Those interested in the history of Notting Hill and its wonderful Portobello Market may be very interested to hear about a book covering the real life experiences of a young boy who worked at the vegetable market during World War II, and his eventful life post-evacuation. Guttersnipe tells the story of Jack Dawkins, a streetwise…
This Friday and Saturday - just before the big day itself - kick back and relax with a great Christmas bill at the Gate Cinema on Notting Hill Gate. Wings of Desire, Les Enfants du Paradis and the festive classic It's A Wonderful Life will be showing, with the latter two screened as part of…
The Gate Cinema in Notting Hill will be hosting a screening of the film An African Election next Tuesday, 22nd November, which will be followed by a question and answer session with director Jarreth Merz. Set against the backdrop of Ghana's 2008 presidential elections, the documentary film follows the election's key players over a period…
Every Friday and Saturday, the Portobello Acupuncture Project's clinic in The Tabernacle opens its doors to the people of Notting Hill to offer acupuncture in a slightly different and very interesting way. Founded by Patricia O'Hara (who is also the clinic's principle practitioner), the Portobello Acupuncture Project offers acupuncture in a "multi-bed" setting. After a…
