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Brixton Pound Goes Electric! B£ 2nd Birthday

Thursday, 29 September 2011 from 19:00 to 23:55 (GMT)

London, United Kingdom

Brixton Pound Goes Electric!      B£ 2nd Birthday

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Come and celebrate the launch of the UK's first local electronic currency and unveiling of the new B£ 2nd edition notes on Thursday 29th September 2011 @ The Electric (formerly The Fridge), Town Hall Parade, Brixton. 7pm - til late.

At the event there will be:

  • The Launch of the UK’s first electronic local currency, allowing customers to pay by text or on-line for goods in Brixton businesses who accept the B£ e-currency. For more information go to: http://brixtonpound.org/b-e-currency/ 
  • The unveiling the new B£ notes (2nd edition) - featuring a new set of Brixton Heroes, including some very famous ex-Brixton residents.
  • Brixton Pound Market & Business Stalls selling food & drink
  • Live music/DJs


Speakers & guests include:
- Chuka Ummuna MP (MP for Streatham & Shadow Minister for Small Business & Enterprise)
- Trevor Locke (Comedian & Brixton Resident)

- Derrick Anderson, Chief Executive of Lambeth Council

- Local Brixton Businesses

- London Mutual Credit Union

We look forward to celebrating the Brixton Pound's 2nd birthday with you!

 

The Brixton Pound Team

 

When & Where


Electric Brixton (Formerly The Fridge)
Town Hall Parade,
Brixton
SW2 1RJ London
United Kingdom

Thursday, 29 September 2011 from 19:00 to 23:55 (GMT)


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The Brixton Pound (B£) is money that sticks to Brixton. It’s a complementary currency, working alongside (not replacing) pounds sterling, for use by independent local shops and traders. It’s designed to support Brixton businesses and encourage local trade and production. The B£ is the UK’s first local currency in an urban area.

For more detail please go to: www.brixtonpound.org

 

The Brixton Pound is a Community Interest Company (CIC 07635113) that supports local independent businesses for a stronger and more sustainable local economy.