Planting Days 4 & 12 July

Winter is planting time!  Come and help us build the biodiversity in Borthwick Park, Thornton Street, Kensington. Saturday 4th July, 1pm-5pm planting with afternoon tea provided + drinks and nibbles afterwards Sunday 12th July, 9am-12.30pm planting with morning...

Proposed pool cuts voted down

The agenda for the Council’s June meeting, released Thursday 28 May, included a Council staff recommendation to shorten the 2026/2027 swimming season by 5 weeks and remove early morning and evening swimming hours (read Item 13.2 here). In essence it was an attempt to...

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...

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...

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...