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Follow the money

By jenni | Published: July 29, 2010
Over the past year thousands of Brixtonians have been enjoying spending their Brixton Pounds (B£). But have you wondered what happens to your B£s when you use them to buy a coffee or a pair of shoes? Because the B£ can’t leave Brixton, local businesses need to find ways to spend their B£s locally. Businesses have [...]
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Lambeth Country Show this weekend

By jenni | Published: July 15, 2010
This weekend the Lambeth Country Show is coming to town! A well-established annual event (this is its 36th year), the show brings a little taste of country life to the urban wilds of Brockwell Park. From 17-18 July the park will be taken over by an eclectic mix of musicians, fairground rides, farmers, artists and [...]
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New items on sale in the Community Shop

By jenni | Published: July 8, 2010
Pop down to the Community Shop (Unit 6, Brixton Village) and take a gander at the brand spanking new items for sale. All profits will be reinvested in the Brixton Pound project. From left to right: - Copies of The Wizard: a whole new Oz for our times by David Boyle, a fellow of the New Economics [...]
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Diverse Gifts is our June business of the month!

By annalisa | Published: June 16, 2010
Diverse Gifts and Gallery is a giftshop situated in Atlantic Road in the heart of Brixton. Now in its 11th year, Diverse specialises in design-led gifts for women and men, and traditional toys for children. Often referred to as ‘Brixton’s favourite giftshop’ Diverse aims to offer a range of products that truly reflects the varied community [...]
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Olley’s Fish & Chips

By annalisa | Published: April 20, 2010
Olley’s fish and chips has been a Herne Hill institution for almost 20 years, and it still serves some of the best fish and chips you will find in town. Whether for take-away or to have-in, you will be impressed by the quality of the food and the diversity of the menu, with a vast choice [...]
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Grab yourself a piece of local history

By annalisa | Published: February 17, 2010
  Give yourself or someone you know a piece of local history: B£ collectors sets make a wonderful gift, and each consist of 1 x B£20 note, 1 x B£10 note, 1 x B£5 note, 1 x B£1 note.   Beautiful images of Vincent Van Gogh, CLR James, James Lovelock and Olive Morris adorn our B£20 note, B£10 [...]
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Few days to consultation deadline

By annalisa | Published: February 11, 2010
There are a few more days left for taking part in our consultation on B£ aims, values and the B£ becoming a Community Interest Company (CIC). Please let us know your thoughts by Feb 15th, by clicking here.  The same deadline also applies for anyone interested in becoming a B£ director: although there are some skills [...]
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