View Full Version : Coldharbour Lane Party.. .. looking for volunteers
passpat2
08-05-2006, 07:36
Lambeth Council have graciously allowed us to close Coldharbour Lane from K.F.C down to the Dogstar on bank holiday monday (29th) for a street party.. the idea behind it is to show to the media, potential new buisness etc that Brixton is not all about drug dealers, people getting mugged, and the past riots... ( and its also a good excuse for a party) we have a chance to show ' the other side of Brixton'.. they have also promised taht if all goes well we can repeat this next year ( a maybe expand it slightly).. we are looking for any who is willing to give a bit of time for free.. plus any street performers etc... the premice is that its a family day.. so any kids performers etc would be nice.. and anyone who would like to have a little stall selling crafts etc are more than welcome to apply too... i know this is very short notice and we have literally 3 weeks to organise it... ( of those im away for 2 on holibobs) sooo all assistance would be appreciated... we even need to name the event.. design flyers etc... any help.. like i say if it goes well we have the potential to make it annual... so come guys... pleeaaasssseeee...
Dubversion
08-05-2006, 07:38
shite, i'm away that weekend otherwise i'd be more than happy to help out :(
we've got the People's Republic of Disco mailing list which i'm more than happy to use to publicise things, if that's any help.
More than happy to help out. I can do flyers - pretty good with photoshop / illustrator etc. - might even be able to print a load on the sly at work...
memespring
08-05-2006, 09:00
Nice one! Let me know if you need a webpage knocking up to help promote it.
passpat2
08-05-2006, 09:18
Nice one! Let me know if you need a webpage knocking up to help promote it.
that would be graet... can you pop in the albert and ill have a chat.. like i say away this friday so need to get the ball rolling as quick as.. ..
passpat2
08-05-2006, 09:19
More than happy to help out. I can do flyers - pretty good with photoshop / illustrator etc. - might even be able to print a load on the sly at work...
printing is no problem as i can get 5000 A6 colour done for £90.. but a submission of designs would be appreciated
bluestreak
08-05-2006, 09:35
wicked idea. i'm not about myself but i don't mind helping do some prep and promotions and stuff. not sure what skills i've got to offer though, but i can advertise it to my list and write press releases and stuff.
Got any idea what the event will be called?
Should we be brainstorming and blue-sky thinking? ;)
memespring
08-05-2006, 09:38
that would be graet... can you pop in the albert and ill have a chat.. like i say away this friday so need to get the ball rolling as quick as.. ..
I'll pop in tonight.
I can put out something to the HDIF mailing list as well.
Sounds like a great idea!
:)
My next door neighbours have a stall outside Morleys every Saturday selling south American crafts and so on. I can mention this to them if you like. If they're interested, is there a number they should ring to apply?
bluestreak
08-05-2006, 09:57
right, it's on a bank holiday weekend on coldharbour lane. we want a name that will stand out, isn't full of the usual urban75 smart arse connotations and sounds like fun.
left to bloody hippy like me it'd end up being called the coldharbour fayre but that sounds like the sort of event any sane being would take a machine gun to.
Something nautical maybe, to go with harbour?
It's never a bad time for pirates :)
bluestreak
08-05-2006, 10:06
for real!
off course, once upon a time it was called cool arbour lane, implying a leafy shady forest grove or something. but pirates are cooler!
will there be speakers? :)
citydreams
08-05-2006, 20:15
printing is no problem as i can get 5000 A6 colour done for £90.. but a submission of designs would be appreciated
I can spare a few hours flyering around Lougborough Junction / Ruskin Park
citydreams
08-05-2006, 20:16
printing is no problem as i can get 5000 A6 colour done for £90.. but a submission of designs would be appreciated
I can spare a few hours flyering around Lougborough Junction / Ruskin Park
gaijingirl
08-05-2006, 20:18
I'm gutted.. I'll be away... :(
William of Walworth
08-05-2006, 20:32
I'm gutted too ... it clashes with Kingston Green Fair (http://www.urban75.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=160938) ... :(
passpat2
08-05-2006, 21:07
will there be speakers? :)
sorting out the acts now..whats important is that there are enough activities for kids too... the theme after all ais a family day
linerider
08-05-2006, 21:13
sorting out the acts now..whats important is that there are enough activities for kids too... the theme after all ais a family day
give me a ring if you need any help
i'm your doorman by the way :eek:
wrysmile
08-05-2006, 21:15
I'll volunteer to do .... I dunno.... something, flyering? Need help with media relations? Maybe name it something re Brixton rather than Coldharbour Lane? Might be easier to think of stuff .... something tangibly 'different' from the Lambeth Country Fair is preferable, as if it's to continue you want to have the two to be quite separately branded so you aren't competing for people etc and are giving people enjoyment but so as they think it is worth going along to both, iyswim, to get a different vibe from each?
passpat2
08-05-2006, 21:21
I'll volunteer to do .... I dunno.... something, flyering? Need help with media relations? Maybe name it something re Brixton rather than Coldharbour Lane? Might be easier to think of stuff .... something tangibly 'different' from the Lambeth Country Fair is preferable, as if it's to continue you want to have the two to be quite separately branded so you aren't competing for people etc and are giving people enjoyment but so as they think it is worth going along to both, iyswim, to get a different vibe from each?
thats the premise... Brixton.. its just that they have allowed us Coldharbour Lane... ( for this year )
Brixton Hatter
08-05-2006, 21:22
Maybe name it something re Brixton rather than Coldharbour Lane?yes - esp if it's all about showing that "Brixton is not all about drug dealers, people getting mugged, and the past riots" - call it the Brixton Family Fair or something :)
btw, i'm sure i posted on this thread earlier but it seems to have disappeared...wobbly boards and all that...was just to say to passpat i sent some mates your way with some ideas...:)
wrysmile
08-05-2006, 21:30
You maybe want it family, but not so family that it alienates the big section of people sans kids, but still says community....
I'm fucked at this sort of stuff but:
Brixton bank holiday bonanza
Bank holiday beats in Brixton
Brixton Beats
Brixton neighbourhood jam
Big Brixton
Cult of Coldharbour
Coldharbour community day/fair
Home Fair
I'm crap, aren't I? *runs off*
wrysmile
08-05-2006, 21:30
double post, sorry!
puts hand up to volunteer. Flyers to be distributed. What other stuff do you need? (simple stuff, mind)
I'm sure there's scope for people in flourescent jackets to make things look organised :)
I'd call it the Brixton Jamboree :o :D
the idea behind it is to show to the media, potential new buisness etc that Brixton is not all about drug dealers, people getting mugged, and the past riots... ( and its also a good excuse for a party) we have a chance to show ' the other side of Brixton'.. . the premice is that its a family day..
How about calling it the Brixton Barbecue? It's a word that suggests a friendly, family type day, and would show the other side of Brixton. I guess what's meant when you say the other side of Brixton is that we just want to prove to everyone that it isn't 24/7 crime and drugs and violence, etc, but that in fact normal life goes on here just like everywhere else in the country. And what can be more part of normal life in the summer than a barbecue? The good thing about that as well is that, as it's not tied to a specific location - ie Coldharbour Lane - the Brixton Barbecue could be moved if it grew bigger.
Just an idea.
I'd love to help out with this. Anything you want, just say.
:)
or Barbecue Brixton :p
:D
Brixton BBQ is good. Brixton Beach Party? Stick some sand down a la Reclaim the Streets? Beaches are good.
RaverDrew
09-05-2006, 15:06
Would be more than happy to help out in any way at all !!! :)
Another vote for the Brixton BBQ. It has a friendly feel to it.
Happy to help if I'm free that day!
William of Walworth
09-05-2006, 21:27
Another vote for the Brixton BBQ. It has a friendly feel to it.
Happy to help if I'm free that day!
Wiskey said on the KGF thread that you might not be!!! (see my earlier post in this thread also ... ;)
Another vote for the Brixton BBQ. It has a friendly feel to it.
Happy to help if I'm free that day!
Yeah, good name - daytime party, family friendly, summer etc.
I want enough jerk chicken and kebabs to serve God.
Oh, and maybe a veggie option :rolleyes: at a bbq, honestly :)
passpat2
11-05-2006, 16:26
Its now being called The Brixton Splash.. flyers will be posted throughout the area.. explaining things... stewards will br required for the day.. the response has been magnificent.. i would like to thank one and all.. if anyone would like to help.. have an arts stall etc.. please mail me.
Great name! I'm up for helping on the day, as I said before.
:)
linerider
12-05-2006, 13:20
Maybe it should be called the"afront line"
but only if we have poetry
Mrs Magpie
13-05-2006, 12:05
I've sorted two people with police clearance to work with kids for the Lost Children area
passpat2
15-05-2006, 13:50
I've sorted two people with police clearance to work with kids for the Lost Children area
thats great MrsM.. cheers.. if you need ant info.. please see andy balcer or bee atwell... they will be able to assist... ( as i am now going to skiing in Vancouver hehe )
all looks really good! :cool:
passpat, i'm sure you don't know but it can cause problems referring to people by their 'real' or nick name, incase they can be identified. you might want to edit what you've called mrs m out of your last post.
good luck with the splash :)
passpat, i'm sure you don't know but it can cause problems referring to people by their 'real' or nick name, incase they can be identified. you might want to edit what you've called mrs m out of your last post.Just fixed it!
passpat2
15-05-2006, 20:29
Just fixed it!
yeah sorry... did it at 5 am... for some reason i thought i was sending a pm
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