Open Meetings
So far, we have lined up two open meetings of the Neighbourhood Forum, open to all who live, work or study in the Brixton area. Both of these will be held at St. Matthew’s Estate TRA Hall in St. Matthew’s Road, SW2.
Later on, we aim to host a series of meetings in different parts of the neighbourhood, so if you want to suggest a meeting place nearer to you, please contact the Secretary at apiperbrix@aol.com
Council elections hustings, Monday 27 April
Our next General Meeting will be a Hustings for candidates from all parties contesting seats in our area. It will be held on Monday 27 April from 7 pm at the St. Matthew’s Estate Tenants Hall, near the North end of St. Matthew’s Road, SW2. This is in readiness for the Lambeth Council elections on Thursday 7th May. The Brixton Neighbourhood Forum covers 3 complete Council wards – North Brixton, Brixton Acre Lane and Brixton Windrush – plus parts of Brixton Rush Common and Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction.
Understanding Planning Tuesday 2nd June
Once again at St. Matthew’s TRA Hall, 7 pm.
A briefing workshop by the Brixton Society to help you respond to planning applications, both large and small. We will try to give you some pointers on how to object, or even support, local proposals. Please tell us if you are coming so we can make space for you – info@brixtonsociety.org.uk
More Events coming up
When time and space permit, we occasionally include events and activities beyond our core area, if they are easy enough to reach.
A Night at the Musicals 14 March
A vibrant evening of songs from old-time classics like West Side Story to more modern favourites from Billy Elliot. Longfield Voices and Vocal Chords choirs will be joined by special guest soloists Chloe Todd (soprano) and George Reynolds (baritone) – uniting to raise our spirts and also some funding for our free community choir. We are pretty certain you’ll be humming along – if not breaking into song too. With a bar selling cocktails and a raffle with fantastic prizes to be won, it’s definitely not to be missed! Tickets: Various prices – check Eventbrite for details
Email enquiry@longfieldhall.org.uk or call 0207 978 9153 if you have any questions.
Brixton Society
Thursday 19th March, 6.15pm at Brixton Library, Brixton Oval, SW2 1JQ
Henry Doulton’s ‘Lady Artists’, illustrated talk by Dr Jane Jordan
Doulton’s Lambeth Art Pottery at Vauxhall was remarkable for employing a significant number of female ceramic designers and decorators. This illustrated talk takes us inside Doulton’s to discover what conditions were like for this pioneering generation of professional women artists, and why a significant number of these women chose long careers over marriage, which at the time was considered woman’s true career. The talk will focus on those artists and assistants who lived in Brixton (including some of the most famous), and look at a range of Doulton art pottery dating from the 1870s to 1920s.
The talk is free, but please book here.
There is an option when you book to make a donation. Any contribution, however small, will be very gratefully received. The donations will go towards covering the cost of the venue. Anything additional will go towards the wider work of the Brixton Society, helping us to keep our walks and talks free or very low cost.
Brixton Society – Brixton Market Heritage Walks
Just £5 including a Brixton Market Heritage book. All walks are led by long-time Brixton residents and take place on the 2nd Saturday of each month, starting 2.30pm on Brixton Station Road. Still a few places left for next walk Saturday 14th March.
Rapport Festival of Film, 27-29 March at The Ritzy
The Rapport Festival of Film returns to the iconic Ritzy Picturehouse in Brixton for its 2026 edition, running from Friday 27th to Sunday 29th March 2026. Curated by Lara Samuels: Artistic Director of Rapport Festival. The festival promises three days of powerful storytelling, dynamic discussions, and community celebration, showcasing the very best of Black independent cinema from the UK and around the world.
Tickets: Available now at https://rapportfestival.com/festival-of-film-2026/
New Youth Hub launching on Wednesday 18 March 4pm – 7pm
We’re excited to officially announce the Trash Gxng Launch Party of our brand new youth hub in the heart of Brixton – this wouldn’t have been possible without your support and we’d love to have you there! We’re bringing the energy, the vibes, and the full Trash Gxng experience to life, and you won’t want to miss this first celebration with the community. The full agenda for the day can be found on the link for registration. Directly RSVP to confirm your attendance here: RSVP here we are 336 336 Brixton Road London SW9 7AA
http://www.trashgxng.co.uk/
Lambeth Hospital: New Plans
Saturday 21 March: Revised plans for a mainly residential development of the site in Landor Road will be on display for comments between 10 am and 1 pm, at the Central Film School, 72 Landor Road, SW9 9PH.
Brixton Day and Night: Public Drop-In Sessions at Brixton Library
We are hosting two events at Brixton Library at the end of this month to share where we are up to on the Brixton Day & Night project, with some early ideas for public space improvements across the town centre.
These are public events and are open to all, it would be great to see you there to get your opinion on the emerging ideas. Click here for more information about the project. If you are happy to share this with your networks please do, we are hoping to hear from as many people as possible before the more detailed design work begins.
Drop-in 1: Tuesday 24th March 4:00pm – 7:30pm
Drop-in 2: Thursday 26th March 11:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Ground floor of Brixton Library Windrush Square, Brixton Oval, London SW2 1JQ
St Vincent’s
Registration for our summer term activities is now open, and we would be beyond grateful for your support in sharing. We have activities for all ages and abilities available, and everything is free to access.
Tai Chi, for adults for all ages, Friday 17th April 10-11 am. We will run every week (not including May half term) until 10th July. A gentle yet physically active class in which you will focus on breathing, balance and meditation. In our upper hall at St Vincent’s Brixton Community Centre, Talma Road, SW2 1AS
Drama, for young people aged 11-16 Wednesday 15th April 4:30-6 pm. We will run every week (not including May half term) until 8th July. A fun drama class, focusing on improvisation, characterisation, and learning skills.
Email LeanneT@svp.org.uk or FaithM@svp.org.uk to sign up…
Green spaces, Green issues
Walking in Brockwell Park
Friday 20 March: Community walk around the park for over 50s, plus an opportunity for free walk leader training. Meet outside the Brockwell Hall café at 11 am. Enquiries to Dawn Hartwell on 07915 726 047 or e-mail to wellbeing@blackprincetrust.org.uk
Regular activities in and around the hall are continuing, as announced last month – see the website www.blackprincetrust.org.uk
Events at Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses
Sunday 15 March: Tamesas Folk Trio, music event in the Barn at 6 pm.
Saturday 21 March: Lino-cutting workshop, learn how to sketch, carve and print your own greetings card, inspired by nature, 12-30 pm.
Friday 24 April: Earth Day Wine Tasting in collaboration with Wild & Lees, starts 7 pm.
Botanical Book Talks in collaboration with Dulwich Books:
Thursday 16 April at 7 pm, Amy Chapman on Dopamine Gardening;
Thursday 14 May at 7 pm, Lottie Delamain on Gardens that can save the World.
For details, costs and bookings for all these events, see the website, https://www.brockwellgreenhouses.org.uk/events
Events at Brixton Windmill
Regular openings of the mill start again from the weekend 28 & 29 March – please book if you want the full tour. Sunday 29 March is also the Easter Family Day, 1 pm to 5 pm.
Regular sessions include the following:
Tai Chi for beginners (age 50+, free) Wednesdays at 10-30 am.
Community Club for age 60+, Thursdays 10 am to 2 pm, including chair exercise at 10-30.
Wild Balance Yoga Class, Fridays 9 am to 10 am, book slots via hello@wild-balance.co.uk Pilates for beginners (drop-in, £5 per session) Fridays 12 to 1 pm.
Joy of Sound, seated Tai Chi with music,
Fridays 2-30 to 3-30 pm.
Tai Chi in Windmill Gardens (pay what you can), Saturdays 11-30 am.
Please book for all events via the website, www.brixtonwindmill.org
On Your Bike
Brixton BID continues to sponsor monthly sessions by Dr Bike mechanics for cycle safety checks and essential maintenance. The next is on Wednesday 25 March, 12 to 3 pm outside Bellefields, at the junction of Bellefields Road and Stockwell Avenue, SW9 9SY.
Crime and Safety
Brixton Police Station Counter
Against an overall trend to reduce public access to police stations in London, Brixton’s front counter opening times have actually been extended. Opening hours are now 10 am to 10 pm Monday to Friday, and 9 am to 7 pm at weekends. 24/7 counter services are available at Charing Cross and Lewisham police stations.
Windrush Square Safe Hub
Following last month’s report, this is now operating in Windrush Square on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
It is intended to provide a safe place for people to go late at night if they are feeling unsafe and need some help. It will provide advice, hot drinks, medical help and support for anyone feeling vulnerable. So far, provision is very basic and first impressions are that it needs to develop if Lambeth is serious about its new Strategy for the Night-time Economy.
Bystander Training Events
Recent publicity for social media being used to provoke teen-on-teen violence makes these training events suddenly more topical. They are in-person and Lambeth-based – more details from Fatou Gassama at fatou.gassama@ourwatch.org.uk
Wednesday 18 March, 2 pm to 4 pm;
Thursday 19 March, 12-30 to 2-30 pm;
Tuesday 24 March, 12-30 to 2-30 pm.
Funding, Training & Support
Free Support
For Lambeth-based charities, community groups or other non-profit organisations, the Lambeth Community Hubs Network offers free practical support to strengthen your efforts. They offer tailored capacity-building, a programme of training and workshops, peer learning and networking opportunities, plus a bank of useful tools, templates and guides.
Enquiries to info@lambethhubs.com or see the website: www.lambethhubs.com
Grant sources and deadlines
We are reducing this section because other people are now being paid to advise community groups on grant sources, while we are far too busy seeking funding to keep our own organisation going!
Trade Shows
Attending trade shows and exhibitions can help small and start-up businesses keep up with wider trends in their industry as well as finding new products, services and appliances.
Given the high profile of catering and hospitality in our Town Centre, take note that there’s a clutch of trade shows at the Excel exhibition centre on 30 March to 1st April including the International Food & Drink Event (contact ifeteam@montgomerygroup.com ) and Hospitality, Restaurant & Catering (hrc@montgomerygroup.com ).
Business Networking
Born or Made in Brixton holds fortnightly meetings for creatives, designers, freelancers and entrepreneurs, to provide mutual support and networking. Next event is on Wednesday 18 March, from 8-30 to 9-30 am at 3Space (ground floor meeting room), International House, Canterbury Crescent, SW9 7QD.
More info at www.bornormade.com
Your Forum Bulletins
Get your name out there! If you are doing something around the Brixton area – an event, a new service, or making changes in what you already do – you are welcome to use these bulletins to tell other Forum members. That’s well over 700 on our current list. We aim to circulate around the 10th of each month, but please allow us a week to put it together, because we work on a very part-time basis.
So, send items by the 3rd of the month to the Forum Secretary at apiperbrix@aol.com.
Keep in Touch
We want to be inclusive and ensure that these bulletins reach all community organisations, social enterprises and activists in the wider Brixton area. Please contact us at admin@brixtonneighbourhoodforum.org
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