BRUG May News Letter 2016

REC LISTING The international architectural organisation, DOCOMOMO, has applied for the Rec to be listed in recognition of its architectural, social and community significance. BRUG is has been consulted by Docomomo and the BRUG Committee supports this application. We believe listing of the Rec will protect its unique architectural features (like the pool, the atrium and sports hall) as well as the huge range of recreational facilities for...

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New Brixton Rec Forum

Studio 2 with fine brickwork and wooden floors BRUG & GLL have set up the Rec User Forum.  The Purpose of the Forum is to take a positive strategic view of the activities, services, facilities in the Rec. The Forum will represent the many different types of Rec Users: gym, swimming, racket sports, bowls, exercise classes, over 55s club, community clubs, as well as BRUG and GLL. 12-15 people will attend regularly, with others invited...

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Statement in support of application no: 1434761 to list the Brixton Recreation

Statement in support of application no: 1434761 to list the Brixton Recreation Centre,  27 Brixton Station Road, London SW9 8QQ. photo Sean Macintosh Brixton Recreation Centre Users Group(BRUG) supports this application for the listing of the Centre (locally called the Rec). We request that Historic England considers our support summarised below, in conjunction with this application. BRUG is an independent voluntary organisation of...

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DOCOMOMO's application to Historical England Brixton Recreation Centre

DOCOMOMO's application to Historical England Brixton Recreation Centre Historical Context The history of the social and physical change in Brixton during the post war welfare state period is unique because of the scale of immigration, social stress and the physical decay of existing buildings. Redevelopment was designed and built in response to perceived needs, sometimes misplaced, sometimes under resourced. Also unique was the...

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