Brixton news, rumours and general chat - November 2012

[gabi]

acre lane

 

[northsouthfood]

A few places I have been to give out blankets on cold days. Aiming to keep people sitting/spending when you have outside seating. It is a bit daft but kinda nice.

The blankets are a welcome development. Not only do they keep you warm, but you can also pull them over your head to hide if you see anyone you know who will mock you for joining the foccacia classes...

 

[Manter]

acre lane

diamond you mean? next to the timber merchants?

 

[gabi]

not sure, just have a wander up there, there's a few places. there's the place on bedford lane too

http://www.mooresbuildingsupplies.co.uk/

 

[Boudicca]

Argos

 

[Manter]

not sure, just have a wander up there, there's a few places. there's the place on bedford lane too

http://www.mooresbuildingsupplies.co.uk/

thanks gabi.

@boudicca- they don't hold them in stock :-(

 

[Boudicca]

thanks gabi.

@boudicca- they don't hold them in stock :-(

OK, will try a bit harder then! I don't think Diamond sell them, they only do hiring. Moores may, but it's a fair walk down there, so I'd call first. There's Brixton DIY on Brixton Station Rd - don't know if they do power tools though.

I'd lend you my jigsaw, but I'm not sure it's working that well.

I'd jump in the car and go to the horrid B&Q in West Norwood.

 

[Manter]

OK, will try a bit harder then! I don't think Diamond sell them, they only do hiring. Moores may, but it's a fair walk down there, so I'd call first. There's Brixton DIY on Brixton Station Rd - don't know if they do power tools though.

I'd lend you my jigsaw, but I'm not sure it's working that well.

I'd jump in the car and go to the horrid B&Q in West Norwood.

yeah, B&Q is probably the plan :-( I've managed to blow up a power sander in the last week too. FML!

 

[Rushy]

not sure, just have a wander up there, there's a few places. there's the place on bedford lane too

http://www.mooresbuildingsupplies.co.uk/

I wouldn't go to Moores. It has been knocked down and and HA is building flats and houses.

 

[Rushy]

diamond you mean? next to the timber merchants?

Acrelane Timber sell power tools. Just past Diamond.
Argos too.
Personally, I almost always buy them from Screwfix online - but they have a Croydon drop in depot if you are in a hurry.

 

[Rushy]

I wouldn't go to Moores. It has been knocked down and and HA is building flats and houses.

Or according to Streetview - Bellway Homes.

 

[Manter]

Acrelane Timber sell power tools. Just past Diamond.
Argos too.
Personally, I almost always buy them from Screwfix online - but they have a Croydon drop in depot if you are in a hurry.

thanks Rushy. Car south it is... West Norwood and Croydon. I know how to have a good time...

 

[OpalFruit]

Where will I buy an electric saw in Brixton? Just burnt out the motor on mine (its been coming for a long time, but irritating non the less as I now have half a letterbox.).

Herne Hill Timber by HH station, or whatever the hardware and tool shop attached to Herne Hill Timber is called.

 

[Frumious B.]

Before you get in the car you could phone Brixton DIY on 020 7274 5246 to see if they've got one. Shop local!

 

[Badgers]

Was walking to work the other morning (rubbish/recycling collection days) and wondering why the fuck people don't recycle properly.

Too lazy?
Too stupid?
The recycle facilities are not adequate?
The recycle facilities are not advertised enough?

 

[19sixtysix]

yeah, B&Q is probably the plan :-( I've managed to blow up a power sander in the last week too. FML!

Lots of sanders in Lidls this week.

 

[ajdown]

Before you get in the car you could phone Brixton DIY on 020 7274 5246 to see if they've got one. Shop local!

What about the shop on New Park Road? They have a lot of tools/power tools in stock too.

 

[Frumious B.]

Good one. What's it called? Does it have a listing on Qype or similar?

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Good one. What's it called? Does it have a listing on Qype or similar?

McKay's

 

[peterkro]

^^ There's the Diamond hire shop on Acre lane just before the plumbers supplies.They tend to have a range of budget to decent quality.

 

[TopCat]

Where to eat sushi in Brixton?

 

[Badgers]

Where to eat sushi in Brixton?

The mouth

 

[TopCat]

The mouth

nom nom nom...

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Does Morley's not have electric blankets?

 

[Badgers]

Does Morley's not have electric blankets?

A blanket of oil and fail

 

[Crispy]

Where to eat sushi in Brixton?

Fujiyama or Ichi Ban (both on Railton Road round the corner from the Dogstar)

 

[ajdown]

Good one. What's it called? Does it have a listing on Qype or similar?

Sorry.

http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/mckays-calor-gas-centre-london

It had banners up selling fireworks earlier in the week but you'll see it along there, it's just on the Brixton Hill side of the junction of NPR with Lyham Road.

 

[Brixton Hatter]

Argos

Argos use workfare - fuck them. I've been on a boycott ever since I found out about 6 months ago. @manter

Another vote for Brixton DIY Shop and Brixton Tools, both on Brixton Station Road.

 

[TopCat]

Fujiyama or Ichi Ban (both on Railton Road round the corner from the Dogstar)

Many fishy thanks

 

[Badgers]

I would go for Fujiyama myself