tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59579939277044016052024-03-05T11:07:46.346-08:00Brixton Rec Users GroupSet up for users by usersBrughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02765305043494841439noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957993927704401605.post-2728709947235437262021-02-28T12:37:00.000-08:002021-02-28T12:37:05.410-08:00Lambeth Council is proposing re-development of the Rec Quarter in central Brixton (BRUG) has submitted a critical response <p>Brixton Rec Users Group were told that Lambeth want to redevelop the Pop Brixton site together with International House to build 240 affordable homes and that they wanted to consult with us as a community group active within Brixton Rec.</p><p>BRUG welcomes the proposals for affordable homes and Lambeth’s aspirations for inclusiveness and sustainability. Lambeth are presenting the proposals as part of the development and regeneration of what they call “the Rec Quarter”. This together with Lambeth’s intention to invest a significant amount of money in the Rec shows that they recognise how important the Rec is within the community. It was listed as being architecturally and culturally important in 2016.</p><p>The Pop Brixton site is a separate entity opposite the Rec and would be suitable for future homes to be developed there. Including International House as part of their proposals is an entirely new development and could impact upon the Rec in dramatic ways as they have suggested that International House could be up for demolition and included in the regeneration plans.</p><p>BRUG strongly opposes the demolition of International House which is part and parcel of the whole Brixton Rec complex. We want to see it kept as a community asset to be refurbished to provide multi-purpose use for office and workspaces within central Brixton as well as community projects to benefit local people.</p><p>There was no mention of how the sale and demolition of International House would impact upon Rec users who come to classes and activities for their physical, mental health and social purposes. The current pandemic has shown how people have been so badly affected when they’re unable to meet and mingle in a safe environment. Demolition could further disrupt the provision of services within the Rec over a prolonged period of time.</p><p>BRUG considers that the whole development process is being rushed through at the worst possible time in the middle of a global pandemic. The deadline for bidder’s expression of interest is mid-May 2021 and the selection of plans is scheduled for September 2021. There will be no time to have meaningful consultations while we are all restricted by the lockdown requirements. Little opportunity for open scrutiny of bids or time to select appropriate socially responsible bidders has been allowed.</p><p>It concerns BRUG that Site 15 is the Pop Brixton site and has never included International House. Lambeth are now linking the two separate sites without any consultation. Will Lambeth Council ignore their own planning requirements as they did when they granted planning permission for the Hondo tower?</p><p>BRUG is asking Lambeth Council to consider the benefits of refurbishing International House and use it as an opportunity to improve the whole Brixton Rec complex by integrating disabled access, energy use strategy and shared community benefits.</p><p>BRUG cannot support these Lambeth Council proposals. Brixton Recreation Centre should be at the heart of the proposals; to minimise harm to the environment and promote benefits for the community by maintaining International House as a community asset.</p><p>David Duncan (Chair, Brixton Rec Users Group)</p><p><br /></p>Brughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02765305043494841439noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957993927704401605.post-29385882985725157352016-11-03T02:30:00.001-07:002016-11-03T04:45:16.428-07:00Brixton Recreation Centre is now Grade II listed by Historic England (BRUG) Press Release<b>Brixton Recreation Centre Users Group welcomes it's listing as 'a building of architectural and historic interest' Brixton Recreation Centre (the 'Rec'), a cherished local public facility, is now nationally listed by Historic England as 'a building of architectural and historic interest'.</b><br />
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The Rec is a landmark in Central Brixton, a hub used by more than 2000 people a day from a very diverse and changing community.<br />
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Brixton and Lambeth now have in Brixton Rec a nationally recognised recreation centre of exceptional merit, a positive heritage from a turbulent past and which opens up opportunities for an even more successful future.<br />
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The Brixton Rec User Group (BRUG) and users have long appreciated and been proud of the Rec's architectural qualities and opportunities for community activities and social interaction - the six storey naturally lit atrium, the dramatic swimming hall, the huge sports hall, all enable friendships to develop freely.<br />
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BRUG is also proud of and honours the achievements of the community clubs that use the
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<b>Historic England's main reasons for listing</b><br />
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* Architectural interest: thoughtfully composed and proportioned, with monolithic masses bought to a human scale at street level, and with sculptural concrete forms.<br />
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* Interiors: the atrium and pool hall are dynamic, dramatic and sculptural spaces which optimise natural light, encourage interactivity, and have good-quality materials and thoughtful detailing throughout.<br />
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* One of the earliest leisure centres to combine an extensive range of activity areas ...intricately planned around a dynamic, top-lit circulation space, with long views through the building, and incorporating various ancillary facilities which root the building in the urban fabric.<br />
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* Specialist facilities: it has three separate pools dedicated to different kinds of swimmers, an unusual glazed sunbathing deck, and a climbing wall rising through the atrium.<br />
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* Architect: one of George Finch’s most important buildings and illustrating his socialist principles: to provide well-designed individual activity areas within a very cleverly-planned whole, maximising the space to include the greatest number of facilities for the public, and encouraging interaction between users.
'The special interest of the interior (of the Rec) is the circulation atrium …'<br />
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Watch a new short film by Stuart Everitt about the Rec.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" mozallowfullscreen="" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/189641599" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="640"></iframe>
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<a href="https://vimeo.com/189641599">Rec:Collection</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/marmalade">Marmalade Productions</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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<b>Further information
Brixton Recreation Centre was opened in 1985, shortly after the second Brixton uprisings.</b><br />
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Past uses include art workshops, Abu Shanti's famed discos, a large restaurant & bar overlooking the swimming hall and a sundeck, as well as sports facilities.<br />
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Nelson Mandela chose to visit Brixton in 1996 to a tumultuous street welcome and performances by local schools in the Rec's main sports hall.<br />
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BRUG believes the Rec is a vital community resource with the widest range of activities & facilities available for everyone within the community at affordable prices.<br />
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BRUG was formed in 2007 when the future of the Rec was under threat. Popular resistance, and a change of Council, saved it.<br />
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In 2012 BRUG again successfully campaigned to keep the Rec open.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">The link to the full HE report for those who would be interested to read it is<a href="http://blogspot.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=30c11f2a88172c2f73012c66d&id=b7cc9ae9c7&e=4702b1b150" style="color: #6dc6dd; font-weight: normal; text-size-adjust: 100%; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank"> here.</a> </span></strong><br />
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Extraordinarily successful Community Clubs centred in the Rec include Afewee football & boxing club, Brixton Wheelchair Basketballers, Brixton Topcats Basketball teams, x-Pozure Dance Academy, and South London Rollerblades.
Afewee football & boxing club<br />
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<br />Brughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02765305043494841439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957993927704401605.post-62288278488078971722016-06-13T02:16:00.001-07:002016-06-21T04:23:26.803-07:00BRUG June Newsletter REC LISTING: YOUR CONTRIBUTION MATTERS<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" id="templateContainer" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 0; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; width: 600px;"><tbody>
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REC LISTING: YOUR CONTRIBUTION MATTERS</h1>
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Tell
Historic England why the Rec is important to you and your
community. Historic England is currently considering the application of
DOCOMOMO, an international architecture organisation, to list the Rec in
recognition of its architectural, social and community significance.<br />
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The Council has only guaranteed the Rec's life until 2022, after which its future is<br />
uncertain.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 24px;"><strong>Listing will:</strong></span><br />
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* Help protect the good features of the building like the pool, the atrium and sports hall<br />
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* Ensure any major changes have to be more carefully managed<br />
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* Oblige the Council to consult fully and justify proposed significant changes<br />
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<strong>The direct personal support of users and the wider community are significant in Historic England's decision</strong><br />
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<strong>Please email <a href="mailto:Philip.Seely@HistoricEngland.org.uk?subject=Brixton%20Recreation%20Centre%20Listing%20ref%201434761" style="color: #6dc6dd; font-weight: normal; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Philip.Seely@HistoricEngland.org.uk</a>, quote case No. 1434761<br />
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The unique architecture of the Rec makes it so grand and enjoyable to
come to it. This building is a true gift to Brixton... Never will the
equivalent be replicated.<strong> BG</strong><br />
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The recreation centre is far far more than a building..it is the past,
the present and future of what we want both London and Brixton to
become. It's is a beacon of hope for human interaction. <strong>JY</strong><br />
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into such a wonderful building with its spacious and unifying atrium is
so appropriate for many people who of necessity live in cramped spaces
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wonderful and must not be destroyed...<strong> VB</strong><br />
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(Afewee) and the building have been essential to the integration of
children from deprived backgrounds and avoid a repeat in the riots,
taking children off the streets from the gang-life.<strong> GL</strong><br />
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community. It is an example of classy functional architecture that
offers a broad range of spaces for the 'ordinary people' in a society
that should value that. <strong>LR</strong><br />
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A place for the community to have fun in doing a whole heap of different
things, catering for both young, older and all ages in between. <strong>A ‘Feel Good Factor'</strong><br />
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A building that looked good, a modern piece of architecture,...something
for Brixton to boast about, to show off, to prove Brixton was on the
up. <strong>414 Club</strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: 24px;"><strong>Read Docomomo's application <a href="http://blogspot.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=30c11f2a88172c2f73012c66d&id=8c419dabbd&e=4702b1b150" style="color: #6dc6dd; font-weight: normal; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">here</a>.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 24px;"><strong>BRUG has submitted a statement strongly supporting the listing of the Rec. Read <a href="http://blogspot.us10.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=30c11f2a88172c2f73012c66d&id=1b3a35777a&e=4702b1b150" style="color: #6dc6dd; font-weight: normal; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">here.</a> </strong></span></div>
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REC LISTING</h1>
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The international architectural organisation, DOCOMOMO, has applied for the Rec to be listed in recognition of its architectural, social and community significance.</div>
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<strong>BRUG is has been consulted by Docomomo and the BRUG Committee supports this application.</strong></div>
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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 the future.</div>
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A listing would celebrate and recognise the vital role the Rec has played in the cultural and social life of Brixton residents, through a history of turbulent change.</div>
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Listing would ensure that any major changes proposed by the Council are more carefully managed, and would have to be explained and justified publicly.</div>
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The council have committed to keeping the Rec operational until at least 2022. BRUG wants to know what their plans for the Rec are after 2022.<br />
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<strong>Tell Historic England (the body that recommends listing) why the Rec is important to you.</strong></div>
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Email <a href="mailto:Philip.Seely@HistoricEngland.org.uk?subject=Brixton%20Recreation%20Centre%20Listing%20ref%201434761" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Philip.Seely@HistoricEngland.org.uk</a>, with the reference <strong>1434761</strong><br />
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Read Docomomo's application <a href="http://brixtonrecusersgroup.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/docomomos-application-to-historical.html" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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BRUG has submitted a statement strongly supporting the listing of the Rec. Read <a href="http://brixtonrecusersgroup.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/statement-in-support-of-application-no.html" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">here.</a> </div>
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New Brixton Rec Forum</h1>
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<strong>BRUG & GLL Rec User Forum held its first meeting in April.</strong></div>
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The Purpose of the Forum is to take a positive strategic view of the activities, services, and facilities in the Rec.</div>
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The Forum represents 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.</div>
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12-15 people will attend regularly, with others invited on particular issues. It will meet quarterly.</div>
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Darren Pope, Rec General Manager, Geordie Logan, Rec Operations Manager, and Sue Robinson Community Sports Officer attend for GLL and pursue Forum proposals.</div>
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<strong>Main topics for the next 3 meetings:</strong></div>
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<strong>Areas for social interaction, e.g.<br />A cafe</strong></div>
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<strong>Customer service/ customer feedback and communication strategies.</strong></div>
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<strong>Bowls- how to increase participation</strong></div>
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Read more at <a href="http://brixtonrecusersgroup.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/new-brixton-rec-forum.html" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">here.</a></div>
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Council reinstates consultation with BRUG</h1>
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Cllr Jack Hopkins, the new Executive Member for Leisure & Regeneration, has reinstated the regular Rec consultation meetings with BRUG. This follows a positive meeting between him and David Duncan, BRUG Chairperson.</div>
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The focus of the first meeting in July will be how the rest of the £6m money to make the Rec fit until 2022. The first expenditure was on the new boilers.</div>
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Studios 1 & 2 are to be refurbished</h1>
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A new false ceiling will be put into studio 2 next to the bowling green. The studios brickwork will be covered by dry lining. Some aspects of lighting and ventilation are in need of attention. </div>
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<strong>Objections raised to this: </strong></h1>
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<strong>The red brickwork and the wooden floors are both functional, attractive and in good condition.<br />They are important in the overall design of the Rec.<br /><br />Users think changes should be in level 1 studio only which is hot & noisy. Users want a decent silent air con unit. (From Users Survay)<br /><br />We would ask that GLL respect the architectural integrity of the studio spaces</strong></div>
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Please let us know what you think ASAP so we can pass on to GLL.<br />
Email: <a href="mailto:recusergroup@btinternet.com?subject=Brixton%20Recreation%20Centre%20Listing%20ref%201434761" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">recusergroup@btinternet.com</a>.</div>
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<b>BRUG & GLL have set up the Rec User Forum. </b><br />
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The Purpose of the Forum is to take a positive strategic view of the
activities, services, facilities in the Rec.<br />
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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 on particular issues. It will meet quarterly.
Darren Pope, Rec General Manager, Geordie Logan, Rec Operations Manager, and Sue Robinson
Community Sports Officer attend for GLL and pursue Forum proposals.
The inaugural meeting highlighted the following aims.<br />
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<b>• Good communication between users and management. </b><br />
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<b>• Bring the whole of the Rec building together. Users and management. </b><br />
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<b>• Improving standards. </b><br />
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<b>• Ways to encourage more young people to use it </b><br />
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<b>• Opportunities for sports grants. </b><br />
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<b>• Consultation on changes within the building.</b><br />
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Main topics for the next 3 meetings are
Areas for social interaction, e.g. A cafe
Customer service/ customer feedback and communication strategies.
Bowls- how to increase participation
All meetings will consider
Cleaning
Maintenance
Building developments/ Future Developments
Community events
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<b><span style="color: red;">Studios 1 and 2 will be refurbished. </span></b><br />
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A new false ceiling will be put into studio 2 next to the bowling green. The studios brickwork will be covered by dry lining. Some aspects of lighting and ventilation are in need of attention.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Objections raised to this: </span></b></h2>
<strong>• </strong><strong>The red brickwork and the wooden floors are both functional, attractive and in good condition. They are important in the overall design of the Rec. </strong><br />
<strong><br />• </strong><strong>We would ask that GLL respect the architectural integrity of the studio spaces</strong><br />
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Darren said he will take these concerns to senior management and report back to Forum, the
refurbishment of studios will mean a “fresh new look”. studio 2 looked dark and dated, this is the GLL
corporate look for all the centres it manages.Brughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02765305043494841439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957993927704401605.post-27143249892998668372016-05-25T01:27:00.000-07:002016-06-21T04:26:12.405-07:00Statement in support of application no: 1434761 to list the Brixton Recreation<b>Statement in support of application no: 1434761 to list the Brixton Recreation Centre, </b><br />
<b>27 Brixton Station Road, London SW9 8QQ.</b><br />
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Brixton Recreation Centre Users Group(BRUG) supports this application for
the listing of the Centre (locally called the Rec).<br />
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We request that Historic
England considers our support summarised below, in conjunction with this application.
BRUG is an independent voluntary organisation of Rec users :
- established in 2007 in response to threatened closure;
- recognised by Lambeth Council and GLL, the current management;
-in 2012 Lambeth Council’s Brixton Central plan suggested possible sale and demolition of the Rec by developers;
- after a BRUG led campaign and public meeting in December 2012,
the Council leader Lib Peck committed to securing the future of the Rec;
- The Council and GLL agreed to regular consultation with BRUG.
Social and Community Significance of the Rec:
- Brixton Recreation Centre is a vital hub providing a focus for a cohesive and vibrant community;
- it is located in the heart of Brixton;
- well served by all forms of public transport;
- adjacent to well patronised market and eating / entertainment venues;
- many diverse communities use the Rec - Afro-Caribbean / British /Latin American and many more;
- the Rec is the only place where everyone can meet and interact to
develop personal interests and friendships;
- the opening of the Rec following the enquiry by Lord Scarman into the
riots in the 1980’s, was seen as addressing the lack of sports and leisure
provision in Lambeth, especially for young people;
- Nelson Mandela visited the Rec in 1996 to address the local
community. Upon his death a huge outpouring of thanks and sorrow from all
communities was recorded in books of condolence BRUG submitted to the
South African High Commission;
- several community sports clubs are based in the Rec providing routes
to personal growth and sporting success to mostly disadvantaged local kids -
Afewee Training Centre run football and boxing activities and several of their
young people have represented England in football (Nat Clyne and Rinsola
Babajide) and others play for professional clubs;
- Topcats Basketball club had many players in Team GB at the 2012
Olympic Games and others have gone on to play in the American NBA;
- Xpozure Dance group have had dancers go on to the Royal Ballet,
Ballet Rambert and the Brits School.
A Local Community Asset :
- the Rec is a safe and happy meeting space in an otherwise deprived
community;
- it is heavily used with on average 76,000 visits every month;
- is spread over 6 levels, activities include bowls, 3 gyms, 3 pools, many
exercise and dance studios, a huge sports hall,a football pitch, squash courts
and nursery and soft play spaces for toddlers;
- all the spaces radiate from a light filled central atrium;
- the versatility of the design enables spaces to be adapted for a
multiplicity of uses - the football pitch becomes a mosque and a Christian
church group use a dance studio, while the sports hall has the
basketball ,roller derby and racket sports and exam students.<br />
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Robyn Dasey
(Secretary of BRUG)
David Duncan
(Chairperson of BRUG)Brughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02765305043494841439noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957993927704401605.post-1068073929751344812016-05-25T00:47:00.001-07:002016-06-21T04:26:51.077-07:00DOCOMOMO's application to Historical England Brixton Recreation Centre<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
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<span style="font-family: , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Historical
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">The
history of the social and physical change in Brixton during the post
war welfare</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">state
period is unique because of the scale of immigration, social stress
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decay of existing buildings. Redevelopment was designed and built in
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perceived needs, sometimes misplaced, sometimes under resourced.</span></div>
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unique was the level of ambition by both politicians and architects
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of quality for solutions, with sometimes inadequate resources,
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sometimes hostile and ignorant London and National context.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">The
combination has left a heritage that is flawed but rich in diversity
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The achievement is there, and it should be celebrated and nourished.</span></div>
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of buildings has a part to play in ensuring that the quality of
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properly recognised despite or because of previous neglect and
misunderstanding.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">The
idea that peoples needs, physical and mental health, education and
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">pursuits,
needed to be addressed by common agreement and action grew through
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so that by 1937 (in nearby Peckham) the first Health Centre</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">came
into being. By the 1960s with increased population and the founding
of the</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">Welfare
State, the need for Recreation and Exercise in high density deprived
urban</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">areas
lacking open space was recognised. Attention was given to swimming
and other</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">forms
of exercise that could be done in a confined space and internal
recreation with</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">easy
access should receive public investment for the public good.</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">It
was also recognised that the grouping of different facilities
together also encourage</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">interaction,
by sharing of facilities, flexibility for change and response to
changing</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">needs.
Transport links and the more casual benefits of a welcoming
environment with</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">easy
access were recognised. Given the racial nature of much immigration
in Brixton, a</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">physical
forum that recognised diversity was a high priority.</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>2.
Location</b></span></span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">The
lack of available open space combined with the proximity of overhead
railways in</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">central
Brixton were problems which led to the ambitious idea for locating
the</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">proposed
Recreation Centre at high level next to the railway.</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">High
level location with a ‘safe’ (from cars) pedestrian walkway
linking buildings was a</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">fashionable
idea in the sixties stemming from a misreading of Le Corbusier’s
planning</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">ideas
(in his schemes he invariably place the vehicles in the air, and left
plenty of space</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">on
the ground for the pedestrians) being misapplied to the problems of
existing city</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">centre
areas. Here the ambition to link to future high-rise housing that did
not</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">materialise
was unfortunate. Where sufficiently large areas are served by
walkways (as</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">at
the Barbican) were achieved and maintained they worked well, here in
Brixton the</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">walkways
being blocked off have become a contradictory cause of security risk
with all</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">the
problems that follow.</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">However,
there are reasons to be optimistic at Brixton. There are multiple
means of</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">both
pedestrian and vehicle access/escape to and from the complex which
for</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">understandable
reasons have remained blocked and ‘protected’ wit security fences
and</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">gates
to maximise access. The proximity of the Police Station to the rear
and the</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">history
of the unfortunate social disorder and riots has left its mark and
clearly</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
‘<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">strangled’
the Recreation Centre for far too long and are a hangover from the
past</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">that
should now be re-addressed so that inherent potential for accessible
flexible</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">diversity
is released.</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">The
expansion of the adjoining and thriving street market is a clear sign
of</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">regeneration
confirmed by recent interest for economic redevelopment. The similar</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">Borough
market at London Bridge and Camden Lock Market have become expanding</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">areas
of regeneration. The Social, Integrated, Diverse population has
caught up with</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">Social,Integrated,Diverse
nature of the original architecture of the Recreation Centre.</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">This
is a reason for the opening up and positive reuse of the Recreation
Centre along</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">the
line of ambition originally intended, for a new and diverse increased
use.</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">At
long last it has the potential to realise its use and not be
subjected to removal or</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">demolition.
The modifications needed could be carried out for a fraction of the
cost of</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">demolition
and consequent unsustainable energy loss avoided by reopening and</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">modifying
access at many locations on and beyond the perimeter.</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>External
Layout</b></span></span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">The
high proportion of complex external surface (walkways and walls) some
covered,</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">others
uncovered, have inherent problems. However, technology has advanced
since</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">the
initial completion and what is now required is imaginative management
combined</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">with
imaginative detail design, using many of the surface materials,
lighting and</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">equipment
now available which were unavailable or not even invented when the</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">original
scheme was built. Again, the cost of such modifications is a fraction
of that</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">entailed
in demolition and rebuilding. Removal of large unnecessary signage
and the</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">introduction
of small-scale helpful signs and user-friendly surface materials can</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">transform
a building of the necessary complexity.</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Internal
Layout</b></span></span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">Despite
the external misfortunes that have afflicted the outside, many of the
diverse</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">activities
within have clearly prospered and are valued by many. The triangular,
top-lit</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">atrium
which provides internal circulation while common in building types
such as</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">hotels
and shopping malls where a lavish budget in order to impress has a
beneficial</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">pay
back, is here robustly softened with brickwork and planting which if
maintained,</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">can
eliminate differential humidity and acoustic problems, to achieve a
relaxing</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">balance
to active nature of the surrounding physical activities. While
falling a bit short</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">of
such a masterpiece as FLW Guggenheim in NYC, the spatial quality of
the atrium here</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">is
as good or on a par with that of the listed Crystal Palace Sports
Pool atrium and is a</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">reason
for listing BRC.</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Materiality</b></span></span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">The
use of monolithic vibrant contrasting material combinations was again
fashionable</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">when
this building was designed, the question is how appropriate and what
skill in</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">deployment
was there her? The differing sizes of volume for the differing
recreational</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">uses
are deliberately assembled and clearly expressed in a
‘neo-constructivist’ manner</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">as
in the celebrated and listed Leicester Engineering Building 1961
(architects Stirling</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">and
Gowan)</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">What
is significant here is the lack of rhetoric in ‘shape making’ and
the simplicity of</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">the
multiple orthogonal shapes which are gathered and mixed in a subtle
arrangement</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">which
yields multiple views integrated with the surrounding, while at the
same time</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">clearly
a separate ensemble with its own strong identity. It is this
characteristic that</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">gives
the total building including the office block part (which on its own
has little</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">individual
character) its specific character within the whole. In comparison
with</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">celebrated
Economist Buildings, St James’ Street 1961 (by the Smithsons) the</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">deployment
of blocks is tight and vibrant. And this characteristic merits
listing for this</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchetms" , sans-serif;">achievement.</span></div>
Brughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02765305043494841439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957993927704401605.post-8571893850532582372016-01-15T02:31:00.002-08:002016-06-21T04:27:28.701-07:00Council stops listening to REC users<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Cllr
Jane Edbrooke, Lambeth Council Cabinet member for Leisure &</span></span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Libraries,
has shut down Lambeth's joint consultation arrangements with</span></span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">BRUG.</span></span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">She
declares </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>"</b></span><span style="font-family: , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>BRIG
( </b></i></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Brixton Rec Improvement Group
- the only way</b></span></span></span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>BRUG
can press Rec user views with Lambeth) </b></span><span style="font-family: , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>…has
now reached the</b></i></span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>end
of it’s useful life and it is no longer necessary for us to meet on
a</b></i></span></span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>regular
basis</b></i></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>.”</b></span></span></span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span></span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The
Council set up BRIG, with BRUG and GLL 'partners'.</span></span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">BRUG
has written to Council Leader Lib Peck expressing our astonishment</span></span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">and
dismay that...</span></span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>'</i></span></span><span style="font-family: , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>Cllr
Edbrooke has unilaterally and arrogantly terminated BRIG without</b></i></span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>giving
BRUG (or GLL) the opportunity to express our views on</b></i></span></span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>consultation
arrangements, and in the midst of consultations on the</b></i></span></span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>pending
£6M maintenance upgrade'</b></i></span></span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">WE
have asked to meet her to make alternative consultation arrangements</span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>.</b></span></span></span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Read
the two letters here....</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByLNXSDtDAM1MTNWOGZ6MDJWZzA/view?usp=sharing"><br /></a></span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByLNXSDtDAM1MTNWOGZ6MDJWZzA/view?usp=sharing">Letter From Cllr Jane Edbrooke</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByLNXSDtDAM1RTU3UkRkaU1pWEE/view?usp=sharing">Letter to Lib Peck</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><b>Architectural
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Brughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02765305043494841439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957993927704401605.post-30869766106492224332015-11-23T02:22:00.000-08:002016-06-21T04:28:03.243-07:00November Newsletter<h2>
Lambeth spending £6 million on the Rec </h2>
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Lambeth have 'ear marked' up to £6m to upgrade the Rec to ensure that it meets all current fire, safety, mechanical and electrical standards. This spending commitment will cover the estimated 4 - 7 years for the Council to develop detailed plans and secure funding for long term refurbishment works.
The Council wants to have no partial or complete closure while this initial work is done. BRUG will be consulted at each major stage. We will keep you updated.
The Council has also published a report exploring possible options and costs of major long term reconfiguration of the Rec at http://futurebrixton.org/brixton-central/brixton-rec-2/. Three options are given. Options 2 & 3 include bringing the entrance(s) and main gym to street level, elimination of the bowling green, an outside climbing wall and much more. The need for, or value of many of these changes is not clear.
Cllr Jane Edbrooke, Cabinet Member for Culture & Leisure, has told BRUG that the Council has as yet no idea how it might fund the £21m-£45m costs of these. She led BRUG to understand that these options are formulated to explore the scale of works and their overall cost. See a record of our meeting with her <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByLNXSDtDAM1cWg0dk1BX3RHdjg/view?usp=sharing">here.</a><br />
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"Brixton Rec one of the best sports centres of all time"</h2>
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"The building should be protected" said post war 20C architectural expert Phillip Boyle at the fascinating recent BRUG open meeting. He and some other Architects argue the Rec should be 'listed, to strengthen sustainable sensitive management and provide meaningful consultation over changes to the building. Find out more<a href="http://brixtonrecusersgroup.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/docomomo-talk-brixton-rec-27th-oct.html"> here.</a><br />
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Culture 2020</h2>
The Rec will NOT be included in the Council/GLL scheme to govern the 3 library gyms, a major proposal of the Council's report 'Culture 2020'. Cllr Edbrooke has assured BRUG that GLL will continue to run the Rec under its present contract with GLL until 2022. Report at <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByLNXSDtDAM1cWg0dk1BX3RHdjg/view?usp=sharing">here.</a><br />
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Disabled Users Team</h2>
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BRUG wants to set up a small disabled users team to inspect & keep a watch on disabled user needs in the Rec and propose immediate and longer term improvements, like putting a lift in at street level.Contact recusergroup@ btinternet.com to take part.</div>
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recusergroup@btinternet.comBrughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02765305043494841439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957993927704401605.post-86163705249944020902015-11-21T03:35:00.000-08:002016-06-21T04:28:39.517-07:00DOCOMOMO Talk Brixton Rec 27th Oct<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.8px;">"The building should be protected" said post war 20C architectural expert Phillip Boyle at the fascinating recent BRUG open meeting. He and some other Architects argue the Rec should be 'listed,to strengthen sustainable sensitive management and provide meaningful consultation over changes to the building. </span><br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5jowWs37k6o" width="560"></iframe>Brughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02765305043494841439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957993927704401605.post-74267648310376808382015-09-25T03:54:00.001-07:002016-06-21T04:29:25.463-07:00Lambeth Architecture 1965-99I have just ordered Edmund Bird's and Fiona Price's new book Lambeth Architecture 1965-99. <span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 22px;"> </span></span>It is of particular interest to BRUG as it has quite a bit of information on Brixton Recreation Centre and on it's architect George Finch. So I am really looking forward to receiving my copy.<br />
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There is one point relevant to the cost of the rec that is not mentioned in the book, I quote: <b>“...but it took 12 years to complete
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spiralled to £25 million – twelve times the original estimate.” </b>The point is<b> </b>that the rec was built through out a period of high inflation. The actual rise in cost for the period (1971 - 1985) was 4.665 times higher. So the real over run was 7% (i.e. 107% of original estimate).<br />
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Here are some of the pages from the book that show the Rec.<br />
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You can purchase the book from <a href="http://www.hernehillsociety.org.uk/HHS_store/product/lambeth_architecture_a_brave_new_world_1945_65">The Herne Hill Society.</a><br />
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Edmund's latest book is his fourth in the series on Lambeth's architectural history since 1900, taking the story on from the creation of the GLC and the enlarged Lambeth borough in 1965, up to the end of the century. It is the first book to assess the work of Ted Hollamby, the borough's chief planner and architect between 1964 and 1981, and his enormous output of council housing, as well as that the major GLC estates of the 60s and 70s. He charts the brief flirtation with high-rise towers such as those on Clarence Avenue and appraises Hollamby's high-density low-rise developments such as Clapham Manor and Gaskell Street. It was also a boom time in the provision of leisure and community buildings, cradle-to-grave social and health care, construction of new schools and of course the completion of the post-war vision of the cultural hub of the South Bank. His book also includes the public art of the period and the growing numbers of buildings of this era that are now no more.
Biography: Town Planner and conservation officer in the cities of Lichfield and Bristol before joining Lambeth in the mid 1990s and rising to become Head of Conservation & Urban Design, moving on to the same position at Camden in 2003, and for the last 9 years, Heritage Advisor to the Mayor of London's GLA and TfL. Academia: BA (Hons) Economic & Social British History 1815-1980, MSocSc Urban Planning and MA Town & Country Planning. He has lived in Streatham Hill and Herne Hill for 20 years.<br />
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AFEWEE BOXING CLUB</h1>
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Want to box competitively or for fun? Afewee, a community-based club, runs boxing classes for girls and boys, men and women, of all abilities.<br />
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Boxing classes started in May 2014 and Afewee was recognised as a competitive club affiliated to the London Amateur Boxing Association in February 2015.<br />
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They now run 8 classes per week for kids (under 11), juniors (11-18 years) and seniors (19+) plus adult Boxfit. There are 15-20 kids and 20-25 adults per session in peak times. An Afewee boy was recently selected for a 2 year boxing scholarship.<br />
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What are the benefits of boxing?<br />
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Contact Bobby Miltiadous on 07983 151 082 or on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/afeweeboxingbrixton" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Afewee Facebook</a> page or tweet<a href="https://twitter.com/afeweeboxing" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">@afeweeboxing</a>. </td></tr>
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BRUG and Rec users fought off threats of its demolition in 2007 and 2012. Lambeth has committed £10m to developing the Rec. BRUG is concerned to ensure the future Rec remains a facility which Rec users and the community want. Having the Rec listed might assist us in this. Here we summarise what listing is and can offer us. To read <a href="http://brixtonrecusersgroup.blogspot.co.uk/p/the-future-rec.html">more,</a><br />
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<strong>What listing could offer</strong><br />
The aim of listing is to protect the significant parts of qualities of a building and make sure that change and repair cause minimal damage to these.<br />
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Buildings are listed as grade 1, grade 2*, and grade 2. There are about 5,000 grade 1 and about 50,000 grade 2. Grade 1 is for, say, Westminster Abbey. The Brixton arcades are listed as grade 2, largely due to their community significance.<br />
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English Heritage (EH) controls the lists and supports change that allows a building to live and be relevant to people but does not damage its significant qualities. EH now appreciates that if a building does not have meaningful use, it is at risk of neglect. Even Westminster Abbey is adding new stairs and lifts to allow public access to a vast, unused gallery space.<br />
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<strong>Control & Cost of change</strong><br />
Many listed buildings have management agreements that the owners produce and make public proper plans and consultations for changes, which have been largely absent from the GLL 'improvements' to the Rec.<br />
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<strong>Grants & Funding</strong><br />
Listed buildings are eligible for grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), which largely favours buildings that serve the widest community. The Rec with its 76,000 visits each year, located in an ethnically diverse and deprived inner city community, would be a very popular choice for HLF.<br />
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<strong>Sustainability & Regeneration</strong><br />
The aim of HLF funding is a long-term viability. Any HLF funds would be extra to Lambeth's and could be used to improve the sustainability of the Rec and pay for works that Lambeth see as 'value for money'. A Combined Heat and Power (CHP) district energy system has been proposed in the Central Brixton Masterplan. The Rec is an obvious hub.<br />
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Listing can benefit regeneration. Listed buildings attract media attention and commercial partners. This double-edged sword must be carefully managed. However, the Rec's enormous range of local users should be the principal beneficiaries of any improvements. The Rec is already a mixed use building with shops, clubs and sports. So the reintroduction of commercial uses like a restaurant, if controlled, should not be a threat. The Rec is an ideal environment for the promotion and development of creative performance and visual arts and design. Much space could be opened up for these.<br />
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The Rec has improved and enhanced the life of many Brixton residents. It is the community that the Rec serves that is the key to its significance. The skill and quality of the design has contributed to this. Listing cannot ensure that this community survives and prospers but it can help us manage change in a more considered and informed way, and mean that long-term sustainability of the Rec is put first. </td></tr>
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If you have a complaint about the Rec</h1>
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<li>Fill in an official GLL/Better complaints form, in a box on the wall opposite the office behind reception; and/or...</li>
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<span style="line-height: 20.8px;">Give the date, time and location and details of the issue, your name, phone number or email address. Ask for a response. </span><br />
<span style="line-height: 20.8px;">BRUG welcomes suggestions and comments by email recusergroup@btinternet.com or in our suggestions box outside the main changing rooms on level 4. But please don't leave complaints there that need to be resolved by GLL. </span></td></tr>
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Over 55s Club Open Day, 5 October, 10am-2pm at the Rec</h1>
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On Saturday 4th July, Brixton Recreation Centre opened it's doors to the public for it's annual open day.</div>
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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.</div>
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<span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13.0080003738403px; line-height: 1; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">"We have had an amazing day with over 550 people of all ages taking part in a new sport. We hope that they all have enjoyed this experience so they can consider taking part in more activities, more often."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 30px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Funding the Rec: Facts and Myths</span></span></h1>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">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...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12px;">Myth:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">
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. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><strong style="font-family: arial,helvetica neue,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Fact:</strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">
The Rec users who visit 700,000 times a year generate
considerable surpluses. Under the GLL/ Lambeth Leisure Centres contract,
revenue from Rec users is divided three equal ways. One- third goes to
GLL to cover all day to day costs of running the Rec; one-third goes to
the joint GLL Lambeth Rec Development pot, which for example paid £ 204k
towards the recent Rec refurbishment; and one-third does into general
Council coffers to help fund for example the freeze of the Council Tax.
Last year £500,000 went into each pot. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong>Myth:</strong> The Rec is getting near the end of its life. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong>Fact:</strong> A recent building survey has found that the Rec is structurally sound. It was built to high standards. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong>Myth:</strong> It would cost too much to maintain and bring the Rec up to modern standards. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong>Fact:</strong>
The Rec needs ongoing maintenance and refurbishment as recently with
the boilers and the new entrance. Users pay for this via the Joint Rec
Development Fund collected from user charges. For example the recent
£540K cost of new gym equipment and reception area was paid for from
this fund. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The
Rec also needs major long term capital investment: ventilation and
wiring are coming to the end of their life; external access does not
meet modern standards; and it needs to be made far more energy
efficient. BRUG are making sure users have a voice in this. We has been
closely involved in evaluating initial studies of what and how it is to
be done and to what standards. We held a productive open workshop for
Rec users on the first '<span style="font-style: oblique;">feasibility study' </span>last October. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Lambeth Council is now deciding a proposal to invest £6m. The statement and proposal to Cabinet in late July is<br />
<span style="font-style: oblique;">' ...additional investment of £600k in
further improvements is planned for 2015/16. Further maintenance and
repairs in the order of £6m, based on engineers’ surveys, are required
to keep the building open. This is while detailed reports are concluded
to identify the scale and costs of the refurbishment required to secure
the long term future of the BREC, to make it fit for the future and the
next generation of Lambeth’s residents. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: oblique;">It
is proposed that the £6m will be added to the council’s pipeline of
capital investment. Further work will take place to firm up the detail
of the works required from the engineers’ surveys...' </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">BRUG will keep you informed as this process unfolds. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong>Darren
Pope, the Rec General Manager, is arranging for 8 extra yoga, pilates
and core stability courses as a result of a review of provision
following a recent survey.</strong><br />
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GLL conducted this survey after much pressure from BRUG and repeated
user dissatisfaction. BRUG and Darren agreed a simple form. He ran the
first survey in the two weeks from May 22 to June 5, to ten different
types of classes in studios 1 & 2. 109 people responded. One third
attended the Age UK Club Dance in studio 1, which is very popular and
free. Almost one quarter attend yoga classes. The remainder attended
aerotone, 20:20:20 fitness and other physical fitness classes.<br />
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94% rate their classes as 'very good' but nearly one in ten said their
class did not start on time. Six out of seven find studio 1 (level 6)
'good or very good'. But only half said this of studio 2 (level 1). Heat
and ventilation were cited as the main problems with studio 2.<br />
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Darren has now prioritised air conditioning for studio 2 in next year's
improvement budget. He is also actioning many other issues - like
replacing the water fountain on level 1, also repeatedly complained
about to BRUG by squash players.<br />
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BRUG continues to press on the problems users have booking exercise
classes on the GLL/Better online system. The problem is that it is a
GLL-wide website, which cannot be altered locally. Exercise class
attendees complain to GLL about its booking service on the website.<br />
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Full details of survey and resulting actions at <a href="http://blogspot.us10.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=30c11f2a88172c2f73012c66d&id=278a050f10&e=4702b1b150" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">www.brixtonrecusersgroup.blogspot.co.uk</a>. </span></span></div>
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Rec Open Day broke new ground this year with 546 taking part in the
free tryouts of new activities. For the first time, GLL/Better organised
sessions with Brixton Topcats Basketball Club, Brixton Ballers
Wheelchair Basketball Club, Afewee Boxing Club, X-Posure Dance Club,
Fulham Football Club, London Early Years Foundation, England Squash and
Racquet Ball, and Brixton Fencing Club. Full report at </span><a href="http://blogspot.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=30c11f2a88172c2f73012c66d&id=2541ce989f&e=4702b1b150" style="color: #6dc6dd; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20.7999992370605px; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">www.brixtonrecusersgroup.blogspot.co.uk</a><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 20.7999992370605px;">. </span></span>
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Birthday to Afewee Boxing Club, now one year old. They started with
just a few small classes. Now they have a boxing ring and so much
demand, they're having to add in extra sessions. They'll be running more
adult and kids' classes from the start of the new season in October.
Like them on <a href="http://blogspot.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=30c11f2a88172c2f73012c66d&id=6564a35388&e=4702b1b150" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Facebook</a> for more information and go box with them - it's fun! </span></span>
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Brughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02765305043494841439noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957993927704401605.post-45132453017397275792015-05-14T04:51:00.000-07:002015-05-15T04:18:10.495-07:00BRUG reponse to the Feasibility Study of Brixton Recreation CentreBrixton Rec User Group is in discussion with Lambeth Council on the future of Brixton Recreation Centre. This includes prices and community access: the building's design, facilities and energy sustainability,<br />
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Please read BRUG's detailed comments and the Council's response below:<br />
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Or download the PDF.<br />
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByLNXSDtDAM1TEJLV1FYWU83QW8/view?usp=sharing">BRUGs RESPONSE TO THE FEASIBILITY STUDY OF THE REC</a><br />
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BRIXTON RECREATION CENTRE USER GROUP INITIAL RESPONSE TO FEASIBILITY STUDY OF BRIXTON RECREATION CENTRE 17/02/15 by STRIDE TREGLOWN, SWEETT, WSP, & LAMBETH COUNCIL'S RESPONSE, April 2015.<br />
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INTRODUCTION<br />
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This response has been drawn together by members of the BRUG Committee, with additional comments from other Rec users.<br />
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BRUG is very happy that at last the condition of the Rec is being assessed and improvements to facilities and the sustainability of the building are being considered.
We support Lambeth Council in its publicly declared aim of securing the Rec and all its current facilities in its iconic home.<br />
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We are ambitious with regards to the future of the Rec as a recreation centre and not just as a sports and leisure centre. We are also ambitious for the Rec to be a beacon of culture and sustainability.
It is because we care about the Rec and believe it is at the heart of Brixton that we have taken the time and the trouble to study the Feasibility Study carefully. We are sorry that most of our comments have to be negative. If the scope of the study had been thought out more carefully and made more explicit in its introduction the study could have been more relevant and better value for money.<br />
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SUMMARY<br />
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1. We would expect this document to begin with a brief. No brief or detailed scope for the report is
provided. It is therefore impossible to judge its completeness or purpose.
The document does not represent a full and detailed feasibility/capacity study. Rather, it presents a range of information generated during the initial phase of the feasibility process which, in association with the June 2014 Building Condition Survey information, has provided an opportunity for the Council to review, issues principally around budget setting. Any decisions on design or the facilities mix – as raised in a number of your questions below will not be progressed until the formal feasibility process commences. We will at this point be consulting people to develop the design options, within these parameters.<br />
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2. The content, and evidence backing up content, is very inconsistent in quality, varying from well
researched (we assume) demographic information to 'hearsay' and unsubstantiated value judgement.
We have noted your subjective views at this stage and will reflect on them as we move forward.<br />
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3. In the 'building study' section of the report the focus is on perceived defects. No space is given to the 'built assets'. Much criticism of the building in the report is given without any evidence to
back it up. As stated above this is not detailed feasibility report. It seeks to identify some of the principles around condition and layout. Issues such as accessibility/ circulation are subject to appraisal in this section of the report, which will need to be explored further – however one would not necessarily conclude that these represent ‘defects’.
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4. The building's architectural merits and its role as a successful and greatly loved recreation
centre are ignored. Much of the criticism of the building's functioning stems from a lack of
understanding of the architectural logic that guided its planning and has been vital to its
success. It is worth reemphasising the point that this work is being undertaken within a framework, which was developed with you before starting this work. This included the need to maintain the integrity of the building given its iconic status. As stated above and discussed previously, the forthcoming design feasibility will be more detailed and carry a lot more information about the history and character of the building. The architect informing this study has spent a good deal of time familiarising himself with the building’s heritage and functionality.<br />
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5. No analysis of the building's structure is provided. Any study would have made a mockery of
the included proposed options for alternative pool provision or revised circulation.<br />
Please refer to the response to Q21 below.<br />
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6. We have been told informally by the project manager that many condition surveys of the
building have been carried out as part of the feasibility study. These studies are not included in
the Feasibility report as it stands. If these other surveys exist they need to be listed and included
in the Appendix. The Building Condition Survey, June 2014 should be regarded as the most comprehensive point of reference. The project manager is not aware of any further surveys undertaken as part of this study. A wall tie survey has been completed in the past few weeks though, the findings of which will be released shortly. A thermographic survey is also planned for completion by the end of March 2015.<br />
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7. Key issues of disability access have not been specifically explored.<br />
At this stage of the project access into and around the building has only been appraised in principle. An in-depth analysis of the existing accessibility strategy and engagement with all user groups will take place in the next stage.<br />
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8. The ambitions for improving sustainability are virtually non-existent. No options for
improvements are explored.<br />
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See responses below to questions 22-24<br />
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9. The feasible use of the vast amount of space that is currently used for 'storage' at the Rec is not
explored. As discussed, any decision on potential use of surplus space will not be considered at this stage, but will follow in due course, once the needs of users and non-users are fully understood.<br />
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10. The location and significance of the Rec within the borough is explored but its relationship to its
direct neighbours is not, e.g. International House and the Station Road railway arches.
This will be addressed as part of the design feasibility stage.<br />
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DETAILED QUESTIONS<br />
Question 1: BRUG are aware of the Capacity Study. How did this inform the brief and why were
neither included or mentioned in the Feasibility Study?<br />
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Answer: Our Lambeth indoor sports facilities strategy and action plan 2015 to 2020 is a separate
document which forms part of our “Cultural services by 2020” consultation available from <br />
http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/consultations/cultural-services-by-2020.
A large portion of the initial findings from this strategy, particularly around demographic change and changing sports facility needs, informed the production of the initial feasibility document.<br />
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Question 2: Where is the evidence of the previous Building Survey Summary dated 23 June 2014?<br />
Answer: The detail is reflected in the detail of this document, as the engineers informing the process were also involved in producing the building survey. It was also outlined in a press release. <br />
https://lambethnews.wordpress.com/2014/08/15/brixton-recreation-centre-securing-the-future/<br />
Furthermore, the survey itself was published on Future Brixton website and forwarded to BRUG under separate cover on 21st November 2014.<br />
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Question 3: The report does say that the Rec plays a large part in the Brixton Central site
development. We do not see the consultations on the Brixton Central site laying particular stress on
the Rec as a community "Hub" for the area. How are the Brixton Central site and the Rec
consultations going to be developed together?<br />
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Answer: We are aware of the need to co-ordinate between the next stage of design feasibility at the Rec and the next level of design work in relation to the wider masterplan. We will set out how we intend this to happen when we begin the design feasibility stage of work for the Rec.<br />
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Question 4: None of the options for internal alterations consider the original ethos of the building
which was a large public space for leisure activities. For instance how the atrium acts as a public
square not just a means of circulation. We are concerned that the report throughout deals with the
use of space in a purely functional manner rather than seeing the building as a whole. The atrium is
an asset not a hindrance. The report tends to look at different activities in isolation. This goes
contrary to the other part of the report, which says that the Rec is used by widely different socio
economic groups, that users like the atmosphere of it, and people see the Rec as important for the
community. It's where people of all backgrounds and ages mix. We feel the report should have
looked at the bigger picture in design terms. How will Council in its developing brief for the
architects, ensure that the original ethos of the Rec is retained? How will the council assess any>
reinterpretation of the ethos for the future?<br />
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Answer: As stated above, this is a high level review of the building layout, based on standard principles for the evaluation of accessibility. It is far too early at this stage to comment upon reinterpretation of the existing ethos – albeit that it must be sympathetic.<br />
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Question 5: BRUG believes that it is vital that the design, current usage, facilities and the
experience and perceived qualities that are so appreciated by users, are properly valued. The
'existing building critique' see section 3.0 to 3.5 fails to address the significance of the buildings
architectural assets and interprets critical design features of the building as 'inefficient' circulation
design, and the key visual language as 'dated finishes'. No evidence is produced to support these
judgement. When and how does the council propose to make a proper, fully researched and
professionally evidenced critical analysis of the architectural assets?<br />
Answer: There is little objective doubt that a number of the finishes are quite dated. This will need to be discussed as part of a more detailed assessment process during the design feasibility process.<br />
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Question 6: The Rec has proved to be extremely flexible to changing user needs, this has in part been due to initial generous space standards. This has not been addressed in the current study. When and how will the flexibility of the existing building be analysed so as to help understand the practicality of any further use changes?<br />
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Answer: As above, issues around layout, access and flexibility will be further reviewed during the
forthcoming feasibility process.<br />
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Question 7: We noticed in the report that it’s the only recreation centre in Lambeth that has
separate facilities for younger people. (Youth Zone: see section 2.8 of report and conclusions p17).
This is reflected in the relatively high use by younger age groups. How will Lambeth build on the
use of the Rec by younger people in plans for reconfiguring the Rec? How will Lambeth consult
youth, bearing in mind that they are not necessarily in clubs? Adults often speak on behalf of young
people. Will the Council also separately consult the young users of the Rec, not just the adults who
run their classes?<br />
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Answer: This issue will be considered in designing further the public consultation programme as we
move forward, which will need to demonstrate a clear methodology on engagement with young people
and indeed the wider community which may include schools, existing young users and club members and the Lambeth Youth Council.<br />
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Question 8: The report suggests plans for reconfiguring the Rec- pool, crèche, atrium, entrance which
would radically alter the Rec. Are these suggestions serious propositions? Does the Council
have preferred options? Some of the options would entail a considerable change to the layout of the
building. How are they to be consulted on?<br />
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Answer: See response to Q6 above<br />
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Question 9:We see the Enterprise Hub was asked for its opinion on the Rec. What was the result of
this consultation?<br />
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Answer: The Enterprise Hub was not asked specifically for an opinion on the Rec. The reference to it in the report is in the context of capturing potential demand or alternative use, on the proviso that suitable capacity was available and stakeholders supported such a usage proposal.<br />
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Question 10: At the last public meeting about the Rec people made it clear they did not want to see
parts of the Rec permanently hived off for commercial use, but were not opposed to the current
shared arrangement, whereby facilities such as for the Conference Suite can be hired out to
companies at commercial rates while community groups can use it either free or very cheaply.
There is already a lot of commercial office and light industrial space in the Brixton area. We do not
feel the Rec is appropriate for these uses. Will the council confirm that the Rec is an inappropriate
location for more commercial office and light industrial space? Will the Council make sure that the
current community use of the Conference Suite is retained?<br />
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Answer: The Rec is a venue designed principally for recreation and as we have stated previously it is this integrity we are seeking to preserve for future generations. The site is currently providing mixed-use space and hosts a number of retail units at ground level. As you state in your opening “We are also ambitious for the Rec to be a beacon of culture and sustainability.” We would agree with this approach and this will help shape the future financial modelling for the facility. In keeping with the integrity of the building this would continue to provide a balanced programme of activity, including community use of conference suite facilities.<br />
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Question 11: At p4 Executive Summary, the report says the OPL (One Planet Living) principles will
be used for this project. How will Council make sure this project to refurbish the Rec will meet the
above principles? Will the Council use an outside assessor to see how these principles are applied
and independently report on how the Council is doing? Are said reports to be made public?<br />
http://www.bioregional.com/services/ Bioregional can do this.<br />
The One Planet Living Principles are http://www.bioregional.com/oneplanetliving/<br />
Health and Happiness<br />
Equity and local economy<br />
Culture and Community<br />
Land use and wildlife<br />
Sustainable water<br />
Local and sustainable food<br />
Sustainable materials<br />
Sustainable transport<br />
Zero Waste<br />
Zero Carbon<br />
It's a good list.<br />
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Answer: This aspiration will be carried forward into the next phase of the project and from part of the
brief for the professional team. The adoption of these principles is consistent with the objectives set outin the Brixton SPD. At this stage, it is simply too early to comment on the detail given it all be subject to final design and budget.<br />
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Questions 12: The report says that around 60% of the users who responded say that they are satisfied
with the charges. The report also says that due to the local area being deprived some people have neither the time nor the funds to use the Rec. The report also says that the wide range of socio-economic users means that improvements to the Rec need to be done in a sensitive manner (see conclusions p17). How will the Council make efforts to consult all residents, including but not only the local Council, Housing Association and estate residents, to see what they want from a refurbished Rec?<br />
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Answer: We are likely to, but have not agreed as yet, to appoint a specialist consultant to lead the
consultation process. The successful party will be required at tender to demonstrate precisely how they will engage with all parties.
Question 13: Around 60% being happy about cost of Rec means 40% are not, which is a lot. How will
the Council address this in future?<br />
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Answer: Through our new pricing policy, which embodies the principle of fairness. As part of our
Culture 2020 consultation we are also proposing the establishment of a Sports Innovation Fund to
provide subsidies for community-led sports clubs in the borough. We would welcome your views on this proposal.<br />
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Question 14: The report says the aim is to make the Rec self-sustaining. Does this mean that the
council is expecting to remove all subsidies from the Rec, considering that the norm is for a local
authority to subsidise recreation centres because of the health and well-being benefits to the local
community?<br />
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Answer: Setting costs within the existing management contract aside the building does not currently
operate on a subsidy basis. Applying the principle of self-sustaining allows the Council to establish
whether the building operates at a surplus or loss and thereby builds an appreciation of its relative
financial position. Please see reference above to the proposed Sports Innovation Fund.<br />
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Question 15: The report projects an ageing population. (Section 2.5 and conclusions on p 17). Yet
the graph at section 2.5 p 12 shows that even if there is a 40% increase in the over 55s, all other age
groups apart from 16-24 have more forcast users than the over 55s. In 20 years’ time many things
could happen. We note that past predictions about the need for e.g. school places did not anticipate>
the baby boom of the last decade. BRUG believes too much emphasis being laid on the changing
demographics. How will any new design be flexible enough to allow for unforeseen demographic
changes over the next decades?<br />
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Answer: Elements of the building are effectively fixed, such as the pool and the sports hall. Elsewhere
space could potentially be used more flexibly. For instance some of the surplus storage and plant areas
could be opened up and subdivided, as required to meet a specific demand for a given period of time. The initial review process appears to suggest that there would be capacity to do that.<br />
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Question 16:m See Section 4.1. We are surprised that the areas that have been identified in the study as'underused' have not had any new uses explored. What new uses is the Council considering?<br />
Answer: The council has no view at this stage. Any potential uses for ‘underused’ areas will be
considered and explored during the next consultation phase.<br />
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Question 17: The report says that the underused space is 24%. But with the bowling green at Level
1 it’s 35%. This implies that the bowling green may go. Is the Council thinking of other uses at
Level 1 other than the bowling green? If so will the bowling club be rehoused in another part of the
building?<br />
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Answer: As above, this is not a decision to be made at this stage of the process. It has simply been
established that the usage of the area, in relation to other parts of the building, is relatively low.
Question 18: Please explain "Community Safeguarding" referred to on one of the drawings, and its
relevance to the Rec.<br />
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Answer: Community safeguarding covers a broad range of policies including policing, crime and
disorder, reducing re-offending, anti-social behaviour, trading standards, substance misuse, domestic
abuse, fire, etc. Many of which the council has a statutory duty to comply with.<br />
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Question 19: There appears to be nothing written about the use of above ground level outside space
around the Rec, e.g. closed off walkways. Why does the report omit this? Have any options for the
use of these spaces been considered?<br />
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Answer: This will be addressed as part of the more detailed consultation process.<br />
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Question 20: At section 4.2 the sketches on circulation and entrance location are next to meaningless as they are not assessed against the context of the existing building layout, proposed building use, site
location, and orientation. When and how will these assessments be made?<br />
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Answer: This work was undertaken to develop an early understanding as to how a new entrance or
revised circulation strategy could be applied. This is currently a ‘high level’ review to allow
consideration of the impact a change to position of the entrance may have on different areas of the
building. In the future the architect working on subsequent phases of the project would develop/
formalise proposals for these elements with input from stakeholders as part of the formal design process.<br />
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Question 21: Why when we understand that a BIM study has been made has there been no analysis
of the buildings structural grid or system been attempted? It is surely critical to assess the structure
when any proposed changes that would affect the building structure.<br />
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Answer: As previously noted, the structural engineer informing this study is very familiar with the<br />
building and worked on the June 2014 Building Condition survey. They have appraised it as being of a robust construction in reinforced concrete and in a reasonable condition for its age. However they have also advised that although major structural alteration would be feasible it is likely to be costly and therefore not represent good value for money. During the next stage it is proposed there would be a more detailed structural survey, at the point of further developing any design options.
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Question 22: BREEAM. Executive Summary p42 is an excellent summary of BREEAM standards. The BREEAM rating is divided into five levels, PASS, GOOD, VERY GOOD, EXCELLENT &
OUTSTANDING. The report states that the Council is considering a BREEAM score of PASS, with the further possibility of VERY GOOD. BRUG finds this distressingly unambitious and dismally inadequate as the propose targets for improved sustainability. We believe that the Rec should aspire to an OUTSTANDING BREEAM status. Why is this not the goal?<br />
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Answer: The assessments included seek to reflect the expectancy of what may be achieved within a
‘reasonable’ budget given the age and condition of the building. A BREEAM target will not be set until the budget is known and the design principles have been set by way of formal consultation.<br />
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Question 23: 3.7 (p26) Energy Use. Figures are given for the Rec's energy consumption for 2013 of
well in excess of a quarter of a million pounds. The accompanying bar charts compare actual
energy use with two of the three standards that this project could aim to adhere to: UK Good
Practice and UK Best Practice. The third standard that is also included for assessment in this
report, but has been omitted from these bar charts, is the Passivhaus EnerPHit standard (see
Appendix B, p78). It should be included on these bar charts and would show for Gas (i.e. heating),
just 25 kWh/m2 per annum, compared to UK Good Practice of about 600 kWh/m2 per annum and
for UK Best Practice of about 270 kWh/m2 per annum. The only energy item being considered, if
BREEAM VERY GOOD was aimed for, is energy monitoring. The centre manager is already taking
daily meter readings. Only BREEAM EXCELLENT and OUTSTANDING cover actual energy
saving measures. BREEAM PASS basically just requires that any wood used comes from a
sustainable source. The Passivhaus Assessment on p78 is nothing more than a one page list of
standard Passivhaus criteria that could be applied to any potential retrofit plus two sentences
specific to swimming pools. The report goes on "We have further identified design features/processes
which should be considered early in the scheme to ensure that opportunities to achieve high BREEAM
ratings are not missed." This could also be said about Passivhaus. Is the Council going to undertake
a proper Passivhaus assessment at a very early stage in order not to miss design opportunities?<br />
Answer: Please refer to the previous response.<br />
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Question 24: 3.8 (p27) Plant Space - this is primarily a commentary on ventilation.There appears to be no planning for MVHR - Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery. Contemporary good practice is
to have a heat recovery system. Many London local authorities would require this for the
refurbishment of an existing non-domestic building. Why has this been omitted?<br />
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Answer: We are working from an assumption that given its age that all existing air handling units will be removed and replaced. Heat recovery would then be incorporated where not currently provided.
Additionally, where opportunities for combining ventilation plant are available, such as in the swimminpool, then centralised MVHR units may be provided enabling a greater proportion of heat energy to be recovered.<br />
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Question 25: Why has no analysis of public transport accessibility to the Rec been made?<br />
Answer: The PTaL rating of the Rec is excellent (6b) and transport links are shown at section 2.1, Brixton Transport Links and 2.2 ‘Local Movements’ in a diagramatic form.<br />
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Question 26: BRUG's request for Office/Meeting Space for all the Recs Clubs and Activities is now
shown as "Community Space". We would like other non-commercial community space as well as the
aforementioned office space. Please provide clarification of what community space is intended.<br />
Answer: As above, issues around layout, access and flexibility will be further reviewed.<br />
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Question 27: 4.1 (p31) Pool locations. The Lambeth survey and BRUG members both say that the
existing pool one of the best and most appreciated features of the Rec. The BRUG committee
consider that the existing location for the swimming pool is the best one - a view shared by BRUG
members at the workshop on 25th October 2014. Why does the report include an option for
remodelling and moving the pool? Is the Council considering this as a realistic proposal?<br />
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Answer: As part of the study it was necessary to address Sport England targets for additional pool space. In reviewing the issue, the Council has been able to demonstrate that the relocation or extension of the pool would be difficult as considered in the response to Qs 6,15 & 21 above.<br />
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Question 29: Why is there is no mention of a café, or café location?<br />
Answer: A café is referred to on the diagram at Section 4. However the size, position etc… would be
subject to further consideration.<br />
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Question 30: The Rec is featured on the Sport England web site as model for wet changing area
refurbishment. Why has there been no assessment of how the Rec meets Sport England standards?<br />
Answer: Any such standards will be considered in detail as part of the design development process<br />
‘proper’.<br />
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COMMENTS<br />
Report sections 3.1 -3.3 (p20 -22) Circulation & Use. Layout and Accessibility<br />
LIFT CORE<br />
Report comments: Street level lift inconvenient. BRUG comments: We are not aware of there
being any street level lift at present.<br />
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Answer: I understand that the context of the text in the report is that the access to the lift from
street level is via a ramp and through the main entrance, which is not the most convenient route.
Report comments: Lift and main entrance in different locations (we assume that this refers to the
main lift situated behind the escalator). BRUG comments: Our understanding of modern building
design aimed at reducing the unnecessary use of lifts and reducing energy consumption was that
stairs should be closer to the entrance than the lift, otherwise people will naturally use the lift
rather than the stairs. The situation currently for the internal lift and stairs is that the lift is wellsited.
This principle should still be applied if arrangements are made for a ground floor entrance.<br />
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Answer: Access to lifts is often assessed as an important issue for people with restricted mobility or sight impairment. Thus it is generally accepted as good practice to have the lift located close to the entrance and with level access from the street, which at present it is not.<br />
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ATRIUM SPACE<br />
Report comments: The atrium is separated from the Main Entrance. BRUG comments: The BRUG
committee does not regard this as a problem.<br />
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Noted<br />
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Report comments: Deep ledges reduce visibility. BRUG comments: We are not aware of such an
issue. The planters should be brought back into use.<br />
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Answer: This is an observation made by the architect and could be addressed if improved visibility was desired. Your comment regarding the planters being brought back into use, have been noted.
Report comments: Ventilation & Fire performance. BRUG comments: Ventilation - we agree that it
is not fit for purpose. Fire Performance - The BRUG committee agree with the approach as
outlined in paragraph 9.7.1 of the Building Survey Summary dated 23 June 2014 regarding fire
safety, which is sensibly pragmatic on this point: "Building Survey, Para 9.7.1 The review has
highlighted that there are deviations in the building’s design compared with modern design guidance.
However, these deviations do not present a significant risk to the life safety of occupants and would not be reasonably practicable to change as they form the core design of the building, e.g. all escape stairs are external, escape around the void (central circulation space) is necessary at some levels via a
balcony."<br />
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Noted<br />
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Report comments: Layout creates obstructions to circulation. BRUG comments: Rec Users did not
raise circulation problems in the Council survey, nor done so with BRUG. If there is no problem a
solution is not required. Please provide evidence of what is regarded as problematic.
Answer: Due to the ‘Pedway’ concept (elevated walkways) the original design relied on access into
the building at 1st floor level. As this town planning concept was not fully carried out, the Rec stood
alone without any high level walkway connections. At present, access into the building is either via
series of steps or via what appears to be a non-compliant ramp (Approved Document Part M). The
main entrance is not currently visible from street level so it’s hard to see facilities, and activity
spaces clearly – or other features of the y internal layout. Although there are some difficulties with
the existing layout, the report highlights the original building concepts which provide very good
potential into the next phase of the project.<br />
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3.3.4 Report comments:<br />
Some of the highly used spaces are a comparatively long distance from the
Entrance Foyer. BRUG comments: The BRUG committee does not regard this as a problem nor
have general users reported this as a problem. If there is no problem a solution is not required. In
fact the distance allows for social interaction amongst the different user groups within the building.
Answer: As noted previously, access for people with restricted mobility or sight impairment is an
important issue to address, and we must consider new visitors to the centre.<br />
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3.3.5 Report comments:<br />
The small foyer area creates a circulation pinch point which contributes to congestion at the
Reception. BRUG comments: This is partly due to not enough staff in peak periods and/or layout of entrance. The latter is being addressed in current refurbishment of the entrance and reception area.<br />
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Noted<br />
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3.3.6 Report comments:<br />
Gym & Halls located on the top floors at the furthest distance from the entrance.
BRUG comments: Users did not mention the as a problem in the Council survey, nor with BRUG. If
there is no problem a solution is not required - as 3.1 and 3.3.4 (above).<br />
Answer: See 3.3.4 above<br />
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3.5 (p24) Space Utilisation.<br />
The atrium is included is designated as underused space (yellow on plans). The atrium is a
circulation space, well used by most REC users coming and going to and from their various
activities. There appears to be no appreciation of the atrium's architectural importance and
contribution to social interaction and a feeling of community safety that users experience within the
building. The BRUG committee therefore request that this designation be removed from the atrium
immediately.<br />
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Answer: As noted previously, this stage of the review process is intended to address high level issues. The designation of this space as underused does not imply it could or would be used for something else.
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4. (p30) Brief Development GLL: 'glass lift in the atrium'. Our comment about 3.1 (P.20) above applies, in addition to its detrimental effect on the atrium.<br />
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Noted<br />
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Lambeth: Car Parking. The BRUG committee consider that using any of the Rec as a car park is
an inappropriate use of the building. The Rec is superbly located for public transport. There is also
new car parking being created on the Popes Road site beside the Rec.<br />
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Noted<br />
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4.2 (p32) Circulation Strategies.<br />
Our comment at 3.3 (Circulation & Use) applies. In addition the BRUG committee see the mixed
nature of the building as an asset rather than a problem.<br />
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Noted<br />
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4.3 (p33) Entrance Locations<br />
BRUG agrees that the entrance should be at street level on the ground floor.<br />
Noted<br />
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CONCLUSION<br />
We do understand that the scope of the study is limited and the brief for the study may have mutated or been constrained. For the study to have any true usefulness it is really important that the brief and scope of it is stated clearly at the beginning.<br />
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The lack of a clearly stated study brief and scope has resulted in a lack coherence and form to the study. This study may be regard as ' just a start', but as such it is a poor one. We believe it falls short of the general professional understanding of what a ‘feasibility study’ should be. We sincerely hope that any future feasibility studies are less superficial and more considered.<br />
Last year BRUG was asked to comment on a proposed brief for a Rec feasibility study.<br />
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Three issues were top in BRUGs comments:<br />
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1) a comprehensive assessment of the Rec’s architectural significance and improvements to its
sustainability.<br />
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2) the ways the Rec could serve the community even better.<br />
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3) show how the Rec could be made more energy efficient and sustainable for the future.<br />
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None of these key issues has been addressed in the current study.The passion that local users feel for the Rec and the political significance of the Rec's preservation and improvement is in no small measure due to the success of the Rec's original concept and design. This design was guided by the ambition and vision of Lambeth and their Architect George Finch to produce a safe, visually entertaining, truly accessible building to all local residents and that would encourage a diverse recreational usage. It was planned so that the diverse users would mix and be aware of the all the amazing range of activities. From the evidence provided in the current feasibility report. Lambeth and the contributors to the report, do not appear to have understood why the building works so well and is so popular and loved in the local community. If the original vision for the building is to continue it is vital that both Lambeth today and any new Architects, properly understand, value, and appreciate the extraordinary building, that is, the Brixton Recreation Centre.<br />
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Brughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02765305043494841439noreply@blogger.com4Brixton, London, UK51.4612794 -0.1156148000000030251.4214909 -0.196638800000003 51.5010679 -0.034590800000003016tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957993927704401605.post-53638031497375723922015-05-14T04:32:00.001-07:002015-05-15T05:38:17.055-07:00BRUG Response to Council's Culture 2020 Consultation,Brixton Rec User Group is discussing how the Rec's future can be secured with a pricing structure that allows affordable access to the whole community.<br />
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In our letter to Cllr Edbrooke, Cabinet member for Leisure & Culture, we have given a detailed response to concerns raised in the 2020 Consultation, including the proposed digital hub, affordability and community led activities.<br />
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See below or download the PDF <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByLNXSDtDAM1WHZRTEpUM3BkZGs/view?usp=sharing">BRUG Response to Council's Culture 2020 Consultation.</a><br />
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Dear Cllr Edbrooke,<br />
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<b>BRUG Response to Culture 2020</b><br />
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I write to submit our comments and questions on Culture 2020, largely in
respect of the Rec. The issues overlap importantly with the future design and
functions of the Rec, as implied or expressed in parts of the (Rec building)
Feasibility Study on which we have commented, separately.<br />
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We address the proposed community digital hub; the Rec pricing policy based on
‘fairness’; the apparent policy that the Rec be ‘self-sustaining’ with no subsidy;>
the Sport Innovation Fund; and the user and public consultation process on the
future Rec.<br />
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On the proposed community digital hub, BRUG questions whether the ‘much
needed additional study space’ is at least partly the result of actual or proposed
closure of other facilities – at Lambeth College, and more immediately, those
libraries marked for closure by the Council in the Culture 2020 proposals. We
cannot agree to a digital hub in the Rec as a poor substitute for college or library
facilities. Nor can we agree that the Rec becomes a (necessarily second class)
substitute educational facility. This would also reduce facilities otherwise
available for recreation, sport, leisure and community led initiatives in the Rec.<br />
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Pricing policy. 40% of the 1000+ people who completed the Council Rec User 2014
survey thought the prices too high. BRUG is especially concerned that the cost of
the Pay As You Go card, £37.75 for those aged 16+ not eligible for concessions, and some
PAYG activity prices actively deter the non or low, perhaps not very fit nor
accustomed to physical activity person, from trying or continuing any such
activity. We understand Lambeth policy is to encourage greater participation of
these people, e.g. the proposal for older men’s physical activities. PAYG card and
activity prices which deter participation can only undermine the achievement of
these aims.<br />
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The Council’s reply that its policy is based on ‘fairness’, begs far more
questions than it answers. It immediately raises comparisons in many minds with
'affordable' housing which in reality is not affordable for many people.
At BRUG's request, two years ago GLL, prepared information on Rec prices and
how annual increases were determined. BRUG now requests a detailed
examination of the Council's 'fairness' policy and how it has or will be applied to
determine the comparative and absolute price levels for the activities in the Rec.
We want this to commence with the annual cost of PAYG cards, together with the
charges for each major activity such as gym, exercise classes, over 55 club and
swimming. Our second priority is to examine the charges for community activities
and how these are determined in line with the 'fairness' policy.
BRUG asked if 'self sustaining ' meant whether the Council would
no longer subsidise the Rec or leisure centres generally.<br />
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We find the Council's answer incomprehensible:
'Setting costs within the existing management contract aside the building does not
currently operate on a subsidy basis. Applying the principle of self-sustaining allows
the Council to establish whether the building operates at a surplus or loss and
thereby builds an appreciation of its relative financial position.... '
as the Council contributes considerable amounts to the maintenance and upkeep
of the Rec. We learnt from an FOI request, that the Council paid
directly £531k for the recent Rec refurbishment and new gym equipment, plus its
share of the £208k of the LBL/GLL joint development fund established under the
current contract.<br />
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We request written details of the items and funds to which the Council has
contributed to the Rec over the past 10 years, to see how it would
change if the 'the principle of self-sustaining' is applied 'to establish whether the
building operates at a surplus or loss'.
Summary of key risks in Culture 2020 lists two identified risks and actions should
the risks transpire, in respect of the Rec.<br />
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1. ' Unable to negotiate a cost neutral contract' which, if this happens, the
Council action would be 'Soft market testing of leisure operators',
BRUG requests explanations of the 'cost neutral contract' being sought and the
'soft market testing' that might follow.<br />
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2. 'the Council are unable to meet the full capital costs for the proposed
refurbishment,'in which case the Council would 'Explore alternative options for
funding the capital programme including mixed use for the site and external
investment linked to the new leisure management contract.'<br />
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BRUG requests to be kept fully informed and consulted as the capital programme
unfolds.<br />
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As you know, access to facilities at reduced rates for Lambeth based community led
sports and recreation groups and clubs is one of BRUGs central aims. We
therefore would like to explore the Sports Innovation Fund with you.
Issues to pursue include how it is to be funded. LBL has linked it recently to
pricing policy and a 'self-sustaining' Rec, does this mean Rec users to pay more, and/or some of
GLL surplus from the Rec to go to the Sports Innovation Fund rather than
improvements at the Rec? What should be the aims of the Fund? Who
should run and control its grants/support in kind? The three priorities outlined in
Culture 2020, while laudable, do not appear to derive from a coherent policy. The
first is setting up a Lambeth Active Women and Girls Programme; the second
supporting clubs to achieve Sport England and FA Standards to enable access to
external funding; and the third an Active Walks Programme. It is not clear, e.g.
whether and how much the first and third priorities are generated by community-led
groups, or are top down Council initiatives.<br />
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Citizen engagement in consultation on complex issues such as in the Rec
Feasibility Study, and far more with the on line documentation on Culture 2020, is
very difficult, even for those who attended the events. On Culture 2020, BRUG
decided we could reasonably only distribute your cover letter to us, and the Brixton
Buzz summaries, so as not to alienate supporters. Brixton Blog & Bugle recently
published a critical commentary on the process. Even among our dedicated
committee, several attended some events but only one read the full 1200 pages.<br />
In the Rec, we have many from a very diverse and large potential group,
who will participate if approached face to face on the premises. This was well
demonstrated by the 2014 user survey when BRUG members on tables in the
foyer at crucial times more than doubled user input.
Many users are also active in their children's schools, on local estates etc. We
have positive lessons from the documentation and workshop on the Feasibility
study.<br />
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BRUG wants to effectively involve the maximum number in the consultation on the
Future Rec. We therefore want to be involved immediately in the discussions on,
setting up of the consultation process, including any selection of a consultation
specialist.<br />
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Robyn Dasey,<br />
BRUG Secretary<br />
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<br /></div>Brughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02765305043494841439noreply@blogger.com0Brixton, London, UK51.4612794 -0.1156148000000030251.4214909 -0.196638800000003 51.5010679 -0.034590800000003016tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957993927704401605.post-83660770326625551122015-05-13T03:10:00.000-07:002016-06-21T04:31:07.737-07:00BRUG Open Meeting Wednesday 27th May 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lambeth council especially wants to encourage groups of people who would<br />
particularly benefit from being more physically active.<br />
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<b>Here's what BRUG thinks:</b><br />
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High Pay-As-You-Go prices for classes and facilities will put people off.<br />
Disability access is a big factor for other people.<br />
These voices should be heard and have an influence<br />
as the Rec is being refurbished.<br />
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<b>Here are some things people have said to us before:</b><br />
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"It costs too much - £6.20 for me and my two year old<br />
grandchild to have a swim."<br />
"Me? Do dance classes?!"<br />
"My GP referred me - I would never have gone otherwise."<br />
"I'm overweight. I'd be too embarrassed.<br />
I'd come with a friend"<br />
"I can't swim properly."<br />
"Gyms are for fit people"<br />
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Please contact Robyn Dasey, BRUG Secretary. <a href="mailto:brixtonbrug@gmail.com" style="background-color: white; color: #4eb3fc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; outline: none;">recusergroup@btinternet.com</a>Brughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02765305043494841439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957993927704401605.post-42094799673304009652015-04-27T04:07:00.001-07:002016-06-21T04:31:57.440-07:00BRUG supporting the "Save Brixton Arches" campaign<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: left; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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This video was just posted on the Brixton Buzz web-site. Here's what they say about it:<br />
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"The 10 minute video posted by Latin Brixton explores the issues of the day, interviews traders and locals affected by the changes and reflects on an event that was – for the vast majority of people – totally peaceful and, importantly, <em>fun</em>."<br />
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Video from a short series of art films/promos, by CSM Art Foundation Student Coco Cripps, Bringing awareness of the proposed wholesale and insensitive redevelopment of Brixton.<br />
This films shows the positive energy of Saturday 25th April 2015 in Brixton.<br />
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The song that Coco used for part of the Soundtrack, was being sung as we marched around. It is a Japanese nursery rhyme called Furusato which means hometown. Underneath Coco has looped elements from the Samba band that was playing on the day.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/O_JUyVSj3O4" width="560"></iframe>Brughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02765305043494841439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957993927704401605.post-86470222060723940102015-02-18T09:52:00.002-08:002016-06-21T04:22:47.862-07:00Photos of the Inside of Brixton Rec by Simon KennedyI thought I would finally add these fantastic photos taken in 2013, by the photographer Simon Kennedy to show off our wonderful recreation centre in Brixton, London. Designed by George Finch.<br />
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Lambeth have recently carried out a feasibility study, which BRUG has responded to with 35 questions and comments.<br />
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByLNXSDtDAM1TEJLV1FYWU83QW8/view?usp=sharing">BRUGs RESPONSE TO THE FEASIBILITY STUDY OF THE REC</a><br />
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“<a href="http://www.simonkennedy.net/">Architectural Photography</a> by Simon Kennedy;”
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<br />Brughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02765305043494841439noreply@blogger.com1Brixton Station Rd, Brixton, London SW9, UK51.4632554 -0.1113531999999395351.4582824 -0.12148119999993953 51.4682284 -0.10122519999993954tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957993927704401605.post-59783898287336383322014-10-24T07:50:00.002-07:002016-06-21T04:32:33.011-07:00The Rec is ChangingPlease join the Brixton Recreation Centre User Group for a meeting to meet the architects Stride Treglown. See the models of the Rec and have your say.
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<br />Brughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02765305043494841439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957993927704401605.post-33971903907316965362013-05-05T08:14:00.002-07:002013-05-05T08:21:29.956-07:00Nelson Mandela in Brixton <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Nelson Mandela visited Brixton on 12th July 1996 at his personal request. Were you there? We'd love to hear your personal story.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">The streets were alive with thousands of people to welcome him and the Rec hosted </span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">a concert with local choirs and performers.<br /><br />BRUG, together with Brixton Blog & Bugle and Urban 75, are preparing a tribute to this visit. Were you there? Or do you know anyone who was?<br /><br />Share your memories or any photos you may have via:<br />Email: <a href="mailto:recusergroup@btinternet.com">recusergroup@btinternet.com</a><br />The BRUG Blog: <a href="http://brixtonrecusersgroup.blogspot.co.uk/">brixtonrecusersgroup.blogspot.co.uk</a><br />Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/brixtonrecusersgroup">www.facebook.com/brixtonrecusersgroup</a><br />Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/brixtonrecuserg">twitter.com/brixtonrecuserg</a><br /><br />Or you can leave a message in our box on the BRUG noticeboard, on Level 3 of the Brixton Rec, outside wet change rooms.</span>Brughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02765305043494841439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957993927704401605.post-80128389695960760642013-05-02T01:34:00.002-07:002016-06-21T04:32:57.513-07:00Notice Board<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I am just off to paste this notice on the BRUG notice board and then have a swim. </span><br />
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Brughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02765305043494841439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957993927704401605.post-79551160620207535182013-04-08T02:24:00.003-07:002015-08-03T04:21:49.906-07:00Our BRUG Survey is going well<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Brixton Recreation Centre User Group has been collecting views on The Brixton Rec t<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">o help us improve the facilities for everyone. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have been sitting inside the rec and getting adults and children to fill in our survey. We have had an amazing response. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It seems p</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">eople really love the place.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some of the children have also drawn us lovely pictures of the things they like doing best.</span><br />
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