Entertainment

  1. Shooting Stars BBC

    Is 90s British comedy the best?

    With so many different comedy shows being produced over the years, determining which era produced the best comedy has been a popular topic for years. For many people, the 90s is considered the high point of British humour, producing a...
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  2. Hyde Park Winter Wonderland London

    Explore some of London’s best winter attractions

    Once the nights begin drawing in and the countdown to the holiday season gets into full swing it’s impossible to ignore the fact that winter is here for the long-haul. With the onset of freezing temperatures it’s tempting to slip...
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  3. Karen Scofield Lucza

    My Notting Hill: Karen Scofield

    Following a sensational career in NYC, Karen Scofield created the boutique womenswear brand LUCZA, after searching high and low for the perfect trousers and comfortable yet chic transitional loungewear. Scofield has kindly let Notting Hill Gate readers in on her...
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  4. Holland Park London

    3 Autumn events at Holland Park

    The scarves have come out and the mercury in the thermometer is beginning to dip, finally signaling the arrival of Autumn. At Holland Park, there are plenty of events for residents and visitors to make the most of the seasonal change...
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  5. Acoustic night Notting Hill Gate Blag Club

    Acoustic night at the Blag Club

    A few record stores in Notting Hill Gate harbour a variety of great music so it's no surprise the Notting Hill Gate Blag Club is situated just yards away from this music goldmine.So on 20 October, the Blag Club will...
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  6. The Secret Lake Karen Inglis childrens book

    Book preview: The Secret Lake

    In her second guest post, Karen Inglis, author of children’s book ‘The Secret Lake’, gives us a sneak preview of the opening chapter. The Secret Lake is aimed at readers aged 8-10 years – but can be enjoyed by all...
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  7. London bike ride Kensington Chelsea

    Coffee and cake bike tour

    If eating cup cakes and sipping macchiatos is your idea of heaven, then the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea’s Bikeminded coffee and cake cycling tour may be just the treat you've been looking for. 
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  8. The Secret Lake Karen Inglis childrens book

    Guest post: The Secret Lake

    Karen Inglis is the author of The Secret Lake, a children’s book inspired by Notting Hill’s Communal Garden Squares. Karen talks about the Notting Hill inspiration for her new children’s book.When I lived in Notting Hill many years ago, twice...
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  9. Imagination bar Victoria and Albert Museum London

    The Imagination bar

    Feel that crisp cool in the air? Yes, summer is ending and what better way to say farewell than raising a glass at the Victoria and Albert (V&A) final Summer camp event, entitled “Make,” on Friday, 30 September. In the...
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  10. The Kensington and Chelsea Foundation charity

    Kensington and Chelsea Foundation charity party

    On Tuesday 27 September the Kensington and Chelsea Foundation will bring together over 600 guests at Saatchi Gallery for an evening of entertainment. Guests will be welcomed by the renowned Ebony Steel Band and local celebrities will be on hand to cheer...
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  11. Textile field Ronan and Erwan Bourollec

    30 metre textile field at the V&A Museum

    If you're looking for something fun and different to do this month in the borough, head down to the Victoria and Albert Meseum to see the Textile Field (pictured) installation. It's running as part of the  London Design Festival (LDF)...
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  12. Bikeminded

    Win a ticket to the V&A’s Power of Making Event

    We have teamed up with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea’s (RBKC) Bikeminded campaign to give a lucky reader the chance to win a ticket to ‘Bespoke Bicycles’ taking place on Saturday 15 October at the Victoria and Albert...
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  13. Isobel Williams Notting Hill

    My Notting Hill: Isobel Williams

    Isobel Williams is an artist living in Notting Hill. She blogs about guerrilla drawing, its discomforts and the lives of the people she draws rapidly at random on her blog, and gives the portraits to her street sitters. She recently sketched...
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  14. The Inbetweeners movie

    Film review: The Inbetweeners

    Doing a movie on the back of a critically acclaimed and well-loved show is always a danger. I’m sure I need not remind you of the scene in Sex in the City 2 where Samantha wildly flings condoms around a...
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  15. Museum of Brands Notting Hill London W11

    Museum of Brands donate a memory day

    We all love to look back on our memories, whether they're good or bad ones. And as we get older, those memories become priceless treasures that we hold on to cherish. The Museum of Brands in Notting Hill will be offering...
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  16. Ebony Steel Band Notting Hill London W11

    How to play steelpan with Ebony

    If you've still got the sounds of the Notting Hill Carnival in your ears, then why not book yourself a steel pan lesson with award winning local band, Ebony?It doesn't matter if you're an expert or a novice, Ebony will...
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  17. Notting Hill Carnival, CARNIVAL THE MUSICAL

    Notting Hill Carnival the musical

    If you simply can't get enough of the Notting Hill Carnival, then you're in luck! A musical about the Notting Hill Carnival, starring young people from inner London, is coming to the Tabernacle this September.CARNIVAL - THE MUSICAL by DreamArts...
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  18. Waitrose, AEGON Tennis, Royal Albert Hall, Chelsea, Kensington

    Win a tennis masterclass at AEGON Masters Tennis

    This month the team at Waitrose, have a fabulous sporting prize up for grabs. During the course of the AEGON Masters Tennis, which runs from 30 November to 4 December, the two winners of the competition will take part in...
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  19. MINT Polo in the Park Hurlingham London

    Win tickets to MINT Polo in the Park

    MINT Polo in the Park returns to Hurlingham Park for a third year from 3 - 5 June 2011.
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  20. Funkin Basil Grande Cocktail recipe

    Basil Grande cocktail recipe

    Funkin are the creators of the 100 per cent natural fruit puree enjoyed by Londoners in their cocktails for over 10 years. We have hooked up with them to bring you this great cocktail recipe incorporating their mix that you...
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