ALBERTSKROON – Community members raise funds to beautify their park.
The little ones are treated to pony rides at the Spring Fair.
The Friends of Albert’s Farm Conservancy hosted their annual Spring Fair where fun was had and money was raised to better the park.
Families from Greymont, Albertskroon and surrounding suburbs enjoyed their Saturday strolling past stalls which sold crafts, food, clothing and second-hand goods. The little ones were well entertained with pony rides, jumping castles and other fun activities.
Chairperson of Friends of Albert’s Farm Conservancy, Julie Gouws, said the fair was a success and that more people attended this year’s event than they had ever seen at the Spring Fair.
Gouws added that the main objective for the fair was to generate funds for the park so that community members had a more enjoyable space to utilise.
She added that alien invasive plant control will be implemented in sensitive wetland and grassland areas with the help of Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo. “In the longer term, we would like to remediate and restore the wetlands. One of the things would be to prevent excessive storm water from entering the park and putting better erosion control measures in place,” said Gouws. She added that the aim is to improve the biodiversity, as well as involve the children and community more in conservation initiatives.
Leonard Nyathi and Albert Tshuma sell their handmade pottery items.
Freddy Shikweni, Kogie Govender, Mpho Tshikululela and Clive Lukheli from Joburg City Parks and Zoo build solar panels and fans for the little ones.
Kerryn Laver with Barry and Natalie Brokensha hang out with the little ones for the day.
Classic second-hand CDs are sold at the spring market.
Back: Dassie Venter, Sharon Roos and Wayne van Rooyen. Front: Twins, Sabastien and Julien Roos.
A musician entertains with classic songs.
Husband and wife Neville and Annette van Rooyen show off their homemade marmalade.
Maureen and Cardine Ellis sell their homemade teddy bears.
A family comes out to enjoy a day of entertainment in the sun.
Back: Awnick, Ian and Candice De Coriolis.
Front: Bastian and Namisha De Coriolis.
Rookie Molla sells clothing at the fun fair.
Bongi Moyo and Michelle Mbatha sell their handmade crafts such as aprons, place-mats and home decor.
Casandra Chizanga travels to markets around Johannesburg to sell her beaded animals.
Karen Ndlovu and Inger Kristensen sell their mosaic plates and other homeware.
Back: Zenobia and Andre van der Vindt. Front: Mikel and Zandre van der Vindt.
Sarah Pattison-Emms and Dina-Vera Schmittknecht represent Border Collie Rescue for dogs.
Steve Kotze represents the Fairland Air Scouts.
The Fairland Air Scouts.
Community members enjoy a day in the sun at the Spring Fair.
