Hi, I’m Shapa Begum, Blog Editor. Born and raised in East Dulwich, I love what I do here at Dulwich OnView, I’m absolutely passionate about south London and reaching out to local communities – you can read about my favourite Dulwich spots on Time Out London and Completely London blog. My role goes beyond editing, I write, review, participate in conferences/events, attend local happenings and oversee the marketing. There’s no rest for the wicked! When not working, I love to read, write, visit museums and spend time with my loved ones.
Half term kicks off in creative style this October as Dulwich Picture Gallery attempts to set the record for the world’s longest landscape. As part of The Big Draw 2016, the Gallery invites local families and drawers […]
For some people the change of seasons doesn’t do anything at all, and for others it means a complete change of mood, new types of activities, a different choice of produce, and a speeding up […]
The pop up concept has been around for a while, with everything from pop up art shops through to complete Box Parks like Pop Brixton, and everything in-between. Pop up dining and supper clubs have […]
Today I had lunch with a debut author, stand-up comedian, blogger, and parent of a young son afflicted with cerebral palsy and autism. John Williams, who lives in Lewisham, has just published ‘My Son’s Not […]
Local residents will soon have a unique chance to meet three dynamic Cubans who will be at the GX Gallery, Denmark Hill, in the opening days of an exhibition of the work of 30 Cuban […]
Winifred Knights exhibition at Dulwich Picture Gallery has now come to an end. I’ve written an article about the artist and some of my thoughts on the show. Winifred Knights (1899-1947) was an award winning […]
The Get Well Clinic in Camberwell offers “Community Acupuncture” for Camberwell, Dulwich, Herne Hill and Peckham every Tuesday at Zen Yoga in Camberwell Grove from 3:15-6:45pm Treatment is offered by local practitioners George Monkhouse and Marion […]
Situated on the southern bank of the river Thames, Bermondsey sat derelict for several decades. Today it has developed a reputation for sleek warehouse apartments, excellent restaurants and cool cultural institutions. Bermondsey was once famous for […]