Joyces Creek couple Peter and Lilian Skilbeck will once again be throwing open the garden gate to their beautiful Plaistow Homestead as part of the annual Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser this Saturday May 24.
The event will kick off at 10am and run through until 12.30pm.
Every cent raised goes directly to Cancer Council to help fund their programs, particularly research funding and cancer nurse on call support.
There will be scones fresh from the oven, with jam and whipped cream or savoury, limitless tea and brewed coffee and musical accompaniment provided by the wonderful Platform Souls.
Beth Higgins will be selling her amazing range of plants, Sue Oldfield will have some beautiful knitting featuring all natural fibres for sale and there will be a raffle with numerous prizes up for grabs.
“We would welcome help to stock stalls, to donate raffle prizes and in serving drinks and food and collecting used crockery,” Peter said.
“Guests are welcome to wander the gardens and relax for as long as you wish. Parking is on the drive or front paddock. However, if you are not very good on your feet let the guys on the drive know and they will allow you to park near the house.”
Plaistow was first occupied by Europeans in 1840, part of the house dates to the late 1840s and the 1850s with the house, store building and trees all listed by Heritage Victoria.
Entry is by donation at the house/garden gate.
To get to Plaistow at 324 Rodborough Road Joyces Creek from nearby Newstead just follow the Pyrenees Highway for 4km and turn left onto Rodborough Road and follow the flags for 3km.
For more information or to volunteer, call 0419 884 710 or email plaistow@bigpond.com
