Starting next week, there’s a new set of tennis classes for children that are being held in Holland Park – Puppy Tennis! Suitable for boys and girls aged from 18 months to five years – otherwise known as ‘pups’! – the classes will not only teach your child to play tennis, but will also serve as a way of improving … Read More
Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk, Sunday 23rd September
The Alzheimer’s Society will be holding their annual Memory Walk in Battersea Park (and nearby areas) on Sunday 23rd September, inviting all locals to sign up, help raise some money and join in with the fun and entertainment taking place on the day! Participants can sign up for walks of 2, 5 or 10 miles in length that will take … 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
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
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
Are you ready to Style the Cyclist?
The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea’s Bikeminded campaign – which aims to encourage those that live and work in the area to get on their bikes – has teamed up with Harrods for a fantastic ‘Style the Cyclist’ competition, in which you get the chance to style two local personalities! Whether you’re a stylist or someone with a particular … Read More
Bikeminded’s Summer Cycling Tour Programme in Kensington & Chelsea
Bikeminded has recently announced a very exciting summer programme of cycling tours that will take place in the Kensington and Chelsea area over the next few months, and kicking off this Saturday, shop 14th April with a Film Tour. The Bikeminded campaign is run by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea with the aim of getting more people on … Read More
Coffee & Cake Cycling Cruise in Kensington & Chelsea on Saturday 8th October
Another great cycling event is coming your way thanks to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea’s Bikeminded campaign! And seeing as it will feature some sweet treats, this one will be very hard to resist! On 8th October, Bikeminded will be holding a two and a half hour Coffee and Cake Cycling Cruise around some of the area’s best … Read More
RBKC’s Bikeminded campaign launches Bike Heroes
A great new initiative by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Bikeminded, was launched last month to encourage residents and local workers alike to get on their bikes and experience the area using pedal power! Following the Blue Plaques cycle tour that took place at the end of July (you can download the app or a PDF map from … Read More