Monthly Archives: July 2011

Art in the Park

Posted on 25 July 2011 by

An afternoon of creative fun for children and families, including mask making, drawing, T-shirt painting and badge-making, is being organised by the Friends of Windmill Gardens on Sunday 14 August from 2pm to 4pm. We’re looking for more volunteers, either … Continue reading →

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Another successful benefit night

Posted on 23 July 2011 by

The second benefit night for the Friends of Windmill Gardens at the Windmill pub took place on Tuesday. Brilliant local band the Hobos entertained us again with their sparky folk music, while Jenny Cash (Son of Sue) added a more … Continue reading →

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Mill memories: Debby Brown

Posted on 22 July 2011 by

Debby Brown, a textiles tutor at Morley College in Lambeth, remembers getting locked in Brixton Windmill “I was about to start at Camberwell  Art  School (1975), and decided to draw the mechanism in the windmill as part of my preparation. … Continue reading →

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Sign-ups at Lambeth Country Show

Posted on 19 July 2011 by

Despite the constant downpours of rain over the weekend at Lambeth Country Show, we recruited dozens of new members as well as receiving donations and selling plants and merchandise. Our irrestible egg game also raised funds towards the Windmill Festival … Continue reading →

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Benefit night on Tuesday

Posted on 17 July 2011 by

Don’t forget our next fundraising evening for the Friends of Windmill Gardens! It’s this Tuesday 19 July at the Windmill Pub, 22 Blenheim Gardens, Brixton SW2 5BZ. Headlining will be Jenny Cash (Son of Sue), described as “sardonic social commentary … Continue reading →

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