Author Archives: Pia Ormerod

Dulwich Books supports local authors

It was a full house when three local authors gathered at Dulwich Books in Croxted Road to talk about their novels and also to read excerpts. Sue Gillie talked about her debut novel Not my […]

Trio of local authors introduce their work at Dulwich Books

The wonderful book shop Dulwich Books is acting as host for three local authors on 27 October. They are all self-published and have worked together for quite some time under the guiding hand of Maggie […]

Exhibition hosted by Dulwich Quilters: A feast of colour and craftmanship

Dulwich Quilters have been going for 34 years and today they have just under thirty active members. Now they are hosting a remarkable exhibition of not only quilts but also other work done by the […]

The lunchtime concerts are back; be prepared for surprises

The popular lunchtime concerts arranged by Friends of Dulwich Picture Gallery and the Foundation Schools under the excellent guidance of Jill Alexander are back after a long break due to the Covid 19 pandemic. “We […]

Another report from a Dulwich Bunker; Freedom at last, but what has changed?

Big Boris announced that the 19th July would be Freedom Day, but to us little has changed during these four weeks. Mr O. is not rushing off to steamy raves but he is happy to […]

Three of the top gardens in Dulwich open for charity

Put the 13th of June in your diary now. On that day between 2-5.30pm, you will have access to three fantastic gardens, all backing on to Dulwich Park and all within five minutes walking distance. […]

Springtime in our Dulwich Bunker

You take your pleasure whenever you can get it in these lockdown days, and, oh, what a pleasure it was to leave our leafy Dulwich and take the train into London. First trip in to […]

Yet another report from a Dulwich Bunker: the cavalry is coming

Mr O and I dealt with the three months of isolation starting last March, we took the November confinement on the chin but our patience was beginning to run low as we entered the third […]