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I'm told the centre is "nomadic" and will be there for 2 days to test key workers, which includes food bank volunteers. Gramsci, have you been invited for a test?
 
David Clapson said:
I'm told the centre is "nomadic" and will be there for 2 days to test key workers, which includes food bank volunteers. Gramsci, have you been invited for a test?
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Would you get a test? It all reminds me a bit of AIDS where at least in the early years people were advised against - because there was no treatment.

Obviously in the case of the coronavirus it is incredibly infectious - so a positive test would imply isolation - then retesting. Also a whole household moving into isolation. And retesting.

Have these people thought about the implications of what they are doing. Or are they in Trump-land where "We have done more tests than anyone has see before" "Oh - excuse me whilst I sack Dr Fauci."
 
I see Brockwell Blend and Stir (Brixton Hill) have both sort of reopened, but for takeaway coffee/limited food and some fruit/veg/bread/cheese/booze.
 
I've just been through a couple of parks today and things are definitely more relaxed today, although I only saw one sizeable pisstake in a small park near me where there was group of about 10 people kicking a ball around and drinking. Ruskin Park was the busiest I've seen it for a long time and there were a fair few couples sitting on the grass having a beer. They were all sitting apart from everyone else so I think it's a tough case to tell them to stop after 6 weeks of lockdown.
 
BusLanes said:
I see Brockwell Blend and Stir (Brixton Hill) have both sort of reopened, but for takeaway coffee/limited food and some fruit/veg/bread/cheese/booze.
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I saw someone carrying a takeaway coffee cup in a park yesterday and I literally salivated! I've only had my own coffee for 6 weeks*!

(*it's not coffee either, but I miss going to cafes - and not having to always make it myself!)
 
Gramsci said:
I hope they keep this post lockdown.
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I walked past just now and the social distancing queue was working but when the bus stopped people rushed to get on the same door as people were leaving 2 people getting on as 2 were getting off shoulders more or less touching 🙄 !
 
Gramsci said:
I hope they keep this post lockdown.
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Yes indeed.

I was slightly disappointed when I saw the pavement widening on CHL etc only consisted of barriers in the road (which will be easily removed) - and thought I had naively misread Lambeth's intention to actually build out pavements and do something that would take some effort to reverse. But that's what they have done here. I'm impressed.

Does the fact it's a TfL road make a difference I wonder?
 
In photos: wider pavements and bus stops in central Brixton introduced for safe social distancing, 8th May 2020


And when the bus comes...

In photos: wider pavements and bus stops in central Brixton introduced for safe social distancing, 8th May 2020


:facepalm:


In photos: wider pavements and bus stops in central Brixton introduced for safe social distancing
 
Hi everyone, pleased to share that Brixton Local.Life has had a complete redesign and now has 75 entries of local businesses operating under lockdown, as well as some info about initiatives that provide support or need donations.

Please do let me know of any others to add, also do check it out if you haven't visited for a while as there are quite a few additions and changes as everyone is adapting their services!
 
JoBrixton said:
Hi everyone, pleased to share that Brixton Local.Life has had a complete redesign and now has 75 entries of local businesses operating under lockdown, as well as some info about initiatives that provide support or need donations.

Please do let me know of any others to add, also do check it out if you haven't visited for a while as there are quite a few additions and changes as everyone is adapting their services!
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I'll do a new article on Buzz!

Edit: done!
www.brixtonbuzz.com

Brixton Local website lists 75 businesses open in Brixton (and parts of Herne Hill, Stockwell, Clapham and Streatham)

Launching in April in response to the coronavirus crisis, the BrixtonLocal.Life website has proved an invaluable resource, offering a comprehensive listing of local shops and services that are stil…
www.brixtonbuzz.com www.brixtonbuzz.com
 
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JoBrixton said:
Hi everyone, pleased to share that Brixton Local.Life has had a complete redesign and now has 75 entries of local businesses operating under lockdown, as well as some info about initiatives that provide support or need donations.

Please do let me know of any others to add, also do check it out if you haven't visited for a while as there are quite a few additions and changes as everyone is adapting their services!
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noticed Olley's fish and chips plus a few others along that stretch were open Saturday evening
 
went into pipoca on brixton road near opposite the coop today

had avoided it since it opened since it looked like a gentrifying force

they have closed the vegan pancake cafe half of the shop and used the space to extend their range of items for bulk sale - they have a remarkable range of stuff available to buy with no packaging including things like vinegar which i’ve never seen available in this way

i can’t comment on the prices but range wise seems like a better alternative to brixton wholefoods if you live this side of brixton and don’t want to venture into there

eta they have tons of bread flour, if that’s still an issue
 
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The parks are getting busier and busier. Slade gardens was really busy yesterday with loads of men playing sports and drinking, with many making no effort to social distance. Max Roach park had drinkers galore too, as did the stretch of Electric Avenue by Atlantic Road, with a mass of people hanging out. It's not good.
 
editor said:
The parks are getting busier and busier. Slade gardens was really busy yesterday with loads of men playing sports and drinking, with many making no effort to social distance. Max Roach park had drinkers galore too, as did the stretch of Electric Avenue by Atlantic Road, with a mass of people hanging out. It's not good.
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Electric avenue’s had masses of people hanging out at that end of it every day since lockdown began, from like 10am-10pm ish. I feel bad for the people who have to work on the market, they can’t keep a distance from anyone :(
 
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