Brixton news, rumour and general chat - June 2014

[teuchter]

Any ideas for an interesting location for taking a few photos in Brixton?

A mate of mine (he lives in the area) needs some press shots done for a music publication. Probably more of an industrial or shadowy type of thing as opposed to a leafy type shot.

I suggested the Nuclear Dawn mural but not sure what access is like, and seems quite overgrown round there atm

Ta.

He could pose in front of some street drinkers on coldharbour lane? There are some in Loughborough junction. He could get them to stand in front of a boarded up shop. That would be well edgy and prove he doesn't just hang out in leafy streets like most musos.

 

[editor]

My block has been the backdrop for many a band photo session, often with the subjects throwing interesting hand shapes about.

Southwestnineside!

 

[shifting gears]

* Longs for the day when tapatalk finally enable the ignore function *

 

[Onket]

Any ideas for an interesting location for taking a few photos in Brixton?

A mate of mine (he lives in the area) needs some press shots done for a music publication. Probably more of an industrial or shadowy type of thing as opposed to a leafy type shot.

I suggested the Nuclear Dawn mural but not sure what access is like, and seems quite overgrown round there atm

Ta.

That graff place in Stockwell?

 

[Badgers]

Email from TFL about the Tour de France

Dear Badgers,

I am writing to remind you that the Tour de France is coming to London next Monday, 7 July. Please plan ahead and don’t get caught out; road closures, bus diversions and busier stations are expected.

To see how your journey could be affected, including maps of the predicted traffic impacts to help you plan, please click here

The race will start in Cambridge, travelling through Essex, north, east and central London, finishing on The Mall. A large number of bus services will be on diversion or will stop short of their destination from 09:00 - 18:00, including routes 3 and 159.

 

[editor]

The former Helter Skelter/Tongue and Groove/pawnbroker is changing hands again.

 

[T & P]

Good. I hope it does not become another loan shark shop.

 

[editor]

Good. I hope it does not become another loan shark shop.

That one is only moving on to Brixton Road.

 

[editor]

Coming up this Friday:
Guinness Trust protest in support of Brixton shorthold tenants, July 4th

 

[cuppa tee]

This probably deserves it's own thread but I'm sorry to report it looks like allahaısmarladık Planet Kebab [ formerly City Restaurant] of Brixton Road, the builders are in and gutting the premises............. I'm not sure about the veracity of the "best kebab in town" bit, but it was at least authentic and the proprietor was always ready to converse on matters kebabwise and on life in general

It appears that we may not be losing our local kebaberie as a new sign has appeared promoting the arrival of the Fez Barbecue, which suggests

• Turkish
• Charcoal Grilled meat

I have also seen the former proprietor around and about so this could just be a rebranding for this fine establishment

 

[editor]

I heard that there was a shooting last night by Marcus Garvey Way. Not fatal.

 

[Dexter Deadwood]

I miss seeing your posts Dexter. Like Badgers said don’t give up.

Thank you. You're right, never give up on a good thing. I just need a break from the Board, i'm sure we have all felt the same from time to time. I'm in great shape using Brockwell Park to get fit.

 

[Badgers]

Thank you. You're right, never give up on a good thing. I just need a break from the Board, i'm sure we have all felt the same from time to time. I'm in great shape using Brockwell Park to get fit.

Good man. I do the odd sabbatical and it is good. Will see you soon down the park for a knock

 

[Onket]

Lightweights.

 

[friendofdorothy]

There was a fine queer night out at the Duckie gay shame thingy at the Electric on saturday. Have only just got over the hang over.

The music and visuals and atmosphere were great. The cabaret was a bit variable - liked the crowd of naked people, Lady Leshurr made us all go 'oh yeah!' but not sure about Christeene, no idea what he was saying and he made the divine David Hoyle look subtle and demur. Anyway it was a spendidly camp night out, the girlf and I even snogged and danced, as we forgot we were old, and stayed up past bedtime. The joy of LGBT Pride!

Realised last time I was there, it was still called the Fridge and it must have been over 20 years ago. The decor looked alot better kept inside now and I really like the smoking den on the roof (even though I don't smoke) I don't get out much these days so was shocked by the drink prices! It was nice to be able to walk home.

 

[editor]

Times must be getting hard for some people in Brixton - Iceland is now putting security tags on individual blocks of cheese.

 

[friendofdorothy]

Times must be getting hard for some people in Brixton - Iceland is now putting security tags on individual blocks of cheese.

thought their cheese was getting expensive . . .

 

[Smick]

thought their cheese was getting expensive . . .

Maybe it's just security tags getting cheaper.

 

[gabi]

I think you'll find it's called fromage these days

 

[Thaw]

I've come across a bloke selling stolen cheese from Morrisons in the Hermits Cave in Camberwell. He just came up and shouted in my face "Buy some cheese?" and waved a big bag of Cathedral City cheddar. Apparently, its a semi-regular thing.

 

[editor]

M

I think you'll find it's called fromage these days

Not in the Iceland store.

 

[editor]

I've come across a bloke selling stolen cheese from Morrisons in the Hermits Cave in Camberwell. He just came up and shouted in my face "Buy some cheese?" and waved a big bag of Cathedral City cheddar. Apparently, its a semi-regular thing.

Cheese is relatively high value and easy to steal if you're desperate enough.

 

[se5]

Ahem - it being 1 July is it time for a new thread?

Only 18 days to go to the Lambeth Country Show....

 

[Onket]

Anyone can start the new thread, se5.

 

[se5]

Anyone can start the new thread, se5.

But I thought it had to be a moderator to make it stay at the top of the listings?

 

[editor]

Sorry, but slow today - it's here!

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