Thursday, April 30, 2009
Notting Hill Mayfest, 9th to 24th May 2009
Now in its seventh year, the Notting Hill Mayfest takes place this year from 9th to 24th May at St John's Church on Lansdowne Crescent.
The Mayfest will feature a number of events, including concerts, an art exhibition, lectures, religious services and children's events, with some events showcasing local artists and performers. Top event is a traditional May Fair on Saturday 16th May, including face painting and a bouncy castle for kids and stalls, a BBQ and Pimms for adults. There is also a lecture on Tuesday 19th May from Notting Hill producer Richard Curtis.
Some events require tickets, and a pass for all the Mayfest events can be purchased for £35.
Full details are at www.nottinghillmayfest.org.uk.
The Mayfest will feature a number of events, including concerts, an art exhibition, lectures, religious services and children's events, with some events showcasing local artists and performers. Top event is a traditional May Fair on Saturday 16th May, including face painting and a bouncy castle for kids and stalls, a BBQ and Pimms for adults. There is also a lecture on Tuesday 19th May from Notting Hill producer Richard Curtis.
Some events require tickets, and a pass for all the Mayfest events can be purchased for £35.
Full details are at www.nottinghillmayfest.org.uk.
Labels: Events
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Suave at Beach Blanket Babylon, Thurs 30th April
Taking place tomorrow, Thursday 30th April, at Beach Blanket Babylon on Ledbury Road is the launch of the new luxury lifestyle brand, Suave. Established by curator and DJ Dennis Da Silva and visual artist and DJ Roger Spy, the night promises fine music & cocktails and fashion and style excess from 8pm to midnight. DJ performances from both Dennis Da Silva and Roger Spy.
Beach Blanket Babylon is at 45 Ledbury Road, W11 2AA, www.beachblanket.co.uk.
Beach Blanket Babylon is at 45 Ledbury Road, W11 2AA, www.beachblanket.co.uk.
Labels: Events
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Makeover for Notting Hill Gate
Last Friday's edition of the Evening Standard featured on article on an planned much-needed upgrade for Notting Hill Gate. Whilst most of Notting Hill is a varied mix of pretty little streets, beautiful buildings, interesting areas and unusual shops, and is rather vibrant as a whole, Notting Hill Gate is one long, rather ugly drag with far too many coffee shops and estate agents!
Amongst the ideas for regenerating the street are a plan to decrease the number of traffic lanes to make it more cycle-friendly, and creating a square at the junction with Pembridge Road. The entrances to the Underground station, which are currently on both sides of the road, would also be moved so they no longer block the pavement.
Independent shops and businesses would also be encouraged to move to Notting Hill Gate as well - to copy the success of Marylebone and its village area - to make it a more welcoming place rather than merely somewhere to pass through...onto somewhere better!
Amongst the ideas for regenerating the street are a plan to decrease the number of traffic lanes to make it more cycle-friendly, and creating a square at the junction with Pembridge Road. The entrances to the Underground station, which are currently on both sides of the road, would also be moved so they no longer block the pavement.
Independent shops and businesses would also be encouraged to move to Notting Hill Gate as well - to copy the success of Marylebone and its village area - to make it a more welcoming place rather than merely somewhere to pass through...onto somewhere better!
- Makeover for Notting Hill Gate (3rd April 2009, The Evening Standard)
Labels: News
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