Harold Wyld emailed us from Walmer in Kent: The creation of the “Swamplanders” website was prompted by a bit of “spring cleaning” and my unearthing a pack of old Scout memorabilia from my time in the 8th Lambeth nearly 60…
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We work to uncover the history of our built environment and the communities that have come before us, so we can be a part of shaping Brixton's future.
To do this we hold regular meetings, hold events and stalls, and produce publications about our local area. Our members come from all walks of life and all parts of Brixton, helping to enrich our discussions and campaigns.
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Open Garden Squares Weekend
Last week The Brixton Society was out in force for Open Garden Squares Weekend 2011. On Saturday Windrush Square was taken over by local plant nurseries and other community groups for our theme of 'growth in Brixton'. The day was…
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The Society has been going from strength to strength in recent years and we have decided to build a new website to enable us to continue this work – but while we're making the transition you may experience a glitch…
read moreRecycling update
Lambeth has made several changes to domestic refuse collection arrangements, to boost the percentage of waste that goes for recycling rather than land-fill. At last we can recycle a wider range of plastic containers, but strangely not aluminium foil (once…
read moreMyatt’s Fields Park update
The recent renovation of the park included setting up the Little Cat Café in a little building near the bandstand. So far opening times have depended on the availability of volunteers, but recently the Walcott Foundation and the Big Lottery…
read moreKeeping it local with Brixton Green
We have been trying to get to grips with several of the ideas in the Localism Bill which has begun its journey through Parliament. Much stress is placed on planning for and by Neighbourhoods but without defining what they are….
read moreNext Meeting
The Society will be holding its next Committee meeting in the Vida Walsh Centre on Thursday 10 May 2012, starting at 7:00pm.
News from other local sites
Take Two: ‘The Thing About Men’ @ Landor Theatre and ‘Patience (After Sebald)’ @ Whirled Cinema
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Brockwell Park playground opening announced
A new £500,000 playground in Brockwell Park, Herne Hill, will finally open on June 1, Lambeth cou ...
Inspirational Brixton teens take on sporting challenge
A group of seven Brixton teenagers will take on a life-changing challenge when they complete a serie ...
Brixton and Norwood Foodbank feeds 1,000 people in six months
Over 1,000 people have been fed by the Brixton and Norwood Foodbank since September 2011 and more th ...
