Hackney chitter-chatter &tc

[spitfire]

It’s all going off today.

Chemical leak in the Olympic Park Aquatic centre. Possible chlorine mistake?

29 people taken to hospital after chlorine gas released at London’s Olympic park

Most report minor breathing difficulties, says ambulance service after incident at aquatics centre

www.theguardian.com

Animal rebellion seizing an artic leaving a chicken slaughterhouse in Hackney Wick.

 

[Sue]

I had no idea there WAS a chicken slaughterhouse in HW. That's my awareness raised right there.

 

[spitfire]

 

[spitfire]

I had no idea there WAS a chicken slaughterhouse in HW. That's my awareness raised right there.

It’s a kosher slaughterhouse so they keep a low profile.

 

[Sue]

It’s a kosher slaughterhouse so they keep a low profile.

Because it's kosher or because it's a slaughterhouse or both?

 

[spitfire]

Because it's kosher or because it's a slaughterhouse or both?

I reckon because it’s kosher. They have a security guard outside all the time. Just like the Jewish schools and stuff up Stamford hill.

 

[spitfire]

Still there. Odd place for an action. Most of Hackney Wick seems blissfully unaware.

 

[spitfire]

And someone has painted the boat thingys blue and yellow.

 

[spitfire]

Still there. Odd place for an action. Most of Hackney Wick seems blissfully unaware.

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There's people on top of the lorry, I'm not tall enough to get them in the photo.

 

[andysays]

Olympic Park: Major gas leak incident at London Aquatics Centre​

A major incident has been declared and dozens of people are suffering breathing difficulties following a gas leak at the London Aquatics Centre.

About 200 people were evacuated from the centre at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, after a large amount of chlorine gas was released.
The park said paramedics were treating "a number of casualties with breathing difficulties".Residents in the area have been asked to close windows and doors.

 

[spitfire]

Olympic Park: Major gas leak incident at London Aquatics Centre​

We're just the other side of the Olympic Stadium and other than a couple of helicopters was unnoticeable.

One of our upstairs neighbours was in the gym when it happened. Apparently a chlorine tank ruptured and the highly efficient HVAC system distributed it liberally around the venue. He didn't mention any serious casualties, he was given a once over by the paramedics and sent home (after he waited for the all clear from the FB to get his stuff from inside).

Must have been scary at the time but sounds like all turned out OK in the end.

 

[andysays]

We're just the other side of the Olympic Stadium and other than a couple of helicopters was unnoticeable.

One of our upstairs neighbours was in the gym when it happened. Apparently a chlorine tank ruptured and the highly efficient HVAC system distributed it liberally around the venue. He didn't mention any serious casualties, he was given a once over by the paramedics and sent home (after he waited for the all clear from the FB to get his stuff from inside).

Must have been scary at the time but sounds like all turned out OK in the end.

Glad to hear you're OK.

 

[spitfire]

Glad to hear you're OK.

Cheers. We’re a good way off tbf.

 

[spitfire]

Whilst I’m here. In other near disaster Hackney Wick related news Two More Years, the bar next door where the floor collapsed is now being cleared out. Probably in view of reopening. Apparently the previous tenants had built the thing and told the landlords it had been signed off so the new people are off the hook.

Builders started just now.

 

[marty21]

I had no idea there WAS a chicken slaughterhouse in HW. That's my awareness raised right there.

Same here !

 

[spitfire]

Mostly flats in this bit now so unless you have business in one of the few remaining old school places then not really a high traffic area.

It's here, Kedassia Poultry, who are also our landlords:

 

[Sue]

Whilst I’m here. In other near disaster Hackney Wick related news Two More Years, the bar next door where the floor collapsed is now being cleared out. Probably in view of reopening. Apparently the previous tenants had built the thing and told the landlords it had been signed off so the new people are off the hook.

Builders started just now.

It's all happening near you, spitfire .

 

[spitfire]

It's all happening near you, spitfire .

Innit!

 

[Sue]

Innit!

I mean I'm not saying you're the common denominator but...coincidence...?

 

[spitfire]

Simultaneous civil unrest chemical attacks and structural destruction are my calling card.

/satire plod!

 

[blossie33]

Same here !

No, nor me either!
I know those roads on Fish Island from the early 00's when there often used to be warehouse parties in the old vacant buildings but never heard or saw any activities which might have been connected to that sort of thing.

 

[spitfire]

Olympic Park: Major gas leak incident at London Aquatics Centre​

Sounds a lot worse than I heard.

"Twenty-nine people were taken to hospital after a high quantity of chlorine gas was released in an accident on Wednesday at the aquatics centre at London’s Olympic park.

Some of the injured included swimmers in a parent and toddler group who were in the children’s pool at the time of the incident, which was first reported by the centre just after 11am.

About 200 people were evacuated from the centre during the incident, firefighters said. At least nine construction workers on a neighbouring site were also treated at the scene."

29 people taken to hospital after chlorine gas released at London’s Olympic park

Most report minor breathing difficulties, says ambulance service after incident at aquatics centre

www.theguardian.com

 

[spitfire]

Sounds like a nightmare actually. Proper horrible.

"Better" are on course for a thread of their own I reckon. They're taking over everything and behaving like cunts generally.

Woman poisoned by chlorine gas leak at London’s Olympic park plans to sue

Tess Riley has been left fraught with anxiety over any potential impact the gas has had on her pregnancy

www.theguardian.com

 

[Fozzie Bear]

OK, who had this on their 2022 Hackney bingo card?

Lentil-toting activists claim to be deflating SUV tyres in Hackney

An activist group has proclaimed that its members are deflating the tyres of SUVs, using lentils, in Hackney and further afield.

www.hackneygazette.co.uk

 

[Sue]

OK, who had this on their 2022 Hackney bingo card?

Lentil-toting activists claim to be deflating SUV tyres in Hackney

An activist group has proclaimed that its members are deflating the tyres of SUVs, using lentils, in Hackney and further afield.

www.hackneygazette.co.uk

Excellent find, Fozzie Bear. I'm hoping(?) it's an early April Fool...

'Marion Walker from the Tyre Extinguishers said: “We’re looking forward to people all over the world getting involved when we have our leaflet in five languages.

"Anyone can get involved –all you need is a leaflet and a lentil."'

 

[Fozzie Bear]

Excellent find, Fozzie Bear. I'm hoping(?) it's an early April Fool...

Ah! You might have marginally restored my sanity, Sue

 

[spitfire]

I'm posting this here as I cba starting a Tower Hamlets thread. Just between Hackney Road and Bethnal Green High Street. (End of my road tbh).

Much excitement, some guy in a stolen car and his GF on the run from the cops and didn't quite manage to squeeze in between the lamppost and the shop. Cunt could have killed someone.

Shit keeps happening near me. Starting to get a little paranoid.

 

[Sue]

Ah! You might have marginally restored my sanity, Sue

It is a bit difficult to tell mind...

 

[Sue]

Shit keeps happening near me. Starting to get a little paranoid.

I mean I'm not saying you're the common denominator but...coincidence...?

 

[Cerv]

"you can't park here mate" - bald copper at the front