Welcome to SE23
As I type we are in the midst of another heatwave, even warmer than the one in May. I am hoping that July turns out to be a little cooler but still sunny. Let’s hope we continue with the great start in the World Cup too!
As usual I have rounded up all the great events taking place in and around Dulwich. The events pages start on page 6. July is always a busy month for events, so we have a fabulous nine 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.semagazines.co.uk too as many events get added after I have gone to print. You can often find out more details online too.
If you are running a local event you can add it, for free, to our online calendar on SE Magazines’ website www.semagazines.co.uk.
The Last Word goes to Liezel du Preez, who lives close by in East Dulwich. Liezel is a proud mum and owner of Mino Pottery Painting & Café on Half Moon Lane in Herne Hill. Find out more on page 32.
Remember the magazine depends on all the wondeful local advertisers, so please do let them know if you saw them in this magazine!
Until next time.
Angela
Angela Burgess Head of All Things Community SE Magazines/Around Dulwich
Call 020 8693 9040 angela@semagazines.co.uk www.semagazines.co.uk @semags_arounddulwich
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Events Calendar - July
Note-Orious
Concert, p27.
Goose Green Coffee Mornings, p6.
Weekly Wine Sessions, see p6.
Goose Green Lunch Club, see p6.
Gong Bath p8.
Summer Tennis Camps until 14 August, see p18.
Benjamin HopeDrawing & Painting with Pastels, p19.
Dulwich Park Runners see p18.
William Tyndale Presentation, p5.
Weekly Wine Sessions, see p6.
EDWI Croquet & Picnic p19.
Goose Green Lunch Club, see p6.
Summer Tennis Camps until 14 August, see p18.
Weekly Online Breathing Class p18.
Dulwich Park Runners see p18.
Goose Green Lunch Club, see p6.
Sunset Quartet with enSEmble26 p27.
Summer Tennis Camps until 14 August, see p18.
Weekly Online Breathing Class p18.
Dulwich Park Runners see p18.
Goose Green Coffee Mornings, p6.
Summer Tennis Camps until 14 August, see p18.
Bach to Baby Family Concert p30.
Mini Masterpieces p8.
Bill Laurance in Concert p8.
Lewisham Underwater Hockey Club p8.
Lewisham Underwater Hockey Club p8.
parkruns, see p9.
Men Walk Talk, p9.
Peckham Farmers’ Market, p9.
Bell
Lewisham Underwater Hockey Club p8.
Free Dyslexia Advice Clinic p26.
Kristina Õllek & Kathleen Soriano in conversation, p26.
Summer Vintage Market p19.
Singaround,
Peckham Farmers’ Market, p9.
Lewisham Underwater Hockey Club p8.
parkruns, see p9.
Drawing Class p26.
Junior parkruns, p18.
details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 6, 8, 9, 18, 19, 26, 27,
& 30. Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar!
Dulwich WI, see page 28.
Junior parkruns, see p18.
The Weekly Horniman Market p18.
Junior parkruns, p18.
p26.
The Arts Society Dulwich, see p19..
Goblin Band @ The Ivy House p28.
The Weekly Horniman Market p18.
The Weekly Horniman Market p18.
In the Garden: Supper & Wine, see p27.
Gong Bath, see p18.
Peckham Farmers’ Market, p9.
An Evening with Bees p6.
An Evening with Bees p6.
BNI Adventures p6.
BNI Adventures p6.
BNI Adventures p6.
BNI Adventures p6.
Summer
House: Wayzgooze, p25.
Yoga, Sound & Deep Rest, p28.
Death Cafe, p8
parkruns, see p9.
Dulwich Park Runners see p18.
The Enchanted Cinema, see p18.
Dulwich Comedy Experience with Dylan Moran p30.
Goose Green Lunch Club, see p6.
Moving Parts Theatre, see p19.
The Weekly Horniman Market p18.
Gong Bath, see p18. Drawing Class p26.
Junior parkruns, p18.
Dulwich Players present: Emma at Bell House, see p27.
Honor Oak WI, p18.
Goose Green Coffee Mornings, p6.
Goose Green Coffee Mornings, p6.
BNI Adventures p6.
Goose Green Lunch Club, see p6.
Lewisham Underwater Hockey Club p8.
Peckham Farmers’ Market, p9.
Dulwich Players present: Emma at Bell House, see p27.
Wayne Tucker & The Bad Mothas p30.
Cosy Sunset Gong Bath p30.
Concrete Jungle @ Ben Oakley Gallery, see p10.
Concrete Jungle @ Ben Oakley Gallery, see p10. parkruns, see p9.
Concrete Jungle @ Ben Oakley Gallery, see p10.
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What's On - July
Wednesdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 July: Goose Green Coffee
Morning 11am-12.30pm
Do drop into Goose Green Coffee Morning for a warm welcome, coffee, tea and cake! We are open every Wednesday, it's a great place to get to know others from the local community. All welcome! Free! St John The Evangelist, East Dulwich, 62A East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AT.
Wednesdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 July: Zoom Portraiture @ Dulwich Art Group & School
2pm – 5pm. 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 in order to bring some animation to the face. Online Event: www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk.
Wednesdays 1 & 8 July:
Weekly Wine Session
7.30pm-9.30pm. The Dulwich Wine Society started in 1991 provides a way for novices and seasoned wine lovers to explore the world of grapes and wine regions. Taste, learn and discover new favourites. We take a break midway through the meeting which provides a chance to get to know others socially, and you can bring your own cheese and biscuits. The Rosendale, 65 Rosendale Road, SE21 8EZ. https://www.dulwich-wine-society.co.uk.
Submit your events for free via our website: www.semagazines.co.uk
Wednesdays 1 & 8 July: An Evening with
the Bees at Bell
House 5.30pm-7pm
Join us for a relaxed and informative evening exploring the fascinating world of bees. We’ll begin with a gentle tour of the garden, observing pollinators in their natural habitat while discussing their vital role in supporting life on Earth—and how we can all help protect them. You’ll also learn about the honeybee life cycle, the different members of the hive, and the important jobs they each perform. Afterwards, you’ll have the opportunity to suit up in full beekeeping gear and take a guided look inside one of our hives. We’ll search for the queen, look for brood and honey stores, and discover the remarkable complexity of life inside the colony. Sessions are £25 per person. PLEASE DO NOT BOOK IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO BEE STINGS.
Bell House Dulwich, 27 College Road, SE21 7BG. https://www.bellhouse.co.uk.
Thursdays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
July: BNI
Adventures
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. Dulwich & Sydenham Golf Club, Grange Lane, College Road, SE21 7LH. Register for this event on: www.eventbrite.co.uk
Thursdays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
July: Goose Green Lunch Club
12.30pm-2pm. The lunch club is a friendly and informal club for people over 55. We meet every Thursday during term time and enjoy a delicious main course and dessert with tea and coffee for £5. If you’re interested in joining us for lunch or if you would like to volunteer with us, please call: Martin 07939 288885 or Barbara 0208 693 2090. Goose Green Centre, 62A East Dulwich Road, East Dulwich, SE22 9AT.
Fairlawn Primary School
'Fairlawn Primary School is a place where learning and fun go hand in hand. The school is full of joy. ' Ofsted June 2024
Friendship Responsibility Empathy
• Conveniently located between Honor Oak and Forest Hill stations.
• Part time and full time nursery places available.
• We accept in-year transfers and have spaces in most year groups.
• Wraparound care for ages 4 to 11 is available from 7:30am to 6:00pm.
• We warmly welcome visits from prospective families.
• Please scan the QR code to book a tour
What's On - July
Thursday 2 July: Death Café
5.30pm-6.30pm. Come and join us at Bell House for a unique and thought-provoking event which aims to increase death literacy and encourage all communities to get talking in whatever way, shape or form works for them.
At this Death Cafe, we will provide a safe space to openly discuss death, dying, and everything in between. It's a chance for people of all ages to drink tea and coffee, eat cake and share your thoughts, fears, and questions in a supportive environment. Whether you're curious about end-of-life matters or looking to share your experiences with others, this event is for you.
Let's break the taboo and have some real conversations about the one thing we all have in common. People who came to recent Death Cafes described them as ‘uplifting, informative, blissful, peaceful, mind-broadening, intergenerational. More information can be found on www.deathcafe.com.
Please be advised that this is not a drop-in session. Attendees need to be able to attend the whole period. This discussion-based session will be followed by a talk: Planning for the Inevitable. Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7BG.
Thursday 2 July: Cosy sunset
Gong Bath Meditation & Sound Journey 7.45pm-9.15pm
Step into the magical realm of my Secret Soul Sanctuary by the woods! It is a safe haven in the heart of South London, where I invite you to join me for an evening Gong Meditation / Sound Journey. Bookings via Eventbrite and www.thesoulnurturer.co.uk.
Secret Soul Sanctuary, Sydenham Hill, SE23 3PH.
Fridays 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
July: Lewisham Underwater Hockey Club 7:45pm – 9pm
Try out underwater hockey at Forest Hill pools every Friday evening. We’re a mixed ability club who play for fun and exercise. Complete beginners welcome - we’ll ease you in gently and have kit you can borrow. Forest Hill Pools, Dartmouth Road, SE23 2HZ. www.luwhc.org.uk.
Friday 3 July: Mini Masterpieces 10am & 12pm
Spark your child's imagination through playful creative activities. Join these exploratory sessions for under 5s with each session beginning in the Art Play Pavilion. Journey through the Gallery to discover the different people, places and animals in our paintings, followed by an art-making activity. Our themes change monthly to keep your little creatives engaged and open them up to new ways of playing. Under 5s Explore: Mini Masterpieces takes place on the first Friday of every month.
Dulwich Picture Gallery College Road, SE21 7AD. www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk.
Friday 3 July: Bill Laurance in Concert
Doors open at 6.30pm. Show at 8pm. Classical composer and five-time Grammy award-winning pianist Bill Laurance returns to North Dulwich for a special solo piano performance. Join Bill for an intimate, live performance of music from his latest album Lumen. Lumen is a deeply personal collection that blends composition and improvisation, creating music of striking clarity, warmth and emotion. A local resident himself, Bill is generously supporting the community through this event, with all proceeds raising funds for Bessemer Grange primary school. This promises to be a magical evening of world class music in a wonderful setting. Tickets can be booked via www.tickettailor.com/events/ bessemerprimary/2210965.
St Faiths Church, 62 Red Post Hill SE24 9JQ.
Saturday 4 July:
Men Walk Talk - Honor Oak
10am-11am. A monthly walk for men, taking in the green spaces of SE23 and surrounding area. Traditionally, men often avoid seeking mental health support, but we provide a community of support for guys to know they are not alone, and they can speak up. Join Richard for a walk and a talk on the first Saturday of every month. For more information: menwalktalk.co.uk 76-78 Honor Oak Park, SE23 1DY
Saturday 4 July: Bell House Wayzgoose 11am-4pm
A family friendly celebration of traditional crafts show-casing printing, bookbinding, pottery, quilting and calligraphy. Step into a contemporary take on the historic Wayzgoose—a vibrant celebration of craft, creativity, and community. Once a traditional gathering of printers marking the end of summer, today’s Wayzgoose has evolved into a dynamic craft fair showcasing the very best of traditional making. Join us for a day filled with beautifully handcrafted goods, from independent artists, designers, and makers working across print, textiles and ceramics. Whether you're searching for unique pieces, thoughtful gifts, or simply inspiration, you’ll find a rich mix of traditional techniques. Alongside the stalls, enjoy live demonstrations, hands-on taster workshops, and opportunities to meet the makers behind the work—learning about their processes, materials, and stories. Come curious and leave inspired.
Bell House Dulwich, 27 College Road, SE21 7BG. https://www.bellhouse.co.uk.
What's On - July
Saturday 4, 11, 18 & 25 July: Peckham Farmers' Market
9.30am-3pm. Peckham’s Bellenden Road gets a new weekly food destination as Peckham Farmers Market. We’ve got an amazing lineup for you. Let’s first start by introducing Wild Country Organics, a certified organic, soil association certified family run farm growing an exceptional breadth of seasonal produce, far beyond the limited range of supermarket offerings. This includes over 40 varieties of tomatoes, differing types of Pak Choi, mustard greens and much more. This is the freshest, most nutritious produce available, the time between harvest and sale is kept as small as possible to ensure maximum freshness.
With seating, music and a carefully curated trader line-up, Peckham Farmers Market aims to become a weekly ritual for local residents, a place to shop, eat, drink and connect, right in the heart of the neighbourhood.
The Belham Primary School, Bellenden Road, Peckham, SE15 4DG.
Saturdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 July: Parkrun 9am – 10am
DULWICH PARKRUN - Free, weekly timed 5k run, jog, or walk in Dulwich Park starting from Queen Mary’s Gate. Register once and bring your printed barcode (can be used at any parkrun across the world). First-timers briefing at 08.50. Also in Peckham Rye, Brockwell and Crystal Palace parks. https://www.parkrun.org.uk/dulwich/ PECKHAM RYE PARK RUN - A 3-lap anti clockwise course, entirely on tarmac and is mainly flat and therefore a potential PB course The start & finish are located close to the Colyton Road entrance of Peckham Rye Park, Colyton Road SE15 4JR. https://www.parkrun.org.uk/peckhamrye/
Concrete Jungle Open Until
The 19th July
Wednesday - Saturday 10:30-6pm
Sundays 10:30-4:30pm
A classic juxtaposition of two artists hailing from different sides of London, and two very different practices, one with a foot in the wild and the other firmly anchored in the city both passionate in their field. Punn intended.
Mark Melvin is a London based impressionist Brutalist cityscape painter predominately working in acrylic on board & Canvas. He knows the Southeast London streets like the back of his hand. Having grown up in Deptford and Greenwich, Melvin has spent his life walking around the London Streets up and down the banks of the Thames and been inspired by the urban city landscape.
ATM, on the other hand, paints to celebrate the beauty and mystery of the natural world. Endangered species painted on Global bank notes & urban walls that draw attention to the environmental crisis, the hope being to inspire active participation in environmental protection and restoration. Small individual changes repeated on a large scale can have dramatically positive effects. ATM’s art campaigns to help nature’s preservation and regeneration.
A delightful two person show that brings our immediate environment & surroundings to the forefront of our everyday lives. Concrete Jungle a Special one.
Tell your friends twitchers & architects alike there’s something for everyone.
The Best Clematis for Colour in Every Season
Garden Talk with Janine
Winlaw | Instagram @janinewinlaw
Few climbers can rival clematis for flower power. And in London gardens it’s worth maximising the potential of fences with clematis clambering through roses or jasmine. There’s a clematis for every taste and season - here’s my pick.
Early Summer Stars
If you love large, exotic-looking flowers, early summer clematis are for you. Flowering from June onwards, ‘Diana’s Delight’ is a violet blue early bloomer, ‘The President’ has rich purple blooms and ‘Niobe’ has dramatic deep burgundy red flowers. White-flowered varieties include ‘Miss Bateman’ and the pure white ‘Guernsey Cream’.
Cultivation: In late February, remove dead stems and shorten healthy growth by around a third before tying in.
Late Summer Performers
Clematis flowering from July provide colour well into autumn. For a pop of vivid colour, Clematis ‘Princess Diana’, has bright pink tulip-shaped flowers in August and September. White-flowered C. ‘Forever Friends’ will shine in late summer with masses of star shaped white blooms. The classic ‘Jackmanii’ produces masses of deep purple flowers, while ‘Étoile Violette’ has rich dark purple blooms. The double-flowered ‘Purpurea Plena Elegans’ is a pretty dusky pale plum double double bloomer, and compact ‘Prince Charles’ covers fences with soft sky-blue flowers. ‘Polish Spirit’ is another reliable choice with deep purple, pink blooms from July to September.
Cultivation: Group 3 clematis prefer sun but tolerate partial shade. Simply cut all old growth back to 23–45cm above a healthy bud in late winter. As a rule, any clematis flowering from July can be pruned hard in spring as it flowers on the current year’s growth.
Autumn Colour
For a burst of late-season brightness, Clematis orientalis ‘Bill MacKenzie’ produces cheerful lemon-yellow flowers followed by silky seed heads that last into October. ‘Golden Tiara’ offers a similar display with distinctive dark stamens.
Cultivation: Happy in sun or shade. ‘Bill MacKenzie’ is vigorous and benefits from hard pruning in February.
Winter Interest
Winter-flowering clematis bring welcome colour to the garden when little else is in bloom. Clematis cirrhosa ‘Wisley Cream’ bears elegant creamywhite bells, while ‘Freckles’ is adorned with dark pink speckles and evergreen foliage.
Cultivation: Trim back overlong shoots after flowering if required.
Spring Beauties
Spring begins with the evergreen Clematis armandii varieties. C.’Snowdrift’ produces masses of fragrant white flowers, while ‘Apple Blossom’ is delicately flushed pink.
From April to May, the alpina clematis come into their own. Deep blue ‘Frances Rivis’ and soft pink ‘Constance’ are particularly beautiful, while the multi-petalled macropetala variety ‘Lagoon’ offers exquisite grey-blue blooms.
Finally, the vigorous montana clematis flower in May. ‘Elizabeth’ is covered in pale pink blossoms, while ‘Wilsonii’ produces a cloud of scented white flowers.
Cultivation: Armandii and alpina varieties thrive in dappled shade, while montanas prefer more light. These Group 1 clematis need only light pruning after flowering to remove dead growth and keep plants within bounds.
Planting Tips
For the best display, plant clematis where the flowers can enjoy plenty of sunshine while the roots remain cool and moist. Add organic matter to the planting hole and a generous mulch around the base will help conserve moisture and keep plants thriving.
Free Your Pet...
Pets Corner with Leonie St Clair | www.londondogstraining.co.uk
With Animal Centred Free Work
Some of you will have heard of the recent death of Anthony Head, an actor famous for his roles in Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso, and at the start of his career, as the Nescafe Gold Blend coffee advert hunk. Less known is that he was the long-term partner of the highly respected animal welfare advocate and practitioner, Sarah Fisher, who sadly also died six months ago.
Sarah has had a huge impact on the field of animal welfare, especially horses and dogs. Among her many brilliant innovations is the development of Animal Centred Free Work or ACE Free Work, as it is better known.
The central idea underpinning this deceptively simple protocol is that by observing your pet exploring the environment you can gather vital information about their preferences and motivations and at the same time increase their confidence and independence.
It is called free work because the aim is to leave the animal to it while the human pays close attention to what they do and how they do it.
In many ways, the Free Work setup resembles a home-made obstacle course. The idea is to use a quiet, ‘safe’ indoor or outdoor space and stage a series of different household objects around it. The objects should be of different heights and surfaces. Small ladders, carboard boxes, non-slip bathroom mats, tarpaulin, upside down crates, stools, and assorted bowls are all suitable. There is no need to invest in specialist equipment.
In addition to the range of surfaces and heights, include two water bowls and enrichment objects like sniff and lick mats, smeared with various, safe wet foods, and treats. Each object in the course should have treats scattered on and food smeared on and around it.
It is not possible in this article to explain all of the steps involved in sufficient detail, for that go to this link www.animalcentrededucation.com Many animal welfare and practitioner sites carry printable starter guides.
The key point is that the activity is dog-led, the human role is to observe and evaluate. As the dog navigates the ‘new’ environment we can learn which objects they feel most comfortable with and which are more challenging. Observe the way they move; do they prefer to go clockwise or anticlockwise? A dog that soon gives up exploration or avoids high or difficult surfaces, may have a physical issue.
Overall, the process helps reduce stress, improves balance and posture, and the range of free movement, gently and at the animal’s pace. Ace practitioners advise the optimum timeframe for exploration is around 14 to 17 minutes. It may not sound much but the animal is often very focussed, using all their senses to explore and analyse the ‘new’ objects. Stressed dogs may ‘lose’ themselves in the new activity and start to unwind. Technically, Free Work is designed to engage the ‘seeking’ system and the associated dopamine release. Many will need a sleep afterwards.
As information is gathered, the types of items included can be adapted to suit the individual needs of each animal. As their confidence and resilience grows, it may be possible to start to introduce objects that worry them; the list is endless and might include a muzzle, harness or grooming brush.
ACE Free Work is suitable for dogs, cats, horses and many more animals.
How to TrainingKeep on Holiday
Fitness tips with Antonia Bannasch | www.bodyshotperformance.com
(Without Ruining Your Holiday)
It’s July and the summer holidays are just around the corner. Nobody wants to spend their hardearned break obsessing over missed workouts. But nobody wants to come back feeling like they’ve lost three months of progress in two weeks either. I think you don’t have to choose between enjoyment and consistency. I think you just need a smarter approach.
Lower The Bar Deliberately
Firstly, what I would say is that the goal on holiday isn’t progress. It’s maintenance. And maintenance requires far less than most people think. Research consistently shows that training frequency can drop significantly to as little as once or twice a week without meaningful loss of strength or muscle mass, provided intensity is kept high. One decent session with challenging effort does more for you than four halfhearted ones squeezed around sightseeing or lying on the beach.
Drop The Gym Dependency
If your hotel has a gym, great. If it doesn’t, it doesn’t matter. Bodyweight training is legitimate training. Exercises such as press-ups, split squats, hip hinges, single-leg work, rows using a towel around a door handle all work. They’re tools that have been used to build and maintain real strength long before commercial gyms existed. A 20-minute session using only your bodyweight, taken to real effort, is enough to maintain the adaptations you’ve built. For cardiovascular fitness, a holiday is actually an asset. Walking accumulates fast when you’re exploring somewhere new. Swim in the sea. Hire a bike. None of it needs to feel like exercise.
Work With The Heat, Not Against It
If you’re travelling somewhere warm, train early. Heat significantly increases cardiovascular strain your heart rate runs higher at the same perceived effort, and performance drops noticeably once
core temperature rises. A 6am session before the temperature climbs isn’t just more comfortable; it’s physiologically more productive. Keep sessions shorter and don’t chase the same outputs you’d expect at home.
Stay on top of hydration. Even mild dehydration impairs both physical and cognitive performance, and you’re losing more fluid than usual in the heat whether you’re training or not.
Stop Tracking Everything
A holiday is a reasonable time to put the fitness tracker in the drawer. Chasing step counts and sleep scores on a trip where late nights, different food, and alcohol are part of the vacation creates friction that serves nobody. The data will look worse than normal. That is expected. Let it.
Your nervous system benefits from a break from structured training, even if your brain finds that uncomfortable. Returning from a week or two of reduced load often comes with a performance uptick, not a decline.
The Actual Plan
A few sessions across a week. Bodyweight or whatever’s available. High effort, short duration. Move a lot incidentally. Eat well but don’t be rigid about it. Sleep as much as you can.
That’s it. The fitness you’ve built isn’t going to evaporate. Trust the work you’ve already done and enjoy the holiday.
4 and 5 day places available for children aged 10 months to 5 years
• Fully qualified, experienced teachers
• Forest School • Exceptional ratios
• Emphasis on music, outdoors and kindness
The best rootin’, tootinest care and education around! Where kind, curious, creative and courageous children thrive.
What's On - July
Sundays 5, 12, 19 & 26 July: Peckham Rye Junior Park Run
9am – 9:30am. A free, weekly, timed run for 4–14-year-olds, to get fit, stay healthy and have fun! We run 2km every Sunday morning at 9am, through rain and shine. The course is visible, well-marshalled, and all held on the paths around the sports pitches. Peckham Rye Park, Colyton Road, East Dulwich SE22 0NE.
Sundays 5, 12, 19 & 26 July:
The Weekly Horniman Market
10am – 3pm. Located on the Bandstand Terrace, you will find stalls selling seasonal fruit and vegetables, artisan bread and cheese, organic meat, and delicious street food. If that’s not enough to have you feeling like our overstuffed walrus, we also have regular guest traders specialising in treats such as luxury chocolates, delightful drinks, irresistible cakes, and tasty pickle and preserves. www.horniman.ac.uk/ 100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ.
Monday 6 July - Friday 14
August: Summer Tennis Camps
9am-3pm
SUMMERTIME IS TENNIS TIME! Our Summer camps are back! Get ready for 6 weeks of tennis, fun, games, and unforgettable summer memories! Whether your child is picking up a racquet for the first time or already serving up aces, our experienced coaches will help them grow, compete, and have a blast on the court. Book for the whole week or individual days — all abilities welcome from beginners to advanced players! Let’s make this summer a tennis summer!
Dulwich Lawn tennis Club, Giant Arches Road, Burbage Road, Herne Hill, SE24 9HP. https:// clubspark.lta.org.uk/SebastienBlanchonCoaching.
Tuesdays 7, 14, 21 & 28 July: Weekly Online Breathing
Class
7pm – 7.40pm
A 40-minute breathing and relaxation class. Unwind, centre yourself and use the breath to help relax and prepare for a restful evening. Using different breathing techniques that can be incorporated into your day along with a few gentle mat-based stretches and ending with Yoga Nidra a full body guided meditation for deep relaxation. All welcome. No experience is needed. Cost £7. https://liveyogateachers.com/ classes/meditation-open-level-kerry-flower
Tuesday 7 July: Honor Oak WI
Monthly Meeting 7.30pm-9.30pm
A friendly and supportive group of women of all ages, backgrounds and interests. We meet Monthly on the first Tuesday of the month. We also have a book club, craft club and gallery & museum visits group. All are welcome but maybe a charge for materials for non-members. Instagram: honoroak_wi. honoroakwi@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/groups/honoroakwi. Stanstead Lodge Café, Northwood Road, SE23 1DD
Tuesday 7 July: Cosy sunset
Gong Bath Meditation & Sound Journey 7.45pm-9.15pm
Step into the magical realm of my Secret Soul Sanctuary by the woods! It is a safe haven in the heart of South London, where I invite you to join me for an evening Gong Meditation / Sound Journey. Secret Soul Sanctuary, Sydenham Hill, SE23 3PH. Bookings via Eventbrite and at: www.thesoulnurturer.co.uk
Tuesdays 7, 14, 21 & 28 July: Social Runs with DPR
7:30pm – 8:30pm. Fantastic local running club. Social runs every Tuesday 7.30pm at Trevor Bailey Sports Ground on the south circular. Plus runs every Sunday morning; coached sessions on Thursdays; cross country races; competitions; weekends away; frequent social activities. Come along on a Tuesday to try us out! www.dulwichparkrunners.co.uk / enquiries@dulwichparkrunners.com
Trevor Bailey Club House Dulwich Common SE21 7HA
Tuesday 7 July: Benjamin Hope – Drawing and Painting with Pastels 10am-4pm
Benjamin Hope has worked with us before as a painter, but this will be his first pastel workshop at Dulwich Art Group. The medium may be different, but Ben’s approach remains the same: direct observation, intelligent colour, strong structure, and a willingness to respond to what is happening on the surface rather than follow a rigid formula. The emphasis will be on working from the model, looking hard, making decisions, and discovering how the picture develops through the act of making it. This workshop is suitable for students who enjoy working from observation and want to extend their use of colour, drawing and composition through pastel. Dulwich Art Group & School, 4a Champion Hill, SE5 8AH. www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk.
Wednesday 8 July: EDWI: Croquet & Picnic at Dulwich Croquet Club 6.30pm-9.30pm
All equipment is provided and anyone who is new to the game will be shown how to play. Please wear trainers or flat shoes. We will provide some picnic items and welcome anything you can bring. Guests welcome, first-time guests attend for free, returning guests pay £7 (cash only). We welcome new members; the subscription for the membership year April 2026 to March 2027 is £40.50 when joining in July 2026. In addition to the monthly events, we do have a book club that meets monthly and we arrange other outings/ events from time to time. For further information on this event and how to join the EDWI please email: join@eastdulwichwi.co.uk.
Dulwich Croquet Club, Giant Arches Road (Off Burbage Road), Herne Hill, SE24 9HP.
What's On - July
Thursday
9
July: Moving Parts
Theatre: Northanger Abbey
7pm-9pm. This summer, step into a world of wit, wonder and just a touch of delicious mischief as Moving Parts Theatre Company presents a sparkling new adaptation of Northanger Abbey. Is it a spine-tingling Gothic tale of dark deeds and hidden secrets? Or a playful, big-hearted Regency romance? With Jane Austen, it’s never quite that simple… and that’s exactly the fun of it. At its centre is young Catherine Morland, devoted reader of “horrid” novels, dreamer of secrets and shadows, and hopeful heroine in a world of balls, bonnets and Bath society. As imagination and reality collide, Catherine must decide what kind of story she truly wants to inhabit. Join us this summer in the Sculpture Garden, as we see how her story unfolds! Dulwich Picture Gallery College Road SE21 7AD www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk.
Thursday
9
July: A Dutch Leonardo: The Extraordinary Career of Jan van der Leyden
8pm-9pm. Van der Heyden’s reputation pales in comparison with Leonardo da Vinci, but his career at the height of the Dutch Golden Age was no less extraordinary. He was a brilliant painter and draughtsman, producing wonderful views of Amsterdam and other cities. But he was also an inventor, entrepreneur, administrator and marketing genius. We will take a close look at his career from his meticulous cityscapes through to the detailed drawings of his inventions and the surprising vanitas still-life paintings he produced towards the end.
The Arts Society Dulwich membership fee is £60 single, £110 double, £12 for students for ten lectures October to July. Lectures live on Zoom but not recorded. Guests welcome at £10 per lecture at the door, cash or card, Zoom link; info@theartssocietydulwich.org.uk.
James Allen's Girls' School (JAGS) Sixth Form Centre, Green Dale, SE22 8TQ.
Financial Matters
With Akwasi Duodu | akwasi@sterlingandlaw.com | www.sterlingandlaw.com
How much do you need to pay into a pension for a comfortable retirement?
Planning for retirement is one of the most important financial steps any of us will take, yet it’s also one of the most commonly overlooked. Many people assume that simply being enrolled in a workplace pension will be enough to secure a comfortable retirement. Unfortunately, for most, it’s a bit more scientific and auto enrolment alone won’t get them there.
Why Auto Enrolment Isn’t Enough
Auto enrolment has been a positive step in getting more people saving for retirement. Under current rules, the minimum total contribution is 8% of qualifying earnings, made up of employee, employer, and tax relief contributions.
The problem is that contributing 8% is far below what’s needed to build a pension pot capable of supporting a comfortable lifestyle. Qualifying earnings may also exclude a portion of income, meaning many people are contributing less than they think.
Most financial experts agree that to maintain a similar standard of living in retirement, people should aim to save 12–15% of their total income throughout their working life. For those who start later, the percentage required is even higher.
How Much Do You Actually Need?
The amount needed for retirement depends on lifestyle expectations, but the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) provide useful benchmarks for the UK:
• Minimum lifestyle: £23,000 per year
• Moderate lifestyle: £31,300 per year
• Comfortable lifestyle: £43,100 per year
To achieve a moderate retirement, a typical person may need a pension pot of around £400,000 –£500,000, alongside the full State Pension. For a comfortable retirement, the target rises to £600,000–£750,000 or more.
These figures may sound daunting, but they highlight the importance of starting early and contributing consistently.
How Much Should You Contribute?
A simple rule of thumb often used by advisers is: Take your age, halve it, and contribute that percentage of your salary.
For example:
• At age 30 - contribute 15%
• At age 40 - contribute 20%
This isn’t perfect, but it illustrates the need to increase contributions as you get older. If your employer offers to match contributions above the minimum, take full advantage and say yes, as this is effectively free money.
The Self Employed: A Forgotten Group
The self employed face an even bigger challenge. Without auto enrolment, employer contributions, or structured pension schemes, many simply don’t save enough.
Around one third of self employed people have no pension savings at all. For the self employed, the responsibility is entirely personal. A good starting point is to:
• Set up a personal pension or SIPP
• Aim to contribute at least 15% of profits
• Increase contributions in strong business years
• Treat pension contributions as a non negotiable business expense
Tax relief makes pension saving particularly attractive for the self employed, but only if they take action.
The Bottom Line
Relying on auto enrolment alone is unlikely to deliver the retirement most people want. A comfortable retirement requires deliberate planning, higher contributions, and regular reviews. Whether employed or self employed, the key is to start early, save consistently, and increase contributions whenever possible. Your future self will thank you.
Volunteer Drivers Needed
or 30 years, Link Age Southwark has eased loneliness and reduced social isolation for local older people and those living with a diagnosis of dementia. Today, they urgently need more volunteer drivers like Mark. Every Thursday, he collects four older women, from very different backgrounds, driving them to and from singing sessions run by the charity.
“I enjoy listening to them chat when I’m driving them. Hearing about their lives and families is fascinating – they may have limited mobility now, but one of them told me that at 18 she’d been a long jump champion!
They seem to really appreciate the interaction – they’ll ask about my sons, my dogs – it’s lovely to just be me. I retired last year from a very highpressure career where I was constantly ‘on call’. I wanted to explore other aspects of what I can bring to the world.
Link Age Southwark needed drivers. I have a roomy car, and it was an opportunity to give my
brain a rest, whilst hopefully making a difference. Being a volunteer driver makes me feel good: you’re taking time – listening and being there for others.”
To find out more about becoming a Link Age Southwark volunteer, contact 020 8299 2623; volunteering@linkagesouthwark.org or visit: www.linkagesouthwark.org
Ripe Old Age
Practical Advice for Navigating Later Life with Michael Scott
Imagine Being 95 in South London in 2056
When people think about ageing, they often picture walking frames, care homes, and a gradual loss of independence. Yet many of the challenges we associate with old age today are linked to health conditions, mobility problems, and diseases that science and technology are already working hard to overcome.
By 2056, it is entirely possible that we will stay healthier, stronger, and more mobile for much longer than we do today.
Imagine waking up in your own South London home at the age of 95.
The home of the future quietly looks after you in ways you barely notice. Tiny sensors monitor your health while you sleep, tracking everything from your heart rate to hydration levels. If something unusual is detected, healthcare professionals are alerted before you even realise there may be a problem.
As you get dressed, you put on a lightweight high-tech mobility suit. It looks like ordinary clothing, but advanced technology supports your muscles and joints, helping you move with confidence and ease. Conditions that once limited mobility, such as arthritis and muscle deterioration, are routinely treated through regenerative medicine. Walking feels natural and comfortable, even at 95.
After breakfast, you catch up with family members living on the other side of the world. Thanks to immersive communication technology, it feels as though they are sitting in the room with you, making loneliness far less common than it once was.
Fancy a walk and lunch at Dulwich Picture Gallery? No problem. An autonomous vehicle arrives outside your home within minutes and takes you directly there. London itself has evolved to support an ageing population, with
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safer streets, more accessible public spaces, and technology that helps people remain active and independent for longer.
As you stroll along College Road, surrounded by people of all ages, nobody is surprised to see someone in their nineties enjoying an active lifestyle. In fact, it has become quite normal. Medical breakthroughs have dramatically reduced the impact of conditions such as dementia, heart disease, and age-related mobility problems. Healthcare is now focused on prevention rather than treatment, identifying potential issues years before they become serious.
Back at home, many routine tasks are handled by your own intelligent robotic assistant. It helps with shopping, meal preparation, medication reminders, and everyday activities, supporting your independence when needed. Of course, technology has not replaced the human touch. Compassion, companionship, and personal relationships remain at the heart of personal care. What technology has done is remove many of the physical challenges of ageing, allowing carers, families, and communities to focus more on wellbeing, connection, and quality of life.
Not every part of this vision will become reality. But advances in medicine, robotics, artificial intelligence, and mobility technology are likely to transform later life. Perhaps in 2056, turning 95 will no longer be seen as the end of an active life. Instead, it may simply be another chapter in a long, healthy, and fulfilling journey.
Community Index
Useful Contacts
The University Hospital Lewisham
Tel 020 8333 3000
Lewisham Borough Council
Tel 020 8314 6000 (24 hrs) www.lewisham.gov.uk
Lewisham Early Years Service Tel 0800 085 0606
Forest Hill Safer Neighbourhood Team
Tel: 020 8721 2723
Email: ForestHill.SNT@met.police.uk
Community Groups
Forest Hill Society www.foresthillsociety.com
Friends of One Tree Hill http://friendsofonetreehill.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/friendsofOTH / @Friends_of_OTH
Tewkesbury Lodge Estate Residents’ Association www.tewkesburylodge.org.uk
Sydenham Garden Tel 020 829 11650 www.sydenhamgarden.org.uk
Our Lady and St Philip Neri Friends Association www.olspnfriendsassociation.com
Independent community websites www.se23.com
Local MPs
Ellie Reeves (Lab, Lewisham West and Penge) Tel 020 7219 2668 ellie.reeves.mp@parliament.uk
Janet Daby (Lab, Lewisham East) Tel 020 8461 4733
Janet.daby.mp@parliament.uk
Vicky Foxcroft - (Lab, Lewisham Deptford) Tel 020 8469 4638
vicky.foxcroft.mp@parliament.uk
Local Councillors
Forest Hill Ward
Peter Bernards (Labour) Tel 020 8314 9927
cllr_peter.bernards@lewisham.gov.uk
Fergus Navaratnam-Blair (Green) Tel 020 8314 8358
Fergus.Navaratnam-Blair@Lewisham.gov.uk
Annabelle Roberts (Green) Tel 020 8314 8361
Annabelle.Roberts@Lewisham.gov.uk
Surgeries
All councillors: 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month, 11am-12.30pm. Forest Hill Library, Dartmouth Road, SE23. 11am–12.30pm.
Perry Vale Ward
Justin Calcutt Cheadle (Green) Tel 020 8314 8394
Justin.CalcuttCheadle@lewisham.gov.uk
Maria McKenna (Green) Tel 020 8314 8458
Maria.McKenna@Lewisham.gov.Uk
Mike Podmore (Green) Tel 020 8314 8433
Mike.Podmore@Lewisham.gov.uk
Surgeries
Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month (excluding August) 10:30am until 12:30pm at The Lodge Cafe (Stanstead Lodge Senior Club), 260 Stanstead Road, SE23 1DD.
Crofton Park Ward
Aaron Regisford (Green) Tel 020 8314 8341
Aaron.Regisford@Lewisham.gov.uk
Natalie Thomas (Green) Tel 020 8314 8331
Natalie.Thomas@Lewisham.gov.uk
Surgeries
Crofton Park councillors offer in-person councillor surgeries on:
2nd Saturday of each month at 11-12
4th Saturday of each month at 11-12
4th Tuesday of each month at 2-3pm
All sessions take place at Crofton Park Community Library, Brockley Road.
Wayzgoose
Bell
House Print Room and Bindery
Bell House Revives Historic Wayzgoose with Free Family-Friendly Celebration
Bell House hosts its first Wayzgoose, a free celebration of traditional crafts, creativity and community, on Saturday 4 July from 11am to 4pm at Bell House.
Inspired by the Wayzgoose days once held by printers to mark the end of the summer printing season, the Bell House Wayzgoose features printmaking, bookbinding, pottery, quilting, calligraphy and other heritage skills. This free event will bring together independent artists, designers and makers showcasing their work across a range of disciplines. Browse handmade goods, watch live demonstrations, take part in hands-on taster activities and meet the makers behind the work.
Bell House is a volunteer-led charity in South London dedicated to creative education and lifelong learning. The Wayzgoose is part of its programme of arts, crafts and community events. Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7BG https://www.bellhouse.co.uk/events/2026/7/4/ bell-house-wayzgoose
What's On - July
Saturday
11
July: Goose
Green Primary School
Carnival 12pm-3pm
Food, drink, music, crafts, bouncy castle, games and fun for the whole community. Our carnival is a key event in our school calendar, celebrating the creativity and unity of Goose Green School's children, families, and staff. See you there! Goose Green, East Dulwich Road, SE22. www.instagram.com/goosegreenps_foggs_pta/
Saturdays 11 & 25 July:
Saturday Drawing Class
1pm-3pm. In these fortnightly sessions we will explore different ways of drawing from life. You will be guided by Rosie (artist in residence) through different techniques and approaches throughout the session with time to experiment freely for those who wish and further guidance for others. Each session we will draw something in front of us. This will vary each week, sometimes we will work from a model who will move through a variety of poses, still lives, or self-portraits. We will explore different ways of drawing and will experiment together. These sessions are open to all levels who want opportunity and space to develop drawing from life. This class is suitable for all experience levels, aged 16 and over. Basic materials will be provided. Tickets are £10 per person.
Bell House Dulwich, 27 College Road, SE21 7BG. www.bellhouse.co.uk.
Saturday 11 July: Free
Dyslexia
Advice Clinic
10am-12pm
Do you have concerns about your child's literacy, or questions about how to support your child with reading and spelling at home? Come and chat to an experienced dyslexia specialist at Bell House! We offer a limited number of free 1:1 advice clinics once a month. Even if you're not sure what you want to know, come and speak to someone about what you are noticing, and we can take it from there! Information and to book: https://www.bellhouse.co.uk/events/2025/3/29/ advice-surgeries.
Bell House Dulwich, 27 College Road, SE21 7BG.
Saturday 11 July: Kristina Õllek and Kathleen Soriano in Conversation 6.30pm-7.30pm
Join curator Kathleen Soriano and artist Kristina Õllek for a thought-provoking conversation exploring how new technologies are reshaping the world we live in today. What does technology really mean for the way we live and what does it cost the planet? Join exhibition curator Kathleen Soriano and artist Kristina Õllek for an engaging conversation that unpacks the hidden stories behind new technologies from their geopolitical tensions to their ecological impact and how they shape our everyday environment. Õllek has created a powerful site-specific installation in the Gallery Mausoleum in response to the work of Konrad Mägi, opening up a dialogue between past and present. In this talk, you’ll hear directly from the artist about her creative process, the environmental questions driving her work, and how art can help us imagine more hopeful futures. Expect insight, fresh perspectives and plenty to think about long after the conversation ends. Entry to the exhibition Konrad Mägi is included with the talk. www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk.
Dulwich Picture Gallery College Road, SE21 7AD.
Sunday 12 July: The Goose Is Out! Singaround at The Castle
7pm-10.30pm. If you like singing, come to our Singaround! It is very informal and participative. We take it in turns to sing a song - any genre, any language. Everybody is welcome. You don't have to be a "good singer", and you can just listen if you want. For lots more information, see our website www.thegooseisout.com. £5 on the door (cash or BACS only). The Castle, 280 Crystal Palace Road, East Dulwich, SE22 9JJ.
Sunday 12 July:
In The Garden – Sommelier Hosted Seasonal Supper With Paired Wine Tasting 6pm-8pm
A seasonal supper paired with wines from Italy, Spain, Hungary and France. Using seasonal ingredients, I will cook you supper and serve you wines in the glorious gardens of Bell house (or overlooking them if the weather is not kind). The Kitchen at Bell house is a joy and in the centre of the house. A place to congregate, create and enjoy. Come, be seated, served and feel welcome by a brilliant host and award-winning sommelier. Stand in the kitchen or be served. Be quizzical or just soak up the garden in the throes of summer. A happy evening of carefully considered seasonal bounty for your complete enjoyment.
The session will be led by Jade Koch who is a local Sommelier, buyer, cook, wine competition judge and educator. She is a mother of three girls, volunteers at their school and loves hosting everyone! She has worked for several restaurants including Ransome’s Dock, Tate, St. John, and Trullo. She has always had a passion for sharing knowledge and food and wine pairing with an eye on the seasons is of particular interest.
Bell House Dulwich, 27 College Road SE21 7BG. www.bellhouse.co.uk.
Monday 13 July: Note-Orious Summer Concert
7.30pm-9.30pm
It's the end of term and Note-Orious choir are back for their summer concert. Kindly hosted by the Cherry Tree Pub, East Dulwich. Book a table, save your spot! Get in early for some great food and to hear the choir's latest repertoire. The Cherry Tree pub, 31-33 Grove Vale, SE22 8EQ.
What's On - July
Thursday 16 July: Sunset Quartet with enSEmble26
6pm-9pm. Enjoy a relaxed summer evening of music as string quartet enSEmble26 take to the stage on the historic Horniman Bandstand. enSEmble26 are a collective of passionate classical musicians devoted to sharing their love of music through world class concerts in their local community.
These southeast London residents hailing from SE26 have graced the stages of venues including The Barbican Hall, Wigmore Hall and Festival Hall with internationally renowned groups such as the Aurora Orchestra, the London Symphony Orchestra and now the Horniman Bandstand. Join us for an exceptional sunset performance of iconic classical masterpieces and sweeping cinematic scores. All set against the stunning backdrop of the London skyline. There will be delicious street food and chilled drinks on offer, so bring your friends and family for a relaxed summer evening.
Musicians: Ellie Fagg, violin; Tom Norris, violin; Stephanie Tress, cello & William Newell, viola. Book tickets via www.horniman.ac.uk. Bandstand, Horniman Museum & Gardens, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ.
Saturdays 18/25 - Sundays 19/26 July: EMMA, based on the novel by Jane Austen
2pm & 5.30pm. Dulwich Players present Emma based on the novel by Jane Austen. Adapted for the stage and directed by Emily Tarry-Wright and Hayley Blundell, with music by Paul Grimwood. Emma Woodhouse - handsome, clever, and rich - seems to unite some of the best blessings of existence. But soon she will discover that none of these advantages can guarantee success when it comes to predicting the hearts of others.
To be performed in the Gardens of Bell House, TICKETS: £17, £15 concessions (full-time students, over 65s, registered unwaged, under 18s and Equity Members. Please bring proof of status). Available via: ticketsource.com/dulwichplayers. PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS AN OUTDOOR PRODUCTION SO PLEASE BRING SOMETHING TO SIT ON, AND RAIN GEAR IF NEEDED. REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE. Bell House Dulwich, 27 College Road SE21 7BG. www.bellhouse.co.uk.
What's On - July
Sunday 19 July: Yoga, Sound & Deep Rest in Lovington Meadow 8.30am-10am
Join yoga teacher and sound healer Crystal for a soul nourishing outdoor experience. Begin your morning in the tranquillity of the Sculpture Garden before it opens to the public. The experience starts with a gentle yoga flow designed to stretch the body, calm the mind and invite a sense of ease and restoration. You'll then be guided into a deeply relaxing 60-minute sound bath featuring crystal singing bowls and koshi chimes, helping to soothe the nervous system and restore balance from within. All equipment is provided, including yoga mats, blankets and weighted lavender eye masks, so you can simply arrive and unwind. These sessions take place outdoors in the Sculpture Garden, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in nature. Please dress appropriately for the weather. In the event of rain, we will move to the Linbury Room for shelter and comfort. Dulwich Picture Gallery College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7AD. www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk.
Monday 20 July: Dulwich WI
Monthly Meeting
7.30pm-9.30pm
Launched in 2018, the Dulwich WI is a supportive and stimulating group for women of all ages and backgrounds. We meet once a month at No 57, 57 North Cross Road, SE22 9ET. We would love to meet you and look forward to welcoming you to our group. https://dulwichwi.com.
Thursday 23 July: Goblin Band
7pm-11pm. This event has been rescheduled from March, due to illness within the band. Please note that it is on a Thursday.
Goblin Band bring their own lively and original take on folk music to The Ivy House! Firmly rooted in the traditional music of the British Isles, they draw widely on many other musical genres and cultures, using a diverse range of instruments including the hurdy gurdy. Supports are Spitzer Space Telescope (aka Dan McDonald), who sings boisterous Irish ballads and gritty American folk songs, and The Beadling, an English experimental acoustic folk trio. £15 advance, £17 on the door (cash or BACS only). For more information about the artists, the evening, the Goose and tickets, please see www.thegooseisout.com.
The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, SE15 3BE.
Wednesday 22 & Thursday 23 July: The Enchanted Cinema: Enchanted Creatures and How To Become One
VARIOUS TIMES. The Enchanted Cinema is back at the Horniman this summer! Help them create the sound effects to much-loved animations inspired by nature using instruments, hands and voices in a fun, interactive workshop. ‘Enchanted Creatures and How to Become One’ brings animated tales from around the world to life, from dancing frogs and a blue-grassing grasshopper to a hedgehog lost in the fog. These films are accompanied by a live score performed on hand-crafted instruments made by young people from the Wilderwoods education initiative as well as contributions from four continents across the globe. You’ll use unique instruments as well as hands and voices to become enchanted creatures, before joining together to animate the screen. Your score will add rhythm, music and effects to every story. From Lotte Reiniger’s shadow-puppet magic, through the misty dream-world of Yuri Norstein’s Hedgehog in the Fog, to the wild rumpus of Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are, cinema becomes something you can hear, feel and play. Guided by musicians Caelia (violin) and Kieron (guitar, keyboard), the enchanted creatures bring every cue and effect to life as the films unfold as part of a magical orchestra. Book tickets via www.horniman.ac.uk. Horniman Museum & Gardens, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ.
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HartBeeps
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Family Space
Free, creative workshops that take place on the last Saturday of the month at the South London Gallery, 6567 Peckham Road. For children aged 5-12 years old with their parents and carers. Drop-in, no need to book. www.southlondongallery.org
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
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
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Nature Makers
Eco-friendly crafting for little creatives! Join our awardwinning classes & events, where your child can get creative, connect with nature, and have fun in a safe, welcoming environment!
Contact: marie@nature-makers.co.uk or visit: www.nature-makers.co.uk
Tennis-4-Kids
Learn young, have fun. Rally around for a smashing time. Serving ages 3-11. Rackets supplied; fun guaranteed. Gordon 07877 391005 | www.tennis-4-kids.com | gordonwood@hotmail.co.uk
‘Unicornios y Dinosaurios’
Fun and interactive Spanish language play classes, for children aged 0-5, and their parents and carers. Thursdays mornings (term-time only) in East Dulwich. Suitable for all levels of Spanish! Contact Hazel on 07852 553 239 or hazelcarr@ hotmail.com.
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What's On - July
Friday 24 July: Dulwich
Comedy Experience with Dylan Moran
8pm-10.30pm
Plosive’s flagship stand-up night, bringing the best in alternative comedy to south east London.
DYLAN MORAN – star of Black Books, Shaun of the Dead and Calvary – headlines July’s show. Plus, BBC New Comedy Awards star FRANKIE THOMPSON, co-host of hit podcast Ignore That Feeling ALISON SPITTLE, and more exciting acts to be announced. Alleyn's School, Townley Road, East Dulwich, SE22 8SU. https://plosive.seetickets.com/venue/the-mctat-alleyn-s/14684.
Tuesday 28 July: Bach to Baby Family Concert, East Dulwich 10.30am-11.15am
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow. See our website for the latest programming information for this concert. Remember: Up to 2 children come free on every Adult Ticket!
Book directly from our website: https://www.bachtobaby.com/east-dulwichmusic-concerts-for-baby-and-family.
St John the Evangelist, 62A East Dulwich Road, East Dulwich, SE22 9AT.
Thursday 30 July: Wayne Tucker and the Bad Mothas
6pm-9.30pm. Soak up the sounds of summer as Wayne Tucker and the Bad Mothas take to the stage on the historic Horniman Bandstand. New York based Wayne Tucker and the Bad Mothas will be stopping off at the Horniman as part of their European tour. The musicians have graced the stages of Madison Square Garden, The Hollywood Bowl, and The Tonight Show.
Join us for an unforgettable sunset performance of jazz, funk, R&B where beautiful songwriting meets improvisational adventure. You’ll enjoy favourites from Miles Davis to Stevie Wonder set against the stunning backdrop of the London skyline. With delicious street food and chilled drinks available, bring your friends and family for a relaxed summer evening.
The New York based Grammy-nominated trumpeter, composer, vocalist and violinist has released five albums under his name and performs regularly with his band, The Bad Mothas. The band’s energetic sound is a welcome update to the American Songbook. Book tickets via www.horniman.ac.uk. Horniman Museum & Gardens, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ.
Friday 31 July: Cosy sunset Gong Bath Meditation & Sound Journey 7.45pm-9.15pm
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Step into the magical realm of my Secret Soul Sanctuary by the woods! It is a safe haven in the heart of South London, where I invite you to join me for an evening Gong Meditation / Sound Journey. Sydenham Hill, SE23 3PH. Bookings via Eventbrite and www.thesoulnurturer.co.uk
The Last Word with Liezel du Preez
I am Liezel du Preez, an East Dulwich, proud mum, and companion to a very fluffy Bearded Collie. I am also the owner of Mino Pottery Painting & Café on Half Moon Lane in Herne Hill, where we blend creativity with community.
What brought you here 13 years ago?
I moved to East Dulwich from Central London with my husband in search of more cricket pitches, lovely green parks, and the space for the puppy we were so desperately longing for.
What has changed most during that time?
Well, our puppy got a lot fluffier and we had a child! But joke aside, the summer festivals in the parks weren’t here when we first moved. Guess it can get a bit busier at time!
What do you most value about the area?
Lordship Lane just keeps getting better and better. We feel incredibly blessed that we can walk to a vibrant street market and independent shops every Saturday, and we love alternating between the fantastic variety of local green spaces for family outings.
What one thing would you change?
More swimming pools and lidos in cities! Whether it’s surviving a heatwave or taking a cold plunge, the health and wellness benefits are just obvious.
Do you know your neighbours? Yes!
We live on one of the longest roads in East Dulwich, complete with street parties, the best Halloween displays, and a vibrant WhatsApp group for finding lost cats or recycling. The homes around us provide a wonderful support network for both the good and the bad times.
Describe your perfect weekend.
Spending quality time with my family, with a little bit of "me" time fitted in. Ideally, it would involve hosting a lovely braai—which is a South African BBQ for those not in the know!
Where are you to be found on a Saturday?
Enjoying a dog walk in the woods, followed by lunch from the Northcross Road Market. I also help our brilliant team at Mino with shifts, so I’ll usually drop into the café to see how things are going.
Your favourite place for a night out?
I recently discovered Hausu in Peckham for some absolutely fabulous cocktails, otherwise I love finding a local jazz club to indulge in some serious live talent. For food, Levan next to Peckham Rye station is phenomenal.
What is your favourite shop?
My shop neighbours on Half Moon Lane, Lowie, are amazing and inspiring—I recently bought a bright orange top there. For something aspirational, Isabelle Capitain Jewellery on North Cross Road is beautiful.
If money was no object...
I would visit my family in South Africa much more often, explore Southern Africa, and head off to Japan for a dream skiing holiday.
What is the area's best-kept secret?
Mino Pottery Painting & Café, of course! Beyond the painting, we also do fabulous pottery-inspired cocktails.
Website: www.minopotterypainting.co.uk
Instagram: @minopotterypainting
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