Open Day at Brixton Rec

On Saturday 4th July, Brixton Recreation Centre opened it's doors to the public for it's annual open day. The day was a great success with GLL/Better working closely with Afewee Boxing, Brixton Topcats, Brixton Ballers Wheelchair Basketball Club, England Squash and Racquetball and London Early Years Foundation. Darren Pope, General Manager said, "We have had an amazing day with over 550 people of all ages taking part in a new sport. We hope...

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Brug Newsletter July 2015

Funding the Rec: Facts and Myths Many stories circulate about who finances the Rec and the state of the building. We've done a helpful summary of the myths and facts... Myth: The Council subsidises the Rec. The Council repeatedly argued it could not afford to continue to subsidise the Rec when it was threatening to close it in 2012. Fact: The Rec users who visit 700,000 times a year generate considerable surpluses. Under...

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