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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. 14 March 2026. 2.30pm. CLUB MEETING
Christopher Stocks, author and gardener, will talk about ‘The People behind the plants in your
garden: from Ellen Willmott’s ghost to Luly Palmer’s agapanthus’.
Sat. 18 April 2026. 2.30pm. CLUB MEETING
Katherine Woods, garden historian, gardener and photographer will speak on ‘The Effect of the Blitz on the Greening of London’.
Wed. 13 May 2026. GARDEN VISIT
10am coach from Notting Hill Gate to Lord Sackville’s private garden at Knole, plus Riverhill
Himalayan gardens with rhododendrons and azaleas. Must book. Price and details on application.
Tues. 9 – Thurs. 11 June. GARDEN HOLIDAY
Visit to the West Midlands. Details to follow on KGC website.
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The Kensington Society
A programme of lectures, talks, walks and visits is being planned for 2026 and all events, as they are arranged, can be found on www.kensingtonsociety.org/events.
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Opera Holland Park
Further information from www.operahollandpark.com. Tickets will be available from 0300 999 1000.
26,29 May. 3,6,10,12 June at 7.30pm. La fanciulla del West by Giacomo Puccini
28,30 May. 2,4,9,11,13 June at 7.30pm. 7 June at 2pm. Così fan tutte by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
19,20,26 June at 5.30pm. 20,27 June at 1.30pm. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Will Todd
23,25,27 June at 7.30pm. Turandot by Giacomo Puccini
2,4 July at 8pm. The Bamboo Princess by Ryusuke Numajiri
8,9,10,11 July at 7.00pm. 11 July at 2.00pm. Royal Ballet School
25,28,30 July. 1,5,7 Aug. at 7.30pm. Un ballo in maschera by Giuseppi Verdi
29,31 July. 4,6,8 Aug. at 7.30pm. 2 Aug. 2.00pm. Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss ll
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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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