A Rare Opportunity to Visit Brixton's Historic Windmill
Brixton Culture Capital | 08.08.2024
Did you know that there’s a 200-year-old windmill in Brixton built in 1816? It produced stoneground wholemeal flour for 46 years before the sprawling metropolis of London caught up with it. The scale of the city prevented the wind from reaching the sails, and the windmill briefly fell into disrepair. But thanks to the hard work of local Brixtonians, this Grade II-listed windmill is back to producing flour and open to the public for just six weekends a year — including this one!
Explore a unique piece of Brixton’s history by booking a tour of Brixton Windmill. And if you’re looking for a hobby, you can apply to join the Brixton Windmill volunteer team to preserve this quirky London landmark for generations to come.
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Best Bread in Brixton 🍞
In the spirit of Brixton Windmill, we’ve been on a quest for the best bread that Brixton has to offer. Here’s what we found.
Healthy Eaters: Known for their restaurant, Healthy Eaters also runs a bakery on Coldharbour Lane, filling the air with the aroma of delicious Jamaican bread. Pop in to try their nutritious offerings and support this community-focused bakery.
F Mondays: These coffee shops on Coldharbour Lane and Brixton Hill serve sourdough loaves from Bread Bread Bakery, plus gluten-free options. They even sell flour from Brixton Windmill!
The Old Post Office Bakery: London's oldest organic bakery, located on Landor Street, offers tasty, simple-ingredient bread. You can even get their artisan bread delivered on subscription.
Paulas Bakery : Satisfy your sweet tooth at Paula’s Bakery. Ever tried pan dulce de leche? Famous for its sweet caramel, this tasty treat is a staple at Paula’s Bakery. Filled with Colombian goodies, this family-run bakery is the ideal option if you’ve got a sweet tooth. Try the cheese bread, then move onto the donuts — and maybe wear your stretchy pants, so you’ve got plenty of room to fill up on traditional Columbian delicacies.
CULTURE AND EVENTS
The Reggae Brunch Presents: Jamaica Independence
Date: Sunday 11th August
Celebrate the 62nd anniversary of Jamaica Independence with The Reggae Brunch at Hootennany! Expect good food, sweet drink, great music and a celebration of Jamaica’s influence on UK Culture. Featuring retail and beauty vendors, and competitions with prizes up for grabs, it’s the ultimate Sunday shout.
Summer of Food & Fun for Children in Lambeth
Date: Until 30th August
Lambeth Council are offering free activities and food for children aged 4-16 who receive benefits-related free school meals. Brixton activities include basketball sessions, photography classes, drama workshops, and tons of other sports and creative activities. Explore the programme and book your spot here.
Garage Nation Festival Official After Parties
Date: 10th - 11th August 2024
If you’re hitting Garage Nation, don’t let the party stop at 10pm! Head to Ton of Brix on Saturday and Brixton Jamm on Sunday for the official after parties. Dance til you drop from 10:00 pm til 5:00 am, with last entry 12:30am)
Bluespot Gram & Tings: The Windrush Generation and The Radiogram
Date: Until 18th August
This multi-sensory exhibition at the Black Cultural Archives explores the enduring relationship between the Windrush Generation and the technological advancements and cultural significance of radiograms and sound systems in the UK during the 1950s and 60s. Expect a blend of artefacts with interactive and educational elements.
Chuckles at The Ritzy: Free Stand-Up Comedy
Date: Monday 12th August
Every second Monday of the month, DeeVoeNay brings you the best rotation of up-and-coming comedy, right in the heart of Brixton. Join them for a safe place to laugh and mingle with amazing comics from all over!
Aperidisco
Where - Pop Brixton
When - 8th August
Serving up sunshine, Aperol Spritz, and disco DJ sets. Aperol Spritz have taken over Pop with disco DJ sets every third Friday of the month from June - September. Enjoy an Aperol Spritz or four with our ‘Aperol Trees’ this Summer.
Join Emily Rawson (BBC 1Xtra DJ) and friends for Fly-Kid
Where - Pop Brixton
When - 11th August
The ultimate daytime party where you can relive the music you love while introducing your kids to those same tunes! With everything from Beyonce to Bruno Mars, and Missy Elliot to Madonna, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The event offers fun activities for children including face painting, street dance lessons, hip-hop dress-up, and games. Free table bookings are available for groups of 10 or more by emailing flykid@supadupaflylove.com.
The Brixton Link-Up
Where - Brixton Jamm
When - 16th August
A high-energy event celebrating hip-hop, R&B, and rap. With a lineup of talented DJs and performers, this night promises to deliver an unforgettable experience for music lovers. Known for its vibrant atmosphere, Brixton Jamm continues to be a cultural hotspot, reflecting the area's deep musical roots. Tickets are available now, and given the popularity of past events, they're expected to sell out quickly.
For more details, click here
TheBccList Film Guide: Our Recommendation at Ritzy
TRON: When scientist Kevin Flynn (Bridges) tries to hack the computer at work to find evidence that his ideas have been stolen, a malevolent software pirate ensnares him in the computer’s electronic maze.
DAUGHTERS: A moving portrait of empathy and forgiveness, Daughters traces an eight-year documentary journey by filmmaker Natalie Rae and social change advocate Angela Patton.
BLUEY AT THE CINEMA: FAMILY TRIP COLLECTION: A collection of Family Trip-themed episodes from across the Bluey series, showing in cinemas this summer.
KENSUKE'S KINGDOM: Based on the much-loved, best-selling children’s novel by Michael Morpurgo and adapted for screen by Frank Cottrell-Boyce, KENSUKE’S KINGDOM tells of the epic adventure of Michael, a young boy, shipwrecked on a remote island, who must adapt to life alone.
A Quiet Place — Day One: Years before the world fell quiet, New York City is silenced by the arrival of vicious alien creatures who hunt by sound. Terrifying.
It Ends With Us: This adaptation of the Colleen Hoover novel tells the story of a woman who overcomes past trauma to chase her dreams. Inspiring and uplifting!
For tickets and more information, visit The Ritzy Picturehouse.
BRIXTON DISCOUNTS
Click here to see the full list of discounts you can use at your favourite Brixton spots, including from MEZZA ME, EN ROOT, MAMALAN, CLOVER’S and more.
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Taking the kids to see Bluey! Thanks!!!