Heart Streatham Issue 16

ISSUE SIXTEEN
AN INDEPENDENT MAGAZINE ALL ABOUT STREATHAM
STREATHAM
REDSKINS
SCHOOL
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WHAT'S ON
NO PARKING

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Welcome to Issue 16 of Heart Streatham magazine.
Now that everyone's well and truly back to school
or back to the commute, we bring you all the latest
about what's going on around Streatham. We'd
like to congratulate the fantastic team that put
together the first Streatham Free Film Festival last
month on their great success. Thank you, Anne
Marie McGregor and crew!
Jane tells us all about an unsung local hero in
Parish Pump, and please get in touch if you know
somebody we should applaud in the future.
The WI have been celebrating their 100th birthday
with a visit to a Streatham institution - Mrs Wong's!
Read their review in this issue.
See what's been going on around town in our
roundup on page 4, and whether the council can
really be called co-operative on page 7.
In the centre spread feature, read all about how
our own Streatham Redskins are off to a storming
start after their season kickoff two weeks ago at
the Streatham Ice Arena. There's a full roundup of
upcoming Redskins features and fixtures.
Graham Gower has written a superb piece about
how to spot ancient historical landmarks around
town, including a pre-Norman feature you can visit
today, in our Streatham History feature on page 12.
All in all there's a lot happening, a lot to read about
and a lot of What's On this month so we hope you
enjoy! Also remember all of our articles and What's
on events can be read for free on our website
anytime: www.heartstreatham.co.uk
STOP PRESS! We have just heard that the
Streatham Branch of NatWest Bank will be closed
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November 54 Streatham High Road, SW16 1BZ
Lee Alley went to a local police
briefing on Safer Neighbourhoods
in 2005 expecting to heckle
and accidentally found
himself impressed by what
he heard. Weeks later he even
more accidentally found himself
elected chair of the St Leonards safer
neighbourhoods panel where he sensibly set up
term limits for chairs. Ironically he now chairs
Streatham Action, the Streatham Area Forum.
Jane Wroe Wright has worked on
five continents in the world of
media, for national, international
and local press, TV and magazine
brands. She’s lived in the area for
30 years, the past eight of which
have been in Streatham. She has
four children, sings with the Streatham
Choral Society and volunteers with Streatham
Festival and Streatham Action.
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September saw Streatham’s first Free Film
Festival happen after a mere seven weeks
planning- a fantastic achievement from the
team of volunteers who pulled it off. Films
played to packed crowds, with a variety of
venues all over Streatham hosting indoor
and outdoor screenings of gems such as
Grand Hotel Budapest outside at the British
Home, Dracula at Beacon Bingo, Amy at the
Hideaway, and Pulp Fiction at the Standard,
attracting visitors from all over London –blogs
such as Londonist, Skint London and Time
Out and a host of others were once again
focused on SW16. Can’t wait for next time-
you’ll hear all about it here!
We were sad to see the news that our large

Morrison’s store might be closing. Aside
from the only properly baked and butchered
right-there-in-the-store food at a supermarket
here, it’s the last big free parking space north
of Streatham Common remaining.
We’ve been to Funky Medusa for pedis
and haircuts, and to Rice Republic
and Hood for dinner this month, as
well as Trio Pizzeria for lunch,
and Café Barcelona, and Deli
Lama for coffee, cake, and
deli goodies-we personally
recommend them all. We also
had a great night out at The
Bull to celebrate Young’s 184th
birthday, enjoying the Burger
Shack burger and curly fries- and
enough drinkies to be unsure as to
our exact route back home afterwards. A
big thanks to Matt and his staff!
We were pleased to attend the inStreatham
BID (Business Improvement District) AGM
on the 22nd where the BID outlined their
work over the past year and future plans for
the High Road. The BID has successfully
secured funding for the High Road from the
Mayor of London’s New Homes Bonus fund
for local projects. Don’t forget to download
the Mi Streatham app for offers from local
businesses.
Good on David Salisbury-Jones and his team
at Vale Vets - a reader has commented
on what great service they give and
how lovely the staff are. It’s a
good feeling when we get great
feedback from you about our
advertisers!
We heard from many who
thoroughly enjoyed the
Streatham Society Henry
Tate Gardens tour. Read about
similarly wonderful historical
places right here under our noses
in the history piece on page 12. We
also visited 1930’s Pullman Court during
the London Open House weekend, and
were, yet again, amazed by the fascinating
architecture of our local area. Thanks to the
lovely residents who invited the public into
their beautiful homes.

Streatham
Soapbox by Lee ALLey
NO PARKING!
Way back in Issue 3 of Heart Streatham we
featured John Rogers’ area analysis of the
lack of parking availability for shoppers on the
High Road, our main shopping district and
a major town centre in Lambeth. Our efforts
have been dealt two serious blows in the
past month: firstly Lidl has changed
their car park to be used only by
their customers only. Shortly after
that, we heard the news that the
large Morrisons next to Streatham
station will almost certainly close
within weeks.
The effect of these announcements
on parking is that for the 1.5 miles
stretch between The Greyhound Pub
and Westbury’s chemists (approximately
2/3rds of the inStreatham BID area) there will
be but two (2!) car parking spaces on the entire
western side of the High Road.
We would like to see three things happen:
Firstly, we would like to see Lambeth Council
and Transport for London work with Streatham
Action and the BID to identify “loading” bays
that could be converted to shoppers parking.
In breaking news: Louise Abbots of the
inStreatham BID has just told us she & Neil Salt
of Streatham Action attended a consultation
meeting on the 21st of September and have
raised this very point, so things are
happening on this front!
Secondly, we call on Lambeth
Council and the inStreatham BID
quickly to identify and lobby a
suitable tenant for the Morrison's
site. It would fit Waitrose’s store
format perfectly, and Primark, Aldi,
or TK Maxx would work well there.
Finally we all need to contact Lidl UK
Corporate Headquarters in Wimbledon
deploring their change of policy and poor
stewardship of the only shoppers car park in
central Streatham. Contact them at: Lidl UK
GmbH, 19 Worple Road, Wimbledon, London,
SW19 4JS or 0370 444 1234 or customer.
services@lidl.co.uk

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UNCOOPERATIVE BUREAUCRACY
It doesn’t seem possible to have watched
the news in the past year and not hear of
the UK’s childhood obesity epidemic. Given
the surge in computer games, tablet/mobile
use and the usual distractions like television
keeping children from being active, local
groups of unpaid volunteers have stepped up
and organised sports activities for the shared
benefit of the participants as well as the wider
community.
We covered one of these in depth in our
last issue – the Fun Run around Streatham
Common. This was to feature a competition
between teams from local primary and (for the
first time) secondary school children to win
a considerable pot of money for their school
sponsored by our advertiser, Anthony Gold
Solicitors.
You’ll appreciate our surprise when we heard,
after going to press, that the Fun Run and cross
country race had to be cancelled. You’ll despair
when you hear it was down to bureaucracy.
The Lambeth press office quoted the councillor
in charge, “Event protocols have been in place
since 2011 and clearly state that we need a
minimum of three months’ notice to properly
assess and plan for any particular event.”
We spoke to Herne Hill Harrier's club secretary
who said this is the first time this policy
has been invoked in connection with this
event in the five years they have run it on
Streatham Common. Interestingly also, the
club could not set a date and apply for use
of the Common within the three month time
frame anyway, as UK Athletics fixtures aren’t
set until approximately six weeks before the
time the race normally happens. Thus the
protocol could not (and has never previously
been required to) be met in any case. So,
Bureaucracy 1 – Community 0. It seems
the children will have to organise their own
activities now and those hundreds of shoppers
that would have spent money in Streatham
that weekend will now do so elsewhere. Are
we the only ones that think this is bonkers?

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Streatham Hero
Jono Openshaw, Streatham Fitness First’s
General Manager completed the Deloitte
Ride Across Britain (RAB) in September as
he continues raising funds for Cancer
Research UK.
The event took over 9 days,
cycling a total of over 970 miles
starting at Lands End on the 4th
September and concluding at
John O’Groats in Scotland on the
13th September.
Asked why he entered such an event,
Jono explained he started with open
water swimming events in 2011 as something
small that he could do to help the charitable
cause after his sister was diagnosed with
stage 4 cancer and went through chemo &
radiotherapy, but luckily survived the cancer
and treatment and happily now lives with the
side effects of the treatment. His numerous
swim events that year and personally raising
money led him to qualify to swim the Irish
Sea with celebrities like Ronan Keating in The
Swim which raised over £250,000 for Cancer
Research UK.
Jono (a prop forward for the last 10 years
& rugby Chairman for past 3), enjoyed the
challenge & raising charitable funds, so
got the bug and then wanted to challenge
himself more & raise more funds, so entered
a half Ironman in 2012 which spurred him
onto entering a full Ironman in 2013. Injury
prevented the 2013 event, but after rehabbing
himself - in 2015, he swam the English
Channel in July in a team relay qualifying
as the fastest 4 person mixed relay team to
cross the channel in just over 10 hours. Jono
then cycled the RAB Lands End to John
O’Groats event this September. He pays for
all the events himself and has personally
raised over £3,000 for Cancer Research and
vows to continue looking at new ways of
supporting the charity.
In Jono’s role at Streatham’s Fitness First,
he loves to help anyone with any events they
may want to do, so feel free to book a trial
day at the club and ask to speak with Jono if
you want any help in setting a challenge for
yourself or ideas on raising funds for
charity. He says he is happy to help
with any initiatives that will help
anyone train more and achieve
more. To use a phrase from
Threshold Sports who arranged
the Deloitte RAB event “More is in
You”. So; what’s next?
You can personally sponsor Jono
via http://uk.virginmoneygiving.
com/JonoOpenshaw or write to him at
streathammanager@fitnessfirst.com or feel
free to pop into the Streatham Fitness First
club and ask for him.

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The Women's Institute in England
and Wales finally became 100
on Wednesday 16th September
2015. To celebrate Streatham
WI chose to have a meal at
a Streatham Institution (not
quite 100 years old though),
Mrs Wong's. Many members
had been before, with a variety
of stories to tell about their
experiences but the number of
"first timers" was significant and
included me.
We were 22 members in the
restaurant's top room. The
room in itself was pretty plain
and brightly lit, but because
Streatham WI were the only
occupants the atmosphere
was fantastic. We had correctly
been instructed that it is a
BYO restaurant and we were
provided with glasses suitable
for whatever drink we brought
(though this was only tested with
beer and wine so I'm not sure
what would have happened if we
had been more adventurous and
rocked up with Babycham.) We
were not charged corkage and
were supplied with water glasses
and jugs of water as often as we
asked for them.
The food was a really pleasant
surprise to me, I am not
particularly keen on Chinese food, but started
with duck pancakes and moved on to chicken
chow mein. Many of us shared the duck to
start but some other starters were thoroughly
enjoyed, including squid. There was some
sharing of dishes for the main course and when
one member asked about the lack of vegetarian
options the chef made her a dish of her choice
and selection of ingredients.
I am not sure what the rest of the diners
downstairs would have thought when we sang
Jerusalem at the end of our
celebrations, but the amazingly
patient waiter was totally un-
fazed and happily took photos for
us with the same patience and
kindness he had shown us all
evening.
This is certainly somewhere I
would go back to with a large
group of friends again especially
because the bill was very
reasonable, reflecting the lack of
alcohol on it. All of our members
were very happy with their
choices of food, and impressed
that we were all served at
the same time and the waiter
remembered all 22 of our orders
correctly, clearly an experienced
man. The restaurant also offers
a take-away service via customer
collection.
Streatham WI has been very
busy this month with a tea party
to celebrate the Queen becoming
our longest reigning monarch,
managing to celebrate in style
despite being weary from a
late night the previous evening
watching the film "calendar
girls" together to celebrate our
fantastic Institution being 100.
Mrs Wong's meal was followed
by our (very popular) monthly
wine club on the third Wednesday of the month
and some of our members celebrated the
centenary with a garden party at Painshill Park
and a lecture at Portcullis House.
Along with the usual craft and book clubs, darts
and Greenwich trip we have been representing
Streatham in style and some of us are ever so
slightly feeling every one of the 100 years we are
celebrating!
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SW16 6EG 020 8769 0126
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by Angie Leach

Streatham's Historical Heritage
by Graham Gower
For centuries the people of Streatham worked
the land, but within little more than a decade
Streatham was pushed into modern times as a
London suburb and metropolitan area by the time
of Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee. However,
reminders of the ancient Surrey village remain.
Fieldend Road, Stockfield Road, Wellfield
Road, Hitherfield Road, and Pathfield Road all
signal our agrarian past. Greyswood Road and
Abbottswood Road recall the ancient woodlands,
while those living in Woodbourne, Fallsbrook or
Strathbrook Roads may not realise they live over
our lost streams and watercourses. Property
boundaries, road patterns and pathways that
have fossilised the lines and shapes of the
old farms, meadows, lines of woodland and
hedgerows which are long gone.
Streatham Common and the Tooting Commons
are remnants of the old Surrey countryside, and
have been cared for by generations of Streatham
people. More recent treasures such as the Grade
Two nature reserve, Unigate Wood and the
Rookery recall times before suburbanisation.
Pass through the Rookery to see the only
surviving field in Streatham, on the far side of
which, an important ditch snakes its way through
the undergrowth, an ancient boundary line dating
to Saxon times, marking the boundary between
Lambeth and Croydon as it has for centuries.
Our old village green is the small open space
between the High Road and Mitcham Lane.
Ancient footpaths around Streatham, such as
Russell’s Footpath, survive between back garden
fences - paths which once passed by grazing
animals and open meadowland.
Our local heritage assets help give Streatham its
particular identity, and a sense of place, and we
must cherish them.
Read more about our historical heritage at the
Streatham Society website:
www.streathamsociety.org.uk/publications.html

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Thrale Alms-houses Update
by PAuL LeHMAnn
Earlier in the year, I wrote about the Thrale
Charity’s project to redevelop the Thrale
Alms-houses in Polworth Road, which
had become very outdated. I’m delighted
that after two years on site and £3million,
the redevelopment work is completed, 17
residents have moved into their new homes,
and in mid-October, we will be celebrating the
reopening of the alms-houses with local MP
Chuka Umunna
The alms-houses are open to women over
60 from the local area, and our aim is to
promote independent living with dignity while
fostering a sense of community to combat
the danger of loneliness. At the heart of the
new development is a peaceful, enclosed,
communal garden. We have kept the
attractive 1930s buildings surrounding it, but
enlarged them and modernised the interiors.
Two new wings have been designed to blend
in with the older buildings. Most importantly,
we have been able to increase the number
of homes from nine to 17, including two
designed for women with limited mobility.
Residents have come from all around the
local area. We are delighted that two of
the women who lived at Thrale before the
redevelopment decided to return after a spell
of living elsewhere in Lambeth while the
works were going on. We provide secure
homes to those who have experienced
difficulty or distress in their lives, and we are
pleased that some of our residents have been
referred to us from Spires, Age UK Lambeth
and Lambeth Council.
We have a lot of people to thank – the
previous residents who have returned, for
enduring a long period away from their
homes, all those who have advised us on
the project, our neighbours in Polworth
Road, and the GLA for contributing around
£700,000 towards the project.
The Thrale charity does more than manage
the alms-houses – it also gives grants to
organisations in Streatham and the local
area that are dedicated to helping people
who are in need, hardship or distress. Our
beneficiaries include Lambeth Mencap,
Emmaus and the Nehemiah Project and we
have just started inviting applications for this
year’s round of grants.
Grants of up to £5,000 are available. You
don’t have to be a well-known charity
to apply; we’re keen to hear from small
community organisations as well. If you are
interested in applying for a grant or in finding
out more about Thrale, please email info@
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A Night to Remember –
14th November
Saturday 14th November marks
53 years of bingo at the Streatham
Hill Theatre. To celebrate, the
club is holding a party with Free
for All bingo session, complete
with bubbly and red carpet
reception, gifts, and special guest
performances. In honour of the
theatre's opening in 1929, the club
will fuse Las Vegas style casino
chic with a retro London feel, and a
few old school bingo surprises to
delight new and regular members
alike.
Join us on the red carpet from
6pm, where you can have your
photograph taken in the beautiful
grand entrance hall. Take a spin
on the classic roulette wheel while
sipping a dirty martini as you wait for your
bingo session to begin, followed by special
guest entertainment from 10pm.
Bingo will begin promptly at 7:30pm, with
over £2000 of prize money on offer for the
night, including a top prize of £500 cash to a
single winner. Membership is free and can be
completed on the night, but please be aware
that guests that appear under 25 will be asked
for photo ID before being allowed entry.
A truly grand experience for one night only
in the magnificent surroundings of the old
Streatham Hill Theatre to celebrate the history
of bingo in Streatham.
An iconic, Grade II listed building since 1994,
Streatham Hill Theatre survived bombing
during WW2, and retains many of its original
features, including the stunning entrance hall,
complete with crystal chandelier and ornate
ceiling.
Following the changes to the 2005 Gambling
Act and the introduction of the smoking
ban in England, the bingo industry suffered,
with clubs throughout South London forced
to close due to dwindling attendances and
lack of investment. It was fully expected that
Streatham would suffer the same fate until
the acquisition by Praesepe PLC
under the name of Beacon Bingo
in 2009 secured a short term future
at least. They retained the aesthetic
charm of the building while they
invested heavily behind the scenes
in structural work and electrical
updating.
Despite running at a loss for
several years, the club remains
operational, standing stubbornly in
the spirit of the building, despite
the constant spectre of closure
that plagues so many other
similar businesses. Just one
look southbound on the A23
shows the potential fate awaiting
the old theatre as Megabowl is
demolished, brick by brick, to be
replaced by the tide of progress.
Beacon Bingo has invited in the wider
community, and actively seeks to take part
in local events, hosting art theatre shows
during the Streatham Festival over the last few
years. Last month saw Bela Lugosi return to
draw a crowd to the Theatre, albeit on screen
as the sinister Count Dracula during Streatham
Free Film Festival.
Last year the club offered unprecedented
access to hidden areas of the building with
the Streatham Theatre Company’s Halloween
Tours. By popular demand, they return on
October 30th 31st, with a focus on occult
author Dennis Wheatley’s “The Devil Rides
Back” with exclusive access to areas which
have not been seen by the public for decades.
It is a testament to the members and team at
the club to continue and thrive, with the will to
preserve the building and offer a “home away
from home” to the 1200 members that visit
every week. Where once stood a crowd of
bingo halls in the south, few remain, and none
with the charm or history of this incredible
building. Please come and celebrate with us
on this unforgettable night.
Craig White

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it is within walking distance of Streatham Common, Streatham and Norbury stations.
Accommodation comprises four bedrooms, two reception rooms, kitchen/utility room
and dining room, bathroom and two wcs. Lots of original features. Externally, there is a
delightful secluded rear garden of over 50ft. EPC rating F.
Braxted Park, Streatham Common £995,000

Ice Hockey in Streatham
by JuLeS cLiFF
If you live in or around
Streatham, you're probably
familiar with the Streatham Ice
and Leisure Centre on the High
Road. What you may not be aware
of is Streatham’s long-standing
association with the action-packed sport
of ice hockey.
Ice hockey has been in the local blood since
the Streatham team was first established in
1932. Streatham Redskins is the oldest ice
hockey club in the UK, and has graced the top
tier of the sport for many years. Until recently
they battled for survival, as the decaying state
of the old Streatham rink made progression on
the ice and ability to build a larger fan base off
it almost impossible. Now, with the new rink,
the club and the sport are going from strength
to strength.
Ice hockey at Streatham is for everyone,
whether player or spectator. Alongside our
iconic senior team the Streatham Redskins,
the ice arena also plays host to the Streatham
Youth Ice Hockey Club, Streatham Storm
women’s team, plus two recreational hockey
teams, the Night Wolves and the Chiefs, as
well as the Werewolves of London disability ice
hockey club.
Looking very much the swish professional
outfit, Streatham Redskins is essentially run
by a core of hard working passionate folk
who simply love the game. The club relies
on a small army of volunteers,
including goal judges, leaflet
distributors, and ticket and
programme/merchandise sellers.
All in support of an incredibly
talented bunch of players who do
Streatham proud week in, week out with
their commitment and passion for the team.
Streatham Redskins are currently playing in
the National Ice Hockey League Division 1
and the 15/16 squad is shaping up to be quite
the force to be reckoned with. New signings
over the summer include ex GB International
Nick Chinn who will be taking on a player/
coach role alongside head coach and former
Streatham player Warren Rost, together with
Chris Wiggins, transferring from the Premier
League’s Milton Keynes Lightening.
They are joined by two new signings from last
season’s league winning Chelmsford side,
Michael Ranby and Ryan Giles and new Czech
import Kamil Kinkor.
Long standing Streatham favourites Joe
Johnston (Captain) and David Carr will also
be lining up with a strong core of players from
last season keen to make the fans proud and
bring home some silverware at the end of the
season.
The team finished a creditable 3rd in the league
last season, and continues to draw more fans
to home games, usually between three and
four hundred, but with a 1000 seat arena,
RePoRT
SPonSoRed by

there's plenty of room for more, and whether
on your own or with a group, you will be very
welcome. We have a special offer to entice you
in over half term too!
What you’ll find is that ice hockey grabs
you and reels you in. Before you know it
you’re cheering and chanting Streatham!
Streatham! along with everyone else and
suddenly it matters. There's some great
hollering for the Redskins, drums, trumpets,
and music when there's a score, spectacular
tumble or a sin-binning.
As we go to press, Streatham Redskins are
at the top of the league having won their first
three games of the season. Streatham is very
proud of its fine ice hockey heritage – please
come, be part of the excitement, and watch the
season unfold.
Upcoming home ﬁxtures are
Saturday 3 October – Invicta Dynamos
Sunday 4 October – Bracknell Hornets
Saturday 10 October – Chelmsford Chieftains
Sunday 18 October – London Raiders
Saturday 24 October – Wightlink Raiders
Sunday 1 November – Oxford City Stars
Saturday 7 November – Invicta Dynamos
Saturday games start at 5.30pm and Sunday
games at 6.45pm
Ticket prices £10 Adult, £6 Concessions
(armed forces, blue light services, NHS staff,
pensioners, children under 16, students and
London Transport staff on production of ID),
Family (2 adults + 2 children) £25. Tickets
available at the rink on match nights or online
via the website www.streatham-hockey.co.uk
Beginners Guide to Ice Hockey
• The game is preceded by introductions of the
players followed by the National Anthem
• Games are divided into three 20-minute
periods with a break of 15 minutes between
each.
• The game begins with a face-off between two
players from opposing sides at the centre of
the ice.
• The objective is to get the puck into the
opposition’s net as many times as possible.
• Generally each team comprises between 15
and 20 players. 1 goalie and 5 other players
are allowed on the ice at any time.
• If a player is sent from the ice for a minor
penalty they must spend time in the penalty
box for a set number of minutes leaving their
team shorthanded whilst the opposition is
on the powerplay.
• The player may return to the ice if the
opposing team scores a goal during the
penalty or once the penalty is over.
• Players line up at the end to shake hands,
man of the match is announced for each
team and the players skate around the rink in
appreciation of the support.
Kids For A Quid
Streatham Redskins Vs Oxford City Stars
- 1st November 2015
Applies to tickets bought on the door for
the 1st November home game against
Oxford City Stars, for under 16's.
Simply present this coupon at the door
when buying your tickets

Running Brigstock Skin and Laser I’m often
considering ways to enhance natural
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ways is to simply put a smile on
your face. Research suggests
laughing and a positive
attitude is actually good for
your health. So don’t worry
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case crease wrinkles on a
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It is really so strange to consider
that a positive attitude can affect your
health? One particular study has shown
that if you always expect the worst you’re
25% more likely to die before the age of
65. Studies conducted in the 80s and 90s
have also revealed that your brain and
immune system are connected through
neurotransmitters, and it is also now thought
that your psychological health and moods are
effected by the health of your gut. Lining your
stomach is a network of neurons, similar to
your brain. This network has been called “the
little brain” and is thought to be linked to the
brain in your skull though the vagus nerves,
which influence your emotional state.
We all know stress is bad for your health. As
well as elevating your blood pressure, stress
weakens your immune system. Other studies
have also shown that it increases low-level
inflammation associated with a whole host
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simply being happy and lowering your stress
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So how do you become happier? Well you
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11. Get enough quality sleep
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The Good Salon Guide
by Lee ALLey
Several years ago Greyhound Lane awoke
one day to a splash of colour that promised
something new, fresh and exciting. A brightly
coloured, hand-drawn sign announced Funky
Medusa had come to Streatham. Urban
motifs with a luxury spa and top-of-the-range
beauty services were now here and bringing
the best products and treatments from the
City and the West End to our bit of south
London.
Owner Donna Borg brought together the
talents of some top hair technicians and
beauty therapists she knew in a mix of
elegance and calm with a crazy funky vibe
to suit the inner goddess in a way that's
affordable to local people on a budget.
As a local girl, Donna believes strongly in
supporting the community and giving our
youngsters an opportunity to learn a trade. In
addition to thorough in house training Donna
sends them to one of the best West End
academies for top end technical skills.
This ethos extends to carefully selected
products such as Devines and Ella Baché,
but also choices to soften the environmental
footprint such as disposable, bio-degradable
towels. These provide a fresh clean towel
for every customer without harming the
environment.
We've spoken to a range of their customers,
including professional women and men
as well as two small children about their
experiences. One theme that recurs is that
the staff talk customers through exactly
what they will do, what they are doing at the
moment and what will be done next so there
are never surprises and the customers get the
service they expect.
Donna emphasises “Funky Medusa is all
about you. We don’t just listen, we hear. You
enter as a client, but leave as a friend.”

Dunraven School
Co-Educational All-Through School: 4-18
Roll 1300
Dunraven All Through School
Admissions for 2016 entry
These are exciting times for Dunraven School. Along with high-quality teaching, an engaging
curriculum and a spirit of continued innovation, our new buildings – featuring state of the art
facilities – will help us to achieve our All Through School objective of “Excellence for All”.
94-98 Leigham Court Road, London SW16 2QB
Principal: David Boyle
Head of Secondary: Jessica West, Head of Primary: Michaela Christian
Telephone: 020 8696 5600 | Fax: 020 8696 5602
Email: admissions@dunraven.org.uk | www.dunraven.org.uk
Excellence for All
Reception Admissions
The Open Sessions for Reception places will be held from
October 2015 and will be arranged by appointment only.
Please see the school’s website for further details.
Year 7 Admissions
The Admission Test for Year 7 entry will take place on
Saturday 14 November 2015
Sixth Form Admissions
The Sixth Form Open Evening is on Tuesday
20 October 2015, 6.00pm-8.00pm
Closing Deadline for Submission
of Applications
Year 7 23 October 2015
Sixth Form 18 December 2015
Reception 15 January 2016
The Prospectus, Supplementary
Information Form and full details of
the school’s Admissions arrangements
and criteria are available to download from the
school’s website or can be collected from the
main school office or at the Open Sessions.
Applications are now open for Reception,
Year 7 and Sixth Form for September 2016 entry

Open Days and Events in October
Alleyn's School
Independent co-ed 11-18
11+ 13+ Saturday 3rd
October 9.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.
16+Saturday 3rd October
2015, 9.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.
Sixth Form Registrar: Mrs
Rachel Lumsden, 020
85571485or upperschool@
alleyns.org.uk.There will also
be a special music open
morning for those considering
applying for an audition on
Wednesday 14th October
10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. www.
alleyn's.org.uk
Bishop Thomas Grant
Catholic Secondary School
PRIMARY TO SECONDARY
Open Mornings (9.30am –
12.00noon)
Thursday 1 October
Open Evenings (6.30pm –
9.00pm) Thursday 8 October
SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING
(6.30pm – 9.00pm) Monday 19
October
Belltrees Grove SW16 2HY 020
8769 3294 www.btg.ac
Broomwood Hall Preparatory
School
Thursday 15th October 2015
9-10.30am
3 Garrad's Road SW16 (boys
and girls aged 4-8)
www.broomwood.co.uk
Dulwich College
Independent Day and Boarding
School for boys 7-18
Junior School Open Morning
(7+ entry) Saturday 3 October
Lower School Open Morning
(11+ entry) Saturday 10
OctoberMiddle School Open
Afternoons (13+ entry) 5
October Dulwich Common,
SE21 7LD 020 8693 3601
www.dulwich.org
Dunraven School
Co-ed 11-16
Sixth Form Open Evening 20th
October 6-8pm
www.dunraven.org.uk 94/98
Leigham Court Road, London,
SW16 2QB | Tel: 020 8696
5600
Evelyn Grace Academy
Co-ed 11-16
Year 6 Saturday, 17 October
2015 - 10am-12 noon
6th form Saturday, 17 October
Junior
Weds 7 October 9.30-11am
Tues 3 November 9.30-11am
Senior Sixth Form
Weds 4 November 9.30-11am
Tues 17 November 9.30-11am
Open Mornings
for 2016 entry
Please see our website for
details of 4+, 7+ and 11+
Taster sessions.
15 19 Westwood Hill,
London SE26 6BL
www.sydenhamhighschool.gdst.net
admissions@syd.gdst.net
020 8557 7004
School bus
services from the
Clapham, Balham
and Streatham
areas

100% progression rate to HE including Russell Group Universities
HEADTEACHER’S TALK AT 6PM
MONDAY 21st October 2013, 6pm-9pm
• Outstanding care and support in a safe, happy and Christian environment
• Extensive Curriculum offer including 36 A-Levels and Level 3 BTEC courses
• Excellent examination results at A-Level and BTEC
• 100% progression rate to HE including Oxbridge, Russell Group Universities and Medical School
Belltrees Grove, Streatham, London SW16 2HY
Tel: 0208 769 3294 | www.btg.ac | info@btg-secondary.lambeth.sch.uk
“Students behave extremely well in and out of the classroom. They feel safe and
show high levels of respect for each other, their staff and the school environment.”
Ofsted 2014
SIXTH FORM OPEN
EVENING
Monday 19th October 2015 6.30pm-9pm
Headteacher’s talk at 6.30pm
“The sixth form is outstanding. It
provides a strong balance of academic
and vocational courses and students
achieve very well. It is very successful in
helping students in moving on to higher
education or training.”
Ofsted 2014

2015 - 12-2pm Thursday, 15
October 2015 - 6-8pm
255 Shakespeare Rd,
SE24 0QN 020 7737
9520 admissions@
evelyngraceacademy.org
Streatham and Clapham
High School
Girls 11-18 GDST
Senior School -Wednesday 14
October 9.15 to 11.30 am
Sixth Form- Thursday 8
October 6.30 to 8.30 pm
42 Abbotswood Rd, SW16
1AW 020 3123 9102 www.
schs.gdst.net
South Bank Engineering
University Technical College
Brand new industry-led
academy for 14-19 year olds
opening Sept 2016
For details open events
in October go to www.
southbank-utc.co.uk
Sydenham High School
Girls 11-18 GDST - new school
bus from Streatham
Wednesday 7 October 9.30-
11am
Sydenham High School
GDST 19 Westwood Hill
London SE26 6BL www.
sydenhamhighschool.gdst.net
The Laurels School
Girls 11-16
Independent education with a
Catholic ethos
Tuesday 13 October 2015 10-
12pm 6-8pm
126 Atkins Rd, London SW12
0AN 020 8772 9427
Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior
School
Girls of all faiths 11-18
Year 7 Thursday 1st October
- 5.30pm - 8.30pm Saturday
3rd October - 10.00am -12.00
noon
Sixth Form are: Saturday 3rd
October - 10.00am -12.00
noon Wednesday 7th October
Wednesday 11th November
-5:30-7:30pm
147 Central Hill, Upper
Norwood, SE19 1RS 020 8670
6917 www.virgofidelis.org
Virgo Fidelis Preparatory
School
Catholic Independent day
school for boys and girls aged
3 to 11.
Saturday 3rd October 2015.
10.30am - 1.30pm
147 Central Hill, Upper
Norwood SE19 1RS www.
vfps.org
oPen dAyS And eVenTS in ocTobeR conTinued
Alleyn’s
For more information visit our website alleyns.org.uk
Tel: 020 8557 1478
Townley Road, Dulwich, London SE22 8SU
HMC day school for boys and girls ages 11-18
Come to our open days this autumn
for entry in September 2016
All welcome – no need to book
Saturday 3 October, 9.30 am 11+, 13+ 16+
Tuesday 3 November, 2.30 pm 16+
Wednesday 4 November, 2.00 pm 11+ 13+
Academic, co-educational excellence
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OPEN DAY
admissions@northwoodschools.com
www.broomwood.co.uk
020 8682 8830
BROOMWOOD HALL
PRE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGED 4-8
Thursday 15 October 2015 from 9.00 -10.30am
3 GARRAD’S ROAD LONDON SW16
Presentation starts at 10am

Brand new 14-19 engineering specialist
school opening in Brixton in 2016.
What do you know about engineering?
Engineering is solving problems in all
areas of our lives, from medicine to TV
to green energy.
Engineering made over £450 billion for
the UK economy last year and engineers
are in demand.
Engineering is creative, dynamic and
doesn’t mean you get your hands dirty!
South Bank Engineering UTC is a
new type of school.
We have partnerships with London South
Bank University and major organisations in
the engineering sector.
We will offer a hands-on academic curriculum
with state of the art digital and engineering
facilities including robotics and 3D.
Our employer projects will challenge you
with real life problems to solve, giving you
the skills needed to move into university,
higher level apprenticeships or into careers
with our partners.
Open events near you soon!
www.southbank-utc.co.uk
for details.
South Bank Engineering University
Technical College
@SouthBankUTC

Come and see for yourself
arrange a visit on 020 8835 8500
www.cavendishlodgenursery.co.uk
Open 8am - 6pm weekdays
Huge garden
Good transport links
just 5 minutes from Streatham
Common Streatham Stations

Our outstanding, family-run
nursery looks after children
from 6 months - rising 5
South Bank UTC - Engineering Students’ Futures
South Bank Engineering UTC will be a
new arrival on the educational scene in
Lambeth. Opening in Brixton in 2016, the
UTC will deliver a specialist curriculum with
an engineering specialism to students aged
14-19. According to Dan Cundy, the Principal
Designate, ‘there is a very real skills gap in
the engineering sector, particularly in London.
Major employers are desperate for young
people with the right type of skills, with
high value careers in engineering available’.
With specialisms in medical engineering
and engineering for building, South Bank
Engineering UTC is sponsored by London
South Bank University along with major
engineering firms and two local NHS Trusts.
The sponsors are working with the UTC
to create real-world employer challenges,
developed to boost students’ employability
as well as their specialist understanding.
The UTC is part of a £30million building
programme, and will boast specialist
equipment and facilities including robotics,
advanced computing and 3D printing not
normally available to schools. The curriculum
will be academic but hands-on, embracing
advanced technologies in a business-like
environment. UTC leavers are likely to follow
pathways into university, apprenticeships
or employment, often with sponsors and
partners. Student recruitment has started
now, with a very limited number of places
into Years 10 and 12 open for September
2016, with Founder privileges being offered
to students currently in Years 9 and 11 who
apply before the end of October.
Open events are now taking place (including
at Streatham Library on 3rd October-
southbank-utc.co.uk), with an opportunity to
meet the Principal and the team. Visitors to
the open events are also entered into a draw
to win a smart watch.

VIRGO PREP SCHOOL
an independent school for boys and girls aged 3 – 11
OPEN SESSION
Saturday 3 October
10.30am – 1.30pm
147 Central Hill, London SE19 1RS
www.vfps.org
Call 020 8653 2169
or email admissions@vfps.org for an individual tour

1 October: Call for participants / auditions The
Devil Rides Back, Streatham Theatre Company
For anyone interested in taking part in their
Halloween production on or off stage.
www.streathamtheatre.org.uk/events
7pm for 7.30pm Vintner’s Studios, 1b Sunnyhill
Road, SW16 2UG
2nd October Café Barcelona Latin music night
with Tumbao Tivoli
Come and dance to this live band from Santiago
de Cuba With Guest DJ Ed Purkis from Groove
Royale Free entry before 9pm, £4 afterwards
www.cafebarcelonalondon.co.uk
3rd October Streatham Library Fun Palace
Join in and create community activities, share your
knowledge and skills or learn something new, a
showcase for the many groups in the library.
• Creative writing workshop for adults
• Neuroscience workshop
• Animation workshop
• Story time in the garden
• Space shuttle flight simulator
• A drama or music workshop for KS2 children
• Vegetable cutting/sculpting/carving with the
Streatham Community Garden
• Craft activity from the WI
• Photoshop workshop
• Mini Film Festival with Streatham Odeon
• Pilates Class
Streatham Tate Library FREE
4 October Edible Hillside Film Night
“Cowspiracy”
Humorous and shocking journey of an aspiring
environmentalist on the path to sustainability.
Hot chocolate, hot water bottles and blankets
available. www.sociallandscapes.co.uk/event/
cowspiracy 6.30-8.30pm St Margaret the Queen
Church FREE
5 October Chatterbook Reading Group – Bob
Marley (Black History Month) This year would
have been Reggae artist Bob Marley’s 70th year.
His remarkable talent bought Reggae music
to a worldwide audience. Learn about him, his
music and his life. Ages 7 to 12 years. 4pm FREE
Streatham Tate Library.
5th October Some Lesser Known Battle Fields
of the First World War - Streatham Society Talk
Speaker: Allen Brown
8pm- 10pm at Woodlawns, 16 Leigham Court
Road, Streatham, London, SW16.
6th October Free NHS Health Checks
Aged 40-74 and live in Lambeth? Then come
for a free NHS Health Check. Call to book an
appointment 020 7926 1058. A health check only
takes 20-30 minutes but could save your life.
10am to 5pm Streatham Tate Library
12 October Colour
Omnibus brings an interactive multi-sensory
performance for under 4s. Christina Rossetti’s
poem “Colour” is vibrantly brought to life in
this playful show that encourages language
development in a stimulating and creative
environment. Colour is supported using public
funding by Arts Council England. Please note that
spaces are limited, so arrive early to collect your
free ticket! For ages 6 months to 4 years.
Streatham Tate Library 2.15 and 3.30pm
13 October: Off Stage Workshop with David
Harvey
Streatham Theatre Company 7pm for 7.30pm at
Network Theatre in Waterloo. 246A Lower Rd,
London SE1 8SF www.networktheatre.org Free
for STC and NTC members / others £3
15 October Friends of Tooting Common Bat
Survey.
Last bat-related event of the year. If you would
like to attend please book by emailing candidaj@
hotmail.com No charge, but a donation to the work
of Friends of Tooting Common will be invited.

17th October Friends of Streatham Common
Fungi Bird Walk
Learn about the Wood Wide Web the
interesting fungi and birdlife on Streatham
Common Common. Starting by the cafe at 9.30
am. Fungi will not be collected or eaten!
19th October Streatham Society Talk,
Performing Rights Society for Music, Its History
and Role Today Speaker: Andy Ellis
8pm- 10pm at Woodlawns, 16 Leigham Court
Road, Streatham, London, SW16.
25 October the Friends of Tooting Common
Annual Pumpkin Parade – keep an eye on
www.friendsoftootingcommon.org.uk
Friday 23rd October Café Barcelona -
Flamenco with Alma Gitana
£12 Advance/£14 on door
www.cafebarcelonalondon.co.uk
27 October The Politics of Race: The Black
British Response to South African Apartheid
with Dr Elizabeth Williams (Black History
Month) Discussion on how Black Britons, fighting
racism in British society, identified and expressed
solidarity with Black South Africans during the
Apartheid years. FREE 7pm Streatham Tate Library
28 October Maasai Storytelling and Craft
Making Workshop (Black History Month)
Traditional Maasai stories retold followed by
traditional crafts with Ma Pa Spa. Ages 5 to 11
years FREE 2.30-4pm Streatham Tate Library
30 October Colour Omnibus brings an interactive
multi-sensory performance for under 4s. Christina
Rossetti’s poem “Colour” is vibrantly brought to
life in this playful show that encourages language
development in a stimulating and creative
environment. Colour is supported using public
funding by Arts Council England. Please note that
spaces are limited, so arrive early to collect your
free ticket! For ages 6 months to 4 years.
10 am Woodmansterne Children’s Centre
Stockport Rd, SW16 5XE
30 31 October: The Devil Rides Back at
Beacon Bingo/Streatham Hill Theatre
Supernatural author Dennis Wheatley wrote many
books based on the occult. For a time Wheatley
lived in Streatham and his last house here burned
down in mysterious circumstances! His most
famous book is The Devil Rides Out, published in
1934 shortly after Streatham Hill Theatre opened.
It is rumoured that the theatre was built over a very
auspicious site for devil worship, and that there
have been some very spooky goings on there.
This behind the scenes tour hopes to spread some
light into the darkness…or maybe the other way
round!? This is a theatrical performance where
anything might happen! You must be 18 or over
to attend due to licensing restrictions. You will be
entering non-public and unused areas of this listed
building and must be able to climb stairs..
9.30pm (doors 8.30pm) until 10.45pm. 110
Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4RD Advance
Tickets £6.66, Concessions £5.00 via
Ticketsource. On the Door* £8.00, Concessions
£6.00
HALF TERM COURSES
Streatham Youth Community Trust
The Hut – Adventure Playground 26th –
30th October half term
Opening Hours 10am – 4pm Bring a packed Lunch
Fully supervised activities for 5-16year olds
Water Play, Sports, Arts and Crafts, Messy Play,
Free Play, Board games, Dress ups, drama, dance
Expect at least 1 arts and crafts and 1 sports/
active activity on the SYCT daily programme –
though other activities and games will evolve with
the choice and direction of the children.
Funky Moves Spooky Holiday Course 26-29
October
4 days of dance, arts crafts, games fun,
followed by a Friday spooky movie club disco
party! For Ages 5-12 Years.
funkymovesdance.com
Studio Film School Aliens v. Zombies Half Term
Workshop
Three days of filmmaking in Balham. Young
filmmakers will have tons of fun making zombie
and alien special effects with just the right amount
of extra-terrestrial ooze or zombie gruesome
wounds. Suitable for ages 7+ 020 7101 9329
www.studiofilmschool.co.uk
The Horniman Museum 26-30 October Half
Term Family Events
Fantastic Horniman craft activities this half term
inspired by autumn and the Mexican Day of the
Dead festival. Includes making Day of the Dead
Banners and designing Stick Insects, 11am-
2.45pm, drop in
100 London Road SE23 3PQ 020 8699 8924 www.
horniman.ac.uk 11am-3.30pm, drop in FREE
26-30 October Telford Park Tennis Club Tennis
Camps 5 day coaching sessions for all abilities
from 5 to 15 years, 11.30am-4pm, £30 per day or
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Your local neighbourhood
police officers have been
concentrating on the three
main policing objectives
as set by your Ward Panel
Leads: combating and offering
preventative advice in relation
to burglary, combating and
offering preventative advice
in relation to theft of, or from,
motor vehicles, and tackling
anti-social behaviour in
general and more specifically
in relation to licensing Issues.
The Streatham Wells and St.
Leonards Team carried out a
number of warrants resulting
in arrests and charges, and
one individual has already
received a custodial sentence.
Our teams helped stop a
known burglar in Streatham
Wells, who was also wanted
for another burglary and is at
present awaiting trial.
The Streatham High Road
BID Officers followed up
this good work of the ward
officers, visiting local pawn
shops to stop selling on
of believed- stolen goods.
Additionally our officers have
brought the Metropolitan
Police “MET Trace System”,
property marking to areas
of persistent burglaries. This
project has had success in
other boroughs and is being
offered in three areas of
Lambeth.
PS Will Morton and his
Streatham Hill team are
tackling motor vehicle crime.
They have launched Operation
Teal targeting theft of, and
from, motor vehicles. But we
need your help. Think about
what you leave in your car
on show: is it something a
thief would want? One less
thing left on show could mean
one less crime and one less
conversation with insurance
companies.
A change in rosters means
later finishes on Fridays and
Saturdays, so the teams
have focused on issues
with licensed premises and
drunkenness. I have personally
been out in the area including
Streatham High Road and
Streatham South speaking
to publicans to ensure they
understand the new Lambeth
Licensing Policy. We are
receiving a good reception,
and our visits are backed up
with test purchases for under
age sales by our trading
standards partners.
For more information on
Ward Meetings and what your
teams are doing please visit.
http://content.met.police.uk/
Borough/Lambeth
Policeroundup
by MoRAG PALMeR, SouTH LAMbeTH cLuSTeR inSPecToR
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Brixton, Dulwich and Streatham NCT
0844 2436274
Chuka Umunna MP (Local surgery)
020 8769 5063
JobCentrePlus
020 8465 2500, 020 8465 8876
Streatham Hill Safer Neighbourhoods Team
07920 233842
Streatham Wells Safer Neighbourhoods Team
020 8721 2823
Streatham South Safer Neighbourhoods Team
020 8721 2628
St Leonards Safer Neighbourhoods Team
020 8721 2621
Noise enforcement - 9am - 5pm
020 7926 6111
Noise enforcement - 10pm - 3am
020 7926 5999
Streatham Out of Hours GP
020 8693 9066
Streatham Out of Hours Dentist
020 8299 5509
Ambulance non-emergencies
020 7887 6678
Thames Water (Water leaks)
0800 032 5202
Citizens Advice Bureau
020 8715 0707
Lambeth Law Centre
020 7737 9781
Transport for London
020 7222 1234
Streatham Business Improvement District
020 8835 7067
Area Crime Reduction Manager
0207 926 9855 eanderson1@lambeth.gov.uk
Burglar-prooﬁng your house
020 7926 2733
Lambeth Victim Support
020 7820 0007
Fly-tipping, dog fouling, grafﬁti and
abandoned vehicle reporting 020 7926 9000
streetcarecallcentre@lambeth.gov.uk
Domestic Violence Helpline
0808 2000 247
lambethvawg@refuge.org.uk
Domestic Violence Refuge, Domestic Violence
0207 733 8724
Because we you, here’s the contact list to keep by the phone – important numbers in the area
for emergencies, plus ones that you’ve always wanted to have to hand. Do feel free to request
numbers you think should be here, so we can add to the list.
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