It can’t be just my personal opinion that the Olympics have got off to a cracking start since the opening ceremony on Friday – despite some miserable weather for part of yesterday, the excitement in London is wonderful and it seems that even the most die-hard anti-Games people have changed their minds! (Even the predicted public transport “chaos” hasn’t really … Read More
The Olympic Torch in Kensington & Chelsea
On the penultimate day of the Olympic torch relay – the day before the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games – the torch passed through many central London areas, including our very own Kensington & Chelsea! Entering the Royal Borough at around 1.30pm, on the north side of the Thames by Chelsea Bridge, the torch wound its way down King’s Road, up … Read More
Review: Bikeminded’s Alice in Wonderland Cycling Tour
I had the very pleasant experience of being able to join Bikeminded’s Alice in Wonderland cycling tour on Friday evening – and what a wonderful experience it was! I must begin this review by first stating that cycling isn’t something I do often. Although I do enjoy it (and often rent bikes when on holiday in some low-key and relaxed … Read More
Are you ready for the Olympic torch?
I can barely contain my excitement over the Olympic Games starting in London this Friday 27th July – but there’s something very exciting happening in our borough just the day before! After having wound its way through much of the country (coming close to 95% of everyone in the UK) on a 70-day route, day 69 will see the Olympic … Read More
Henry Moore’s The Arch returns to Kensington Gardens
Henry Moore’s striking sculpture The Arch has returned to its original site in Kensington Gardens, and is well worth a visit. Having originally been sited (as a gift to the nation from the sculptor) in 1980, the piece had to be disassembled and removed in 1996 when it was found to be structurally unsafe. The intervening time period from then … Read More
Bikeminded Cycle Shorts Film Competition – Get Voting for the People’s Choice Award!
The winning film in Bikeminded’s Cycle Shorts Film Competition was announced yesterday – and what a fabulous film it is too! Entitled “Cycle of Life” and by filmmakers Ross Dolton and Gabriel Aldon, it’s a great little cycling tale that takes in some wonderful Kensington and Chelsea locations. You can watch the film here: www.bikeminded.org/film-competition/cycle-of-life. The Cycle Shorts People’s Choice … Read More