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Thornhill Manor hosts yet another successful fête

When the doors to the hall opened at 9am sharp, long lines had formed, with visitors eager to have first pickings at the white elephant, books, cakes and sewing stalls.

Thornhill Manor’s annual Family Fun Day and Fête took place on October 6.

Visitors to the event enjoyed beautiful, sunny weather.

Eunice de Jager and John and Joyce van Leeuwen, all Thornhill Manor residents who sold decoupaged items and calendars.

When the doors to the hall opened at 9am sharp, long lines had formed, with visitors eager to have first pickings at the white elephant, books, cakes and sewing stalls.

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Outside in the village’s park area, stalls were set up under the trees.

In addition to the stalls run by residents of the Rand Aid Retirement Village, there were over 30 outside stalls.

Jackie Scott and Esme Erasmus, management of the village, enjoy egg and bacon rolls.

“Live and commercial music by Janis Redde added to the festive mood and many a person commented that this was such a lovely touch to the day and added so much atmosphere,” said Thornhill Manor deputy manager Jackie Scott.

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