Good afternoon fellow B£-ers,
Just a very quick reminder that the much talked about [and somewhat delayed] Grand Opening of Windrush Square is happening this weekend. The weekend promises to be a lively one packed with live acts, dance and of course in true Brixton style… plenty of live music.
There’ll be lots of opportunities to get involved in during the day with art workshops… and later a lantern-lit procession will parade through Brixton leading to a spectacular firework display including a magnificent Phoenix and a human Catherine Wheel!!
“The Windrush Square scheme has linked Tate Gardens and Windrush Square as a pedestrianised open space which has been designed with safety in mind and includes improved lighting, better sightlines and CCTV coverage. World class design that includes a new water feature, 21 new trees, new lighting and a sculptural granite seat have contributed to creating a brand new civic space.” Lambeth Council
The Brixton Pound team will be out in force from 1pm on Saturday 27th February. You’ll find us in a marquee by the stage; do pop in and introduce yourself. We will have:
- £:B£ exchange point available all day
- all the latest promotions and discounts you can receive when paying in Brixton Pounds
- badge making!!
- B£ video and documentary screening
- pedal powered music – bring along your ipod
- lots of information on how B£ works and friendly, knowledgable people to answer your questions
- Ways that you can get involved in the project
- B£ raffle with some great local prizes
Fingers crossed for fine weather. Hope to see you on Sat!
The B£ continues to inspire in foreign climes. We’ve had journalists visiting recently from Italy and Canada and last week B£ group member Josh Ryan-Collins was invited to speak about the scheme in that home of the alternative, Amsterdam. Josh spoke on the fourth day of a major national conference for local government, housing associations and the community sector (pictured).
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B£ Portuguese User Guide now available
B£ User guides on our community board
We are delighted to inform you that in addition to our Spanish and Italian versions, our user guide is now also available in Portuguese, therefore enabling us to reach further into our diverse community. The user guide is currently available on our website, but it is soon to be circulated also in key public places, including Olive Morris House and Brixton Library.
Thanks to Ana Mattos and Mark Coster for their invaluable contribution.