November 2009 Archives

A TALK titled "Revolution and Evolution: exploring science and spirituality" was given by Daniel Scott, speaker, and practitioner of Christian Science healing, on Tuesday, November 24, at The Kensington Close Hotel, Wright's Lane, Kensington. This coincided with the 150th anniversary of the day Charles Darwin's book "Origin of the Species" was published.

There were many attendees eager to explore the nature of science and spirituality, to consider two of the biggest questions possible. "What is truth?" and "What is man?" and to discover how Biblical healing may not be miraculous after all.

During his talk Scott said, "Evolution does not remove the best evidence for God, because the design argument with its god-of-the-gaps was never really the best argument for God. The best evidence for God is Christian healing. Jesus always cited his works as confirmation of his mission"

After the talk Daniel Scott met and spoke with many members of the audience. This talk was sponsored by the First, Church of Christ, Scientist, Kensington for the community.

Fraudsters using disabled parking badges to avoid parking charges have been targeted by a Town Hall sweep of cars in Kensington High Street.

Twenty forged or invalid disabled badges were seized in an inspection of cars parked in disabled bays on Nov 19.

In one instance a man parked in a disabled bay said he was waiting for his father who was shopping. In fact the man's father, who held the blue disabled permit, had died two-and-half years previously. The council is deciding whether to prosecute the ineligible drivers found with disabled permits.

A North Kensington church is hosting its Christmas bazaar on December 5 and will include a visit from Santa, face painting, a tombola and stalls.

The event at St Thomas' Church, 231 Kensal Road, Kensal Town, runs from midday to 4pm.

Visitors to Kensington and Chelsea can enjoy a genuine French market at Kensington Town Hall this Friday (Nov 27).

The market , at the Hornton Street building, will be on the lower forecourt and opens at 9am, running until 5.30pm.

Stalls will offer a range of products, such as fresh baked bread, pastries, meats, fine olive oils, kitchenware, objet d'art and much more.

St Mary Abbots church in Kensington is marking the 200th anniversary of the birth of legendary composer Felix Mendelssohn at an advent carol service this Sunday (Feb 29).

Tory MP Michael Gove will be among the readers at the 6.30pm service. The composer had close ties with the area, having stayed in Church Street during visits to London.

Wine and mince pies are on offer at a charity Christmas carol concert to be held in Chelsea.

Mayor of Kensington and Chelsea Cllr Timothy Coleridge is inviting everyone to came along and raise money for his chosen charity Focus K&C, on December 15, from 6.30pm.

The British Red Cross annual vintage clothes Christmas sale will be held next week (Nov 26) in Chelsea.

Last year the sale made over £17,000 in one night at the Old Church Street hall as punters queued for hours to grab bargains at the prestigious sale.

Organisers say customers can expect to find handbags from labels such as Chanel and Vivienne Westwood and Manolo and Jimmy Choo shoes.

Explore science and spirituality at a free lecture to be held in Kensington.

Daniel Scott, a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship, hosts the event on November 24, at Kensington Close Hotel, in Wright's Lane.

The talk, which starts at 7.30pm, will explore the nature of science and religion.

Greenfingered north Kensington residents braved the gales last weekend (Nov 14) to celebrate the opening of a community allotment.

The plot, in St Quentin's Avenue, has been transformed from a disused tennis court into an allotment with large planters which locals can use to grow fruit and vegetables.

Kensington and Chelsea council has found unused land on several estates in the area to be converted into allotments or community kitchens, as it calls the scheme.

Lancaster West Estate, Winterbourne House, Portland Road, Hudson House, Cornwall Crescent, Treadgold House, Clydesdale House, Clement House, are all to be given planters.

Kensington and Chelsea College in Ladbroke Grove has opened its refurbished Maxilla Walk Centre.

The new building, which was acquired earlier this year is home to a motorcycle maintenance workshop, multimedia rooms and a large, modern hair and beauty studio for students.