Jenny Brownson happily mans the garden stall at the fete.
After a rainy start, Thornhill Manor Retirement Village’s Family Fun Day and Fete on 7 October turned into a bright, beautiful and highly successful day.
The spokesperson for Thornhill Manor, Cathy Grosvenor said, “The Rand Aid retirement village is known for the excellence of its annual fundraiser, which spreads out over green lawns under shady trees and in the cosy hall, and attracts quality stalls and a steady stream of visitors.”
The marimba band of Holy Rosary Convent Edenvale perform at the fete.Edith Morley and Di Zylstra sell light and fluffy pancakes at the fete.
This year’s event was no different, with 40 outside stalls selling handcrafted wares and the village food stalls providing hamburgers, boerewors, tea and cake, pancakes, egg and bacon rolls, curry and rice and delicious German delicacies.
Deputy manager of the village, Jackie Scott said, “The residents worked very hard and without them the day would not have been so successful.The proceeds of the day are utilised for projects in the village.”
