Brixton news, rumour and general chat - February 2015

[Maharani]

If there's anyone left who isn't already thoroughly fucking bored with pop-up burger bars appearing in Brixton, Cheeky Burger are in the Villaaaage tonight.
http://cheekyburgercompany.com/#

What happens if they're not a pop up but a restaurant, firm and solid? I hear Duck Egg is no longer and a burger joint will be replacing it.

Duck Egg will be doing breakfasts at Market House on Saturday and Sunday mornings. I think sharing space like that is a good idea...

 

[gaijingirl]

I know, I just think adults look silly on these types of scooters. It's probably just me but I can't let it go. I'm also not great with fully grown humans on skateboards. There's a man that uses this as his mode of transport when dropping his kids off at school and he just looks daft.

I have to admit to also finding it quite funny - especially if they're wearing a suit. I bet it's lots of fun though. It's one of those things where i'd likely be a bit snooty and then try it myself and love it! As for skateboards - I tend to think.. yeah.. bet you're so cool with your skateboard and your trendy clothes.. (when actually the truth is they just are more cool than me... ). I know a few skateboarding adults and I wish I'd been able to get on one without instantly falling off and looking like a total tit.

 

[Maharani]

Went to Brixton CHL on Thursday - it's a building site so I recommend wellies for anyone venturing down that way.

 

[Smick]

I have to admit to also finding it quite funny - especially if they're wearing a suit. I bet it's lots of fun though. It's one of those things where i'd likely be a bit snooty and then try it myself and love it! As for skateboards - I tend to think.. yeah.. bet you're so cool with your skateboard and your trendy clothes.. (when actually the truth is they just are more cool than me... ). I know a few skateboarding adults and I wish I'd been able to get on one without instantly falling off and looking like a total tit.

At least the skateboarders, scooterers and BMXing types have to invest in some equipment. It's those parkour types who go jumping on and off park benches who are completely ridiculous.

 

[xsunnysuex]

What do you think of people using the one wheeled segway things? I saw one being used on the road in Brixton a few months ago.

These things were on Dragons Den last week. Pierres Linney nearly broke his neck lol,

 

[Maharani]

These things were on Dragons Den last week. Pierres Linney nearly broke his neck lol,

No

 

[Dexter Deadwood]

I'm a skateboarder it's a sport not transport.

 

[uk benzo]

I'm a skateboarder it's a sport not transport.

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I was a skater back in the day. My knees are too far gone now to give it another try. Nice board by the way : )

 

[gabi]

I have to admit to also finding it quite funny - especially if they're wearing a suit. I bet it's lots of fun though. It's one of those things where i'd likely be a bit snooty and then try it myself and love it! As for skateboards - I tend to think.. yeah.. bet you're so cool with your skateboard and your trendy clothes.. (when actually the truth is they just are more cool than me... ). I know a few skateboarding adults and I wish I'd been able to get on one without instantly falling off and looking like a total tit.

I don't think there's much more embarrassing than seeing adult skateboarders. Particularly when they seem to be under the impression they look cool. They don't.

I can understand 14yo kids doing it to impress girls, but yeh. Grow up. I have the (mis)fortune of living right by the Stockwell skate park and its often full of them. It's just cringeworthy.

 

[DietCokeGirl]

Boooo, I think it's great seeing the adults there, doing something that looks fun and and inspires the younger ones there, and giving them advice. Always makes me wish I'd bothered to learn. And if they're enjoying it, who're we to criticise?

 

[Mr Retro]

Boooo, I think it's great seeing the adults there, doing something that looks fun and and inspires the younger ones there, and giving them advice. Always makes me wish I'd bothered to learn. And if they're enjoying it, who're we to criticise?

Agree totally. What's it to anybody else if somebody wants to skate, scoot, Segway or street run? Not causing any harm are they?

 

[han]

It's an affront to humanity, and they should be hung, drawn and quartered. [emoji6]

 

[Maharani]

Agree totally. What's it to anybody else if somebody wants to skate, scoot, Segway or street run? Not causing any harm are they?

well, they can cause harm both visually and physically.

 

[Maharani]

It's an affront to humanity, and they should be hung, drawn and quartered. [emoji6]

maybe they should have the stocks at the skate park for people too old to skate....

 

[Greebo]

Agree totally. What's it to anybody else if somebody wants to skate, scoot, Segway or street run? Not causing any harm are they?

There's a slight problem coming downhill, from the southern edge of Brixton. Scooters (kickalong type) and skateboards can build up a worrying amount of speed, and some people using them don't appear to be capable of either limiting the speed or quickly stopping if they had to. If people can keep whatever they use under reasonable and safe control, fair enugh.

 

[gaijingirl]

re adult skaters.. live and let live - fuck it, when I retire and have time I might take it up myself. I'll get a bloody blue rinse as well.

 

[han]

This is my pathetic attempt at trolling [emoji6]
I really have nothing against any of those things tbh. But I do sometimes find it amusing to see men of 40+ whizzing around on skateboards with backwards caps on and baggy trousers. But I can't talk. I have a burning desire to ride a bmx and I'm certain that would raise a titter, even in Brixton.

 

[el-ahrairah]

i think it looks ridiculous but it doesn't do any harm so fair play to them. there are much worse hobbies to have i reckon.

 

[Gramsci]

Went to see this exhibition at Brixton East in Barrington road.

Its a wide ranging collection of work based on the question "What is urban" ( not urban75 I might add). From figurative to abstract and using different mediums from photography to painting.

It is a well set out show of interesting artists work. Plus today there were some of the artists present to talk about the work on show.

 

[Jangleballix]

And elsewhere: More Brixton evictions coming up, with 26 properties served notice by tight-lipped landlord

It is a possibility that the building, previously industrial, was originally granted planning permission as live/work apartments. LBL may be saying they are in breach of planning regulations as they are now entirely residential.
http://www.theguardian.com/money/2007/aug/25/moneysupplement.communities

 

[editor]

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