On Thursday 5th November Toesie and Hommie Slabbert were hosts on their farm "Louisan" to the Aberdeen Garden Club. When the members and guests arrived at the farm, they enjoyed an early tea. This took place in Toesie’s beautifully structured garden, under a large willow and wild mulberry tree. The magnificent back drop to this peacefully green environment is the Camdeboo mountain range.Anna Featherstone welcomed everyone, and gave a short talk on an insight into alien and invasive plants in Africa, and more specifically the Karoo.
A presidential report on the Club’s activities for 2009 was read, which was impressive in content as to the club’s achievements during the year.
In lieu of a Christmas celebration, the Club members decided to make donations to Alwynhof in Aberdeen. Padgie Pienaar was delighted to report that a substantial amount had been donated.
Denise Weldon gave the members an inspiring ‘thought for the day’, and a new committee was elected to serve the Club in 2010.
A finger lunch was served and Wendy Van Schalkwyk then thanked Toesie and Hommie Slabbert for their very kind hospitality.
Article By: Joan Tinker
