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
Alice in Wonderland Bikeminded Tours in Kensington and Chelsea
Concluding their summer series of cycling tours in the Kensington & Chelsea area this summer, July will see Bikeminded put on a set of unusual Alice in Wonderland-themed tours that will guide participants through the parks and hidden corners of the borough, all the while indulging in the fantasy world of Alice herself. Alice in Wonderland by John McKeever The Royal Borough … Read More
InTRANSIT Performance Arts Festival returns this July
The 6th edition of the performing arts festival InTRANSIT returns to the wonderful streets, unusual hidden spaces and leafy parks of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea this July. Since its launch in 2006 with a programme of artist-led walking tours around the area, InTRANSIT has grown year on year and next month over 25 arts events will take … Read More
Brass virtuoso James Morrison and London Brass at Cadogan Hall, 7th July 2012
The international jazz virtuoso James Morrison will be teaming up with the acclaimed London Brass musicians for what’s sure to be a wonderful concert at Cadogan Hall on Saturday 7th July. The concert programme will include a variety of pieces, from variations on classical themes to Tudor rounds, as well as an impressive showcase of jazz tunes. James Morrison Having … Read More
Bikeminded’s Music Tour this Saturday!
We’ve written before about Bikeminded’s wonderful summer cycling tour programme, which features differently-themed bicycle tours (based around film, music, and Alice in Wonderful!) of the Kensington & Chelsea area. Not only are they a great way of getting in an extra bit of exercise, they’re also a fun way of exploring the local area – and perhaps even learning about … Read More