KTE does not run a social programme - for that, the Kemp Town Society is the place - but we provide a very nice venue for parties and barbeques in summer. The biggest party is always the Summer Garden Party of the Kemp Town Society, where the whole membership is invited and we might have over 100 people.

Throughout the summer and probably twice a week people give parties for 20-30 guests. We do not offer a marquee and so are somewhat dependent on the weather, but most people have been lucky. We make no charge for the use of the Garden, but insist that everything is cleared up, and people have been very good about that. Our second-biggest event in 2004 was a lesbian wedding, and there have been parties for up to 50 guests.

We only ask people to notify us and ask permission if they are planning to have more than 20 guests, and smaller parties, particularly for children, are an almost daily occurence. The gardens are large and can accommodate multiple functions. One or two no-nos:

There is so much space that residents can always find a quiet corner, even on those wonderful hot summer days.