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organicpanda said:
That’s what I thought as well maybe they’re behind the times
They are emptying out the upstairs in the market allegedly to build a music studio
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Yeah I heard something along those lines. Nice plaything for the stinking rich 'DJ' socialite owner.
 
At the final moment before being hit, the red dot from the taser looked perilously close to his brass clankers.
 
Wow. That’s scary stuff. I was trying to raise a laugh earlier but that guy obviously needs help. I'd imagine he wasn't trying to hurt anyone, as he would have had plenty of opportunity before the police arrived.
 
friendofdorothy said:
I've tried that many times, especially when I was younger and more keen to argue.
Unfortunately I found that generally results in:
  • them quoting bits of the bible about how sinful I am
  • them being overly interested (if they are straight & male) and asking questions
  • them seeing me a soul to be 'saved'
  • the inviting me to a service, as think I will fit in nicely at their church anyway (probably because I'm wearing a nice hat) where no doubt they will try to 'save' me
  • coming out loudly to everyone near Iceland (you soon find out who is family when you do that)
  • raising my blood pressure
I've never managed to make them nervous, perhaps you are more seductive/flirty/physically imposing than me? how do you do it? I'm obviously not doing it right.
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I lick my lips
 
teuchter said:
I wonder if there is any point filling in that consultation survey and leaving everything blank except for the "anything else" box and saying there should be a local referendum to increase council tax.
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I did say at the end that Council Tax needed to go up.

I think the survey is a good idea. It’s not really about garnering new ideas, it’s more about showing residents the difficulty that local authorities are in.
 
Winot said:
I did say at the end that Council Tax needed to go up.

I think the survey is a good idea. It’s not really about garnering new ideas, it’s more about showing residents the difficulty that local authorities are in.
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The problem is that they can then use results to say things like 'but 73% of Lambeth residents surveyed wanted us to close X rather than Y' when the reality is that that's what a very small sample said they'd prefer, on the basis of no detailed information and who'd obviously prefer that neither were closed. I've started to fill in consultations in such a way that I leave sections blank if I think they are asking leading questions that provide a choice between two things neither of which I want, or if they ask a question which I'm simply not qualified to answer in an informed way. Then I fill in the comments bits if there's a thought I want to be registered.
 
Different kind of night on at Market House tonight



Ah, FB is fucking around.

It's Queerdos at House of Idiot
A variety comedy night curated by 2 wide eyed queer comedians - Maddy Hunter & Mariana Feijó.

We've curated a wonderful show for you, with all the comedy you could ask for and all the fun!

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Guess it was only a matter of time but it looks like farewell to Launderama on Brixton Rd as it has a very closed look and a planning application has been granted
https://planning.lambeth.gov.uk/onl.../16_01730_FUL-PROPOSED_ELEVATIONS-1705781.pdf
Admitted it may not have the same emotional cachet as a pub but still this was still a place where community would meet and engage over the weekly wash and somewhere catering to those in non luxury accommodation a few of whom still live in the area. Will be interesting/depressing to see what it becomes ?

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(Photos by Brixton Buzz)
 
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Who ARE "The Beatles"?
Well I didn't know who this guy was - and it turns out he is a person of note.
His vignette at the end of the Standard Magazine name checks 3 Brixton businesses which could be said to be normal (as opposed to hipster etc) - at least I think so.
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I'm really enjoying the nights at the Effra Social these days. We seemed to have picked up a good crowd.

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In photos: Brixton Buzz DJs bring the party to the Effra Social, Friday 18th Jan 2019
 
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