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!

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.

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…

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!

Gather together some friends to FUNdraise for 2026/2027 Kensington community activities and enjoy a fabulous film in the gorgeous Regal Theatre.

KRA bar open for an hour prior to the film commencing. Purchase drinks, enjoy complimentary finger food, and get involved in raffles and fundraising auctions. Great locally-sourced prizes!

Ticket price covers cinema entry, a drink on arrival and pre-movie finger food provided by the KRA committee.

Tickets available for $20 from any KRA Committee member (listed here) or email Secretary Andrew Dyson at contact@kra.org.au to secure your tickets. Online tickets available for $22 through Trybooking.

Saturday 11th April, 10am – noon

Limited to 20 participants, suitable for ages 12 & up.

Learn or practice the Wobbly Line Drawing Technique with local artist Deborah Smalley. No drawing experience necessary, anyone can draw with wobbly lines! Learn a little more about Kensington’s history as we sketch and wander along Phillips St from The Parade to the Pool.

Meet outside Karl Chehade Dry Cleaning, 296 The Parade, Kensington, ready for 10am start. We will do some warm up sketches at Chehade’s then walk a short distance to sketch another Kensington scene, pause to enjoy a drink or a snack at the High Street Café, then finish with a sketch of Kensington’s groovy 1950s public pool. All done by noon-ish.

Register & pay online through Trybooking https://www.trybooking.com/DKCWR. Tickets $20 for Kensington Residents’ Association members, $30 for others.

Paper supplied for drawings. Pens and clipboards provided for use during workshop.

We will be sketching en plein air (outdoors). Bring your own folding chair or stool, comfy walking shoes and a hat for sun or umbrella for rain.

The Rising Sun Inn will celebrate 180 years of history on 26th October from 12 noon to 7pm with

• live music

• giveaways from Coopers Brewery & Paracombe Wines

• prizes for the best period costumes, and

• special guest Robert Bria, Mayor of the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, cutting the birthday cake!

Outdoor dining available in the carpark (high tables & stools under umbrellas) with a duo performing live from 1pm.

The Inn’s restaurant will be open for lunchtime a la carte dining, phone 83330721 to book a table.

No dinner service in the evening; however, the bar will remain open as from 4.30-6.30pm live band Sound Factory plays music of the 60s, 70s and 80s.

3pm start

Tim Costello AO is one of Australia’s most respected community leaders and a sought-after voice on social justice issues, leadership and ethics. For 13 years Tim was Chief Executive of World Vision Australia. He is a spokesperson and advocate for the Alliance for Gambling Reform, which campaigns for law reform to prevent harm from poker machine and online sports gambling.

On Sunday 12th October 2025, commencing at 3pm, Tim will be speaking at a Q & A session at the Rising Sun Inn in Kensington.

This is your opportunity to meet Tim and ask him questions on world affairs, national politics, social issues, sport and anything else you like!

The Kensington Residents’ Association will be providing finger food and you can purchase drinks from the bar.

Numbers are limited, so book your FREE seat on TryBooking now https://www.trybooking.com/DEBHU

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 11th May and see what we get up to.

It’s Mothers Day so we’ll be mothering our young plants, tucking them into comfy beds of mulch and giving the place a good tidy up!!

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.

WHEN: Wednesday 12th March 2025 from 7pm

WHERE: Banquet Hall, St Peters Town Hall Complex, St Peters Street, St Peters.

WHO: An invitation has been extended to those who have already announced their candidacy. Any other candidates will also be invited to participate.

Confirmed attendees include
Dr Verity Cooper, Independent
Claire Clutterham, Labor
Katie McCusker, Greens
James Stevens, Liberal

All voters in the Federal Electorate of Sturt are welcome to attend this important meeting. You do not need to be a member of a local resident group.
Each candidate will be allowed time to canvas the local issues and to give their vision for the electorate.
The audience will then be given an opportunity to ask questions to help decide who should represent the people of Sturt in the Federal Parliament.