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07 October 2025 18:30 19:30
oin Britain’s best-loved cook, Mary Berry, as she celebrates her 90th birthday with a career-spanning collection of iconic, fuss-free recipes for every occasion.
In this beautifully illustrated cookbook, Mary shares 90 of her very best recipes—each one perfected over a lifetime of cooking. From sumptuous dishes like Mary’s best ever Lasagne Bolognese, a foolproof Pepper Pot Chicken and a freezer-friendly Mac and Cheese, to irresistible desserts like Raspberry Soufflé and of course classic bakes, including Mary’s Best Brownies and Lemon Drizzle Traybake, this collection features a mix of brand-new recipes and beloved classics for every home cook.
Alongside the recipes, Mary shares stories and cherished family photographs that offer a glimpse into the memories tied to Mary’s favourite dishes.
Accompanying a brand-new BBC series, Mary 90 is a lavish tribute to the joy of cooking and sharing good food.
Dame Mary Berry is the nation’s favourite baker and author of over 70 books, including the bestselling Mary Berry Cooks, Mary Berry’s Absolute Favourites, Mary Berry At Home and Mary Berry’s Baking Bible. She was the much-loved judge on the BBC’s The Great British Bake Off and has been teaching the nation to cook for over four decades.
Tickets:
Ticket & book: £35 (includes a signed copy of Mary 90, book RRP £28),
Book tickets HERE
Please note: each ticket purchased includes a copy of Mary 90 (book RRP £28). Mary is doing a very limited number of events and we’re honoured she’s chosen Village Books and James Allen’s Girls’ School to be one of them. The inclusion of a book in the ticket price is a requirement of the publisher.
A Village Books event in association with James Allen's Girls' School.
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07 October 2025 19:00 20:00
Discover Dulwich's connection with cinema's first 'Talkie' - The Jazz Singer; the early days of film making at the Gaumont outdoor film studio on Dog Kennel Hill and the wealth of film stars ranging from Boris Karloff, Peter Cushing, Rosamund John to Michael Crawford and a host of actors who have lived here. Join local historian Brian Green who combines a lifetime’s collection of images of past Dulwich together with first-hand memories and unparalleled research knowledge. This online illustrated local history talk will open your eyes to Dulwich’s remarkable, and often forgotten, place in the history of cinema, from pioneering film studios to the celebrated actors who once called it home.
Please note this talk will be held online. Tickets are £5.60 per person, available here: https://www.bellhouse.co.uk/events/2025/10/7/online-talk-dulwich-and-the-silver-screen. Proceeds go to Bell House’s school enrichment programme, the Nurture Group.
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