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The Rosendale pub on Rosendale Road is under new management. A pub quiz starts on 2 October 2023 for teams of up to 6 people; entry is £2.50 per person. There are various special offers being introduced including 2 pies & 2 pints for £30 on Mondays, 2 pizzas & a bottle of prosecco for £35 on Tuesdays, and 2 steaks & a bottle of Malbec for £40 on Wednesdays. All NHS staff get 33% off food. There are various rooms and outdoor spaces available for hire. More here: https://www.therosendale.co.uk/
Bell House Pottery Studio is now open at Bell House in College Rd. The purpose-built pottery offers a variety of classes and workshops for anyone from absolute beginners, who can learn the basics of throwing on a wheel or hand building, through to more seasoned potters who can extend their skills. For more details see the Bell House website here: https://www.bellhouse.co.uk/pottery
The Dulwich Players return to present another unusual evening at Bell House, 27 College Rd, this December with four short plays, each about a well-known picture from the Dulwich Picture Gallery Collection which were stored at Bell House from 1946-47 after their return from evacuation to North Wales in WW2. In the rooms of Bell House each picture will come to life and tell its story, some humorous, some thought provoking.
Get into the Christmas spirit as the audience perambulates through the house, as if attending a 1940s cocktail party.
Friday 1 December – Saturday 2 December at 7.30pm for 7.45pm. Sunday 3 December 2.30pm for 2.45 & 7.30pm for 7.45pm (Saturday night is Gala Night when the audience are invited to wear black tie and cocktail dresses) Tickets £18 (includes a glass of mulled wine), on sale at Eventbrite.
At the 2023 AGM in April, the Dulwich Society introduced a proposed new set of Rules, based on a Charity Commission template, for approval at the AGM in May 2024. A 6 month consultation period was set, which ends on 23 October.
The proposed new Rules can be found here. Any comments should be sent by email to:
There will also be a drop-in consultation meeting with the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Chair of the Licensing Sub-committee:
5-7pm, Thursday 12 October, Bell House, College Road, SE21 7BG
This is not a presentation, but a chance to answer questions, take comments and clarify any changes. No need to book, just turn up.
Any comments received after 23 October cannot be considered, so members please take this opportunity to comment on the new Rules and/or attend the meeting.
David Goode gave an organ recital at Christ's Chapel in Dulwich on 10 September 2023. His programme included a wide variety music from 16th- 21st centuries, including Byrd, Bach, Handel, Stanley, Mozart, Reger, Roxanna Panufnik and Simon Johnson. Every item was rhythmically charged, and displayed the entire range of all the organ’s colours. An outstanding feature of his playing is his ability to squeeze every emotional and expressive nuance from every piece.
Romeo Jones in Dulwich Village has a new electric cargo (delivery) bike available for hire. The scheme is run by OurBike, the community cargo bike share scheme, and they offer bike training for those who need it. Speak to Patrick at Romeo Jones for more details or visit the OurBike website here.
The next Dulwich Hill Ward Safer Neighbourhood Panel meeting is at 6.30pm-8pm on Thursday 7 September at the Bread of Life, Christ Church, 263 Barry Road. The next Dulwich Village Ward Safer Neighbourhood Panel meeting is at 6.30pm on Monday 18 September, upstairs at the Crown and Greyhound. All welcome to both meetings. If you live in Dulwich Hill ward you can complete their survey to help set ward priorities: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/E3WQRJ/
The Dulwich Festival is seeking a new Finance Director to join its management team. The role will suit someone with a relevant professional qualification who is looking to play a key part in a thriving and exciting community organisation whilst working flexibly. The position involves oversight of a Finance Controller and reporting to the Festival Director. An honorarium is attached to this voluntary role.
The Dulwich Festival is an annual arts celebration taking place over 10 days in May. Now in its 30th year, it attracts over 50,000 visitors with 400 artists exhibiting and over 500 performers. It has an annual turnover of £125k and makes an estimated annual contribution to the local economy of around £2 million. The Festival aims to be a catalyst for creative opportunities as a means of nurturing a thriving and inclusive community with a commitment to valuing Dulwich and its environment sustainably over time.
If you are interested in applying, please contact
Join the Friends of Judith Kerr Primary School to celebrate the end of Summer at their family-friendly biergarten. Beer on draft from local breweries plus wine, food and music. Children can roam free, explore the green space or participate in games and crafts. Plus all the Oktoberfest classics: sausages, pretzels, gingerbread and lederhosen! At the Judith Kerr Primary School, 68 Half Moon Lane, Saturday 23 September, noon to 8pm
Dulwich, Mid-Century Oasis, the book co-authored by our Local History Chair Ian McInnes about the collaboration between the Dulwich Estate, house builder Wates and the Estate's architects, Austin Vernon & Partners, has been reissued by RIBA and is available from Village Books and Dulwich Books.
At our 60th anniversary party we displayed illustrated history boards covering the six decades of the Society's existence, giving highlights of what was happening in Dulwich and the wider world over that time. The boards were very well received with several members asking if they could be re-made in a form that allowed them to be shared more widely. Our Executive Committee is on the case and we will be bringing you further details in due course.
Pease help the volunteers at Belair Park by giving them your views on how the proposed wood meadow should look in the future. Take a look at the consultation document here, choose the habitats you’d like to see at Belair, then complete the questionnaire here before emailing it to Joseph Arrowsmith at Southwark Council: