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

[David Clapson]

As this was after my post I hope you arent referring to me.

Ive put up with a fair amount of grief in last few pages and think Ive kept my posts sounding reasonable.

Far from it.

 

[editor]

Those DJ nights in the Brixton Village have been disastrously empty every time I've gone past on a Thursdays.

 

[snowy_again]

Its Lincoln from Brixton Cycles tonight isn't it? Nice to see you supporting local co-op business.

 

[Nanker Phelge]

 

[editor]

Its Lincoln from Brixton Cycles tonight isn't it? Nice to see you supporting local co-op business.

And right there is what's wrong with this forum. You're so desperate to maintain an unpleasant, needlessly personal bickering atmosphere that you've just manufactured a fucking ludicrous argument that doesn't even make any sense.

But feel free to try and explain how me observing the quietness of a Thursday DJ night in Brixton Village somehow equates to not 'supporting a local co-op business.'

 

[Nanker Phelge]

Send it some straws to clutch...

 

[editor]

Charming...

 

[snowy_again]

And right there is what's wrong with this forum. You're so desperate to maintain an unpleasant, needlessly personal bickering atmosphere that you've just manufactured a fucking ludicrous argument that doesn't even make any sense.

But feel free to try and explain how me observing the quietness of a Thursday DJ night in Brixton Village somehow equates to not 'supporting a local co-op business.'

Apologies, I'm in a terrible mood and that was a bit uncalled for.

What I don't understand is that you're friends with Cyndi. She's setting up something and probably needs a bit of community support around her. She's programmed a diverse range of people (from last night's Mixmaster Morris who regularly tops download charts, to more low key, local people). It's free, open to a wide range of ages and audiences.

 

[editor]

This looks good: Brixton Chamber Orchestra Christmas crowdfunds festive tour of Lambeth estates

 

[editor]

Apologies, I'm in a terrible mood and that was a bit uncalled for.

What I don't understand is that you're friends with Cyndi. She's setting up something and probably needs a bit of community support around her. She's programmed a diverse range of people (from last night's Mixmaster Morris who regularly tops download charts, to more low key, local people). It's free, open to a wide range of ages and audiences.

What I don't understand is why you're so determined to stir things up and project all sorts of personal nonsense on to me.

The Thursdays have been really quiet every time I've walked past. That is it. If anyone else had posted this simple statement of fact up would you pile in and accuse them of not 'supporting a local co-op' or slip in underhand shit about how I'm supposedly not supporting a friend?

I'm not slagging off the venture or slagging off the DJs or the curation. That is all in your mind because you are so fucking determined to make this personal and it's really quite shameful. Take a look at yourself FFS.

 

[urbanspaceman]

This looks good: Brixton Chamber Orchestra Christmas crowdfunds festive tour of Lambeth estates

I was intrigued by this imaginative idea, and asked them for a cost breakdown, which they rapidly supplied:

Artists Fees:
15 young professional musicians receiving a £50 fee each per performance for 5 performances = £3750

Advertising:
£140 on printing flyers and posters

Logistics:
£80 on transport
£30 buying/printing scores

 

[friendofdorothy]

If nothing else, it'd be one less pointless argument to have on here

I thought most of the posters here love a pointless argument as that's mostly what you all do, most of the time.

I sometimes wonder if any posters here have time for other hobbies?

 

[cuppa tee]

Mixmaster Morris regularly tops download charts....more low key, local people).

Mixmaster Morris is relatively local and relatively low key despite his online following, I saw him picking over bundles of fresh mint in Noors and no one was asking for his autograph or trying to blag a spot at Glastonbury off him, Probably the wrong weather for chill out....How many turned up ?

 

[editor]

I thought most of the posters here love a pointless argument as that's mostly what you all do, most of the time.

I sometimes wonder if any posters here have time for other hobbies?

I set this forum up for people to discuss Brixton issues, not to be endlessly criticised or attacked. Today's one about me 'not supporting a local co-op' because I commented that an entirely unrelated venue was empty on an evening in Brixton Village where no one from the aforementioned local co op was involved in any capacity at all quite took the biscuit.

 

[alex_]

If that were the only threat vector then yes, I'd agree. But it's not always about scamming money, sometimes it's personal. As with the example I posted upthread, if someone took exception to that individual, they now know exactly who that person is, where they live and work etc. I think people should just generally be more aware about what they post online. If nothing else, it'd be one less pointless argument to have on here

I look forward to having an urban75 Brixton forum stalker, you can stand outside my house and call me a Tory/corbinite whichever takes your fancy.

Alex

 

[SpamMisery]

I'm going with "Torbinite".

 

[Gramsci]

I'm going with "Torbinite".

Spam is good example of why people dont like posting here.

Check his profile. Which he has never altered despite me bringing it to peoples attention.

Check his tag. " pretty comfortable under your skin".

He is a sophisticated troll.

BTW his humour does not extend to me he has me on ignore now so cant read my posts. He lost his cool with me some time back. Its easier for him to pursue his disruptive behaviour without me.

I make no bones about it I want him banned.

He has learnt over time he has been here. He is clever troll.

 

[Gramsci]

I thought most of the posters here love a pointless argument as that's mostly what you all do, most of the time.

I sometimes wonder if any posters here have time for other hobbies?

I do. Im on Brixton Rec Users Group committee and active volunteer trying to save Grove Adventure playground in LJ.

Both issues I post up here about.

Neither issues interest Spam. As he is troll.

 

[David Clapson]

You're one of the very few people here I would engage with. Your point of view is valuable and you never feed the trolls. Sometimes I do. Just to let off steam. But I shouldn't.

 

[friendofdorothy]

I do. Im on Brixton Rec Users Group committee and active volunteer trying to save Grove Adventure playground in LJ.

I quite like volunteering too. And shouting a bit. And going to pubs.

Ok everyone what's your favourite Brixton related pastime/hobby?

 

[David Clapson]

What I don't understand is why you're so determined to stir things up and project all sorts of personal nonsense on to me.

It's because you're so easily riled and because you own the board. You're a troll's wet dream. I've heard you described as...well, I won't say, pm me if you want to know.

 

[David Clapson]

Ok everyone what's your favourite Brixton related pastime/hobby?

Talking to some of the local faces. The flower stall guy, April at 3 little birds, Tony at 414, Carol at Burnt Toast...etc, etc. Never lived anywhere like it for friendly, interesting, chatty people.

 

[Gramsci]

It's because you're so easily riled and because you own the board. You're a troll's wet dream. I've heard you described as...well, I won't say, pm me if you want to know.

I dont think Snowy is a troll.

 

[BusLanes]

Went to the open evening at the Art Company studio complex next to Nandos on Stockwell Road, opposite ish the Academy. It was fun - loads of artists and it's a good amble.
Open tomorrow from noon, I think

 

[editor]

It's because you're so easily riled and because you own the board. You're a troll's wet dream. I've heard you described as...well, I won't say, pm me if you want to know.

Seeing as you've brought it up, feel free to post your tittle tattle here. Always better to have this kind of thing out in the open rather than whispered behind my back and then we can all get back to talking abut things that are relevant and interesting - like Brixton news.

And yes, I do get riled up because unlike those who post their personal attacks from the comfort of their anonymous log ins, I'm easily identifiable in the community and when people try to slur me publicly, I have a right to defend myself.

What do you think of snowy's comment, btw? Do you think it adds anything to the forum, because to me it's an example of why these boards have become so unattractive to new posters.

 

[editor]

100% not for me:

Fancy a chuckle? Laughter Yoga comes to Brixton

A new kind of exercise is coming to Brixton, and it's set to bring smiles to residents' faces.

Under the umbrella of The Department of Serious Fun, local resident Juliette Sanders is hosting an hour and a half of "pure, unadulterated joy", known as Silly Saturdays, on 15 December.

The first event will take place on 15 December at the Sunshine International Arts Cafe, on Coldharbour Lane (right next to Loughborough Junction Station) from 10:30 - 12:00, and on top of a full laughter yoga session, guests can expect mood-lifting singing, dancing and fancy dress.

A relatively new concept, Laughter Yoga was invented in Mumbai in 1995 by a medical doctor, Dr Madan Kataria, who recognised the health benefits you get from laughing. It’s now a global phenomenon, with Laughter Clubs in over 100 countries.

“People often assume Laughter Yoga is about having a cheeky chuckle whilst doing the downward dog”, explains Juliette, “but it’s not really about the stretchy-kind of yoga. It’s a combination of laughter exercises, literally exercising your laughter muscles, and yogic breathing techniques.

"It works on the principal that laughter is contagious. So when you hear the sound of laughter in a group, whether real or not, it makes you laugh too. Laughing obviously feels great, but on top of that, it has proven health benefits. When you're stressed, your blood vessels tighten, but when you laugh it has the opposite effect, so it increases your blood circulation. It also improves respiration by exercising your lungs and diaphragm, reduces blood pressure significantly and studies have shown a substantial impact on the immune systems of people who laugh regularly.

"Silly Saturdays is about combining Laughter Yoga with dancing, singing and other exercises. The idea is that people experience child-like joy, something we don’t often give ourselves the opportunity to do. I've always loved dressing up and being silly, so by combining it with the laughter exercises it’s really just a fun way to keep fit.”

Places are limited, and it's free to register with a suggested £10 donation on the day. To reserve your place visit www.departmentofseriousfun.co.uk, facebook.com/DepartmentOfSeriousFun or search "Silly Saturdays" in Eventbrite.

Get in touch hello@departmentofseriousfun.co.uk
What to expect
The class begins with some fun games and silly dancing to warm up and relax within the group. Then some gentle exercises follow which include stretching, chanting (don’t worry it’s not a cult!), clapping and breathing activities. This is followed by a series of laughter exercises combined with breathing techniques. The sequence of clapping, breathing and laughing is repeated over and over again, each time infused with more and more childlike playfulness. What starts out as forced or fake laughter turns genuine as inhibitions are broken down and individuals relax and have fun with the experience. Then a laughter meditation follows, which is basically 15 minutes of free flowing laughter. It can start off as fake but before you know it, you’re laughing for real. This sounds strange but genuinely works! The group leaves feeling calm, mellow but with a pure element of child-like joy.

There will be a 15 minute break – including coffee, tea and juice.

 

[alcopop]

It's because you're so easily riled and because you own the board. You're a troll's wet dream. I've heard you described as...well, I won't say, pm me if you want to know.

Hypocrite is the one I’ve heard the most

 

[editor]

Hypocrite is the one I’ve heard the most

That unprovoked unpleasant personal attack means you're now banned from this thread and banned from the site for a week. I've really had enough of this kind of shit. This is a thread about Brixton, not a place where spiteful, cowardly posters can launch anonymous attacks.

 

[editor]

Back to Brixton topics, I really enjoyed Pregoblin last night. Most of the Fat Whites came out to support them and they're a very talented band. And yes, they did a cover of Lady In Red and it was actually brilliant!

In photos: Pregoblin live and Brixton Buzz DJs at the Effra Social, Friday 23rd November 2018

 

[friendofdorothy]

100% not for me:

I like the sound of that, and its free (with a suggested donation) Unfortunately its on the sat morning after a big party - so I doubt I'll be conscious, otherwise I'd try it.