Donate a tree in the Horniman Gardens
A ‘Sound Corner’ beside the Bandstand Terrace features five sculptural musical instruments. Horniman Gardens are now reaching the final stages of development and we expect them to be complete in the...
View ArticleJewellery Making Workshop
I’ve always loved fashion jewellery. I have a whole drawer at home dedicated to necklaces, bangles, pendants and cocktail rings in various colours and styles. It is my opinion that accessories are as...
View ArticleGet ready to spread some Pexmas cheer
Uptown, the Christmas lights have been lit. Yes, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – but sadly that also means heaving crowds and chilly noses as you traipse from store to store. Of course...
View ArticleOn the first day of Christmas…
On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me…the East Dulwich Christmas Cracker. With cold, crisp weather on the cards this weekend, what better way to warm up than with hot roasted chestnuts,...
View ArticleCome to our Christmas Bazaar
It will be the fifth year that Dulwich Picture Gallery opens its doors for friends and locals to a feast of a Christmas Bonanza. This year there will be 33 stalls, more than were there last year. “We...
View ArticleSEE3 Portas’ Pilot update – bringing life back to the high street
On Saturday 1st December The Shop Revolution (a SEE3 Portas’ Pilot project) launches three Pop Up shops in Forest Hill, Kirkdale and Sydenham, SEE3 Markets begins the first of three pilot markets and...
View ArticleMade with Love: Xmas Sale
Made with Love, a festive designer-maker sale, is taking over the East Dulwich Tavern, 11am – 5pm, Saturday, December 8th 2012. Filling its walls with Christmas cheer and unique hand-made gifts, this...
View ArticleIt’s Pexmastime!
What, December already?! The Advent Calendars are up and a few windows have already been opened (and treats scoffed, no doubt) – and while December 25th may still be a few weeks off, Pexmas is coming...
View ArticleE-Book Readers arrive in Dulwich Books
Yes I know they’ve been here for a few years now, “imported” into the book lovers’ homes of Dulwich. Well now you don’t have to leave the SE21 area to be able to purchase one. Yes that’s right we are...
View ArticleCome and watch jewellery making in action at Dulwich Picture Gallery
Carrie Elspeth has been creating handmade jewellery for 14 years. Her family-run business based in Wales and her highly-prized jewellery is available from selected independent retailers. Her...
View ArticleSaturday Shopping: Museum Shops: Three of the Best
With a background in museum and gallery retailing I have spent years visiting and assessing museum shops, it is a passion of mine. South London Gallery Museum and gallery shops are always a source of...
View ArticleA Saturday Shopping In Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace clearly has a lot going for it; a village atmosphere within easy reach of the metropolis, good sized housing stock, plenty of parks, a plethora of cafés, bars and restaurants and the...
View ArticleSaturday Shopping: West Dulwich
One of my favourite Saturday morning things to do is to take a leisurely jaunt to the West Dulwich shops and cafés on the Park Hall Road and Croxted Road cross. A walk along leafy Gallery Road, cutting...
View ArticleSaturday Shopping: Herne Hill SE24
The lucky residents of Herne Hill, SE24, must feel like they have it all, probably because they pretty much have; one of London’s finest parks, probably the best open air swimming in London,...
View ArticleSuper Saturday Shopping: Markets
There is nothing more fun than a few hours spent browsing in a local market, often you’ll find weekday professionals indulging their weekend passions. Besides the unexpected products you”ll meet some...
View ArticleTate Modern Treats
There are many perks to working along the Southbank, one of my favourite being close proximity to the Tate Modern. This iconic art gallery holds the title for the most visited gallery in the world....
View ArticleAn Aladdin’s cave on North Cross Road
One Friday morning, I went down to North Cross Road and discovered something new… I was on the corner of Fellbrigg Road, just off North Cross Road, and I saw a sign directing me to a Vintage Store. The...
View ArticleDulwich Picture Gallery X-mas Bazaar moves due to success
Five years of growing bigger each year has meant that more and more local artists want to take part in the Gallery’s popular X-mas Bazaar. St. Barnabas Parish Hall ‘This year we have more stalls than...
View ArticleMade with Love: Christmas Sale
Saturdaysyh Love is back for its second year in the cosy confines of the East Dulwich Tavern for a festive celebration of local designer-makers. We have new vendors, an additional organiser and plans...
View ArticleSuper Sunday Stocking Filler & Secret Santa Shopping
Whether it is secret Santa, stocking fillers or little thank-yous you are looking for this Christmas, our local shops have plenty of presents under £10. ‘Devilishly Handsome Man Lives Her’ Mug and...
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