Pen2Paper June July 2015

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Get rolling with Light
City Derby
Light City Derby (LCD) became Adelaide’s first mixed-
gender Roller Derby league in July 2011. LCD is now
the home of quad-skate loving men and women who
actively promote roller derby as a fast growing and
exciting international sport, where part-time skaters
and athletes alike.
Always wanted to get involved in roller derby but didn’t
know how? LCD, Adelaide’s senior mixed-gender roller
derby league, is planning a new intake for enthusiastic
men and women skaters of all skill levels.
Come along and learn how much fun mixed-gender
roller derby can be. LCD is a great community of skaters
of all skill levels who come together for fun, fitness and
competition, regardless of gender.
If you want to come and check out the action at one of
our upcoming bouts, email
for more information.
Head on down to Hillcrest
These holidays, the Hillcrest Community Centre at
27 Queensborough Ave Hillcrest will be hosting two fun
activities for children aged 6 years and older. First up is
Sam from Lil’ Adelaide Rollers, who will be running a roller
skating session for kids on 6 July from 10am-12pm. Then
on 13 July a craft session will be run by Christine, who has
run similar activities at Kilburn Community Centre. This will
enhance your child’s creativity and dexterity. This session
is also running from 10am-12pm. Numbers are limited
and it is essential that you book by the Thursday before the
session(s) by phoning David on 8266 7267 or email
.
Lots on at Lefevre
The school holidays during July are again set to be
jam-packed at the Lefevre Community Stadium.
Full details are available on our website,
and some activities require booking.
Roller skating: Tues 7 or Thurs 9 July
Puppet making workshop: Tues 7 or Thurs 9 July
Indoor Soccer: Wed 8 July
Family fun sports days: Friday 10 and 17 July
Kilburn Community
Centre turns 50
Did you know that the first buildings that now
form part of the Kilburn Community Centre were
officially launched as a YMCA recreation centre
in 1965?
For many years the Kilburn YMCA provided a range
of recreational programs to the local community,
including roller skating, badminton and movie
nights. The stadium was augmented to include
squash courts and a function hall across a number
of expansions spanning many years.
When the Port Adelaide and Enfield councils
amalgamated in 1996, the building officially became
the Kilburn Community Centre. This decision was
achieved largely as a result of the efforts of active
local residents who saw the value of retaining the
centre as a community resource. Thanks to their
vision, the Kilburn Community Centre still stands
today as a vital and vibrant local hub.
To celebrate the history and significance of Kilburn
Community Centre, a 50th birthday event is
planned for later this year. A date has not been
set at this stage but it is likely to be in September.
Planning for this milestone event has already begun.
Local resident Betty Dobson helped to spark
interest in the idea of a 50th birthday celebration by
presenting her original invitation to the launch of
the YMCA building in 1965. Part of the invitation is
shown on the front cover of this newsletter.
If you would like to be involved in the planning or
wish to participate in the event itself, please contact
Leigh at the centre on 8405 6730 to register your
interest. We look forward to seeing you at
this exciting event.
July holiday program
Kilburn Community Centre’s exciting holiday
program is back again in July with a range of
recreational and artistic pursuits for pre-school and
primary school aged children.
Recreational activities will include an imagination
playground, roller-skating and team sports such as
basketball. Craft activities will be available on some
afternoons of the holidays as well.
Times, age ranges and capacity limits vary for each
activity. A detailed schedule will be available a
few weeks before the holidays begin. This will be
available on the Council website, in hard copy at the
centre, or can be distributed to you directly via post
or email by calling the centre on 8405 6730.
In many cases there will be ongoing term-based
programs at Kilburn Community Centre for
interested families to remain involved in these
types of activities.
The July school holiday activities are free of charge
and registration for all activities is through a single
registration form that can be filled out upon a
family’s first arrival during the holidays. No prior
registration is necessary.
For further information please contact Leigh at
Kilburn Community Centre on 8405 6730.
Puppet making at Lefevre Community Stadium