Page 4 - FWG September Issue 2025

Estate News

Message froM the estate Manager

Dear Residents,
booth, and more. Be sure to bring along
camping chairs, picnic blankets, hats and
pring has sprung – and our estate sunscreen, and join us for what promises
has already been a hive of activity to be a memorable day of community and
this month! From events and
Srugby screenings to important connection.
maintenance projects, the pace has been The Gardens Bistro will also be hosting
full steam ahead following the AGM. Buds its ever-popular Beer Fest, and this year
are starting to show on our fruit trees, and promises to be bigger and better than
we look forward not only to harvesting ever, with fantastic beer specials, a themed
from them in the years to come, but also to menu, and live music. Be sure to book your
the fresh burst of energy that spring always table early for this unmissable celebration!
brings.
The Gardens Bistro team has been busy
At the end of August, we wrapped up the behind the scenes crafting an exciting
2025 phase of our River Desilting Project. New Menu that promises to impress! From
New grasses and reeds are now being wholesome breakfasts to start your day
established to strengthen the banks, and Charlene Marlin, Estate Manager with energy, to an array of tapas, bao buns,
both our landscaping and maintenance crisp salads, pizzas, pastas and burgers,
teams are working hard to prepare the Mila Wheeler, who hosted a stall at the there’s something to tempt every appetite.
walkways and riverside rest areas for Junior Entrepreneur Market to raise Be sure to leave a little room for one of their
summer. The last of the shade netting will funds for Woodrock Animal Rescue. Her delicious new desserts.
be removed shortly, and with the rains on generosity and thoughtfulness inspired the
their way, we expect the Phase 2 waterway HOA to match her fundraising, resulting To complement your meal, the drinks list
and dam to look almost unrecognisable in a total of R9,000 being donated to this now features an expanded selection of
compared to just a few months ago. This worthy cause. Mila’s small act of kindness wines by the glass, with weekly specials
work continues to form part of our broader is a wonderful reminder of the spirit of showcasing unique and interesting
mission to restore the dam and waterway community that makes our estate so vintages. And if you’d prefer to enjoy a meal
as much as possible, always within the special. from the comfort of your home, The Bistro’s
limits set by the City of Johannesburg and delivery team is on duty every day of the
environmental regulations. Looking ahead, September promises to week, ensuring restaurant-quality meals
be a very busy community month as our
Another highlight from August was the events calendar moves into high season. are only a call away.
launch of our Access Control Proof-of- Alongside rugby screenings at The Gardens So, get ready – this summer in Fourways
Concept testing for facial recognition. Bistro, a SANBS Blood Drive, EcoKids, Quiz Gardens is going to be a thrilling ride!
We are grateful to the many residents Night, the Monthly Draw and the Evergreen From exciting events to shared moments
who joined the testing pool, and the Cocktail Evening, two standout events with neighbours, there’s more fun, more
early results have been very encouraging. deserve special mention: Movie Night and community, and more reasons than ever to
Once the Access Control Tender Process is Oktoberfest. join in.
finalised, the outcomes and next steps will
be communicated. If the trials confirm the Movie Night will be a double treat this year! Wishing you all a wonderful start to spring
promised speed and reliability, residents From 3pm, enjoy live music in the Phase – may it be a season of growth, joy, and
and visitors alike can look forward to much 1 Park, followed by an outdoor screening community spirit.
smoother access at our gates. of Paddington in Peru. A variety of food
trucks will be on hand, and the evening
It also gives me great pleasure to celebrate will be filled with fun extras, including Warm regards,
the initiative of one of our young residents, popcorn and slushies, a themed photo Charlene

Fourways Gardens • 2 • September 2025