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editor said:
Seems like quite a few churches around Brixton are open for services today :facepalm: :facepalm:
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Which ones?
AFAIK the Catholics, Anglicans and Methodists were not supposed to open today.

Media-wise the Archbisjhop of Canterbury did a virtual service from Lambeth Plalce on Radio Four - and the choir were in St Martin in the Field.
The BBC One morning service was a concoction from Wales with a bishop and reader in an empty cathedral, and with hymns mixed in from an edition of Songs of Praise recorded last July.
 
coldwaterswim said:
Speaking of beer, anyone know if any pubs need to shift any stock that they need to get rid of? I’d rather give my money to them than the supermarkets
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Wondering this too. There must be shitloads of beer in pubs that will go bad before they are allowed to reopen.

I was in the Phoenix by Denmakr Hill station on Friday evening and they were doing pints at half price. I bought some NHS staff who had just finished their shift some pints.
 
Don't know if people are interested in shopping info.
I went to Tesco and Lidl in Acre Lane this afternoon.
Tescos has plenty of greens and fruit but no potatoes at all.

Lidl on the other hand has stacks of 7.5 kg sacks of potatoes.
Outrageously large quantity for me to buy - but it does solve the problem for several weeks.
I am no wimp when it comes to sprouting potatoes - I cut off the shoots.
Not doubt some will be wary of solanine poisoning - so best to keep them out of the light.
 
Just went for a much-needed walk around Brockwell park. Not that busy, and with just about every single person following the social distancing rules.
 
editor said:
Another Brixton store closes down in response to the health crisis:

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Brixton department store Morleys temporarily closes in response to the coronavirus crisis

It’s one of Brixton’s most loved and longest serving stores, but Morley’s Department Store have announced that they are closing today (Mon, 23rd March 2020) as a result of the ong…
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Sad to see this. I use their greetings card section when in need of something classy and original.
I've used their duvets, sheets, towels and when they had sensible prices for menswear that too. An their electricals in the basement.

Morleys is a Brixton institution and I hope they come back in due course.
 
CH1 said:
Sad to see this. I use their greetings card section when in need of something classy and original.
I've used their duvets, sheets, towels and when they had sensible prices for menswear that too. An their electricals in the basement.

Morleys is a Brixton institution and I hope they come back in due course.
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All of their departments have been so useful. Always been the go to place for probably most household things. Understand why they had to close, but with the obvious strong management that's behind them, they will open again.
 
Just thought I'd post this here as well:

2. CLOSING NON-ESSENTIAL SHOPS AND PUBLIC SPACES
Last week, the Government ordered certain businesses – including pubs, cinemas and theatres – to close. The Government is now extending this requirement to a further set of businesses and other venues, including:

  • all non-essential retail stores – this will include clothing and electronics stores; hair, beauty and nail salons; and outdoor and indoor markets, excluding food markets.
  • libraries, community centres, and youth centres.
  • indoor and outdoor leisure facilities such as bowling alleys, arcades and soft play facilities.
  • communal places within parks, such as playgrounds, sports courts and outdoor gyms.
  • places of worship, except for funerals attended by immediate families.
  • hotels, hostels, bed and breakfasts, campsites, caravan parks, and boarding houses for commercial/leisure use (excluding permanent residents and key workers).
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Coronavirus: full details about the new rules on staying at home and away from others

Earlier tonight, Boris Johnson announced sweeping new measures in an attempt to curb the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The new rules mean that people must stay at home except for shopping for b…
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My local Tesco Metro, only nearby shop, is closed. Assuming they have no staff to run it. Gov have now had to rush in a lockdown plan with no preparations.
 
I thought this might be a handy resource if enough people contribute. Please add to the list!

Coldharbour Lane
Opposite the Barrier Block:
Payless (via door serving hatch)
Lambeth Mini Mart
 
I'll top it up myself then!

Coldharbour Lane
Opposite the Barrier Block:
Payless (via door serving hatch)
Lambeth Mini Mart

Electric Avenue
Almost all of the small greengrocers/butchers

Market Row
That wine place
 
I took the kids to Brockwell at 5 for some exercise, having been home-schooling all day. I realise that I'm as much part of the problem as everyone else there.

It was as busy as a Saturday afternoon, with the exception of the playpark being locked up. Several times there were 3-4 heading one direction and the same heading the opposite way, impossible to keep a 6' distance.

There's a swan has built a nest by the duck pond and she was getting off her eggs. A group of 8 or so had gathered to look, all standing beside each other.

Also 6 kids had congregated in the walled garden, having a chat.

All ordinarily acceptable behaviour, but a problem at present.

I wouldn't be surprised if they were to close the park as part of wider control measures.
 
I cycled by Mimis deli near the Oval. They have plenty of pasta. Its £1.80 a packet. But is high quality. I don't think he is putting his prices up. Its good quality products at his shop but never was cheap at Mimi's.

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Mimi's Deli (Oval) Ltd, London | Delicatessens - Yell

Find Mimi's Deli (Oval) Ltd in London, SW9. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. Search for local Delicatessens near you and submit reviews.
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He said he would be opening a few days each week. Take away only.

I think Friday, Saturday and Monday.

He looks well stocked with deli type food.
 
Loughborough Park and Wyck Gardens have been just about completely empty recently. There's not a lot to do there, mind, but you can definitely stay many metres from people with no effort. I saw just 3 people in Loughborough Park today.
 
Business as usual in Electric Avenue

Brixton shopping in a coronoavirus lockdown: Electric Avenue open as usual, quiet scenes in Brixton Village & Market Row, 24th March 2020


Brixton shopping in a coronoavirus lockdown: Electric Avenue open as usual, quiet scenes in Brixton Village & Market Row, 24th March 2020


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Brixton shopping in a coronoavirus lockdown: Electric Avenue open as usual, quiet scenes in Brixton Village & Market Row, 24th March 2020

The government recently introduced new measures in response to the coronavirus crisis and ordered the closure of all non-essential businesses. Supermarkets, food shops and street food markets were …
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Thanks for posting that up editor
Currently trying to get back to the UK and have been shocked at the pics I've seen of supermarkets. Some friends said don't bother coming back (I assume for this reason, although now I'm thinking maybe they don't like me too much!). Will be heading straight over as soon as I get back.
Take care everyone x
 
sparkybird said:
Thanks for posting that up editor
Currently trying to get back to the UK and have been shocked at the pics I've seen of supermarkets. Some friends said don't bother coming back (I assume for this reason, although now I'm thinking maybe they don't like me too much!). Will be heading straight over as soon as I get back.
Take care everyone x
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Cheers. I wanted to give the independent businesses a push.

it took me ages to build the WhatsApp listing because the original spreadsheet was all over the place - hopefully this simpler interface will make it easier for people to find and use the groups. Next project is to build a full homepage for all this Brixton-related info. Lambeth don't seem particularly effective is getting info over so hopefully this will help too.

Oh and please - everyone - post up anything here that you think should be added.
 
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