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I know someone who fits the description but I guess I'd need to see a photo to be sure. The whole thing is such a horrible tragedy.
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cuppa tee
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Yeah very tragic, Jerry was well known in this neck of the woods and well liked by all. The guy we are discussing had a distinctive style don't want to post a description in public but will pm one if you want...
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Thanks but I guess it will come out in time anyway.
cuppa tee
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Yeah feels a bit odd discussing it here.
discobastard
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I think that £90 for 8 x two hour lessons for beginners seems reasonable, given that £5.63 per hour including equipment, insurance and coaching seems like something that is good value and also something where they can cover their costs. If you compare it to a lot of the other things going in on Brixton, like £50 for a gin tasting, then yes, it's pretty decent. And more constructive.
At the same time, maybe they could offer concessions to certain people. Why don't you ask them? You're the one in touch and giving them free publicity.
Allowing people to pay in instalments would be reasonable rather than chucking £90 upfront.
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Gramsci
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What's that got to do with my post?
friendofdorothy
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Can anyone recommend a GP surgery convenvenient for someone who is new to living in St Matthews estate? anywhere between Brixton and Vauxhall would be particularly handy (asking for a friend.)
I know we chatted about Gp surgeries back in April and several people thought Brixton Hill Surgery was crap, and now Brixton Water lane surgery has gone. Local recommendations please.
I know we chatted about Gp surgeries back in April and several people thought Brixton Hill Surgery was crap, and now Brixton Water lane surgery has gone. Local recommendations please.
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What? It's not up to me to tell them how to organise the financial structure of their company. If they intentionally decide to exclude those on benefits and low income then that's their choice and they can be expected to be judged according by those who give a fuck about Brixton remaining an inclusive society.
And comparing them with an outrageously priced gin testing session is as ridiculous as it is irrelevant. But that's you all over - always finding feeble excuses for those incomers who are pricing out locals with unaffordable services and prices.
To be kind to you, maybe it's just because you simply have no understanding of the struggles that many families are having just to survive, let along fine hundreds of pounds to splash out on private sabre fencing classes.
Maybe this will help you understand: Norwood and Brixton Foodbank feed a record amount of people as hardship soars
Gramsci
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Re Fencing in Brixton Rec.
Ive no problem with fencing classes. So this isn't about inverse snobbery. I think it would be great if local youth had access to a sport like fencing.
My problem is that this is another example of how the Rec is gradually being moved away from the reason it was built.
I am a member of Brixton Rec Users Group committee. We did along with others campaign to get the Rec listed. Successfully despite opposition from Council. It was Grade two listed. One reason was that it was example of post war socialist architecture.
I am personally rather concerned that the listing like the listing of covered markets is pyrrhic victory.
The Rec could go the way of the markets. Cost of it comes up with meetings of the Council/ Better. Met with same type of comments by officers/ Better as posted here.
The Rec could end up successfully catering for the new demographic ( with a few concessions). Leaving a lot of locals unable to afford it.
When the Rec was designed back in 70s ( it took years to get built) the vision was a place where all could mix.
Up to a point this still holds. But its not guaranteed.
Ive no problem with fencing classes. So this isn't about inverse snobbery. I think it would be great if local youth had access to a sport like fencing.
My problem is that this is another example of how the Rec is gradually being moved away from the reason it was built.
I am a member of Brixton Rec Users Group committee. We did along with others campaign to get the Rec listed. Successfully despite opposition from Council. It was Grade two listed. One reason was that it was example of post war socialist architecture.
I am personally rather concerned that the listing like the listing of covered markets is pyrrhic victory.
The Rec could go the way of the markets. Cost of it comes up with meetings of the Council/ Better. Met with same type of comments by officers/ Better as posted here.
The Rec could end up successfully catering for the new demographic ( with a few concessions). Leaving a lot of locals unable to afford it.
When the Rec was designed back in 70s ( it took years to get built) the vision was a place where all could mix.
Up to a point this still holds. But its not guaranteed.
Gramsci
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Stockwell Group practice are very good ( when u can get appointment). But catchment area is quite strict. So would have to visit them and ask.
ricbake
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We get excellent service from Vassall Medical Centre but it often takes a week to get an appointment. There are daily appointments you can get with an early morning call if you catch the front of the queue. Once you have an appointment they are efficient friendly caring and helpful.
friendofdorothy
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That will cheer up that dull alley nicely. And its so much better than the crap Bowie one.
Who is calling it 'Iconic'? if its only you please stop it straight away.
Who is calling it 'Iconic'? if its only you please stop it straight away.
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Ten quid says that it'll soon be featured in tourist websites and trendy 'where to go' guides.
This is not just an iconic mural - it's a Marks & Spencer iconic mural.
DietCokeGirl
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It's Michelle Obama, apparently - the guy who did it was working in it all last week, was interesting to see the progress and how layered the colours, etc. It's nicer than the manky old tags that were there before.
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Oh, I really like the work and the artist, Neequaye Dreph Dsane (aka Dreph).
I’m sure you can work it out
I think they are both crap tbh
Pickman's model
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cuppa tee
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True but that is "hip hop raised me" by Carleen de Sozer
New Carleen De Sozer Street Art “Hip Hop Raised Me” In Dalston
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Olive Morris highlighted on BBC page on Black History Month:The black history you might not learn at school
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blameless77
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There's a depressingly limited selection of affordable activities at the Rec for young people, with most of their focus apparently on providing leisure activities for the affluent.
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And with more and more space being given up to private enterprises, I imagine there's going to be even less on offer in the future.
snowy_again
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Have you confirmed that they're a private company and not a sports club?
They're affiliated to their National Governing Body (Home - BRITISH FENCING) which would imply they're a not for profit sports club.
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I've got better things to do than chase them up, but I'm not sure why affiliation with British Fencing should signify anything seeing as they're a private company and not a charity.
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