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Free Weekend? The Only Way is Woolwich

Woolwich has dominated the news this past fortnight. And sadly, of course, not for positive reasons. But the strong community spirit that has shone through …

Community

Pinboard Extra: Knit the Junction

Do you live around Loughborough Junction? Know how to knit? Want to learn? Would you like to brighten up your neighbourhood for a good cause? …

News & Gossip

Why It Matters: TEDx Brixton

The central idea is to celebrate the creativity and innovation that has always been in the area One of my favourite TED talks is by …

Culture

Who was the beaming, be-suited drummer outside Brixton tube on Friday?

It’s not a surprise to come out of Brixton tube station and find a mini musical event going on on the street. SW9’s pavements and …

Books

Pinboard 23 May: Brixton’s Cornercopia does cocktails, Jay Rayner riles Herne Hill and your chance to find out what’s Made in Camberwell

1. Brixton: pop-up cocktail bar at Cornercopia Oh goodness. How exciting. If their cocktails are as good as their food, the new seasonal pop-up cocktail …

Community

Pinboard 16 May: get ‘spirited away’ in Brockwell Park, grab gourmet hotdogs in SE1 and hear some sweet, sweet beats in Brixton

1. Brixton: Hollie Cook hits Plan B tonight The musical vibe at Brixton’s Plan B tonight is determinedly sun-kissed. We love Hollie Cook’s sweet, old-school …

Eating & Drinking

Why it Matters: the joy of the whole table

We recently featured a story about the great work against food waste that Brixton People’s Kitchen get up to, and their event in Myatt’s Field …

Community

Pinboard Extra: party with the Southbank-saving skaters this weekend

How are you spending your bank holiday weekend? If you’re below the river – though it’s barely a hop from the north either – do …

Books

Pinboard: The Stone Roses come to south London, free food for a decade and arts under the arches

Shane Meadows does the Stone Roses – in Brixton (and Clapham and Greenwich) “It takes time for people to fall in love with ya,” says …

Community

Pinboard: media fame, secret urban gardens and Shakespearian suppers

1. Our first print advert! Oh look. That’s us, that is. Starring in our first ever print advert. Woo! The ad features in the hot-off-the-press …