Dulwich Hamlet FC

www.dulwichhamletfc.london @DulwichHamletFC | info@dhst.org.uk | 07951 640099 @dhstorg

With pride in the roarsome efforts of England’s Lionesses generating a big spike of interest in women’s football, it is a good time indeed to acquaint yourselves with our very own rampant team of galácticas - Dulwich Hamlet Women. The Hamlet play in the London and South East Women’s premier league, alongside clubs such as Fulham, Millwall and Sutton. And with some new players joining old favourites in this year’s team hopes are high among the loyal band of supporters that the the Pink and Blues can improve on last year’s mid-table finish. Home matches are played at Champion Hill, usually on a Sunday at 2pm, and tickets are £4 adults, £2 concessions with young people under thirteen getting in free. Crowds are smaller than the men’s team, but with an average attendance of between around 300, the atmosphere is as rocking as it is friendly. September gives you two opportunities to see the Daughters of Edgar Kail play at home: Sutton on the 4th and Millwall on the 25th. Try it, you’ll like it; though the football is spicy. Meanwhile, the sons of Edgar Kail are well into their league fixtures, showing some early season promise. The first game of the season saw East Dulwich’s finest take on Braintree Town, winning 2-1 under the searing summer sun in front of a big broiler of a crowd with the late winner from coming from new boy Jayden Clarke. September will see a couple of home games for The Hamlet: 10 September against Weymouth and then a few days later the rare pleasure of an under the lights mid-week game against Hemel Hempstead Town. Sweet. Now, do you know someone who would like to walk out with the teams at Champion Hill? Well the Hamlet are always on the look out for children or groups of children to walk out with the women’s and men’s teams. And it’s completely free. All you have to do is take a look at upcoming fixtures and choose the game you’re interested in. So whether you’re an individual, school, football team or community group, email community@ dulwichhamletfc.co.uk with the child’s or children’s full name, age and preferred fixture or fixtures. Finally you can keep an eye on news, views and highlight clips via the club’s website at:

https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/dulwichhamlet.

And the new pink and blue Battenberg beauty of a kit is now available to buy either at the stadium or via the Supporters Trust’s site - www.dhst.org.uk. Until Tuscany, il solo e unico.

A first-class education for girls aged 4 to 18, since 1887

Virtual open events and taster sessions are bookable on our website. www.sydenhamhighschool.gdst.net | admissions@syd.gdst.net 020 8557 7004 | 15 & 19 Westwood Hill, London SE26 6BL

Nothing should hold a girl back. Discover how we educate fearless girls, happy and confident about their futures.

Prep School Open Morning: Friday 19 March

Senior School Open Morning: Thursday 25 March Visit us to meet our wonderful Giraffe Girls, empowered to forge their own path.

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Beans, Beans - Dana Chapman

Beans, beans make you….. HAPPY?

Beans may have a bad rap because of the undesired effects (gas/ bloating). But they also have health promoting benefits such as being good for heart health, blood sugar balance, and digestion. Beans come in many forms – I’m talking chickpeas, lentils (red, brown, beluga), baked beans, kidney, black, lima, haricot, pinto and cannellini beans and more. All beans have a similar nutrient profile being good sources of vitamins and mineral that are all needed to support mental health: 1) they contain nutrients necessary for creating our happy hormones; and 2) they promote good gut health

Beans contain building blocks for happy hormones

So how do beans help promote gut health?

Mainly through their high fibre and polyphenol content. Fibre and polyphenols are essential for feeding our gut microbiome. The gut microbiome is responsible for making 95% of serotonin found in the body, for creating some of our B vitamins, digesting our food, and sending “all is well” signals to the body and the immune system. There are many different strains of bacteria in the gut, but they all need to live and work in symphony to provide health benefits for their host, you! Both fibre and polyphenols are necessary to help provide this symphony.

Here are some ways to incorporate beans in your diet.

• Keep tinned beans and lentils in the cupboard and add half a tin to your lunch salad or dinner bolognaise. • Switch your normal pasta for red lentil or chickpea pasta • Add hummus to your weekly grocery list or make your own. If you’d like to know more, sign up to my newsletter and get a copy of my “Foods to eat and foods to avoid for mental health”. I’m also running a local in person workshop. Scan the QR code for more details.

Beans are a good source of protein. Protein is mainly known for its role as building blocks for our muscles and tissues. A less known fact is that protein is also a necessary building block for the hormones (serotonin and dopamine) that make us feel happy and content. Beans also contain nutrients such as B vitamins, magnesium, iron, zinc, and selenium. These nutrients orchestrate the conversion of protein into our happy hormones. So, if we don’t get these nutrients through our diet – we simply won’t have the raw materials to create these feel-good hormones.

Beans, gut health & mental health

We’ve all heard how important gut health is, and that extends to it being important for our mental health. This is mainly due to a two-way signalling pathway - the gut-brain-axis. The relationship between mental health and the gut is illustrated by those who suffer from both irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and anxiety (44%) and IBS and depression (84%). Dana Chapman, Nutritional therapist specialising in mental health and the gut-brain axis. Empowering people to take control of their mental health and achieve long lasting happiness.

www.dc-nutrition.co.uk dana@dc-nutrition.co.uk 077 388 45413

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.