FOR THE LOVE-OF, PRESERVATION & COMMUNITY VISION OF THE GILRAY SITE
Dear Grassy Park Families, Friends, and Organisations,
You are part of a living legacy — a Grassy Park family, organisation, club, group, institution, or individual with either a yesteryear or recent memory or connection to the Gilray Site along Victoria Road, Grassy Park.
We are a grouping of Grassy Park neighbours, families, community groups, activists and organisations doing our utmost to respect, restore, and re-imagine the Gilray Site. Together we are exploring and recording the deepest memories and collaboratively building the highest vision that our Grassy Park community holds for this vital community space.
Your connection to Gilray is meaningful and valuable. It may have taken many forms — a personal, organisational, or group activity that touched this land in some way. Perhaps your family once picnicked under the tall trees, your youth group camped or hiked there, your school held a fun day, your club hosted a sports or fundraising event, or your street community gathered for a braai and laughter. Maybe it was a fleeting childhood moment, a story shared by an elder or a grouping of family stories. Every memory — whether big and bright or small and flickering — helps us restore the living memory of Gilray and the Grassy Park Community.
The Grassy Park Community – Heritage Preservation Council and Save Gilray! EXCO would love to hear your stories, see your pictures, or read your reflections. You are welcome to share:
- Stories, memories, or anecdotes
- Old photos, maps, or articles
- Poems, drawings, or songs
- Flyers, pamphlets, or memorabilia
You may contact us in any way that feels easiest — via WhatsApp, email, phone call, or by joining one of our local get- togethers. Every snippet and every story helps restore & preserve the living and intangible heritage fabric – for the deeper protection and recognition of the Gilray Site as part of our shared history and future vision.
in Community Spirit,
Save Gilray! Exco
email: Heritage@SaveGilray.org
072 307 1963
