Community members celebrate anniversary of Ernest Ullmann Recreation Centre

Community members enjoyed a fun-filled day at the Ernest Ullmann Recreation Centre to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the recreation centre on 14 September.

The property was given to the City of Johannesburg in 1979 by the Ullmann family. The property once belonged to the famous South African artist Ernest Ullmann who passed away in 1978. Ullmann lived on for many years, where he had horses and cattle and did all his artwork and sculptures.

To celebrate the anniversary community members enjoyed music and a wide range of entertainment on the day including face painting and jumping castles. The day also included a range of sports options including mini tennis, basketball and soccer. Gymnasts and dancers also took the opportunity to put on a range of performances throughout the day.

Jenny Rahme, the treasurer of the Friends of Ernest Ullmann Committee said that she was happy with the amount of people who had come through to watch the performances on the day. Rahme has been involved with the recreation centre since 1983. “My heart and soul is in it and its always worth it in the end.”

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