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.

Kensington residents and friends participate in our annual Christmas Carolling around the streets of our suburb. 

Gather in Regent Garden next to McKellar Stewart kindy from 6.45pm for a 7pm start. We’ll cross over to The Kensi first for some warm up carols in the front bar.

Led by bagpipers, we’ll make our way down Thornton St pausing to sing at the Lithuanian community units, then turn right into High St to sing with the Sisters of St Joseph at the Bethany Centre (4 High Street).

We then head southeast along High St, down Richmond St and though Borthwick Park to the Thornton St entrance of the Norwood Aged Cottage Homes.

We walk through the NACH property to Bridge Street and walk up to finish with a few carols inside the Rising Sun Inn at approximately 8.30pm.

We stop frequently along this route to sing carols and spread Christmas cheer through our suburb. Side-tracks and minor route variations are possible, so if you would like the Kensington carollers to sing outside your home please get in touch with our Secretary (contact@kra.org.au) and we’ll do our best to make it happen!

Song sheets are provided by KRA. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress with some Christmassy flair – think tinsel, Santa hats, Christmas shirts, reindeer antlers!!

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).

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

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.

Plant & Produce Share in Borthwick Park, Sunday 8th November, 11.30am-12.30pm (after the working bee).

We’ll have a trading table set up under the shelter in Borthwick Park. Bring your excess potted plants, cuttings, seedlings, seeds and garden produce … whatever you have in abundance and would like to share.

Drop, swap and go… or stay for a while to meet a few locals and swap gardening tips. If you fancy, come a little earlier (11ish) and have a cuppa with the working bee volunteers 🙂

All leftover plants and produce will be left in the park shelter for passers-by to collect later.

You can find Borthwick Park tucked between Second Creek and Thornton, Richmond Street and Bridge Streets in Kensington 5068. This lovely green space has been the focus of a revegetation project since 2009, instigated and driven by the community of Kensington, 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.

Working bees are held on the 2nd Sunday of every month 9-11am to maintain the shrubs, vines, grasses and ground cover understorey established over the past 15 years.

Join us in the park on Sunday 8th December 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, maybe constructing a native bee hotel if time allows… 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. 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. We’d love to see you!

It’s National Shared Reading Week 28 October to 3 November, 2024.

Street Library Australia  events will be held throughout the country to celebrate shared reading.

The KRA has set up three Street Libraries in Kensington. They are actively used by our reading residents of all ages.  Join us at an event that celebrates Street Libraries and shared reading in Kensington.

Where: at the High Street Café Street Library – Phillips St

When: from 10am on Saturday 2 November, 2024

Reading to children: from 10 am residents will read picture books to children. This will be both a group and one-to-one activity. Rugs and children’s books galore to encourage and celebrate shared reading.

Reading for all: come and listen to stories of life in historic Kensington read aloud for all to enjoy.

Who doesn’t love a good story? Who doesn’t love a book? Who doesn’t love a good coffee? Come and listen. Come and read. Let’s celebrate shared reading and Street Libraries together.

Stay on to enjoy the music that follows: 11am, High Street Live.

Borthwick Park – a 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 13th October and see what we get up to.

Most likely we’ll be pulling weeds and topping up mulch where soil was left exposed during our winter planting.

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 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. We’d love to see you.

Pop-up Plant & Produce Swap in Borthwick Park, Sunday 10th November, 11.30am-12.30pm (after the working bee). 

We’ll have a trading table set up under the shelter in Borthwick Park. 

Bring your excess potted plants, cuttings, seedlings, seeds and garden produce e.g. citrus, berries, veggies, herb bunches… whatever you have in abundance and would like to share.

A good chance to meet local gardeners and exchange tips & garden goodies!