Brixton news, rumour and general chat - December 2016

[Brixton Hatter]

So you think the zero acceptable deaths risk model rail has doesn't add significant costs ?

Compared by distance share vs road, rail could probably kill a couple hundred per year and still be a long way ahead.

Alex

Of course it adds cost, but it's not the main reason rail is expensive. And in any case I think most people are happy the funds are being spent on safety measures which mean they don't die on the way to work on the train.

The point of this conversation is the roads are too dangerous - there's a five lane road on the corner of Acre Lane/Brixton Road where 3 or 4 people have been killed/seriously injured in the past year. Are we prepared to do anything about it? It's a political decision to spend money on maintaining/increasing road speed and capacity, rather than investing in safety measures and public transport (which would ultimately benefit more people, including drivers.)

 

[DJWrongspeed]

On Coldharbour lane is the shop unit (ex JOY) next to the Premier inn going to be a Pret-a-Manger ? It looks like it although half finished.

 

[editor]

On Coldharbour lane is the shop unit (ex JOY) next to the Premier inn going to be a Pret-a-Manger ? It looks like it although half finished.

Pret would certainly fit in with the nu-Brixton landscape.

 

[wurlycurly]

Pret would certainly fit in with the nu-Brixton landscape.

Fortunately, there's a Greggs within 50 yards.

 

[editor]

Fortunately, there's a Greggs within 50 yards.

Probably be turned into an ironic cocktail bar called Pasty soon.

 

[r0bb0]

Does anyone know where I can get a decent chop from? Not the buthcher's, but a gents haircut for about £8, so I don't feel too swingey when I give a £2 tip out of a tenner?

 

[T & P]

I wasn't aware that Pret was particularly expensive, posh or catering to hipsters and rich people only. In fact, IME one can have a far tastier and healthier lunch for the pretty much the same money as at the likes of McDonalds.

But I guess I was wrong. Thank fuck heart attack merchants are still there to serve the real people of Brixton, who of course would (apparently) never think of setting foot on such a dastardly venture as Pret A Manger.

Merry Christmas everyone!

 

[editor]

I wasn't aware that Pret was particularly expensive, posh or catering to hipsters and rich people only. In fact, IME one can have a far tastier and healthier lunch for the pretty much the same money as at the likes of McDonalds.

But I guess I was wrong. Thank fuck heart attack merchants are still there to serve the real people of Brixton, who of course would (apparently) never think of setting foot on such a dastardly venture as Pret A Manger.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Way to miss the point, as ever

I made no reference to its pricing or fucking hipsters. The point being that it's yet another fucking huge chain arriving in central Brixton. We've now got a Premier Inn with a Pret on Coldharbour Lane. That is The Point.

Jeez.

 

[T & P]

Way to miss the point, as ever

The point being that it's yet another fucking huge chain arriving in Brixton. That is The Point.

O Rly? Why the nu-Brixton/ cocktail bar follow-up comments then, if the concern had really only been simply about bland corporations taking over the high street?

Like if the likes of Greggs moving in would have prompted such remarks...

 

[editor]

O Rly? Why the nu-Brixton/ cocktail bar follow-up comments then, if the concern had really only been simply about bland corporations taking over the high street?

Like if the likes of Greggs moving in would have prompted such protestations, if any at all.

I give up, really. You're not worth the bother when you're in Desperately Seeking An Argument mode. Happy Christmas to you.

 

[editor]

Still working out what the fucking hell Pop Brixton has to do with Bowie. Or the Ritzy, for that matter. Or Photofusion.

New David Bowie Musical Walking Tour launches on the singer’s 70th Birthday in his hometown of Brixton!

Bowie Tour London is delighted to announce that on 8 January 2017 they will be launching London’s first official David Bowie Musical Walking Tour on what would have been the singer’s 70th birthday and the one-year anniversary of his brilliant final album ‘Black Star’.

The tour, which will run regularly on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays will be a 2-hour guided experience through David Bowie’s early life in Brixton, encompassing many rarely celebrated landmarks in one of the most vibrant, independent and striving areas of London.

Paying guests will be treated to various sites that relate to the legendary singer’s life and death with funny, moving and often surprising anecdotes enthusiastically told throughout the tour.

Classic David Bowie songs will also be performed en route, including: Starman, Heroes, Life on Mars, Ashes to Ashes and many others.Nick Stephenson, Musician and Founder of Bowie Tour London comments:

“David Bowie was a huge inspiration to songwriters, performers, artists, fashion designers and film makers all over the world.”

“We thought the best way to honour him would be to take a musical journey through his early life and also celebrate Brixton – a place that Bowie supported over the years.”

“I’m a lifelong David Bowie fan and there have been times when the information I’ve researched for this tour has surprised, delighted and warmed my heart, in a way that no other musician’s life ever could.”

“I hope people will come along and enjoy the experience together by singing some of his wonderful songs or just by soaking up the rich culture of Brixton, whether they are massive fans or just want to learn more about the great man and his hometown. I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank Lambeth Council for their continued support of this project.”

Landmark areas of the tour will include:

David Bowie Mural – Discover the story behind the mural

Bowie’s Birthplace and Primary School – School days and family life for the young David Robert Jones

Pop Brixton – Exciting Community project in the heart of Brixton

The Ritzy Cinema – Where hundreds of fans gathered to pay their respects on the 11th of Jan 2016

The Brixton Academy – discover what happened when David Bowie returned to Brixton for a homecoming show!

Photofusion Gallery – The very best in social photography from around Britain including a recent David Bowie exhibition.

Songs included on the tour (in order)

Space Oddity

Suffragette City

Ashes to ashes

The man who sold the world

Rebel Rebel

Life on Mars?

Starman

Heroes


Information about times and pricing

Tours will then run regularly on: Wednesdays & Fridays at 11am & 2pm and Sundays at 2pm. Call +44 (0)7894 550 184 or book via the website TICKETS

Tickets are £10.00 and tours commence outside Brixton tube station

 

[Harbourite]

On Coldharbour lane is the shop unit (ex JOY) next to the Premier inn going to be a Pret-a-Manger ? It looks like it although half finished.

 

[editor]

I suppose we should get used to the new Brixton vision: local independents out, big chains and well-funded, upmarket 'independents' in...

 

[Ergo Proxy]

Does anyone know where I can get a decent chop from? Not the buthcher's, but a gents haircut for about £8, so I don't feel too swingey when I give a £2 tip out of a tenner?

You could try the barbers Acre lane in the parade of shops just before sainsburys car park on the way to Clam common tube?

I gave into the hair line so Whal myself no guard every Saturday. 10 years ago though..... give em a call and ask the cost?

 

[friendofdorothy]

Fortunately, there's a Greggs within 50 yards.

Another fucking national chain. Don't know what they do to their pastries but they make me fart. Best avoided.

 

[friendofdorothy]

Was trying to read was the dull hoarding around the boarded up arches said as my bus went by - but couldn't get a clear look. Is it more Lambeth hype?

 

[wurlycurly]

Another fucking national chain. Don't know what they do to their pastries but they make me fart. Best avoided.

You should persevere. Breakfast of champions.

 

[friendofdorothy]

You should persevere. Breakfast of champions.

no thanks

 

[wurlycurly]

no thanks

You're obviously not their target audience. They're rolling out a home-delivery service soon, if you'll pardon the pun. It's like a dream come true.

 

[friendofdorothy]

You're obviously not their target audience. They're rolling out a home-delivery service soon, if you'll pardon the pun. It's like a dream come true.

do the steak slices make you fart? what can they possibly but in those pastries? I'm sure it isn't natural.

 

[brixton1993]

I'm looking to rent a flat in Paulet Road. While the flat itself is great, my only concern is that the railway is quite close by. Maybe 50-100 meters. How loud are the trains that pass through Loughborough Junction down to Elephant and Castle? Will it cause problems sleeping?

 

[discobastard]

You should persevere. Breakfast of champions.

The problem with Pret (although I think they're generally great), is that they no longer make/sell the all day breakfast sandwich.

Ok, it had *cress* in it, and egg mayo, but as a chilled sandwich it otherwise pretty much delivered.

Why oh why etc...

 

[discobastard]

I'm looking to rent a flat in Paulet Road. While the flat itself is great, my only concern is that the railway is quite close by. Maybe 50-100 meters. How loud are the trains that pass through Loughborough Junction down to Elephant and Castle? Will it cause problems sleeping?

How well do you sleep? Are you a deep or light sleeper? Blah blah...

 

[brixton1993]

How well do you sleep? Are you a deep or light sleeper? Blah blah...

Well I guess I'm a generally good sleeper but if I'm hearing trains all night then I might not be and future girlfriends might not be so accommodating

 

[editor]

Well I guess I'm a generally good sleeper but if I'm hearing trains all night then I might not be and future girlfriends might not be so accommodating

Personally, I like the sound of trains going by and I live about 50m from two busy lines. You're living in a city: if you don't like the noise of traffic/trains/people/ambient noise maybe you should head for the countryside.

 

[Thimble Queen]

Well I guess I'm a generally good sleeper but if I'm hearing trains all night then I might not be and future girlfriends might not be so accommodating

Knock yourself out on booze every night

The trains don't run all night. Have you had a look at the time tables? My advice would be to visit the flat at a time when the trains are particularly busy, say rush hour, and see how much you can hear from with in the flat then.

 

[wurlycurly]

do the steak slices make you fart? what can they possibly but in those pastries? I'm sure it isn't natural.

I'm strictly cheese'n'onion when it comes to the pasties. Maybe a vegetable slice as well if my self-esteem can cope. Both can do strange things to your digestive system.

 

[Ms T]

I'm looking to rent a flat in Paulet Road. While the flat itself is great, my only concern is that the railway is quite close by. Maybe 50-100 meters. How loud are the trains that pass through Loughborough Junction down to Elephant and Castle? Will it cause problems sleeping?

I'm fairly close to the railway line, although there is a road and a row of houses separating us. I do occasionally hear the heavy goods trains which run overnight (the house literally shakes) but it doesn't bother me.

 

[djdando]

On Coldharbour lane is the shop unit (ex JOY) next to the Premier inn going to be a Pret-a-Manger ? It looks like it although half finished.

No. it's going to be Ya Hala. A Lebanese restaurant. One up in Paddington. Very good. Very cheap.

 

[alex_]

You could try the barbers Acre lane in the parade of shops just before sainsburys car park on the way to Clam common tube?

I gave into the hair line so Whal myself no guard every Saturday. 10 years ago though..... give em a call and ask the cost?

Von barber new park road