Joan Hussein - RIP

We are very sorry to here of the passing of Joan Hussein. God Bless you Joan from Residents , Tenants and Staff  on the Sutton Estate.

Condolences - To Andrew Barshall from Chelsea Association of Tenants

Cats should like to express condolences to Andrew Barshall  and his family who live in D Block. His father passed away last night. Our thoughts and sympathy are with you at what must be a very difficult time .

THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS COMES TO CHELSEA Thursday 4th December,

THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS COMES TO CHELSEa

Tis the season to be jolly, and if theres one date you should mark on your Christmas calendars this year, it's Thursday 4th December.

For one night only, you can hop on board a free horse drawn Victorian style omnibus and head to the western end of the Kings Road and into Fulham where Sloane Stanley and Martins Properties will conjure an evening of unique and festive delights for your entertainment. 

On Thursday 4th December, expect all manner of circus-inspired merriment and mischief, including human ice-sculptures - even stilt walkers, whilst a host of carol singers bring a sense of tradition to the occasion. 

For the second year running, Dovehouse Green on the Kings Road will play host to a 7ft designer Christmas tree, spectacular lights and a whole host of festive wonderments. 

On the night, you'll receive a booklet or you can download it from the website, full to the brim with temping seasonal offers.

Taken from shop to shop on a horse-drawn carriage - we can't think of a better (stress free) way to do our Christmas shopping!

Christmas Concert 10 December St Luke's Church,

Christmas Concert  Wednesday 10 December, from 7pm – 7.45pm. Tickets: £15 adults and £5 children. St Luke's Church, Sydney Street, London SW3 6NH Christmas Concert Wednesday 10 December at St Luke's Church SW3 Chickenshed Kensington & Chelsea's Children’s Theatre will be joined by performers from The Royal College of Music, The Brit School and the Rhythm Studio – plus special guests – to bring you a festive blend of traditional, modern and original music. Bring your family and friends to celebrate, sing and enjoy a beautiful Christmas Carol service with a difference. Children will not want to miss a very special guest, and there will be mulled wine and mince pies served after the concert! Book on line here or call the Box Office on 020 8292 9222.

CATS ELECTION - RESULTS

TOTAL RESIDENTS TENANTS THAT VOTED - 82

POSITION OF CHAIR .
IAN HENDERSON - 53 VOTES
DORINDA MONTGOMERY - 26 VOTES

IAN HENDERSON IS ELECTED AS CHAIR.

POSTION OF TREASURER .
JEAN KEAL - 54 VOTES

JEAN KEAL IS ELECTED AS TREASURER.

POSITION OF SECRETARY.
LORNA SHERLOCK  - 64 VOTES

LORNA SHERLOCK IS ELECTED AS SECRETARY.

COMMITTEE .
MARY HOARE - 51 VOTES
BARBERA LAPINSKI - 38 VOTES
DOLLY MONTGOMERY - 31 VOTES
NATALIA  SMITH - 20 VOTES
SYLVIA TURNER -  36 VOTES

ALL OF THE FIVE ABOVE HAVE BEEN ELECTED TO SERVE AS COMMITTEE MEMBERS.

THERE WERE 6 SPOILT PAPERS.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THOSE WHO WERE SUCCESSFUL,
COMMISERATIONS TO THOSE WHO WERE NOT.

MANY THANKS TO THOSE FROM AFFINITY SUTTON WHO ASSISTED WITH THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ELECTION.

MARIE LA BOISSERRIE
ALICIA MILLER

AND THANKS TO LISA LOUIE, NATALIE DOWN AND DAVID CHAFFEY FOR ATTENDING THE AGM ON BEHALF OF AFFINITY SUTTON

CHELSEA ASSOCIATION OF TENANTS - AGM -TONIGHT 20/11/14 7PM

Tonight at 7PM in the Sheltered Housing Lounge in J and K Block is The Cats - AGM.
Results of The Election will be given at tonights'  AGM.
Only Tenants and Residents of The Sutton Estate Chelsea are welcome. Excluding invited guests.
Please do not attend unless you come into the above criteria.

The Christmas Truce 20th December Christchurch

Choir and orchestra combine for a joyful blend of carols marking one of history’s most symbolic events of peace and humanity: the ceasefire of Christmas Eve 1914 across the Western Front. Based on real events from 100 years ago, and incorporating scenes from an original new play by Rufus Stilgoe, this is a celebratory and uplifting evocation of Christmas for all ages. Book your tickets via the website here. More information available here.

Christmas Market supporting women and children who have escaped domestic abuse Saturday 22 November,

Christmas Market in support of Hestia  Saturday 22 November, from 11am – 3pm. Tickets: £4 on the door. St Peter’s Notting Hill, London W11 2PN Christmas Market Saturday 22 November at St Peter's Notting Hill W11 Come along to Hestia’s festive Christmas Market and choose from a range of unique gifts for your friends and family. The money raised from this event will help women and children across London who have escaped domestic abuse and will now be spending this Christmas in one of Hestia’s refuges, safe and free from fear. All ages can enjoy a festive and fun-filled time – there might even be a visit from a very special guest, who wouldn’t say no to a mince pie! For more information please contact: fundraising@hestia.org or visit here.

Christmas Tales at Chelsea Academy Saturday 29 November

Christmas Tales at Chelsea Academy  Saturday 29 November, from 10am, 11.30am and 1pm. Tickets: £8 (free to babies under 1 year). Chelsea Academy, Lots Road, London SW10 0AB Christmas Tales Saturday 29 November at Chelsea Academy SW10 Christmas Tales is a fun and festive celebration that takes the very best of our vibrant Tales from the Shed shows and sprinkles it with new, magical and larger-than-life characters. Sit back and let the brilliant Tales characters bring you a sackful of silly songs with plenty of potty puppeteering and festive fun. Get ready to laugh, sing and join in with Rain Dear, Snow Manny and all their Christmas fun and games! Come and join us in a world where everybody can share together, believe in the magic and really make it happen. Book on line here. Or call the Box Office on 020 8292 9222.

The South Ken Kids Festival from 17 - 23 November at Institut français SW7

The South Ken Kids Festival  17 – 23 November. Check the website for times and tickets. The Institut français, 17 Queensberry Place, London SW7 2DT The South Ken Kids Festival from 17 - 23 November at Institut français SW7 The South Ken Kids Festival is back from 17 to 23 November! With over 20 children’s book artists invited (including Quentin Blake, the festival's beloved patron) and more than 50 events on the programme, the Institut français aims to make the festival’s 17th edition a key rendezvous for schools and families in the London area. For more information about the festival, visit here.

A War Childhood Revisited 1939-1945 Art Exhibition 3 – 10 November

A War Childhood Revisited 1939-1945 Art Exhibition Monday 3 – Monday 10 November. Free. St Cuthbert with St Matthias Church, 51 Philbeach Gardens, London SW5 9EB Bob Barling was born in London just before the outbreak of the Second World War and is now an Earl’s Court resident. This exhibition takes a nostalgic look at the London of the Blitz—the waiting sirens, nights spent in underground stations, ladies painting their legs with tea or cocoa because of the shortage of nylons, evacuations and rationing. It also shows the resilience of childhood; how it was possible, despite the ever-present dangers of war, to enjoy the boyish delights of collecting newts and sticklebacks, playing conkers and building camps on bombsites. The paintings show Bob’s affection for those times - the people drawn with warmth and character, the ‘pulling together’ and community spirit. Each picture is ‘captioned’ by Bob’s poetry, which enhances the action on the canvas. All donations go to the British Legion and War Child charities. Files are available of Bob Barling’s paintings and can be supplied on request with the caption. Any further information contact: Linda Wade T: 020 7373 0810 E: linda@lindawadedesign.co.uk

Chelsea Arts Collective presents BEATING THE BLUES an exhibition of paintings by ZINITA.

Chelsea Arts Collective presents

BEATING THE BLUES an exhibition of paintings by ZINITA.

November 8th to December 2nd at CHELSEA THEATRE
from 9:30 to 8 pm, except on Mondays (9:30 to 5pm)

Chelsea Theatre
World’s End Place
Kings Road
London SW10 0DR
Tel: 020 7352 1967
http://www.chelseatheatre.org.uk/

CATS PANTO - SOLD OUT - WELL DONE JEAN KEAL ! - THANKS AFFINTY SUTTON

Demand for this years Panto has outstripped all other years . Jean Keal our Treasurer - has reported on the first day of selling the tickets all the tickets have been sold |!

This is in part to Sponsorship of the Trip by Affinity Sutton,which i arranged on Behalf of Cats so all accompanied Children go free.

Thanks again to Natalie Down and Affinity Sutton.

We must all say a big thank you to Jean Keal.

 Every Year Jean sits above the rent office to sell the tickets - which sometimes means several hours over about 4 weeks. Jean is a fine example of what it takes to be on the Cats Committee, giving her spare time selflessly to benefit the residents of the estate

All Nomination Forms are in - Cats Committee - 2014/15

All Nomination Forms are in. Voting forms with all eligible Candidates and positions they are standing for  will be posted through every letter box in the Coming Week.

Clear instructions will be on every form.

Completed forms  need to be returned to The Affinity Sutton Mailbox - if you have trouble getting to the Mailbox  you can give you votes ( in a sealed envelope )to  Jean Keal , Lorna Sherlock, Ian Henderson or Mary Hoare - who are administrating and running the election. 

Full Instructions will be on the voting forms  so as not to avoid confusion.

Votes will be counted with an Affinity Sutton representative and The Election Committee (Named Above )

I will take this  time to thank the Election Committee for their tireless work - making, printing and delivering to all homes on the Estate to ensure everybody got a nomination form, and they will ensure every home gets a Voting Form.

The above people have given their time money and expertise to ensure the smooth running of the due process.

If anybody is considering joining the Committee and would like to know more about what involved please feel free to email me  catschairman@gmail.com

Below is an older post which may help with anybody who may not understand the process.

Committee 2015

Voting will start to take place over the coming weeks for The Chelsea Association of Tenants Committee.

Nomination forms will go out first. If you wish to nominate or put yourself forward  - you need to fill in the form - with the nominees name  and address and the position they would like to stand for - Chair, Secretary, Treasurer or Committee Member.

We will then compile a list of voting forms with the names of the the prospective candidates.

Voting forms need to be given to either of the people responsible for running the election   - Lorna Sherlock - Jean Keal –Mary Hoare or Ian Henderson - or posted through the Affinty Sutton letterbox at the side of The Rent Office in the Middle of the Estate.

If anybody is considering joining the Committee and would like to know more about what involved please feel free to email me  catschairman@gmail.com

Childhood Memories Saturday 8 November at St Cuthbert with St Matthias Church SW5

Childhood Memories  Saturday 8 November, from 4pm and 7.30pm. Tickets: £5, £10, £15, £20 and £50 (optional donation). St Cuthbert with St Matthias Church, 51 Philbeach Gardens, London SW5 9EB Childhood Memories Saturday 8 Novembver at St Cuthbert with St Matthias Church SW5 To commemorate this important year; the centenary of the start of the First World War and the 70th anniversary of the D-Day Landing, this is a performance of a series of monologues, based on memories of childhood during WWII, with drama, music and poetry. Presented by the Earl’s Court Community Trust in association with the Finborough Theatre and performed by The Earl’s Courtiers with New Horizon’s Chelsea Belles & Beaux choir and St Cuthbert with St Matthias school choir. Matinee performance From 4pm (doors open at 3pm) Refreshments provided Book tickets here. Evening Performance From 7.30pm (doors open at 6pm) Refreshments provided Book tickets here. Tickets for the event are an optional donation and all proceeds from donations raised from these performances go to the British Legion Poppy Appeal and War Child. For more information email toby.brown@tlclondon.com or call Toby Brown on 020 7370 4000.

Baltic Music Festival 2nd - 9th November

A week-long festival of concerts at London venues celebrating Baltic music and musicians based in the capital. Music from the three states is inspired by folk and runo song often using traditional instruments. This festival will show how contemporary music has adapted to, and was influenced by, classical forms. Music from Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia including composers Vaclovas Augustinas, Zita Bružaitė, Vidmantas Bartulis, Bronius Kutavičius, Pēteris Vasks and Avo Pärt. Find the festival programme here. For more information click here.

Intermission Youth Theatre presents Taming Who? 29 October - 22 November

Intermission Youth Theatre presents Taming Who?  29 October - 22 November (Wednesday – Saturday), from 7.30pm. Tickets: £15 with concessions available. Intermission Theatre, St Saviour’s Church, Walton Place, London SW3 1SA Intermission Youth Theatre presents Taming Who? 29 October - 22 November at Intermission Theatre SW3 It’s Freshers’ Week at Uni and Petruchio arrives on campus full of excitement. However, he quickly discovers he has three days to find a wife and is then introduced to Katherine...Never one to turn down a challenge, he vows to woo her, but is this one challenge to too far? Now in its sixth year, Intermission Youth Theatre works with young people at risk of offending, ex-offenders, those lacking opportunities and young aspiring actors. Taking the form of drama workshops, Shakespeare’s plays are worked and re-worked to bring forth themes and issues relevant in our world today. Written and directed by Intermission’s Artistic Director Darren Raymond. Book tickets by calling the Box Office on 0207 730 4500 or click here.

Light Up the Dark

Many thanks to everyone who came and supported our Sunken Garden Club Event. Here are a few Pics of the Day. Sunken Garden Club Chelsea: Many thanks to everyone who came and supported our...: Many thanks to everyone who came and supported our Sunken Garden Club Event. Here are a few Pics of the Day ...

Our Pumpkin carving workshops in the Sunken Garden!

Cats Sunken Garden - Royal Horticultural Society Level 1 Award

I'm pleased to have been notified by the Royal Horticultural Society That the CATS Community Garden has been awarded a Level 1 Certificate by The Royal Horticultural Society .Well done to everybody who has supported this project also thanks to Affinty Sutton for their support.

Its Your Neighbourhood

Its Your Neighbourhood 

It’s Your Neighbourhood is London in Blooms major community participation programme and is run on behalf of the RHS Britain in Bloom Campaigns.  This programme focuses on community participation and the percentages of marks awarded are as below:

•  Community Participation (40%)
• Environmental Responsibility (30%)
• Gardening Achievement (30%)

The percentage given after each section refers to how much each area accounts for when assessing a group/project’s benchmarking level.
Introduction
When you form an ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ group and begin work you should set your own goals which should be suited to your local needs –  what follows below are ideas to help illustrate activities relevant to each pillar, not rules to be followed nor to-do lists to be ticked off.
When deciding your goals you should consider whether these are realistic and manageable and whether the work is relevant to the core pillars. If you are a newly formed group, your first set of goals may relate to things such as forming a group, deciding on a project, consulting with the wider community and so on.  Then as the work of the group progresses so should the goals with the focus being increasingly on getting jobs done that move the project from initial ideas and planning to actual delivery and results.  The examples below are just suggestions and assessors will also consider where your group started, the challenges that you faced and how far you have come.
It’s Your Neighbourhood is part of the wider RHS Britain in Bloom initiative but it is not competitive; benchmarking levels are used to recognise and applaud the achievements of the participants as well as to provide them with some feedback and guidance for the future.
The assessors are there as mentors and friends – not as judges – and you should take advantage of their visit to get constructive feedback.  The assessors benchmark your achievements in the areas of the core pillars by considering how much you have already achieved  and how much more you could do given your unique circumstances.
Community Participation
Community participation is about working together for the benefit of the local area and it may or may not involve participants in the physical work; community participation can also include fundraising, moral support, provision of facilities and resources, publicising activities and many other activities.
There are no size limits – a group is more than one!  Larger groups may sub-divide into smaller groups with particular objectives (i.e. involving children/young people; developing community gardening activities; providing refreshments, making leaflets/posters etc). A group may not have large numbers of active workers or “official” members but they may be engaging others in their various projects and activities on a casual, drop-in/drop-out basis.  In other words, groups will come in many sizes and have as many different structures; the key is that even if there are only one or two key players driving the project they are already engaging with other members of the community in some way or seeking ways in which to do so in the future.
It does not matter what type of community participation takes place – only that it is positive and involves local people in the process of improving their area.
Environmental Responsibility
Environmental responsibility is about care for your local area and where possible minimising adverse impacts on the environment.  It may encompass aspects such as cleanliness of the streets and pavements or reducing use of natural resources. It is about the direct effects that people working at local level can achieve, and not about factors such as waste collection by the local authority.

Gardening Achievement
The contents of this section will be completely dependent on the nature of your local area and should always be relevant and appropriate to your needs and to the wishes of the community.  At all stages there should be consideration given to good gardening practices that suit local needs.  The gardening should enhance the locality for the community and should be within your ability to develop and manage over the medium to long term.

Assessment
 There are a total number of marks allocated to each section and the sections correspond to the objectives of its Your Neighbourhood.  There are no sub-sections with allocated scores; the assessor evaluates the section as a whole.
The items listed within each section are simply suggestions of things that you could/should be doing for that core pillar; you do not have to be doing all or even most of them to earn a top mark for the section.  The assessor needs to gauge how much has already been done against how much could be done by your group and under the conditions present.  The assessor will also consider if, in relation to the objectives, you seem to be just starting out (Establishing) or if you have achieved something truly outstanding (Outstanding), or if you are somewhere on the spectrum in between (i.e. Improving, Developing, Thriving).

Levels of achievement – overall marks:

Level	Description	Points
Level 1	Establishing	0-35
Level 2	Improving	36-52
Level 3	Developing	53-68
Level 4	Thriving	69-85
Level 5	Outstanding	86-100

Christ Church Fellowship – ‘Art for Art’s Sake – Rossetti and Whistler’

Lady Lilith  Rosetti (1867), 

Nocturne: Blue and Silver - Chelsea Whistler

Christ Church Fellowship –

 ‘Art for Art’s Sake – Rossetti and Whistler’ a talk by Mora Abell on Tues 4^th Nov, 2.30pm at St Wilfrid’s, Tite Street. All welcome.

The Nour Festival 2014 celebrating Middle Eastern and North African arts and culture October & November at venues across RBKC

Nour Festival announces its 2014 programme  News   Nour Festival of Arts 20 October - 30 November 2014 The Nour Festival, which celebrates contemporary Middle Eastern and North African arts and culture, takes place in October and November at venues across Kensington and Chelsea. The six week festival featuring music, film, food, exhibitions, talks and dance launches on Monday 20 October and runs through to Sunday 30 November. This year, the festival welcomes for the first time new partners such as the Finborough Theatre, the Electric Cinema and the Royal Geographical Society and Westway Presents. Read more »

‘Halloween Movie Mash-up Weekend’ at the PopUp 3 Day Fright Fest!

‘Halloween Movie Mash-up Weekend’ at the PopUp 3 Day Fright Fest!

Light up the Dark this Saturday in the Sunken Garden

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Please note On bank holidays and Sundays some events may not be open, please check with the official websites/organisers before planning your trip.

Halloween Kids Cookie Decorating Classes
Le Pain Quotidien, 201 - 203 Kings Road London

Wednesday 29th October 2014

The Doorway Gallery comes to London for one week!
The Chart Gallery, 62 Old Church Street, London 

Sunday 26th October 2014 to Sunday 2nd November 2014

Wednesdays
Boujis

Wednesday 29th October 2014

Shakespeare: The Kings
Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, London

Wednesday 29th October 2014

A World to Win: Posters of Protest and Revolution
Victoria And Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London

Thursday 1st May 2014 to Sunday 2nd November 2014

Constable: The Making of a Master
Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London 

Saturday 20th September 2014 to Sunday 11th January 2015

Horst: Photographer of Style
Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London

Saturday 6th September 2014 to Sunday 4th January 2015

Disobedient Objects
Victoria And Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London

Saturday 26th July 2014 to Sunday 1st February 2015

Wedding Dresses 1775 - 2014
Victoria And Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London

Saturday 3rd May 2014 to Sunday 15th March 2015

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2014
Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London

Friday 24th October 2014 to Sunday 30th August 2015

Joan Fontcuberta: Stranger Than Fiction
Science Museum, Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London

Wednesday 23rd July 2014 to Sunday 9th November 2014

Antonio Forcione / Adriano Adewale
606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London

Wednesday 29th October 2014

Chickenshed Kensington & Chelsea’s JOURNEY FROM THE EAST
Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London. 

Wednesday 29th October 2014