Charles Penney receiving RBKC Mayor’s award
Charles Penney received the RBKC Mayor’s award on March 16 for his 20 years of service to The Cherry Trees and the borough.
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Welcome to our corner of London!
The CTRAA is the neighbourhood association for Londoners who live in the Kensington Palace Conservation Area, between Kensington Church Street and Kensington Palace Gardens.
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Online Q&A with James Clutton
On Tuesday 29th April 2025, CTRAA residents listened to a captivating Q&A zoom session with James Clutton, the engaging and passionate CEO and Director of Opera Holland Park (OHP).
Online Q&A with Emily Maitlis
On Monday 24th March 2025, CTRAA residents were treated to a fascinating Q&A session over Zoom with journalist, former BBC newsreader and podcaster Emily Maitlis.
This is the CTRAA
The CTRAA is the neighbourhood association for those living between Kensington Church Street and Kensington Palace Gardens. It was created in 1968 and represents the neighbourhood in various public functions.
Join us!
If you live in our area, you should definitely be a member of the CTRAA. We have several free parties per year, where you can meet your neighbours. It only costs £10 per year and you can join immediately online.
Useful links & numbers
Where can I get rid of old batteries? Who do I call when neighbours are noisy? Who collects things that are too large for the bin? How do I report a water leak? Check our page with useful links and numbers!
New in the area?
New in the neighbourhood and want to meet likeminded people or do voluntary work? Beside joining the CTRAA, there are many other other organisations or activities that may interest you.
The Cherry Tree archive
From 1999 to 2006, the CTRAA distributed a printed newsletter, "The Cherry Tree", to all members two or three times a year. All 16 issues can be found in our Cherry Tree archive.
Then & now
Between 1900 and 1906, a photographer took pictures of our streets. In 2012, the web editor took a series of new pictures from the same spots. The difference is less than you may think..
The Cherry Trees Residents' Amenities Association 2026