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I've been sent an invite for the upcoming launch party of a big money backed restaurant in Brixton.
They've used the iconic image of housing activist Olive Morris with a megaphone as their artwork. :facepalm:
 
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These signs are still everywhere - and they're "advertising" an event that happened three weeks ago.

Estate agents Haart spam Brixton with illegal signposting campaign
 
It was 15 years ago today...

Brixton Cycles have just tweeted a link to a film of Car Free Day 2000 when Coldharbour Lane was shut for the day



Lovely film that brings back happy memories of the day and an insight into how Coldharbour used to be...
 
Claudia and Elieser the two owners explain: “The Senzalas were slave houses for plantations and farms in Brazil from the 16th to 19th centuries. It was from the Senzalas that much of Brazilian culture developed, such as Capoeira and popular dishes like Feijoada stew. We named our crêperie ‘Senzala’ in tribute to those who formed our Brazilian roots and influences.”

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#yourpound – Meet the trader: Senzala | The Brixton Pound

I think the explanation of the name is also on the Senzala homepage but it won't load properly on my phone.
 
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Sounds like a misconceived try at a memorable name. Unless it is black-run, or run by the descendants of Brazilian slaves.
I look forward to an Honest Queerpizzaroyale.
They are Brazilians I believe. And have been open since about 2012.
 
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#yourpound – Meet the trader: Senzala | The Brixton Pound

I think the explanation of the name is also on the Senzala homepage but it won't load properly on my phone.

They are a lovely couple. Passionate about politics and social injustices. They explained to me the concept of 'Senzala', which I found shocking (but not surprising, as European colonisation was always about barbaric repression of indigenous/enslaved populations). In no way do I think the owners are making light of the original meaning of senzala.
 
They are a lovely couple. Passionate about politics and social injustices. They explained to me the concept of 'Senzala', which I found shocking (but not surprising, as European colonisation was always about barbaric repression of indigenous/enslaved populations). In no way do I think the owners are making light of the original meaning of senzala.

Agreed. From the few quotes ive seen I'm inclined to think natcphd is going off half cocked.
 
They are a lovely couple. Passionate about politics and social injustices. They explained to me the concept of 'Senzala', which I found shocking (but not surprising, as European colonisation was always about barbaric repression of indigenous/enslaved populations). In no way do I think the owners are making light of the original meaning of senzala.

Can vouch for the same. Cracking food, huge portions. Keeps me going from early morning until late eve on the weekends.
 
It's not that weird tbh if it reduces isolation amongst the elderly and vulnerable.
I agree with that - but it does seem that Lambeth Council is getting out of service provision and into preaching.

If Lambeth truly wish to assume the mantle of the Church of England they will have to sing Happy Birthday to residents on their birthday - or at least get volunteer neighbours to do it. They have the information on their computer systems - so when is it starting?
 
Old snooker club on Acray Lanay has a "faded"front siganage promising Blues, Barbecue and Bollocks to go alongside their everlasting building works.
 
I agree with that - but it does seem that Lambeth Council is getting out of service provision and into preaching.

If Lambeth truly wish to assume the mantle of the Church of England they will have to sing Happy Birthday to residents on their birthday - or at least get volunteer neighbours to do it. They have the information on their computer systems - so when is it starting?
I don't think it's church of England territory, it's potentially social care cost avoidance.

Promoting community inclusion in theory prevents or delays social and health care expenditure, although if the evidence base is there to support that is another matter.

Of course, being lambeth, they could just be being weird.
 
Old snooker club on Acray Lanay has a "faded"front siganage promising Blues, Barbecue and Bollocks to go alongside their everlasting building works.
It was all shoulders to the wheel when I passed about 6 this evening. Must be a big push on to get opened soon.
 
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