Brixton news, rumour and general chat - December 2016
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teuchter
je suis teuchter
Good work there
happyshopper
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Great blog about the Effra River by the ever-excellent Diamond Geezer today - see diamond geezer
Rushy
basically a scrotum
Have you seen the new plaques in the pavement making the route. I've noticed them on Dulwich and Dalberg Roads.
Eta: That's what the blog is about. Doh!
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Pickman's model
sunset spires and twilight woods
you know probably doesn't mean certainly, and there is another explanation (which i believe more likely).
teuchter
je suis teuchter
I'd never realised that until now.
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hiraethified
I've given it a plug here: Joes Cafe in Brixton raises funds for Medical Aid for PalestiniansJoes Cafe fundraiser for MAP - Medical Aid for Palestinians.
Joe's Café December 2016
90 RAILTON RD • BRIXTON • SE24 OLD
Midday to 6pm
4th December
10th & 11th December
17th & 18th December
In the run up to Christmas, Joe is presenting his seasonal yuletide fair. There will be traditional preserves and jams, cakes and handmade soaps and scrubs.
Sibylle Mansour will be showing her art work - all on sale for that individual christmas gift.
And while you are buying those perfect christmas presents have a vegetarian full English breakfast at the famous Joe’s Cafe!
As ever Joe will be raising money for Medical Aid For Palestinians.
Please forward this newsletter to all your friends
urbanspaceman
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/River-Effr...?ie=UTF8&qid=1480684208&sr=8-1&keywords=effra
River Effra: South London's Secret Spine Paperback – 3 Nov 2016
by Jon Newman (Author)
If you're interested in the River Effra, then try this book - a fascinating and thorough investigation of the history of the Effra.
River Effra: South London's Secret Spine Paperback – 3 Nov 2016
by Jon Newman (Author)
If you're interested in the River Effra, then try this book - a fascinating and thorough investigation of the history of the Effra.
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hiraethified
I got sent a copy and it's a great read. I hope to get a review up shortly (or - even better! - do you fancy writing it?)
billythefish
toad licker
I went on the Effra Walk that BooHoo organised a few years ago. It was fascinating and great fun looking for all the clues above ground - everything from contours to stink-pipes, evidence of historic flash floods and the sounds of running water emanating from manhole covers.
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Some things on around town this weekend:
What’s on in Brixton: Bars, gigs and clubs around town, Fri 2nd-4th Dec 2016
What’s on in Brixton: Bars, gigs and clubs around town, Fri 2nd-4th Dec 2016
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EastEnder
Brixton Barnacle
Crack squirrels show their creative side!
friendofdorothy
Solidarity against neoliberalism!
I noticed one yesterday and was taking a good look earlier today, on Dulwich rd on the corner of Chaucer Rd. It's a nice design that says something like: THE HIDDEN RIVER EFFRA FLOWS HERE BENEATH YOUR FEET - but its all rusty and part cement smeared. Is it finished or will someone be along to clean it / paint it? Are they just plaques or are they access covers?
Must look out for others - I wonder if these plaques go all the way to the Thames? (sorry haven't read the blog yet...)
Rushy
basically a scrotum
snowy_again
Slush
There's one by the Lido bus stop too isn't there - on the edge of the Hurst St estate.
friendofdorothy
Solidarity against neoliberalism!
Great blog. Looks like there are, or are going to be, lots of these plaques and no complete list of where there are yet. So please post up their locations if you spot them.
Gramsci
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Evening Standard give Chuka the "Brixton Obama" two pages today. I really wish he would fuck off and get a job in the city. Evening Standard just love Chuka.
twistedAM
Left Of The Dial
Oh he supports small traders and likes music - he never replied to the emails I sent him about supporting live grassroots music venues. He has a future in PR.
Gramsci
Well-Known Member
His so called "political" interview on page 18 is a load of meaningless drivel. Sadly when Corbyn has been got rid of Nu Labour Chuka will have a career in the shadow cabinet. Its what he wants. The twat. The whole article is about him positioning himself for a comeback. Without actually saying so. Wish he would just come out with it and say he hates Corbyn.
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Pickman's model
sunset spires and twilight woods
Man's a foul coward
madolesance
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The Brixton BookJam have the author of 'River Effra, South London's secret spine' by Jon Newman reading this Monday (5th Dec 2016).
Details here- Brixton Book Jam: Congenial intelligent free literary events
OvalhouseDB
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NEW CHRISTMAS LIGHTS in Brixton Road! Exciting! We had the flashing chillies, and then the pale blue geometric ones for a while. I like these.
ViolentPanda
Hardly getting over it.
I just wish the selfish, self-centred careerist cunt would fuck off full-stop.
DJWrongspeed
radio eros
Good vibes at the Grass Roots jazz last night. Sorry we had to leave so early. It was quite quiet in Brixton last night.
friendofdorothy
Solidarity against neoliberalism!
ash
Inittogether
I remember the elephant and castle didn't connect that it had become the Starbucks as I hadn't been there since the 80s but can work it out from the location now. Great pub. I remember going to another club upstairs somewhere that (my then early 20s up from the country girl) seemed a quite dodgy gay club was it submission ?? I was happy at the tavern and the Brewers but that club seemed a bit darker maybe like a seedier more in your face coleherne. I'm annoyed I can't remember the name - substation maybe ??
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