Maharani
Just like Heaven
I need to order me some pepperspray
Brixton news, rumour and general chat - February 2015
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Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
Or just a bottle of piss to spray back at them.
Maharani
Just like Heaven
yes and I wouldn't need to buy that.
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DietCokeGirl
Fishing in the rivers of life
Regarding rough sleepers, you can call No Second Night Out (I would discuss this with them first) to let the street outreach teams know their location. They're not without controversy as an organisation, so make your own mind up but it's an option. Brixton soup kitchen also do outreach. And The Pavement magazine (which is online as I think pdf) has a guide to all the night shelters, soup runs, places to get a meal and or bed, etc. that you can print off and give someone in need.
Manter
Lunch Mob
All good advice. Incidentally it has been so cold that SWEP has come into force (severe weather emergency plan or something similar) so if you contact the police, Thames reach, shelter etc they will find beds in hostels even if they are full. It may be a sleeping bag behind a desk, but it will at least be warm.
I saw two (real) dobermans go ape shit at the window display dogs the other morning.
It was heartbreaking to pass a homeless sleeper outside St Matthews Church tonight. I put a couple of quid by his side but he didn't stir. It's at least -2C at the moment.
I felt compelled to write a short piece but I know it's not going to make any difference but it certainly made me appreciate how lucky I am to be able to go home to a warm bed tonight.
It’s minus two degrees and there’s homeless people on the streets of Brixton tonight
http://www.streetlink.org.uk/
I used No second Night Out for a friend of mine a few years ago (I had put him up for a while but the chaos was too much for me). He agreed to stay in the same location for a couple of nights so that they could check he was genuinely homeless
. On the second night, they picked him up and took him to one of the places in Bondway, Vauxhall. He was there for a few weeks, then moved to Graham House. Not for the faint hearted, but it was at least warm and offered 3 meals a day. Its incredibly difficult for people there to give up booze/drugs, as virtually everyone in the hostel is drinking or using, tho' they do offer group sessions on substance abuse and other workshops/referral to other agencies. My friend managed to get into a dry house after a couple of years and several attempts to stop drinking, and has been sober since last May. Without Second Night Out, he might not have made it to sobriety or worse, he might not have made it period.
Maharani
Just like Heaven
I've worked with homeless people for many years and have had a lot of dealings with NSNO. I would just say it's not for everyone but has it's uses. I referred a client there once and she eventually got her own place, a bedsit all be it but better than a hostel.I used No second Night Out for a friend of mine a few years ago (I had put him up for a while but the chaos was too much for me). He agreed to stay in the same location for a couple of nights so that they could check he was genuinely homeless
Hostels are horrible places generally but do shelter people, feed them and give people access to medical care. If a hostel has caring staff that give a shit it makes for improved services. Unfortunately, many hostels don't and there's often a sense of them and us with regards to staff and service users.
brixtonblade
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What is the pub quiz in the effra social like? My old man is staying with me tomorrow and he likes a quiz but he doesn't like ones that are all about what's on telly at the moment.
friendofdorothy
Solidarity against neoliberalism!
Don't know. buscador said she did it once, its general knowledge and she enjoyed it more than the one in the Regent 'Not too modern or with too much music from this century' If that helps.
They had some fab porter on in there last week. Do you want some team members? We're not too embarassing.
brixtonblade
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That sounds tempting. There's a couple of friends who we'll probably take so I think we're probably about set for the team but if you go let me know and we'll say hello or if it's one of those with mob handed teams maybe we do a big team.
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hiraethified
It's absolutely jam packed every week so they must be doing something right.
Gramsci
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I have talked to people who live on streets in West end who do not like hostels. Say u can get all your stuff nicked etc.
I've done it before and really enjoyed it. A good mix of questions, a decent standard of difficulty. There was one gimmicky bit which I think was a speed round, but the questions were fine. The last time the music round was Motown sings.
The quizmaster has been the same guy when I have been, a guy from Donegal who also plays gigs in there as a singer songwriter.
Maharani
Just like Heaven
I've worked with some real types. The worst for me were the religious ones. I didn't ever work for religious organisations but often in hostel type settings there are a lot of so-called do gooding churchers that thought they were helping and being good souls but in fact were the most judgemental and crass people I ever came across.
However on the flip side my last place of work which was a drop-in had three project workers who were the best I've ever come across. These peopleare genuinely caring, very professional and positive people. I was really lucky to have been a part of that and felt we did some really good, important work. I just hope they get the funding they need to continue.
DietCokeGirl
Fishing in the rivers of life
Noteworthy nice coffee and cheerful service at Balance Cafe on Ferndale Rd this morning. Recommended.
brixtonblade
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At the risk of only ever posting about coffee shops I liked it there too.
footballerslegs
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Me too
In less good Ferndale/Pulross-related news, I've heard that Olga is leaving Papa's Park which means that the cafe will close till they find someone else to take it on. A real shame as the place has a great feel to it and, as one of the cheapest places about, is genuinely inclusive to all.
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hiraethified
I've been meaning to go there for ages. I've been struggling to find a cafe I like in Brixton these days. Kaff is great but I rarely get any work done because I end up chatting to everyone. Federation lost its appeal for me some time ago as did the Ritzy's pricey offerings.
Oh my gosh, is Cilla Black really coming to Brixton this weekend? I hope she doesn't try any of that singing thing.
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hiraethified
Not really no.
Saturday 14th February: Love Me Tinder… Blind Date at Kaff
This Valentine’s Kaff is inviting everybody to come and shake their thang with the DJ of Lurve himself DJ Lord Anthony. And to add a bit of fun they’re going to host their hilarious (and highly successful) annual BLIND DATE hosted by Miss Cilla Black herself! Yes, Cilla will be ‘ere and she’ll be doing her best to match up couples who may or may not have come to hook up, that’s just the way it rolls at Kaff And don’t worry if you’re already in a couple, there’ll be more opportunities for you to win prizes or get dumped with our special MR AND MRS game!
brixtonblade
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You can't sit in, just take away or a couple of tables on the pavement
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hiraethified
Ah, bum. My search will have to continue then.
snowy_again
Slush
Her old employer told me about this the other day - a real shame as you say.
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hiraethified
Do you a reckon a feature in Buzz may help? I'd need a bit more info....
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