Brixton news, rumour and general chat - November 2016

[xsunnysuex]

They either don't turn up at all or think mty dog (who is the most gentle creature on earth) is going to bite them because she barks when they try to gain entry. She's a dog. That's what they do.
Actually the latest one sent her 'assistant' today, rather than going herself (it was the first walk). Despite us having her over on both saturday and sunday so the dog could get used to her in our presence so see we trusted her. And then she sends someone else. Unbelievable.

Arhh that's no good is it. Our pets are so special to us. You just couldn't trust someone that lets you down like that. x

 

[Reiabuzz]

It's getting harder and harder. We had to let the first one go as it turned out he had been walking her at 3/4pm, not midday as we agreed. For over a year. Just sick of pisstakers. It's really not that hard, surely. Even I managed to turn up to my job on time, and I'm useless.

 

[CH1]

Know where to go for free ingredients now...

Until I read the explanation in the Buzz article I thought this was sme sort of degeneration into ancestor worship.

 

[organicpanda]

I'm slightly surprise no-one has yet commented on the new squat in the old coach depot behind Brixton Cake Shop.

The rather demented owner/minder of 316 wanted me to barge in there with him the other night when they seemed to be re-enacting the baked bean scene from Paint your Wagon

From what I could see they were travellers, noisy dogs barking all night long and a generator chundering away all night long = no sleep for a week for me! saw a couple of caravans moving out last week

 

[xsunnysuex]

Just had my new front door fitted . why oh why do they have to put the spy hole so far up the door.
Can't even see through it with my bloody shoes on....

 

[GarveyLives]

 

[CH1]

What happened about this then?

I agree that 365 Brixton Road should be retained, but that will be down to the groups who have operated there for the last 20 years or so.
Affiong L. Affiong is an interesting writer. She is hardline political Pan Africanist whereas I guess the African groups in 365 present themselves as social service, benefits and housing advice for East Africans from Ertirea, Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia and Uganda.

Sample of Affiong L Affong from "New African" in 2009: "ON 17 MAY, THE VENERABLE New York Times reported: "Mr Obama will travel to Accra, the capital of Ghana, on July 10 for an overnight stop at the end of a trip that will first take him to Moscow to meet with Russian leaders and then Sardinia for the annual summit of the G8 powers. The president and Mrs Obama look forward to strengthening the US relationship with one of our most trusted partners in sub-Saharan Africa, and to highlighting the critical role that sound governance and civil society play in promoting lasting development ..."

Yes, Obama-ists around the globe received the news of President Obama's visit to Ghana with glee. The itinerary to other countries was packed and clearly stated but for the Accra trip, there was only one item. Visit to Cape Coast Castle. C'est fini? I thought my eyes were playing games. I asked a colleague to read the press release again. What's on the agenda for Accra? Visit to Cape Coast Castle. Period.

There is more to this than meets the eye, so off I went to my friend the ink seller to check if the Obama itinerary had been written in invisible ink. He confirmed there was some invisible writing but confessed it was beyond his ability to decode. So I made an appointment to meet with a wise old friend to shed some light on this matter. We agreed to meet up at our favourite joint, the Obama Inn in Accra, renowned for its enticing menu. My friend suggested the reason the Accra itinerary was empty was because matters regarding the visit were too heavy for ordinary eyes to behold and that if the agenda had been openly stated, it would have incited and excited all sorts of anti-imperialists and anti-capitalists, as well as conspiracy theorists.

What heavy issues could be heavier than a large bowl of fufu, I wondered? I listened in shock and awe as my friend began to decode the invisible agenda on the itinerary. It was deeply coded in menu-speak: Washington--Accra, July 2oop; Banku and CIA Okro Soup; AFRICOM and Palaver Sauce; Fufu with Crude Oil Soup; Kenkey and Slavery is a Crime Fish; Jollof Rice with Climate Change Stew.

According to my friend, as Commander-in-Chief, Obama is scheduled to inspect, in Accra, the largest US embassy in Africa which also doubles as CIA head-quartets on our beloved continent. This is where the US government will centralise all its activities in Africa. My friend went on to say that after Al Qaeda bombed the US embassy/CIA HQ in Nairobi, they relocated to Accra. He swears the Accra embassy has underground bunkers complete with a tunnel direct into Kotoka International Airport. Haba, I said, see how people exaggerate.

My friend said the visit was to lobby the new Ghanaian president on AFRICOM, America's Greek gift to Africa. AFRICOM again? I thought we had finished with that matter, that Africans (except our sister in Liberia) made it clear AFRICOM was not welcome anywhere on the continent, and Africans were not interested in hosting foreign bases. My friend revealed that American military doctors have diagnosed AFRICOM as being unsuited to European weather, inherently allergic to German cuisine and have advised them to telocate to Africa by any means necessary, apologies to Malcolm X. The doctors helpfully suggested a location very close to the Gulf of Guinea would instantly improve the health of the ailing AFRICOM. But, I said, Barack is our brother, he would not be part of a neo-colonial conspiracy against Africa. Or would he? There was a pregnant silence ...
Next item on the invisible agenda was Fufu with crude oil. Normally one would eat fufu with palm nut or groundnut soup, but the American government prefers it with crude oil soup. Yes, good old black gold. Apparently my friend thinks the Obama visit is to "twist" the new Ghanaian president's hand on the matter of oil concessions to secure America's interests. …"

 

[David Clapson]

I asked an employee at M&S whether the Brixton branch will be closed M&S to close clothing and home stores in turnaround plan - BBC News She thinks it won't, but the food section will probably be enlarged at the expense of the clothing and home sections.

 

[Gramsci]

I asked an employee at M&S whether the Brixton branch will be closed M&S to close clothing and home stores in turnaround plan - BBC News She thinks it won't, but the food section will probably be enlarged at the expense of the clothing and home sections.

In Brixton that would make sense. Most people use it for food.

M&S mens clothes are so boring and not that cheap either.

 

[Pickman's model]

In Brixton that would make sense. Most people use it for food.

M&S mens clothes are so boring and not that cheap either.

i quite like some of their shirts

 

[Gramsci]

i quite like some of their shirts

Thats perverse

 

[Pickman's model]

Thats perverse

 

[teuchter]

i quite like some of their shirts

Considering the revelations in last month's thread this is not surprising.

 

[Pickman's model]

Considering the revelations in last month's thread this is not surprising.

nothing you post surprises me.

 

[editor]

Good to see this space continuing but they need help

Crowdfunding campaign looks to raise funds for the community street art garden in Beehive Place, Brixton

 

[editor]

Got sent this

Winter woollies on offer at Barnardo’s Brixton store

The Barnardo’s store in Brixton is stocking up on winter woollies and chill-busting accessories to help the community stay warm without breaking the bank.

The children’s charity is expecting a surge in demand for men’s, women’s and children’s winter clothing as the temperature drops, and the shop in Brixton Road is offering a range of woollies and warm clothes to suit all tastes.

Retail Area Business Manager Shirley Winch said: “Our shop in Brixton Road is a great place to find everything you need as the mercury drops, especially winter woollies, coats, jumpers, gloves, scarves and hats which will fly off the shelves as we all swap our wardrobes over.

“As well as encouraging shoppers to come in and see our winter range, we are also appealing to the Brixton community to raid those toy chests of any pre-loved toys their children and grandchildren no longer play with. With Christmas on the horizon, it allows families to clear space, and also helps us to stock up on toys to sell during the festive season.”

All profits raised in Barnardo’s stores are used to help transform the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children, young people and families. Shoppers can buy household goods, books, toys, children’s clothes and accessories as well as men’s and ladies’ clothing.

 

[friendofdorothy]

Got sent this

Does anyone know, do Bernardos still employ benefit claimants on those enforced work experience schemes? or what their involvement with child migrants in detention centres is now?

 

[CH1]

Does anyone know, do Bernardos still employ benefit claimants on those enforced work experience schemes? or what their involvement with child migrants in detention centres is now?

No idea about that - but a former work colleague of mine was a Barnados boy who they sent to Australia into the care of the Christian Brothers.
He died 12 years ago - but never renewed his acquaintance with his mother (she had died 2 years before he sought her out on returning to Britain).

Maybe Barnados do good work - but certainly there have been people who have suffered with their policies in the era of eugenics, imperialism and when unmarried mothers had to have their children taken into care/adoption.

 

[Gramsci]

Does anyone know, do Bernardos still employ benefit claimants on those enforced work experience schemes? or what their involvement with child migrants in detention centres is now?

I dont know about Barnardos but Oxfam do. I was surprised at this. Know someone who has been working (for free) at one of there shops for months for work experience.

 

[shakespearegirl]

Starbucks seems to have blocked off the side entrance access to the tube with a branded barrier..

 

[editor]

Starbucks seems to have blocked off the side entrance access to the tube with a branded barrier..

Burrrrrnnn it down!

 

[Miss-Shelf]

Starbucks seems to have blocked off the side entrance access to the tube with a branded barrier..

Surely it doesn't belong to them? Hope people plow through it

 

[Nanker Phelge]

Changing bus stops...putting up barriers. It's an assault on our very lives. Dem damn dirty basterds!!!

 

[shakespearegirl]

I think its because when the tube is overcrowded people can't easily get to the Starbucks entrance as its blocked by commuters trying to get into the tube station.. still, doesn't been they should be allowed to do it..
If it restricts people exiting the station in an emergency, surely they aren't allowed to do it.

 

[shakespearegirl]

I've twattered them, lets see if they reply

 

[friendofdorothy]

Why have the bus stops in Brixton all changed, gggrrrr! Passengers for Herne Hill now have the No3 out side Iceland or the 196 at the furthest possible stop beyond Barclays. No 3 also shares the same route as no415 and no2 up to Morval rd. It was possible to sprint between bus stops when they were next to each other but nigh on impossible now.

Who should I complain to?

 

[Winot]

Why have the bus stops in Brixton all changed, gggrrrr! Passengers for Herne Hill now have the No3 out side Iceland or the 196 at the furthest possible stop beyond Barclays. No 3 also shares the same route as no415 and no2 up to Morval rd. It was possible to sprint between bus stops when they were next to each other but nigh on impossible now.

Who should I complain to?

Crispy I think, based on this thread Brixton Bus Stops A-Changing

 

[friendofdorothy]

Crispy I think, based on this thread Brixton Bus Stops A-Changing

thanks

 

[ViolentPanda]

Why have the bus stops in Brixton all changed, gggrrrr! Passengers for Herne Hill now have the No3 out side Iceland or the 196 at the furthest possible stop beyond Barclays. No 3 also shares the same route as no415 and no2 up to Morval rd. It was possible to sprint between bus stops when they were next to each other but nigh on impossible now.

Who should I complain to?

What is this "sprint" thing that you mention?

 

[Reiabuzz]

Does anyone know what's open locally for Xmas lunch?

Have to be a pub as we'll have our dog..