Brixton Windmill (not the pub) grand re-opening ceremony - 2nd May

[Maggot]

On 2nd May. There will be a grand parade from Windrush Square up to the Windmill, for the re-opening of the windmill. With bands and dressing up plus other stuff. Starts at 2pm.

http://www.brixtonwindmill.org/

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Oh, I've only just seen the sails are back on. When were they put back?

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Just been on the news

 

[editor]

I'm looking forward to this although I've had to unsubscribe from their Twitter feed as they're sending out updates every chuffing five minutes or so.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

I just stuck my head out of the window to take a picture.

The sails look different to the old ones

 

[twistedAM]

I just stuck my head out of the window to take a picture.

The sails look different to the old ones

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wow; that's quite a view you have there; a windmill and the best building in London in the same frame.

 

[quimcunx]

clicked on this and it's just come on news.

 

[twistedAM]

I'm looking forward to this although I've had to unsubscribe from their Twitter feed as they're sending out updates every chuffing five minutes or so.

Wow, that's overusing twitter to the max. I guess I could get some followers out it if I added them and sent messages to and fro but then again I'd probably lose some. I'll settle for retweets from Edwyn Collins and Juliette Lewis instead

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

wow; that's quite a view you have there; a windmill and the best building in London in the same frame.

Can see Battersea Power Station right through to Canary Wharf including in between: St Paul's, London Eye, Gherkin, Strata Tower etc.

 

[bigbry]

Never heard about the Brixton Windmill till I read this article in The Guardian

http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2011/apr/17/brixton-restored-windmill-lambeth-carnival

To restore a windmill and grow the grain in the middle of one of London's better known boroughs is IMO a great 'feel good' story

 

[dozi]

Hi Ya Brixtonians!!! It's Endurance Steel Orchestra that will be playing some lively pan tunes on a lorry (kindly donated by Norwood Scaffolding) to lead the procession of Mayday revelers from Windrush Square up to the windmill. We start off at 2 p.m sharp,on Monday 2nd May,come along and join us, you can dance up Brixton Hill and then be part of the opening ceremony, there will be lots of other music taking you into the afternoon, lots of things to do and see during this very special afternoon.

See you there I hope!!!!

 

[jdayes]

View from my roof. Was the best surprise about moving into the area! See you all on Monday!

 

[dozi]

Just reminding everyone about this tomorrow at 2 p.m, Windrush Square...... You are more than welcome to join the procession and dance all the way to the windmill, should take 1/2 hour.... then stay for the opening ceremony.. Endurance welcomes all that would like to dance along behind us, or if samba is your bag then you can join them for a shimmy up Brixton Hill!!!

 

[boohoo]

Looking forward to this tomorrow.

 

[dogmatique]

Me too. Hope the weather holds out. Also hope we'll be able to see inside the Windmill!

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

bumping

bit windy out there today

 

[miss minnie]

I'm there! Or at least I will be for 2pm, just rounding up some friends.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Me too. Hope the weather holds out. Also hope we'll be able to see inside the Windmill!

There's guided tours and 3.45 and 4.00pm. Seems a bit strange to only have two. I'm sure there must be dozens of people wanting to have a look

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

I'm there! Or at least I will be for 2pm, just rounding up some friends.

Who knows. I may get to meet you. Or have I already?

They could have put some balloons or something on the sails (admittedly, that would be a bit naff, but just for a bit of fun )

 

[miss minnie]

Don't think we've met and not sure how we would recognise each other either!

I hope we we get to see the sails turning! Are they turning yet? *hopes*

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Don't think we've met and not sure how we would recognise each other either!

I hope we we get to see the sails turning! Are they turning yet? *hopes*

I've not seen them turning at all. I'm not sure they're even ever going to be.

 

[colacubes]

Everyone I've spoken to in the last couple of days seems to be coming to this. It's going to be quite large

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Everyone I've spoken to in the last couple of days seems to be coming to this. It's going to be quite large

At least the pub will be open if it's too busy!

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Who's going to parade up from Brixton with the band?

 

[gaijingirl]

we're hoping to do so - just making a cardboard cutlass as we may dress the littl'un up as a pirate... I feel like utter crap - man flu style symptons so I'll be the sweaty, snivelly one with a small runny nosed pirate ...

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

we're hoping to do so - just making a cardboard cutlass as we may dress the littl'un up as a pirate... I feel like utter crap - man flu style symptons so I'll be the sweaty, snivelly one with a small runny nosed pirate ...

I shall keep an eye out for you then

Not sure the little gaijin will win prize for the Best Dressed May Queen or King though

 

[gaijingirl]

yeah.. I wasn't sure if the kids had to be May Queen or King... I got the impression not..

"To enter the spirit of the parade, we'd love you to dress as a miller or a May Day Queen or King, or wear a hat dress with with flowers.
We are also holding a fancy dress competition, for the children, who will head the parade led by the Brixton Windmill Theatre Company."

 

[Ms T]

I reckon I can do the dress with flowers bit. See you all in a bit!

 

[editor]

Who's going to parade up from Brixton with the band?

Us!

 

[colacubes]

Memespring is making me a flower hat as we speak