Brixton news, rumours and general chat - July 2017

[editor]

The U-turn?

Yes: post #12 says:

A few of us just turned up at the licensing meeting and the application has been withdrawn!

 

[Angellic]

Yes: post #12 says:

Thanks. Missed that thread, apart from the first post.

 

[lang rabbie]

What kind of "unforeseen circumstances" closes a recently refurbished pub until further notice?

Update on pub website:

We can confirm that the Hope & Anchor in Brixton will be shut for the foreseeable future due to a fire which broke out on the night of Thursday 20th July.

Fortunately no one was injured by the fire but the damage to the pub and its garden is extensive.

We would like to thank fire officers for their swift assistance in controlling the fire and we will continue to work with them to determine the cause.

 

[editor]

Update on pub website:

I messaged them to ask they day after and got the same answer. I said I was going to run a piece saying just that and they tried to get me not to run the story - even though the front page of their own website said precisely that and the Fire Brigade had published their report on the fire. Seeing as I'd just posted a feature saying the pub was open, I ran the update anyway. Shame it's going to be closed for so long.

 

[lang rabbie]

There used to be a gate that would let you cut through from Trinity Gardens to the alms houses but I think it's locked now.

I think there was a brief kerfuffle about it about fifteen years ago from residents of Ferndale Road who were inconvenienced by being unable to get to the Trinity Arms pub.

 

[lang rabbie]

I messaged them to ask they day after and got the same answer. I said I was going to run a piece saying just that and they tried to get me not to run the story - even though the front page of their own website said precisely that and the Fire Brigade had published their report on the fire. Seeing as I'd just posted a feature saying the pub was open, I ran the update anyway. Shame it's going to be closed for so long.

Oops, missed your article!

 

[CH1]

I'm trying to work out who owns the property that is being rented by a business. Don't really want to fork out for the privilege though so was hoping someone might have access.

The only person on here that has a Land Registry account (or did) is Rushy.
£3 is less than the cost of buying him a drink I imagine!

 

[Rushy]

The only person on here that has a Land Registry account (or did) is Rushy.

Flattered as I am that I remain in the forefront of your thoughts, your imagination continues to reliably steer you on a course towards destination Utterbollocks.

 

[shakespearegirl]

Big burst water main on Brixton Hill just by the prison.. Commuter chaos with no buses and almost no cars on the hill.

 

[jakejb79]

Big burst water main on Brixton Hill just by the prison.. Commuter chaos with no buses and almost no cars on the hill.

I walked past where the main must have erupted, the road looked like it had been hit by an earthquake.

 

[shakespearegirl]

Huge crack opens up in road as flooding hits south London

 

[billythefish]

Big burst water main on Brixton Hill just by the prison.. Commuter chaos with no buses and almost no cars on the hill.

Brixton was heaven this morning - no traffic, no noise, no crowds at the tube station. Bliss

 

[shakespearegirl]

Lots of fuckwits blocking the crowded pavement around the water main taking those vitally important iPhone pictures...

 

[editor]

What ho chaps! This is spiffing!

Porters Barbers offers ‘Gentlemen’s Grooming Heaven’ on Brixton’s old Frontline

 

[Rushy]

Brixton was heaven this morning - no traffic, no noise, no crowds at the tube station. Bliss

No mention of opportunistic boogie boarders or other aquatic enthusiasts this year?

 

[Maharani]

What ho chaps! This is spiffing!

Porters Barbers offers ‘Gentlemen’s Grooming Heaven’ on Brixton’s old Frontline

Oh my actual god.

 

[editor]

Drop me a line if any of you fancy coming to this tomorrow for free:

Beyoncé to Britpop: Brixton Buzz party at Market House – mail us for guest passes! Fri 28th July

 

[billythefish]

No mention of opportunistic boogie boarders or other aquatic enthusiasts this year?

Alas, it was too early for such shenanigans. I did wonder whether there would be a beach complete with sand castles by the time I get home tonight.

 

[snowy_again]

In happier Coldharbour Lane hairdressing news Brixton hairdresser up for top award (who knew this place was so interested)

 

[sealion]

Oh my actual god.

I bet the prices are hair raising.

 

[sealion]

I get a crewcut for six quid in brighton and i get to sit in an old inter city 125 seat while im being consulted

 

[shakespearegirl]

Just had a TFL update that Brixton Hill will be closed until at least early next week.

 

[gaijingirl]

I get a crewcut for six quid in brighton and i get to sit in an old inter city 125 seat while im being consulted

???

 

[sealion]

???

Gloucester Road Barbers photos

 

[editor]

Oooer. "Pedo windows"

: Sign the Petition

 

[editor]

Brixton Hill is going to be closed for days

All quiet on Brixton Hill as road closed for ‘several days’ after burst water main

#chaosetc

 

[T & P]

From the petition two posts up:

"These buildings - complete with huge floor to ceiling - what some might describe as Pedo friendly windows - were allowed to go up [...]"

Surely if the new buildings have floor to ceiling windows, it's the people who live in the older houses who are best placed to do the paedo-ing.

 

[editor]

From the petition two posts up:

"These buildings - complete with huge floor to ceiling - what some might describe as Pedo friendly windows - were allowed to go up [...]"

Surely if the new buildings have floor to ceiling windows, it's the people who live in the older houses who are best placed to do the paedo-ing.

Chuka. Pedo Friendly Window Facilitator.

 

[bimble]

Pedo windows is going to stick in my head now, filed next to pavement pizza.

 

[shakespearegirl]

Same developer as the overpriced houses in Somers Road with floor to ceiling windows

They certainly weren't great at community engagement during this development either