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  1. Parallax AF Chelsea Old Town Hall Art Exhibition

    Parallax AF to open at New Chelsea Venue

    After a successful 2011, Parallax AF is moving to Chelsea Town Hall in the fashionable King’s Road area of Chelsea, London, with a sister project, Plat4m, remaining at La Galleria, Royal Opera Arcade, Pall Mall. “Not only is the Chelsea...
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  2. Dovehouse Green Chelsea

    Community Christmas party

    Tomorrow (Friday 9 December) is the King’s Road Community Christmas Party on Dovehouse Green. Running from 11am to 4pm, pop along and enjoy free drinks and mince pies. Even Santa himself will be making a guest appearance (we've heard it...
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  3. Chelsea Christmas Shopping event

    Chelsea Christmas shopping evening

    On Thursday 8 December many of the boutiques of Duke of York Square and the south end of Sloane Street, will be open until 9pm for an exclusive evening of Christmas shopping in London.
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  4. Battersea Power Station Chelsea FC

    Chelsea FC looking at a move to Battersea

    Chelsea FC are considering a potential move away from Stamford Bridge, the club's home since 1905, to Battersea, with plans to build a brand new stadium close to the iconic Battersea Power Station.  
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  5. Eel Brook Common

    Suggest ideas for Eel Brook Common make over

    Hammersmith and Fulham Council (H&F) have announced plans to give Eel Brook Common, the park on New King's Road, a revamp.
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  6. Albert Bridge London

    Albert Bridge to reopen

    After almost two years of refurbishment and, to say the least, commuting headaches, the iconic Albert Bridge - which first opened in 1873 - is scheduled to fully reopen on Friday 2 December.
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  7. Hollywood Arms

    New look Hollywood Arms opens

    This month sees the eagerly anticipated return of a Chelsea favourite, with the re-opening of The Hollywood Arms. 
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  8. Warrs Evisu Kamome Sprinter Harley Davidson

    Denim meets bike design at Warr's

    At Kingsroad.co.uk HQ we love our wheels. So when the talented Charlie Stockwell, head of design and custom builds at Warr's, sent us through these pictures of his latest build, we were blown away.Warr's is Europe's oldest Harley-Davidson dealership and...
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  9. Christmas Card Charity Shop Chelsea

    Card Aid Christmas card shop open

    The season of goodwill is almost upon us and to mark it Card Aid’s annual Christmas card shop, based in Chelsea Library, Old Town Hall has just popped up and opened for business. It's running from now until 23 December.
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  10. St John of Jerusalem Gift of Sight Fair Chelsea Old Town Hall

    Gift of Sight Fair comes to King's Road

    The annual Gift of Sight Fair in aid of the St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital, opens on Wednesday 2 November with a special preview tomorrow evening (1 November from 6pm) at Chelsea Old Town Hall. The Gift of Sight Annual Fair has...
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  11. Duke of York Square Christmas lights event

    Christmas lights switch on

    Harrods opened their Christmas department in August, festive wrapping paper has started to appear in WHSmith's around the royal borough, and we even heard what sounded like a holiday jingle on the radio the other day. Christmas is coming in...
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  12. Luxury wedding show London

    The Luxury Wedding Show London

    The single most important event of a girl’s life and a father’s worst nightmare regarding his bank account; the big day. From 22 - 23 October, the Saatchi Gallery will be filled with a wedding’s every detail. If nuptials are...
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  13. KLC School of Design in Chelsea Harbour

    Open day for budding interior designers

    The KLC School of Design in Chelsea Harbour is holding an open day on Saturday November 5 from 10am until 1pm. For anyone considering a career in interior design this is an opportunity to visit the KLC studios in The Chambers...
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  14. Fulham Fireworks

    Fulham firework display 2011 in doubt?

    This year's Fulham Firework display is in doubt and Hammersmith and Fulham Council want your view on whether it is hosted at Hurlingham Park. The Fulham Firework display usually takes place at Bishops Park but due to maintenance work it...
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  15. Kings Road fashion show Made in Chelsea

    Made In Chelsea girls star in King's Road fashion show

    Walking upstairs at Beaufort House Wednesday night I didn’t quite know what to expect. Greeted by a tray of drinks - passion fruit martinis, mojitos, and red and white wine - and the soft light pouring from the red lampshades...
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  16. Fulham Tweetup London

    Local Tweetup with free drinks

    Tomorrow (Wednesday 28 September) we're having a little Tweetup. Yes, that's right, a Tweetup! It's just like a meet up or a drink up. Only it's all through Twitter. This is the first one and is being hosted by My Dining...
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  17. Creative Chelsea London Design Festival events

    Creative Chelsea continues with free events

    Creative Chelsea, an exciting new initiative, continues this week with local showrooms, retailers and designers holding events and activities to co-incide with the London Design Festival (LDF). With Creative Chelsea finishing on Wednesday 28 September, there's still time to enjoy...
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  18. Handmade in Britain Chelsea

    Handmade In Britain 2011

    Handmade In Britain has revealed the return of their annual Christmas fair founded by designer Piyush Suri. It is a collective of unique designers who have a range of talents from intricate arts and crafts to limited edition furniture and...
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  19. Boris Bike Hammersmith Fulham

    Suggest a location for Boris Bike docking stations

    The Mayor of London recently announced that the Barclays branded bicycles are heading to the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F). H&F is now inviting your input on where the 60 docking stations are located.
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  20. The Kensington and Chelsea Foundation charity

    Kensington and Chelsea Foundation charity party

    On Tuesday 27 September the Kensington and Chelsea Foundation will bring together over 600 guests at Saatchi Gallery for an evening of entertainment. Guests will be welcomed by the renowned Ebony Steel Band and local celebrities will be on hand to cheer...
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  21. London Farmers Market Parsons Green Fulham

    New farmers' market coming to SW6

    A new farmers' market is coming to Parsons Green and SW6. Opening on Sunday 25 September at New King's Road primary school, the Parsons Green Farmers' Market will provide a range of produce including organic meats, dairy, plants, flowers, hand...
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  22. Sheep Jigsaw Duke of York Square Kings Road

    Sheep on King's Road

    This week we welcome sheep to King's Road. And yes, you read that right. Last week we had American taxis for the opening of Kate Spade and this week it's, well, sheep.
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  23. Chelsea AutoLegends Royal Hospital Chelsea London

    Roundup: Chelsea AutoLegends

    Today (Sunday 4 September) saw super cars, rally cars and vintage cars descend on the grounds of the Royal Hospital for Chelsea AutoLegends. Here is a round up of this year's AutoLegends event from the web.Follow the story chronologically and...
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  24. Operation Cup of Tea Duke of York Square King's Road Chelsea

    Operation Cup of Tea

    Last month, volunteers in Notting Hill handed out tea, biscuits and community spirit on Portobello Road for Operation Cup of Tea. It was the community's response to the London riots in August. Following its success, Operation Cup of Tea is returning...
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  25. Peter Holland London Paris charity bike ride

    Guest post: The London to Paris Cycle

    After months of training, cycling to work, to Windsor, to Brighton, around London, getting lost, changing tyres, and swimming, I was now stood outside The Clarendon Hotel Blackheath at 6am waiting to cycle the epic journey to Paris… with a...
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  26. Justin Miles Channel to Channel Challenge

    Kayaker to paddle through London for charity

    Not many people know it but the London River Bus is a great way to get around London, travelling through the capital on the Thames without all the kerfuffle of the buses and the suffocating Tubes during rush hour. And if you...
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  27. Callum Turner Burberry AW11 men

    Local resident stars in Burberry AW11 campaign

    I recently had the pleasure in catching up with local resident Callum Turner (pictured) who is one of the new faces for the new Burberry AW11 men's campaign. Callum, who lives at World's End, is pictured modeling the new men's...
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  28. Chelsea Old Town Hall, King's Road Chelsea

    Chelsea Library refurbishment still ongoing

    The Chelsea Reference Library in Chelsea Old Town Hall, King's Road, will remain closed until early September for its ongoing refurbishment to be carried out. The improvements to the library will provide better access to the special collections area, more...
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  29. Simon Henbery Chelsea Brasserie Sloane Square

    New head chef at Chelsea Brasserie

    The foodies amongst you will be glad to hear that there is now a new head chef at the Chelsea Brasserie on Sloane Square, Simon Henbery. Henbery has been brought in to develop the current menu to feature new European...
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  30. Chelsea AutoLegends, Royal Hospital, Chelsea

    Chelsea AutoLegends - tickets now on sale

    Following the resounding success of the inaugural Chelsea AutoLegends last year, the 2011 event – to be held on Sunday, 4 September – will be even more spectacular, and tickets are now on sale.
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