I have been reeling and exhausted for a full week after an amazing and slightly overwhelming meeting last week. Had no idea what to expect. All the old hands said 20 would show, but they were secretly expecting 10. In the end the meeting was packed, with 60 people there drawn from all over Brixton. Amazing. Meant it was all a bit busier and nosier than I expected and felt like we had just started a much bigger conversation.
Loads of energy and ideas and a good healthy dosage of worry too about the proposals. So now what?
Well, turns out it's lots more conversation. Just arranging a meeting now with all those who back on to the site to hear more about what they want and their concerns. And then, a further community meeting on 11th May to get into the detail of the plans and hopefully sign up a few folk with seeds, watering cans and plenty of sunshine to nurture the beginnings of this idea.
Now, who was it that said we should have a street party in the meantime just, just simply to get to know each other. Loving that idea....
