With Chelsea residents currently in the centre of a planning row over a proposed Crossrail 2 station on the King’s Road, concerned locals have started a ‘No Crossrail in Chelsea’ campaign. Of course given that this is Chelsea, the group’s protest methods are a step above the usual tactics employed by disgruntled parties.
Last night saw London’s glitterati take over the Pheasantry on the King’s Road for a night of champagne, drag and cabaret as they protested the council’s proposals. Nicky Haslam, the society interior designer, performed some of his favourite songs as he remembered Chelsea’s glory days when the King’s Road was filled with ‘junk shops and junkies’.
Nicky Haslam
His call to the well-dressed troops to ‘nip this ghastly project in the bud’ was met by Loyd Grossman, who rocked out on stage with his guitar, in protest at the plans.
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