Herne Hill news, chitter chatter and gossip
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Rushy
basically a scrotum
Would it be a disaster to do without some of the finer ingredients for a few weeks? The idea that we should just be able to carry on as normal is what is driving the pandemic. That's not meant to be a pointed criticism. We are all doing these things. But our group resolve is really quite pathetic given what we're faced with. It's right to question what is essential.
I agree that some (many) markets are truly integral to the way communities operate. I love Herne Hill market but it's deffo a luxury and mostly geared to leisure, snacks, treats and takeaways. And the area there has been uncomfortably busy of late - especially with Off the Cuff apres ski (who claim the market carrying on as their excuse for carrying on every day). There was an attempt to manage pedestrians but it lasted one or two Sundays. If it were just a handful of essential produce stalls - like the fishmonger - I might think differently. But that's not what it is. I think it should be closed.
Off the cuff are offering deliveries of 9 pints of draft beer, yours for £50. A mere £5.50 a pint
Winot
I wholeheartedley agree with your viewpoint
Well we no longer eat meat so buying fish does seem kind of essential. And it means we can avoid supermarkets which are higher risk than the market.
snowy_again
Slush
Fish people were from Dorset weren’t they, so can’t be travelling at the moment.
I lolled at OTC claiming on Facebook that they worked closely with the police and the market to manage a socially distanced service - when in reality Herne Hill Forum and other traders complained about their lack of crowd management and asked them to stop trading.
I lolled at OTC claiming on Facebook that they worked closely with the police and the market to manage a socially distanced service - when in reality Herne Hill Forum and other traders complained about their lack of crowd management and asked them to stop trading.
wurlycurly
diss member
The rope idea doesn't work at all. It forces people together and leads to closer interaction with punters stopping to buy things at the stalls. It's pretty much doing precisely the opposite of what it's intending to do.
Rushy
basically a scrotum
I heard that he was getting so much shit from other traders that he had to abandon the local traders Whatsapp group.
Ms T
Honey-coloured ramparts
Me too. It wasn’t that busy on Sunday.
Brixton indoor market is much worse atm. The small shops there are full of maskless people.
editor
hiraethified
Not at the moment. It's pretty much deserted every time I go by.
There's been quite a few comments on the Buzz article from people who have felt uncomfortable by the crowds at the HH market but I guess it's a bit of pot luck if its busy when you get there. I've certainly gone past there when it's looked a bit too busy for my tastes (same applies to the Village).
Residents voice Covid-19 health concerns about the busy Herne Hill street market
Brixton Buzz has been hearing a growing number of complaints concerning the lack of social distancing at the weekly Herne Hill street market. One resident wrote to us and said:
www.brixtonbuzz.com
Ms T
Honey-coloured ramparts
Not at the moment. It's pretty much deserted every time I go by.
There's been quite a few comments on the Buzz article from people who have felt uncomfortable by the crowds at the HH market but I guess it's a bit of pot luck if its busy when you get there. I've certainly gone past there when it's looked a bit too busy for my tastes (same applies to the Village).
Residents voice Covid-19 health concerns about the busy Herne Hill street market
Brixton Buzz has been hearing a growing number of complaints concerning the lack of social distancing at the weekly Herne Hill street market. One resident wrote to us and said:
Every time I've been through there has been widespread non-compliance. Last time was Sunday on my way to Brixton Farmer's market.
Crowds in HH much reduced since takeaway booze was stopped.
friendofdorothy
Solidarity against neoliberalism!
The market in HH has never been my thing, but I don't object to it happening even now.
The traders have to earn a living too and if people have enough money to spend on artisan, luxury expensive food I don't object.
What I do object to is loads of unmasked people eating and drinking in crowds on the street. Glad to hear takeaway booze has stopped. I don't think 'takeaway' in pint plastic glasses has been allowed for sometime - but they were in the hands of posh looking young drinkers all over the street -and I didn't like shouldering my way through them. I've avoided the whole area for a few weeks now.
The traders have to earn a living too and if people have enough money to spend on artisan, luxury expensive food I don't object.
What I do object to is loads of unmasked people eating and drinking in crowds on the street. Glad to hear takeaway booze has stopped. I don't think 'takeaway' in pint plastic glasses has been allowed for sometime - but they were in the hands of posh looking young drinkers all over the street -and I didn't like shouldering my way through them. I've avoided the whole area for a few weeks now.
Mighty Hoopla at Brockwell Park – festival announces new date for September 2021
After last year’s event was cancelled due to coronavirus concerns, the organisers have announced that the Mighty Hoopla festival will be returning to Brockwell Park on Saturday 4th September …
www.brixtonbuzz.com
Really?
editor
hiraethified
I'll be amazed if it happens, but I hope it does.Mighty Hoopla at Brockwell Park – festival announces new date for September 2021
After last year’s event was cancelled due to coronavirus concerns, the organisers have announced that the Mighty Hoopla festival will be returning to Brockwell Park on Saturday 4th September …
Really?
Pickman's model
Starry Wisdom
hope the cider people turn up
editor
hiraethified
Let's hope this scumbag gets caught
www.brixtonbuzz.com
Met Police appeal after dog dragged along road by van in Croxted Road, Lambeth
The Met Police are appealing for witnesses following a fail-to-stop collision in Croxted Road, Herne Hill, which left a dog seriously injured.
www.brixtonbuzz.com
snowy_again
Slush
A light dusting of snow this morning on the detention centre / covid testing point
snowy_again
Slush
They’re finally installing the electricity sub station into the shops in Herne Hill. Dividing up two units (313 and 315 I think) to create enough space.
Can’t see the remaining units being rented for a while though.
Can’t see the remaining units being rented for a while though.
wurlycurly
diss member
For your upmarket ' artisanal morning essentials' in SE15, SE21, SE22, SE24 & SE27.
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In lockdown we started delivering sourdough and pastries to our neighbours. Now we're delivering to thousands of households across South London.butterandcrust.com
I could see this working if they expanded into fags, booze, Rizla, Greggs pasties and painkillers.
jimbarkanoodle
Well-Known Member
If a loaf of bread is fiver, then how much for some 'artisanal' rizal?
snowy_again
Slush
They’re building some temporary wooden structure around them now. That’s still a road (and regularly used by the fire service) so can only guess it’s part of the substation works?
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