Brixton news, rumours and general chat - Aug 2013

[editor]

There's another fancy wine place opening on Atlantic Rd near Ichiban Sushi (the place on the corner with the black and white tiled floor, that was an African beauty place until recently). I've walked past several times and still can't remember the name because it doesn't actually mean anything - Chix and Buck or similar.

They're 'exclusive wine importers' called - and you remembered this right! - Chix & Buck.
http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2013/05/...o-open-on-atlantic-roadvining-street-brixton/

 

[Badgers]

Am I right in thinking there are no fireworks in Brockwell Park this year?

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Am I right in thinking there are no fireworks in Brockwell Park this year?

Lambeth's plan was to alternate between the parks, so as Brockwell got it last year, probably none this year

 

[Badgers]

Lambeth's plan was to alternate between the parks, so as Brockwell got it last year, probably none this year

Ta. Will give it a miss this year I think. May head to the badlands of Lewes

 

[editor]

Am I right in thinking there are no fireworks in Brockwell Park this year?

It's on Clapham Common

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

It's on Clapham Common

Lambeth fireworks display 2013

This year's fireworks display will take place on Clapham Common on Tuesday 5 November.
To make sure that everyone enjoys a safe and enjoyable display, no sparklers, fireworks for personal use or Chinese lanterns will be allowed at on site at the event.

Well we all knew last year that was going to happen.

Clapham can't handle the traffic. It's stupid to give them a display. Furthermore, with all the rich bastards that live around Clapham, they should pay for their own display

 

[TruXta]

Ta. Will give it a miss this year I think. May head to the badlands of Lewes

What's the beer situation in the Albert? Is it safe to go in? Or has it turned into a winebar?

 

[pissflaps]

don't wank set off fireworks. someone could take an eye out.

 

[editor]

Oh Lordy. Here's an urban fireworks night meet from ten years ago!

http://www.urban75.org/photos/party/fireworks01.html

 

[el-ahrairah]

email from lambeth regeneration team flogging their vision for somerleyton road...

http://futurebrixton.org/somerleyton-road-project/

 

[editor]

From Twitter land:

watch out nr ferndale road, 2 muggings in 2 wks. another 2 locals were mugged by kids in trinity gardens at 6pm!?

 

[Badgers]

What's the beer situation in the Albert? Is it safe to go in? Or has it turned into a winebar?

Beer situation resolved thankfully. It was getting ugly last night.

#riots

 

[TruXta]

Beer situation resolved thankfully. It was getting ugly last night.

#riots

Good. Might pop in for a quick draught after footie tonight.

 

[teuchter]

Ta. Will give it a miss this year I think. May head to the badlands of Lewes

I always plan the details of my bonfire night 3 months in advance too.

 

[Orang Utan]

Ta. Will give it a miss this year I think. May head to the badlands of Lewes

If you fancy something similar that is nearer, try Brockham. It's ace. Wicker Man vibes!
http://www.brockhambonfire.com/#

 

[MAD-T-REX]

Very important question:

I know Ken's Fish Bar is closed as they are on holiday for two weeks.

Does anyone know if Ken's is back in action? I really don't fancy cooking.

Edit: Answered my own question when I realised Ken probably has a phone number. Last orders tonight is 9.15 if this post has put anyone in the mood.

 

[xsunnysuex]

Very important question:

Does anyone know if Ken's is back in action? I really don't fancy cooking.

Edit: Answered my own question when I realised Ken probably has a phone number. Last orders tonight is 9.15 if this post has put anyone in the mood.

Is the food good? Do they cook rock salmon?

 

[leanderman]

Possibly the best option round here.

 

[Dan U]

If you fancy something similar that is nearer, try Brockham. It's ace. Wicker Man vibes!
http://www.brockhambonfire.com/#

I live in the next village to Brockham and can confirm it is ace.

 

[Onket]

I bought some fireworks from Lidl in 2009 and only finished them off recently.

 

[Orang Utan]

I bought some fireworks from Lidl in 2009 and only finished them off recently.

Oddball. Fireworks are like biscuits.

 

[gabi]

Oh Lordy. Here's an urban fireworks night meet from ten years ago!

http://www.urban75.org/photos/party/fireworks01.html

Christ. ive just spent half an hour sauntering through some other old pics in that area... my god, everyone was so young once. im even in a few, despite not even knowing of urban at the time.

 

[Frumious B.]

I'm going to Lidl shortly. Anyone want me to look out for anything? It's DIY day. http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/SID-A...lidl_uk/hs.xsl/our-offers-2491.htm?id=99&ar=1

 

[DietCokeGirl]

I'm going to Lidl shortly. Anyone want me to look out for anything? It's DIY day. http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/SID-A...lidl_uk/hs.xsl/our-offers-2491.htm?id=99&ar=1

You could pick me up some milk and deliver it to me, if you like....

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

I'm going to Lidl shortly. Anyone want me to look out for anything? It's DIY day. http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/SID-A...lidl_uk/hs.xsl/our-offers-2491.htm?id=99&ar=1

Shouldn't you be form-filling?

 

[Frumious B.]

Any excuse for walk. Daily exercise in moderation is good for my so-called CFS/ME. (N.B. I know it makes many people's CFS/ME worse, so pls don't cross question me or start a bunfight.)

 

[teuchter]

I'm going to Lidl shortly. Anyone want me to look out for anything? It's DIY day. http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/SID-A...lidl_uk/hs.xsl/our-offers-2491.htm?id=99&ar=1

It'll all break after a few uses. Also, if you want cheap DIY stuff, LIDL isn't even particularly good value. They just trick you into thinking it is because they are selling you stuff in a context where you think "it's LIDL, their food stuff is cheap so therefore when they sell me DIY tools it must be a bargain"

 

[fortyplus]

I have bought various power tools from Lidl over the years and they have mostly been much better quality and value than the cheap stuff from B&Q.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

I have bought various power tools from Lidl over the years and they have mostly been much better quality and value than the cheap stuff from B&Q.

I've got plumbing tools that seem ok. I got kitchen scales which died within weeks. I've had other stuff that's good, and stuff that's bad. However, their tools are better than 99p shop which you should only use if you don't mind ending up in hospital

 

[Greebo]

It'll all break after a few uses. Also, if you want cheap DIY stuff, LIDL isn't even particularly good value. They just trick you into thinking it is because they are selling you stuff in a context where you think "it's LIDL, their food stuff is cheap so therefore when they sell me DIY tools it must be a bargain"

With all due respect, that's bollocks - the DIY stuff I've bought from Lidl may not have been in the same league as De Walt, but it's tolerated being used while saving up for something better which was completely unaffordable.

At their prices, it's cheaper than hire stuff, so even if it did only tolerate on weekend of hard use you'd still be quids in.