Monday 21 April
Reimagined Terrain – until 29 April
It is the second solo exhibition of paintings by Ania Pieniazek at Jeannie Avent Gallery.
The gallery will be open daily from 12-6pm except 20th and 21st April (Easter Sunday and Monday- closed)
Tuesday 22 April
Mary Shelley in Bath: Fiona Sampson in conversation with Rebeka Russell
7pm-8pm. Fiona Sampson, acclaimed poet and biographer of Mary Shelley, will be in conversation with Manderley Press publisher Rebeka Russell to discuss a brand-new collection of Mary Shelley’s work – all written during, and inspired by, the short yet influential time the author spent living in the historic literary city of Bath in 1816.
Step into the intriguing world of Mary Shelley’s transformative time in Bath, a period that deeply influenced her literary genius. Against the backdrop of Bath’s grand architecture, bustling social scene and serene countryside, Shelley grapples with personal loss, burgeoning ideas and the societal constraints of her era. Yet during her time in the city, she finds solace and inspiration, leading to the development of her iconic novel, Frankenstein.
Weekly Online Breathing Class
7pm-7.40pm. Weekly virtual online breathwork class Join me every Tuesday at 7pm for a 40-minute breathing and relaxation class.
Life Drawing & Painting
7pm-8.30pm. This is an online drawing & painting session conducted via Zoom. Long pose life painting and drawing. A single pose is held for three hours with 5-minute model breaks every 25 minutes.
Socials Runs with DPR
7.30pm-8.30pm. Fantastic local running club. Social runs every Tuesday 7.30pm at Trevor Bailey Sports Ground on the south circular.
Wednesday 23 April
Goose Green Coffee Morning
11am-12.30pm. Do drop into Goose Green Coffee Morning, which is open every Wednesday between 11 o’clock and 12:30pm. It’s a great place to meet others from the local community and enjoy a coffee or tea and some cake! All welcome!
Free singing groups for new mums in Southwark
11.45am-12.45pm. Hello new mums! Do you live in Southwark? Are you finding the first few weeks or months of motherhood a bit tough? If so, we’ve got the perfect solution!
We’re offering FREE group singing sessions for mums with babies aged 0 – 9 months at Rye Oak Children and Family Centre from 23rd April. Breathe Melodies for Mums has been designed to energise and uplift new mothers. Maybe you’re feeling a bit anxious or stressed, maybe you’re struggling to connect with your little one, or maybe those baby blues are stretching on for longer than they should. Either way, we’re here to help.
Zoom Portraiture @ Dulwich Art Group & School
2pm-5pm. This is now a hybrid session with 15 artists allowed into the studio and also cameras for artists attending through Zoom.
Thursday 24 April
BNI Adventurers
6.30am-8.30am. Part of the award-winning multi-national networking organisation, BNI, Adventurers brings together businesses local to Dulwich with the aim of passing business and keeping money in the local community.
A Short History of British Architecture: From Stonehenge to the Shard by Simon Jenkins
7.30pm-8.30pm. British architecture has always been a battle of styles. For a thousand years it has been romanesque versus gothic, gothic versus renaissance, palladian versus baroque, classical versus gothic revival. The greatest battle came in the 1960s, when modernists took control of British planning and plotted the demolition of large swathes of the centres of Britain’s cities.
Sunset Gong Bath & Sound Journey – small group
8pm-9pm. Step into the magical realm of my Secret Soul Sanctuary by the woods! It is a safe haven in the heart of South London, where I invite you to join me for an evening Gong Meditation / Sound Journey.
I offer a nurturing and balanced journey through both dark and light aspects of our being. In the darkness, when the deep bassey vibrations are felt deep within our bodies, we find a safe space to release pent-up emotions and past traumas, allowing healing to unfold. As the gong’s shimmering higher vibrations and overtones lead us towards the light, we experience a sense of peace, renewal, and clarity. The interplay of dark and light within the journey brings emotional catharsis and inner illumination, leaving you with a renewed sense of wholeness and harmony. It’s a transformative experience that embraces the entirety of your soul’s journey, leading to a deeper connection with your true self. Many participants report coming out of a session with me free of a previous anxiety state, with clarity on issues that they had been stuck on and leaving with a lightness that was not present before for them.
Friday 25 April
The Wild Goose Chase
6.30pm-10pm. Last goose running is the winner. Keep up with the pace or get eliminated. This roller-coaster of a running race is anything but predictable.
John Kirkpatrick (replacing Angeline Morrison), Lucy & Hazel, Matt Milton
7pm-11pm. Tonight will be John Kirkpatrick’s London launch of his new show “200 years of the Squeezebox”!
There will be a fantastic variety of songs and tunes including themes from the classics, well-loved songs, dance music of all kinds and the occasional lugubrious hymn by way of contrast, all played in John’s inimitable style on the Anglo Concertina, the Melodeon and the Button Accordion!
Lewisham Underwater Hockey Club
7.30pm-9pm. Try out underwater hockey at Forest Hill Pools every Friday evening. We’re a mixed-ability club who play for fun and exercise. Complete beginners welcome.
Saturday 26 April
Running Course for Beginners
8am & 9am. The number one running course in London, if not the country. Organised by Dulwich Park Runners for the last 20 years or so, this course has introduced hundreds of people to the joys of running.
Dulwich Park parkrun
9am-10am. Free, weekly timed 5k run, jog, or walk in Dulwich Park. Every Saturday at 9am promptly starting from Queen Mary’s Gate. Register once and bring your printed barcode.
Peckham Rye Park parkrun
9am-10am. Peckham Rye parkrun is a 3-lap anti-clockwise course, entirely on tarmac is mainly flat and therefore a potential PB course. The start & finish are located close to the Colyton Road park entrance.
Spring Open Day
10am-2pm. Discover, explore and unwind with a wonderful day in nature, surrounded by beautiful wildflowers and fresh spring air.
- Stroll along scenic walking trails and uncover hidden gems
- Join a guided tour and learn about the Park’s flora and fauna
- Discover how our five Park Experiences support growth and biodiversity
- Relax with refreshments in a beautiful setting
Dulwich Hamlet vs Chatham Town – men
3pm-5pm. For details of all fixtures visit dulwichhamletfc.co.uk/fixtures/all-fixtures
ENDURANCE: The Ernest Shackleton Story
7.30pm-9.30pm. What drives a man to the ends of the Earth?
And why would so many choose to follow him?
Spontaneous Productions proudly presents its original play about the life of Sir Ernest Shackleton—Antarctic explorer, Edwardian society leader, and arguably Sydenham’s most famous former resident.
Set in the stunning St Bart’s Church, next door to the Shackleton family home on Westwood Hill, this innovative production tells Shackleton’s incredible story from multiple perspectives.
Sunday 27 April
Brockwell Park Junior parkrun
9am-9.30am. A free 2km fun run for 4–14-year-olds every Sunday in Brockwell Park. Just register on parkrun.com to get a barcode and meet behind the lido at 8:55 for a briefing.
Peckham Rye Junior parkrun
9am-9.30am. A free, weekly, timed run for 4–14-year-olds, to get fit, stay healthy, and have fun! We run 2km every Sunday at 9am, through rain and shine.
The Weekly Horniman Market
10am-3pm. Located on the Bandstand Terrace, stalls sell seasonal fruit and vegetables, artisan bread and cheese, organic meat and delicious street food.
Dulwich Hamlet vs Real Bedford – women
2pm-4pm. For details of all fixtures visit dulwichhamletfc.co.uk/fixtures/all-fixtures
ENDURANCE: The Ernest Shackleton Story
7.30pm-9.30pm. What drives a man to the ends of the Earth?
And why would so many choose to follow him?
Have fun this week and keep checking here for more events in and Around Dulwich.