Mylor Heritage Society Inc. - Rockford event - Sunday 20th Nov 2011 from 10am—4pm
Rockford Estate was developed in the style of an English parkland during the 1880's by the Hon. David Murray & John Wright, an English gardener. The current owners, Kym Milne and Jane McLaren have kindly allowed the Mylor Heritage Society Inc. to hold this event in their magnificent garden. The event will be used as a fundraiser for the continued restoration of the historic Mylor Bootmaker's Shop, the Mylor Red Cross and the Mylor CFS.
Admission for adults is $8 and children free. Free car parking will be available within the grounds. You may download a "flyer for the fridge" here. Sponsor Jurlique have provided a gate prize worth $250, so remember to hang on to your ticket!
Where is Rockford Estate? 665 Strathalbyn Road Mylor Opposite Silver Lake & Cooper Roads. UBD Ref 170/E1.
Our Speakers for the day include:
- 10.30am Ann Herraman, Pres. Mt Lofty Dist. Historical Society - 'The Rockford Garden in historical context'
- 11.30am Jim Travers, former owner of Rockford - 'Rockford Illustrated 1955—2010'
12.30pm Lunch, tea and coffee provided by Red Cross and BBQ by CFS. Live music
- 1.30pm Sophie Thomson, Gardening Presenter - 'Sustainability'
- 2.30pm Dr Dean Nicolle, Arborist - 'Big, Tall & Significant Trees from around the World'
Bird in Hand wines, beer and soft drinks will be available throughout the day, as will morning & afternoon tea/coffee.
Visitors may take self-guided Heritage tree walks in the extensive grounds, using a map annotated with details of all of the significant trees.
An historical display on Rockford will be presented by the Mylor History Group and visitors may also view a video on the garden at Rockford as it was in 1991.
Limited toilet facilities will be available, and wheelchair/pram access will be limited. No dogs please.
Enquiries: 8388 5598
