Well, have you got yours? What do you mean, what? You know what. Don’t you? Haven’t you been waiting for it for weeks and aren’t you at this moment caressing it lovingly, wondering if you [...]
Author Archives: Nigel Thorpe
About Nigel Thorpe
Nigel is a committed amateur, aspirant allotment holder, and occasional tennis player. He loves music and likes to write about things that are unusual and might raise a smile.
Viva Flamenco!
Once again St Barnabas’s Church Hall was transformed into a Spanish bistro on Saturday night. The stage vibrated to the stamping of feet and the whirling of the dancers, the air was filled with the [...]
The First Butterfly
Well, it’s that time of year. The time I look forward to all winter. Not just because it means spring is really on the way, though for sure it does mean that. No, there is [...]
Hamsters – the answer to Dulwich’s long term energy needs
Do you have a hamster? If so you are in good company. There are an estimated 4000 hamsters in Dulwich, more if the surrounding areas of East and West Dulwich, not to mention further flung places such as West Norwood are included.
Gone Missing
Have you ever woken up and, after the obligatory cup of tea, wandered into your front garden to inspect the overnight growth of your dahlias, only to discover that your Wheelie bin has disappeared? There are few more traumatic events in the life of a Dulwich resident.
Cushioned tennis courts for the Old College Tennis and Croquet Club
‘Easy on the joints’ Three of the Old College Tennis and Croquet Club’s courts are being resurfaced, to give the club some of the best courts in the area and offer members the very best [...]
Painted Ladies in Dulwich!
Do you have a garden? Or have you been walking in one of the parks recently? If so you may well have seen a Painted Lady, or indeed several of these large and colourful butterflies. [...]
