We think Kensington is the best place to live and we hope you do too. Two Care for Kensington (CfK) community grants are available to be spent during 2024 on any project that benefits our fabulous suburb! Think environmental, cultural, artistic, social, even virtual…

Previous winners include Jerry and Sarah O’Connell (2021 adult grant) with their Rock of the Fairy project in Bridge Street, Kensington, and Sarah and Ethan (2023 children grant) with their Jump for Joy project in Regent Garden, Kensington, adjacent to McKellar Stewart kindy (pictured below with KRA Secretary/Photographer Andrew Dyson).

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 14th April 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.

*** POSTPONED UNTIL SUNDAY 17th MARCH DUE TO EXTREME HEAT PREDICTION ON 10th MARCH ***

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.

? Come along on Sunday 17th March and see what we get up to. Note: date change from 10th to 17th March. If you’re keen for some gardening on Sunday morning, we’ll see you in Borthwick Park. Bring the kids. Invite a friend or neighbour to volunteer with you. Jobs for all ages and capabilities.

? All tools and training are provided. Wear closed-in 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, just 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.

Let’s clean up Kensington!!

The Kensington Residents’ Association has arranged local Clean Up Australia Day events for more than twenty years.

Clean Up Australia Day started with a few people motivated to clean up their local areas (Lake Macquarie 1987, Sydney Harbour 1989) inspiring other people to join in. It’s become a huge national event that builds community and improves our environment. Get involved this year!

Meet at Borthwick Park on Sunday 3rd March at 10am. Each volunteer (or group of volunteers) is allocated a section of Kensington to clean up.

Rubbish bags and gloves are provided for volunteers’ use. Wear suitable shoes for comfortable walking, as well as a hat/sunscreen.

All collected rubbish is to be returned to Borthwick Park where morning tea/ brunch is provided for the volunteers.

For more information or to register your interest email our Secretary at contact@kra.org.au or phone Peter Duffy 0409 001 989.

*** STARTING TIME CHANGED : DOORS OPEN 4.30PM, FILM STARTS 5.30PM ***

Join us at the Regal Theatre for the Kensington Residents’ Association’s major annual FUNdraiser

New release film screening! Silent auctions! Live auction! Fabulous raffle prizes!

On Saturday 10 February we’re screening new release thriller “Force of Nature – The Dry 2” starring Eric Bana, Anna Torv and Deborra-Lee Furness at the Regal Theatre, 275 Kensington Road, Kensington Park.

As this is the KRA’s only fundraising event for 2024, we need your attendance to make it a great success. All profits will be spent on Kensington community events and activities.

Get your tickets direct from KRA committee members listed below ($20) OR by emailing our Secretary contact@kra.org.au ($20) OR buy online through Eventbrite ($22).

The ticket price includes cinema entry, one glass of wine/soft drink and complimentary finger food.

DOORS OPEN 4.30PM. The KRA bar will be open 4.30-5.30PM for purchase of additional drinks to enjoy during live and silent auctions and raffle draw. All prizes have been donated by local residents and businesses.

FILM SCREENING FROM 5.30PM.

Watch the trailer for “FORCE OF NATURE” (RATED M) by clicking here.

Get your $20 tickets from KRA Committee members:

Your KRA committee have started planning and budgeting a series of diverse community activities for 2024.

Check back in the New Year for details of a community movie event at the Regal Cinema, February 2024.

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all residents of Kensington and friends of the KRA.

? 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.

? Come along on Sunday 11th February and see what we get up to. Bring the kids. Invite a friend or neighbour to volunteer with you. Jobs for all ages and capabilities.

? All tools and training are provided for our wonderful volunteers. Wear closed-in 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, just 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.

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.

There’s a working bee in Borthwick Park on the 2nd Sunday of every month between 9-11am, followed by morning tea.

10 DECEMBER WORKING BEE RAINED OUT!! RESCHEDULED TO 17 DECEMBER!! See you there.

? 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.

? Come along on Sunday 10th December and see what we get up to. Bring the kids. Invite a friend or neighbour to volunteer with you. Jobs for all ages and capabilities.

? All tools and training provided for our wonderful volunteers. Wear closed-in 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, just 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.

Join our annual tradition of community carolling through Kensington this December.

Meet at Regent Park opposite the Kensi Hotel for a 7pm start on Tuesday 19th December.

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 Sisters of St Joseph at the Bethany Centre in the Mary MacKillop Precinct. We then head southeast along High St, down Richmond St and though Borthwick Park to the Thornton St entrance of the Norwood Aged Cottage Homes. We walk through the NACH property to Bridge Street and walk up to finish with a carol inside the Rising Sun Inn at approximately 8.30pm. We stop frequently along this route to sing a couple of carols and spread Christmas cheer through our suburb.

Check the proposed route below. Side-tracks and minor route variations are possible, so if you would like the Kensington carollers to sing outside your home please get in touch with our Secretary (contact@kra.org.au) and we’ll do our best to make it happen!

Song sheets are provided by KRA. Dress with some Christmassy flair (tinsel, Santa hats, Christmas tshirts, reindeer antlers) and wear comfortable walking shoes.