Loughborough Junction chitter-chatter

[bimble]

This is good: Its a picture of the fleet of vans that belonged to Brinkler Osborne and Young the birdseed specialists, who not only had the little shop which still bears their name but apparently were the original occupants of what is now the Shakespeare business center. (was in a tweet sent out by LJAG , crediting Lambeth Archives).

 

[Gramsci]

Ive been to Sunshine Arts Xmas sale before. Worth a look. Cards etc go to fund the charity in India sunshine support.

 

[bimble]

pretty flyer.

 

[teuchter]

A reminder (Gramsci posted link a little while ago) that folk can comment on this project to improve cycling and walking routes in Lambeth. There are already quite a few comments around LJ. You can agree with existing comments or add your own. You have to sign up but all it asks for is an email address.

What are the key routes for walking and cycling in Lambeth?

 

[Gramsci]

I put this on Brixton threwd. It's also relevant here as planning review is looking at extending town centre of Loughborough Junction. Into Rathgar road and the south side of CHL in Loughborough Junction. I've uploaded the Council file with proposed changes.

I've been looking at the review of the Lambeth local plan. The consultation ends 4th December. The Local plan is the planning guidelines for Lambeth. The consultation is so!it over different themes. I've just done the town centre one. Which covers Brixton and Loughborough Junction.

It's set out well. Giving info on planning and then asking for comments. Splitting it over themes is a good idea. I like a lot of people haven't time to read whole doc. This way means main issues are consulted on.

On Town centres issues are limit on betting shops, protecting existing long established pubs, more nightclubs are they good idea.

Near end is question box on Lambeth bid to win Mayors borough of culture award. Worth doing this questionnaire to object to Lambeth bid.


Lambeth Local Plan Review 2017 | Lambeth Council

 

[CH1]

Only spotted this in the business news earlier in November because Costcutter's wholesaler has gone bust.
Nisa members vote in favour of £140m Co-op takeover

It looks like in LJ Nisa/Loco will be essentially Co-op supplied privately owned grocery shops (with the option to be bought out).
Costcutter also looks like it will be supplied by the Co-op as a wholesaler starting next year.

Ironically all we lack is a Sainsburys - the very store that started the move to upgrade local convenience stores, then inexplicably pulled out.

 

[ChrisSouth]

Only spotted this in the business news earlier in November because Costcutter's wholesaler has gone bust.
Nisa members vote in favour of £140m Co-op takeover

It looks like in LJ Nisa/Loco will be essentially Co-op supplied privately owned grocery shops (with the option to be bought out).
Costcutter also looks like it will be supplied by the Co-op as a wholesaler starting next year.

Ironically all we lack is a Sainsburys - the very store that started the move to upgrade local convenience stores, then inexplicably pulled out.

It wasn't inexplicable. It was well recorded here at the time that they didn't achieve the specific alcohol licence they were looking for

 

[bimble]

That shiny new retail space right on the junction is looking sad, still no takers after quite a few months and the To Let signs slumped despondently against cracked glass.



Huh, found the advertisement and see its being offered as three separate spaces (cheapest 22k a year) or else as the whole thing, and for sale with a 999year lease as well as for rent. It must have been looked at and rejected by loads of people by now. Seems we're not quite ready for a waitrose then.

 

[CH1]

It wasn't inexplicable. It was well recorded here at the time that they didn't achieve the specific alcohol licence they were looking for

Refresh my memory. Are you saying the Lambeth Licensing department offered them a shorter time for licensed sales that the proposed shop opening time - e.g. shop 24 hrs, but off sales 8 am - 11 pm?

 

[editor]

That shiny new retail space right on the junction is looking sad, still no takers after quite a few months and the To Let signs slumped despondently against cracked glass.
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Huh, found the advertisement and see its being offered as three separate spaces (cheapest 22k a year) or else as the whole thing, and for sale with a 999year lease as well as for rent. It must have been looked at and rejected by loads of people by now. Seems we're not quite ready for a waitrose then.
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The flats above are described as "luxury" too. I think the developers may have a different definition of luxury compared to most.

 

[bimble]

I looked them up a while ago (the "luxury" flats above) and as far as I can remember almost all of them had sold. Must be the charming view of the traffic from the tiny metal balconies that did it.

 

[CH1]

I looked them up a while ago (the "luxury" flats above) and as far as I can remember almost all of them had sold. Must be the charming view of the traffic from the tiny metal balconies that did it.

More likely they were sold to investors who haven't inspected them yet.

 

[bimble]

err.. There's a new street sign on Gordon Grove and it appears somebody at Lambeth has done a typo.


(it definitely is Gordon with two o's, unless something has changed making everything else wrong apart from this new sign).

 

[CH1]

err.. There's a new street sign on Gordon Grove and it appears somebody at Lambeth has done a typo.

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(it definitely is Gordon with two o's, unless something has changed making everything else wrong apart from this new sign).

Perhaps this might be pone of those Lambeth ethnocentric namings (like Max Roach Park)?
There is a third-party hopeful in Zimbabwe called Gorden Moyo. Hope he is crocodile-friendly!

 

[bimble]

I've emailed the streets team at Lambeth to let them know that I think there may have been an error.

 

[ChrisSouth]

That shiny new retail space right on the junction is looking sad, still no takers after quite a few months and the To Let signs slumped despondently against cracked glass.
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Huh, found the advertisement and see its being offered as three separate spaces (cheapest 22k a year) or else as the whole thing, and for sale with a 999year lease as well as for rent. It must have been looked at and rejected by loads of people by now. Seems we're not quite ready for a waitrose then.
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Is it cracked glass, or is it ripples in the material that the poster is made from?

 

[T & P]

err.. There's a new street sign on Gordon Grove and it appears somebody at Lambeth has done a typo.

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(it definitely is Gordon with two o's, unless something has changed making everything else wrong apart from this new sign).

This reminds me of one of my favourite stories ever (and one that might resonate with editor )


BBC News - E-mail error ends up on road sign

 

[ddraig]

remember it well! bastards
shocking translations come up still

 

[Gramsci]

Warrior studios opposite Tescos is open this weekend.

 

[bimble]

Is it cracked glass, or is it ripples in the material that the poster is made from?

It is indeed cracked (i checked especially the other day).

 

[Lizzy Mac]

I just went to collect a package at Loco and the shutters are down with a 'temporarily closed' hand written sign up.

 

[Gramsci]

I just went to collect a package at Loco and the shutters are down with a 'temporarily closed' hand written sign up.

Oh dear. Wasn't there today hope everything is ok with them.

 

[Lizzy Mac]

Oh dear. Wasn't there today hope everything is ok with them.

Open again now but not serving alcohol.
I agree with you that it's a well run shop.

 

[bimble]

Alcohol must be a really significant part of their business (just going by shelf space given to it). I hope they’ll be ok too, I like going in there its always friendly, plus the only shop round here which comes with resident cat.

 

[editor]

Incoming hub.

Starters
The model of co-working space has been incredibly successful for creative industries like web design and technology. As well as an affordable place to work, people get mentoring from businesses who’ve faced the same challenges and be part of a community of like-minded people. In the USA, they call it a kitchen incubator.

The main course
Lambeth Council are providing purpose-built space – over 450 square metres on two floors. The ground floor will offer shared kitchens with professional equipment and preparation tables, a walk in fridge and a walk in freezer. There’ll also be a small kitchen (booked by the hour) that will also be free for community projects such as cookery classes, free community meals and anti-food waste events. We expect up to 10 small businesses in there at any one time. Upstairs will be space for 6 small, private kitchens for businesses who are already busy enough to cook every day; as well as desk space for members and freelancers keen to work in a creative community of foodies.

Word from the Council
Cllr Matthew Bennett, Cabinet Member for Planning, Regeneration and Jobs said: “By creating London’s first shared workspace for food businesses, we hope Mission Kitchen will make it easier to reach the next stage. Most one-person operations aren’t in a position to afford or commit to a 20 year lease on a commercial kitchen – we’re on a shared mission to create a better alternative.”


Love Lambeth

Supported by the Mayor’s London Regeneration Fund, we're building a new campus-style enterprise hub, offering a variety of affordable workspaces, including a food business incubator, studios, creative workspaces, co-working offices and individual and shared workshops, as well as a programme of on-site business support and training activities.

Located at the heart of Loughborough Junction, just off Loughborough Road, the site has been designed by Architecture 00 and Public Works and will be initially managed by experienced local workspace provider, Meanwhile Space.


We are working with kitchen space provider Mission Kitchen to explore the provision of a shared cooking space that will help talented cooks, and aspiring entrepreneurs to turn a passion for food into a sustainable business.

The LJ Works site will also include other types of workspaces and support such as:

• a textile co-working space
• co-working office space
• workshops and studios
• the Loughborough Farm food growing project
• business support available across the site which will be delivered through local training organisations, Green Man Skills Zone and Tree Shepherd.

Construction work is expected to begin in the Autumn of 2017. We're aiming for completion in early 2018 with the site opening for business soon after.

There will be a wide range of opportunities for the community to get involved in the project including influencing the design, assisting with the construction, opportunities for business premises and support.

 

[ChrisSouth]

(Stolen*) Land Rover punched through the front door of the LJ Co-Op this morning

(* I don't know if it was stolen, but it's highly unlikely you'd use you own car if you were going to do a ram raid the local convenience store)

 

[CH1]

(Stolen*) Land Rover punched through the front door of the LJ Co-Op this morning

(* I don't know if it was stolen, but it's highly unlikely you'd use you own car if you were going to do a ram raid the local convenience store)

Wonder if it a ram raid to get the cash machine - or just a malfunction of the hipster power-assisted steering?

 

[Crispy]

Incoming hub.

Existing thread: Loughborough Junction regeneration project, inc. Farm site

Might want to rename it LJ Works etc.

 

[SpamMisery]

Is power assisted steering hipster?

 

[CH1]

Is power assisted steering hipster?

An adjective is an adjective - but you have asked the question. What is your answer?