Join neighbours and friends at the Borthwick Park working bee on Sunday 14th August between 9am and 11am. After three successful planting sessions during July, our attention now turns to weed removal and mulching. The fantastic wood chip mulch supplied by Council is vitally important to suppress those pesky weeds and help the soil retain as much winter moisture as possible.

All welcome. Tools provided for use. Wear suitable footwear and clothing and bring your KRA volunteer vest if you have one (we will issue you with one on the day if need be). Volunteers are required to be KRA members for insurance purposes. Membership is only $15/household/year. You can join or renew your membership at the working bee.

Delicious morning tea provided at the close of activities ~10.30am-11am

THIS IS A S.A. DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION EVENT

Marryatville Primary School (M.P.S.) in Dankel Avenue, Kensington, is hosting COVID vaccination clinics in July 2022:

For school students and their families 12.00pm to 5.00pm on Friday 29 July; and

For the general community 10.00am to 4.30pm on Saturday 30 July.

The clinics are walk-in only, no bookings.

Consent must be provided to the vaccination provider on the day. Students and people under 16 years of age can only be vaccinated with a parent or legal guardian present.

See the DfE website for more details. Other schools are also hosting clinics, some at different times to M.P.S.

Our second Borthwick Park Planting day for 2022 will be held on Sunday 10th July.

Join us 9am-12.30pm as we add diversity to beautiful Borthwick Park by planting lots of young grasses, groundcovers and climbers around the shrubs we planted last weekend.

Tasks for all ages – planting, installing plant guards, mulching, watering;

Training provided to ensure our baby plants get the best possible start in the ground;

Supervised nature-oriented craft activities for kids;

Morning tea mid-morning;

Barbeque lunch after the planting session, including salads, and vego & vegan options;

Toilets available for use during the event.

The Dog’s Breakfast is on again! From 8am on the 26th of June in Borthwick Park.

BBQ’d sausages for the dogs provided, around 9am.

Humans can bring a plate (or other needs) to share.

Call/SMS Karloskar on 0418 800 305 for further information if required.

The Kensington Residents’ Association Winter Solstice community event is on again!

Come down to the Kensi to celebrate the astronomical start of Winter with neighbours and friends.

Where: Kensington Hotel, Kings Room

When: Tuesday 21st June, from 7.30pm

This event is presented by Green Adelaide and the Hills & Fleurieu Landscape Boards.

Walk on Country with Kaurna community members and fellow volunteers on this tour of significant cultural sites in southern-Adelaide and on the Fleurieu Peninsula. Build on your connection to Kaurna culture, people, and the land. The tour will highlight factors impacting on significant Kaurna sites and encourage open and honest dialogue about developing pathways to work together for the benefit of future generations.

Tour departs/ returns Living Kaurna Cultural Centre, Warriparinga Way, Bedford Park.

Registrations from 9:30am, on-boarding at 9:45am, departure at 10am sharp.

Lunch provided.

Prior registration essential via  Eventbrite.

Love Borthwick Park?

Please join us for our next working bee in Borthwick Park on Sunday 12th June from 9am to 11am.

Lots to do, jobs for all ages and abilities … followed by a great morning tea!

And…Advance Notice! Our two annual Plantathons will be on 3rd & 10th July! Join us as we add diversity to our lovely park by planting 500 new grasses, groundcovers, climbers and more.

This event is presented by the S.A. Josephite Reconciliation Circle.

The inaugural South Australian Commissioner for Aboriginal Children & Young People, April Lawrie, will be speaking at the SA Josephite Reconciliation Circle in May.  The Josephites are concerned about the escalating number of young Aboriginal people in out-of-home care and/or being detained as a result of Australia’s low age of criminal responsibility.

When: 6.30-8.00pm, Monday 2 May 2022

Where: Bethany Centre, Mary MacKillop Precinct, 4 High Street Kensington

No RSVP required. For more information phone 8130 5900 or email infosa@sosj.org.au

Join us from 9am to 11am on Mothers Day as we give our favourite park some love!

This month we will be mulching and weeding bed edges.

Yummy morning tea provided!

For additional information please contact our Project Coordinator John Legg on 0422 909 710.

Hosted by the Kensington, Kent Town, St Peters and Norwood residents’ associations.

Free event, book here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/meet-the-candidates-for-sturt-tickets-321030078607 Seats are limited!

Monday, 16th May at 7:30pm, St Peters Town Hall Banquet Room

Audience members will be invited to ask questions from the floor following short presentations from candidates Inty Elham (Democratic Alliance), Angela Fulco (Australian Progressives), Stephen Grant (United Australia), Katie McCusker (Greens), David Sherlock (Animal Justice), Chris Schmidt (TNL Party), and James Stevens MP (Liberal). Sonja Baram (Labor) is unable to attend. Journalist and former ABC broadcaster, Carole Whitelock OAM, will be chairing the forum.

Free refreshments will be provided at the end of the forum.