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KRA AGM August 2026
The next Kensington Residents’ Association’s Annual General Meeting will be held in August 2026.
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.
11 May: Mothers Day working bee
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 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.
Winter Plant-a-thon … June/July 2026
Winter is planting time in Borthwick Park!
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 @ The Kensi – June 2026
There’s no better way to spend the darkest and longest night of the year, than at the Kensington Residents’ Association’s Winter Solstice event at The Kensi Hotel.
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.
7.00pm onwards. 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:
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
Kids AFL event – Winter 2026
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.
12 Mar: Sturt Candidates Forum
JOINTLY PRESENTED BY RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATIONS OF KENSINGTON, KENT TOWN, NORWOOD & ST PETERS AND THE MAYLANDS-EVANDALE-STEPNEY COMMUNITY NETWORK GROUP
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.
9 Feb: Borthwick Park working bee 🐝
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 since 2009, kindly supported by the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters and Green Adelaide. Prior to commencement of the project the majestic remnant river red gums in the park were marooned in an expanse of kikuyu grass and the creek bank was weed-choked and badly eroded. Hard to imagine when you visit the park today!
Working bees are held on the 2nd Sunday of every month 9-11am to maintain the understorey of shrubs, vines, grasses and ground cover established over the past 15 years.
Join us in the park on Sunday 9th February between 9am and 11am. We’ll be topping up mulch to keep soil moisture in and weeds out, tip pruning shrubs, evicting pesky feral grasses, hose-watering the newer plantings… whatever needs doing!
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 – it’s going to be HOT!! Bring your KRA volunteer vest if you have one or we’ll issue you with on on the day.
If you can’t manage physical gardening work, you are most welcome to join us for morning tea from 11am. Free tea, coffee, and a delicious spread of morning tea treats on offer.
2 Feb: Film FUNdraiser event
KRA’s annual FUNdraiser will be held on Sunday 2nd February 4.30-7.30pm at the Regal Theatre.
We’re delighted to be screening ‘Maria’ for Kensington residents and friends as part of our 2025 FUNdraiser event. Angelina Jolie stars as Maria Callas, one of the most iconic performers of the 20th century, as the American-Greek soprano retreats to Paris after a glamorous and tumultuous life in the public eye.
View the trailer for ‘Maria’ here. Rated M, released 30 January 2025, directed by Pablo Larrain.
Gather together some friends to FUNdraise for 2025 Kensington community activities and enjoy a fabulous film in the gorgeous Regal Theatre.
KRA bar open 4.30-5.30pm for purchase of additional drinks. During this time we’ll be running a raffle plus silent and live auctions with great locally sourced prizes to boost our fundraising efforts.
The film starts at 5.30pm and runs for 2 hours.
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 by clicking here or search ‘KRA’ in Trybooking events (click here).
12 & 14 Nov: Compassionate Kensington Conversations
Are you concerned your older relatives, friends or neighbours may need more support?
Do you require more assistance in your daily living? Do you need emotional support as a care-giver?
The Compassionate Kensington Conversations are for you! Everyone is invited. These are important conversations for our whole community.
Two FREE sessions on offer: Tuesday evening 12th November & Thursday morning 14th November. Details in flyer below.
💙Receive information and participate in discussions about compassionate communities;
💙Learn how to become a more compassionate neighbour or friend;
💙Discover services and supports currently available in our area;
💙Explore what ‘Compassionate Communities’ could look like within our neighbourhood.
RSVP to help with catering arrangements by clicking here or email compassionatekensington@gmail.com or phone 0424324376
19 Nov: KRA Quiz Night & AGM
The KRA Quiz Night & AGM will be held on Tuesday 19th November. Register through Trybooking to attend the quiz & AGM to help with catering via this link https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1302310 Join a table or organise your neighbours to form a table of 6 and compete for glory and prizes in the Kensington Quiz!
If you are interested in joining the 2025 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.
