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Events in Holland Park

The events listed below are either organized by The Friends (F), or organized by the Ecology Service (ES), most of which are sponsored by The Friends.

History of Holland House and the people who lived there.
Sun. 20 Oct. 2024.   10.30-12 noon. (F)
 Come and hear fascinating stories about the long history of Holland House and what went on there – scandals and all. The tour will be led by Blue Badge Guide, Rowan Freeland. It is the first time you will be able to get a close-up view of the recent conservation work on the exterior of the building since the opera vacated the site. There is no entry to the house itself, as it is a shell since the bombing in 1940.  

Book a ticket online HERE, or contact Jennie Kettlewell on 020 7243 0804 or jennie.kettlewell@thefriendsofhollandpark.org 
£10.00 per person. 
Meeting point will be shown on the ticket.

The Ecology Service (ES) events can be booked on Eventbrite.  

The Friends’ (F) Blue Badge tours can be booked HERE on our website, or by contacting Jennie Kettlewell on 020 7243 0804 or  jennie.kettlewell@thefriendsofhollandpark.org.  Unless otherwise instructed when you book, meet by The Friends’ notice board in the Café Yard.

Holland Park Conservation Volunteers (adults) meet on the third Saturday of each month from 10.30am to 3.30 pm. Tasks focus on practical conservation that helps deliver the Ecology Service management plan and might include dead-hedging, scything, pond clearing and maintaining the paths in the Wildlife Enclosure. If you want to join, or find out more, please email Gerry Kelsey, idverde’s Training and Community Manager, at Gerald.Kelsey@idverde.co.uk. 

[September 2024]

Christmas Concert

Sunday, 8 December in the Holland Park Orangery. 7.00pm.

We are delighted that Douglas Somers-Lee will entertain us with his Ariel Consort of London once again. Douglas has sung in The Friends’ Christmas concert for many years, with the Tallis Chamber Choir, so he knows us well and knows just what we like for our very special end of year event. There will be many familiar faces in the choir. 

Trustee, Nigel Brockmann, is in contact with Douglas and we will update you about the programme at the end of November. One thing we can be sure of is the joyous voices of the choir ringing out in the beautiful Orangery, readings to interest and amuse you, and some carols for all to sing.

After last year’s concert, one of you said: "I haven't been to The Friends' Christmas Concert for ten years. I now wonder why, as it is certainly better than the others. I shall come again next year.” So, if you haven’t been to this event for a while, or indeed if you are a regular, we can promise you a highly enjoyable evening.  Do put the date in your diary.

After the concert, we will be treated to tasty canapés and a glass or two of wine. Tickets, at £27, can be ordered online HERE .

Please note that this year’s concert starts at 7.00pm, earlier than in previous years. 

(September 2024)