The Kensington Society is an amenity society for all of Kensington, created in 1953. We have close to 700 members and some 40 affiliated societies.
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The new Newcombe House plans unveiled: larger and more dominant
At meetings in early October, the new owner of the Newcombe House complex in Notting Hill Gate presented a much more detailed plan than at the June meeting. Although the highest point will be 17 metres lower than in the approved previous plan, this complex will overall be much larger and more dominant.
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Kensington Forum will just be refurbished, says new owner
After the surprising message in March 2021, that the owners of Kensington Forum Hotel on Cromwell Road had withdrawn their planning application to replace the tall hotel with a much taller and massive complex, it was announced in December 2021 that the hotel had been sold. The new Singaporean owners have announced that they will just refurbish the 50 year old hotel, and that work has now begun.
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8 December: Time for Christmas drinks!
The Kensington Society is delighted to once again invite members and their guests for Christmas drinks and mince pies in the Mayor’s Parlour.
Date: Thursday 8 December 2022
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Date: Thursday 8 December 2022
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9 November: Visit to the re-opened Leighton House
The tickets for the 9 November visit to the recently restored Leighton House sold out on 24 October, but those who managed to get one can expect a wonderful experience.
Date: Wednesday 9 November 2022
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Date: Wednesday 9 November 2022
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