I came across a great volunteering scheme yesterday – Fight Diabetes in Your Community’. Diabetes Champions are based in GP practices and are there for people at risk of Type 2 Diabetes. If you have experience of living with Type
The Power of Music
There is understandable pride in Ann Goodger’s voice when she speaks of the Nucleo Project at the Dalgarno Centre in North Kensington. Ann, Chief Executive of the Dalgarno Trust, responsible for the centre, explains that 350 children now come every
Tea, Cake and Culture
A summer celebration of volunteering is being held by the Volunteer Centre in Kensington and Chelsea – and this time with a dash of culture to accompany the tea and cakes. Held at the Royal Society of Sculptors Friday 12
Great New Service for ‘we oldies’!!
I have just found out about a new service aimed at ‘older adults’ and I have already tried it out. It is a great idea and it’s worked for me – and Dolly! On Hand is an easy way to
How does this make sense for the Community?
I have long taken an interest in Wornington College and the hard-fought battles to save it for the community in North Kensington. There are dedicated people who have worked tirelessly in the last couple of years to improve the college,
Dave Hill: London boroughs work together to buy more homes for the homeless
26th June 2019 A group of 13 councils has set up a not-for-profit company with national government help DAVE HILL A group of London boroughs have begun buying property to accommodate homeless people through a not-for-profit company formed with financial
The Dame: Broken, Degenerate Knightsbridge …
This is a Russian lady with the odd name of Daria Radionova! According to Hilaire Belloc, the English upper classes liked nothing better than the sound of breaking glass. New Russian and Arab money likes nothing better than driving around
Traffic Disruption on Wrights Lane for Boots Development
Changes just starting to traffic flow on Wrights Lane signal the start of the development of the Boots site at 127 Kensington High Street – and will last for around two years. The Demolition Traffic Management Plan will provide restrictions
Ongoing Battle of Forum Hotel Development
The long-running saga of the attempted re-development of the Kensington Forum Hotel takes another turn as it moves on to a hearing called by the Mayor of London at 9.30am Friday 21 June. This development has been vigorously opposed by
Meters Out Trees In!
Kensington and Chelsea Council is upping its green credentials with a new scheme to offer completely cashless parking by 2020 with trees replacing meters. The scheme will be operated with mobile parking payment provider PayByPhone. As part of the company’s