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by ncerbolles | October 24, 2011 · 7:08 PM

Boutique Narciss opens in Notting Hill

Originally seen on nottinghillgate.co.uk - posted on 15 October. Written by Courtney Beard.

Boutique Narciss has opened their flagship store in Notting Hill, specialising in dresses, with each of them “designed to be a unique investment piece, with a nod to the ‘trend du jour’ yet made to blend in effortlessly with your existing wardrobe.”

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NARCISS was recently named “Designer Of The Year” at the Latvian Style and Fashion Award 2010. Now, shoppers are anxiously waiting for the SS12 collection to make way.

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by ncerbolles | October 18, 2011 · 11:38 AM

Acoustic night at the Blag Club

Originally seen on nottinghillgate.co.uk - posted on 18 October

Visit the Notting Hill Blag for a great night of acoustic music from the UK’s upcoming musical talents.

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So on 20 October, the Blag Club will be hosting an Acoustic night where the UK’s upcoming musical talents will be playing a stripped down, acoustic version of their exciting sets as they prepare to break into the UK music spotlight.

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by ncerbolles | October 17, 2011 · 9:11 PM

New Farmers’ Market in Notting Hill

Originally seen on nottinghillgate.co.uk - posted on 15 October

A shiny new farmers’ market is opening in Notting Hill. Expect fresh produce, hot and cold food and a lot of noming on my part!

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A new farmers’ market will be setting up their stalls in Portobello Road on Sunday 30 October, offering a range of fresh and organic foods. Shoppers can expect to find fresh fish, bread, cheese and meat as well as hot and cold bites to eat.

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by ncerbolles | October 12, 2011 · 2:20 PM

Autumn at Holland Park

Originally seen on nottinghillgate.co.uk - posted on 18 October

The season of change is finally here and there’s plenty of activities for you to enjoy and make the most of it at the beautiful Holland Park.

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[One of the activities]

DRAWING NATURE COURSE

Sign up to this drawing class organised by the Ecology Service and re-create the lush spaces of Holland Park using pen and paper. Great for aspriing animators to get a hands on experience on the natural history illustration. You are encouraged to bring your own hand lens.

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by ncerbolles | September 30, 2011 · 1:33 PM

Bikeminded Cake and Coffee Tour

Originally seen on nottinghillgate.co.uk - posted on 29 September.

Like cake but worried about your weight (ooh, that rhymes)? RBKC’s Bikeminded Cake and Coffee Tour could be just the thing to satisfy your sweet tooth and please your annoying secondary school PE teacher. Starting from Notting Hill, the tour will guide you across the borough, going through numerous locations such as Knightsbridge and the famous King’s Road.

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The cost of the tour is just £5.00 per person and includes cakes and coffee. You’re asked to bring your own bike, although you can hire one from a Barclays Cycle Hire Docking Station nearby. Tickets are on sale now – book a place by visiting here.

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by ncerbolles | September 27, 2011 · 9:48 AM

Holland Park Honey now onsale

Originally seen on nottinghillgate.co.uk - posted on 23 September.

Need something to sweeten the deal with your tea? Then why not buy some Holland Park Honey?

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“Honey, I’m home!” Those busy bees at Holland Park have been hard at work throughout summer (debatable but that’s another argument) producing honey with a distinct yet sweet and smooth flavour.

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by ncerbolles | September 22, 2011 · 7:36 AM

The Ledbury named as London’s top restaurant by Zagat

Originally seen on nottinghillgate.co.uk - posted on 15 September.

Upmarket diner The Ledbury was given top marks by Zagat readers and was named as London’s best restaurant.

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Readers of the review website, Zagat, have voted Notting Hill’s The Ledbury as best London restaurant. The Ledbury beat of the likes of Restuarant Gordon Ramsey on Royal Hospital Road in Chelsea and Dinner by Heston Blumenthal in Knightsbridge.

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by ncerbolles | September 16, 2011 · 6:15 PM

Notting Hill’s Travel Bookshop rescued by Book Warehouse

Originally seen on nottinghillgate.co.uk - posted on 24 August.

Notting Hill’s famous Travel Bookshop was rescued by the Book Warehouse after it fell into administration earlier this month. The bookshop, just off Portobello Road, was made famous by the rom-com Notting Hill starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant.

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The Book Warehouse has acquired the the lease for The Travel Bookshop on Portobello Road. The bookshop, established in 1979, recently fell into administration, closing its doors last Sunday.

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by ncerbolles | September 12, 2011 · 10:25 AM

My Notting Hill: Isobel Williams

Originally seen on nottinghillgate.co.uk - posted on 24 August.

Meet Isobel Williams, a Notting Hill resident and artist who sketches awesome portraits of people at will and at random (with permission of course!). She even drew me during Notting Hill’s Operation Cup of Tea and was also present at the King’s Road one. You can find her sketches on her blog.

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She blogs about guerrilla drawing, its discomforts and the lives of the people she draws rapidly at random on her blog, and gives the portraits to her street sitters.

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by ncerbolles | September 5, 2011 · 7:39 PM

Donate your memories at the Museum of Brands

Originally seen on nottinghillgate.co.uk - posted on 2 September.

The elderly can preserve and donate their memories at the Museum of Brands via ‘digital memory banks’.

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The Museum of Brands in Notting Hill will be offering the chance to preserve those treasures with their special Donate A Memory Day later this month on Monday 26 September.

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