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President’s Report 2026
President Roger Bryson presented a pictorial report at the 2026 AGM, summarising KRA activities over the 12 months ending 11th August 2026, summarised below:
Another busy year for the KRA:
• Weekly e-updates for members and friends of the KRA
• Monthly engagement with community through Working Bees & Morning Teas
• Quarterly newsletters distributed suburb-wide by volunteers
• Big events e.g., Pizza in the Park, Christmas carolling from the Kensi to the Rising Sun Inn, Neighbour Day, mask making workshops & Winter Solstice twilight gathering.
• Small events e.g., Compassionate Cultivation Training and Last Aid workshops, Q&A with Tim Costello, Clean Up Australia Day, Redlegs Kids event at Norwood Oval, wobbly line drawing workshop, Kensi’s Got Talent open mic night.
• Ongoing community engagement/projects e.g., Regent Garden collaboration with MSK & NPSP (new play spaces, plantings, irrigation repairs, mural installation), Summer watering roster for friends of Borthwick Park, Friendly Kensi initiative to combat loneliness in our suburb, Borthwick Park Biodiversity Project winter planting days, Welcome Pack distribution to new residents.
• Building relationships with Council personnel e.g. rock relocation in Borthwick Park, barbeque lunch for Council gardening staff to show appreciation for their efforts in maintaining our green spaces, planning paved ramp entry and handrail installation in Pioneer Park to allow access for all.
• Advocacy for heritage protection e.g. 18 month campaign to save the listed local heritage building at 69 High St by engaging with Council, Member for Dunstan Cressida O’Hanlon, Premier Peter Malinauskas and Planning Minister Nick Champion, InDaily and the property owner ended in the old school house’s demolition but State government legislation was finally passed to prevent ‘demolition by neglect’ in future.
• Advocacy for safer streets e.g. 40 kmph speed limit in Kensington and new crossing near the kindy in Thornton St approved by Council/DIT with implementation of both expected soon.
• Advocacy for the Kensington & Norwood Pool e.g. InDaily news article and deputation to Council opposing reduction of pool season and opening hours, collaboration with Council to boost public engagement and celebrate the pool’s 70th year in 2027.
• Planning and preparation for upcoming events: Film FUNdraiser at the Regal Theatre 23rd August and Pizza in the Park 18th October.
11 Aug: KRA AGM
The Kensington Residents’ Association’s Annual General Meeting will be held on 11th August 2026.
Where: Bethany function centre, Mary MacKillop Precinct, 4 High Street Kensington 5068
When: Tuesday 11th August, 7pm start
Are you a home-owner or renting in Kensington? Do you run a business in Kensington? You’re invited to the Kensington Residents Association AGM! We’d love to see you there.
Join your neighbours for an evening of community, conversation and connection!
- Lively presentations.
- Election of the 2026/2027 committee*
- A generous supper of sweet and savoury snacks, tea, coffee and wine.
- Plenty of time for you to meet the other people who make Kensington such a special place to live.
* If you are interested in joining the KRA Committee, please contact our Secretary NOW to nominate via email to contact@kra.org.au. Get involved with YOUR Association and work with other locals to make Kensington the best place to live, work and learn.
23 Aug: Film FUNdraiser
Let’s gather together to fundraise for 2026/2027 Kensington community activities and enjoy a beautiful film ‘Colours of Time’ in our fabulous local theatre.
The KRA’s annual Film FUNdraiser is a lovely excuse to head to the historic Regal Theatre and spend an afternoon catching up with friends, family and neighbours. Here are all the important details…..
📽️ $25 tickets are available through Trybooking (click here) or from KRA Committee members (listed here) or email Secretary Andrew Dyson at contact@kra.org.au.
📽️ Ticket price covers cinema entry, 1 complimentary drink and delicious finger food provided by the KRA catering team.
📽️ Event starts at 4pm, 23rd August at the Regal Theatre, 275 Kensington Rd, Kensington Park SA
📽️ KRA bar open 4-5pm for purchase of additional drinks.
📽️ Live fundraising auction, great locally-sourced prizes, total value exceeds $2000. Auction bidding will start at half the retail value.
Colours of Time is a warm, visually stunning comedy drama that will be enjoyed by all. French spoken, English subtitles. The film follows four cousins who inherit a crumbling old house in rural Normandy. As they work through generations of clutter, they uncover a hidden thread connecting them to a 19th-century ancestor living through Belle Époque Paris. The film moves beautifully between both eras, blending memory, family and time into one heartfelt tale.
Here’s the trailer via SMH Culture to entice you… or go straight to StudioCanal for the trailer.
Kensington resident Elizabeth Ho OAM shared a personal review, “Colours of Time is such a beautiful exploration of the connection between past and present, from the age of Impressionism to the digital hurdy gurdy of the now, the ‘me’ generation and family ties, with fabulous performances and the oh so French contemporary singer Pomme singing ‘La Nuit’…this film is such a great escape from the news right now.”
Purchase your tickets now!!! https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1610082
18 Oct – Pizza in the Park 🍕
Join the annual Pizza in the Park gathering! Free wood oven pizza for KRA members!
Not a KRA member? Join on the day!
❤️ Big love to PGH Bricks & Pavers for loaning us their mobile pizza oven once again ❤️
Where? Borthwick Park, Thornton St Kensington
When? Sunday 18th October 2026
The KRA’s most popular event is on again this Spring! We’ll be stoking the fire in the pizza oven ready for the residents and friends of Kensington to descend on Borthwick Park at 4pm with chairs, drinks, good spirits, and a hearty appetite. Bring your own plates and cutlery if wanted.
The KRA committee will make and serve pizza until everyone is happily full. The usual team will be there, rolling, topping, baking, and slicing delicious pizzas for you as you mingle with fellow Kensingtonians, enjoying a Spring arvo in beautiful Borthwick Park.
This is a family friendly event and a perfect opportunity to invite new friends or neighbours to meet other locals and make new connections.
Registration in advance is essential so we know how many people we’re catering for… then when you get to the Park on the day please check in at the registration table and pick up a name tag.
FREE registration for KRA members! Not a KRA member yet? No worries! It’s just $15/household/year to join. Click here to download a membership form. Payment options are listed on the form. Return your completed form to our Secretary at 42 Regent Street or email to contact@kra.org.au
Monthly Working Bees
Borthwick Park is nestled between Second Creek and Thornton, Richmond Street and Bridge Streets in Kensington 5068. This lovely green space has been the focus of a community-driven revegetation project, supported by the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters and Green Adelaide, for the past 15 years. It’s hard to imagine when you visit the Park today, but when the project began the creek bank was choked with weeds and badly eroded, and the precious remnant river red gums were marooned in an expanse of kikuyu grass.
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On the 2nd Sunday of every month 9-11am we hold a working bee to maintain the understorey plants established since the project began in 2009.
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, hat 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.
12 Jun Mural Unveiling & Bake Sale
Where: Regent Garden beside McKellar Stewart Kindergarten
Intersection of Thornton & Regent Streets, Kensington
When: Friday 12th June, 3.15pm start
Two beautiful new murals will be unveiled in Regent Garden on Friday 12th June at 3.15pm and everyone is invited to the party!!
Artist David Booth created the murals, called Sunset on Kaurna Country and Moonlight on Kaurna Country, with McKellar Stewart Kindergarten children and staff in 2025. The project was funded by a City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters community grant and the Kensington Residents’ Association provided in-kind support.
🎨David Booth will be at the event to speak about the story of the murals and officially unveil them.
🧁 Home-baked treats will be available for purchase at the Kindy’s Bake Sale fundraiser. All proceeds will be put towards purchasing a new oven for the Kindy.
See you there!
Winter Solstice Workshops & Gathering 2026
Hosted by the Kensington Residents’ Association, with support from the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters.
Images kindly shared by the Walking Wings community project, Fleurieu Environment Centre
The Kensington community warmly invites you to a joyful and family-friendly Winter Solstice Gathering, celebrating the changing seasons and our local creatures.
This community project invites children, young people, families and neighbours of all ages to gather in wonder, imagination and connection. We invite you to come dressed as a local creature, wearing masks, costumes or creature-inspired creations. You might arrive as a moth, a bird, a frog, a possum, a plant or another being of nature – or simply come as yourself.
In the weeks leading up to the gathering, two free creative workshops will be held at St Matthew’s Activity Hall, led by cherished South Australian artist Laura Wills.
These workshops will support participants to create masks, costumes and wearable artworks inspired by local creatures and the magic of winter. They are a chance to come together, meet neighbours, spark imagination and prepare for the celebration. You are welcome to attend one workshop, both workshops, or none at all and still join the Winter Solstice Gathering.
Everyone is welcome.
Key dates and bookings links:
Creative Workshop 1 – COMPLETE – visit our Facebook page to see the fun that was had (CLICK HERE)
Creative Workshop 2 – COMPLETE – visit our Facebook page to see creativity in action (CLICK HERE)
Winter Solstice Gathering
Sunday 21 June 2026 | 4:00pm – 7:00pm | Borthwick Park, Thornton Street, Kensington 5068
On Sunday 21 June, we will gather at Borthwick Park beside the creek, beneath the ancient Story Tree – the magnificent old Red Gum that has watched over many seasons.
As dusk arrives, we will take a playful neighbourhood procession through the suburb, celebrating the turning of the seasons and the beauty of winter, before returning to the park for music, storytelling and seasonal refreshments.
The winter solstice is the longest night and shortest day of the year — a time honoured across cultures as a moment of reflection, togetherness and welcoming the return of light. Our gathering reimagines this tradition through local nature, creativity and community connection. Whether you arrive as a glowing moth, a wise owl, a frog from the creek, a possum of the trees, or simply as yourself wrapped warmly in winter clothes — you are most welcome.
Come rugged up. Come dressed up. Come celebrate the longest night and welcome the returning light.
The Tale of the Trash Rack Heroes
Next time you’re in Borthwick Park, head down the stone steps in the Nature Play Area. On the edge of Second Creek, look toward the old stone bridge on Thornton Street and consider the ‘trash rack’.
It’s part of a network of some 20 sites across metro Adelaide, all owned and maintained by Green Adelaide. Data from the last 7 years show between 5 and 25 tonnes of debris is caught and removed each year from the Thornton Street rack. In the year ending June 2025, over 10 tonnes of material was removed from Adelaide’s waterways at this key location, right here in Kensington.
A site inspection occurs when 7mm of rain falls in 24 hours or 10mm of rain falls over a 7 day period. Without a rainfall trigger, sites are routinely checked every 21 days. Cleans are scheduled as needed.
The Rack Phone rings! Who answers the call? Never fear, residents of Kensington, Mechanical Vegetation Solutions will soon be here! These dedicated contractors appear from nowhere, clean up the neighbourhood, then zap off to fight trash elsewhere, a bit like the comic book super heroes of old. Check out the Tale of the Trash Rack Heroes.
Kensi’s Got Talent Open Mic Night – June 2027
Our Annual Winter Solstice Concert at The Kensi will be back in June 2027!
Join friends and neighbours on the longest, darkest night of the year to listen to local musicians, poets and story-tellers.
Enjoy warm savoury snacks and happy hour drink prices generously provided by The Kensi.
If you’ve got talent that you’d like to share, prepare to sign up for an open mic spot! Beginners more than welcome, we are a very supportive audience.
Register to attend or register to perform closer to the date.
We loved the 2026 poster too much to take it down…
All Ages Scavenger Hunt 4-10 May 2026
This event is part of the Friendly Kensi Project.
Kids, teens and adults of all ages are invited to take part in the Friendly Kensi Scavenger Hunt at any time in the week 4-10 May. Work solo or in pairs or groups. Perhaps ask a neighbour if they’d like to team up with you.
Follow the clues and explore Kensington • Find the items • Win prizes!
Sign up by emailing Steph at stephkubank11@gmail.com and you’re in the hunt!
Guidelines:
• Sign up and get your instructions.
• Work alone or in pairs or groups to solve clues and find items around Kensington.
• Be respectful: don’t disturb people, property, or wildlife.
• Ask Steph if you’re unsure about a clue.
Good luck!
