Brixton news, rumours and general chat - Aug 2013

[editor]

Following on from the 37-page bumper July thread, here's where you can post up news, rumours and general chat about all thing Brixton for the month of August 2013.

 

[peterkro]

Well just to be first in.In spite of giving up my Brixton flat nine months ago Lambeth still haven't taken possession,my keys still work and all my junk is still there.

 

[skyscraper101]

*subscribes

 

[editor]

Here's two pictures of Brixton in August last year to set the mood.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

It's going to be a scorcher today

 

[leanderman]

It's going to be a scorcher today

I melt at 26c

 

[Badgers]

It's going to be a scorcher today

Iceland is good for cheap ice cream and lollies.

 

[Badgers]

The new Sainsburys on the corner of Tulse Hill is going up quickly. Massive ugly warehouse of a place with big orange writing down the grey walls.

To be fair the last carpet/bed place was an ugly eyesore anyway

 

[gaijingirl]

Just to say we've had great Turkish delivery from troy... Ililli does takeaway but not delivery. Bravi ragazzi is the dogs .... Really mummy. Really speedy. Get it regularly

 

[leanderman]

Iceland is good for cheap ice cream and lollies.

Also, Cornettos £1 for 4 at Tesco

 

[leanderman]

The new Sainsburys on the corner of Tulse Hill is going up quickly. Massive ugly warehouse of a place with big orange writing down the grey walls.

To be fair the last carpet/bed place was an ugly eyesore anyway

Definitely less ugly.

 

[leanderman]

Just to say we've had great Turkish delivery from troy... Ililli does takeaway but not delivery. Bravi ragazzi is the dogs .... Really mummy. Really speedy. Get it regularly

Bravi is amazing. Went yesterday. Just finishing it off for breakfast. Great sourdough. Big portions. Lovely staff.

 

[Crispy]

The new Sainsburys on the corner of Tulse Hill is going up quickly. Massive ugly warehouse of a place with big orange writing down the grey walls.

To be fair the last carpet/bed place was an ugly eyesore anyway

It's the same building, they've just slapped grey cladding panels on the roof. Actually looking forward to it, as it'll be a proper supermarket, not a Local, and it's not Tesco

 

[Badgers]

Definitely less ugly.

The carpet/bed shop was always empty. The surrounding area was always unkempt. The staff just seemed to spend their whole time sticking up endless 'sale about to end' signs and little else.

Much as the area already has ample supermarkets at least Sainsburys will bring people in and sell things people want/need.

It is likely one or two of the smaller shops will close but I think most will be okay. Frankly the two grocery type shops there are yards apart, virtually identical and were always grubby/grumpy places to go.

 

[Badgers]

It's the same building, they've just slapped grey cladding panels on the roof. Actually looking forward to it, as it'll be a proper supermarket, not a Local, and it's not Tesco

There is that. A Coop or Morrisons would have been my choice, maybe a Waitrose

The local/metro stores are just irritating and expensive to shop in.

 

[Ms T]

Aldi is what we need.

 

[Ms T]

Bravi is amazing. Went yesterday. Just finishing it off for breakfast. Great sourdough. Big portions. Lovely staff.

Is it takeaway only? Pizza should be eaten straight out of the oven - don't see the point of takeway. Do they do bread or is it sourdough pizza?

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Iceland is good for cheap ice cream and lollies.

I have a food delivery due this afternoon. Ice lollies and ice-cream have been ordered

 

[Badgers]

Remind me where the new Lidl is going?

 

[editor]

The new Sainsburys on the corner of Tulse Hill is going up quickly. Massive ugly warehouse of a place with big orange writing down the grey walls.

To be fair the last carpet/bed place was an ugly eyesore anyway

Hard to imagine it was once a popular roller rink.

http://www.urban75.org/blog/brixton-roller-skating-rink-memories-from-the-late-1950s/

 

[editor]

In case you've ever wondered how Lambeth got its name....
http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2013/08/ever-wondered-how-lambeth-got-its-name-baaa/

 

[colacubes]

Remind me where the new Lidl is going?

Over the road from Stockwell Station on Clapham Rd. Acre Lane is still closer.

 

[Badgers]

Over the road from Stockwell Station on Clapham Rd. Acre Lane is still closer.

Ahhh. They are probably about the same distance for us.

 

[colacubes]

Ahhh. They are probably about the same distance for us.

Actually Stockwell is prob much closer for you as the crow flies

 

[Onket]

Brixton pub crawl next week Tuesday afternoon. PM me if you're interested and if I like you I'll respond.

 

[TruXta]

Brixton pub crawl next week Tuesday afternoon. PM me if you're interested and if I like you I'll respond.

Is afternoon 12.01 PM? Or a bit later?

 

[Badgers]

Is afternoon 12.01 PM? Or a bit later?

No excuses

 

[Onket]

Is afternoon 12.01 PM? Or a bit later?

This is not a PM.

 

[TruXta]

This is not a PM.

I didn't express interest did I?

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Is afternoon 12.01 PM? Or a bit later?

There used to be a massive thread on Lonely Planet forums discussing whether 12.00 was AM or PM