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Kensington Gardeners’ Club
The club offers a programme of talks at St George’s Church, Aubrey Walk, as well as garden visits. To book, email susan.vannoorden@ntlworld.com.
Sat. 22 February. 2.30pm. Talk by Timothy Walker on the "Plants of Tenerife".
Sat. 15 March. 2.30pm. CLUB MEETING. Garden historian, Caroline Holmes, talks about painter and plantsman, Cedric Morris, famed for breeding bearded irises.
Sat. 12 April. 2.30pm. CLUB MEETING. Paul Bagshaw, head gardener of Goodnestone Park Gardens, will talk about sustainable and wildlife gardening at Goodnestone.
Thurs. 1 May. GARDEN VISIT. 10am coach from Notting Hill Gate to Charlotte Molesworth’s Topiary Garden in Kent to enjoy bluebells and rich planting schemes, including a tour of Hole Park Gardens. £50 for KGC members. £55 for guests. Must book.
Wed. 28 May. GARDEN VISIT. 10am Coach from Notting Hill Gate to Loseley Park in Surrey for peak season view of Rose Garden. Guided tour of house and garden. £50 for KGC members. £55 for guests. Must book.
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Opera Holland Park
Further information from www.operahollandpark.com. Tickets will be available from 0300 999 1000
27,29,31 May. 5,7,12,14 June at 7.30pm Flying Dutchman by Richard Wagner
3,6,11,13 June at 7.30pm & 8 June at 2pm Itch by Jonathan Dove 19,21,25,27,28 June at 7.30pm The Merry Widow by Franz Lehár
24,26 June at 7.30pm Trial by Jury/A Matter of Misconduct! by W.S. Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan/Emma Jenkins and Toby Hession
18,22,24,26,30 July & 1Aug at 7.30pm Lucia di Lammermoor by Gaetano Donizetti
19,23,25,29,31 July & 2 Aug at 7.30pm. La traviata by Giuseppe Verdi
& 27 July at 2pm.
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The Kensington Society
A programme of lectures, talks, walks and visits is being planned for 2025 and all events, as they are arranged, can be found on www.kensingtonsociety.org/events.
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RBKC Active for Life
Full details on www.rbkc.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/sports-and-leisure, or ring 020 7938 8182
A varied programme of physical activities in Kensington, from gentle walks to sport.
Thursdays 10.30-11.30 am. Meet at the Holland Park Café, then share a leisurely walk in the park.
Thursdays 3.00-4.00 pm. Nordic Walking, with guidance for those who have not tried this before. Walking poles provided. Meet by Friends’ notice board outside the Stable Yard.
RBKC offer other physical activities such as yoga and tai chi.
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