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Issue 157 - September 2019 In this issue Events Calendar - P4 Notice Board - P6 What’s On - P8 Garden Talk - P12 Environmental Issues - P24 Children’s Activities - P30 Horniman Musuem - P32 Community Index - P40

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Welcome to SE23 Welcome to this bumper issue SE23. There is so much to look forward to this month, with a full seven pages of events for you to check out, starting on page 8. Remember there are more events, stories and news at www.arounddulwich.co.uk. SE23 is the only place to find out what is happening in the area. If you are running an event in the area, please do e-mail details through for a free listing.

New this month is Environmental Matters with Sylvie Waudby. Find out more on page 24.

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Contents

Welcome ..................................................................... 3 Events Calendar ......................................................... 4 Noticeboard ................................................................ 6 ................. 8, 10, 16, 17, 34, 38 & 39 What’s On Garden Talk .......................................................... 12 Food & Drink ........................................................... 14 Pets Corner................................................................ 18 Environmental Matters ....................................... 24 Financial Matters ..................................................... 26

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Fitness Tips ......................................................... 28 Children’s Activities .........................................30 & 31 The Horniman Museum ..............................32 & 33 Dulwich Picture Gallery ...................................36 & 37 Community Index...................................................... 40 Index ........................................................................ 42

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Events Calendar - September Monday

Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Still, photographs by Louise Ward - Exhibition @ Jeannie Avent, see p8.

West Norwood Feast Community Market, see p8

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Still, photographs by Louise Ward - Exhibition @ Jeannie Avent, see p8.

Goose Green Coffee Coached Swimming Morning @ St Water Polo @ Sessions, see p8. John’s Church p10.

Dulwich Folk Dance Alleyn’s School, p8.

Honor Oak WI, Club, see p10.

East Dulwich WI @ see p8.

7.30pm, see p10.

Spanish Beginners Course, see p34.

French Beginners Dulwich Runners Course, see p34.

Club, see p8.

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Still, photographs by Louise Ward Goose Green Coffee Dulwich Folk Dance Exhibition @ Jeannie Avent, see p8.

Club, see p10.

Morning - Guest East Dulwich Speaker Robes NEW Dulwich WI Community Centre meeting, see p16. Coached Swimming Project @ St John’s Open Day, p17.

Church p16.

Sessions, see p8.

Water Polo @ Salsa come Dulwich Runners Alleyn’s School, p8. French Beginners to The Portico Club, see p8.

Gallery, see p17.

William Course, see p34.

Spanish Beginners Jeff Warner @ The Dalrymple Book Course, part 2, see Event, see p16.

Ivy House, p17. p34.

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Goose Green Coffee Water Polo @ Coached Swimming Morning @ St Alleyn’s School, p8. Sessions, see p8.

John’s Church p10.

Nunhead WI Dulwich Runners Meeting, see p34. French Beginners Club, see p8.

Course, see p34.

Forest Hill Alleyn’s 400th Popchoir Terms Women’s Institute, Anniversary starts, see 9. https://foresthillwi.com Lecture, see p11.

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Water Polo @ Coached Swimming Alleyn’s School, p8. Sessions, see p8.

Spanish Beginners Course, see p34.

French Beginners Course, see p34.

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Parkrun, Peckham Rye Park 9am, P10.

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Piloxing Party ‘Back Link Age Southwark to School’, see p10. Open Garden, p16.

Friends of Peckham Rye Park Fete, see p16.

Singaround @ The Ivy House, p16.

Plosive Comedy with Bridget Christie, see p10.

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Parkrun, Peckham Rye Park 9am, P10.

15th

Car Boot Sale, p17.

Tea with Ruskin, see p17.

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Dulwich Folk Dance Club, see p10.

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Parkrun, Peckham Rye Park 9am, P10.

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Green Rooms Garthorne Road Market @ Dulwich Nature Reserve Picture Gallery, Bake-off Comp, see p34. see p34.

Art Market @ 57, see p34.

Pub Quiz in aid of Link Age Southwark, see p34.

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Nunhead Art Trail Advanced www.nunheadarttrail.co.uk Instagram Martin Carthy & Street Art Walk Strategies, see p38. Dulwich Folk Dance John Kirkpatrick, Club, see p10.

Peckham & Geoffrey Munn James Riley, Johns Nunhead, see p38 Event, see p38. & Nowak, p38. SoLo Craft Fair, see p39.

Suzannes James Cooking East Dulwich Supper Clean Air for SE23, with Scissors Club, see p38. see p39. networking, p34.

Twilightwalk for St Christophers p39.

Forthcoming Events Further details where available can be found in the News and Events pages 8, 10, 16, 17, 34, 38 & 39. Please read as not all the events can fit on the calendar!

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What's On - September

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Until 10 September: STILL – Limited Edition Photographs by Louise Ward Artist Louise Ward will be showing a new body of work at the Jeannie Avent Gallery in September in her solo exhibition entitled ‘Still’.

This exhibition focuses on her inquiry into the genre of Still Life painting her starting point being the 17th Century Dutch Artists. It features new still life images of food , flowers and the micro world of insects and other small creatures. She founded Art@57 which she currently curates at 57 North Cross Road, in collaboration with local business woman and talented chef Suzanne James. Limited Edition Photographs by Louise Ward at Jeannie Avent Gallery , 14 North Cross Road, SE22.9EU from 30th August – 10th September 2019. Opening times Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11am – 4 pm, Friday and Saturday 10 am – 8 pm, Sunday 11am – 6pm, or by appointment. louise.ward2904@gmail.com.

Sunday 1 September: West Norwood Feast

Community Market 10am - 4pm. A community event built around 100 market stalls over five sites along the high street. It is run almost entirely by local volunteers who book the stalls and organise a full programme of free children’s activities and live entertainment. It is a farmer’s market, a craft fair, a flea market and a street food hub all rolled into one, yet the goal has always been to provide an experience that was wider than that. westnorwoodfeast.com

Mondays until 9th December: Water Polo for All 8pm to 9pm, Alleyn's School, Townley Rd, Dulwich, London SE22 8SU. Our polo sessions are open to all levels of players, from complete beginners to seasoned shooters. All are coached by professional and national-league players.

Book online at: www.brockwellswimmers.com/ polo-sessions-shop/

Tuesdays until 10 December: Coached Swim Sessions 7:30pm to 8:30pm, JAGs Sports Club, Red Post Hill, Dulwich, London SE24 9JN. Swimming is a great way to keep fit. Improve your technique and stamina with our one hour sessions led by qualified swim instructors. Book online at www. brockwellswimmers.com/swim-sessions-shop/

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Wednesdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 September: Dulwich Runners Club 7.15pm (for 7.30pm). Edward Alleyn Clubhouse, 83-85 Burbage Road, SE24 9HD We have various groups that run between 4 and 10 miles on different routes each week. There are groups for a variety of paces to suit all levels of ability from beginners, those looking to build on the parkrun bug to experienced racers. www.dulwichrunners.org.uk

Tuesday 3 September: Honor Oak WI 7:30pm. “Climate Change – What Can We Do Individually and Collectively?” With inspirational local student and climate activist Daze Aghaji.

Honor Oak WI is a small friendly group with a wide-ranging programme of topics, activities and fun! We meet in the Lodge Cafe – entrance in Northwood Road, behind Stanstead Lodge, 260 Stanstead Road, SE23 1DD. All women are welcome. FIRST VISITS ARE FREE.

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What's On - September Wednesdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 September: Goose Green Coffee Morning

Peckham Rye & Dulwich Park Parkrun

We meet every Wednesday from 10:30 until 12:00 at St. John’s Church by Goose Green. Come and meet others over tea, coffee and cake. Find us at 62a East Dulwich Road SE22 9AT. On the 2nd Wednesday of each month there will also be a short talk given by an interesting speaker.

Wednesday 4 September: East Dulwich WI Meeting 7pm for 7.30pm. The Lodge, above East Dulwich Tavern, 1 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22 8EW. 7pm for a 7.30pm start. The EDWI is currently open for new members. Why not try us out – you can come along to 3 meetings before committing yourself (£3 fee per night). Email us at edwicommittee@eastdulwichwi.co.uk or visit www.eastdulwichwi.co.uk.

Thursdays 5, 12, 19 & 26 September: Dulwich Folk Dance Club (Country Dancing) 8 – 10 pm. St Barnabas Parish Hall, Gilkes Place, Dulwich Village SE21 7BT. Keep the joy of summer alive! Dust off those dancing shoes and come country dancing! Exercise for mind and body and lots of fun. No partner or experience necessary: We guide you through the dances. Just come along and make new friends.

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Saturday 7 September: Piloxing Party – ‘Back to School’ 9am-10.30am at The Charter School, Red Post Hill, Herne Hill, SE24 9JH. Join Amy and Annia for a 90-minute Piloxing Party….we will box, we will dance, we will work our core and we will sweat to our favourite school anthems! All levels welcome. Tickets In advance £14, on the door £18, concessions £6. Bookings via: www.amylamontfitness.com www.danceuplondon.com 10 | SE23 - September 2019

Saturday Mornings 9am 7, 14, 21 & 28 September A FREE weekly timed 5k run, which is open to all standards of runners; it is not a race.

PECKHAM RYE start is near the Colyton Road entrance of Peckham Rye park and run three laps of the gardens. www.parkrun.org.uk/peckhamrye DULWICH PARK start is Queen Mary's Gate on the south side of the park. This is the entrance on the South Circular (A205), Dulwich Common. www.parkrun.org.uk/dulwich

Saturday 7 September: Plosive Comedy in Dulwich with Bridget Christie Plosive’s flagship stand-up night, bringing the best in alternative comedy to south east London.

Bridget Christie – Netflix, Radio 4 and ‘Have I Got News For Your’ star and Edinburgh Comedy Award-winner – headlines September’s show.

Plus ‘Mock the Week’ regular Rhys James, ‘Live at the Apollo’ star Darren Harriott and Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee Olga Koch. Age restriction: 18+. Time: 8pm (doors 7.15pm). Venue: The MCT at Alleyn’s, Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, Dulwich, SE22 8SU. Price: £17 (plus booking fee). www.plosive.co.uk.

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JAGS Choral Society A friendly, four part choir Next event Christmas concert, Southwark Cathedral Choruses from Handel’s Messiah

IF YOU ENJOY SINGING COME AND JOIN US Rehearsals Tuesday, term time, 7.30 to 9.30pm JAGS, East Dulwich, SE22 8TE No audition, taster evening free First session 10 September 2019 More information www.jagschoralsociety.com info@jagschoralsociety.com

Free Lectures and Workshops at Alleyn’s School Alleyn’s presents All@Alleyn’s - an engaging series of lectures and workshops delivered by our subject specialists. Events are free and open to all the community: Tuesday 17 September, 5.00 pm

Edith Wharton: The Short Story and the Magazines Dr Sarah Whitehead (English)

Tuesday 8 October, 7.00 pm

Holistic Development through Sport Dan Bearfoot-Fallon and Gavin English (Sports)

Thursday 7 November, 7.00 pm

Who are the Germans? - Dr. Gary Savage (Headmaster)

Thursday 28 November, 7.00 pm

Why Does Tolkien’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Matter?

Rev. Anthony Buckley (City Rector of Oxford, former Alleyn’s Chaplain)

All@Alleyn’s forms part of our celebrations to mark the 400th anniversary of Edward Alleyn’s foundation of his College of God’s Gift. We would be delighted if you could join us!

To book event tickets visit mct.alleyns.org.uk To learn more about Alleyn’s 400 activities visit www.alleyns.org.uk/celebrate400

How to create a wildflower meadow Garden Talk with Janine Winlaw | Instagram @janinewinlaw

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ildflower meadows may be decreasing in the countryside, but they’re on the rise in urban gardens, giving a fashionably relaxed, naturalistic feel. They also attract a host of wildlife and increase biodiversity.

If you’d like one, now is a good time to start the process.

The great thing is you don’t need a huge garden to enjoy the pleasure of a mini meadow – just a strip across your lawn with an inviting path meandering through it, or an area of any shape, oval, triangular, will create an attractive contrast to a neat lawn.

A friend of mine has given over the end of her lawn to meadow with wildflowers such as ox-eye daisies, white and red campion, field scabious, yarrow and meadow buttercups popping up amongst swaying grasses. She loves the birds, butterflies and bees it attracts and the fact that, as opposed to traditional borders, it’s an everchanging tapestry of colour from spring to autumn.

It even changes from year to year so you never quite know what to expect.

For annual meadows, which have to be sown once a year, sow a wildflower mix of colourful seeds such as poppies, cornflowers and nigella, on prepared ground in autumn or spring. These are of course beautiful and wonderful for wildlife, but less sustainable than perennial meadows as they have to be ripped out every year and started afresh.

For an instant perennial wildflower meadow, laying turf is the quickest option. This contains attractive grasses as well as wildflowers, mostly perennials as well as some annuals. An important ingredient of most meadows is the annual yellow rattle, which feeds off and kills tough grasses leaving gaps for wildflowers to seed. Wildflower Turf (wildflowerturf.co.uk) has some lovely meadow turfs including one designed for shady areas.

Autumn or spring is a good time for laying turf by removing existing lawn, digging over the soil, and remembering to water as it gets established.

Meadows do better in poor soils where weeds can’t take over, so ground that hasn’t been fertilised is best.

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Another option is to let the grass grow and mow around the shape you want to define and organise it. Wildflowers such as vetch or knapweed often self-seed, but you can introduce drifts of other meadow flowers as plug plants. The all-important yellow rattle needs to be seeded, by creating bare patches in the grass and sowing into them (it should be sown in autumn because it needs winter chilling for germination).

Maintenance is relatively easy – certainly in comparison to a lawn. It involves cutting it right down to the ground after your flowers have set seed in September with a strimmer and then a mow over one to two inches from the ground. Then collect up all your hay to avoid adding nitrogen that will feed the coarse grasses - and never fertilise.

In the early years, it’s worth giving it another cut in June, eight to ten inches off the ground to give other species space to come through, it will then have a second flush. Your meadow will look dormant over the winter and come back, full of delightful surprises, in spring.

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Apple & Quince Tart With a hazelnut crumble topping

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

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f you have a tree bearing the old-fashioned quinces, don't let them go to waste — it is a wonderful fruit that is ideal for poaching, stewing, or baking as a dessert as well as being ideal for use in jams, jellies and preserves because of its high pectin content. I love to combine them with Apples and this is one of my favourite recipes – the perfumed quince puree and hazelnut crumble really make this apple tart special.

Ingredients Serves 4 Allow approximately 1.5 hours FOR THE TART • 30g unsalted butter • 2 Quince, peeled, cored and chopped • 3-4 tbsp caster sugar • 230g pre-rolled puff pastry • 1 egg yolk • 2 apples, cored and thinly sliced

(Cox’s or Braeburns work well) • Honey to drizzle • 30g unsalted butter, melted FOR THE HAZELNUT CRUMBLE • 100g Self Raising flour • 50g butter • 50g sugar • 50g chopped hazelnuts

Method 1) Preheat the oven to 200C/gas 6.

2) Melt the butter in a pan, add the chopped quinces and cook over a gentle heat for 8-10 minutes. Stir in half the sugar and a splash of water and cook for a further 4-5 minutes, until softened.

3) Remove from the heat and puree using a hand blender until smooth.

4) Grease a baking tray and trim the puff pastry to fit onto the tray. Using a pastry brush, brush over the egg yolk and prick all over with a knife.

5) Spread the quince puree over the pastry and arrange the apple in vertical lines on top.

Drizzle with honey and sprinkle the remaining 1-2 tablespoons of caster sugar over the top.

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fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar and nuts and sprinkle mixture over the tart.

7) Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden and cooked through.

8) Remove the tart from the oven, cut into 4 servings and drizzle with a little melted butter.

9) Serve with Crème Fraîche, cream or custard according to preference!

In Season this month

Fruits & Nuts - Apples, Apricot, Aubergine, Blackberries, Blackcurrants, Blueberries, Loganberries, Peaches, Plums, Raspberries, Redcurrants, Strawberries, White currants, Cobnuts, Hazelnuts, Quince Vegetables & Herbs - Artichokes, Aubergines, Beetroot, Broccoli, Cabbages, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chard, Courgettes, Cucumber, Fennel, French Beans, Garlic, Kohlrabi, Lamb’s Lettuce, Onions, Pak Choi, Peas (inc. Sugar Snaps) Potatoes, Radishes, Rocket, Runner Beans, Salsify, Scorzonera, Samphire, Sorrel, Spinach, Sweetcorn, Tomatoes, Watercress Meat & Game - Lamb, Rabbit, Venison, Wood Pigeon Fish & Shellfish - Black Bream, Crab (brown, hen & Spider), Signal Crayfish, Grey Mullet, Lobster, Mackerel, Pollack, Prawns, Scallops, Sea Bass, Squid, Trout (river – brown & rainbow) Going out of season - Blackberries, Blueberries, Cherry, Mange tout, Peach, Redcurrant, Strawberries (many towards the month).

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Saturday 7 September: Friends of Peckham Rye Park Annual Fete 12-5pm The Friends of Peckham Rye Park have been holding a traditional fete for the local community on Peckham Rye Common for over 12 years. This popular event for all ages includes Children’s Fancy Dress, Dog Show, Punch and Judy, Coconut shy and sack and egg and spoon races. Also information and selling stalls including books and plants, hot food venues, Pimms and Beer marquee and Tea tent selling delicious cakes donated by local companies and residents. All profits go towards the funding and maintenance of the Community Wildlife Garden in Peckham Rye Park and supporting projects in the Park and Common. www.Peckhamryepark.org

Sunday 8 September: Singaround at The Ivy House

Sunday 8 September: Link Age Southwark Open Garden 2-5pm. 125 Court Lane, SE21 7EE. £4 entry on the door. Cash only.. Join us for the final open garden event of the season in this unique garden with winding paths and hosts renowned for their teas and cakes. Free street parking. Small dogs and children welcome. No wheelchair access – apologies for the inconvenience.

Monday 9 September: New WI in East Dulwich 7.30pm. Dulwich Constitutional Club, East Dulwich Grove, East Dulwich, SE22. For further details if interested in more information please contact Sue Jarvie on suejarvie53@gmail.com

Monday 9 September: William Dalrymple: The Relentless Rise of the East India Company William Dalrymple discusses his new book, The Anarchy: The Relentless Rise of the East India Company. The Great Hall, Dulwich College, SE21 7LD. 19.00 – 20.30. £30 (Admission for one + a copy of The Anarchy RRP £30), £40 (Admission for two + a copy of The Anarchy RRP £30), £5 (Under 18s ticket – Admission only). Tickets via www. eventbrite.co.uk.

Wednesday 11 September: Goose Green Coffee Morning With guest speaker Robes Project

We meet every Wednesday from 10:30 until 12:00 at St. John’s Church by Goose Green. Come and meet others over tea, coffee and cake. Find us at 62a East Dulwich Road SE22 9AT. On the 2nd Wednesday of each month there will also be a short talk given by an interesting speaker.

Hosted by The Goose Is Out! All are welcome, whether to sing or to listen. It’s an informal and supportive atmosphere, so don’t worry if it’s your first time! Songs of any country or culture welcome. Door 7pm. Singing starts 7.15pm, finishes by 10.30pm at the latest. £3 on the door. www.thegooseisout.com 16 | SE23 - September 2019

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What's On - September Thursday 12 September: Jeff Warner at The Ivy House

Friday 13 September: Salsa comes to The Portico Gallery El Swing hits the dancefloor with a monthly night of the very best in Salsa. The all-comers salsa dance class kicks off at 7.30 – led by the wonderful Yamile – before the club night gets into gear at 8.30 for 100% Lean Latin through until midnight. 7.30-8.30pm Mixed Salsa Dance Class led by Yamile. 8.30-12am – Club. £10 – Salsa Class + Club. £7 – Dance class only. £5 – Club only.

The Portico Gallery, 23a, Knights Hill, SE27 0HS. www.porticogallery.org.uk.

Saturday 14 September: Car Boot Sale We are delighted to be welcoming Jeff Warner to the Goose for the first time! Jeff is among America’s foremost interpreters of traditional music. His songs, rich in local history and a sense of place, bring us the latest news from the distant past. Jeff’s instruments include banjo, guitar, concertina, bones and spoons! Door 7pm.

Live music starts 8pm. Tickets £8 (on the door only, no advance tickets). Unbooked floorspots welcome, put your name on the list by the door! www.thegooseisout.com

Friday 13 September: East Dulwich Community Centre Open Day 11am-2.30pm. FREE. Meet the animals from Vauxhall City Farm From 11-2.30pm. Meet the staff from Community Southwark- umbrella body for voluntary and community sector, volunteers and social action in Southwark. Refreshments will be on sale. Do you: • Know what activities already happen at the centre?

• want a meeting place for a group you belong to?

• have an interest you would like to share with others?

46-50 Darrell Road, SE22 9NL. For more information contact Edcc2010@gmail.co.uk.

This event is supported by a grant from Dulwich Community Council.

To get your listing here contact: angela@semagazines.co.uk

9am-1pm. Stallholders from 8am. Cars £10/Vans £15. Contact Alison@pgtimebank.org– no pitches available on the day, advance only. Paxton Green Time Bank is a local skills exchange where members are valued as assets and help each other out one hour at a time. Fundraising for Paxton Green Time Bank Charity number 1132577. Alleyn’s Head pub car park, Park Hall Road, West Dulwich, SE21 8BW.

Saturday 14 September: Tea with Ruskin 3pm. Part of the Lambeth Heritage Festival a month long festival led by Lambeth Archives & the Lambeth History Forum. Come and enjoy an afternoon of entertainment with tea and cakes, hosted by the Friends of Carnegie Library, to celebrate the bi-centenary of the birth of local boy John Ruskin; highly-acclaimed critic of art, architecture and society, gifted painter and distinctive prose stylist; influential in cultural and social change.

With local actor Bernard Lawrence reading extracts from Ruskin`s works, and singer Pam Williams performing contemporary songs from the famous Vauxhall Gardens (by kind permission of Lambeth Archives). Admission free (donations to the Friends would be greatly appreciated!). As space is limited, please come early to avoid disappointment. You can also view the exhibition in the Library entrance hall, which explores the life and local associations of Ruskin.

Carnegie Library, 188 Herne Hill Road, Herne Hill SE24 0AG. Contact: Annie Bright 020 7733 0564.

Email: brightannie2@gmail.com.

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

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etting to grips with the way dogs learn can be a source of immense frustration for many new dog owners.

We humans have a great tendency to anthropomorphise and expect dogs to learn and memorise in a similar way to ourselves.

Many owners do not understand how a dog can appear to understand a training cue in one session but seem to have entirely forgotten it by the next.

It is thought that dogs learn primarily by association and have an association memory of around 2 seconds. Quite simply, any given stimulus is either rewarding, punishing (a perceived danger or threat) or neutral. Dogs will seek to repeat experiences that are rewarding and avoid those which are punishing. Clearly these values are subjective. Most dogs find rolling in fox poo intensely rewarding, whereas most humans would find it punishing. Given the choice, I suspect most dogs will forgo the average dog treat if the option to roll in fox poo is available to them.

The key to great training is to build a strong, rewarding association in the dog’s brain between a cued action and reward. So, if the act of the dog lying down is followed within two seconds by verbal praise and a treat the dog will begin to make a connection between the act and the reward. If the reward (praise and treat) is later than two seconds that vital association is not made- so in any training timing is crucial. For an enduring association to be made the pairing of action and reward has to be made on multiple occasions and in different contexts. Owners must learn to be patient and consistent. Dogs are unique in their ability to respond to owner body language and mood. Lack of consistency, owner impatience or frustration, are major blocks to effective canine schooling.

Another way to think about associative learning is how we respond to a familiar mobile phone ring tone. Phone calls are inherently rewarding to most humans. Most of us make a strong association between the selected ring tone we use on our own phone and the ‘arrival’ of phone calls for us (the reward). If someone else has the same ring tone on their phone, for

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instance on the bus, we will orientate to the sound, even though it is not our phone. This is an example of associative memory- we are not consciously thinking about our reaction it is almost automatic and in the moment.

Another important aspect of effective dog training is the process of ‘proofing’ each training cue. Puppy owners tend to go to one or two courses of puppy classes and the pup learns basic cues and may even graduate top of the class. However, once the pup is outside the class context and especially when adolescence hits, basic cues start to fail. This is because the cue has not be taught in these new contexts with the same precision and consistency.

All training cues have to be systematically developed using a system known as the three ‘D’s. Each cue should be proofed against Distance, Distraction and Duration. Asking a dog to ‘sit’ in a quiet room, right beside you, for only 3 seconds is a completely different proposition to asking a dog to ‘sit’ at a 100 yards away, surrounded by other dogs, for 5 minutes. In terms of associative memory these might as well be totally different cues- the dog cannot make the lateral cognitive leap that the second is an elaboration of the first.

Owners often fail to understand this.

The bad news is that effective training takes time, effort and many stages, much more than most owners would like. The good news is that just a handful of basic cues, properly proofed and with a release word, are really all you need- that is ‘sit’, ‘down’, ‘come’, ‘leave’ and the release ‘ok’.

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St Dunstan’s College hosts evening with special guests

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t Dunstan’s College was delighted to host ‘An Evening on Diversity and Leadership’ on Tuesday 25 June, as part of this year’s St Dunstan’s Festival.

The evening included special guests Baroness Doreen Lawrence, Ellah Allfrey OBE, LGBT+ author Shaun Dellenty, Cllr Brenda Dacres and the Royal London’s Glenn Hammet, who all formed the event’s panel.

During the evening, the guests spoke about their own experiences, including the challenges they have all faced, and where they think work is still needed to be done to ensure there is diversity in leadership positions and across society.

The event, which was held at the Jubilee Grounds, was student-led and was organised by the College’s Equalities Society, who had requested an event to discuss diversity at this year’s festival.

Sixth Former, Beth, who is part of the society said: ‘I really wanted to have an event at this year’s festival which celebrated the diversity of our College, whilst raising awareness of the importance of diversity within leadership roles.

‘The diverse and impressive panel discussed the importance of diversity within leadership roles,

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each representing their sector of work. The event was a big success with the audience getting very involved in the Q&A with the panel and discussing important issues.’

St Dunstan’s Headmaster, Nicholas Hewlett, who introduced the special guests, added: ‘We were honoured to host an evening with a focus on diversity and leadership where we were joined by special guests including Baroness Doreen Lawrence and Shaun Dellenty.

‘The evening was led by a group of students from St Dunstan’s Sixth Form and the questions put to the panel focused on real issues such as minority representation in parliament, racism in the police force and LGBT+ awareness within schools. The panel agreed that progress has been made in many areas, but that there is still much work to do especially given today’s climate.’

The evening was attended by more than 100 guests including students, parents, former students and members of the local community.

The event was just one of the events hosted by St Dunstan’s College as part of this year’s two-week St Dunstan’s Festival.

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FAC OMNIA AD DEI GLORIAM

Take advantage of the chance to visit Kingsdale Foundation

Six of the BEST from Ofsted!

Alleyn Park, Dulwich, SE21 8SQ Tel: 020 8670 7575

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Specialist 11-19 College in Mathematics & Performing Arts Headteacher Mr S H Morrison

9.30am-11.30am 11am-1.30pm

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Year 6 Open Days & Evening 2019

First Class & Top of the Class!

Come and Visit One of the Most Outstanding and Popular Schools in the Country!

‘The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding’ Ofsted 2017

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• Wednesday 11th September 5.30pm - 8pm • Wednesday 9th October 2pm - 7.30pm • Wednesday 6th November 5.30pm - 7.30pm • Wednesday 27th November 2pm - 6.30pm For information on admission to our Sixth Form for 2020 and to receive a Sixth Form prospectus please visit our website or contact the school by email at: sixthform@kingsdale.southwark.sch.uk

Sixth Form Open Evenings 2019

www.kingsdalefoundationschool.org.uk | info@kingsdale.southwark.sch.uk

We invite you to come to West Dulwich in South London to discover just how we get the best out of our students and harness top talent within an ethos characterised by warmth, culture and care. The amazing popularity of the school is a refl ection of our renowned academic achievements, inspirational award-winning learning environment and the unusually rare opportunities we provide. Kingsdale is extremely proud of its special reputation and heritage in Music and Mathematics.

We offer scholarships for new entrants to the school who show musical, mathematical, artistic or sporting talent.

Scholars receive free individual or small group tuition provided by expert professionals, to the value of £1,000 per annum. There is equality of access for admission places irrespective of distance from the school or home locality. Kingsdale offers private tours of the school during normal working hours throughout the academic year. Tours are arranged for prospective parents at a time that best suits them!

School: An Ofsted rated exceptionally Outstanding School

Car Free Day is Coming!

Environment Matters with Sylvie Waudby What would London be like without any cars on the streets?

On Sunday 22nd September, the capital will experience its biggest Car Free Day. Billed as “Reimagine” by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London is inviting Londoners to reimagine our city without cars. There will be 20 km of closed roads around Tower Bridge, London Bridge and the City of London, with free events such as e-bike rides, popup playgrounds, and guided walks.

Why have a Car Free Day? This is a great opportunity to reclaim the capital’s streets, moving them away from vehicle domination, giving children the chance to play safely in the roads, to hold a street party, explore London by foot, public transport or bicycle.

More importantly, it’s a spotlight on London’s air pollution. Nitrogen dioxide levels in London are regularly exceeded and every school in London experiences levels of PM2.5 (tiny particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs) above limits set by the WHO. Vehicles contribute to over half of air pollution.

What is Lewisham doing on this day?

Lewisham has taken the Car Free Day Play Street Pledge! A Play Street closes off a road for a few hours, allowing kids to play in the street and neighbours to socialise in a car-free environment.

Lewisham has welcomed applications for local play streets. Unfortunately, the deadline to apply was 1st September for Car Free Day, but Lewisham also allows regular Play Streets, for example on a monthly basis.

In Forest Hill, one of the regular Play Streets is Derby Hill Crescent. Resident Katie Knowles says it started with an annual street party and then became a regular monthly event. A majority of the street residents had to sign up and were happy to do so as many had families with young children, or remembered playing in the streets as a child. “The benefits are unquestionably a growing sense of community and it’s great in our busy lives to have this one Sunday a month where we all down tools 24 | SE23 - September 2019

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and catch up. Obviously, it’s fantastic for the kids to have the opportunity to play together, cycle like mad things up and down, doing chalk drawings, or in and out of each other’s houses. And the parents get to stand around and natter over a cup of tea, or even something stronger at times!”

Schools can also apply for a summer Play Street every July, possibly leading to a more permanent ‘school street’ where cars are banned at drop-off and pick-up times. The obvious benefits in traffic safety, traffic reduction and lower pollution are clear.

So why not leave the car at home on 22nd September, explore our great city, or think about setting up a regular Play Street on your road? londoncarfreeday.com/ lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/roads-and-transport/ closing-a-road-for-a-play-street-event facebook.com/groups/cleanairSE23

Alleyn’s Junior School

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Open Events in September, October and November.

Co-educational excellence in a caring community for boys and girls aged 4 to 11.

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Our 2019 Open Events will take place on: • Saturday 21 September from 10.00 am to 12 midday • Thursday 3 October from 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm • Tuesday 5 November from 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm

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All are welcome to attend these events and there is no need to book.

Visit our website for full details.

juniorregistration@alleyns.org.uk | 020 8557 1519 www.alleyns.org.uk | Townley Road, Dulwich SE22 8SU

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Co-educational excellence in a caring community for children aged 11 to 18.

Our 2019 Open Events will take place on: • Tuesday 10 September at 2.30 pm for prospective 16+ applicants • Wednesday 11 September at 2.00 pm for prospective 11+ candidates • Saturday 28 September from 9.30 am to 12 midday (11+ and 16+) • Wednesday 6 November at 2.00 pm for (11+)

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Help with fees is available. Visit our website for full details. www.alleyns.org.uk | 020 8557 1500 Townley Road, Dulwich SE22 8SU

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Financial Matters

With Akwasi Duodu | akwasi@sterlingandlaw.com | www.sterlingandlaw.com

Discipline Equals Freedom One of the great things about our modern age is the huge library of information available to us at our fingertips. You may, if you’re like me, simply be unable to imagine how we got anything done before the internet. How did we buy birthday presents for kids? How did we look for new places to go on holiday? Yes, it’s a modern problem, but stepping back makes me realise how amazing it is from not that long ago. The other positive (and sometimes negative) aspect of the modern age is not just the spread of information, but the spread of ideas. You can be introduced to all sorts of people, who have all sorts of ideas which you can engage with, research further, question as well as the more passive follow, like and share. And this is how I came across one of my modern-day heroes – Jocko Willink.

Jocko has been described as “one of the scariest men alive” by Tim Ferris. Jocko is a former US Navy Seal commander who had 20 years in the service, include time in places like Ramadi in Iraq in 2006 which sounds as close to Hell as anyone could possibly imagine. Since his military retirement, Jocko now runs a business consulting firm specialising in leadership and getting high performance teams to work together. Jocko’s ideas are simple, sometimes brutal and very effective; however I’m not going to cover them all, just the main one in the title of this piece - Discipline equals Freedom. It’s not overly difficult to see how discipline benefits your finances.

To help, my view of financial discipline is: 1) Simply having a plan in place – that’s a big first step that you would be amazed how many people never get to.

2) Move at least 10% of your income on payday to a limited access savings account - this really works wonders and is your emergency money (or investing money).

3) Move 10% of your income to a splurge account – this is your fun money – you’ve worked hard for it, now go spend it on fun things. But remember, when its gone, it’s gone.

4) Maximise your pension contributions whilst you’re working – tax relief is not going up and may come down sooner than we think. Use as much as possible whilst you still can.

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5) Take the long view – don’t be swung by uncertainty in markets and politics. With a long enough time horizon EVERY equity market goes up.

But, remember there will be bumps.

6) Write a will and get lasting powers of attorney with your spouse. Trust me, if the worst ever happens this will save you and your loved ones a HUGE amount of pain and grief.

7) Make sure you have the right protection for death and illness. Sometimes your employer may provide this, other times they won’t. Ask yourself “What would happen to my family financially if I was unable to work?”

Let’s call these the Magic 7. No, they’re not meant to be easy. Yes, you will have to make sacrifices sometimes. Yes, I understand this is beginning to sound like a lecture, but what I’m trying to give you here is…. Freedom.

• Freedom to retire and live how you want.

• Freedom to ignore all the doomsayers telling you every day how the market is going to crash.

• Freedom to spend time with loved ones on holidays or doing fun things because you’re finances allow it.

• Freedom to have the reassurance that if something catastrophic happens, you and your loved ones are protected.

Discipline equals freedom. But freedom doesn’t just happen. It needs to be planned, discussed, tested, refined, adjusted and discussed again to form an amended plan. And again, and again. Every year.

But is it worth it? I’ll let you decide.

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Simplicity

Fitness tips with Leanne Spencer | www.bodyshotperformance.com

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his month I want to talk to you about simplicity. I think one way that we can get more time, more freedom, more headspace, therefore more simplicity in our lives, is to have a bit of discipline around mobile phones. I’ve recently read a great book called ‘How to Break Up With Your Phone’

by Catherine Price, a journalist based out in the States who I interviewed for my podcast series several months ago – it’s a brilliant book which I’d recommend. It is literally dog-eared from the notes I’ve taken from it for my interview, but also our rescue dog Kami got her teeth into it – so we’ve both read it, both enjoyed it, and both got through it.

I was talking recently to a client of mine who said that he lost his phone last week and therefore wasn’t going to have a mobile phone for at least another week. He was describing the extra freedom he felt he had – after a bit of anxiety, a separation anxiety from the phone but more freedom, more headspace.

If we feel anxious when we’re separated from our phones, that’s because we’ve been conditioned to release adrenaline and cortisol when we can’t check them.

My client’s concentration was better, sleep was improved because he wasn’t looking at a device and getting subjected to all that blue light at night, and generally feeling a little bit more relaxed, a little bit less stressed, particularly at the end of the day, which of course is when we want to be getting ready to be sleeping to go to bed.

What kind of relationship do you have with your mobile phone? Is it healthy? How is it affecting you and your relationships with the people who are important to you?

My challenge to you is this, can you do one of two things?

FIRST OPTION: Do a complete 24-hour digital detox. Could you go without your phone for a 24-hour period?

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text messages and phone calls) and have a curfew. Literally put your phone to bed at 7:00pm or 9:00pm so that you can start withdrawing from that blue light and winding down mentally, getting yourself ready for sleep.

If you want some other ideas on this, then I’d recommend Catherine’s book - a lot of ideas, and some really eye-opening discussions around Facebook and Instagram and the other social media sites whose sole job it is to get you in the app and also keep you on the app looking at different things, posting, messaging, liking, sharing. They are making these things addictive, and that’s the point.

Simplicity for me is going to be back to the mobile phone. See what you can do, see if you can do the full digital detox or try the light version… good luck!

Bishop Challoner School Shortlands

Welcoming all faiths

A Catholic Independent School for Girls & Boys 3-18

OPEN MORNING Saturday 28th September 9.00am -1.00pm Headteacher speaks at 10am and 11.30am Nursery ● Junior ● Senior ● Sixth Form Senior scholarships available

www.bishopchallonerschool.com to register

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Bumps and Babes

Aquatots Aquatots run a friendly, comprehensive swimming programme is spread across 29 progressive levels suitable for the early introduction of babies, from 10 weeks old in our Level 1, right through to children of approximately 7 or 8 years in our Child Level 29. We not only teach the children how to swim but also, water confidence and water safety. Lessons available every day of the week in Streatham, Catford and Peckham. Group and sibling discounts available. 0208 688 6488 | info@aquatots.com www.aquatots.com

Meets on Fridays between 9.30 and 11.30 (drop in anytime) at St Faiths Community Centre, at the bottom of Red Post Hill, SE24. It is very informal, aimed at new Mums meeting up and getting ante/postnata/moral support from Alice Yeates and other mothers. 07831 225841 | yeatesa@btinternet.com

Dads & Littluns: Brockwell Park Fridays 10.30am-12.30pm. Brockwell Park Childspace, Cressingham Gardens Tenant’s Hall, Hardel Walk, Tulse Hill, SW2 2QG. www.dadsandlittluns.co.uk.

diddi dance

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.

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 Loves Music Multi-Sensory Music groups for Parent and Baby in Nunhead.

Contact: amacgregor1.209@lgflmail.org.

Baby Massage Baby massage classes provide quality time with your baby and a fun social occasion with other mums. You will learn a wonderful skill which has many benefits. Tuesdays SE19.

Contact Jayne 020 8653 4781 | jayne@2prepare.co.uk www.2prepare.co.uk

Baby Massage Learn a new skill, meet new mums and bond with your baby!

Suitable from newborn to pre-crawling on Tuesdays in SE21 (Blocks of 4). Call Charlotte on 07932 698864 info@touchtherapy.co | www.touchtherapy.co

Baby Sensory For babies from birth to 13 months. This programme of sensory delights includes an incredible variety of sounds, sights, textures, music and massage to support your baby’s development. Classes in SE4 and SE21 on Tues, SE26 on Weds and SE23 on Thurs. Email Sarah: Dulwich@babysensory.co.uk

Bea’s Baby Bop Drop in music classes for babies and toddlers.

Tues/Wed/Friday 3:30-4:30, Wed/Friday 11-12, Friday 10-11, Saturday 10:30-11:30, East Dulwich/Herne Hill, www.beasbabybop.com.

Boppin Bunnies

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.

Dulwich Library Babes & Toddlers Thursdays 10.30am-11.45am & 1.30pm - 2.45pm 368 Lordship Lane, SE22 020 7525 6220.

Funky Monkey Keyboard Classes Ages 5-11. Christ Church, Barry Road. Wednesdays & Thursdays. 01732 457100 | www.funkymonkey.info.

GDND Ballet & Street Dance For children aged 3 and upwards Dulwich branches in SE22 and SE21 All new pupils receive a FREE TASTER CLASS office@gdnd.co.uk / 07904 424 504 | www.gdnd.co.uk

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.

Happy Feet Creative Movement Class for Preschoolers. Tuesdays 10-10.45.

The Quaker Meeting House, 34 Sunderland Road, SE23 2QA. Booking required. £6 a class. Contact Emma 07734 414024. www.facebook.com/happyfeetmovementclass

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.

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HartBeeps

Nimble Arts

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.

Join Becky every week for a NEW mixed age 45-minute interactive story adventure for 0-5s, with live cello and musical instruments, songs, bubbles, scarves and a chance to dance!

East Dulwich, Nunhead, Brockley. www.nimblearts.co.uk

Junior Sebek-Kha Physical fitness & martial arts, 5-10 yrs. Herne Hill Methodist Church Hall, 155 Half Moon Lane SE24. Saturdays 2-3pm.

020 7737 2260 | www.siaacademy.com

La Jolie Ronde French & Spanish classes for 3-11 year olds, in SE21, SE22 and SE24. Ginny Wadding 07940 511034 | www.lajolieronde.co.uk

Little Superhero Training Practice your Superhero moves! Discover Superhero fun facts!

Any Little Heroes, Boys and Girls aged 2½ - 5½, Come along for a FREE taster session. Mondays & Fridays (term time only) St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, SE21 7BT. Contact Lucy 07813791757 | lucy@littleherocompany.com www.littleherocompany.com

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

Maths Mad = fun maths for kids!

Parents Photography Workshops Hands-on workshops helping parents make the most of their cameras, run by a professional children’s photographer. Babies and pre-walkers welcome in class. Booking essential. Punked Up Cafe. www.timeformums.com | 07753 533577.

Shotokan Sports Karate Karate Classes full of fun and exciting games for children aged 4+, Tuesdays and Thursdays at Ivydale Primary School to learn this martial art. Contact Fabio Pinto. www.shotokansportskarate.co.uk | 07759 034722 fabio@shotokansportskarate.co.uk

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. Please check the website for current classes. Contact anna@sparkle-music.co.uk.

0771 1238352

Team Kaizen Dance Academy

Stimulating Times Tables classes for 6 - 11 yr olds. Forest Hill.

We make learning memorable & fun! Call Clair 020 8291 0360 www.mathsmad.co.uk | mathsmadcouk@gmail.com

(8+yrs) Street Dance classes led by industry professionals, classes lead to performances and demonstrations. Classes take place every Thursday at JAGS sports Club, 18.00 – 19.00 & 19.00 – 20.00. FREE TASTER SESSIONS throughout June, to book call 07533 533 297 | www.teamkaizentds.com.

Mini Athletics

Water Babies

Through 3 progressive classes, children are introduced to the basics of athletic movement skills (running, jumping, throwing) in a play based yet structured format. Classes for 2-3, 3-5 and 5-7 year-olds are held in Forest Hill, Dulwich Village, Peckham and Nunhead with free taster session for 1st class. www.miniathletics.com

Monkey Music Award winning music classes for babies and young children.

Established since 1993 families across the UK have grown up with Monkey Music as the ‘highlight of their week’. Enrol in our age specific classes in Dulwich and Herne Hill and claim a reduced £1 membership quoting SE23. Contact Rebecca: 020 8291 4092 | dulwich@monkeymusic.co.uk.

Our multi-award winning programme teaches water confidence and safety skills from birth to 4 years.

For more information call 020 8858 5242 divein@waterbabies.co.uk | www.waterbabies.co.uk

Wise Kids Yoga Classes for Toddlers, Children and Teens. Classes are held on Tues & Thurs - Parent & Toddler Yoga / Children’s Yoga ages 5 - 8, 9 - 11 and Teen Yoga 11 - 16. Goose Green Clinic, 59 East Dulwich Road, wisekidsyoga@gmail.com | 07957 492407 | www.wisekidsyoga.co.uk

World of Little Adventures Baby Yoga and Toddler Yoga Classes in the East Dulwich Area.

Email yoga@wola.org.uk or call Hannah 07736 649 146 for class information.

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Turn It Up: On Paradoxes Until 5 January 2020

Finchcocks Special Events 11-13 September 2019 Special events, including concerts and a masterclass, will celebrate the restoration of our three rare keyboards instruments acquired from the Finchcocks Collection. Please visit the website for full listings and tickets www.horniman.ac.uk

Wednesday 11 September, 7.15-9pm Tickets £10. ‘Music for the list’ning soul’ a concert by the distinguished duo Helen Charlston (mezzo-soprano) and Terence Charlston (virginals and square piano). The programme will feature a wide variety of music, from Monteverdi, Frescobaldi and Barbara Strozzi to Handel, Elisabetta de Gambarini and Haydn.

Jide Odukoya’s photographic series shows Nigeria abuzz through the lens of traditional Nigerian weddings, presented as some of the world’s most opulent ceremonies. This display deploys a critical lens to explore the paradox of parallel Nigerian worlds, contrasting cosmopolitan affluence and extravagance with underlying economic poverty.

Jide Odukoya’s work focuses on global consumerism and overindulgence, Nigeria’s contagious spirit of celebration, & moments of everyday intimacy. FREE

Bat Walk for Adults Friday 6 September, 7.30-9.30pm Learn about south east London’s local bats and use detectors to find out what species are living in the Gardens. Tickets: Adult £7.50

Emerge Festival Friday 27 September, 6.30-9pm Join us for an evening of special programming in the Museum and Gardens as part of a new Londonwide festival of late-night events in museums, galleries, historic houses, visual arts venues and more. Tickets: £20. Concessions prices available.

Please book through: www.weareculture24.org.uk

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Thursday 12 September, 2-5pm Playing participants: £20, register here.

Free to auditors, no ticket required. An organ masterclass where visitors can hear aspiring professional organists and early keyboard musicians perform their chosen repertoire and receive instruction from acclaimed organist and teacher, Stephen Farr.

Thursday 12 September, 7.15-9pm.

Tickets £10. A solo Chamber Organ concert by celebrated organist, Stephen Farr.

Friday 13 September, 3-4pm.

Tickets £5. Spaces are strictly limited - early booking is advised. An exclusive musical tour of the Music Gallery featuring demonstrations of the newly restored instruments together with the previously restored 1772 Kirckman harpsichord, led by renowned music director and early keyboard player, Steven Devine.

Festival of Creative Ageing Sunday 29 September, 11am–3.30pm Join us for a day of musical activities and performances by older artists and artists working with older people from Lewisham and the surrounding areas. Get a taste of what you can do as an older person at the Horniman as we launch our new Stay in Tune Thursdays programme.

Everyone is welcome. FREE

Please see the website for information on regular and family events including the Horniman Farmers’ Market, Library Open Day, Hear it Live! performances, A World of Stories, Art Makers and Horniman Explorers. www.horniman.ac.uk

Library Open Day First Sunday of each month, 10.30am-5.30pm Browse our library collections and see some of the library treasures. FREE, DROP IN.

Hear it Live!

Curiosity Talks Tuesdays 4pm and Saturdays, 11.30am Enjoy talks on a range of fascinating objects and topics, delivered by our Visitor Hosts. FREE, DROP IN.

Every Thursday, 3.30-4pm

Brick Wonders

Join us for weekly performances and talks based on our early keyboards from the 17th and 18th centuries including three from the Finchcocks collection, recently restored to playing condition and on display in the Music Gallery from mid-July.

See the website for more information. FREE.

Discover amazing wonders from around the world made entirely from LEGO® bricks. Child £5; Adult £9: Family (up to 2 adults, 2 children) £20. Prices include voluntary 10% Gift Aid donation. Members and Benefactors FREE.

‘Welcome to the Horniman’ Tours Wednesdays & Saturdays 4pm, Sundays 11.30am Our Visitor Hosts provide a short introduction to the Horniman on these informal tours.

Until Sunday 27 October

Green Turtle Until May 2021 A magnificent taxidermy mount of a male Green Turtle, Chelonia mydas, on loan from the Natural History Museum. FREE.

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What's On - September Evening Language Courses at Alleyn’s

Alleyn’s School Enterprises Ltd has launched Spanish and French beginner courses for anyone over the age of 18 who would like to learn a new language. All courses will take place in the stateof-the-art facilities in the Lower School building.

Monday 16 September: Spanish Evening Language Course – Adult Beginner A1 part 1 Monday 16th September to Monday 2nd December for 10 weeks (no classes on Monday 21st and Monday 28th October due to half term break).

7:00pm to 8:30pm. A1 Part 1 is for you if you have no or little previous knowledge of Spanish.

Tuesday 17 September: French Evening Language Course – Adult Beginner A1 part 1 Tuesday 17th September to Tuesday 3rd December for 10 weeks (no classes on Tuesday 22nd and Tuesday 29th October due to half term break).

7:00pm to 8:30pm. A1 Part 1 is for you if you have no or little previous knowledge of French.

Wednesday 18 September: Spanish Evening Language Course – Adult Beginner A1 part 2 Wednesday 18th September to Wednesday 4th December for 10 weeks (no classes on Wednesday 23rd and Wednesday 30th October due to half term break). 7:00pm to 8:30pm. You can join A1 Part 2 if you have studied Spanish for about 15-20 hours and have learnt all the course content outlined in A1 Part 1 (see website).

Booking https://bit.ly/2KFp51M or email enterprises@alleyns.org.uk

Monday 16 September: Nunhead WI meeting We are a friendly and exciting Women’s Institute group, established 2015. If you’d like to join us or pop along as a guest (£3 fee) to our next meeting, we’d love to meet you. We meet upstairs at the Old Nun’s Head pub on the 3rd Monday of each month at 8pm. Get in touch via nunheadwi@gmail.com, Facebook/Nunhead WI, Twitter @nunheadwi, Instagram @nunheadwior our www.nunheadwi.wordpress.com/about 34 | SE23 - September 2019

Thursday 19 September: Pub Quiz 6.30pm, The Lordship Lane, 211 Lordship Lane, SE22 8HA. Put your general knowledge to the test at Link Age Southwark’s autumn pub quiz.

Teams of maximum 6 people. Tickets £10 per person, raising money for lonely and isolated older people in the community. Tickets available from www.linkagesouthwark.org/events.

Saturday 21 September: Green Rooms Market at Dulwich Picture Gallery 10am-5pm. Green Rooms Market will be back to the renowned Dulwich Picture Gallery for a day of plant shopping and botanical workshops.

Browse the carefully curated selection of independent botanical sellers, selling plants, pots, hanging planters, terrariums, macrame and everything in between for green fingers and plant novices alike. Green Rooms Market will be complimented by live music, drinks and street food within the gallery’s beautiful grounds.

Dulwich Picture Gallery, Gallery Road, SE21 7AD. www.greenroomsmarket.com

Saturday 21 September: Garthorne Road Nature Reserve Bake-off competition Try / buy cakes from 2pm. Winner announced at 4pm. garthorne.reserve@gmail.com.

Saturday 21 September: Art Market 10am-4pm. No 57 North Cross Road, SE22. www.infoartat57.wixsite.com/artatfiftyseven.

Wednesday 25 September: Cooking with Scissors An opportunity for local business professionals to meet, make new contacts and gain new business.

Meets downstairs at Franklins. 157 Lordship Lane, SE22. 6.45pm – 8.45 pm on the last Wednesday of every month. Free Admission. To find out more or register your interest in attending, email: sbn@cookingwithscissors.co.uk.

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Dulwich Picture Gallery Unlocking Paintings: Artists in Amsterdam

| www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

Lectures & Talks Pioneering Posters

Until 12 January 2020

4 September, 7.30-9pm £12 adults; £10 Friends & concessions

Included in Gallery admission

Picture Description Talks 5 September, 11.30am Free, but ticketed. Includes Gallery Admission

Contextual Lecture: Staring at God: Britain 1914 to 1919 24 September, 10.30am, Linbury Room £12 adults; £10 Friends & concessions

A new display that explores Amsterdam during the 17th century, when it became the new economic superpower in Europe, providing a wealth of opportunities for young painters to make their mark. This display explores the personal stories of key artists from our Collection; including works by Meindert Hobbema, Jacob van Ruisdael and Willem van de Velde II. Explores tales of invention, ingenuity, fortune and loss, all against the backdrop of an ambitious, fast-moving city.

Edward Alleyn’s Gift Celebrating 400 Years of Dulwich history: 1619–2019 Until 29 September FREE. Subject to closure for other events using Linbury Room. This exhibition will take you on a journey through local history, from the origins of Edward Alleyn’s 17th-century foundation to the present day, including a short film by Simon Purin and an interactive map for visitors.

Dulwich Pavilion 2019: The Colour Palace It's the last chance to see The Colour Palace, the second edition of the Dulwich Pavilion.

The outcome of an open design competition organised by the Gallery and the London Festival of Architecture, The Colour Palace is free and open to all, until 22 September.

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The Tempest with the HandleBards 11 September, Doors open at 6pm, performance from 7pm Earlybird £12 (limited availability; then £16 standard in advance, £18 on the door ), Friends £15, Under 18s £10, Under 10s free

Green Rooms Market 21 September, 10am-5pm FREE ENTRY. Green Rooms Market returns to the Gallery with a selection of the best independent plant sellers London has to offer. Browse an array of houseplants, garden plants, pots, terrariums, cacti, macramé and artworks from a carefully curated selection of stall holders.Featuring craft activities for all ages and interactive workshops, as well as food and drinks stalls.

Emerge Festival: Mind & Body Positivity 27 September, 7-11pm. £10 - £25

Family Events: Art Sundays Summer season: until Sunday 29 September, 2-4pm every Sunday. FREE; DROP-IN. Suggested age: 4-12yrs.

Early Years: Mini Masterpieces Tuesday 10 and Thursday 19 September, 10-11am & 11.30am-12.30pm £12 per adult and child. S uggested age: 6–24 months.

Dulwich Picture Gallery Gallery Road, London SE21 7AD Tel: 020 8693 5254 | (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) | Cafe: 020 8299 8717

Art Adventurers

Film

Friday 27 September, 10-11am £12 per adult and child. Suggested age: 2–4yrs.

The Sting (1973) 9 September

Music Society of Women Organists in Recital: Alison Howell 15 September, 7.45pm, Christ’s Chapel FREE ENTRY Following the launch of the Society of Women Organists in February, the recital series at Christ’s Chapel this autumn features three distinguished members; Alison Howell of Bristol University (15 September), Anne Page of Cambridge (13 October) and Alana Brook of Lincoln Cathedral (10 November).

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What's On - September 25th September Workshop: Advanced Instagram Strategies 7.30pm- 9.30pm. Station Hall above Herne Hill Station, SE24, £50 This 2 hour workshop, run by Anna from hellosocial.media is for business owners who are on Instagram and want to explore the lesser known features including IGTV and Instagram Live, and better understand the Instagram Algorithm and Audience Insights. For more info email: anna@hellosocial.media.

Wednesday 25 September: Geoffrey Munn – Fabergé at the Court of Edward VII 7.30 pm. Special Fundraising Lecture organised by the Dulwich Friends of St.Christopher’s Hospice to benefit the Hospice. The Dulwich Suite, first floor, The Crown and Greyhound in Dulwich Village, SE21. Tickets £20, to include glass of champagne afterwards. Please make cheques payable to St Christopher’s Hospice and send to Barbara Richardson, 30 Dovercourt Road, SE22 8ST. Contact 020 8693 8711 or email barbara. richardson.30@gmail.com. If you have email your ticket(s) will be sent as an attachment, otherwise please send an SAE.

Friday 27 September: Martin Carthy & John Kirkpatrick, James Riley, Johns & Nowak A very welcome return to the Goose by both Martin Carthy and John Kirkpatrick! Both of them have headlined here many times, both solo and in various bands, duos and trios, but this is the first time that they have headlined together as a duo. Get your tickets early! James Riley is an absolutely fantastic singer, songwriter and guitarist who has played all around the world but happily (for us) is currently based in London.

Johns & Nowak are an English acoustic duo who like to have fun with American music; weaving together mandolin and guitar and singing songs of heartache and longing. Tickets £16/14 advance, £18/16 on the door (if any left). Door 7pm. Live music starts 8pm. Advance tickets and further information: www.thegooseisout.com

Saturday 28 September: Street Art Walk Peckham & Nunhead

Thursday 26 September: Suzanne James East Dulwich Supper Club 6.30pm-10.30pm, fifty seven, North Cross Road, SE22 9ET. Suzanne James is hosting a Supper Club at her fantastic fifty seven venue in aid of local charity Link Age Southwark. Enjoy a welcome drink, canapes and a delicious three course meal. Tickets £70 per person. Tickets available from www.linkagesouthwark.org/events

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2pm-4pm. Part of Nunhead Art Trail 2019 this walking tour will take you around the Nunhead & Peckham area, starting at Nunhead Green SE15 ending at Rye Lane by Peckham train station/ Bussey building. You will see works by renown contemporary global street artists inspired by the Baroque paintings within nearby Dulwich Picture Gallery – the oldest public gallery in England, opened 1817. Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk. www.dulwichoutdoorgallery.co.uk

What's On - September Saturday 28 September: SoLo Craft Fair Dulwich Autumn Market

SoLo Craft Fair will be back in Dulwich Village with 60 talented traders selling everything from jewellery to beauty products to homeware.

This is a shopping event not to be missed with some of London’s most talented makers coming together to showcase their talents. In addition to supporting independent businesses, there will be a kids corner where the little ones can play and create their own crafts. There will also be a refreshments bar, so you can have a nice tipple after you’ve shopped. So join SoLo Craft Fair for their Dulwich Autumn Market inside the beautiful St. Barnabas Parish Hall, SE21 7BT Saturday 28th September 11am – 4pm. Free entry and sweets for all. www.solocraftfair.com

Saturday 28 September: Clean Air for SE23

10am-12pm. Forest Hill Library, Dartmouth

Road, SE23 3HZ. Clean Air for SE23 is a local environment group working with the Forest Hill Society. We want to reduce air pollution by enabling cycling, promoting electric cars, School Streets, and mitigate emissions by planting trees and hedges. In our next meeting, we will be discussing Tree Planting along the A205, Citizen Science Air Monitoring collaboration with Cambridge University, Impact of ULEZ and ideas to improve walking and cycling. Come along to see how you can help and share your ideas. Visit www.facebook.com/groups/cleanairSE23”

Saturday 28 September: Stride London’s Spectacular Skyline by Twilight

A unique, skyline-spectacular sponsored walk through Greenwich and Blackheath to support South East London`s two hospices promises a night to remember on Saturday 28 September 2019. With selfie-spot views over the capital worthy of any Instagram feed, the Twilight Walk hopes to raise thousands of pounds for good neighbours St Christopher’s Hospice and Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice. New for this year, 2019’s route has been adapted to include even more iconic London vistas, including Royal Greenwich Park, the Old Royal Naval College and the Cutty Sark, just as the sun sets over the city. Starting on the northside of Blackheath Common, the walk finishes on the south-side of the common, just minutes from Blackheath`s bars and restaurants where fundraisers can choose to spend the rest of their Saturday night, celebrating their achievements!

This year’s Twilight Walk is kindly sponsored

by Grant Saw solicitors. Further information at: www.stchristophers.org.uk/twilightwalk

Next Month Thursday 3 October WORDS ALOUD – If you enjoy listening to stories, this is the reading group for you. Local author Lynn Knight will lead a reading group as part of the Royal Literary Fund’s ‘Reading Round’ scheme. This writer-led group will require no homework. Thursdays 2.30 – 4.00. Free. Upstairs at the Cafe in the Park, Brown & Green LIFE, Crystal Palace Park (Penge entrance). Contact lkreadingrlf@gmail.comfor details.

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Community Index (subject to change with the location elections) 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

Community Groups

Surgeries All councillors: 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month, 11am-12.30pm. Forest Hill Library, Dartmouth Road, SE23. 11am–12.30pm.

Perry Vale Ward John Paschoud (Labour) Tel 020 8314 3437 John.Paschoud@Lewisham.gov.uk Susan Wise (Labour) Tel 020 3489 2790

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 www.se23.life

cllr_susan.wise@lewisham.gov.uk

Local MPs

cllr_chris.barnham@lewisham.gov.uk

Ellie Reeves (Lab, Lewisham West) 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 Sophie Davis (Labour) Tel 020 8314 3493 Cllr_Sophie.Davis@lewisham.gov.uk Leo Gibbons (Labour) Tel 020 8314 6916 Cllr_Leo.Gibbons@lewisham.gov.uk 40 | SE23 - September 2019

Sakina Sheikh (Labour) 020 8314 7963 Cllr_Sakina.Sheikh@lewisham.gov.uk

Surgeries Open advice surgery (no appointment needed) 2nd Saturday of the month (except August), 10:30am to 12noon, at Moon Lane Books, 300 Stanstead Road, SE23 1DE. Other times available by appointment, please phone or email one of us.

Crofton Park Ward Chris Barnham (Labour) Tel 020 8314 9896 Tauseef Anwar (Labour) 020 8314 9930 Cllr_Tauseef.Anwar@lewisham.gov.uk Pauline Morrison (Labour) Tel 020 8244 5315 cllr_pauline.morrison@lewisham.gov.uk

Surgeries 2nd Saturday of every month, 11-12 am, Hattush Restaurant, Honor Oak Park, SE23 1DY. 3rd Saturday of the month, 10am - 11am Crofton Park Library, 375 Brockley Road, Brockley SE4.

4th Tuesday of the month, 3pm-4pm Crofton Park Library, 375 Brockley Rd, Brockley, SE4 2AG. No surgeries during August.

Junior School Open Morning for Years 3-6 (ages 7-10) Saturday 12 October, 9.30 – 12 noon (entry via Hunts Slip Road) The offer of a place in the Junior School is the offer of a place at Dulwich College to age 18.

No appointment is necessary for the Open Morning.

For other opportunities to visit, please contact Junior Admissions on 0208 299 8432 or email junioradmissions@dulwich.org.uk. www.dulwich.org.uk/junior-school

Open Morning for entry into Year 7 Saturday 5 October 9.30 – 12 noon Tour the College with boys, meet staff and hear the Master, Dr Joe Spence, talk about Dulwich College.

No appointment is necessary.

Other opportunities are available to visit the College during the school day. Dates can be found on the Admissions section of our website, www.dulwich.org.uk, or please telephone the Registrar’s Office on 020 8299 9263.

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