One thing I have always excelled at is ‘learning from my mistakes’! It is a very long time since I was a Girl Guide – and then an Air Ranger, which may explain my love of aircraft and aviation ever
Be Prepared and Good Neighbours are a Blessing!
I Am Surveyed Out – And More Info!
OK, today is my day for a whinge or two! I prefer to praise rather than criticise but I am human too! I have lost track of the number of surveys I have received recently, mostly by email and text.
In Praise of the Information Givers
I have come to realise that when you are entering a new phase or situation in your life, it is really important to establish some facts and have genuine information before you ‘blunder’ on. I have found Age UK invaluable
Kensington Enters High Alert
Kensington will enter High Alert status night of Friday 15 October. This will mean the rule of six outside only, face-coverings for all shops and transport, pubs and restaurants until seated. Social distancing to be observed except inside households. Weddings
They Deserve More Than Clapping!
I am very sure of one thing that ‘our carers’ deserve so much more than clapping – although it was a good start. Having had five trips to hospitals in Kensingtpe in recent weeks – four as an in-patient –
Loving Kensington and World Homelessness Day
Great to see confirmation that more people are ‘loving Kensington’! We do at Kensington View! WeLove@8 episode 1 on Apple Podcsts is promoting the Grand Opening of the High Street Kensington Farmers’ Market – opening times 10 – 2.00 on
A Sad Farewell!
A sad farewell today particularly relevant to me! British Airways says farewell to its Boeing 747 Jumbo fleet today. Why is it relevant to me? Before I took to journalism and communications I worked for British Airways as a cabin
A Time of Chaos – for Me Anyway!
I have been absent from the site and I can only apologise. Thanks to Dave Hill and some of the amusing contributions from the Dame, Kensington View has not been entirely silent. I value their contributions very much. But, I
Gremlins – As If We Needed More Bad News!
I have never been more grateful to have a skilled colleague like John Catto to work with on this site. He called me last night to tell me that we have had our own virus on the website! He has
Exciting Film and TV Production and Games Design Workshops
An exciting series of workshops covering film and TV production and games design and coding are starting this weekend, run by a local charity – leading young people through to jobs and further education. A diverse range of industry professionals,