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January 2009

Hatha Yoga Class

Every Tuesday 7.30pm-9pm (starts 6th January 2009) and every Thursday 7.30pm-9pm (starts 15th January 2009)

  • Increase your energy
  • Tone and sculpt your body
  • Relax and calm your mind
  • Increase your flexibilty and strength

Come & enjoy a flowing, energising & releasing form of Hatha Yoga which allows each person to connect to their Self in a warm, friendly and relaxed environment.

Knights Hall, 23a Knights Hill, West Norwood, London, SE27

£10 drop in or book 5 classes £45 = £9 a class or book 10 classes £85 = £8.50 a class

contact Michelle for more details or to book your place 07956 127366 or www.yogarelax.co.uk

February 2009

Saturday 14th Feb - Burlesque show at The Alma, Church Road

Just saw a flyer about this in The Blackbird Bakery window. Show features a set by The Lovebirds http://www.myspace.com/thelovebirdsuk and starts at 8/8.30pm. A welcome alternative to all those three-course Valentine specials!

March 2009

I thought I'd let you know about relaxed, intimate evenings of Song, Music and Poetry that Ingrid (my wife) promotes for charity upstairs at The Railway pub, bang next to Tulse Hill Station. There's always a great mix of talent from near and sometimes far.

This Thursday 12th March at 8.15 there are six acts covering a spectrum of styles and hosted by Ingrid, also known as Heartssong, programme below. You can find more info on her MySpace page http://www.myspace.com/heartssong (note double s in Heartssong). Or just come along and sample the pleasures.

Entrance is a snip at £3 and benefits the charity ALD Life. ALD is a rare metabolic disorder that afflicts young victims leading to disbility and death. The condition was the subject of the film Lorenzo's Oil. More info from http://www.aldlife.org

The programme for March is:

THE RENOWNED JAZZMAN JOHN CLARKE 'Never known to have a quiet night in' http://www.myspace.com/swingituk

AIME HANSEN Magical, lyrical performance artist and poet http://www.myspace.com/aimehansen

GRAHAM POLLOCK "South London Poet who explores the seething underbelly of human behaviour and blends this with fascinating aspects of local folklore + historical facts.He is also an avid & entertaining chronicler of quirky details arcane 70's Bands & Pop Culture-so a good man to have on your pub quiz team."

PAUL BROWSE 'Paul is an outstanding guitar virtuoso, singer and songwriter!' (Icarus Club http://www.myspace.com/theicarusclub )

HEARTSSONG Ingrid Andrew and Lawrence Renee "Perched on stool, almost hidden under massive furry hat and guitar, the quizzical and endearing heartsong/ingrid spouts forth her own blend of music and poetry. Lyrically powerful, the words seem to have worked their way up from the very centre of mother earth through the roots of the trees along the branches and out into the cosmos in spasms of seasonal reflection and humanistic musings. Simple yet profound, the songs are delivered with drama and passion. A curiously contagious act' ~ (Kath Tait http://www.myspace.com/kathtait ) http://www.myspace.com/heartssong

Look forward to seeing you there,

Rob

April 2009

Dinner with Ken Livingstone


Monday April 6 at 7.30 for 8pm

Venue: The popular Italian restaurant II Ponte (Crystal Palace). Price: £29.50 per head.

Your dinner is not restricted to a set meal. II Ponte has offered us an exciting menu with a choice of 4 starters, 5 main dishes (vegetarian option) 3 desserts or coffee. Alcohol drinks are not included but the restaurant has an extensive cellar and a well chosen House red or white.

Speaker KEN LIVINGSTONE London’s most colourful and entertaining politician.


The event is organised by Beckenham Labour Party but an assurance given to Ken that neighbouring parties, supporter and sympathisers be encouraged to take part. Early booking is advised

To reserve a place email rl.miller@virgin.net [1] or telephone 0208 777 7681 (answering service). Please give name address and telephone number.



The Crystal Palace Children's Book Festival

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Here are the FREE workshops taking place on Saturday 25th April at the Upper Norwood Joint Library.

11-11.45am ZOMBIE & MONSTER ART WORKSHOP Hosted by Tom Percival, illustrator of the Skulduggery Pleasant books, this fabulous workshop will have you creating monsters in the blink of an eye!

For ages 8+

11-11.45am COSTUMES FOR CATS ART WORKSHOP Hosted by Sarah Horne, author and illustrator of the fabulous Molly and Mimi books, this workshop is perfect for children who like to draw cats, particularly special cats who wear tiaras.

Ages 4+

12-12.45pm HORROR WRITING WORKSHOP Hosted by Alexander Gordon Smith, author of The Inventors, and soon-to-be-released Furnace series, this workshop is perfect for anyone who likes horror in children’s books and would like to learn how to write their own terrifying stories.

For ages 10+

2-2.50pm THE DFC COMIC MASTERCLASS 1 Hosted by brilliant writers and illustrators of the DFC, this comic workshop will teach you all you need to know about comics. This is a unique event - miss it at your peril!

For ages 8+

3-3.50pm THE DFC COMIC MASTERCLASS 2 Hosted by brilliant writers and illustrators of the DFC, this comic workshop will teach you all you need to know about comics. This is a unique event - miss it at your peril!

For ages 8+


Another intimate evening of Song, Music and Poetry upstairs at The Railway pub, bang next to Tulse Hill Station. There's always a great mix of talent from near and sometimes far, this month from as far as Denmark.

On Thursday 9th April at 8.30pm there are four acts covering a spectrum of styles and hosted by Ingrid, also known as Heartssong, programme below. You can find more info on her MySpace page http://www.myspace.com/heartssong (note double s in Heartssong). Or just come along and sample the pleasures.

Entrance is a snip at £3. The programme for April is:


Rosa's daughters

'Rosa’s Daughters are a harmony duo who love singing. Their repertoire covers Traditonal Engish songs,self-penned material through to contemporary singer/songwriters. Whatever catches their ears really. They play between them a variety of instruments including guitar,citterne,hungarian cittera, appalachian dulcimer and if the occasion arises......keyboards..plus a wide range of percussion .....'

Get a sense of their songs at http://www.myspace.com/rosa39sdaughters


Jude Cowan

'Jude's macabre and beautiful music and poetry has been compared to Marianne Faithful, P.J. Harvey, Nick Cave, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Cocteau Twins, Lee Hazlewood and Kate Bush. An eccentric English chanteuse, she draws on the decadent imagery of art history to fuel her peculiar craft. Wielding a satirical knife she slices open the flagging body of blues and folk traditions to tickle and amuse its still beating heart.'

Listen at http://www.myspace.com/judecowan


All the way from Denmark, singer songwriter of profound and very beautiful songs, passionate humanitarian and rescuer of fair maidens from fiery dragons:

Edward Mikalski

'My mother singing ...... that feeling that anything could be put right with a song. Skiffel bands ,rock and roll ....All the changes that where going on in the late 50s. But then came the 60s and the singer songwritters,

Donovan completely blew my mind away .This was the time i realized that you COULD sing your OWN songs .Of course there where ,and are many influences ,and always will be .Thats about it i think ...'

http://www.myspace.com/edwardmikalski


heartssong

Ingrid Andrew, accompanied by Lawrence Renee on mandolin and mouth organ

Recent reviews:

'A curiously contagious act'

'Songs rich in passion and wisdom'

'A magic of timeless word and song'

http://www.myspace.com/heartssong


May 2009

Evening of Song, Music and Poetry upstairs at The Railway pub

On Thursday 14th May at 8:30pm there's another intimate evening of Song, Music and Poetry upstairs at The Railway pub, bang next to Tulse Hill Station. Enjoy the vibes, bar selection and food! There's always a great mix of talent from near and sometimes far, this month from as far as Brighton.

There are four acts covering a spectrum of styles and hosted by Ingrid, also known as Heartssong, programme below. You can find more info on her MySpace page [url="http://www.myspace.com/heartssong"]http://www.myspace.com/heartssong[/url] (note double s in Heartssong). Or just come along and sample the pleasures.

Entrance is a snip at £3. The programme for May is:

Nik Barrell

Nik Barrell is a member of Brighton’s finest country-blues band, GinClub, but also plays acoustic sets of his intelligent self-penned songs, as well as collaborating with the likes of Sharon Lewis and Shoestrung. "Nik sings like he’s drawing on a thousand years of experience and time has just been suspended." (Second Sunday). "“Down-and-dirty hungover blues, Ray Davies style”. (Viva Lewis) [url="http://www.myspace.com/nikbarrell"]http://www.myspace.com/nikbarrell[/url]


heartsssong Likened to Marianne Faithful, Dory Previn and Nico ~ but verily she becometh more like herself ........

Ingrid Andrew does exactly what her "aka" (Heartssong) suggests - she sings beautiful songs straight from the heart ! 'Her three songs "Blue Blue Summer Sky", "A Nightingale Sings" and "They Spilled Her Blood" were absolutely brilliant and held us in rapt attention.' Andy from the Icarus Club http.www.myspace.com/theicarusclub Band website: [url="http://www.icarusradio.co.uk"]http://www.icarusradio.co.uk[/url]

'You are like a lady Leonard Cohen' [url="http://radiantappliance.org/"]http://radiantappliance.org/[/url]

Accompanied by the soulful mandolin and mouth organ of Lawrence Renee ('A very gifted young man')


APACHE JOHN [url="http://www.myspace.com/apachejohn"]http://www.myspace.com/apachejohn[/url] Website [url="http://www.lemonrock.com/apachejohn"]http://www.lemonrock.com/apachejohn[/url]

These guys have got mellow vibes by the bucket load, not to mention great songs, excellent musicianship and the kind of real togetherness that you rarely see in "live" music these days. Amazon Jan underpinned everything with a steady bassy beat on the Tubano whilst Apache John sang and played his own compositions. With Mike's weaving harmonica ducking in and out the three of them created a really full sound. There was some good banter too... before each song Apache John let us in on some of the ideas behind the writing... some good hippy stuff with an edge of hard reality thrown into the mix.


ACOUSTIC CLAMPDOWN [url="http://www.myspace.com/tyronethomasspace"]http://www.myspace.com/tyronethomasspace[/url] Exciting and energizing band!


All proceeds to: [url="http://www.aldlife.org/"]http://www.aldlife.org/[/url] Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder. In this disorder, the fatty covering (myelin sheath)of nerve fibres in the brain is lost, and the adrenal gland degenerates, usually leading to progressive neurological disability and death. A good portrayal of the effects of ALD on both the victim and family is the film “Lorenzo’s Oil”. It accurately describes the deterioration of a young boy with the disorder and resultant problems. The film does intimate that a cure (Lorenzo’s Oil) was found. Unfortunately this is not the case for those already with symptoms, although the oil is now a recognised and hopefully preventative treatment for all boys under 6 with the gene who are not presenting symptoms. It is now also being tested as a preventative treatment for men with adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN) and females with symptoms.



Creative Visualisation - Reduce Your Stress, enhance your health and achieve your goals


identify........the true source of your stress

define..........how you deal with your issues

acquire........skills to minimize stress

resolve.........stress into personal power

create...........a healthier and happier life


Through relaxing visualisation and latest mind techniques, unlock your inner power to resolve issues

Starting 19 May 1030hrs -1130hrs Crystal Palace Phoenix Centre

Drop in £10 or £40 for five session.

Call Sumita on 07917147302 or visit www.affabletherapy.com

June 2009

CRYSTAL PALACE FESTIVAL WEEK 6-12 June 2009

155th Anniversary of the Opening of South London's Crystal Palace (June 10th 1854)

Saturday 6th June from 12.00 noon at Crystal Palace Park. Grand Opening with a Victorian picnic, Collector’s Antiques Fair, re-construction of the Crystal Palace and Victorian-style children’s games.

Saturday 6th June from 2.00 pm at The Upper Norwood Joint Library. The Mayors of Croydon and Lambeth will launch a Victorian Afternoon, which includes a Magic Lantern Show, traditional Punch and Judy, ‘Dragonsfire’ Victorian-style musicians, Victorian Magician, period entertainers and walkabout characters, storytelling, refreshments, displays, face-painting and stalls.

Thursday 11th June. 9.30 and 11.00 am at the Upper Norwood Joint Library. Victorian Waggle and Hum. Victorian-style, period storytelling for younger children, with Lady Paxton in the Children’s Library.

Thursday 11th June at 7.00 pm at The Upper Norwood Joint Library A unique ‘Darwin Symposium’ with speakers from University College London and Spurgeon’s College, to celebrate the Darwin bicentennial this year.

Friday 12th June at 7.30 pm in the Balmoral Ballroom, Queens Hotel, Church Road, SE19. Festival Finale featuring - London and Crystal Palace on film presented by Tribute Trust, plus an audience participation production of ‘Joseph and His Amazing Crystal Palace’ and music from ‘The Effras’. Named after one of London’s lost rivers, The Effras are currently making a name for themselves singing soulful tunes about south London.

The Festival will also feature historical walks, a Crystal Palace themed quiz, an on-line exhibition, together with a variety of musical, arts, poetry and children’s events.

More information: Crystal Palace Festival – Contact: John Greatrex on 020 8778 1865 or 07910 336548 or josephpaxton@hotmail.com

Upper Norwood Joint Library events – Contact: Bradley Millington, Jerry Savage or Fiona Byers. The Upper Norwood Joint Library, 39-41 Westow Hill, London SE19 1TJ. Tel: 020 8670 2551. Website: www.uppernorwoodlibrary.org


Saturday 20th June.

WRITER'S DAY AT THE UPPER NORWOOD JOINT LIBRARY.

During June this year, the Joint Library is hosting a month-long event, dedicated to the craft (and pleasure) of writing. We will be encouraging the whole community in the belief that ‘everyone has a book in them’. On the 20th of June, local authors, creative writing tutors, publishers, representatives from the book trade and other people working in the field of writing will be invited to the library to provide ‘surgery-type‘, advice sessions and there will also be talks, workshops, readings and informal guidance and advice on developing your writing skills and suggestions on the best way to get your work published. There will be tips on writing short stories, poetry, movie screenplays, reviews, drama and novels, as well as blogs and even keeping a diary! Members of the Upper Norwood Writers Group (who meet monthly at the library) will also be in attendance.

The event is free and open to writers of all ages. Please contact Bradley Millington at the library on 020 8670 2551, for more details of the programme.


Great night coming up at The Railway. Last in the series Thursday 25th June at 8.30pm


Last opportunity to help a charity and have a great evening of live music upstairs at The Railway pub, bang next to Tulse Hill Station. Enjoy the vibes, bar selection and food!

On Thursday 25th June there's seven great artists covering a spectrum of styles and hosted by Ingrid, also known as Heartssong, programme below. You can find more info on her MySpace page http://www.myspace.com/heartssong (note double s in Heartssong). Come along and sample the pleasures, a snip at £3.


12 STRING PETER

Sublime 12 String guitar player, Dylan interpreter and star of Camden Calling - helping homeless and vulnerable people access the arts and music scene http://www.camdencalling.org


NEV HAWKINS http://www.myspace.com/nevhawkins

'True poetry which the like will never be seen again. Grey hair turn to heart of gold. Snow. Politics. The lost dreams of America seen through a Liverpudlian's eyes ....'


THE SOUND OF THE LADIES http://www.myspace.com/thesoundoftheladies

"What is suggested accurately by this name... is the gentle, tender nature of the music... ...a sonic foray into the world of sadness, deceit and failed relationships. A very impressive debut EP, displaying a broad range of musical influences and, more importantly, a great talent." -Backlash Magazine


JASON JAMES http://www.myspace.com/jasonjamesinspace

Handsome, charming and gifted too! .... Whether it be the sound of despair or the spellbinding chorus of raptuous joy, it makes me ache with its beauty. when I hear something that overflows to the point of bursting with its own emotion,when only music can even begin to share the overwhelming fullness of that feeling. I really love music ....... Stay inspired where ever you are ...' JJ


GRAHAM COLE http://www.myspace.com/grahamcolesinger

"Years of watching Fred Astaire musicals and listening to programs on the outer reaches of BBC radio have engendered a passion in me for the great songs of the 20's 30's and 40's." These stripped down arrangements for voice and guitars really seem to get to the essence of each song.


CHRIS JEEP http://www.myspace.com/jeephq08

'Am I what I think? I think therefore I am but am I what I think I am?' Teasing, taunting, beautifully played songs.


HEARTSSONG with Lawrence Renee, Luci Bocchini, Eve McDonald and Philipus Baird http://www.myspace.com/heartssong

"Perched on stool, almost hidden under massive furry hat and guitar, the quizzical and endearing heartsong/ingrid spouts forth her own blend of music and poetry. Lyrically powerful, the words seem to have worked their way up from the very centre of mother earth through the roots of the trees along the branches and out into the cosmos in spasms of seasonal reflection and humanistic musings. Simple yet profound, the songs are delivered with drama and passion. A curiously contagious act' Kath Tait (www.myspace.com/kathtait)


All proceeds to: http://www.aldlife.org/ Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder usually leading to progressive neurological disability and death. A good portrayal of the effects of ALD on both the victim and family is the film “Lorenzo’s Oil”. It accurately describes the deterioration of a young boy with the disorder and resultant problems.


July 2009

ST MARK'S PLAYERS are proud to present their 50th Anniversary show

"Summer Days &...Moonlit Nights". A traditional show with songs and sketches this lively, toe-tapping show will have something for everyone including families. Relax at your own table with family or friends with a drink from the bar and be entertained! Performances: Friday 12 June @ 7.30pm and Saturday 13 June @ 2.30pm & 7.30pm. All Tickets £6.50 (group discounts). Licensed Bar and Refreshments available. Raffle prizes. Wheelchair access. BOX OFFICE: 020 8393 3640 OR 020 8240 9378. www.smplayers.co.uk. BOOK EARLY TO ENSURE PREFERRED TABLE SEATING.


Scissors, Paper, Rock! at Westow House... Saturday 25th July 12pm - Late

The marriage of Craft Fair, Fete, a Gig in the evening (Plus an afternoon play!) on the festival day at Westow House pub, 79 Westow Hill SE19 1TX

A Craft Fair / Fete: The craft fair will bring an array of homemade but quality Arts, Crafts, Clothing, Stationery, Games, Face Painting and Cakes to the venue throughout the day followed. Stall-holders confirmed include, with lots more to come... http://www.katebeckett.com/ http://www.myspace.com/rosiealiamillinery

An afternoon play at 3:30pm: Billy Ruffian Productions present The Full Nelson....

Actor Gregor Truter tells the full story of one of Britain's greatest heroes. A human tale of hooliganism and heroism on the high seas.

Gregor's credits include the films 'Shakespeare in Love' & 'The English Patient'. Numerous TV appearances include 'Silent Witness', 'Wire in the Blood' and he is currently in 'Doctors'.

The Clown Bit from The Full Nelson... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mi9Vtzsj1hI

A Gig, From 7:30pm Badges for entry can be purchased for £3 from various vendors shortly:

Larsen B - Glorious indie with a twist of dancey folk. Recalls the Zombies only somehow even more instant and satifying, No mean feat! "Warmer and lovelier than a band named after an Arctic Peninsula Ice Shelf has any right to be!" Maps Magazine www.myspace.com/wearelarsenb

The Dirty Tricks - Old School but original Rock'n'Roll from deepest Norfolk, expect dancing, rocking and incredibly loud stamping www.myspace.com/wearethedirtytricks

DonDidoDougDan… and Nigel - Fresh indie rock from the members of seminal 90s band Tiger www.myspace.com/nighttimeanddamienraison

Sam Marais - Beatifully restrained folk from Pwllmeyric Wales, playing an early set before she sets off to the Secret Garden Party. 'Lighter than a Malteser in a flotation tank, Marais’ ethereal vocals fill rooms here with weightless, simple beauty.' NME www.samanthamarais.com

+ DJs until late

August 2009

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September 2009

the secret guitar shop and music emporium is now open in crystal palace, its a bit tucked away hence the name. we are at the bottom of haynes lane, that is the road that leads downhill between merlin shoes and the new cafe [formerly pizza hut] , go to the bottom of the hill turn left and we are outside antenna studios. although we are open now the grand opening is on the 26th of september to tie in with the antenna open day and exibition. come down have a play and a glass of wine with us. special guests to be confirmed !


Sunday 20th Septenber


Antique & Collectors Fayre


Phoenix Community Centre

66 Westow Street (next to Sainsbury's)

11am to 4pm Admission: FREE!

Come and browse through over 30 stalls laden with goodies from yesteryear.

Find that elusive vintage item. Snap up a quirky bit of ephemera.

Discover something unique this Sunday...

Hot and cold refreshments available


October 2009

Sunday 18th October

Antiques & Collectors Fayre

PHOENIX CENTRE

66 Westow Street

11am - 4pm

November 2009

Springforward Spectacular

You are invited to the Springforward Spectacular; a packed afternoon of free performances and workshops celebrating the benefits of creativity and wellbeing, including laughter workshops, singing, dancing and more! The event will take place on Saturday 14 November at Lambeth Academy, Elms Road, Clapham Common, SW4 9ET between 1-6pm. No need to book, just turn up!

For more information visit http://www.springforwardartstrail.com/

December 2009

The Peryls Victorian Christmas Extraordinarium

Saturday December 12th 2009

The Peryls are going to put on a Victorian-style event with all sorts of stuff going on... actors, arm-wrestling, carol singers, cakes and of course some live music from us and one or two of our favourites.

We're taking over a place called Antenna Studios in Crystal Palace for the night, so we want to create a kind of other-wordly grotto where people can come in, wander round and see different things going on in the various rooms...it is going to be twice cool.

It would be great to see you there... if you're at all inclined towards fancy dress (you know who you are) please come down in Victorian costume... the more the merrier and it will help to get the Victorian vibe going!



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