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!

My name is Steph Kubank. I am a counsellor, cat-lover and Kensington resident of almost four years, and I know how easy it is to feel disconnected. This is why I applied for the 2025/2026 Care for Kensington grant, which I was lucky to receive from the Kensington Residents’ Association (KRA). My Friendly Kensi initiative aims to create more community connection for people in Kensington, so our suburb feels friendly and emotionally safe.

✨One part of this is creating a directory with basic info about us, like our name, lifestyle or interests and perhaps a mobile or email contact so we can reach out to locals with similar interests more easily! Being included in this directory is optional and you can share as much or as little as you like.

✨Another idea I had for a Friendly Kensi event is a scavenger hunt in Kensington, solving clues and finding objects. It will involve prizes and chocolate!

Sign up now to participate in the Friendly Kensi Scavenger Hunt 4-10 May 2026, just email me at stephkubank11@gmail.com! Find more information here.

I would appreciate anyone’s ideas about what they think Kensington needs. Some examples include:

✨Skill swaps – help someone with a skill and get help with something in return

✨Item swaps – clothes, books etc.

✨Creating a community board for posting art, humour and ‘good news’.

It would be amazing to hear from kids, teens and young adults – these voices are often not heard as much in our neighbourhood.

Please contact me at stephkubank11@gmail.com with any ideas or questions.

This very special FREE* event has been proudly arranged by the Norwood Football Club and the Kensington Residents’ Association over the past 2 years (2024, 2025) and we hope to run it again in 2026.

Kids aged 5-12 years accompanied by their adult caregiver are invited to join in the fun at Norwood Oval. Activities include:

Coaching session (dress warmly and wear shoes to kick in, but no footy boots please!);

Tour of Norwood Oval including viewing footy memorabilia displayed beneath the grandstands;

Meeting Norwood players;

Refreshments on the day;

Footy gift to take home.

* FREE for Kensington Residents’ Association members’ children, $10 each for other children payable on the day (or $15 for one year membership to K.R.A.)

Event registration is essential. Limited to 25 children. A responsible adult must be registered to accompany every family group of 1-3 children.

Mid 2026 we will once again be planting and staking, then mulching around native seedlings in the Borthwick Park garden beds.

Jobs for everyone! Full training provided. Come by yourself or bring the family or a friend. All welcome! Kid-friendly events! Please wear clothing/footwear suitable for gardening.

Bring your KRA volunteer vest if you have one (if not, we’ll issue you one) and a couple of buckets if possible. Buckets are always in demand on planting days!

Why are we still planting in Borthwick Park? It seems to be already full of plants!

🌱Weed suppression – More native ground covers = less weeds in the beds.

🌱Replacement – Species like wattles and soft herbaceous plants are short-lived. Plants are regularly damaged during park activity or due to storms or heat.

🌱Diversity – Increasing the diversity of plant species maximises the health of the park.  Every year we try out new species of shrubs, grasses and groundcovers to attract new butterflies and birds and benefit our ancient River Redgums.  All species planted are indigenous to the local area, mostly sourced from Trees for Life as seedlings.  In the past local volunteers have also provided plants grown from seeds and cuttings collected in Borthwick Park.

Find out more about the widely acclaimed biodiversity project which has transformed Borthwick Park since conception in 2009 by clicking here.

Winter Solstice Open Mic! If you sing, play an instrument, do stand-up comedy or recite poetry please join in for the open mic. Register to perform via email to contact@kra.org.au or put your name on the board on the night. Acts limited to 10 minutes length.

Starting time to be announced asap! Free Entry! Free Finger Food!

Where? Regent Room, Kensington Hotel, 23 Regent Street, Kensington

Discount drinks for KRA members. You are welcome to join the KRA on the night ($15 for 1 year membership).

Past events – see posters below:

21 June 2025 Open Mic & Kensi Frenzy Singalong

22 June 2024: Winter Solstice Open Mic featuring Daddy Crow

22 June 2023: The Apocalyptic Winter Solstice featuring live music by Apocalyptic Breakdown, The Rude Mechanicals plus open mic opportunity

Date, time and venue to be advised closer to the time.

Agenda items typically include:

Treasurer’s Report

President’s Report

KRA Committee election – KRA members present elect committee members and office-bearers to drive KRA activities for the coming year*

Other business

Guest speaker/s

Supper, wine, tea and coffee after close of meeting – a great opportunity to talk with the KRA committee, guest speakers, and Kensington friends and neighbours whilst enjoying one of the supper spreads the KRA is famous for!

* If you are interested in joining the KRA Committee, please contact our Secretary NOW to nominate via email to contact@kra.org.au. Joining the KRA Committee is a great way to get involved with YOUR Association and work with other locals to make Kensington the best possible neighbourhood.

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.

The Kensington Residents’ Association annually offers two grants to be spent on projects which benefit the Kensington community:

$1000 grant for adults (18 and over);

$250 grant for children (under 18).

Any project that benefits our fabulous suburb will be considered! It may be environmental, cultural, artistic, social, even virtual. Click here for some ideas to get your thoughts bubbling! 2025 grant guidelines are available here.

Who is eligible to apply? Anyone living in Kensington or on its perimeter roads who is a member of the Association (or living in a member household). Non-members may join on payment of our $15 annual fee.

Thanks to PGH Bricks & Pavers for the use of their mobile pizza oven.

Where? Borthwick Park, Thornton St Kensington

When? Spring 2026 – date to be confirmed

The KRA’s most popular event will be back on again in the Spring of 2026! We’ll be stoking the fire in the pizza oven ready for the residents and friends of Kensington to descend on the park with chairs, drinks, good spirits, and a hearty appetite. Bring your own plates and/or cutlery please.

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 our beautiful Borthwick Park, and listening to live music performances by local musicians.

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.

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