Brixton news, rumours and general chat - April 2013

[Orang Utan]

Cymon Eckels eh? Well I never!

 

[Brixton Hatter]

Should it really just be Simon Eckels

 

[Orang Utan]

He's wacky

 

[Brixton Hatter]

He's wacky

There's a DJ called Cevin Fisher. I guess it's 'cooler' than Kevin Fisher.

I also know several "Jaime"s - is that a Frenched up version of Jamie or what?!

 

[Rushy]

There's a DJ called Cevin Fisher. I guess it's 'cooler' than Kevin Fisher.

I also know several "Jaime"s - is that a Frenched up version of Jamie or what?!

Jaime is Spanish for James.

 

[Orang Utan]

There was that Porl Thompson off of The Cure

 

[lefteri]

Should it really just be Simon Eckels

surely Simon Eccles

 

[Brixton Hatter]

Jaime is Spanish for James.

I see. None of them are Spanish!

 

[uk benzo]

Feds all over brixton today. Not seen that many for time.

 

[Miss-Shelf]

Feds all over brixton today. Not seen that many for time.

lots out everywhere today

 

[Rich_G76]

I hope that the Grosvenor doesn't change its a great pub, there is lots of development work down Sidney rd with the old flats gone now.

 

[Badgers]

I hope that it doesn't change its a great pub, there is lots of development work down Sidney rd with the old flats gone now.

Yeah. It is a great little boozer. I like how rambling and ramshackle it is, but the with the development work it may not 'fit' as well. Also it may not achieve its new owners 'financial potential'

 

[Rich_G76]

would be great shame if it were to change or worse be sold off as i have always found it a welcoming pub. We can only hope that the switch in owner doesn't cause drastic change.

 

[Badgers]

would be great shame if it were to change or worse be sold off as i have always found it a welcoming pub. We can only hope that the switch in owner doesn't cause drastic change.

I hate to be pessimistic but fear the worst. Rent hike is likely given the new owners form. If the rent is hiked the pub will either have to greatly increase their revenue or the building will be sold off.

I hope not but it seems 'some' profit is not enough for many. If a pub business makes a couple of thousand pounds profit a month it would be enough for most individuals. However a company could sell off the building and make many years profit in one transaction sadly

 

[Private Storm]

LOADS of police cars in Hargwyne Street and now a helicopter. Something serious is going down

 

[Frumious B.]

Maybe a psych patient has escaped from Lambeth Hospital. Horrible being locked in there on such a lovely day.

 

[footballerslegs]

LOADS of police cars in Hargwyne Street and now a helicopter. Something serious is going down

Oh dear. The rumour in the Marquis is that it's a shooting. I hope it's just a rumour.

 

[Thaw]

'fraid not.
Couple of shootings on Southwell Road, near Ruskin Park at 5am ish.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-22142466
Cambria Road was closed when I was on the way up to Denmark Hill this morning, and a 45 bus was roped off opposite A&E at Kings.

 

[Thaw]

Although I just realised where Hargwyne Street is so maybe its a different thing.

 

[Badgers]

I took some photos of that sign today and found my mouth inexplicably salivating. I'll do a little photo feature shortly.

 

[Private Storm]

Brilliant! Soapy baps anyone?

 

[Badgers]

Brilliant! Soapy baps anyone?

They have a solid marketing and branding team

 

[editor]

This banner inexplicably reappeared in the Albert's garden on Saturday. I can't imagine it would have anything to do with any urbanites, no sir.

 

[editor]

Oh, and here's the little feature on the Hand Wash cafe:

http://www.urban75.org/blog/is-this...e-poster-the-hand-wash-cafe-brixton-road-sw9/

 

[sparkybird]

Not sure about the cafe, but the poor car wash guys don't seem to have access to a toilet and the last time I was there I caught one of them weeing round the side of the pub - I think he was more surprised than me!

 

[Badgers]

Not sure about the cafe, but the poor car wash guys don't seem to have access to a toilet and the last time I was there I caught one of them weeing round the side of the pub - I think he was more surprised than me!

Makes one wonder about the café hygiene standards

 

[Chilavert]

Does the café do lasagne?

 

[Badgers]

Does the café do lasagne?

I really hope so

Might stroll down there today for a look.

 

[lilymartin]

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[editor]

Review of Mike Skinner at The Dogstar on Friday night. Pics by me!

http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2013/04/...eturns-to-brixtons-dogstar-friday-12th-april/