Brixton news, rumours and general chat - June 2013

[editor]

Ggorggeousss sunset clouds over Brixton this evening.

It was a good 'un.

 

[Badgers]

The drumming/busking outside the station was really good tonight. Much more pleasing than the didgeridoo/saxophone.

 

[Rushy]

Brixton SPD version for Cabinet approval published today.

The 'How we got there' link referenced by Lambeth Council's tweet today mentions that 27 comments from 'local discussion sites, e.g. Urban 75 ' were taken into account.

In response to comments received from many existing users of the Brixton
Recreation Centre during the co-production phase, Cabinet has reaffirmed the
council’s intention to retain and refurbish this important and popular leisure facility
in the heart of Brixton.

 

[editor]

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That's nice to know

 

[Badgers]

The drumming/busking outside the station was really good tonight. Much more pleasing than the didgeridoo/saxophone.

There again today

 

[leanderman]

Seems possible that the old rectory house redevelopment in Brockwell Park will appear on Grand Designs. Kevin McCloud was seen filming near it two weeks ago, apparently.

 

[editor]

Photos from the Fat Whites show:

http://www.urban75.org/offline/fat-white-family-brixton.html

 

[pissflaps]

that's some expensive kit.

 

[editor]

that's some expensive kit.

It's not theirs. It belongs to the Queens Head.

 

[pissflaps]

guitars as well? that danelectro is worth a few bob alone.

 

[editor]

guitars as well? that danelectro is worth a few bob alone.

I've no idea, but if you write to the band I'm sure they'd be delighted to give you a full breakdown of their equipment.

 

[pissflaps]

point being, if i was running a night and the band treated the house gear like that, i'd a) not pay them, and b) make them wash fucking glasses until their hands bled.

 

[Badgers]

They grabbed their rider and passed the cans out to mates in the pub. This caused some upset then they asked for more

 

[pissflaps]

rider?

surely you have to have released at least one 'LIVE AT THE BUDOKAN' before you qualify for a rider?

 

[editor]

point being, if i was running a night and the band treated the house gear like that, i'd a) not pay them, and b) make them wash fucking glasses until their hands bled.

It wasn't the house gear.

 

[rutabowa]

guitars as well? that danelectro is worth a few bob alone.

its not very expensive and it is their own stuff. hell this is a dull conversation tho.

 

[pissflaps]

you think that's dull - Al Badr butchers on station road has only bloody well gone and changed its name!

/makes online petition

 

[editor]

In even more exciting news, I'm finding myself miffed at Iceland switching to horrible plastic shopping baskets. The rotters.

 

[Rushy]

And Tesco has stopped selling grow bags.

 

[Frumious B.]

Free cycle maintenance in Windrush Square right now. And free maps and lessons and stuff. And a chance to sit in a huge truck and see things from the driver's point of view. They're also plugging a 18.5 mile ride around Lambeth on 22 June. www.facebook.com/biketheborough

 

[Badgers]

In even more exciting news, I'm finding myself miffed at Iceland switching to horrible plastic shopping baskets. The rotters.

It is awful isn't. Worst thing is that the shit/huge plastic baskets have wheels and extendable handles

 

[leanderman]

Anyone know why there were such long queues outside the Electric this evening?

 

[colacubes]

Anyone know why there were such long queues outside the Electric this evening?

Which Electric? Social or Brixton?

 

[leanderman]

Which Electric? Social or Brixton?

Brixton

 

[Greebo]

It is awful isn't. Worst thing is that the shit/huge plastic baskets have wheels and extendable handles

I prefer them - better when you've got a heavy or full basket. BTW before you tell me to use a trolley instead, the trolleys are too deep.

 

[colacubes]

Can anyone recommend a decent cattery in the area?

 

[Manter]

Can anyone recommend a decent cattery in the area?

Three we looked at didn't impress, and nearest is Streatham. Brockwell Park Vet have stopped doing it. These guys are good http://www.sittingkitty.co.uk/Sitting_Kitty/Welcome.html - dreadful graphics etc but that's mostly because they are slightly loopy cat lovers, not sales people!

 

[colacubes]

Three we looked at didn't impress, and nearest is Streatham. Brockwell Park Vet have stopped doing it. These guys are good http://www.sittingkitty.co.uk/Sitting_Kitty/Welcome.html - dreadful graphics etc but that's mostly because they are slightly loopy cat lovers, not sales people!

Bums. We have no shortage of cat sitters but we need to have some major decorating done which means he needs to be out of the house for a few days.

 

[Manter]

Bums. We have no shortage of cat sitters but we need to have some major decorating done which means he needs to be out of the house for a few days.

There is safe cats in Streatham and cozy catz in Norbury. I wasn't keen but my cat is a bit of a nightmare.... They are all we found even remotely near.

We are having work done, but we put him into one room with toys etc and a feliway plugged in and he is coping (so far)

 

[Badgers]

paolo come to the pub today