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W E L C OME N O T E Welcome to our tenth edition, The Summer Sport Issue. It feels particularly fitting to focus on sports for this Journal, given the events of the last few months – and in particular those that recently took place in one of the most well-known parts of South East London, London Bridge. Sport brings people together: different backgrounds, cultures, political beliefs and religions. Whether it’s locals playing on the public basketball courts or the pros who play at The Oval, the power of sport to encourage acceptance, respect and understanding is something that should never be underestimated. At the time of writing we are a day away from the general election, so this feels particularly pertinent. We are really proud of the Journal for supporting and encouraging local businesses, charities, designers, artists and musicians over the last ten issues. We want to continue to champion all of the wonderful people and areas of South East London, so please do be vocal in telling businesses you heard about them through the Journal – we rely on local advertising support to stay in print. We hope you enjoy The Summer Sport Issue as much as we enjoyed putting it together! This issue is dedicated to Ignacio Echeverria, Xavier Thomas, Sebastien Belanger, Sara Zelenak, Kirsty Boden, Chrissy Archibald, Alexandre Pigeard and James McMullan,
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—East Dulwich and Dulwich Village Given the sheer amount of fantastic independent businesses that fall within the East Dulwich area, we of course couldn't give you every tip, however, here's a few places we like to head to once the weekend arrives.
H a v e b r u n c h at The Brickhouse Cafe, just off Lordship Lane. The old electrical warehouse makes for a beautiful light and airy bakery and café where you can sample their legendary sourdough bread at its freshest. The brunch offering is simple and well-sourced nice things on delicious toast. Garlic kale, fried egg and avocado is a good option, or of course you can’t beat a fresh pastry and a coffee. It’s worth noting the Bloody Marys are bloody brilliant too! There’s also Toasted where you can get the Mama Cash's cornbread, tomato salsa, Sriracha and fried eggs or try the smoked salmon, potato cake and poached eggs which both hit the spot.
H a v e a m o o c h up Lordship Land to North Cross Road’s Saturday market, where you’ll find a vast array of baked goods, handmade pasta, tapas, popcorn, organic meat, freshly ground coffee and a selection of vintage furniture, jewellery and knick-knacks. North Cross Road is also home to a great selection of shops including the outstandingly beautiful Fresh Flower Company – easy to spot by their pink neon sign! Rigby and Mac next door has lovely homeware pieces, cards and clothing; there’s also newcomer Mac & Miller who have some nice clothing items too. Dr Boo is great for expertly-sourced beauty products and cosmetics, and its upstairs treatment rooms have a dedicated local following.
G r a b a p i nt or a cheeky post market half at The Palmerston, which has a great selection of ales and is handily located on the corner of Lordship Lane and North Cross Road. There’s a great many pubs in the area; The Great Exhibition and East Dulwich Tavern come in as favourites.
Ta ke a w a l k through Dulwich Park, past the duck pond, pedal boats and flower beds to Dulwich Picture Gallery – not only Sir John Soane-designed, but also the world’s first purpose-built public art gallery. Their new show, Sargent: The Watercolours, opens on June 21 and if that isn't your bag then the Dulwich Pavilion should be…
St o p ( o r s ta y ) fo r d i n n e r at Dulwich Pavilion Bar run by SE favourite The Camberwell Arms. They have put together a tempting offering of summer drinks and snacks – things like white port and tonic, vermouth and soda and Lilet. Food-wise, expect radishes with anchoiade, prawns with aioli and tomatoes on toast, charcuterie, smoked salmon and pickles alongside other delicious things to share. If you’re still peckish you could always pick up a pizza from family favourite Rocca up the road in Dulwich Village, or head back towards the ever-growing range of fantastic places to eat on Lordship Lane.
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Llewelyn’s is an independent, neighbourhood restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We use simple, seasonal ingredients and our menu changes daily. We are located in a former Victorian dining room, next to Herne Hill station. Llewelyn’s is just a few minutes walk from Brockwell Park and Lido, with an outdoor terrace overlooking Station Square. Opening hours: Tuesday – Friday 8am – 11pm Saturday 9am – 11pm Sunday 9am – 5pm bookings@llewelyns-restaurant.co.uk 020 7733 6676 www.llewelyns-restaurant.co.uk @llewelynslondon
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11. The Fine ChEEse Co. lemon and sea salt and extra virgin oil crackers THE LARDER, SE13 12. Pleasant Ridge Reserve CHEESE JONES OF BROCKLEY, SE4 13. BAGUETTE THE HILL BAKERY, SE5 14. Chegworth Valley apple and raspberry juice JONES OF BROCKLEY, SE4 15. Membrillo (Quince with oranges) L'OCULTO, SE13 16. Ladle & Larder Rhubarb & Ginger Chutney JONES OF BROCKLEY, SE4 17. Brass Monkeys Cold Brew COFFEE
8. Jose gourmet TUNA PATE THE LARDER, SE13 9. Empeltre black olives by Brindisa JONES OF BROCKLEY, SE4 10. Dardimans California crispy ineapple slices JONES OF BROCKLEY, SE4
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We all scream for ice cream… so we’ve put together this round up of the area’s greatest ice cream and gelato pedlars, with the addition or the best sorbet options, so vegans can join in too. Fabulous Ice Fires, East Dulwich Owner Taseer Ahmad creates his own ranges of artisan Sicilian-style gelato underneath the startlingly bright white East Dulwich Road shop. Highlights Coconut gelato with a scatter of toasted, salted coconut chips; salted peanut; classic pistachio; vegan sorbets include blood orange, prosecco, pineapple and kiwi Jones of Brockley, Crofton Park The well-stocked food shop’s newest addition is Poco Gelato – a small batch organic milk ice cream, frozen yoghurt and sorbet made with natural seasonal produce. They pasturise, churn and infuse each pan by hand. It’s going to be hard to resist! Highlights Black sesame; miso caramel; hocolate and olive oil; eanut butter and banana molasses; vegan sorbets include pear, mango and lemon South East C akery, Lewisham Model Market You can find Peckham-based SE Cakery’s ice cream delights at Lewisham Model Market all summer. Spectacular combinations result in their outrageous Sundae Stacks and S’mores Shakes, all created using Ice Cream Union artisan ice cream, which is handmade in Bermondsey. Highlights S'mores Shake – made with vanilla ice cream, biscuit crumb, lashings of indulgent chocolate syrup and topped off with torched handmade marshmallow fluff; Sundae Stack – a brownie (choose from four flavours, including a gluten-free option) with a double chocolate cup on top, filled with ice cream and a sauce (salted caramel is a winner) and finished with either peanut brittle, rocky road, choc-chip cookies or fancy sprinkles. Vegan options include chocolate sorbet which you can get in a gold flecked chocolate cup, handmade
chocolate sauce and a toffee shard – definitely not an afterthought! Blu Top, Brockley Market Blu Top specialises in custom-built ice cream cookie sandwiches and ice cream combinations ser ved from a handsome Piaggio Porter van. Ever ything is handcrafted in their Deptford kitchen using the finest natural ingredients, including organic milk from The Estate Dairy, who are pioneers in sustainable farming,
animal welfare and producing delicious, unhomogenised whole milk. Highlights California Campfire – pine-infused ice cream with ribbons of dark maple syrup and pecan streusel; brown toast and jam – brown sugar ice cream with ribbons of raspberry jam and crispy cinnamon rye bread crumbs; honey and roasted fig. Oddono’s Gelati, East Dulwich Although part of a chain, this is a pre/post cinema institution of Lordship Lane – the gelato contains the finest natural ingredients from around the world such as Valhrona chocolate from France, pistachios from Sicily and hazelnuts from Piedmont. They also don't use
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any colourings, preservatives or GM products. Highlights Chocolate, ginger and chilli; classic slightly salty pistachio; bacio, which is a milky chocolate and rich hazelnut combination; vegan sorbets include mango, strawberry and coconut. Ruby’s, Peckham Set up this year by 24-year-old Ruby Love (she also set up Peckham Women's Institute in 2015 and has been the president ever since!) Ruby’s stocks delicious Hackney Gelato and a great range of tantalising vegan sorbets and treats, all served from the pastel-coloured cabin in the alley opposite Peckham Rye station. Highlights Chocolate and vanilla gelato scoops topped with crushed Maltesers; organic frozen yoghurt, rippled with honey served with toasted flaked almonds; vegan options include rhubarb and elderflower sorbets. Unico Gelato and C affe, Bromley Slightly outside the SE postcode area, but worth it for authentic and delicious Italian gelato, freshly made in-house daily using only carefully-selected natural ingredients, with no preservatives or artificial flavours and colourings. Their website is also a very clear reference for those with food allergies. Highlights Due Torri – mascarpone gelato with melted chocolate hazelnut cream; neptune – almond custard gelato with crumbled amaretto biscuits and caramelised almonds; vegan sorbets include pumpkin, pear and chocolate.
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RE C I PE Located in a former Victorian dining room, Herne Hill's new independent, neighbourhood restaurant, Llewelyn’s use simple, seasonal ingredients and their menu changes daily. Head chef Warren Fleet and General Manager Alcides Gauto gave us some delicious summer recipes.
Piattone beans, anchovy dressing, poached egg and crumbs
Stellacello, vodka and grapefruit
Warren: Piattone beans are a delicious flat bean from Italy. Similar to the English runner bean but without the string and perhaps a little meatier. The English runner bean would however make a fine substitute. This recipe serves four.
Alcides: This is a light and refreshing cocktail, easy to make and perfect for a hot summer’s evening
Ingredients: 50g tinned anchovies in olive oil 200g piattone beans 1 small red chilli, de seeded and finely chopped One small garlic clove, finely chopped 2 sprigs of thyme, leaves only 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp red wine vinegar 5 tbsp olive oil 4 rich yolk eggs Method: First make the anchovy dressing. Take the anchovies from the tin and retain the oil. Mash them either in a pestle and mortar or on a chopping board with the back of a knife. Put the anchovies in a bowl or small food processor with the garlic, chilli, thyme leaves, Dijon mustard and vinegar. Start to mix, with a whisk if you're not using a food processor and add a steady stream of olive oil as well as the retained anchovy oil to make an emulsion. It doesn't want to be any thicker than mayonnaise. If it starts to head this way it is in danger of splitting. To avoid this, add a trickle of warm water to loosen it and then return to adding olive oil. Check for seasoning. Now cut the beans. Diagonally and roughly an inch in length to resemble small rhombuses. Blanch briefly in salted boiling water till just tender. We like them to retain a little bite. Drain and dress with the anchovy dressing. Arrange in small piles on four plates. Top each pile with an egg poached to your liking and finally a scattering of toasted olive oily bread crumbs which will add a welcome crunch to the dish.
Ingredients: Stellacello (a liqueur based on the Italian limoncello with a grapefruit twist) Vodka - we use East London Liquor Company Grapefruit juice A touch of agave (optional) Tonic water Fresh grapefruit Ice Method: In a cocktail shaker pour an equal measure of the stellacello, vodka and grapefruit juice. Add ice and a touch of agave (if you like a little sweetness). Shake well and pour over ice. Top up with tonic water and garnish with a slice of fresh grapefruit. llewelyns-restaurant.co.uk
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May 2011: A young Somali woman sits in the dark of a Woolwich council house watching the assassination of Osama Bin Laden unfold on TV. Upstairs her ailing grandmother is talking to ghosts. Hassan Mahamdallie has written a “fine, important play about the way Britain’s foreign adventures are shaping one young London woman’s identity”, according to the British Theatre Guide. A lbany Th e atr e, S E8
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T HE H I ST ORY It is now most widely known as a cricket ground, and this summer The Kia Oval (as it is currently known for sponsorship reasons) will become just the fourth ground in the world to host 100 Test Matches. The first ever Test in England was staged beneath the Kennington ‘Gasholder Number One’ in 1880 and the ground gave birth to the Ashes just two years later when Australia beat England so dramatically that The Sporting Times declared “the death of English cricket”. As well as its international history, the ground is also the home of Surrey County Cricket Club (Kennington was part of Surrey when the ground was established in 1845). With 19 County Championships to their name, Surrey are one of cricket’s most successful teams and recent years have seen players such as former Australian captain Ricky Ponting, Sri Lankan Kumar Sangakkara and former England international Kevin Pietersen don their famous brown cap. As well as that, their academy is producing some of the finest young English players around with England opener Jason Roy and the effervescent Curran brothers all learning their trade at the ground; the club are is currently riding high in the County Championship. However, it is not just cricket where the ground has made its mark. In 1872, The Oval hosted the first ever FA Cup final between south London’s Wanderers and the Royal Engineers, and also the first try for the England rugby team. The following year, the England football team scored their first ever goal there as they beat Scotland 4-2 in their second ever match. Over the subsequent 170-plus years, the ground has hosted gigs by bands including The Who, The Faces, Frank Zappa, Emerson, Lake and Palmer and Genesis; training for American National Football League teams the New England Patriots, the Denver Broncos and the Chicago Bears; and – up until the 1950s – regular home matches for the Corinthians, the football team said to have inspired the formation of Real Madrid. It was even requisitioned by the government as a prisoner of war camp throughout the Second World War (although only one prisoner was ever housed there; an unfortunate German parachuter, who is said to have been blown off-course by an English summer breeze). So next time you pass The Oval on the top deck of a 36, 476 or 185 bus, take a look in at one of the jewels in south London’s crown, a vibrant 25,500 capacity stadium that is constantly evolving with the game of cricket. WORDS by Jon Surtees (Jon’s book, Wisden at The Oval, provides a fitting tribute to The Oval’s place in the history of cricket and is out now)
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group set up from U11, all the way to playing for the senior side. What was it like playing for the first time at The Oval, as it is a ground steeped in so much history? I have played at The Oval about five times now. It was fairly daunting the first time, although I imagine it would be a great deal more so if there had a been a full house! From a cricketing perspective, it’s great to play on such a well looked-after strip and outfield. The home changing room is also massive so I like that I can spread my kit out a bit! Are you hopeful that Surrey Women will be promoted back to the top division this year? We are really pleased with the way the summer is going for us so far and hopefully we can continue our run of recent form. We have picked ourselves up after what was a very difficult season last year and shown a lot of fight to win some important games – and win them well. Personally, I think the move down to division two has actually allowed us to develop as a side and, as well as some brilliant individual performances, it has been a lot of fun and we have already had a lot to celebrate. It would be great to return to division one. We are currently third (the top two teams gain promotion), so we will just try to continue what we’re doing and finish the season well. T20 seems to be gaining popularity and attracting new audiences to the sport. Do you have a preferred form of cricket? I do enjoy playing and watching T20 cricket because it's exciting and, as a captain, you sometimes need to make some pretty bold decisions based just on instinct, which is a good test for me. The men's county
T20 Blast games at The Oval are always great fun to watch – we often get some of our team down on a Friday night to watch, and I think Surrey have done really well with setting these games up as a good night out. If I had to choose though, I'd choose 50-over cricket, as there's more opportunity for us to set plans and also more opportunity for small battles between batters and bowlers, which is good fun. What advice would you give to a young aspiring cricketer? Hard work pays off. There are a number of things I could say here but I think that is the most important thing to remember – even when doubts creep in. What are your hopes for the future of women’s cricket? The game continues to move forward at the top end with the introduction of professional contracts like the Kia Super League T20, and this gives young cricketers a good incentive. It would be good for younger cricketers to have the opportunity for a career in cricket. We are seeing more and more cricket clubs setting up women and girls’ sections so it would be great to see this continue. When can we next see you play? Our next home fixture is a T20 day (two matches for us in the day with three teams attending) held at Banstead CC on 30th of July. What are your favourite South East London places or spots? Anywhere with a gin and tonic – and The Oval of course! As a team, our pub of choice near The Oval is The Beehive.
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w e also h ad a c h at wit h G a r e t h B atty, C a p tain o f S u r r e y Co u nty C r ick e t C lu b sinc e 2 0 1 5 Surrey County Cricket Club and the Oval ground itself both have such a rich sporting history, not only for cricket. Is the weight of past legends, games and matches palpable? Do you remember your first time playing there? The Oval is wonderful ground and we’re all aware that we’re playing at a very special place. I joined Surrey from Yorkshire when I was 19 years old and first played in a One Day match in August 1998. I took a wicket and got a few runs down the order, but we ended up losing the game. I’ve played at the ground countless times since and it’s always special to walk out there in my Surrey cap. How do you see Surrey County Cricket Club developing and progressing, and what is the balance of homegrown talent and international stars? We’ve got a really good group of homegrown talent at the moment, as well as some fine players that have joined the club from elsewhere. Guys like Tom and Sam Curran, Dominic Sibley, Jade Dernbach, Stuart Meaker and our vice-captain, Rory Burns, have all come through the Surrey Academy. On top of this, to have blokes around of the class of Kumar Sangakkara is amazing, both to help them continue to learn about the game and to deliver some world-class performances for the club. Of course we’re also excited to see blokes like Aaron Finch, Moises Henriques and Kevin Pietersen rock up for the NatWest T20 Blast later this summer as well! Can you tell us a bit about the Curran brothers and which other Surrey players are the ones to watch for the England team? Tom is the older of the two lads and Sam is his younger brother. They’re both very fine seam bowlers and
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play a big role in our side, especially for two such young players. Tom was recently called up to the full England squad for their One-Day series in the West Indies and they’ve both recently played for the England Lions. That game also saw Ben Foakes keeping wicket for the Lions, and with the form he has shown with the bat recently, alongside his undoubted status as one of the country’s finest wicket keepers, he’s certainly been showing the selectors what he’s capable of recently. Do you think that T20 (a short form of cricket) is key to getting a wider audience interested in the sport? We get wonderful T20 crowds at the Kia Oval and it’s a great honour to play in front of a sold out stadium. T20 is a great format to get people’s attention – partially because of all the whizz bang that goes on around it and partially because the big crowds always create such a great atmosphere. I’ve got plenty of friends who’ve no interest in cricket but as soon as they’ve come down to the Kia Oval for one T20 game, they’re always knocking down my door for more tickets! What are your favourite South East London places or spots? We love going to Borough Market as a family and picking up some nice bits to take home and cook later on. It’s such a great place with a really lively atmosphere and loads of fantastic stalls, restaurants, shops and pubs. To see what happened there recently was heartbreaking and makes me all the more determined to keep going there and supporting it. What would you say to a young aspiring cricketer? Work hard, listen to your coaches and don’t ever get too high or too low on yourself. Also, never forget what made you love the game in the first place. What are the hopes for the club going forward? I’m nearly forty now so am very much looking forward to putting my feet up and watching this group of players take the club forward without me! I think we’ve got a very special squad at the moment and certainly have the opportunity to push on and be challenging at the very top of English cricket for some time to come.
kiaoval.com It is also worth noting that The Oval hosts dementia-friendly matches in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Society. A relaxed, supportive and accessible environment is created for people with dementia and their carers to enjoy the match. The events are free of charge to people over 50 with dementia, and their families and carers who attended on the day.
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M I X T A PE “Sports without music, it's nothing but a game. Music adds the emotion.” — Ice Cube Wimbledon Theme Tune — Keith Mansfield I Don't Like Cricket (I Love It) — 10cc Sun's Out — Hoops Jasper — Hooton Tennis Club In The Morning I'll Be Better — Tennis Basketball — Bow Wow Baseball — Sportsman You Are The Right One — Sports Tears Over Beers — Modern Baseball Sportstar — (Sandy) Alex G The Sporting Life — The Decemberists Hunting For Sport — Remo Drive Team — Lorde Roman — Housse de Racket Hoops — The Chemical Brothers Skateboarding — Xinobi Kick Push — Various Artists Wimbledon — Rich White Ladies Skateboarding Girl — Sick Sad World Outside — Parquet Courts The Paper Tigers — The Paper Tigers Let's Go Surfing — The Drums Take Me Out The Past Time Players — Past Time Players
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The Backboard Jungle is a photo series and instagram account set up by local basketball enthusiast Richard Anderson. We find out more about Richard and the public courts of South East London‌
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Your photo series on Instagram is really beautiful — what made you start it? I took a few photos of the courts that I played on when I was abroad and – although I did nothing with them – it became a bit of a trophy hunt. It was only later, once I realised I'd amassed so many, that I needed an outlet for them. Is it hard to find an empty court sometimes? It's a lot harder to find a court that still has nets up. I find that the local courts are being used most of the time, even if it's just a couple of kids throwing a football through the hoop. There's been more than one occasion where I've had to wait for a bunch of photographers to get off the court! Tell us a bit more about basketball in South East London… I believe basketball is more important than the players themselves even realise. It has community; it brings strangers together; it supports integration of cultures; it's honest and it's nurturing – but UK basketball in general is let down by the lack of value placed upon it. It feels a bit like basketball is in the same position as skateboarding used to be – in need of better public facilities, but I guess it’s difficult to justify the cost. You play with Crystal Palace Basketball Club which describes itself as a ‘social amateur basketball group’. Can you tell us more? Crystal Palace Basketball Club is like a support group for people who love sportswear and expensive trainers. We play together at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre twice a week and sometimes compete in a local recreational league – we're two-time winners! It's diverse group of men and women from all over the place who used to play and love basketball. I have gained so much since playing with Donatas and everyone – shout out Crystal Palace BC! There are a few youth teams in South East London – there’s London Thunder, Peckham Pride – who are very important! What are your favourite courts in South East London?
Dulwich Park has the best community for pick-up games – there’s a regular crowd when the sun is out and the kids just wanna play basketball all day! Hilly Fields is my local, but the court is a mess; it's slippery and the surface has been ruined by the roots of neighbouring trees. And of course, there’s Crystal Palace National Sports Centre. The building is a classic example of mid-century architecture and the court, though in need of repair, has a real sprung floor. Recently, all over the world, basketball courts have been a focus of art and fashion, and some beautiful designs have come through, such as the Pigalle basketball court and KAWS basketball court. I don't really know how to get something like that off the ground locally, but I do think it’s the sort of thing we should be doing in South East London. Where did you grow up and what was your local court like? I was born in Woolwich and grew up in Plumstead. The photo of the Plumstead court is the one near my old house – I lived in the terrace in the background of that photo. It was a pretty rough court, with a sloping surface and extra high hoops. One night one of my neighbours, annoyed with the kids hanging out till late in the evening, went out with a pipe cutter and cut down the hoops. Haven’t you and the Crystal Palace Basketball Club been reinstating the nets on the hoops across the area? There is nothing more satisfying than the 'swish' of a clean shot through the net, but most nets get ripped down by people trying to climb them – or plain vandalism. They are super cheap to buy – like, a pound each – so we bought a few the last couple of years and put them up where we play. We also handed them out for the local kids to put up. @the_backboard_jungle @crystal_palace_bc You can also find out more about Peckham Pride at peckhampride.moonfruit.com
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CAMBER L AWN TENNIS CLUB Although Camber Lawn Tennis Club is a smaller club run entirely by members, it has a long history of going back more than a hundred years. The club now has completely modern facilities, including state-of-the-art courts and clubhouse which were built in 2015 after an arsonist damaged the old facilities. Camber is actually the only club to offer regular free wheelchair tennis in any of the three South London boroughs – there is a real emphasis on inclusion and the social side of the game. The brilliant single level clubhouse was designed by David Money Architects to be completely wheelchair friendly. Everything has been well thought-through from the booking system, the wide corridors and changing room, to the lowered section at the bar which makes it easier to buy a well-deserved drink after a game. The club also has two state of the art sports wheelchairs built specifically for tennis. Michael, a coach at the club, says: "The original building burnt down about four years ago, sadly hit by arsonists but luckily we were able to rebuild through funding and grants – we jumped at the chance to build an all-access facility. Greg Ruzedski came down to cut the ribbon!" "It's great to be able to come down here and fit some exercise into the day,” adds club user Nicky. “I play once a week during the summer, typically from May to September, or longer if the weather allows! The wheelchairs they loan out here are fantastic – the one I play in is built specifically for playing tennis. It has an anti-tip 5th wheel which prevents me from tipping over and highperformance wheels which allow me to manoeuvre with one hand.” PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEX REYTO
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"The original building burnt down about four years ago, sadly hit by arsonists but luckily we were able to rebuild through funding and grants – we jumped at the chance to build an all-access facility. Greg Ruzedski came down to cut the ribbon!"
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Artist and interior stylist Liza Giles lives with her two sons – Elwood, seven and Arlo, five – and her husband Matt, who is an architect partner at Giles Pike Architects. Her elegant home is a unique blend of vibrancy and tranquility, dominated by a bright, airy green and white colour scheme. We caught up with Liza to find out more.
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How long have you lived in your home? We have lived in the house for six years, but been on the street for eleven. We lived next door but one in a lovely typical tall London town house and were very happy there – it was just the allure of a little more width that tempted us when this double fronted property came up for sale. Did you design each space in its entirety, or have they evolved over time? We designed the layout as a whole from the very beginning. We knew we wanted to exploit the width and live in a more lateral way, so we opened up the space between the kitchen and the living room, creating three metre high double door openings to link each space across the hallway. Large glass Crittlestyle doors were added on both sides of the house at the back to bring in light and views of the garden. We also added a doorway at the back of the kitchen, which has really improved the flow and connections with each room. Have you consciously balanced the need for practicality and everyday life with aesthetic choices? I hope we have quite a relaxed attitude about this – we like nice things and we look after them, but we’re not precious. We have pure white walls, with shadow gaps and no skirting, along with white leather sofas and I remember friends saying to us “Are you completely mad, you have two small boys!” But at the end of the day, the walls are just paint that can be easily be touched up, the sofa can be wiped with a cloth – this is a family home and it’s to be lived in and enjoyed!
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How does your work as a stylist inform how you designed your home? I have set up many rooms for photoshoots and I think it has given me the confidence to make sense of a given space. It is a bit like painting to me; it’s about balance, composition, textures and – importantly – how it makes you feel. Your home is full of beautiful objects and art, can you tell me about your collections and whether you play around with composition and different configurations? We have collected different objects, ceramics and artwork for quite a few years now. I do believe that there is only so much you can create instantly when designing your home. What gives a place character and interest are the things you gradually collect over time, enriching your space and allowing it to grow with you. It feels incredibly light, bright and contemporary, which creates a great contrast with the beautiful antique pieces and details — can you tell me more about that? Absolutely number one on the list for me when buying a house is its orientation. I am a sunshine girl and could never live with a north-facing garden. Our garden faces west and we have maximised the light coming into the back of the house with three metre high glass doors, exploiting the view to the garden from our living room. The house had no original features when we moved in, so as well as putting in the new, we put back the old by reinstating the cornicing and fireplaces. I like the contrast of the old and new, so have accentuated this with
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the furniture, choosing very contemporary pieces to sit alongside antique or industrial finds. How do you keep all your plants alive when you are away from your home!? I’m not going to lie, this is a labour of love! I am much better with outdoor plants than indoor. I am quite often plucking out dead plants and replacing them – luckily they are fairly cheap at New Covent Garden Market. Your home is also your workspace with your painting studio there, how does that space interact with the rest of the house? I have a small studio at the top of the house up in the eaves – it is my little peaceful garret. It is a very productive space and because of this, it’s quite messy! It is a complete luxury to have a space where I can work, make a mess and not have to clear it all up each day.
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Can you tell me about your work as an artist? I have worked as an art director and stylist for nearly 20 years, but have always painted in my spare time. It has always been my outlet, but it’s only just recently that I’m taking it more seriously. I’m doing less shooting and more exhibiting, which is great and seems to be going well. I work in mixed media – vintage college and acrylic paint. My work is abstract and inspired by the purity of Abstract Expressionism, communicating simply through the use of colour, shape and texture. I actually approach both disciplines – painting and styling – in a similar way; both require balance, composition and form, while trying to maintain a feeling of spontaneity. Do you feel part of a community where you live? We love the street, it has an amazing community of very mixed people and many have become good friends. Our children are growing up knowing all of our neighbours – a rare thing in London – and the family who moved into our old house are amongst our closest friends now. We feel very lucky to be a part of this thriving, vibrant community. What are your favourite SE places? We love the Begging Bowl, South London Gallery, The Refreshment Rooms, Miss Tapas, the Peckham rooftop cinema and the Bussey building with all its surrounding bars, galleries and liveliness! Photographs by James Merrell lizagiles.com gilespike.com Instagram @liza.giles and @liza.giles.art
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Scoop Magazine Workshop
Take your toddler along to a sound and light show in which they are the participants. Watch as your child puts on a white suit and becomes part of a digital world of ladybirds, shapes, squiggles and squawks that won’t keep still, no matter how hard you try to catch them! Bursting with colour and joy, this immensely popular interactive and immersive digital experience has become a regular feature in our the Unicorn’s programme that families return to again and again.
Calling all budding authors, poets, illustrators and comic creators! Have you ever wanted to make your own story magazine? Join the team from Scoop, who work with the biggest names in children’s literature, for a masterclass in how to make a fabulous magazine full of all forms of storytelling. They’ll be showing you the various jobs involved and helping the group create their own magazine – there’s even a role for a joke writer, so come armed ready for laughs!
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The Horniman and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance have teamed up a fun inclusive garden partner. Suitable for the whole family, bring your dancing shoes for a day of music, performances, demonstrations, workshops, markets and activities as we begin our Indian Summer.
Join an artists’ colony this summer and make a variety of arts and crafts over three days. Learn tie-dyeing techniques, make your own scarf, and weave your own crowns! This event is suitable for children aged six to nine and remember to wear clothes you won’t mind getting messy!
Explore the amazing animals that feature in the Painted Hall during this exciting hands-on family experience! While donations are welcome, this is a free drop-in session suitable for families with children aged twelve and under – there’s limited availability so arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Horniman Museum & Gardens, SE23
Dulwich Picture Gallery, SE21
The Painted Hall, Old Royal Naval College, SE10
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'Leaf' by Sandra Dieckmann Hot off the press, this beautiful book is all about the unexpected arrival of a polar bear in the woods. Other animals all avoid him, thinking he might be dangerous. His odd habit of collecting leaves only makes them distrust him more. But then one day they watch amazed as he attempts to fly over the water with wings made from his colourful leaves, and his strange behaviour starts to make sense. 3+ 'Raymond' by Yann and Gwendal le Bec A funny, stylish book about a little dog who has big dreams! Raymond starts small by sitting at the family table, taking himself to cafes and the cinema, and finally lands himself a job as a full-time roving reporter for 'Dogue magazine'. Just when all the demands become overwhelming, a chance encounter with a ball helps Raymond realise what is really important in life..... a good back rub in a snug little spot by the sofa. For ages 3+
'The Secret of Black Rock' by Joe Todd-Stanton Big illustrations fill the pages of this marine adventure in which young Erin Pike is saved by the mysterious Black Rock. This environmental fable has the young heroine encountering a hidden, thrilling underwater world and show the adults the wonders that they have failed to see. For ages 4+
‘The Tale of Angelino Brown’ by David Almond Award-winning David Almond’s new story has a really light touch, it’s a warm and kind-hearted story perfect for all those who are willing to believe in a little bit of magic. When a little angel turns up in Bert’s pocket as he drives the bus all kinds of remarkable things begin to happen. Bert takes Angelino home to Betty and he brings great happiness into their lives. But who is Angelino? For ages 8+
‘The Guggenheim Mystery’ by Robin Stevens Robin Stevens known for her marvellous 'Murder Most Unladylike’ Series has taken on the mantle of writing the sequel to Siobhan Dowd’s ‘The London Eye Mystery’- a firm favourite in Ottie and the Bea. Aunt Gloria and Salim have finally moved to New York and Ted, Kat and Mum go to visit only to find themselves embroiled in another mystery. This much anticipated book is due to be published at the start of August so if you haven’t yet read 'The London Eye Mystery’ -Get Reading Now! For ages 8+
‘The island at the End of Everything’ by Kiran Millwood Hargreaves Is the second book from the author of 'The Girl of Ink and Stars’. This moving and magical story had me in tears within the first chapter. Big issues abound in a book about prejudice,leprosy,butterflies and above all a desire to find the way home. For ages 9+
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