Streatham Magazine February 2020 Issue Highlights Local Gyms, Events

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Welcome to our first 2020
magazine. With three new
gyms opening here, check out
our map of streatham yoga
studios and gyms for places to
work out.
Valentine’s Day is coming
up, and we’re delighted that
Hood in streatham hill was
voted the most romantic of
streatham’s restaurants and
bars in our social media poll,
with Streatham Kitchen
second. Other favourites were
newcomer Butcher and Brew
and Streatham Wine House.
thanks to all who took part.
there’s always a lot going on
in streatham, so don’t miss
out - check out our guide to
local live music and what’s
on in February from page 20.
take the family to the exciting
half term show, River Runner,
at streatham space Project
(see p23). Book tickets now
for the epic streatham Choral
performance of handel’s
Messiah at the stunning
Cadogan hall, sloane sq. on
april 18th (residents’ discounts
are available – see p 21). Put
Kite Day 2020, Sunday 10th
may in your diaries too.
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Contents
6 The Gen – latest gossip and
new business openings
8 Streatham Gourmet visits
Lo Paste tradizionali
10 History – streatham’s
cinemas, by mark Bery
12 Night Shelter
13 Guide to Gyms and Yoga
Studios in Streatham
20 Live Music in streatham
in February
22 What’s On in February
26 Ice Hockey Report –
Kids for a Quid offer
28 Directory of Local
Services
30 Tony Gold of anthony
Gold associates.
Streatham Choral
Conductor Calum Fraser
Cover photo from the Yoga edge

4 | heart streatham
streatham rapper Dave
leads the 2020 Brit Award
nominations – up for best
male, best newcomer, best
single and album of the
year! Internet giant Google
sued Streatham minicab firm
next to streatham station,
Goooglie Cars, and won their
£10k trademark lawsuit.
Streatham Choral will be
joined by the Brandenburg
sinfonia to perform Handel’s
Messiah at the Cadogan
hall on saturday, 18th april.
Book your tickets now, see
their ad for discount codes for
streatham residents! Plans to
sell off part of Grangewood
Park, part of the original
Great North Wood (Norwood),
by Croydon Council have been
shelved due to opposition
from a residents’ petition. We
are sad to hear that Chalkpit
pub has closed. the Post
Office in mitcham Lane next
to the Furzedown pub has
also closed. Streatham
Rovers Football Club were
devastated recently when
their twitter account was
suspended because twitter
didn’t realise it was a parody
account. The Woodfield
Pavilion now offers ‘Work
from Woodfield Wednesdays’.
they also have weekly
classes for Yoga, Fitness and
Wellbeing Workshops along
with a monthly sketch Club,
repair Circle, sew What and
Open music sessions. Batch
& Co are now officially trained
on the new Cargo Bike for
local deliveries. A 20mph
speed limit will be introduced
in Tooting town centre from
may. there is a new water
refill point now located outside
of the Streatham Leisure
Centre. regular fortnightly
open meetings are now being
held by The Friends of
Streatham Hill Theatre as
they start a Crowd Funding
campaign. The White House
Prep has been listed in the
Sunday Times Top 100 UK
Prep Schools at number 2
in London and number 16
in the UK. Rookfest 2020
music festival in the rookery
will be on 4th July. The 22nd
Streatham Common Kite
Day is Sunday 10th May.
the Gen
Rookfest

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THE GEN CONTINUED
Streatham Space Project
are putting on South London
Music Festival in march.
New Openings
We are delighted to welcome
some lovely new businesses
to streatham. maria mugnano
and alessio De Laureto
have opened Don Luigi
restaurant and pizzeria
at the addomme site. two
new Gyms, F45 Training
(February) and Énergie
Fitness (March) are opening
on streatham high road. a
lovely organic coffee shop,
Green Cactus, has opened
opposite streatham station.
Butcher and Brew, offering
organic unfiltered wines,
craft beers, and charcuterie
and cheeses from Borough
market has taken over art
and Craft2 near Brickwood
Café. restauranteur and
fitness instructor, Alper
Yagmur is opening BeWyld
Café, serving healthy food
and with a boutique personal
training studio on the high
rd. The Woodfield Pavilion
has a pop-up café on Fridays
and saturdays throughout
February. halal Mak’s
Burgers takeaway has
opened in mitcham Lane, and
Papa John’s Pizza is opening
a branch in streatham hill
near Batch and Co.
Butcher and Brew
Woodﬁeld Pavilion
Green Cactus
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this intimate little gem is nestled at the top end
of Gleneagle road, just off streatham high road.
there’s room for just four cosy tables for two and
some bar stools, but friendly team, Davide and
manuele, clearly know their stuff and are lovely
hosts. Davide trained as a chef in tuscany and is
passionate about his native fare. Pasta is made
from scratch daily and each is served with its
own special sauce. Just as passionate about the
environment, all disposable items are biodegrad-
able or compostable.
the menu is surprisingly reasonably priced:
main courses range from £6.00-£9.50 and
sides £5.00-£7.50, making for a budget-friendly
evening out.
We had conchiglie and the lasagne accompanied
by aubergine parmigiana and sautéed spinach.
We waited about 20 minutes as our dishes were
prepared but a substantial offering of focaccia
with an oil/balsamic vinegar dip appeared, so
we weren’t left hungry! a glass of fabulous full-
bodied white from the well-chosen Italian and
sicilian wine list set our meal off nicely.
the lasagne came with a crisp mozzarella top-
ping, sealing in thin layers of ragu and bechamel
sauce which created a subtle creamy taste -
simply delicious. the conchiglie, served in true al
dente fashion, arrived coated in an insanely ad-
dictive saffron cream sauce. this was a delight.
When asked what the secret narcotic ingredient
was, Davide laconically replied ’Love. Just love.’
No arguments from us as the last of the focac-
cia scooped up every tiny bit of sauce from our
respective dishes!
If you order no other side dish, then the parmi-
giana is a must. thin slices of aubergine were
cooked to perfection in a cheese and tomato
sauce with a slight crunch on the skin whilst the
flesh melted on the tongue. Absolute yum!
my only grumble was that the cheese sprinkled
on the sautéed spinach clashed with my lasagne
– which says more about my ordering skill than
the dishes!
This is a great little find and perfect for couples
– though you may need to book in advance
to eat in as word continues to spread. highly
recommended!
2 mains, 2 sides and 2 medium wines: £37.50.
Takeaway via Just Eat, Uber Eats, and Deliveroo.
12 Gleneagle Rd, SW16 6AB
lopaste.com 020 8265 5492
Heloise Anderson & Hannah Taylor
streatham Gourmet
visits Lo Paste
tradizonale Lasagne
Davide & Manuele
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the only cinema left in
streatham is the Odeon.
It opened in 1930 as the
Astoria, seating 2,576 and
lavishly decorated in the style
of an egyptian temple. the
stage was larger than many
West end theatres and there
was a large Compton organ.
many famous orchestras
and big bands played there
including Billy Cotton and his
Band.
Odeon took over the astoria
in 1939. It reopened in
1961 after modernisation as
“South London’s first Luxury
theatre”. the royal Festival
Ballet performed there in
1968 and 1969. So did The
Four tops, stevie Wonder
and the supremes! Ian Dury
and the Blockheads as the
last live show in December
1978. In 1991 the cinema was
reorganised to 5 screens and
1,955 seats and again in 2001
to 8 screens and 1,487 seats.
the wonderful art Deco Grade
II listed former ABC cinema
opened in 1938 as the Regal
with almost 2000 seats. From
1960 it was known as the ABC,
and in 1977 converted into
a triple screen cinema. the
cinema closed in December
2000 and the auditorium was
demolished to make way for
the current flats, while the
listed façade and foyer is now
a flooring showroom.
the art Deco Gaumont
Palace in streatham hill
opened in 1932. It had an
open-air terrace where teas
were served, and a marble
entrance hall reputed to be
a copy of stockholm town
hall. Following bomb damage
in 1944 it reopened as the
Gaumont in 1955, then 1961
became the megabowl.
millicent martin, Bruce Forsyth,
sir richard attenborough were
among the celebs. attending
its opening. Princes harry and
William made 2 visits to the
“Zap Zone” there in October
1992.
It was demolished in 2014
to make way for Gaumont
Place flats with the façade
retained and the original tiles
re-exposed.
The Golden Domes Picture
Theatre opened in 1912 and
had a vestibule containing a
fountain with coloured lights. It
closed on 12 November 1938.
Now the domes have gone,
and the site is a Carpetright.
The Empire Picture Theatre
opened in 1910 and closed in
May 1932 due to competition
from larger super-cinemas.
During WW2 it was used as a
food storage warehouse and
was hit by a V1 flying bomb
on 17 June 1944. Today the
hideaway Jazz Club occupies
the site.
(Sources: Patrick Loobey,
Cinema Treasures and
John Brown)
Cinemas of streatham- Past and Present
MARK BERY, STREATHAM SOCIETY
Odeon
The Astoria
ABC
Gaumont Palace
Golden Domes Picture Theatre
Empire Picture Theatre

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there’s a wonderful initiative
from seven churches in
streatham and mitcham to
provide a secure and warm
place to sleep for homeless
men over the winter, 2nd Jan-
30th March. Night Light is one
of over 140 similar schemes
in the country supported by
housing Justice.
The shelter has 15 vetted,
regular guests, who are all
street sleepers living in tents
on streatham and mitcham
Commons. One man came to
Night Light with a bandaged
arm after having been bitten
by a dog, and another with
a broken leg having been
hit by a car (he was taken to
hospital). One man had lost
his accommodation due to
not having a permanent job
and steady income, whilst
a couple of others leave the
shelter after the meal to go to
work or they could come late
from work with their meal kept
aside. Night shelter wants to
be understanding and support
their wellbeing where possible.
at the heart of the shelter is
a hot meal where guests and
volunteers eat together as one
big family. many volunteers
are from the community, and
not all are Christians. “People
respect faith when they see the
difference it makes, so we want
our faith in Jesus to be seen
by our actions” commented
simi solomon of Love
streatham, the community of
local churches. “the men are
so thankful and show their
appreciation every day by being
respectful, helping to set-up
beds, clear up after breakfast
and follow lights-out rules.”
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streatham’s Gyms
and studios
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When it’s gloomy and cold
outside, exercise is a great
antidote to the winter blues,
and streatham has a huge
range of indoor options for
getting fit.
Old school Squat’s Gym has
long been on the SW16 fitness
map. It is a friendly unisex gym
with all the weights and kit
needed to build muscle and
fitness. Three long-established
gyms have indoor swimming
pools; Virgin Active, Fitness
First, and Streatham Ice and
Leisure Centre, alongside
a comprehensive range of
facilities and classes.
recent additions include the
highly rated (on Classpass and
Mindbody) The Yoga Edge
hot yoga studio (also offering
accredited teacher training),
Yogarise, and Element
Fitness hIIt studio. they are
all noted for building great
communities and for quality
instructors. The Gym Group
is Streatham’s only 24/7
gym and is a popular low-cost
facility. Wellbeing95 deserves
a mention as the only local
studio offering aerial yoga.
Jodie relf, a registered dietitian
and Pilates instructor, founded
BalancedJo to help people
find balance while trying to
live a healthier life through a
combination of good nutrition,
exercise and mindfulness.
she teaches a Pilates class
on Wednesday evenings at
streatham space Project
2020 has exciting new
openings with F45 global
network specialising in hIIt just
opened in streatham hill, and
Énergie Fitness opening 1st
march near Pratts and Payne.
Énergie Fitness is a low-cost
gym with a full range of the
latest equipment, hIIt area
(“The Yard”), classes, yoga and
Zumba from £19.99 a month
with Personal training available
too.

It’s that time of year where all the weird and wonderful diets
come out of the woodwork: teas claiming to help you lose
weight rapidly; brutal gym routines which will have you
bikini body ready and metabolism boosters allowing you to
keep eating whilst the weight magically disappears. But with
research showing that 80% of individuals who lose weight
will regain that weight within 5 years, is it time we did things
a little differently?
Following a diet involves following a certain set of rules,
such as counting points or calories. These rules are used to
help us decide how much to eat every day and often result in
us eating more or less than we need.
At the end of the day you may have reached your calorie limit
but feel starved. You’re either going to bed hungry or honor
your hunger, eat more and spend the evening beating yourself
up - neither of these are great options. Or perhaps you get to
the end of the day, have calories left but aren’t hungry
- what are the chances you’re going to let those calories go to
waste?
Society has programmed us to believe that in order to
successfully lose weight we must experience extreme hunger,
work incredibly hard at the gym and avoid ‘bad’ foods, eating
only ‘healthy’ and ‘clean’ foods.
There is a much better way to go about improving your
health, it’s called ‘Intuitive Eating’. Intuitive Eating is not a
weight loss diet, it is a set of tools and skills to help you learn
to eat according to your body’s natural appetite and
physiological cues to develop healthy habits for life.
Ditch the diet, embrace
intuitive eating
by Jodie Relf (Registered Dietitian)
Whilst the thought of trusting your body
to tell you what to eat and when to stop
eating can feel very daunting, research
has shown that adopting an intuitive
eating approach results in decreased
cholesterol, decreased blood pressure,
increased physical activity, improved
eating behaviours and self-esteem and
finally, increased weight loss.
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Weight fluctuations which
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Binge eating
Extreme food cravings
Experiencing guilt after
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All consuming thoughts
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Negative body image
Constantly worrying about
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Obsessing over
calories/points consumed
If you resonate with any of the points
mentioned above, then I encourage you
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Local Gyms and Yoga Studios
Streatham has a great range of gyms and yoga studios, including 3 new openings!
1 Yoga for Ever
Woodfield Pavilion SW16 1AP
Expert teacher Fenella Lindsell runs classes
for all abilities, plus yoga holidays. Men’s class,
More Men on the Mat at Woodfield Pavilion
Monday evenings, 7.30-8.30pm.
2 Balanced Jo Pilates
Streatham Space Project SW2 4PA
Wednesdays 7- 8pm, registered dietician and
Pilates instructor Jodie teaches an all-abilities
class. Progressions and adaptations for each
exercise. Strengthen the core, improve
flexibility, build long, lean muscles, and
improve posture and mobility.
3 BeWyld
28 Streatham High Rd SW2 4TH
New health and fitness café with healthy
meal prep and a boutique PT studio.
4 Virgin Active
20 Ockley Road SW16 1UB
100+ weekly classes, weights’ room,
swimming pool, sauna and steam room.
5. The Yoga Edge
248A Streatham High Rd. SW161HS
Hot yoga studio with classes for all abilities
offering heated dynamic vinyasa yoga and
calming restorative and yin classes, plus
dedicated beginners’ classes. Newcomers’
offer 30 days for £40.
6 Squats Gym
117 Mitcham Lane SW16 6LY
Old-school gym founded in 1989 as
a unisex bodybuilding gym. Beginners,
bodybuilders or pro athletes -
everything needed for a complete
workout. Special 10% discount in
February only.
7 Crossfit
292d Streatham High Rd, SW16
6HG
High intensity workouts.
Beginners, pregnancy, and post-
natal classes.
8 The Gym Group
7 Station Approach SW16 6HW
Open 24/7. No contract budget gym -
£23.99 a month. 24 hours a day.
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yoga foreveryoga classes & retreats
Crete
Castello Boutique
Resort & Spa is a perfect
location for luxury and
relaxation, yoga and
fitness.
28th April-3rd May 2020
Turkey
Overlooking the
Mediterranean,
delicious local food
and a welcoming
environment.
13th-18th May 2020
classes in Streatham
Monday evenings - more men on the mat
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday mornings
for more information on classes and retreats, visit
yoga-forever.com
9 Yoga with Chris
58 Wyatt Park Road SW2 3TP
Gentle yoga for all: private and group
classes with an experienced teacher.
10 Wellbeing95 Yoga and
Fitness
93-95 Streatham Hill SW2
4UD
Yoga: Arial, Trapeze,
Pilates, Zumba, and
Indoor Cycling. 14
Days Unlimited
Classes for £25
11 F45 Training
9 Streatham High Road
SW16 1DS.
High-intensity group workouts for all
levels. 2-week trial £28.
12 DW Fitness First
7 Streatham High Rd SW16 1EH
Swimming pool, cardio and spin
studios, sauna, and classes.
13 Yogarise, Element Fitness,
and Baby Spinach
24-26 The High Parade SW16 1EX
Yogarise: Hatha, Vinyasa, Pilates, Mindful Flow,
Pregnancy, Postnatal. Element Fitness: group
HIIT workouts. Baby Spinach cafe. 28 days of
unlimited yoga £50.
14 Énergie Fitness
121-127 Streatham High Road SW16 1HJ
Low cost gym with full range of equipment and
exercise classes. Opens 1
March.
15 Streatham
Ice and Leisure
Centre
390 Streatham High
Road SW16 6HX
Olympic-sized ice-
skating rink. gym,
classes, yoga, multi-
sports hall, swimming pool
& teaching pool.

At a time where high streets are facing their biggest challenges, InStreatham is working hard to
prove that even the smallest changes can make all the difference. Here we meet the businesses
taking ownership of their high street survival. Working closely with six business owners along
the old Bedford Row, Our business development guru, Wendy Jackson of Scope for More, has
helped them to view their premises through the eye of potential new customers. This pilot project
focused on businesses at the St Leonard’s junction and how we could better showcase this
gateway to Streatham.
V i s i t i n g t h e b u s i n e s s e s
monthly over the course of
six months, Wendy assisted
owners in creating a more wel-
coming shopping environment
and maximising their sales in
our changing neighbourhood.
Read about each business’
progress and what changes
you can expect to see in the
coming months.
Athlete king
Goal: to attract local Gym
u s e r s b y d i s p l a y i n g m o r e
products in the shop window.
As Mike already has a smart
shopfront, discussions centred
around the aspirations and
plans for the business and
Mike agreed to restock his
shop. He now has more
products on show including
clothing, protein powders
and an increased range of
body building goods!
NEW YEAR,
NEW LOOK
Streatham village, formerly known as ‘the dip’ is now very much
on the rise!
Dilpasand
Goal: to obscure the wires that
can be seen from outside the
restaurant.
A new addition to the parade, the
restaurant is in good condition.
Faruk agreed to place a banner
over the area of the shop window
to obscure wiring and the side of
the fridge. They’re now hoping
to get Google 360 footage of the
eatery and aiming for a 5* hygiene
score rating.
By InStreatham
Before After

Streatham
Accommodation Bureau
Goal: to attract more customers
through Social Media and
improving the exterior.
With SAB established over 40
years ago Martyna was clear that
working on their marketing was a
priority. They have now repainted
the business and with new signage
due imminently a total shop front
refurbishment will be complete.
La Fresca
Goal: to declutter the shop front
and make their offering clearer.
Nourreddine plans to relaunch his
restaurant accentuating their hand-
crafted Italian pizzas. He has since
removed a rotisserie machine from
the front of the shop and has now
redecorated a children’s play area
at the back of his restaurant which
customers can also hire for parties
and relaxed gatherings.
Manna Christian Centre
Goal: attract more customers by reaching out to
churches and improving the impression of the
shop. Dave was receptive to new ideas about the
presentation of the shop window and has reached
out to more churches. They have now repainted
the entire double shop front and have dressed up
the upper room to make it a more inviting
Before
After
Mediterranean Bakery
Goal: to refresh the shop to
attract more customers and
brighten up the area.
Kazim agreed to work on the
interior of the premises and
improved the presentation of
his cakes display.
He will replace two large
refrigerated display units for
one small one so it doesn’t
look empty, and stripping
away old wall paper to be
painted in a fresh neutral
colour.
The bakery will then get a
new awning and signage with
a brand new name! Watch
out for Rose’s Cakes in the
Village very soon.
Once all shop improvements
are complete, we plan to
fundraise for a place iden-
t i t y p a i n t i n g a b o v e t h e
r e t a i l u n i t s t o w e l c o m e
people to Streatham. Final
images will be published on
instreatham.com.
Traders reported that they
f o u n d t h e 1 2 1 c o n t a c t
helpful and hope to partic-
ipate in our seasonal events
and festivals.
W e n d y c o n f i r m s : “ T h e
t r a d e r s r e c o g n i s e d t h e
i m p o r t a n c e o f p r e p a r i n g
their businesses to benefit
f r o m c o m m u n i t y e v e n t s
organised by InStreatham
and the importance of main-
taining their premises to an
acceptable standard in the
future.”
space that people can hire
for community groups and
church meetings. They
also have some fabulous
gifts alongside the books
and a very inviting chil-
dren’s area so make sure
to pay them a visit.

Live music
Café Barcelona
(cafebarcelonalondon.co.uk/whats-on/)
344A Streatham High Road, SW16 6HH
7th February La Bouche manouche - a vintage jazz
quintet influenced by the chic era of the Jazz Age.
their creative repertoire is rooted in the sound of
the Parisian hot Club, featuring Django reinhardt
originals, gypsy tunes and Edith Piaf classics. £10
Adv/£12 at door. Doors open 7pm, music 8.30pm
– tapas and cocktails available.
14th February the Latin Bridge - romantic boleros,
traditional Cuban son, and Brazilian music, with
Cuban singer and guitarist sergio marciano and his
duo, with special guest Giuliano Pereira on alto sax
and flute.
Tickets £12 Adv/£14 at door. Doors open 7pm,
music 8.30pm – Tapas and cocktails available.
Hideaway
(www.hideawaylive.co.uk)
2 Empire Mews, Stanthorpe Rd,
Streatham, SW16 2BF
14th February Black elvis returns for a
Valentine’s special covering the best of
elvis’ love songs featuring Colbert hamilton
Tickets £8.00 in advance and £10 on the door
Perfect Blend
(www.perfect-
blend.co.uk)
streatleigh
Parade, 8,
sW16 1eQ
7th February
richard
O’Gorman
known as
tootawl playing
his brand of
bustling indie/
folk
7.30pm. Free.
Streatham Space Project
(www.streathamspaceproject.co.uk)
Sternhold Ave, Streatham, London SW2
4Pa
6th February tracksOntap Live -
showcasing the best upcoming artists
from the @TracksOnTap network 8.00-
10.30pm
The Five Bells
(www.fivebellspub.co.uk)
68-70 Streatham High Rd, SW16 1PH
All music starts at 9.30pm
1st February Nelson, a tribute to Wham and
George michael, it’s going to be a ‘Wham’ tastic
‘Night to remember’
8th February Farli – 50s, 60s & 70s. A versatile
and highly experienced singer, she has a powerful
soulful voice and her repertoire includes songs
from all eras
15th February twisted Diva is the alter ego of
Victoria Cluskey, an exciting, modern day talent that
can entertain like no other
22nd February an acoustic evening with the
Guitar man himself, adam temple. Chill out whist
he plucks on the strings or get up and dance the
night away
29th February Open mic, held in the main bar with
a nice stage area, an excellent Pa and monitor,
a full drum kit, keyboard and both a bass and a
guitar amplifier
The White Lion
(www.whitelionsw16.co.uk)
232 Streatham High Rd, London SW16 1BB
Every Monday. Open Mic nights. 8.00pm
Black Elvis
Richard O'Gorman

Saturday, 18 April 2020, 19.30
Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, SW1X 9DQ
Tickets £20 - Use code STREAT15
for £5 discount per ticket
Tickets available from Cadogan Hall
website: https://cadoganhall.com/
www.streathamchoral.com
streathamchoral@gmail.com
streathamchoral
Charity no. 802195
The jewel in the crown of our
2019-20 season, we will
perform Handel’s triumphant
oratorio Messiah performed
together with one of the UK’s
leading chamber orchestras.
Streatham Choral presents
Handel’s Messiah
With Brandenburg Sinfonia
Conductor Calum Fraser
Piano Richard Leach
Soprano Susanna Fairbairn
Mezzo-soprano Lauren Young
Tenor Joseph Doody
Baritone Thomas Humphreys

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1st February – Streatham
RedHawks
v Invicta Dynamos
Face off 5.30pm. Streatham Ice
and Leisure Centre.
1st, 9th, 15th and 23rd February
– Railside Community Garden
working party
Wellfield Road, Streatham SW16.
10.00am-2.00pm
3rd February – A Tonic to the Nation,
London 1951 and the Festival of Britain
talk by michael Gilbert for the streatham
society.
8.00pm - Woodlands Centre, 16 Leigham Court
road, sW16
5th February – Stand-Up Wednesday
Collywobbler’s Comedy
Chris mcCausland, Jimmy mcghie, Zahra Barri,
stef todd, Katie Lane. mC sion James,
streatham space Project, sternhold avenue,
SW2. 8-10.30pm £8.
6th February – Tracks on Tap Live
Upcoming artists from the Tracks on Tap live
music network.
Streatham Space Project 8-10.30pm £5. 16+
8th February – Great North Wood Walk
Walk from streatham Common to Crystal Palace
Park, site of the ancient Penge Common. meet
outside Rookery Cafe. 11:00am - 3:00pm. Free.
11th February – Cineshots
screening and networking for upcoming
filmmakers. 7.45 -9.25pm
Streatham Space Project. £7.
13th February – Dane Baptiste
Work in Progress
One of Britain’s most exciting
stand-up stars at streatham space
Project. 8-10pm. £12.
13th February – Dirty Dancing
streatham Film Festival fundraiser.
With themed cocktails, DJ, dress up
encouraged £5.00 Hideaway. Please add
doors 7.30pm film 8.30pm
14th February – Bangers 5, I Year
Anniversary Special
Comedy from shazia mirza, Kat B, Jimmy James
Jones, Kane Brown, shimoney. 8pm-11pm
Streatham Space Project. £13.50-£16.
15th February –
The Rookery Farmers Market
Bringing fresh and local produce to
Streathamites 9.30am-2.30pm, Streatham
Common.
16th February – Streatham Ice Hockey,
RedHawks
Home Cup Game. 6.45pm Streatham Ice and
Leisure Centre.
17th February – Little Holland House
streatham society talk by angela Cornes about
Frank Dickinson and his dream home 8.00pm
– Woodlands Centre, 16 Leigham Court road,
sW16
Great North Wood Walk
Railside Community
Garden

funny feb at streatham space project
collywobblers Stand up wednesdays
ft. Chris McCausland, Jimmy Mcghie, Steff Todd, Zahra
Barri & local comedian, Katie Lane
Wed 5th
-
DANE BAPTISTE : WORK IN PROGRESS
AS SEEN ON live at the apollo & bbc three!
Thurs 13th
-
BANGERS 5! VALENTINES SPECIAL
ft. Shazia Mirza, Kat B, Kane Brown & more!
Fri 14th
-
COLLYWOBBLERS COMEDY SATURDAY SPECIAL
ft. APOLLO STARS Kae kURD (from Streatham),
SARA BARRON & MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!
Sat 22nd
-
TEZ ILYAS : WORK IN PROGRESS
star of the tez o’clock show & tez talks
tues 25th
grab tickets at streatham space project . co . uk - see you soon!
ft. APOLLO STARS Kae kURD (from Streatham),ft. APOLLO STARS Kae kURD (from Streatham),ft. APOLLO STARS Kae kURD (from Streatham),

WHATS ON CONTINUED
19th February – ‘Drag Queen Storytime’
Lambeth Readers and Writers Festival
With songs, arts and crafts – & extra glitter.
10.30-11.30am. Tate Streatham Library.
20-23 February - The River Runner
a production for families with live music, ice
skating, magic, and adventure!
Streatham Space Project, Thurs 20th Feb, 5pm &
7.30pm. Fri 21st-Sun 23rd 2pm & 5pm £10/£12.
22nd February – Collywobbler’s Comedy
Saturday Special
Kae Kurd, sara Barron, sonia aste, Charlie
Partridge & mC Katie Lane. streatham space
Project, 8-11pm. £14.
23rd February – Streatham Ice Hockey,
RedHawks v Solent Devils
6.45pm Face-off, Streatham Ice and Leisure
Centre.
25th February – Tez Ilyas Work in Progress
Tez confronts the state of the world. 8-10pm
Streatham Space Project. £12
29th February – Streatham Village Market
Babington Plaza outside the manor arms at
the top of streatham Green. stalls from local
makers and producers. 11am-4pm.
29th February – RedHawks v Milton Keynes
Thunder
Face off 5.30pm. Streatham Ice and Leisure
Centre.
Cuppa with a Copper
31st January – 8.00-9.00am, Café Barcelona,
344 Streatham High Rd, SW16 6HH
6th February – 11.00-12.00am, Blackbird
Bakery, astoria Parade, sW16 1Pr
11th February – 6.00-7.00pm, Costa Coffee,
59-61 Streatham High Road, SW16 1PN
16th February – 10.00-11.00am, Estate Office
Coffee 4 Greyhound Ln, SW16 5SD
22nd February – 2.00-3.00pm, Carvalho’s
Café, 106 Natal Road, SW16 6HZ
27th February – 3.00-4.00pm, Brickwood
Coffee & Bread, 292 Streatham High Rd, SW16
6hG
MAKING TIME FOR OLDER PEOPLE
Abbeyfield (Streatham) Society
28 Conyers Road, Streatham SW16 6LT
The Abbeyfield (Streatham) Society provides assisted living sheltered housing for up to
7 people over 55 years old. We are looking for new volunteer Executive Committee members
(Trustees)who have a passion for improving the lives of older people. Relevant experiencein finan-
cial management, marketing, health andsocial care with older people, building and maintenance,
or legal skillswould be desirable.
To apply please email your CV, along with a supporting statement that outlines your inter-
est in the role and experience to info.abbeyfieldstreatham@gmail.comor call 02086776255/
Mob:07726496883 for more information and to arrange a visit.

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streatham are top of the National Ice hockey
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silverware back to SW16 for the first time since
1982.
they enter February four points clear of solent
Devils and Chelmsford Chieftains and are set
for a tricky month of fixtures including the NIHL
south Cup Final on sunday 16th February.
Big crowds have packed streatham arena
recently, most noticeably in the 12-0 defeat of
Cardiff Fire. the team have lost just once all
season, while scoring 144 goals and conceding
just 33 in 21 games. They are the highest
scorers in the league and have conceded less
than anyone else too.
“the pressure is on the team to end the trophy
drought.” said coach adam Carr. “Invicta
Dynamos will be a tough test in the Cup Final
and we’ve got tricky league fixtures along the
way too. skating out to a full arena just adds to
the atmosphere at the games and I don’t think
many people go away after a game feeling it
wasn’t a worthwhile trip. after games I can feel
the buzz in the area and fans new and old are
really enjoying the run of form we are on”
KIDS FOR A QUID
Readers of Heart Streatham can take
advantage of an exclusive kids go for
£1 deal at the home game against
Milton Keynes Thunder on Saturday
29th February.
Maximum 2 kids per full paying adult.
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The Rookery Café
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Dr Doolittles 2 Pet Shop &
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Established shop with advice on
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Licensed to sell a variety of live
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57-59 Streatham Hill, SW2 4TX
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Anthony Gold
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We were very sorry to hear that the founding
partner of Anthony Gold, passed away on 8th
January 2020. Tony Gold was born on 13
January 1934 in South London. He attended
City of London School as a scholarship boy
and subsequently read Law at King’s College,
London. He was articled in the City qualifying as
a solicitor and, in 1963, set up his own practice,
initially on Ludgate Hill and subsequently in
Streatham.
In 1974 Howard Lerman joined him and the
firm continued to grow. Tony’s personal legal
practice was wide ranging, but his first love was
civil litigation and he developed an enviable
reputation as a no-nonsense litigator, working
with top barristers’ chambers in a variety of
complex cases. He had a strong commitment to
access to justice, taking many cases on Legal
Aid.
In 1987 the firm opened a central London office
which has subsequently grown to more than 100
people, while it retains an office in Streatham.
After his retirement as a partner Tony continued
to work as a consultant, and was always very
proud of the firm, which now has 30 partners
and 150 staff.
Tony is survived by his wife, Joan, children
Debra and Jonathan, and grand-children
Rebecca, Daniel, Louise and Sam. Our deepest
condolences to them and to his friends and
colleagues.
Tony Gold Founding
Partner of Anthony
Gold Solicitors

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