Tag Archives: local sourcing

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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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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Opening of Windrush Square

By annalisa | Published: February 25, 2010
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 [...]
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Christmas shopping in Brixton pounds

By simon | Published: December 20, 2009
I’ve pledged to do all my christmas shopping this year in Brixton Pounds, so this Saturday I went off round Brixton to do just that. Not only did I manage it with ease, I also found a whole load of wonderful new shops I didn’t know existed until a few weeks ago. Many thanks to [...]
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