Will the technology have been superseded by the time I’m likely to use this?

• Will I know exactly where to find this if I ever do need it?

• Can I afford to re-buy it if I need my very own version of this in future?

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What To Do This Month Garden Talk with Janine Winlaw | Instagram @janinewinlaw As the weather warms up, things start getting busy in the garden – here’s what to do this month.

Fertilise & Mulch • After weeding, sprinkle soil with an organic fertilser, such as chicken pellets or fish, blood and bone and lightly fork around trees and shrubs ideally when the soil is moist. Give roses a special rose feed or a balanced fertiliser.

• Feed ericaceous shrubs such as camellias and azaleas with ericaceous feed.

• Cover bare soil with a 5cm layer of organic matter such as well rotten manure to stop it losing water as weather warms up, watering first if it’s dry. A mulch suppresses weeds and looks smart too.

• Prune late flowering clematis – such as Jackmannii (Group 3) by cutting them 23-24cm from the ground, to just above a healthy bud – easy!

• Deadhead hydrangeas, removing around a third of last year’s growth.

Move & Plant

Sow & Grow

• If there’s a shrub that’s outgrown its spot, now’s the time move it. Take as large a root ball as you can, drag it over to its new home on a plastic sheet, add well-rotted compost to the hole, water it well and it should take off.

• Plant new climbers, by digging a hole, 22cm away from walls and fences so that the plant is not in a dry ‘rain shadow’.

• Create new plants by dividing clumps of overgrown summer perennials. Tease the lifted plant apart with two forks back-to-back and don’t be nervous about a few roots breaking.

• Grow scented sweet peas by make a bamboo wigwam and planting two seeds at 30cm intervals and 1cm deep in situ. Young plants may need help before tendrils twine themselves around the support.

Prune & Tidy • Finish cutting down overgrown perennials and grasses to make way for new growth.

• Finish pruning your roses. With sharp secateurs, remove dead, diseased and crossing stems, then prune flowering wood back by a third. Cut to 6mm above an outward facing healthy bud– and wear gloves!

• Cut down established cornus (dogwood) to the base to encourage colourful winter stems.

• Tackle overgrown climbers now – new buds mean you can see where the stems are dead.

Honeysuckle, ivies, rambling roses and winter flowering jasmine can be pruned hard. Summer flowering jasmine can also be pruned by taking out the main stem or two to the ground.

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Plant & Deadhead Bulbs • Snowdrops rarely grow well from dry bulbs so divide or plant them while they’re still green.

• Plant summer flowering bulbs such as gladiolus and lilies in a sunny spot. You can also plant out faded forced bulbs for blooms next year.

• Deadhead daffodils and let the foliage die back to encourage new flower buds to form inside the bulb.

Cut & Feed Your Lawn • Start mowing your lawn for first time, just not too short at first.

• If you’re feeling energetic, aerate your lawn by making holes with a fork 10cm deep and 20cm apart.

• Give the lawn a feed of chicken manure pellets towards the end of the month – ideally when the lawn is damp.

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Baked Halibut Recipes from Suzanne James | www.suzannejames.co.uk

One Pan Mediterranean Baked Halibut - Serves 4 Halibut is the largest flatfish in the sea – to be found in the freezing cold waters off Scotland, Norway, Iceland and Newfoundland. I love it for its firm, yet flaky texture, and its mild, sweet taste which makes it perfect for all sorts of seasonings.

Always go for cuts from the middle of the fish, not the tail which is full of bones. Look for white glossy flesh, with no brown spots and be sure to purchase farmed or line-caught North Pacific halibut which is not endangered. This is a super quick, easy and healthy recipe that is perfect for a midweek meal.

It is really flexible too, so easy to adjust according to numbers and personal taste.

Ingredients For The Sauce • • • • • • • • • • •

Zest & juice of two lemons Filippo Berio extra virgin olive oil – approximately 6 tablespoons Fresh Garlic chopped – two-four cloves according to personal taste Salt - teaspoon Pepper - teaspoon Mixed Italian herbs – two teaspoons or to personal taste Other Ingredients Green Beans ends trimmed Cherry Tomatoes cut in half Onions sliced (red or white according to personal preference) Halibut Fillets (four large or eight small and serve two per person)

Method 1) reheat oven 180c / gas 4 2) Mix the sauce ingredients together well 3) oss the vegetables in the sauce, then transfer to a large baking tin using a slotted spoon 4) Now toss the fillets of halibut in the sauce to ensure they are well coated 5) Place the fish on the baking sheet next to the vegetables and pour any remaining sauce over the top of fish and veggies.

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6) Place in the oven for approximately 15 minutes 7) You can serve ‘straight from the oven’ without any extras, or pad out with salad, quinoa or your own favourite grains.

Enjoy!

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Vaughan Williams and Holst both taught at JAGS, and the work of such important composers as Imogen Holst, Rebecca Clarke and Ethel Smyth provides an additional highlight.

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The Concept of The Business Athlete

Fitness tips with Leanne Spencer | www.bodyshotperformance.com This month I’d like to introduce the concept of the business athlete. What is a business athlete, how you can become a business athlete and tips and habits we can learn from professional athletes that we can apply to our everyday lives.

What is a Business Athlete?

I think we would benefit from seeing ourselves a little bit more like an athlete does. In terms of managing stress, improving our longevity, of being healthier and more energised day to day.

Minimising our risk of burnout.

An athlete will look ahead to their schedule and they will identify when their peaks are, when do they need to perform at their best? When’s the competition? When’s the event, when’s the tournament. And they’ll then make sure they really doubled down on sleep, mental health, energy, nutrition and hydration. All the things that are important for performance.

How to Become a Business Athlete If we were to emulate that thinking and that approach to our own lives, we would do a lot better. If as business people we were to look ahead and think where are our Wimbledon’s? When’s the next big work event? Or even wider than just our business lives, when’s the next big family event?

When is the next exam? Whatever it might be.

Planning prior to that event, like an athlete would, so we doubled down on all the things that are important for health and performance. That’s the essence of the business athlete concept.

Preparation for big events is vital, but also closely aligned to that is that is what we do after that event. It’s vital we get enough recovery. We need to de-load. Just like an athlete would, so they would take their foot off the gas a bit. Serena Williams, for example, would not be grandslam fit all year round.

Post event athletes focus on massage, sleep, hydration, nutrition, a lot of the same things, but with a view to recovering rather than building up.

So in the same way as business people, we need to plan in our recovery, make sure recovery is prioritised and we assign time to do so.

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Burnout Prevention The Business Athlete idea is that if we did more of that and we were able to plan and pace for the ups and downs, the peaks and troughs of life, that we would be healthier, happier, and more energised.

We definitely wouldn’t be burning out as much.

So my observation is that most of us expect to be at peak performance all year round, and it simply isn’t sustainable. So that’s the idea of the business athlete.

Questions to Consider My question to you is what are your Wimbledon’s?

What are your big events coming up? What do you know is in the diary, that’s going to be draining or demand a lot of your time and attention and how can you get ready for that? So that’s what I’ll leave you with.

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What's On - March Thursdays 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 March: Dulwich Folk Dance Club-Thursday Dance

Friday 4 – Friday 11 March: International Women's Day: Week of Inspirational Events

8pm - 10pm. The days are getting longer and we all feel better. Are you getting a spring in your step? Come dancing! Keeps your mind active, your body fit and a smile on your face. You are invited to come country (aka folk) dancing at St Barnabas Parish Hall. A chance to meet new friends and have some fun.

3 March: Caller - Michele Odell 1o March: Caller - Gwen Godwin 17 March: Caller - Les Wallace 24 March: Caller - Sue Hastings 31 March: Caller - Jane Lowe.

Covid-19: The Club abides by Government Guidelines. Please do not attend if you believe you may have covid-19 or if you have recently had a positive lateral flow test.

ULEZ: Please note, the Club’s Hall lies within the south circular.

ENQUIRIES:

6.30pm. Eve Therapy will be hosting a week of free workshops and sessions in celebration of International Women's Week. The week of events start on Friday 4th March with a launch celebration and run through to the 11th of March, culminating in a closing celebration and art exhibition. The events are free to attend, though booking will be required to manage numbers.

John Blase: 020 8693 2873 johnhblase@aol.com Wendy Newall: 07821 089861 wendy.marsh@hotmail.com £5 (£4 Club Members). Pay at the Hall.

Thursdays 3 & 10 March: Supporting your Dyslexic Learner 10am - 12pm

Tina will help you understand how you can best support your dyslexic child at home and at school. Children with dyslexia may learn differently from you. This course has been designed to help you understand how you can best support a child at home and at school. We will cover how to recognise different learning profiles, multisensory learning, age-appropriate reading matter and tools, note taking, mind mapping, making numeracy more visual and how to gather evidence that a child needs help and support. Bell House, 27 College Road, London, SE21 7BG. https://www.bellhouse.co.uk.

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The Events: • Healing Eve: Self-Awareness For Women (Tuesday 8th March, 10-1pm) • Emotional Currency for Women (Wednesday 9th March, 10-1pm) • Art Therapy - Exploring Womanhood Through Creativity (Wednesday 9th March, 2-5pm) • Women & Nutrition (Thursday 10th March, 10-1pm) • Exploring Healthy Relationship Through Creativity for Women (Thursday 10th, 2-5pm)

Albrighton Community Centre, 37 Albrighton Road, Dog Kennel Hill Estate, East Dulwich SE22 8AH. https://www.evetherapy.com.

Friday 4 March: Live Band Karaoke

7pm - 11:30pm. Belt out classics from Dolly Parton to Metallica, live on stage, backed by a sensational 5-piece band, in front of an electric crowd at Peckham Rye's historic Ivy House.

Pick from around 300 tunes. Lyrics are provided on screen, and our compere will be on stage with you to provide additional support and / or add those critical backing vocals. Doors + signups from 7pm; £6 (adv) / £8 (door, subject to availability). Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, SE15 3BE. https://live-band-karaoke.designmynight.com/

What's On - March Saturdays 5, 12, 19 & 26 March: parkruns in Dulwich Park and Peckham Rye Park

Saturday 5 March: Zumba Gold Free Taster 11:00am - 12:00pm. Zumba Gold - the gentle version of Latin dance aerobics and great for complete beginners. Fun, energizing music including a little Salsa, Flamenco, Charleston plus lots of world rhythms. Booking essential.

Call 07785 762145. United Reform Church Hall, East Dulwich Grove, East Dulwich SE22 8RH.

Sundays 6, 13, 20 & 27 March: The weekly Horniman Market 9am-10am. Free, weekly timed 5k run, jog or walk. Every Saturday at 9am promptly starting from Queen Mary’s Gate (Dulwich Park) and Colyton Road Entrance (Peckham Rye Park).

Register once and bring your printed barcode (can be used at any parkrun across the world).

First-timers briefing at 08.50. https://www.parkrun.org.uk/dulwich/ https://www.parkrun.org.uk/peckhamrye/

Saturday 5 March: Callia Quartet Concert

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

Mondays 7, 14, 21 & 28 March: Words Aloud: A Reading Group with a Difference 11am-12.30pm.

No Homework!

Weekly discussions exploring stories and poems for sheer enjoyment, looking at how writers achieve their effects, led by author Lynn Knight. No pens, no paper, no prep, no pressure. FREE, but numbers are limited. To book a place or find out more contact lkreadingrlf@gmail.com Brought to you by the Royal Literary Fund Anerley Town Hall, 123a Anerley Road, Anerley, SE20 8AJ.

7pm - 9pm. Callia Quartet will be returning to perform at All Saints, West Dulwich with a programme of Haydn op 33 no. 4. Florence Price quartet no. 1 and Schubert's quartet no.

13. "Rosamunde". All tickets are £12.50. Children 12 years old and under are free. Full details https://www.calliaquartet.co.uk. All Saints West Dulwich, Lovelace Road, Norwood, SE21 8JY.

Wednesday 9 March: Goose Green Coffee Morning 11:30am. Do drop in to Goose Green Coffee Morning. We are open every Wednesday from 11am until 12:30, offering tea, coffee, cake and chat. We are a friendly group where you can meet others from your local community. All are welcome! St John's Church East Dulwich, 62A East Dulwich Road, East Dulwich SE22 9AT.

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Computing Wonders Education News from Alleyn's | www.alleyns.org.uk Rob Payne, teacher of ICT at Alleyn’s, explains how we can encourage our children in ICT.

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f you weren’t adept with computers before the first lockdown, the chances are you have improved, and your child is likely to have done so too. Knowledge of computer systems is increasingly important in our home-working/ hybrid computer information society, and while our children sometimes appear to teach themselves, it is important to encourage them to use these tools effectively and safely. Here are some ways to develop your child’s ICT know-how:

Computer Literacy Children can develop their creative skills through software applications, and if you follow your child’s interests in choosing these apps, they will engage fully. They may wish to design animated stories, games or scientific simulations using software like Scratch, remix music using GarageBand, or use PowerPoint to create animated presentations.

Specialising Encourage your child’s interest in coding with free online software such as iDEA, Lightbot, or Fotor, which offer tutorials on developing coding or building websites, editing photos and other ICT skills. If your child is interested in physical computing, check out the Raspberry Pi with Python.

Keyboarding Skills The ability to touch type is essential and the sooner your child learns to do it the sooner they will reap the benefits, reducing fatigue and screen time. There are free websites, like Typing Club, that your child can use to learn - and you’ll be surprised how quickly they pick it up with regular practice.

Talk About It Build your child’s enthusiasm for IT by discussing with them the role of computers in society, such as in health, commerce or the environment.

Computers can help sustainability through automation, for example, by monitoring and controlling devices such as lighting to reduce light pollution and energy consumption.

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Stay Up To The Minute Develop your child’s understanding of computerrelated topics by watching presentations on computer-related current affairs on sites such as TEDTalk. Encourage them to research major contributors to the field of ICT like Ada Lovelace, Grace Hopper and Radia Perlman. Finally, make them aware of the Internet of Things - devices embedded in everyday objects that collect and share data.

Staying Safe The Internet offers exciting opportunities for your child to learn, research, and collaborate with others globally. Here are some tips to keep your child safe: • Keep devices in a family space where you can monitor activity • Ensure your child doesn’t post personal information or photos online without your permission • Video calls can be recorded so make sure your child understands not to say or do anything they would not want shared more widely • Ensure your child knows the settings of any software they are using, e.g how to blur the background on a video call • Ensure that they use passcodes where possible and change them regularly • Use monitoring programmes like Qustodio, Safe Kids, Net Nanny or Kaspersky

Useful Links www.idea.org.uk www.lightbot.com www.khanacademy.org www.fotor.com www.raspberrypi.org

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Financial Matters

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Tax Efficient Closure Of 2021-22 As we near the end of 2021-22, what would be the summary end of year school report? Maybe, another year bullied by COVID-19; with millions of employees being subjected to furlough; others experienced shorter working hours or the loss of jobs; the self-employed continued to be supported by government grants; and the slow puncture of our hospitality and travel sector.

Does the outlook for 2022-23 look brighter?

May be not, as households punctuate their language with the word ‘up’ in almost every sentence. If there was any doubt, here are six examples; fuel prices-up; domestic utility billsup; Council Tax-up; interest rates-up; inflation-up; and national insurance-up. However, there’s no mention of salaries or wages following that path.

In a few cases some households may experience salary or wages going-up, however it is unlikely that salary or wages will be going-up at the same rate or greater than any of our six items.

Just to add to the household challenges, there are rumours of interest rates goingup a maximum of five times during the year.

Households may be thinking, ‘never before has so many, suffered for so much in such a short period of time.’ Whether a backward reflection of 202122 or a look forward to 2022-23, households may want to start restructuring their financial affairs tax efficiently. Two self-reflective questions that should always be addressed are: have you maximised all of your tax-free allowances? Have you claimed all reliefs available?

Personal Allowances An easy win in some households is the utilisation of the marriage allowance. Civil partners and married couples may be able to transfer £1,260 of unutilised personal allowance between spouse or civil partner, if certain conditions are met. This is known as the marriage allowance and could save households up to £252 in income tax. Lest we not forget, ‘saving a small amount soon builds up to a large amount’.

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room relief in 2022-23. This can provide a single householder with £7,500 or £3,750 for co-owners.

Pension Contributions Higher income earners may choose to use the annual pension allowance. Personal tax relief applies to pension contributions but this is restricted by the annual allowance or net-relevant earnings. The annual allowance is usually £40,000 for those with an adjusted annual income from all sources, including pension contributions under £240,000 and threshold income of £200,000 or less.

For every £2 of adjusted income over £240,000, an individual’s annual allowance reduces by £1, down to a minimum of £4,000, although this usually applies to those with an annual income of £312,000 or more.

Provided you had a pension fund during a previous tax year (up to a maximum of three years), it is possible to carry forward any unused allowances for those years. Beware, if your total pension savings exceed the lifetime allowance of £1,073,100 in 2021-22, you might be liable to tax when you draw benefits.

Employers Employees who continue to work from home ‘due to COVID-19’ may be able to claim tax relief of £26 a month from HMRC. Alternatively, employers can pay this allowance to their employees taxfree via payroll. As household bills rise this will make a minor dent!

Employees who are provided a company electric car or some hybrids in 2021-22 will pay 1% on this benefit-in-kind. In 2022-23 this will increase to 2%. The qualifying conditions are: hybrid company cars should to be registered from 6 April 2020; have CO² emissions of less than 50g/km, and travel at least 130 miles on a single electric charge. Other low benefit-in-kind rates apply depending on the CO² emissions and the electric miles it can travel on a single charge.

Despite the 6-ups ahead, households can still uncover tax efficient savings this year. Happy 2022-23!

Stephen J. Smith F.C.C.A.

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SE22 Councillors Councillor James.McAsh | James.McAsh@southwark.gov.uk |

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Making Royal Mail Deliver If you live in SE22, chances are that you’ve had terrible experiences with the post recently. We’ve heard some real horror stories: from missed hospital appointments to a house sale falling through. Not to mention thousands of Christmas cards not arriving until mid-January. Alongside Helen Hayes MP, we local councillors have been talking to residents about their experiences.

Our initial survey results are shocking, with an overwhelming majority reporting huge problems.

This Christmas was the worst example but it’s not the first time we’ve had problems with Royal Mail deliveries in the area. Countless residents have contacted me with issues. When I’ve raised these with Royal Mail’s senior management this has often led to an improvement. But a few months later, I once again receive emails about missed or late deliveries.

Why is this? A big part of the problem is the loss of our local sorting office in 2017. When Royal Mail became a privatised company, it sold off a number of its properties. East Dulwich sorting office on Silvester Road was an early victim in 2017. Without this office, our postal service is fragile. SE22 now shares the Peckham delivery office with SE15, and it simply does not work.

Despite the hard work of our local posties, the area is too big and the office too small. When everything is going well, it just about struggles through. But the moment something goes wrong, the service collapses. It cannot handle staff absences or higher volume of post and last Christmas we had both.

We’re doing everything we can to pile pressure on the Royal Mail to improve the service.

On the national stage, Helen Hayes MP has led the charge, raising the issue multiple times in parliament over the past few years. Locally, we’ve been bringing individual cases to Royal Mail executives. But we need your help to do more. If you haven’t already completed our survey, please do it now: https://surveymonkey.co.uk/r/royal_mail_2022.

The more responses we get, the greater the pressure we can put on the Royal Mail.

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Driving Changes As of February, the council have made some changes to our local roads, in response to resident feedback. Timed closures have been reduced from 9am-11am and 3pm-5pm, to 9am-10am and 3pm-4.30pm. Exemptions have been introduced for emergency care workers, special educational needs children transport, and blue badge holders.

Signage is being improved and specific roads have been opened for emergency access. We hope that you’ll notice improvements, but we will keep monitoring the impact of the measures. Please let us know what you think about the changes.

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What's On - March Thursday 10 March: William Morris, Socialist & Entrepreneur 8pm - 9pm The Arts Society Dulwich lecture at JAGS Sixth Form Centre.

Guests welcome, £10 at the door, no booking required. This lecture looks at the architectural strategies and principles used by Mather to transform these spaces into modern masterpieces, at the same time preserving the historical buildings and creating places that people love to visit.

Speaker: Joanna Banham. https://www.theartssocietydulwich.org.uk/ programme/lectures.

Sunday 13 March: Midcentury Modern®

10am - 4pm. Midcentury Modern® is back after a 2-year hiatus. These biannual interiors show attracts celebs including Andrew Garfield and Olivia Colman, architects and interior designers returning to Dulwich College, with a feast of highly collectable midcentury, industrial and furniture, smalls, posters and lighting as well as stunning contemporary.

Head for the light and bright double height brutalist Christison hall then back to the cloisters. Chat to 85 top dealers and designers with large stands and prices from £10 to £10,000.

Ample parking, refreshments and delivery available onsite. Whilst we are happy for children to come along we ask that all pushchairs are left in the free buggy park provided for health and safety reasons. Advance discount tickets available online only including 'Free from 3pm' tickets or pay £11 on the door on the day.

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Monday 14 March: Dulwich WI Monthly Meeting

7.30pm-9.30pm. We meet on the second Monday of each month at Fifty Seven, 57 North Cross Road, SE22 9ET https://dulwichwi.com

Thursday 17 – Tuesday 29 March: Recent Work by Louise Ward 10am - 4pm

Local Artist Louise Ward is back at The Jeannie Avent Gallery this spring with her original artworks and limited-edition prints. New works further explore the genre of Still Life using paint, photography and wax on wood and paper. There are also four new black and white pieces and of course a selection of the ever-popular hand - made greetings cards. Open Wednesdays - Sundays. Evenings and other days by appointment. Jeannie Avent Gallery, 14 North Cross Road, SE22 9EU. louise.ward2904@gmail.com. https://louisewardart.com/portfolio.

What's On - March Sunday 20 March: London Mozart Players 'Not now, Bernard' & other stories 2:30pm - 3:30pm & 4pm-5pm. What would you do if you found a monster in the garden?

Bernard tries to tell his parents but keeps getting the brush off – with dire consequences!

David McKee’s classic story Not Now, Bernard is beloved by youngsters and has a powerful message for parents too! Narrator Polly Ives tells these hilarious tales with sparkling verve and energy, while Bernard Hughes’ score, performed

by LMP, effortlessly builds an enchanting musical framework. To add the pictures to the words and music, artist Rosie Brooks will sketch along to the stories live, with her illustrations projected behind the orchestra, bringing the characters to life. St John the Evangelist, Upper Norwood, Sylvan Road, SE19 2RX. https://www.londonmozartplayers.com.

Monday 21 March: Entrepreneurs Circle Local Meeting: Dulwich 6pm-8pm (registration from 5.30pm). The Entrepreneurs Circle Local Meeting is a new type of Business Growth Meeting (with some networking) that's guaranteed to help your business grow. Our meetings always have a featured content session where we share a practical marketing tactic or strategy that you can use in your business to get more customers and make more sales!

It's a DOUBLE WHAMMY! You'll get more customers IN the meetings through networking and referrals PLUS you'll also leave with actionable ideas to market your business once you get home too.

Whether you're an existing EC member or this is your very first meeting, if you're a business owner from the Dulwich area, we'd love to have you join us at our September Meeting.

Whilst this event is exclusively for Members of Entrepreneurs Circle you can join for free via this link https://eclocal.co.uk/Dulwich/join/ or come along as a guest.

Join your fellow Dulwich business owners for our Entrepreneurs Circle Local Meeting at: The Clock House (Upstairs) 198a Peckham Rye, East Dulwich, SE22 9QA.

Tuesday 22 March: Karen Joy Fowler – Booth

7pm - 8pm. Join bestselling author Karen Joy Fowler as she discusses her brilliant new novel, Booth, an epic and intimate novel about the theatrical family behind one of the most infamous figures in American history: John Wilkes Booth.

The infamous and ill-fated Booths are a family of thespians, drinkers and dreamers divided by the issue of their day, one that is tearing the US nation in two. Junius is the patriarch, a celebrated Shakespearean actor who fled bigamy charges in England, at once both a mesmerising talent and a man of terrifying instability.

As his children grow up in a remote farmstead in 1830s rural Baltimore, the country draws ever closer to the boiling point of secession and civil war. Of the six Booth siblings who survive to adulthood, each has their own dreams they must fight to realise, both on the stage and off it - but it is Johnny who makes the terrible decision that will change the course of history - the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Booth is a riveting novel focused on the very things that bind, and break, a family.

Karen Joy Fowler is the author of six novels and three short story collections. We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2014, won the PEN/ Faulkner Prize and has sold over half a million copies. www.karenjoyfowler.com Dulwich Books, 6 Croxted Road, West Dulwich, London, SE21 8SW. Book via Eventbrite.

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What's On - March Wednesday 23 March: The Wood That Built London

by Chris Schüler

7:30pm - 8:30pm. It is hard to imagine that the busy townscape of South London was once a great wood, stretching almost seven miles from Croydon to Deptford or that, scattered through the suburbs, from Dulwich to Norwood, a number of oak woodlands have survived since before the Norman Conquest.

Join Village Books and Alleyn’s School Enterprises for an evening with Chris Schüler who will be discussing his book The Wood That Built London, a compelling narrative history that charts the fortune of the North Wood from the earliest times: it’s ecology, ownership, management, and its gradual encroachment by the expanding metropoli.

‘In this meticulously researched yet accessible work, historian C J Schüler brings to life a largely forgotten slice of the capital’s topography.’

Geographical Magazine Chris Schüler is the author of three illustrated histories of cartography: Mapping the World, Mapping the City and Mapping the Sea and Stars and co-author of the best-selling Traveller’s Atlas.

Schüler has also written for The Independent, The Independent on Sunday, The Financial Times and New Statesman. https://www.village-books.co.uk/events/ LS Atrium, Alleyn's School, Townley Road, East Dulwich SE22 8SU. 28 | SE22 - March 2022

Friday 25 March: Wizz Jones, Simon Prager, Alfie Jones 7pm - 11pm. There are few artists with more claim to being a ‘musician’s musician’ than WIZZ JONES! Inspired by Big Bill Broonzy, Rambling Jack Elliot, Alexis Korner and Ewan MacColl, Wizz learned his craft from the likes of Davy Graham and Long John Baldry in the coffee bars of London’s Soho during the late fifties. He busked through Europe with Rod Stewart, and is cited by John Renbourn and Eric Clapton as an important early influence.

With his unique acoustic guitar style, an eclectic repertoire and a ‘right hand worthy of Broonzy’, Wizz continues to tour on the acoustic folk and blues circuit (when covid rules allow .....)

Inspired by legendary blues and gospel guitarist, Rev. Gary Davis, SIMON PRAGER has been involved in the British blues scene since the ‘60s. He first came to prominence on an album recorded and released in 1968, Blues Like Showers of Rain, and was part of the "All Star Medicine Show" in the seventies, with Steve Rye and Bob Hall.

Simon also played occasionally with the late JoAnn Kelly and accompanied Sonny Terry when half of that legendary duo, Brownie McGhee, became ill. He was part of the ‘City Ramblers Revival’ skiffle group with the late Hylda Sims, Kev ‘doc’ Stenson and others. Nowadays, Simon performs solo and as part of a duo with Kevin ‘Doc’ Stenson.

ALFIE JONES is Wizz's grandson, and a great singer and guitarist in his own right!

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Wednesday 30 March: Cooking with Scissors – Smart Business Networking 6.45pm-8pm. An opportunity for local business professionals to meet, make new contacts and gain new business. The last Wednesday of every month. Free Admission. To find out more or register: https://cookingwithscissors.co.uk/.

The Lordship Pub, 211 Lordship Lane, SE22 8HA

CwS | Smart Business Networking meets on the last Wednesday of every month.

Now back in person at The Lordship Pub, 211 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich SE22 8HA Find out how to register for FREE at: www.cookingwithscissors.com | e-mail: sbn@ cookingwithscissors.com Next Meeting: Wednesday 30 March - 6.45pm

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he talented chap who penned Hamlet once noted that “winter tames man, woman, and beast.” Well it has certainly tamed The Hamlet men recently, with a series of spatchcocked results spreading themselves across the early part of 2022 like a roadkill pigeon on the South Circular. Defeats against basement team Billericay, Chelmsford and Hungerford have cast a brumal pall over the season.

But hold firm ye of faint and faltering heart, for the signs of a footballing spring are there to see; with hard fought victories in Slough, a draw against high-flying Dartford, and most emphatically a 3-1 tonking of Concord at Champion Hill. Concord are of course Canvey Island’s most senior team. But their display against the boys in pink and blue was not particularly brilleaux and they certainly didn’t feelgood as they left South East London in their executive coach, knocking back milk and alcohol, all the way back to the Thames Delta.

By way of mitigation, it should be said that the Champion Hill physio room is as busy as Florence Nightingale’s cleaner at Inkerman. A busted leg here, a concussion there; the Sons of Edgar Kail are down to the barest bones squad wise. Strong liniment and the judicious application of a cold sponge will surely see the return of some key players as the days lengthen and the warmth embraces the sylvan hills of East Dulwich; in turn propelling the boys towards play-off glory. You’ll want to be there to see it. And you’ll love to see it.

Meanwhile, the women team’s season has also been a bit of a curate’s egg. But a good run of

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results recently have seen the Daughters of Edgar Kail clamber out of the drop zone into the sunny uplands of mid-table obscurity. Matches are on a Sunday and the crowds a little less packed in than for men’s matches. Well worth a slug of your time.

In other sweet news, your correspondent recently won a decent slug of cash from the Dulwich Hamlet Supporters Trust 100 club Lottery.

Not a life changing amount for sure. But it proved to be a weekend enhancing boost to the bank account. You’ve got to be in it to win it. So why not sign up and help raise money for the club at https://dhst.org.uk/how-to-join/.

As always, the Dulwich Hamlet website at www.pitchero.com/clubs/dulwichhamlet/ is the place to be to keep up with all the latest news and to get details of all upcoming men’s and women’s team games. And you should certainly head to the Supporters Trust’s site - www.dhst.org.uk to check out the latest trends in pink and blue apparel and accessories.

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Dogs & The End Of Covid Restrictions

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

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f reports are to be believed all Covid related restrictions have finally come to an end. Many of you will either be contemplating or are already heading back to office life, away from home. For those dogs and pups acquired over the last two years this could amount to disaster.

Owners may not have prepared for complete cessation of Covid rules and their dogs will be used to having owners or extended family around most of the time. A sudden, major change in routine could spark negative associations that stick and intensify.

Not all dogs will develop separation issues but a number will and in some cases that outcome could have been avoided. Rather than take the risk it is best to have a plan before leaving your dog for real.

First Test The Waters Use a remote camera device and set it up on the widest angle possible, so you can monitor the area where your dog normally chooses to rest during the day. The more you can see, the better.

Aim to leave the house for no more than 30 minutes. If over that time your dog goes to their rest area and settles and sleeps, then we can assume they are able to cope with some separation. You can build on a recommended basic separation programme If on the trial run your dog starts howling, barking, pacing, toileting, salivating, destroying things or generally looking distressed, then please return home immediately. These are all signs that your dog is in some way unhappy or frustrated and experiencing emotions that could be linked to separation. In this case you are best to seek expert assessment and the assistance of a professional.

What Not To Do It is important that you do not chastise your dog for any unwanted behaviours arising out of separation from you. It is not their fault they are doing their best to cope, chastising them could also make their behaviours worse.

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dogs that cope well with separation. If in doubt ask a specialist.

Some dogs that appear to have a mild separation issue may not be getting enough exercise and mental enrichment. It is always a good idea to consider whether your dog is getting enough of either, to enable them to relax at points during the day.

Many dogs can with a little help and patience be taught to cope with separation but the work has to be put in by the owner. The worst thing is to make the dog go ‘cold turkey’ through force of circumstance. Other dogs will require professional intervention- a vet visit, to ensure your dog is medically fit is the best first move. Dogs in discomfort or pain will obviously find separation from you scarier.

The Golden Rule Until you know your dog can cope with separation try not to leave them alone at all, other than for training setups. Consider getting cover from family, friends, and neighbours, and from services like dog walkers and day care.

BabyBallet The award winning movement to music, dance & singing programme for boys and girls from 6 months upwards run with a fun, safe and caring environment. Classes in Dulwich.

Call Stephanie 07809 148348 | www.babyballet.co.uk.

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

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

District & Dulwich Twins Club Baby and Toddler Group every Friday 10am-12pm (turn up at any time!), at Peckham Rye Playrooms (SE corner of the Rye).

It is for multiples only, but you do not have to be a member of the club to attend. BYO coffee cup! www.ddtwinsclub.org.

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

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

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

Lucy Sparkles Outstanding music, drama and dance classes and parties for young children. Fun classes where children engage with singing, movement and live music whilst enhancing learning through developing physical, emotional and intellectual skills. Tues, Weds & Fri classes for different age groups/ themes. sarah@lucysparkles.com | 07929 784 719

Nibble Arts Are you looking for flexible 8:00 - 6:30pm school holiday childcare? We still have lots of places available at Goodrich Primary SE22 from 4th birthday to 11 - our unique creative childcare lets children explore a brand-new adventure through up to 4 creative workshops a day with industry professionals for February Half-term 14th - 18th Feb! Children are looked after in key groups of 10 for a really personalised experience and you can request that they are grouped with friends who are also attending.

We are Ofsted approved and you can book in advance up to the end of Summer Holidays 2022 1-5 days a week using childcare vouchers, tax-free childcare, card or instalment plans from £54/day.

Where else can you be on video chat to an Arctic explorer live from Svalbard University one day, and meeting Sophie the giant animatronic T-Rex the next? For the full timetable and to book visit www.nimblearts.co.uk/how-our-clubs-work

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

Sing and Sign Monday - Saturday. 020 7193 3696 | www.singandsign.com

Sparkle Music Carefully structured and fun music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-school children in SE22. Check the website for current classes. Contact : anna@sparkle-music.co.uk. | 0771 1238352 Our children’s activities pages have been popular for years and now they are back! If you run a class in any of these areas, then advertising in these pages are just for you. Each magazine has 5,000 copies which are hand-delivered every month. You can choose to go for 5, 10 or 15,000 copies, it is totally up to you. Contact Angela at: angela@semagazines.co.uk for a rate card.

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Index Adrenalin Rush Laser Combat ..................................21 Aesthetics by Lauren Turner......................................11 Alexandra Nurseries ..................................................13 Alleyn’s Holiday Camps..............................................31 The Arts Factory: Easter Classes................................29 Ayrton Windows & Doors...................................... Back Bells Bathroom and Kitchens.......................................9 Bespoke Windows .......................................................7 Casa of Peckham: Eco Wood Stove Specialists............9 Cooking with Scissors: Local Networking...................29 Dulwich Carpet Company .........................................15 Dulwich Choral Society...............................................15 Elite Asphalt Services...................................................7 Garolla Roller Garage Doors.......................................29 Giuseppe Peluso Mortgage Broker.............................17 Herne Hill School: Open Morning.................................5

Holistic & Beauty Therapy..........................................17 Interior & Exterior Painting & Decorating .................11 Capitain & McColm: Goldsmiths & Gallery for Fine Contemporary Jewellery ..........................................25 John @ James & Lamont: Painting & Decorating .....11 Lorna Clansey: Amatsu in SE22..................................15 Mac Support ..............................................................23 Robert Cox French Polishing......................................23 Rosie Reilly Plumber..................................................13 Smart Business Networking.......................................29 SortMySpace ..............................................................11 South London Warlords................................................7 Steve Smith Accountants ..........................................23 Truepennys Estate Agents...................................2 & 35 William Bailey Solicitors.............................................33

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