Vocal Celluloid - Free - ages 12 -19 - starts March 2014 - Chelsea Theatre

Interested in singing lessons but feeling nervous ? Interested  in writing and directing your own film but dont know where to start....Vocal Celluloid is for you. Whatever stage your at , these free workshops will take you singing to the next level. You'll have the opportunity to discover your voice and the freedom to develop your voice. Not only that you'll also have the opportunity to direct and shoot your own music video. These workshops take place every tuesday from 5.00 to 7.00pm.Contact Rosemary on 07939 875312 rosebudds@icloud.com

Chelsea Theatre - Free Street Dance Classes for 13-19 year olds

A new fresh street dance class catered to those who want to step up their own dancing ability.This street dance class is guaranteed to get your energy pumping, where you'll learn the latest moves to urban sounds . Though shifting mainly between hip hop and commercial styles,there are influences from contemporary ,popping, house and locking. No dancing experience is required. If you would like to take part - please contact Miles Ogahara on 07789886792 miles.ogahara@gmail.com or Mercy Ackah on 0207 352 3931  Mercy@chelseatheatre.org.uk

Chelsea Arts Collective -

Chelsea Arts Collective (CAC) is a new, grassroots initiative masterminded by the painter (and Sutton Estate resident) Lilia Pegado and veteran arts journalist Donald Hutera (The Times, etc). Operating under the auspices of CATS, and with initial funding from City Living, Local Life, CAC aims to provide residents of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea –  and others – with opportunities for stimulating creative expression and exchange.

 

CAC’s focus is two-fold. Pegado’s ongoing visual arts classes adhere pleasurably to the principles of The Quadrangle, a unique and absorbing method of individual and communal art work and thought. (For more information please see http://www.liliapegado.com/)

 

Alongside this CAC is planning a series of daringly diverse and engaging live performances, curated by the talent-hunting Hutera and spotlighting artists who span generations and genres. There’s every likelihood that CAC will cultivate ‘hidden’ local talent, too!  

 

The initial set of performances occur March 22, March 29 and April 12 in St Luke's Hall, SW3 3RP.  Doors open 7.45pm with ‘curtain up’ at 8pm. Admission is free (although donations are gratefully accepted). Suitable for ages 12+. For more detailed info please see http://www.catsinfo.co.uk/ nearer to show time.

Sunken Garden - Today

I joined an number of the residents and Michel Thiell from Groundworks today in the Sunken Garden. I must say at this moment in time i have a few aches and pains, but on the whole i really enjoyed it. Jose managed to get his  'alien ' box up, he informs me its like a bird box - but for Aliens ( or squirrels). There was a real togetherness of the group today - with a number of people saying they never expected to take part, but had thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Sylvia Turner, said she could smell the country, I informed her she was standing next to the horse manure - she said it wasnt that it was the smell of the soil. One of the residents started to do Thai Chi, and a family with a couple of Children who were passing stopped to chat - and the children naturally started to play in the space.  It seemed as though more people than ever passed by and stopped to chat, and give their support. A big thanks to Dorinda Montgomory for Co-ordinating today and Gilly Thornton and Mike OHara. Aside from the above , we got lots done, and we will be back on site next Saturday 1st Of March at 1pm for those of you who would like to come along , meet your neighbours, and help to make where we live a nicer place.

Saatchi Gallery

Lilia is running her Chelsea Art Collective Classes at The Saatchi this sunday - usual time.

Calling all Sunken Gardeners

Groundworks return tommorrow to continue our restoration of the Sunken Garden - again any of you with a few free hours to help out, would be really welcome.
Over the next 5 weeks we will be working with Groundworks and at then end of that we need to decide what extras we need- shed ,tools etc

AIDS UK - OGM

Aids UK - are having their OGM at The Chelsea Methodist Church - at 2pm. Members of the estate that wish to attend are welcome ,Nick Paget-Brown The Leader of The Council will be there ,the address is

155a Kings Road, London SW3 5TX

Sunken Garden

Saturday The 8th of February saw Groundforce and Volunteers residents of the estate , pick up their tools to try and make the Sunken Garden , what we all want it to be. The weather was not good , but 10 Estate Volunteers toughed it out to make a start. Lots of weeding and mulching, The Bird and Bee Boxes went up, and the tea and cakes went down....very well. We will be in The Sunken Garden again this Saturday, so if you have a couple of hours to spare, then pop along around 2pm. Well done to all those residents who were prepared to give their time, so we can all live in a nicer environment.

Saatchi Gallery

The Adult classes at The Saatchi Gallery are going very well. The Under 18s Section was not very well represented. We reached out to The Rev Brian Leathard at St Lukes Church and the childrens team and i think this Sunday we will see full attendance of The Under 18s Group. Thank you Brian and all at St Lukes.

Gold Standard Awards - RBKC

I have been invited by The Mayor and Mayoress of The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea to another Gold Standard Award Event at The Town Hall - we will keep you posted to let you know how we get on.

Buckingham Palace - Her Majesty

We received a Letter from Buckingham Palace - which reads as follows
' The Queen would like to thank you and all concerned for your kind message of Christmas greetings sent during the Sixtieth Anniversary Year of Her Majesty's Coronation.
The Queen appreciates your kind words and sends you her warm, good wishes for 2014.

Ask Nick

There is a ' Conversation and Question Time with Cllr Nick Paget Brown - Head of The Council , on Tuesday 11th of February  - 6.30 to 8pm ( tea for early birds at 6pm ) - @ Chelsea Theatre , Worlds End Place, Kings Road , London, SW10.

RSPB - Cats are subscribed - ironic huh !

If this e-mail is not being displayed correctly, please view our online version. Welcome to the RSPB January e-newsletter! Hello Cats It's Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend and we'd love for you to take part. New this year, we've made it even easier for you to tell us what you see. Our special 'bird counter' will be live on our website over the weekend and allows you to use your laptop, tablet or smartphone to record the birds as you see them. We've also got an update on our wildlife-friendly farming campaign - thank you for all your support so far. This year is going to be an important one for our forests as the Government decides the future of our public forests. Count the wildlife that's counting on you Bird populations are a great indicator of the health of the countryside. Big Garden Birdwatch is important because it helps us keep an eye on the ups and downs of the wildlife where we live. Please help us by spending an hour counting the birds in your garden (or local park) this weekend -25-26 January - then tell us what you saw. > Tell us who's at home in your patch Tip of the month At this time of year, birds require high energy foods to help them through cold snaps. And by providing birds with supplementary food you'll also bring them closer for you to marvel at their fascinating behaviour and wonderful colours. > All you need to know about feeding birds What future our forests? As we approach the centenary of the birth of public forests, we have a once in a lifetime opportunity to guide the way they will look for the next 100 years. If Government funding is cut the future of our public forests is threatened and the wildlife and people that value it so highly will really lose out. > Find out more Supporting wildlife-friendly farming Back in December we asked you to join our campaign to support wildlife-friendly farming. Your support was overwhelming - thank you. Sadly, the response from Government was disappointing. RSPB Conservation Director Martin Harper shares with us the results and what it all means for the future of our countryside... > Read Martin's update Special offer for you We've teamed up with The Garden Centre Group to bring you a special offer just in time to help you get ready for Big Garden Birdwatch. Pop along to one of their 139 garden centres across England and Wales with your voucher and when you spend £5 or more on RSPB wild bird care you'll get a free six-pack of RSPB suet balls. There are also a number of half price deals on selected RSPB bird feeders and food. > Get your voucher What's on in your area? During January, we've got lots of Big Garden Birdwatch-themed events. We've got a range of activities that will teach you all you could possibly want to know about taking part in the Birdwatch. So whether you want to brush up on your ID skills, or just do your Birdwatch somewhere different this year, come and join us at one of our fun, family events. > Find a fun event near you Support us > Become a member Join today and receive a free nestbox - perfect for giving nature a home on your doorstep. > RSPB online shop 100 per cent of the profit helps save birds and wildlife. > Fundraise while you shop Raise money for nature every time you shop online. > Other ways to support us Discover other ways to help save nature. Follow us

Gardening - This Saturday - 8th February

Caroline  Grey of Groundworks has informed me this Saturday , we will be working on Clearing the Garden , mulching in Compost, putting up Bee and Birdboxes. There will be someone on site who is an expert Beekeeper - so if you have any questions , i know some of you have , then Saturday is your chance to ask.

Groundworks will be on site from 1 until 5 weather dependent -They would like our support from 1.30 onwards. Even if you only have half an hour , thats good .  Groundworks are with us for approx 4 weeks.

In that time we will be planting - so get involved and lets get something we all like.

Parking in RBKC

Dear Resident or Community Association member

For the benefit of our resident permit holders we are increasing the notice period for suspension signs to be erected on street from three days to seven calendar days on resident parking bays.

After 1 January 2014, an application to suspend a permit parking place is required ten working days (Monday to Friday excluding holidays) before the suspension is needed.

This will allow us, from Monday 13 January 2014, to put signs up seven days before a suspension starts andand therefore give residents more notice.

There is no change to the two full notification days required to suspend a pay and display bay.

We hope the enclosed leaflet will be useful to residents who plan to suspend a permit bay in the future. Please distribute this to the members of your association or refer them to view the parking suspension pages on our website at www.rbkc.gov.uk/parking.

Yours sincerely

Parking Services

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Ask Nick

Ask Nick: Conversation with the Leader of the Council

Tuesday 11 February 2014, 1830 – 2000 (1800 for refreshments)

Chelsea Theatre, 7 World’s End Place, King’s Road, London SW10 0DR

Residents, local businesses, and organisations have another chance to meet and talk to the Council Leader, Nick Paget-Brown at the third Ask Nick, Chelsea Theatre. It’s an ideal opportunity to put the Council Leader on the spot about the issues that affect you. What is the council doing well and what can it improve? Do you have any ideas for the future of the Royal Borough?

To book and pre-submit questions, please visit www.rbkc.gov.uk/asknick or call 0207 598 4633. Please note that due to time restrictions at the event, we may not be able to answer all pre-submitted questions. However, there will be the opportunity to write down further questions and your contact details on the night, and we will try to provide a response.