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

[Nanker Phelge]

'DJs of Brixton' thread?

That'll be me x

 

[alex_]

How did you get on with the girl?

Fixed that for you

 

[editor]

Useful map - are you at risk?

Is your Brixton home at risk from flooding? Check this useful interactive map

 

[editor]

Looks to be some good acts tonight at the Dog for free:

Brixton free gig tonight – see Natalie Shay, Alfie Indra & Rhiannon Sharkey live at the Dogstar, Thurs 29th Nov from 8pm

 

[Ms T]

Does anyone know what's happening with the 322 bus route? The bus stops on Railton Rd are currently not in service.

 

[colacubes]

Does anyone know what's happening with the 322 bus route? The bus stops on Railton Rd are currently not in service.

I saw on twitter it’s diverted due to a burst water main until Sunday.

 

[Ms T]

I saw on twitter it’s diverted due to a burst water main until Sunday.

Thanks. Was worried it had been cancelled!

 

[editor]

The disappearing pubs of Lambeth
Lambeth’s disappearing pubs – 45 boozers disappear in the last 17 years

 

[editor]

May be of interest..

 

[friendofdorothy]

Does anyone know what's happening with the 322 bus route? The bus stops on Railton Rd are currently not in service.

I saw it going down dulwich road and effra road the other day and '322 diversion' signs around the place.

 

[friendofdorothy]

Useful map - are you at risk?

Is your Brixton home at risk from flooding? Check this useful interactive map

It seems part of the lido pool is at a low risk and part of the shallow end are at a high risk. Oh no people might end up getting wet!

 

[Gramsci]

Simple yes. It was a short post, not a thesis.

I agree about the ongoing changes to London as a whole (its not just Brixton) and am personally resisting them best I can. Eggs and grandma.

Being from the pre internet, pre phone olden days, leftie, anti thatcherite - yes I think I am old fashioned, and proud of it.

I wasn't writing thesis.

I was trying to be more diplomatic.

I don't think I can win on this forum.

 

[friendofdorothy]

I don't think I can win on this forum.

I didn't realise it was a competition.

 

[Gramsci]

I didn't realise it was a competition.

Thats not what I meant.

I mainly try to criticize what has happened to Brixton in way that sounds like I'm writing a " thesis" as if I don't some posters here will be on my back straight away.

 

[cuppa tee]

the Dog

You are gonna have to be careful enough using this handle in future cos when I passed today the new Dog in town looked almost or maybe even fully open, don't think this new addition will ease the pain of old school pub fans despite what the office for national statistics might think.....I didn't linger but it looked to me like it had all the authenticity and ambience of some contrived post modernist all bar one but Im betting the young uns will love it.....

 

[David Clapson]

I looked through the window. Couldn't see anything for the forest of beards.

 

[CH1]

I don't know if anyone has noticed, but opposite the Brewdog above Market Row is a Brewdog-aimed Christmas light V-sign.

I haven't been out tonight (understand the lights were to be turned on by Mayor Wellbelove) - so I'm giving you an ebay graphic impression.

 

[editor]

I don't know if anyone has noticed, but opposite the Brewdog above Market Row is a Brewdog-aimed Christmas light V-sign.

I haven't been out tonight (understand the lights were to be turned on by Mayor Wellbelove) - so I'm giving you an ebay graphic impression.
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Redefining edgy

 

[friendofdorothy]

I don't know if anyone has noticed, but opposite the Brewdog above Market Row is a Brewdog-aimed Christmas light V-sign.

I haven't been out tonight (understand the lights were to be turned on by Mayor Wellbelove) - so I'm giving you an ebay graphic impression.
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At least its a V for victory rather than a fuck off - but it still looks hideous.

 

[cuppa tee]

At least its a V for victory rather than a fuck off - but it still looks hideous.

My first thought was its a peace sign......
are there more on the other entrances......?

 

[editor]

I saw Cyndi playing records in the Village earlier. Very quiet again but I was impressed by the quality of the DJ gear that the millionaire socialite had bought in. Really nice decks/mixer.

 

[madolesance]

Here’s a quick bump for what’s happening tomorrow night- Brixton BookJam
It’s free and line as always is fantastic.
Oh and if you do come along we are having a collection for local food banks. Bring along something non perishable and consider it your admission and a good deed.

 

[editor]

So Brewdog's prices are predictably hipsterfied and ready to empty the wallets of anyone fool enough to give those twats their money.

 

[Johnny Doe]

Nah, done Harlow though...

I got invited to a limbo competition there. The text said 'Harlow can you go?'

 

[Nanker Phelge]

Oh dear...

 

[friendofdorothy]

So Brewdog's prices are predictably hipsterfied and ready to empty the wallets of anyone fool enough to give those twats their money.

and their trendy pauseurised keg beer is crap.

 

[editor]

and their trendy pauseurised keg beer is crap.

Still, looking on the positive side, it'll probably filter out some of the beery wankers who otherwise may have gone to the Albert.

 

[editor]

Some pics from last week's Dogstar gig - the last one for a while, unfortunately.

In photos: Natalie Shay, Alfie Indra and Rhiannon Sharkey at the Dogstar, Thurs 29th Nov 2018

 

[editor]

Ah, the beautiful blend of financial comparison platforms and education.

Tech firm encourages students in Brixton to apply for new scholarship programme

Quotezone.co.uk, one of the UK’s leading financial comparison platforms, is encouraging higher education at Lambeth College to apply for its new fintech scholarship – provided they aren’t studying finance or computer science.

The fintech firm’s contrarian approach to fostering greater diversity in fintech has been hailed by leading politicians, academics and business leaders.


Lady Borwick, former Deputy Mayor of London and past member of the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee, said:

“It is vital that we do all we can to create jobs and opportunities for the next generation, investing in our young people in order to enable them to drive innovation forward.

“Whether it’s in banking, financial services, technology, media or the arts, finance and technology training is vital. That’s why this scholarship matters – because it gives young people the opportunity to explore these vital skills, which can in turn help them to take advantage of all the possibilities and career options that arise for them in the future.”

Peter Oakes, Founder of Fintech UK, the industry network for the UK’s fintech sector, added:

“The UK is arguably Europe’s fintech capital but many young professionals assume British fintech companies are only interested in hiring finance and computer science graduates. That’s why the structure of this fintech scholarship, the fact that it is specifically designed to appeal to students from a diverse range of other areas, is particularly welcome.

“Some of the most innovative and fast-growing fintech businesses in the UK have been created by entrepreneurs from non-traditional backgrounds, and a greater diversity of experience (and diversity of thought) is sure to help strengthen the sector even more.”

Toby Kress, Head of Accelerator, London Metropolitan University’s specialist business incubator, added:

“The financial technology industry is crucial to keeping finance as a major strength of the UK economy. London has established itself as the global centre for fintech and by working and studying in the capital you are sure to get the best opportunities available.

“The tech community in London has always been progressive about opening up opportunities for people from underrepresented parts of the community and this new scholarship will continue that extremely important tradition.”

David Coker, a former investment banker and current finance lecturer at the University of Westminster, agreed:

“The list of contributions made to fintech by those with non-traditional backgrounds is extensive. It’s the main driver behind the disruptive nature of fintech. By encouraging students from non-traditional backgrounds to enter the field, Quotezone shows they ‘get it’.”

Launched in 2005, Quotezone.co.uk has grown to become one of the UK’s leading financial comparison platforms, processing almost 3 million price comparisons each year.

Greg Wilson, the fintech entrepreneur behind Quotezone.co.uk, had this to say about the company’s new Fintech Scholarship:


“Talented graduates are the lifeblood of the fintech sector, but our industry faces a looming talent shortage in the not-too-distant future.


“As an established player in this sector, Quotezone.co.uk is keen to connect with students that may never have considered a career in fintech, and encourage them to explore how they can be part of this dynamic, fast-growing industry no matter what degree they’re currently working towards.


“While tech companies like ours obviously need computer scientists, and many financial services companies depend on finance graduates, the fintech sector also has a lot to gain from attracting a diversity of other skillsets to the industry, whether that’s law students, liberal arts majors, engineers, philosophy scholars or life scientists.


“In fact, although I’m the CEO of one of the UK’s leading financial comparison platforms I graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering, which many of today’s university students might not view as a typical entry point to a successful career in fintech. That’s why our new scholarship programme is specifically designed for students that may never have considered a career in this sector.”


Supporting Wilson’s assertion about a looming talent shortage, data from a wide range of research firms and government agencies, including the Department for Education, suggests the talent shortage is the single biggest concern for senior leaders in the financial services industry.


“The financial services industry has a lot to offer graduates,” Greg Wilson added. “But we need to demonstrate that our industry cares about these young professionals and is committed to advancing their careers, no matter which degree programme they complete.”


The deadline to apply for Quotezone.co.uk’s Fintech Scholarship is Thursday 28th March 2019, and full details of how to apply are available here: Quotezone.co.uk Fintech Scholarship.

 

[friendofdorothy]

Still, looking on the positive side, it'll probably filter out some of the beery wankers who otherwise may have gone to the Albert.

last time I went to the Albert - quite some time ago now - they had no real beer on tap and I was offered draft Punk IPA at £5+ a pint. Last time, definitely.

This particular beer wanker hardly ever goes out in Brixton anymore.