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New shop in Dulwich Village

The Dulwich Estate have confirmed that independent family butcher ‘The Proud Sow’ is coming to 86 Dulwich Village (the former McColls’ unit) and will open in late summer. Its press release said - The Proud Sow, is a well-known in South London and the shop will provide a full range of grass fed organic meat and poultry together with award-winning handmade sausages and a contemporary range of artisan produce.

The business prides itself on providing approachable friendly customer service. Foodies are encouraged to pop in and discuss recipe ideas. All staff are fully trained in butchery skills and its current apprentice recently won the Institute of Meat 'Best Apprentice 2018' award.

The shop will also provide a range of fine cheeses and dairy curated by Michael Jones, of Jones of Brockley (and formerly manager at Neal's Yard Dairy in Borough Market). Their friends at small craft bakery Cooper's Bake House will supply freshly baked bread.

It will be the second branch of the well-known independent butcher run by Oliver Khaldi of Peckham who started the business in 2014.

He said: “We're excited to be expanding our business and opening in Dulwich Village, working with The Dulwich Estate. We know residents are keen to shop local and hope residents and visitors will enjoy what we have to offer.”

For more information go to www.proudsow.co.uk or follow on social media @proudsow.

Last Updated: 29 May 2018

Temporary let for former S G Smith showroom

The Dulwich Estate have let this unit for 6 months to the ‘Friday Sari Project’. The press release calls it ‘a new concept store in the heart of Dulwich Village, a platform for contemporary design and culture inspired by the Indian subcontinent. Through a curated and immersive selection of workshops, talks, film nights and launches you will be able to taste, see and experience India and Sri Lanka.

FSP founder Mehala Ford was born in Sri Lanka. She moved to London to pursue a stimulating career in fashion pr. As she explored the fashion and design scenes of India and Sri Lanka the Friday Sari Project was born. It started as Mehala’s personal blog to explore a modern way to wear Sari and bring it into her everyday life in South East London. FSP hopes to shine a much-deserved light on contemporary design and culture, inspired by and originating from India and Sri Lanka and to present it in a fresh way, under one roof.

All of the designers and makers we’ve selected share an innate quality to grow their businesses elevating the remarkable skills, materials and processes from the land they love. Crafts of the past and future have been adopted by a generation of empowered creatives who are producing not only incredible work and products but also sparking new dialogues.

This work spans film, food, fashion, photography, art, graphics - we hope to capture a snapshot of this in the Friday Sari Project Space by hosting a series of workshops, talks and film screenings from September to December alongside our Store.

We are excited about the opportunity to work with Dulwich Estate and take on what used to be a car showroom. We are looking forward to transforming into a multi-faceted space and drawing visitors to enjoy the delights of Dulwich. Living in Peckham, it felt natural to set up in the area local area. Dulwich Village is in the heart of some of the most diverse, creative and vibrant areas of South East London, with Peckham to the north and Brixton to the south.

Opening evening Thursday 21st June, 5.00-9.00pm - explore the store and join us for a light refreshment.

Opening weekend Saturday 23rd + Sunday 24th June - explore the store, bring the children for storytelling and colouring.

Last Updated: 29 May 2018

Dulwich Hamlet Football Club

The club won promotion to the National League South on 6th May. The club beat Hendon 4-3 in a penalty shoot-out after a 1-1 draw in the final of the Isthmian League play-offs. The victory ends their five-year stay in the division, and a run of four successive play-off defeats. Promotion comes just two months after they were evicted from their Champion Hill home. There is still no definite information on the future of the club’s ground on Dog Kennel Hill.

Last Updated: 29 May 2018

The Half Moon - Greater London Pub of the Year 2018

The Half Moon in Herne Hill, run by Fuller’s, has been announced as the best pub in Greater London in the National Pub & Bar Awards 2018. The awards were made by Pub & Bar Magazine to outstanding pubs across the country.

Last Updated: 29 May 2018

South Croxted Road closure

The road will be closed for a week beginning 29 May for resurfacing.  The official diversionary routes are via West Norwood or Lordship Lane/Dulwich Common. It is half term week but the Council accepts that there will still be a significant impact on local traffic.  They considered night works but on balance felt this was too disruptive to residents in South Croxted Road given that it is very much a residential road notwithstanding how busy it is.

Last Updated: 29 May 2018

Local Election Results 2018

Dulwich Village Ward:
William Chidley (Green) 312
Brigid Gardner (Lib Dem) 1,259
Ruth Gripper (Lib Dem) 1,124
Gulnar Hasnain (Green) 289
Richard Leeming (Labour) 1,580 – elected
Jane Lyons (Conservative) 1,306
Michael Mitchell (Conservative) 1,281
Margy Newens (Labour) 1,755 – elected

Dulwich Wood Ward:
Lindsay Chathli (Conservative) 678
John Cope (Conservative) 626
Stephen Gauge (Lib Dem) 282
Christopher Glenn (Green) 275
Andrew MacKay (Lib Dem) 335
Dale Rapley (Green) 235
Catherine Rose (Labour) 1,802 – elected
Andy Simmonds (Labour) 1,782 – elected

Dulwich Hill Ward:
Maggie Browning (Labour) 1,823 – elected
Myrtle Bruce-Milford (Green) 460
Michael Bukola (Lib Dem) 334
Jon Hartley (Labour) 1,618 – elected
Jonathan Mitchell (Lib Dem) 390
Edith Okparaocha (Conservative) 302
Jamie Vincent (Green) 322
Rachel Wolf (Conservative) 327

Goose Green Ward:
Rosemary Ades (Green) 679
James Barber (Lib Dem) 1,719
David Bradbury (Conservative) 406
Robert Broomhead (Conservative) 354
Clare Donachie (Lib Dem) 1,202
Claire Empson (Women’s Equality) 1,075
Michael Green (Lib Dem) 974
David Jennings (Green) 394
Dale Latchford (Green) 311
James McAsh (Labour) 2,042 – elected
Victoria Olisa (Labour) 2,372 – elected
Michael Poole-Wilson (Conservative)
Charlie Smith (Labour) 2,039 – elected

Last Updated: 08 May 2018

The Gilkes, former S G Smith workshop site

The Council have now approved the developer’s construction management plan (CMP), 17/AP/4454 but rejected the application to remove the social housing content from the scheme, 18/AP/0508. The Council have yet to approve the arboriculture method statement, 18/AP/0215, as it seeks to remove some additional trees in the footway.

Last Updated: 08 May 2018

Upcoming Dulwich Park Events

Unbeknown to the Society, local Councillors, and the Dulwich Park Friends, it appears that Southwark Events have been discussing a large funfair & music event in Dulwich Park on 16-18 June - aimed at children aged 2-12. This will conflict with the planned ‘World Cycling Revival’ event at the Herne Hill velodrome on 14-16 June and the Crystal Palace Festival music show on 16 June. Questions are being asked as to whether this is a good idea given what else is on at the same time.

Last Updated: 08 May 2018

Short List for Dulwich Picture Gallery 2019 Pavilion

The following architects had been shortlisted for the competition & models of their schemes will be on view in the Gallery later in the summer.

  • Casswell Bank Architects
  • e10 Studio
  • Flea Folly Architects
  • Pricegore with Yinkallori
  • Projects_Office
  • PUParchitects
Last Updated: 08 May 2018

Herne Hill Free Film Festival (1 May to 1 June)

The Herne Hill Free Film Festival has a total of 21 free films this May, across a range of venues in SE24. Running from 1st May to 1st June the programme includes some of the biggest and most critically acclaimed films from the past year, screenings with a strong connection to the local area and a handful of lesser known films that should be on everyone’s cinematic bucket list!
At each event the Herne Hill Free Film Festival will be partnering with Norwood and Brixton Foodbank, to raise awareness of the work the charity does and to bring food and support to those in need in the local area. The venues are various locations around Herne Hill, SE24 Price: All events are free; no booking is required, but many venues are indoors and have limited capacity. For info see www.freefilmfestivals.org/hernehill/

Last Updated: 08 May 2018

AGM Agenda 2018

THE DULWICH SOCIETY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – 2018
The 55th Annual General Meeting of The Dulwich Society will be held at 8pm on Monday 30th April 2018 at the First Floor Suite, Crown and Greyhound, Dulwich Village, SE21 7BJ
AGENDA
1. Introduction and welcome by President.
2. Minutes of the 54th Annual General Meeting held on 24th April 2017 to be approved.
3. Chairman’s Report.
4. Reports from the Officers and Sub-Committee Chairs.
5. Treasurer’s Report and presentation of accounts for the year ended 31st December 2017.
6. Appointment of Honorary Auditor. Nominee: Sally-Anne Jeffries, Chartered Accountant.
7. Elections for 2018-2019. Officers, Members of the Executive Committee, Honorary Officers.

Last Updated: 02 May 2018

Read more: AGM Agenda 2018

Minutes of the AGM 2017

MINUTES of the 54th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Society held on 24th April 2017, 8pm at St. Barnabas Centre, Calton Avenue SE21

Last Updated: 02 May 2018

Read more: Minutes of the AGM 2017

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