BRUG supporting the "Save Brixton Arches" campaign

BRUG supporting the "Save Brixton Arches" campaign. 25th April 2015

 Photograph Caroline Christian

 Photograph Emma Calder Banner Coco Cripps

Stellas, one of the shops that is threatened with eviction by Network Rail Photograph Emma Calder

This video was just posted on the Brixton Buzz web-site. Here's what they say about it:

"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, fun."



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.
This films shows the positive energy of Saturday 25th April 2015 in Brixton.

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.

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Photos of the Inside of Brixton Rec by Simon Kennedy

I 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.

Lambeth have recently carried out a feasibility study, which BRUG has responded to with 35 questions and comments.

BRUGs RESPONSE TO THE FEASIBILITY STUDY OF THE REC

“Architectural Photography by Simon Kennedy;”

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The Rec is Changing

Please 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.

“Architectural Photography by Simon Kennedy;”

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Nelson Mandela in Brixton

Nelson Mandela visited Brixton on 12th July 1996 at his personal request. Were you there? We'd love to hear your personal story.

The streets were alive with thousands of people to welcome him and the Rec hosted a concert with local choirs and performers.

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?

Share your memories or any photos you may have via:
Email: recusergroup@btinternet.com
The BRUG Blog: brixtonrecusersgroup.blogspot.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/brixtonrecusersgroup
Twitter: twitter.com/brixtonrecuserg

Or you can leave a message in our box on the BRUG noticeboard, on Level 3 of the Brixton Rec, outside wet change rooms.

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Notice Board

I am just off to paste this notice on the BRUG notice board and then have a swim. 

The photograph was taken at around 7 am. February 2013. It was really packed that day but, I had told the photographer to avoid people, so that is why it looks so quiet!

“Architectural Photography by Simon Kennedy;”

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Brixton Rec User Group Meeting 24th April 6.30pm

Please don't forget to come to our meeting and elections next week. 

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Our BRUG Survey is going well

The Brixton Recreation Centre User Group has been collecting views on The Brixton Rec to help us improve the facilities for everyone. 

Here are the results of our survey Brug Survey 2013

We have been sitting inside the rec and getting adults and children to fill in our survey. We have had an amazing response. It seems people really love the place.

Some of the children have also drawn us lovely pictures of the things they like doing best.

If you want to fill in our survey, someone should be around at the following times:

Week starting April 8th. Mon: 6-8pm, Tues: 2-4pm, Wed. 6-8pm, Thurs. 4-6pm.











Or you can fill the survey out online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XRVRXXR if you haven't already filled out the hard copy one.











We'd really appreciate if everyone could take just a few minutes to fill out the short survey.











Many thanks!

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