Open Garden Party Fundraiser

Brighton resident Maxine Lynch has generously offered to open the gate to her beloved garden one last time before selling her home, in order to raise funds for local charity St Kilda Mums.

Maxine’s garden, a Brighton treasure, has been lovingly established over 44 years and features Grevilleas, Gardenias, Manchurian Pear trees and a vegetable garden, all grown in organic compost in a delightful setting at her 106-year-old home.

The Brighton cottage garden will be open to the public from 10.30am until 5pm.

Guests will be able to explore the garden at their leisure with morning and afternoon Devonshire tea and a sausage sizzle to be served in the garden.

A selection of homemade goodies including jams, preserves, chutneys and seedlings will also be on sale.

Entry to the gardens is $7, and all funds raised will go to St Kilda Mums, who collect and rehome clothing and nursery items for Victorian families in need.

St Kilda Mums Chief Executive Officer Jessica Macpherson is excited about the event, and is very appreciative of the support shown by Maxine.

“We are so fortunate to have been generously offered this beautiful garden by a loyal supporter. This fundraising opportunity will allow St Kilda Mums to continue supporting vulnerable families.” Ms Macpherson said.

Open Garden Party Fundraiser for St Kilda Mums

Date: Saturday 28 November, 2015

Time: Garden is open from 10.30am until 5pm

Location: 25 Meek Street, Brighton, 3186

• Morning and afternoon Devonshire teas
• Entry is $7 on the door, children free
• Homemade cakes and sausage sizzle
• Homemade jams, preserves, chutneys and seedlings available to buyAbout St Kilda Mums

  St Kilda Mums is a not-for-profit organisation based in St Kilda, driven by the mum and dad power of over 350 volunteers. St Kilda Mums collect donations of nursery equipment and children’s clothing. The Mums recycle cots, prams, bassinets, clothes and other baby essentials by cleaning and repairing them, and ensuring items meet national safety requirements. These items are then re-homed to families in need by social workers from 250 social welfare agencies in Victoria. For more information, see www.stkildamums.org.