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Feast – a debut novel by Don Goodwin
Feast, the debut novel of South London writer Don Goodwin, shares its title with a well-known cookbook by Nigella Lawson. Both writers put the restorative powers of food centre stage, but the similarity ends there. Nigella Lawson inhabits the candle-lit comfort of the metropolitan middle classes who...
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The Black Farmer celebrates Black History Month 2024 with ‘Your Plate, Your Stories’ Campaign
In celebration of Black History Month 2024, The Black Farmer has announced a series of community-focused events at its Brixton farmshop throughout October. The festivities will include the launch of …
Brockwell Hall to reopen in Spring 2025 for corporate and community events
Lambeth Council has announced that after a lengthy refurbishment, Brockwell Hall will be reopening in Spring 2025. In a statement the council said: Brockwell Hall will once again open its …
Chris Kaba’s last words revealed during murder trial: ‘One sec, I think there is police behind me’
Elisha Fizul called the 24-year-old on WhatsApp 10 minutes before he was killed by Martyn Blake during a police stop in Streatham, south London
Field Day festival to move to Brockwell Park on Saturday May 24th 2024
The hugely popular Field Day festival has announced that it will be returning to Brockwell Park next year, with the one day festival taking place on Saturday May 24th as …
Supacell voices join Theatre Peckham and Sickle Cell society for community initiative, Sat 12th Oct 2024
Theatre Peckham, the multi-award-winning cultural venue in South-East London, announces a special edition of its celebrated “Young, Gifted and Black” season for October 2024. As part of this special series, …
Decolonising the curriculum in England’s Schools: Challenges and success stories, Brixton Library, 10th Oct 2024
The Brixton Library is inviting interested parties to join them for an evening of discussion on why curriculum diversity matters in Multicultural Education in England’s schools as part of celebrating …
Remembrance Sunday event to be held in Windrush Square, Brixton on Sunday, 10th November 2024
Brixton’s annual Remembrance Sunday event is to be held in Windrush Square on Sunday, 10th November 2024. The event will take place at the African and Caribbean War Memorial in …
In photos: Community memorial to Keelen Wong who was murdered in Coldharbour Lane a year ago
A year ago, Keelen Morris Wong was brutally stabbed to death in broad daylight on Coldharbour Lane, Brixton. He was just 22 years old, but he has not been forgotten. …
In photos: Dulwich Hamlet win at Dartford in the FA Trophy Third Qualifying Round, Sat 5th Oct 2024
Dulwich Hamlet secured an important win on Saturday at Dartford to see the team progress to the next round of the FA Trophy. Max was there to capture the action: …
Southwark and Lambeth support at 20th National Ceasefire Protest with multi-faith backing
A year after the brutal murder of 1200 people by Hamas on 7 October sparked Israel’s genocidal response in Gaza, Brixton Buzz spoke to South London organisations who joined hundreds …
Lambeth launches the Barbershop Experience to give support to young people
Lambeth Council has launched a project to offer young people a safe space to express themselves and get support. Temporary barbershops have been built in two Lambeth schools, Lilian Bayliss and Trinity Academy. …
In photos: Peckham Town out of the cup after losing to SC Thamesmead on penalties, Sat 5th Oct 2024
In a game blighted by some poor refereeing decisions – and the loudest, most sweariest visiting manager seen at the Menace Arena for some time – Peckham Town were knocked …
Apply now for grant funding from Lambeth Community Fund – deadline is 16th Oct 2024
Lambeth-based organisations with an annual income of £250,000 or less can apply for grants of up to £20,000 over 2 years. Organisations with total income above £5,000 in their last …
Black Cultural Archives launch Black Futures Season with a new exhibition ‘Race Today: Black History is British History’
October 2024 marks the beginning of Black Futures Season for Black Cultural Archives. This is the season where the charity celebrates and commemorates Black British legacy and look into the …
Local author and Brixton BookJam founder releases Night Shift novel
Zelda Rhiando, Brixton BookJam founder and author of two successful novels, has released a new book entitled, ‘Night Shift.’ Born in Dublin and a long term resident of Brixton, Zelda’s …
Lambeth Council to invest £89 million in Capital Programme amid economic challenges
Lambeth Council is set to unveil plans for an additional £89.485 million in capital investment over the next four years at a Cabinet meeting at the Town Hall on October …
New video … dancing in the streets of Brixton
Local singer-songwriter and drummer Eleonora Claps turned to local people and places when she made a video for a song from her recent album 10PM. She lives on Rattray Road and the well-received 10PM is her second album. The video for Working, a track from the album, was filmed in and around her...
Carnegie Library Hub meeting with Lambeth Officers leads to deadlock with December 2024 Hub closure still likely
The future of the Carnegie Library Hub in Herne Hill is in jeopardy as the Carnegie Library Trust faces potential closure by December 2024, following a breakdown in negotiations with …
Lambeth Council’s new All Age Autism Strategy looks to improve the lives of autistic people and their families
Lambeth Council’s new All Age Autism Strategy focuses on how they will improve the lives of autistic people and their families in the borough over the next three years. Lambeth …