Late Night Go Game at Brixton Village

Last Thursday, Mei and I trekked down to Brixton Village for a game at their Thursday late night series. You've probably wandered through Granville Arcade (as the covered market at Brixton is also known) without even knowing it. The market area has been around since the 1930s, but the number of shops had dwindled during the past decade.

These days, thanks in part to the Space Makers Agency, the place is making a serious comeback with delightful independent restaurants and shops popping up alongside the butchers, mobile phone stalls and Jamaican groceries.  Most of the restaurants in Brixton village stay open until 10 pm on Thursdays and we were able to include many of them in our game.

For the game, teams could "pop-in" and play whilst they explored all the market had to offer. And oh yes, there were some terrific prizes from the local shops. In addition to the Go Game, there was a diverse musical lineup that played, and rapped all through the evening. Here are some of our favourite photos from the event...

Teams played around with perspective:

Made beautiful music:

Our top team even got into some Urban Twister:

The generous shop keepers in Brixton Village provided us with phenomenal prizes:

 - Japanese tea party for 4 with Imayo, 82 Brixton Village
 - Coffee and Cakes for 2 at Fed Coffee, 46 Brixton Village
 - Meal for 2 at Etta's Seafood Restaurant, 85 Brixton Village
 - A Pizza at Agile Rabbit, 24 Brixton Village
 - Meal for 2 at Cornercopia, 65 Brixton Village
 - Meal for 2 at Bellantonio, 81 Brixton Village
 - £10 Gift Voucher for Leftovers, 71 Brixton Village
 - Sustainability Goodie Bag from Community Shop, 6 Brixton Village

Come out and support local businesses...we'll be back to Brixton Village for another late night Thursday session. Hope to see you there!