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Brixton news, rumour and general chat - May 2014

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Ruddy Nora!

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VW van dramatically goes up in flames on St Matthew’s Road, Brixton
 
editor said:
I always remember how silly I felt when it dawned on me that the reason why the William Hill opposite me was always busy wasn't because it was full of people addicted to gambling.
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Noob
 
editor said:
I always remember how silly I felt when it dawned on me that the reason why the William Hill opposite me was always busy wasn't because it was full of people addicted to gambling.
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where we used to live on Brixton Road there was a woman who kept asking the Northerner if she could help him out. He said to me one day that she was clearly trying to be kind but he wasn't sure what he looked like he needed help with :rolleyes:
 
a sign has gone up on a lamppost at the ingleton street entrance to Slade gardens
informing the public that "Lambeth is a controlled drinking area", I think this is for the
benefit of al fresco park drinkers rather than those using the crown and anchors outdoor seating area from which it is visible...
 
cuppa tee said:
a sign has gone up on a lamppost at the ingleton street entrance to Slade gardens
informing the public that "Lambeth is a controlled drinking area", I think this is for the
benefit of al fresco park drinkers rather than those using the crown and anchors outdoor seating area from which it is visible...
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This pisses me off. I was on the green at Turnpike Lane enjoying a can and was pulled up for drinking said can.

On the entrance to the park are big signs telling me not to feed the pigeons but nothing abut it being a 'No Drinking Zone' What is wrong with people being able to enjoy a drink in a public space?:mad:
 
Bollocks to Seven, small plates, inflated prices and frankly substandard food. They have been taking the piss for some time. Let's call it what it is.
 
Had a look at the Brixton Booty photos from Sunday.
To be honest it really did not look like anyone should be paying £3 or 50p charge for the privilege of buying things.



It may have been better than the photos suggested though?

Anyone go along?
 
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I don't answer mine now, either. BT are fucking useless on this.
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I'd recommend getting 'Caller ID' on your landline. I think you can currently get it for free via an offer on the BT website, otherwise it costs a quid or so per month. (You might also need to buy a compatible phone. Car boot sales are good for landline phones these days.)
You can see who's calling, and ignore any calls that aren't from 'normal' mobile or landline numbers, and let them go through to the answering machine. If they're genuine they'll leave a message, or you can pick up the phone when you hear them speak.

This works very well for me, I hardly ever get caught by timewasters (I'm signed up to the TPS, too).
 
Casaubon said:
I'd recommend getting 'Caller ID' on your landline. I think you can currently get it for free via an offer on the BT website, otherwise it costs a quid or so per month. (You might also need to buy a compatible phone. Car boot sales are good for landline phones these days.)
You can see who's calling, and ignore any calls that aren't from 'normal' mobile or landline numbers, and let them go through to the answering machine. If they're genuine they'll leave a message, or you can pick up the phone when you hear them speak.

This works very well for me, I hardly ever get caught by timewasters (I'm signed up to the TPS, too).
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I've had that for years but that doesn't stop the irritation of having the phone go off - particularly first thing in the morning. I've only got a landline because I need it for my broadband. I just leave the phone permanently silenced now and occasionally play back any answerphone messages.
 
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Seven has got a shocking reputation for the slowness of their service.
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Can be horribly slow when its busy, however this can be standard for a cocktail bar as the things take so bloody long to make.

At a fiver for a well made cocktail, i'll still pop in when its not rammed.
 
aussw9 said:
Can be horribly slow when its busy, however this can be standard for a cocktail bar as the things take so bloody long to make.

At a fiver for a well made cocktail, i'll still pop in when its not rammed.
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For sure, but Seven's slowness can be the stuff of legend. I've known people just give up and go elsewhere after waiting a very long time indeed.
 
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For sure, but Seven's slowness can be the stuff of legend. I've known people just give up and go elsewhere after waiting a very long time indeed.
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I'm one of those people... hence why I avoid it at peak times.

Speaking of service, i would like to mention that the new management of the Duke of E have sorted their service out. Much better than the previous incarnation. Now back on my go to list.
 
aussw9 said:
I'm one of those people... hence why I avoid it at peak times.

Speak of service, i would like to mention that the new management of the Duke of E have sorted their service out. Much better than the previous incarnation.
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While we're handing out plaudits for good service, let me add the Lounge and the Kaff to that list ;)
 
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While we're handing out plaudits for good service, let me add the Lounge and the Kaff to that list ;)
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Really? I've always found the reverse... maybe it's knowing the right people?

For me, Kaff gets painfully slow, and I dont fancy another cocktail in a plant pot, so I go home, but since the Mancunian bar man at seven found out my in laws are from Stretford and we always got served in minutes (not that I've been for > 6 months).
 
snowy_again said:
Really? I've always found the reverse... maybe it's knowing the right people?

For me, Kaff gets painfully slow, and I dont fancy another cocktail in a plant pot, so I go home, but since the Mancunian bar man at seven found out my in laws are from Stretford and we always got served in minutes (not that I've been for > 6 months).
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Yep. Kaff gets slow too if they get a rush of cocktail orders. To be honest I can't think of a cocktail bar which has "snappy" service when busy.
Seven does do table service though - so you can chat with you mates rather than jostle at the bar while you are waiting. I really like that.
 
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