Despite massive local protests and support from Kensington’s MP Emma Dent-Coad and local councillors, South Kensington Station Post Office is to close at 5.30 pm 31 July. Protesters described a ‘sham consultation period’ and have pointed out that post offices
A bright idea that started in Australia, the Men’s Shed Movement, is now coming to North Kensington. The idea is to create a place where local adults, primarily men, meet to learn, teach, make, share and socialise. The idea identified
10th July 2019 Grosvenor chief in London urges sector to heed “wake up call” as study reveals chronic lack of public confidence DAVE HILL The head of one of London’s most prestigious property companies has called on fellow developers
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
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
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
6th July 2019 Frustration expressed following rejection of proposed financial solution to part of stalled regeneration DAVE HILL Transport for London has expressed increasing frustration with property giant Capital and Counties (Capco) over its failure to build out a
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
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,
1st July 2019 Many are training up their own staff in order to compensate as Brexit approaches DAVE HILL Most London businesses seeking to hire staff have been having problems doing so, according to the latest quarterly survey of its
