Brixton news, rumours and general chat: Autumn - Winter 2018-19

[editor]

Interesting dialogue taking place on the Reclaim Facebook FB page after a local estate agent enquired about a space to host a landlords' seminar.

 

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Brikkers pics

In pictures: Brixton at night – street scenes, phone boxes, architecture and lights, January 2019

 

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Snow! Well, sort of. Falls from the sky as slow but swiftly turns into water. Bah!

 

[shakespearegirl]

There was a mini snowballl fight in our street just now

 

[editor]

Fuck this bullshit

I wondered if you'd be interested in speaking to Benno Spencer, CEO of Raffle House, who has a £650,000 Brixton home up for grabs for a FIVER?

Potential angle could be exploring the disruptive place of legitimate house raffles in the property market - and what consumers need to look out for when buying tickets.

What's different about Benno's property raffle:
- Legally watertight - nearly every other raffle has been shut down
- Odds twice as good as other property raffles out there
- Ending soon - absolute latest June 2019
- Other properties lined up for subsequent property raffles

A year spent on due diligence means Benno has been able to successfully navigate the obstacles that have led other property raffles to be shut down by the Gambling Commission.

Entrants are 1000x more likely to win Raffle House's property than get lucky on the Euromillions. The absolute final deadline for the raffle is 30th June 2019, although the property could be awarded sooner if tickets are sold quickly.

Benno strongly believes that there is a place in the market for disruptive models such as house raffles, which present first-time buyers and young people with opportunities to get on the ladder. But he's also a passionate advocate for good business practices and is keen to call out terrible raffles trying to take advantage of consumers.

Fuck off.

 

[editor]

Personally, my soul would be very much uplifted if I smashed this sign and all its smug, hot yoga, bullshit yuppie messages to pieces....

 

[T & P]

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Personally, my soul would be very much uplifted if I smashed this sign and all its smug, hot yoga, bullshit yuppie messages to pieces....

Dunno, sounds like you could do with some holistic relaxation and soothing yourself

 

[SpamMisery]

To quote perhaps the finest philosopher of our age......

Fear is the path to the dark side…fear leads to anger…anger leads to hate…hate leads to suffering

 

[editor]

Dunno, sounds like you could do with some holistic relaxation and soothing yourself

I think I'd get all that from hoofing that sign into the road to be honest.

 

[editor]

A friend said that Federation coffee's A-board read, "expensive hipster coffee in tiny cups."

Honest, but hacked, surely?

 

[alex_]

A friend said that Federation coffee's A-board read, "expensive hipster coffee in tiny cups."

Honest, but hacked, surely?

Irony ?

 

[editor]

Irony ?

Irony is firmly in the hipsters' lexicon, so maybe.

 

[editor]

Pics from yesterday's demo

In photos: Children’s centre campaigners protest outside Lambeth Town Hall, Weds 23rd Jan 2019

 

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Jesus.

 

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In the Albert tonight

Tonight at the Prince Albert, Brixton – fun DJ and karaoke night for World Cancer Day, Thurs 24th Jan, 7pm – midnight

 

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At the Hand In Hand tonight

Every other Thursday: D.Banana Platform Open Mic at the Hand In Hand, Brixton

 

[northeast]

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Personally, my soul would be very much uplifted if I smashed this sign and all its smug, hot yoga, bullshit yuppie messages to pieces....

It's not really that bad is it? What's wrong with bit of positivty. Yes it's expensive to stand in a heated room and do some stretching (clearly I've never been) but a friend goes and finds really helps her mental well being and fitness which is something people from all social demographics don't pay enough attention to.

I'd suggest its a lot better for the area than another pub night encouraging people to drink more alcohol.

 

[editor]

It's not really that bad is it? What's wrong with bit of positivty. Yes it's expensive to stand in a heated room and do some stretching (clearly I've never been) but a friend goes and finds really helps her mental well being and fitness which is something people from all social demographics don't pay enough attention to.

I'd suggest its a lot better for the area than another pub night encouraging people to drink more alcohol.

You think most of the people living in the adjoining area can afford this trendy yoga? £1,099 annual membership, FFS in one of the most deprived areas of London. That is what's offensive. Gentrification shoved right in your face with a bollocks A-board message.

 

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Pics

In photos: A Thursday night out in Coldharbour Lane, Brixton – Prince Albert, Prince of Wales and Club 414

 

[ska invita]

Does anyone know anyone on side at Lambeth Town Hall in regards booking the venue if so please PM me. Thank you

 

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I'm at the Effra Social tonight - come along! Free all night.

Brixton Buzz party at the Effra Social this Friday, 25th Jan 2019 – and it’s free entry all night!

 

[Mr Retro]

I'm at the Effra Social tonight - come along! Free all night.

Brixton Buzz party at the Effra Social this Friday, 25th Jan 2019 – and it’s free entry all night!

I’ll have to give it a miss but look forward to the pics

 

[editor]

I’ll have to give it a miss but look forward to the pics

I thought you didn't live in Brixton any more?

 

[editor]

Tonight! FREE DRINK and entry to the Beyonce to Britpop party, Upstairs at Market House! 10pm-3am
PM me if you want to come along

FREE DRINK and entry to the Brixton Buzz Upstairs at Market House party! Sat 26th Jan, 10pm-3am

 

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I think the Effra is my favourite place to DJ at now

In photos: Brixton Buzz DJs lay down the big party tunes at the Effra Social, Fri 25th Jan 2019

 

[BusLanes]

Stabbing on Brixton Hill just now (7.20 ish, according to police). I was walking past about 30m ago, off New Park Road and saw ambulances and police, then the ambulance rushed past as I was about to cross the main road. Police report he is in hospital now.

 

[editor]

Stabbing on Brixton Hill just now (7.20 ish, according to police). I was walking past about 30m ago, off New Park Road and saw ambulances and police, then the ambulance rushed past as I was about to cross the main road. Police report he is in hospital now.

So depressing.

 

[BusLanes]

Police report that the boy has not suffered life threatening injuries, so that is a relief at least

 

[CH1]

Seems there is a major diversion on route 37 Acre Lane in the direction of Peckham, due to blocking off the entry to Coldharbour Lane (Disco District) which is currently fully dug up. Presumably there is a Gas Leak in between the Albert and the Market House.

Meanwhile bus 37 has to exit Acre Lane into Brixton Road (as if it were a 35), do a loop round the Academy one-way system and return back up Brixton Road past the tube station. Should add 10 minutes on the journey if this is still going on tomorrow.

 

[Gramsci]

Jesus.

Thats the one who went on Reclaim Brixton asking for advice on premises to rent for landlord meeting I think.

"eviction can be pleasant"
Her advice to landlords.
You couldn't make it up.