"We wish we could receive benefactors who could sponsor food as well as a few gardening tools. Anyone who could assist in any way is most welcome," said Clr Rundle.
Chad Gaddie gathers all the leaves that have fallen to the ground to tidy up the park.
The Friends of Horwood’s Farm took a few hours of their day to clean up the park in an effort to keep it looking beautiful.
The group was formed almost five years ago by Mrs Sharon Lendrum-Fritteli, DA ward 18 councillor Heather Hart and Mrs Sylvia Rundle.
It all began when the DA youth had a clean-up campaign several years ago and, according to Clr Hart, it went so well that there was no reason to stop.
The residents in the areas surrounding the park began the initiative towards social responsibility and also to contribute towards minimizing the various health hazards that exist with filth.
The group is open to everyone and it does not discriminate. Councillor Bill Rundle, of ward 19, is also part of the monthly clean-up group. He said that when people come to help clean, they must know it is purely on a volunteer basis.
The only so-called ‘payment’ the Friend’s of Horwood group can offer volunteers is a hotdog and a drink at the end of the clean up.
People from various organisations cleaned the park as they felt it was their social responsibility.
Natalie Visser was more than willing to help get Horwood’s farm cleaned up.
Ward Councillor Bill Rundle cuts the overgrown tree branches.
Many of the bins at Horwood’s farm have water with filth in them.
The Friends of Horwood Farm showed social responsibility by coming together and cleaning up the park.
Jason Kruger and Massimo Apruzzese help keep Horwood’s Farm clean.
Soon to turn 90, Mr Ron Duthie is seen hard at work cleaning up the park despite his age.
A mix of all generations come together for a good cause to clean up the park.
These youngsters joined in on the initiative to help clean up Horwood’s Farm.
Hard at work at all costs.
For just a few hours, these community members are willing to make that little sacrifice to contribute to cleanliness.
Beatrice Tshazi works on weekends, helped by one or sometimes two people, in an attempt to clean up Horwood’s Farm.
The Friend’s of Horwood’s Farm group has every age group represented and they are all eager for more community members to join them.
Siblings Chad and Tarryn Gaddie did not mind dirtying themselves for a good cause.
Ms Carol Baird gathers up dirt during the clean-up campaign held on Saturday.
Soon to turn 90, Mr Ron Duthie is seen hard at work cleaning up the park despite his age.
Ward Councillor Heather Hart sweeps the floor at Horwood’s Farm.
The Friend’s of Horwood’s Farm group has every age group represented and they are all eager for more community members to join them.
This board is placed at the entrance as an invitation for all to take part in the community initiative.
Estelle Dye, Angela Catteneo and Natalie Visser dirtied their hands for a good cause.
Natalie Visser was more than willing to help get Horwood’s farm cleaned up.
Chad Gaddie gathers all the leaves that have fallen to the ground to tidy up the park.
The friends of Horwood’s Farm mean business when it comes to preserving the beauty of their park.
Ms Carol Baird gathers up dirt during the clean-up campaign held on Saturday.
Councilor Heather Hart didn’t mind getting dirty to keep the park clean.
This once flowing fountain at Horwood’s form is now dry.
He said that even though some people may be unable to do the physical work, their financial contribution could assist the group in continuing its good work.
Matric pupils Massimo Apruzzese, Jason Kruger and Alison Pereira, from Edenglen High School, also came to put some hours into community work for a school project they have to complete for Life Orientation.
The trio said the park use to be a clean and safe place to play, but it has declined over the years.
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