SE22 May 2022

Issue 207 - May 2022 In this issue The only Community Magazine for East Dulwich Established 2005

What’s On Garden Talk Food & Drink Artists’ Open House Preview Councillors Column Pets Corner Children’s Activities Dulwich Hamlet FC The Last Word

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Welcome to SE22 I had hoped that this year would have a better start than the end of last year but unfortunately it has not been the case. My father passed away in late January and just last month, my dear friend and colleague, Sarah Pylas also died. It is hard to find the words to describe how sad I am feeling. Sarah was first and foremost a friend (we met through the East Dulwich WI) but she came to work with me in September 2013. As well as sorting out my websites, Sarah went on to write the wonderful Around Dulwich column.

Some of you may know that we took part in Ashley Banjo’s Secret Dance Crew with friends from the EDWI. It was a amazing if nerve-wracking time and Sarah was fantastic.

As my tribute to Sarah I felt it would be fitting to re-run The Last Word interview which first appeared in December 2013 on page 32. I have also printed some of the lovely photos Sarah submitted to go with her column over the years. I know that many people will miss Sarah; her husband Pan and son Zachy, her family and the very many friends in the area and around the World. RIP. We do have the Dulwich Festival to look forward to this month. Check out the Artists’ Open House preview on pages 22 & 23.

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, 20, 26 & 28 Business Spotlight: Lila’s Jewels.......................10 & 11 Garden Talk .............................................................. 12 Food & Drink ............................................................ 14 Fitness Tips............................................................... 16 Artists’ Open House Preview............................22 & 23

Councillors Column.................................................. 24 Pets Corner................................................................ 30 In Memory: Sarah Pylas.................................. 32 & 33 Financial Matters...................................................... 34 Children’s Activities.................................................. 36 Dulwich Hamlet Football Club.................................. 38 The Last Word........................................................... 40 Index ........................................................................ 42

June Deadline - 16 May (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 - May Monday

30th

Tuesday

31st

Wednesday

27th

Thursday

28th

Friday

29th

Saturday

30th

Gabrielle Bradshaw @ Jeannie Avent Gallery, see p6.

25th

Bank Holiday

9th

Dulwich WI, see p19.

26th 3rd

4th

5th

6th

7th

Gabrielle Bradshaw @ Jeannie Avent Gallery, see p6.

BNI Adventurers Goose Green parkrun, see p18.

Life Drawing Meeting, see p8.

Coffee Morning Classes, see p6.

Small Business Huddle p8.

Lambeth Goes Online Meeting p18.

Latin! see p19.

Dulwich Park Dulwich Folk Runners see p6.

Charity Dinner & Dance Club, p18.

Live Band Karaoke, Auction see p8. see p18.

Honor Oak WI, see p6.

10th

11th

12th

13th

Gabrielle Bradshaw @ Jeannie Avent Gallery, see p6.

Tribalnow Exhibition, see page 19.

Small Business Huddle Online Meeting p18.

Life Drawing Classes, see p6.

Dulwich Park Runners see p6.

Portraiture Classes, see p8.

Aromatherapy Workshop p19.

14th

17th

18th

19th

parkrun, see p18.

The Best Business Growth Event in Dulwich! See p20.

23rd

Dulwich Park Runners see p6.

24th Life Drawing Classes, see p6.

20th

Dulwich Park Runners see p6.

Russia: Revolution & Civil War by Antony Beevor, p26.

Dulwich Festival see p19.

Small Business Huddle Online Portraiture Meeting p18.

Classes, see p8.

Dulwich Folk Dance Club, p18.

Get Changed: Finding the new your through fashion, p20.

25th Portraiture Classes, see p8.

Cooking with Scissors - Smart Business Networking, see p28.

26th

Weekly Horniman Market see p6.

15th

Dulwich Park Fair, see p20.

Lucy Melvin @ St Giles, see p20.

Tribalnow Exhibition, see page 19.

Life Drawing Classes, see p6.

8th

Dulwich Festival see p19.

Artists’ Open House Weekend p19.

Dulwich Folk Dance Club, p18.

16th

1st Weekly Horniman Market see p6.

A book signing with Jacqueline Wilson, see p28.

2nd

Sunday

21st

22nd

Artists’ Open House Weekend p19. parkrun, see p18.

Gok’s Fitness Hub: FREE Weekly Horniman Market see p6.

HIIT Classes p26. enSEmble26: Music Goose Green Fair see p26. for a Summer’s Evening, p26.

27th

28th

BNI Adventurers parkrun, see p18.

Meeting, see p8.

Small Business Huddle Online Meeting p18.

Dulwich Folk The Copper Family, Dance Club, p18.

Chris Lamb, Creeping Jane @ The Ivy House, see p28.

29th Weekly Horniman Market see p6.

Forthcoming Events Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 6, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26 & 28. Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar!

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What's On - May Now until Monday 16 May: Gabrielle Bradshaw at Jeannie Avent Gallery

Tuesdays 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 May: Tuesday Evening Life Drawing Zoom & Drop-in Session

Gabrielle is returning to the Jeannie Avent Gallery to exhibit her drawings, painting and metal sculptures. The gallery will be open daily between midday and 6:30pm. Jeannie Avent Gallery, 14 North Cross Road, SE22 9EU

Sundays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 May: The Horniman Market

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

Tuesday 3 May: Honor Oak WI We meet on the first Tuesday of each month, currently via Zoom, at 7:30pm. twitter.com/honoroakwi www.facebook.com/groups/honoroakwi/ Honoroak_WI | honoroakwi@gmail.com 6 | SE22 - May 2022

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 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 May: 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 8

Visit us to meet our wonderful Giraffe Girls, empowered to forge their own path. sydenhamhighschool.gdst.net

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What's On - May Wednesday 4 May: Goose Green Coffee Morning - Harps and Harp Music 11am. Drop in to Goose Green Coffee Morning, where everyone from the local community is very welcome. Try our great coffee, homemade cake, tea etc. We are open from 11 o’clock until 12:30. A great place to stop for a chat.

St John’s Church East Dulwich, 62A East Dulwich Road, East Dulwich SE22 9AT.

Wednesdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 May: Zoom Portraiture @ Dulwich Art Group & School

Wednesday 4 May: Charity Dinner and Auction

at Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Golf Club 7pm – 10:30pm Join local charity Link Age Southwark on Wednesday 4 May for a Dinner & Auction fundraising event at Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Golf Club. The evening will begin at 7pm with a glass of fizz on arrival, followed by a delicious three-course meal and a live auction. Watch the sunset over the golf course, as you dine with spectacular views of the Capital, and enjoy some healthy bidding in aid of a good cause!

We are delighted to have Noël Annesley, Honorary Chairman of Christie’s UK, joining us as our auctioneer for the evening. We have an array of exciting auction items lined up, including a week’s stay in Normandy, a virtual wine & food tasting, and an A4 portrait by award-winning artist Gideon Summerfield.

All proceeds from the auction will go towards continuing Link Age Southwark’s work to combat loneliness and isolation experienced by older people and those living with dementia in our local community. For more information and to buy tickets go to www.linkagesouthwark. org. Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Golf Club, Grange Lane, College Road, SE21 7LH

Thursdays 5, 12, 19 & 26 May: BNI Adventurers

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

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6.30am-8.30am. Part of the award winning multi-national networking organisation, BNI, Adventurers brings together businesses local to Dulwich with the aim of passing business and keeping money in the local community. Givers gain, and members of Adventurers have excelled at both over the last 12 months. Breakfast included. Free parking. Get referrals: boost your business! Please contact Hayley on 07843 989728 for more information.

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Business Profile

SOUTH LONDON PREMIER JEWELLER After more than 8 years of shared stories and wonderful projects, it’s time for us to take a break. A note from the owner, Cata Rosca.

WE’RE CLOSING DOWN

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Over the last 8 years, Lila’s small but passionate team has been a companion for thousands of SE London residents in their jewellery adventures. We started mainly as a vintage and antique jewellery boutique with an award winning shop design and great professionals and we developed our range of products and services constantly since our early days. We brought together incredible pieces from the late 18th century with amazing new designs created in-house with a focus on sustainability.

We’ve repaired thousands of pieces, we remodeled and re-set incredible stones from family heirloom jewellery, thus becoming a part in your joy of keeping the loved ones close to heart.

We issued hundreds of valuation reports to help with your insurance or legal requirements. We were there for so many of you creating pieces for your special moments: engagement, wedding, new babies or losing somebody special.

Thank you to all of you entrusting us with your most precious possessions. It’s not easy to say “Good bye!” to all of this, especially when we started reaping the fruits of all the hard work put into it with great growth on all of our services. However, personal events happening lately have shifted my perspective on work and life balance and I decided it’s best to move on.

Lila’s will close its door on 30th June 2022, so we’re giving it a final push for the last couple of months and we hope to see as many of you in the meantime.

All our current stock is going on sale, so if you hesitated on a piece before, now is the time to go for it. Many of the pieces are one-offs and they’ll be going for half the price.

Our Fairtrade range, local designer pieces and chains, usually not discounted will go down in price as well. So go on our website or come instore to get a great deal for some truly special jewellery.

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LAST CHANCE FOR REPAIRS, WEDDING BANDS & BESPOKES We will continue to book in pieces for repairs or valuations and to take on new projects for as long as we can guarantee completion until closing date. Have a look in your drawer or jewellery box to check if anything needs fixing or a complete makeover. We’d be very happy to make your wishes come true.

After closing, we’ll hopefully, be able to redirect you towards the relevant businesses or people for all your future jewellery needs.

IMPORTANT DATES May 30th - last day for bespoke consultations to make sure we have time to complete your project. Following closure, May Harrington, our talented in- house designer will continue on her own and you’re more than welcome to get in touch directly with her after June 30th. Her direct contact details to follow.

June 10th - last day for wedding band orders, booking in repairs and valuations.

June 30th - last trading day July 1st - garage sale for anyone interested to purchase furniture and fittings, workshop tools, jewellery books, loose gemstones etc 117 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich SE22 8HU

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In Praise of Cherry Blossom

Garden Talk with Janine Winlaw | Instagram @janinewinlaw

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here’s nothing prettier than pink cherry blossom against a clear blue sky – a sign winter is behind us and spring is here.

Most cherries flower from March to May and there’s a type of blossom to suit all tastes from delicate, single blooms to blousy doubles, in whites and the palest pinks to bright candy floss pink. Cherries are a great choice of tree for London gardens as many varieties don’t get too big and the foliage colours beautifully in autumn giving another season of interest. Here are 10 of the best.

Pale Pink Prunus ‘Pink Shell’ - A small, elegant tree with spreading branches and delicate single, pale pink flowers – a lovely contrast to the light green leaves.

This is one of the prettiest cherries and widely available. 4m.

Prunus ‘Kojo-no-mai’ - A compact cherry tree/shrub - with delicate very pale pink flowers and wonderful autumn foliage. Ideal for containers.

2.5m.

Prunus ‘Accolade’ - A graceful spreading tree with a cloud of large pastel pink semi-double flowers in April/May. It also has smooth reddish brown bark and fiery orange foliage in autumn.

Height 6/7m.

Brighter Pink Prunus ‘Kursar’ - A small tree with clusters of dramatic deep pink single blooms in March to April.

It has a neat upright habit and the new bronze foliage turns green then red/gold in autumn. 3/4m Prunus ‘Okame’ - A lovely tree with masses of single candy floss pink flowers in March/early April and orangey red autumn foliage. 4m Prunus ‘Pink Perfection’ - An elegant spreading cherry with masses of frilly double, bright pink flowers from April to May. Delicate bronze coloured leaves when young turn green then orange in autumn. 5m.

Whites Prunus ‘Shogetsu’ - Considered one of the finest Japanese cherries with pale pink flowers April/ May quickly fading to clouds of white blossom. It has lovely orange/red leaves in autumn. 4m.

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Prunus ‘The Bride’ - This is a dinky tree with a rounded shape, covered in large single white flowers with dark red centres in spring. Ideal for growing in a container or border. 2m.

Prunus x subhirtella ‘Autumnalis’ - Unlike the others here, the tiny white flowers of this tree are now getting to the end of their season having flowered from October. A stunning tree for winter, lovely underplanted with winter flowering Cyclamen hederofolium. 8m.

Prunus serrula - This gets bigger than the others here but it’s lovely as a multi-stem, which tend to stay smaller. It has small white flowers in April but is grown more for the polished coppery bark that shines out in the winter. Its leaves turn a lovely yellow in autumn. 10m.

Companions Cherries look great underplanted with a mass of Crocus tommasinnianus or Cyclamen coum.

Helebores also look great interplanted with low growing ferns or try Epimedium x youngianum ‘Niveum’ – a fab semi evergreen ground cover plant with delicate white flowers in spring.

Care Cherries tolerate semi-shade, but they do best in the sun, in well drained soil. Any pruning such as removing dead, diseased damaged or crossing branches needs to be done in the summer to avoiding diseases. When planting, incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake.

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Quick & Easy Asparagus

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

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his is always a super busy time of year with weddings and events ramping up, new enquiries flooding in (the sunshine seems to make people propose!!) and the garden suddenly springing into action too. Even more than ever I struggle to find enough hours in the day and this lovely spring recipe is a firm favourite of mine.

Not only is it super quick and easy to put together, but it includes one of my absolute favourite seasonal foods – asparagus! It is one of those recipes you can throw together if friends pop in unexpectedly for a relaxed weekend lunch, and really does taste delicious. I love the way the bright green asparagus really ‘zings’.

Serves 6-8 Preparation time 5-10 minutes Cooking time 20-25 minutes

Ingredients • • • • • • • • • • •

25g Butter 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 300g Chicken cut into strips 1 small onion finely sliced 2 Cloves garlic; crushed 375g Dried pasta penne 1,100g fine asparagus 1,250g mascarpone Salt and freshly ground pepper Zest of 1 Lemon 2 tablespoons fresh parsley; finely chopped

Instructions Heat the butter and oil in a frying pan over a moderate heat, sauté the chicken for 15 minutes, then add the onions and garlic and sauté for another 5 minutes or until softened.

Cook the pasta as per pack instructions, adding the asparagus 1 minute before the cooking time is complete. Drain the pasta and add to the pan along with the mascarpone, seasoning and lemon zest. Stir to combine, then heat through.

Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately with a green salad.

Enjoy!

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In Season This Month Fruit, Nuts & Fungi - Cherries, Elderflowers, Rhubarb Vegetables & Herbs - Asparagus, Broccoli, Carrots, Lettuce, New Potatoes, Radishes, Rocket, Sorrel, Spinach, Spring Onions, Watercress Meat & Game - Lamb, Wood Pigeon Fish & Shellfish - Cod, Crab, Dover Sole, Halibut, John Dory, Lemon Sole, Plaice, Salmon, Sea Bass, Sea Trout Going out of season - Morel Mushrooms

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Daily Stretching

Fitness tips with Leanne Spencer | www.bodyshotperformance.com About Daily Stretching We all know we should stretch more often and regularly. We also know that a good stretching routine will improve flexibility and range of motion in the joints. This month, I want to talk about how daily stretching not only improves your physical health but also your mental health.

The Science Behind Stretching Stretching contributes to parasympathetic dominance within the nervous system, meaning it helps us to feel calmer and more relaxed. It also releases endorphins: neurotransmitters that interact with pain receptors to give us a pleasant tingling sensation.

Stretching reduces the muscle tension, thereby reversing the cycle of tension, then tightening, and pain. Stretching has also been shown to increase serotonin levels — the hormone that helps regulate our mood, reduce stress, and makes us feel good overall— which causes a decrease in depression and anxiety.

Scientific studies have shown that daily stretching leads to a decrease in cortisol levels, known as the stress hormone, by 20%. It can also boost testosterone levels up to 25%. Testosterone isn’t just a male hormone; everyone has it, though some people have more than others. In women, it is produced by the ovaries and adrenal glands.

The testosterone in our bodies helps us to maintain normal metabolic function, bone and muscle strength, and cognitive skills. It also increases the release of dopamine: a chemical that allows you to feel pleasure, satisfaction, and motivation.

Daily Stretching Made Easy I want to talk about a couple of stretches that I do every day; the first is the power pose. It’s pretty simple: plant your feet hip-width apart, point your chin up slightly, and stretch out your arms with palms facing upwards. Hold this for a magic minute – two if you like – and you’ll start to get that tingly sensation I talked about earlier. Your arms may feel a little fatigued but stick with it for the full benefits.

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off to one side, changing direction after about 30 seconds. You can even practice stretching at your desk by gently rolling your neck from left to right.

Other areas you may want to focus on are: your calves, your hamstrings (back of your legs), your hip flexors (the pelvis) and quadriceps (front of the thigh). Stretching your shoulders, neck, and lower back is also important.

Start by holding a stretch between 15 and 30 seconds. Once you notice that you can hold the stretch for longer move to 60 seconds hold of each position.

What Works For You It’s all about doing what works for you. So, I want you to explore some stretches and find out what feels good. Perhaps you could set a timer for once an hour to remind you to get up and have a go.

It’s a really great opportunity to get more energy into your day – and get a bit of a cheap-fill of endorphins too!

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need progesterone, however progesterone and oestrogen have complimentary effects and are best given together. For some women testosterone replacement may also be helpful for symptoms such as low libido and energy.

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They are produced from natural sources such as yams. Older forms of synthetic HRT have a higher risk and side effect profile. Bioidentical hormones include oestradiol, progesterone and testosterone.

They are better tolerated than synthetic hormones and their dose can be easily adjusted to a woman’s needs.

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What's On - May Thursdays 5, 12, 19 & 26 May: Dulwich Folk Dance Club -Thursday Dance 8pm - 10pm.The days are longer. The weather is warmer. Time to get the joy back into your life.

And what better way than dancing?! Always brings a smile to the dancers’ faces. Good for the body and mind and emotions, too!

Experienced or not, partnered, or single, you are invited to come country (aka folk) dancing at St Barnabas Parish Hall, Dulwich Village. The hall is lovely, spacious, and airy so you won’t feel hemmed in. No need to feel nervous or apprehensive. Even if you’re an inexperienced dancer, you can join in immediately and get the full benefit and joy of the event as all dances are first practiced and then “called”. And there are many people to partner with you and show you how it’s done, should you need it. A chance to meet new friends and have some fun.

5 May: Caller - Sue Hastings 12 May: Caller - Michele Odell 19 May: Caller - Philip Barber 26 May: Caller - Gwen Godwin ! £5 (£4 Club Members). Pay at the Hall.

ULEZ: Please note, the Club’s Hall lies within the south circular. ENQUIRIES: John Blase: 020 8693 2873 - johnhblase@aol.com Wendy Newall: 07821 089861 - wendy.marsh@hotmail.com

Friday 6 May: 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, Nunhead SE15 3BE. https://live-band-karaoke.designmynight.com/

Saturdays 7, 14, 21 & 28 May: Parkruns in Dulwich Park and Peckham Rye Park

Thursdays 5, 12, 19 & 26 May: 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. www.smallbusinesshuddle.co.uk 18 | SE22 - May 2022

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/

What's On - May Saturday 7 May: Lambeth Goes Latin!

7:30pm – 9:30pm. Lambeth Wind Orchestra, together with dancers from the Grafton Dance Centre, bring you an evening of Latin American music and dance. Tickets £10 (£8 concessions) via Eventbrite. All Saints Church, Lovelace Road, West Dulwich, London SE21 8JY

Monday 9 May: Dulwich WI Monthly Meeting

Thursday 12 May: Aromatherapy Create Your Own Workshop 7pm - 8pm. Learn to Aroma Balance to create your own bespoke Essential Oil blended body product.

Lots of extras to take home and a cocktail to enjoy! I’ll lead you through an Aroma Balance process from which you will create your own aromatherapy blend recipe, you will then use to create your choice of Body Lotion, Body Wash or Bath Oil, using Neal’s Yard Remedies essential oils and unfragranced, organic Create base range.

Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.co.uk.

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Friday 13 - Sunday 22 May: Dulwich Festival 7.30pm-9.30pm. We meet on the second Monday of each month at Fifty Seven, 57 North Cross Road, East Dulwich, SE22. https://dulwichwi.com

Tuesday 10 May – Sunday 22 May: TRIBALNOW Exhibition: Talisman, Trade Bead & Textile

11:00am – 6:30pm. Underpinning this exhibition is the way that talisman, trade beads and textiles cohere in strands that weave humanity together through intimacy, prestige and trade.

We show African textiles and weaving, beads and adornments, photography, contemporary and vintage ceramics.

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Dulwich Festival is back in May with a full line up of live events for the first time in two years, rebuilding community connections in a celebration of the arts across the borough and beyond. Now in its 29th year, the festival has taken the themes of Regeneration and Awakening as the inspiration for this year’s programme as the community comes together again. 40 events will be on offer to the public, many of them free, presenting a diverse programme of art; music; literature; comedy; walks and talks.

The Festival welcomes the return of the Artists Open House, taking place across both weekends, when a staggering 400 local artists will open their homes and studios to the public providing a personal dialogue and insight into their work. From fine art to craft and ceramics, photography and prints, sculpture and street art and upcycling - there is an artform for everyone to enjoy. Among the artists exhibiting will be former fashion designer turned sculptor, Nicole Farhi. https://dulwichfestival.co.uk/ 20 SE22 - May 2022 | 19

What's On - May Sunday 15 May: Dulwich Park Fair 2022

12pm - 5pm. Dulwich Park Fair will be opening the Dulwich Festival this year! It is a free outdoor, family friendly event that includes a Fun Fair, Vauxhall City Farm, Punch and Judy, the Magician and Donna Maria’s maypole. Lapdog Photo Productions are organising the dog show again so bring your four-legged friends to compete for waggiest tail, the best trick, or the rescue dog category. It is £2 to enter, and all proceeds will go to charity.

The stage by the café and the display area will feature local musicians, brass bands, choirs, and dance acts of all ages. There will be a large variety of food, craft, drink, and charity stalls too.

Dulwich Park Fair has been supported by a grant from Southwark’s Council’s Neighbourhoods Fund and Dulwich Park Friends help Southwark Council organise the event. Limited parking – please come by public transport to Dulwich Park, walk or cycle.

Dulwich Park, College Road, London SE21 7BQ

Sunday 15 May: Music at St Giles. Lucy Melvin performs music for Solo Violin 5:00pm – 6:00pm. Lucy Melvin performs a programme of music for solo violin as part of the Music at St Giles Spring season. Programme to include J.S. Bach Partita in E Major, S. Prokofiev Solo Violin Sonata, and Wendy Hiscock Caprice.

Tickets are available at www.ticketsource.co.uk/ chamber-players 10 full /£7 (ages 13-18) / free (ages 12 and under. St Giles Church, Camberwell Church Street, SE5 8RB 20 | SE22 - May 2022

Monday 16 May: Entrepreneurs Circle Local Meeting: Dulwich 5:30pm-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... because as well as good old networking, our meetings always have a featured content session where we share a practical marketing tactic or strategy that you can use in your business to get more customers and make more sales! IMPORTANT: this event is exclusively for Members of Entrepreneurs Circle so you’ll either need to sign up (for free) at the event, or go to: www.entrepreneurscircle.org/join to sign up. The Clock House (Upstairs) 198a Peckham Rye, East Dulwich, SE22 9QA.

Thursday 19 May: Get Changed: Finding the new you through fashion by Kat Farmer 7:30pm – 8:30pm Get Changed is for the countless women out there who are wondering whether they know who they are anymore.

Kat Farmer delivers the personal stylist experience to readers, a step-by-step practical guide to building the ultimate new wardrobe.

Most importantly, Kat will show that finding your confidence again and discovering the new you can be as simple as getting changed.

Village Books and Alleyn’s School Enterprises are proud to be working with Smart Works for this event. Smart Works is a UK charity that exists to give women the confidence they need to reach their full potential, secure employment, and change the trajectory of their lives.

The event will also include a raffle for a highvalue hamper and a personal styling session with Kat. *A portion of all tickets sales and 100% of raffle sales will go to Smartworks* Tickets can be booked www.mct.alleyns.org.uk The Great Hall, Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, Dulwich, SE22 8SU 26

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Dulwich Festival 13-22 May, 2022

Now in its 29th year, the Dulwich Festival welcomes the live return of the Artists’ Open House event this month celebrating the diverse local creative talent in Dulwich and surrounding areas.

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his year a staggering 400 local artists will participate, in 180 venues, many of them opening their homes and studios to the public, providing a personal dialogue and insight into their work, as well as the opportunity to purchase directly from them.

This year’s AOH includes a variety of artforms: from fine art to craft and ceramics; furniture and homewares; photography and prints; sculpture and street art; jewellery and textiles. The event also affords a rare opportunity to explore the diverse range of local artistic spaces; from pop-up galleries at national heritage houses, to studio-lined cobbled Mews and creative enclaves hidden beneath railway arches.

AOH has been held online for the past two years and this year’s event gives a glimpse of brilliant new work from artists and makers emerging from the months of the pandemic.

Former fashion designer turned internationally renowned sculptor, Nicole Farhi, will exhibit her new collection ‘Womankind’, at Dulwich Prep London. The work is a study in the power of touch – the importance of which is now valued all the more – and concentrates on fragments of the female body as if looking through the lens of a camera. The sculptures celebrate the bonds of female friendship, kindness, empathy and love.

Amy Gardner, a multidisciplinary artist in Camberwell, also celebrates womanhood.

Her fine art and prints respectfully nod to the movement and ‘history of effort’ gifted from previous generations of women.

Over in Forest Hill, Painter, Ian Robinson, works with iconic retro objects from UK pop culture, inspired by people’s passions and their collections, whilst Emily Jo Gibbs, creates handstitched Portraits and Still Lifes. Examples of her work are to be found in The Victoria and Albert Museum.

Inspired by her Peckham surroundings, visual artist, Katrina Adams, will present vividly abstract two- and three-dimensional artworks.

Also in Peckham, Mark Pearson, will exhibit figurative paintings of his neighbourhood, many of which were heavily influenced by the newly created pedestrianised spaces during lockdown.

‘Love in the Time of Covid’ is the title given to photographer Patrice d’Hotman de Villier’s playful body of work, created during lockdown and to be displayed at the Old College Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Samer Moukarzel, another photographer, cycled around Dulwich during lockdown capturing portraits of families through their windows and front doors. ‘Portrait at a Distance’ will be exhibited at the Peace and Riot cafe. Sarah Eyton’s ‘Flowers in the Time of Corona’ is a collection of layered, evocative photographic images made in response to the lockdowns and reflecting the challenges of isolation.

Amongst the artists exhibiting at The Paxton in Gipsy Hill is Jodie Glen-Martin, who created a daily butterfly during lockdown using box-fresh acrylic paint and metal leaf in 2D, which she then posted on Instagram. The finished piece, which took a year to make, will

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be shown in its entirety for the first time at the festival. Also featuring is Chioma Abalogu, a Nigerian contemporary painter, known as Omj Arts, who began her professional career during the pandemic and portrays African culture and traditions.

Bruce Mark, a glass maker in central London for 18 years who has recently added wood sculpture to his repertoire, will also be exhibiting for the first time at AOH. The Michael Ruh Glass Studio, which counts Calvin Klein and The New Craftsmen among its clients, will be among the participating creative workshops in Parade Mews in Tulse Hill. Similarly set amongst ancient cobblestones is Havelock Walk. The former industrial Mews, one of Forest Hill’s treasures, is now home to a diverse community of creatives who will open their studios, including Royal Academician, David Mach, known globally for his large-scale sculpture, collages and installations.

Grove Vale Ceramics will present contemporary works, from distinctive tableware to decorative and sculptural artworks, and the ceramicists from The Arches Studios, an artistic oasis under the Peckham Rye railway arches, will open their workshops. Further ceramic artists include, Rowena Brown, who will showcase her sculptures of abandoned architectural forms, constructed out of heavily pigmented black clay and Daniel Reynolds who will display abstract mobiles, lighting, and large ceramic vessels. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York. ESEA

Designers Makers celebrate the talents of East South East Asian creatives. They will showcase handcrafted leather goods; prints; textiles; ceramics; jewellery and homewares.

Ian Dunn Woodwork and Design will welcome visitors into their studio and will also host creatives including: Heliconia furniture, makers of contemporary wooden heritage pieces; Blackbird Bespoke, specialists in metal furniture and Coldharbour Lights, creators of handcrafted feather chandeliers.

AB Design & Interiors will showcase a selection of their home collection along with a collaboration of carefully curated artists and ‘Homewares Designer of the Year 2021’, Anna Jacobs, will exhibit new designs and original paintings. Grade II listed Bell House will host ‘Ways of Seeing: Green’, a group exhibition of artworks exploring the meaning of ‘green’ in all its different contexts using a variety of media.

Over in Herne Hill, the South London Maker’s Festival will feature local arts and crafts and hands-on family workshops. For a chance to view the work of younger artists in the community, Belair House will display the festival’s Children’s Art Competition entries and there will be an exhibition at the East Dulwich Picturehouse of artworks by children attending & Art classes run by local art educator, Georgina Mackley.

Alongside AOH, the festival will host many other events including comedy; live music; performances; literature talks; fairs and local history and art walks. Visit the website to book tickets. dulwichfestival.co.uk

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SE22 Councillors Councillor Charlie Smith - Goose Green Labour Councillor | charlie.smith@southwark.gov.uk

Street Parties An antidote to months of lockdown

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treet parties offer a simple way to connect with your neighbours and harness the community spirit that has built up during the pandemic. Opportunities for social interaction boost mental and physical health, and those that still feel vulnerable can chat from the safety of their doorstep or front garden.

There are no charges to close your street. However, there is a six week lead time so please make sure you submit your application to meet your deadline.

There must be three named organisers who should be over 18 years of age and residents of the street to be closed. The three named organisers cannot be from the same address. At least one of the organisers must be present at any one time during the street party.

The street party is not a public event and should not be advertised other than directly to the residents of the street. Street parties are not allowed to go on after dusk. So go to the Southwark Council website for further details. Submit your application to events@southwark.gov.uk by the deadline. I hope you have you all have a great street party and maybe I will see you there.

Rise in dog ownership The last couple of years has seen a sharp rise in dog ownership in East Dulwich. Unfortunately, there has been a rise in dog mess not cleared up on pavements and in open spaces. This is of course caused by a small minority of dog owners. So I appeal to this small minority, Please clear up your dog’s mess in a sealed plastic bag and deposit in one of the Council’s waste bins or take it home with you. If you don’t, you may be issued with a penalty notice.

Ukraine Refugees The war in the Ukraine sees no end in sight.

Millions of Ukrainians have fled across Europe.

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accepting people fleeing persecution. Southwark Stands with Refugees. If you can offer a family a home, go to the Government website Homes for Ukraine to record an interest. Unfortunately, there are currently major delays registering. If you would like to donate clothes and or other items for refugees, please contact the Southwark Centre for Asylum Seekers at www.sdcas.org.uk www.communitysouthwark.org/news/russias-waragainst-ukraine Have a great summer Councillor Charlie Smith Goose Green Ward Member

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What's On - May Saturday 21 May: ENSEMBLE26 Music for a Summer’s Evening

9:30am. enSEmble26 are a collective of passionate musicians devoted to sharing their love of music through outstanding concerts in their local community.

Fauré’s fabulous Piano Quartet and Lili Boulanger’s exquisite string trio will form the back bone of this sensuous and uplifting summer concert. For more information and for tickets go to www.ensemble26.com St John the Evangelist, 1 Sylvan Road SE19 2RX

Saturday 21 May: Gok’s Fitness Hub, 20-30 Min FREE HIIT Classes 11am-3pm

Join and enjoy a great outdoor fitness park HIIT session (FREE) in Dulwich Village. GOK’s HIIT Classes are fast-paced, mainly weight-based workouts that’s specifically designed to help you get lean, toned and fit. We’ll do tons of cardio as well as core and abs in between your strength exercises! For booking and reservations go to www.gokayfitness.com/class Gok’s Fitness Hub (entrance on Gallery Road next to Dulwich Village Orchard), Gallery Road.

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Sunday 22 May: The Goose Green Fair

12pm-5pm. A festive celebration of culture and community, the Goose Green Fair is a wonderful day out for all the family. From bouncy castles to a beer tent, handmade children’s clothing to homemade cakes, designer jewellery to local photography, the Dulwich Festival Fair at Goose Green will bring together the essence of SE22.

Nibble delicious food from an incredible range of stalls while local youth showcase their talents with art displays and special performances! Stay and enjoy a drink while the children choose a fun face painting design! And of course, the ever popular donkey rides will be back this year!

Goose Green, East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AT.

Tuesday 24 May: Russia: Revolution and Civil War 1917-1921 by Antony Beevor

7:30pm -8:30pm. We’re delighted that bestselling author Antony Beevor will be coming back to Dulwich in May! Antony will be discussing his new book Russia: Revolution and Civil War 1917-1921 with Sam Leith, Literary Editor of The Spectator Magazine. Between 1917 and 1921 a devastating struggle took place in Russia following the collapse of the Tsarist empire.

Antony Beevor’s books have been appeared in thirty-three languages and sold over eight million copies. Antony’s last book Arnhem: The Battle for the Bridges, 1944 was an instant Sunday Times bestseller. This is an event with Village Books and Alleyn’s School Enterprises and tickets can be purchased at: www.mct.alleyns.org.uk. The MCT at Alleyn’s, Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, East Dulwich SE22 8SU 28

Sunset Soirée Enjoy a welcome drink, delicious canapés and live Jazz music

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What's On - May Friday 27 May: The Copper Family, Chris Lamb, Creeping Jane

Wednesday 25 May: Cooking with Scissors 6.45pm-8pm. An opportunity for local business professionals to meet, make new contacts and gain new business. The last Wednesday of every month. Free Admission. To find out more or register visit: www.cookingwithscissors.co.uk The Lordship Pub, 211 Lordship Lane SE22 8HA

Monday 30 May: A book signing with Jacqueline Wilson 7pm -11pm. The Copper Family of Rottingdean have been singing their songs for generations, lovingly preserving them for the future. Chris Lamb is a regular at Goose singarounds and is well known on the London folk scene for his strong voice and vast repertoire of songs.

Creeping Jane are Nyge and Sue, who run The Goose Is Out! They sing a cappella, sometimes in unison and sometimes in harmony, sometimes traditional folk songs and sometimes not. Tickets are £14 advance, £16 on the door. For advance tickets, please go to: www.wegottickets.com/thegooseisout Please see our website for up to date details of the Covid precautions we are taking at our events. The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, London, SE15 3BE

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3:00pm -5:00pm. This is your chance to meet Jacqueline Wilson as she signs copies of her new book: The Magic Faraway Tree: A New Adventure.

This is the first book in the Magic Faraway series written by anyone other than Enid Blyton. *This is Jacqueline’s only London book signing so don’t miss out!* Milo, Mia and Birdy are on a countryside holiday with their parents when they wander into the Enchanted Wood. Among the whispering leaves, there is a beautiful tree that stands high above the rest. They soon discover that the Magic Faraway Tree is home to some remarkable creatures, including a fairy called Silky, her best friend Moonface and a whole host of talking animals. Together the siblings explore the Faraway Tree and the extraordinary places they discover above it.

In a gorgeous hardback package beautifully illustrated throughout by Mark Beech, this is a book that will be treasured by existing Faraway Tree fans of all generations, as well as readers who are discovering the magic of the Faraway Tree for the first time. Tickets can be purchased from village books website: www.village-books.co.uk/events Village Books, 1d Calton Avenue, SE21 7DE

Summer camp 2022

Next Level Cricket Academy Timings: 9.30-3.30pm Location: Dulwich Sports Ground Turney road, Dulwich Dates: 11th - 15th July 25th - 29th July 8th - 12th August Price: £50 per day £225 for whole week We are a fun cricket coaching company lead by current female players!

Girls of all abilities welcome!

To book your place, visit our website www.nlcricketacademy.co.uk or email us at info@nlcricketacademy.com

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Ageing Cats & Dogs Pets Corner with Leonie St Clair | www.londondogstraining.co.uk

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ike humans, cats and dogs may suffer significant changes in cognitive function as they age. Canine and feline cognitive dysfunction is in some ways not dissimilar to human Alzheimer’s, in that both involve amyloid plaques, impaired glucose metabolism, and free oxygen radical damage. It is thought that half of the cat population over 11 will suffer some some sort of decline and dogs may succumb earlier.

Owners can be caught out in two ways.

The first mistake is to assume that any cognitive decline is just a matter of old age and that nothing can be done. This is actually incorrect as changes in behaviour can be early signs of a treatable medical condition. Additionally, behavioural change can also mean your older animal is in pain and you certainly want to be able to relieve that.

The second error is to interpret behavioural changes associated with cognitive decline as your animal choosing to be naughty, wilful or spoilt.

This can really catch owners out. A classic scenario is sudden changes in elimination where the housetrained cat or dog starts to have accidents indoors. So many of us fail to make the connection that there may be a medical explanation and just blame the animal for doing something we feel it knows it should not.

There are some key areas to consider:

Social Behaviour Your normally friendly cat or dog may become much more clingy and attention seeking, much more withdrawn or not appear to recognise you.

Activity Self-neglect, stops grooming herself, less exploratory/ disinterested and less responsive to events and interactions, eats less or constantly asks for food.

Anxiety & Irritability Inability to settle, increased vocalisation, new aggressive behaviour.

Change In Sleep Patterns Often awake at night but sleeps more in the day, restless at night.

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Confusion & Spatial Disorientation Staring into space or fixating on objects, getting stuck in corners, inability to navigate familiar territory, getting lost in familiar locations.

Diagnosis & Treatment All of the above may be symptoms of a host of treatable medical conditions so a full veterinary check is crucial. Once other medical disorders are excluded only then can a diagnosis of cognitive dysfunction be made.

Even then owners should not give up hope, there are medications and dietary supplements that may help slow the speed of decline and treat any associated anxiety. Disorientation can be reduced by keeping home environments as predictable as possible- don’t move food bowls or litter trays around, avoid moving furniture.

Keeping your pet physically and mentally active and at a good weight can possibly help prevent Cognitive Dysfunction and promote overall health. Keeping up with play and brainwork, at a level your pet can cope with, is also important.

Most of all, changes in behaviour are often the first sign there is a medical issue, so a trip to the vet is imperative.

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Sarah Pylas – In Memory

Sarah Pylas In Memory As well as being a friend, Sarah was an amazing person to work with and helped me so much with my magazines and Around Dulwich. Here is a selection of my favourite photos she used in her fantastic monthly column.

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This article was first printed in SE22 in December 2013 | www.grenglish.co.uk Do you belong to any groups?

I have been a member of the East Dulwich WI for 3-years and I still don’t know how to make jam. I go along for the wine.

Coffee or tea? Where?

Tea! Usually at home, out of a ginormous mug.

So ginormous, the tea often gets cold before I get to the bottom of it, so I just keep refilling it all day long.

Describe your perfect weekend Family, friends, roast chicken, red wine.

What is your favourite place to eat?

Sarah is a local blogger who writes the award nominated blog Grenglish. She has also contributed articles to the Huffington Post and Red online; blogs and tweets on behalf of the East Dulwich WI; and recently started looking after SE Magazines’ blog, Around Dulwich.

How long have you lived in the area and what brought you here?

Love. I moved to the area around 6-years ago to live with the man who would later become my husband. I was living and working in West London when we first met, so it was not the most convenient decision at the time, but one I made with my heart. Ahhhhh…

The one thing you couldn’t do without?

WI-FI. Not only is my job writing on the internet, but it is also where I do all my banking, organise our family calendar, pay for school lunches, book flights, research the best offers on Spiderman costumes; and watch box-sets of all the shows I missed when they came out on the telly.

I have been gluten-free for about 10-months, so menu choices can sometimes be quite limiting when eating out. However, most restaurants in East Dulwich are very good at advising which dishes are safe to eat. Although, you can’t go wrong with a steak at Franklins. The confit chicken with a side of spicy courgette chips at The Actress is pretty tasty too!

The best kept secret...

Jo Partridge on North Cross Road. Everyone assumes this is my natural hair colour, but I am really grey underneath and book in for a cut & colour every 7-weeks ssssssshhhhhh. Ask for Emily, Miranda or Jackie. They are miracle workers.

Your favourite place to go for a drink?

Before our son was born, my husband and I loved Franklins on a Saturday afternoon. Now, if we fancy a cheeky glass of red, we will most likely go to The Herne, which is in walking distance from our house and has a play area to entertain our 4-year old. The Actress is great for catching up with friends over a glass (or 3) of fizz, but on a recent school mum’s night out, I discovered The Rose and it might be my new favourite.

The book I’m reading at the moment..

Let’s Pretend This Never Happened (A Mostly True Memoir) by The Bloggess.

The most famous person you’ve met?

My secret ambition..

Lady Gaga follows me on Twitter, does that count? Note from Editor – Yes!

See above. To be able to turn my blog into a book would be amazing.

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Financial Matters

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

Good Intention Hinders Generational Wealth Transfer How many times have you planned to do something but in the final analysis there was no action to follow through? The club of good intentions has an ever-growing membership. In fact, there are over 20 million parents in the club.

Some 30 million parents want to leave wealth to their children in their will. That is their intention!

However, 20 million have not written a will. The level of inactivity gets better, some 87% have yet to approach a financial adviser about the best way to pass on wealth. Unfortunately, such good intentions and the deferring of writing a will often results in unintended consequences.

Let’s consider the case of Jonathan who was married to Olivia, and he had two daughters from a previous relationship. When Jonathan died suddenly at the start of the Covid period without a will, all intentions died with him. Any share of the house he owned as joint tenants with his wife, Olivia immediately became lost to his two daughters. This was a shock and education to Alberta, Jonathan’s youngest daughter who had her eyes on part of her father’s house.

Failing to plan and write a will or complete estate planning can lead to large inheritance tax (IHT) bills being levied on a person’s estate when they die. It may be worthwhile reflecting on the thought that income tax is mandatory, but IHT is a tax we choose to pay due to the lack of planning.

Probably, the most renown comment on IHT came from former Labour Chancellor Roy Jenkins who described inheritance tax as “a voluntary levy paid by those who distrust their heirs more than they dislike the Inland Revenue.”

Over half of parents (56%) are considering writing wealth into trust (or already have).

However, only 12% have actually done it. Those aged 65+ appear less open to writing wealth into trust, with only 40% considering it.

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households are exposed to the continual rise in house prices and none more than in our borough and city. These sentiments are echoed by Clive Bolton, Managing Director of Savings and Retirement at LV=: “The rise in value of housing and other assets means inheritance tax is potentially a problem for many estates but it is relatively simple to avoid with some careful planning. Although people recognise the financial benefits of doing things like writing a will, it is striking that only a minority have taken action to do so. Estate planning can save people a huge amount of tax and ensure your family receive a financial legacy you want them to have.”

Without a doubt, a key pillar in the transfer of wealth to the next generation is the writing of a will, especially given the increase in blended family households. However, a will should be drafted as part of an overall estate planning and IHT management (or minimisation) strategy and not in isolation.

In addition, where there is residential property in an estate, the nature of the property ownership between the parties should be known. It is often amazing to find that joint property owners are oblivious to the mode of their property ownership. It is suffice to state that joint property owners should enquire and understand their mode of joint ownership of their property or properties, even if they don’t manage to move from the intention to the will writing stage.

Parents and households can use a variety of methods to pass on their wealth to the next generation. However, the most important factor is that they start early and convert their good intention into action.

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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.

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

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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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ome Welshman once wrote “Do not go gentle into the fag-end of the season.

Rage, rage against the dying of any playoff hopes.” And reader it pains us to report that there is a sense of annoyance among the Rabble as Dulwich Hamlet’s 2021-22 season deflates like a poorly sewn Mitre Ultimatch.

We’ve been here before. Like many local denizens, the Dulwich Hamlet boys have a knack of coming out of Christmas with a mild sense of dread and torpidity, worn across their back like a sodden duffel-coat ill-advisedly worn on a wet Boxing Day constitutional across Peckham Rye. And while 2022 hasn’t been without the odd victory here, and an uninspiring draw there, even the most devoted Rabbleista has resigned themselves to a meh of a mid-table finish. At least we’re safe from the drop.

A highlight in recent weeks was the return leg of El Middleclassico, with the Pink and Blues heading to Bath to play The Romans of that fair if somewhat dull city. Bath were down to ten men early in the game, so the Hamlet would surely put them to the gladius. Well no, unfortunately, with the game playing out to a dismal 0-0 draw; bleaker than one of Bath fan and Althusseresque auteur Ken Loach’s Spartist flicks. The quinoa wrap was good though. And respect to the Bath fans who to their credit knew how to pronounce it.

Back on home soil, over 2,500 locals enjoyed the Easter sun and a 1-1 draw against the Kentish Men of Tonbridge Angels. A late injury-time equaliser from fan favourite and all round good egg Danny Mills grabbed an amply celebrated point for the boys in pink and blue. The team might be misfiring, but the Rabble’s love is unconditional, like that of a mother for a dilatory under-performing teen.

But be gone doom and gloom, for the Hamlet women’s team doth teach the torches to burn bright. The Daughter’s of Edgar Kail are indeed lighting up the Dog Kennel Hill firmament with their late season endeavours, chief among which was a stirring penalty victory over Fulham to reach the Capital Women’s Cup Final. An incredible achievement and a fitting end to a

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gruelling season full of grit and fight and spice. The game is at 7:45pm on 3 May at the Meadowbank Stadium, Mill Lane, Dorking RH4 1DX, and they’ll be playing the league champions, Ashford Town.

So get yourself down there if you can and support the pride of SE22.

Suffice it say, as we all plan our sexy summer and beach wear, there’s no better colour combo than pink and blue. So get yourself kitted out with some Hamlet clobber via the Supporters Trust’s site - www.dhst.org.uk. And get yourself too down to the last men’s game of the season on Saturday 7 May against Hemel Hempstead, 3pm kick-off. As ever at Champion Hill it will be a big old party, no matter how badly the team play.

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The Last Word – Annie Mitchell What do you most value about the area?

The community. People are so incredibly welcoming and friendly. We thought we were moving to a big anonymous international city, but it certainly feels like we have moved to a local village. I stopped counting at 200 new phone numbers in my phone!

What’s one thing would you change?

Air quality.

Do you know your neighbours?

Yes, about 30-40 on my street by name. They are wonderful. When we moved we had to quarantine for two weeks. Neighbours (that we didn’t know) delivered food, books, and toys for the children!

Where are you to be found on Saturday?

Parkrun with the family at Dulwich Park, followed by coffee and breakfast at the Dulwich Park café.

Then generally there’s a children’s birthday party!

Followed by seeing friends, or a meal/drinks in Peckham or Brixton.

Coffee or tea? Where?

Coffee, and lots of it. From Amelia at Christopher’s on Half Moon Lane.

The best meal I’ve ever had…

Annie Mitchell is the new Dulwich Festival Director.

Originally from Adelaide, South Australia she moved to Herne Hill in early 2021. An avid traveller, she spent a decade studying and working across 3 continents, before returning home to SA to build a career in marketing, specialising in brand transformation and strategic partnerships in the finance industry.

She loves food, wine, travel, live theatre and dinner parties full of good belly laughs. Annie and her husband Nick have two children aged 2 and 5.

How long have you lived in the area?

Just over a year.

Anything home cooked at my family’s weekly dinners. I am one of 6 children (who all now have children!), so we regularly have nearly 30 people for a ‘casual’ Wednesday night dinner. It’s not what’s on the table, but whose around it!

Cafe, pub or bar?

100% Café: fresh, crisp, good quality produce and good coffee, in the sun! Bonus points if it’s somewhere overlooking water or a great view!

The best kept secret...

I played Rugby Union through university, as a loose head prop.

What is your favourite shop?

Jo’s House in Herne Hill.

What brought you here?

We moved to London (from Australia) for Nick’s work. The green spaces and village feel brought us specifically to Dulwich.

What has changed most during that time?

In our first six months, Covid restrictions and the temperature lifted in parallel!

What was the last thing you bought there?

Beautiful candles!

My perfect holiday Heading home to South Australia. Beach and Countryside. Wonderful festivals. Delicious local wine and produce…what’s not to love?

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Index Aesthetics by Lauren Turner......................................21 Alexandra Nurseries ..................................................13 All Inclusive Wills........................................................15 Alleyn’s Holiday Camps..............................................37 Ayrton Windows & Doors...................................... Back Bells Bathroom and Kitchens.......................................5 Bespoke Windows .......................................................9 Casa of Peckham: Eco Wood Stove Specialists..........15 Cooking with Scissors: Local Networking...................15 Dulwich Carpet Company .........................................31 Dulwich College Bursaries & Scholarship..................41 Dulwich College The Sports Club...............................21 Garolla Roller Garage Doors.......................................35 Gokay Fitness Hub.....................................................13 Holistic & Beauty Therapy..........................................31 Interior & Exterior Painting & Decorating .................35 Capitain & McColm: Goldsmiths & Gallery for Fine Contemporary Jewellery ..........................................17 John @ James & Lamont: Painting & Decorating .....35

Lila’s Jewels: Business Spotlight.......................10 & 11 Lili Balance Clinic........................................................17 Link Age Southwark...................................................27 Mac Support ..............................................................29 Next Level Cricket Academy Summer Camp.............29 PianoLobby ................................................................35 Robert Cox French Polishing......................................39 Room 12a.....................................................................9 Rosie Reilly Plumber..................................................13 Serena Louth: Reflexology & Pregnancy Reflexology..5 Smart Business Networking.......................................15 Steve Smith Accountants ..........................................31 Summerbird Local Cleaning Service...........................41 Sydenham High School ...............................................7 Tribalnow Exhibition.....................................................5 Truepennys Estate Agents...................................2 & 43 Whole Shift Wellness: Certified Nutrition Consultant..9 Wicked Warriors..........................................................39 William Bailey Solicitors.............................................29

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