Brixton news, rumour and general chat - February 2016
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Here's some photos from the Club 414 benefit on Saturday. It's great to see the club so busy these days.
One night in Brixton: having it large at the Club 414 on Coldharbour Lane
One night in Brixton: having it large at the Club 414 on Coldharbour Lane
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I see that Stir Coffee on Brixton Hill has just opened up. Anyone been?
Stir Coffee (@Stir_Coffee) on Twitter
Stir Coffee (@Stir_Coffee) on Twitter
twistedAM
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Rushy
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I have heard a rumor that Brixton BID have made a proposal to Lambeth Parks that they take over maintenance of Windrush Square...in return for being able to rent the space out for commercial events. I don't know any further details but the proposal was described to me as welcome.
It seems no coincidence that representatives of night time economy businesses feature heavily on the BID board. The chair is the director of Satay Bar. Others include the owner of Market house, the general manager of the Academy and the owner of Brixton MacDonalds.
This follows recent news of the current planning application by The Brix who have applied to take over St Matthews Peace Gardens. The application includes fitting gates intended to restrict public access to the gardens and place at least ten commercially let parking spaces on part of the lawn. The fifteen page project description devotes only a single line to the proposed commercial event space, which is not even referenced on submitted plans.
These cosy deals to hand over control of public spaces to special interest groups to exploit on a commercial basis are being done in private by Lambeth Parks without any public consultation.
It seems no coincidence that representatives of night time economy businesses feature heavily on the BID board. The chair is the director of Satay Bar. Others include the owner of Market house, the general manager of the Academy and the owner of Brixton MacDonalds.
This follows recent news of the current planning application by The Brix who have applied to take over St Matthews Peace Gardens. The application includes fitting gates intended to restrict public access to the gardens and place at least ten commercially let parking spaces on part of the lawn. The fifteen page project description devotes only a single line to the proposed commercial event space, which is not even referenced on submitted plans.
These cosy deals to hand over control of public spaces to special interest groups to exploit on a commercial basis are being done in private by Lambeth Parks without any public consultation.
CH1
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Surely the St Matthews Peace Garden is a church yard, not a public space?
BTW the planning application you are complaining about has been withdrawn.
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Alkaline (juice bar) also now open on the West side of the Hill - old Selector Records store.
leanderman
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Pretty stylish.
leanderman
Street Party: July 2
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Haven't had a juice yet as they had literally just finished the last snaggings as I poked my head in on Saturday night (and they offered me a glass of prosecco). More news when I have it.
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Yeah Selectors was great for a good old fashioned dig - head down to the dingy basement with a big old hole in the floor and reappear a few hours later with a few decent 12s... Low stock turnover though so one you'd done it once or twice it tended to be slim pickings...
sparkybird
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Mr SB popped in today to check it out. They offered him a selection of cakes to try out as they were deciding which to stock. I hope they realise that they need to stop this, or they'll go bust!
BTW, he said they were very friendly, but then he would wouldn't he
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I'll try and check it out soon. I still haven't found anything to replace Kaff. Hope this lot aren't charging hipster prices!Mr SB popped in today to check it out. They offered him a selection of cakes to try out as they were deciding which to stock. I hope they realise that they need to stop this, or they'll go bust!
BTW, he said they were very friendly, but then he would wouldn't he
leanderman
Street Party: July 2
£2.60 for a takeaway coffee. Not a large cup. But very tasty and strong.
Design grad niece describes interior as: 'super cool, very now, industrial and ... hipstery.' You have been warned.
None of the 170 beers they plan to stock has yet made an appearance.
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hiraethified
Ah, so definitely aimed at the higher end of the market then. If they can do me a large Americano for under £2.50, I'll be happy enough to give them a go.
It's quite depressing how quickly this clichéd Brooklyn-style quasi industrial/exposed brick/worn wood/upcycled furniture/artisan look has become to dominate so many new coffee shops and restaurants.
Their web/Facebook blurb isn't too encouraging,( "Less than 7 hours till we open! #brixtonhill ya ready? You won't know what hit ya!") but it's a lovely building they're in and at least they haven't mucked around with that.
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leanderman
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Still, it has excellent bookshelves. Authors include Balzac, Orwell and Wilkie Collins. Plus newspapers. And a loo!
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shakespearegirl
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The strip of shops where Stir is seems to be changing a lot. There is a new hairdresser and the Chinese buffet place next to Nas is being done up.
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This local band Shame were great on Sunday
The drummer was Lenin from Alabama 3's son!
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Local band Shame close Independent Venue Week 2016 at the Brixton Windmill
The drummer was Lenin from Alabama 3's son!
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Local band Shame close Independent Venue Week 2016 at the Brixton Windmill
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I suspect there's a whole load more change a-comin' too. Some places seem to resist for ages and then - whoosh! - in comes the cash and out go the affordable rents.
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