Lido faces ‘extended closure’ if meeting with bank fails Brockwell lido Brockwell Lido could face “an extended period of closure” if a new body needs to take over its management, the chair of the Brockwell Lido Users group (BLU) warned today (16 November). Ben Longman was speaking at the annual…

Brockwell lido meeting expected to hear concerns The annual general meeting of the Brockwell Lido Users Committee (BLSC) takes place tomorrow (16 November) at the lido. The committee has representatives of organisations with an interest in the lido, including Brockwell Park Community Partners,…

Dancing for Jamaica hurricane relief fundraiser The aftermath of Hurricane Melissa in Montego Bay. US Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Merchak via Alamy The dance music community of London and beyond is coming to Brixton on Sunday (16 November) to raise funds for the relief of victims of…

Lambeth Links founder steps down Chris French Chris French, founder of Lambeth Links, the LGBTQIA+ community forum for the borough, is stepping down as chair. His successor, Christopher Wellbelove, said that, thanks to Chris’s leadership, “Lambeth Links is no longer just an idea, it’s a living,…

MOBO Group to open South London pub The MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Group is opening a pub in Gipsy Hill to coincide with celebrations for its 30th anniversary next year. Due to open on Thursday 27 November, House of MOBO will host live music, creative showcases and community-led events. MOBO…

Limp Wrist & The Iron Fist at Brixton House Four young men on a night out in London. Predictably there’s banter, high energy, scuffles and jokes. However these four men are also Black and gay. And the evening becomes a setting to expose and explore the pain and trauma they have endured growing up…

Brixton honours those who served “Today is not only a day to remember, it’s a moment to pause and reflect, to look back on the past, to honour those who served, and to recommit ourselves to building a future rooted in peace, dignity, and mutual respect,” said retired sergeant Claudine Martin,…

Lambeth remembers war heroes Lambeth will remember the men and women who fought and gave their lives in British, Commonwealth and empire armed services in six ceremonies marking Remembrance Sunday (9 November). Brixton’s Windrush Square will again host a service, honouring Caribbean and African…

MPs, council leaders visit Home Office Windrush exhibition Portraits and stories of members and descendants of the Windrush Generation that were first seen in Brixton’s Windrush Square and which now feature at the centre of the Westminster headquarters of the Home Office, were visited by local MPs…

Brixton meeting to plan hurricane Melissa response Residents gather amid debris in the aftermath of hurricane Melissa on a street in Black River, a coastal town that is the capital of St Elizabeth parish in southwestern Jamaica. Matias Delacroix/AP/Alamy Brixton’s Karibu Education Centre will be…

Visual activist Wayne Campbell: It’s about feeling Brixton photographer Wayne Campbell discusses the new edition of his book inspired by the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests with Tiah Shepherd Wayne Campbell celebrates his latest book. Credit: maexhair@jetblakink “In 2020, when we all witnessed…

Waiting at the Ritzy It was 6.24pm when Juliette arrived at the Ritzy. Leaves blew past furiously. People rushed by in scarves and hats. She checked her phone. It was 6.25pm. A few people walked past her into the cinema. She put her phone back in her handbag. A plastic bag flew past. She looked up…

Brawn Review launches at House of Lords to celebrate 10 years of global impact for TMBDLF Former Lambeth equality commissioner Professor Miranda Brawn celebrated 10 years of her Diversity Leadership Foundation at the House of Lords in London by launching The Brawn Review. Key findings of the…

Brixton meeting on homelessness, addiction and mental illness More than 500 people are now following a new Brixton campaign calling for “proper support” from Lambeth council for people suffering homelessness, addiction and mental illness on local streets. Organisers and supporters of the Brixton…

Town hall protest over council’s ‘cruel bullying’ More than 150 members of the housing campaign group HASL yesterday (29 October) protested outside Lambeth council's housing office against “cruel new bullying tactics”. People from Lambeth who have been housed in temporary accommodation outside the…

Embodied Memories – new show in Gasworks Mémoires des corps , in Gasworks gallery, is the first UK exhibition of Paris-based artist, Marie-Claire Messouma Manlanbien. The beaded hangings in gentle colours and hand thrown ceramics create a first impression of tranquil harmony. But underneath lies a…

Campaigners plan ‘Brixton’s beautiful front garden’ The meeting at the Angell Town HQ of Football Beyond Borders in Angell Town Users, friends and supporters of Brixton’s Max Roach Park met in nearby Angell Town to plan a campaign to care for and clean up the nearest green space to the town…

Scottish company to run Brixton gift card A Brixton gift card backed by the Brixton Business Improvement District (BID), with financial support from Brixton Brewery, Morleys department store and Brixton Village, will launch in time for Christmas. The cards are part of a programme run by a…

The Saying and the Said at Studio 73 The Saying and the Said is the new show in Brixton’s Studio 73, featuring the work of London-based artists Katy Binks and Lucy Spanyol. These artists offer two different approaches to what might be called visual speech - where gesture, image, and mark-making…

Another Brixton ‘gambling centre’ seeks 24/7 licence A second “adult gambling centre” in Brixton is seeking a licence enabling it to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Lambeth council’s licensing sub-committee will consider the application from the Admiral “casino” at 510 Brixton Road,…

Noodling around Mulan Noodle opened in June at the top of Acre Lane. It prides itself on fresh noodles – stretched and cooked to order – handmade dumplings, and flavours from northern China. Elaysha Smith paid a visit The serene vibe achieved by the decor offers a welcome escape from busy Brixton…

Brixton at centre of sickle cell campaign Brixton Blood Donor centre hosted two recent events where a top influencer, the Jamaican High Commissioner in the UK and leading figures from the island’s business and entertainment scenes urged people of Black heritage to help sufferers of the deadly…

Theatre Caddis present Jane Eyre Convention at the Lambeth Fringe Playing at Morley College Drama Studio on Friday 24 October, Jane Eyre Convention is a play that follows the first ever live re-enactment of Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre in a community hall somewhere in West Norwood. Theatre Caddis,…

Windrush Generation heard at the heart of government In a landmark event, a major exhibition celebrating the Windrush Generation that originated in Brixton opened today (21 October) at the headquarters of the Home Office in London. The HQ, on Marsham Street in Westminster, was at the heart of the…

Lambeth Fringe, week five. What’s on Lambeth Fringe runs in venues from Waterloo to Camberwell till 25 October. For full details and tickets go to  Here are this week’s most local highlights. Pictured: Esmond Fountain (Desperate: A Beverly Hills Manny) You Sou 23 October, Bread and Roses Theatre,…

‘Fire-lit temple’ for Brixton’s Coldharbour Lane Meat maestros Whole Beast have announced via Instragram that they are opening a restaurant at 336 Coldharbour Lane – former home of Shrub and Shutter – in November. With a Peckham Rye pub residency favourably reviewed by local resident and food…

Summer Nights in Kennington Summer Nights at Kennington’s Durning Library is the new show by local artist Olympia Alsawi. Now based in London, Olympia grew up in Barcelona with Palestinian-Lebanese and Congolese roots. Her work reflects her experiences of racial and gender stereotypes. There are…

Lambeth Fringe, week four. What’s on Lambeth Fringe runs in venues from Waterloo to Camberwell till 25 October. For full details and tickets go to Here are this week’s most local highlights. Pictured: Super Dropper (Diane Bernier) The Wolves of Saint Matthew’s 13 October, Bread and Roses Theatre,…

Council opens debate on future of Brixton town centre Atlantic Road Lambeth council today (9 October) announced that is has appointed architects to develop a “community led” strategy for “public spaces and community life” in Brixton town centre. The move comes after years of increasing concern…

Brockwell Live meets the locals Representatives from Brockwell Live meet local community groups and residents Brockwell Live community meeting, Tuesday, 7 October 2025 The Blog was present at the first of two community meetings held yesterday, when Brockwell Live – the promoters of five music…

Know your mushrooms Tulse Hill’s South London Botanical Institute (SLBI) becomes Mushroom University for seven Mondays in October and November. You can learn how to identify fungi at sessions with local gardener Fabrice Boltho. Fabrice has worked with Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses and…

Your Remembrance Sunday needs you Could you play a key role in Brixton’s Remembrance Sunday event this year? One of the big moments of the local calendar, it will celebrate all those who fought and died for Britain in two world wars and others, with an emphasis on the tens of thousands of Empire…

Brixton People’s Kitchen has a new home Brixton People’s Kitchen (BPK) has been dishing up good food to the Lambeth community in carparks, schools, and parks since its founding in 2011. After losing its previous premises in 2021, followed by years of determination and planning, BPK was finally…

Mothers of invention CreativeCommons/SecretLondon123 The strange, Cold War-style construction known as the Camberwell Submarine that stands in Akerman Road between Brixton Road and Myatt’s Fields, is representing SW9 in a fascinating new book, out now.  Adventurous Vents was co-written by three…

Chaos at Brixton Post Office Wondering why queues for the Post Office have been snaking down Ferndale Road all week? It seems that new franchise owners Universal Office Equipment (UOE) have decided to close all the automated machines in this store pending a possible refit. The row of checkouts,…

Lambeth Fringe, week three. What’s on Lambeth Fringe runs in venues from Waterloo to Camberwell till 25 October. For full details and tickets go to Here are this week’s most local highlights. Open Source Intelligence and Counterinsurgency for the Jobbing Hater 6 and 7 October, Bread and Roses…

Evelyn Grace helps parents’ wellbeing ‘I was so relaxed I didn’t reach for my phone all day!’ Local parents took part in a lively wellbeing and creativity event at Brixton’s Ark Evelyn Grace Academy, yesterday (1 October). The free event, organised jointly by Evelyn Grace and Brixton Learning…

See off the evil spirits at Brixton Windmill Honour your ancestors, confront the unknown, seek spiritual inspiration and ward off evil spirits that can cross into the world of the living at Halloween – Samhain if you are a Celt. The festival once marked a point in the year when the veil between…

NEW! Blog Dog of the Week Paws what you’re doing, readers, it’s time for… Blog Dog of the Week! We’re unleashing a new weekly feature to celebrate the ultimutt locals – our beloved Brixton doggos!  First to wag into the spotlight is Niu Niu. This three year old Biewer Terrier was recently spotted…

Lambeth Open – creativity on your doorstep this weekend Lambeth Open is a unique opportunity for you to sample the range and depth of creative talent which exists in your neighbourhood. This coming weekend, artists and craftspeople from across the borough will be opening their studio and work…

Lambeth Fringe, week two. What’s on Lambeth Fringe runs in venues from Waterloo to Camberwell till 25 October. For full details and tickets go to  Here are this week’s most local highlights. Gut Feelings 30 September, Club Silly, Arch 555, Arch 18 Valentia Place, SW9 8PJ, 7pm. Tickets £6, £5…

Lambeth Fringe opening week: What’s on Velenzia and Rebecca of Bread & Roses Theatre co-direct the Lambeth Fringe Festival The local festival that "amplifies underrepresented voices" and began life in 2015 as Clapham Fringe increased its reach last year to include numerous small venues in and…

Lime cyclist mows down pedestrian outside Tube At 9.45am today (21 September) a mature pedestrian was knocked to the ground on the busiest stretch of Brixton Road by a man riding a Lime bike on the pavement. A doctor and a member of staff from a local shop both sat with the stunned victim, who hit…

Council defers decision on Brockwell Hall licence A meeting of Lambeth council’s licensing sub-committee deferred a decision on a licence for Brockwell Hall in Brockwell Park. It considered 39 comments on the application for a licence – 37 objecting to the application on the grounds of noise,…

Shoulders by Fintan Dineen at The Golden Goose Playing in the Golden Goose Theatre on 3 and 4 October as part of the Lambeth Fringe, Shoulders written by South London-based playwright Fintan Dineen is described as “a play which asks questions about what men show and hide, about the changing nature…

Brixton pupils help launch sickle cell book Pupils at a Brixton school today (16 September) met a South London schoolgirl who is the star of a new book about sickle cell disease. My Blood, Your Blood is inspired by Sydenham youngster Angel Salami, who was diagnosed with sickle cell disorder as a…

Black History Month all-dayer at Clapham library Brixton Immortals Domino Club is hosting a marathon free Black History Month extravaganza and celebration of Black heritage on Saturday 25 October at Clapham Library. A cultural cornerstone of Brixton since the 1970s, the Immortals are inviting…

Celebrate young talent at Brockfest this Sunday This Sunday, 14 September, from 12 noon to 9pm, the newly refurbished Brockwell House will be playing host to a free festival of music and stalls showcasing the impressive talents of our local youth. Two voluntary organisations – Junior Open Mic…

Family members speak out over attack on Cherry Groce memorial Members of the family of Cherry Groce gathered at the memorial to her on Brixton’s Windrush Square to express concern after it was vandalised recently. The attack, in which large amounts of white paint were tipped over the dedication on…

Soulla Petrou at Photofusion If you like bold, vibrant, energetic images drop into Photofusion to check out Rewind - the debut exhibition of Brixton-based photographer, Soulla Petrou. The works are a mix of portraits and performance from her early years working with artists and a range of…