The funeral notice published in the Blog on 26 February gave an incorrect link for those who would like to watch the live stream of the 10.15am service tomorrow, 13 March, for our dear friend and colleague Alan Slingsby. The correct link is as follows: https://watch.obitus.com Username: neve0532 Pin: 027933 Alan's family and friends hope that this regrettable mistake, over which they had no control, does not result in anyone missing the service.

To preserve the Brixton Blog & Bugle as a permanent archive accessible to the local community and beyond, we’ve launched a Crowdfunder to save the Blog & Bugle archive in Alan Slingsby’s memory. Please read more and donate here:https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-the-brixton-blog-bugle-archive

You are invited to join his family and friends to celebrate the life of ALAN SLINGSBY who passed away on 28 January 2026. A gathering will be held 10.15 - 11.15am on Friday 13 March West Norwood Crematorium, Norwood Rd, London, SE27 9JU Refreshments afterwards in the Great North Wood Pub 3 Knight’s Hill, West Norwood, London, SE27 0HS Bright colours and happy memories are encouraged  Rather than flowers, please donate to: Medical Aid for Palestinians (www.MAP.org.uk) providing vital help to people in Gaza and/or Brixton Media CIC (20-90-74, 73931196) to help preserve Alan’s legacy by creating a permanent archive of his work on the Brixton Blog & Bugle Both causes were...