&Westcliff; - The Parktown and Westcliff Heritage Trust

NOVEMBERWESTCLIFF HERITAGE TOURSSATURDAY 3 NOVEMBER2.00pm Westcliff’s Historical HomesThis North East corner is replete with Baker buildings, gloriousgardens and wonderful views. See Glenshiel, The Hope Home,Pallinghurst Stables and The Ridge School.Start at Glenshiel - 19 Woolston Road, WestcliffCost: R30.00 - No prior booking requiredSATURDAY 10 NOVEMBER2.00pm Westcliff Homes & GardensStart at the offices and visit their noteworthy neighbours -hear the mining tales, scientific breakthroughs and enjoythe glorious scented gardens.Start at La Roche Offices - 54 The Valley Road, Corner JanSmuts AvenueCost: R30.00 - No prior booking requiredLa RocheMEMBERSHIP OF THEPARKTOWN & WESTCLIFF HERITAGE TRUSTNPO 001 - 346Join the Trust and benefit from:• Reduced proces for members• Advance notice of tours in quarterly newsletters• “ Members Only” ToursNameAddressCodeTelephone numberemailCategory ( please tick)September 2007 - March 2008Adult Individual R90.00Family R115.00Student/Pensioner/Country member R30.00Corporate R460.00Any donations will be appreciatedRETURN TO THEParktown&WestcliffH E R I T A G E T O U R SVILLA ARCADIAThis year our heritage tours of Parktown visit thegracious suburb and its neighbours while sometours go further afield to explore hidden gems ofJo’ burg’s flamboyant past.Heritage Tours25 / 26 August, 3 / 10 NovemberParktown & Westcliff Heritage Trust, Northwards.21 Rockridge Road, Parktown, 2193

Heritage Tours2 5 & 2 6 A U G U S T 2 0 0 7SATURDAY MORNING, 25 AUGUSTBrenthurst Circle 3 Hours 09h15Tree-lined avenues and the glorious gardens of Brenthurst.Northwards & Rock Ridge Road 3 Hours 09h30Inside tour of Northwards - Parktown’s most romantic mansionand the enchanting road that Baker chose for his own home.WALKING TOURS COST R30.00SATURDAY AFTERNOON, 25 AUGUSTThe Valley Road 3 Hours 13h45Built as though they belong on the slopes of the Parktownridge, these homes are the triumph of the Arts and CraftsMovement as exemplified by Sir Herbert Baker.Killarney 3 Hours 14h00Movie moguls and millionaires made their mark in the grandand stylish apartment blocks echoing the Art Deco lifestyle inNew York.The Heart of Parktown14h00A wonderfully eclectic tour of Edwardian ebullience -Wanooka,Outeniqua, Beaulieu. PTPS and the widow’s walkatop North Lodge.Holy Family College 2 Hours 15h00Tour this historic school and the school museum where thecharming broekie lace belies the serious side of the oldParktown Convent.WALKING TOURS COST R30.00BUS TOURJoburg Joyride 1.5 Hours 14h45Over the hills and far away to the seamier side of town – nogetting off this bus. The views will be varied and stories willabound.BUS TOUR COSTS R40.00SUNDAY MORNING, 26 AUGUSTNorthwards & Rock Ridge Road 3 Hours 09h15Inside tour of Northwards - Parktown’s most romantic mansionand the enchanting road that Baker chose for his own home.Gracious Gardens of Jubilee Road 3 Hours 09h30These Baronial mansions built by eccentric Randlords exudeeclectic magic from Savernake to Dolobran. Explore thegardens which cling to the ridge.Roedean to St John’s 3 Hours 09h45Two famous schools built first by Baker and brought to fruitionby the inspiration of his partner FLH Fleming. This long walkfrom school to school across the Desmond and Leah Tutubridge promises history, views and stories.WALKING TOURS COST R30.00SUNDAY AFTERNOON, 26 AUGUSTThe Valley Road 3 Hours 14h00Built as though they belong on the slopes of the Parktownridge, these homes are the triumph of the Arts and CraftsMovement as exemplified by Sir Herbert Baker.Villa Arcadia 2 Hours 14h15See Villa Arcadia in all its restored glory - artworks, views &memories of Lionel and Florence Phillips.Brenthurst Circle 3 Hours 14h15Tree-lined avenues and the glorious gardens of Brenthurst.Holy Family College 2 Hours 15h00Tour this historic school and the school museum where thecharming broekie lace belies the serious side of the oldParktown Convent.WALKING TOURS COST R30.00BUS TOURKruger’s Republic 1.5 Hours 14h30Retracing the footsteps of Oom Paul, drive into the forgottenparts of the CBD to see the ZAR buildings that existed at thetime of the Anglo-Boer War.BUS TOUR COSTS R40.00IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY25th & 26th AUGUST Parktown Walking Tours – All tours startat Holy Family College, 40 Oxford Road, Parktown.No prior booking required. Cost: R30.00• Parking in the grounds of Holy Family College.• Refreshments will be on sale at Holy Family College by RotaryParktown Inner Wheel Excalibur.• Books and pamphlets will be on sale – regret no credit ordebit card facilites.Saturdays 3rd & 10th November - Westcliff Walking Tours –Starting points of tours as indicated on the programme overleaf.No prior booking required. Cost: R30.00• Please wear comfortable shoes for walking.• No prams in buildings or dogs allowed on tours.• Secure parking at starting points.• Duration of tours approximate.• Most of these sites are privately owned and are not open tothe public.• Programme subject to change without notice.For more information contact the Parktown & Westcliff HeritageTrust office onTel: (011) 482 3349 (mornings only) or Fax: (011) 482 7807E-mail: parktown@interkom.co.zaWebsite: www.parktownheritage.co.za