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Brixton news, rumour and general chat - July 2014

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Greebo said:
No, but seeing as there's somebody in your house with less than great health, IMHO it's reasonable to be a bit more wary about the water quality than what TW thinks a healthy adult should get away with.

So far, apart from being cut off for no apparent reason and even less notice, the only thing which has got into the water supply here (touch wood) is fine grit.
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Thanks. I did mention to Thames Water that someone here has been unwell all week - which might or not be be related. Either way filtered water for boiling and bottled for drinking for us until I get a reasonable explaination. Bottled water is so heavy and yet another expense . . .
 
I don't know what kind of fungus it is and whether this study relates to the same thing, but this is interesting:

BIO Intelligence Service performed a literature review for Defra’s Drinking Water Inspectorate in order to ensure that knowledge on fungi is up to date and to create an inventory of fungal taxa that have been isolated from drinking water.

Indeed, diverse fungal species are frequently present in drinking water distribution systems and in water from the tap. Severe fungal infections occurred in immuno-compromised patients (for example from HIV/AIDS, chemotherapy or treatment following transplant), justifying specific measures of water monitoring and treatment in hospitals. However, the consequences for the general population of fungi presence in water were unclear.

The factors affecting the numbers and species of fungi present, such as water source and treatment, and the known implications for human health were analysed. Except for rare cutaneous allergies and benign infections, where the origin from drinking water remains uncertain, the existence of a risk is not documented. Apart from epidemiological surveillance and research, no specific action is recommended.
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Worth finding out more
 
Lots of angry drivers this morning, and then I found out the reason:
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There was another car up on the pavement on the other side of the road, facing the right way, with the front right side all bashed in. I can't figure it out.
 
Minnie_the_Minx said:
I don't know what kind of fungus it is and whether this study relates to the same thing, but this is interesting:



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Thanks for that, even though its a bit worrying. I spoke to someone in Thames water quality dept today, who asked if there was anyone ill/ vulnerable here - then went on to say she thought it was water hardness (?) but is sending someone out to check.
 
friendofdorothy said:
Thanks for that, even though its a bit worrying. I spoke to someone in Thames water quality dept today, who asked if there was anyone ill/ vulnerable here - then went on to say she thought it was water hardness (?) but is sending someone out to check.
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actually they closed down my daughter's school a few weeks ago (just for a day) because it failed its water quality check - so I guess it isn't something we can take for granted.
 
gaijingirl said:
actually they closed down my daughter's school a few weeks ago (just for a day) because it failed its water quality check - so I guess it isn't something we can take for granted.
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Do they check frequently or did they just happen to do a test and realise it had been that way?
 
Smick said:
Do they check frequently or did they just happen to do a test and realise it had been that way?
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I believe there are a whole host of bodies that are responsible for ensuring the quality of water and which undertake regular monitoring as well as the water companies - Health Protection Agency, Drinking Water Inspectorate, Ofwat - I vaguely recall having a rather drunken conversation with a civil servant about it a few years ago: it all seemed quite complicated but I came away reassured that our water is generally fine and that any problems are dealt with quickly.
 
editor said:
Kaff was very busy indeed for a Monday night...
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Tbh most pubs and restaurants end up busy on a Monday due to le Village not being open. I see a stream of confused tourists outside my gaff pretty much every Monday with faces aghast when they realise they can't queue for pizza :D
 
dogmatique said:
Quite an achievement...

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Going to have to nick that one to show an old Brixtonian who used to work on that stretch. After showing her picture of the crash on Brixton Hill the other day, she said the one thing she didn't miss about Brixton was the amount of accidents
 
Mmmm, rissoles. Otherwise known as meatballs. I don't object to them (or this popup) on principle but sorry, the name reminds me of wartime scarcity and pucks made of mechanically recovered meat and gristle, padded out with a lot of flour.

(mind you: does the £5 a plate include the "Ale"? If so it might be called good value, for people who like Ale. Ale not included makes each little meatball pretty expensive.)
 
Not a fan of these people, are you editor?

I have no issue whatsoever with the design and wording of their menu myself. Somehow I suspect that if they had produced picture-free, professional looking serious business menu they'd probably been accused of pretentiousness instead.

As for the prices, £10 per person without drink is, IMO, perfectly good value for a meal.
 
T & P said:
Not a fan of these people, are you editor?

I have no issue whatsoever with the design and wording of their menu myself. Somehow I suspect that if they had produced picture-free, professional looking serious business menu they'd probably been accused of pretentiousness instead.
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I just find the menu infantile but you're welcome to love the Moo Oink Baa concept. Your second point is all inaccurate speculation.
 
trabuquera said:
(mind you: does the £5 a plate include the "Ale"? If so it might be called good value, for people who like Ale. Ale not included makes each little meatball pretty expensive.)
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No, the ale is on top, so the recommended portion of 2-3 dishes is going to cost £10-£15 plus whatever they're charging for the ale.

Not that bad for a comfortable restaurant if the portions are decent enough, but this is the Villaaage so you'll be sat in one of the walkways which can be swelteringly hot in summer.
 
editor said:
No, the ale is on top, so the recommended portion of 2-3 dishes is going to cost £10-£15 plus whatever they're charging for the ale.

Not that bad for a comfortable restaurant if the portions are decent enough, but this is the Villaaage so you'll be sat in one of the walkways which can be swelteringly hot in summer.
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Yawn
 
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