AGM

Thank you to all members who attended the KTRA AGM last month. All committee members and office holders were re-elected with the only change being that our Public Officer will change from Mike Connolly to Vanessa Spaans. We ae a small committee and would welcome a more members. The committee meets on the 4^th Tuesday of the month at 6pm at the Kent Town Hotel.

Thanks to our Kent Town Councillor Grant Piggott who donated his tickets for the SALA Art walk (more on this later) because he was unable to attend. A lucky draw of all attendees was held and Serena Ann was the lucky winner.

Two issues raised by residents will be followed up by the committee – firstly excessive noise late into the night at the Carnival in the Garden of Unearthly Delights at the Fringe and secondly speeding in Little Grenfell St. Speeding in the “little streets” of Kent Town is an ongoing issue and we encourage residents to contact NPSP Council so that they area aware of “hot spots”.

POT UP FOR SPRING

Our next event is on Saturday 26^th September 10am-12pm at the Community Shed – the annual Pot Up For Spring gardening session. All materials are supplied and you are welcome to bring your own pots and containers if you have some that you’d like to fill. This year we will be trialling Potatoes in a Paper Bag, potting succulents into Crazy Mugs and Bowls, sowing sugar snap peas in egg cartons and anything else we can think of! Morning tea will be available for participants and “observers”.

COLLEGE GREEN TALK

Last month committee member David Shores presented an information session at the request of the residents at College Green village. He spoke about our ongoing projects, events and the ways we support community connection. Of relevance to College Green was the recycling project which KTRA set up about 3 years ago. Residents place their bottles, cans, printer ink cartridges, foil tablet packets, batteries, small electrical items etc in the bins provided and we empty them regularly, sort and take items to the appropriate recyclers.

As a result of David’s presentation, the Worm Farm which had been at The Brewery Apartments and was surplus to requirements has new home with Patrick, one of the keen gardeners at College Green. The concerns about speeding in Little Grenfell St referred to above were also raised with David.

SALA - South Australian Living Arts Festival

Around 50 people recently participated in the inaugural Kent Town Street Art Walk as part of the SALA festival.  The event was organised by WashDog Studios (King William St) and NPSP Council Arts Officer, Emma Comley and funded by Council..

Dave, from WashDog talked about the various styles of street art as the group walked along Little Rundle, Little King William and Rundle Street. He paid tribute to Clare Graham who organised the Little Rundle Street Art Project for the 2016 Fringe. Her event initiated much of the street art in Kent Town. You may have noticed the yellow bench seat outside No. 123 Rundle St which was installed by Dave and Rochelle Baker in memory of Clare.

Cafetal (King William St) and Reform Distilling (Little Rundle St) provided a delicious lunch and refreshments and an opportunity for participants to chat about the art and artists. We then watched two mural artists working in Little Rundle Street and finished with a tour of Washdog Studios.

ET SMITH FOUNTAIN

This fountain, originally installed at the intersection of Rundle Road, Rundle Street and Dequetteville Terrace in 1877, was a gift from Lady Elizabeth Smith to honour her husband, the former Mayor of Adelaide and Kensington and Norwood.

At that time, water in the cast iron drinking fountain ran constantly from the lion’s heads on four sides into fonts, which drained into basins at ground level for dogs to drink. Rising above the fountain was a fluted pillar holding a lamp.

At some stage the fountain was moved to the Norwood Mall entrance until the Coles redevelopment began, when the NPSP Council moved it to storage.

The Kent Town Residents Association contacted the Council in 2023 requesting they rehabilitate the fountain and return it to Kent Town, in a location where the public can once again appreciate it. As a result, refurbishment works began and the fountain is now being installed at the corner of Fullarton Rd and Rundle St. Although the fountain will not be connected to a water supply due to its age, condition and the underground services at this location, KTRA is pleased that the fountain, part of the history of Kent Town, will once again be in a prominent public location. Negotiations about an opening celebration of the return of the fountain are underway, with the NPSP Council.

BUNNINGS FATHERS DAY EVENT

Last Thursday evening, Bunnings held their annual Fathers Day event and once again KTRA volunteers handed out free pizza slices and drinks (provided by Bunnings). The Gift Cards Bunning give us for our help are used to cover costs for Community Shed and Community Garden supplies. We appreciate Bunnings giving us the opportunity to assist them and fundraise for the Association.

Thanks to Paul, David, Rosie and Gwen who worked the pizza handout.

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2027 memberships are now available and there are a number of ways to pay.
 
Not a member? Would you like to join the KTRA?
 
Non-residents can join as Associate Members. The fees are the same, but so are the benefits, with the exception that Associate Members can’t vote at the AGM.

How to join or re-join

 
Online (VISA/Mastercard):              ktra.net.au/membership    or use the buttons below.
 
Cash or card:    Payments can be made directly to KTRA Vice-President, Kate Eatts, at 32 Grenfell Street or email info@ktra.net.au to make arrangements.

·    Singles $20

·    Concession singles $10

·    Families $30

·    Concession family $20

With Special Thanks to our Sponsors

• City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters
• Novo Wealth
• Bunnings Kent Town
• SA Country Womens’ Association
• Norwood Foodland
• UniSA