Hackney chitter-chatter &tc

[Fozzie Bear]

There are new plants and a big fuck off sign outside the Birdcage on Stamford Hill this morning. Rumour is that it will reopen tonight after being closed for, what, two years?

Well happy about that (assuming it isn't shit).

Not open

 

[marty21]

Woodberry Wetlands to open for first time in nearly 200 years - Hackney Citizen

This is great news , Woodberry Wetlands opening to the public tomorrow . Went there last summer when they opened it for Open House. They have David Attenborough there today

 

[Pickman's model]

Woodberry Wetlands to open for first time in nearly 200 years - Hackney Citizen

This is great news , Woodberry Wetlands opening to the public tomorrow . Went there last summer when they opened it for Open House. They have David Attenborough there today

Shagging a gorilla apparently

 

[blossie33]

Not open

Still not open yesterday when I passed but I see what you mean about the tubs of flowering plants!

 

[Mation]

Anyone know what happened at the bottom of Denmark Hill? There are loads of police, a couple of ambulances and the pavement has blood on it that has been paetly washed away.

 

[blossie33]

I didn't know there was a Denmark Hill in Hackney

Further news on the Birdcage, passed on the bus tonight and they now have tables outside. The door was open and it looked like they have the bar equiped with glasses etc.

 

[Pickman's model]

I didn't know there was a Denmark Hill in Hackney

Further news on the Birdcage, passed on the bus tonight and they now have tables outside. The door was open and it looked like they have the bar equiped with glasses etc.

Glasses? In a bar?

 

[Sue]

I didn't know there was a Denmark Hill in Hackney

Further news on the Birdcage, passed on the bus tonight and they now have tables outside. The door was open and it looked like they have the bar equiped with glasses etc.

What about a Hackney drink in the Birdcage..?

 

[Fozzie Bear]

What about a Hackney drink in the Birdcage..?

Definitely up for that.

 

[Sue]

Definitely up for that.

So once it's open, we can sort out a date.

 

[rich!]

Also up for that

 

[marty21]

And me !

 

[Sue]

And me !

I'm still waiting for you to organise a drink in the Clapton Hart.

 

[rich!]

I'm still waiting for you to organise a drink in the Clapton Hart.

What about 23 or 24 May? One is a Monday, the other a Tuesday?

 

[Sue]

What about 23 or 24 May? One is a Monday, the other a Tuesday?

Can't do the Tuesday and a Monday night seems a bit...reckless..?

 

[rich!]

Or an easy way to start the week

 

[Fozzie Bear]

This just in from my reporter on the ground "Birdcage is open but it is too posh and has v naff balloons outside. Not that either of those things is stopping us though"

 

[Sue]

This just in from my reporter on the ground "Birdcage is open but it is too posh and has v naff balloons outside. Not that either of those things is stopping us though"

It sounds like you're going to have to research this properly and report back...

 

[marty21]

I'm still waiting for you to organise a drink in the Clapton Hart.

 

[Sue]

(((marty21)))

 

[Fozzie Bear]

It sounds like you're going to have to research this properly and report back...

Well now...

 

[marty21]

Trafficgeddon in Hackney today due to roads being shut for the Hackney Half Marathon and road works on the Lea Bridge Roundabout (#timing)

 

[Sue]

Was out first thing and was nice to see lots of people cheering the runners on. All looked pretty well organised/okay traffic-wise at the Dalston/Stokey bit of the route.

 

[Pickman's model]

What about 23 or 24 May? One is a Monday, the other a Tuesday?

24

 

[marty21]

Was out first thing and was nice to see lots of people cheering the runners on. All looked pretty well organised/okay traffic-wise at the Dalston/Stokey bit of the route.

Not so in Clapton

 

[goldenecitrone]

Saw them all getting ready as I cycled to the lido at 8am, then saw them filling up all the boozers of Clapton later in the afternoon. Thirsty work running half marathons in that weather.

 

[Sue]

Well now...

So are you still there in a beersodden heap on the floor..?

 

[Fozzie Bear]

So are you still there in a beersodden heap on the floor..?

Oh! Er, no.

We went and it was quite nice, but actually a bit posher in terms of fixtures and fittings than we wanted. Possibly because it was the first day they had way too many over attentive staff and were encouraging table service for beer.

Also the beer was lager, cider or hoegarden which is a bit weird in London in 2016.

And the toilets are now downstairs, which blew my mind I can tell you.

Basically it is OK but probably the duty of every right thinking person to go in there and try to bring them down to our level.

We didn't eat or see anyone else eating so can't comment on that.

 

[Sue]

Oh! Er, no.

We went and it was quite nice, but actually a bit posher in terms of fixtures and fittings than we wanted. Possibly because it was the first day they had way too many over attentive staff and were encouraging table service for beer.

Also the beer was lager, cider or hoegarden which is a bit weird in London in 2016.

And the toilets are now downstairs, which blew my mind I can tell you.

Basically it is OK but probably the duty of every right thinking person to go in there and try to bring them down to our level.

Haven't seen Hoegarden in a pub for years. It's probably cool and retro these days or something. And the prices?

 

[Pickman's model]

Haven't seen Hoegarden in a pub for years. It's probably cool and retro these days or something. And the prices?

Bear in mind I saw hoegaarden going for £4 a pint in Camden 20 years ago