Brixton news, rumours and general chat - February 2017

[Rushy]

And Brixton was invented by a Scot.

Everything is better in Scotland.

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&s...x28jtvfnGP_UlkifA&sig2=diRKi2cAmkGnO6s_OaqLfA

 

[CH1]

The picture posted by CH1 isn't quite the same type as was in Electric Ave.

Seems it was a design by Mellor from 60s that was not widely adopted. The design installed in Electric Ave was a later version "based on" Mellor's first design.

Reminds me I want to go to the Mellor museum some time. He designed our traffic lights as well.

I got the Mellor bit from the Lambeth Local Listing document. A "Type G" apparently.

Maybe if you get to the Mellor Museum you might check on any relevant information - though since they currently specialise in expensive cutlery I suspect you will be having a culinary rather than a post box experience.

 

[CH1]

On a separate point, M.P. for Dulwich and West Norwood, Helen Hayes, defied the whip and voted against the Brexit bill; needless to say, Chuka ' s name was not on the rebel list. He didn't pull a sickie either like Diane Abbott.

Fake news - but well pointed

 

[Gramsci]

Fake news - but well pointed

These Blairites are awful.

I can't help but think some of them defied the whip just to have a go at Corbyn. Chucka would be better having a go at Kate Hoey. Whose constituency was overwhelming remain. Yet she ignored this to share platform with Farage.

Heard John McDonnell on radio this morning. He said the referendum is final. The issues now are to make sure Brexit does not mean protections for workers rights etc are not binned with Brexit.

My view is that the Labour MPs who hate all Corbyn stands for are using Brexit as another way to undermine Corbyn.


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[Winot]

That's a parody account Gramsci

 

[Gramsci]

And Chucka isn't a liberal on immigration. Another pop at Corbyn is that he is "soft" on immigration. Ideally Chucka wants to get rid of freedom of movement in Europe. Despite being a remainer.

Labour MPs urge Jeremy Corbyn to back two-tier EU immigration controls

 

[Gramsci]

That's a parody account Gramsci

Why?

 

[Winot]

Why?

I don't know why. Presumably someone thought it would be funny. But it's not Chuka's twitter feed.

 

[Gramsci]

Just had a read of He

I don't know why. Presumably someone thought it would be funny. But it's not Chuka's twitter feed.

Ah yes. You are right. Late night perusing of internet. Just googled him on Article 50

Chucka says for Article 50

https://inews.co.uk/opinion/chuka-u...abour-remainers-will-vote-trigger-article-50/

 

[CH1]

Why?

It's having go at Donald Trump as well as Diane Abbott and Chuka.

The President suggested praying for Arnold Schwarznegger - the new host of USA Apprentice - who Donald thinks is crap.

 

[teuchter]

I got the Mellor bit from the Lambeth Local Listing document. A "Type G" apparently.

Maybe if you get to the Mellor Museum you might check on any relevant information - though since they currently specialise in expensive cutlery I suspect you will be having a culinary rather than a post box experience.

The Letterbox Study Group's site is disappointingly uninformative:

http://lbsg.org/

 

[CH1]

The Letterbox Study Group's site is disappointingly uninformative:
Home - The Letter Box Study Group

The Royal Mail website has a "Heritage Agreement" pdf, which includes this image

EiiR 1970s pillar boxes. A pair of Type G pillar boxes; a development of an
earlier 1968 design of square pillar box by David Mellor. Picture by Simon
Vaughan Winter.

This does seem to be the same design as the Electric Avenue one (as posted up earlier in the thread by editor)

The question remains - was the removal of the battered old box a scheduled improvement, a theft - or have they simply forgotten to put it back?

 

[teuchter]

The Royal Mail website has a "Heritage Agreement" pdf, which includes this image
View attachment 99907
EiiR 1970s pillar boxes. A pair of Type G pillar boxes; a development of an
earlier 1968 design of square pillar box by David Mellor. Picture by Simon
Vaughan Winter.

This does seem to be the same design as the Electric Avenue one (as posted up earlier in the thread by editor)

The question remains - was the removal of the battered old box a scheduled improvement, a theft - or have they simply forgotten to put it back?

You need to contact someone here

Future Brixton

 

[CH1]

You need to contact someone here
Future Brixton

I've emailed Ms Cook.

 

[SheilaNaGig]

I'd be surprised if anyone's posted a letter in it for a while.

It was my main letterbox of choice for a long time.

 

[DietCokeGirl]

I stand corrected and retract my earlier statement.

 

[EastEnder]

The Letterbox Study Group's site is disappointingly uninformative:

http://lbsg.org/

I thought you considered post boxes to be surplus to requirements these days?

 

[editor]

Some things on this weekend: What’s on in Brixton: bars, gigs and clubs around town, Fri 3rd – Sun 5th February 2017

 

[teuchter]

I thought you considered post boxes to be surplus to requirements these days?

No, often they look quite nice, with their red paint and controversial royal insignias. It's just the people that still use them that can be disposed of.

 

[EastEnder]

No, often they look quite nice, with their red paint and controversial royal insignias. It's just the people that still use them that can be disposed of.

So you would like to dispose of people who use post boxes? Nice.

Maybe, as you're escorting them to the gas chamber, you could take some time out to drown a few puppies?

 

[teuchter]

So you would like to dispose of people who use post boxes? Nice.

Maybe, as you're escorting them to the gas chamber, you could take some time out to drown a few puppies?

Definitely, if I wasn't already too busy drowning kittens.

The only letters that should be put in post boxes are ones to children informing them that Santa deosn't exist.

 

[Pickman's model]

So you would like to dispose of people who use post boxes? Nice.

Maybe, as you're escorting them to the gas chamber, you could take some time out to drown a few puppies?

he's a busy man, grassing people up to the septick cia

 

[iantldn]

anyone tried Pizza Brixton (new one on Brixton Hill near Curry Paradise, roosters spot, fish lounge+ etc.) yet? Went past late last night, looks interesting - could save a few quid on deliverooing my posh pizza from Franco Manca/Mamma Dough.

All the 5 reviews of it on google look like they are probably by their mates. One says they don't like pizza but they can't resist pizza brixton, lol.

Website has been registered but not yet:
www.pizzabrixton.co.uk

 

[CH1]

You need to contact someone here
Future Brixton

They decided to move the letter box to Windrush Square she says.
One of our pillar boxes is missing

 

[sparkybird]

iantldn
see here Brixton food news: new restaurants, pop ups, cafes and more

 

[isvicthere?]

You need to turn your attention to the anglocentric regional subforum naming on urban75 instead.

And this onthe Brixton forum?

 

[editor]

Ooh, at very short notice I'm DJing the Dogstar tonight. I've got a few guest passes so drop me a line if you fancy coming along.
Beyoncé to Britpop: Brixton Buzz party at the Dogstar in Brixton tonight! (Sat 4th Feb)

 

[SheilaNaGig]

anyone tried Pizza Brixton (new one on Brixton Hill near Curry Paradise, roosters spot, fish lounge+ etc.) yet? Went past late last night, looks interesting - could save a few quid on deliverooing my posh pizza from Franco Manca/Mamma Dough.

All the 5 reviews of it on google look like they are probably by their mates. One says they don't like pizza but they can't resist pizza brixton, lol.

Website has been registered but not yet:
www.pizzabrixton.co.uk

They've had a soft launch this week, so yes, everyone who ate there was invited by the owners and didn't have to pay. One of the owners is part of the Curry Paradise crew.

I was there on Thursday and had a lovely time. I prefer FrancoManca but I'd gladly eat at Pizza Brixton again.

 

[CH1]

Was just checking the voting record on Brexit and relieved that Helen Hayers voted against - unlike the reprobate Chuka.

[2nd day]: 1 Feb 2017: House of Commons debates - TheyWorkForYou

Another reason why Brixton SW9 is more "Edgy" than Brixton SW2!

 

[brixtonblade]

Was just checking the voting record on Brexit and relieved that Helen Hayers voted against - unlike the reprobate Chuka.

[2nd day]: 1 Feb 2017: House of Commons debates - TheyWorkForYou

Another reason why Brixton SW9 is more "Edgy" than Brixton SW2!

She said last year that she'd oppose Article 50 unless there was a commitment to a second referendum - good she's stuck to her word.