Brixton news, rumour and general chat - April 2014

[leanderman]

If we're talking crazy house prices (or at least were), this place is selling for in the region of 75% more than I paid for my, almost identical flat 18 months ago: http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-45287363.html

Madness.

My sister in law must live next to you!

 

[leanderman]

When I sent some money to a bloke in Iraq I just used Western Union.

Only time I used Western Union it was to pay some bloke in Turkey £90 for something. He never sent the something. Scammed.

 

[editor]

There's a fundraiser going on at Kaff tonight till midnight to help raise funds to get Sean from Tidy Hair back to the UK.
I'll pop down later.
http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2014/04/...dy-hair-brixton-at-kaff-this-thurs-3rd-april/

 

[Rushy]

Only time I used Western Union it was to pay some bloke in Turkey £90 for something. He never sent the something. Scammed.

I used WU to get £700 sent to me in Uzbekistan. Some fucker crept into my van and nicked it that night whilst I was sleeping (the doors were only lockable from the outside using a padlock).

 

[Manter]

I used WU to get £700 sent to me in Uzbekistan. Some fucker crept into my van and nicked it that night whilst I was sleeping (the doors were only lockable from the outside using a padlock).

I've never used western union but I have been robbed in Uzbekistan

 

[Rushy]

I've never used western union but I have been robbed in Uzbekistan

Well WU wasn't that exciting (although finding it was quite eventful) - sounds like you managed the interesting bit.
I found that dealing with the police after was the dodgiest part. Shifty buggers!

 

[Manter]

Well WU wasn't that exciting (although finding it was quite eventful) - sounds like you managed the interesting bit.
I found that dealing with the police after was the dodgiest part. Shifty buggers!

My robbery was by the police

 

[Rushy]

My robbery was by the police

That really does not surprise me one little bit!

 

[Manter]

That really does not surprise me one little bit!

Properly dodgy....

One mate was the subject of an attempted shakedown- they turned up in his rented room, waving guns and saying he gad the wrong sort of visa to be in rented rooms rather than a hotel etc, and threatening him with prison if he didn't pay a fine. He had the presence of mind to tell them they needed to come back in a few hours as he'd been out late and was too tired to go with them to the bank right now (!) so they left- at which point, he packed, and left too! He got the next train out of town- he was v cross as he'd only just arrived, but it was in Fergana so I don't reckon he missed that much...

 

[teuchter]

£650pm?

That doesn't seem hugely different from 3 or 4 years ago. Rents haven't gone up at the same rate as buying prices, then.

 

[friendofdorothy]

Well, since you ask....

I'm not sure the Elm Park Tavern on a Thursday is the best option if there's a quiz on that's going to be heaving.

Do we change the day or the venue? It's a tough one but I reckon we keep the day & move to another pub.

What do people think?

the words piss up and brewery come to mind... we could all die of thirst in the mean time! name it and we will come....

 

[Onket]

the words piss up and brewery come to mind... we could all die of thirst in the mean time! name it and we will come....

I'm no dictator and I make no apologies for that.

 

[friendofdorothy]

I'm no dictator and I make no apologies for that.

... goes away .... and dies of thirst . . .

 

[Dexter Deadwood]

Windrush Square, April 8th, one year on, bring a can of beer or a carton of milk.

 

[editor]

The benefit at the Kaff Bar tonight raised an impressive £780 for Sean O'Sullivan of Tidy Hair.

There'll be some pics on Brixton Buzz in the morning. Well done all those who came down!

 

[gabi]

I agree with you. Thursday is a good day for drinks. Maybe the Trinity or Effra Social?

The trinity's quiz is every thursday too. its worth going along for tho. the quizmaster is such a tit its actually comical.

 

[editor]

Some, frankly rather poor, pics from the benefit last night here. The cake was lush.

http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2014/04/benefit-at-brixton-kaff-bar-raises-780-for-seans-hospital-bills/

 

[Onket]

I agree with you. Thursday is a good day for drinks. Maybe the Trinity or Effra Social?

The trinity's quiz is every thursday too. its worth going along for tho. the quizmaster is such a tit its actually comical.

That only leaves the Effra Social or The Albert, then.

I'm happy to do either. The dates are the 15th, 22nd or 29th May 2014.

 

[Manter]

That only leaves the Effra Social or The Albert, then.

I'm happy to do either. The dates are the 15th, 22nd or 29th May 2014.

I'd prefer the social, living as I do possibly-not-in-Brixton.

And any of those dates is fine by me.

 

[colacubes]

I'd be happy with either, but I'd say with the Effra Social we might be able to book the back room and therefore be guaranteed some space. There is also a better real ale selection for people who like that sort of thing. It is however more expensive.

 

[Badgers]

Anyone know if Rixton are playing Brixton this year?

 

[friendofdorothy]

Windrush Square, April 8th, one year on, bring a can of beer or a carton of milk.

Thats on tues next week, see you there! what shall I write on my banner this time? Can we retire to the Albert later on?

 

[Winot]

That only leaves the Effra Social or The Albert, then.

I'm happy to do either. The dates are the 15th, 22nd or 29th May 2014.

Prefer Effra Social.
Prefer 22nd.
29th possible.
15th I'm in Tokyo so will raise a glass of sake to you if it happens then.

 

[friendofdorothy]

I'd be happy with either, but I'd say with the Effra Social we might be able to book the back room and therefore be guaranteed some space. There is also a better real ale selection for people who like that sort of thing. It is however more expensive.

Effra social is such a big place always space available in or out - shouldn't be difficult to bag some tables. and it convenient from Brixton and near buses etc. See they sometimes have DJs on Thurs - but nothing anounced for May yet. Any date ok for me and buscador

 

[Dexter Deadwood]

Thats on tues next week, see you there! what shall I write on my banner this time? Can we retire to the Albert later on?

You could write, "She's not returning but we have." Or the more snappy, "Drinks are on me." Or your brilliantly succinct opening gambit, "That woman!"

 

[Onket]

I'm around on Tuesday. What time are people assembling?

 

[Dexter Deadwood]

I'm around on Tuesday. What time are people assembling?

I'm flexible with time, how about 5pm? Followed by a drink in The Albert.

 

[shakespearegirl]

The lido couldn't open until late this morning as the staff couldn't find the keys - according to twatter

 

[editor]

Tonight is a bit of a special night at the Albert - I've got two great local acts playing live, an urbanite or two on the decks, and it's also the 10th birthday of the Offline Club and my birthday party. Starts at 10pm , free all night - feel free to pop in!

http://www.urban75.org/offline/brixton-dub-collective-april-2014.html

 

[Badgers]

Cheap bar?