All News and Events
14 Jul: Plant-a-thon
Winter is planting time in Borthwick Park!
After a successful planting session on 29th June, we still have about 500 young groundcovers and grasses to plant in the park on Sunday 14th July.
We’ll be planting, staking and guarding, and mulching around our new plantings. Jobs for everyone plus supervised kids’ activities on offer. Come by yourself or bring the family or a friend – all welcome.
It will help us to plan the work and catering if you can register at our TryBooking page (link below). If this is not possible or you suddenly realise you’re free on the day, just come along!
Sunday morning 14 July (9am to 12.30pm) followed by lunch (provided by the KRA Committee)
https://www.trybooking.com/CRZTH
11 Aug: Borthwick Park working bee
Borthwick Park – a lovely green space bounded by Thornton Street, Richmond Street, Bridge Street and Second Creek – is the focus of a community-led project supported by the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters and Green Adelaide.
Borthwick Park working bees are held on the 2nd Sunday of every month 9-11am. Come along on Sunday 11th August and see what we get up to.
Most likely we’ll be topping up mulch in the perimeter and halo beds and probably evicting the winter weeds that spring up when the rain starts.
Volunteering locally is a great way to meet new people in your neighbourhood. Bring the kids. Invite a friend or neighbour to volunteer with you. Jobs for all ages and capabilities. No prior gardening experience necessary. All training and tools are provided.
Wear enclosed footwear and clothing to suit the weather. Bring your KRA volunteer vest if you have one or we’ll issue you with on on the day.
Call John for more details on 0422 909 710.
If you can’t manage the physical work, you are still most welcome to join us for morning tea from 11am. Free tea, coffee, and a delicious spread of morning tea treats on offer. We’d love to see you.
22 Jun: Winter Solstice Open Mic
There’s no better way to spend the darkest and longest night of the year, than at the Kensington Residents’ Association’s Winter Solstice Open Mic Concert!
When: Saturday 22nd June, 7pm onwards.
Where: Kensington Hotel (Regent Room).
Free entry!
Thanks to The Kensi, there will be happy hour prices all night for KRA members, plus some complimentary nibbles at the start. Not a KRA member? Join on the night for just $15 (annual subscription).
If you sing, play an instrument, do stand-up comedy or recite poetry please join in for the open mic! You can pre-register by emailing contact@kra.org.au, text on 0401 126 173 or put your name down on the night.
To start things off, local trio Daddy Crow will perform all originals and go where few dare to tread, “Potty training and leather, sad lonely towns, testosterone and solar power. Come fly with Daddy Crow!“
Autumn 2024: Council Depot Staff Thank You BBQ
A thank you to workers who keep the park neat and tidy.
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.
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, share a book.
Our Association hosts and manages 3 street libraries within Kensington:
• Don’s Deli, corner Bridge Street and The Parade – see the library’s Street Library Australia page here.
• High Street Cafe, Mary McKillop Precinct, Phillips Street – see the library’s Street Library Australia page here.
• Borthwick Park shelter, access via Thornton, Richmond or Bridge Streets – see the library’s Street Library Australia page here.
Watering Borthwick Park
Summer waterers wanted!
To give the 2024 mid-year plantings in Borthwick Park a better chance of surviving the summer heat, could you consider joining our summer watering roster?
You will only need to water for a couple of hours once or twice over summer (December-March) at a time that suits you.
If you haven’t watered before we can show you how to use our equipment and where to find water connection points in the park.
If you’d like to help, please email our Secretary at contact@kra.org.au, advising any dates you will be unavailable.
Once the roster’s firmed up we’ll be in touch advising your assigned watering time and checking if you have any queries or concerns.
9 June: Working Bee
Since 2010 the residents of Kensington have been working together to replenish the biodiversity and beauty of Borthwick Park.
This lovely green space bounded by Thornton Street, Richmond Street, Bridge Street and Second Creek is the focus of a community-led project supported by the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters and Green Adelaide.
? Borthwick Park working bees are held on the 2nd Sunday of every month 9-11am. Come along on Sunday 9th June and see what we get up to.
? Volunteering locally is a great way to meet new people in your neighbourhood. Bring the kids. Invite a friend or neighbour to volunteer with you. Jobs for all ages and capabilities. No prior gardening experience necessary. All training and tools are provided.
? Wear enclosed footwear and clothing to suit the weather. Bring your KRA volunteer vest if you have one or we’ll issue you with on on the day.
? Call John for more details on 0422 909 710.
? If you can’t manage the physical work, you are still most welcome to join us for morning tea from 11am. Free tea, coffee, and a delicious spread of morning tea treats on offer. We’d love to see you.