Berea’s race fanatics watch July from afar

Residents of Eden Gardens, Berea turned out to enjoy a high tea, hat parade and sweepstakes to mark July day.

Faith and Colin Armstrong attended the virtual viewing of this historic event.

THIS year marked a first for the 124th running of the iconic Vodacom Durban July (VDJ), courtesy of Covid-19.

The stands were empty and no roaring could be heard on the lower slopes of the Berea when the race took place last Saturday without spectators, beamed to screens, across the country.

Marge de Wet and Eve Church noted the perfect Durban winter weather for a July Day.

Bert Keen, who recently turned 96, readily joined into the swing of things.

Faith and Colin Armstrong attended the virtual viewing of this historic event.

Nevertheless, that didn’t stop the residents of Eden Gardens, Berea, from turning out to enjoy a high tea, hat parade and sweepstakes to mark the day at the retirement centre. Fun was had by all who donned their hats and smart attire to enjoy a ‘day at the races’.

Pearls and pink roses for MsMarlene Carroll on the special occasion of the Vodacom Durban July.

All decked out for the day, Marjory Read was one of the many happy ‘race-goers’ enjoyed the high tea and festivities. PHOTOS: Christine Prescott Sole

Brim-full of blossoms and jollity, Di Higginson, reports that the afternoon’s events were a great success.

The absence of face masks for the residents and social distancing was due to the retirement home having been under strict lockdown since the onset of level one for Covid-19.

PHOTOS: Christine Prescott Sole

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