Portobello and Golborne Markets are listed online this year to help boost their Christmas trade after what has been a difficult year. Residents can find local businesses and traders online on the dscvr app. It will be possible to shop
Shopping Service for the Most Vulnerable
As we enter the tiered system there are still people who are in the ‘clinically vulnerable’ or ‘clinically extremely vulnerable’ groups. A special shopping service is being operated in the borough by Age UK and the Venture Centre, working with
Tickling my Taste Buds!
In recent times as I have been through medical emergencies and dramas, one of the side effects has been a loss of interest initially in food altogether and then a lack of motivation in cooking for myself – after being
Boost for School Staff and Others Through Free Parking in Kensington
School staff and those working in nurseries and early years setting will not have to pay for parking during this second lockdown in Kensington. Schools are required to stay open during the lockdown and Kensington and Chelsea Council has recognised
Be Prepared and Good Neighbours are a Blessing!
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
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