Situated at 79 Basin-Olinda Road, The Basin, Victoria, 3154, Australia. Approximately 30 kms East of Melbourne at the foothills of the scenic Dandenong Ranges. (Melways Map 65 H7).
Saturday, 9 March 2013
Tuesday, 5 March 2013
ALL BRITISH CLASSICS CAR CLUB
16th to 22nd March 2013
The RACV Fly The Flag Tour
Itinerary: Starts at York On Lilydale for trip to Shepparton, then on to Wagga Wagga for a two night stay. The tour then motors on to Wodonga, followed by two nights at Mansfield. (Fully Booked).
George and Pat Hetrel of Como Gardens will be driving the Aston Martin DBS.
For those not taking part in the Tour, the club invite you to take your British classic car, with a folding chair, flag and refreshment pack to viewing point along the Tour’s route. The cavalcade of historic motoring can be watched.
Tuesday, 12 February 2013
BLUE LOTUS WATERGARDENS
The Family Day to be held on the 17th February will highlight a number of events which will appeal to all families and with special events for the children.
One spectacular event will be some examples from the Blue Lotus Watergardens, of waterlilies and lotus, including the world's largest waterlily - the Amazon Lily Pad.
One spectacular event will be some examples from the Blue Lotus Watergardens, of waterlilies and lotus, including the world's largest waterlily - the Amazon Lily Pad.
Monday, 11 February 2013
Preparing for Family Day 2013
A lot of preparation is going into the Family Day at Como Gardens, to be held on the 17th February in the beautiful grounds at The Basin.
Many activities for children as well as adults will keep everyone entertained - whatever their interests may be. For instance, the Working Display Vintage Car Museum; Blue Gardens Watergardens Display and Japanese Drumming will astound all visitors, while the Puppeteer and the Rainforest Walk and the Teddy Bears Picnic will attract children. Sausage Sizzle and Devonshire Teas and refreshments will be available throughout the day.
Rainy Day Books in The Basin has already set up their window display highlighting the art of Ikebena. Rainy Day Books will have their own stall again this year.
Horticulture Ferns and Orchids will also be for sale at the Como Gardens Family Day on the 17th February, 10 a.m. through to 4.30 p.m.
Many activities for children as well as adults will keep everyone entertained - whatever their interests may be. For instance, the Working Display Vintage Car Museum; Blue Gardens Watergardens Display and Japanese Drumming will astound all visitors, while the Puppeteer and the Rainforest Walk and the Teddy Bears Picnic will attract children. Sausage Sizzle and Devonshire Teas and refreshments will be available throughout the day.
Rainy Day Books in The Basin has already set up their window display highlighting the art of Ikebena. Rainy Day Books will have their own stall again this year.
(All photographs covered by copyright - RP-B)
Sunday, 3 February 2013
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