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Brixton Chitter Chatter and News - June 2012

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Quick question, is my neighbour allowed to have a bonfire? Not clear on the Lambeth website whether the rules apply to domestic premises.
 
ajdown said:
Quick question, is my neighbour allowed to have a bonfire? Not clear on the Lambeth website whether the rules apply to domestic premises.
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Despite popular belief, there's no rules governing if and when you can have a bonfire. Basically you can have one anywhere, anytime, as long as it doesn't cause a "persistent nuisance" - which is impossible if it's only a one off. Obviously good practice/common sense is to do it later in the day when people's windows aren't open, or their washing out in the garden. I think the only other actual rule/law is you can't light one right next to a motorway/train track etc. So basically yes, your mate can have a bonfire.
 
Fair enough, it's just we left a window open and the whole flat stinks of bonfire smoke now as he had one during the day. If we'd have known we wouldn't have left the window open.

I'll mention it but I wanted to make sure whether it was allowed in the first place - I know that there are smoke control areas around here and didn't know if bonfires were the same as chimneys in that respect.
 
ajdown said:
Fair enough, it's just we left a window open and the whole flat stinks of bonfire smoke now as he had one during the day. If we'd have known we wouldn't have left the window open.
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Yep...even BBQs can make the house stink if it's a bit windy.

ajdown said:
I'll mention it but I wanted to make sure whether it was allowed in the first place - I know that there are smoke control areas around here and didn't know if bonfires were the same as chimneys in that respect.
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The whole of London is a smoke control area. It's a bit random that you can only burn "smokeless" fuel in fireplaces, but you can burn whatever the fuck you want in your back garden.
 
Where can I buy some decent cider in Brixton?

All the off licences and supermarkets seem to have the same basic selection (strongbow, scrumpy jack, magners etc). The big tesco only has Aspalls as something a bit different, and that none-too-enticing French fruit stuff. A couple of places do Brothers festival strength, but that's not really a favourite. Is there anywhere else that sells anything interesting? :)
 
The really big Sainsbury's branches are good on cider. Even one of their own brands is pretty nice, though v strong.
I know there aren't any in Brixton, but East Dulwich has one. Good cider is worth a cycle or busride I reckon :)
 
Brixton Hatter said:
Where can I buy some decent cider in Brixton?

All the off licences and supermarkets seem to have the same basic selection (strongbow, scrumpy jack, magners etc). The big tesco only has Aspalls as something a bit different, and that none-too-enticing French fruit stuff. A couple of places do Brothers festival strength, but that's not really a favourite. Is there anywhere else that sells anything interesting? :)
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Big red shop opposite the Jamm has a large selection of beers and ciders, including Old Rosie :cool:
 
Brixton Hatter said:
Where can I buy some decent cider in Brixton?

All the off licences and supermarkets seem to have the same basic selection (strongbow, scrumpy jack, magners etc). The big tesco only has Aspalls as something a bit different, and that none-too-enticing French fruit stuff. A couple of places do Brothers festival strength, but that's not really a favourite. Is there anywhere else that sells anything interesting? :)
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i asked the same question and was told Norwood wines (I think it's called that - it's a red shop on the east side of Norwood Road opp-ish the B&Q) in W. Norwood. Haven't had a chance to try it yet because I keep getting pregnant... but it's almost within reach now.

Also not a bad selection bizarrely in the Co op at Tulse Hill.

There's a great offy in Bromley where you bring your big plastic bottles for barrel refills of proper cider.
 
RaverDrew said:
Big red shop opposite the Jamm has a large selection of beers and ciders, including Old Rosie :cool:
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Yeah, that used to be my local shop, but I've moved...thanks for the reminder! They often have a good selection then sell out and don't replace them. I think they buy whatever is cheapest from the cash & carry!

gaijingirl said:
i asked the same question and was told Norwood wines (I think it's called that - it's a red shop on the east side of Norwood Road opp-ish the B&Q) in W. Norwood. Haven't had a chance to try it yet because I keep getting pregnant... but it's almost within reach now.

Also not a bad selection bizarrely in the Co op at Tulse Hill.

There's a great offy in Bromley where you bring your big plastic bottles for barrel refills of proper cider.
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Now that's what I'm talking about - whereabouts in Bromley? Cheers for the other suggestions.
 
Brixton Hatter said:
Yeah, that used to be my local shop, but I've moved...thanks for the reminder! They often have a good selection then sell out and don't replace them. I think they buy whatever is cheapest from the cash & carry!


Now that's what I'm talking about - whereabouts in Bromley? Cheers for the other suggestions.
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http://www.thebitterend.biz/
a bus ride up the hill from Bromley South station on Mason's Hill - 15 mins by train from Brixton.
 
Who round here goes to get a drink more often than not? Give me a private message

I really wouldn't want to make Brixton inhospitable-looking. If we drink in a circle it's OK. Community!
 
They do cocktails upstairs. I had the first part of my birthday do there in 2006. was a bit lacking in character.
 
Menu for Brixton Brew: (Evening meals to come later after the soft launch)

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