What's on in Kensington
8 Sep: Borthwick Park working bee
Borthwick Park working bees are held on the 2nd Sunday of every month 9-11am. Come along Sunday 8th September and see what we get up to.
15 Sep: Come & Try Bowls at Tranmere
“Come & Try Bowls” with us on Sunday 15th September, 1-5pm, just up the road at the Tranmere Bowling Club. Click image for more details.
5 Oct: Explore Fauna and Flora Festival
Guided tour of Borthwick Park, run by Norwood, Payneham and St Peters City Council. 2.30pm – 3.30pm.
13 Oct: Borthwick Park working bee
Borthwick Park working bees are held on the 2nd Sunday of every month 9-11am. Come along on 13th October and see what we get up to.
20 Oct: Pizza In the Park
Join the annual Pizza in the Park community gathering! Free wood oven pizza for Kensington Residents' Association members! Where? Borthwick Park, Thornton St Kensington When? from 4pm til dark Not a KRA member? It's just $15/household/year to join. Email...
17 Dec: Carolling in Kensington
Kensington residents and friends participate in our annual Christmas Carolling around the streets of our suburb. Led by bagpipers, we make our way down Thornton St pausing to sing at the Lithuanian community units, then turn right into High St to sing with the...
Autumn 2024: Council Depot Staff Thank You BBQ
A thank you to workers who keep the park neat and tidy.
Winter/Spring 2024: New signage for Borthwick Park
Watch for the appearance of new signage for our Borthwick Park plants. Each sign will include a QR code to link to further information about the plant. (This project is dependent on grant funding)
Spring 2024: East Waste Trip
Tour of the East Waste recycling centre at Ottaway Representatives of the KRA committee will participate in this tour and report back, giving residents of Kensington an opportunity to understand the process.
Street Libraries
Take a book, leave a book. Our association hosts and manages 3 street libraries. • Surreal Hair, corner Bridge Street and The Parade • High Street Cafe, Mary McKillop School, Phillips Street. • Borthwick Park shelter.
Past Events
14 Jul: Plant-a-thon
It’s planting time again in Borthwick Park. Bring the family – we’ll have activities for the kids. Come and get your hands dirty! * click pic for more info *
11 Aug: Borthwick Park working bee
Borthwick Park working bees are held 2nd Sunday of every month 9-11am. Come along on Sunday 11th August and see what we get up to.
22 Jun: Winter Solstice Open Mic
The Winter Solstice draws near again. Come celebrate in the Regent Room at The Kensi with KRA friends!
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May 2024: Thank You BBQ for Watering Volunteers
A sincere thanks to the many volunteers who water over summer to keep our young plants alive.
9 June: Working Bee
Borthwick Park working bee – jobs for all ages and abilities. Tools and training provided. See you there!
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2 May: Kids AFL event
*** FULLY BOOKED ***
Come and visit Norwood Oval with the KRA! Open to children 5-12 years accompanied by an adult. FREE! FUN! FOOTY! Click Redlegs logo for more info.
12 May: Mothers Day working bee
Join our Mothers Day working bee on 12th May. We’ll be mothering our young plants, tucking them into comfy beds of mulch and giving the place a good tidy up!!
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14 Apr: Borthwick Park working bee
Join our friendly team in Borthwick Park on Sunday 14th April a working bee. We have jobs and gloves for all sizes and ages! All tools and training provided. FREE morning tea from 11am. Volunteering locally is a great way to make new connections in your neighbourhood. See you there!
17 Mar: Borthwick Park working bee
POSTPONED UNTIL 17th MARCH!
Come along and see what we get up to in Borthwick Park at our monthly working bees.
Jobs for all ages and abilities!
3 Mar: Clean Up Australia Day
Let’s clean up Kensington! Join us for Clean Up Australia Day 2024. Click header for more details.