Our Festival is 11 this year. It began way back as a small community event initiated by the Kensington public tenants to celebrate Kensington’s diversity in the spirit of the then-new Kensington redevelopment which transformed a gated public housing into a mixed and connected community. Sandra Joy has been a Festival champion for all of…
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The 2019 Festival Program is here!
We have been working with our partners in the community to bring you an amazing 2019 festival program. It’s going to be an amazing day.
A big welcome to Bradrod Building Services, our 2019 Bronze Sponsor
Managing Director Bernard Mortimer began what is now Bradrod Building Services in 1977, providing contract plant room maintenance. As the company grew and began carrying out government contracts, Bernard broadened the scope of the business to include plumbing and building works. In 1993, Bernard’s son Andrew joined the business having gained a Diploma of Mechanical…
Return to the Dollhouse
Be sure to grab your copy of the latest Flem Ken News, where Claire Hughes wrote the following wonderful piece about the Return to the Dollhouse Project which is excitedly going to be on display at this weekend’s festival! Be sure to pop by the Bill Vanina Pavilion this Sunday to see these amazing creations…..
Wondering the best way to travel to the festival?
We recommend coming by train, bus, bike or just stroll on down. Catch the train to either South Kensington or Kensington stations. JJ Holland Park is a short walk from either. Bus # 402 to Macaulay Road/Kensington Station then a short walk to JJ Holland Park. Or ride your bike – there will be bike…
Welcome to our 2019 Silver Sponsor, A & J Bonello Plumbing.
A huge thank you and a big welcome to our 2019 Silver Sponsor, A & J Bonello Plumbing. A&J Bonello Plumbing was founded by Allan Bonello in 2005. Allan has over 30 years’ experience in the plumbing industry and as the company’s Managing Director, his focus is on direction and development of the company. Daniel…
Lord Mayor’s Message
The City of Melbourne continues to be a wonderful supporter of our festival and our community. Please read below the message from the Lord Mayor.
Volunteers Needed
This year the Kensington Neighbourhood House is again recruiting a team of volunteers to help out on the day to make this year’s festival bigger and better than ever. If you love being part of the local community this is a great way to connect and play a role. Volunteer for a couple of hours…
You are invited!
The much loved Kensington CommUNITY Festival is back in 2019! Come along on Sunday March 31st from 10am to 4pm to Kensington JJ Holland Park precinct to enjoy a huge day of FREE family fun. Click here for more details.
Save The Date : Sunday March 29 2020
The fabulous Kensington CommUNITY Festival is back on Sunday March 29 2020 from 10 – 4pm. JJ Holland Park is the place to be for this fabulous FREE family festival led by Unison Housing along with a whole host of our residents & local community organisations. Once again we say thank you to our major…
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