Join Quondam Village for Gardens of the Golden City on October 26 & 27
Established 16 years ago the village was built on almost barren ground.
For the third time, Quondam Village will open its gardens to the public for the Gardens of the Golden City event.
Set to be held on October 26 and 27, the event will be held at the Bedfordview-based village.
Community members are invited to the village’s lanes to enjoy refreshments at the community centre.
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The event will take place between 09:30 and 16:00.
Jackie Welch of Quondam Village said village residents are excited to host the event once more.
Mme Dimpho Hani Early Childhood Development Centre and Animal Allies are this year’s selected beneficiaries of Gardens of the Golden City.
Children under 12 will get free entrance but adults will need to pay R50.
All proceeds generated by entrance fees will go towards the charities.
Established 16 years ago the village was built on almost barren ground.
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Over the years and once the village was built, residents planted a variety of trees and beautiful flowering plants, converting the area into charming individually designed sections of tranquillity.
Jackie explained that the village is not a place with large sprawling lawns and large trees.
The gardens vary in size; some residents have created vegetable garden patches, while portions of other gardens are paved.
As Quondam Village is pet-friendly most of the gardens are fenced.
Jackie said during the Gardens of the Golden City event some residents may not open their gates. These gardens can still be viewed over the fences.
