Special Events
Special Events
Garden Fun Club
Christ Church Kensington Victoria Rd, Kensington, London, United KingdomNew Autumn Garden Fun Club! (6 weeks) This term, our gardening clubs will be focused on the theme of 'Sustainability'. Children will enjoy the garden freely and engage with outdoor educational gardening activities while experiencing minimal interference from adults. In this busy city & urban lifestyle, we want to encourage children to be children, give…
Climate Mitigation: understand your own carbon footprint
North Kensington Library, Children's Library 108 Ladbroke Grove, London, United KingdomThis event designed for children will introduce them to climate change and solutions to the issues in an engaging and enriching space. They will get to workshop: Why it’s important What the causes are What we can do to help – mini eco-actions What their personal carbon pledges should be By teaching kids about climate…
Climate Mitigation: understand your own carbon footprint
North Kensington Library 108 Ladbroke Grove, LondonJoin us for a fun and informative event to learn about climate mitigation and what you can do to help. Understand more about carbon footprints, how to calculate them and explore how we can reduce our emissions to help mitigate the impact of climate change. This workshop explores things we can do to cut down…
The Well Gardened Mind – Book Reading with Sue Stuart-Smith
North Kensington Library 108 Ladbroke Grove, LondonWe are proud to introduce a live reading session with Sunday Times Bestseller, Sue Stuart-Smith, author of The Well Gardened Mind. A psychiatrist and psychotherapist, Sue will share her insights on the power gardening has for healing and transforming our lives. Sue uses powerful storytelling to illuminate tales of people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma,…
Climate Adaptation: building climate & community resilience and how to get involved
North Kensington Library 108 Ladbroke Grove, LondonThis event is all about adapting to climate change and building resilient communities. Beyond the environmental impacts of climate change, there are also the social, economic and emotional impacts to consider. Get involved and discover new strategies for dealing with our brave new world. This event is part of the Sustainable September Celebration 2023…
Gardening with Disabilities
North Kensington Library 108 Ladbroke Grove, LondonJoin us for a mindful event on gardening with visible and non-visible disabilities, in partnership with Growing Space. In this supportive environment, we’ll workshop: Adapting gardening activities for differing abilities Choosing the best plants and tools Strategies for making gardening more accessible This workshop is for anyone who is interested in gardening with disabilities, whether…
Eco-Friendly Paper Crafts
North Kensington Library, Children's Library 108 Ladbroke Grove, London, United KingdomLet your children’s creativity run wild at this eco-friendly paper crafts hands-on workshop! Crafting is an enriching way for kids to spend time – they get to develop fine motor skills, express their creative side, discover new talents and build self-esteem, and most of all, have fun. Through this workshop, we aim to instil an…
Sensational Succulents
North Kensington Library, Children's Library 108 Ladbroke Grove, London, United KingdomThis hands-on children’s workshop explores the sensational world of succulent plants. Children will learn: About the different types of succulents How to care for them How to take cuttings and propagate new plants They’ll even get to propagate and take home their own! Through sensory exploration and plant care we can nurture their connection to…
Family Harvest Day – at Christ Church
Christ Church Kensington Victoria Rd, Kensington, London, United KingdomCome and join us for our annual Family Harvest Day taking place in the Growing Space at Thomas's Academy. Come and see what the local children have grown and maybe leave with some fresh herbs and veggies for your kitchen! Prepare to get your hands dirty and have some gardening fun with all the family.…
Wild Animals – at Christ Church
Christ Church Kensington Victoria Rd, Kensington, London, United KingdomWe are pleased to offer a unique special event, taking place in the Growing Space at Christ Church. Enjoy an exciting opportunity to interact directly with some wild animals! We’ll have onsite experts there to handle all of your questions while keeping everyone 100% safe. Children get the chance to grow their confidence and make…
HALLOWEEN Pumpkin Carving – at Christ Church
Christ Church Kensington Victoria Rd, Kensington, London, United KingdomMorning & Afternoon Sessions at Christ Church: Session 1: 9:30-10:45am Session 2: 11:15-12:30pm Session 3: 1:15-2:30pm We are pleased to bring the fun spirit of Halloween back to our gardens! Each participant will learn about the Autumn Harvest and get to bring home their own carved pumpkin! This event combines nature art, celebration and spooky…
HALLOWEEN Pumpkin Carving – at St. Sarkis
St Sarkis Kensington St Sarkis Armenian Church, Iverna Gardens, Kensington, London, United KingdomWe are delighted to bring the fun spirit of Halloween back to our gardens! Each participant will learn about the Autumn Harvest and get to bring home their own carved pumpkin! This event combines nature art, celebration and spooky seasonal family fun. This is one not to be missed. For more information please send an…