Brixton news, rumours and general chat - Aug 2013

[shygirl]

Most of them are down the Moorlands end, so they're not spoiling the Brixton Square vista.

Talking of which, I met one of the new BS residents over the weekend. I told him I lived in the Barrier Block and he went all sneery about what a horrible building it was. Twat.

What a tosser.

 

[TruXta]

I can't honestly say I like the back of it myself. Looks much nicer viewed from the south

 

[Crispy]

It's minging from CHL, but the flats are great.

 

[Manter]

I can't honestly say I like the back of it myself. Looks much nicer viewed from the south

rude to say it someone you've barely met though.

 

[TruXta]

rude to say it someone you've barely met though.

Perhaps, I'd say it's more that there are ways of expressing dislike that don't come across as dickish.

 

[el-ahrairah]

someone on leander road or helix road has an alarm that has been going on for ages now. i think it's a smoke detector, and by the sounds of it, it's taken a bit of a wallop but is still going sporadically. occasionally someone shouts at them. leanderman can you go round and tell them off!

 

[Belushi]

Talking of which, I met one of the new BS residents over the weekend. I told him I lived in the Barrier Block and he went all sneery about what a horrible building it was. Twat.

It's a lot more interesting than the bland brick barratts development.

 

[editor]

It's a lot more interesting than the bland brick barratts development.

Far nicer flats too. And we've got lovely balconies.

 

[editor]

Windrush Square circa 1990 same old shite mate.

Except in an entirely different place: residential gardens as opposed to a public square in the middle of Brixton.

 

[editor]

It's minging from CHL, but the flats are great.

I actually really like the architecture although I can see how it might not be to everyone's taste. At least it's solidly constructed, distinctive and unique rather than bland, boring and cheaply built.

 

[shygirl]

rude to say it someone you've barely met though.

This

 

[kittyP]

Far nicer flats too. And we've got lovely balconies.

If it wasn't for the prospect of moving all our stuff up several floors (after doing exactly this several times in a few years) I would bloody love to live in there.

 

[shifting gears]

It's an imposing building, but it's steeped in history and home to many long-term residents who've seen it pass through many phases. I'm on the council waiting list, I'd move in there in a shot.

The thing is, anyone with AN OUNCE of humility, who'd just moved into a development as upmarket as Brixton Square (just clarifying that BARRATT HOMES ARE CUNTS, cos I'm not sure anyone mentioned it before), would be able to keep their snotty view to themselves, given they chose to move into a building opposite the Barrier Block. Then there's the characters to be found around it, a colourful bunch who in no small way represent real life in Brixton. But realistically, the fact that the BS resident couldn't even contain his disgust probably tells you quite a bit about the type of person BS has attracted.

 

[editor]

The thing is, anyone with AN OUNCE of humility, who'd just moved into a development as upmarket as Brixton Square (just clarifying that BARRATT HOMES ARE CUNTS, cos I'm not sure anyone mentioned it before), would be able to keep their snotty view to themselves, given they chose to move into a building opposite the Barrier Block.

If he'd said something along the lines of, "It's a bit of a daunting looking building but what it's like to live in?" I wouldn't have been annoyed, but as soon as he knew I lived there he wanted to tell me how shitty he thought it looked.

Like I give a fuck what he thinks and that the fucking office block he lives in looks any better.

 

[shifting gears]

No fkin manners, that's why. Cunt.

 

[leanderman]

someone on leander road or helix road has an alarm that has been going on for ages now. i think it's a smoke detector, and by the sounds of it, it's taken a bit of a wallop but is still going sporadically. occasionally someone shouts at them. leanderman can you go round and tell them off!

I wish I had that power! Just went past after a boozy night with winot and heard nothing.

 

[leanderman]

someone on leander road or helix road has an alarm that has been going on for ages now. i think it's a smoke detector, and by the sounds of it, it's taken a bit of a wallop but is still going sporadically. occasionally someone shouts at them. leanderman can you go round and tell them off!

You're right. It's still letting off a demented shriek every few minutes. Unless that's my wife.

 

[leanderman]

Still going.

 

[Crispy]

She sure is!

Arf.

 

[boohoo]

Planning application has been submitted for the development which will destroy part of the Mauleverer Road Mural.

Here is the reference number: 13/03322/FUL

http://planning.lambeth.gov.uk/online-applications/

If you are oppose to this mural being removed, please add your comments to the application. We really don't want to see this mural disappear.

If anyone has put in any comments to this application, please check they have actually gone through. It's taken most of us several times to get the comments onto the council's system!

 

[pissflaps]

got a letter back from the goodly folks at le Dogstar regarding abusive beer dray man. Looks like they're on the case and will be making a formal complaint to the brewery. Which is a result. So full marks to the Dogstar, what a pleasant suprise.

 

[Pants Man]

Except in an entirely different place: residential gardens as opposed to a public square in the middle of Brixton.

soz mate, mis-read your first point.. Lol.

 

[editor]

got a letter back from the goodly folks at le Dogstar regarding abusive beer dray man. Looks like they're on the case and will be making a formal complaint to the brewery. Which is a result. So full marks to the Dogstar, what a pleasant suprise.

They're decent people there, you know.

 

[pissflaps]

i never presumed they weren't.

 

[editor]

If anyone has put in any comments to this application, please check they have actually gone through. It's taken most of us several times to get the comments onto the council's system!

Done.

 

[Ms T]

I walked past two recently empty units under the arches on Atlantic Road earlier. Looks like they're going to become a Brindisa (fancy Spanish tapas place/purveyor of expensive Spanish deli items) as there's a license application up.

 

[editor]

In slightly related news, I'm delighted that the original deli on Atlantic Road has reopened after their summer break.

 

[Manter]

In slightly related news, I'm delighted that the original deli on Atlantic Road has reopened after their summer break.

oh good, I wandered past yesterday and wondered when they were re-opening. I am short on olive oil and balsamic vinegar

(first world problems/gentrification in action)

 

[editor]

I walked past two recently empty units under the arches on Atlantic Road earlier. Looks like they're going to become a Brindisa (fancy Spanish tapas place/purveyor of expensive Spanish deli items) as there's a license application up.

So it's South Ken, Shoreditch, London Bridge, Soho, Borough... and now Brixton for Brindisa.

We're becoming a chain destination.

http://www.brindisa.com

 

[Onket]

No fkin manners, that's why. Cunt.

Easy to have a pop at someone who isn't here to stand up for themselves, though, isn't it.